Memorial Day Program Outlines Ainsworth Services
Memorial Day committees in Ainsworth release the program for services on school grounds and at the cemetery. Rev. Hemphill delivers the address. band music from the Ainsworth school band directed by Milo Sorden. procession to the cemetery led by the day’s marshal. floral tributes to children. firing squad and taps at the grave decorations. Several local residents and visitors are noted in ongoing social mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Hemphill
Milo Sorden
KR. Butterworth
America the Beautiful
Coggeshall
Rev
Kenneth McConnell
Bugler
Pand
Marshall
Brighton Visit By California Woman Prompts Local Notice
Josephine Barry of Los Angeles is due in Brighton for a social visit to friends, revisiting memories of her grandparents the late Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Meade. The column also notes local arrivals, property purchases, and social events including a Kansas City wedding trip and meetings of area clubs.
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Josephine Barry
California
Brighton
Los Angeles
Calif
Miss Barry
P. M. Meade
Fred Wanerus
Birmingham
Frank Stine
Executor of Estate Adds Claim Payments
The executor of the estate of John Henke, deceased, begins paying claims against the estate. Several claimants, including Akron and Minnie Paynar of Akron, have pending notices. Additional details reference amounts and creditors seeking settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE Mars
John
Henke
Clam Henke
Akron Tmrlament
Goa
Annavnad
Altaun
Minnia Paynar
Akron
John Henke
Weather Outlook: Showers Likely Then Little Change
A station forecast indicates showers possible today, followed by fair skies and cooler temperatures Sunday. Strong winds are not expected, with gradual clearing overnight and cooler daytime highs.
Attorney General opinion on homestead exemption rules
Notice states on May 24 1939 the AG holds homestead exemption may be allowed on the 1939 tax payable in 1940 if the deed or contract is filed, claimant lives on the premises, and application is filed by June 1 1939. Exemption not allowed for 1939 on property purchased after June 1 1939. Ethel Grecian County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Grecian County
Portable room coolers offer easy office comfort
Al Ledger of the Iowa Southern Utilities Co highlights portable self contained room coolers as a low cost solution for hot summers. He cites Frigidaire unit conditioners with meter miser compressors as quick to install and operable by fingertip control for both offices and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Ledger
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Fincidaire
Ledger
Washington
Whisker Club
Family slaying suspect held in Pittsburgh
Paul Cook, 17, is jailed in Pittsburgh after three family members are found dead. Police say the victims include his father, mother, and sister Eleanor. Investigators pursue further leads in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cook
Pittsburgh
Cook
Eleanor
Wheweehove
Ledger Reflects on Penalty for Aire Salesman
Mr. Ledger wonders aloud about penalties tied to actions affecting an aire salesman as he completes his signup, pondering consequences and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire
Mr. Ledger
Memorial Day Program Set for Brighton On Tuesday
Memorial day exercises planned in Brighton include Legionaires, band and students assembling at 1 39 PM at the Legion hall. The march proceeds to Hillcrest cemetery for events led by O T Laman sky as Officer of the Day with ditties including Gettysburg Address and taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhua Helmick
Brighton
Legionaires
Legion Hall
Hillcrest Cemetery
Gettysburg
Roger Stannard
Mander’s Field
Party Sizer
R. W. Fillmore
EB Sg. Hebner
Taps
Joe Christy
O. T. Lamansky
Adventurer Rex Purcell Safe After 77 Days Afloat
Rex Purcell, famed Missouri adventurer, and his crew aboard the junk Pang Jin were reported safe after a tropical storm forced a turn back near the Cape of Good Hope. A letter from Port Victoria Seychelles islands reached Purcell’s father confirming their survival as they proceed via Suez Canal toward New York.
