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Newspaper

Mt Pleasant News

Location

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1947

Page

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Junior High Teams Win Games

Junior High basketball and tennis drew a neat capacity crowd on Thursday night for Junior High Night. The Fulsboro school teams were winners in fifth and sixth grade play 23 to 15 and 12 to 10, while seventh and eighth grade games were closer. Keith Lamined led scoring with 12 points, Eddie Rich and Dick Wing added points, and Robeson, Wing, and Taft's squad showcased strong half play and floor work. Rope-jumping demonstrations and new cheering outfits featured during halves, with performances from fifth and sixth graders and seventh and sixth grade numbers by ML Pleagink and others.

Fulsboro Dan Taft Aillshorn Th Sth Ab Moma Keith Naomi Creath Jno Molander Jono Eland Dean Willers JoAnne Danad Bane Mr. Jones ML. Pleagink Rich Sammons Estle Lani Wie Dittle Ross Welcher Irich Hillsboro Belllle Hixson Alfred G del- We Thornton Johnson Hatfield and Reynolds Jo Ann Conn Shirley Krieger Jo Ann McBeth Rachel McNowell Florence McNallt Janet Molander Nikey Roxs Ellen Smith Shirley Sudini Doris Thames Rose Thornburg Tomoni Vaughn Myrna Welcher Helen Mills Jeani-Ann Walters Belly Anderson Wynona Austin Polly Anna Brooks Bertha Calhoun Louisa Chaney Dolores Dold Johmy Donald Patty Downey Kave Eland Ruby Elmoru Belly Hills Marti Hoan Barbara Johnson Gacolyn Koble Normia Kinwarly

Christian Ladies Aid Society Meets for Charity Donations

The Christian Ladies Aid Society held a regular meeting led by vice president Mrs. Frank Bote, voting to donate 6 to the Red Cross and 8 to the Infantile Paralysis fund. Mrs. Frank Miles presided. Mrs. Tran assisted by Mrs. Mamie Glover served refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Nellie Traul and Mrs. Mamie Glaver.

Fred Traut Frank Bote Ed Cross Frank Miles Tran Manie Glover Nellie Traul Mamie Glaver

Baptist Volunteer Class Meeting at Mrs Chis Tankhauser Home

The Baptist Volunteer Class met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chis Tankhauser. Fifteen members attended. After luncheon, Mrs. R. N. Walker led the meeting with group singing and prayer. A. A. shock business was discussed, and Mrs. T. W. Eller led the devotional and program, including a Bible quiz by L. L. Tumey. The next Maveh meeting will be at Mrs. FG Scart’s home.

L. L. Tumey FG. Scart

West Side Mothers Meet Wednesday Afternoon

The Wet Side Mothers met with Mrs. George Rochefort on a Wednesday afternoon. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Glarenne Gilaspey, Mrs. KR. By Leeper, and Mrs. Miles Bulligaban. A new meeting date and member arrivals were noted, with readings by Jean Keamhy and Kay Cottrell. Refreshments followed.

West Side George Rochefort Glarenne Gilaspey Leeper Miles Bulligaban Georgs Bo Menns Prod Waters Jean Keamhy Carita Arche Kay Cottrell George Washington Eilean Stein Walering

Andrew J Sullivan Dies in New London Age Remains Record

Andrew J Sullivan died Wednesday night near Cedar Rapids after a long life. He was the oldest living native of New London and left a widow, Mary Ellen Hennessee Sullivan. The Sul Milvans had farmed south of New London for over fifty years, and his wife’s father, Thomas Hennessee, was buried earlier the same day. Funeral arrangements are pending at Eliott Chapel in New London.

New Loondon Andrew J. Sullivan Rosa Belt

Wealthy Inventor Sought In Slaying

Columbus police sought a wealthy inventor after a shotgun slaying at a Columbus home. David Edman 40 fled to Henderson Kentucky with his son David Jr 17 after the shooting that seriously wounded Ruth Clark Edman 49. A brother Nathan Clark 69 identified the victim.

