Unusual Iowa gatherings and near misses noted in 1930s clipping
A wide slice of Iowa life appears from Clear Lake celebrations for Harold and Merle Olinger with seven grandfathers present, plus tales of a dangerous s try ch ine mishap in Nevada and a man swept away by a canal in Seattle. Other items recall a Manning death by lightning, a Jefferson clerk meeting Jack Dempsey, and a ruined livery barn revealing an old record board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Cerro Gordo County
R. W. Olinger
Harold
Merle
Otto Ostendorf
A. M. Olinger
John Blau
Frank Ostendorf
R. D. Crane
Peter Brown
Belle Plaine
Benton County
Remarkable harvests and oddities in Iowa farms
A Hampton area farmer displays a branch with 30 apples on a short stem, while Kurt Meyer recovers a lost brass anvil after a Waverly fair. Eagle-eyed fishers in Lost Island report two fish on one bait, and a two headed calf amuses at fairs. The news item also covers injuries from a splinter, a child’s fall sequence, and a long search for a father in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Meyer
Waverly
Bremer County
Meyer
Eugene Cagwin
Nevada
Story County
Lost Island
Cagwin
Frederick Thies
Fred W. Thies
Hampton
Franklin County
Frederick
Otto Koppold
Harlan
Shelby County
Koppold
Society and Club News Highlights Monticello
Mr and Mrs Will Skelley hosted a dinner last Friday for their son Howard and wife celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. Alpha Delphian Chapter held its first fall meeting and Mrs E M Miter hosted an out of town guest at a Marion luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Skelley
Will Skelley
Howard
Schreiner Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star of
Monticello
Masonic Temple
Edward Templeton
Charles J. Northrop
Joan H. Perrine
Lew Sarrett
L. W. Lovell
Henry M. Carpenter
Henry Monk
George
Chicago
Fred Kay
Kay
Charles Northrop
James Carter
Alpha Delphian Chapter
George Timmins
Ed Hutbregtse
U. S
Rudy Langer
America
Ray Echternacht
Lawrence Balster
Merle Cass
Dale’s Mill
Cass
Peter Laude
Iowa City
Paul Harms
Manchester
J. G. Thomas
E. M. Miter
Marion
Thomas
California
Frederick P. Stuhler
Mary Doxsec
Mexico
Coxsee
Dent
George Guyan
Byron Abel
George Wilkens
Albert Stuhler
Delta Dek
Agnes Gearhart
Thomas Hamilton
Louise Stambaugh
Olin Howle
Gearhart
Emil Ricklefs
Alice Cornish
Pacific Grove
Rex Ricklefs
A. J. Ricklefs
Henry Che
Leon Fredrickson
Elmer Ackerman
Carl Orgel
Wayne and
Dale
Elgin
Herman Ohe
Dundee
James Morrissey
Virginia
Castle Grove
Frederick P. Stahler
Fred McLaughlin
Stahler
Carter
Ralph Bone
George LeVan
el Reno
Oklahoma
A. J. i. McNeill
Will D. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
P. E. O. Supreme Convention
Yellowstone National Park
Georgy leVan
A.B. Grimes
John Matthiessen
Social events and gatherings across multiple households
A sequence of hospitality activities includes birthday celebrations with theater outings at the Princess and courtesy guests named such as Ellen Mae First Janet Schemmel and others. Various women meet for missionary tea bridge luncheons and out of town visits at homes in Elgin Ogle, Maples Inn and other local venues with prizes awarded for bridge and treasure hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theater
Ellen Mae First
Janet Schemmel
Janis Grimes
Janana Schweitzer
Betty Jo Guyan
Marilee Matthiessen
Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Siegfried Guyan
Mrs. Harriet Coughlin presided at Congregational church for a Wednesday meeting. Devotionals led by Mrs. Hicks focused on Japan and Americans. Kate Perley spoke on colored education in Tougaloo Mississippi, noting shifts from white to colored teachers. Guests included Mrs EB Miller Mrs Knate Pericy and Mrs William Tishe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
America
Charles Northrop
