Society Notes On Local Socials And Parties
The American Maids of West Chester hosted a six thirty covered dish dinner in the post office room with about twenty five couples attending. Mrs Willie Stewart of Monmouth Maine was guest of honor at a tea by Miss Carolyn Hamilton on East Main Street with music from the Fortnightly club and DeMolay orchestra providing entertainment. Mrs J S McElhinney Karl Corbin Fred Neiswanger and F B Carter organized the events and Mrs Clifford Thorne Carolyn McCleery Evelyn Gibson assisted in serving. Another afternoon party hosted by Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer on The White Way drew eighteen guests who enjoyed a dress fashion pie activity judged by Mrs V Davidson with a prize awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Ex Ecntive Committee
Wilie Stewart
Monmouth
Hainois
Carolyn Hamilton
Herseelf
Clifford Thorne
Carolyn McCleery
Evelyn Gibson
Ralph Livingston
Robert Patterson
Maurine McLaughlin
McElhinney
Karl Corbin
Fred Neiswanger
F. B. Carter
J. RR. Branchflower
Jackson
Michigan
Ostar Jugenheimer
White Way
Vvn Davidson
Fred Bev
Daviedson
Iugenheimer
Unusual Maquoketa Case Forces Payment to Bolte Opponent
Judge Berker in Maquoketa orders Schenk to pay Mrs Bolte 21 500 dollars for the second time to gain possession of the farm. The case ties to the 1922 Kelso bank failure after Schenk bought a farm for 21 500 dollars and funds vanished when deeds were delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Berker
Bolte
Schenk
Mra
Kelso Bank
Bolto
J. Kelso Bank
Tria
Fire Damages Henry County Court House in Mt Pleasant
A blaze confined to the janitor’s room caused about 8000 in damage to the Henry County Court House in Mt Pleasant last night. Smoke damage is extensive and the entire structure will require redecorating. The fire was likely smoldering for several hours and was not discovered until the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Pleasant
Henry County Court House
Three Die in Auto Crash With Street Car Near Minneapolis
In Minnesota near the Minneapolis Saint Paul city limits two men and a woman were killed when their car crashed head on into a street car. The deceased were Harry Olson a patrolman Edwin Conkright a garage proprietor and Claire Miller 26. A man and a woman were injured in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paul
Minn
Joan
Minneapolis St Paul
Harry Olson
Edwin Conkright
Warage
Claire Miller
Man Missing Three Years Found in Basement
Otto Sheller, 49, farmer, was found yesterday in a basement room he claimed to have scarcely left in two years. Deputy R A Card located him, and he was taken to Papillion where the insanity board declared him mentally unbalanced and ordered transfer to the state insane hospital at Lincoln. George Sheiler, his brother, was charged with unlawful deprivation of liberty and released after testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Otto Sheller
George Sheller
Sarpy County
R.A. Card
Lore
Card
H. A. Olderg
Otto
Papillion
Lincoln
George Sheiler
Sheiler
George
Osage Man and Son Killed by Train in Missouri Crossing
Nora Springs April 1 D F Sullivan 55 of Osage and his 12 year old son were instantly killed when a car they rode in was struck by a Milwaukee passenger train at a crossing one mile east of here. The bodies were mangled beyond recognition and identification was made by a hunting license found in Mr Sullivan's pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelrintad
Nora Springs
Sullivan
Long and Short Haul Bill Eases Freight Rates
Iowa will apply a single freight rate between two points served by multiple railroads, regardless of differing rail distances. The Matthews Bill, signed by the governor, becomes law July 1 and targets cities with divergent rates due to distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Matthews
Drought Strikes Iowa Crops in Des Moines Report
Des Moines reports indicate Iowa faces a severe drought that could hinder crop growth. Weather Bureau updates warn of ongoing dryness and potential agricultural impact across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lowa
Weather Bureau
Administration of Dry Law Shifted in Washington
