Girls Reserves depart for Lake Okoboji summer camp
Anna Marie Anderson Winifred Allen Alice Fishburn and Elsie Wagner left this morning as representatives of the high school Girl Reserves for a ten day camp at Lake Okoboji. Victor and John Westphal traveled to Colby Kansas to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Meek. Mrs Walter Einweichter of Philadelphia arrived to attend the McCleery Grimes wedding and visit Carolyn Hamilton’s relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Anderson
Winifred Allen
Alice Fishburn
Elsie Wagner
Lake Okoboji
Victor
John Westphal
Colby
Kansas
J. B. Meek
Mrs. Westphal
Mary
Iowa City
Walter Einweichter
Philadelphia
McCleery-Grimes
Carolyn Hamilton
Two Convicts Escape from Iowa State Prison
James W. Spencer and Edward Markerwitz, life inmates at Fort Madison, escaped Saturday night by cutting window bars and sliding to the ground with a rope. They hid for an hour before discovery and are believed to have boarded a freight at Shopton. Spencer was hospital overseer. Markerwitz was a murder convict from Potta-Wattamie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
James W. Spencer
Edward Markerwitz
Spencer
Shopton
Burlington
Markerwilh
Potta- Wattamie County
Southwest storms damage wheat crop across Kansas
Severe weekend storms in the southwest caused heavy property damage in Kansas and widespread wheat crop destruction. Strong winds near tornado force and heavy rainfall damaged homes and swept through fields, collapsing banked steams and leaving half-cut wheat crops devastated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas’ City
Kansas
Steeame
Local Cleric Returns to Des Moines School Post Weekend
Dr. W W Bowers resumed duties as instructor at a Des Moines theological summer school after a weekend visit with Mrs Bowers and family. Robert Cubbins departed for Chicago this morning following a stay with his aunt Miss Maude Hott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bowers
Des Moines
Robert Cubbins
Chicago
Miss Maude Hott
Community Visits and Local Travels Mentioned in Burlington
The column lists residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns including Batavia Fairfield West Chester New Sharon and Cedar Rapids. It notes social visits by families such as the Ward McKay Helmick Starr Starr Hofer Hines Schauf and Miller, and carnival travelers the Booths.
Local residents plan visits to neighbors and kin
Mrs Charles Schiebel and her son left this morning for Ainsworth to stay several days with friends. Miss Edna Orr went Saturday to Cotter to visit her brother Ralph Orr for about a week. Mr and Mrs George Askea and their daughter drove to Brighton yesterday to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schiebel
Ainsworth
Edna Orr
Cotter
Ralph Orr
George Askea
Brighton
Mary Long
Coffeyville
Kansas
Jacob Lambert
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Christian Endeavor
Oskaloosa
Drum Corps Debuts Practice Session Ahead of Public Appearance
Leon Beatty posts drum and bugle corps members rehearse in woods for noise control before town practice. Eight drums arrived Saturday and Sunday the group tested them at Clarence Jackson home, led by M. J. Brown. The corps plans an 18 member lineup with buglers snare and bass drummers cymbalist and drum major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty Post
Legion Rooms
Clarence Jackson
Brown
Jack Ream
Local residents attend G A R encampment and visit kin
Will Embree travels to Newton for G A R encampment. Mrs. Manassier and family visit Estherville and nearby lakes. Kenneth Ross returns to Brighton after a weekend with his mother. Many others go to Newton or Osage to attend events or visit relatives, including the Christian Endeavor convention in Oska loosa and hospital librarian changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Embree
Newton
Iowa
Kenneth Ross
