Four Postmasters Serve Noble Postoffice Since 1882
Noble daily notes the closing of its post office after 1882 activity. J A Frey receives final word pending January end, ending a era begun by William Noble the town’s first postmaster. The piece recalls postmasters from 1882 to 1900 and KHavine’s long tenure, plus routes and carriers including D F Meyer and Floyd Shockley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlan Frey
Noble, Jan, &T
Noble Postoffice
J. A. Frey
United States Post Office Department
Noble
William Noble
C. RB. and Q
John Wittmer
Frank Berry
Berry
Frey
Khavine
D. F. Meyer
John Witting
Floyd Shockley
Wayland
Mit. Pleasant
Shockley
Ohio
Snowball News Severely Drifted Roads Hamper Travel
Snowball notes a snow plow opening roads around town but drifts quickly fill them again. Mrs. Carl Jarrard leads the Snowball social club while John Campbell remains sick with the flu. Prairie Flower reports no preaching or Sunday school for two Sundays due to drifted roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jarrard
Farm Bureau
John Campbell
Prairie Flower
Scientists Orchestrate 65-Person Moscow Concert Ensemble
An orchestra of 65 scientists thrills Moscow concert halls with a unique blend of music and science. The group performs modern pieces while highlighting scientific themes and research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Rathmel Family Moves Off Farm
Local news notes the Rathmel family moving from their farm to a new home in Ainsworth with updated features including hardwood floors and a furnace. Also mentions mail delays from heavy snow, letters from Kerrs in California, and Arnold Tucker returning from Indiana. A sister’s cast removal is reported alongside updates on Etta McCall and Eliza Stafford in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie Dawson
Liing Lake
A. D. Rathmel
Ainsworth
Kerrs
W. B. Kerr
Beulah Manning
San Clemente
Calif
Washington
Arnold Tucker
Clark Tucker
Raymond
Elkhart
Ind
Carl Kelley
Eliza Stafford
Waterloo
Navy
Sea of Galilee Sinks Below Ocean Level
Description notes the Sea of Galilee lies 700 feet below sea level with no outlet. The Jordan River carries overflow to the Dead Sea, which sits about 1,300 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea of Galilee
Jordan
Dead Sea
Special bread recipe yields four loaves from yeast mix
Reprinted recipe describes making four medium loaves using shortening sugar flour water and yeast. Steps include soft sponge, two rises, kneading about ten minutes, shaping into four pieces and baking about 40 minutes at 375 degrees. Faster results suggested with two cake yeasts.
West Chester School News Updates From First to High School
West Chester pupils across grades report eye tests in first and second grades. Second graders cheer new readers. third and fourth welcome Earl Duvall as a new student. Fifth and sixth note John Duvail and Mary Dean fanning letters. seventh and eighth grade basketball beat Keota 9 to 2. High School prepares a play Sauce for the Goslings and glee club operetta Hearts and Blossoms with a seventh grade Snow Storm drawings project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lbrary
Earl Duvall
Jolly Eighteen
Jolly Nineteen
John Duvail
Mary Dean
West Chester
Keota
Harriet Greiner
Joe Bauer
Maaxine Crawford
Sprague’s
Longest-wedded Iowa couple found in Lucas pair
The column notes Mr. and Mrs. George Gobens of Lucas have been married 78 years and have not been separated in any day or night, surpassing the celebrated 63rd anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Cox of New Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cox
New Sharon
Iowa
George Gobens
Lucas
Mrs Elbert Elmore Ends Stay at Jessie Stout Home
Mrs Elbert Elmore returns home after caring for Mrs Stout and newborn at Jessie Stout home near Brighton. Gospel team from Penn College in Oskaloosa conducted Pleasant Plain services. Mildred Coffin noted as team member. Local families hosted, vaccinations given, and ill health and visits reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Elbert Elmore
Jessie Stout
Milton A. Coffin
Elbert Elmore
Brighton
Mrs. Stout
Harvey Hoskins
Jerry Elmore
Jerry
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Pleasant Plain
Whitely
Mildred Coffin
Fred Simmons
Olney Hoskins and Sons
Leonard and
Galen
John Soetens
Clay
Freda Emry Sitler
Des Moines
Eugene Elmores
Pleasant Plats
Everett Coffin
Karl Coffin
Neomi
Charles Phinney
Bertha Criss
Clifford Wolf
Escape details of 1934 Grand Junction murder suspect
ESCAPED Harry Ross, who killed Erwin Thompson of Grand Junction, Iowa, in 1934, escaped last week from the Canon City prison. He climbed a 30 ft wall and fled down an 8340 ft cliff during his getaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ross
Erwin Thompson
Grand Junction
Iowa
Canon City
Colorado
Adlerika Claims Quick Heart Relief From Gas Pressure
Ad claims gas pressure on the heart from stomach gas due to constipation is relieved by one Adlerika dose. It states Adlerika cleans both bowels and suggests usage for digestive discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
Gho. L. McDaniel
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TV Sugar
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Sanfa
Pia
Sanitary Ni Rex
Prins
Iver
West Chester School News
Fanning
Rolfe
Duvell
Harry Bauer
Kenneth Dusenberry
Ruth Holcomb
Patty Hotle
Dickie Dusenberry
Ashe
Silk ‘Gaymobes
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Eli
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