Fortnightly Club and Local Societies Share Holiday Cheer
The Evening Section of the Fortnightly Home Economics Department met with Mrs. Jay McNamara for a gift making program and a Christmas story. members sent gifts to Perkins Hospital. New Haven Ladies Social Union enjoyed a December gathering with devotions and a bazaar planning, while others held meetings of the Albert Huff Auxiliary Pythian Sisters and West Chester Temple 132. A Wayland couple, Joe Beese and Mabel Wielcke, wed at the Methodist parsonage. Generous holiday events, dinners, and social hours filled local club life with decoration, refreshments, and plans for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay McNamara
Katheryn Latta
Dora Minick
Elizabeth Dawson
Irene DeLong
Edna Mercer
Harvey Meek
Alice Klippel
Perkins Hospital
Ladies Social Union of
New Haven
Clarence Rathmel
Pythian Sisters of
West Chester Temple
Will Embree
E. S
Howard Stewart
E. J
Brumback
Morris Crayne
R and C
Effie van Sickle
del Stewart
del Skinner
J. G. Henderson
Near East Relief
Set Dancing
Armory Hall
Manhattan Orchestra
Grinnell Faculty Members Honored by University of Chicago
Grinnell college professors D. D. Griffith and George Coffman had articles published by the University of Chicago in the Manly anniversary series. Both are English department professors and are currently on leave from Grinnell. Coffman will lecture on The Miracle Play of the Ages at Harvard during Grinnell’s Harvard Grinnell exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Grinnell College
D. D. Griffith
George Coffman
University of Chicago
Manly
Manly Es
Chicago
Griffith
Coffman
Harvard University
Harvard-Grinnell
Burris Told Plans to Rob Man Before Slaying, Witnesses Testify
Testimony in Boone district court shows Robert Burris, on trial for Mrs. Eric Rose’s death, planned to rob an elderly man named Rose in the county the Sunday before the attack. Alvin Jones and his wife described Burris’s return after the assault and abrupt departure for Peoria upon learning of Rose’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barris
Boone
Robert Burrs
Eric Rose
Rose
Alvin Jones
Indianola
Peoria
Illinois
Jones
Burris
Fort Madison
Wallace Says Agriculture Improves. Warns Against General Satisfaction
Secretary Wallace told President Coolidge that general farm income in 1928 will exceed 1927 by over 1.25 billion dollars, citing higher crop prices and lower costs, but warned many regions still face disadvantages. He discussed wheat policy, tariffs, export plans, and the need for farmer self-help amid ongoing markets and financing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Tress
Washington
Wallace
Agriculture Department
Coolidge
Europe
Chicago
Walace
Local Farmers Report Deliveries and Baled Straw
STRINGTOWN notes Rex Swan delivered hogs to Wayland Monday while David C. Schantz shipped hogs to Olds. Clarence Boshart baled straw for John Rich late in the week. Mr and Mrs BE H Cummings and other entries appear in this community record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Rex Swan
Wayland
Clarence Boshart
John Rich
David C. Schantz
Olds
BE. H. Cummings
Brookses Attend Rogers Funeral in Kalona
Mrs Ethan Brooks and Mr L and Mrs Rogers attended the funeral of L L Rogers of Kalona on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Walter Wood and her mother Mrs Mike Roth have been ill the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan Brooks
L. L. Rogers
Kalona
Walter, Wood
Mike Roth
Arthur Field
Wapello
E. W. Golf
Ira Graber
Walter Wood
David Schantz
Wood
Clara Hebel
Grace
Selinda Cummings
BE. H. Cummings
Local Team Secures First Win Despite Elated Fans
The article notes the team felt elated after their first defeat, while visitors Rev. and Mrs. Myron Hayes and daughter Helen and Mrs. W. E. Anwyl were in Washington Saturday. Rev. W.R. Jamison of Columbus City preached at United Presbyterian Church yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCoy and children of Mt. Pleasant visited relatives here Saturday. Everette Mitchell returned Saturday night from Chillicothe, Missouri, where he attended business college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Hayes
Helen
W. E. Anwyl
Washington
W.R. Jamison
Columbus City
United Presbyterian Church
Frank McCoy
Mt. Pleasant
Everette Mitchell
Chillicothe
Business College
Local News Roundup From Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville notes include Clyde Clemens and family visiting his mother Mrs Mary Clemens. Fred Moore nephew of Fred Sipe dies in Independence Iowa hit by train with funeral in Columbus City. James Fishburn near death in Washington. Pearl McNeill hosts tea for ten at Mrs Scott Rodgers home. girls basketball team debuts red flannel uniforms with white designs and blue bloomers. Cotter girls report six prior games before latest match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Clyde Clemens
Lois
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Mary Clemens
Fred Sipe
Fred Moore
Independence
Iowa
Columbus City
Sipe
H. Fishburn
W. Db. Fishburn
Washington
James Fishburn
Pearl McNeill
Scott Rodgers
Cotter
Highland Center Social Roundup Brings Neighbors Together
Will Mc Creedy visited Washington on Monday. Russel McLaughlin and family spent Sunday with Karl Steeles. Ruth Endicott and Mae McLaughlin joined Samuel Murphy, Jesse Meeks family at Will Murphy’s. Joe Krotz family and Tony Malichky hosted guests. Riverside residents dined with Rev Winters. H S C met with Mrs Ruby Hendricks, fourteen members and three visitors attended. Donna Minton of Des Moines assists Rev Winters in revival at Union Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Hendricks
Donna Minton
Des Moines
Rev. Winters
Union Dale
The Bugle Word Origins From Bullock To Instrument
The term bugle began as a word for a bullock or helfer and later referred to the musical instrument. Its shift arose from the instrument’s noisy sound and its horned origin in distant times.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Beese
Mabel Sarah Wielcke
Brighton
W. W. Bowers
Albert M. Huff
Court House
Julia Wilson
Alice Davis
Nellie Wolfe
Helen Baird
Jessie Dewey
Ola McCleery
Jennte Eee
Suzab ™ U Martin
Rena Pare
Jane Law
Beatrice Baird
Zoe Shields
Dar Rapids
Bentley Orchestra
Burlington
M. C. DeLong
West Washington Street
R. T. McCall
N. EF. Moore
Methodist Church
F. L. Broadgate
North Second Avenue
St. Claire Lewis
Pythian Circle
R. H. Walker
Walker
A. R. Oates
Caryl Williams
Department of Agriculture
Chocolate Shop
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Okay
Onan le Klein
Klothing Kompany
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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