Presbyterian Missionary Society Elects Officers
The Presbyterian Missionary Society elected officers at Mrs. Carl Roberts home with Mrs. F. W. Eastwood presiding. Roberts re-elected president for a fourth year. other officers include Lemmon, Rehmel, Stewart, Neiswanger, Fitzwilliam, Moore, McCall, Bruey, Randle, and Eastwood. The day observes prayer Feb 12 at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Carl Roberts
F. W. Eastwood
Roberts
Lemmon
Joan Rehmel
Roy Stewart
Fred Neiswanger
W. M. Fitzwilliam
Fred Moore
Harry McCall
Ben Bruey
White Cross
E'S Randle
Kenneth Carris
Presbyterian Church
Washington
A. M. Cowden
L. BE. Wilson
Nash
A. Douglas
Margaret Cowden
Miss Cowden
Teheran
Persia
Baptist
Batist
Will Mayo
John Dodd
Cy Bush
Will Kos
Barber
Harbaugh
B. Curr
Rene Warner
Hyde discusses agriculture history blaming overproduction
Secretary Arthur Hyde traces U S agriculture history at the Des Moines farm bureau convention urging voluntary cooperative action to control production and stabilize prices. He argues war-time expansion worsened surplus and calls for farmer owned, farmer controlled associations to unite 6 million farmers against destructive competition and meet market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Arthur Hyde
State Farm Bureau Convencion
Europe
Oklahoma
Texas
Organicgione
Community club meetings and Shriners events listed for late January
Local notices list multiple organized gatherings including Bible Department at Fortnightly meeting with Mrs. Wile, Wesleyan Home Missionary Society at 80D esleyan Home, Pythian Sisters at West Chester Temple, Booster Club with Mrs. Barthelon, farm bureau session, Damascus Shrine regular meeting, and Jon Hoyle Night invite from Vashti Shrine at Rock Island. Dinner, ceremonial hours, and reservation notes given for several events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Rock Island
Jon Hoyle
Joseph EK. Boyle
Masonic Temple
Elks Club
A. H. Twinam
Community Notices and Events From Local Clubs
Regular K of C meeting announced for Monday January 25 led by J M Kelly G K 29212 Dance and party mentioned with K C wall Tuesday January 26 under Holy Name Society. all invited 29213 Howard CL Keeper WoRC No 871 to install leftivers January 26 with a fat lick dinner at 1 PM urging full attendance 2RS12 P He club to hold annual family dinner Friday January 29 at 6 PM at John Caldwell home bring dishware and own family dishes two to pass plus sandwiches hostess provides potatoes and coffee 293tk Bible dating class by Dr FL Westwood meets Sunday 2:30 PM MGA
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K. C. Wall
Holy Name Society
Howard CL
Worc
P. He Club
John Caldwell
FL Westwood
MGA
Ancient Yew Tree Said to Be 9600 Years Old
London report notes a Scottish yew tree named Portin gall claimed to be about 9600 years old, with historians and local lore cited as backing. The item describes the tree as remarkable for its age and place in local tradition.
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London
Scotland
News Review of Week Jan 18 to 23 Updates
Jack Lyne incurs more trouble with a bruised left ankle tendon and cane support. Mrs. William Frye returns to Nashville after a month with her Washington friends. Various locals deal with property sales births and community events as the town notes deaths and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lyne
William Frye
Nashville
Tennessee
Mrs. Frye
Lillian Brown
R. FE. Brown
Turkeys Refuse to Go Wild in Oregon Wild Bureau
The State game commission holds 15 wild turkeys that will not go wild. Repeatedly removed to the wilderness they return to the farm where they were raised, baffling officials in Gold Beach Oregon.
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Gold Beach
Orc
State Game Commission
Farmers Seek Fast Suspension of New Freight Rates
Officials of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged Claude Porter to act at once to halt the planned freight rate increases on livestock set to begin Monday. The federation cited 1928 price levels for hogs and sheep as justification for delaying the rates while a federal investigation proceeds.
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Chicago
American Farm Burseau Federation
Claude R. Porter
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federation
Commission
O. W. Sandberg
Farm Bureau Federation
Waters Receding in Flood District
Waters slowly recede in the Mississippi Delta flood zone as the Red Cross reports the response is under control. Coast Guard boats from Greenwood operate a fifty mile fleet aiding 50,000 residents with food clothing and medical supplies as refugees are housed and cared for.
