The Mt Pleasant News Publication Details
The Mt Pleasant News established 1878 is a daily paper with Sunday excluded. It lists addresses at 210 212 West Munroe Street and provides publisher, business manager, and subscription rates by carrier and mail. It notes postal registration in Pleasant Java and aligns with March 3 1876 congressional classification.
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West Munroe St
L. K. Rogers
W. K K. Rogers
Foller
A. M. Patterson
King Features
A Pleasant
Java
Nat of Congress
Historic Service At St Michael s Church Wednesday
The service titled The Penitentiary Officer will list surnames and begin at 9 00 am on Wednesday February 16 at St Michael s Church. A Holy Communion, Lent study and India in the world today program follow, with five Sunday nights starting February 23 and a Mid week Holy Communion on February 27 at 10 00 am. Everyone is invited to participate and prepare for Easter.
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St. Michiel's Chien
St. Michael's Gulia
Organiopsiec
India
Devotiers
Looking Backward February 15 Recalls Deaths Plans and Marriages
Notes from across years include Mrs Elizaneennage Swailord death on Feb 17 and a daughter birth to Mr and Mrs Thnidlowe Myers of Wayland. Other items mention 11 years ago Dollar Days 1937, DAR plans for trees honoring George Washington, and a George Washington pageant. Also cited are deaths Willis Greer and Eugene Holt, marriages Eupactia L Murray and James Bridgeman, and local real estate and school party notes.
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Elizaneen Nage Swailord
Thnidlowe Myers
Wayland
Henry County
Hall and Weir Limber Yard
E. D. Russell
Dauds
Willis Greer
Pleasant
James Harlan
Dar W
Soundss Park
Georges Washington
George Washington
Mt Pleasant
Tram And Box Departures From East Bovina Schedule
East bound and north bound tram departures listed with times in a fragmented timetable. South bound services show evening times. Madison mentioned as a destination or origin point.
World Day of Prayer Observed Across Cities
Mayors governors and church groups promote World Day of Prayer to be observed next Friday. A local meeting at Mt Pleasant Methodist Church is set for 2 26 on the first Friday in Lent February 21 with AMP families and regional churches attending.
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Miyor
Family International
Arctic Circle
Mt. Pleasant
Methodist Church
Dinner in Honor of CPL Marvin Doan
Mr and Mrs Ray Doar hosted a fried chicken dinner Sunday honoring their son Cpl Marvin L Doan who has returned from 74 months in Germany Attendees included Mr and Mrs W A McMasters and family Mr and Mrs Warren McMasters and Keokuk relatives Mr Barton Salem Mrs Dorothea Dougherty and others from New London and surrounding areas
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Cpl
Marvin Doan
Ray Doar
Marvin. L. Doan
Germany
Dhose
W. A. McMesters
Robert
Catherine
Warren Jr. McoMasters
Keokuk
J. GQ. Amemasters
Barton
Salem
Il Church
Beverly
Dummy
New London
Dorothea Dougherty
Winfield Defeats Mediapolis in Narrow Victory
Winfield edged Mediapolis 51 to 42 after a slow start. Mediapolis held a first quarter lead 12 to 13, but Winfield exploded in the second quarter and led 23 to 9 at halftime, finishing the third quarter 43 to 28.
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Winfield
Mediapolis
Meriapolis
Social notes from Four Corners area
A shower for Mr and Mrs Raymond Hostetter was held Friday night at the Saline Hall. Mrs Walter Chacey visited Ralph Smith Thursday. Chas Reed spent Friday in Ges ity. Patty Nelson spent the past week with her sister near Olds.
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Four Corners
Raymond Hostetter
Saline Hal
Walter Chacey
Ralph Smith
Chas, Reed
Patty Nelson
Olds
Farewell Party At West Highland Moves Family Out
A Valentine and farewell party was held at the West Highland school house on Friday afternoon honoring Mrs Ruby Parker Kerthryn and Mrs Annie French and children who are moving from the community. The event included a Valentine exchange, games, and refreshments by the refreshment committee.
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West Highland
Ruby
Parker and Kerthryn
Annie French
Herhy’ Mueller
Adolph Lampe
Page
Hillscore
Glenn Freeman
Harry Freeman
Orel Frenctt
Earn McDowell
Laren McDowell
Silent
Agnes Mucker
Karen
Rose Lampe
Houghton
Legion to Have Obligation Ceremony
The local post of the American Legion will hold an obligation ceremony for new members on Wednesday evening. Men who have applied for membership are requested to be present if possible to take the obligation.
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American Legion
Legion
Internal Revenue Collector Coming to Mt Pleasant Office
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue will be at the Interett Revenue office in the basement of the Post Office Building Mt Pleasant on February 19 and 20 to assist taxpayers with filing 1916 income tax returns and provide information during the two day period per FB Birmingham collector of internal revenue Des Moines.
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Internal Revenue
Interett Revenue Office
Mt. Pleasant
FB. Birmingham
Des Moines
Bus Driver Fined For Speeding
Gordon Peterson of Tes Moines Burlington Trailways bus operator was arrested Monday by Town Highway Patrolman Ivan Frankl on speeding between Dansie and New London. Speed clocked at 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. Case taken to Justice of the Peace court of G A Hallowell where Peterson was fined ten dollars and costs.
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Gordon Peterson
Tes Moines
Burlington
Trailways
Ivan Frankl
Peterson
Dansie
New London
Justice For the Peace Court
G. A. Hallowell
Connecticut water area and gas lighting milestone
The article notes Connecticut covers 205 square miles with 165 square miles of water. It also mentions the first use of gas for Muminaling purposes in the United States in 1878 at Baltimore, Ma.
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Connecticut
United States
Baltimore
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MT. Pleasant News
St. Michael's Church
Eugene Holt
Maldale
Eupactiia L. Murray
Mt. Reelot
James Bridgeman
Marshelltown
Letter Club
Wesleyan Coke
Ielter
H J. Garvetson
F. S. Finley
Romm
Fluisant’ Canning Co
Mac Grau
Scally Dycksois
Federat
Band Bank
Fea
National Farm Loan Association
M. Boshart
Jatle Annie Rooney
Bovina Ve
Mit
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Madison
MATS
von Bit
Etta Kett
Paul Robinson
Mikes
Hiya
Mike
BY Wally Bishop
TATAY
Ito
Princess
Candy Kitchen
Morning Sun Rendering Works
Glen Shull
GEM Loan CO
Crine Bid. N. Sd. Sq
PHONE
Internal Revenue Collector
Texaco
Jensen
Ronnie
R. F. Shumaker
Jerry Maenus
McCullough
Gladys Campbell
Spencer Corsetiere
P.& O. Rexall
Rexalt
V. F.W
Post
Washington Street
X Rays
Harold McLeran
Max Kinney
Beek
B&h Cafe
R. W. Lofgren
N.eb
South Main St
Y. D. Morris Optometrist Office
East Side
MD. Pleasant
F.B. Crane & Son
B. D. Crane
H. T. Traut
N. Bide
Unlen Bleck
RV. Coles
D.D.S
Jules Biates
Hag
D. L. Cookes Funeral Home
W. H. Bainter
Agstractor
Bard's
Briae
Steve East Side Bquere
J. Stewart Jackson
M. D
North Jefferson
Byron D. Hartley
Main Street
F. M. Edwards
Enron
George W. Sutton
Lamber Ce
Iowa
Lambert Batia
William H. Megorden
Crane Jewelry Store
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Restdenested
Chaney
van Sycc
Mr. Pleasant
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