Fourth-H club show inspires Johnson county farmers
The Johnson county 4-H club show in Iowa City showcased farm demonstrations and exhibits, signaling many young members becoming master farmers. County agent Lysle Duncan earned praise for organizing the event with support from M. F. Sullivan, Byron D. Coglan, John M. Wolz, Homar R. Yoder and others, with hopes the next year’s show will be even larger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysle Duncan
Johnson
John M. Wolz
Homar R. Yoder
Fred J. Seeman
H. V. Spiedel
Geo. Kahler
W. L. Davis
Irving Weber
Vern Bales
Joe G. Raim
Mary Davis
Glen Burr
John McCollister
John T. Winborn
John Thomas
Robert Spencer
Dan McCamas
George
Oxford Homecoming Plans Materializing
With Homecoming two weeks away plans are maturing rapidly for the greatest celebration here. A grand street parade starts at 9 30 am followed by noon dinners at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches and supper at St Marys at 5 pm. A full program will be released soon and posters will advertise all events. Local residents share visits with relatives in Guttenburg and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Gypsy Boy Fatally Hurt Near Homestead
Mike Graffo a 12 year old gypsy boy was fatally injured Monday afternoon when the gypsy car he rode on running boards was caught between two autos in a triple collision two miles west of here. The wreck involved cars driven by Dr. R L Van Vollenbergh Marengo and J L Capen Davenport. He died en route to Homestead hospital. a coroner's inquest was held at Iowa City Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Mike Graffo
Homestead
R. L. van Vollenbergh
Marengo
J. L. Capen
Davenport
Iowa City
Harry Laschke Narrow Escape In Ford Roadster Crash
Harry Laschke narrowly escaped serious injury when his Ford roadster overturned on a bridge near the Krofta farm Saturday evening after a tire blew off the wheel. He was pinned beneath the car until Stanley Hruby freed him. Laschke suffered badly cut arms and a leg, with the car demolished. he is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Laschke
Mr. Laschke
Krofta Farm
Stanley Hruby
Two Oxford Gas Stations Burglarized Sunday Night
Thieves entered the Luse oil station and the McDonough station Sunday evening by prying windows. About $14 in cash was taken from each. Kinney garage pump lock broken. 10 to 12 gallons of gasoline stolen. Sheriff Smith investigated Monday. no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Luse
McDonough
Kinney
Smith
Jonathan Beecher 1857 North Liberty Resident Dies
Jonathan Beecher known as John, born in Perry County Pennsylvania on April 8 1857, died after lingering illness at his North Liberty home. He lived there 52 years, married February 20 1907 in Webster Iowa, was Lutheran and an honorary WCTU member. Survived by wife two sisters and one brother. Funeral at home and Lutheran church with burial in North Liberty cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan William Beecher
North Liberty
Jesse’ Beecher
Newville
Pennsylvania
Anna Mountz
Newbille
Laura Miller
Carlisle Pennsylvania
Lutheran Church
North Liberty Cemetery
Portland couple visits Brack home for Monday dinner
Mr and Mrs Frank Kasper of Portland Oregon and Mr and Mrs Peter Brack were Monday evening dinner guests at the Leonard Brack home. Mr and Mrs Chas Kuebrich and son Leonard also visited there later in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kasper
Portland
Oregon
Peter Brack
Leonard Brack
Chas
Kuebrich
Leonard
Cosgrove Boys Shine at 4-H Club Show Johnson County
The Cosgrove boys led the first Johnson County 4-H club show with 6 first prizes, 3 second prizes, 3 third prizes, 2 fourth prizes, one fifth and one seventh. They claimed grand champion baby beef, grand champion purebred litter, reserve champion purebred litter, and won three of six Iowa State Fair trips plus two Junior Short Course bids. Thomas Burns won the large silver loving cup from the Chicago Live Stock Exchange. Cosgrove boys swept the judging contest top five. Linus Griffin was elected County President and Donald Crow County Treasurer. The Cosgrove Boys Orchestra performed on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cosgrove
Ames
Thomas Burns
Chicago Live Stock Exchange
Cosgrove Boys
Joe Sheetz
Frank McCabe
Orlo Stockman
Leo Stockman
Donald Crow
Johnson County
Linus Griffin
Cosgrove Boys’ Orchestra
