Open Home Project Meetings by Iowa Women
Twelve Mile Lake women of Project Work opened their year with a tea and program at the home of Mrs Aldne Ness on Oct 7. Mrs Joe Oaks led talks on the community project clothes and a music project. About seventy five items were displayed as guests attended from Jack Creek township Estherville and 12 Mile Linke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelve Mile Lake
Aldne Ness
Frank Hutchinson
Joe Oaks
Edith Bass
Andrew Groff
Rolland Shannon
Wilbur Hildreth
Selma Syverson
Lenard Plath
Fred Rowe
Nancy Rowe
Charles Krueger
Charlie Jackson
G. B. Osher
Parl Ferguson
EB. B. Burg
Andre Ness
E. Hutchinson
BE. Eshouse
Charlie Brown
Emma Dewall
E. Osher
E. Rolfson
George Dewall
W. Shaffer
C. Rekow
BE. Hawke
J. Fletcher
Russel Lair
P. I. Schmidt
Jacok Creek Township
John Bosold
Ottis Paugh
M. A. Balkemp
M. A. Balkema
Otis Paugh
N. Randa
K. Harding
Oaks
G. Miners
Voetman
Coretta Voetman
Lincoln Township Home Project
A. J. Oswalt
Roy Richards
Virginia Whitcombe
W. G. McTbwraith
A. J. Oxwall
Hostua
Berdiceks Host Dinner for Hepps Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Berdicek of Des Moines township hosted a dinner party west of town on Thursday night in honor of Mrs Hepps parents Mr and Mrs Tom Hepp of Enterprise township for their 24th wedding anniversary. Attending were Edward Chloe Virginia Kenneth Patricia Ann and Beatrice who could not attend, along with Mr and Mrs Matt Donovan and families Mr and Mrs Ray Kennedy and families of Estherville Mr and Mrs L J Dostal of Jackson. Hepps received a beautiful gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Berdicek
Des Moines
Tom Hepp
Enterprise Township
Edward
Chloe
Virginia
Kenneth
Patrician
Ann
Beatrice
St. Luke's Hospital
Aberdeen
S. D
Matt Donovan
Ray Kennedy
Estherville
L. J. Dostal
Jackson
Hepp
Local Club Highlights Style Trends at Meeting
A society gathering featured music students, a talk titled The Trend of Styles by Miss Edith Bass, and tea service. Attendees listed include Mrs. Alva Sawyer Mrs. Gean Harrison Mrs. J. McKay Mrs. St. M. Steis er Mrs. Welsman Miss Bass Mrs. Balkema and Mrs. Howard Maate Jer of Oskaloosa.
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Hallowe'en
Ft. Defiance State Park
Crescent Club
Carlton
Chester Barnes
Floyd McCoy
Harold Carlson
Billy Anderson
Mary Ann
George
Clarence Ingvall
Roy Klein
Henry Klein
Alva Sawyer
Bert Shirley
James Simpson
Tony Slam
Bert Swanson
Ira Swartz
Henry Zufall
Mern Ross
Edith Bass
Welsman
Gean Harrison
J. McKay
St. M. Steiser
Misa Bass
Balkema
Howard Maate Jer
Oskaloosa
Plaids Rule Fall Wardrobes In Chic School Style
Western Newspaper Union reports on plaid fashion for autumn wear across campus and offices. Plaid fabrics range from silk velvet to washable wool, with outfits for biking and schoolgirls, featuring clan names, plaid skirts, neckerchiefs, and coordinated linings and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iso_selects
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Recent Bride Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs. Charley McLane formerly Miss Myrtle Roach was feted October 7 at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. J McKlay on East Walnut Street. Hostess aide Mary McKlay helped, gifts filled the afternoon, and a tray luncheon closed the event with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley McLane
Myrtle Roach
J McKlay
McKlay
East Walnut Street
Mary McKlay
The Leisurely Obstructionist Hay Wagon Advice
In a folksy exchange, Mr. Chug gins champions the slow path as ideal, arguing the road becomes peaceful when one leaves the automobile at home and commutes by hay wagon, slow and steady.
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Mr. Chuggins
Ladies of WRE Club Dine at Mrs Theo Myhre Home
Ladies of the W R E club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Theo Myhre’s home for informal social time followed by a delicious lunch. Members listed include Mesdames Charles F Anderson Oscar Fagre Theo Myhre Harvey Cox Carl Olson H H Sconberg K K Nau John Hemmingson John Sandren Norman Sandren John Hasen Wesley Sutton Clarence Cox Donald Hansen H L Klocaw S B Twetten and Mses Bertha Hansen Ruby Hemmingson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R.E. Club
Theo. Myhre
Charles F. Anderson
Oscar Fagre
Theo Myhre
Harvey Cox
Carl Olson
H. H. Sconberg
K. K. Nau
John Hemmingson
John Sandren
Norman Sandren
John Hasen
Wesley Sutton
Clarence
Local Social News and Visits From area residents
Lou and Barnes returned from Tampa after two weeks visiting three nieces and two nephews. Numerous mentions of visits to Waterloo for the Dairy Cattle Congress and various relatives in Green City and Des Moines. Edits note vast social calls, travel details, and hospital stays including Miss Eleanor Brown ill with bronchitis and remaining in Seattle and Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou, Barnes
Tampa
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Eleanor Brown
R. ©. Brown
Seattle
Washington
University of Washington
Bec
Tacoma
Wadd
Carl Freese
First Property Rights Acquired by Colonists
The Journal of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers traces early property rights to royal charters, occupation, or purchase from Indians. Lands were vast tracts owned by inhabitants, commoners, or original proprietors, with theoretical ownership by the king. Divisions arose in proprietor and town meetings, sometimes by election, taxation, or survey committees, creating large farms with undivided commons shares.
