State Plans For Education Week Endorsed By Governor
American Education Week will be observed in Iowa from December 4 to 10, organized by the Iowa American Legion department and the state department of public instruction. Governor Kendall endorses the effort, urging cooperation to inform the public and foster Americanism through school activities and Sunday observances with churches and civic groups invited to participate.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of the American Legion
State Department of Public Instruction
National Education Association
Americanism Commission of the
American Legion
Kendall
N. E. Kendall
Frank B. Hallagan
Amerigin Legion
Wall
James F. Barton
Chambers of Commerce
Lions
P. E. McClenahan
Mr. McClenahan
John J. Taggert
United States
Swanson Stars in The Great Moment at A Muse U
Gloria Swanson debuts as Nadine in Elinor Glyn's The Great Moment at the A Muse U theatre, with strong supporting turns from Sills Francis Butler Hull Geldart and Faye. Palace Theatre features Buck Jones in To a Finish, a ranchman tale of cattle rustling and justice.
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Gloria Swanson
Elinor Glyn
Paramount
Nadine
Bayard Delaval
Miss Swanson
Mr. Sills
Alec B. Francis
F. R. Butler
Arthur Hull
Clarence Geldart
Julia Faye
Palace Theatre
Jonite Buck Jones
Fox
Buck
Presbyterians Hold Social Meeting at Wapello
Wapello Iowa December 2 The Presby terians held their regular monthly social in the church parlors Wednesday evening Group five led the event The choir surprised bystanders dressing as regular singers and occupying front seats The choir performed two selections including an original ode Mrs A W Hinderman and Miss Florence Winder offered readings and music An impromptu debate on whether the modern spirit is preferable to seventy five years ago drew participants Rev W R Coventry Louis Keck supported the affirmative while Warren Wright and Lloyd Fry argued the negative Judges Mrs W C Hunt Mrs E C Rogers and Miss Nellie Hale could not decide A guessing contest closed the evening with light amusement
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Wapello
A. W. Hinderman
Florence Winder
W. R. Coventry
Louis Keck
Warren Wright
Lloyd Fry
W. C. Hunt
E. C. Rogers
Nellie Hale
Death of John Williams Williams at Oakville Iowa
John Wilson Williams 47 retired farmer of Oakville dies at Hot Springs Ark after heart leakage and other diseases. He leaves wife Estella Gates two sons and daughter, parents and eight siblings. Funeral at Presbyterian church conducted by Rev J I James. War veteran Ed S Williard aged 78 also seriously ill after a stroke. Diogenes convicted of counterfeiting.
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Oakville
Iowa
Hot Springs
Ark
John Wilson Williams
Williams
W. C. Williams
Estella Gates
Wilton Aid Society Meets. W R C to Elect Officers
The Methodist Ladies Aid met at the Wilton church parlors with quilting after the business session. Grace Reformed Endeavor honored George Walton on his birthday with music and games at his parents’ home north of town. The W R C plans a Dec 5 meeting at K P hall to elect officers. J W Lenker remains critically ill. John F Maurer anniversary celebrated by 50 relatives and friends at their West Fourth Street home. Want ads offer roomers.
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Wilton
Iowa
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Mary Feltman
Emma Rygearson
Oakley Collier
H. B. Ayer
George Walton
J. P. Walton
Endeavor Society of the
Grace Reformed Church
K. P. Hall
J. W. Lenker
N. G. Alcock
Iowa City
John F. Maurer
West Fourth Street
Farmhand Held for Theft of Property
Chester Eig enmarm a 19 year old farmhand from Topeka Kansas is jailed in Iowa City accused of robbery. He quit his job at John D Zeller North Liberty after driving there in an auto and being paid. The farmer reported missing auto tires inner tubes and a small flock of chickens. Zeller located the man in Iowa City with the missing goods in the auto and the Kansan was arrested awaiting a hearing.
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Iowa City
Chester Eigenmarm
Topeka
Kan
John D. Zeller
North Liberty
Zeller
ZeHer
Bloomington Community Club to honor Miss Guthrie in December
The Bloomington township Community club plans a farewell meeting for Miss Ethel Guthrie county home demonstration agent. The event is set for Thursday December 15 at Mrs William Hintermeister home. Also on the program are a shoe fitting study led by Miss Guthrie a reading by Miss Carol Goddard and a musical selection by Miss Bertha Hoeksema. A club meeting at Mrs Clayton Vanatta’s home was postponed again due to weather.
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Bloomington Township
Clayton Vanatta
Club Year Will Set November Arrangements Later
The program arrangements for November are deferred to be provided at a later point in the club year. The note indicates planning will occur after initial tasks are completed and invites anticipation for updated details.
Bazaar plans set after Royal Neighbors meeting in Stockton
Following the December monthly meeting Royal Neighbors camp planned a bazaar for Thursday evening December 8 in Stockton Iowa. Mrs C Messer and Miss Alice Olde roy hosted the gathering. Hertha Paustian and Emma Jensen won high score prizes in the card game.
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Stockton
Royal Neighbors
C. Messer
Alice Olderoy
Hertha Paustian
Emma Jensen
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Cure
In a period ad, Peterson's Ointment claims to banish pimples and skin eruptions for 60 cents with a money back guarantee. Dr. W Burg of Erie reports long eczema cleared after a small box, and druggists nationwide back the guarantee. Orders handled by Peterson Ointment Co. Buffalo NY.
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Peterson
America
W. Burg
Erie
Druer’sts
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo N. Y
Adv
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Geo. Kranz & Son
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Diogenes
Wilton Aid Society
Geo. E. Evans
Muscatine
Far Vai
Tennessee
Kin of Romanoffs
New York
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Thornton W. Burgess
Peter Rabbit Club
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Tad
Medbury
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