Oxford 4-H Club Wins Second at County Show
At the first annual Johnson county 4-H event held at the Iowa City sales pavilion the Wide Awake club of Newport township led with four firsts four seconds and two thirds in girls clothing while the Worth White club of Oxford was second with three firsts one second and one third in contests. Thomas Burns Cosgrove won grand champion in the boys livestock display with a cross bred Angus calf and Linus Griffin Cosgrove took reserve with a Hereford. Linus Griffin later elected president of the Cosgrove boys club with Everett Winborn Kalona as vice president Dale Williams Iowa City secretary and Donald Crow Oxford treasurer. Awards covered numerous categories and select winners will advance to the state fair in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Newport Township
Worth White Club
Oxford
Thomas Burns
Cosgrove
Linus Griffin
Everett Winborn
Kalona
Dale Williams
Donald Crow
Faye Sponey
Newport Wide Awake Club
Monet Sanger
West Lucas
West Lucas Golden Thread Club Was Made Vice President; Velma Brenneman
Sharon Hustlers
Anna Grabin
Oxford Worth White Club
Des Moines
Johnson County
Big Grove and
Solon
Big Grove-Solon
Oxford Worth While
Jolly Homemakers Club
Jefferson and
Monroe Townships
Oxford Worth
Jefferson and Monroe
Golden Thread Club
West Lucas Township
Golden
Thread Club
Jolly Homemakers
Jefferson
Edna Hotka
The
Wide Awake Club
Orpha Center of
Worth
White Club
Mary, Campbell
Martha Anne Isaacs
Anna K. Burns
Angus—Thomas Burns
Francis Schneider
Alvin Meyer
Lone Tree
Melvin Bell
West Liberty
James Keeler
Anna K. Burng
Alvin Meyers
Kenneth Slemmons
500 Attend Ceremonies at Samuel D Whiting Home
About 500 eastern Iowa attendees witnessed 27 candidates receive the Royal Purple degree of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at the Samuel D. Whiting acreage in Iowa City. Lyons encampment of Clinton led by A J Meyers conducted rites before five grand officers, with guards ensuring order. Grand officers from Maxwell New Sharon Os Moines and Brooklyn attended as many Iowa City members and 280 autos filled the field area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Samuel D. Whiting
Iowa City
Iowa
Lyons
Clinton
A. J. Meyers
Cedar Rapids
Nellie Miller
Cedar. Rapids
Rebekah
Thomas Dustin
Maxwell
T. R. Osborne
New Sharon
A. C. Cherry
Os Moines
John Schriemer
Gladbrook
John Frizzell
Brooklyn
W. H. Hufman
B.S. Shattuck
Maquoketa
Edward Soucek
S. B. Whiting, Jr
William Kindle
LeRoy Walters
A. H. Horneng
Carl Kringel
Walter Cooper
Harry Tallett
Burt Wurtz
E. H. Davis
M. A. Thomas
S. W. Knepp
J. W. Harris
Sigourney
H. G. Smith
Marengo
George Schollman
Elmer Case
J. Clark
Floyd Dickey
B. G. Hess
Marion
C. R. Off
J. L
Ladies Aid Society Meet On Thursday
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met at the church Wednesday afternoon and planned a noon dinner for Homecoming on Sept 10. Committees were named for Menu Kitchen Coffee Dining Room Cake and Pie distribution and related duties. Town residents Mr and Mrs John Hargrove moved into the Ben Rohrer residence on Main and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Methodist Church
George Venter
R. P. Jones
J. E. Crissinger
P. A. Klenk
Susie Watson
Charles Moscow
Lou Mueller
Wm. Oakes
Fred Crow
Charles Sponar
Mary Doyle
Ella Saxton
Lovell Oakes
James Doyle
Fred Rapp
Charles Oakes
John Hargrove
Ben Rohrer
Mainstreet and
Ohio Avenue
Dairy calf winners named from Iowa City and Lone Tree
Martin Warren of Iowa City finished first followed by Richard Black of Iowa City second Martin Warren of Iowa City third and Victor Mueller of Lone Tree fourth in the dairy calf event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Warren
Iowa City
Richard Black
Victor Mueller
Lone Tree
Honor Priest at Dinner Sunday
On Sunday August 18 Rev William H McCabe S J Ph D celebrated his first mass at St Peter s of Cos grove. The mass followed by benediction and his blessing to relatives and friends. A four course dinner at Red Ball Inn Iowa City served to 50 relatives and friends with yellow and white decor. Reception 3 to 5 at 302 East Jefferson Street. Out of town guests included numerous priests sisters and lay observers from Chicago Cascade Davenport Oak Park Prairieburg and Ottumwa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McCabe
S.J
St. Peter’s of
Cosgrove
Father McCabe
Red Ball Inn
Iowa City
H. McC
Ohio
