News Notes From Neighboring Towns And Country
West Chester reports good field weather as farmers plant corn and garden growth lags from cold conditions. Families mourn a death in the Munro family with extended relatives nearby. Mrs. John Whetsting has a high demand for hot red plants. Grand View School plans to close Saturday May 11 with teacher Edith Davison.
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West Chester
Owen Brumback
R. Munro
Bhim
Otto
John Whetsting
Jim Hanley
Grand View School
Edith Davison
Riverside High Notes and Local Social Rounds
Riverside school shares two new instructors for 1929 20 term domestic science Miss Ivadel Henderson and intermediate Miss Lives Bruty join expanding staff. Local activities include Ladies Aid visits, a party at Henry Klein's for Riverside High seniors and juniors, PTAs planning year end program May 12 with plays and book reviews, and various visits by residents to Washington Fort Madison and West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Smith
D. E Brumbach
Frank Smith
Ivadel Henderson
Garrison
Iowa
Miss Lives Bruty
Washington
RC. Knight
Fort Madison
Bros D
Schoors Eather
Wm. Griffin
Dubwine
Margarst
Clark College
Warren Watkins
University
Town
Fred Fisher
Waterloo
Mel W. Thellan
Plano
At Knight
Helen Shrader
Henry Klein
Frederick
Riverside High School
Klein
These Simple Rules Make Teething Easy
An old advertisement extols Castoria as a trusted teething remedy for babies. It touts gentle, vegetable-based relief for indigestion and discomfort, claiming Castoria soothes infants and helps them sleep, with the Fletcher name and product seal featured.
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Toby
Fletcher
Castor
Funeral rites for Mrs Seve at MLE church Wellms
The funeral of Mrs Seve is held today at the MLE church in Wellms. She lived for her family and was a devoted homemaker. Survived by children Anna and Louisa, with spouses Leroy Kelly and Will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seve
Wellms
Anna
Leroy Kelly
Louisa
Will
Local Death By Self Inflicted Tragedy Shocks Kalona
Robert Green died at his Kalona home from a self inflicted gunshot wound on Monday morning. No motive given. Widow survives. Funeral services held near Osceola with relatives in attendance. Miss Ma Van Scoy visiting from former Kalona residence. Goshen College chorus program draws large crowd at East Union Mennonite cave. Sewer ditch project near completion as rain slows work.
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Kalona
Robert Green
Green
Henry D. Yoder
Osceola
Robert
Ma van Scoy
Katona
Frank Horesowsky
Gosher College
East Union Mennonite Cave
Mrs Godlove’s Return Noted In Muscatine Visit
Mrs John Godlove and Mrs Elizabeth Wallace are described in a Muscatine visit report. Elizabeth Wallace returned home Monday morning after spending three to four weeks with her daughter. Mr and Mrs Frank E Lystle, Leo and Helen were mentioned in connection with Sunday events.
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Elizabeth Wallace
Muscatine
CoMr
Frank Elysle
Leo
Helen
Local entries recount farm and social notes in Godlove area
Notes from the Godlove home and surrounding farms describe planting activity by Glen Davis, new Chevrolets among residents, and visits from neighbors and relatives. The item lists numerous local names, Sunday visits, and engagements, highlighting community life and minor health updates.
Apple Blossom Time shines in Ainsworth play
Ainsworth class presented Apple Blossom Time in the auditorium over two evenings with good attendance. Local residents W L Duncan works at the farm this week. Families John Bear, Mrs Baker and Emily visited Philip Gentes, Dora G stead returned from Kentucky, and snow was reported in the southeast. Mrs David Evans visited Ainsworth yesterday.
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Ainsworth
Historium
W. L. Duncan
John Bear and
Denter
Philip Gentes
J. R. Baker
Emily
West Chester
Baker
Dora Gstead
Kentucky
South East
David Evans
Hardscrabble Social Notes May Visit and Marital News
Route Two community round up reports May visits to Moody and Jones homes in Washington and Wellman gatherings at Pulver and Sparks residences. Paul Long and Eileen McKenzie wed near Si ourney with plans to reside at Bo. Marian Munro returns to Mt Carrel Illinois. The seventh and eighth grades at Hardscrabble finish exams at New Haven. Families and neighbors share birthdays and church events across Wellman Wh Cheer Harper and Harper area.