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Missouri Valley
Rex Purcell
Purcell
Pang Jin
Richard Halliburton
KB Purcell
Rex Father
Port Victoria
Mage
Seychelles Islands
Madagascar
Singapore
Cape of Good Hope
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
New York
Hold Bank Cashier for Trial on Embezzlement
Grundy Center Ben F. Fletcher former Dike bank cashier was held for trial in the September term of court on an embezzlement charge Fletcher pleaded not guilty to allegedly stealing between 550 000 and 860 000 from the Dike Savings Bank He has been jailed since May 2 Judge George Wood set bond at 25008 which he failed to furnish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Ben F. Fletcher
Dike Bank
Fletcher
Dike Savings Bank
George Wood
Young Democrats of Iowa Convention Draws Large Attendance
Des Moines reports early reservations indicate more than 1,000 attend the state convention of the Young Democrats of Iowa. The two day event peaks with a Monday banquet where Senator Guy M. Gillette of Iowa will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines -Ebarly
Young Democrats of
Iowa
Guy M. Gillette
Dairy Committee to Study Advertising Methods
The Dairy Committee in Iowa was tasked to study advertising strategies for the dairy industry. A subcommittee will plan using part of an anticipated 125000 dollar annual fund funded by a one cent per pound excise tax on butterfat from May 1 to May 15. The tax payment deadline for producers is June 15. The committee was created by the 193% legislature.
Goats Popular in Maly Rural Italian Landscape
Goats are a common sight in Italian villages with every farm keeping a herd. The animals appear in nearly every home and are valued for the cheese produced from their milk.
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Maly
Local Residents Visit and Weekend Guests Share News
Mrs Daisy Huber and Mary DeLong of Crawfordsville called this morning. Chicago visitors L E Benetier and family plan to stay with Elizabeth Swift. Ade L D Holland of Philadelphia arrives for a weekend visit with his mother and sister. Water lilies advertised by Wolf Floral. Jean Mathers and family from Haskins call, Amy Christian of Cedar Rapids visits friends. Chicago guests Rosa Falk family join Memorial Day gathering at Joe Walk's. Mrs Marcus Moch of Detroit visits her brother's family. C Sheetz and sons Harry and Ralph visit Keota. Boneta Sarby of Galesburg arrives for weekend with Martha Sidles. Miss Sarby former Latin teacher at local high school now in Glesbury. Helen McCleery of Cedar Rapids weekend at H H and KR McCleery homes. Marie Landau to Strawberry Point to visit Ted Hill family.
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Rosa Falk
Dave Falk
Sam Hahn
Chicago
Boneta Sarby
Galesburg
Lil
Martha Sidles
Miss Sarby
Glesbury Birh School
Helen McCleery
Cedar Rapids
H. H McCleery
KR. H. McCleery
Miss McCleery
Ralston of Keota Ends Track Career
Charley Ralston of Keota, a versatile midwest trackman, ends his college career in the Coe versus Cornell dual at Mount Vernon. He led the Kohawks to a fifth conference title last Saturday with 17 points and is their sole senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Charley Ralston
Keota
Mount Vernon
Coe
Cornell
Ralston
Kohawks
The Monotone Song Noted for Single G Note
Collier's Weekly cites a curious 42 bar song The Monotone composed by Peter Cornelius that uses only one note Gis throughout the entire piece, a striking musical oddity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cornelius
Collier’s Weekly
Siblings Crowned Kings From Catherine de Medici Line
Catherine de Medici of France born 1519 died 1589 had four sons. three became king during her lifetime. Francis III reigned 1559 to 1560, Charles IX from 1560 to 1574, and Henry II from 1574 to 1589.
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Catherine de Medici
Henry II of
France
Francis III
Charles IX
Henry II
Memorial Day Observance Planned by Local WRC and Legion
Plans complete for Memorial Day observance Tuesday May 30 in Riverside with stores and bank closed all day. Rev J J Collits will speak at the cemetery. firing squad and color guard from American Legion. schoolchildren lead the parade from Riverside public school to the cemeteries. Memorial program includes band music prayers Gettysburg Address and multiple veteran graves honored. Memorial services also set at Riverside Methodist Church 9:45 am and Sharon Church 11:00 am with Rev Peterson leading.
