May 26 Social Visits Note Local News
Ruth Martin arrived from Kahoka Missouri after finishing school and stayed with grandparents Mrs. George Martin and Mrs. Opal Martin. J B Orris family and Dick Stephens group attended meals and visits at various parental homes near Ainsworth and with relatives including Dr J Hartzell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hering
Ruth Martin
Kahoka
Missouri
George Martin
Opal Martin
J. B. Orris
Ruth
Vivian
S. K. Orris
Dick Stephens
D. PD. Stephens
Ainsworth
Cloyce Carll
Los Angeles
California
J. Hartzell
Riverside
W. J. Hartzell
Pr. J. Graber
Eddie Widmer
Clarence Fulton
George
Brighton News Briefs: High School Trip and Local Events
The Brighton high school traveled to Springfield Illinois on Saturday. A picnic occurred at Oakland Mills Sunday. Mrs Mary Salterberg hosted the Jefferson County Ladies club at her home. Herman Eagle and Mary Salterberg welcomed a baby girl born May 20. Miriam Stanoard started work as an office typist at a calendar factory in Washington. Kathryn Henry ended her school term and plans a riding trip for pupils to Brighton. her marriage to Clem Eagle near Pleasant Plain is upcoming.
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Clay
Brighton High School
Springfield
Oakland Mills
Mary Salterberg
Ladies Club
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Herman Eagle
Miriam Stanoard
Washington
Kathryn Henry
Brighton
Clem Eagle
Near Pleasant Plain
May 37 Rain Brings Steady Downpour Across Area
Local notes recount a slow May rain that benefits crops and daily life. Visitors from Noble Crawfordsville and Brighton were seen in town, with families like the Stewarts and McNeills traveling west and arrivals noting June renewals. Keipers plan a move to Kansas for a postal promotion, while others enjoyed the county seat during a five day trip.
Sunday Socials and Family Visits Dominate Local Notes
Neighboring families share meals and greetings across several homes including the Booths in Washington with Maxine returning from a week’s visit. The Graber and Wenger families dine with the Rich and Schockley families. Sundry calls come from Cherryholmes and others while local couples attend commencement in Columbus Junction and ice cream at the Graber home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Booth
Washington
Maxine
Booth
Jake Graber
Homer Wenger
Joe Rich
Floyd Schockley
Merle
Teana Kay
P. P
Phillip Marshall
Eleanor
Olds
Bert Spangler
Russel Williams
Everett Magdefray
Mable
Velma
George McGuire
Virgil Owens
Neighboring Communities by Journal Subscription Rep
D. F. Macon reports on subscription drives and available packages for nearby towns. Notes promotions, rates, and pickup options at local outlets to boost reader engagement across communities. Includes contact details for orders and delivery information.
Local families and residents visit town on Friday
Mr and Mrs Stanley Marshall Brighton and others from Columbus Junction Washington R1 and R4 were shopping here Friday along with several Wellman residents. The group also attended a picture show and exchanged greetings with retired farmer Mr Granger in East Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Marshall
Brighton
Paul Mlotz
Columbus Junction
Wilbur Rose
Crawfordsville
Fred Chalupas
Kalona
George Chalupas
Washington R 1
Rob Roberts
Frank B. Smiths
Bert and
Tea Givans
Washington
G. R. Genkingers
R 4
Frank Leepers
Fred Mousers
Wellman
Ed Jackson
East Washington
George Wallace
Mr. Granger
Lot of Luck and Losses From Long Trip Home
Pred P. Haffa and family of Monona Iowa recount seven months away with both fortune and misfortune. Fire delayed them in Gilroy California they narrowly escaped a landslide. A tornado near Amity Florida killed several. A bridge near Vicksburg Mississippi collapsed shortly after they passed killing 15.
