Death of W. R. Hardy longtime Hills resident
W R Hardy known as Pete to friends died at his Hills home after a six month illness. Born July 10 1875 in Riverside he worked for Fesler and later managed Hills Elevator and Grain Co. A former Riverside pitcher and Hills official, he leaves wife Emma Kupka three children Catherine Marguerite and Keith and a sister Mrs George Wescott. Funeral at Riverside Methodist church.
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W. St. Hardy
Hills
Riverside
Mr. Hardy
Pete
George and
Catherine (Godlove) Hardy
Hills Grain Co
Pete’’ Hardy
Iowa
Hardy
Emma Kupka
Iowa City
Catherine
Marguerite
Washington High School
Keith
Georgia Wescott
Keokuk
Riverside Methodist Church
Henry
M. E
Fred Debrie
Wm. H. Droll
A A. Dietsch
AL. Gringer
Henry Klein
Derward Forton
RICHES HAVE WINGS Thought Saturday Bible Verse
A dated religious note from December 30 1933 presents Proverbs guidance on wealth. It urges laborers to avoid chasing riches and warns that wealth tends to vanish quickly, urging reliance on wisdom beyond material gain.
The Bank Deposit Insurance
The new plan for bank deposit insurance is urged as public minded and essential for releasing hoarded money through checks. It aims to steady business, encourage enterprise, and bridge the gap until the economy normalizes and relief projects wind down.
Protect Legitimate Citizens Pegler Advocates Anti-Lynching League
Westbrook Pegler, once a sport writer turned columnist, is invited to join an anti-lynching writers league but argues his priority lies in preventing the murder of ten thousand legitimate citizens annually. He contends murders by public enemies dwarf lynching, urging focus on stopping mass killings and calling the lynching issue secondary yet noble in aim.
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Westbrook Pegler
Pegler
Writer's League
Santa Claus W Al White Visits Town with Reindeer Parade
W Al White known as Santa Claus is in town visiting his brother J Mart White for a day or three. He toured with Thatcher's Production performing in twenty five cities from November 18 to December 16. The act drew an estimated one and a half million spectators as White rode a ten reindeer sleigh and greeted thousands of children. He spent little time resting, only sleeping in a real bed twice during the tour.
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W. al White
J. Mart White
W. al
Santa Claus
Thatcher
Santa Claus parade delights Atlanta crowd and children
The Atlanta crowd of about 150000 witnessed a Santa parade with ponies dogs and reindeer in addition to public visits to Scottick Rite hospital for crippled children. Santa's interactions included young children asking for cowboy suits and baby dolls reminding organizers of the holiday spirit. He expressed joy at the children's happiness and the show's broad public appeal.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Santa
Atlanta
Scottick Rite Hospital
W. al
New Year Reflections and Public Health Debate
A reflective column contemplates the coming year and the unknowns it holds. It then presents the Iowa State Medical Society stance against House File 112’s county quota plan for indigent care, advocating a county part payment method to reduce costs and improve care at local hospitals.
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Senate
House
House of Representatives
Washington County Medical Society
Iowa State Medical Society
State Hospital
Moore
University Hospital
Washington County Hospital
H. F. 112
Washington
Medical Society
C. A. Boice
M. D
NIRA Christmas Reflection and Local News Brief
NIRA reports Mrs J B Hanley correspondent notes a niece monument placed on Alvin's grave last week. Sympathy extended to families during the holiday season. Christmas dinners observed. Lamont Fleming and family visiting from Nebraska. Percy Klockenteker injured by a lifting jack handle last week. Fli Yoder's mother visited. By the Way booklet praised as a fine Christmas gift.
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Nira
J. V P. Hradek
Alvin
Lamont Fleming
Nebraska
Percy Klockenteker
Fli Yoder
Fossil facts and romantic quips brighten odd New Year
The note alludes to fossilized dinosaur bone deposits in Argentina Bolivia and Mongolia while the United States holds the most worldwide. A humorous scene follows with a nervous groom and a justice who jokes about marriage and a misplaced memorandum. A dorm conversation with Miss Page ends the fragment.
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Argentina
Bolivia
Mongolia
United States
St Mary's Basketball Teams Host Club Party
Riverside residents report a party at C W Walsh home where St Mary's high school second team entertained the first team and coach Kymard Meldecker. The event included card games and refreshments for the group.
