Roosevelt Defense Tours Draw Political Fire
An unsigned editorial questions President Roosevelt's defense inspection trips used in an election year. It cites his Columbus visit and detours through major streets as evidence of political aims, arguing the tours may sacrifice honesty and public service for personal victory.
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United States
Roosevelt
White House
National Defense
Columbus
Ohio
Union Station
High Street
Broad Street
Fort
Democratic National Committee
Community social notes with many local visits
New Hope residents and friends held a series of visits and dinners around Exeter, Centerville, Ottumwa, Corydon, Blakesburg, and Nelson. Attendees included the Hiatt, Rose, Underwood, Coffin, Martin, Chambers, and Shields families, with references to birthdays, a miscellaneous shower, and a death in Nelson. Dr. W. A. Cate of Nelson died at 82 after bronchitis and pneumonia. funeral was held October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Underwood
Exeter
Nebr
Russell Hiatt
Centerville
Frank Hiatt
Keith Rose
Robert
Richard
Wilbur Miller
Wil Miller
Eleanor
Carl Coffin
Johnnie
Ella Hiatt
Nadine Wood
Genevieve Donavan
Smith Tharp
John L. Chambers
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
Nancy Jayne Bunter
Jimmie
Luté Hiatt
Dick Wilson
John Chambers
Frank Chambers
Charley Miller
Albia
Charley Underwood
A. Burton
John
Charles
Lulu Burton
Russell Waynsx
Ottumwa
W. E. Donavan
W. A. Cate
Nelson
Nebraska
Lincoln
Nelson Cemetery
Sunday Socials at Local Names Highlight Family Visits
The report lists numerous visits and gatherings at several homes including Stockwell Gladfelder Hilton Perry and Gladfelder households. Guests included Lester Stockwell, Clyde Gladfelder, Darlene, Lloyd McDangl, Lyn Hilton, Elbert Perry, Newton Long, Guy McKern, T H Gladfelder, Ming Luse, Hannah Gladfelder, Roy Hiatt, A G Turner, Elsa Platt, Faye Platt, George Hiatt, Gaylord McDanel, Leslie Elledge, Grover Kaat, and others during a weekend of dinners and Sunday church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Stockwell
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Trenton Gladfelder’s
Lloyd McDangl
Lyn Hilston's
Cyril McDanel
Clyde Gladfelder’s
Mia
Lyn Hilton
Elbert Perry
Newton Long
Guy McKern
T. H. Gladfelder
Kester
Ming Luse
Hannah Gladfelder
Myg
Mra
T. L. Gladfelder
Roy Hiatt’s
A. G. Turner
Elsa
Faye Platt
George Hiatt
Gaylord McDanel
Leslie Elledge
Grover Kaatone
Reeves
Ling
Hilton
Doyle and
James
Wm.Hilton
Clyde
Guy ‘McKerc
Haninah, Gladfelder
Mina” Luge
Subiday
Roy ‘Hiatt
Roy . Davidson
Esther, Hiatt
Rural School News Recaps Ninth Week Growth And Hikes
Rural School notes its August start with fourteen pupils across grades from 1st to 7th. Thelma Dawson J C Mohler and Freda Wood lead 7th grade. letters and outlines studied by 5th. notebooks kept in geography and history by 7th. teacher David Pennington grades every six weeks. visitors Olive Heartley Wendell Cloyed Bernadine Bishop Robert Brown and Duane Wood. Students earned six dollars in Fall Festival premiums to buy color books records and supplies. A noon hike to the woods followed by games inspired two student compositions published: My Trip to the Woods by J C Mohler and Keith Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Pennington
Thelma Dawson
J. C. Mohler
Freda Wood
Buddy Dawson
Ruth Glor
Wilma Jean Dawson
David Earl Koehler
Harold Heartley
Keith Woddard
Marilyn Koehler
Marie Seals
Marjorie Glor
Charlie Paxston
Marjorie Seals
Olive Heartley
Wendell Cloyed
Bernadine Bishop
Robert Brown
Duane’ Wood
the Woods
Keith Wood
Rouge
W. Cy" Mohler
Unionville Residents Visited and Local Office Elections Held
Unionville residents including Fred Underwood and nephew Charles venued at the W C Miller home while Jesse Goodwin moved to the Hopkins home. Vernon Burger returned home from St Josephs hospital after a broken leg as W B Elder moved to a new Oak Street property. Belle Andrews hosted a Women’s Republican precinct gathering with Obveta Conner and Daisy Duckworth presenting club program talks. Local unit officers were elected with Emily Plitt as president and a new vice president appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Underwood
Charles Underwood
Exeter
Neb
W. C. Miller
Jesse Goodwin
Vernon Burger
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mra
Spencer King
Elder
Belle Andrews
Hosteas
Appanoose County
Mia
Orvetta Conner
Daisy Duckworth
Emily Plitt
Shall We Join the Ladies? Column Reflections and Recipes
A personal reminiscence column blends social notes on fashion at a football game with humorous asides about readers and a family anecdote. The writer recalls 85,000 fans, spotting locals, and a striking hat with a long quill. Food tips share a spice apples recipe by Mrs. John Dille, plus memory of Susan Oehler and a Shirley Temple film memory tied to a past Dubuque trip.
