Ransome Golden Wedding Noted in Oakland Coffeehouse
In Muscatine and Oakland a pair named Joseph Wood Ransome and his wife celebrate 50 years of marriage. Their son Joseph S. Ransome and daughter Grace Ransome are identified in Oakland. The couple’s ancestors trace back to early American stock with relatives who served as generals in the Civil War era.
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J. W. Ransome
Muscatine
Mary Il
Oakland Tribune
Joseph Wood Ransome
Maynard
Castro Valley
Oak Knolls
Ransome
Ransomes
Joseph S. Ransome
Oakland
Grace Ransome
Oakland Public Library
Mrs. Ransome
Lundy’s Lane
George M. Ransome
Committees Named for Congregational Aid Supper
Committees to run the annual Ladies Aid supper of the First Congregational church are announced. Serving 5 to 7 pm. Reception: Mrs. Hainsworth, Mrs. Magnus, Miss Hawley, Mrs. Blackwell. Tickets: Mrs. Cook. Dining room: Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Eversmeyer. Tables: numerous clubwomen. Fancy work: Mrs. Priester, Mr. Bonk. Candy: Miss Bernice Eversmeyer. Kitchen: many workers. ELECT MRS. GRIFFITH HEAD OF WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS Nellie Griffith elected president at Maccabee hall meeting. Other officers named. Cedar Rapids delegation listed. Joint installation with G A R planned for January. 25 cent package sale featured.
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Congregational Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
William Hainsworth
A. J. Magnus
Frances Hawley
J. S. Blackwell
Cad Cook
Fred Phillips
B. E. Eversmeyer
F. W
Griffith
Women’s Relief Corps
Nellie Griffith
Maccabee Hall
Helen Tadewald
Anna Besham
Sarah Craddock
Prudence Bowen
Emma Callahan
Julia Bitzer
Effie Storey
Mayme Koetting
Albina Plate
Emma Leysen
Department
Cedar Rapids
Jewel Kiefner
Jennie Richardson
Anamosa
Shelby Norman Post
Ethics Club Program at Englund Home
Members of the Ethics club met Friday evening at 115 Park Avenue to study the theme Science and Ethics. Miss Margaret Kemble presented Wiggam's The Fruit of the Family Tree and Miss Mary B. Ryan presented Dorsey’s Why We Behave Like Human Beings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englund
Ethics Club
F. W. Englund
Park Avenue
Margaret Kemble
Albert Edward Wiggam
George A. Dorsey
Mary B. Ryan
Sue Erb
Gena ¥. Cook
Stella Pearson
Family reunion honors A E Conklin birthday
The sixty eighth birthday of A E Conklin was celebrated at his home on East Fourth Street by six children and their families. Attendees included Mrs Sarah Wright and baby of Eldon Mrs Mary Mickey and son of Solon Mrs Aman de Bullihorns and son of Waterloo and Mr and Mrs Roy Conklin of Cedar Rapids and other relatives with a social gathering in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Conklin
East Fourth Street
Sarah Wright
Eldon
Mary Mickey
Solon
Amande Bullihorns
Waterloo
Roy Conklin
Cedar
Family gathers for Conkling event in Rapids
Mr and Mrs Ray Conklin and children visit Rapids for a family gathering with four great grandchildren present.
Women’s Benefit Society to Elect Officers Monday
The annual meeting of the Women’s Benefit association will elect officers for the year. The gathering takes place at the K. P. hall with a 6:30 picnic supper, and the business session starts at 7:45.
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Women’s Benefit Society
The
Women's Benefit Association
K. P. Hall
Protestant Evangelical Church Society Meeting Report
The Ladies' Aid of the Protestant Evangelical church met Friday afternoon at the church to report on the Swiss steak supper where 350 were served. Attendees were carded for the event. The society plans an all day meeting with a pot luck dinner at the church next Friday.
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Protestant Evangelical Church Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Protestant Evangelical Church
25 Cent Packet Exchange Set For Legion Post Event
Arrangements for a 25 cent package exchange were perfected by the auxiliary of the Edward H. Bitzer post at the American Legion on Thursday afternoon December 15.
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American Legion
Edward H. Bitzer
L L C Club Plans Tuesday Meeting at Lowe Home
Members of the L L C club will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. George Lowe and Mrs. Joe Haver camp entertaining at the Lowe home, 507 Chestnut Street.
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L. L. C. Club
George Lowe
Joe Havercamp
Lowe
Chestnut Street
Meeting of Girls Friendly Society Moves to Monday
The Girls Friendly Society at Trinity Episcopal church advances its meeting from Tuesday to Monday evening in the parish hall.
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Girls Friendly Society of
Trinity Episcopal Church
Kalorama Kensington Klub Meeting At Mrs Ed Goddards
The Kalorama Kensington Klub will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Ed Goddard. Members gather for a social afternoon and planned activities.
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Kalorama Kensington Klub
Ed Goddard
Hendrix Loses Lead In Midwest Bowling Tourney
In St Joseph Missouri Harold Hendrix of Kansas City failed to spare in the final frame and scored 663 to drop from the singles leadership to a tie for fourth. George Trenholm and Jack Lomonaco of Kansas City moved into fifth in doubles with 1215.
