Cordova Chronicle notes local visits and events
The Cordova area reports visitors including Grace Karr and Ruth Buckman, with many social calls across Knoxville and Des Moines. Church programs, Christmas plans, farm activity, and school events fill the week as residents attend gatherings and note local business, weather, and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Iowa
Grace Karr
Fred Karr
Ruth Buckman
Leo Taylor
Sam Emerson
Des Moines
Gerty Core
Alberta
Ralph Hart
Red Rock
Harry de Heer
Dave Baumgardner
Bart Klyn
Gerrit Klyn
Otley
Bryan
Santee Delight
Knoxville
Elmer Lutz
Monroe
John Porky
Randolph Perky
Clarence Bricker
Local notes reflect community life and events
Ottumwa visitors and relocations surface with residents moving to or from towns such as Glendale and Des Moines. Births, illnesses, and holiday plans anchor a snapshot of everyday life including church activities, family visits, and local travel to Clara City Minnesota and Knoxville.
Harvey Iowa Touts New Plan and Local Rail Changes
A fragmentary report from Harvey Iowa outlines a plan to reduce expenses by using a newly surfaced road between Oskaloosa and Tracey for a single day. It notes rail service tweaks on the Wabash line, a hotel need in Harvey, and local civic push by a second business club to boost the town’s railroad prospects. Santa’s work begins in the post office as townsfolk discuss winter conditions and gopher activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Towa
Oskaloosa
Tracey
J. Bayless
Alfhompson
Syhele
Iowa
Santa
Claus
United States
Mmailkin
Thomasseri
Thomasneral
Rawison
Kenneth
Bean
Kilduff Ladies Entertained at Methodist Aid Event
A fragmented report notes Kilduff ladies were entertained by a Methodist aid group. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the event appears tied to a church charity activity and local social gathering. Further specifics are not readable.
Missionaries at Leighton Church Report Meet
Leighton Iowa community notes include Dee Shafer a Japan missionary speaking at Ebenezer Reformed church and Dr Scudder India missionary addressing the Ladies Aid and Men's Bible class during Sunday school hour. Local residents Le Cocq Minnesota visiting Dick Van Zee home. Des Moines trip brief. Beacin mov ed Beacin move in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Iowa
Dee. Shafer
Japan
Ebenezer
Reformed ‘Church
Scudder
India
Ladies Aid
Men's Bible
Mrs. le Cocq
Mirnesota
Dick ‘van Zee
College Chapel Notes December 10 1915
Students and faculty gathered for prayers with Marjorie Baron and Uehe Boot, a violin solo by Reys Nordlund, and reflections on Christ Witnessed. December 14 featured Rev Shafer from New Fervla Semi naxy Yokohama sharing insights on Japanese education. December 15 opened with hymn and President Wesselink addressing responsibility after hearing the truth of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Baron
Uehe Boot
Clarin
Deceimber
Van
Rees
Reys Nordlund
Shafer
New
Fervla Semi Naxy
Yokohama
Japan
Wesselink
Seanad ed reveals drivers diet and song debate
fragmented OCR item notes a discussion involving drivers, a diet claim, and a song titled erin Yona the song v4, unclear speakers, and a reference to Phos con cee. The readable bits suggest a miscellaneous civic or cultural note without a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aa Seanad
Erin
Phos
6500 Licenses Issued To Auto Drivers
Sheriff Ira A. Ward reports about 6500 Marion county residents have applied for automobile licenses, slightly over one third of the estimated total drivers in the county. The note hints that hustling may be needed to complete the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira A. Ward
Marion County
Hannah Allen Triumphs in Typing at Chillicothe College
Hannah Allen won first in typing and second in spelling at Chillicothe Business College, earning both a gold and a silver medal amid a contest with more than 1,000 students. The item notes the distinction of her accomplishments and includes a casual aside about mayonnaise and chili sauce flavoring salad dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe Business College
Hannah Allen
Christmas Plans With Lover Bring Cheer and Hope
A festive note describes sharing Christmas with a loved one, spreading goodwill, and planning joyful moments. The brief reflects mutual care, simple gifts, and the warmth of companionship during the season.
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Earl Cary
Raymond Fleck
Chalmers Johnson
Lillian Hull
Carroll Macy
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Newton
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Raymond Furrow
Lynville
Morgan Furrow
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Elba
Elsie Sampson
Kilduff
City
Methodist Church
Harry Terpstra
Fravie Bell
Near Reasnor
Charles Dick
Bud ‘Breen
Baby Una Rae
Watson Terpstra
Nadine Harp
Margaret Dennis
Falke
Hell
God
Jesus Christ
Lord
Gradus de Kock
Ottumwa
Prof
R. Drost
H. Lisbrock
Main Street
Leonard Eilers
Glendale
California
A. T. van Houweling
Oskaloosa Wednesay
David Davids
Clara City
Minn
W.D. Johnson
Mrs. G. Meek
Mrs
A. G. Klein
Misa Lucille Klein
J. W. Jewell
Cherokee
Hospers Kuyper
Moonlight Mission Band
The
First Reformed Church
Fannie Gerritse
Wee Ross
Schake
Wayee and
Sara
Es Moines
Bill Den_Hartog
Toiti Constantine
C.H. Korn
Davenport
H.C. Wormhoudt
Mr. Korn
Marshalltown
Ferd
H.W. van‘ Maron
Bruce
Burlington
Leonard Davis
John Rouwenhorst
Bosch
Christ
Uncle Sam
C.B
Duff
Yous
Landmesker
Aid
Fewton
Arie den Burger
Beacin
Resi Todes
H.S. Lite
Peoria
John A. Vah-Zauk
Stephen de Rok
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