First wedding in 72 years at Little Church in Iowa
Miss Mary Elizabeth Douglass and Stanley Vallentine wed at Fairview Presbyterian church five miles northwest of West Branch. The 12 o'clock ceremony united the Chicago and Minneapolis families, with relatives arranging a garden setting inside the 1858 chapel. After a noon reception in West Liberty, the couple began a motor trip to the Black Hills before settling in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Mary Elizabeth Douglass
Russell Wells
Chicago
Stanley Vallentine
Axel Wallentine
Minneapolis
Fairview Presbyterian Church
James Douglass
Larimer Douglass
Miss Douglass
Robert Leroy Douglass
Gordon Dinsmore
Iowa City
Lohengrin
J. H. Mahaffy
Presbyterian Church
West Liberty
Taylor seeks divorce with alimony and costs
Gertrude Taylor files in district court for divorce from Robert D. Taylor alleging cruelty. She asks permanent alimony of 5000 dollars, temporary alimony of 50 dollars a week, suit money and attorney fees. Judge D W Jackson issues an injunction preventing interference. The couple married March 14 1906, separated August 2 of the prior year, have one adult son, and property valued at 20000 dollars. H M Bartlett represents Mrs Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Taylor
Robert D. Taylor
D. W. Jackson
Taylor
Conesville notices and vacation travelers
Mrs A W Jones returned from a two weeks vacation visiting Des Moines Albert Lea and Waterloo with a stop at Clear Lake. Mrs Isaac Abbott Sr is seriously ill at home. Roy McCormick drove to Chicago after vacation with his parents. Muscatine visitors included Mr and Mrs John Powell and family Jerry Lord and Mr and Mrs Eddie Lord. West Liberty visitors Floyd Knauss and Arlis and Norton and Everette Orris and children joined locals Sunday. Subscribe for the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
A. W. Jones
Des Moines
Albert Lea
Minn
Waterloo
Clear Lake
Isaac Abbott
Roy McCormick
Chicago
C. A. McCormick
John Powell
McKinley Powell
Muscatine
Eddie Lord
Jerry Lord
Floyd Knauss
Arlis
Norton
West Liberty
Everette Orris
Columbus Junction
Zemo Soothes Itching and Irritation Fast
Itching torture ends when soothing Zemo is used. This antiseptic quickly calms itching from rashes bites ivy poisoning and more. Safe healing Zemo clears up irritation dandruff and peeling skin. Invisible and odorless, it’s handy for stations and daily use.
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Zemo
Surprise Party Bids Wilton Girl Farewell
Miss Gretchen Doden was surprised at her Wilton home Friday night as friends hosted a farewell ahead of her move to Battle Creek Michigan. The gathering featured games and a gift for the honoree with several local residents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Mrs Fred Tharp of West Liberty Claimed by Death
Funeral services for Mrs Edith Tharp 49 who died Saturday at 11 30 p m will be held today at 3 p m at the First Methodist Episcopal church with Rev W A Smith in charge Burial will be in Oakside cemetery She was born February 12 1881 in West Liberty and taught school in Downey and West Liberty She married Fred Tharp June 29 1904 and they lived in West Liberty Downey and Centerdale Surviving are her husband and their daughter the couple’s only child
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Fred Tharp
First Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Smith
Oakside Cemetery
Tharp
Edith Smith
Joe
Caroline Smith
Downey
Centerdale
Annual mite box opening at Wapello a highlight
The Women's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church held its annual mite box opening in Wapello on Friday. 34 of 44 boxes contributed $60. attendees included Mrs. Lewis Wiederrecht and Phoenix visitors. devotional and tithing talks led by Mrs. J. H. Dickson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Vernon Wiederrecht
Lewis Wiederrecht
Inez Campbell
Baby
Paul Fischer
Phoenix
Ariz
Sam Shafer
Marie Shafer
J. H. Dickson
R. J
Farm Bureau
E. M. Stewart
Charles Murray
Kappa Tau Betas
C. L. McClurkin
Edith Kelly
Seville Bucher
Mary Wiederre
Funeral for Baby Boy in West Liberty
The body of James Edwin Herr age 11 months son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Herr of Cedar Rapids was brought to West Liberty. He died Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness with intestinal flu. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm at the grandfather George Herr's home with Rev F W Sutton of the Christian church in charge. Burial was in Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
James Edwin Herr
