Wyoming Community Notices and Local Social Scene
Neighborhood report covers a car crash near Lowdon injuring Mrs Jeacle Koch and others, high school operetta practice, Card Club gatherings, Halloween parties, social and charitable events, and local staff and student movements in Wyoming Iowa area. Details include dam age estimates, funeral services in Dubuque, and residents traveling to California and Des Moines for events.
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Frank Nowachek
Wyoming
Ruth
Harold Long
Oxford Dunettors
Lowdon
Wyoming High School
Hawaii
Jordan Johnson
Cnst
Vera Tompkins
Helen Levsen
Dorothy Rohweider
Madge Millsup
Martha Jane Dick
Verna Alien
Robert Hansen
Alvin Brunscheen
Henry Petersen
Funeral attendance crosses state lines in Monticello area
A long list of relatives and neighbors visited Cedar Point and Monticello for the funeral of Mrs. Fred Egger with attendees from Cedar Taint Longworthy Davenport and Monticello. Dean Morwn returned home in Des Moines after the funeral. Several local families and friends were noted visiting and shopping in nearby towns during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
W. OH
Bebrende
Mere
Jeanne
Ltr
Don Arduner
Dean Morwn
Wis
Des Bivines
Free Egger
Willers Tossi
Helen
and Mires
Lewis Tossi
Davenport
Albert Wenger
Central City
Ed Kehrli
Cozzon
William Barns
Alburnett
Fred Egger
Monticello
Dave Wilson
W. H. Behrends
J. L. Batchelder
Bohlken
Amber
Johnson
Joan Wright
Scotch Grove
Paul Johnson
Jerome Baum
Chicago
E. H. Cox
Manchester
Edwin Egger
St. Louis
Gottfiob Egger
Baby
South Dakota
Sam Lossi
Sioux Falls
Louise Gruenig
Academy
Onslow Community Notices and Local Meetings
Onslow residents organize a P T A meeting at the school on Monday with an organization session set for Nov 9. Local births, illnesses, and travels are noted, including Ruth Sears’s broken thigh and Mrs. Ella Orr’s recuperation. A Halloween program at No 7 school and a penile dinner at Max Hamilton’s house are mentioned along with new residents Al Schmitters and Tom Case visiting. Cattle from Holst sold for top Chicago price of 10.76 per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Smith
W. A. Hicks
Oxford Junction
Onslow
Paul N. Smith
Rochester
Minn
Smith
Anamosa
S. G. Hutton
A. BK. McMaster
L. B. McKinstry
C. I. Fayram
Marvin Hunwardson
George Sears
Harriet Lamey
George Lyon
H. W. Ko
Clinton
Ruth Sears
Ella Orr
Ralph
Elaabeth Orr
al Schmitters
R. J. Kleineck
Tom Case
Maynard
Fred Martens
John McDonald Hospital
Monticello
Floyd Ketchem
Bobby
East Moline
C. D. Wendel
Cedar Rapids
CG. V. Mann
Doris
Chrig Andersen
Otto Nowell
Betty Ann
Wyoming
Yvonne Hamilton
Glenn Fayram
Toys Cattle Market
M. Holst
Chicago
Walter Koon
R. Smith
A. K. McMaster
G. Hutton
Castle Grove Farm Bureau Sings, Plays, and Elections
The Castle Grove farm bureau met Friday with strong attendance and community singing. Delbert Mayberry performed songs, and a school district No. 5 one act play "Ouch My Corn" drew applause led by Ed Thalacker and Helen Ortgies. County Agent Carl Smith spoke on soil conservation, corn husking, and the 4-H round-up. Officers for the coming year were elected: President H. A. Deischer, VP Bertha Harken, Secretary Max Specht, Treasurer Fred Heiken, Pianist Mrs. C. A. McLaughlin.
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Castle Grove Farm Bureau
Delbert Mayberry
Ed Thalacker
Warren Rich
Helen Ortgies
Marion
Carl Smith
Soil Conservation
H. A. Deischer
Bertha Harken
Max Specht
Fred Heiken
Cc. A. McLaughlin
G. H. Gerdes
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
School House No. 5
Burlingham
Cass Township
A. A. Kromminga
Lynn Howie
Henry Caspers
Claude Mason
American Legion
Coggon
Fred L. Kromminga
Wyoming
S. M. Hosford and Son
Clarence
Cedar Rapids
Dean Nordman
Training school opens women nutrition program in Scotch Grove
Mrs D O Sinclair leads discussion on unusual vegetables model luncheons and music project marches for next year’s nutrition program in Jones county. Seven women from Scotch Grove attend with Ruth Cessna guiding training sessions at Wayne township home and November 17 session planned in Scotch Grove.
