Hastings Community Events and Local News Highlights
The Ladies Aid hosts a church social with flower displays and ribbons. 4-H boys meet with Otha Hyde and John Longstreet. a barn fire destroys a shed near Charity Smith’s farm. Rebekah Circle notes May birthdays and quilt prize winners. weekly free summer shows by Vagabond Moyles begin near Keffer's Hardware. locals attend commencements, visits, and family gatherings across Hastings with multiple mentions of residents and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Blunt
Otha Hyde
John Longstreet
Malvern
Faye Blunt
Charley Smith
Charity Smith
Hastings
Rebekah Circle
Gene Crouse
Effie Hatfield
Minnie Crouse
Bessie Purcell
Rebekah
Ralph Hanscom
Vera Hall
Gala Cronkhite
Omaha
Meeee Billy
Eddie Ettleman
Treynor
Prink
Keffer
Council Bluffa
Memorial Day Service Observed in Hastings
Hastings residents quietly observed Memorial Day with a church service at the Methodist church and a later cemetery ceremony. Rev. James Walls delivered the scripture, prayer and Memorial Day address, while Keith Blunt recited the Gettysburg Address and the choir and band provided music. Nearby events include a Democratic meeting in Cornell Bluffs and numerous visits and social gatherings among locals, with births, relocations, and community activities noted around Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Methodist Church
James Walls
Tom Dalzell
Ruth Pierce
Walls
Kieth Blunt
Independent Iowa farmer seeks voters’ support in campaign
An unsigned political advertisement touts an independent candidate who owns a farm in Iowa. It claims he is sensible, not controlled by Washington, promises fiscal restraint, reduced expenditures, and a strong effort to win the upcoming election through his alleged experience and deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Lews
Iowa
Washington
Harrison Deathbed Wish Cited by President Harrison
In 1842 on his deathbed President William J. Harrison voiced a final wish that the true principles of the government be understood and carried on, expressing no further requests. The remark underscores his enduring aim for national governance.
May Breakfast Hosts and Community News at Wesley Chapel
Mrs Nesbitt hosted a May breakfast with 27 members and guests including Enesta. Music followed by breakfast prepared by several members. The Wesley Will Cats softball team is preparing to play Pickre and Henderson’s teams. Birth announced for Larry Wilbert Faust, son of Wilbert and Ethytla Faust of Los Angeles, formerly Ethyl Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Harvey Lisle
Darrel Parker
Jean Winslow
Wilbert Faust
Los Angeles
Cal
Faust
Ethytla Parker
Paul Parker
Larry Wilbert
J R Hai Seeks Republican Nomination in Mills County
J R Hai announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative from Mills County. He asks for support and interest from voters and supporters in the district.
Afstrope Seeks Republican Primary Support for County Treasurer
The message urges Republican voters to support CG. D. Afstrope in the June 6 primary for the office of County Treasurer.
Marvin Moore Announces Candidacy for County Recorder
A notice from Marvin M. Moore states he seeks the Republican nomination for County Recorder in the upcoming primary on June 6, 1838, and asks voters for support. The brief announcement emphasizes the candidate’s party affiliation and request for voters’ aid in the primary.
Tam 6 Candidate Seeks Democratic Support for Mills Nomination
Representative Tam 6 announces candidacy for the nomi nation for Representative Ivan Mills county subject to Democratic voters approval and asks for Gordon Steiner’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Ivan Mills County
Gordon Steiner
Mills County Attorney Candidacy Placed With Republican Primary
Harry Hoffman announces his candidacy for Mills County Attorney at the Republican primaries on June 6. He asks for action and support during the campaign and at the primaries, expressing gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Harry Hoffman
Auditor Kiyk Announces Candidacy for County Auditor
Thos. E. Kiyk declares candidacy for county auditor subject to Republican primary voters' wishes on June election day. He seeks the GOP nomination and to serve as county auditor if chosen.
Mills County Campaign Notes From Local Candidates
A pair of campaign statements from Mills County offices note E A Schade seeking Republican support for Auditor in the June primary and Audy J Berkhimer announcing candidacy for Sheriff subject to Republican voters in the primary. Both appeal for votes and support from local party members.
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Tam
Mills County
E. A. Schade
Candidate Announcement for First District Board Seat
IT wish to announce my candid acy for member of the Board of Supervisors first district subject to the action of Republican voters at the primary Your support R T Bob Grayson I am a candidate for member of the board of supervisors first district and will appreciate the vote and support of the Republican Voters at the primary Ed G J Peterson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
First District
R.T
Bob) Grayson
Ed G. J. Peterson
Candidate Announcement for Republican Recorder Nomination
A candidate announces intent to run for Recorder on the Republican ticket pending primary voters June 6. The notice appeals to royal support and votes for Hottie M. Brown in the election process.
Candidate for County Recorder on Democratic ticket
H Figkel declares his candidacy for county recorder on the Democratic ticket subject to the Will of the voter at the June primary. He cites thirty years of experience in public service and public life as his qualification.
