Lexington social notes from June gatherings
Correspondents report visits and social events in Lexington on Sunday and Tuesday. Ott Patterson, Harry Rittenhouse, Warren Matthess, Everett Young, Don Huber and others hosted or were visited by couples including the Hut Huber and Gather families. The Lexing ton Aid Society cleared $29.40 at last Tuesdays social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Lexington
Will Schulty
Ott Patterson
Had Huber
Harry Rittenhouse
C. HW
Warren Matthess
Frank Chilcote
Everett Young
C. M. Keck
Don Huber
Lexington Aid Society
Raymond Hasty
Ardell
Tom Sehulty
Harley Myers
Richard
Helen
Local Notes from Noble on June Visits and Gatherings
June 20 Noble. Mrs Clara Allebach of Town City visiting in Noble and Wayland area had supper at J A Frey home. Joe Mast and Arthur Mitchell with wives visited friends in Pulaski Sunday. Miss Margaret Anderson of Chicago arrived Monday for a visit. Kathryn Frey spent weekend with Frances Eicher. Jesse Bellew and family of Yarnmouth visited Mrs Bellew’s mother Anna Eicher. President Hartzlier of Hilton Seminary spoke at the church Monday night.
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Hartzlier
The
Hilffton Seminary
Crawfordsville News Highlights Local Social and Community Updates
Crawfordsville reports on visitors to Mrs. Fannie Williams Mix’s home, Mabel Crooks’s Monmouth College completion, and various local engagements including church programs, baptisms, and condolence visits. It notes Chautauqua plans, accidents, travel to Burlington and Chicago, and multiple residents' travel, work, and social events with names and places across the community.
Community Visits and Family Gatherings Highlight Braden News
June 19 report notes Thomas family time at Crawfordsville parental home. Washington’s Wm Reubsam stayed with James Welche. Kochs visited Sam Witting home. Oral Long and Zelda Long joined family at parental homes. Several families, including Hughs, Davis, Welch, and Maxwell, hosted visitors and relatives over the week, with Pauline planning summer visits at the Maxwell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden Braden
Thomas
Oscar Hughs
Arden
Latimer Davis
Little Son
B. D. Twinam
R. H. Smith
Ottumwa
Jesse Cherries
Pauline
Maxwell
Wellman Wellman June 20 Shrine Members Travel
White Shrine members traveled on June 20 to an event, with several members driving to the gathering and returning. The fragment notes participation and travel by local members of the order.
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Wellman Wellman
Crawfordsville Society Notes June Visitors and Postmaster Appointee
Miss Dayton of Iowa City visits Mrs Leo Mak in Crawfordsville. Miss Holschemacher of Chicago arrives for several days at the J. Stites home. Mr and Mrs I P Goodwin and daughter Helen come from Oskaloosa to spend the summer here. Mrs H B Graham returns after a week with Carthage and Dallas City relatives. Lee Shaffer receives postmaster commission and will assume duties July 1 as the new post office year begins.
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Keith Lord
Geo. Lord
Alcorn
Georgia Turbott
Cleveland
Olio
Elizabeth Supplee
Chicago
B. H. Harding
St. Louis
John Morrison
BB. B. Coffman
Pete Beechler
Trenton
Missouri
Grant Bull
Dave McKay
Brighton
Victor
English River
Mill
J. C. Lindsey
Cedar Rapids
Robert McGuegin
Washington
Harris McGuein
John
Bardley Bell, Jr
Rev. Moore
Weston
Winterset
Iowa
Iowa City
Ker and
Beatty
T Wednesary
Crawfordsville
Dayton
Leo Mak
Holschemacher
I. P. Goodwin
Helen
Oskaloosa
Goodwin
H. B. Graham
Carthage
Dallas City
Lee Shaffer
Robert Stephens Injured in Serious Accident
Ainsworth June 20. Robert Stephens son of D. I. Stephens was involved in a serious accident Saturday. He is reported to be in a critical condition with injuries affecting multiple systems. Further details are awaited from local authorities.