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Cessna
Jones County
George Zimmerman
Wayne Township
Scotch Grove Township
L. A. Oltman
Ruth Cessna
Town State College Extension Service
Raymond Naylor
Floyd Sinclair
Harry Paulsen
Gus von Sprecken
Bernard Fagan
L. J. Schlemme
Esther Sinclair
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Thelma Gregory
Christiansen
Wheatland
Scotch Grove
Ethel Courtney
Evelyn
Miriam Courtney
Center Junction
D. O. Sinclair
Evelyn Courtney
Iowa State College
Ames
Clifton Abbott
Cedar Rapids
Carrie Aitchison Rites Held in Clear Lake
Funeral services for Carrie Aitchison were held Sunday at the Cascade Methodist church in Clear Lake with Rev. B W Riner officiating. Burial followed in the Protestant cemetery. Born Carolina Emma Ritter in Cascade on September 12 1864 she married James K Aitchison in 1887. She lived on farms in Lake township Deer Creek and Clear Lake before her death after a stroke. Survived by son James Deer Creek Minn daughters Mrs Earl Stryker Arthur Ia Mrs James Ransom and Mrs Irene Chase Clear Lake seven grandchildren sister Mrs Wilson Zarr Washta brother Dr J F Ritter Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Aitchison
Clear Lake
B. W. Riner
Carolina Emma Ritter
Cascade
James K. Aitchison
Old Home
Lake Township
Deer Creek
Minn
Mr. Aitchison
Community Notes From Onslow Area Social and Church Activities
A long Onslow report highlights a Presbyterian meeting, Homemakers club events, and a nutrition and letter campaign. Members gather for a MACY meeting on November 20 with Carl Hutton listed. Local visits include Rev. and Mrs. Anathosa hosting guests, Garnett visiting from Sigourney, and hospitality across families.
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South
John Jetoen
Alison
Glen Watson
Wa‘rey
Henry Heeren
Local notes highlight harvest woes and community events
The column grimly notes a spotted corn crop with many failures ahead while reporting a string of community activities. Ladies' Aid meetings, school entertainments in districts 2 and 9, Red Cross drive, and a Castle Grove gingerbread recipe are described along with visits from local residents and a school program to raise funds for a new piano.
Nation's largest 1802 sheep importation sparks wool industry growth
The Boston Transcript notes Davis Humphrey of Connecticut brought in 75 ewes and 21 rams in 1802, the era’s pivotal importation that spurred woolen mills. Merino demand surged by 1810 with rams valued at up to 1 500 and ewes at 9000, while prices for common wool rose.
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Davis Humphrey
Connecticut
Carleton M. Allen
Boston Transcript
England
France
Humphreys
Wook Dupont
Wilmington
Del
Pennsylvania
Steubenville
Ohio
Tn Se
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Camel Hair Cloth History From Ancient Trade to Modern Manufacture
A historical overview traces camel hairs from Asiatic beasts to luxurious camel hair cloth. It notes the fabric's distinguished softness and warmth, its handwoven shawls famed across the ancient world, and the shift toward blended and machine adaptations in distant Indian and Chinese interiors.
Richland Center Nutrition Lesson Impresses with Escalloped Chicken
Mr and Mrs Cap Buol of Dubuque visited relatives including Mrs Len Buol and Mrs George B Hein while the Richland group hosted a fourth year nutrition lesson led by Ruth Cessna from Ames at Mrs W F Hintz home. The menu judging highlighted Escalloped Chicken for its appeal, prep ease, nutrition, and economy as the topic titled Unusual Vegetable Cookery was discussed. Paul Marage and daughter Carol Ann joined Dubuque relatives last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap Buol
Dubtuque
Len Buol
John Schweitzer
Will Balsiger
George L. Buol
George B. Hein
W. F. Hintz
Ruth Cessna
Ames
Richland Group
Cessna
Paul Marage
Carol Ann
Dubuque
Dolls and Witchcraft Beliefs Among African Peoples
The article describes belief in magical powers of dolls among African communities. Wax dolls could be used to harm enemies by burning, while toy animals and household miniatures were buried with the dead or sacrificed to gods. It contrasts folk magic with the view of such objects as scientific curiosities from early inventors.
Origins of the word news tied to compass initials
A St Louis Globe Democrat note traces news to the compass initials at the head of early sheets. It claims four quarters of the globe supplied information and that reading top to right formed the word news. The piece also mentions ancient Chinese claims to block printed newspapers and Europe’s manuscript news sheets.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Europe
Canine Grace and Speed Displayed by Greyhound
The greyhound is praised for grace speed and ancient lineage tracing back over 7000 years. From Egypt to Arabia its refined silhouette and temperament are celebrated, with Proverbs cited and ancient depictions noted. The breed was introduced to England and used in the sport of coursing starting in 1776.
