Happenings in the County Communities June News
Public sales and local visits fill the county pages as A A Wall prepares to leave for Cedar Falls. Residents note health updates, visitors from Iowa City and Washington, and a June 19 children’s day program. Walter Nordyke wins a supervisor race by three votes amid corn replantings and local travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Hills
Martinsburg
I. M. Gouder
Walter Nordyke
Rh. J. Whitacre
B. Morgan
Kansas City
Washington social notes and arrivals at local homes
Mrs H D Hazlett and two children Martha and Charles and Mrs R M Keller shopped in Washington. Eleanor Ripley arrived from Columbus Junction to visit the Fitzgerald home. Ethel Henderson shopped in Washington. A Texas Ranger played under a big tent near the railroad track with a band concert earlier. Mrs W H Keiper shopped in Washington. Corinne Rothschild and Jeannette returned to Washington after visiting the J M Stone home. Nattie Pratt westbound. W T Trotter visited Washington. Pearl Hoyt of Muscatine spent time with aunt Mrs Nichols. Mary Rush of Ida Grove visited her sister Mrs W R Jennings. Mrs Frank Henderson and daughter Mary Luella returned home after two days here. Prof Tom Davis arrived from Columbus Junction to instruct his class in music. Sue Hollen westbound. George A Carson of Sigourney visited with daughter Mrs H Jay Sands. Mrs C C Keiper and Mrs F C Knapp visited in Columbus Junction with Orris family yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Ripley
Columbus Junction
J. J. Fitzgerald
Ethel Henderson
Washington
Texas Ranger
W. Hi. Keiper
Corinne Rothschild
Jeannette
J. M. Stone
Nattie Pratt
W. T. Trotter
Tom Davis
Sue Hollen
George A. Carson
Sigourney
H. Jay Sands
C. C. Keiper
F. C. Knapp
Kalona and Keota Notes From Rural Iowa Communities
Local brief mentions Kalona visitors Rex Louck learning veterinary studies Ames Iowa, and various residents traveling to Washington Monmouth Riverside and Montezuma area. Primary Kalona election low turnout with 3 votes in township. social news includes fishers with large catches, upcoming tent show, and a family funeral for Emily Schwank's child.
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher
A narrator recalls beating back a man mourning the past as a ghost that haunts him. The speaker counters that the past is dead and urges living in the present with hope and action. Today offers bright paths, while yesterday lies in a coffin.
Eastern Star Inspection and Society Gatherings
Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Fannie Riencke of Muscatine inspected the Eastern Star on Wednesday evening. Mrs. J. F Robertson was initiated into the order and refreshments followed. Miss Mary Skinner hosted the Question club and guests for Miss Emma Skinner of Peabody Kansas. Emma came from Creston where she worked in a millinery shop last season. Sunday schools plan children’s day with exercises during evening service led by Christian Presbyterian and Methodist schools. Rev. F A Smith of Muscatine will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. United Presbyterian Sewing club met at the Skinner home Thursday afternoon. about 40 attended despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Page
Clara Droz
Birthday Embroidery Club
Droz
Fannie Riencke
Muscatine
Homer Schwank
Emily
J. F Robertson
Mary Skinner
Question Club
Emma Skinner
Peabody
Kansas
Emma
Creston
Christian
Presbyterian
F. A. Smith
United Presbyterian Sewing Club
Skinner Home
Local News Briefs From Ainsworth and Surrounding Areas
June 9 report lists visits and travel notes. H J Wickham of Chicago left after a stay with T Y Wickham family. S A Stephens visited Muscatine. Ruth Easter and Teresa Chihak shopped in Washington. Prof Tom Davis left for Washington after teaching music yesterday. Mrs Jake Moran headed to Rock Island to meet Moran's mother. A B E Sands was in Sigourney on business. Albert Taylor traveled to Oil City Pennsylvania to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
H. J. Wickham
Chicago
T.Y. Wickham
S. A. Stephens
Muscatine
Ruth Easter
Theresa Chihak
Washington
Tom Davis
Jake Moran
Rock Island
Local Trade and Travel Notes From West Chester
West Chester reports indicate Harry Whittaker and wife on business, David Fisher shipping hogs to Chicago, and Augustine and Lewis sending cattle to Chicago. Local buyers include F. EE. Rickey near Pilotburg. Encampment attendees from West Chester travel to Des Moines, and Children’s Day is set for M. E. church. Twelve hog loads shipped in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Harry Whittaker
David Fisher
Augustine & Lewis
Chicago
F. EE. Rickey
Pilotburg
S. D. Carris
W. H. Harding
Perry Hopkinson
William Plummer
Des Moines
Childen
M. E
Frank Mull
Muscatine
Lewis
J. D. Dayton
Davyl
Keota
Lon Brady
Richland
News From Crawfordsville Social Roundup
Mrs. A M Cowden of Washington and several visitors arrived for the summer, including Mr and Mrs M D Yard and Mrs J F Brown. neighbors hosted a reception for Mr and Mrs Charles Rodgers with a three course lunch. Visitors from Des Moines Cedar Falls and Winfield joined local families for gatherings and summer visits.
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Ladies and
Fox & Dewey
Wisist LS
Wade & Canfield
York
O. J. Simmons
Airdome
Spencerers
Tih Avenue
Pernants
Nigola & Harmen
Gayton
Town and Country Properties Base of Trade Near Westheater and Washington Co., Ja
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmey, MebKihinney Drug Co
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Mebihinney Drug Co
Marne
Copvrierts &c
Moon & Co
Munn & Go
Soteroac
New York
St. Washington
D.C
McKiminney
McKihinney Furniture
North Side
the Countyews
A. M. Wagner
J. B. Dillon
J. W. Teeter
Mr. Wall
Linsworth
H. D. Hazlett
Martha
Charles
R. M Keller
Kalona
George Beck
Davenport
Rex Louck
Ames
Rex
Philip Byers
Boyerstown
Ed Wellman
J. A. Yoder
West Barnes Street
Kalona Apset
Glen Kirkpatrick
North English
Glen
John Kirkpatrick
Nellie Huff
F. E. Skola
Doris
Amos Mellenger
Wilmerding
Penna
Grady
Miss Rust
Edna Hasty
Frank McGuigan
Lou McGuigan
Riverside
Don Mehaffey
W. Brooke
Iowa City
L. W. Brooke
William Hiesselswertt
Montezuma
Charlie
Ruth Lindauer
Cedar Falls
Loroy Tucker
Talleyrand
George Holmes
Oklahoma
Floyd Hitchcock
Holmes and Dunshee
W. C. Fish
Inlaw
Frank Fish
Drnmmitt Bamford
Oskaloosa
Andrew Mitchell
J. B. Faris
Walt
George Matthew
Adams
Rothschild’s
Crawfordsville
A. M. Cowden
M. D. Yard
Scott Rodgers
A. L. Shaffer
J. F. Brown
Howard Huston
State Teacher’'s College
Joe Anderson
W. J. Wagner
Waldo Wells
John Rickey
Winfield
T. W. Rickey
M. B. DeLong
Farmer City, Is
William Randall
J.c
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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