Pioneer settlers honored at Cranston annual picnic
More than 800 residents attended Cranston's fifteenth annual community picnic held at the grove. Warren Meeker and Jesse Oaks were honored as pioneer settlers. Rev E R Tipton and Rev E L Shaffer led the day with music, an invocation, and an address stressing brotherly love and communal spirit. A basket dinner followed with songs by local singers and a Civil War veteran honor moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranston
Warren Meeker
Jesse Oaks
Muscatine
America
E. L. Schaffer
United Brethren Church
Lorna Coleman
E. R. Tipton
L. E. Parsons
Letts
Walter
Cedar Rapids
Howard Meeker
Old Virginny
Galilee
Meeker
Oaks
Injuries, events spurred by farm work and church bazaar
Oakville notes John Griffith injured when his horse kicked him in the stomach. Methodist Episcopal church women plan a Saturday bazaar in the church basement with a chicken supper in the evening. Mrs Jerome Hedges remains hospitalized after a fall injuring her left hip. Rev A T James, former Presbyterian minister, improves at Quinz Clinic Kansas City. suffers stomach and bowels cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
John Griffith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jerome Hedges
A. T. James
Qzinc Clinic
Kansas City
Wellman Social Roundup Sees Visits and Announcements
William Baker of St Paul visited his father Ernest Baker. Mrs. Charles Blumenstein of Des Moines stayed with Mrs. J N Gardner. The Methodist Sunday school orchestra performed at Pleasant Hill. Naomi Rhoades visited sister Mrs Earl Sample in Persiala. County Supt Winnie Palmer visited Joe McClelland home. Dr Miller left for a business trip to South Dakota. Mrs S H Huntsberger visited Iowa City to see her ill sister in law. J W Hunter fractured hip in a fall and is at Iowa City hospital. George Foster family and Ralph Snavely family visited Iowa City. Will Huffman of Maxwell stayed with the Huntsbergers. Weller class picnic honored Mrs Ira Wells bound for California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
William Baker
St. Paul
Ernest Baker
Charles Blumenstein
Des Moines
J. N. Gardner
Methodist Church
Pleasant Hill
Naomi Rhoades
Earl Sample
Persiala
Winnie Palmer
Joe McClelland
Miller
South Dakota
S. H. Huntsberger
Iowa City
James McDowell
J. W. Hunter
George Foster
Ralph Snavely
Virginia
Lilah
Will Huffman
Maxwell
Miss Weller
Ira Wells
California
Whitmer Families Meet in Reunion
Wilton Iowa hosts the sixth annual Whitmer family reunion at J. W. Lenker grove with smaller turnout but a pleasant day. Officers elected: President George W. Whitmer, VP J. W. Lenker, Secretary Mrs. Geo. W. Whitmer. 1927 reunion planned for August at Lenker grove. Several Whitmer relatives and others from nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Whitmer
Ella Parks
Jennie Hillyer
J. Wenker
Geo. W. Whitmer
A. R. Whitmer
J. F. Whitmer
Blanche
Stella
Witton
Ludwig Ketelson
Albert Yerrington
Bennett
J. E. Wagner
Ada
Nina
Mrs. Nebergall
Tipton
Walter W. Whitmer
West Liberty
J. P. Welsh
Des Moines
Rachel Laucamp
Versa Giel
Anderson, Ind
Roger Shildon
Dundee
Grandview School Opens Sept. 6 with High School Registration
Grandview IA August 20 announces the fall term begins September 6. High school registration is set for September 3 in the high school auditorium. The town notes various moves and visits including airplane purchases and local fairs as residents travel to Wapello Davenport and Muscatine.
Matthew M Afeé Wins High Honor at Wapello Fair
At Wapello Louisa County Fair Matthew M Afeé earned top overall honors in the baby beef and market pig show. Calf winners include Knowlton Fletcher and Charles Stone among 21 Herefords from Clyde Turkington Letts. Hog classes saw top Poland China and Duroc Jersey placings led by Keith Hiller and Matthew McAfee. Major prize to attend the Junior short course at Ames in December.
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Wapello
Louisa County Fair
Stephenson
Tipton
Clyde Turkington
Letts
Knowlton Fletcher
Charles Stone
Ralph Fry
Harold Jones
Richard Fletcher
Ruth Diller
Donald Stone
Hampshire
Clifford Gerth
Louis Gerth
Fred Gerth
Matthew McAfee
Duroc
Ames
Ainsworth News Notes Graduations and Visits
Ainsworth Iowa August reports James Fitzgerald graduates from the Cedar Falls science department and will teach manual training coach athletics and direct music groups in Toledo next year. Visitors include Hattie Pratt from Washington and Mabel Anderson from Philadelphia. The Marr family reunion hosted about 45 relatives on August 15 at Miss Sarah Marrs country home.
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Ainsworth
Cedar Falls
James Fitzgerald
Toledo
Hattie Pratt
Washington
John Pratt
Mabel Anderson
Philadelphia
Blanche Gosling
Crawfordsville
Harry Easter
Nebraska
McCrory
Ladine
J. O. Matthews
Minnesota
Lakes
Marr
Sarah Marr
Ella Rowan
Riverside Shower Honors Bride-To-Be La Verne Knebel
Mrs. Jerome Droll hosted a miscelaneous shower in Riverside for La Verne Knebel who will wed Sam H. Maxwell of Iowa City on August 25. Other showers and visits from relatives and teachers to the parochial school are noted along with a Norway unemployment update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Jerome Droll
la Verne Knebel
Sam H. Maxwell
Iowa City
Arthur Sedrde
Bertha Hitzman
John Plough
Mary Martinella
Consolita
Repaceture
Catherine Veggy
William Knebel
Mr. Pleasant
Ed Rummelhart
California
Rummelhart
Frank Rummelhart
Letts 4-H Club Sees Demonstrations and Exhibit Prep
The H. W. 4-H club met at Miss Jessie Foster’s home in Letts Iowa on August 20 with seven members leader Mrs. J. B. Garrett and four visitors. Vi Crumley demonstrated tailored touches Grace McCormac spoke on accessories and their care. Garments were chosen for the Wapello fair exhibit. Recreation featured lawn games and music with hostess Edna Shellabarger assisting.
