Emerson Women's Relief Corps Memorial Service for Mary Jane Donelas
The Emerson Women’s Relief Corps No 214 held a May 6 meeting with memorial rites for deceased member Mary Jane Donelas. The service featured a draped charter, readings, hymns, and remarks by Rev. Ripsey. Donelas, born 1850 in Ontario, Canada, died April 11, 1933, after 22 years of loyal service to the corps, leaving a lasting memory among members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Women's Relief’ Corps No. 214
Grand Army of the Republic
Thoran Fda
Mary Jane Donelas
Ripsey
Cora RB. Comer
Pearle Wilkins
Ripley
Mary Jane Douglas
Lites
Mary Jane (Chisholm) Dourngs
Steinburg
Ontario
Canada
Emerson
Henry Douglas Now
Methodist
Doviglas
Ilea
Emerson Women's Ballet Corps
Women’s Relief Corps to Celebrate Golden Jubilee
Emerson Women’s Relief Corps No 214 plans a large Golden Jubilee observance for the order’s founding on July 24 and 26. The Emerson Corps marks forty years of service and patriotism with extensive plans for a red letter event.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Emerson Women's Relief Corps No. 214
Emerson Corps
Fat Loss Claim From A Mirrored Ad
An old advertisement touts drastic fat loss claims stating a loss of 46 pounds with a daily routine. It promotes a product named Kruéchen Salts promising health benefits and weight reduction, with a money back guarantee and availability at drugstores. The text includes dubious testimonials and dated language.
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Mra
Vals Walter
Seatstle
Washington
Hartern ter Meeting Brings Music and Tours
The Order of the Hartern ter held its regular meeting Monday evening. Entertainment featured music by Mrs. J L Evan and Dewey Barna with a solo by Mrs. J A Thorson. Barns shared impressions from a world tour. Refreshments included ice cream cake and coffee. Several locals and out of town guests attended including Mr and Mrs Fred Priest and Mrs Alta Shoap.
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Order of the
Hartern Ter
J. L. Evan
Dewey Barna
J. A. Thorson
Barns
Fee Gibson
Lida Hatfield
Nella Combs
Marcia Williama
B. L. Carr
B. R. Birdsall
Fred Priest
D. D. Fellowa
Benj. Haroff
Hastings
Fred McArthur
Oakland
Obituary for Pearl A Combs in Portland and local notices
B B Combs received word last week of the death of his brother Pearl A Combs in Portland Oregon. He was born June 6 1874 at McKay Minnesota and died April 19 1983 in Portland. He moved with his parents to Carroll in 1882 and later to Emergon in 1888. He married Clara M Dressel in October 1904. He was in auto parts manufacture and leaves a wife and one daughter Mrs Evelyn Bruesaing of San Francisco and a brother B B Combs of Emerson. Burial was in Portland. Local notes mention visits and social events across town including church activities and gatherings.
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B. EB. Comba
Pearl
Portland
Ore
Bret
Peart A. Combs
Jackson
Elizabeth Combs
McKay, ML
Carroll
Emergon
Migs Clara M. Dressel
Ortober
Evelyn Bruesaing
San Francisco
Calif
B. B. Combs
Smerson
Local Notes From Champion Hill Area Update
Sunday visits and social news fill Champion Hill area as residents share meals, travel to Red Oak and Emerson, and school events are noted. Prohibition meeting attendance, eighth grade exams, and cattle markets at Omaha are mentioned along with a death in the community and cemetery association activities.
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FP. N. Liddell
Bloise
Kocherspergers
Arthur Cole
Shabor
Emerson
John James
Carrie
Marjorie
Shenandoah
Carrie McLain
Pearl
Velma
Georgia Hatfield
Red Oak
Champion Hill
Bishop
Francia Anery
Harold Kellenbagger
Boon
Ruby
Darlene
Ely Kellenbarger
Wayne
Max Bullington
Misa Mildred Emery
Warner School
Eljest
Edith Parker
James
Pedestrians Increase Awareness Yet Fatalities Persist
An analysis of 1922 pedestrian accidents by The Travelers Insurance Company finds that while overall pedestrian deaths rose as a share of motor-vehicle fatalities, fewer pedestrians died on rural highways. The report notes that almost half of pedestrian deaths involve jaywalking or unsafe crossing, and that improved caution by pedestrians could markedly reduce fatalities.
