Feast of the Red Corn at the Loyals theater
Center Junction notes a May 20 operetta The Feast of the Red Corn by the Loyals at the opera house with a plot about wind spirits and a guilty Impee-Light. Soloists listed include Ruth Edblom Selma Prahm Velma Pangburn Evelyn Robbie Pauline Burmeister. Also announced is the Epworth League’s 32nd anniversary pageant The Hope of the World on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudgee
Pudgee
Wudgee
Queen—Weeda-Wanta
Ruth Edblom
Old Squaw
Irma Pangburn
Impee-Light
Selma Prahm
Velma Pangburn
Evelyn Robbie
Pauline Burmeister
Epworth League
Cleveland
General Conference
Center Junction
W. A. Stingley
Chicago, Milwaukee
R. R. Co
Harry Stingley
Dannon Junction
Della Dawson
The
Home Missionary Society
Springville
T. R. Young
Mary Leech
Gladys Wilcox
Elizabeth Young
Evelyn Sutliff
Harley Bulgrin
Dr. Young
Monticello
Smith
Frank Himebaugh
Helen May
Jakelin
Mechanicsville
Mr. Jakelin
J. F. Livingstone
W. S. Leech
Hileen
Myrtle Livingstone
Maquoketa
Burmeister
China
K. C. Smith
Jessie Clemo
Preston
M. E. Parsonage
Peter Prahm
Cedar Rapids
Will White
Wim. Davis
Wyoming
S. G. Thompson
Lost Nation
Miss Rose Ann Reddin dies at West Cascade
Rose Ann Reddin aged about 68, longtime Cascade resident, died at her home Thursday evening after a long illness. She leaves brothers Edward and others, sisters and many relatives, with funeral at St Martin’s church in West Cascade followed by burial at St Patrick’s cemetery Garry Owen. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. C G Reddin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McComber
Rev. Peterson
J. P. Kirchen
Anamosa
Catherine Kirchen
Paul
Ralph
Sue Kitchen
Peter Koob
Mont Wyrick
St. Joe
Missouri
Fosford
Kansas City
Dubuque
Cascade
W. J
K. of C
Peter Drucker
Rochester
Minnesota
Catherine Hansen
Michael Clement
Worthington
C. J. Cash and Sons
Charles and
Devaney
Moore
L. Barrett
Chicago
John Kean
Spokane
Washington
Rob. Kean
Charles Beatty
Madison
J. B. Albers
Gov. Hauck
Henry Bessler
Holy Cross
Joseph Schwind
Miss Lahey
Farley
Rita
Laura Bisenius
Grandma Scharry
A. B. Lindeman
Ella Parrott
Oelwein
John Reddin
West Cascade
Elizabeth Reddin
Edward Reddin
Dubu
Charles
Joe Reddin
John R. Lees
Minneapolis
Onslow Notes Sunday Services and Local Visits
Onslow observations from May 10 report a Mothers Day service at the Presbyterian church with a fitting sermon and a solo by Mrs. Pickering amid carnation decor. The column lists numerous visits, travels, and small town social happenings including plays, gatherings, and residents traveling to Wyoming, Marengo, Monticello, Maquoketa, Clinton, and Lost Nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Pickering
Lee Hansen
Otha Johnson
Wyoming
Thelma
Stutsen
Paul Craven
Marengo
Mary Barber
Freeport
Jennie Foster
Dakota
Iinois
R. Chatterton
Earl Rynerson
J. H. Beeks
O. Beelks
Monticello
Vernon Rynerson
Hattie Lamey
Mildred
Geo. Lyons
Maquoketa
Geo. French
Ora Edleman
Lost Nation
Chas. Rowe
Moline
Ruth
Maggie Howard
Cedar Rapids
Ili
R. RR. Miller
W. C. Holst
Mrs. Caye
Clinton
South Fork Farm Bureau Meeting Draws Large Crowd
Hopkinton area April 30 gathering in Sand Spring drew many township residents. Senator G S Banta spoke on capitol business while Louise Gestel performed readings and Mrs Fred Lang recited Lightning Rod Agent. County Agent Combs outlined federation work. Brazelton sang farm bureau songs and refreshments followed.
