Unite Presbyterian Ladies Aid Picnic and Club Meeting
The United Presbyterian Ladies Aid held their annual church picnic with about 50 attendees. Meetings followed with Mrs. Oscar George presiding and Mrs. D. C. Kilgore leading prayers, plus a musical program by Anna Crawford Thelma Benson Virginia Davis and more. A separate White Way club gathering featured a mock wedding and a luncheon, with officers elected for Pleasant Hill Sunday school and multiple Aid units meeting, reporting attendance and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Soery
Church Y
Oscar George
D. C. Kilgore
D. N. Anwyl
W. C. Mayhew
W. Duncan
W. J. Masson
Burl Pringle
America
Anna Crawford
Thelma Benson
Reading
Virginia Davis Sane
Sarah Mari Davis
Alice Wolfe
Neil Trotman
Oil Calendar Details for Hoosier Lab and Auxiliary
The Hoosier lab will meet with Mrs. Sam Neill on Tuesday afternoon July 14. Toll call topic is Ingerstions or Hot Weather Drinks. The entertainment committee includes Mrs. Sam Muncon and Mrs. Orville Caldwell. The Snowhall social club meets with Mrs. Arthur Wylie on Wednesday afternoon July 16. The Legion Auxiliary regular meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon July 5 at 23a the Lerten moc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Lab
Sam Neill
Etertainment
Sam Muncon
Orville Caldwel
Snowhall Social Ela
Arthur Wylie
John Shebeck
Ralph Oldfield
Regula
Legion Auxiliary
Lerten
Washington Boys Describe Part of Trip Through East
Five local boys with the Benson Institute recount a cross east trip writing letters from Niagara Falls to Boston and Rochester. They describe the Canadian Niagara power plant, Kodak and General Electric factories, sighting Old North Church, Paul Revere's home, and Harvard, with notes on boats, falls, and a Green Mountains journey. Bob Shannon and Willis Jones file separate letters detailing experiences in Niagara Falls, Rochester, and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Boys
East
Benson Institute
Willis Jones
Bob Hammer
Peter and
Walter Jungbluth
Bob Shannon
Prom Willis Jones Willis
Boston
Mass
Niagara Walls
Cana-dan
Rochester
Haines
Kodak
Mother Christian Seienre
Old Northchurch
Fannie Viali
Paul Revere
Washington
Statehouse
Gloucester
Boson
Niagara
Falls
Hastman Kodak Company
Irgest Truck Garden
General Electric Factry
Russia
Concord
Lexington
Paul
Swimmini
Old North Church
Joint Installations Announced For July Meetings
Regular meeting Woop Cos and installation of officers set for Monday July 13 at 8 p.m. at Covenant Lodge J. M. Kelly and G. K 12512. Zimii Rebetah Lotte to hold joint installation Tuesday night July 14 at L362.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenant Lodge
Zimii Rebetah Lotte
Weekend Visit Ends As Local Residents Return To Work
Mr Adssworth and Mr Ainsworth return to work near Chicago after a weekend family visit. Floyd Simkins and family visited relatives in town and Floyd now works for an oil company in Dixon Town. Mrs Charlotte Moore and Miss Emma Hazen report the death of their brother John Hazen aged 81 at Avorn. He came from Indiana with Hazen family settlers and later moved to Avoca. Surviving are two daughters and two sons. Regular W R meeting drew large attendance with Mrs Jeffrey, Miss Walker, and Mrs Miller leading the serial hour. Fourth quarterly Methodist conference noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainworth
Simylie
Chicago
Floyd Simkins
Floyd
Wm Simkings
Dixon
Town
Charlotte Moore
Emma Hazen
John Hazen
Avorn
Hazen
Indiana
Isaac Hazen
Avoca
W, RR
A. P. Jeffrey
Jace Walker
Glenn Miller
Methodist Haven
Lexington Ladies Aid to entertain nearby societies at church
The Lexington Ladies Aid invites Pilotshape and Weet Cheater ladies aid societies to a church gathering on Thursday July 16. All members are cordial invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Ladies Aid Gov
