Glittering Girl Christi Aboard the Splendid
Vernon Tyson and her cousin Nan Rushington travel to New York for Vernon's debut as Nan mentors her in social climbing. Nan describes Park Avenue life, fashion makeovers, and the plan to attract a wealthy husband while Vernon dreams of Terry Shannon. At the hotel and beauty salon, Vernon's transformation deepens as Nan schemes to secure status and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Vernon Tyson
Terry Shannon
Vernon
Erry
Winslow Rushingtons
Park Avenue
Social Register
Terry
Sadie Tyson
Maggie
Dee-Boo
Hotel Splendide
Nan
Sarrail
Tysons
Mrs. Tyson
Jake
Monsieur Bonaire
Paris
Vernon Darling
Fifth Avenue
Obituary of Mrs Francis Swift (Nellie Boyd)
Mrs Francis Swift died Sunday August 9 at 6 30 am at the home of her daughter Mrs Clarence Wheelan in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Born October 10 1870 near Ainsworth Iowa she was the daughter of James Boyd and Jane Reid Boyd. She married Francis Swift June 28 1896. he died July 7 1930. Survived by two children Mae Wheelan and Harry Swift with five grandchildren Patricia Washington Bob Harry Frances and Sue Wheelan. brothers and sisters Mrs Martin Swift Mrs Alice Dyche Mrs Margaret Allbaugh James Boyd Washington Mrs Grace Quinn Riverside W J Boyd Haskins Mrs Anna Quinn Stratton Colorado a deceased brother Hugh.
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Francis Swift
Nellie Boyd
Clarence Wheelan
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ainsworth
James Boyd
Jane (Reid) Boyd
Harry
Dee
Mae
Patricia Swift
Washington
Bob
Frances
Sue Wheelan
Martin Swift
Alice Dyche
Margaret Allbaugh
Grace Quinn
Riverside
W. J. Boyd
Haskins
Anna Quinn
Stratton
Colorado
Hugh
Charles Matlock Visits His Sister in Rubio
Charles Matlock, from California, stayed briefly with his sister Mrs. L. B. Luithly in Rubio, the meeting marking a reunion after nineteen years. Local residents and families visited, with several attending the Augustine reunion and other Sunday gatherings. Reverend Allen Jay preached in Rubio, and multiple households were noted in weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Matlock
Mrs. L. B. Luithly
Will Eckerman as Waa ness caller in Iowa City day
Will Eckerman served as a Waa ness caller in Iowa City. Hradeks sold a truck to hogs on Tuesday. The Waters family returned from a week’s visit at Manesta on Wednesday. Francis Flanders is worth in the interest of 41 club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Eckerman
Iowa City
Hradeks
Waters
Manesta
Francis Flanders
Peterson Family Visits Ainsworth Homes
Waterloo couple and relatives visit Ainsworth Homes and friends as several locals host family and travel updates.新闻记录 notes births visits and trips including a 10 pound newborn and a Canada trip with quintuplets observed in Callender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Peterson
Waterloo
Ainsworth Homes
Mrs. Samuelson Visits Son’s Home in Veo Community
Mrs. Samuelson visits her son Victor and family in Veo with guests from Valley and Woolson areas. Rainfall noted as 14% inch on Aug 5. Many local residents visit relatives, attend reunions, and trips to Des Moines, with several injuries reported from a Woolson depot train collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Samuelson
Son
Veo Community
C. A. Bray
Nica
Keith Daering
Valley
Mr. O
Gowey
Herman
Bruce
Marie
M. Bd
Little Dearthy
Hazel Bray
Washington
Mary Katinger
Truce Gowey
Keith Duering
Chalmer
Tommy Hoskins
P. J. Harkens
W. D. Brown
Woolson
Dewey
Hutchinson
Kan
Chas
George
Fred Ia George
M. D. Gowey
Carl Daering
Lucille
H. H. Brown
Des Moines
Lon Humphrey
Woolson Depot
First pneumatic tire patent noted in 1845 record
Lon recovered with cuts and bruises after a minor incident while an auto neared repairs. The entry recalls the first pneumatic tire patent by RK W. Thompson, an English inventor, dated December 10, 1845.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon
RK. W. Thompson
Extinguish Grass Fire in Meadows of Nira
NIRA Aug 10 The first grass fire here for a long time occurred Tuesday when Joe Hrakek and Bill Eckerman s meadows caught fire. With help from neighbors it was prevented from spreading to farm buildings. Will Dorrance has been helping with roof shingles on his sister Nellie's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Hanley
NIRA
Joe Hradek
Bill Eckerman
Will Dorrance
Nellie
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Canada
United States
Canadian Wheat Ranch
Lord Tweedsmuir
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Quebec
Western Hemisphere
Ottawa
Parliament
Glittering Girl
Christi
Hifth Avenue
Darling
Dixie Dugan
J. P. Mevoy
J. H. Striebel
Miss Dugan
Arthur Lambert
Rubio
Art Rigenhagen
Appie Mae
Nellie Scearcey
Everette
Sigourney
Cora Ellen
Ernest Lambert
Ollie
Oren Romine
Wayne Dickinson
John Luithly
Janet
L. B. Luithly
Augustine
Raymond Jones
Donald Leppert
Fred Leppert
Lawrence Watson
Delano Watson
C. Watson
Frank Howard
Delorees
J.T. Miller
Thelma
Pauline Morrow
Young Peoples Convention
Oliver Leppert
C. C. Bayton
TAX Service
Loan & Trot Bldg
Ruth Norris
D. A. Peterson
Doyle Frame
Columbus Junction
Earl O'Conner
Ottumwa
O'Conner
Frank Hackett
Helen
Leland
Joe Atterback
J. Pressly
Osceola
Clarence Fred
Johnie Walker
J. B. Preasty
Emma Walker
Marysville
Tenn
R. E. McFarland
Joe Utterback
New England
Virginia
Callender
Claire Gordon
Kate Gentzier
Herb Leatherberg
Rock Island
W. I. Smylie
J. D. Rabenold
Elks
Musching Sudday
Helen Bailor
Hamburg
Dorothea Smith
Oskaloosa
Marjorie Griswold
Clarinda
Margaret Stafford
Hart Fort Des Moines
Raney
Ighrs
Tesh 'Ay
America
Howard L. McCord
Bailey
Maid Rite & Tenderloin
Maid Rite Sandwich Shop
SW. Cor
Washington State Bank
Federal Depew Insurance Corporation
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