Maple Grove Social Notes From Powersville Visit
Maple Grove residents record gatherings and visits across nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Harry Glick with Forest Glick and family traveled to Powersville Missouri to visit relatives. Dwight and Delmar Glick returned from Colorado after weeks in harvest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glick
Forest Glick
Powersville
Maxine Tucker
Evelyn Stauber
Dorothy
Atlens Dodd
Madge Hough
AuRea
Mary Louise Blumenstock
J. R. Callen
Colorado
Hazel College social news from Waterloo gatherings
Mrs H R Roase returns to Waterloo after week with Grant Sincox. Henry Sytsma family visited Rosco Argo and E G Sincox households. Lewin, Caster, and Ed Johnson families met at Ed Johnson home. Mayme Galena and Ades families dined with Lincox hosts. Vivien Wilson visited Zell Wilson. Herman Johnson family at Lincox home. Otha Darby family from Madrid visited.
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H. R. Roase
Waterloo
Grant Sincox
Henry Sytsma
Marie
Andrew
Rosco Argo
E.G. Sincox
Clair
Cy Jones
Arthur
Herbert Lewin
E. C. Caster and Sone
Ed Johnson
Local residents report weekend visits and calls
George Darby home details Kenneth Johnson returning Saturday after visiting Grandma Lincox. Mrs. Earl Brain and Annie Brain were shoppers in Moravia Saturday. Roy T. Darby was a caller in Albin Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Zell Wilson spent Sunday at the R. C. Wilson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Darby
Kenneth Johnson
Grandma Lincox
Earl Brain
Annie Brain
Moravia
Roy T. Darby
Albin
Zell Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Hiattville Socials Mark A Week of Visits and Farm Work
Hiattville residents and families shared a week of visits with relatives in Gonville Unionville and near Lincoln Nebr. Guests included the Carlsons and Burk WIlsons visiting Emma and others West of Moravia. Alfalfa cutting continued. Sunday School at Wesley to 10 AM during pastor's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Margaret McConville
Gonterville
Mildred Chambers
Margaret
Rubye Hiatt
Josephine Scott
E. F. Tucker
E. O. Tucker
Lide Hiatt
Unionville
John Cornett
Dean, Ia
Roy Hiatt
Rather
Luther Minnicks
B. E. Turner
W. H. Powell
Sylvia Callen
Lincoln
Nebr
Carlson
Julia Wood
Emma
Moravia
Purvis
Earl Purvis
Main Station
Roy Scott
Forbush
Minta
Lillie
Elsie Calton
Alfred Carlson
Theo Thompson
Theo Miller
J. F. Chambers
Mildred
L. A
Scott Tucker
J. R. Hiatt
Wesley
R. C. Wilson
E. F. Wilson
Vivien. Wilson
Burke Wilson
Carl Cloyd
Afr
Sami Bell
Zelk Wilson
Hilton News and Local Arrivals Highlight Community Life
Reverend R C Rowe preached Sunday as Ladies Aid plans all day Thursday with Mrs. George Estlack. Will Callen and Joe Albertson families visited. Kingerys welcomed a daughter born Tuesday. B C Humphrey hosted Coffin family, Spencer threshing near Hilton, and Will Spencer shopped Centerville. Rain arrived midweek. travel costs rise with autos and buses expanding as railroads lag. John Gunion of Indiana visits Kate McKern and relatives in Hilton area.
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R. C. Rowe
Ladies Aid
George Estlack
Will Callen
Joe Albertson
Kingery
B.C. Humphrey
Coffin
Earl Spencer
Hilton
Odd European Tax by Tomatoes Tale
A fragment describes Europe where farmers pay taxes with produce and imagines throwing tomatoes at the tax collector. It includes a humorous suggestion about agreements and wrong turns in conversation between Darling and the speaker. The text mixes whimsy with a rural taxation meme.
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Europe
Not So Dumb Boss Makes Tempting Offer
A worker reports a bold proposal from a boss to pay six dollars at start and ten after five months. A cigar store blaze broke out the other night but a quick clerk doused it by tossing a box of cigars onto the flames, stopping the fire.
