Local Social News From Kalona and Surrounding Areas
Correspondents report a weekend of visits and gatherings in Kalona and nearby towns. Roy Thatcher family and Rosella Wilson visited Lee Thompson, while Thatcher and Wilson joined a Washington outing with Nate Benson and others. Clara Falkner and John Curtz are mentioned with home projects, and Allison’s health progress is noted as favorable.
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Roy Thatcher
Lee Thompson
Kalona
Rosella Wilson
Washington
Nate Benson
Harley Myers
Earl Smith
Clara Falkner
John Curtz
Wm. Myers
Harley
Dan Sleister
Albert Maas
Allison
Elza Row
Alice Kempf
Milton Maas
West Chester Preached Sermon on Lost Power of the Church
W G Robertson of Ainsworth preached at United Presbyterian in West West Chester. The sermon used Samson as example and discussed the church's lost power, comparing Lincoln McConnell lectures and questioning parish finances and commitment. Local notes praise spring weather and update on D E Brumback’s crutch-bound status.
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West West Chester
Apt
Menor
W. G. Robertson
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Lincoln McConnel
Samson
Lincoln McConnell
Sammy
Chicago
Church of Today
Robertson
George Holmes
Keota
Claude Holmes
Harlow Emry Place
Miss Mulhern Buys Sprague Interest in Firehouse Plan
Apr 24 Columbus Junction reports Miss Anna Mulhern purchases Mr A Sprague’s share in the destroyed building and plans a modern fireproof replacement. Other notes include Arthur Mewherte’s Cairo visit, Mary Joyce Ponelanhey’s April 26 concert, flu recovery for R J Deihl, and Mrs R C Storey hosting Whatsoever Society. Obituary notes mention Mrs Jack Duncan’s death at West Hill residence.
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Columbus Junction
Anna Mulhern
A. Sprague
Arthur Mewherte
Cairo
Mary Joyce Ponelanhey
Erwin Swindell
Y Radio
W. O
Ferol Weber
Jack Duncan
West Hill
Mrs Duncan Dies After Weeks with Pneumonia
After several weeks of pneumonia illness, Mrs. Duncan passes away leaving a husband a son Lee Duncan of Cedar Rapids a daughter Mrs Carl Barnard of Muscatine an aged mother and two brothers Oren Jennings and Ristus Jennings of this city. She belonged to the Royal Neighbors Rebecca order and the daughters of veterans as well as the Reform church. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home.
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Lee Duncan
Cedar Rapids
Carl Barnard
Muscatine
Oren Jennings
Ristus Jennings
Huston and neighbors share Sunday visits and school scenes
Olds records show Mr and Mrs J H Huston, family gatherings at parental home, and various visits across nearby towns. Quarantine for scarlet fever affects Weslie Nickaulas while Edith Martin recovers from a serious operation at Henry County Hospital.
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Olds
J. H. Huston
Huston
BE. A. Sodergren
Martha
Esther
Washington
Edith Martin
Henry County Hospital
Alva Cooper
E. A. Sodergren
Frank Miller
Floyd
O. P. Hough
Debra
Hooper's
J. A. Huston
Charles Fishburn
Cinfordsville
Arch Huston
Mary Katherine
Grant Horton
Brighton
H. H. Unkrich
Econ Geegrisvolleon
George
Mr. Unkrich
Lockridge
Owa
E. A. Peterson
Marjory
Luther Morgan
Elsa Crawford
Lennox
Iowa
Atlantic Ports to Send Delegates to Mid West Meeting
Des Moines April 23 South western ports send representatives to a farmers and manufacturers conference to urge mid western producers to use southern ports for export to ease North Atlantic congestion. Delegates claim lower handling charges and abundant labor ensure prompt transfers while the conference will focus on export trade and transportation facilities. Governors across the midwest have appointed representatives and many delegates have arrived representing commerce, farm and industrial groups.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Farmers and Manufacturers
North Atlantic
Middle West
Midwest
Cornell Women Enthusiastic in Athletics Grow to 250
At Mt Vernon Ivory Apr 24 Cornell University reports 250 coeds engaged in women’s activities under Florence Errant. The first major event is a May baseball tournament at Ash Park with four class teams. Daily workouts for track stars underway for the May 18 all college women’s meet linked to the May fete. Over 200 women expected in the fete pageant.
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Associated Press
MT. Vernon
Cornell
Florence Errant
Ash Park
Cinder Stars
Errant
Ames State Baseball Tourney Sees Record Entries
Ames Iowa April 24 The high school baseball tournament expects more than 35 teams this year under Iowa State director C W Mayser competition set for May 4 and 5. Last year Arther High won 7 to 4 over Des Moines Catholic Academy.
