Sunday school convention noted in district 4
The Columbus Junction Sunday school convention of district 4 in Louisa County met at the Methodist church with Miss Irene Alsip reporting on the Osceola Bible Institute. Rev J T Aiken spoke and sessions for young people teachers officers and primary workers were held. Officers were elected: president B J Shearer vice president Mrs Alex Mullen secretary treasurer Wm Rees and leaders for children administrative educational and young people. A picnic for Evac School attendees was held at Chautauqua Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Louisa Co
Methodist Church
Irene Alsip
Bible Institute
Oskaloosa
J. T. Aiken
B. Ji. Shearer
Alex Mullen
Wim. Rees
Childrens
Chas, Eliason
W. B. Ruston
Arthur Woodruff
Young Peoples
Normanffey
Musa Todd
Martha Zierdt
E Vacation Bible
Chautauqua Park
Zierdt
Conesville
Helen Cooper
Marshall
Town
State University
Lester Arsborn
Red Oak
Arsborn
Robert Rhea
Walter Davis
Columbus City
Mayo Bros. Hospital
Rochester
Minn
W. O. Jones
John May
Cedar Rapids
Dewey Smith
Sul
David Blankenhorn
Washington
Concord
Louise Orr
Panhandle
Texas
Lou Moore
Harvey Orr
Carl Stephens
Oak Street
R. F. Smylie and Son
Midway Farm
Margaret McCabe
Iowa City
E. W. Kelly
Kelly
Margaret Myron
Muscatine
Deaf Educators Convene at State School in Council Bluffs
Several hundred delegates attend the 24th annual convention of the National Association of Instructors of the Deaf in Council Bluffs Iowa Sessions are at the State School for the Deaf Prominent speakers include Howard R Driggs NYU C C Bunch University of Iowa L C Oberlies Nebraska State Board of Control and Percival Hall Gallaudet College Washington DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa
National Association of Instructors of the Deaf
State School For the Deaf
Hioward R. Driggs
New York University
Cc. C. Bunch
Medical
University of Iown
L. C. Oberlies
Nebraska State Board of Control
Percival Hall
Gallaudet College
Washington
Sixth annual Iowa library workers conference ends
The sixth annual conference of Iowa library workers concluded in Iowa City. Speakers included Edward H. Lauer of the University of Iowa extension division, Alice S. Tyler of Western Reserve University, Julia A. Robinson of Des Moines, Anita Hostetter of Omaha Technical High School, and Mrs. J. M. Galvin formerly of Council Bluffs Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State of Iowa
Edward H. Lauer
University of Iowa
Alice S. Tyler
Western Reserve University
Julia A. Robinson
Des Moines
Iowa Library Commission
Anita Hostetter
Omaha Technical High School
J. M. Galvin
Council Bluffs
Iowa Farm Bureaus plan country style Fourth of July
Iowa communities will stage old fashioned Fourth of July celebrations under local Farm Bureau auspices as part of national Farm Bureau plans for the holiday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Farm
National Farm Bureau
Picnic memories linger as Neighboring Town notes roll in
News notes from New Haven and nearby towns recount a July 1 picnic, social events, and family happenings. Items include a charity ice cream social raising about 4500, visits by Ida Minick and other residents, baby announcements Rita Ann and a boy, plus hospital for Fred Shalla and assorted visits and travel.
Picnic and church notes from Washington Route 3
A tidy district roundup reports a Saturday picnic with a positive mood, Rev Gray of West Chester preaching at Prairie Flower, and neighborly visits among the Kurtz, Maas, Mouser, Benson, Te Bockhorst, Koening and Bear families. Most residents anticipate a Richmond celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gray
West Chester
Prairie Flower
John Kurtz
Harley Myers
Albert Maas
Banks Mouser
Laurenceroll
Clayton Bear
Mildred
Lucille Kurty
Nate Benson
Fred Te Bockhorst
Wm. Koening
Milton
Allison Maas
Richmond
Richmond News Briefs Report Summer Visits and Local Plans
The column notes regret at missing a summer event with plans to attend next year. Visitors include Mrs. Charles Votruba and children from Chicago and Mrs. O. E. Bishop with two children from Davenport visiting relatives. Anna Glickes expects her niece Mrs. Wm Loukes from Farmington. A Richmond Fourth of July celebration is promoted with big plans. Lula and Della Sauer returned from Chicago where they visited their brother Carl. Repairs continue at Z Cc B J hall with Joe Speracek handling work. Mrs Anson Small expects her sister and family from Kansas City for a short visit. Mrs Francis Votruba hosted guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Dandelioff
John Kupka
Mable
Ray
A. R. Strum
Frank Smith
Minick Bros
Washington
Ladies Social Union
Ida Minick
Della Neal
Buelalh Baker
Merle Statler
Florence Smith
Ireta Ferne
Montana
Bozeman
Three Forks
Richmond
Pecknie
Charles Votruba
Chicago
Ill
O. E. Bishop
Davenport
