Keota News Briefs Highlight Local Weddings and Club News
Several weddings and social happenings headline Keota and nearby areas. Cart Kreder and Edith Trier wed at a Christian church with Rev. ter officienting. Kalona and Keota couples celebrate marriages and honeymoons. Riverside notes a son’s wedding in New York. Founders’ Day PTA event and Five Hundred Club gathering accompany community notices and upcoming home celebrations.
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Cart
Krederas Stoutner
Keota
Edith Trier
Christian Parson
Vern
H. Ter
Howard Stoutner
Washington Marine Putnam Would Wear Foreign Medals
Paul A. Putnam, a Washington town resident and Marine Corps officer, is among officers considered for a bill by the House Naval Affairs Committee to allow receiving and wearing foreign medals and decorations. The measure, sponsored by Rep. O Connell, would end escrow by the State Department and permit wear after service. A similar bill passed the House in May 1984 but stalled in the Senate.
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Paul Putnam
Washington
Marine Corps
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Paul A. Putnam
Second Avenue
Army
State Department
Congress
O Connell
Rhode Island
House
Senate
Davenport Niocrat
Steps Coughs Two Way's Medicine Ad
An old prescription style ad touts THOX Wy as a remedy that relieves throat irritation and coughs in 15 minutes with one swallow. Claims to drive fever and cold from the system and suit both adults and children. Price listed as 35 cents with a money back guarantee.
Soukup anniversary surprise dinner celebration
A group of friends surprised Mr and Mrs Jon A Soukup on their 11th wedding anniversary Sunday evening. Attendees included Joe Laney Gara Laney Alex Mehaffey Mera Otto Novy Kiden Dale Norma Jean Joe Liske Rosie Johnny Emma Long Melo Deatch Earl Mehaffey Euchie Gara Laney Melo Deatch won first prize at five tables while Otto Novy Eldon earned the low score. Best wishes were extended to the couple.
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Jon A. Soukup
Joe Laney
Garna
Alex Mehaffey
Mera
Otto Novy
Kiden
Dale
Norma Jean
Joe Liske
Rosie
Johnny
Emma Long
Melo Deatch
Earl Mehaffey
Euchie
Tive
Gara Laney
Eldon
Many Returns for 90th Birthday of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jones
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jones celebrated her 90th birthday with greetings and gifts. A cake shaped with 90 and a potted plant were given by friends and neighbors. She is a former dressmaker and civil war widow born in 1845 in Virginia.
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Mary Elizabeth Jones
Wibur Miller
J. A. McCall
Washington
Shaebee Alan
Bluff
Pueblo
Col
Ruth Jene Lane Birthday Greeting
Ruth Jene Lane daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Lane is thirteen years old today.
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Ruth Jene Lane
Oscar Lane
Ruth Trene Bell A One Year Old
Ruth Trene Bell daughter of Ellis Bell is one year old and Maxine Crawford daughter of Ernest Crawford is ocay.
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Ruth Trene Bell
Ellis Bells
Maxine Crawford
Deuechter
Ernest Crawfords
Ocay
Mrs Crossett Celebrates Birthday Today
Mrs. Crossett marks her birthday while Stanley Knupp of Clayde Knupps also celebrates today in a small family observance.
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Mrs
Carl Crossett
Stanley Knupp
Clayde Knupps
Birthday dinner marks W G Stewart fiftieth year
A May dinner gathering at Mrs H F Stewart's home and her daughter Miss Helen Stewart celebrated W G Stewart's fiftieth birthday with a covered dish meal for about nineteen relatives.
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W. G. Stewart
H. F. Stewart
Helen Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Beaty Couple Celebrate 56th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C E Beaty received best wishes from friends at their home last evening as they marked their 56th wedding anniversary with a dinner gathering.
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C. E. Beaty
Miss Myrta Jeffrey Plans Birthday Visit in Pasadena
Tomorrow Miss Myrta Jeffrey will observe her birthday while visiting Mrs. Howard Jeffrey in Pasadena California. The event centers on a personal birthday observance in a social visit context.
