Two Young Men Injured in Auto Accident Near Plover
Two young men, Jess Gertz from south of Mallard and Myers from Rembrandt, were in a high speed auto wreck two miles east of Plover last Sunday evening. Gertz drove the Ford runabout. Myers was injured but not seriously. Dr. Wallace treated them. car drove to town. The incident followed alleged showing off on the street. A party from Ames visited in town after attending the Ames-Iowa football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Gertz
Mallard
Myers
Rembrandt
Gertz
Ford
Wallace
Lucy Shaw
Blanche Elliott
Mabel McKim
Messrs
Roy
Fred McKim
Marion Kelley
McKims
Ames
Dramatic Division Delivers Honors at Plover Contest
The Dramatic Division of the declaratory contest held at the Plover opera house drew a large crowd despite cold weather. Judges awarded first place to Ida Helvig for If I Were King, with a tie for second between Clara Rutgers and Viola Bush. Amy Ireland of Rolfe performed piano numbers to wide acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Opera House
B. G. Maben
Forest City
Misa Ida Helvig
Clara Rutgers
Viola Bush
Knoll
Gilmore City
S. Burnette
Rolfe
J. N. Moody
Plover
Amy Ireland
Peregrinations of the Plover Patriot Pen Pusher
The weekly Peregrinations column by the Plover Patriot chronicles local notes and observations from the town’s circulating reporter. It highlights small incidents, civic tidbits, and community happenings in a lively, period-voiced style.
Local notices and ads highlight 1915 Studebaker model
The Patriot column promotes shopping, taxes through Plover Savings Bank, and a 1915 Studebaker on display by Geo Shaw. It mentions G Heathman finishing a new residence on Garlock farm near town, with occupants Will Hendricks and L. B Garlock, and a family moving to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriot
The
Plover Savings Bank
Geo. Shaw
Studebaker
G. Heathman
Garlock
Will Hendricks
L. B Garlock
Des ‘Moines
Plover M E Church Notes and Local Happenings
The Plover M E Church notes express gratitude for community support after a recent reception. Union services, a bazaar plan, and upcoming sermons are listed along with parish events. Farmers report high corn yields and Maurice Northrop recovers from a crushed hand with blood poisoning risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Carroll
T. Carroll
Cassidy
Norton
Craneey
Rolfe
F. J. Nacke
Maurice Northrop
Local gossip highlights farm workers and social notices
Jones injured by corn elevator returns home with bruised arm. Meredith from drainage board visits Fonda and returns to town. O P H Girls cancel weekly meeting due to school events. Hilton moves to Minnesota with sister in law visiting Plover. Parradee joins corn elevator accident list with a severe hand bruise. Grandma Myers visits Mallard then returns home. Heathman orchestra billed for Mallard next Tuesday. Will Hendrickson recovering from Jumbaro illness. Purnelle to perform at M I church on Monday November 30. Shaw and Rutledge travel to Des Moines for insurance and Billy Sunday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. & Meredith
Board of Supervisors
Fonda
Joe Hilton
Minnesota
Bert Blanchard
Hilton
Plover
Johnnie Parradee
Grandma Myers
Mallard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dlankets
Turkey
Meredith & Heathman
Prover
Lowa
G. V. Heathman
P. R. Henderson & Sons
Iowa
WH. T. Locket
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. C. Heathman
A. W. Ness
Epworth
Tople
Presbyterian Church
Les
Peterson & Ehlers
Plover, Iowa
DeWolf & Wells Grain and Feed Co
W. E. Chinn
Mer
Jones
Heathman ‘Orchestra
Yep Feet
Jumbaro
Will Hendrickson
Purnelle
M. I
BP. J. Shaw
GEO. S.shaw
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