Surprise birthday for Mr Morgan and Arlene Brewer party
Mrs. Frank Morgan hosted a surprise 62nd birthday for her husband with about twelve guests who arrived as the Morgans returned home. The event included stunts and refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Orpha. The following day Arlene Brewer marked seventh birthday with thirty school mates at Sunset Park, games, story telling, a pink and white cake, and gifts. Attendees listed include Elsie Minick Ruth Marie Morrison Naomi Simpson and several Brewer family members. The Rothechild estate dinner is planned for 6 30 this evening hosted by Mies Mae Crone. The Albert M Huff auxiliary met at 7 50 in the Court House G A R rooms with business discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morgan
Arlene Brewer
Sunset Park
Elsie Minick
Naomi Simpson
Martha McCrory
Zora Rhodes
Eliene Santel
Ruth Messer
Betty Jacobs
Ari Brewer
Dale Arnold
Gene Crossett
Roy Moriarty
Allan Hampsher
Clarence Haifley
Max Lee
Darrell Shelley
Earl Richardson
John Eagle
Ralston Meek
Paul Brewer
Tommy Brewer
Woman and two relatives escape train crash near Montrose
In Keokuk on August 13 Mrs Catherine Collins of Muscatine drove an auto that skidded into a northbound Burlington train two miles north of Montrose. Her eighty year old mother Mrs A L Minear and her nine year old daughter were injured lightly and taken to Fort Madison hospital while Mrs Collins was uninjured. The driver said she did not see the crossing until too late and tried to stop.
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Keokuk
Catherine Collins
Muscatine
A. L Minear
Burlington
Montrose
Town
Colling
Uithurt
Fort Madison
Cemetery Officials Plan Meeting in Ottumwa
In Ottumwa Iowa an Aug 14 15 meeting aims to form an association of cemetery officials. Officials and sponsors invite all cemetery officials to attend seeking broad representation and support for the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Ottumwa, Agg
Lawa Cemetery
Community Announcements From Local Organizations
The Chilcote Library closes for Chautauqua except Tue 12 and Sat 16. Ainsworth W R C meets Thu at 2 30 with initiation. Moose members and families with invitations may attend Thursday social with Highland Four. W M S mite box opening postponed to Fri Aug 15 at 2 00 at West Chester bring boxes. Rebekats meet Fri at 8. Sheets annual picnic at Legion Park Sigourney Town Sun Aug 17. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets at Lexington church basement Thu afternoon. M F E choir West Chester visit Mil dred Craig Fri Aug 16 with choir practice and social. Remine reunion at Keota park Aug 30 1924 Ferne Shuck secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Four
West Chester
Brazilian Federal Troops Move Toward Chavantes West of Sao Paulo
Buenos Aires dispatch reports a column of Brazilian federal troops entering Mundury 160 miles west of Sao Paulo en route to Chavantes near the Parana Panema river. The Santos La Nacion correspondent notes coffee exchange measures suspend normal entries, with daily a 35 000 bag baseline until rail capacity rises, then 59 000 bags daily to offset reduced shipments from the revolt.
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Buenos Aires
Sao Paulio
Santos
la Nacion
Mundury
Sao Paulo
Chavantes
Parana- Panema
Iowa Cemeter y Organization Meeting Held
The committee includes Leroy Christie Ottumwa C W Dweyer Dubuque John M Ely Cedar Rapids E S Hyde Dubuque J McIntosh Cedar Rapids 8S W Rubee Marshalltown Elmer E Ryan Council Bluffs and Mrs John H Stanton Chariton Christie will be temporary chairman McIntosh vice chairman Hyde secretary treasurer Those sponsoring the organization are Iowa members of the national organization of cemetery men They seek advantages from state organization and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Christie
Ottumwa
C. W. Dweyer
Dubuque
John M. Ely
Cedar Rapids
E. S. Hyde
J. McIntosh
W. Rubee
Marshalltown
Elmer E. Ryan
Council Bluffs
John H. Stanton
Chariton
Christie
McIntosh
Hyde
Iowa
National Organization of Cemetery Men
Washingtons flag at Cambridge January 1776 description
An early account describes Washington raising a flag at Cambridge on January 2, 1776. The banner reportedly featured thirteen red and white stripes with crosses of St George and St Andrew, resembling a cruciform design.
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Cambridge
Washington
St. George
St. Andrew
Stara
Alexandria named for John Alexander with royal patent origin
The town of Alexandria in Virginia grew around land bought from a royal patent by John Alexander. It was settled in colonial times and incorporated in 1748.
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Alexandria
Washington
John Alexander
Iowa Wesleyan Opens Sept 15th
Iowa Wesleyan College prepares to start its eighty third school year on September 11th. The institution, oldest west of the Mississippi, reports a new fireproof dormitory under construction for girls doubling capacity, with substantial room reservations. Football training camp under Coach Mead attracts many athletes as authorities host guests for the week. Summer session ends August 16th.
