Hendersons of Wilton Entertain at Family Party
Mr and Mrs Frances Henderson hosted a large family gathering at their Wilton home with a 6 30 potluck supper and social evening featuring games and music. The guest list included numerous relatives from Muscatine Racine Des Moines Milwaukee Davenport and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Nicolaus
Harold Nicolaus
Elsie Henderson
L. R. Henderson
Muscatine
Warren Wilkerson
Racine
Wis
M. L. Henderson
Marcia
Milwaukee
Ida Holland
Mora
Minn
Betty Billings
Des Moines
Francis Henderson
Patty
Craig
Delta Alpha Class Nichols to Resume Meetings
The Delta Alpha class of Nichols Christian church will resume regular meetings after a July August vacation. They gather Tuesday evening at 6 30 at the home of Mrs. Lucille Reynolds with Ora Nichols assisting. Margaret Holderman starts at AIC Davenport Sept 2. Mr and Mrs Tracy Billick visited Davenport and the Lane family moved to West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
J. M. Newgard
Lloyd Barclay
J. Mayes
Ernest Walthers
S. C. Lincoln
Pearl
John Fischer
Wheatland
Fred Edson
Moscow
Viola Giese
Bennett
Delta Alpha
Nichols
Margaret Holderman
A. I. C. Business College
Davenport
Tracy Billick
al Lane
West Liberty
Deeds Filed For Fisher to Workman and Niemann Transfers
Deeds recorded transferring Nina Fisher to Della S. Workman for a 43 foot south half of lot six, block 118 in Muscatine, and transfers from Marie Jane Niemann to Walter H. Niemann covering the north part of lot six in section 9 78 2W totaling five acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Fisher
Della S. Workman
Muscatine
Marie Jane Niemann
Walter H. Niemann
Wind-Up of Iowa State Fair Ends Nine-Day Run
Des Moines reports the 85th Iowa state fair enters its home stretch with a kids day free for ages up to fifteen. The finale features dirt track racing finals, a late night music showcase with Paul Whiteman, livestock auctions led by former Gov. Kraschel, and a continuous midway until after midnight Friday. Speedster prize money totals twelve hundred dollars as Gus Schrader and Emory Collins defend titles amid safety incidents earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Paul Whiteman
Nelson G. Kraschel
Harlan
Iowa
Gus Schrader
Emory Collins
Dick Granere
Oklahoma City
Grandstand
Dick, Jr
Paul Harrison
Minburn
Granere
Perryton Meeting Opens September Series in Mercer County
The first in a series of community meetings will be held at the Perryton church on Wednesday evening September 6. Sponsored by the Perryton farm and home bureau groups, the sessions will move to every community in Mercer county during September with a feature presentation at each stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aledo
Mercer County
Perryton
Perryton Farm and Home Bureau
Perryton Township
Dahlias Reach Eight Feet in James Garden Display
Lola Bess James demonstrates eight foot six inch dahlias in the James home at 407 Kindler avenue as the Journal photographer captures the scene. The Heart of Milwaukee blooms crown Mrs. James eight year dalliance with dahlias. She has grown them for five or six years while her daughter Mary or others may assist. The feature notes the garden’s ongoing display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Bess James
Aaron James
Heart of
August Birthdays Noted for Atalissa RNA Camp Members
The Atalissa RNA Camp honored August birthdays with a party at the lodge parlors. Honorees included Maude Overman Vinnie Conklin Pearl Chapman Geraldine White Bernie Fingle. A bingo five hundred euchre session followed, with refreshments supplied by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Overman
Vinnie Conklin
Pearl Chapman
Geraldine White
Bernice Fingle
Mabel Lindle
Zoe Walters
Sadie Staley
Gladys Depping
Social Visits Reported Across Letts and Nearby Towns
Residents and visitors from Muscatine Muscatine County Moscow Marengo Jackson Tenn Los Angeles and Chicago are noted as visiting relatives and friends around Letts Atalissa Muscatine and surrounding areas over the past week. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. James Essex Mr. and Mrs. John Bierman Mrs. Vernetta Fryberger Mrs. Emma McDonald Miss Anna McDonald and others sharing locals and extended family greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Stanton
Marengo
James Essex
Stanton
John Bierman
Muscatine
Vernetta Fryberger
Grant Hurst
Moscow
Emma McDonald
Anna McDonald
Fryberger
Richards
Musca
Geles
Atalissa
Arthur Oxley
Jackson
Average low priced car in America costs about $500
A historical note states the average base price of the cheapest car in the United States, excluding taxes, freight, and extras, sits around five hundred dollars. This reflects the era's affordability for basic transportation and the auto market's pricing structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
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Hendersons of Wilton
Violet Offerman
Peggy Sorenson
Beryl Schiele
Downey
Nora Hain
Campbell
Colo
William Smith
Rae Reeves
H. Larson
Roy W. Thomas
Leo Mullen
Rock Island
Alexander Leith
Chicago
G. G. Leith
Irwin Maurer
Los Angeles
Calif
Elbern Knott
Nevin Port
Elizabeth Romann
Glenna Mae Wacker
And
Ed Knott
John Luethve
Harry le Moyne
Helen
Janice
Ila
Marilyn
Junior
James Compton
Elkhart
Ind
Anita Wacker
John Moon
Ottumwa
Louis Miller
Jack Wieder
Maurine Wacker
Waco, Neb
Brookfield Butter
Kraft
Kraft's
Amato Juice
Salerno Cookies
Hart Brand
Ile
Kellogg
Bran
SWIFT
Swift Premium Veal
Velveeta
Abee
Irinso
LUX
Hills Bros
James Home
Kindler Avenue
Ings
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureaus
Atalissa Rna
Clarence Schmidt
Vivian Schmidt
Ozarks
Lysle Bridgeford
Clyde Essex
Thomas Stewart
Rochester Community Church
West Branch
Springdale
Wilton
Tipton
Carl van Horn
Ralph Essex
Letts
New York
Paris
West Second St
Soar
Evans Food Store
W. 2Nd St
Hinshaw's Market
Red Bell Grocery
Geo
Trout Market
Lulu Webster
Iowa Ave
Palmer’s Market
Sycamore St
Zoller
Winning Grocery
E. 2Nd St
Walnut St
Bridge
Puhlman
2Nd St
Second St
Cash Grocery
A. G. Slattery
Ade
Roy Fisher
Mulberry Ave
Puller’s
Oberhaus Bros
Godfrey Grocery
Connor Grocery
East Hill
Park Ave
Guy Duncan
Rogers Grocery
Ed Metzger & Co
Nicolay Grocery
Monroe St
Jackson St
Bessie McKnight
Adams St
Fridley Grocery
Mrs
Oak St. Grocery
Oak St
Chayka Grocery
Cypress St
Ninth St
E. 9Th St
August Hoffman
Harry Hass Grocery
E. 8Th St
Dillon Grocery
E. 6Th St
Orange St. Grocery
Orange St
John East
Cedar St
West Side Market
Linn St
Butz
Spruce St
E. Weis
W. 7Th St
Climer St
Geo. Hofman
Lucas St. Jarrard Grocery
Lucas St
Lucas St. Grocery
Hershey Ave. Market
Hershey Ave
W. Collitz
Grandview Ave
E. G. Randleman & Son
Diercks & Froehner
Wm. Havemann
Oregon St
Geo. Rink Grocery
Havemann Bros
D. E. Law
Stewart Road
E. W. Berg
Clinton St
J. A. Bloom and Sons
A. B
Chesebro
Benteco Store
W. W. Anderson
Great A. & P Store
Shafer’s Store
Pike’s Store
Kirchner’s Store
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