Brighton News Briefs Include Family Visits and Events
Correspondents report visitors from Washington and Richland to families in Brighton and area. Floyd Faris heads to California for winter. Rev Gardiner and choir present Saved at Sea program. M E Ladies Aid fourth Circle hosts a goose supper netting about 85 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
John Cannon
Wyman
Lawrence Lemley
Dell Sweet
Washington
Bater
Ingham
Will Bek
D. C
Follen
Will Bristow
Packwood
Edwards
John Chacey
Richland
A. R. Gowey
Floyd Faris
California
W.S. Gardner
M. EF. Church
M. E. Ladies Aid
Hill and Jamison
Pleasant Hill Social News
Pleasant Hill December 8 reports visits among Beamblossom Lins and families of Ainsworth and Cal Beamblossom with Roy Kephart. Will Miller returns from a week with Ballard family at Pleasant Plain. Homer Kephart and Lawrence visit A B Carrs while Roy Randall visits Mack Beamblossom. Dr Wickham saw Bernard Swift who is improving. Will Caldwell visits Bryan Swift home. Ladies Aid served lunch at Arch Cannon sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Howard Beamblossom
Ed Lins
Ainsworth
Cal Beamblossom
Roy Kephart
Will Miller
Henry Ballard
Pleasant Plaine
Homer Kephart
Lawrence
A. B. Carrs
Roy Randall
Mack
Mack .Beamblossom
Dr. Wickham
Bryan Swift
Bernard
Will Caldwell
Ladies Aid
Arch Cannon
Death notices and local social notices from Ainsworth
Mrs W B Paul travels to Monmouth Illinois after Dr Watson's mother dies. Dr Watson and family have visited with his parents since the week before Thanksgiving. Mac Gordon and Will Havel sawing wood Tuesday. Mrs Elia Wallace visits with daughter Mrs Will Martin and son Orin Wallace this week. Mr and Mrs Will Richards visit with Mrs Richards mother Mrs F M Smith. H Rodamaker couple shopped in Washington. Chas Palmer sold hogs to Jesse Marr last Saturday. Jean Martin ill with tonsillitis last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Smith
Local News From Ainsworth Iowa Area
Mrs Alice Jeffers of Davenport visited with her parents and planned visits in Enid and Galveston with two brothers W T Trotter and L J Trotter. The M E ladies bazaar dinner cleared 102 dollars. Mrs 8S Wilcox of Muscatine visited Mrs A B Moore. Mrs Laura Chambers will spend winter in Des Moines with her son Clint. Elmer Welliver of Muscatine visited Wilson Welliver en route to St Louis. W C T U meets Tuesday December 13 with county president Mrs Morgan. 10 cent lunch served.
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Ainsworth Ainsworth
Dec
Alice Jeffers
Davenport
Enid Okla
Galveston
Texas
W. T. Trotter
L. J. Trotter
Iowa City
M. E
Wilcox
Muscatine
A. B. Moore
Laura Chambers
Des Moines
Clint
Elmer Welliver
Wilson Welliver
St. Louis
Funeral of EB J Davidson Draws Community in Crawfordsville
The Crawfordsville community gathered for the 3 PM funeral of EB J Davidson conducted by Rev Albert Lenone aided by Rev Gy W W Hanna and Rev J F Barnett. pallbearers included J P Jones T E Maxwell A E Davis R C McCleary S J Stites and S C Fletcher. Laura Barnett sang Abide With Me as business houses closed and locals paid last respects. Out of town attendees included Rev W R Yard of De Kalb Illinois and Rev Walter Hux-continued from text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Eva Blankhenhorn
Washinging County Hospital
Presbyterian Church
EB. J. Davidson
Albert Lenone
Gy. W.W. Hanna
W. R. Yard
de Kalb, Ill
Walter Hux
Crawfordsville News Rounds Up Local Basketball Night
Local high school hove and girls teams traveled to Wayland where Wayland beat the boys 16 to 4 and Crawfordsville girls won 9 to 4. Numerous residents attended the game including Edward and John Witting and Mrs Honor Ferguson who visited relatives in Washington. Three tonight games pit Cotter and West Chester squads against Crawfordsville groups while extra spectators reported a black eye injury to William Ficher.