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Iowa
Pred P. Haffa
Monona
Gilroy
Cal
Amytona Beach
Fla
Vicksburg
Miss
Alliman Birthday Dinner Hosts and Guests at Young America
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Alliman celebrated the birthday of Mrs Marion Robertson and Des lores Alliman with a Sunday dinner in Young America. Guests included Marion Robertson and the P R Alliman family, Wanda and Cillian, Frank and Glenn Neff, Kahy, and others. Additional notes mention local visits and outings by residents to nearby towns and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Rhodebeck
Young America
Lloyd Alliman
Marion Robertson
Des Lores Alliman
P. R. Alliman
Wanda
Cillian
Frank Neff
Glenn Neff
Kahy
Clarence Jackson
Fred Bower
Wellman
Will Marie
Leonard Marie
Harry Dodson
Columbus Junction
Olive Moore
Crawfordsville
Lakin Bartholow
Young America School
Fred Weekley
Glenn Schwartz
Harriet Phillips
Sheffield
Chicago
Palmer Holden
Williamsburg
T. W. Hunter
A. S. Smith
Perry
Homer Stephen
Betty
Herman Genkinger
Willard Hunter
Alice
New London
Charles Bartholow
Anniversary Gathering and Local Visits Report
Mrs Harriet Moore and children and Mrs Ida Howell of Columbus Junction visited the Ralph Trowell home on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Howell staying for a long visit Hetty Schalatter attended a 4 H meeting at Mildred Andersons home Wednesday afternoon Mrs S K Orris Mae and Dorothy attended the last day program in Columbus City Friday Iams and sons spent Wednesday evening at the Robert Byvans home in Winfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrie Widmer
Howard
John Widmer
Jake Snyders
Ralph Miller
Phyllis
Mike
Patty
Olds
Clair Holmes
Ralph Howell
Columbus Junction
Boyd Stephens
Myria
Near Washington
P. J. Graber
Joe Graber
Joe Rich
Pete Widmer
Harriet Moore
Ida Howell
Ralph Trowell
Howell
Hetty Schalatter
Mildred Anderson
S. K. Orris
Mae
Dorothy
Columbus City
Russel Williams and Sons
Robert Byvans
Winfield
Indian Creek Club Meeting Hosts and Social Notes
Indian Creek club met May 24 at the E Retzinger home with co hosts Mrs Edgar and Mrs Carl Retzinger. Eleven members attended plus guest Mrs R L Dunbar. Margaret Farrier spoke on refrigerator care and food storage. Next meeting set for two weeks with Mrs Stout. Visitors James Seethout Wanda Johnson Norma Richards. Several local families visited homes of Farrier and Clines. Harold Guy to Iowa City for State academic tests. Betty Jean DeWolf home from Kirksville hospital and under daily doctor care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Edgar
Carl Retwinger
Indian Creek Club
R. L. Dunbar
Margaret Farrier
Stout
James Seethout
Wanda Johnson
Norma Richards
Harold Guy
Iowa City
Betty Jean DeWolf
Kirksville
Grandma Theeset
Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep May 27 1934
Chicago markets show hogs steady with receipts light and weekly level lowest since 1934. Cattle demand soft with steers and yearlings down 15 to 75 cents, best steers around 11.75, heifers and cows lower. Sheep trade weak to uneven with fat lambs near 9.35 and bulk wooled at 9.00 to 9.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cash Corn Prices May 27
Chicago market note lists cash grain quotes for May 27 with corn at 42 to 52 cents a bushel for yellow and 51 to 52 cents for white, oats at 36 to 37 cents, and receipts showing 313 carloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Market Report Shows Strong Fresh Produce Receipts
Market data indicate total receipts at 43 718 cases with fresh graded firsts at 14 percent and extra firsts at 16 percent. Current receipts show 14 percent dirties at 12 percent.
Redwood Used for Church at Santa Rosa Shrine Stump Memorials
The First Baptist Church in Santa Rosa California was built from a sequoia that produced 78000 feet of lumber. The tree stump serves as a shrine where the congregation holds an annual memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Santa Rosa
Calif
Chautauqua Salute Used Instead of Applause
The Chautauqua salute was once common as a greeting for speakers with audiences standing and waving handkerchiefs held high in the air.
Gratitude for Sympathy at Death of Edith and Shanafelt
The Smith and Shanafelt families express thanks for the many acts of sympathy shown after the deaths of Edith and Uncle Shanafelt. Their kindness is deeply appreciated by Lizzie C. Smith and Family, Clarence L. Shanafelt, and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Uncle Shanafelt
Lizzie C. Smith
Clarence L. Shanafelt
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