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Journal of the
American Institute of Real ‘Estate Appraiser
England
Corn Boon to Colonists
English colonists along the Atlantic coast first recognized corn's crucial role. Captain John Smith compelled each family in his group to plant corn, which proved vital as early settlements faced hardship. Corn fueled exchange, trade, and the flow of immigrants, opening wealth and prosperity.
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Atlantic
Massachusetts
Jamestown
John Smith
Dressing for the part at horse shows and riding events
A fashion note urges every true sportswoman to dress correctly for riding and shows. The illustration highlights a sartorially perfect outfit featuring a brown shell catalin horse head carved and pinned to the coat.
Shower for Bride Marion Sampson Held at Carrison Home
Miss Helen Wieland and other guests hosted a bridal shower for Marion Sampson at Mrs. P. C. Carrison’s home on Friday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Dave Ingvall, Mrs. Orville Smith, Mrs. Ben Sampson, Mrs. 0. M. Hanson, and many others. Supper guests later gathered at the L. G. Kamp residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hllen Wieland
Bernice Helmers
William Carrison
Don Billing
Marion Sampson
P. C. Carrison
Dave Ingvall
Orville Smith
Pildren
Ben Sampson
0. M. Hanson
Arthie Meyers
Rex Smith
Shirley
Fred Odien
R. Dildine
M. Dunkleburger
Irvin Helmick
Baby
Theo ‘Plath
Carroll Satterlee
Mary
Otto Hansen
P. I. Schmidt
Mathematical Riddle Ends With A Wrong Answer
A playful quote challenges a numeric puzzle about adding seventy six to sand and large numbers. The humorous exchange concludes that the result would be incorrect.
Local church social and family visits highlight afternoon
Residents near Spencer gather for a Lutheran church event with guests Catherine and Emma Wallnits visiting from Sioux City and Des Moines for beauty culture studies. The afternoon includes lunch, chatter, and multiple neighbors reporting on health, harvest chores, and family birthdays.
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Mile Lake Township
Four Mile Lake Club
McCoy
F. J. McCoy
Higgins
Claire Coon
Alvalda Myhre
William Anderson
Nathanson's
K. J. McDonald
M. BE. Wilson
R. K. Blazer
BE. I. Sondro
N. C. Brees
Hepps
Susie
By Edith Swanson
Mama
Borothy
Dorothy Little
Vindicator
Republican
Emmet County
Oferarios
Dion
Glarefoot
Agen
Her
By Cherie Nicholas
Ben Roach
C. C. McLane
Jon Baumunk
Art Hansen
Mike Arpelding
John Anderson
John Henicke
Lewia Huffmeyer
Joe Syphert
Art Sphert
Pete Kleney
Wingerson
Schoening
Earl Tuttle
Housner
Orville Boyster
Bil Keller
Jack Fisher
John Barlow
Lewis Boreman
Ernest Hansen
Mra
Ernest Han
Lars Thompson
Graettinger
Eddie Kinnard
Irene
Patty
Tom Kinnard
Billy
Bob
Elizabeth
W.re
W. H. Ridley
Emory Street
Everett Shull
Green City
Mio
Genin Gray
Coteman Hospital
Iva Eveleth
Drake University
Geo. Robb
Bila B. Jones
Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E
Russell Strait
Gerry Wenton
Ralph Lynn
L. H. Minks
Harley Baker
Worthington, Minn
C. H. Hawk
R. 8. Lee
Gernard Lee
Jerry Wegs Tire and Battery
Heinrich Tire
Fern Jackman
Mary Mauss
Rose Anton
Jennie Hepp
Mervin
Minneapolis
Minn
Helen
Evelyne Bermussen
Fairview Hospital
Albert Rasmussen
Edward Shirley
Fort Dodge
Howard Bammer
Grand Meadow
Kingsley
Walter Wossman
Sioux City
Thana Biden
Frank Biden
Anton
Charles Goodman
Jefferson
Jaenne Hayden
Arnolds Park
Joe Marsell
South Bend
Indiana
Mrs
H. D. Hinsch
Arthur Maghrman
St. Olaf
Mr. Hinech
J. A. Baumunk
J. L. Baumunk
Ida Baumunk
Loren Strupe
Carl. Baumunk
Pocahontas
Joep Baumunk
Dolliver
Ed Hefflin
George ‘McLane and
Gtawengurtiord
Cion
Thay
Vissel
Norway
R. D. Thompson
Iowa
Mira
Warner
Storm Ako
Frank
Boyla
Mary Francis Boyle
Edith
Dorothy Shull
Spencer
Lloyd Libby
This City
D. C. McLane
Home Department
Alda Roclery
Lutheran ‘Church
Spencers
Hoatees
Catherine
Misa Emma Wallnits
Bes Moines
Paul Wellnits
Francis
Harland
Terrence Hash
Norman Nygaardhes
Henry Dewall
Superior
John Oleson
Charles City
Cornell Oleson
Dinus Marrtins
Alice Martins
Andrew. Graff
Donald Martins
Terrill
Ernest Christianson
Darlene
Armstrong
Milford Houge
Kermit Gruhike
Andrew Klein
Grandma.Klein
Jay Johnston
the Home Paper
Rogers
Ol Rene Pru Sac Abe
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