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Local Newton Notes and Social Roundup
Community updates from Newton Iowa include visits and travels of residents such as Henry Bisom, Harry Stayner, and Harry Townsend. Shifts to new homes noted for Ed Finch and family and T. G. Bryant. Local hiring and shop mentions at the Hub grocery, deliv ery wagon for A. Long & Son, and a milk price agreement. Births, marriages, and bereavements are recorded along with schooling moves and society visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Townsend
Valley Junction
Ernest Rich
College
Ames
Ed Finch
Washington Street
A. Long & Son
Minnie Damon
Fred Damon
Newton
Norice
Failor
Rucuti & Wasson, Keller & Son