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Riverside
Woman's Relief Corps
American Legion Auxiliary
J. J. Collits
St Joseph's Church of Hills
American Legion
Legion
Woman’s Relief Corps and Legion Auxiliary
C. W. Fitzsimmons
Ward Fiyma
J. J. Collins
Riverside Schools
Henry Gerot
Edward Kos
Hubert Kuenheman
Lawrence Beatch
Adolph Bushek
Albert Heck
Frank Lear
Harry Thompson
Karl Hahn
Stuart ¢. Peteron
Riverside Methodist Church
Epworth League
Peterson
Sharon Church
Gracehill Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings
Gracehill records show Wade Page hosting visitors including R Page Dave Temple Nellie Engel Luella Taylor and several relatives. Odis Kirton family Leroy Brown and others enjoyed Sunday meals while Kirton’s grandson stayed for a week with grandmother Nel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robertson
Gracehill
R. Page
Wade Page
Dave Temple
Joie Pratt
Nellie
Joseph Engel
Luella Taylor
Pepew
O. A. Strohm
Melo Janecek
Anahel Robertson
W Page
John Williams
Expression of thanks after loss of wife and mother
We express our gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of our wife and mother Mrs. Clarence Dodds and our son Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dodds
Clyde
Funeral services for Edith Shanafelt held at L A Jones
Wise Edith Shanafelt was buried in Elm Grove cemetery after funeral services at L A Jones funeral home. Dr. Arthur Atack led the rites with pallbearers Ralph Shannon Harry Crone G Ee Mace and O M Cuddy. Her body was brought from Chicago after a street car accident killed her.
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Shanafelt
Wise Edith Shanafelt
L A
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Edgar Kennedy
Baby Daze
Rev. Hemphill
Tubrsday
Ruth Norris
Front Street
Claire Carll
Mae Freeland
Zoe Herr
Georgia Reaney
Sam and
Dewey Stevens
Martha Wood
Prank Wood
Glen Miller
Jennie Carson
Muscatine
Lillie Haight
Winfield
Alnsworth
George Norris
Rieke Motor
Joaw
Marion
Swisher
Raymond Swisher
Tucson
Arizona
West Virginia
Harry Smith
Kirkwood
Ilinois
Lawrence Hyzer
Lester Buzzard
Mortimore
WI Hyde
James Sears
Crew
Sears
George Kern
Otto McNeese
Newton
Wayne McNeese
E. A. Brinton
Red Cliff
Colo
Burlington
Kansas City
William Brinton
Diana Twogood
PB. O
Hi. W. Helmick
Willis Hirton
Neal Whisler
Harmony Club
I. M. Swisher
Verne Madden
DR. Hess
Samuel Goldwyn
Wuthering Heights
Merle Oberon
Laurence Olivier
David Niven
Donald Duck
Donald
Gus
Pete Smith
Eleanor Cook and
Young Democrats
Dairy Committee
Daisy Huber
Mary DeLong
Crawfordsville
L. E. Benetier
Leon, Jeanine
Patricia
Ade
L. D. Holland
Philadelphia
W. A. Holland
Harold Putnam
Wolf Floral
Mrs. K. A. Mathers
Jean
Haskins
Amy Christian
Miss Christian
Cal Cooper
Pred Chalupa
Kalona
A. Fwana
Columbus Junction
Marie Landau
Strawberry Point
Ted Hill
Hill
Zelma Moser
Collins
W. N. Crozier
Joseph Coe
T. C. Scott
Robert Allen
John G. Allen
R. T. Alcott
Charles Broadway
Benjamin Buchwalter
Leonard Burris
Frank Critz
Hobart Carr
Joseph Cole
John Downs
James Dulen
J. M. Partheau
Hollywood
Mr. and
Mrs
Robert Taylor
Barbara Stenwyck
San Diego
Cal
Dixie Dugan
Hayseed
Striebel & Mevcy
Micky
Mickey
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