Rees Families Hold 16th Annual Reunion at Columbus Chautauqua Park
The Rees families held their 16th annual reunion at Columbus Chautauqua park on Thursday. Officers elected were J. J. Jenkins of Columbus Junction as president, Ralph Rees of Crawfordsville as vice president, and Elizabeth A. Davis of Crawfordsville as secretary and treasurer.
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Columbus Junction
Rees
Cab
Columbus Chautauqua Park
J. J. Jenkins
Ralph Rees
Crawfordsville
Elizabeth A. Davis
Ten Years Ago Today Mrs Ed Gray and Family Visit Monmouth
Mrs Ed Gray and her son Tommy along with Mrs Wisie Long traveled to Monmouth to witness Keith Molesworth receive his degree, marking a decade since the event.
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Ed Gray
Tommy
Wisie Long
Monmouth
Keith Molesworth
Dairy Pasture Fly Spray Sale Ad
In the pasture milking area a new fly spray offers relief for cows from torment. The ad emphasizes protection where milk is produced and invites customers to visit for details on the deal available now.
Local Reunion Attendees Gather Across Towns for 1988 Meet
A large group attended the gathering listing families from Washington Muscatine Ainsworth Crawfordsville and Wyman among others. The 1988 reunion is planned to be held at the same location on the third Thursday in June.
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Jubilee Singers
Rust College
Holly Springs
Miss
Methodist Church
Washington
Robert Roberts
John Winga
Ray Woolsey
Muscatine
Herman Wagenknecht
Ainsworth
Hugh J. Davis
Elizabeth Davis
Edward P Davis
Dorothy Davis
Lucile Evans
Mae Rees
Crawfordsville
Hugh Jones
Kenneth Rees
Ralph Rees
Newton Davis
Rol Davis
Wyman
Evan J. Rees
Rees Davis
Donald
Roland Rees
Howell Rees
Evan M. Rees
Henry Rees
Oliver Rees
J. J. Jenkins
Charles
Gerald Smith
J. H. Rees
So and Sew Club at Stephens Home Dayton Grove
Mrs. Robert Stephens and Mrs. Ernest Crawford hosted the So and Sew club at the Stephens residence in Dayton Grove on a Thursday afternoon. Ten members attended along with guests from Frenchburg Kentucky and several local women and children. The group planned an ice cream social for June 24 at Mrs. Ernest Crawford’s home with entertainment by the committee.
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Dayton Grove
Robert Stephens
Ernest Crawford
Stephens
Ruth McDowell
Frenchburg
Kentucky
Earl Dill
Margaret
Fern Carr
Petty Lee
Oldfield
Hammond
Unusual Photo of Bankhead Brothers in Alabama Field
A historic image from Alabama features three Bankhead brothers led by William B. Bankhead center as House Speaker. To his left, Tallulah Bankhead’s father is depicted. to the right, Col. Henry Bankhead serves as commercial attaché in Ottawa.
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Bankhead Brothers
Alabama
William RB. Bankhead
Tallulah Bankhead
Col
Henry Bankhead
Ottawa
Canada
Washington, D. C
John Hollis Bankhead
United States
Sena
Evening Quilting Meet Hosts A Play On Etiquette
An all day gathering with Mrs Charlie Stewart included a noon potluck. The group enjoyed quilting for the hostess and a children’s play The Clock drawn from etiquette themes. Cast featured Howard Patton Frances Miller Bobby Logan Mary Morrison Jean Rudiger Betty Logan and others.
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Charlie Stewart
J. B. Moore
Joan Michels
Wanderer
Betty Michels
Audrey Hotle
Sehu Mann
Wiliam Sloat
Miss Hotle
Frances Miller
Howard Patton
Bobby
Bobby Logan
Billy
Mary K. Morrison
Jean
Jean Ellen Rudiger
Betty
Betty Logan
Political Leaders in Iowa Debate State Primary Law Change
Iowa politicians and columnists urge reform to the primary system. Speakers from Cedar Rapids Mason City and Chariton criticize the current long ballot and advocate pre primary candidate vetting. They warn of voter guesswork and political tragedy if the system persists.
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Iowa
Senate
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
W. Earl Hall
Mason City Globe Gazette
Berry F. Halden
Chariton Herald-Patriot
Bert Hickenlooper
Hickenlooper
Song and play praised as family scene noted in notices
A mother sings solo "Bobby Shaftoe" for the father while children bustle about. The play is praised as well executed and Mrs Earl Simpson leads a committee that serves refreshments. A reference notes the White House lacked a fence around its grounds for 25 years.
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Bobby Shaftoe
White
White House
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Lewis Stone
Ceca Parke
Holden
FOX
Jubilee Singers Coming
DR. Hess
Geo. L. McDaniel
Lexington Circle
John, William and
Bing Crosby
Mary Carlisle
Beatrice Lillie
Andy Devine
Laura Hope Crews
Rafe Davis
An Emanuel Cohen
Paramount Picture
Frank Tuttle
JO Swerling
Richard Connell
Policeman O'Boon
O. Wenay
Monk
Floyd Gibbons
George C. Stewart
Chorce
U. P. Ladies Aid
United Presbyterian Aid Society
C. W. McLaughlin
Mickey
the Fox
Bing
Earl Simpson
Petres
Doctor
Investors Syndicate
Everyman
Lercy Pratt
Florida
Miiam
Asbury
Os Uvere Oy
Franklin P Pas
Key West
James Cash
Jimmy, Jr
Wranklin Mead
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Princeton
Fla
Cash
James, Jr
Franklin McCall
Momoder
England
Pioneer
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