Society Notes Highlight Local Gatherings And Reunions
The society column lists several gatherings including the Hesseltine family reunion at Sunset Park with 150 attendees, and the Fourth annual O Conner family reunion at Weade Park in Muscatine with 39 guests. It notes hosts Dr and Mrs Sartor and mentions officers for next year and upcoming club meetings, socials, and invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Conner
Muscatine
Weade Park
de- Hictons
Park
John O’conner
Lee
Bruce Ibson
Town City
Owen DeVerbiss
Cedar Rapids
Milo Valentine
Los Angeles
Cal
J. Frank
Will O'Conner
Lyle O'Conner
Merle Steele
Riverside
T. M. O'Conner
Myrtle
Earl O Conner
Orie O'Conner
Ainsworth
Lloyd Hopping
Announcements at Sunset Park Sunday Services
The Criterion at Sunset Park announces a gathering this Sunday featuring the Christ Faith. Details are limited in the notice but the event is scheduled for the day.
Konjola credited with fast relief from kidney and nervous troubles
A testimonial from Melvin DeLomas of Dubuane Tow a claims Konjola cured indigestion kidney and bladder weakness after one month. He says his strength returned and sleep improved. The remedy is sold by Geo L Mebaniel's Druggist in Washington and other druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin DeLomas
Central Avenue
Dubuane
Towa
Konjola
Washington
Geo. L. Mebaniel
Local guests visit Washington after Nebraska trip
Mr and Mrs Adrian M New ena and son Richard and Woodrow Terge of Lincoln Nebraska arrived in Washington yesterday afternoon and will stay with Mr and Mrs Frank Sage the rest of the week Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson and family returned last evening from a two day camping trip at the Means shack of the Lowa Drive and from a vacation visiting relatives in India, Wisconsin, and India Minoie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian M. Newena
Richard
Woodrow Terge
Lincoln
Nebraska
Washington
Frank Sage
Richard Johnson
Means
Lowa Drive
Wisconsin
India
Minoie
Legion Auxiliary in State Convention Seeks Social Service Roles
In the state convention, the Legion Auxiliary outlines its executive board and plans to enhance community service. The group aims to expand social outreach and support programs during the current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Des Moines Real Estate Man James Hadley Found Poisoned
Police probe the death of Des Moines real estate operator James G. Hadley after the county coroner said poisoning caused his death. Family reports he suffered headaches and took tablets, but the coroner’s investigation indicates poisons in his body came from a different source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, In
James G. Hadley
Des Moines
Paying contracts for five Iowa counties
Ames Iowa August 21 IU of the 1 191 796 51 in contracts let terday afternoon by the state highway commission 677 183 81 were for paying 28 miles in Black Hawk Bremer Mahaska Page and Carroll counties The largest contract paying 11 miles on U S No 71 in Page county from Clarinda north went to Harrison Engineering and Construction Co Des Moines The bid 267 894 67 The Mahaska county job 7 9 miles on primary No 59 from New Sharon south went to Union Construction Co Des Moines on a bid of 191 694 60
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
State Highway Commission
Black Hawk
Bremer
Mahaska
Page
Carroll
Page County
Clarinda North
Harrison Engineering and Construction Company
Des Moines
Mahaska County
New Sharon South
Union Constructort Company
Bidders Set Own Price on Rare First Editions
A bookstore clerk recognizes a rare first edition of Alice in Wonderland and notes its high value depends on condition. The book, London 1865 with Tenniel illustrations, is scarce as the author withdrew it. later editions from 1806 and 1866 are worth up to 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba
Buosstore
London
John ‘Tenniel
New Ki
Appleton and Company
Rare Varieties of Fox in Nature's Oddities
A fragment describes fox color varieties including silver, black, and cross forms in northern North America and Siberia. It notes silver foxes with white-tipped fur, black specimens in the Far North, and cross foxes with yellowish tones and crest markings. Rare in the wild and often born in litters of red cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atu
Mack
Nort America
Siberia
Sreeety
Heart as a 200 year study of Harvey’s pump view
The passage recalls William Harvey’s 1628 discovery of the heart as a pumping organ and notes three centuries of learning. It details blood flow from the right atrium to the ventricle, oxygenation, and circulation, while acknowledging gaps in understanding infections, nervous diseases, and valve function affecting rhythm and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harvey
Incomplete OCR on Teaching Efficiency Norms
Fragmentary text lists factors affecting instruction efficiency from North Central Association standards. It mentions pupil teacher ratio class size and student hours per teacher among criteria but is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Association of Colleges
Moab King Carved Tunnel Under Jerusalem
A historical account describes Mesut, king of Moab, ordering a tunnel to honor his name and victory over Asrael. The stone tunnel, nearly a mile long, tunneled beneath Jerusalem linking the Virgin's spring to the pool of Siloam within the city walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesut
Moab
Asrael
Beneatl Jerusalem
Salty habits cling to longshoremen and rail workers
A fragment notes retired rivermen and railroad men remain drawn to their trades and the newspaper press. It reflects on how lifelong work shapes identity, contrasting sea and rail life with pull of familiar odors and routines that persist after retirement.
