Sunday Socials and Family Visits Across Albia
Albia residents hosted and visited over the weekend with numerous family gatherings. Guests included Salem ue and Mrs. Lloyd Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sytsma and family. Robert Jennings home hosts. Harry Jennings and Herman Sytsma parties. Ed and Trene McCord proud new baby James Clarence born June 18. Additional visits featured Dell Hellyer, Bert Rinehart and families, Carl Dicks of Albia, Guy McKerrin, Newton Long, Milo Foster, Jess Gladfelder, Minnie Rinehart, Roberta Tarr, Eloise Martin, Horton Potts, Lyonel Potts, Hazel Hellyer, Donald Tarr, Fred Tarr, and funeral attendance for Mrs. Turner. Centerville callers included B. C. Whitehead, Donald, Bert Nash, Will Haver, and Dell Hellyer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Johnson
Andrew Sytsma
Albia
Robert Jennings
Harry Jennings
Herman Sytsma
Trene
Edward McCord
James Clarence
Harold Argo
Dell Hellyer
Minnie Rinehart
Roberta Tarr
Donald Tarr
Fred Tarr
Robert Tarr
Turner
Centerville
Mra
B. C. Whitehead
Donald
Bert’ Nash
Will Haver
Hazel College and Carter Family Visit in Centerville
Hazel College member Rollie Carter and family spent Friday afternoon in Centerville at the Bruckshaw home. Shoppers in Moravia included Leo, Cliford, Clarence Carter and Kenneth Johnson on Saturday evening. In Albia on Saturday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sincox, Kenneth Johnson and Henry Sytema. Willie Van Dorin family and Mr. Ed Johnson shopped in Albia Saturday. Clair Sincox visited Grant Sincox home for several days. Hazel Wilson and LeRoy spent Tuesday at Geo Darby home. Ed Johnson and Henry Sytama with Grant Sincox visited there one evening recently. Last Sunday at Lake Wapello included E. C. Caster family, Rollie Carter family, Henry Sytsma, Mrs. Ed Johnson and Francis, Mrs. Grant Sincox, and Kenith Johnson. Andrew Sytama and Albia family visited Henry Sytama home for a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie Carter
Centerville
Bruckshaw
Leo and Cliford
Clarence Carter
Kenneth Johnson
Moravia
Grant Sincox
Henry Sytema
Albia
Willie van Dorin
Ed Johnson
Clair Sincox
Hazel Wilson
LeRoy
Geo
Annual Certificate for Urbane Fire Insurance Company
Iowa Insurance Department certifies Urbane Fire Insurance Company of New York is authorized to transact Fire Windstorm Automobile Fire Property Damage and Collision insurance in Iowa through April 1 1938 based on a 1936 sworn statement showing assets 1 877 582 84 liabilities 729 190 45 capital 200 000 surplus 1 148 392 391. Des Moines signature June 1 1997.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel ‘Pany
Insurance Department of Iowa
Code of Iowa
I. Ray Murphy
Agid Insurance Company
Iowa
Des Moinea
Des Moines License Says Utah Fire Insurance Authorized in Iowa
Ray Murphy Commissioner of Insurance certifies Des Moines based Utah Home Fire Insurance Company allowed to transact fire insurance (reinsurance only) in Iowa until April 1, 1988 after filing December 31, 1936 statement. Total admitted assets 1,528,997.78. liabilities 362,930.61. capital paid up 400,000. surplus over liabilities 771,007.17. surplus for policyholders 1,171,007.17. Signed in Des Moines June 1, 1987.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Insurance Department approves Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company
The Iowa Insurance Department attests that Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company, based in Richmond Virginia, has filed under Chapter 404 Title 20 of the Iowa Code and complies with state insurance laws. Commissioner Ray Murphy notes admitted assets of 2,897,207.74 and capital surplus figures including 1,000,000.00 paid in, with total liabilities of 683,534.62 and policyholder surplus of 2,308,768.14, dated June 1 1997 in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Department of Iowa
Code of Iowa
I. Ray Murphy
Capitel
Dee Moines
Grimke Sisters Challenged Clergy and Debates on Diet
The Detroit News recounts Sarah and Angelina Grimke as early American feminists who faced clergy opposition after campaigning publicly. They freed their slaves, spoke across the Midwest and South, and defended their views against ministers in 1838 1897 controversies. The piece notes debates over women's roles and dietary arguments with Theodore Weld Jr and Transcendentalists shaping their stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Sarah
Angelina Grimke
Detroit News
South Carolina
Whittier
Angelina Emily
New Jersey
Slaters
Theodore Weld, Jr
Franking Privilege and Penalty Privilege for U S Officials
The article explains two federal mail privileges: penalty privilege for executive and judiciary officials using marked envelopes to send government mail at no postage, and franking privilege for members of Congress and some honored private citizens. It notes that penalty mail is official only, conferring franking on presidents’ widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Supreme Court
