Fire destroys Warren Bishop home in Lexington
A large group watched a neighbor’s house burn to the ground on Wednesday as flames and wind swept through Lexington. Helpers moved to save furnishings and the family found temporary shelter in a small house. others visited neighbors and local residents shared updates on events and club activities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Gardner
Lexington
Warren Bishop
George Bishop
Junior Bishop
Iowa City
Blanche Eyestone
Tarrington
Wyombe
Howard Gardner
Eyeston
Railroad Schedule Fragments Indicate City to Coast Travel
The clumsy notes show eastbound local and Golden State Limiter trains with irregular times and multiple stops. It lists California routes and passengers boarding at various depots with notes about departures from Washington and Omaha connections.
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Washington
California
Community Notes From Shiloh Honor Congratulations And Visits
Shiloh community extends congratulations to Elmer Batterson and Howard Durrance, noting Mrs Batterson is Anna Marion and Mrs Durrance is Esther Geskins. Several local visits occur including Sam Marsh family, John Caldwell, Eva Stein, Vincent Bellel, and others. The Orville Caldwell home gets a fresh coat of paint as Ines Schoonover and Roland Armstrong share a meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Schoonover
Shiloh
Elmer Batterson
Batterson
Anna Marion
Herman Marion
Howard Durrance
Durrance
Esther Geskins
Sam Marsh
James
Dale Atchison
William Caldwell
John Caldwell
Eva Stein
Everette
Washington
Vincent Bellel
L. B. Donaldson
Frank Schantz
Ruth
Margaret Pratt
Wnh
Glen Pratt
Ernie Rouse
Lloyd Neiswanger
Sam
Orville Caldwell
Roland Armstrong
Moline
Schoonover
Ines Schoonover
Lust
Community Notes From Rock Island And Ced ar Rapids
Sunday visits as families converged on Rock Island and Ced ar Rapids with gatherings at the Amline, Randell, and Cruise homes. Local events include Wellman Chapter Tri T’s installation ceremonies and Mrs J J Ward shopping in Ced ar Rapids. Margaret Hunstberger chosen to teach grades seven and eight and direct music in Mesvaia schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Mark Schaffer
H. B. Rugg
J. M. Schlaubaugh
Harold Durian
Tri T’s
Washington
M. J. Cruise
J. J. Ward
Guy Modhart
Cedar Rapids
Glenn Huntsberger
Margaret
Ronald Hauser
Albia
Hauser
Baby
Hunstberger
Elmer Berry
Margaret Hunstberger
Mesevia
Bible School Opens in Wellman Church With 72 Enrolled
The Wellman Baptist church opened its vacation Bible school with 72 enrollments. Instructors include Bernice Brown and Adella Wasson for kindergarten and primary, Rev. Ada Hillis for intermediate, and Rev. Chas. Hillis for boys work. Attending were Wellman Royal Neighbors delegates at a convention in Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Vacation Bible School
The
Baptist Church
Bernice Brown
Joan Noffsinger
Adella Wasson
Loramae Stead
Carl Herr
Orpha Schauf
Ada Hillis
Opal Bell
Chas. Hillis
Galen Sit
Gray News Briefs From June Update
Don Wheel on was a caller at the Gilpin home. Dick Applegate injured a finger badly. Will Longer and Mrs Longer visited Alvin Sheheen's home. Several families attended Joe Ne thereau funeral Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jeffrie visited the writers on Sunday evening. The H H club women met at the Jeffrie home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Thompson
Washington
Helen Green
Ralph Tadlock
J. B. Mahoney
West Branch
Howard Gardner
Hoyt
Orville Cullumber
Mt.Vernon
Cullumber
Mort Emde
Chas. Wahl
Tre Lexington Circle
Chas. Stewart
Marie Stewart
Glenn Knupp
Marion Timmins
Wade
John
Richard Gardner
Mort Femde’s
Ethel Paul
Cedar Chain
Wm. O. Longer
Gray
Don Wheelon
Gilpin
Dick Applegate
Will
Alvin Sheheen
Joe Nethereau
Charlie Jeffrie
Writers Home
H. H. Club
Jeffrie
Royal Visit Opens in Washington With Roosevelt Greeting
King George and Queen Elizabeth arrive in Washington as President and Mrs. Roosevelt greet the royal party in the Union Station waiting room. The scene shows Col Edwin Watson, the president's military aide, and the Roosevelts sharing smiles with the royals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
King George
Queen Elizabeth
England
Washington
United States
Union Station
Royal
Col
Edwin Watson
President Roosevelt
King George VI
Mrs. Roosevelt
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Dixie Dugan
By Striebel
McEvoy
Mickey
Charles Campbell and
Marshall Campbell
Chicago
Charles Campbell
Marshall
Or.p
Iowa
Washlig U- Danlee No
A .F
A. M
Hay Cos
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Californian
Enorvilile
Cape ST
Cu & Oo
Aril
Lone
Anderson
Agen
Davenport Haneses
Burlington
Thonte
Waaleton
Hasthound
Omeha
Cliave
Waashtoers
Wethinatyu
Itus Depot
Candy Cen
North Side Squire
Ceruirs
Soeacepot
AL Cantuanil
Fred Showalter
Rock Island
Dave Schantsz
Fanny Christner
Emanuel Blick
Everett Swift
Joe Amline
Owen Blick
Amline
Mack Beenblossom
Harold Beenblossom
Donald
Paul
Kay Randell
Bible School
Wellman Church
King & Queen
Col. Watson
Roosevelts
Queen Elizabeth and
White House
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