A Tribute to Amos N Alberson Marks a Masonry Leader’s Passing
A tribute by J Elliot Grayson honors Amos N Alberson a longtime Mason in Washington and Iowa. The article recalls his rise from humble beginnings his service as Grand Master in 1921 22 and his role as benefactor and friend to many in the Masonic community. It notes his death at his daughter’s home in Monrovia California and reflects on his character civic duty and lasting impact on Iowa Masonry.
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Washington
Iowa
Amos
Amos N. Alberson
Monrovia
California
Amos Alberson
Iowa Masonry
Knights Templar
Spirit Like
Todge
Aimos
Chas. A. Dewey
Ralph L. Bunce
Amey
Masonry
Notable Masonic Leaders Acknowledge J Elliott Grayson
J Elliott Grayson is honored by Beth lehem Commandery and the Grand Masonic body in Iowa for his decades of service and leadership as Eminent Commander and Grand Tyler. The tribute notes his best efforts and steadfast dedication to the craft.
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J. Elliot Grayson
Bethlehem Commandery
Grand Tyler
Masons
Iowa
Crawfordsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings
Mrs Elgar McLain and two sons visit her parents in Crawfordsville while Maurice and Ted Maxwell return from Colorado. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Elmer Gault Mrs Sprague in Washington and relatives in Memphis. A family dinner at Eli Whit’s home honors guests as Lyle Nicola and four sons visit from Norfolk.
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Crawfordsville
Elgar McLain
Bruce
Elmer
Oak Garé
Ill
Elmer Gault
F. J. Maxwell
Maurice
Ted
Colorado
C. A. Sprague
Washington
Rular Ferguson
Memphis
Tenn
Mary Twinam
Elizabeth Ferguson
Sarah Marritt
St. Clairsville
Ohio
D. R Bentley
Della
East Canton
William Merritt
Fiushing
8. B. Bentley
Waterloo
A. Pagett
Wichita
Kansas
Flora Bennett
Portland
Oregon
John McCoy
Donald
Cedar Rapids
Willgrown
Morning Sun
Community Socials and Club Meetings Schedule
The Homebuilders Class of the M. FE. church hosts a pot luck supper at 6:30 Friday Aug 21 in Sunset Park bring dishes and utensils. If rain, move to the church. The Bethel church hosts a community social at the Boyd Foster home Friday evening. Regular Rebekah meeting is Friday at 8 PM. Ladies Aid holds a general meeting in the hall Friday at 2 PM. Unit No 10 leads the social hour Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Chas Palmer entertain the P H club and families at their home Friday evening for an ice cream social with cake and dishes. The W H M of West Chester meets with Mrs S Duvall Friday Aug 21.
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M. FE
Sunset Park
The
Bethel Church
Boyd Foster Home
Ladies Aid
Unit No. 10
Chas. Palmer
P. H. Club
Dunbar Reunion Planned for Sunset Park
The Dunbar reunion will be held in Sunset Park on Sunday, August 23. In case of rain the reunion will be Monday, August 24.
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Dunbar
Sunset Park
Farm bureau and booster club meet in local sessions
Jackson hosts a farm bureau gathering at Yaro Sojka home Monday August 2 at 8 00 am with a promised good program. The Booster club schedules a meeting with Mrs Tom Swift Tuesday afternoon August 25.
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Jackson Two Farm Bureau
Yaro Sojka
Booster Club
Tom Swift
Patience and Perseverance in a Fast-Paced World
The quote argues that urgency erodes patience. It warns that attempting to destroy problems abruptly only makes them reappear. It concludes that the spider’s persistence teaches a method to achieve desired outcomes through steady effort.