Washington April 1 The administration of the prohibition act was shifted from the office of Assistant Secretary Mons thar to Assistant Secretary Andrews. The change was announced today as part of departmental reorganizations under the dry law enforcement program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel Presse
Washington, Db
Mons Thar
Andrews
Announcement: DL OAL to Fold Business Friday Evening
Notice states that DL OAL will close its business on Friday evening following 3M. The item is a brief public notice with minimal context and no further details on fate or liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DL Oal
Mason City Globe Gazette Joins Lee Syndicate
Mason City Globe Gazette becomes part of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate. W. F. Muse remains editor, Lee Loomis becomes business manager, and a new board includes B. P. Adler, Mrs. A. W. Lee, James F. Powell, and others. The Lee Syndicate traces its roots to the Ottumwa Courier’s 30th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City Globe- Gazette
Lee Syndicate
Mason City
Mason City Globe
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Dow
Davenport Time
Ottumwan Courier
Muscatine Journal
Towa
Madieon State Journal
Wisconsin
Wwannibeal Courier Post
Missouri
F. Mose
Globe Govette
David M. Conroy
Lee P. Leomir
The
Macon City
B. P. Adler
Davenport
A. W. Lee
Jame F. Powell
Ottumwa
W. F. Muse
Jim Conroy
W. G. C. Banley
Lee P. Loomis
Lee
Ottumwa Courier
Muse
Courier
Conroy
Anna Conroy
Jim W. Conroy
Clyde Rabedeaux
Muscufine Journal
Mr. Loomis
Iowa Associated Press Men Meet in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts the annual meeting of the Iowa Associated Press association with items on the agenda including the election of a new president to succeed the late W H Powell of the Ottumwa Courier. The body comprises representatives from Iowa papers receiving AP telegraph reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Associated Press Association
W. H. Powell
Ottumwa
Drake Stadium financing plan announced for Drake University
Drake University will pay Drake Stadium Corporation forty percent of the athletic department gross revenue for 1925 1926 and fifty percent each year thereafter until the 325000 stadium and field house is fully paid. Announcement came with full financing details published yesterday in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CT O
Des Moines
Drake University
Drake Stadium Corporation
Drake
Jay Darling Improves Some What in Des Moines Hospital
AAP reports Jay N. Darling, a well known cartoonist, is in better condition today after a critical illness. Dr. J. C. Rockafellow says his health has improved but remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Darling
Asweakated
Des Moines
Jay N. Dering
J. C. Rockafellow
Dagking
Greeley High Defeats West Watertoo In Fast Interscholastic Tilt
In Chicago on April 1 Greeley high school of Greely Colo defeated West Watertoo Ta by 19 to 14 in the national interscholastic basketball tourney. The game was fast and clean with both teams well matched and the pace the quickest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aseowirted Vrese
Chicago
Greeley, High School
Greeley
Colo
West Waterloo
Political Observers Making Guesses on 1926 Senate Race
Des Moines sources discuss possible 1926 Iowa Senate nominees tied to the current U S Senate race and governors future plans. Names include Th Cumming Hammill Diehinen Howard James Walter Jawsen Kendall and others with potential shifts in governor and congressional posts depending on who seeks re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Th. Cummine
Des Moine
John Hammill
Britt
J. Diehineon
Algona
Howard K
Des Moines
Walter [Tameau
Belmont
Charles Jawsen
Ares
N. F. Kendall
Mir Kendall
Iowa
Hammill
Senate
Various Local Meetings and Social Events Notices
