Barn Fire Loss Reported at Leo Shelangoski Farm
J J Bend, secretary of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Washington county, investigated a Wednesday afternoon barn fire at John Palmer’s farm. The loss included machinery, hay, grain, harness and some sheep and hogs, but insurance coverage was in place. Local residents and events followed as townspeople attended lectures and visits, with several named individuals and trips noted around Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morgan
Oskaloosa
Geno Myers
Ira Waterhouse
W. A. Savage
J. M. Stone
Washington
Aw. W. Woodford
Mildred
Margaret Clark
Packwood
G. A. Stannard
Miriam
Rodger
Brighton
Keota Readies Chantangua Week June 2 8
Keota prepares a chantangua week from June 2 to 8 led by Mrs Fay R Thomson. The program promises a rare treat with an opening number to kick off the event and highlight local talent.
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Keota
Odd Fellowship Anniversary Event at Local Hall
The 108th anniversary program at the Odd Fellows hall on April 28 features degree work by Wellman and Keota lodges, plus short speeches and music. Refreshments will be served as members celebrate the fraternal event. P N Gs met at Miss Esta Romine's home for a pleasant session with cushions tea towels and plans for broader activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brate
American Odd Fellowship
Wellman and Keota
Esta Romine
Valley Ladies Aid Holds All Day Meeting at Church
The Valley Ladies Aid met at the church for an all day gathering with seven members. Quilts finished and started, and a frame for Olive Pfeifer's quilt. Next meeting planned at the church in two weeks. Several local residents hosted visits and attended events around town.
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Cantral
Augustine
Ralph Bauer
Near West Chester
FE. L. Breitenbach
Arlene
Clark Pfeifer
Hi. V. Frank’s
P. FE. Deal
Luella Times
Joe Hartnell
Miss Sayre
Dutch Creek Center School
Guy Black
Chas. Churchill
Myrtle Frank
Verdi F. J. Loveer Local Notes On Farm News
Verdi F. J. Loveer reports from Verdi noting James Baird hauling oats from Washington with some to be reseeded after rain. J L Johnson bought a stallion while his Percheron died last year. Walnut ladies met at Donald Tucker’s with nine members and Mrs. Davis as guest. Ketty Libe broke a bone after falling from a swing at school.
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Verdi
James Baird
Washington
J. L. Johnson
Walnut
Donald Tuckers
Mrs. Davis
Ketty Libe
Measles Recovery Cited and Weed Law Enforcement Discussion
Richard Schiebel is recovering from measles. The board of supervisors plans to enforce the weed law, arguing it is poor policy to ignore it, and questions why enforcement should not apply to railroad right of way as well as the highway.
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Richard Schiebel
Board of Supervisors
Easter cantata at East Union Mennonite church postponed
An Easter cantata was presented at the East Union Mennonite church near Kalona after Easter Sunday roads were impassable. The article notes a late April date with other local community updates including a moved family, a store transfer in Verdi, and a weekend visit plus a death from spinal meningitis in a child.
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Kalona
Iowa
East Union Mennonite
W. J. Grinstead
Verdi
Grinstead
Small
Rock
Masonic and related lodge meeting schedule list
Regular meetings held monthly by Lodges Zeredatha Council Bethlehem Commandery and Washington Chapter. Includes officers like Carbaneh Goodin Wallace Goodin Alice Meek Della McBride Maude Davis Sara Walker and William Bragg Dale Shurta with meeting nights on fourth Friday third Friday second Thursday and third Tuesday. Visiting members welcome. Amos Chapter De Molay meets first and third Mondays.
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Zeredatha Council
Carbaneh
I. M
Arthur Goodin
Bethlehem Commandery
E. T
P. J. Wallace FE. C. Arthur Goodin
Washington
C. E
Alice Meek
W. M. Della McBride
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Maude B. Davis
Sara F. Walker
Amos Chapter de
Train timetable snippets show mixed Western routes and agents
An old station notice lists arrival and departure times for multiple trains. Western and Br and Q lines feature numbered locals expresses freights and a Southwest Limited. Agents W R Russell J C McMay and W Bell are noted with service days and locations.
Funeral services mark Mrs. Perry Lemley’s burial
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Geo Robb were held at the Christian church for Mrs. Perry Lemley. Burial followed at Sharon Hill cemetery. Attendees included Mrs. David J. Miller Hartford Minn and others from Sherburne Cedar Rapids Riverside and Des Moines.
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Geo.Robb
Christian Church
Sharon Hill
David J. Miller
Hartford
Minn
Kenneth Alsworth
Sherburne
P. J Huff
Des Moines
Oral Gingerich
Cedar Rapids
Geo. Geret
Riverside
Perry Lemley
Fred Small
Cloyd
Pleasant Plain
M. J. Cain
Cain
Springfield
Long
Adams
A. C. Kepler
Here
West Branch
Jim Burris Obituary Prominent Local Businessman Dies
The city mourns Jim Burris a West Platt Street resident and former Rainbow Division veteran who died after a severe throat infection worsened into nephritic disease. Ex serviceman and chiropra-actic graduate married to Leona Pleasser Blaney he co owned Pleasser Burris Cleaners and was active in civic and industrial improvement.
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Jackeny County Sentinel
A. J. Burris
West Platt Street
Jim
Burris
Cour City
Jim Burris
Palmers School
Davenport
Leona Pleasser-Blaney
Pleasser & Burris Cleaners
Burrig
Obituary for Jim Burris of Sacred Heart Church
Jim Burris, a loyal friend and devoted citizen, purchased a home on Vermont Street and planned to move this week. He passed away in faith, survived by his wife, two step-children, his mother Mrs. Howell of Wapello, and two brothers in Chicago and Muscatine. Funeral set for Saturday at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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Vermont Street
Jim
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Burris
Howell
Wapello
Chicago
Muscatine
Sacred Heart Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
New Officers Installed at Riverside Foresters Chapter
At the Riverside Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters meeting on April 25, officers for the year were installed. Edna Bushek served as installing officer with Mary J. Wilkinson as vice chief ranger and Rose Dautremont as regent. Other new officers include Zelda Shebeck financial secretary Grace Beasch treasurer Mary Seydell Imelda Deutsch Sophia Kueneman, Mary Shebanek senior conductor Hilda Kniit el junior conductor, Mary Knittel inside sentinel Matilda Wieland and Lorraine Jardon of Iowa as outside sentinel.
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Riverside
Holly Berry Birdlime Quality Highlighted
Holly berries are prized for birdlime production. The text notes linseed oil can make common birdlime, but birdlime from holly is described as infinitely superior.
City Visits Jardon Family Over Weekend
City spent the week-end here with her parents, My and Mrs. Henry Jardon, indicating a family visit and domestic gathering in the local area.
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City
Mrs. Henry Jardon
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