L. A. Rohret
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
H. F. Finefield
Oxford
J. H. O’donnell
M. Poretto
M. Mercedes
M. Eulalia
M. Agnes
M. Regena
M. Zita
M. Eugene
M. Laurence
M. William
M. St. Frances
M. Euphrasia
M. Hugh
M. Margaret Miriam
M. Jostia
M. Cornelia
M. Marcelene
M. Ignatius
M. Cecelia Rose
Ottumwa
M. Agnes of
Man Found Dead On Wagner Farm
Jesse Ayers formerly of North English was found dead this afternoon at 1 30 on the Arthur Wagner farm west of Oxford. Ayers had camped on the Wagner farm for a month. John E Wagner who discovered the body visited Ayres. The coroner was notified. Cause of death not learned at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ayers
North English
Arthur Wagner
Oxford
Mr. Ayers
Wagner
John E. Wagner
Mr. Ayres
Methodist Church Notes Sermon Series and Meetings
The Methodist Church announces 10:00 A M church school 11:00 A M morning worship 7:00 P M Epworth League and evening service. Dr. Longnecker calls Fourth Quarterly Conference for 2:30 P M Sunday. Minister M F Evans invites all to attend. The sermon on Biblical Fools titled The Greedy Fool is part of the morning message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. F. Evans
Longnecker
Potter Family Reunion Held at Iowa City Park
The Potter family reunion took place at Iowa City park last Sunday. Guests included Arthur Wolfe and son Gayland of Norwalk Iowa. Jake Potter. Alvie Potter and family. Oscar Summerhays. Fred Long and granddaughter Alberta of Tiffin. J L Slezak and family. Tony Jiras and Margaret Schrader of Oxford. Ernie Potter and daughter Zelma. Clyde Slezak and Edna Slezak of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Iowa City Park
Arthur Wolfe
Gayland
Norwalk
Iowa
Jake Potter
Alvie Potter
Oscar Summerhays
Fred Long
Alberta
Tiffin
J. L. Slezak
Tony Jiras
Margaret. Schrader
Oxford
Ernie Potter
Zelma
Clyde Slezak
Edna Slezak
Iowa City
Nutrition clubs picnic Sunday in Oxford township
The Oxford township Nutrition Clubs in connection with the farm bureau will hold a picnic dinner at Rourke's Grove at the junction of Roads 32 and 109 Sunday. Members should bring a basket dinner and table service. Attending clubs include The Willing Worker The Thursday Club The North Club and other township groups. Election of officers and township chairmen for the groups will be held. Mrs. Orville Albright returned home Tuesday from the University hospital at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Township
Farm Bureau
Rourke’s Grove
Orville Albright
University Hospital
Iowa City
Grabin Family Reunion Held at Iowa City Park
The Grabin family reunion was held at an Iowa City park last Sunday. Most children attended except John and Frank. Guests included Annie Grabin, Frank Floetchinger and family, Wilma Grabin, William Grabin, M F Newkirk and son, Leonard Shebetka and son, Howard Saxton and son, Margaret Scanlon, Willie Grabin, and others from Oxford Robins North Liberty Solon and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grabin
Iowa City Park
John
Frank
Annie Grabin
Frank Floetchinger
Anna Grabin
William Grabin
Wilma
M. F. Newkirk
William
Will Shebetka
Leonard
George Saxton
Howard
Margaret. Scanlon
Oxford
Willie Grabin
Yale
Iowa
Robert Myers
Lovell Myers
Robins
Minnie Cole
North Liberty
Marguerite Votroubek
Solon
Reverend Criswell Visits Oxford Area Friends This Week
Rev. Clinton F. Criswell of Chicago Illinois visits Mr and Mrs Earl Cotter this week. Former Oxford Presbyterian minister, Criswell attends social events with local families. Velma Hardy and Clarence Rathman wed at St Marys Davenport. Granddaughter of Oxford residents, Hardy ties. 48 attend Iowa City park picnic for visiting Brillion Wisconsin and Appleton Wisconsin guests. George Clearman ships carload of cattle to Chicago Saturday with the shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton F. Criswell
Chicago
Illinois
Earl Cotter
Criswell
Oxford Presbyterian Church
James Mooney
Ray Dunn
M. J. McDonough
George Wagner
Owen Edwards
Lou. Edwards
Mis
Velma M. Hardy
L.L. Hardy
Davenport
Clarence J. Rathman
C. E. Rathman
St. Mary's Church
John Hardy
Oxford
Leo McCabe
Iowa City Park
Charles Rade
Geraldine
Trydoin
Brillion
Wisconsin
John Selter
Appleton
George Clearman
Ww C C F Enjoy Picnic at Iowa City Park
The Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters held a picnic at Iowa City park on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Simpkins and family, Mr and Mrs T G Specht, Mr and Mrs James Flannery and family, Mr and Mrs Leonard Brack and family, Mr and Mrs Peter Brack, Mr and Mrs J J Kelley and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Scanlon and son Omar, Mr and Mrs Tom Thompson and family, Mr and Mrs Robert Mahoney Sr and daughters Mary Anna and Rosa lie, Mr and Mrs Harold Luse, Mr and Mrs James Curry, Margaret Kinney, Mrs Mike Kinney, Mrs Kate Scanlon and family, Mrs Lou Doty and daughters Edna and Nelle, Bert Falls, Jim Sherlock, Orlo Ives, Mrs Wm Leeney and daughter Mary, Clement Dunn, Miss Jennie Meade, Miss Amy Beecher, Mrs Ed Welsh and daughter Marguerite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Catholic Order of Forester’s
Iowa City Park
Wm. Simpkins
T. G. Specht
James Flannery
Leonard Brack
Peter Brack
J. J. Kelley
Frank Scanlon
Omar
Tom Thompson
Robert Mahoney Sr
Mary
Anna
Rosalie
Harold Luse
James Curry
Margaret Kinney
Mike Kinney
Kate Scanlon
Lou Doty
Edna and Nelle
Bert Falls
Jim Sherlock
Orlo Ives
Clement Dunn
Jennie Meade
Amy Beecher
Ed Welsh
Marguerite
Visit at McCabe Home Highlights Sunday Dinner Attendees
Mr and Mrs Henry Kaefring joined Mrs Margaret McCabe and family for Sunday dinner and attended Father McCabe s reception at his parents home in the afternoon. Mrs George Moore of Leroy Minnesota Mrs Mayme Brawer and Mrs R R Rapp accompanied Francis Mary and Reta Brower to their Davenport home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry. Kaefring
Margaret McCabe
Father McCabe
Hugh McCabe
George Moore
Leroy
Minnesota
Mayme: Brawer
R. R. Rapp
Francis Mary
Reta Brower
Davenport
Martha Wegmuller and Harry Yenter Married Wed
Martha Wegmuller daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Holscher and Harry Yenter son of Mr John E Yenter were united in marriage Wednesday morning at 10 oclock at the Methodist parsonage in Iowa City Rev W C Keeler officiating They were attended by Miss Clara Mabel Smith and Mr Jacob Wegmuller The bride wore Metropolitan blue pebble crepe with two tone velvet and pink roses. After a Niagara Falls and Canada wedding trip they will reside on the groom's farm south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Wegmuller
Henry Holscher
Harry Yenter
John E. Yenter
Methodist
Iowa City
W. C. Keeler
Clara Mabel Smith
Jacob Wegmuller
Miss Wegmuller
Oxford High School
Venter
Johnson County
Charles Sponar
Rosa
Alfonse Wegmuller
John E. Venter
Alice
Milo Novak
Margaret
Milo Stratton
Orpha Yenter
Oxford
Harry Smith
Clara Mabel
Niagara Falls
Canada
Mrs. Yenter
Grooms Farm
Miss Hardy Weds Clarence Rathmann in Davenport Ceremony
Velma Margaret Hardy daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Hardy of 1932 Washington street Davenport married Clarence J Rathmann son of Mr and Mrs C E Rathmann of 1522 West Ninth street Davenport at 9 Monday in the rectory of St Marys church The Rev R J Renihan officiated The couple will reside at 2150 West Pleasant street Davenport after a wedding trip The bride wore sapphire blue georgette with blue velvet hat and carried pink roses The maid of honor wore brown georgette with yellow roses The couple will reside in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Margaret Hardy
L. L. Hardy
Washington Street
Davenport
Clarence J. Rathmann
C. E. Rathmann
West Ninth Street
St. Mary’s Church
R. J. Renihan
Oxford
Edna Hardy
Edward Schultz
Georgette
Social Guests from Davenport and Surrounding Areas
Mr C F Criswell of Chicago and families visited at the Ward home over Sunday. Brower relatives from Minnesota and Davenport visited Mrs Mayme Brower and were joined by Frances, Mary, and Reta Brower. Grace Douglas of Tulsa and J H Schmidt with Ruth and Donald visited the Bireline home in Davenport. Richard Davison of Wapello stayed with the Dotys. The Spon and Bears families hosted attendees at the West Branch homecoming last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Criswell
Chicago
Iinois
Earl Cotter
Ernie Cotter
John Ward
George Moore
Leroy
Minnesota
Hubert Brower
Mayme
Brower
Frances Mary
Reta Brower
Davenport
Moore
Grace Douglas
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. E. Harker
Bruce
Lou
Edwards
Owen
Thos. Burns
Ladies Aid Society
Eldon
Ella Oakes
Glen
Rev. McCabe
Nutrition Clubs
Iowa City Sun
Groom
Miss Hardy
Clarence Rathmann
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