Rain, crops and county life in neighboring towns
In West Chester and nearby counties a heavy rain boosts corn and hay prospects while land prices in Washington County lag behind a 20 year ago level. A mink farm tour and local visits highlight community pride as residents discuss weather, livestock, and farm markets amid Chautauqua and state fair season.
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West Chester
Abe
Isreal
Lowa
Washington County
Keokuk County
Tome
The Stranger Within Our Gates
An advertisement claims the store welcomes immigrants, praising diversity and courtesy. It touts the Penney Plan of a Square Deal for All with a smile, asserting staff will help those who do not speak the language and deserve extra consideration.
Rev B W Pettit Visits Albia and Chalupa Home
In Washington Route 4 on August 6 and 7 Rev B W Pettit of Albia Iowa spent the weekend with Ed Chalupa and hosted visits from Mr and Mrs Ed Simmering and family. Additional calls come from John Simering Sr and Mr and Mrs J E Linder. Mrs Silas Caldwell and daughter Helen along with Mrs Ed Chalupa and son Eugene prepared for a trip to Sciota Illinois for a few days.
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Washington
B. W. Pettit
Albia
Ed Chalupa
Ed Simmering
John Simmering Sr
J. E. Linder
Charles Anderson
Silas Caldwell
Helen
Eugene
Sciota
Ilinois
Sunday Visits Reported Among Local Families
The Harrison Alliman home and J. E. Linder home were hosts to visits by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Anderson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fiman on Sunday evening. Also gathering were Mr. and Mrs. Chas Kephart, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chalupa and their son at the George Chalupa home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Alliman
Charlie Anderson
Dan Fiman
J. E. Linder
Ed Simmering
Chas. Kephart
Fred Chalupa
George Chalupa
Eighth annual Courtney reunion held at Columbus Chautauqua Park
The Courtney descendants gathered at Columbus Chautauqua Park for their eighth annual reunion with 96 in attendance. Officers elected included Ainsworth president William Reaney Earl Wilson vice president Nellie Hildebrand secretary treasurer and other local families visiting and events noted across Columbus Junction Iowa.
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Columbus Junction
Courtney
Columbus Chautauqua Park
William Reaney
Ainsworth
Earl Wilson
Letts
Nellie Hildebrand
Robert Clark
Lake City
Robert Reaney
W. RC
Concord Township
Merle Jones
Jones and Littrell Billiard Hall
George Shaw
Gordon and
Vincent
Marjorie
Pittsburg
John Gabriel
Columbus City
J. B. Reaney
Red Oak
Robert
Weather Bureau Man Tops Guessing Contests Living
The only person who can truly earn a living from these guessing contests is the man in the weather bureau, a remark highlights his unique expertise and the practical edge of meteorological insight in predictions.
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Weather Bureau
Community Notes From Green Vale District
August entries mention visits to Brighton and Burlington, weekly social events, cattle buying, threshing, and a county road project near Rock Island Geoet. Residents include Mr and Mrs Swailes, John Palmer, Albert Karlen, Perd Brier, Mrs Earl Mullekin, Acel Robertson, Bert Smith, Elis Walton, Marl Mullekin, Alice Shelangosqi, Gieat Prier, Mrs Charley Farrier, Warren Morgan, Mrs G L Stannard, Marion, Francis Meacham, and gatherings at Clayvehurch ice cream social and Pleasant Valley Club event.
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Green Vale
Clayvehurch
Perd Brier
Warren Morgan
Washington
G. L. Stannard
Marion
Kansas City
Francis Meacham
Swailes
John Palmer
Sunset Park
Earl Mullekin
Iineis
Charley Farerier
Franklin’s religious views shift from skeptic youth to liberal Christian stance
A historical account notes Benjamin Franklin was not an orthodox Christian in youth and was described by one authority as a skeptic during that period. By the time of his death his outlook aligned with what would be called liberal Christianity today.
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Benjamin Franklin
High companionship with the greatest thinkers and artists
A quotation urges rubbing shoulders with immortals and the pure idealists across science prophets art and poetry. It extols mingling with the most glorious minds and noble poets to aspire higher.
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Richard Watson Gilder
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Wane
Chester
Dayton Minianee
Ant
Howard Skinner
United States
Howard
Mr. Conrad
Iowa City
J. C. Penney
Farmers Union
Town City
Homestead Farm
Lindenmayer
Will Embree
Wisconsin
A. N. Dayton
Emerson Dayton
Keota
Hermon Luers
Journal
Saturday Evening
Lloyd Bauer
Lloyd
Jupenneyco
West Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Mrs
Daisy Simmering
Martha Butler
Woods
Diuston
Della Votrubek
Rudolph
Solon
A. BE. Schwimley
Wellman
United Bretheran Church
Alice Briggs
Cairo
Burlington Hospital
Margaret Hull
Crawfordsville
W. G. Robertson
Macon City
Ill
James Fox
Carstairs
Alberta
Canada
David Fox
Ralph McKean
Frank Duncan
Albert McCullough Sand
Albert Morgan
Walter Morgan
Hopkinton
Mies Velma Crim
Des Moines
William Sink
Reynolds Tabac
Lucille Smith
Rumford
Franklin
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