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Myrta Jeffrey
Pasadena
Calif
Howard Jeffrey
Christina Cline Celebrates 12th Birthday
Christina Cline daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Cline of Ainsworth turned twelve yesterday. Ice cream and cake were served for her celebration last evening.
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Christina Cline
Dan Cline
Ainsworth
George Nesbitt’s Birthday Treat at the State Theater
George Robert Nesbitt celebrated his birthday on February 5 by receiving a movie ticket and seeing Eddie Cantor perform at the State Theater.
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George Robert Nesbitt
Eddie Cantor
Birthday cake for Mrs Wagner on Feb seventh near Washington
Mrs. John Wagner of south of Washington celebrated her birthday on Thursday February 7. She received a lovely angel food cake baked by her daughter Mrs. Edgar Stont.
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John Wagner
South of Washington
Edgar Stont
Glendale telephone company annual business meeting announced
The Glendale telephone company will hold its annual business meeting Friday afternoon February 14 at 1 30 at the city hall.
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Glendale Telephone Company
Oxygen Rich Air Could Kill Us Says Chicago Writer
A Chicago writer warns that high oxygen levels feel pleasant briefly but prove fatal as they exhaust the body. He notes iron burns in oxygen and suggests pure oxygen could wipe out people and civilizations if ignited, leaving only ashes.
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Chicago
Ribune
Social calendar covers church dinner and groups notices
Christian church hosts a 6 30 pm dinner Wednesday with a pot luck and birthday honors for January and February. Games and pre Easter plans outlined. Junior Fortnightly II meets February 13 at 7 30 pm at Vidy Caspers 719 South Third. Pythian Sisters and families hold a pot luck supper at 6 30 bring table service sandwiches and a dish to pass.
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Vidy Casper
South Third Avenue
Local clubs plan meetings this Thursday in town
Prairie Flower Mission Circle gathers with Mrs FE L Smith for an all day meet on Thursday Feb 4 with Martha Thrasher as hostess. Program committee includes Nona Reeves and Anna Griggs. Pot luck dinner and diced coffee contributions requested. Other groups, Theta Club Valentine party at Miss Mildred Browns and Rural Woman's Club program with first photograph to be shared.
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Prairie Flower Mission Circle
FE. L. Smith
Martha Thrasher
Nona Reeves
Anna Griggs
Rural Woman's Club
Will Marie
Ladies Aid group sets Friday meetings and social plans
General meeting of Ladies Aid of the M FE church Friday at 2 30 Unit 4 leads social hour Unit 5 runs a food market Baptist ladies hold monthly social and missionary program at Mrs Wing home Friday One evelock luncheon each bring a dish to pass sandwiches table service and missionary items
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Ladies Aid
M. FE. Church
Unit No. 4
Unit No
Women’s Missionary Society to Meet Friday Afternoon
The Presbyterian church Women’s Missionary Society will gather Friday at 2 30 p m with Mrs F W Eastwood hosting at the manse. Members will review the book The Grace Als en.
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Women's Missionary ' S Society of the Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
Thes Manse
Grace Alsen
Characteristics of Rena Bees Through History
The traits and characteristics of bees are believed to have remained unchanged since the beginning of history. This note discusses enduring bee features and their historical significance.
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Rena
News Notes Of Our Neighboring By the Journal's Subscription Representative F
The column presents brief items from nearby towns gathered by the Journal's subscription agent F. Includes local happenings, small updates, and nods to community members. A compact snapshot of regional life and upcoming events from the readership network.
Evening Journal support noted by Joe Embree and family
Joe Embree thanks the Evening Journal for local daily support and recounts a trip to Wayland and Crawfordville. He praises Harold Kauffman for compliments of the county’s only daily and mentions C. K. Schantz’s large Wayland shop and hopes for future building projects and available workers.
