Injury Ends Day With Mower Knife Cut
Lee Lease suffered a left hand finger injury when he fell against a mower knife while putting away the machine in Crawfordsville on Wednesday. The incident disrupted corn husking time and left him crippled for the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Lee Lease
Mable Monson
T.T.T
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Helen Huston
Grace Robertson
L. Beulah Bowers
Amey
Mabel Monson
Legion Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Legion Hall
Knoxville
Blake Spencer
Irma
Vernon Story Receives Appointment With Road Bureau
Vernon Story and his wife plan to move to Galinsburg Tennessee as he takes a position with the U S Bureau of Roads working on projects in the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge national parks The article also notes local church events a chicken dinner fundraiser volunteer fire derby and social gatherings in Columbus Junction Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Vernon Story
Gailinburg
Tenn
U. S. Bureau of Roads
Great Smoky
Blue Ridge Mountain
Presbyterian Church
Columbus Junction
Methodist Church
D. A. Marker
Doyle Frame
Vail
Columbus High School
Kenneth Erwin
William Cecil
Mona Dean
M. N. Miller
Des Moines
R. ©. Lynn
E. G. Brents
Ellen McFarland
Kewanee
Henry Frericks
Wyman
Burlington Hospital
Harold Erskine
Knoxville
Louisa County Farm Bureau Service Company
Organize Group in Epworth League to Meet on Sundays
Riverside church reports forming a Sunday evening study group for younger married couples and other same-age members. A launching meeting was held at Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Tener home. first meeting planned for October 22. Forty Hours Devotion at St Mary's Church postponed to November 1 through 3 under Rev James P Gookin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Epworth League
Riverside Methodist Church
John Edward Tener
Bernard Jacobsmeier
St. Mary's Church
James P. Gookin
Mary Theophila
Mary Fernandine
Sparta
Wis
Elizabeth Kiefer
Fort Madison
Kiefer
John Laney
Iowa City
Katherine Thomann
Mary Pogge
Mercy Training School
Davenport
A. H. Pogge
Anna Walter
Herzogs observe 56th wedding anniversary in Noble
Mr and Mrs George Herzog celebrated their 56th anniversary with a Sunday dinner at the Shem Swartzentruber home. Attendees included their daughter Mrs Margret Wittrig and numerous relatives. Other local visits and outings are noted, with family members traveling to Washington and spending time with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Herzog
Noble
J. A. Frey
George Herzog
Margret Wittrig
Shem Swartzentruber
J. M. Rich
Edith
Wayne
Sam Roth
Washirgton
O. F. Frey
Roy
Dave Richard
C. A. Rich
Winfield
Farmers lack cribs for corn in this community
In Snowball on an October day, farmers report no storage space for shelled corn as buyers cannot load more. The notice lists local social visits and events, including unwinding gatherings at Frank Ross and Clayton Bear homes, a Kalona church wedding, and workers at a calendar factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shebeck
George Genkinger
Frank Ross
D. C. Griggs
Kalona
Raymond Zook
Mildred Gingery
Ralph Sherman
George Dare
Harlan O'Loughlin
Julius Kunik
Maxine Jarrard
Calendar Factory
Local Family Notices and Weekend Visits
A list of residents and guests includes Mr and Mrs J M Rich hosting relatives. Wayne Caldwell of Lockridge visited the Rich home for Friday dinner, while Glen Graber now at Town City spent the weekend with relatives. Roy Graber joined Dave Richard for Saturday evening, and Havre visitors Bertha Graber Harm Westen and Walter Westen were hosted by Raymond Rich near Olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Rich
Wayne Caldwell
Lockridge
J. M. Rieh
Sugar Creek
Mary Roth
Glen Graber
Town City
Dave Richard
Sam Roth
Bertha Graber
Harm Westen
Walter Westen
Havre
Raymond Rich
Olds
Foundation for Wells House in Dublin District
Dublin Oct 19 The foundation for the Wells farm house is finished. Local families including the Bauer and Mangold households shared meals and visits at various relatives homes while community members helped with farm tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Place Foundation For
Wells’ House
Dublin
Wells Farm
Lou Bauer
Eldon Bauer
W. C. Robertson
Roscoe Robertson
John Hough
Hull Clover
Verna
Jean Mangold
Alice Vincent
Howard Mangold
Wayne Mangold
Robert Vincent
Woodrow Crone
Lights at Case Field Dazzle Salem Witnesses Near Washington
Mr and Mrs John Shalla Jr of Salem seven miles from Washington watched a brilliant sky lighting fire like glow. They reached the athletic field where a high school scrimmage under lights drew attention as the glow persisted, prompting wonder at the distance the lights could be seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gobble
Case Field
John Shalla Jr
Salem
Washington
Fisherman accuses companions in odd fishing tale
A fisherman tells friends they cheated him by refusing to pull in lines to avoid dinner. He says they had agreed the first catcher would pay supper, but the two others pretended to skip, while he admits he had no bait on his hook.
Quip on Neighbors and Football Coach on Leadership
An elderly woman comments on Mr. Jones with a cautious guess about his character. A football coach tells players that the sport builds leadership initiative and individuality, urging them to follow instructions and perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Tripe Talk Sparks Family Banter at Market Shop
A mother and her young daughter visit a butcher shop where the daughter asks about the displayed tripe. The mother explains it is tripe and the child quips that daddy says that's what they get over the radio, reflecting a stray story vignette.
