Murder of J E Clowser Found in Iowa Tourist Camp
Police probe into the brutal death of J E Clowser of Chariton Iowa. A murder weapon iron bar was recovered near the camp fireplace, clues include a letter and three $10 bills sewn in a shirt sleeve, pockets turned inside out, and a weapon used to beat the victim. A jury was empaneled and investigation continues as two men matching a described description were seen nearby.
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Welter Jamison
Glenwood Lake
Tourint
A Tottter
J. B. Clowser
Chariton
DeMoss
Jamison
C. &. Clowser
H. C. Stranathan
Former Strahan Man Buys Sport Airplane
Omaha residents Mr. and Mrs. O B Weatherly plan to fly for amusement in a two passenger White sport monoplane, the first of its kind in Omaha, awaiting delivery from Des Moines around Sept. 4. Weatherly, an experienced pilot, and his wife, an aviation enthusiast, are relocating from Strahan area and have a background in local schools and business roles.
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Qmaha
O. B. Weatherly
Leavenworth Street
Omeda
Weatherly
Des Moines
Omaha
Omahs World Herald
Hopple
Btrahean
Shaul
Btrahen
Fairview
Hast Bundesmaghoole
Near
Strahan
Westery’ Normal College
Bhenandogh
Boyle
Busines College
Coquol Blute
Owebe & Gounsit Blute Birect Railway Company
Quake
Generel Wadarsr
Nadroman Obatarp
Faskorien Anion 52
Ae A. Reault
Paving Opens On Highway No 24 Extension
Motorists along the northwest route face detours as the Highway No 24 paving from the Highway No 4 junction to beyond the Pottawatta county line opens to through traffic. Five miles of detour remain to reach Cornell Bluff, with full completion expected by September 16.
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Duva
Highway No. 24
Pottawattamia
Cornell Biuffe
Sent
L. D. McMullin Family Holds Annual Reunion
Twenty one descendants of pioneer Mills county residents gathered in Glenwood Sunday for the third annual L. D. McMullin reunion. J. W. McMullin of Emerson was elected president. Officers include Rudolph H. Fries Omaha vice president and Iva Patterson Council Bluffs secretary-treasurer. The gathering honored the late L. D. McMullin, a noted constructor and builder. Family members from Iowa Nebraska Kansas Minnesota California Oregon Texas Florida and Washington sent greetings. The next reunion is set for August 9 1929.
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L. D. MecMullin
Mills County
Glenwood Bunday
J. W. McMullin
Emerson
McMullin
Rudolph H. Fries
Omaha
Iva Patterson
Council Bluffs
Tressurer
Rudolph H
Fries
Afr
Mills
Montgomery Counties
Frank
Edwin B
Fannie Baldogier
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
California
Oregon
Texas
Florida
Washington
Bend
C. M. Young
Strahan
W. McMullin
Randolph Salmong
Emierson
C. J. Pratt
le D. Pratt
Shirley Pratt
Walter Fisher
Pacific Junction
Clifford I
Horseman Injured in Fall Damages Galteau Race
A race horse driven by Jim Witlyoas of Dewell Kan suffered a severe mishap last week when a fall caused leg injuries to Galteau. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but report indicates the horse and rider were involved near a truck platform incident.
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Jim Witlyoas
Dewell
Kan
Eberhorte
Old Settlers Meet in Randolph Next Friday August 17
Old settlers from three counties plan a reunion in Randolph on Friday August 17 featuring prizes for oldest settlers and best dressed in period costumes. The program includes music, speeches, and committee appointments with a lunch break and afternoon sessions led by local leaders and visiting dignitaries.
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Randolph
Mills Fremont
Montgomery Old Settlers Association
Eyeryote
Woth
Worstall Makes Good Time on Vacation Trip
J M Worstall and family left Saturday for a trip to Peoria Alabama in a new Dodge. Monday morning R K Piper received word that he had covered the first 422 miles in thirteen hours with no trouble. The Worstalls will upset several to Poor.
447 Club Boys Durocs Dominate Fair Exhibits
Wayne Hilton and Malvern youths headline a 4 H club showing at the fair. Malvern exhibitor entered a Duroc sow and four pigs winning in Junior and Open classes, claiming grand championship litter honors with multiple firsts and seconds. Horace Cheyney of Emerson also earned top ribbons in junior and open Duroc classes, praising the stock he raises.
