Civic notices and social gatherings in Franklin township and beyond
Mrs Hilma Larson spoke on flag salute duties at Noble and Holland schools in Franklin township as part of a patriotic program. Delegates reported from the seventeen district convention in Winfield. A church dinner fund was approved. A Bible class social at the Presbyterian church occurred despite travel issues. The Masson home hosted over fifty-five guests for a long visit honoring Mr and Mrs Will Guinn with music and flowers, with attendees from Delphi Columbus Junction and Albia, including the Montgomery anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Crockers Brigade
Hilma Larson
Palmer
Noble
Franklin Township
Holland
Winfield
Town
Schmoeller
The
Presbyterian Church
Eastwood
Elmer Mason
W. J. Masson
Easton Buren
Will Guinn
Earl and
Howard
W. M. Montgomery
George Masson
Dorothy Masson
Billy Masson
Masson
Katherine Jean Atchison
Ernest Atchison
Village Ladies Host Varied Club Meetings and Bake Sale
District farm bureau hosts an all day meeting at Mrs. John Stewart's home with supplies requested and a dish to pass. Other groups schedule guest day programs, Bible class, missionary society and a bake sale at a local cleaner, plus American Legion auxiliary meet in the club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spread Eagle
Glendale
Farm Bureau
John Stewart
P. E. Jr
Alcorn
Shannon
Mell Glo Face Powder Promises Pure Smooth Shine
A new Mell Glo French Prowess Face Powder from Herman Bros Druggists claims to prevent large pores and keep makeup on longer. It advertises a peachy skin tone and a youthful complexion as a selling point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bros
Local church and club meeting notices mixed schedule
A sequence of Friday and Thursday gatherings includes Rebekah regular meeting at 7 20 Friday evening Mrs Henry Minick hosts a 2 00 Friday afternoon session W M S of MM FE church meets 2 35 at Mrs Walter Brown east of town transport available call Mrs Dowell Ladies Social of Presbyterian church meets 2 30 at 420 West Main Street H H club hosts meeting at Mrs W D Hesseltine home Thursday Oct 6 Susan Coffey Auxiliary M E church West Crester holds regular meeting at church all friends invited Intermediate League Methodist church business meeting at parsonage 509 West Washington Street Thursday evening 7 o clock.
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and I
Henry Minick
MM. FE
Walter Brown
Dowell
Bowers
Presbyterian Church
Henry Shields
W. Mainst
Susan Coffey
M. E. Church of
West Crester
Intermediate League of the Methodist Church
West
Washington Street
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs McLaughlin's
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First U P church will meet with Mrs. D H McLaughlin Friday afternoon at 2 30 Leader Mrs W A Gibson 1992 Notice Masons After the Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meeting Friday evening the Masonic study circle will host an engaging session Speakers are secured All Masons and visiting veterans welcomed 1993
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First U. P. Church
D. H. McLaughlin
Leader
W. A. Gibson
Washington Lodge No
Masonic Study Circle Committee
World Series Preview Voices From Yankees and Pirates
Mil ler Huggins and Donie Bush spoke guardedly about the 1927 World Series. Huggins said New York will battle a great Pittsburgh club despite Pennock injury doubts, while Bush praised his Pirates finish and matched Yankees hitting with Pirates pitching as a clash expected to be highly exciting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Miller Huggins
New York Yankees
Donie Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Huggins
Herb Pennock
Bush
Pirates
King Stanislaus Leczinski Dies in Fire at Court
The guard outside the king's door could not enter due to court forms and only noted smoke as Stanislaus Leczinski, King of Poland, burned to death when his dressing gown caught fire in 1768.
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Stanislaus Leczinski
Poland
Pearl firm to build monument for sacrificed oysters
A Japanese company, profiting from cultured pearls, plans a monument honoring the oysters whose lives supported the firm’s prosperity. The project underscores the industry’s reliance on the mollusks.
New Highway Bill Announced Aims for 100 Million Bond Issue
New Des Moines plan calls for a state wide bond issue of 100.9 million to pave 4900 miles in six years and urges a special session of the legislature. Governor Hammill would not call a session without a majority support. The plan also details serial bonds, funds for maintenance, and state takeover of county bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Town Good Roads Association
Hammill
Highway Commission
State Executive Council
Grandview
Lewis
Council Bluffs
Grundy County
Quiet Tear Streaks in Sheer Heat at Review
A vivid fragment recalls a woman whose eyelids quiver and a tear traces her temple as perspiration gathers, capturing a moment of restrained emotion under heat and gaze.