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Paul Sparks
Dorothy
Hetty Jean
A.D. Moody
Joe Webb
Long
B. R. Senit
Glenn Dutton
John Robertson
Trive Jones
Washington
Curtis Snyder
Wellston Club
Dave
J.B. Lemley
Ollie
H. T. Carris
Matt Wells
Lucille
A. N. Bowen
Keith
Kenzie
J. M. Pulver
Paul Long
W C. Long
Eileen McKenzie
Cheer
Siourney
Paul
Marian Munro
Mt. Carrel
Ilinois
Floyd Maule
B. L Sander
Lawrence Carris
Seth Carris
Clarence Lynn
Roverta
Jim Puliver
Mary Louise Robertson
Bonnie West
Marion
New Haven
Lester Laubach
J. W. Clark
Wellman
Marjorie Lynn
Keota
Jake Smith
Harper
Matt
Local notes and family updates from Richland and region
Mrs Wintlam ley was taken to Washin County hospital for an injured shoulder suffered in a fall. The PT A will hold an all day meeting Thursday with a noon luncheon for seniors and a school exhibit. Mr and Mrs John Green return from Florida with grandson John Edward Hanson for summer vacation. J H Hendrickson attended his grandfather Hendrick song funeral in Columbus Junction. Rev Wiles of the Friends church travels west to hold evangelistic services. Mrs Simmerman of Ottumwa is ill at her parents home.
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Richland
Wintlamley
Washin County
PT. A
John Green
Florida
John Edward Hanson
J. H. Hendrickson
Hendricksong
Columbus Junction
Wiles
The
Friends Einreh
Veo. Simmerman
Ottum
Lewis
Keota News Notes From May Day Visit
Keota correspondent reports Margaret Thish teaching at Cotter spending the day in Keota with no business. Miss Faris returns home to Vinton after Cotter school. Mrs. Charles M telegraphs from Ronlear Saskatchewan about her sister’s serious condition.
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Keota
Margaret Ihis
Cotter
Miss Faris
Vinton
Charles M
Ronlear
Saskatchewan
Local students and staff changes at Millersburg and Parsons
Airs Charles power ly underwent serions on ration. Harold Bitting, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Bitting, a second year at Parsons College, will teach at Millersburg this coming year. Lester Smith has been superintendent and is now home.
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Charles Powerly
Harold Bitting
Earl Biting Ao de Flalshune
Millersurg
Parsons College
Acy
Lester Smit
Sinots
Hom
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West Are
R.1
Riverside
Klein Klothing Kompany Straw Hat
MRA
J.B. Hanley
C. C. Steigider
Carwood Baber
C. Yoder
Uiosnen College
Goshen, Tid
Bemis & Schick
Godlove
Glen Davis
Glen
Chevrolet
Henry Leitler
Booth
Lottie Birney
E. F. Frey
Geo. Ebner
Grover Bee Dora Elizabeth
Harry
Mission of
Tom McGraw
Earl
Evelyn Ainsworth
McGea ¥Ind
Blair
Monmouth
Milburn Spessaraworth
Nora
Mary Louise
Geniva
Phylisby
Ralph Young
Warren Donaldson
Jim Cherwinker
Jim Bean
Lone Tree
Geo
John Cupp
Dawler
Phylls
Harold Rhodebeck
Kinross
Rhodebeck
Lee Stockman
Glenn Carris
Elas
Curlis Snyder
Harve Banks
Monda
JM. Puly
Cal Neville
Keota Fay Th
Irs
Correspo
Geru
Cous
Herbert
N.Y
Blue Ribbon
Pennsylvania
Valveline
Voth
Washington Oil Co
J. C. Peaney Company
J. . Penney Company
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