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Wayne Hilton
Malvern
Horace Cheyney
Emerson
Burglars Loot Randerson Stores for Fifty Suits of Clothes
Malvern suffered a rash of burglaries last week with professional overtones. The Randerson clothing store was entered around 1:30 am by breaking a rear window after attempting basement holes and a floor breach. About fifty suits, socks, shirts and other items were taken, with loot dropped nearby as the burglars fled. A second Malvern business, Salyers Auto, saw thefts occur with a cash haul later totaling about 140 dollars from a broken cash drawer. The Malvern Bakery also reported theft of about 26 dollars in cash and checks in the same night, with investigators suspecting the same culprits.
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Malvern
J. B. Randerson Clothing
Atkinson
R. W. Mansfield
Janrice Rickabaugh
Wil Chamberlain
Randerson
Lewis
Mexico as Summer Student Destination Revealed by Letter
Miss Elizabeth Alexander recounts a travel letter from Malvern detailing a Mexico trip. She describes ruins, a high ancient pyramid, an underground monastery from 1906, a scenic valley, a lively park by a stream, and visits to Tolnea and Obregon where her group bought crafts and meals, noting the crowded markets and packed luggage.
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Mexico
United States
Fetter
Elizabeth Alexander
Malvern
Wortman
Uttle
Tolnea
Laak Wedueaday
Obregon
Malvern School Grounds Praised For Pristinely Kept Grounds
A prominent citizen praised Malvern school grounds as never seen before this year. He commended the superintendent, janitor, and board of education for the shrubbery, lawn care, and overall neat appearance and urged continued good work.
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Malvern
Board of Education
Mills 4-H Clubs Demonstrate At Fair Week
Mills county 4-H members and leaders wrapped up a busy fair week with judging demonstrations and a Thursday night pageant. The Girls’ teams showcased markerized paper uses for room decor, with two girls from each club competing to represent Mills County at the Iowa State Fair on August 22. The Matvernettes presented merbelized paper projects and book-ends, desk sets, and other items under Mrs. Clark Hilton. Clover Leaf club, led by Charlotte Fellows and Evelyn Crawford, earned second place with machine-attached rugs made from old shirts and other materials. The clubs aim to win first honors at the state fair as they continue refining demonstrations.
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Mills County
Clark Hilton
Gipla
Clover Leaf Club
Charlotte Fellows
Evelyn Crawford
Rural Schools Exhibit at Mille Fair Highlights County Pupils Work
An entire wing of the Mills County Fair showcased rural schools work across three exhibit classes. Prizes honored projects on nature studies, maps, poultry farming, clay modeling, sewing, health posters, and geography. Winners included Oak Bluff No 1, West Liberty No 3, Pacific City, Centerline, and Prairie Creek among many.
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Mille Fair
Mills County
Iowa
West Liberty
United States
Wrights School
Mt. Vernon
Centerline School
Hsten
Fern Bateman
Estes
Elizabeth Balter
Golden Hill
Mt. Vernon No. 5
North Grove Firat
Sapd Hollow
Band Hollow
Edna Schiening
Sand Hollow
Georgia Rohrberg
Prairie Creek
Annie Whitehead
North Grove
Butes
Rawles
Silver Creek
Bernice Schoening
West Liberty No
Thalma Meredith
Masons and Stars Plan Group Picnic Event
Local Masonic lodge Silver Urn No. 234 and the Eastern Star chapter Silver Urn join with families for a communal picnic on Tuesday evening at 6 30 o'clock. Supper will be served. attendees urged to bring a dish and cheerful dispositions. Committees will oversee top waters, meal areas, and games.
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Order of the Eastern
Gil
Ealerigionient Gamminog
Alga
Manoua Aba Mane
Religious Initiation Compil ed to Moreh 1894 Moreh details
Fragmentary OCR lists numbers and places including Mothudivia 109000 Presbyteringe and Catholic sums 9 600 008 3 600 000 with references to United States. Text is garbled with placeholders and inconsistent formatting.
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United States
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J. E. Crowser
Sport
O. E. Weatherly
New Enley
L. D. McMullin
Milla County
Glenn
Wererigneers
Mra
Mil. Pty
Mullin
Hastings
Galteau
Mitta
Fremont
Pottawattamie
Thomas Tris
Goodrich America
A. L. Chantry
Otha Wearin
Thomas Trio
Clyde Genung Bolo
C. M. Spencer
F. M. Laird
J. M. Worstall
Durocs
J. E. Randerson
Eater Store
Bretty Park
Kent
Milts County
Mar
Go Follaws
Hest
Pacific City School
Firet
Elm Grove School
Second
Dessenator
Bethlehem
Firat
Lincoln
Excelsior
Mildred Decker
Prairie Valley
Gall Mills
Pacific City
Guyden
Sand Holow
Anna Dettwiler
Vogler
Gowen
Wayne Stewart
Pleasant Ridge
Robert Younuker
Pern Alberts
Luucheot
Lewis Mayberry
Silver Urn Lodge
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