Social club events and upcoming gatherings detailed in October notices
Mrs. Marion Wells entertained the White Way club on October twelfth with games, stunts, prizes for Mrs. Merle Eckles and Miss Olive Munro, piano by Mrs. Eckles and Mrs. Rhodebeck, and a reading by Mrs. Ralston. Election of officers set for November second at Mrs. Dunbar’s home. The Harmony ladies met about home conveniences with many members attending and visitors from Oskaloosa. The Ladies Aid of the Christian church held a profitable meeting planning a Halloween social and Christmas bazaar with eighty gross of buttons carded. Speidel hosted Kolah members. convention report from Mediapolis noted, followed by a social afternoon. Invitations extended for Mariam Isabel to marry Carl James Guthrie on October twenty-second at First United Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Fleur de lis club met with study on Hot Luncheons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wells
White Way Club
Merle Eckles
Missa Olive Munro
Eckles
Claude Rhodebeck
W. ©. Ralston
Honard Fisher
Roy Wells
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Estienne Keating
Speidel
Kolah
Presses Baker
Wayland
Mt. Pleasant
Mediapolis
Verne Jackson
William Aid McDowell
Mariam Isabel
Carl James Guthrie
First United Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Fleur de Lis Club
Emma Wagner
World's champions owned by Iowans
Des Moines October 15 The world's champion baseball club is owned by Iowa. A large interest in the Cleveland American League club is owned by Davenport and Des Moines businessmen including Dick R. Lane and William E. Miller of the Miller Hotel company Reed Lane Tom Walsh H C Kahl. The interest was purchased last spring and has been growing during the season with details unclear until Miller or Lane return from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Davenport
Dick R. Lane
Miller Hotel Company
Fort Des Moines
Hotel Savery
William E. Miller
Reed Lane
Tom Walsh
Walsh Construction Company
H. C. Kahl
Mill
Miller
Lane
Cleveland
Military funeral for Sgt. Claude Swisher observed by Legion
American Legion and ex soldiers assemble at Farmers & Merchants Bank rooms at 2 15 p m Sunday to escort the funeral of Sgt Claude Swisher. Bethlehem Commandery meets October 15 with Red Cross work. Rebekah Lodge meets at I O O F hall. bring sandwiches. First United Presbyterian notes bank offering rescheduled to Sabbath morning October 17. Rural Women postpone meeting due to Mr Marte's death. Congregational prayer meeting at Lexington schoolhouse October 29 followed by a box supper. ladies bring boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Club
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Claude Swisher
Bethlehem Commandery
Order of the Red Cross
Lexington
Grace Emde
Rural Schools Social Event Noted By Hostesses
Mrs Whisler and Mrs John Stewart hosted a rural schools afternoon event featuring sociable activities and a simple one course luncheon. The session included an informal gathering and discussion after a brief program, highlighting community involvement in local education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisler
John Stewart
Sogjal Rah
Frances Bickford Improves After Illness
Little Frances Bickford daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Bickford has been ill but is now improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Bickford
Youths confess to stealing autos in Iowa county
OTTUMWA Oct. 15 Within twenty four hours after Earl Court ney and Simon Allison two Kirkville youths had confessed to a number of automobile thefts in this county in the past several months they were arraigned before Judge C W Vermilion in district court entered pleas of guilty and were on their way to Anamosa to serve indeterminate sentences TM hot to exceed five years Dale Zentz also of Kirkville the third member of the two of youth ful robbers has signed a confession but has not been given a hearing and is put on bonds The arrest of the three men is expected to put a stop to auto thefts in this county as well as a number of petty robberies around Kirkville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Earl Courtney
Simon Allison
Kirkville
C. W. Vermilion
Anamosa
Dale Zentz
Immigrants Flood Ellis Island in Great Influx
New York Oct 15 Ellis Island faces a record immigrant flood as millions seek entry to America. Commissioner Wallis says Europe’s exits will swell the island beyond its capacity prompting expansion of facilities and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellis Island
Europe
America
Congress
Frederick A. Wallis
Wallis
Poland
Germany
How Cummins Act Helps the Farmers
A Des Moines mass meeting on the Cummins railroad bill highlighted how shippers led by farmers pursue damages in district court. Eighteen lawsuits across southern Iowa claim railroad companies caused crop and freight losses, underscoring reform efforts to aid farmers in transportation disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Loss of farm shipments blamed on railroad issues and wages
Farmers report losses from car shortages and equipment gaps before the railroad bill was signed last spring. One farmer cites a $1,500 claim while others say higher wages and costs reduce shipping efficiency, though the new law has halted much of the prior collapse in the system.
Oak Heaters Offered at Mason's For 17 Inch Size
A local ad lists a few 17 inch Oak Heaters at Mason's with a price of 80 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason's
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Nelson Thompson
Harmony
L. B
Glen Beal
R. J
C. Z. Walker
W. M. Montgomery
W. A. Cook
Miss Wilson
Oskaloosa
L. B. Beard
Caulley
Dorothy Thompson
Iowans
Rebekah Lodge
First United Presbyterian
Marte
Wheels of Home
Commercial Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Wallin
Tower of Babel
Yumane
Washington
Equ al
Towa
Wilson
B. Thrifty
Washington County
Racine Rubber Co
Falk Motor CO
Ford
U.S
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