Clifford Herr
Cedar Rapids
George Herr
F. W. Sutton
The
Christian Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Governor proposes penalties for public officials ignoring Iowa preference law
Des Moines Aug 4 AP Governor Hammill urges penalties for officials who fail to buy Iowa products for state institutions. He argues strict enforcement would boost Iowa employment and farm product demand, noting no current penalties and calling for cooperation to support the Iowa coal industry through the Iowa Coal Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
John Hammill
Hugh W. Lundy
Albia
Iowa Coal Institute
Hammill
Threshing Crew Ice Cream Social At Durant
Stockton Iowa August 4th a threshing crew held its annual ice cream social at the home of Mr and Mrs B M Otto at Durant. Attendees included Ernest Colberg and family Pau Riessen Ernest Otto and family Louis Dage H P Bohnsack and family George Fahrenkrug and family G Lancaster Allan Otto and more. Various visits and drives to Davenport Eldridge Rochester Burlington Ill are noted among relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
B. M. Otto
Durant
Ernest Colberg
Ernest, Jr
Pau Riessen
Ernest Otto
Louis Dage
H. P. Bohnsack
George Fahrenk
The
State University
B. M. Kruse
Chicago
Majestic Radio and Frigidaire
E. A. Holst
Aaron
Keith
George Rhuberg
Eldridge
Harriett Johnson
Cedar Rapids
D. B. Ormsby
Minnie Becker
Louis Bartholoma
Witte
Wis
Frank Ormsby
Ferevary Park
Davenport
Tillie Makoben
Sunbury
Rochester
Adolph Rhuberg
Adolph Paustain
William Hamann
George Petersen
Harry Voss
Burlington
Ill
Voss
Sunbury Co-Operative Store
Sunbury School
Lloyd
Arthur Ormsby
Princeton
C. H. Anderson
Alice
Marcella Hintze
Tharp Woman Remains Survived by Daughter and Brother
Fedale McIntosh has been with her mother for a month and Lloyd Smith of West Liberty is the surviving brother. Mrs Tharp belonged to the Methodist church and the Pythian Sister lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedale McIntosh
Lloyd Smith
West Liberty
Iowa Bankruptcy referees named
Des Moines attorney John D. Denison was appointed to succeed Frank J. Comfort as bankruptcy referee in federal court starting September 1. D. E. Stuart of Council Bluffs was named bankruptcy referee for western Iowa, replacing Paul W. Richards. Potash salts discovered in a thick New Brunswick rock bed being drilled for gas and oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John D. Denison
Frank J. Comfort
D. E. Stuart
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Paul W.richards
New Brunswick
Annual Honey Kelly and Fagan family reunion held in West Liberty
West Liberty Iowa August 4 large family reunion at fairgrounds gathering relatives of the Honey Kelly and Fagan families. A basket dinner followed a program of songs and dances. Ed Kelly of Iowa City was the oldest attendee at 66 years while Margaret Fell 7 months was the youngest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
West Liberty Fairgrounds
Honey
Margaret Fell
Doctor outlines vaccines and sanitation to curb hog cholera
Dr. Peter Malcolm, chief of the state agriculture animal industry bureau, urges vaccination of piglets about ten days after weaning and sanitation of hog houses. He notes cost drops with weight gain and stresses proper drainage to prevent hog wallows and disease, as part of effective hog cholera control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Peter Malcolm
State Department of Agriculture
Animal Industry Bureau
Malcom
Name Officers For Next Year
The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Louisa County elected officers at its annual convention held at Wy Man consolidated school. Officers include President Ida M Chittum and Vice President E V Umphrey, with J K Dunn as secretary and W C Archibald as treasurer, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Sun
Women’s Christian Temperaance Union
Louisa County
Wyman Consolidated School
Ida M. Chittum
Wapello
Sarah Davis
Mary Williams
Mary Carrick
Jesse Huddle
Ella Barns
Janette Mann
Free Methodist Church
Dixie
R. T. Fine
Locust Grove Park
J. C. Hunt
J. F. Hupp
Hilton Briggs
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington Fair
Ruby Hannum
Kingston
J. K. Pooley
Chicago
T. J. Ochiltree
William Murray
Rex Gilman
College Corner
B. J. Moyers
Nellie P. Curran
Health Protocols for Hogs Require Cleanable Design
Health of hogs hinges on housing that can be cleaned and disinfected. The source notes emphasize arranging and constructing facilities to allow thorough sanitation, ensuring disease control and animal welfare.