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Ainsworth
Robert Stephens
Stephens
Fureka Kureka Community Notes Highlight School and Visits
June 20 Eureka residents report a piano purchase for children Stevie and Mary Wolf er. Jim Shields’ memory lingers as his Chicago ad work connects to a past neighbor. Eureka Sunday school began with about 40 scholars under L W Grosscup Emma Heasseltine and Alice Perry. cittadini Vestra Waltons visited Ray Walton. Homer Jackson assists with hay. George Hopping visited Hesseltine family after Sunday school. Mrs Loma Darbyshire of Des Moines called on Wilber Beenbloscom and others. School board to meet July 1 at 8 for annual business.
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Fureka Kureka
James Wolfer
Stevie
Mary
Jim Shields
Chicago
MD Place
Eureka
L. W. Grosscup
Emma Heasseltine
Alice
When It Was Said by Salty at Flannery's Plats
The saying by Salty the sage of Flannery's Plats reflects on past times and the changing view of women, wealth, and the millennium as hinted by an American Legion Weeks quote. It comments on expectations of women standing behind husbands amid poverty and societal shifts.
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Flannery
American Legion
The Peppermint House Tale of a Hidden Child
In a sprawling estate Mrs Meadows guards a lonely world behind a peppermint red wall. A starving ragged girl appears at the garden edge seeking food and safety, tempting Ellen and Charles with a chance at a brighter, secret life.
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Lowes
Charles
Ellen
Filen
Charles Winter
Dricks
Charlies
Greet House
Harreing
Etten
Man Describes Abuse Threat and Adoption Plan
Fragmentary excerpt shows a man speaking harshly about beating a baby and claiming intent to adopt the child. He mentions roughing up in a place called The Peppermint House and laughs after a long silence.
The Yellow Streak Whiner in Wartime Valor Discourse
An essay contrasting grit and stoic courage with the venting of pain. It mocks persistent complainers, likening them to a yellow streak that weakens others while praising doughboys who endure wounds with quiet cheer. It argues maturity forgives children but scorns adult whiners.
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Allence
Baltimore Evening
Pear Takes High Bank in Early Canning Era
The article traces how Romans introduced the pear to Britain, leading to its rise as a premier canning fruit. It notes the Bartlett variety as favored for its flavor aroma and firmness, suitable for preserving without losing shape.
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Julius Caesar
Britain
Rorman
How to Straighten Bent Whalebones
Bent whalebones can be straightened by soaking them in boiling water for a few minutes and then ironing them.
Urge Changes in Iowa Divorce Laws
Iowa may consider a statute like California’s bigamy case against Rodolfo Valentino. A reform proposal discusses making any preliminary divorce decree non operative until a final decree is issued six months later. The Iowa State Bar Association will hear the idea at Sioux City June 22 23 1922 with Justice F F Faville leading the committee and other members listed.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Rodolfo Valentino
Apollo
California
Iowa State Bar Association
Sioux City
F. F. Faville
Justice Faville
Clinton L. Nourse
Des Moines
Bb. F. Cummings
Marshalltown
Thos. J. Bray
Oskaloosa
W. D. Eaton
Burlington
Shelby Cullison
Harlan
Henry G. Walker
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W. K. Wooley
J. F Buxbaum
F. J. Maxwell
King
Herbert Knutson
Cleo Fletcher
Karl Stites
Charles Wells
Adm Lease
Beatrice Wilson
Rosebuds
Johnnine McNeill
W. H. Hagie
Will
Rebecca Chrissinger
Edwin
Sylvester Smith
Olds
United Presbyterian Church
J. J. Frederick
Tacoma
Frederick
John Irvin White
Paul Hultquist
Swedesburg
Hazel Anwyl
Frank Beatty
B.C. Jones
W. N. Walt
Wellman
J. G. Wehrle
Harvey Blumenstine
Seattle
Frank Blumenstine
Pythian
George Struble
Overland
Overland Garage Company
P.S. Meehan
St. H
Peppermint
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Paper Syndicate
Barclay’s Cash Grocery
Batons
Washington, Town
Loop
Washington County
N. Clark ST
Madison
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountain National
Estes Park
Grand Lake
Denver
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Pike's Peak
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J. OC. McKay
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