Hunters Bring Back Venison From Michigan Trip
Herman and Henry Wagenu knecht returned from northern Michigan hunting with six in their party. They harvested venison and noted events from the trip including fox catches by Eugene Stephens and his father Dewey Stephens. Gene Stephens later added a third fox of the season.
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Herman
Henry Wagenuknecht
Michigan
Eugene Stephens
Dewey
Stephens
Gene
R. L. Stephens
Millers Reach Meeting Despite Storm in Wellston
Glenn Miller and his wife arrived at the Wellston community meeting despite a storm. Their car stuck in a ditch they carried two lamp dishes and lunch, walked with no light, climbed three fences, and arrived without breaking a lamp mantle or chimney.
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Glenn Miller
Wellston
Edd Stoutner
Alvin Hasty Draws Praise in Prairie Center Picnic Write Up
Prairie Center readers wonder why Alvin Hasty missed the fall picnic. A home stead writer’s Satur day note jokes about the group, asking if he meant newsy or NEWSY, sparking local banter from Mrs. C A Ruebsam.
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Prairie Center
Journal
Homestead
Alvin Hasty
C. A. Ruebsam
Trawberries Bloom in Merrimac Garden on Thanksgiving Day
Mrs Doss Van Winkle found blooming strawberries in her Merrimac garden while walking Thanksgiving day. They were not the ever bearing variety. Mrs Carl Amrine noted the unusual sight in this small garden observation.
Ander son couple marks 28th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ander son observed their 28th wedding anniversary Wednesday at the home of Mrs. C A Reeves. Their eldest daughter Mrs. Florence Eimen joined the celebration and later returned to Frytown after visiting relatives.
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Charles Anderson
C. A. Reeves
Florence Eimen
Minstrel of Books Talk and Yuletide Frolic Held
Huston spoke on The Minstrel of Books at an event. A yuletide frolic was planned for December 17 at Miss Anna Mulhery’s home led by Miss Edith Orr, Margaret Huston, and Mrs J Fred Moore. An afternoon gathering took place at Russell Gilkey’s Gamble Avenue home with Rev T M Balcoff officiating and Miss Yoffie Kelly singing. Burial occurred at Elmroy Cemetery in Washington.
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Huston
Anna Mulhery
Edith Orr
Margaret Huston
J. Fred Moore
Ernoon
Russell Gilkey
Gamble Avenue
T. M. Balcoff
The
Presbyterian Church
Yoffie Kelly Sans
Elmroy
Cemeter
Washington
Funeral services for Elias Lowry at Columbus Junction
Funeral services for Elias Lowry age 89 a resident here the last fourteen years were held at one o clock Tuesday afternoon in Columbus Junction following his death prior to December due to unspecified cause. The obituary notes his long residence locally and his family ties in the community. Additional details not available from the fragment.
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Columbus Junction
Elias Lowry
Clara Henderson WotMan's Home Missionary Society Note
Announcement notes a Thankoffering service event by the Clara Henderson WotMan's Home Missionary Society. Details incomplete but indicates a church related charitable gathering and planned observance.
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Clara Henderson WotMan
Home Missionary Society
Christmas program address set at Methodist church
Mrs. Ireland of Fairfield will give the address at a Sunday service at the Methodist church in Weat Chea ter. All members urged to attend and bring bank offering envelopes. The Linger Longer club meeting is postponed until December 19.
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Weat Cheater
Ireland
Fairfield
Linger Longer
Old Fashioned Party in East Jackson Held by Donaldsons
Marie and Max Donaldson entertained Bethel youths at a Saturday party in East Jackson. Ten attendees arrived on foot for safety. Maurice Meyer received the traveling prize.
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Marie
Max Donaldson
Bethel
Maurice Meyer
In the Wake of the Storm Walnut District
Storm damage across Walnut District cripples roads and lines. Four children prepare a Thanksgiving meal for their mother returning from hospital in Oskaloosa as their father cannot reach her due to wrecked wires and blocked roads.
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Walnut District
Oskaloosa
Lloyd Nelson
If the Ladies Had Been There!
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Myral Smith on their Thanksgiving day marriage. A community group toasted the couple with cigars and a note about candy bars if the weather allowed celebration.
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Myral Smith
BE. G. Mason
Richmond Emerges From the Snow
Richmond endures another snow storm on Monday with heavy moisture from rain and snow during the past two weeks. Roads are nearly impassable and telephone lines were knocked out Thursday night but many have been repaired by now.
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Frank Patterson
Doan's Pills Promised Kidney Relief Ad
Medical ad touts Doan's Pills as a safe treatment for kidney pain and toxin buildup. Claims 15 miles of kidney tubules cleanse and quick relief from aches and fatigue. Warns against harsh drugs and urges purchase from druggist. Copyrighted 1984 Foster Milburn Co.
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Nw Oere
Fitera
Pucan
Idoctor
Foster- Milburn Co
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