California
Agnes Gearhart
Caroline Hicks
Kate Perley
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo
Mississippi
Frederick 2. Stuller
J. W. Hoult
EB. M. Miller
Marion
Knate Pericy
Hammond, Ia
Wiliam Tishe
Cedar Rapids
Monticello High Upsets Manchester In Close Game
Monticello High wins a hard fought game against Manchester 6 0 0 6 to 0 or 9 6 after a late rally. Yeoman set the pace with a pair of plunges and a successful drop kick for the extra point while Manchester’s Roloff and Mullins sparked resistance before a late fumble recovery sealed the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Manchester
Yeoman
Monti
Roloil
Vic Richardson
Manchester Monticello Taylor
LE Verd Richards
N Mangold
Lubben
Narel Mullan
PB Yeoman
Morey for Allen in conference opener against West Liberty
Officials list referee Wilson of Dubuque U and umpire Mack of ISTC. Tomorrow the locals host West Liberty on the local field for the first conference game of the season at 3:30. The team seeks a third straight win under Coach Moore despite West Liberty’s strong lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morey
Allen
Wilson
Dubuque U
Mack
1.S.T.C
West Liberty
Moore
Brenizer Sees Profitable Mule Raising Venture
Clarence Brenizer, a farmer from La Mont in Decatur county, says mule raising is less costly and more profitable than cattle. He recently sold three yearling mules to a buyer in Eddyville for 375 dollars each, and plans to expand breeding and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Brenizer
Lamont
Decatur County
Brenizer
Eddyville
Mabaska County
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Iowa News
Jarnagin
Iowa
J. W. Jarnagin
Little Vernon Nelson
Orville Nelson
Car
Norman Wilson
Ochevedan
Osceola County
Seattle
Puget Sound
Lakes Union
Washington
James Mincey
Manning
Carroll County
Mincey
Farrell
Eldred Maloney
Jefferson
Green County
Charles Farrell
Maloney
New York City
Jack Dempsey
Co. W. Kelley
Vail
Crawford County
Gladbrook
Tama County
Leopold Wieland
Germany
Wieland
B. Wagner
Cedar River
Iad
Rex Hathaway
Kitten
Mount Vernon
Linn County
Edith Hunter
Richard Nagle
Rock Rapids
Lyon County
G. B. Yelden
Manson
Calhoun County
Yelden
Anvil
Fish Story
Barbara Linn Anderson
Linley Anderson
Missouri Valley
Harrison County
Lonnie Town
Charles City
Floyd’ County
Tonn
F. H. Davis
John McGencey
Davis
Dr. E. M. Williams
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Jack the Giant Killer
Dr. Williams
Tomato Boxing Glove
W. R. Clifford
Spencer
Clay County
E. FP
Weissgerber
Weisssgerber
Pete Harper
Harper
Fivo
Marion Dean
Ottumwa
Wapello County
Dean
United States
Albert Dean
Clinton
Clinton County
Montezuma
Poweshick County
Kirksville
Wisconsin
Fred Gardiner
Gowrie
Webster County
Gardiner
Temple
Mrs
J. G. Thomas Westess
Delta Dek Bridge Club
Kathleen Hoag
Louis Hong
Kathleen
Women's Missionary Society
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Oscar York
York
Otto Burrichter
J&. J. Farley
James Bender
Merle Deischer
Orcutt of
Walker
Mrs. Wilkens
Mrs. Northrop
Maples Inn
Mrs. Morrissey
Wonor
Sylvia
Helen Gutensohn
Samuel Gutensohn
Sylvias and
Helen
Jane Stuhler
Marjorie Thomas
Suan Stuhler
Patty Podhaski
Robert Govan
Ann Thoeni
Sally
Ann Carter
Tmegene Stuhler
Bismow Cafeteria
McNeill
Emil Rickless
Colin G. Thomas
Mary Coxsee
H. S. Richardson
Mildred Puvier
Monicello
Burt
Mangaid
Armand Laboratories
Armand
Azor
Vanessa
Shoe Department
Princess Theatre
Joan Marsh
George O’brien IN “the
Vitaphone Music Hall
Johnny Green and Orchestra
Mumtiee
Paro Gh
Food News
Mazowell
Baby Stuart
Wis
U.S
BON Ami
Ferndell Quality Food Products
Welch's
Qeoz
Mme
Zie
Duff’s
Devil's Food
Plymouth Rock
S.W. C
Paul Schulze
Paul Schultze
Paradise Graham
Coleman's
Ricklef’s Grocery
Fierndell Foods
R. H. Balster Farm Equip
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