West Chester society notes feature church classes and music
The Philathea class met at Miss Eff Van Sickle his April twenty fifth with sewing for hospital bandages and a plan to raise fifty cents per member for the treasury. The Leaders class gathered at Johnny Houghs for games and a weiner roast on May second. Wanda Nelswanger directs Arthur Hill High School music with praise from the Saginaw News and a concert proceeds to fund a state contest trip. An Eastern Star initiatory with eight candidates closed with a luncheon for eighty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Baptist Church
Eff. van Sickle
James Walton
Miss van Sickle
Miss Fabrick
West Cheeter Methodist Church
Johnny Hough
West Chester
Violet Hough
Mildred Hough
Johnny
Misa
Wanda Nelswanger
Mrz
Fred Nelswanger
Arthur Hi! High School
Saginaw
Michigan
Saginaw News
Arthur Hill High School
North Intermediate School
Wanda E. Nelswanger
Ris
Boye’ Riee
Netswanger
Arthur Hill
Mt. Pleasant
General Julian Carr Dies in Chicago of Pneumonia
General Julian Carr former commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans and a Durham North Carolina industrialist died in Chicago after contracting influenza that developed into pneumonia. He was en route to visit his daughter Mrs. H C Flowers when illness struck. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Julian 8. Carr
United Confederate Veterans
Durham
N. C
Chicago
H. C. Flowers
Carr
Undefined Parable of Games Across Time
The speaker compares games across cultures by asking what mal jongg is and likening it to golf and dominos. The dialogue uses playful metaphors to convey cross pollination of toys and terms. The tone is humorous and observational, highlighting unfamiliar terms.
Local social notices outline meetings and events
Moose Lodge members and families invited to Thursday social with Highland Four. The White Way club meets May 6 at Mrs. James O Loughlin's home. Mrs A P Brenneman of University Park Iowa speaks May 4 at 11 00 at West Chester Methodist church. Hebekahs meet Friday at 8 00 with fund drive for Susan Coffey Missionary Auxiliary. Chapter 1 P BE meets Thursday at 7 30 with Mrs Nora Dewey. W R C meets Saturday at 2 30. Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs Dr McLaughlin. 19th Century club meets Saturday at 2 40 at Mrs M W Bailey’s home.
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Nothoe—Ladies’ Aid Society
Rethel Lutheran Church
Chas. Johnson
West Chester
Cedar Center School
Prairie Flower Church
Washington
Lucile M. Shalla
Moose Lodge
Highland Four
White Way Club
James O'Loughlin
A. P. Brenneman
University Park
Iowa
Methodist Church
Hebekahs
Susan Coffey
Brenneman
P. BE
Nora Dewey
Women's Missionary Society of the
1St U. P. Church
Dr. McLaughlin
J. A. Hawthorne
19Th Century Club
Mra
M. W. Bailey
Missionary Societies Schedule Meetings This Week
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J H Warren led by Mrs M F E Sartor. The Children's Missionary Society gathers Saturday at two o'clock at the church for children aged 6 to 14. The Young Women's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian church meets Friday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Julius Conger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. H. Warren
M. FE. Sartor
Children's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Young Women's Missionary Society of the
Second United Presbyterian Church
Julius Conger
Miss Vesta Votan to entertain with harp at West Chester M E
Miss Vesta Votan of Oska loosa will present an evening harp entertainment at the West Chester M E on Friday night May 9 at 8 p m. After expenses, proceeds go to the Queen Esther Circle and King's Herald band for missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta Votan
Oskaloosa
West Chester
M. E
Queen Esther Circle
King's Herald Band
Presbyterian Choir Supper Reminder This Thursday
Notice invites choir members to a supper Thursday evening at 6 30. Attendees should bring their own cups and silverware. Date or location not specified.