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Aire
Ruth Hits Home Run Sparks Measured Excitement
The dialogue notes Ruth smashing a home run drawing loud crowd reactions while a spouse comments on the atmosphere and distracting fans. The tone hints at a playful sports moment with spectators reacting to a notable hit.
In the Bowery cartoonish banter on Shakespeare and drinking
In this fragment a Tough Guy mocks Shakespeare while a narrator notes drinking shortens a man’s life. The exchange suggests street talk and public attitudes toward liquor in a rough urban setting.
Cutting Waiter Joke About Knife On Steak
A humorous overheard exchange has a waiter quipping that a dull knife was fixed by strapping it to the steak, eliciting a light moment. The back and forth plays on improvised fixes and diner reactions, reflecting casual service banter.
Reflections by Paine on Happiness Found
Poem fragment in which the speaker says happiness was found close beside them after traveling many miles and search of high points. The speaker credits decades of seeking before acknowledging the constant presence of happiness.
Henpecked Query Sparks Town Talk
A fragmented line from a Western humor column captures a character’s playful dispute about a trip to town. The snippet hints at domestic chatter and regional speech, reflecting light local color from the era.
Frightful Scene as Mother Breaks Up Fight
A distressed mother confronts a boy while he explains his friends are away leaving him to face a scuffle with four strangers. The exchange captures a tense moment as she urges restraint amid the danger.
Resolutions protest Sunday rodeo by American Legion Post
The Executive Committee of the Appanoose County Law Enforcement League resolves to object to the Ray C Walden Post American Legion holding a Sunday rodeo in Centerville on August 1 1926. They cite Iowa law protecting Sunday observance, urge the Legion to avoid violating the law and religious sensibilities, endorse the Centerville Ministerial Association Open Letter, and pledge to use all legitimate means to prevent the event. The resolutions are filed with Ray C Warron Post and county newspapers, signed by G. T. Harn President and J. Robins Secretary.
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Law Enforcement League
Iowa
American Legion
Ray C. Walden Post
American Légion
Centerville
Towa
Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County
Appanoose County Law Enforcement League
Anid Ray C Walden
Ministerial Association of
Picnic Highlights Sunday School Class Nine
Class Nine of the Methods held its annual picnic after church services at Main's Grove south of town. The event was described as enjoyable with attendees from the Sunday School group. The Progressive Club and their husbands and families also had a picnic at Elm Hollow Monday evening hosted by Mrs. W. C. Main Mrs. H. W. Reich and Mr. W. A. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Dodds
Famly
J. R. Callen
Ein Hollow
Eddie Callen
Ira Callen
Main's Grove
Progressive Club
Elm Hollow
W. C. Main
H. W. Reich
W. A. Smith
Diner and Waiter Argue Over Bill as Prices Rise
A diner laments high costs and worries about tips, while a waiter rechecks the bill fearing a mistake. The butcher struggles to make ends meet amid rising expenses and tight margins.
Fragmented OCR item on calamity and fairs this year
A damaged OCR passage mentions a doctor and a patient with uncertain condition, a discovered blusterfish, and an upcoming season with mixed pursuits alongside farmers fairs. The text is garbled and mentions recovery prospects and a schedule of events for the year.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
Delaware
Paul Revere
Cornwallia
Midwest
Maple Grove
Zergal McCrory
Tom McCrory
Hazel College E
Vivien Wilson
Herman Johnson
Lincox
Otha Darby and
Daughster
Madrid
Mason’s Bakery
F. A. Reich Lbr. Co
Hiattsville
Will Spencer
Mr. Brain
Edwin Kelsog
Lorryne
Kansas City
Jack Spencer
America
John Gunion
Kate McKern
Hate McKern
Clyde and
Bert McKern
Darling
Oslock
Hubby
Ruth
Wifey
Shakespeare
Paine
Henpeck
G. T. Harn
J. Robins
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Patterson Peerless
Tumburive Orchestra
Gearhardt Concert Company
B. L. Kemple
Joel A. Shelton
Little Miss Bluebeard
Creatian Tamburica Orchestra
RB. L. Kemale
Avruse the Street
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