Brighton
Silas Ross
Frank Jackson Captures State Pitching Title in Des Moines
Frank Jackson of Lamoni won the state pitching championship at Des Moines beating 80 contestants. He lost only to Bill Garvey of Boone who edged him 50 to 48. Jackson defeated Cecil Freel, the Midwest champion, 48 ringers to secure the lead and signal strong form for the national meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Jackson
Lamoni, Jr
Patt Mossman
Eldora
Jackson
Bill Garvey
Boone
Cecil Freel
Midwest
For Sale Walnut and Other Household Furniture
Special bargains on heavy breeds tomorrow Beyer Hatcheries Call ram. Sale details scarce with location 426 E Jefferson. Call between 1 and 4 30 Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Jefferson
Beyer Hatcheries
Carnival on Square This Week
The Wolf Amusement Company sets up attractions on the square in preparation for a weekend opening. The Ledger Post notes the company’s arrival and the quick erection of a tent by skilled superintendents. The piece also touts Weyenberg work shoes as well fitting and comfortable, with claims of easy wear and durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wolf Amusement Company
Legon Post
Weyenberg
Kepharts Visit Wilton and Muscatine Relatives
Mr and Mrs Rodney Kephart traveled to Wilton Iowa and spent the day at the Reverend Gilbert home. The Gilberts formerly lived in Washington and Gilbert was superintendent of the Muscatine district. Miss Adelaide Parrott returned with relatives at Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Welton
Ottumwa
Esther Gilbert
Washington
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
American Legion
Tupper Lake
N. Y
Helen Fay Gilbert
Burlington
Wis
Rodney Kephart
Wilton
Iowa
Gilbert
Gilberts
Muscatine
Adelaide Parrott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnny
FOX News
Felix
Helen Young
Arlington
Iowa Pen
Hans
the Wardrobe Cleaners
Arnival Lothes
Georgette
Rothschild’s
Hallie Ward Ead
Jimmy
George Crone
William McConanaghey
Batavia
Boyd McKenzie
Shirley Clark
Charles Barrett
David Harvey
Fairfield
Ives McKay
Betty
Lloyd Phillips
West Chester
McKay
T. R. Phillips
New Sharon
Clinton Paisley
Wyman
H. E. Hustom
Manford Wilcox
Latimer Davis
Crawfordsville
Vivian Allen
Wayland
Peter Keitcher
Keota
L. BE. Fletcher
Hayden Williams
A. M. Albright
Haskins
Howard Williams
Griff Davis
Henry Kran
Riverside
Alice Meek
Lelia Graber
Gladys Williams
Hoyt Williams
James Helmick
T. J. Brady
Clifford
Lester Long
Town City
G. E. Mason
Winfield
A. C. Shields
Denver, Colorado
D. D. Sherman
E. A. Hofer
Cedar Rapids
Oren Hines
Charles
Ed Schauf
Wellman
Phillip Schauf
W C. Starr
Mildred Starr
Lee Walton
A. Hofer
Joe Snyder
Roy Mallory
Mrs. Clair Booth
Wolf Carnival Company
Jesse Phillips
Wilbur Miller
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Charles Sloat
Karl Limerman
Frank Pressy
NEW Graham Theatre
Winifred S“Iles
Whistler
Miss Ruth Hedges
Miss Stiles
Los Angeles
California
Woodward
Agnes Woodward
Los An
Geles
Alise Beatrice Joy
Pathe
Cleaning Service
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Wisie Long
Prop
Drum Corps
Pound
William Manassier
Billy
Mary Scranton
Estherville
Towa Lakes
Glenn Hayes
Town
Henrietta Wilson
Sara Rinehart
Frank Bandy, Sr
Frank Bandy, Jr
W. 8. Green
Byron Kipp
Idya Patterson
Hattie Pratt
Galesburg
Harold Elwell
Donald Wood
Harold Sehmoeller
Catherine Perry
Williamsbore
Griff Humphrey
Dicken
Cora Porter
Ill
Fred Dunsmore
Iron Mountain
Wisconsin
John Teeter
Miss Porter
Susanne
Grace Reif
Pauline Lutes
Vernon Witting
Ilowa
Harry Miller
PD. A. Boyer
Marshalltown
O. M. Albright
Haskins, Iowa
Joe
Fred Vogle
Long Beach
Calif
J. B. Randle
Mrs. Randle
J. A. Harwood & Son “the Shoers
South Side
Florsheims
A. B. Atchison
Homer Stephen
John Shields
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
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