Program Planned for Home Coming at West Branch
West Branch Iowa August 4 committees announce the annual community picnic and home coming on Thursday. The day begins with a 9:30 parade from Downey street to the school grounds featuring three bands and floats. Afternoon events include tug of war, circus acts, soccer, auto polo, a girls drill and vaudeville, with a Legion drum corps concert in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Downey Street
R. L. Stuart
Methodist Church Corner
Second Street
Ford
Human Fire Eater
Nealsons
Johnson County
Charles Apitz
Cedar County
Thomas Siler
Muscatine High
Junior College
Middle West
West Liberty
Iowa City American Legion
Seils- Sterlings Circus
Iowa
West Liberty- Town
West City
King Circus
Local Social News from Nichols and Nearby
Mr. and Mrs. G G Bellamy visited in Muscatine Sunday. Frances Elder, Robert Elder and Leland Billick drove to Mitchell South Dakota to visit relatives. Elmer Norris of Davenport visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs Frank Meese went to Bergen Oklahoma for a visit. Caryl Wilkes of Chicago is visiting Mabell Kirkpatrick. Walter Cullins family spent Sunday in Iowa City. Women's Foreign Missionary Society meets at Mrs W E Loeb Friday afternoon. Marguerite Foley visited Alberta Hints at West Liberty. G A Metheney visited relatives in Cedar Rapids Sunday. Mr and Miss Jake Mohnsen and family of Fairport visited Helen Trautman and relatives. Raymond Borgstadt and children drove to Chicago to visit relatives. Fern Ann Harshbarger and Loretta Borgstadt returned with them after two weeks there. A boat excursion to Le Clair included Ina Mae Pruess Genevieve Kirchner Robert Poole Carl Poole Carol Brennen Goldie Carney Doris Poole Charles Oostendorp Albert Pike Hubert and Waldo Elder Laurence Foley Jr. Walter Cullins party and Misses Mattie Hintz Edna Rummells Nina Quimby Lillian Fox left Monday for a vacation trip to Denver Colorado Springs and other western points. Charlies Pike were business visitors in Muscatine Saturday. Annabell Kirkpatrick of Chicago spending vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs W J Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Gretchen Doden
Helen Shuger
Hulda Schroeder
Jennie Nelson
Cora Beard
Sewing Society
Sewing Society of
St. Mary’s Church
Sarah M. Peck
Moline
Royal Neighbors of America
James Smith
Waterloo
H. P. Mason
Robert
H. Wildasin
H. E. Nicolaus
Harriet Mason
Ella Schafnit
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
A. T. Nelson
Jennie
Rolland Abbott
Leona May
Hazel Speers
Iowa City
Clifford Bacon
Waverly
T. H. Armstrong
Ottumwa
B. N. Armstrong
Clifford Hain
Chicago
Herman Ketelsen
American Legion Auxiliary
J. M. Newgard
Auto
Lancaster
Women’s Home Missionary Society of the
Grace Reformed Church
Minnie Lincoln
Kint Lincoln
Frances Kelley
Davenport
Clifton Cockshoot
C. L. Cockshoot
Des Moines
Citizens
C. Nienabor
H. W. Mark
Gretchen Coden
Battle Creek
Mich
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Hazel Christianson
Billings
Mont
W. A. Grunder
Raymond Borgstadt
Fern Ann Harshbarger
Loretta Borgstadt
le Clair
Ina Mae Pruess
Genevieve Kirchner
Robert Poole
Carl Poole
Carol Brennen
Goldie Carney
Doris Poole
Charles Oostendorp
Albert Pike
Hubert
Waldo Elder
Laurence Foley
Walter Cullins
Mattie Hintz
Edna Rummells
Nina Quimby
Lillian Fox
Denver
Colorado Springs
Charlies Pike
Annabell Kirkpatrick
W. J. Kirkpatrick
Falls 20 Feet Not Injured In Ainsworth Farm Incident
Wilbur Gardner, 75, fell twenty feet from a haymow near Ainsworth Iowa on Friday, unconscious for an hour but escaped with only slight injuries after hitting a hay feed rack that cushioned the impact. family and neighbors reported a busy weekend with visits, club gatherings, and moves in the area.
Timothy Seed Yield Drops in Heat and Drought
Production of timothy seed in south central Iowa falls due to continued heat and drought. The Weather and Crop Bureau notes moisture lack and heat have hurt yields, though Iowa County remains a major timothy producer and may still have a good crop. Journal Want Ads for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa County
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Little Chapel
Fairview
Unique One
Hazel Black
Donna Lee
Nellie Date Douglass
Mr. Vallentine
Donald
Journal
W. F. M. Society of Wapello Methodist
Wiederrecht
F. H. Hesse
Eugene
Ore
L. P. Gillett
Omaha
Neb
Emma Waites
Georgeianna Murphy
Thomas
Donna
Sadie Gresham
Cedar Falls
Murphy
Iowa State Teachers College
Paul Lisher
Mary Charlotte
Mary Catherine Minor
T. E. Minor
Pattonsburg
M. B
Threshing Crew
St. Mary’s Lawn
Nichols, Ia
Imess Sprnones
Kelly
Fagan
Wyman
Nichols
Ainsworth
Wilbur Gardner
William Marsh
Carolyn
Marylin
Fairfield
J. A. Marsh
Merle Thompson
Miami
Flo
Mary Gale Thompson
Fannie Rowan
Everette Stewart
Roger Colthurst
Oral Matthews
Richard Stephens
George Lonan
Florence Haunstein
L. G. Club
Orrie O'Connor
Rock
Gues
Howard Lins
Louie Schroder
George Marr
Pauline
Rowley
Trezona
H. H. Nichols
Nate Crawford
Colorado
Western States
John Boles
CA Plarnte
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