Social Notes Show Busy Community Gatherings Across August
The society column details a string of local events including the H. E. O. club meeting at Mrs. George Genkinger’s home with six members and four guests, the Cook family reunion at Columbus Junction chautauqua park with officers elected, and the Ladies Aid planning a fall dinner at the church. Also covered are multiple village parties, a Dunbar family reunion at Sunset Park, a Margaret Owen circle gathering at United Presbyterian church, and a bridal shower for Martha Blick with gifts and games.
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H. E. O. Club
George Genkinger
Helen
Jean Sterling
J. W
Cook
Columbus Junction Chautauqua Park
Felows
Victor Cook
Scott Willey
Jesse Cook
Trivia Cook
Will Owen
Leona
Clayton
Lawrence
Evelyn
George Parizek
Lone Tree
Marian
Cotter
Russell Helen
Roland
Janet
Aineworth
Lee Nicholson
Arnold
Donald
Haskins
J. E. Cook
Lester
Irma
Vitor
Ferne
Ainsworth
Sunset Park
Margaret Corette Owen
Ascult
Egypt
Margaret Owen
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyteran Sunday School
Martha Blick
Vietor Blattner
Iva Davidson
Community Announcements and Meetings for August
Church service announced for August 2 at 7 o clock. Cottage prayer meeting at Mr Sandblum’s home on E Washington Street Friday at 7 30 PM. WoC meeting Saturday at 2 30 PM. Mrs Harry Dye to her retreat. Motte and Shockley reunion at Sunset Park today August 27. WMS of Bethel meeting with Mrs Ben Fitzgerald Wednesday August 28 at 2 PM. DL of AVI meeting Monday evening in the hall to prepare for inspection. Booster meeting postponed to Tuesday September 3. Chapter 1 call Tuesday evening at Henry’s home.
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Tian
Mert King
Enis Shaw
Mae Morgan
Ben Mille
Mr. Sand
Blum
E. Washington Street
Sunset Park
W. M.S. of the
Betheleh
Ben Fitzgerald
A.V. of
Mt P home offered by Mrs Beckwith for Iowa project
A memo notes acceptance of the Mt P home proposed by Mrs Beckwith for an Iowa project and urges special effort to prepare for a yearly contribution toward repairs maintenance and support.
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Hull
Shail
Mt. P
Beckwith
Shot Children Who Would Steal His Corn
Local column records a Creek Wellman area update with varied notes on residents. Military service for Wilbur McReynolds, medical status in Des Moines, visits to Cedar Rapids and Chicago, midwestern travel for business, and community news from Wellman and surrounding towns.
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Wellman
Myrtle McReynolds
Wilbur
Co. H 17Th Infantry
Wilber
Des Moines
F.C. Schroeder
F.C
New York
Helen
Chicago
Fred
I.E. Bradford
Cedar Rapids
Clara Topping
A. J. Droz
Virginia
Im Wellman
Washington D.C
Hambright
Mrs. Israel
Israel
Alfred Hull
Galesburg
JH. Rey Stor
Williams John McCrabb
Win
Embree
Iowa City
Evert
Towa City
Harold Romine
C.J. Shuck
Hazel Very
Tokio
Japan
W. B. Darnell
Miss Vers
Darnell
Somerville
N. J. Aug
Sh Wup
Caig Hoffman
Prudie A. Rhoades
Kermit
Fart Sample
Pershing
Iowa
Los Maines
Ralph Sanvely
RF. Torstenson
Cedar
Foster
Fall Trade Outlook Shines From Washington D C
Washington reports a very favorable fall trade outlook with industry thriving and production and earnings at high levels. Government aid and broader credit support are cited as lifting agricultural purchasing power and boosting business confidence nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Suspend Higher Rates for Freight
Washington Aug 28 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended schedules of western freight rates proposed by railroads until March 24 to await investigation. The suspended plans would have raised westbound freight charges from Chicago Milwaukee Milwaukee to St Louis and other western points.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mare
Chi Milwauke St. Louis
Tory Tern
North English man Jesse Ayers found dead near hut
In Towa City Iowa August 23 the body of Jesse Ayers a horse trader living near North English was found by his hut late yesterday lying on top of a rusty axe. A coroner s jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
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Towa City
Jesse Ayers
North English
Fatal Car Wreck Kills One in Monticello
One person died and four others were seriously injured when an automobile overturned on a Monticello road. A. Daniels pled guilty to reckless driving this morning and was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor J. W. Applegate. he was arrested yesterday evening.
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Monticello
A. Daniels
J. W. Applegate
Saturday's Five Best Radio Features
Radio listings mix with a drowning incident near Waterloo Cedar River. Andrew Philips Gilbertville drowned after being swept into deep water while fishing. report notes current and danger in Cedar River area. Livestock estimates list Tom 5 k receipts. sheep 2,000.
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Cedar Ri
Waterloo
Andrew Philips Gilbertvilte
Cedar River
Here
Lazy Holdup Man Arrested After Dozing Through Robbery
In Chicago suburb Du Page County an attempted holdup ended in the robber falling asleep while holding up 35 people at a hot dog stand. Chester Kopisksi claimed fatigue as police woke him and took him into custody for the sleepy crime.
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Chicago
Chester Kopisksi
du Page County
Forest fires blamed on incendiary near Oklahoma border
Oklahoma officials report fires possibly consuming large timber reserves along the state border near Fasletown. Ward, a forest and game warden, found evidence of a blaze and was fired upon by a man who fled after three shots.
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Broken Row
Okla
Aug
Oklahoma
W. A. Utting
Ward
Oklahoma-Arkansas
Fasletown
Boy Kills Playmate With Rifle After Taunt
In Portla, two 10 year old boys argued over a girl then fought. One ran to a closet, grabbed a small caliber rifle, and fatally shot the other. Leo died within minutes. Donald, released to his father, claimed the rifle was not loaded. No charges contemplated.
More Hot Weather Forecast for Iowa Today and Saturday
Des Moines news notes warmer weather for Iowa today and tomorrow with a heat wave spreading to all sections except the south. cooler in the south expected tonight. Chicago reports extreme heat from a hot southwest wind. three drowned and another died from heat prostration as winds pushed temperatures to 93.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
United States
Reed
Towa
Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Mason City man in iodine incident after heated argument
A Mason City man drank two ounces of iodine following a quarrel with his girlfriend. Police reported he admitted to the act during questioning. The article notes a technical reference to tungsten’s boiling point at 0 degrees, lacking full context.
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Mason City
Yanier
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