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Hove
Wayland
Wayland High School
Crawfordsville
Harry White
Glenn Cherryholmes
A. G. Lease
W. G. Huston
Walter
Claude Borders
J. H. Crooks
Guy Mitchell Frank
Lewis Patterson
Dayton McNeill
Dr.Gingery
Sarah Davidson
C. A. Sprague
W. P. Davidson
Elwyn Davidson
R. Gallagher
Washington
H. A. Phillips
Consolidated Schools of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Clara Sweet
Cotter
West Chester
William Ficher
Bazaar crowds dwindle as roads hamper town events
Last week’s bad roads reduced attendance at the Haskins bazaar and oyster supper, yielding receipts of 52 dollars. Residents report quarantines lifted for Ebner family after four weeks, and new birth Lucile Marret to Mr. and Mrs. Will Murphy.
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Haskins
Dec
Lola Welliver
Clarence Work
M. FE. Ebner
Presbyterian Sunday Services and Music Plan
The schedule covers two churches with morning and evening services led by Rev. Robertson and Rev. Brownell. It lists Sunday school at 9:45, sermons at 11:00, Christian Endeavor, and a congregational meeting. Special music selections and organ works are noted for First United Presbyterian with various soloists and the music director Carolyn Hamilton.
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Second United Presbyterian
W. G. Robertson
Ainsworth
Christian Endeavor
Blackwood
Board of Home Missions
First United Presbyterian
H. H. Brownell
Largo
Holy Temple
Gabriel
Paulites
Marion George
Baptism and Worship Mark Church Services This Week
The sermon precedes the baptism in a solemn service at sundown. Pastor M. R. Regan will preach morning and evening. Sunday school starts at 9:30, morning worship at 10:55, B Y P U at 6:00, evening service at 7:00, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Porter
M. R. Regan
Next Sunday Sermons At Church Of Christ
A church event promises two sermons on the Church of Christ and the Plan of Salvation by Jesus and the apostles. The program features a full gospel sermon and live chorus with free seating and a social gathering. Superintendent Mr Ens lin to greet attendees at 9 45 a m, Bible school attendance rising since June with 2 225 in six months.
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Church of Christ
Jesus Christ
Christian Church
The
Bible School
Enslin
Christmas tree visit and candle light service announced
The church schedules a Friday evening Christmas tree event before Christmas Day. It asks reporting of all sick and shut ins to the pastor on Sunday. The choir will serenade on Christmas Eve and candles are requested after 7 30 p m to be placed in windows. W H Hampton Minister.
Sunday Services and Music at Local Church
The schedule lists morning preaching at 11:00 with subject Running the Race, 1:15 Sunday school, 6:00 Epworth League, 7:00 evening sermon Bought and Paid For. Dr Bowers preaches at 11:00 with The Nearness to the Cross. Music by Alma Huppert, Mary Hunter, and William W. Bowers directs.