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Glendora
Miss
Red Cross
Mississippi Delta
Cgast
Greenwood
Coast
First Heat Prostration Strikes New York Guard
New York reports the first heat prostration of the summer with 32 year old Barth Flynn, a customs guard, felled by heat as humidity rose in the unseasonable weather reaching 4 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barth Flynn
St.triness
Chicago Needy Facing Starvation Prompted by Governor Visit
Chicago, Jan. 23. Gov. Louis L. Emmerson arrived to help save about half a million needy residents from starvation. He met with Cook County emergency relief leaders who urged a special legislative session for poor relief. The governor pledged to do all he can, noting unemployment requires action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Louis L. Emmerson
Cook County Joint Emergency Relief Fund
Racketeers Kill Another Union Man in Chicago
Carmello Lucchesi 62 a business agent and influential Italian in Chicago's macaroni and spaghetti workers union was ambushed and shot five times by three gunmen. Authorities held Samuel Luzzo union president for questioning but could not cite a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Carmello Lucchesi
Lucchesi
Samuel Luzzo
Luzzo
Wabash Flood Nears 23-Foot Stage Endangering Areas
The Wabash river is near a 23-foot stage with flood waters rising. East Mt Carmel floods the lowlands and rural schools close as water inundates surrounding areas. rural mail delivery is by boat in some districts.
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Mt, Carmel
Wabash
West Union Bank Reopens After Short Closure
The State bank of West Union reopened today after a three day closure. Officials report that ninety eight percent of depositors have signed agreements to leave checking and time deposits in the bank, maintaining customer funds and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Towa
INS
State Bank of
Japan threatens drastic military action in Shanghai
Tokyo says it will land army detachments in Shanghai and take further drastic measures unless Chinese authorities curb anti Japanese demonstrations. Japanese marines totaling 500 reportedly landed, with additional detachments in Shanghai to protect lives and property and deter further unrest.
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Tokyo
INS
Shanghai
Foreign Office
Missionary Speaker from China to Address Local Church
Dr. C. Bertram Rape, recently returning from China, will speak at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. He has years of educational work in China and is considered a leading speaker on the country’s religious situation. The talk aims to foster understanding of current missionary issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
A. W. Clow
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Winemouse
Smouse
F. W. Eastwood
C. Bertram Rape
China
Rape
Fire Damages Burley Hotel in Belle Plaine
A fire partially destroyed the Burley hotel in Belle Plaine Iowa causing undetermined losses. Guests were awakened from bed clothing as flames spread through the building on January 20 according to INS dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Burley
Classified Ads on Page Two Three Years at Three Percent Interest
A classified notice details a loan offer lasting three years with an annual interest rate of three percent. The text outlines terms for repayment and the creditor’s name appears in readable form.
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Methodist Ald
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Ju.ia Cavender Jed
Charles Thomas
Unit 4
J. F. Ream
Edna Klein
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Shirley Ann Peterson
Shirley Anne Peterson
Shirley Anne
West Chester P. T. A. Krrars
West Chester
Lindenmeyer
Firs. Niffenigger
Holazdworth
of the Baptist
Hyde
Charles Bear
Victor Holeworth
Harper
Hideworth
Bana Moriarty
Sass
Fighteen
Holzworth
Earl Galloway
Rosemary Club
Ray E. Belt
Galloway
Garden City
Lett. du
Vaughn Thompson
Boyd Foster
Stanley
Darbyshire
Paitin
Bible Department
Wile
Frank
Esleyan Home Missionary Society
M. Bi Church
J. B. Lupton
Alice Rownd
Pythian Sisters
West Chester Temple
Charles Barthelonesday
Farm Bureau
Martin Whittak
Orville Caldwell
Damascus Shrine
The
Kolah Club
Charles Jackson
Lawrence Howell
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of Bethel Church
Chas. Wolfe
Navajo Club
W. J. Duncan
K. of
J. M. Kelly
G. K
C. F. Casper
Robert Brinton
South Third Street
Orr and
Ross
Kehn Hall
Norman Hall
Colfax
Harvey
San Diego
Huntington Beach
Connie
Mayo Sanitarium
Robert Crail
J. B. Crail
Los Angeles
Farmers Livestock Marketing Association
Leichti
Keokuk
Robert Ruth
Sigourney
Stella Wilts
University Hospital
Iowa City
Danny Lee Holland
Lee Holland
Harry Ross
Burlington
North
Gunnison Ave
Kate Bell
George Davis
A. Rail
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Ball
J. BR. Patterson
New Sharon
Geo. Stewart Hardware Co
Robert
Lewis
Elm Grove
Clarence Aughey
Austin,Mina
C. W. Klein
Chautauqua Grounds
J. H. Peet
Ralph Shannon
Father O'Donnell
Murray L. MceCreedy OL
Brighton
Washington County Hospital
Frederick Smith
Ox Keota
City Hall
Washington Band
Keith Droz
Bailey Building
A. J. Droz
George H. Burham
Cecil Williams
Minnie Lohrer
California
Claude Vic
Emma Ansil
John Zigier
Dora Zigier Bailey
West Union Bank
Japan
Chevrolet
Flint
Michigan
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
General Motors
Rubio Motor Co
Rubio, Iowa
Tucker & Eicher
Washington, Iowa
J. A. Marsh
W. EK. Pearson
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