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Ames
C. W. Mayser
Iowa
Artham High
Des Moines Catholic Academy
Pup Returns Dog to Its Parents, Richard’s Story
A boy named Richard brings a stray dog home from school and enjoys a playful afternoon. At supper, he explains the dog’s escape by saying its parents came after it, concluding the lighthearted tale.
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Richard
Love and Opportunity Offered in Chicago News
An odd Chicago News item asserts that a few men grasp the art of love making while women readily provide chances to practice. The fragment hints at social attitudes toward courtship and female availability.
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Chicago News
Drake Relays Feature Mile Showdown Draws Three Stars
Joie Ray brings seven world records and national mile title to the Drake Relays in Des Moines April 27 28 to race R B Baker and Lloyd Rathbun in a standout mile. Also Deac Wolters of Ames faces Phil Spink and Phil Donahue in a 600 yard event as planners prepare for a large crowd at Drake Stadium.
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Joie Ray
R. B. Baker
Lloyd Rathbun
Drake University
Des Moines
Jose Ray
Eyors
Iinois Athletic Club
Ray Baker
Bates
University of Chicago
Ray
Ames
Deac ™ Wolters
Ames Flash
Phil Spink
Phil Donahue
Chicagohletic Club
Drake Stadium
Burglary Pretense Ends in Old Man's Offer
Larry the Blood, a reformed criminal, breaks into the Reubens home for silverware. Caught by the elderly owner, Larry is offered a job after a confession and an exchange over a secret stash in the wife's armoire. The scene shifts as the elder reveals a hidden motive and a possible new path forLarry.
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Larry the Blood
Raby Michael
Larry
Minnie
Baby Michael
Huggard
Reubens
N Street
Jackson Avenue
Jimmy
Fox
Pethipe
Old Rtleubens
Old Neubens
Palestine's bright future praised by American consul
The Zionist Organization of America cites a full report by Addison F. E. Southard, American Consul at Jerusalem, praising Palestine as an emerging trade hub. He highlights limited current wealth but predicts rapid growth through agriculture, irrigation, the Rutenberg plan, and strong Jewish economic effort, with American imports rising and capital constraints noted.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
New York
Zionist Organization of America
Addison FE. Southard
Southard
Department of Commerce
Euphrates
Mediterranean
Arabia
Palestina
Central
Europe
Walfa
Mesopotamia
Hedjas
Damascus
Alexandretta
Haifa
Rutenberg
United States
America
Senvthard
Herbert Samuel
Superstition and the Owl’s Ominous Reputation
The owl’s eerie cry is linked to calamity by superstition. Indians avoid the hooted call and Shakespeare calls the bird of evil omen, reflecting longstanding lore about misfortune tied to owls.
Aleppo's Charms and Bazaars Across the East
The piece praises Aleppo as a city of delight with bazaars that are primitive yet charming. Merchants offer Near and Far East goods from Persian looms to Chinese silk and distant brass inlay, reflecting a caravan era trade allure.
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Aleppo
Persia
China
State track meet anticipation grows at Iowa State College
Ames reports strong interest in the upcoming state high school track meet set for May 19 at Iowa State College. About 360 athletes are expected, with Walter Eckersall named referee. Cedar Rapids teams prepare after last year’s success as Ames hosts tennis golf and the Iowa State Nebraska baseball series for the all college carnival.
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Ames
Iowa State College
C. FE. Humphrey
High School Athletic Association
Humphrey
Denison
Walter Eckersall
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
When I Was Ten A Crush Led To Marriage
A reminiscence from the New York Sun recalls a ten year old girl who fell in love with a school boy. They remained friends and later partnered in a spelling bee where affection grew into marriage.
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Pice
New York Sun
Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Free Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable laxative, aid bowel and liver function without calomel. Their sugar coated tablets are marketed to treat dark mouths bad breath dull headaches torpid liver and constipation with one or two tablets at bedtime. Thousands use them nightly for upkeep. Prices 10c and 30c.
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Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Woman finds relief with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Two testimonials from New York women describe long illness and fatigue improving after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. Wa. H. Adkins of Medina reports nerve trouble easing and health returning. Mrs. Nellis Dorey of Rochester says after twin births she gained weight and feels sixteen.
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Medina
New York
Buffalo Times
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wa. H. Adkins
Erin Road
N. Y
Rochester
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Iydia
Pinkham
Nellis Dorey
Slease Park
Rochester, N
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