Local Happenings in the Town and Surroundings
Local column details weekend visits and notes from families and residents including Wearin on KMA radio, Miller family moving to a new cottage, teacher gifts, and Christmas ads. Mentions Mildred Ord from Omaha, various travel to Malvern, Emerson, Nodaway, Council Bluffs, and Henderson. Births announced, social visits listed, and merchants promoting Christmas trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utha Wearin
Adsah
Radio Staon Kma
Wearin Fein de Mani
George Miller
N.ow. Colling Cottage
Greenwalt
Olora
Len
Eva van Ausdale
Otis Butcher
Mildred Ord
Omaha
American College
B. H. Ord
Tamea Clark
H. &, Clark
Malvern
Glen Greeson
Harry Betry
Contell Bluffs
John Blarr
Hastings
B.C. Sidener
Stewart Honeyman
Emerson
Geo
Fred Lookabutl
M. Cupp
Walter Cites
George Bloomfield
Everett Bloomfield
Nelnon Hall
Council Bluffs
Hall
Dorsa Roll
Fam Hy
Pacific Junction
Roll
Jack
Glenwood
Bunday
Wm. Echternach
Coretta Bryan
Dan Bryan
Imogene
Joe Hathaway
James Wearin
Fred Shaw
Elliott
Charles Hall
Miss Bunker Weekend Visit With Relatives At Villisea
Miss Bunker spent the weekend with relatives at Villisea. Mr and Mrs Verne Clark were Crowneil Blue visitors Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bunker
Villisea
Verne Clark
Crowneil Blue
Sanday
Hastings Boys and Girls Lose at Emerson in Rough Nights
Hastings teams traveled to Emerson last night and returned with losses. The boys fell 29 to 22 after a tight finish with no referee, while Emerson led 8 to 123 at halftime and 20 to 22 after three quarters. The girls’ game ended 28 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Emerson
Fiae
Aplere
More Athletics Means Fewer Jails
A Minnesota State High School Athletic Association Bulletin article argues that communities supporting public school athletic leagues playgrounds and armories foster healthier youth and reduce crime. It concludes that greater school athletics funding could cut court and jail costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota State High School Athletic Association
Thimble Bee at M. B. Church December 14
The usual Thimble Bee will be held at the M. B. church Wednesday afternoon December 14. Everyone is cordially invited with Mrs. Lemon Cox and other listed hostesses including Mrs. Mable Sandiland Mrs. Bya Van Auadale and Mrs. Ina Greeson among attending ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
Lemon Cox
Mable Sandiland
Bya van Auadale
Ina Greeson
James Clark
Oral Bower
Geo. Resh
Effle Kennedy
An eight year old boy undergoes appendicitis operation
Elam Ord Jr. the eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. BE Ord was rushed to Edmundson hospital in Cornell Bluffs after falling ill Tuesday. He underwent an operation for appendicitis upon arrival and is reported to be recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam Ord Jr
BE. H. Ord
Edmundson Hospital
Cornell Bluffs
Mrs Martin Heads to California for Winter Visit
Mrs. J. F. Martin departed last Friday for southern California to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs. Mabel Oakes and friends. En route, she visited relatives in Emporia and Neosho Rapids Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Martin
Southern
California
Mabel Oakes
Emporia
Neosha Rapids
Kansas
Hastings Church News Sunday School Importance
Hastings Church notes strong Sunday school attendance and its value for children and adults. It stresses moral Christian living, personal acceptance of Christ, and regular public worship as essential weekly habits for all ages. The article urges continuing support and encouragement for consistent religious instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
God
Christmas Eve Sunday School Program Planned
The note mentions a Christmas night program by the Sunday school to be held at the time of the evening preaching service as part of observances.
Glen Kelley Dies in Wayne Nebr Funeral Attended
Word was received of Glenn Kelley death at Wayne Nebraska. Mr and Mrs E P Finch and Mr and Mrs E J Smith left Tuesday to attend the funeral. No further particulars were available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kelley
Wayne, Nebr
E. P. Finch
E. J. Smith
Wayne
Champions the Small Town Folk
The piece extols small town life over big city bustle, arguing that rural and urban residents share the same interests and aspirations. It highlights farmers as integral to small towns and praises modern conveniences that bind rural and urban communities, concluding that the right kind of small town offers unmatched livability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sinclair Lewis
Main Street
State Street
Fifth Avyenue
Northeast
Southwest Quarters
Frugal Home Tips and Sewing Trends From A Past Issue
The note advises wrapping cooled fruit cake in waxed paper and storing it in a tight container, with optional cider soaked cheesecloth. it ranks sewing trends showing many women sew at home for enjoyment rather than saving money and cites partial questionnaire results on sewing attachments use.
Christmas Cheer and Wish Lists in Postcard Chat
Marion Reagan writes from 1927 sharing holiday musings about gift plans, budget limits, and decor woes. Irma and Deme appear in a friendly exchange about shopping, money, and the spirit of Christmas, noting worn linens, hose desires, and the reluctance to accept gifts while hopes for simple joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tghland 6084
Tanve
Deme
Iema
Helen
Ifta
Tye
Irma
Bill
Mother
Tim
Jack
Marion R. Reagan
Wanters
Puritans Refuse Christmas Adjourning Commons
Seventeenth century Puritan members of parliament declined to recognize Christmas by adjourning the house of commons, reflecting strict religious opposition to holiday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Greatest Christmas Message Inspires World Reflection
A festive meditation frames the season around peace on earth and goodwill to all. The message asks readers to consider the enduring beauty of the Christmas greeting and its universal appeal across cultures and nations.
Fried sausage cakes with pineapple layered dessert idea
A proposed dish combines fried sausage cakes with fried canned pineapple layered above one another. The recipe suggests the pineapple’s tartness cutting the rich savor of the sausage for balance.
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Mrs. Martin
Hastings Church News
Keffer’s Hardware
Glen Kelley
Long Till
Kinaware
Hitls Bros. Coffee
N. W. Colling
Botna Valley State Bank
Iowa
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