A compilation of community notices lists meetings for the Woman's Relief Car Company at the Court House Saturday at 2 50 PM and bake sale by Pleasant Hill Ladies at Waslington Cleaners on Saturday April 4 3012. Sewing circle to meet with Thomas Wheelan Thursday afternoon and club meeting with Mrs A B Schmoeier. time change noted. Presbyterian church dinner Wednesday at 6 50 PM followed by congregational meeting. F O Wo Cut to meet Tuesday at seven at Mrs John Kephart home. Red Brick district Hoot district girls meet Thursday with Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger for Ames Extension Course. Moose Lodge social Thursday evening. Women’s Foreign Missionary society meets Friday at 2 30 PM at Mrs Sexton Mrs Gee Brinton leader. Y W C A Bible class meets Friday evening coinciding with moving pictures of Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neticon
Red Brick
Lloyd Neiswanger
Ames
Moose Lodge
Wonin’s
Foreign Missionary Society
Sexton
Gee. Brinton
Community notices and meeting reminders posted
Local notices list church groups and clubs meeting in early April. Events include Bethel Presbyterian Missionary society at 2:00 PM Wednesday, W PL MS of Ainsworth M E church Thursday 2:39 PM, Rural Woman's club Thursday afternoon with Mrs Rhodebeck, and Rebekahs Friday at 7:30 PM. Also entries for First U P church Friday 7:15 PM, Young Woman's Missionary Society Thursday 7:30 PM at Mrs D D Davis's home, and Knights of Pythias social April 1 with a play at Castle hall. Tickets for Friday Community Dinner are on sale at the Farmer's Co-operative Exchange or Journal office with Thursday cut-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Co-operative Exchange
Journal Office
Founders Day Observed at Upcoming Meeting
The notice states that Founders Day will be observed at the forthcoming meeting. No further details on date time or participants are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ling
W R C Dinner Menu and Contributions Requested
Members of the W R C are urged to attend the dinner at the Baptist church next Monday April 6 and contribute an article to the menu or a monetary gift. The menu includes creamed chicken hot biscuit mashed potatoes scalloped corn perfection salad and pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RK. C
The
Baptist Church
Women Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Acheson
The Woman's Missionary Society and division of the Ladies' U.P. church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30. Mrs Jonnie Acheson will host with Mrs J J Davidson leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Missionary Society
U.P. Ehuret
Jonnie Acheson
Mra
J. J. Davidson
Notice Poinselta Club Meeting Slated at Home
Members of the Poinselta Club are set to convene on Thursday afternoon at the home of a club member for their regular gathering. The event focuses on socializing and planning upcoming activities.
Compulsory Bible Reading Debated in State Legislature
Des Moines April 1 The question of compulsory reading of the Bible in public schools has been before the state for years. A similar bill failed previously. South Dakota already has a compulsory Bible reading law and Ohio seeks to follow. The proposed measure would require at least ten verses read without teacher comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hogue
Ben J. Gibson
Houe
Gibson
Ramsay
A. C. Gustafson
House
John Fletcher
Johnson
McClune
Thornburg
Associated Presa
Des Moines
South Dakota
Ohio
Special Offer Coupon for Free Splendid Book
By special arrangement readers may obtain a free copy of this splen did book. Fill out and clip the coupon and mail or deliver to the store within ten days to receive a copy immediately.
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Maquokets
Henry CO
Osage
Drake Stadium
West Watertoo TS
R.R. Breese
LCH
sissQangsang
AMD
Ulince Scveice
Asam
United States Senate
St Cumming
Court House
Pleasant Hill Ladies In Societys
Waslington Cleaners
Noticoe
T. Os. KB
A. B. Schmoeier
Presbyterian Church
F. O
John Kephart
Y. W. C. A. Bible
Egypt
U. P
Bethel Presbyterian Missionary Society
Eli Applegate
Ainsworth
W. PL M
Ainsworth M
Lafe Stout
Rural Woman's Club
Chas. Rhodebeck
Rebekals
Young Woman's Missionary Society of the
US P. Church
D. DD. Davis
Knights of Pythies
Pythian Sisters
Castle Hall
Lexington W. FL OM. S
Everett Smith
Nursday
Mary Timmins
Wilson
Poinselta Club
Bert Dill
West Washington Street
Butterick Fashions Illustrated
H. J. Ward & Co
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