Christmas Plea for Legion Service to Comrades and Community
In Des Moines a Christmas greeting to Iowa Legionaires urged greater service to fellow veterans and local communities. Bert L. Halligan called for higher membership and active participation to advance the Legion’s mission in peace and public service as 1924 begins. Insurance totals reported show Iowa and other offices issuing about $814,000 in policies with Iowa contributing nearly half. Des Moines processed 65 applications totaling $356,500 while others in St. Louis, Kansas City and Wichita reported additional sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
American Legion
Legionaires of
Iowa
Bert L. Halligan
Legion
Bureau
Ames
St. Louis
Kansas City
Wichita
Post commanders elected for 1924 in Iowa Legionaire list
The Iowa Legionaire issue names post commanders elected in 1924 across towns including Humboldt Clare Woodward Cherokee Millerton Columbus Junction Elma Hamburg Winterset Havelock Onawa Belle Plaine Cedar Falls Harlan Durant Marcus Ogden Rock Rapids Oelwein Newton Grinnell Clinton Marshalltown Vinton Muscatine Burlington and others with several doctors and officials among the appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Legionaire
Humboldt
K. J Smith
Clare
J. KE. Galvin
Woodward
L. BE. Wade
Frank Muraine
Millerton
Charles Steck
Columbus Junction
L. S. Myers
Elma
C. J. Kennedy
Hamburg
Simon Hiller
Winterset
W. K. Henry
Havelock
Nell Snell
Onawa
W. E. Bergel
Belle Plaine
C W. Boles
Cedar Falls
W. L. Heasrt
Harlan
Harry Christensen
Durant
H. R. Lamp
Marcus
M. F. Jayne
Ogden
J D. Sickler
Rock Rapids
Dewey Jennings
Oelwein
H. V. Hemenway Newton
Earl Shields
Grinnell
Gabe Wells
Clinton
H. KR. Boles
Marshalltown
G. J. Hermence
Vinton
Milo Harper
Murcatine
J H. Giesler
Burlington
George E Orm
Texas Veteran Leader Declines Governor Bid to Join Dallas Firm
National Legion headquarters reports Alvin Owsley past commander of the veterans organization has refused Democratic support for governor of Texas and will join a Dallas law firm instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Legion Headquarters
Alvin Owsley
Veterans’ Organization
Texas
Dalla Law
Anamosa Post Launches Membership Campaign
The Anamosa post started its membership drive by signing up 50 members in five minutes. It set a goal of 175 members for the drive. This year’s total reached 128 members so far.
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The
Anamosa Post
Post
Halligan Plans Iowa Delegation to Illiteracy Conference
State Commander Halligan intends to appoint an Iowa department representative to attend the national illiteracy conference in Washington from January 11 to 14. The conference will decide on methods to organize and finance movements to eliminate illiteracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halligan
Iowa Department
Washington
Legionaires of Iowa Seek Pardon for Griffis
Thousands of Iowans sign a petition asking for a German pardon for Lieut Corliss Hooven Griffis who was sentenced to 19 months in a German prison for involvement in the Bergdoll draft evasion case. Commander Bert Halligan endorses the petition for the Iowa Legion. Dr James Whitney Hall is preparing the petition for the German government. Herbert K Duquette, a Rainbow division veteran, joins the Iowa State Motorists Association and will organize drives in major cities including Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Corliss Hooven Griffis
Grover C. Bergdoll
Bert Halligan
Iown Department
James Whitney Hall
Great Northern Hotel
Chicago
Herbert K. Duquette
Rainbow Division
Iowa State Motorists’ Association
Sioux City
Veterans insurance reinstatement leads Ninth district in Iowa
Dan C. Newquist, superintendent of the Des Moines office, reports that the district continued to lead the Ninth veterans bureau district in reinstating or converting veterans' insurance. In November the district reinstated 158 applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Insurance
Iowa
Veterans’ Bureau
Dan C. Newquist
Des Moines
Portrait and Statue of Pope Pius XI Completed in Berlin
A portrait and statue of Pope Pius XI have been completed. The portrait was painted by Berlin artist Ernest Hellemann and the statue by Prof. Theodor Georg of Munich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Berlin
Pius XI
Ernest Hellemann
Theodor Georg
Munich
German schools close amid economic strain
Berlin reports many educational institutions shut down or relocate due to the worsening economy. Some move from elite status to districts with lower living costs, as authorities seek reductions in expenses.
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Berlin
New Game in Belgium Traps Gymnast Club Members
In Aachen on December 19 a dangerous new game, spreading from Belgium, left one Dienst Gymnast club member dead and 17 others barely alive after being locked in a motor truck for a long ride. The gas-filled car left one dead, 15 unconscious, and two near collapse when the chauffeur opened the doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aachen
Belgium
Dienst Gymnast Club
Dienst Club
Christmas program at West Chester Methodist Church
A Christmas program of readings recitations and songs will be held at the Methodist church West Chester on Sunday evening December 23 at 7 30. The offering supports the Japanese Relief fund. Everyone is welcome. There will be a choir rehearsal Thursday evening at 7 15 at the First United Presbyterian church. The Harmony club meeting for this week has been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
West Chester
Flrst United Presbyterian Church
Notlhoe
Harmony Club
Alma Jones lecture on meat and eggs at Lexington church
Notice from Mrs Alma Jones of the extension department at the state college Ames announces a fourth lecture and demonstration on meat and eggs for the table. The event is a joint meeting of 76 and Cedar townships, Friday Dec 21 in Lexington Methodist basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Jones
State College At
Ames
Lexington Methodist Church
Cedar Townships
Old Fashion Basket Dinner at Pleasant Hill Church
Notice announces a basket dinner at Pleasant Hill Church on Saturday December 22. All members friends and neighbors are invited to bring well filled baskets and share a day of fellowship.