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Pice of County Recorder
Veluré
H. Figkel
State Senate
Congress
Lloyd Thurston
United States
Iowa
Local residents share Memorial Day visits and year-end notes
Mr and Mrs Ward Fickel and others visit Lincoln homes on May 22 as Laurence Fickel completes the university year and plans summer. Clinton Parker Jr travels Ames Memorial Day weekend. teaching colleagues Jeanette Luther Evelyn Lateh and others close school. Mrs Viola Sowers marks Empson high school alumni anniversary. Ray Pierson returns from Nebraska City for Memorial Day. Mrs Art Mitchell hospitalized for appendicitis but under observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Fickel
Laurence
Jack
Jeanette
Clinton Parker
Kenneth
Venald
Bert Fickel
Mra
Che Plumb Sod
Donglid Fickel
Linccoln
Laurence Iste
University of Town
Telem
Clinton Parker Jro
Linia
Ames
Memorial Bar
Ruth Dantey
Hobert
Clarence
Kathryn
Lola Daniny
Dewitt
Neh
Danley
Ward Fitkel
George Marker
Elia Plamb
Cal Redman
Dan City
Plambh
Jeanette Luther
Sidney
Plana
Evelyn Latehaw
Ralph Adams
Viola Sowers
Mitchells
Sherman Stonebreaker
Ciuten Parker
Ellsworth Plotjh
Ray Pierson
Mansfield News Letter Fragment Shapes Funeral Service Thought
Fragmentary text reflects a Mansfield newspaper piece on funeral services as a meaningful tribute to a respected friend. It discusses reverence, final farewells, and the aim to provide full consolation to those served, within a solemn citywide context and shared values.
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Alwys
Sim
District meeting notes and Sunday Malvern gathering
Claude Wilson attended the district meeting of the Q KE Souf Macedonia Mayud and Ladies Aid with Mrs Latelnow. A small crowd of about 12 braved threatening weather. Music was provided by Soyer Noshly, Mr. airel Mes, Lynn Parker and two other relatives, Mr. and Mrs. WH Winslow, at Malvern on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wilson
Macedonia
Ladies Aid
Latelnow
Airel Mes
Lynn Parker
WH. Winslow
Malvern
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Walter Bowen
Charley Hall
Claude Stephens
Jack Niday
D. D. Fellows
Charles
Bobby
Fellow
Mr. Richter
Marshallown
Rea Shepard
W. 8. Young
Harold Bixler
Randall
Glenwood
Mr. Young
T. R. Young
Vic Cromwall
Des Moines
Crystal Resh
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Charley Crouse
Fort Dodge
Aaron Crouse
Melvin
Louise Gaylord
Avery
Nebr
California
Lb. Greenwalt
George Graham
Fred Priest
Wil- Hsca
Delores Dark
Detty Mae
Nellie Fishes
Nellie Fisher
Francis Cole
Strahan
Walter Knap
Emerson
Effi Ord Jr
Marjorie van Orsdel
Thelima McC
George Schurr
Cornell Bluffs
Fred Lockabill
Ray Christie
Bedford
Frank Westphalen
Valerie Christy
Lincoln
Tom Christy
Edgar Christy
Young
Edith Purcell
Paul Brown
Alfred Clutes
Roger Waldron
Alfred Clites
Nevel Harman
Fern Read
Cromwell
George McLaughlin
Red Oak
Hanscom
Green Bay Lumber Co
Ronald Schurr
Charley Kelly
Kieth
G. B. Fickel
Wesley Chapel
Irving Shapcott
Iowa City
Ora Hutchings
Bert Genung
Bassett
Walter Fisher
Pacific Junction
Rolph
Hay Scouts
Wayte Grayhill
Dorothy Bemmett
Ronald Webb
Milo
Fred Lookabill
Harriett B. Godwin
Fred Martin
Lester Barnum
Monmouth
Frank Wallow
Adaline Martin
Council Bluffs
Cheater Turner
Edgar Bryan
D. M. Bryan
Red Rock
Glover Buttrey
Ethel Josephine
Crouse
Nellie Pigher
Tess
Mary Nelson
Dorothy Trimmer
Wendell Ord
Carolyn Louw
D. R. Kidwell
Fred Lookabui
Ray Hickerson
Anna Crawford
Young Democrate Club
Eagle Hall
Isabel Stokes of
Andrew W. Thornell
Nomale
Andrew V. Thernell
Sidney, Iowa
J. R. Hai
CG. D. Afstrope
Thos. E. Kiyk
Audy J. Berkhimer
Hottie M. Brown
Mansfield
Tfatotuly
Othe Waned
Meeguss Malmyra Tehete
Pamblis Sctates Witt
Dfenelida
Tierra Nitvalsys
Ag Phy
Eensya
United
Stites Maeterial
University of Oxford
King Alfred
Musde O
Soyer Noshly
Ent
Politdead
Aherinent
W. R. Byington
W.R. Byington
Ady
Polidea
United States Senate
Chirke County
Thurston
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