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Joe Embree
Our
Evening Journal
Joe
Harold Kauffman
Local Oil Operator Best Known Neighbor in Town
H. L. Kauffman of the Kauffman Oil Co. near the post office has built a splendid business and four fine filling stations. The writer notes a warm acquaintance with Kauffman and many of his relatives, saying they feel they know him well.
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H. L. Kauffman
Kauffman Oil Co
McGuire Viewed as Fit Leader at Kauffman Co
The piece notes R. T. McGuire’s five years with Kauffman Co and endorses him as the right man for the position. It mentions Dale Good, Jake’s son, and Donald Lute, with Donald set to leave February 15 for San Diego to join the Navy after a worthwhile visit with the young men.
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R. T. McGuire
This Kauffman
Dale Good
Jake
Donald Lute
Donald
San Diego Calif
Navy
Berkshire Café Dinner With Mr and Mrs Merkshire
At the Berk shire cafe the writer enjoyed a fine meal and conversation with Mr and Mrs Merkshire, natives of Crawfordavill.
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Berkshire
Mrs . Merkshire
Crawfordavill
John Alliman Market Installs Hobart Slicer and Chopper
At the John Alliman meat market workers finish stalling a new Hobart electric slicer and meat chopper. The shop will have updated equipment and fixtures for efficient processing.
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John Alliman
Hobart
John
Wayland News Office Welcomes Back Warren Allen
News staff recounts meeting editor Jacob Roth and notes Warren Allen returns to his post after weeks of illness. Allen has missed about a week in two decades, reflecting on his recovery and steady leadership.
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Jacob Roth
Wayland News
Warren Allen
Warren
Bert
Neffs Midway Produce House Sees Busy Ledger
At J. C Neffs Midway Produce the place appears orderly with the owner away briefly and his female bookkeeper kept busy, drawing approval from onlookers.
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J. C Neffs
Midway Produce House
J. C
John Bigham Home East of Wayland Hinted For Work
A note recalls John Bigham living one mile east of Wayland on a gravel road and mentions possible Journal money for work though the exact task was not settled. The writer thanks Bigham after a brief chat.
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John Bigham
Wayland
Mr. Bigham
John
Don Hays Shines at Wayland Produce House
Don Hays impressed at Wayland Produce as Joan arrived. onlookers noted the youngster with a striking mother.
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Don Hays
Wayland
Don
Joan
Don's Scene Sparks Scout Group Name The Willing Workers
A group of wood old scouts arrived at Don's and declared themselves the Willing Workers, expressing pride in their badge and group identity. The encounter reflects a informal gathering and self described title among attendees.
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Don's
Horse Trade and Carloads Move Through Wayland
KF H Magdefrau has delivered several carloads of horses since January and traded eight hundred head in 19234. He and Will Brooks plan to buy more while George Brooks and Ralph Bain keep operations steady. Frank Magdefrau, in the business since age 16, now 490 but looking 31, underscores the profitable era for Wayland horse activity.
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KF. H. Magdefrau
Will Brooks
George Brooks
Ralph Bain Keev
Frank Magdefrau
Wayland
Mis Sharer Bill on Lincoln Gettysburg Address
The fragment hints at a discussion between Mis Sharer and Bill about Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with playful phrasing and interruptions. It references Lincoln and Gettysburg in a classroom or conversational context.
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Mis Sharer
Bill
Sharer
Road maintainer A. FE Stafford backs gravel work
Washington based road maintainer A. F. Stafford says crews are busy north of town and gravel roads will improve conditions. He emphasizes gravel work as time and weather permit.
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A. FE. Stafford
Washington
Remembrance Note for The Evening Journal Writer
Message thanks Mr. Alex Mecreedy Ainsworth Ir. 1 for being in Washington Tuesday while the writer and editorial team were away. The note acknowledges his presence and contribution during the remembrance period.
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Alex Mecreedy Ainsworth
Washington
Thevening Journal
Conversation on license and hunting practices
The dialogue features Pal asking Bill about five dollars and plans, Bill joking he would think of other fellows pants. Warder notes this is last year’s license. Hunter says he is only shooting birds he missed previously.