Coolidge Reaches 825 Delegates With Wins in Ohio and Massachusetts
President Coolidge now has 825 delegates pledged after Republican wins in Ohio and Massachusetts. Campaign manager William B. Butler announced that Ohio contributed 51 delegates and Massachusetts 39, needing 556 to secure the nomination at the June convention in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Massachusetts
Coolidge
Wm. B. Butler
Dubuque Treasurer Likely Cleared in Drop Case
Des Moines report says Dubuque County Treasurer C. E. Mullin may avoid removal after state auditors and the attorney general move to drop the case. County Attorney Allan J. Kane found no dishonesty and urged a business like conduct, with Attorney General Ben J. Gibson expected to back the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. E. Mullin
Dubuque County
Glenn Haysnes
Allan J. Kane
Kane
Haynes
Mullin
Ben J. Gibson
Sheriff Arrest Warrant Issued for Speeding in Clinton Iowa
Coroner C F Kellogg awaits sheriff Horace Ingwerson's return as a warrant is sworn by the police chief for the arrest on an automobile speeding charge. The coroner holds the warrant. the sheriff is alleged to have traveled at 35 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
C. F. Kellogg
Horace Ingwerson
Republicans Hold Meeting in Georgia
Atlanta April 30 A Republican state convention called by John L Phillips chairman of the state Central committee met to select eighteen delegates and alternates to the national convention at Cleveland in June Four hundred twelve delegates from counties across the state attended The convention is to appoint a national committeeman and committee woman and is expected to instruct their delegates for Calvin Coolidge for the Republican nomination for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
John L. Phillips
State Central Committee
Cleveland
Vin Coolidge
Theater Attendant Warns Smoker as Woman Lights Up
Perfectly Harmiesa chides Nellie for smoking in the theater. Nellie replies nonchalantly that she is not inhaling. The exchange highlights decorum and audience behavior in the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Knowledge Gained Through Long Careful Observations
A long course of careful observations over time yields incredible accuracy of knowledge.
Arsenic By-Product Boosts Montana Gold Mine
A Montana gold mine reports producing white arsenic on a commercial scale as a profitable by-product, signaling a shift in ore processing and by-product revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
A.M.E church league hosts mock wedding this Thursday
The A C RB League of the A M E church plans a mock wedding at the church this Thursday at 8 o clock. The public is invited. Members must attend the upcoming meeting on Saturday May 3 at 2 pm with Reva Coakley and pay dues including 15 cents for the Junior Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reva Coakley
Ohtu
A.C. RB. League
Republican caucus to nominate township officers set
Joint meeting of West Chester and Franklin precinct committees to nominate township officers occurs Friday evening May 2 at West Chester. By order of committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Franklin
State officials deny restaurant rebates at Des Moines
Iowa officials including Governor Kendall deny receiving rebates at the state house restaurant and say no favors were accepted. A separate report notes a Cedar Rapids holdup case in Joliet custody involves two men, while a robbery at Bishop's cafeteria netted 1100 dollars. Meanwhile Grand Lodge events honor Sir Alfred Robbins and Lady Robbins as Grand Master Milo J Gabriel leads visiting lodges.
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Des Moines
State House
Kendall
Cedar Rapids
Sylvester Miller
City
Mound City
Hil
Ray C. Lewis
Joliet
Bishop's
Alfred Robbins
Robbins
Grand Lodge
Milo J
Gabriel
Reward Offered by Appanoose Klan for Local Attacks
An advertisement signed by the Appanoose county Klan in Centerville Iowa offers a 200 reward for the capture of those responsible for a series of attacks on young girls near town. A vigilante committee is pushing to identify and detain the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Appanoose County Klan
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Realm of Iowa
Vicilantes Committee
Mystic Workers of the World begin biennial exam
State insurance department examiners from Illinois and Missouri started the biennial examination of the Mystic Workers of the World head offices at Fulton Illinois across the Mississippi. The examiners described the process as a routine formal audit despite recent changes in head officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa
State Insurance Department
Illinois
Missouri
Mystic Workers of the World
Fulton
Ill
Mississippi River
Des Moines Hears Talk On Prison Industries Controversy
The Iowa board of control scheduled a public hearing for May 6 to investigate alleged improper working conditions for prisoners at Fort Madison and Anamosa and questions about penalties for underperforming inmates. Chairman John O. Woodmansee was subpoenaed to testify and verify claims raised during legislative consideration of the prison labor law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Board of Control
Fort Madison
Anamosa
John O. Woodmansee
Board of Parole
General Assembly
Murray Votes Bonds for New School Building
A special election in Murray Iowa approved a $75,000 school building bond with 229 votes for and 209 against. The outcome authorizes construction of a new school facility.