Local club appoints committee chairs and reports Sunday visitors
Anna Veitch and Lulu Koehler headsecretary and treasurer roles as various committees are named chairmen including program Eleanor Wilson and ways and means Ruby Underwood. The article lists numerous Sunday visitors and motions, with several residents traveling to Eddyville Topeka and Pueblo and many social gatherings at Methodist church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Veitch
Lulu Koehler
Suemma Ransom
Eleanor, Wilson
Ruby Underwood
Gladys Underwood
Mazie
W. Dukes
Lucy Wilson
Pearl Brown
Paul’ Harrington
Forrest
Geraldine
Alva Smith
Frederick Koehler
Eddyville
Charles Tharp
West South Street
J. M. Selix
Jas
A. Wilson
Woman's. Division of Christian Service
Methodiat Church
Myrtie Haxxington
J. R. Gagner
Canterville
Junior West
Centerville Hospital
I Harington
Davenport
M. M. Knapp
J. C. Harris
Frank M'Hopking
Harris
J. D. Hop
Kins
H.L. Dakes
Harry Jr
Centerville
A. L. Dakes
Marengo
L. G. .Wisgerhof
Sue
Diane
H. L. Dukes
Anamosa
Local Social Notes From Brompton and Surrounding Areas
Mr. and Mrs. Arch Thompson with children Mario and Leland spent Thursday at the Thompson home. Mrs. Katie Miller visited Mrs. Mary Dille last Thursday and Sunday with Mrs. Mary Shaw. Ed Robinson threshed clover for Elwood Stafford and Edgar Wilson last week. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Darby and son James were in Ottumwa Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Hoardman
L. B. Thompson
L. Cary and Son
Elsie Runnells
Mya
Curtis Barton
Barbara
John Dille
Mary Dilie
Laura Reid
Francis Robinson
Arch Thompson
Mario
Leland
T. 5. Thompson
Katie Miller
Mary Dille
Ed Robinson
Elwood Stafford
Edgar Wilson
Russell Darby
James
Ottumwa
Mary Shaw
Obituary of Margaret Elizabeth McAllister and family ties
Margaret Elizabeth McAllister born July 28 1868 in Urbana township Monroe county died September 29 1940 aged 72 years 2 months. She married Robert Bruce McAllister in 1889 and lived on the home farm. Survived by children Bert Inez Verlin and Gertie ten grandchildren and siblings Annie Lockman S H Robinson and T E Robinson. Remembered as devoted to family and neighborly aid with many mentions of relatives and community gatherings.
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Margaret Elizabeth
William and
Frances Robinson
Urbana Township
Monroe County
Lews
Christian‘church
Robert Bruce McAlister
Bert
Inez
Richard Faber
Verlin
Gertie
Fahy
Noesha
Naomi
Annie Lockman
Rushville
Nebraska
H. Robinson
Cedar Falls
Iowa
T. E. Robinson
Elkhead
Missouri
Birthday Party Attends and Rain Joy Reported
A local note lists families visiting and attending events as rain brings relief. Mr and Mrs Deas White and others from California joined Ben White and family for a birthday party honoring Bill Reeves. George McDonald visited Jack Long Sunday. Charley Boyer and Lola joined Rally Day at Dale Church with Paul Boyer and family. Roy Hiatt’s household hosted relatives and a nephew with a nosebleed, Lola Goodale of Davenport visited John Stevens and family nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deas’ White
Ray White
California
Ben White
Larl
Lin"Hilton
Wm. Hilton
Doyle Harmpton
Bill Reeves
George McDonald
Jack"Long
Charley Boyer
Lola
Dalé
Paul Boyer
Roy Hiatt
Chas. Boyer
EN Hiatt
Lola Goodale
Davenport
John Stevens
Fir Wineel Coulson
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Elsie Martin
Ivan Shields
Carryl Shields
Mt. Ayr
Ivan Harsh
Lake Wapello
Harold Turner
Sim Howell
Patty
George Howell
Loyd Carter
Cheater Sanders
Maraha
Seesaa Tares
John Wood
Genevieve Dorothy
George Turner
Marybeth
Rural School News
Unionville
H.L. M
Iit
Wiese
C. M
McFatridge
Smith Tharpa
Harriet Lee Main
Don Blackman
Francis Miller
U. B
Susan’ Oehler
Lowegian
Susan
Louisa Ochler
Our City
Stadio
Dubuque
Julien
Jane
M. E. Boardman
Arch Billings
Rosalie
Karen Sue
Chas Delong Home
Henry Horn
Charles Horn
John Fisher
Carl
Has, Horn
Nellie
Calvin Martin
Howard Gray
Lockman
Russell’ Darby,and Son
W. F
E. F. Boardman
Dark
Jim ‘Smith
Chas, Horn
Munterville
Leo Billings
Illinois
Mary McCoy
Clifton ‘Boardman
M. E
Eallard
Ware
Harve Smith
Broomfield
Minnie White
C. L. Cary
Ira Shaw
Brompton
Dees
Towa
Margaret Elizabeth McAllister
Levi Coulson
Lloyd McDanes
Lin Hilton
Earl
Kiches ‘Young
Griffins~ville
Carl’ Foster
Paney
Earl Foster
John’ Stevend
Caltea
McDonald's
Ed Woolums
Packwood, ML
James Hilton
Frank Swaim
Moravia
EN. Catterlin
Sotenetrae Foes Glasste
Cetiterville
Fisher Shoe Store
Bei Bide St
Aubia
Emmett Scott
Franklin ‘Township
Chester Broshar
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