West Chester clubs elect new officers and host social events
The West Chester Pythian Sisters installed new officers led by M E C Mrs Olaf Brumback and included an initiation for a knight and a lady. Community groups held gatherings with meals, entertainments, and resolutions as the Havre Social Club, Highland Sewing Club, and Friendship Club hosted meetings and parties with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Olaf Brumback
Gertie Stewart
B.S
Ben. Holt
BE. J
Treva Perguson
Thresa Boyer
R. O
Gladys Hoover
Moses
Milo Delong
Violet Hough
Bessie Schachner
Hazel Walter
Boyer
Pythian Order
West Chester
H H Club to Meet January 19 at Mrs Smma McAtlin Home
The H H Club will meet Thursday afternoon January 19 at the home of Mrs Smma McAtlin. Roll call will be answered with Poems. Program committee includes Mrs Minnie Brown and Mrs Leona Finch. Members should come prepared to pay yearly dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Mec
Pearson Brothers
Anna Brown
Nellie Juzeler
Myrlé Pearson
H. H. Club
Smma McAtlin
Minnie Brown
Leona Finch
West Chester Shipping Ass'n to Meet January 19
The West Chester Shipping Association schedules its annual meeting for Thursday January 19 at Hewitt's store located at 28613. The gathering invites members to discuss year review and forthcoming plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Shipping Ass'n
Hewitt’s
Baptist Ladies Plan January Social at Church
The Baptist ladies announce a January social to be held Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the church.
Fortnightly Afternoon Dept. Meeting at Library
The Afternoon section of their department will meet at the Library Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the
Chapter 1 PEO to Meet Thursday Afternoon
Chapter 1 PEO plans a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs F L to discuss club activities. The note specifies a private gathering and outlines no further agenda details.
Founders Day quilting and multiple club meetings listed
Wilson hosts a full day quilting for the Founders Day program at Mrs. Henry Minick’s home. The Philathia Class of the M. F. Sunday School holds its regular monthly social January 20 at 7 30 p m with Gadys Clark at 603 E Main St as a backward party. The PP VS FE club meets with Mrs. Leslie Dunlap at 9609 Nos Marion Ave 8614. PLT A of Wallace district meets at the school house Wednesday at 3 45. Flyer de Lis club meets with Mrs. Geo Reed Thursday afternoon at 2853. EB O W club meets at Mrs. Joe Maxwell’s home Tuesday evening 286t. G ALR regular meeting Tuesday at 2 o clock. J A Enbree Post Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathia
M. F. Sunday School
Gadys Clark
E. Main St
PP. VS
Lesi
Marion Ave
EB. O. W. Club
Joe Maxwell
Independent club to meet Thursday with Mrs. Harry Maxwell
The Independent club plans a Thursday meeting chaired by Mrs. Harry Maxwell. Members will discuss upcoming events and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent Club
Harry Maxwell
Post Office Says Mail Is Not Protected Until Dropped
The Post Office department states that mail gains government protection only when placed in a mailbox. Merely affixing a postage stamp does not insure protection or imply government responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
United States Postal Service
Evolution of the window through ages and styles
The window’s history traces its shift from simple air openings to defensive slits, then to parchment and early glass, and finally to modern steel casements. As Europe moved beyond medieval times, windows became expressions of comfort and art in Tudor and Elizabethan English homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Average Man Puts in Eight Years of Work
The article argues that a typical person’s working life is about seven and a half years after accounting for nonworking time. It notes eight hours daily for thirty years would yield ten years of work, then deducts weekends, holidays, illness, and other factors to conclude a typical lifetime of productive work is roughly seven and a half years.