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Pictorial Review
Y W C A Fall Classes Start Friday Evening
The Y W C A gym classes for the fall begin Friday at 7 30 under Miss Irma Clemens at the high school. Sessions run Tuesdays and Fridays through the term, with swimming slots listed for various ages and experience levels each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. C. A. Gymnasium
Irma Clemens
Institute Closes After Highly Successful County Session
The county teachers institute closed yesterday afternoon with 225 teachers in attendance. four absent due to illness. Dr. H. Bradford of the University of Nebraska and Dr. F. C. Ensign of the State University of Iowa delivered principal talks. Ensign discussed England’s education and population compared to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Winn’? Palmer
H. ¥. Bradford
University of Nebraska
F. C. Ensign
State University of Iowa
England
Ensign
Towa
Iowa
Mexico reports quiet in Sonora despite unrest elsewhere
General Macias says Mexican garrison at Nogales reports calm on the west coast and no trouble expected. He notes revolutionary outbreaks are confined to other areas of the country and assurances of order remain.
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Nogales
Ariz
Macias
Sonora
United Press
Mexico
Flood waters in Kansas receding after severe rains
Flood waters threatening the southwest as Verdigris river at Coffeyville rose above prior highs by 12 inches and now falls three inches per hour. More than 20 000 acres of farm land were inundated and crop damage was reported significant. Train service into Coffeyville was suspended during the flood threat.
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Kansas City
Coffeyville
Kas
Horse Kicking Leaves Richmond Man in Serious Condition
Virgil Rogers of near Richmond is reported in serious condition at the county hospital after a horse kicked him in the abdomen. He is feared not to survive the injury.
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Virgil Rogers
Richmond
Felted Wool Floors in China Before 18th Century
Historical notes indicate felted wool served as floor coverings in China prior to the 1700s, reflecting early domestic material use. Evidence points to widespread practice among households seeking durable, warm surfaces in traditional interiors.
Republicans Set Dec 6 Campaign Planning Meet
Washington October 5 The Republican National Committee chairman William M Butler announced final campaign plans for December 6 meeting in Washington Also to decide the location of the 1928 Republican convention and related arrangements.
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Washington
William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
For Sale Sprayed Apples Grimes Golden and Roman Stems
Orchard item listing shows sprayed apples including Grimes Golden and Roman Stems from J. F. and G. M. Stewart with year 1991. Local sale notice notes horticultural stock available for purchase.
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J. F. and
G. M. Stewart
Silk Fiber Length and China’s Annual Silk Output
Silk fiber length per pound totals nine hundred miles while China’s annual silk production reaches 9,000,090 piculs. The figures reflect extensive output in the Chinese silk industry and the vast fiber length obtainable from a single pound.
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China
Y's Men Focus on Civic Education at Washington Meeting
The Y's Men club discussed keeping members informed on civic, economic and social topics. Russell Jennings led a program with talks by Harry Kreider Max Orr Everett Griffith and others amid applauded piano numbers. Attendance reached 95 percent and Floyd Brinton was welcomed as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y's Men's Club
Y’s
Russell Jennings
Janet Jennings
Harry Kreider
Max Orr
Everette Griffith
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State Music Committee
J. A. Harwood
Caroline Scott Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Julia Cavender
Alice Lemmon
M'morial College
Oxford
Ohio
Women’s Relief Corps
Garrett
Tri-County
S. W. Korf
S. 4Th Avenue
United Presbyterian Missionary Society
West Chester
Ladies Social Union of
New Haven Church
Baptist Ladies of the Washington Church
Washington Cleaners
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Club
Rebekah
H. H. Club
W. Db. Hesseltine
Jesus
New Yankee
Joe Freschi
Washington Land-Letter
Freschi
Good Roads Association
Senate
House
V.wca
Gires
DR. Ensign
Eng
Kansas
H. & A. Baking Co. ‘Masters of Good Baking
Mount Pleasant Public Schools
C. W. Cruikshank
Mount Pleasant
H. M. Shellaburger
Board of Education
Shellabarger
W. Cruikshank
Mor Prices
H. M. Shellabarger
God N. Sth Ave
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