Obituary notices recount Geer family ties in Bridgeport and Farragut deaths
The piece details a series of obituaries and family notices from Bridgeport and surrounding towns. It mentions Mr and Mrs Doyle Geer of Bridgeport Welcoming a new grandson, John Roberts named for the McGargill family in San Diego, and Donald McGargill’s son. It notes Mrs Claude Phillips and a fatal car crash near Farragut, plus memorials for Mae Miler and Mae Merty. It records funeral rites at St Patrick’s with Rev Doyle and notes of distant mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Doyle
Tus
San Diego
Calif
Beim
Donald McGargill
John Roberts
McGargill
Martha Doyle
Will Compteck
Farragut
Claude Phillips
Des Moines
Phillis
Stick Ainh Wall
Ranh Cour
Local notes from East Liberty reflect community health and visits
East Liberty residents share hospital reports and family visits. Mrs Florence Wilhelm brings Ginnie home from Mercy hospital in Caypeal Bluffs where she recovers from appendectomy. Numerous neighbors visit, help, and swap homes as several families relocate or report illnesses. a Ladies' Aid meeting is planned for March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin
Irene Buflinetat
R.A. Skerritt
Catherine
Gust
Silver City
Inn
Mes
Catherine White
A. R. Bird
Ter Tichell
Rollin Bird
Malvern
Local Families Share News From Savannah and Maryville
Community chatter notes Mrs J E Gutschenritter, George and Donald transporting a cousin for treatment in Savannah Missouri. They attended church in Maryville and Mommioute to Savannah. M Printy of Omi Visitor visited Sunday. Mrs Jimmie Taughlin returned home from St Joseph Tispitat in Omaha after a few weeks away. Miss Margaret Martin, previously at Mercy Hospital, has returned home after a 10 day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pees Joauty
Faye
Fergie
Roemuinendt
Panis Ant Vain
Toa
Gerard
Hingstors
Mies Mae
Fed Tanwhite
Abe
Gerty
Kathrsey
Marely
Wtia
Sears
America
Fedene
Mitls County
Smaerr
Mary Cilletert
Fereera
Culu
Thomas
Fansett
Gerald J
Toa MyDuridd
Mae
Imogene
Treland
Auty
Tie
St. Patricks Church
Francis W. Doyle
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Harry Conrad
Charley Hall
E. Laughlin
Joe Laughlin
L. E. Aid Emitter
Id Martin
Jimmie Dinville
Pete Doyle
Louise
Micheal Delehant Sr
L. R. Goodmots
J. E. Gutschenritter
George
Donald
Savannah
Maryville
Mommioute
Mes. M. Printy
Omi
Jimmie Taughlin
St Joseph Tispitat
Omaha
Erosion Chart Shows Heavy Loss Across U S Land
County Agent John Paongstreet reports that nearly two thirds of U S land shows erosion. The chart’s top bar notes 687 million acres eroded and 80 million seriously damaged, with wind erosion adding to the impact. A lower bar lists 255 Shillian acres destroyed. Paongstreet cites Soil Conservation service and Iowa State College data, urging better soil conservation to save trees, crops, and pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Towa Tras
Comervalien
Tana State College Experiment Station
Rural Young Folk Meet in Malvern
Twenty four members and one visitor attended the February Rural Young People gathering in Malvern. Three new members, the McKee brothers from Emerson, joined. Wayne Lincoln outlined upcoming debate and summer camp plans while Shirley Lincoln spoke on hybrid seed corn. Dorothy Mintle opened the year’s first discussion titled Made in the U.S. Thelen Roberts reviewed Drums Along the Mohawk. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at the Community Building in Malvern with refreshments served by Gerald Nuss, Ormand Birdsong, and Rose Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malverns
Mckee Brothers
Emerson
Wayne Lincoln
Shirley Lincoln
Dorothy Mintle
U.S
Thelen Roberts
Malvern
Gerald, Nuss
Ormand Birdsong
Rose Lincoln
Plattville Township Farm Bureau Hears Speakers
The Plattville township Farm Bureau met at the Bethlehem school house Friday night. Speakers Mr. Brinacombe and Mr. Lyford of the CC Camp at Malvern spoke on soil building and erosion. Pie and coffee were served and regular meetings occur the first Friday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattville Township Farm Bureau
Bethlehem
Brinacombe
Lyford
Malvern
John Cheyney
Box Elder Community Notes and Family Updates
Mary Sewursi improving reports. Grandmother Th Hel Mere Wiisith cared for her, with visits from Meo and Mrs He MeMay. Families observed weekly routines, travel to Rogers Ark for care, and local social events at Charley Reynolds home. The editorial notes stress the importance of guidance to elected candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sewursi