Church meeting overseen by District Superintendent Rentzinger
On Thursday evening a church gathering was led by District Superintendent KE A Rentzinger. The event notes that all vacant houses and rooms are being filled by workers and their families on roll work on primary road No. 161, marking the third time citizens have aided better housing for road workers. Mrs. J. Wf. Krenmyre hosted the Happy Hour club on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE A Rentzinger
Riverside Neighbors Hold Tea for Senior Needle Club
Mrs C W Ingram hosted the Riverside senior needle club at her home with fourteen members attending a lunch. The next meeting will be held on Judy Oart. Guests included Dr Edward Thielen and family visiting Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
C W. Ingram
Judy Oart
Fred Fisher
Waterloo
Omindaw
Edward Thielen
Wideran
Joan Thielen
Rudolph Novey
Hitt
Colorado
Everal
A. H. Zilmer O
Morillion
Arkansas
Norvall Flynn
Edwin
Geo
Lt. Miller and Daugther
Jean
Moline
Arco
West Chester Town Council to Meet August 3 1931
The town council of West Chester Washington will meet August 3 1931 at 8 p m at the Town Hall. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditure estimate. Earl Griggs is listed as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enuineil
West Chester
Washington
Downtowa
Local visitors from Cleveland and Riverside
D Liebig and Mere TL Baihey and family from New Philadelphia and Cleveland visited relatives in Riverside this week. Alvin Kiley and daughter Edne will visit Kinsey family in Michigan before returning home. Mr and Mrs Passarda and children and Mr and Mrs Benoit with daughter came to visit relatives in Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Liebig
Mere
Baihey
Alvin Kiley
Edne
New Phildelphia
Ohio
Mia
Cleveland
Tio
Ha Kinsey
Rityey
Michigan
A. Passardac
Joan Benoit
Cilrwen
Riverside
Whips stock misfire halts drilling string damage
A damaged drill site report describes a misused whipstock causing a string of jar drilling tools to be destroyed. The bevelled edge of the whipstock redirects tools, with arrangements made to correct depth and realign the hole trajectory.
Little Boy's Joke From Methodist Home Scene
A battered, humorous tale from a Methodist children’s home recounts a boy named Andrew who captured four locusts with a broken wing. When asked his plan, he answered that he would tuck them under his bed and have the elm tree sing him to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dle Andrew
Greyhound references in Solomon and ancient Assyrian carvings
The text notes a greyhound mentioned by Solomon and reports relief carvings in Assyria dating back at least 4004 years. It describes the dog as slim with a long leg and smooth coat, identifying the breed as the greyhound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Assyria
New Arrivals Report Births and Names Across Local Homes
The notice lists several births including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Eiwood Johnson of Cheyenne Wyoming on June 24 a girl named Jeanine weighing 24 pounds The article also mentions a son born to Mrs Ben Wooster formerly of Washington on June 25 1931 named Paul Harrison weighing 74% pounds and a daughter named Margaret Ken born July earth with weight nine pounds The report notes Mrs Johnson formerly Miss Ha Jones is the wife of H C Jones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ken
Bors July Earth
Yeo
Eiwood Johnson
Cheyenne
Wyn
Lasse Jeanine
Johnson
Ha Jones
H. C. Jones
Marilyn June Hoster Born At Be 1p Hospital
Residents Viv and Mrs Glenn Hoster of West Woolson welcome daughter Marilyn June born June 28 at Be 1p Hospital. The infant joins siblings and grandparents in a joyful family note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viv
Glenn Hoster West
Woolson
Il Laughter