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Bill
Hunter
Washington R 4 Caller Armours Griggs Quiet on Dirt Roads
Armour Griggs of Washington R 4 was a local caller who did not complain about nearby dirt roads. He lives where the land is good and rural surroundings define his outlook.
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Armour Griggs
Washington
Humorous Christmas Bathing Suit Disapproval Joke
A playful exchange about a wife’s Christmas gift bathing suit and her husband’s disapproval. She responds with light humor laughing off the remark, keeping the mood light.
Clock company clock at Christmas sale praised
A reader notes a clock from the Christmas sale keeps time, claiming it runs an hour and fifty minutes per hour. The remark appears in a brief exchange about a timekeeping item.
Washington R. Rdw. Prebyl Visits Briefly
Rdw. Prebyl of Washington R. visited Tuesday and noted readings are pending as plans proceed. Edward extended thanks and invited a return visit.
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Prebyl
Washington R
Edward
Tallest Man in the Wild Feats Bed Nine Feet Long
A quirky dialogue features a lecturer bragging about a nine foot long bed for the tallest man in the wild while listeners react with disbelief. A bracelet question about precious stones hints at Mae and Jenny’s sparring over value and authenticity.
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Jenny
George
Mae—Yeps
Bray Correspondent News from Pleasant Plain Area
Reports from Mra C A Bray note Martin Bryans has rented a Salina area farm and will move in early March. Hervey Coffin cut wood for Bruce Jones and Everett Coffin last week. Anna Gowey and Arlene Chalupa attended a Christian Endeavor meeting at Pleasant Plain church and helped serve supper. Hazel Bray is the corrected name for last week's measles report and Dorothy Donald and Irmay Bray are ill. Nellie Heston hosted the Pleasant Plain Ladies missionary society Thursday afternoon. Chester Ries visited the Jose Rice home for a few days.
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WEO
Martin Bryans
Salina
Hervey
Bruce Jones
Everett
Anna Gowey
Arlene Chalupa
Pleasant Plain Church
Hazel Bray
Hazel Rice
Dorothy
Donald
Irmay Bray
Nellie Heston
Pleasant Plain
Just Us Club Meets and Local Social Notes
Last week the Just Us club met Friday night February 8 with Mr and Mrs Glenn Hosler. Neighbors held a surprise Saturday night for Mr and Mrs Harry Hamilton at their home. Oysters were served. Mr and Mrs Hamilton plan to move to Art Myers place this spring north of the river in Wellston. Miss Freida George of Washington spent the weekend at her home. Mr and Mrs Harold Kermeen of Mt Pleasant visited the parental W H Roberts home on Sunday.
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Riverside
James Walsh
Walter
New York City
St. Marys ' School
Jerval Flynn
Ernest Saladay
Washington
F. Wheelan
C. J. Karel
Ray Cummings
William Ingram
C. J. Karel Will
Hooster Club
Orley Page
Abraham Lincoln
Sandburg
Merle Eckels
Arthur Duensing
George Jarrard
Bert Dill
Martin Whittaker
Just Us Club
Glenn Hosler
Harry Hamilton
Mrs. Hamilton
Art Myer
Wellston
Freida George
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D. J. Fisher
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John Bissey
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Edmondson Department Store
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Stanley Plank
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Little Brown Church
Myrtle Smith
Martinsburg
Kenneth E. Bell
the Vale
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Beryl Smith
Martinsburg High School
Iowa Success Business College
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Iowa State College
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Joe A. Soukup
Wayn, Zeek
Ratoph Smith
Jess Radda
John Foster
Everette Stewart
Theta Club
Mildred Brown
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Harmony Community Club
Robert Noonan
Pleasant Hill
FE. OO. W
Carbaugh
Rebekah Club
Lioyd Alliman
Ww. cc. T. A
T. F. Barker
Jennie Acheson
Willard Memorial
Eirele
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Crawfordville
White House
C. K. Schantz
Harold Kermeen
Mt. Pleasant
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