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Travelers Insurance Company
Emerson visitors with Briggs family over weekend
Mrs Pollitt and her children stayed at the Merrill Briggs home Saturday night and joined the Briggs family Sunday for a visit with Mrs Brigg s sister Mrs Biraight Bertha Kellenbarger Francis Haliington and John Navert were Emerson visitors Saturday
Asbury Social Notes Show Local Visits and Birth News
May 9 itemizes council visitors like Mrs Bayes and Bluffa Oma ha guests. A. J. McGinnia traveled to Des Moines on business. James Lloyd Douglas and Kenneth Thomas seek Emerson eighth grade exams. Donald Cook and family visited Glidden and returned home. Red Oak Hicks and Glidden Cook households dined with Venard Larson. Shenandoah visitors included Harvie Douglas and Ora Douglas. George Hunsman hosted a surprise party for son Willie. Opal Bayes and spouse planned Omaha trip to bring infant Darrel home from Immanuel Hospital after weeks there.
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Eugene
Ittle
Marion Lang
Tina
I. N. Cheney
Eleanor
Kathleen
Omaha
D. C. Coppage
J. L. Evans
K. A. Evans
Ha ; Country Club
Red Oak
B. H. Paxson
Glen Shook
Lincoln
Jim Huntsman
Mill Grove
Jim
Otis Hunteman
Brother
City Market
McFaden
Farmers Co-operative Company
Emerson Department
Belle Parker
Hesex
Ore
L. L. Boalt
Opsl Bayes
Bluffa
A. J. McGinnia
Des Moines
Jamea “Lloyd
James Douglas
Kenneth Thomas
Emerson
Donald Cook
Glidden
George Huntaman
Elliott Hicks
Harold Cook
Venard Larson
Harvie Douglas
Ora Douglas
Shenandoah
George Hunterman
Thair
Willie
Opal Bayes
Darrel
Immanuel Hospital
Oaks Sunday School Notes Attendance and Birthday Reminders
Oaks notes report sixty seven in attendance last Sunday with several victories and Bud Cronkey celebrating a birthday. Remember Mother’s Day program next Sunday afternoon following the lesson hour. encourage as many mothers to attend as possible.
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Oaks
Bud Cronkey
Rural Pupils Earn Spelling Awards
Rural pupils statewide earned 100 percent in spelling lessons across districts. Names appear for Walnut Grove, West Liberty, Prairie Creek, Mt. Vernon, and Excelsior clusters, with students including Gertrude Goad, Albert Grouch, Robert Hunt, Mary, Ed Susislag, George Van Oradel, Frances Baustd Whitehead, Florence Adams, Leon Deholt, Mabel Laws, and Ward Herbart.
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Walnut Grove
Gertrude Goad
West Liberty
Albert Grouch
Robert Hunt
Goheen
Hostay Aub
Nex Wright
Prairie Creek
Mary
Edwil Susislag
East Liberty Church News and Local Socials
This week readings conclude Psalms then begin II Corinthians with May 24 deadline. Mother's Day Sunday observed with church programs. Residents Ruth Pierce guest, neighbors Hettie Henderson and Milas Oleon visited. Donald Anderson and Miss Barnhill were Sunday callers. Local society notes list visits, birthdays, and cemetery association meeting in Malvern on Saturday afternoon.
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Christ
Ruth Pierce
Kathryn Anderson
Hettie Henderson
Milas Oleon
Omaha
Mra. L. G. Adams
Donald Anderson
Miss Barnhill
Neola
Anderson
J. Shapcott
Jintner
Emerson
Lookabil
Ruth
Red Oak
Judd ~Lindsau
Hazel Qwens
Howard Lockabill
Malvern
Council Bluffs
Frank Dy Val
Alan
P. Stranathan
Glenwood
Tek
County Board Proceedings Record April 1988
County board met April 1988 with all members present. Claims listed include Delavan assessor 186.06 and various county fund payments for dog licenses, medical aid, provisions, and maintenance. Numerous vendors, offices, and departments appear with totals and allocations across county funds and specific funds.
