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Newspaper
Oxford Leader
Location
Oxford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
4
Tiffin notes show many visits and family ties including W L Sharpe and Nellie Gill in town, A E Reeve and Chester in Lone Tree, A P Fritson visiting Sax ton family, Merle Springmire returning from Chicago, and M E Ladies Aid meeting near Tiffin August 13. Community members visit Wellman Oxford Davenport Morse and Iowa City while 4 H club presents Tompkins Corners at the M E church.
Iowa City residents hosted and visited relatives during a busy week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamnan and Miss Ruth Schmidt joined Sunday calls, while Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goodrich of Williamstown Mass visited family and traveled to Atlantic to see Reno Lyman and local households. Charleen Larimer returned from Eddy Oklahoma and St Joseph Missouri visits. Better Homes Club met with five members and three guests. Pearl Gibson and daughter and Ida Karsten and Olive Gibson, former Oxford residents now in San Jose, California, are visiting. The group is returning from a Coast to Coast pleasure trip.
For sale at once a large spread of household goods including sideboard tables and a wardrobe. Items must be sold by Saturday. Contact Mrs John German 38 11 pd. Also notes Mrs Ray Venter and daughter of Des Moines visiting relatives in this community.
Oxford nine defeats York Township team in a close contest reported by the Oxford Leader. The article notes a strong performance by Oxford and highlights key plays and scoring runs that secured the victory for the home team.
The Ford Phaeton is praised as both a family and sport car for youths. It seats driver plus one in front and three in the rear, with two tone cracked cobra artificial leather upholstery. The quick collapsing top folds flat, and a folding Triplex shatter proof windshield with folding wings enhances the sporty look.
The State of Iowa Johnson County in the District Court of Johnson County Iowa. A. B. Murphy plaintiff vs J A Brandstatter and Genevieve Brandstatter defendants. By virtue of a general execution issued from the clerk of the district court Murphy seeks sale of Lots 88 34 and 35 Block 17 Coralville Heights Addition to Coralville Johnson County Iowa and an 8 interest in real estate in Tiffin Iowa described. On August 19 1930 at 2 PM at the front door of the courthouse Iowa City Johnson County the property will be offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash.
F. L. Smith Sheriff of Johnson County Iowa orders sale of described property to satisfy a judgment for 212.47 plus costs and accruing costs. Deputy Geo J Balluff dates the notice July 21 1930.
In Johnson County Iowa district court a special execution issued in favor of Mary E Showers executrix and Chas N Showers executor of James McCollister deceased and against described real estate in rem and against The Farmers Loan & Trust Company of Iowa City Trustee on a 1929 judgment from the May Term the court order directs action against the listed parties and properties.
Iowa trustee levies on described property in Johnson County. Property begins 16 feet east of the northwest corner of the east half of Outlet 28 in Iowa City, runs 40 feet east then 110 feet south then 40 feet west then 110 feet north to the starting point. Amount due 8504.65 plus interest, sale set for August 18, 1930 at 2 PM.
Des Moines hosts a large automotive and machinery exposition aligned with the Iowa State Fair from August 20 to 29. The event features midseason 1930 and 1931 car models, a diverse farm equipment display, and more than 200 national manufacturers showcasing harvest gear tractors and household conveniences.
Twenty eight members attended the Methodist Ladies Aid meeting at the church. Officers elected include President Mrs Geo Yenter Vice President Mrs Fred Crow Secretary Mrs James Doyle and Treasurer Miss Euphemia Wallace. A farewell reception for Rev C H Marple and family is planned for Sunday August 10 with a picnic dinner after the morning service. The Marples depart August 17 for Helena Montana where he will oversee the school.
The 1930 Iowa State Fair opens on Des Moines tracks with over 300 harness and running horses for five days from August 23 to 28. Two days of national championship auto racing are also planned on August 22 and 29.
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