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Murray
New
English Mason In Iowa Cedar Rapids to April 30
A fragment notes a meeting of the advisory committee of the Iowa Grand Lodge of Ma. The text references Cedar Rapids Iowa and an April 30 date as part of the advisory committee meeting context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Grand Lodge of
Inquest Finds Lampe Died With Fractured Skull and Knife Wounds
Des Moines Iowa April 30 at Conger Warren County corner's inquest ruled John Lampe aged 64 died from a fractured skull and knife wounds suffered before his death in a hospital. Authorities say no clue exists to the slayer's identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Conger
Warren County
John Lampe
Denial of Hoof and Mouth Disease Case in Keokuk
Keokuk Iowa April 30 official statement by Dr Bruce I Gilfillan city health officer denies a press report of a human case under quarantine for hoof and mouth disease in Keokuk There is no foundation for the story or its transmission to Iowa newspapers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Bruce I. Gilfillan
Towa
Gilfillan
Nurses Take Exams in Capitol House Chamber
Seventy seven applicants for nurse certificates sat the standard examination in the Des Moines capitol house chamber. Officials expect results to be announced in about one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Capitol
Kendall Vetoes Bond Interest Bill After Special Session
Des Moines April 30 Governor Kendall vetoed the only bill passed by the special session. The act would legalize interest on bond issues for public improvements allowing issuance at a rate higher than five percent under contracts made before July 4 1923. The veto reflects Kendall’s disapproval of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Pond
Mit Des Moines
Red Ball Transportation denied bus line permit
Des Moines April 36 The Red Ball Transportation company of Mason City was denied permission to operate a Fort Dodge to Algona bus line by the railroad commission. Opponents Humboldt Webster and Kossuth counties argued against the permit. The commission ruled the service not necessary to public convenience as defined by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Red Ball Transporation Company
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Algona
Railroad Commission
Humboldt Webster
Kossuth
Mowery Nominated for Southern Iowa U S Attorney Post
Roeson Mowery Newton attorney and former Jasper county prosecutor has been recommended by Senator Cummins for the United States district attorney position for the Southern Iowa district after four years as Jasper county attorney and two years in Newton Iowa through April 20.
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Mowery
Newton
Roeson Mowery
Cummins
United States
Iowa
Jasper County
Appointment settles succession after Pringle's death
In the state Attorney General's office under the Cosson administration, he will succeed Ralph Pringle of Red Oak, Jr., who died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Attroney General
Cosson
Ralph Pringle
Red Oak
All Counties Can Finance Elections Says Iowa Auditor
Des Moines April 30 reports to the state auditor indicate Iowa counties can finance upcoming elections under the Tuck Law though some will curtail expenditures or seek other arrangements. A bill to exempt election costs from the law failed, and Osceola county sought guidance on insurance requirements, with the auditor noting no legal obligation to insure but recommending it as prudent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Osceola County
Osceola
Governor Kendall Set to Testify in May Francis Inquiry
Des Moines April 20 Governor Kendall was to complete his testimony in the inquiry into the conduct in office of Miss May K Francis superintendent of instruction. He is said to have asked Miss Francis to go to Pottawattamie county to straighten out affairs in consolidated schools over state aid payments. Francis testified Kendall sent her to certify for more state aid than former superintendent McClanahan. The committee questioned the statement and kept records open for Kendall's remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Kendall
May K. Francis
Pottawattamie County
F. K B. McClanahan
George Cossen
High Waterfalls Across Regions
Victoria Falls on the Zambesi River in Rhodesia now Zimbabwe, South Africa, regarded as the world’s highest, plunges over 400 feet. Livingstone, the explorer, first saw them in 1855. Grand Falls in Labrador likely top North America at about 325 feet.
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Victoria
Zambest River
Rhodesia
South Africa
Livingstone
Grand Falls
Labrador
North America
Instinct and Intuition Defined in Inherited Tendencies
Instinct describes an inherited tendency to act in a specific way when a situation arises. Intuition refers to foreknowledge whether mystical intellectual or moral in nature.
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Eastern Star
Pearl Dickerson
Harry Dickerson
John Parks
T. H. Berdo
FE. E. Stuteman
Joe McElhinney
Ralph Thompson
Ainsworth Chapter
O. RK
At & P.m
Aineworth
Baptist Church
Havre
Wes Meyers
Delta Alpha
The
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Notiom
Paul Harvey
W. 8. C. Club
Grant School
Dorothy Bruty
Barnt Woman's Club
Chas. Rhodebeck
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
King’s Heralds
Dubuque
Georgia
Harmiesa
Tothoe—U. and
Iowa State News
Klan
Buick
Tucker & Eicher
White Way Garage
Physicians and Surgeons
Joan Droz
West Main St
Frank Boller
Mutual
W. Washington St
T. J. Prase
Farmers and Merchants Hank
Blue Mutual
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
Austin Sutherland
Brighton
Iowa R. R
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Livingston & Eicher
Real
Nat'l Benk
Green
C. V. Brown
South of Water Works
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