Martin Store marks thirty eight years in Hastings Mercantile
Hastings city notes celebrate The Martin Store completing its thirty eight year run in Mills County. James F. Martin opened the business and his son Fred now runs the store in a new building after moving from prior sites. Local patrons praised its reputation for square dealing and stability across lean years. Lincoln's visit referenced.
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Hastings
Martin
Tte
Mills County
James F. Martin
Bus{neas
Botna Valley State Bank
Bosbyshella
H. B. Gray
Hemshelmers
Glenwood
Fred
Businges
Milla County
Hastings Schools Lyceum Debut and Tournament Plans
Hastings presented its lyceum number for the first time on January 31 and the program will be repeated in Henderson on February 3 and Strahan on February 4. The orchestra has new uniforms in school colors and the Hastings basketball team will compete in the Mills County tournament at Emerson on February 7 and 8 with tickets at Priest's drug store. Individual games against Coburg are set for February 11 away and February 14 at home.
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Hastings
I T
Henderson
Strahan
Mills County
Emerson
Priest’s Drug Store
Coburg
Death of Hastings Resident William Edie
William Edie, a former Hastings resident, died at University Hospital in Iowa City on Saturday February 1 while undergoing treatment. He was the son of the late Isate Holle and will be remembered by many of our older residents.
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William ‘Edie
Hastings
Iowa City
University Hospital
Isate Holle
Hastings Methodist Church Services Preview
The Hastings Methodist Church schedules next Sunday morning sermon series titled Preparing the Way starting February 16 with an evening topic Looking Within. The note, signed W. J. Webur AvP, says the spirit of services is excellent and invites all to attend as weather improves and attendance remains good. Nearby, Shaw drove to Elliott Saturday bringing home Miss Jai Shepard who visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Shepard.
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Jesus
W. J. Webur
Shaw
Elliott
Jai Shepard
Corning
Waa
W. R. Shepard
Hastings Four School Lyceum Number Given
The Hastings schools under director Helen Banker presented the Four School Lyceum last Friday evening at the opera house to a packed audience. Receipts topped forty dollars, with a strong program featuring many musical numbers, solos, and a comedy sketch. The event showcased the pupils and trainer with well arranged costuming and lighting, reflecting credit on all participants.
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Hastings
Mies Helen Banker
Lyceum
Opera House
Mary
Student News Brief From Hastings and Nearby Towns
Miss Roberta Christy of Nebraska State University spent mid semester vacation at her Hastings home. Mr N W Colling and Jane Evelyn Purcell travelled to Council Bluffs Sunday to visit friends. Lawrence Martin, a Nebraska Wesleyan University student, arrived Thursday and stayed until Sunday.
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Roberta Christy
Nebraska State University
Hastings
N. W. Colling
Jane Evelyn Purcell
Council Bluffs
Lawrence Martin
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Thurgo Day
Hastings Social Items Highlight Area Visitations
Hastings residents and friends listed in a long social roundup include Mr and Mrs Hodge of Fortlandolph guests, Lincoln and Omaha visitors, Malvern and Silver City travels, and local teens teaching in Sidney, with fashion ads and local club gatherings noted.
Wesley Chapel News Highlights and Family Updates
Safe arrival reported in Tucson Arizona of Mr and Mrs George Parker and son Clinton. Betty Aileen Plumb celebrated a birthday with nine guests as Eighteen High girls enjoyed the party. Mrs Ligeke Griffith returned home at Hancock after a month visit with her daughter Mrs Clg Plumb. Martha Joan is the name of the little daughter born January 9 to Mr and Mrs Dallas McGrew. The Parker family and other local residents are noted in this brief community roundup.
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Tuscon, Ariz
George Parker
Clinton
Betty Aileen Plumb
Ligeke Griffith
Hancock
Daugheter
Martha Joan T
Jen
Dallas McGrew
East Liberty Note Evening Social Finishes Briefly
East Liberty residents report a small gathering at the Hast Liberty cemetery fundraiser in Malvern last Saturday netting about 80 dollars. The weekend brings visits from Shenandoah and Glenwood families, along with church services led by O R Jones and a birth in the Cook household.
Silver City Officers Installed at Green Brier Camp
At Green Brier Camp No. 3017 in Silver City officers for the year were installed including Dave Merk as Conaul and George Canfield as Advisor. Mrs. M. Kehoe returned home from Omaha hospital improved after a lengthy stay. A birthday dinner honored Mrs. John Bpeer and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Burgoin and Shirley Marle. Visitors included Mrs. Mae Gray, Mrs. Sophia Mossay, and others. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kendig of Omaha plan to move to Silver City and occupy the Bade residence. George Rew and daughter Kathleen of Omaha visited Mrs. Ren's parents.
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Times
Green Brier
Modarn Woodmen of America
TI. C. Oo
Dave Merk
Conaul
George Canfield
C. V. Beil
A. P. Reeve
F. W. Anderson
Hacort
Charles Agen
M. Kehoe
Omaha
Kehoe
Keho
John Bpeer
Shorty Burgoin
Shirley Marle
Charles Saar
Mae Gray
Sophia Mossay
Mary Pullman
Henry Pullman
C. A. Kendig
Claud Maynes
Kendig
Silver City
George Rew
Kathleen
Ren
Alexander
Mills County Board to Vote on Primary Road Bond Issue
Mills County Iowa Board of Supervisors on January 14 1930 adopted a resolution calling a special election for January 30 1930 to authorize issuance of primary road bonds up to 76000 dollars and levy a tax not exceeding five mills annually for bond interest and principal with primary road funds to cover deficits. County Auditor B A Schade and Supervisors W E McGrew and W E Agan approved.
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Glenwood
Mills County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Ins Court
Roth
W. EE
McGrew
W. E. Agan
Abenti F. Lewis
Agan
W. E. McArew
W. BE. McGrew
W. Agan
J. F. Lewis
Badalatane Ae Tha
B. A. Schade
W. E. McGrew
W. EB. Agan
W. BE
McGi Y
Stenwood
Lewis
Ellen Brice Weds William Wright in England
Miss Ellen Brice and William Wright wed at Colnton Raleigh Devon England on November 19 1929 Their home is named Towa after his chosen state in America He has lived here for years and owns a farm He is well known locally and is brother of Mrs Henry Baker Congratulations come from his Silver City friends Silver City Mines The Dallas News notes an army tank as a hunter accessory miscellaneous item
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William Wright
Colnton Raleigh
Devon
England
Towa
America
Wright
Henry Baker
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Pythian Sisters Lodge
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Nodaway
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Mr. and i Garvie
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WERK
Clinton Parker
East Liberty
Liberty Cemetery
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G. W. Rimet
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Fred Raine
Charles Whitraides
Aurora
FB. R. Whitesides
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Cook
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