Residents and visitors noted in Waterloo area
And Mrs. Ellis Kongable and family of Winfield with Mrs. Mary Mc Coy Mrs. Bessie McCoy Mr. and Mrs. Claude McCoy and children of Crawfordsville and Mr. and Mrs. S FE Bentley returned Wednesday to their home in Waterloo Mrs George McElroy has gone to Winfield to spend a couple of weeks at sister Mrs Will Fishburn Mr and Mrs John Strain of Ainsworth were visitors here Sabbath.
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Ellis Kongable
Winfield
Mary McCoy
Bessie McCoy
Claude McCoy
Crawfordsville
S. FE. Bentley
Waterloo
George McElroy
Will Fishburn
John Strain
Ainsworth
Highland Social Club Picnic at Sunset Park
The Highland Social club met at Sunset Park Tuesday with over forty attendees. A noon dinner concluded with ice cream, despite rain and muddy paths.
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Highland Social Club
Sunset Park
Kupka and Grayson Reunion Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary
At Sunset Park a Sunday reunion marked the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Grayson. About sixty guests shared a picnic dinner and social time while Col. C. J. Wilson praised the couple’s community work. Gifts were given by their son J Elliot Grayson, with plans to make the gathering an annual event in Iowa City next August. Officers for the W.C.T.VU were elected at the prior meeting hosted by Mrs Crull.
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Kupka
Grayson
Sunset Park
Ed Grayson Wat
Col
C. J. Wilson
Yatton
J. Elliot Grayson
Raymond D. Temple
Anaheim
Calif
Iowa City
Roy Hardy
Hills
Washington
Kansas
Missouri
Ed Grayson
Charles Grayson
John Kupka
Meredith Chance
Ray Kupka
Anna Dolies
Charles Huffman
Eleanor Ballard
Robert Ballard
Ed Kupka
Clemment Kupka
Joe Kupka
Riverside
Rodney Kupka
John Hayek
Fort Dodge
Anthony Kapka
Kalona
Fred Kapka
Mildred
Ruth
West Chester
Yaro Matucha
Tipton
Melack Kolosiek
R. D. Temple
Gloria Rae
South Highland News Briefs From August Activities
South Highland notes a state convention planned in Davenport this fall. Anthony Horak and children Elma and Marie visited the Lasek home. James Wesley family and J J Rotenberger group toured Williamsburg relatives. Virginia Ann Haveler born to George Haveler and wife at Washington County Hospital. Barn loss as Kolick barn and two sheds burned last Thursday night. Howard Fisher welcomed a boy born Monday August 17.
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South Highland
Anthony Horak
Elma
Marie
J. W. Lasek
James Wesley
Williamsburg
J. J. Rotenberger
Melo Tasek
Raymond
Kilmer Durst
Donald James
R. R. Knott Nerus
George Havel
Washington County Hospital
Virginia Ann Haveler
James Vesely
James, Jr
Bohemia
Robert
Mela Lasek
Richard Pavel
Delbert
Norman
Bill Chamber
Joseph Kolick
Melo Horak
Edd Horak
Mima
R. R. Knottnerus
Dale Bales
Clarence Lasek
Milo Wollrab
Howard Fisher
Ruins Unearthed Near Luce City by Michigan Archaeologists
University of Michigan archaeologists uncover ancient ruins northeast of Cadillac near Luce City. The site is said to predate all known Indian history and dates far earlier than Columbus's discovery of America.
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Luce City
Cadillac
University of Michigan
Eureka Ladies Aid Bake Sale Announcement
Eureka Ladies Aid hosts a bake sale on Saturday August 22 in the Dougherty room 15913 UP. Choir rehearsal is tonight at 7 16 and everyone is asked to attend.
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Eureka Ladies Aid
Dougherty Room
How One Woman Lost 10 Lbs in a Week
Dayton resident Mrs Betty Lnedeke claims rapid weight loss using Kruschen with a 85 cent bottle advertised as lasting four weeks. She advises taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast and offers a money back guarantee if results are not convincing.
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Betty Lnedeke
Dayton
Lemmon's Pharmacy
America
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Journal Want
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National Tire
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