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E. A. Wilbur Johnson
Bowers
Epworth League
Mabel Morton
Whiting Offertory
Spinney Wm
W. Bowers
Alma Huppert
Mary Hunter
County Churches Plan Dual Christmas Week Services
Pleasant Hill Christian church hosts Rev. Pettit next Sunday December 11 with morning subject Feasts and Feast ing and evening message The Bible. Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m The Prairie Flower meetings continue with Rev Cochran delivering nightly messages and potential private confession later The schedule includes Bible school 10 a m preaching 11 a m B Y P W at 7 p m and a sermon at 7 15 p m with possible Sunday afternoon service announced later E A Anderson pastor
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B. W. Pettit
Prairie Flower
Cochran
E. A. Anderson
Goodwin Contemplates Help in Bigamy Case
Fred Goodwin a Brighton barber and first husband of Lorena Goodwin alias Lorena Pelo remains torn over aiding his wife in a bigamy case in Davenport. He met with county officials and her attorney after arriving last night and disclosed letters hinting at a potential divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Fred Goodwin
Brighton
Lorena Goodwin
Lorena Pelo
Ralph Oberchain
Chicago
California
Madelynne
Belton Kennedy
Hrighton
B. T. O'Neil
Goodwin
Reno
Nev
Nevada
Petition Dismissed After State Law Residence Rule
A petition was dismissed as required by state law regarding residence. The ruling reflects compliance with domicile requirements and ends the current proceedings.
Fairfield Declared Best Town in Iowa by Traveling Agent
C M Crane of the Western Weighing and Inspection bureau praises Fairfield as a fine town with good hotels factories and school. He notes frequent visits every two to three weeks and commends local enterprise and community spirit supporting chautauqua fairs lyceum concerts and home financed factories.
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Fairfield
Iowa
C. M. Crane
Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau
West African Bridegroom Spreads Clay Powder After Nuptials
On the day after the marriage ceremony the native bridegroom of West Africa shows his appreciation of his wife by dusting her head with fine clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Africa
Last Chance Cure Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured long stomach problems after three years of doctoring. The ad touts removal of catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduction of inflammation. One dose allegedly convinces with money back offered. Lemmon's Pharmacy and leading druggists carry it.
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Mayr
Lemmon's Pharmacy
West Chester Baptist Church Organizes Youth Group
The West Chester Baptist church reports the young people have elected a president and formed a committee to finish organizing. Pastor E. A. Anderson notes a forthcoming report. New Haven Baptist lists 2 pm Bible school and biweekly preaching with a welcoming note from Pastor FE A. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Church
West Chester Baptist
Paul Pleads via Philemon for Runaway Slave Onesimus
A private letter from Paul to Philemon reframes Onesimus the runaway slave as a brother in Christ. Paul argues grace over justice and urges Philemon to receive Onesimus not as a slave but as a fellow saint, hinting at reconciled, transformed social bonds through Christianity.
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Philemon
Matt
Paul
Colosse
Onesimus
Rome
Onesinus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Thesimus
God
Scriptural Verse Quotation From Malachi Cited
A Bible excerpt from Malachi 8 5 6 warns of swift judgment against false swearers and those who oppress workers widows or orphans and turn strangers from their rights, declaring that the Lord does not change.
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Malachi
Prophecy as to Backslider Cited from Scripture Verse
A religious note quotes a biblical prophecy about backsliding in the latter times. The text cites I Timothy and emphasizes a warning that some shall depart from the faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Timothy
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Vera Yeager
Jefferson
G. W. Hanna
Will Murphy
Lucile Marret
Helen Albaugh
Velda Adrain
Eisie Braunhausen
Adrain
Braunhausen
Helen
Ravena Leffler
Cedar Rapids
W. F. Welliver
Frank Skubal
Plymouth Rocks
Mabel Carr
Near Washington
Washington Democrat
Arlie Meridith
Fay Cherwinker
Goodin
Missouri
Hewlin
Itoye
Associate Presbyterian
Ashford
Blackhawk
Studebaker Garage
Black Hawk
Neiswanger Bldg
Methodist
MacDowell
Wilson Offertory
Cradle Song
Pleasant Hill Church
Jess
Whiting Place
Jersey
Oliver
Studebaker
L. E. Hoyle
D. F. Macon
Floyd Hoyle
W. H. Conner
A. J. Gault Farmers Union Stores
J. A. Cunningham's Sons
Richard Johnson
K. L. Lytle
Tone Bros
Des Moines, Iowa
Apphia
Archippus
Te Lord and All Saints
Christ Jesus
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