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Hopkinton
Farm Bureau of
South Fork
Sand Spring
G. S. Banta
Capitol
Louise Gestel
Fred Lang
Combs
Federation
Id Brazelton
Farm Bureau
Fred Egger
C. K. Greer
Wilson
F. J. Gestel
Linn County suit over Texas land deal heads to court
Minnie Bristow sues Stewart Land Co and G F Marragher for 3450 and 6490.30 over a Texas land deal in which Marragher acted as agent. A P and O Sorority chapter was installed in Anamosa with initiation by Mrs Fannie Carrier. Earl Boyer returns from Mexico oil fields for a visit to his parents. S W Rubie from Marshalltown discusses Riverside cemetery improvements funding. Frederick Hakes dies in Greenfield township aged 85. Clyde Smith and Gordon boys dig out cub wolves near State Park. Road projects into and around the park and fencing work underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Bristow
Linn County
Stewart Land Co
G. F. Marragher
Texas
Farragher
Anamosa
Fannie Carrier
Newton
Mabel Gee
Earl Boyer
County Recorder
B. F. Boyer
Earl
Mexico
Tampico
S. W. Rubie
Marshalltown
Riverside Cemetery
Florence Noyes Curtis
Frederick Burdette Hakes
Greenfield Township
Hakes
Forest Chapel
Forest Cemetery
Clyde Smith
Gordon Boys
State Park
Dutch Creek
Prairieburg Fire Sparks Brief Morning Alarm
Prairieburg on May 8 experienced a brief blaze when the blacksmith shop caught fire on Friday morning but was quickly controlled. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. L. Murphy of Nora Illinois, while Mrs. Mino Truesdell was staying in Ellendale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Murphy
Nora
Illinois
Mino Truesdell
Ellendale
Ford Energy Des Moines Capital Opinion
Mr. Ford has no special rights in business. He can do what others can do and industries should advance. A little extra energy will turn the tide and show that nothing succeeds like success. President Harding urged focusing on domestic affairs first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ford
Harding
Graduation notice for Joseph Gordon Spence at Roswell Military Institute
The Leader reports Joseph Gordon Spence graduates from the Military Institute at Roswell New Mexico on May 21. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Spence and his boyhood friends extend congratulations. Verne Wheeless preserves mangled remains of an Overland car after a fatal fire north east of town. Nell Rule Warhart born October 16 1880 Hopkinton dies after teaching in New Mexico and Colorado undergoing illness for three years funeral held at Hopkinton Presbyterian church.
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Joseph Gordon Spence
The
Military Institute
Roswell
New Mexico
Clarence Spence
Verne Wheeless
Nell Rule Warhart
Frank M
Anna M. Rule Earhart
Hopkinton
Presbyterian Church
West
Aztec
Durango
Colorado
Lenox College
State Teachers’ College
Lime Springs
W. H. Ensign
J. ¥. Hinkhouse
Quillan Gossip and Observations In Sioux City Journal
A collection of wry notes and jokes on social behavior and language. It critiques rumors and storytelling while poking at fashion perfume and spring trends with quick witted observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quillan
Sioux City Journal
Times Have Been Worse in Pioneer Days Opinion
The piece contrasts today’s hardships with the severe difficulties of pioneer times in the agricultural region, noting many current residents once endured those harsh days and share the present struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Iowa schools cost per pupil estimated at nine dollars
University of Iowa figures released yesterday show the average annual cost to maintain a pupil in Iowa schools is about nine dollars. The study notes Iowa's per pupil expense is considerably lower than in many neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Iowa
University of Iowa
Ten Driving Commandments for Safe Road Habits
A humorous essay outlines ten common sense driving rules to promote safety. It stresses sharing the road with pedestrians and officers, using dimmed headlights, obeying warnings, avoiding reckless speed, and recognizing that right of way cannot restore lives. The tone warns against careless actions and highlights personal responsibility.
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Monticello Express
J. W. Doxsee
Chas, A. Doxsee
Proprietors
Dale Ward
Carol Durian
Lumber Co
Jeft
Wellman
W. A. Floyd
Denver
Floyd
N. L. Floyd
Taylor
O. A. Delancey
Central City
Anamosa Eureka News
Prairieburg
Ford Energy
Hopkinton Leader News
D. Smith
Monticello, Iowa
Michelins
Monticello Tire & Vulcanizing Co
J. J. Eggers
Prop
Cho-Cho
Cho- Cho
Jones County
Wyoming Opera House
Monticello Opera House
Anamosa Opera House
Sammy Spinach
Tom Turnip
Charlie Carrot
Rosie Apple
Child Health Organization
Christian
C-H-O
Sally Jincas Jean
Ven
Automobile Commandments
Styleplus
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Styleplus Clothes
Ladies’ Fitrute Union
Thompson
Woonlen
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