Aursoat Saher
Strahan students win county spelling contest event
Strahan Bim Curtis and Kenneth Grindle lead the Strahan team in the county spelling contest Friday. School notes include Mrs. Pollitt visiting fifth and sixth graders Monday, first grade studying percentages, and several church services and community visits. Emmett Gipe’s family quarantined for scarlet fever, with children staying with grandparents during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bim Curtis
Kenneth Grindle
Strahan Serios
Emmett Gipe
High School Gossip From a Weekend Night
High School notes describe Clarice Nuptse being surprised Sunday night by sophomore Elise for her birthday. Ice cream and cake were served late. Virginia Bayes broke her foot last week in basketball practice and is on crutches. AMfiss Cadwell spent the weekend in Malvern. The glee club selected costumes for the upcoming music contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Nuptse
Elise
Clarice
Wits Glee Club
Virginia Bayes
Amfiss Cadwell
I Malvern
Shower for Bride Honors Mrs. Guy Grindle Jr at Home
A wedding shower for Mrs. Guy Grindle Jr drew 38 guests at her home Saturday afternoon. Games including a best dressed bride produced laughs, with Josephine Dye and Vera Pollitt among the attendants. Guests signed recipes and presented a pottery cat cake with favors while refreshments followed, as attendees offered wishes for many years of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Grindle Jr
Grindley
Josephine Dye
Vera Pollitt
Ars
Pihis Gritly
Alra Ned Turner
Ward Jean Obon
Helen Glee
Herbert Judson
Pails Junction
Anniversary notices extend reach of town gathering
An anniversary item lists many out of town guests and families attending, including Mr. and Mrs. Mayo Bass and Mr. and Mrs. J. Mathart among others. The report notes arrivals from Malvern Shenandoah Imogene and Hastings with numerous local residents present for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo Bass
Sidney Shearer
Tabors
Bob. Chantry
John Waller
Aml Miro
W. Gidley
Malvern
Peter Jacobs
Frederick Fisher
Shenannah
Chay
Batlain
Imogene
J. A. Chistenaen
Eehier
Tarekie
Chas. Gipe
Aid
Summers
Liverett Gipe
Larry
Bart Five
Hugh Metainazulsen
Mir
Frank Johnson
Dynal Janughlin
Mira
Marjussy Cynad
UB Guest
Straban
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Imogene S. E. Mills
Yelper
Pan
Charley Alljort
Rormey Goyt
Aubott
Agit Marke
Mery
Mra
Rilple Geer
Dims
Doyle Geer
Bridgeport
Mew
Mrr Geer
Jee Vahill
Yeat
Pat Maher
The
Mercy Hospital
Mills County
Mises
Stee
Ne Elarville
Wales
Harry Comtech
East Liberty
C. Wilhelm
Nels Ow
Axl
Frank Haines
Archie Tangs
Son TaVern
Walter Hearward
Frank Vamnes
Ernie Decker
CC. Wilhelmine
Fress Alexander
Edith
Daly
Dale McClure
B. B. McFail
John Norstadt
Pillsdale
M. Nelson
Michel Neen
Ladies’ Air Society
Mare
J. Ro Maberry
Adams
Oma
B.C. Seaton
Rome
Jennie Tedmundsen
Council Bluffs
Eowall
Roy McClure
Thelnvy
Wayne
New
Charles
Chas. Selb
Nely Olson
Howe
Helen Nogle
Ward
Malverts
Inncs
Misses Kuntny
Sadie Clark
Millard Gee
Yenr
Iave
Strata
Tunes Farm
W. H. Maddocks
Fern
Ralph
Fidna
Evelyn Lutz
Pacific Junction
Glen Pireh Horns
Vidita Maddocks
Joan Fitch
Seaton
Pete Griendles
Matey
Aeseteng
Kance & Nelson
Amalavrn
Randal
Uum Ama Maher
Williseau
Donald Maher
Red Oak
Clem Maher
Sidney
C. E. Eacrett
E. Corner of
Strahan and
Marion Ave
Guernsey
Chas. L
L. A. Talbott
United States
Miro Micro Sawyers
Konnet
Mi Setters
Setious
Ines
Sim Meare
Furtier
Carlene Mevak
Lafe Lincoln
C. Lincoln
Alfe Watts
John Powles
Julie
Gipe
Cleesines
Theo
Bronder House
Otis Butcher
Omaha Beenews
Ree-News
Taye
Drink
Ad-T
Walliams Dairy
Jin Maltvert
Fisher
Wilie Holton
Oliver Hammers
Glenwond
Nats
Harley
Sith Malgerth
Kilmartin
Pierre
Hastings
Herl Cliver
Deak Ua
Thresher On
Piburn
A.B. Judson
Glenwood
Sale
F. W. Pierce
Sotf
Kor
April Farrow
Poland
China
Purne
Fred Dickersbach
Sherman Nursery
Charles City
Tawa
Seasori Jy
Shler Man Nursery
Shenandoal
Strahan
News of the
Strahan Consolidated School
Church News
Chiis
Joe
Teague
Martin Lemonds
Chinas Church School
Chas. Allen
C. B. Guest
Joe Mrrtin
John Doyle
Dis Griulte and
Childees
Chas. Wright
Bartlett
Walter Asigns
Mehildren
Tuck Bolton
Ed Nagel
Dorothy Nagel
Howard Kayton
Mandeville Inman
Randolph
Bride
Wilson
Wilson’s Electric Hatchery
Malvern, Iowa
PTO RT
ODD Emer
Illinois
Anny
Jess Phelps
Hastings, Iowa
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