Filipino Shipping Aims For Square Deal To Grow
Vicente Madrigal of the Philippines shipping firm argues for reciprocal rights so Filipino vessels can operate in American ports on equal terms with U S ships. He cites the Consuelo episode at Honolulu where 400 Filipinos were left on a wharf and notes current laws limit Filipino ships under Filipino registry from full access to U S ports. He calls for temporary favorable interpretation and eventual congressional changes to name Filipino vessels as ranking with American ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Vicente Madrigal
Honolulu
Consuelo
Madrigal
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Hawaii
America
Congress
President Coolidge Addresses Pan American Sessions
President Coolidge speaks at the Pan American conference stressing democracy and self government, peaceful methods for dispute resolution, and northern and southern republics aligning on law, equality, and nonaggression. He warns against force and highlights mediation, aviation links, and truthful press reporting as paths to lasting unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Rio Grande
Townsend Sell War Load of Hogs at Chicago Market
Farmer Roy Townsend marketed a large load of hogs at the Chicago stockyards last Tuesday through the Farmers Union Stock Commission and shipped them via the Ainsworth Shipping Association under manager EB Rabinold. Sherman Gingerich left Saturday evening for Baraboo Wisconsin to attend to business matters. Iowa City trip Saturday evening drew several locals including Frank and Jim Casey Martin Whittaker Burn McKay Harry Rice Joe Kelley Shirley Clark Guy Carlton L B Lupton and the Washington high school basketball squad among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Townsend
Washington County
Chicago
Farmers Union Stock Commission
Organized Farmers Own Marketing Agency
Townsend
Ainsworth Shipping Association
EB. G. Rabinald
Iowa City
Frank Casey
Jim Casey
Martin Whittaker
Milburn McKay
Harry Rice
Joe Kelley
Shirley Clark
Guy Carlton
L.B. Lupton
EK. EF. Stutsman
L. A. Jones
O. F. Boller
T. J. Pease
Washington High School
Livestock Estimates Reported for Chicago Market
Chicago officials release tomorrow's cattle hogs and sheep estimates. Cattle around 000 head hogs about 56 000 and sheep about 13 000 for the market outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Candidate for County Treasurer 1929 31 in Republican primary
A political announcement declares intent to run for County Treasurer for the 1929 31 term, subject to the will of Republican voters at the forthcoming primaries.
Miss Mina McCleary Visits Crawfordsville Friends
Miss Mina McCleary, a Keota teacher, visits her parents in Crawfordsville with friends expressing concern over Mrs. William Henss’s illness. The Care-Away Circle meets with Miss Mabel Crooks hosting and Miss Van Horn attending. Local basketball fans note coaches Ross and Tracy taking players to Iowa City for the Iowa Illinois game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Iowa
Mina McCleary
Keota
J. McCleary
William Henss
Mabel Crooks
Miss van Horn
Daisy Huber
Lisle Anwyl
William Davidson
Lyle Fletcher
Kenneth Rhea
William Edgar
Joseph Jones
Max Mitchell
Lyle Lowe
Russell Ross
Ralph Borman
Dr. Ginvery
Payton McNeill
Kenneth
Illness Forces Waterloo Family to Postpone Saturday
Irene Holmes returns from Belle Plain and Aretha Homes from New London while Mrs. R. C. Holmes, grandmother, remains seriously ill, prompting a change in Saturday plans for the Waterloo household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
R. C. Holmes
Irene Holmes
Belle Plain
Aretha
New London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Havre’ Social’ Club
Lee Hesseltine
Besse Wittrigg
Laddie Miller
Harry Bishop
Dore Darbyshire
Roll Gammon
Bobby Darbyshire
Fred Kephart
Will Miller
George Cannot
Highland Sewing Club
Pearl Coon
Molly O'Connor
Crystal Steel
Myrtle O Connor
Will "Mec Reedy
Will Busby
Ruth
Maxine Mayhew
Ed Mayhew
Wallace School
Mrs. Mayhew
Ruth Maxine
Louise Null
Beatrice Anderson
Beth Browning
W. R. Gammon
William
John
Rock
Homer Stephen
Mason City
Dr. Pierce
Della Barlow
St. 8. W
Valley Evangelical Brotherhood
the Valley Church
B. and P
Ticia Patton
Covenant Lodge No
Odd Fellows
Damascus Shrine
W. S. of J
Masonic Temple
Pythian Sisters
Woodman Hall
Rural Woman's Club
Frank Pringle
Pythian Circle
E. C. Carris
Baptist Choir
F. L
Rebekah’s
Henry Minick
Zrots
Wallace
Geo. Reed
G. Alr
J. A. Enbree
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
Rickey
U. S
United States
Western Hemisphere
Solivar
Washington
Justicé
Sherman Gingerich
Baraboo
Wisconsin
John Atkinson
Nellie Manners
Board of Supervisors
Towa
Douglas Vir
Iowa State Highway Commission
J.T. Matthews
Buick
Sen
F. M. Richey
Buick Sales and Service
Washington, Iowa
Jersey
J.H. Baird
D. F. Macon
D. J. Ross
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!