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Pleasant Hill
Egypt School Candy Party Promises Fun for Jackson Township
A box and candy social will be held at Egypt School in Jackson Township on Friday December 21. The program starts at ? o'clock and everyone is invited. Vera Kos, teacher. 26113
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Jackson Township
Vera Kos
Christmas Programs And Rehearsals Across Local Clubs
Rural Woman's club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Will Marie. United Presbyterian of West Chester holds a Christmas program Monday December 24 at the church. Presbyterian choir oyster supper postponed with rehearsal Thursday at 7 30. Methodist choir social called off with 7 30 rehearsal unless updated notice. Just Us club meets for Christmas exchange with Mrs. Oscar Brock Thursday afternoon. Prairie Flower Christmas pageant postponed due to scarlet fever. no practice this week led by pastor A J Unthank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Presbyterian Church
Howard Fisher
Glenn McCall
Roy Wells
Edith Monroe
Rural Woman's Club
Will Marie
United Presbyterian of West Chester
Just Us Club
Oscar Brock
Prairie Flower
A. J. Unthank
Just Us
Farmers Union Meeting Called for December at Woodman Hall
A Farmers Union meeting is called for Friday December 21 at Woodman hall. Officers for the coming year will be nominated and elected at January meeting. All members are urged to attend. Secretary Treasurer Chas. Wm. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Woodman Hall
Chas. Wm. Jackson
Christmas party for Baptist juniors called off
The Junior Baptist church group Christmas party scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been canceled due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
OFW club to hold Christmas exchange and dinner
The Notice-Eastern OFW club will host a Christmas gift exchange and a six o clock dinner Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Nellie Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ofw. Club
Nellie Crone
Enterprise school program and social announced
A program and social will be held at the Enterprise school located 2 percent miles southwest of West Chester on Friday evening December 21. The event starts at 7 o clock. Ladies are asked to bring lunch or candy boxes. Eva Ballard, teacher.
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Enterprise School
West Chester
Eva Ballard
Christmas party rescheduled for children
The K of P party and Christmas tree event planned for December 18 is moved to December 28. The gathering is described as a special affair for children.
Iowa Farm Notes: Double Gift calf bought by state college
Iowa State College purchased Double Gift the white Shorthorn calf from Gilbert Schuerman of Mount Pleasant, fed by Neville Lake, with Minnesota also bidding. Double Gift may compete at next year’s International exposition. The Iowa Farm Bureau notes a decline in beef cattle production west of the Missouri and urges farmers to expect beef values to rise as well bred calves and young heifers prove profitable. Tama County Swine Breeders’ Association elected officers for the coming year and approved Sow and Litter and Ton Litter clubs to be promoted by County Agent Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa State College
Neville Lake
Gilbert Schuerman
Mount Pleasant
Minnesota
Missouri River
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Towa
Tama County Swine Breeders’ Association
Traer
Robert Lyon
Toledo
Frank Madera
W. F. Cold
Grundy Center
Z. R. Mills
M. C. Jensen
Gladbrook
Clifton Monroe
Elberon
James D. Thorne
Tama
R. G. Winters
Mills
Iowa Tops Grain Classes at International Grain and Livestock Show
Ellsworth Bailey of Ottumwa won the reserve single ear sweepstakes in the corn competition. Iowa made its best showing ever in the grain classes at the exposition.
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Iowa
Ellsworth Bailey
Ottumwa
North River name origins in colonial Hudson Valley history
The term North river refers to the lower Hudson from Manhattan to the New Jersey shore. It dates to early Dutch settlements who named the river north of New Jersey and the Delaware as the South river.
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North River
Hudson
New Jersey
Manhattan
Jerseys
Delaware
South River
Distinctive Features in Apes and Humans
Newborn gorillas and chimpanzees show traits typical of humans at birth, while adults diverge. Apes are more specialized than humans in adapting to a single mode of life, having shed many primitive traits that humans retain.
Youngest Grand Army of the Republic Claim Emerges
Warren LD of New Rochelle New York, aged seventy two, claims to be the youngest living member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He asserts his status amid interest from veterans groups and local press coverage.
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Warren LD
New Rochelle
N.Y
Grand Army of the Republic
Appeal for Toys to Aid Needy Children This Christmas
The Interchurch committee invites readers to donate toys their children no longer use to help less fortunate youngsters enjoy Christmas. Toys should be sent to the courthouse for distribution through local charities.
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Interchurch Committee
Fumigation and Care Assurance in Journal Advertisement
A fragment notes that everything will be fumigated and cared for so no one will fear taking them. It mentions reassurance after claiming assurance from prompt service in the Journal advertisement.
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Wheat Chester Baptist Church
Presbyterian Choir
J. E. Ream
Methodist
J.J. Miller
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Rebekahs
West Chester Shipping Association
Illinois
Wilson
Knights of Pythias and
Pythian Sisters
Eppel and
Peter
John Waymack
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Washington Oil Co
Peterson
ECON
Clearam
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