Time Out Family Evening Ends With Tiny Time Checks
A fragmented reminiscence notes brothers and their children spending an evening together. A four year old struts his stuff while a two year old child remembers meals and a clock shows 7 40. The clock is adjusted to eight o clock as the scene ends with light humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rother A
Brother B
Remembe
Junior
Premiums Offered at Fall Festival Dates
Fall festival runs September 17 to 19 with premiums listed for various entries. Wheat and clover seed showings include top prizes of 2 and 1 dollars, with other entries offering 4, 3, and 1 dollar awards.
Root Crops and Tables Division exhibit notes
OCR text lists classes and prizes for root crops and garden produce, including potatoes onions carrots tomatoes squash Hubbard cucumbers peppers and various fruit entries. It names monetary awards per class, plus limits on exhibits and notes about exhibition requirements and eligibility.
Quilt and crochet item prices listed in class schedule
A fragmented price list outlines costs for wool quilts, patchwork quilts, crocheted bedspreads, and other textile items by class. Entries show prices mainly at $1.50 with occasional $1.75 or $1.00 ranges, including Class 1c and Class 4 items and references to bed coverings and handiwork.
Poultry Division Classes and Sweepstakes at Harvester Building
Exhibition rules for Division D Poultry include sexed birds, metal bands, and five cent per bird feeding charges. Sweepstakes offer various cash prizes across Rhode Island Red, Barred Rock, White Wyandotte, Jersey Giant, Brown Leghorn, Silver Laced Wyandott, White Rock, Minorca, Orpington and other breeds. Entries include cockerels pullets and pens with multiple prize tiers and limits per class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Butt Rock Co
Butt Rock
Lass
Orpington
Thursday's Five Best Radio Features
A compact Radio Times style listing from United Press outlines WEAF and WIZ network segments, including Vic tor dance hour and marine band airings, with times in CST and references to WEAF, WARE, WIZ, WABC networks and Columbia programming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
WEAF
Marine Band
WABC
Columbia
Forests Grow Across Britain With Dozens Established
Britain now has sixty two forests in England and Wales and fifty in Scotland. Trees in many are small but the area expands as about fifteen new forests are created each year by the forestry commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ind
Wales
Forestry Commission
Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Meet at Crawfordsville
The Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association held its monthly meeting at Crawfordsville’s Tourist Park with about thirty members from Crawfordsville Riverside West Wayland Ainsworth and Brighton in attendance. Delegates reported on the Newton state meeting and plans for Labor Day events at Sam Park. A resolution expressed sympathy to the Yoder family of Isaiah P. Yoder and Isiah P. Yoder and requested a memorial copy be sent to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Rout
Washington County
Crawfordsvith
Ores Rawfordsville
Riverside
Wesh Wayland
Ainsworth
Newton
Sam Park
Washington
Isiah P
Banks
Cramfordsville
Riverside News Notes and Travel To Nearby Towns
Riverside items report Emma Shebanek returning to Davenport after a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Shebanek. Mr and Mrs Robert Heitzman visited Quincy Illinois and Edith stayed with sister Lucile Schneider of Illinois. Edith will visit for a few days with Cornelius Schmeider family before starting work at St Anthony's hospital. Awah Gerot A D Craig Dr GA White and D S Hardy left by car for a trip to the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Emma Shebanek
Davenport
Paul Shebanek
Robert Heitzman
Quincy
Heitzman
Helen Mix
Edith
Lucile Schneider
CIL
Cornelius Sehmeider Tetturday
St Anthony's Hospital
Awah Gerot
A. D. Craig
G A. White
D. 8. Hardy
Mr. Gerot
Black Hills
Population Milestone Target Reaches 6 Billion by 2100
An observer notes the earth could support a global population of 6 billion, a figure expected to be reached around 2100 if current growth trends continue, signaling significant implications for resources and planning.
Stroms Plan Morning Motor Trip to Ouarks
Mr and Mrs Frank Strom prepare for a morning motor trip to the Ouarks with Mr Sere on vacation from his job as a fas operator at Rock 1 pot. The Stroms join Mr and Mrs Clyde Real of Gatla Mo and return home, while Ives McKay comes back from Keokuk after days spent buying fall and winter sh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Strom
Ouarks
Sere
Rock
SO. Strom
Clyde Real
Gatlain
Frank Stron Ives McKay
Toda
Keokuk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tne Society
Jean
Marion M Laughlin
M. H. Sartor
C. A. Owen
Hesseltine
Sunset Park
the Independent Club
Frances Swift
Harry Swift
W. BR
Harry Dy
Ladies of the Baptist Hurt
Mascatine
Folumbus Junction
Oak Ridgery Association
Ridge Cemetery
Grace Wil
Fred Schwalbe
Father
Alaska
Ladies Aid of the Christian
Fant Bushurch
Ion Will
Christ
Powern
Socia
Ipoolis
Hertings
Reateseere Renta
Bor Fits
Ieee Tese Aeen
N. W
Keifer
Tome Furaork
Aivicon
Crawfordsville
Prody A. Borkoski
Wade & Butcher
Sheffield
GEO. L. McDaniel
Druggis
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