Columbus Ohio In&y Indiana Kentucky Theather David Edman David Jr Henderson Colambie Eduan Ruth Clark Edman Nathan Glark

Merchants To Play New London Five Tonight

The Mt Pleural Merchants travel to Town Western gym to face the New London five at 7:30 with no admission. New London features talent including former Wesleyan star Tub Krieger and players Lange, Willan, Wright, along with Dan Wright. Mt Pleasant counters with Jos Late added to the roster and promises fireworks from Jar.

Mt. Pleural New London Five Town Western Gymnasium

Parent Education Study Meeting February 18

The Parent Education Study group sponsored by Saunders and Junior High PTAs will hold its third meeting Tuesday February 18 at 2 30 p m in the assembly at Junior High. Mr Richard Bins of the Junior High Faculty will speak on Counseling with Adolescents. He will present a sample of his students essays. All parents are urged to attend.

Saunders and Junior ‘High Ptas Richard Bins

New London Home Damaged by Fire

A New London residence owned by the Joy family and occupied by them sustained fire damage. The Ed Drewer house location tied to A. D. Hayes Company elevator site saw flames gain headway while Mrs Joy stood outside. Interior damage and lost furnishings were reported. Mr Day of A. D. Hayes Company worked there.

New London, Ja Ed Drewer A. D. Hayes Company Elevatoy James Joy Joy Joys Mr. Day Elevator

Miners Stand Firm In Sit-Down Strike At Lansford Mine

In Lansford Pennsylvania a group of 13 miners began a sit down strike at a mine shaft 800 feet deep to protest pay docking after quitting work. The strikers refused to leave, while others remained underground as a parallel effort to keep the stoppage going.

Lansford Penn Gappork Lansford Cottery Thic

Mt Union Wins 2 Firsts In Contest

Mt Union captured two firsts in the county declam contest held Thursday at Winfield. In oratorical division Lulu Mae Salyes of Mt Union won first with Esther Lample of Mt Meneunt taking second. In dramatic division Iver Winfield and Mt Union placed first and second respectively, while humorous division saw Beb Gonnop of Mt Union take first with Josso StoMins of Winfield second. Judge Mrs Margaret Erbe of Washington presided.

Winfeld Margaret Erbe Washington Maury Ein Hone Matjoris Ourlis

T. R. Ewart Appointed Executive Director by Texas Republicans

T. R. Ewart, son of Mr Elzabetiy Ewart of Mt. Pleasant, has been named executive director of the Republican club of Texas by Capt. J F Lucey, club president, as reported in a Dallas Texas newspaper.

T. R. Ewart

A Pictorial History of Mr. Pleasant Courthouse Site

A two story brick courthouse in Henry County once housed the Republican club of Texas and inspired a Republican organizing effort. The piece describes a 1808 map showing Mr. Pleasant’s town and the southeast Main Street corner site as a former county courthouse and state house, with plans for strong party organization.

Henry County Courthosus We Rein Te Fawn County Eward National Republica Jend Bee Wctivilies Cormatty Main Republican Club Texas Washington Mr. Pleasant

Marriage License Issued and Early Courthouse History

The article recalls the first definite courthouse site reference from April 1871 and describes the building phases from 1869 to 1871, noting a later shift to a second courthouse used from 1871 to 1914. It details room allocations, additions, and the courthouse area along Main and Washington, plus the sheriff residence and connected jail, with political events held in the old court room.

Anne W. R. Hi Henry Courtly Woo R. HL Main Snd Washigton Lea Him Strashire Martin J. Roaner Keokuk Mary Ealy Yod Hixson New, London Watlington Stree Che Reas Mires Addins Omar Thor Anatha Ald Iso

Second Night Draws Almost Four Hundred Audience

The male improv recital titled The Male Anti Whurtclay played to nearly 400 attendees with a strong performance and favorable reactions. Mrs Havokd Garviso was highlighted in the cast. Tryouts for the text play Our Town will be held at the College Chapel Monday. interested individuals are urged to attend.

Whurtclay Lynsey Uidlantee Havokd Garviso Ine College

Crossing Gate Breaks Amid Strange Descriptions

A garbled OCR excerpt mentions a crossing gate and vague references to individuals named Mr and Mrs Wills Iouksot and Ty Des Moines. The text reads as if describing a disturbance near a crossing, with unclear phrases about a hospital and a possible live appearance, but the context remains fragmented and hard to parse.