Local notes from La Harpe and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs S P Finch visit Finch’s mother in La Harpe Illinois. Mrs Clarence Hildebrand of Belmont visits her parents Mr and Mrs George Brown. Mrs I B Hexworth Velda and Mrs Fred Weekley attend By the Way picnic. Families and neighbors visit and travel to Wellman Town City and Howard Altin home. The H H club meets with Mrs George Finch. Farmers busy with corn and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard ‘M.altin
Rebekah
Junior Bolt
W. D. Hesseltine
Town
Genevieve Walker
Benda
Earl Hirney
Arthur
Davison
H. H. Club
George Finch
Indian Creek Hosts Busy Sunday for Children’s Day
Sunday was busy at Indian Creek as a children’s day program and a basket dinner were held. The event drew families from the community and featured activities for youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek
Sunday School Socials and Visiting Guests Shared Joyful Afternoon
A village gathering featured dinner for locals and an afternoon program by Sunday school children with older folks joining in songs. Visitors included L W Johnson of Rubio and others from Titus, New Haven, Washington, Cedar Rapids, and Grace Hill. A Farmers' Union event at the schoolhouse drew many members, followed by ice cream and cake. Next social set for July 23 with hopes of new members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Johnson
Rubio
Ed Libe
Titus
Wim Hotte
New Haven
John Goodwin
Washington
L. A. Caldwell
Cedar Rapids
Fred Grosseup
Helen
Neer
Eureka
H. A
Sandy Hook News and Local Notes Highlight Summer Life
In Sandy Hook July 1 a busy home hosts Tom Schilling papering two rooms while friends recall Sunshine and June at Sunset Park. A Lexington farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sprague heads toward West Chester, with local visits by Marjorie Schulty and the Up Streamer class organizer Ted Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Tom Schilling
Tom
Sunset Park
Lexington
Fred Sprague
West Chester
Marjorie Schulty
Warren Matthees
Ted Anderson
Clarence Timmins
Wellman
Mable Morton
Wade Gardner
Charlie Schulty
Tom Schulty
W. H. Schulty
Warren Matthess
Walt Patterson
Milo Patterson
Children’s Day Recital Delights with Neighbors and Dishes
The writer recalls music lessons, family doubts about singing, and a picnic in Oregon with forgotten dishes swapped. A Sunday Children’s Day event drew 36 children, cafeteria porch dining, and praise for Mrs. Laurel Mrs. Dan Guy Mrs. Taylor Stout and Mrs. Farnzie for training. Attendees and decorations impressed as Jesse Stout noted vines. Men begin corn plowing and haying as time presses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Laurel
Dan Guy
Taylor Stout
Farnzie
Jesse Stout
Local visitors attend gatherings as wedding ties join families
Mrs Guy Space and her son from Colorado stay with Rev A T James in Crawfordsville. Open house hosts include Roy Finke and guests Mr Mrs York Thelma Mr and Mrs Aaron Patterson and families from Washington Muscatine and Moscow Iowa. The wedding of Mis Jose Shearer to Mr Bird was held in Winfield yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Guy Space
Colorado
A. T. James
Roy Finke
George York
Thelma
Aaron Patterson
Washington
Cleveland Haber
Raymond Tracy
Muscatine
Lara Finke
W. F. Finke
Mary
Velma
Jown
Whisler
Ed Tracy
Moscow
Iowa
J. C. Huston
Hope
Lee Huston
Misa Joseiette Shearer
Arb Shearer
Mr. Bird
Winfield
NIRA NIRA Dinner Reflections and Notable Guests
A reminiscence of a recent gathering with a large crowd and missing locals. Tony and Rosie shine, Elder and Shannon praised, Homestead writer missed, thanks given to the generous firm, and contributions of ice cream, cake, and cigars noted. Lexington brings fried chicken, Mrs. Sandy Hook angel food cake, a bread knife mislaid, and a sweet highlight from a young graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nira
Wellston
Ketchup
Tony
Rosie
Homestead
Elder & Shannon
Lexington
Sandy Hook
Longtime Council Bluffs Newspaper Composer Retires After 40 Years
David M. Nicoll completes four decades at the Council Bluffs Nonpareil as a compositor. He began work at age 17 and witnessed many local papers grow in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
David M. Nicoll
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Amrecey
Maykinsland
Rock Island
Kate Smith
Clinton
Paul Hannan
Greeley
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F. H. Johnston
Bellevue Hospital
Verne Jack
Vinton
Milton Bowman
John Bidwell James
Mary Moore
Cairn Church of God
U. P. Missionary Society
Er. W. Alsip
Charles Orr
Farm Bureau
Rumford
Adolph Votruba
Frank Howishasky
Will Shalla
Rita Ann
Joe Freund
Dan Bopp
Wil O Chapek
Carrel
Fred Shalla
Washington Hospital
Pete Meffree
Frank Freund
Margaret Schneider
Jack Schneider
Margaret
Hilda Kos
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Bey
Rich Maytag Co
Washington Co
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