Mrs Matilda Letts Hosts Guests in Junction Home
Columbus Junction reports a social gathering with Mr and Mrs Fred Wagner of Ashland Oregon joining Miss Marjoris Hendrix Norton Kansas and Mrs Frank Hendrix Perry for a visit with Mrs Matilda Letts and other relatives. Mrs Lulu McCoy Davenport and sister Mrs Lena Lowe are noted visitors. Dr and Mrs H L Me follow in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Fred Wagner
Ashland
Oregon
Marjoris Hendrix
Norton
Kas
Frank Hendrix
Perry
Matilda Letts
Lulu McCoy
Davenport
Lena Lowe
Rudolph Votroubek
Sigourney
H. L. Me
Picnic Extends Social Club Event at Chautauqua Park
The Social club and families held their annual picnic at Chautauqua Park with about 100 in attendance. A picnic supper is planned for August 27 at the same location, while community notes list several visits and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney
Kalispell
Mont
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fredonia Methodist Church
Mildred Miller
Foster Cottage
Cedar River
Ding
Havel
Riverside
Fair Grounds
Scrpians
Conesville
Little Devils
Frank Henderson
Ainsworth
Booth
Henderson
Oakland Union Sunday School
Willa Wolfe
George Welch
Omaha
Columbus City
Anna Orr Buffalo
Kas
Mabel Markham
Ella Nelson
Chanute
W. N. Duncan
Columbus Junction
Paul Smith
Harry Edwarda
Jesse Duncan
Wiggins
Colo
Ralph Marshall
Ada Griffith
Rudolph Wagonknecht
Meaning of Holy Sacred and its differing applications
The passage explains holy as inviolable beyond sacred in some uses, noting sacred can be instituted while holy is intrinsic moral purity. It cites God as holy and his commands as sacred and adds sacred ground as a hallowed term implying spiritual presence.
Pilotburg Farmers Complete 17 Threshing Jobs in One Week
Pilotburg residents report a busy week as 17 threshing tasks were completed with Carl D. Anderson achieving the highest yield, over 40 bushels per acre. The community noted crops and pests, with grasshoppers damaging gardens and hay fields while oats look good. Local gatherings included a se t tling up meeting at the Koenig home and Bible school activities at Richmond Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Jake Bishop
Stanley Mouser
George Ditmer
Frank Leeper
Wm. Koenig
Carl D. Anderson
Mose Bontrager
Eva Mouser
Washington
Fred Mouser
Cedar Rapids
Atkins
Harold Weyers
Jessie Mouser Wilson
Ida
Marion
Armour
Lobbie
Beverly Fisher
Jows City
Clara Fisher
Albert Stransky
Wayne
Frank Nejedly
Joe Vodickas
Cedar Falls
Margaret Vodicka
Richmond Methodist Church
Lawrence Genkinger
Kenneth Anderson
Carl Bauer
Wellman
John Bauer
Clyde Kennard
Congregation Hosts Potluck at Crawfordsville Church
About fifty members of the Presbyterian congregation gathered for a potluck supper at the Crawfordsville church on Tuesday evening. The event was moved from the Tourist camp due to campers present, and attendees enjoyed a fine meal. Several local residents and visitors were noted in attendance and in subsequent community activities, with multiple trips and visits referenced in the day’s notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Grandvlle Love
Leland
Mt. Pleasant
Los Angeles
California
Medford
Oregon
Granville
Amr
James Love
Wilma
Willard Love
Enos Davis
Nan Riteale
J. C. Cannon
Lois Kincan
Winfield
Josephi Oregon
Lawrence Lemley
Lemley
Cannon
Kracaw
Margaret Guy
W. H. McCalls
Miss Guy
Wiliam Hagie
Palantine, Ii
Harold Lamb
Doward Franklin
Cleveland
Ohio
Pleasant Hill Local News Roundup
Pleasant Hill report for July includes visits by J E Linder and Howard Linder to Chas Anderson, Homer and Mrs Kephart at A E Kephart’s Washing ton home, Sylvia and Valesta Musil in Chicago, Orville Harvey with Will and Mrs Harvey in Wapello for the home festival, Roy Kephart family at William Ganon’s, and Harry Bishop visitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Dale Cole
Bernice Hunsinger
Iowa City
J. E. Linder
H. W. Benn
Sherman
Pat Swift
Cora Long
Bruce Stewart
Edd Simmering
Chas
Charley Kephart