Legislative Branch
Congress
Martha Washington
Victor Herbert Composer and Conductor Biography
Victor Herbert born in Dublin Ireland on February 1 1659 began cello studies in Germany at seven later became principal cellist and performed across Europe. He married Therese Forster in 1886 and moved to the United States the same year. He led the 22nd Regiment Band of New York and conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra from 1893 to 1904 before leading Herbert's New York orchestra. Known for comic operas he died in New York City on May 28 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Herbert
Dublin
Ireland
Germany
Europe
Therese Forster
22Nd Regiment
New York
Pittsburgh
New York City
Inaugural Eve Mob at the White House
A mixed crowd from Kentucky Tennessee and Atlantic slope gathered for Andrew Jackson s inauguration. They demanded refreshments drained barrels of punch broke china and glassware and filled the East Room with noise while federalists frowned at the disorder and booted boots leaving muddy footprints on carpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Kentucky
Tennessee
Jeramen
Atlantic
Andrew Jackson
White House
First Eulea for Whist by Hoyle at London Ball
A 1742 London gathering at Crown Coffee House likely produced the first whist rules. Gentlemen framed aims to play from the strong suit, study the partner, avoid forcing the partner, and attend to the score. Hoyle may have been influenced by this group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulea
Walat
Edmund Hoyle
Stationers
London
Crown Coffee House
Hoyle
Fragmented Early Church Education Text Recounted
An excerpt notes that early Christianity faced widespread illiteracy and relied on art and carvings in churches. It cites Pope Gregory I arguing that fighting ignorance by picture reading aids the faithful who cannot read or write, reflecting a historic educational gap in religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory I
Sunspots Known to Chinese Astronomers Long Before Galileo
The Kansas City Star notes that sunspots were observed by Chinese astronomers long before Galileo. Sunspots can be seen with the naked eye before sunrise or after sunset, vary in size and shape, appear singly or in groups, and can cover vast areas. They form an umbra and penumbra, have no fixed duration, and follow an approximate eleven year cycle with years of high and low activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galileo
Kansas City
Umbra
Local visits and gatherings common in Bloomfield and Kirksville
Douglas Salem, Mrs Ida Davis, and Marilyn Starka visit Bloomfield at Hobart Cox home. Mildred Cridlebaugh spends weekend at parental Cridlebaugh home while at Kirksville summer school. Dess White and Caroline visit Harold Spring home. Otto Clark family visit her parents from northern Iowa. Salem Ladies Aid meets Fay Porter this Thursday. Arlene Fenton visits Arlie Stevens. Joe White returns to Udell after two weeks at the Dess White home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Davis
Marilyn Starka
Bloomfield
Hobart Cox
Mildred Cridlebaugh
Kirksville
Cridlebaugh
Dess White
Caroline
Harold Spring
Otto Clark
Iowa
Salem Ladies Aid
Fay Porter
Arlene Fenton
Arlie Stevens
Joe White
Udell
The Unicorn in History and Heraldry
The unicorn is described as a strong proud one horned creature of power and beauty. It was incorporated by James I into the British coat of arms and features in myths from early history, though belief in real unicorns has waned in recent centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Guardian
White House Expenses and Government Funding
The government pays for the White House and its attendants and staff. The President covers his family expenses. Secret service agents and officials accompanying the President on trips have their expenses covered by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Secret Service
Ten Days Queen: Lady Jane Grey’s Short Reign
The text recounts Lady Jane Grey as a great granddaughter of Henry VII who, due to Edward VI’s will and Northumberland’s influence, claimed the throne briefly. Mary I gained broad support and succeeded, while Jane and her husband were arrested and executed. Jane is often listed as a monarch despite a ten day reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Grey
Henry VII
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mary
Edward VI
Edward
Elizabeth
Jane
Duke of Northumberland
Lord Dudley
Carlsbad Spa Relics Highlight Five Centuries of History
A Carlsbad museum showcases relics tracing five centuries of the spa town’s fame. Highlights include early scenes of the town, Wallenstein’s entry, a 1621 tract, local art, glassware, goldsmith work, and reminiscences of guests such as Bismarck and others. The well water’s healing qualities and legends of Karl IV are featured in the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Rocky Mountain Herald