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Iowa Weslyan College
Mississippi River
Apare
Mead
Sthch College
Clothing of murder suspect examined for blood evidence
Ollie Corum of Marion Indiana, arrested as a murder suspect in the Hirschfield case, had his clothing sent to the University of Iowa for chemical testing. County Attorney Hamilton Tobin notes stains on the coat and trousers may be blood and cites discrepancies in Corum’s alibi while investigators review a Panama link.
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Vinton
Ollie Corum
Marion
Charles Hirschfield
Atkins
University of Iowa
Hamilton Tobin
Tobin
Corum
Hirschfield
Panama
Sunday as Lord's Day Tied to Resurrection
The author notes the Sabbath shifts from Saturday to Sunday for early Christians to honor Christ's resurrection on the morning after the Jewish Sabbath. He adds that each day of the week has an associated Sunday in a cultural sense, naming Monday as Greek Sabbath Tuesday Persian Wednesday Assyrian Thursday Egyptian and Friday Turkish.
Royal State Coach A Ceremonial English Vehicle
The English royal state coach remains in use on ceremonial occasions and cost nearly $38,000 according to Horace Walpole. Coaches were a recent innovation as late as Queen Elizabeth I, when the royal family rode in a non sprung wagon. Prior to the coach, aristocratic ladies rode on philions fixed to horses behind attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Walpole
Elizabeth
Philions
Convictions and Tolerance in Phillips Brooks Quote
The passage urges seeking conviction through study and prayer then holding it with vitality. It compares conviction to a bridge not a wall, fostering understanding and sympathy across differences, likening past walls between nations to an ocean now becoming a global highway for ships.
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Phillips Brooks
32000 Young Men Enrolled in Army Training Camps Nationwide
About 32 000 youths aged 17 to 24 attend military training camps at 29 locations. Courses include Basic Red White and Blue with six branches taught after a preliminary program. Uniforms and expenses are provided. no future service obligation. Camps report modest weight gains and strong student representation. aim to reach 50 000 by 1995 with increased employer support and Scout participation.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Cavalry
Coast Artillery
Field Artillery
Engineers
Infantry
Signal Corps
Sam
War Department
Army
C. Lowe
Boy Scout Movement
Inele Sam
Red Cross to Have State Fair Exhibit
Iowa fair exhibit features eighteen Red Cross panels painted by Milo Upjohn eight miniature theaters on Red Cross activities a junior school display of hand work from foreign countries and American Indian schools a volunteer exhibit by Iowa chapters Braille work for blind soldiers first aid by Northwestern Bell life saving by Ivan Klingaman home nursing by Red Cross public health nurses with talks accompanying the displays.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Milo Upjohn
Iowa
Pearl J. Howard
Shenandoah
Boy Carried by Sewer Current Survives Severe Swim
Harold Riley age 3 son of Mr and Mrs BK L Riley was swept 75 feet by flood water during a thunderstorm in Missouri Valley Iowa. He tumbled into a sewer and traveled about 460 feet before being thrown out and climbing to safety with only minor injuries. The incident ends with a note that a Journal Want-ad brings results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missourt Valley
Harold Riley
BK. L. Riley
Scottish Holiday at Fort Francis Amusement Park
The party crosses into Canada at Rainy River to Fort Francis for the Scottish holiday on August Fourth. They observe bagpipe concerts, Highland dancing, and Indigenous displays, noting playful customs and the crowd’s Americanized attire.
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International Falls
Rainy River
Fort Francis
United States
Canada
Uncle Sam
Lake Front
Kiltie
Winnipeg
Indian Village Visit Leaves Empty Lodges Behind
The group expected a native Indian village with living residents but found only traders with trinkets and rugs for sale. They noted maple sugar offerings and left with a lighthearted mood, remarking on a pleasant, if odd, travel moment.
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Crane Lake
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Mies Mae Crone
Rothechild
Albert M. Huff
G. A. FR
Court House
Chilcote
Ainsworth W. R. C
Rebekats
The
Sheets
Legion Park
Sigourney Lown
Womans Foreign Missionary Society of the
Lexington Church
M. FE. Choir
Misa Mildred Craig
Keota
Ferne Shuck
Mundary
San Paulo
Iowa Wesleyan
Royal State
Cecile Duncan
John Bertram Clarke
Church of Cosmic Truth
Clarke
Clara
Enen Onde
New York
Mille Lacs Lakes
New Fall
H. I. Ward & Co
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Weet Main St
Frank Boller
City
Mateal
W. Washington
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
Austin Sutherland
Brighton
R. R
T A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
Brookhart Bros. Law
Federsl
Loas
Opera House
Mutual Phone
Cc. J. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Opposite Journal
Livingston & Eicher
Abstract Department
Nat'l Bank
Green
W. Brown
South of Water Works
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