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Riverside
C. W. Walsh
St. Mary's High School
Kymard Mellecker
Rends
Funeral Service for W. Roy Hardy Held at Riverside
A Thursday afternoon service at Riverside Methodist Church honored W. Roy Hardy who died Christmas evening at his Hills home. Rev. Harry D P D Henry led the rites with Meredith Maas and Mrs. Maas performing a piano duet. pallbearers included William Droll Fred DePrie Henry Klein and others. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery.
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Methodist Church
Riverside
W. Roy Hardy
Meredith Maas
Mra. Maas
Sang
William Droll
Fred DePrie
Henry Klein
8. Gringer
Anthony Deltseh
Dernard Horton
Rivereide
Christmas visiting and family gatherings in Noble
Mrs J A Frey reports a busy holiday period with many relatives visiting in Noble and Fairfield. Families from Princeton New Jersey Pekin Burlington and Bloomington join Mrs Clara Goff Mrs Mary Lehaad and Rev A H Miller for Christmas events. Visits extend to Indiana and Montana with travel to Sugar Creek church meetings.
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Graber
Milo Miller
Warren
Pekin
A. H Miller
Matson
Burlington
Clara Goff
Joe Zook
Wellman
Joseph Mast
Joe Conrad
Wayland
Arthur Mitchell
John Kauffman
Wanda
Mary Lehaad
J. A. Frey
O. F. Frey
Vernon
Orlan
E I. Frey
Mildred
Francis
Jean
Haskins
Dave Richard
Hagel
Wilma
Roger
Newton Frey
Wanda Jean
Merril
Brighton
Roy
Hallie Prey
Merrel McCune
Mock Island
Peter Christner
A. H. Miller
Indiana
Joseph Grabet
Iowa
Sugar Creek Church
Willard Smith
Joshen
Ind
Mins Lens Graber
Bloomington, i
Daniel Graber
Local social notes from Verdi FJ district Dec 17 18
Mrs Will Beale and family visit Iowa City while Christmas gatherings mark the weekend. Guests include Mr and Mrs Phil Weldin with daughter and Mr and Mrs Joe Nebergall for Christmas dinner at Jessie Gates home. The Propst family host Christmas Eve and Christmas Day events with relatives and friends.
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Pineh
Leslie Gates
8. S&s A
Don Applegate
Christmas Day Reflections and Festive Gatherings in Bethel
Christmas in Bethel featured family gatherings and dinners across many homes. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Whisler hosted relatives including Mrs Meek and Clarence, while Mrs Whisler's mother found comfort downstairs. Several households shared turkey dinners, visits, and festivities with local friends and relatives, including Reed, Dawson, and Pearson families, plus travel to Illinois for a sick relative.
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Bethel
Percy Whisler
Maud
Ethel McCreedy
Homer Hirneys
Rennie Dawson
Raymond Tucker
Will Stafford
Donald Brown
Phyllis
Patricia
Nate
Grant
Pearsons
Anna Brown
Ray Lambert
Donald Jows
Frank Pearson
David
George Reed
James
Richard Wirney
Anes
Mary Gale Letts
Mary Gale
Christ
Boyd Foster
Stanley
Prank Weiss
Washington
John Foster
Loyd Foster
Bobby
Billy
C. C Reister
Reister
Baby
Stewarte
Elle Allewell
Illinois
Edith
Walter
Local Residents Attend Holidays and Community Events
Riverside reports trips by Clarke College students Lenore and Dorothy Thomann and others visiting relatives for the holidays. A 9½ lb girl Nadine Irma Chalupa is born December 27 south of Riverside. Parish vigil at St Marys New Year Eve with blessed sacrament adoration and midnight bell. Eastern Star elects officers including Mrs Birdie Godlove and Rev Co Fitzsimmons.
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Riverside
Lenore
Dorothy Thomann
Clarke College
Dubieque
Wilver Chalupa
Nadine Irma
Dorothy Soukup
Washington
Johan W. Soukup
Glenn Alcorn
Tulsa
Oklahoma
May Alcorn
Omar Waldschmidt
Miverside
Solon
Mill Creek
Iowa City
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Church
Eastern Star Lodge
Birdie Godlove
Bertha Tener
KK. Fitzsimmons
Claude Flynn
Ethel Flynn
Rose Jardon
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Melvin Swift
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