Men Drill Well on Floyd Edmondson Farm Near Xenia
Floyd Edmondson in Xenia plans a new well with Edwards from West Branch handling the drilling. Visitors include Mrs. Viola Herr and family from Iowa City, and several local residents share Sunday contact. Other notes mention Lillian Dunbar visiting, a new Chevrolet coach, and Will Rogers show attendance in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Edmondson
Xenia
R. L. Stephens
Edwards
West Branch
Viola Herr
Shirley
Jack
Arthur Charlton
Iowa City
Ted Herr
Harold Clegg
Jimmy
Everette Stewart
Lillian Dunbar
Washington
Henry Wagenknecht
D. D. Stephens
Chevrolet
Billy Norman
Dickie Winegarden
Wellman
James Clegg
Will Rogers
Ainsworth Locals Update From Ruth Norris
Ainsworth locals report Mary Chambers visiting Oska loosa with Millard Chambers of Letts and calling on Grover Neiswanger. Howard McElwain and family arrived from Oklahoma to visit G F Trotter while Marian Coffman travels from Des Moines to visit T J Baster.
Burlington social notes list local picnic and visits
Miss Lillian and Vera Simpson and Miss Emma Walker attended a telephone employees picnic at Crepe park in Burlington Saturday. Miss Erma Pressley and Marion Kilpatrick of Burlington were guests Sunday at the J B Pressly home. Lavaughn Buenneke visits grandparents in Albert Lea Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sands
Lillian
Vera Simpson
Emma Walker
Crepe Park
Burlington
Erma Pressley
Marion Kilpatrick
J. B. Pressly
Lavaughn Buenneke
Albert Lea
Minn
Pilotburg Ladies Postpone Aid Meeting to July 9
Pilotburg Iowa June 25 The Pilotburg Ladies Aid meeting is postponed one week to July 9. Mrs. Keith Herr will host with Mrs. George assisting. Other local notes include rain needed for crops and gardens while hay making continues. Key local names appear: Frank Stransky Lydia Horak and Harold Weyer baby boy Harold Dale born June 19 in Shellsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Keith Herr
George
Frank Vodicka
Washington County Hospital
Herman Vinsky
Harry Strabala
Richmond
Carpenter's Gang
Glenn Cha
Lynn Bartel Struggles to Find Work and Independence
Lynn Bartel, daughter of a southern belle, leaves Merwin Heath School and, amid financial strain, takes a modeling job to support herself. She finds shelter and guidance with Mrs. Kime after her mother’s death, pursuing theater and balancing pride with need while awaiting a future that may echo her mother’s hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Bartel
Dunning’s
Lynn
John Bartel
Chigece
Arion Bartel
Mrs. Bartel
Merwin-Heath School
Mrs. Kime
Merwin Heath School
Mr. Y
Marian Bartel
L Station
Doll
Zola
Dorothy
Doti
New Orleans
Marian
John
Home Ec Teacher Resigns Position
Miss Dora E. Bean resigned her post as Home Economics teacher in Richland and will join Anamosa High School for next year. The vacancy remains unfilled as of Monday night. Section notes include local marriages, trips, and visits among residents, with multiple brief social items and church activities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars. C. A. Neville
Richland
Dora E. Bean
Anamosa
Hilda Hiatt
Essex
New York
Columbia University
Helen Lankford
Albert Baker
Baker
W. E Laithly
Lisle
Pearle McClurg
Ada Harken
Corduroy Roads Named From Ribbed Primitive Paths
Corduroy roads derive their name from the ribbed, uneven surface created by logs or timbers laid across primitive roads. The term reflects the early roadbuilding practice and descriptive texture observed by travelers and settlers.
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Ainsworth
Ruth Norris
Nun's Nomotta
Stephen
Eeste
Mied
Colonel Merchon
King Features
Lee
Miss Bean
Mrs. Bailey
Pressley Figgins
Kalona
Mrs. Naville
Ralph Steel
A. S. Allen
Wm. Palmer & Son
Farmer's Store
Europe
U.S
Ena
Ward
South Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Tor
SALE
Batiste
Paikes
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