Mrs Effie Miyers Honored Guest at Family Reunion
Descendants of the Bauer Genkinger Pattison families gathered in Sunset Park honoring Mrs. Effie Genkinger Miyers of Grimes. Fifty-nine relatives attended a 1 o'clock picnic and afternoon of visiting. several had not met in fifteen years. Attendees included Lon Bauer Fred Bauer Frank Ross and others from Weat Chester and nearby members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Genkinger
Pattison
Sunset Park
Effie Genkinger Miyers
Grimes
Lon Bauer
Fred Bauer
Frank Ross
Weat Chester
J. C. Bauer
Carl Voorhees
Mary
George Genkinger
Mary Genkinger
Clarenere
Community Members Gather for Special Honored Guest
A list of families from Washington Rock Island Cordyo Allerton Harvey Rubio and other Illinois towns attend a gathering honoring an unnamed guest. The attendees include Mr and Mrs Verne Anderson Dill Boileau Ernest Garrett Cloyd Garrett Clarence Johnson Ralph Moothart Herman Wallace Harold Reynolds Raleigh LaNeu Herbert Frost Walter Stuart Alva Betis Harry Pattison Fred Gosseup and Miyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stuart
Rock Island, Ill
Alva Betis
Cordyo
Harry Pattison
Allerton
Fred Gosseup
Rubio
Miyers
Party for Daughters Is Held by Mrs Davis
Mrs C D Davis of Wyman hosted an informal party Friday afternoon honoring her daughters Mrs Lloyd Curtis of Iowa City and Mrs Don Oldt of Wyman About eighteen classmates and friends attended Binga was played High score prizes went to Mrs Norvil Taylor of Winfield and Ruth Hamman of Crawfordsville Refreshments were served Later group pictures were taken
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Davis
Wyman
Lloyd Curtis
Iowa City
Don Oldt
Binga
Norvil Taylor
Winfield
Ruth Hamman
Crawfordsville
Mrs. A. R. Ledger Hosts Dessert Bridge Evening
Mrs. A. R. Ledger hosted a dessert bridge at her home with two tables in play. Mrs. J. M. Kelly won high score, Lucy Dempsey second, and Agnes Wheelan third. Guest was Winifred Kelly of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Ledecer
J. M. Kelly
Lucy Dempsey
Agnes Wheelan
Winifred Kelly
Chicago
Tornado Occurrence Peaks in May June and July
The article notes most tornadoes occur in late spring and early summer, with May, June, and July showing the highest frequency. It emphasizes these months as the period of greatest tornado activity and potential risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Seven Beginners In Rural School
The Salem column notes Jackson Center opened with Alice Wulf as teacher and 15 pupils. Egypt and Pleasant Plains started Tuesday. Plains will have 18 pupils under Genkins. Louise Waterhouse will teach Egypt with attendance unknown. Several local 4-H members earned ribbons at the State Fair and Labor Day brought weekend guests from Chicago, Los Angeles, Ka lona, and Lyons, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Weeks
Salem
Sept
Jackson Center
Alice Wulf
Kgypt
Pleasant Plains
Victims of PCA airliner crash noted in local notices
Local items list names of victims Bobby of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Cleo Stagner plus their daughter, plus social visits from Zeek and Wolle families, visits by Dale and Max Sheetz, Jane Knupp, and Sojka family at fairs and visits to Ft Dodge. Many community members attend state fair and host guests across week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Iowa City
Cleo Stagner
Suyill
Mrs. Fisher
Mr. Lang
Zeek
George Zeek
Charlies Wolle
Mr. Wolle
Dinener
Mr. Wolte
Dale
Max Sheetz
Newt Benson
Jane Knupp
Jane Knotek
MacMurray College
Mary Sojka
Claude
May Sojka
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
E. Ray Bell
Kay Mound
Wloyt Foster
Kay Sojka
Duane Shalla
Joe TeBoekhorst
John Shalla
Thairie Flower Young People’s Society
Velma Jarrard
Jony Redeker
Classic Black Dress Dominates Autumn Wardrobe Headlines
The long standing black costume remains the backbone of autumn fashion with slim silhouettes and high necklines. Suede crepe wool and celanese fabrics are in demand. satin accents and sparkly clips elevate the look. Ida Lupino and Olivia de Havilland model variations showcasing tailored lines and belt details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Ida Lupino
Olivia de Havilland
The Tripodero and Roperoite Kill Tenderfeet in the West
A Western tale describes a two legged tripodero that rises on telescope like legs to ambush riders with a clay pellet weapon and a rop erite that unleashes a noose to choke travelers. Since June 1887 about 4108 tenderfeet have fallen to these beasts per the Western Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasterner
Tall Genoa tower rises in historic district
The tallest skyscraper in Europe has been erected in Genoa Italy near the house where Christopher Columbus was born. The 337 foot tall building sits at the city center with 31 floors 1 300 windows and 150 flats plus many shops. A roof garden restaurant will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Genoa
Maly
Christopher Columbus
Donald Woods Hurt In Collision At Junction
Donald Woods of Washington sustained slight injuries Saturday night when his car collided at the junction of the Fredonia road with No. 92. His car was badly damaged. The report notes the crash occurred near Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Donald Woods
Washington
Fredonia Road
May
Henry
Lydia Jeffries May
G. W. Ayers
Columbu
Junction
Christian Endeavor Society
Postnuptial Shower Hosted at Logan Garrison Home
A postnuptial shower occurred Friday evening at the Logan Garrison residence. Guests gathered to celebrate the couple and share well wishes for their future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Garrison
Wild Rice Transforms From Tribal Use to Modern Industry
A historical note describes wild rice shifting from tribal sustenance to upscale dining and industrial processing. Once harvested and cooked by squaws using primitive methods, it now travels through steps run by modern chefs and commercial equipment, reflecting broader market development.
Eighteenth Century Maid Servants Advertised Duties
A Pennsylvania Packet notice from September 23, 1780 details maid servant duties. It lists managing country business including raising small stock dairying marketing combing carding spinning knitting sewing pickling and preserving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Packet
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Effie Miyers
MR. Merchant
Bride
Carr's Market
South Marton
A. R. Ledger
Bridge
Alicn Walp
Jackson Cen
Winnie Belter
Cedar Falls
Raymond Bell
Stanley Chabal
Raymond Sojka
Bobby Foster
Viola Marek
Ethel Darlene Sojka
Frances Sojka
Fairview
Farmerettes
Viola
Darlene
Labor Day
Charles Marek
Anthony Marek
John Shalla, Jr
Frank Vachout
Los Angeles
Calif
J. G. Spevacek
Amr
V. J. Spevacek
Kalona
Clara Fisher
Aurora, IL
Ernest Fisher
Beverly
PCA
Wendell Highberger
Muscatine
Charles Mape
Newton
Will Schillig
Richmond
Frank E Redeker
Madaline
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Lovettsville
Ernest Lundeen
Minnesota
Lowell Scroggins
Margaret Carson
Pittsburgh
Grace
Sylvia Pecori
McKees Rocks
J. J. Pesci
FBI
Duquesne University
Frank F Hagan
Tenderfoot
Western Newspaper Union
Elmo Scott Watson
Dixie Dugan
By Striebel & Mevoy
Mickey
Washington Dairy
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