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Lets
Jessie Foster
J. B. Garrett
Vida Crumley
Grace McCormac
Wapello Fair
Edna Shellabarger
Chileans Spend About $10 Each on Toys Last Year
Data shows Chileans averaged ten dollars per person on toys in the previous year reflecting moderate toy market activity. The figure highlights consumer spending patterns and toy industry sentiment in Chile.
Foreclosure Notice in Royal Union Mortgage Suit
In Muscatine County Iowa Royal Union Life Insurance Company files foreclosure suit against Laura J Gilkey and H M Gilkey for twelve thousand dollars with six percent interest plus additional sums and costs including attorney fees The petition seeks foreclosure on notes and mortgage covering Northwest Quarter area in Section 32 Township 76 North Range 4 West and related assignments to Craig and then to Royal Union Life Insurance Company dated 1923 1924 and 1926 with a June 1 1924 due date and $764 interest due January 1 1924 by order of the court set for September term 1926.
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Iowa
Mustatine County
Jaintiff
Iowa Corporation
Earl H. Craig
Laura J. Gilkey
H. M. Gilkey
Muscatine County
Edward Bebb
Northwest
KP. M
Recorder of Deeds
Farr H. Craig
Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
County Recorder’s Office
State Life Insurance Company of
Town
Royal Union Life Insurance Company
County Recorder
Muscatine
la Monte Cowles
Notice of Will Probate for Bertha Hawkins
State of Town Muscatine County Iowa notice states that on August 5 1926 the District Court Clerk opened a will claimed to be Bertha FE Hawkins last will and testament and a hearing on probate is set for September 1 1926 at the June Term of court any interested party may appear to show cause why probate should not be admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
District Court
Bertha FE. Hawkins
Said County
A. D
Muscatine
BE .c. Erwin
Nichols, Tipton & Tipton
Lincoln Cafe Sunday Dinner Menu Pricings
Sunday dinner offerings include fried spring chicken with giblet gravy priced at 50 cents and stewed chicken with noodles at 40 cents. Other items feature breaded veal cutlets 35 cents, prime rib roast with brown gravy 25 cents, and baked ox heart with dressing 25 cents. Wanted: experienced girl for house work apply in person 710 Park Ave.
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Lincoln Cafe
Park Ave
Divorce Petition in Muscatine Iowa Court
In the District Court of Iowa, Pearle Luthye Rieland files for absolute divorce from John J Rieland on grounds of cruel treatment endangering life health. Defendant must answer by Sept 7 1926 or default judgment will be entered. Drake & Wilson are attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Muscatine County
Pearle Luthye Rieland
John J Rieland
Muscatine
A. D
Drake & Wilson
Lakeside Hospital Training School for Nurses
Lakeside Hospital Training School for Nurses at 3424 Rhodes Avenue Chicago offers a three year course for young women to become graduate nurses. Graduates secure steady employment and receive an allowance while in training. Write for particulars.
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Lakeside Hospital Training School For Nurses
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Enings
Uscatine Auto Wrecking & Salvage Co
East Second Street
Whitmer
T. H. Armstrong
Agency
Minnie Ayres
R. D. Wilkerson
Vesta Murdock
Cedar County
Palisades
Cedar River
Mt. Vernon
George Holzhauer
Grandview News
Grandview
A. R. Morledge
Davenport
Ford
Floyd
Dan Gast
Peoria
E. A. Haas
James Judisoh
Burlington
John Walters
Laughlin
Winfield
William Dickerson
Moses Guthrie
Weile Auto Company
Krahl
W.G. Cocklin
McChesney
Ed Rowe
Arthur Miller
John
Lizzie Hascher
Jake Peik
George Beik
A. Gustason
Sam Latta
J. J. Beik
Lizzie Krahl
Mary Rexroth
C. A. Arihood
Matthew M’afeé
Norway
Hide & Metal Co
Muscatine Iron & Metal Co
Dollarz Day Sale
The
Glasgow Tailors
Letts Club
District Court of Iowa
Journal
Maccabee Hall
Lange
Call
Palace Theatre
Chas Rolland
Mulberry Ave
Hopkins Filing Shop
Liberty Street
Hood
Army
Iowa Ave
Menmler’s
Paved Street
Tom Maher
Altenbernd
D. M. Bridges
M. Hodges
Atalissa
Jersey
Guernsey
C. C. Hazlett
Williamson
Inquire H. Journal
Henry Paul
Fairport
Chicago
H. J Young
Muscatine Hotel
John J. Rieland
Rhodes Avenue
Illinois
West Front St
Quincey
Quincy
Shelbina
Missouri
Oliver S. Fish
Oregon Street
Muscatine City
Charles C. Fish
Guardian
Cherry
Monroe
Inquire K. Journal
Cypress
Reward
Inquire
Illinois Bluff Road
Cedar Bottom
Salisbury Bridge
Carl J. Phillips
R. R
Carpenters
Grounds and Building State University of Iowa
W. M. Metzger
Fordson
Leu
Studebaker
Dyche’'S
ED J. Messier
Prop
East 2Nd. St
M. & W. Chevrolet Co
Mulberry and Third Sts
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