Social Gatherings and Club News From Wyton Area
Mrs Leigh Wallace hosts afternoon bridge and luncheon for sister in law Mrs Charlee Parkinson of San Jose California and other guests at the Keeley home on South Iowa Avenue. Patricia Keeley assists. charity fund contributions noted. other social tidbits include Miss Mildred McLaughlin hosting a Blooming ton guest. a family birthday reunion for J F Simpson and remarks from the Woman's Relief Corps on a convention report and chautauqua tent plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Wallace
Charlee Parkinson
San Jose
California
W. M. Keeley
Iowa Avenue
Tridge Club
Charles Parkinson
L. H
Patricia Keeley
Mildred McLaughlin
West Main Street
Miss Miles
Bloomington
Indiana
Woman's Relief Corps
Belle Rice
Chautauqua
Perry
BE. J
Craig
Event Worth Remembering Morse Code In Telemetry History
On January 24 Samuel Morse presented the first demonstration of the telegraph code now known as the Morse code, marking a milestone in communication history. Morse showcased the system publicly, highlighting its potential for rapid messaging across distances. The event established a foundational moment in modern telecommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanuel
Morse
Thrift Lessons Through Practical School Projects
A boy or girl earning money through poultry keeping gardening or home economics work develops thrift in a practical way. Such enterprises should not interfere with regular work or health. they build earning power and happiness for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
Evey Man Will Have One Sedentary Workers Dusting Tip
A fragmented item notes advice for sedentary workers to manage crossed legs with a clean duster or cloth to prevent wear. It suggests placing the cloth on the under leg and cutting clear of the habit, framed as a light economy tip from London readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Anewers
Pleasant Plains societies schedule July meetings
The Pleasant Plains Missionary society meets with Mrs Dill on West Washington street for an all day gathering Thursday July 5. The Rural Women’s Club convenes Thursday afternoon with Mrs Rhodebeck. Damascus Shrine No 10 holds its July social Friday at 2 30 pm at Mrs Harvey Young 803 N 2nd Ave. Havre Social club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs J W Meyers. St Paul’s Evangelical church Ladies Aid holds an all day Thursday meeting. W C T U changes meeting place to Mrs G W Alexander’s from Miss Mazie Stewart’s. Standard Bearers of the Methodist church meet Thursday at 2 30 pm at Dorothy and Mabel Hazen’s. bring French offering and dues.
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Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Damascus
Jerusalem
Harvey Young
N. 2Nd Ave
Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
W. c. TU
Mazie Stewart
G. W. Alexander
Mazie
Methodist Church
Dorothy
Mabel Hazen
Lexington Aid society plans July 15 event at church
The Lexington Aid society will be entertained by Mrs. John Fleming Mrs. E Fleming and Miss Mamie Gardner Thursday afternoon July 15 at the Lexington church. The old Methodist church will be open all day tomorrow for sewing. The Baptist prayer meeting is at 7 30 this evening led by Miss Lucile Forgey. The Ladies Aid society of the first United Presbyterian church meets Friday July 9 at 2 30 in the church parlors with a left program and good attendance expected.
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Lexington Aid Society
John Fleming
E. E. Fleming
Mamie Gardner
Lexington Church
Old Methodist Church
Lucile Forgey
Ladies Aid Society
Lrst United Presbyterian Church
Funeral for young aviator Hanson in Hampton Iowa
Funeral services were held for Frank Hanson of Oelwein born March 11 1893 who died near Casper Wyoming after a parachute failed to deploy promptly. Hanson served six months in the navy during the great war and is survived by his parents Swain S. and Mrs Hanson and six brothers.
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Hampton
George H. Nichol
Frank Hanson
Casper
Wyo
Hanson
Oelwe
Swain S. Hanson
Clarence H
Manly
Jack
Peter
Waterloo
Clyde
Joe
Dell
Oelwein
Navy Truck Tour to Iowa Cities
A U S Navy exhibition truck tours Iowa cities starting in Wapello on July 7 after Burlington’s regatta appearance. It will visit Columbus Junction Washington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Newton Colfax Des Moines, finishing the circuit on July 24. Navy Y gun display stands before the post office with recruiting officers on hand for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Navy
U. S. Navy
Iowa
Wapello
Columbus Junction
Washington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Newton
Colfax
Des Moines
Fire Tree of Australia blooms with flame colored flowers
The fire tree, a remarkable Australian species common in New South Wales, dazzles when in full bloom with masses of flame colored flowers resembling a tree aflame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New South Wales
Split in Iowa deepens Cox McAdoo clash at convention
San Francisco dispatch reports Iowa's 26 votes bound to Cox after a unit-rule decision despite an Iowa protest. Cox leads on the twelfth ballot with Iowa’s delegation unified. McAdoo loses ground while Palmer fades as factional splits echo Meredith forces’ prior gains.