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Viea
Grentrond
Tows
Saiereisors
Aris
Ad. Delavan
Andessor Rawles
Conate Fond
Deteshinott
Sasesnot Lyons
M. D. Greed
Desessor St
Harley Kerr
Anitiel Pond
M. D. Lang
Animal Fond
R. H. Mayberry
Assessor Oak
County Fund
W. H. Nagle
Dom
F. C. Newell
Animal Fund
Asgessot D. Creek
County Fond
R. W. Rhoades
P. M
stamps—County Fund
Carrie Storer
Matron O. Indies Home
Boyle & Empirle
F. B. Donelan
Poot Fund
Glenwood Water Dept
Tadies
Poot Fond
Lee QilMfillan
Harry Lehman
CC. Madeen
John Olson
Raynor Funeral Home
Blackmar Co
Hoone Blank Book Co
Boyer Transter
Cattoll Bloom
County F. C
Court House
Herndon
Fu Hammond & Stephens Co
L. W. Hicks
Emersontown
the Iowa News Co
Library Booke
D. G. Jamison & Co
Jackson & Lawler
Pramium
Jenkins & Fergemann Co
Koch Brothers
Kupto Loone Leaf Co
Chas
W. Kayton
Cosessor
W. Cloud
H. H. Kayton
clerk—County Fund
Posessor I
Creek
the Macmillan Co
Brary booka—Library Fund
Mills Co. Farm Bureau Co
Cunty Matt Parrott & Sons Co
O County Fund
G. W. Myers
County Fund Mills Co. Abstract Co
Metropolitan Supply Co
Malvern Leader
Perkins Brothers Co
Pacific Carbon & Ribbon Co
J. F. Riggs Publishing
County
B. Robinson Jr
Ty Fond
Mra
T. Young
R Expense
Ree Weick 3 Fringing Co
Pe Fee Nalude
B. Won
Anderson
County Fun West Publishing Co
H. T. Wellone
J. F. Greene Jr
Teoee
Frank Donelan
M. Donelan
Genung
Stranathan
V. Cooney
H. E. Goodrich
Jattea
Lewis Anderson
Constable's
DaMous
Constable'’S
D. E. Whitfield
Justice
Jake Fragier
Birdelle B. Wilkins
Lindsey Brooks
Constable
J. D. Adams Co
the Alemite Co
R. J. Allen
Allis-Chalmers Affe, Co
Stroddard Adams
R. M. Bacon
Yepaire
Ralph Huffington
Maintananca
A. C. Buch
Carl Buch
Boyer Hardware
Citizens Power & Light Co
Daniel
Emmett Delavan
Gearbert Lumber Co
Green Bay Lumber Co
Greenwood Lumber Co
Alfred Hall
Eee Harbor
Bolg Fast Origin Co
How Hardware Co
Machinery Co
rMaintenance Fund
Oternations) Harvester Co
Iowa Culvert & Pipe Co
Fi Johnson Hardware Co
Biwer Johnson
Munce & Nelson
Suppiles
Peeser
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Lillian
Osk Hospital
Marvin Colvin
Hazel Paterson
Nela Paterson
Howard G. Cheney
Wayne Cols
Little
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W. M. Holmes
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Prescott
Harry Porter
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Tharson
Emarson
Pearl Atmoe Aan
Duane
8. C. Mason
Charles Carson
Mabie Campbell
Mt. Ayr
Blythedale
Alva Hallam
Council Bluffe
A. &. Stokes
Fremont
Nebr
Oscar Thornon
Mise Trene Schuensler
M. E. Cupp
Marylin
Pearl Lang
Edna Douglan
Will Crawford
Elva Douglas
Griswold
Emily Burton
Nellie
Ray Henry
Plattamouth
Charles Henry
J. L. Evana
George Hascall
Ida Delehant
Dupil
Marion Briggs
Tuseday
Archable Frazier
Hadley Parker
Yas Allen
Gil
Freneis Parker
Mige Ida Delehunt
Art Fragler
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Quil
Roy Haldemany
Ayn- Mey
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Asbury
Oaks Sunday School
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East Liberty Methodist Church
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