New Year's Eve Service and Community Notes in Wellman
A New Year's Eve service at the Wellman Methodist Church featured Rev. P. M. Conant with gospel singing by girls, a violin solo by Preston Conant, and a quartet performing Ring Out Wild Bells. Social hour and refreshments followed. The issue also covers Wellman Eastern Star meeting highlights, Rainbow Girls introductions, and local visits and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Methodist
P. M. Conant
Preston Conant
Betty Durian
Betty Rampleberg
Harriette Hufman
Murial Marner
Lorainne Kos
Frances Mengerhausen
Victor Rampelberg, Jr
Roy Polson
Alex Fidler
Paul Fidler
Cedar Rapids
J. M. Polson
Dickie
Joan
Hubert Boswell
Lincoln
Neb
Kennith Cochran
Des Moines
Carl Hudson
Fairfield
Johnnie Brenneman
Kennith
Farro Lee
L. BE. O'Brien
Loyd Polson
East Highland Social News Roundup
Mr and Mrs John Wieland and family visited J L Veggy home Tuesday evening. Ellis Murdock family and Murdock kin called at Gail Murdock home New Year s day. Austin Collins returned to Frank Mincer home after six weeks with relatives at Carson and Council Bluffs. Lutheria Yeego visited home folks over the weekend. Ruby Bruegge vacationed with sister and family at Keota. Fred Lear is ill with flu. Wilma Mincer spent New Years with her parents. Linus Peggy was a business caller in Town City Tuesday. Milo Stransky and family spent New Year s Day with the Stanley Heck family. We wish all readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
John Wieland
J. L. Veggy
Ellis Murdock
Ruby Bruegge
Keota
Fred Lear
Wilma Mincer
Linus Peggy
Milo Stransky
Stanley Heck
Fisherman's Luck Ends with Confession of Love
Natalie Owen and David King repeatedly cross paths on a fishing trip. After misdirections and a staged detective role, Natalie reveals she never fished before and disruptions lead to a confession that sparks a real romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalie Owen
Dock
Gray Stables
Natalie
Mr. King
Captain Lane
Natalie Owen
David
Rhode Island's Full Official Name Highlighted
The text notes Rhode Island is officially titled the State of Rhode Island and Providence plantations, the longest formal name among U S states, while commonly called Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Union
Providence Plantations
Iceland Climbs as Geological Wonderland for Visitors
The article describes Iceland as a land of frost and fire with volcanoes like Hekla and geysers. It notes warm Gulf Stream coastal influence making Reykjavik mild year round. It highlights geothermal hot springs heating homes and pools and hints at future cultivation of tropical fruits for export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Floki
Norway
Scottish Highlands
Reykjavik
Europe
Hekla
Boiling Water at High Altitude
The text explains that water boils below 212 degrees Fahrenheit when atmospheric pressure is lower. As altitude increases, pressure drops, lowering the boiling point. Molecules evaporate more rapidly under reduced pressure, causing boiling at a lower temperature.
Butte City Has Vast Underground Passageways
Butte Montana has more than ten times as many miles of underground passageways as streets above ground. The city lists 250 miles of streets and about 2,700 miles of passageways used for copper mining and related workings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Floating City Venice Population and Infrastructure Stat
Venice is a city on 117 islands with 150 canals serving as streets and 378 bridges connecting districts. It has a population around 260000 and relies on maritime routes, waterways, and historic architecture to support daily life and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Officers Named for M. E. Sunday School at West Chester Dinner
At the West Chester Methodist church New Year dinner Rev. George Pennington led a Sunday school business meeting. Elected for 1940 were Supt Frank Kleese Asst Supt Walter Duvall Secretary Jack Griffith Asst Sec Roberta Luers Treasurer Mrs M Lindenmeyer Librarian Everett Scearcy Asst Dean Moore Pianist Patricia Griffith Asst Appie May Rigenhagen. Relatives from Mt Pleasant attended New Year events plus a large funeral at the church for PD E Brumback with ministers Ada Hillis and George Pennington assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
George Pennington
Frank Kleese
Walter Duvall
Jack Griffith
Roberta Luers
M. Lindenmeyer
Everette Scearcy
Dean Moore
Patricia Griffith
Appie May Rigenhagen
J.L. Calkins
Mt. Pleasant
McBlain
A. W. McBlain
Russel
Agnes Ross
Marilie Conger
Grand Rapids
Mich
Atalissa
Robert
Isaac Sprague
Clermont
Theo. C. Ressler
Sprague
Mrs. Ressler
Maynard Keiser
Cedar Rapids
Oren Chenoweth
Sarah Joachim
Smithfield
Goldie Anderson
Bushnell
Ray Parker
Table Grove
Ill
Loyle Smith
Rock Island
Clinto Walton
Evelyn
Springville
Oral Walters
Owen Brumback
Davenport
Chris Jensen
Wanda Ruth Smith
Brighton
Neighbor Hedge Reveals Enormous Roll of Uncertain Origin
A large roll found lodged in a neighbor's hedge baffles residents as no one recalls how it arrived or what it contains. Local authorities are inspecting the object for safety and origin.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watch Service
Creighton College
E. D. Miller
Kittie Mae Maddock
Mt. Vernon
Etta Rogers
Homer Stephen Optometrist
East Highland
Frank Mincer
Washington Dairy
Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
Richard Stewart
Ethel Grecian
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Martha Fosterty
Marion
George Gounty
Lester B. Krabi
Geunty Corone
W.S Kvier
Harriet Coulter Geery
Harold Putnem
Nty
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Fred Bauer
Chiropractors
Dr, Chas
Brown
Court House
A. C. Peterson
S. Second Ave
Washington
Iowa
DR. Co
Washington Independent School District
Ralston
Harland W. Mead
George Fields
Ethel McCreedy
Harry Bowles
Bherkman's
West Main St
Ambulance Service
Lemley & Yard General
East Main Street
Theodore B. Bailey
Attorney At Law Loan & Trust
W. Livingston
Officers
Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fullop
E. F. Muck
Henry Balle
Bee P. L. Jordan
J. O. Brown
Walter Kiesey
Mark Pratt
C. Reister
E. Lemley City Health Officer
D. C. Barrett Park
Marian 8. Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. E. Lemmon
Lester H. Orr
O. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
Will Dupuis
Clarence Jacobs
Fred Reid
Erry Library
Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Eveready Plumbing Shop
Hurricane Creek
Croker
Owen
Marblehead
Maine
St. Lawrence
David King
Abbott
New York
M. E. Sunday School
Will Dreiere
Doon
Donahue
Riverside
Red Bull Road
Highland Center
Jersey
McCormick
Deering
Emerson
John Deere
Hayes
Kenway
Montgomery Ward
Hart Parr
Concord
Chas. Brown, Auet
Roy Havel
Riverside People’s Trust & Sav. Bank
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