Local notes from Columbus Junction reveal births, meetings, and community chatter
Columbus Junction sees a birth of a son to Mr and Mrs James Manly. The Half Hour club met with Mrs Emily Darrow, discussing nature studies and local volunteer leaders. A Farm Bureau census lists Columbus City population at 331. Multiple town notices cover reorganized Epworth League, church activities, school visits, and a lively community column reflecting local life and opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
James Manly
Emily Darrow
O. M. Cavin
J. Lewis
Effie Kelly
W. L. Curtis
Gene Stratton Porter
Eben Williams
John Jenkins
Messrs
FE. Prior
C. EB. Pierce
Columbus City
Nellie Moore
J. T. Kinmonth
Frank Shaum
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Finmouth
Epworth League
David Orr
Myrtle Lee
Sylvester Peck
Oakdale
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Church
K. M. Arrington
Fred Huff
Ladies’ Aid Society
Columbus City Methodist Church
Robertson
Ainsworth School
Junction
Clayton van Meter
Coe College
Wapello
Martha Axtell
Vinnie Mishler
Estella Coffin
Frank
Muscatine
Glenn Ayers
Cedar Rapids
Mildred
West Liberty
Columbus
John Hubard
Edith Marshall
Presbyterian Sunday School
News snippets from Sandy Hook in a hush of daily life
A brief, fragmentary reminiscence from Sandy Hook dated April 1 recounts mundane tasks and small domestic concerns. The note mentions mail, news gathering, and household chores as a rural, routine snapshot of daily life.
Easter gatherings and visits in Clay County
Mrs P J Taman returned to Washington Monday after weekend at A J Morgan home. Misses Pot and Frances Meacham joined Easter dinner at Roy Robinsons with C E Wolcott Cedric Robinson and A J Morgans. Rebekah social at Richland lodge. Church youth program featured Easter songs readings and a message by Geneva Woodford. Visitors from Oskaloosa Keota Richland and Kewanee joined A M Woodford home for Easter. Phyllis Woodford teaching in Kewanee Illinois spent vacation at home. Many attended American Legion Play in Brighton Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Woodford
Andre Dayton
Oskaloosa
Earnest Fulton
Keota
Wm. Stephens
Richland
A. M. Woodford
Phyllis Woodford
Kewanee
Ill
American Legion
Brighton
Passion week observed at M. E. Church with Easter service
Passion week concluded with an Easter morning service at the M. E. Church in Ainsworth. The service featured special choir music and two accessions to the church. Miss Wanda Spessard was accompanied by her friend Miss Winnitred Lively.
Local notes from West Chester area on travel and business
April reports from West Chester include D. E. Brumbarck and J. B. Coffey in South English on business, Wi Robinson from Muscatine, and Titus publicity about advertising. A brief shower near Keota and a stuck Ford roadster are also mentioned along with local chatter about Washington business men swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
D. E. Brumbarck
J. B. Coffey
South English
Wi Robinson
Muscatine
Titus
Charlie Strohm
Keota
Washington
Neighborhood Notes and Hints From Kalona
Local column covers Tom Schilling’s paper hanging and painting work in Washington front doors and mailboxes, plus garden pride and upcoming salting picnic ideas. Community updates include residents moving, visiting relatives, Easter time travels, a junior play, and the sale and planned remodeling of the Cold Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Schilling
Tom
Henry Mineart
Indian Creek Club
Reek
Wil
Nira
Dan Guy
Schilling
Weat
Chester
Amos Stout
Local visitors and illnesses noted in town
Mrs Huber Badie and Tom Dewees visited from Cedar Rapids and near Iowa City respectively. Ruby Rite spent the weekend at her home in town. Mrs Lester Small is listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huber Badie
Tom Dewees
Cedar Rapids
Ruby Rite
Iowa City
Lester Small
Local visits and social notes from Cedar Falls and Davenport
Leslie McCreedy visits Cedar Falls with family friends through Sunday. Mrs. Godlove long-time business visitor in Washington. Mrs. C A Davis of West Chester visits son W B Davis. L B Mathers hosts Tuesday gathering with the Women’s Missionary Society. Mrs. Booth and daughters shop in Washington. Mrs. Fred Custer of Davenport visits Ralph Stafford and Burr Taylor homes. Grace Stafford returns to Davenport after Sunday visit with parents. Clarence Rathmel visits Washington with her ill mother Mrs. Wilcox. Arnet Mathers delivers limestone fertilizer this week. Myrtle Welliver and Leota arrive from Davenport for a two week stay. Akiva Ebner travels to Washington to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godlove
Washington
C. A. Davis
West Cheater
W. B. Davia
Irs
L. EB. Mathers
The
Woman's Missionary Society
Vivian
Hazel
Fred Custer
Davenport
Ralph Stafford
Burr Taylor
Grace Stafford
Clarence Rathmel
Wilcox
Arnet Mathers
Myrtle Welliver
Leota
Leo
American apples win European favor in Berlin report
Berlin from the United States Department of Commerce bureau notes American apples are preferred by European retailers and consumers. Trust dealers say they taste better, have more character, and stay fresh longer than other market varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Europe
United States Department of Commerce
Rrust
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Livell
Bonnie Kelsey
Ralph Kelsey
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Willard Thompson
Richard Ling
Jas. Trotter
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Anna Tedford
W. T. Trotter
Tasket
Jeft
Sfipt
Harding
McFarlane
Iowa
Elve
Sandy Hook
Lead Pencil
Crawfordsville
Ralph Shannon
Kansas
D. A. Bower
Glascock
Sam Schulty
Sam
Walter Brown
Taylor
H. W. Luers
Rosehill
Will Munro
Will
Fred Garrett
Ainsworth
Peter N. Jacobsen Cigar Co
Kalona
Virgil Reber
Will Chabel
Familly
Joe
John Sakulin
Chicago
Charles Votruba
Ormal Stoner
Orville Bell
Della Dawson
Mallisa Louchbone
Marie Sakulin
Chris Yoder
Stutsman
Goshen
Indiana
Milton Eichrenfelt
Tom Lahey
W. H. Plank
Marie
Ae Adams
C. O. Brown
Dudly Allen
Jessa Miller
Edmondson Apartments
Olia Fry
Cedar Rapida
Emma Hofer
Haskins
Leslie McCreedy
Cedar Falls
Akyva Ebner
Chlaen
Washilesties
Lowa
Wokmen
America
Eand—Union
Men’s Athletic Union Suits
J. C. Penney Co
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