Hig

Last Home Game Here Tonight

Local fans attend the final home game of the season featuring Lyra and Phaisiuth high school teams. Anticipation builds for standout players Lewis Je toto Une Inst tine Lal senntn on the hosts as they face tough competition from visiting teams.

Lyra Phaisiuth High Lewis Lal Belew Bray

Deeds Recorded in County Court House

Deeds recorded show Ray Atatt transferring property to Charles B. Cornie. Listed with Union property under a deed dated 1039 and a $200 consideration. Lisette Cobler conveys to Kennett Vv GTR AL Milled near Pleasant Hill in Centar township section 23.

Courtouse Ray Atatt Charles B. Cornie Mb ‘Union Lisette Cobler Kennett Vv Gtr AL Tata Pleasant HI Centar Township

Damage Action Settled and Dismissed in Court

Damages action settled and dismissed in a lower court. The parties reached a monetary agreement, with amounts cited around four thousand dollars above prior estimates. The case involved claims of personal injury and property damage, amid references to stage names, locations, and procedural notes in the present proceedings.

Thomas Iennessee Funeral Ts Held

A funeral service is reported for Thomas Iennessee with attendees including Barrera and several named individuals. The event occurred at a local gate, with family and community members present to honor the deceased.

Thomas Iennessee

Lincoln Day Party at Trenton

A fragmented OCR item lists a Lincoln Day Party in Trenton with numerous garbled names and place cues. It mentions supper slowed by unclear factors and references several likely attendees and venues in a chaotic transcription.

Trenton

Globesters Not to Play Here This Week

The Kame bontilively wet for Bulli Hayght between din Jawa Wonleyan snakotony teat and the Cilabealers will now be played Mis wero, Tit Ms bean datiingly scheduled for Muneig raph, Maver 10h.

Kame Bulli Hayght

Fragments on Mental Institutions Policy and Funding Debate

Disjointed text references per patient costs, proposed increases, hospital and state issues, and calls for superintendent actions. Mentions mayors, committees, and parental concerns tied to neglect of institutional funding and reform measures.

Bandit Robs Loan Company in City Heist

A bandit struck a local loan company, wielding a revolver and taking cash from two female clerks inside the shop near Sixth Avenue. The incident occurred in broad daylight as authorities search for the suspect, described as a masked male with unknown escape route. No injuries reported.

Radio Band to Play at Club Free Dance Night

Community event offers a free dance featuring the ML. Mensini Cele and Country eliy act with an alpine style. A pads bane wa obtained for United Manet and Vig Miler to perform, promising entertainment and a lively evening at the club.

Mensini Cele Eliy Alpin Prilay Uke Manet

Local Happenings and Visitors At Week's End

Local residents and guests, including Mrs Tony McMilan and Mrs Ge Eh A2uerman, were in Tuelington Friday. Nearly 200 attended the golf club event Thursday night. News notes cover visitors from Igrevilly Missouri and Chicago area, a divorce filing, and a young man enlisting in the army after medical exams.

Tines Loring Tony McMilan Ge Eh Lal Mayelt Charles Lwin Igrevilly Formier Mb. Pleasank Vesidents Mt. Longa FW. Coles Eawarels Horl Hemto Chicago Teasel Henry Younky Redd Crowe Chalenan Greeling Myers Johnmont Roy Miehat Faily Dave East Merasa Betersburg Nichols Howard TH. Ul Bert AL Rowe Pleasamt Perarding Jude Max B Shaffer United Shires Nebraski Omati Neb Servis

Wesleyan Girls Win At Yarmouth

Wesleyan girls defeated Yarmouth by a wide margin as the event went on at Yarmouth. Birks led scorers with a strong performance and the team secured a decisive 40 to 1 victory.

Wesleyan Yarmouth Town Weslayit Yarmouth Birks

Fragmentary Market and Local Notices Item

Fragmented OCR fragment mentions livestock prices and market figures with wool and sheep listings. It also references a 19th century congress and infrastructure policy in fragmentary form. Readable entities include Bouu Th, Konnally, Swank, Goomisston, and Peteral hte Goomisston.

Konnally Todlinn Fisthirstad Math Swank Legharn Jens

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