Karl IV
Bohemia
Wallenstein
Apa
Schides
Gogthe
Turgeuictf
Bismarck
Water divining in ancient cultures and records
The article notes water divining among many ancients. It cites Israelite practice, English Druids, and Celtic survivals. Tacitus and Agricola are referenced for written evidence of its efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
England
Cornell
Tacitus
Agricole
4-H Girls Convention Opens June 16 At Ames
The Iowa 4-H girls state convention opens June 16 at Ames with delegates from 100 counties registering at Agricultural Hall. Plans cover housing rehearsals and broadcasts to run the convention machine smoothly. Highlights include election of 1937-38 officers June 17 and theme Designs for Living with sessions each afternoon led by Dr Paul Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa 4-H
Ames
Iowa State College
Agricultural Hall
General Assembly
Paul Weaver
Stephens College
Columbia
Bess Cunningham
University of Toledo
Christian Peterson
Iowa State
Weaver
J. A. Starrak
J. E. Evans
George von Tungern
Paulena Nickell
W. H. Stacy
Raymond Sayre
State Farm Bureau
Women's Com
First Iowa Capitol at Burlington Destroyed by Fire 1839
The Burlington capitol building, donated by Jeremiah Smith, burned shortly after the second territorial legislature began. Property losses reached about 20000 dollars as Belmont era hardships and poor facilities spurred the move to Madison. The article notes further community events and 4 H talks tied to the era and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Territory
Belmont
Madison
Jeremiah Smith
Des Moines County
House of Representatives
Territorial
Capitol
Burlington
Marie Haefner
Sunday Visitors Report From Clifton And Des Moines
Brompton Leo Stafford and family were Sunday visitors at the O. S. Miller Clifton Boardman, Donald Darby and Ruth Woodcock were visiting friends in Des Moines Sunday. W. J. Anderson and wife were Sunday visitors at the Mrs. Jane McCoy home. Wilma Boardman visited Sunday afternoon with Erma Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Clarkson were business callers in Des Moines recently. Herman Johnson and family and Edward Robinson and family were visitors Sunday evening at the W. F. and E. F. Boardman home. Mrs. Millie Dahl and son of Alta, Iowa, is visiting this week with her sister, Mrs. J. F. Clarkson. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wilson entertained relatives from Avery, Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Stafford
O. S. Miller
Clifton Boardman
Donald Darby
Ruth Woodcock
Des Moines
W. J. Anderson
Jane McCoy
Wilma Boardman
Erma Johnson
J. T. Clarkson
Herman Johnson
Edward Robinson
W. F
E. F. Boardman
Millie Dahl
Alta
Towa
J. F. Clarkson
Clarence Wilson
Avery
Local Social Notes From A Rural Iowa Family
Mrs. I J Smith shows slight improvement though weak. Mrs A VanDorin visits daughter Mrs R S Faber. Guy Roberts and family spend Sunday with Keith Roberts near Louilla. Donald Lockman helps uncle J T VanDorin on farm. R S Faber family at Fred VanDorin’s Sunday. L B VanDorin and Milldred Roberts at Des Moines picnic. Louis visits grandparents VanDorin. John Sales and son of Trenton Mo call on J T VanDorin. John and J T are boyhood friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Smith
VanDorin
R. S. Faber
Guy Roberts
Keith Roberts
Louilla
Donald Lockman
J. T. VanDorin
Fred VanDorin
L. B. VanDorin
Milldred Roberts
Register and Tribune
Des Moines
Little Louis
Grandpa
Grandma VanDorin
John Sales and Son
Trenton
John
J. T
Local social visits reported from Enid and Albia
Blue Front Enid Long spent Friday with Helen Hamilton. Cirele met Wednesday with Mrs. Ben Jones. Helen Hamilton spent Wednesday night with Enid Long. Jack and Enid Long helped Mrs. Bill Hicks pick strawberries Thursday. Hen Williams, Mary Marie, Pauline, and Helen Hamilton were Albia callers Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hillman spent Sunday with Mrs. Emma Woods. Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Dorothy and Jerry were calling at the Cass Hamilton home Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Long
Helen Hamilton
Cirele
Ben Jones
Jack
Bill Hicks
Hen Williams
Mary Marie
Pauline
Albia
Harry Hillman
Emma Woods
Lloyd Brown
Dorothy and
Jerry
Cass Hamilton
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Salem
Hazel College
Veach Drug Store
Midwest Rendering Co
Harvey Jalap
Gabe Johnson
Walter Scott
Dea
Urbaine ‘Fire Insurance Company
Fockted
Ray Murphy
Insurance
Insurance Department of
Utah Home Fire Insurance Company
Salt Lake City
State of
Utah
Innorance
Jowa
Foresas of
Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Richmond
Virginia
Kay Murphy
Firest
Douglas Salem
Keith Reich
F. A. Reich
Eli Lawrence
Mittee
C. W. Brabeil
Sac County
Brompton
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