Judge Questions Suspect Over 10-Cent Cigar Heist
A courtroom exchange centers on a burglary at a tobacconist shop where the defendant insists he was paying a dime to cover a purchase. The jury hears the officer’s testimony and the defendant’s explanation about intent.
Small Town Wonders Who Will Wed the Schoolteacher
In a quiet town residents ponder which local boy will marry this year’s schoolteacher as the community watches the social scene and awaits the next life event.
Sweet Young Thing and Lifeguard Gossip
A playful item notes chatter about appearances and trust as a lifeguard is questioned for attention. The piece hints at friendships tested by gossip and personal judgment, with a light social angle.
Picnic Courtesy Request From Nauvoo Independent
60 YEARS AGO readers recall a warning about kegged brandy and beer taken from a ferryboat. The Nauvoo Independent appeals to picnickers to extend usual courtesies and avoid taking or wasting belongings during outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauvoo Independent
Opened Their Eyes New Minister Sermon Impresses Miss Jones
The dialogue notes the new minister’s sermon on sin during a Sunday service. Miss Jones remarks they did not truly know what sin was until the minister arrived, signaling a strong impact and reader reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jones
Parrot A Big Help in Alarm Clock Prank
A clerk explains to the boss that after failing to wake him with a wet alarm clock, he bought a parrot. He places the parrot cage on the clock so the bird's squawks trigger the alarm, joking that it would wake even King Tat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Togo
King Tat
Birthday cake marks Center school pupil’s thirteenth
Clayton Robertson was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after a week with an arm infection. Center school pupils enjoyed birthday treats as Marrey Crosby brought cake and candy for his thirteenth birthday. Mr and Mrs Clev Trier and Karen and Mrs Walter visited the Glenn Littl home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Robertson
Center School
Marrey Crosby
Clev Trier
Karen
Walter
Glenn Littl
Beau Geste sets record for villains at State Theatre
The article notes the largest-screen lineup of heavies for a movie at Paramount's Beau Geste now playing through Saturday at the State Theatre. Gary Cooper and Ray Milland star as Geste brothers with Robert Preston, while Brian Donlevy leads as the brutal Markoff, Rasinoff is J Carroll Naish, and other villains include Albert Dekker and Harry Woods. The dramatic plot centers on a sapphire theft, mutiny, and a desert siege with Beau mortally wounded and John avenging him with a bayonet. Characters Susan Hayward Donald O Connor and James Stephenson appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Wellman
Paramount
State Theatre
Gary Cooper
Ray Milland
Robert Preston
John
Digby
Brian Donlevy
Markoff
Donlevy
J. Carroll Naish
Rasinoff
Albert Dekker
Harry Woods
Harold Huber
Arthur Aylesworth
Henry Brandon
Geste Brothers
Beau
Fort Zinderneu
Marko F
England
Egypt
Beau Geste
Susan Hayward
Donald O'Connor
James Stephenson
Paint Buildings on B Fitzgerald Farm in Bethel District
Bethel residents report Ruth Gideon noting Ien Fitzgerald plans a fresh paint coat for farm buildings on the B Fitzgerald Farm in Bethel District. Local updates include Bethel church receiving exterior paint recently with Rev Robeson aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Fitzgerald
Bethel
Ruth Gideon
Ien Fitzgerald
Bethel Church
Rev. Robeson
Donald Brown
Clive Gray
Marie Green
Kolosick
Ray Niffenegger
Gideon
Ray Sojka
Mae
George Wallace
Washington
Elsie Wallace
Davenport
Dale Holmes
Sterling Holmes
Archie Horak
Frank McCormick
Clarence McCormick
Fairfield
Davis Bros
Cora Davis
Clara Davis
Minnie McCormick
Helen Larson
Ruth Heston
Davis Home
B. Ehrenfelt
Kermit Ehrenfelt
Kalona
Russell Ehrenfelt
Muscatine
Ray Ehrenfelt
Business Boom Near 1937 Peak Says Babson
Babson reports a nationwide surge in October activity across textiles, railroads, autos, building, steel, coal, mining, utilities, and machine tools. He cites freight gains, rising output, and near 1937 highs, while noting uncertainty about sustaining the boom amid war and supply pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
United States
Far East
Golden Gate
Lige
Europe
States
United War
Homemaker Group of Glendale Meets with McCartneys
Glendale group members meet with Mrs. William McCartney to discuss Spending the Family Income. Mrs. Asa Rome returns from hospital. several neighbors assist with farm work as a straw stack fire risks a wider blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Gerdes
Glendale
Glendale Homemaker Group
William McCartney
Thomas Gerdes
McCartney
Sam Munson
Charles Custer
Asa Rome
Crone Brothers
Harry Gerdes
Mercy passing case raises questions in police report
Lawrence Rougeau, 26, a WPA worker, allegedly confessed to tying his five year old stepson's hands and feet with neckties and submerging him in a bathtub until he stopped moving. He surrendered to police and described the scene with disturbing details. Rougeau had married recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Rougeau
WPA
Rougeau
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Mary Manners
Bureau of Roads
Martha Suter
P.l.etter
Iowa
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Dell
Chickadee
Boop
Ohh Dell Darlin
E. C.turkington
Turkington Brothers
Chicago
G. W. Ayers
Walford
Burges
H. J. Mangold
Vv. Ook
Sage Savings
Ed. LeCocq
Gace Savings Ex
Swat
Buffalo News
Roger Babson
Babson
Homemaker Group
McCartneys
James Rougeau
Roosevelt
U. S
White House
President Roosevelt
U.S
The
National Association
Mrs. Roosevelt
James A. Farley
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