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St. Joseph
Harold Hendrix
Kansas City
Midwest
George Trenholm
Jack Lomonaco
Mrs Loreta Graff McMains Dies After Illness
Mrs Loreta Graff McMains 36 of 708 East Tenth street died at Hershey hospital at 4 30 this morning after a four weeks illness. She was born in Muscatine January 8 1891 the daughter of Christian Graff and Katherine Light. She married Roy McMains June 3 1912 in Muscatine and was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving are her husband her father and three children Katherine Cora and Paul. Funeral services will be at Fairbanks Home for Funerals Tuesday at 2 30 conducted by Rev EB A Bentzinger. Burial in Greenwood cemetery.
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Loreta Graff McMains
East Tenth Street
Hershey Hospital
McMains
Muscatine
Christian Graff
Katherine Light
Roy McMains
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Mrs Harrison Terry Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Harrison Terry 38 of Drury township died at Hershey hospital at 3 10 Friday after a three month illness. Born August 10 1890 in Mercer County Iowa she was daughter of Jesse and Mary McHenry. She had three husbands George Pantel Arthur Cochran and Harrison Terry and was a member of the Christian Church at West Liberty. Survived by husband Harrison Terry two children Clifford Pantel Muscatine Alberta Cochran three sisters P J Walters Eagleville Missouri Pearl Smith Muscatine and Marny Christofferson Nichols. Services set for 2 pm Sunday at Hoffman Mortuary conducted by Rev W A Bloomquist burial Nichols Cemetery. The body to remain at Hoffman Mortuary until services.
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Harrison Terry
Drury Township
Hershey Hospital
Terry
Mercer County
Jesse
Mary McHenry
George Pantel
Arthur Cochran
Christian Chuch
West Liberty
Mr. Terry
Clifford Pantel
Muscatine
Alberta Cochran
P. J. Walters
Eagleville
Pearl Smith
Marny Christofferson
Nichols
Hoffman Mortuary
W. A. Bloomquist
Nichols Cemetery
Hoffman’ Mortuary
University of Iowa to test super-heterodyne receiver near Lone Tree
WSUI in Iowa City plans a super-heterodyne receiving setup near Lone Tree to eliminate interference and monitor the same wavelength as WSUI and WSB Atlanta. A telephone whistle will alert the operator if the signal drifts from the exact frequency.
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Towa City
United States
Radio Board
WSUI
University of Iowa
Lone Tree
WSB
Atlanta
Trawler Lands Large German Mine in North Sea Catch
While fishing in the North Sea recently a trawler landed a large German mine. The incident notes the hazardous discovery during routine fishing activity and draws attention to maritime safety concerns in the area.
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North Sea
Howell and Fuller brothers confess twelve robberies
The Howell and Fuller brothers confess to twelve robberies, many with a gun, after pleading guilty to robbery with aggravation. William Howell, 20, details the cross country crime spree from Muscatine to Wenatchee, Chico, San Diego, El Paso, Muskogee, Galesburg, Clinton, and Fort Madison before arrest in Waukegan.
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William Howell
Ft. Madison
Howell
George
Francis Fuller
Fullers
Stolen Vehicle and Robberies Reported Across States
William Howell testifies to participating as lookout in multiple thefts from service and filling stations in Wenatchee Chico Merced San Diego Phoenix El Paso Muskogee Clinton Ft Madison Colorado and other locales. Proceeds listed include about 50 20 12 10 30 15 17 50 14 and other sums. Witnesses J G Maynor and Henry F. Wallenwein referenced.
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Cottage Grove
Ore
Chico
Calif
George Fuller
Merced
Lancaster
San Diego
Phoenix
Aris
Colorado Texas
Colorado
Texas
el Paso
Muskogee
Okla
Galesburg
Ill
Clinton
Muscatine
Francis Fuller
Ft. Madison
Wenatchee
Wash
Shell
Union Filling Station
Ariz
Magnolia
H. G. Maynor
Lieut
Henry Wallenwein
Motor Trucks Dominate Uganda Transport
Motor trucks have become the principal method of transportation in Uganda, reshaping logistics and regional mobility. The shift signals growing road freight activity and broader economic impact across the country.
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Uganda
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First Baptist Church
Sam
Gutz
AG Nutt
Hendrix
Fuller Brothers
Waukegan
Department of Justice
Henry F. Wallenwein
Waukegan Police Department
George Asher Fuller
Ted Luellen
Orville Schauland
Mason City
Sioux Falls
Rapid City
S. D
Cody
Wyo
Yellowstone National Park
Butte
Mont
Idaho
Spokane
Waterville
George A. Fuller
J. G. Maynor
Vernon
Shonts
Capitol
Orpheum
Photon Lay
NAS
the Valiant
Frank Richardson
Hal Hart
Fairbanks
West Fourth St
Isaiah
the Muscatine Lighting Co
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