Be 1P
Marilyn June
Inspiration in Church Candle Sparks Cigar Idea
A Havana cigar maker’s daughter inspired her father after a candle in church burned long and left a shape resembling a cigar. He later visited the factory, obtained special leaves, and began crafting a new cigar form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Ser
Peter Preaches Boldly in Jerusalem Acts Sermon Session
Lesson outlines Peter’s sermon to the crowd in Acts 2 11 26 stressing repentance faith in Jesus as Messiah. It covers Peter and John before the Sanhedrin acts 4 1 21 and the early church prayer for boldness with the Holy Spirit filling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Jerusalem
John
Christ
Jesus
Pilate
Jesus Christ
Earth
Moses
Sanhedrin
Supreme Court of the Nation A
H. Peter
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
God
Israel
Church At Prayer
News Briefs of the Week and Local Visits
A compilation of local notes includes visits by Alfred Brown and family from Rock Island to Chillicothe Missouri, James Woodstock’s trip from Clear Lake Iowa, and a cousin reunion with George Rodman. Also to be noted are festival plans by Dutch Creek neighbors, golf results at the club with Vic Weathphal and Oral Sweet high and low scores, and upcoming Rock Island Arsenal junior tournament entries. Statements cover illnesses, travel, and camp signups with details on dates and people mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Alfred Brown
Robert
Rock Island
Chillicothe
Missouri
R. EB. Brown
George Rodman
Washington
James Woodstock
Janes ’Armer
Woodstock
Lewis
Kansas City
Mr. Rodman
Clear Lake
Iowa
Vic Weatphal
Oral Sweet
Orville Elder
Derth
Althose
W. L. Alcorn
Harry Montgomery
Jack Lytle
William Shannon
Rock Island Arsenal
Sophronia Lamphere
A. &. Baldrige
Des Moines
Wapsie Y Camp
John Metall
LD. A. Boyer
Spelling and Laziness Warn Brightest Students
A Columbia University professor argues the brightest students are the poorest spellers, reinforcing the view that high achievers may be lazy writers. The remark, cited by the San Antonio Evening News, ties cognitive skill to spelling discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
San Antonio Evening News
Four-Year-Old Bit by Snake in Mt. Carmel Pa Incident
In Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania four year old Richmond Serfass tried to pick up a pet snake as a playmate. The snake bit the child’s thumb but adults intervened quickly and the boy suffered no lasting harm due to prompt medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Carmel
Richmond Serfass
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White Way Club
Elia Craig
Margaret Vorheis
Foriash Anderson
Vath
Sam DeLonge
Weptrigcos
Pleasant Hill
Raymond
Clara Witrng
Lloyd Anderson
Charles Cannon
Elywn Gardner
Beatrice Keplart
Clara Witting
Rock Garden
Raymond Witting
Willis Wittmer
Telledaciet Aid Society
Aid Society
W. J. Thompson
Ptians
T. R. Benn
Leadser
Owe
Tarry Drake
J. H. Genkinger
O. J. Rice
Lew Baker
Rice
Mabel
Elma
James Chapman
A.W. Clow
T.F. Walker
H. M. Shaver
K. D Melcher
Ruth Hedges
Carol Paver
Donna Clow
Unit 7
Glenn Hayes
Esther Hayes
Mary Louise Frye
Cedar Rapids
C. B Myers
Isthe Hayes
Mary Mercer
Iowa City
Carolyn Carbee
Mary
Carlton
Unit 9
Joe Kno- Lek
Art Rathmell
Unit
Jackson Center
Scott Wilcox
R. Gallagher
Unit 10
Arthur Durst
Onit
Wagner
Hattie Warner
Mattie Pillhouse
Stafia Paulson
Rosa Lewis
Oklahoma
General Electric
Schenectady
Adssworth
Journal
ELCH
Earl Griggs
Ors Cemetery
Lee
Tau Ou
Pathe News Fromm
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Gatty
Moscow
Siberian
Nome
Edmonton
Pathe News
Paso
Jeanine Johnson
Marilyn June Hoster
IMPRO
Srep School
P. B. Fitzwater
D. Dry
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper
Aon Hetwol
Studebaker
Lowa
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