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San Francisco
New York Herald
Louis Seibold
Cox
McAdoo
Iowa
Illinois
Ohio
Robinson
Palmer
Meredith
Des Moines Register
Republicans and Suffrage in the State Ratifications
The piece notes a Republican congress submitted the woman suffrage amendment and lists state actions. Thirty-five states favored ratification, with twenty-six GOP majorities, three split legislatures, and six Democratic majors. Only one Republican state Delaware opposed, while seven Democratic states voted against suffrage. Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Virginia Maryland South Carolina opposed.
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Tennessee
North Carolina
Florida
Vermont
Connecticut
Delaware
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Virginia
Maryland
South Carolina
A M E E Jubilee Singers at Bethel Church
The A M E E Jubilee Singers will perform at Bethel church northeast of town Friday evening July 9 at 8 00. After the concert the Women's Missionary Society hosts an ice cream social.
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Bethel Church
A. M. EE. Jubilee Singers
Women's Missionary Society
Senator Harding Favored at Home in Marion County
Neighbors back Senator Harding as a local hero with strong home support. In the April 28 presidential primary he won 1,548 of 1,718 votes in Marion, 75 of 77 in Claridon, and 2,411 of 2,649 across Marion County as reported by the Fairfield Journal.
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Senator Harding
Marion County
Ohio
Marion
Claridon
Fairfield Journal
Hitchcock calls Walsh amendment a victory for anti administration forces
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska criticized the Walsh amendment added to the Virginia plank as a setback for the administration. He argued it clouds the issue and could let the wrong candidate interpret U.S. obligations under the league covenant. The White House downplayed the measure as not a defeat for President Wilson and noted support for interpretative reservations.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Walsh
Resolutions Committee
Massachusetts
United States
White House
Wilson
Liquor Declared Household Goods in Move
Louisville July 7 Liquor is household goods, says Elwood Hamilton collector of internal revenue for Kentucky. A householder in bona fide possession of whiskey may take it when changing residence for his own use and that of his guests. A removal permit from James H. Combs, federal prohibition director for Kentucky, is required.
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Louisville
Elwood Hamilton
Internal Revenue
Kentucky
James H. Combs
County Board Meets For Monthly Session At Courthouse
County board of supervisors met yesterday for the monthly session and continue routine business at the courthouse. Only ordinary matters occupied the board's attention.
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County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Social Purity and Child Welfare Observations
Discussion on social purity and child welfare tracing from creation to modern society. Emphasizes reverence for life, self control, and protecting children from moral corruption while urging active reform and parental responsibility. Notes dangers of public exposure and the need to address roots of social evil.
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Satan
God
Jesus
Prodigal Girl and Prodigal Boy in Moral Debate
The piece contrasts mercy toward repentant boys with harsher treatment of girls who sin. It questions double standards and calls for open doors rather than judgment. It references Christian ethics, forgiveness, and social stigma as it argues for equal mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin
Return of Mr W. Busby Sparking Joyful Homecoming
A fragment mentions Mrs Cc W Busby and joyful welcome songs for a returning figure. The tone is celebratory amid the disrupted text.
National Guard to Camp August Ninth Storm Lake
The Iowa National Guard encampment will run fifteen days from August 9 across Lakeside farm beach opposite Storm Lake. Col L D Ross leads arrangements with units from Red Oak Harlan Storm Lake and Sheldon plus a 35 piece Fairfield band. A rifle range near Juniata backs the encampment with swimming on the lakeside site.
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Storm Lake
John R. Hayes
Adjutant General's Office
Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
L. D. Ross
Lakeside Farm
Juniata
Ross
Red Oak
Harlan
Sheldon
Pany
Fairfield
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J. F. Simpson
John Simpson
John Green
Albert Simpson
Earl Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Ellen Simpson
Margaret Hicks
Rural Women's Club
Rhodebeck
Havre
J. W. Meyers
Rebekah Club
1. O. O. F. Hall
Iowa Cities
A. M. EE
Bethel
Strate
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Ang Gil
Herbert J. Boyce
Cc. W. Busby
National Guard
Cotter Motor Co
Forest
M. Duncan
Virginia Sweet
Swift’s
Santa Clara
Rio
JDC
Johnson’s Grocery
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