Pilotsburg Notes From Neighboring Towns and Country
Community notes recount the sec ond journal correspondents picnic at Pilotsburg with praise for Lexington and a claim two extra glasses were mistakenly taken. Rev. Gilbert preached on what to do with Jesus and Rev. Rex will lead next Sunday. Local L A S groups plan an outing with Lexington. News of visits, a new baby, and piano lessons conclude the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotsburg
Second Journal
Lexington
Journal Office
Gilbert
Pilate
Jesus
Rex
Pilotsburg L. A. S
Lexington L. A. S
F. E. Rickey
Ellis
Chas
Rickey
Carl Oldfield
Daryl
Fern
Roy Schulty
Ray Bell
Raymond
Sandy Hook Picnic Reflections And Puppy Tales
The writer recalls a correspondent’s picnic and shares lively tales of pups and chicks under care. Pat Blubelle and her siblings birth on St Patrick’s Day are noted with travel to Lyons Iowa and brief kennel drama including a pup shaking a rat and quick lesson learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Sandy
Pat Blubelle
St. Patrick’s Day
Pat Lubelle
Lyons
Pat Blubell
Pat Jimbeau
Picnic memories and familiar faces from a lively gathering
The note describes a reunion with Mrs Sandy Hook and family, Shavings on crutches after a fall, and friendly visitors from Washington and Crawfordsville. The group cheers ice cream, praises Tony and Wes Ches, enjoys readings and a snorer sketch, and recalls Dora Lemley Pulver’s surprise dialogue by four Hardscrabble girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder
Tony
Ourself
Wes' Ches
Tooman Leather Shop and Dr Masson Advertisements
Hand luggage overnight cases hat boxes and pocket books offered by Laura Harvey at 115 N Iowa Ave with phone 331 Black in DR. W J Masson dentist office at Frank Wilson's Shoe Store phones office 187 mutual 27 residence 307 blue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooman Leather Shop
Laura Harvey
Iowa Ave
Black
W. J. Masson
Frank Wilson
Mutual
Picnic Day Reflections and Mixed News From Distant Memory
The writer recalls a playful picnic with children like May K and Dot Boone chased by a ghost. The event ends with America being sung as the speaker admits lacking real news and mentions an ideal day with no strong items to report.
Railway Time Tables Arrives and Departs Details
Westbound and eastbound schedules listed for Golden State Limited trains Nos 3 13 29 49 87 88 and others. Local and freight services appear with daily and weekend notes, agents H W Russel J C McKay and W Bell listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Masonic and fraternal lodge notices in local chapter listings
Regular meetings scheduled for Cyrus Chapter No. 18 R A M on the second Friday, Amos Chapter De Molay on the first and third Mondays, and I O O F Covenant Lodge No 101 on Tuesdays with degree work detailed. Washington Lodge No 26 A B B and A M meets first Friday. secretary Arthur Goodin noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
C. J. Sloat
H. P. Arthur Goodin
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
P. J. Wallace EB
C. Arthur Goodin
Washington
O. EB. S
Pearle Dickerson
W. M
Stella Palmer
Amos Chapter de Molay
Max McCall
M. C
Harold Johnson
I. O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101
Axel Anderson
Noble Grand
Roy H. Mapel
Washington Lodge
A. Bb
A. M
D. W. Dayton
Arthur Goodin
Glowing Daily Musings On Editor Trip And Local News
A reflective column records pleasure at a fine day and passing cars, envies an editor on a foreign trip, and hopes for broader reporting. It notes anticipation of trip reports and praises correspondents while mentioning local visits from families and plans for Pleasant Plain Academy’s fifth anniversary on July 3.
Local social life and nuptials in West Chester area
Mr and Mrs W R Davison and several families attended a reception at Charlie Stewarts near Lexington in honor of their two daughters Marie and LaVera married that Wednesday at West Chester to Virgil Rogers and Glenn Knapp. Eureka club ladies hosted at Ward Easley home with light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Route 2
W. RR. Davison
Lester Wagner
Howard Wagner
Fred Wagener
Knight Wagner
Charlie Stewart
Lexington
West Chester
Marie
Virgil Rogers
LaVera
Glenn Knapp
Eureka Social Club
Ward Easley
Essley
Mary Evaltine
Lou Fetes
W. R. Davison
Fred Wagner
Kephart Family Visits Highlight Washington Picnic
On June 29 several Kephart families visited relatives in Washington and Riverside. The Journal picnic drew a large crowd with substantial food and a fine afternoon program. Lew Kerr and Ben Briley operated a tractor on local roads this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. R
Frank Kephart
Robert Kephart
Roy Kephart
Velma
Alvin
Cloyee Benson
Riverside
Ed Simmering
Chas. Kephart
John Simmering
Lew Kerr
Ben Briley
Journal
Peeknick celebration in Clay with community praise
The Peeknick event in Clay drew praise for organizers Mr. and Mrs. Shannon and helpers. Attendees included Mrs. Bert Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Morgan, Mrs. Carroll Morgan, Mrs. Ollie Morgan, R. H. Pringle of Yukon visiting relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Myers en route to Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Peeknick
Shannon
Bert Smith
A. J. Morgan
Carroll Morgan
Ollie Morgan
R. H. Pringle
Yukon
Oklahoma
Brighton
G. W. Myers
Oskaloosa
Winfield
Community Notes From Braden Braden
June 28 statement lists visits and family news in Braden Braden Iowa including Mr and Mrs Lewis Smith hosting their granddaughters and various relatives. It notes harvest activity and health concerns such as a boil and an ulcerated tooth with a burial in Crawfordsville Saturday morning.