Wapello
Karl Kephart
Hertha
Roy Kephart
Velma
Alvin
Homer Kephart
Mildred
Miles Stout
Wanda
S. E. Sigafoose
Hazel Goble
Cecil Simmons
Chas. Anderson
Moline
Ill
Arlo Cordell
Earl Kephart
Pleasant Hill
Howard
A. E. Kephart
Washington
Sylvia
Valesta Musil
Chicago
Orville Harvey
Will Harvey
William” Ganon
Harry Bishop
O Briens Life To Fiction With Thrills
Outdoor star George OBrien lives the thrill on screen and in life. He recalls perilous adventures from prospecting in California to working as a stunt man before his film career, including a stint in the navy and sea duty that shaped his daring on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O'Brien
O'Brien
Fox
Mother Lode
California
Canadian Rockies
George
Navy
Marine Ife
Ghent Museum Housed in Ancient Abbey Complex
The Historical and Archaeological Museum of Ghent sits in the ancient abbey of Our Lady in the Byloke near the Maternity Bridge on Boulevard des Martyre. It emphasizes curated displays rather than chaotic glass cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
Abbey of Our Lady In the Byloke
Maternity Bridge
Boulevard Des Martyre
Two Families From East Sunset Visit at Mt Pleasant
East Sunset notes summarize multiple visits and family gatherings around Mt Pleasant. Families from East Sunset meet at homes in Mt Pleasant and nearby towns, share ice cream and meals, visit relatives, and attend a funeral. Names include Simmons Dewalt Holmes Martin Conrad Williams and several others in a community column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sunset
Mt. Pleasant
Leroy
Chris Hertig
Wayland
Merle Howsare
Nebraska
A. Howsare
Russel Williams
John McNeil
Pearl McNeil
Forrest
James Stewart
Donald
Ss. K. Orris
Mae
Clarence Hering
W. N. Duncan
Columbus Junction
Joe Schlatter
Lyman Johnson
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Levi Simmons
Simmons
Lester Dewalt
Willis Conrad
Iowa City
Claire Holmes
Richard
Roger
Presbyterian Church
West Sunset Local Social Notes July Visit Highlights
Ruth Schantz spent a week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake Wenger. Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey visited Everette Reece home in Winfield. Sunday visitors included Frank Bailey W H Mitchell Dale and Billy. Charlie Jeffries and boys called at Will Mitchell home. Wilfred Smith family left for a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Baker
West Sunset
Ruth Schantz
Jake Wenger
Frank Bailey
Everette Reece
Winfield
W. H. Mitchell
Dale
Billy
Charlie Jeffries
Will Mitchell
Wilfred Smith
Myr
Myral Smith
Local families gather for visits and outings in Colorado
Mr and Mrs Jake Sen visited Tuesday evening with multiple relatives from Oklahoma and local families. Various visits occurred Sunday and weekday evenings including gatherings at the Shrader, Warrer Donahay, and Griff Davis homes with neighbors and relatives from Fairfreok and nearby towns.
Gag Rule Era in U S House Debates Anti Slavery Petitions
The term gag rule described the 1856 to 1844 House rule set barring anti slavery petitions. John Quincy Adams opposed the policy as unconstitutional and won his long campaign in 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Representatives
Jal Quincy Adams
Constiteraa
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Geo.l. McDaniel Druggist
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Junction Home
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Jack Haley
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Russel Davis
Jim Martin
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Mildred Owens
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Vern Escher
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Lester Charbonneau
Norma Jean
Jonn
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Maurine
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John D
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Lester & Man
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