Canopy Lodge 50th Anniversary Draws Large Local Crowd
One of the biggest crowds at Canopy hall attended Tuesday evening for the fiftieth anniversary of Canopy Lodge No. 290, Oxford, Iowa. The day included a program with Prof. Bohumil Shimek, duets, solos, and toasts, followed by a two course dinner for about 300. A brief lodge history traced its founding on June 7, 1871 and noted initial meetings in the northwest corner of an old hotel. Out of town guests left early due to threatening weather, but many stayed to enjoy evening dancing.
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Canopy Hall
Bohumil Shimek
Shimek
Lodge
P. A. Klenk
Harry Morgan
Judge Popham
Neva Crissinger
Helen Sponar
Crowther
Geo
Stake
H.G. Walker
Marjory. Warthman
J. James
Krenmyre
Norma Klenkeading
Anna Hughes
Iowa City
Dutcher
Geo. Clearman
Bro. Morgan
Randall
Brother Barnes
America
Canopy Lodge No
Oxford
Iowa
J. H. McFarland
J. W. Clark
Thomas Heifner
D. G. Dunham
James Remley
BR. R
Dr E L Ritchey Returns to Oxford Clinic
Dr E L Ritchey announces he will be in his Oxford dental office starting June 16. He recently taught dentistry at the State University but will not return next fall, choosing to settle and serve the large practice he built before his university tenure.
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E. L. Ritchey
Oxford
The
State University
Canopy Lodge Masonry Holds Through Generations in Town
Minutes reveal long attendance for third degree nights with many visitors from White Marble and Marengo lodges. Oldest member Jas W Nesmith joined September 15 1877. R J Miller joined in 1881. lodge built in 1895 and expanded 1909 1915. building later housed J H Floetchinger’s store and Canopy lodge hall. Worshipful Masters list spans 1870s to 1930s, showing enduring community commitment.
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Jas. W. Nesmith
R. J. Miller
Moffett, O’brien & Co
J. H. Floetchinger
Canopy Lodge
White Marble Lodge
North Liberty
Marengo
Iowa City
Eugene Henley
E. D. Jones
A. J. Miller
St. John’s
R. J. ‘Miller
R. Hevern
J. H McFarland
G. T. Estabrook
R. ‘Wallace
W.“O’brien
S. M. Stouffer
E. A. Doty
T.R. Ward
B F. Sies
W. H. Poole
E. Henley
L. A. Foster
L. Karsten
FP. E. Burbank
RI ‘Clearman
E. G. Cotter, A. I. “McCleery and
Hubert Venter
Oxford Defeated by West Branch in Sunday Game
West Branch defeated Oxford 14 to 11 as four runs in the seventh swung the lead. Three home runs were hit, Cyril Bireline of Oxford and two by Albin of West Branch led the power display. Battery for Oxford were Wagner and Seemuth with notable hits from James, Dunbar, Cook, and Harrington.
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Cyril Bireline
Oxford
Albin
West Branch
Wagner
Seemuth
S. James
B. James
Dunbar
Bireline
Oxford High Alumni Banquet Tonight in Science Room
The third annual Oxford High School Alumni Association banquet is set for tonight in the science room on the third floor. Committees finished arrangements. Presbyterians serve a plentiful banquet menu. Eugene Henley will be toastmaster with a program featuring Supt Randall, Harry Hardy, Mrs Henley, Mrs Daisy Jones, Foreman Linkhart, and Jessie Sherman.
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Alumni Association of
Oxford High School
The
Presbyterian Church
Parker House
Eugene Henley
Randall
Harry Hardy
Henley
Daisy Jones
Agnes Parvin Chapter Meeting Notice Held June Fourteenth
Regular meeting of Agnes Parvin Chapter No. 272 O. E. S. at the hall Tuesday June 14. Maggie Harker and W Flora Crissinger are named as officers or attendees in the notice.
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Agnes Parvin
Maggie, Harker
M. Flora Crissinger
See
Streets Receive Ninth Annual Oiling This Week
Streets received their eighth or ninth annual coat of oil this week. The work completed Wednesday afternoon included a few more streets, bringing dustless summers to several housewives. Oil was applied early for a full season’s benefit. main roads were not roped off, some oil rolled onto wheels but most soaked in. A brief shower that afternoon did little damage as much oil had already penetrated the ground.
Red Cross Nurse Reports on Oxford Public Schools Health
A Red Cross nurse presented findings from Oxford Public Schools, noting 178 children inspected, 82 under weight, and 7 percent underweight. She urged dental, tonsil, eye, and nasal assessments, with follow ups showing corrections in teeth and eyes, tonsils removed, and skin issues treated as summer plans. The report links weight gains to diet and milk, impacted by the Measles epidemic, and emphasizes ongoing public health responsibility.
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Red Cross
Oxford
Wece Creeesereree Acres
Oxford High School 26th Commencement Held
Five graduates received diplomas at Oxford High during the 26th annual commencement on Thursday evening. The program opened with a six grade operetta set in Little Folk's Town followed by the diploma ceremony led by Supt. C C Randall and Rev. Harold Singer.
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Oxford High School
Oxford
Charles Speers
Ames
Jessie Sherman
Charles Sherman
Mary McDonough
M. W. McDonough
Kathryn Barry
James Barry
Marguerite Holland
James Holland
Marie Leeney
George Leeney
Dan Newkirk
James Newkirk
Joe Croulek
Anton .Croulek
Little Folk
Harold Singer
McCune
Rogers
Dion Powers
Supt
Farmers Shipping & Supply Co Opens Doors for Business
On June 1 the McDonough stock was invoiced and the business turned over to a new firm. The policy is cash only and equal treatment for all. They will sell mill feeds salt coal and have hog feed and molasses in stock with a car of Occident Flour on the way. Call for prices, browse stock, and visit.
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McDonough
Farmers Shipping & Supply Co
Birthday thanks from John P. Oakes
John P. Oakes expresses gratitude for numerous friends who remembered his eighty sixth birthday with cards and letters, noting the surprise and pleasure of the greetings and best wishes.
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John P. Oakes
Geo Stake Buys Hotel at Williamsburg
George Stake and his mother will run the Williamsburg hotel after Bob Glass buys the Marengo restaurant. Glass has been owner and mine host of the Williamsburg hostelry, promising continued high service. Stake brings hotel experience and aims to provide a good hotel and restaurant for residents.
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Bob Glass
Marengo
George Stake
Glass
Williamsburg
South Side
Notice of Incorporation for Farmers Shipping & Supply Company
Notice of incorporation filed under Iowa law for Farmers Shipping & Supply Company with principal office in Oxford Johnson County. Details include business scope, authorized capital stock of 50000 dollars, five initial directors, term of twenty years, and officers named. Officers and initial directors listed as Paul Kral Fred Elliott John Elliott W C Tomash.
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Iowa
Farmers Shipping & Supply Company
Oxford
Johnson County
Paul Kral
W.C. Tomash
F.L. Novak
Fred Elliott
John Elliott
Towa
Paul Rral
Fred Eliott
W. C. Tomash
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St. Mary’s Church
Aeoa
Dorothy Gish
Miss Gish
Seeley
Farmers? Shipping & Supply CO
GEO. Stake
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