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Braden
Journal Force
Lewis Smith
Delbert Maxwell
Morning Sun
Hoyt Griffin
Washington
Allilee Griffin
Frank Bailey
C. M. Maxwell
W. L. Smith
Myral
Ko Smith
Sam Witting
Ferguson
Harley McCulley
Wm. Patterson
Winfield
Merl Smith
Richard
Mae Richards
Brighton
Ray Smith
Leland Maxwell
Iowa City
Louis Jugenheimer
McCall
Wayne Berkshire
J. B. Twinam
Oscar Hughs
Crawfordsville
Prairie Center notes and summer plans from Prairie Center
Howard Wolfe works for Don Wylie this summer while Isabel spends the season at Lake Geneva. The neighborhood reports a tooth pulling wave, a Journal picnic draws new faces, and the Sunshine Community Club plans a Wednesday gathering at Harry Campbell’s home to share labor saving tips.
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Prairie Center
Howard Wolfe
Don Wylie
Isabel
Lake Geneva
Ralph Morris
John Adams
Tea for W F M S at Ward home in Brighton
Members of the W F M S of the Methodist church and families enjoyed a tea at Rev and Mrs C E Ward's home with a short program and social hour. Numerous local residents and visitors from Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Kirksville attended and shared meals and conversations throughout the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Methodist Church
Edith Koch
Hazel Shepherd
Harry Lloyd
Georgia
Chicago
Harry
J. F. Frain
C. L. Stone
Carl Stone
Katheryn Stone
Cedar Rapids
Oskaloosa Tine
Byron Stone
Lacy
Iowa
Milford Day
Kirksville
Shirley Ann
Dandelion Reflects on a Neighborly Community Event
The letter-writer thanks Mrs Pulver for sharing a frosting recipe and a cake idea titled jungle cookies. They describe a child’s play written by Mrs Pulver, a lost dress found for a girl, and a joyful day for all ages. Mr and Mrs Shannon hosted kindly, hoping for a repeat next year.
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John
Little
Local social notes from Washington and Coppock area
Mrs Clever Wittmer and children visit Lyman Johnsons. Ernest Seabranch and family and Joe Schlatter call on Winfield. Grace Edwards helps Mrs Hugh Conrad. Florence Conrad assists Mrs Seabranch. Birthday party for Marie Johnson with family guests and refreshments. Washington shoppers visit. Families from Homer Weaver area visit Washington. Coppock group holds annual picnic at Sunset Park. Wayland bankers visit Milo Kempt's farm milking machine. Kempt promotes as agent for the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Johnson
Marie
Hugh Conrad
Ed Roth
Washington
Sam van Syoee
Mayme
Donald Johnson
Homer Weaver
Lucille Seabranch
Grandpa Hill
Joe Schlatter
Dave Schlatter
Coppock
Sunset Park
C.C. Wenger
Wayland Savings Bank
Ross Severts and Son
Ré@x
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Pearl Phillips
Joe Vodicka
Chas Nedsley
Will Kelley
Fam
Ily
Elsworth Kelley
Albert Stransky
Bernice Brown
Sabena Bauer
Daryl Dayton
Physicians and Surgeons
Wryer
BE. Stutsman
A. John Droz
West Main St
C. W. McLaughlein
M.D
West Main Street
W.L. Alcorn
Wilson Heating Co
S.H. Bateman
TT Mutual
Tes
Preston L. Ettier
T. G. Arthur
Marion Ave
Lemley & Yard Insurance
National Bank Ride
Register Life Ins. CO
Davenport
Walter L. Johnson
Chiropractors
Powers & Brown Chiropractors
the Journal
Blaine J. Holmes Willard
City
A. J. Franzen
Nelswanger Ridg
South
L. B. Lupton Monuments
S. Iowa Ave
North
Hugh Dougal
Austin Sutherland
East Main Street
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Phone
Chocolate Shop
Fast Side Square
South of Water Works
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
Brooksart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract
INO. W. Applegate Real
Brookhart
Washington Street
J.D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
Frank Boller
W. Washington St
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements
South Side Square
Rickey Barber Shop
Klein Klo. Ko
Knoxville
H. W. Russel
J. C. McKay
Test Lim
W. ©. Bell
Zeredatha Council
W. T. Carson
I. M
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Maude B. DalVis
Sara E. Walker
Worthy
Hall
Iowa Avenue
Frank Schneider
M. D. Lee
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
L. R. Lovelett
S. T. Rickey
Plente
Lines
Laney
Oeter
Mieacant Plains
Paul Sandell
Salina
Wm. Lins
Ollie
John Titterington
Pekin
J. W. Owen
Florence
P. F. Rominger
Bloomfield
Warren Morgan
Charlie Swayze
Dorothy
Richland
J. J. Benda
Pleasant Plain
S. A. Potratz
W. F. Salterberg
Washington, R. R
Mrs. J. ©. Matthews
Monmouth
Matthew S
F. O
Sunshine Coouunity Club
Harry Campbell
Sandy Hooks
Mrs. Morgan
Wayland
Crawford
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