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Greyhound
Los Angeles Times
Solomon
England
Extinct Animals List From Prehistoric to Recent Eras
The passage lists species driven extinct across eras including prehistoric times and the last two centuries. It highlights the quagga a South American wild ass extinct in the nineteenth century the Arctic sea cow extinct by the end of the nineteenth century and notes several birds such as the dodo solitaire great auk passenger pigeon heath hen Carolina parakeet Labrador duck and sharp tailed curlew as extinct examples.
Pelican Expert Fisherman of the Coastal Waters
The brown pelican is described as an expert fisher on the Athietic coast. It is frequently sighted by people aboard ships far at sea, gliding for hours before diving swiftly to scoop up fish in its large pouch.
Heads Toward Locomotives in Train Berths
A Kansas City Star writer notes passengers slept with heads toward the locomotive to avoid drafts and soot, while many complain of illness when lying feet toward the front. In ambulances the head faces the rear for restfulness.
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Kansas City Star
Anniversary of Charlie Bowers to mark 56th celebration
Mr and Mrs Charlie Bowers will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home on Sunday noon. their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harley Snyder will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Bowers
Harley Snyder
Paul Gilmore
Olin
Maxine Crist
Anamosa
Walter Hartwig
Edith Sinkey
Dreams of wild geese and earthbound dreams
Josephine McIntyre in the Kansas City Star writes of earthbound humans and wild geese rising in imagination. The speaker notes bold dreams once dared yet unrealized, suggesting future recognition that common roots suit earthly paths.
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Josephine McIntyre
The
Kansas City Star
Connecticut town fines driver for kissing wife while driving
A Connecticut town fined an unnamed autoist $15 for kissing his wife while driving, drawing attention to enforcement of public decency or distracted driving rules in local traffic control. The incident sparked debate over personal conduct and road safety standards.
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Connecticut
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Mrs. Jeacle Koch
Peter Jansen
Emma von Sprecken
Andrew Jansen
Emma Petersen
Louis Sampson
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Janet Robertson
C. B. Shaffer
Robertson
McIntyre
T. H. McMaster
Luella Pankow
Glen Gallatin
Fred Pankow
Pankow
Elsie Dolezal
Clyde Giebelstein
Wayne Westphal
Margaret Steth
Woman's Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
W. B. Brown
William Peck
Claude Sears
Leota Wherry
Ellen Marshall
John Shover
Mabel Streeper
Rachel Frost
Doris Ingwersen
August Ingwersen
Everready Club
Charles Taylor
Kate Meade
Smith James
Rapid City
S. D
Noble Grand Circle
Henry Johnson
Will Wilker
Tola
Paul Lofschulz
Sloan
R. H. White
G. J. Zeilinger
Freda Riggers
Riggers
Zetlingers
Melvin Mortensen
Mercy Hospital
Ana- Mesa
F. Spellitich
Mabel Aldrich
California
Leonard Brammerle
Boroqueville
Louise Bramer
Duane Platner
Robert Platner
Chillicothe Business College
Chillicothe
Don Gerdes
Henry Gerdes
John Henaty
Kitty Heasty
Ne &N Automobile Concern
Des Moines
Henry Bramer
Mia
Heniy Bramer
Herbert Westphal
Miles
Owen
Charis
Pga Bay
Maquoketa
Westie
Laat Haws Faey
Gerry
Onslow Birs, W. A. Hicks
Castle Grove
M. Hosford
James Haley
Orlando Curtis
Conrad
A. M. Black
Donald
Thomas J. Lane
AIO McAiny
Ft Warnes Yolerd
Monthay
Walker
Eattvelin
Hutton
Kay Henry Ahehiitt
Wie Onslow
Tne
Ladies' Guild
Ployd Horvan
Ward Hicks
Wii
Phyllis Koon
Verna Nicholson
N. C. Holst
Emil Paulsen
Streeper
Holub
C. M. Holst
Will Hiller
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Red Cross
Lutheran Church
Iowa City
George Specht
Scotch Grove Women's Community Club
Henry Hedden
Franc Kiburz
Mabel Otten
Mabel Schrader
Sunbeam Band
Sunbeam Mission Band
Imogene Moats
Sinclair
Africa
Jesse Ridings
Abilene
Kansas
Ed Carey
Edith Schneider
Ridings
James Ridings
John Otten
Carey
Center School
Vitte
Iudla
China
Richland Center
Ursula Hein
Anamosa Eureka
Methodist Church
Town Federation of Women’s Clubs
Russell Cooper
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Earthbound
Toledo Blade
FORD
Madsen Motor Co
Monticello Express
Express
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