Community Society Notes Highlight Local Gatherings
Mrs Dora McClellan hosted the Wellston Social Club with eleven members making a dress form for Mrs Lillie Evans and welcoming new member Miss Birdie Hotle. The W S C and U S clubs hosted events with games music and refreshments as members and guests shared time at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora McClellan
Wellston
Lillie Evans
Ferne Davis
Birdie Hotle
Grace Brinning
Ella Brinning
Rosella
Local notes on hog sale sire and funeral visitors
Mrs Diller traveled to Ottumwa for a day while the Crimson Giant sired hogs lead the Lord sale at Des Moines and Oskaloosa. D D Lewis returns to Graham store duties after relieving Corydon manager on vacation. Attendees at Mrs Gilbert Goff's funeral included James Goff Camp Point Ill C A Peterson Hannibal Mo Harvey and Charles Goff Jackson Mich Grant Humble Lincoln Nebr Mrs A W Clow and children visited Sigourney yesterday with Mr and Mrs H M Fedderson and children of Oskaloosa. Clegg Bros Ainsworth purchased Gainford Viscount by Gainford Champion Ivon Krizer Bros Eddyville Iowa. Gainford Viscount shows strong sire potential for Krizer herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
D. D. Lewis
Graham
Grahams
Corydon
Gilbert Goff
James L. Goff
Camp Point
Ill
C. A. Peterson
Hannibal, Mo
Harvey and
Charles Goff
Jackson, Mich
Grant Humble
Lincoln
Nebr
Clegg Bros
Ainsworth Ilowa
Gainford
Ivon
Krizer Bros
Eddyville
Iowa
Cleggs
Trial of Backman, Des Moines Official Starts This Week
Des Moines officials open the state case against John Backman former assistant park superintendent indicted on five counts for obtaining money under false pretenses The case follows investigations that led to resignations of park chief Harry Frase and secretary Mary Frase and a nationwide search for Backman ending with his arrest in San Antonio Texas in July 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
John Backman
Backman
Polk County Grand Jury
Harry B. Frase
John MacVicar
Public Safety
Bureau of Municipal Research of
Harry Frase
Mary Frase
Park Department
Grand Jury
Miss Frase
Chicago
Atlantic City
Los Angeles
Texas
Tia Juana
South America
Park R. Findley
San Antonio
Tex
Colored Singer Proud of Her Race
Geneva Switzerland reports Mme Nora Douglass Holt-Ray and her husband guests at Les Bergues hotel. Mme Fort-Ray, a noted musician, gave an impromptu concert. American tourists speculated she was an Indian princess, which she denied forcefully, settling the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holt
Joe Daniels
Ray
Charles Schwab
Geneva
Switzerland
Mme
Nora Douglass Holt-Ray
America
Les Bergues
Mme Fort-Ray
United States
Fraud Scandal Ties Des Moines Official to $56,000 Loss
The narrative notes an unnamed man identified by a missing finger, once employed by an oil firm in San Antonio and living under his name at a club, released on $20,000 bond in Des Moines awaiting trial. It also reports Mary Frase's conviction for obtaining money by false pretenses and a seven year maximum sentence at Rockwell City. State checkers allege Bachman’s direct or indirect role in fraudulent department deals totaling $56,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Des Moines
Mary Frase
Rockwell City
Bachman
Magazines Raise Prices November First
Notice that a number of magazines will raise their price on November 1. Subscribers are encouraged to renew or start subscriptions before then. Contact Mrs John Skipton at 8912 m-fr for details and to arrange a call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skipton
Community Notices Recurrence and Club Gatherings
Regular meeting announced for Tuesday evening with J. E. Wolf as recorder. Priscilla club to meet with Mrs. Wyatt Marbourg Tuesday afternoon. Literature Department of the Fortnightly club to meet with Mrs. R. E. Brown Wednesday at 2 50. Fleur to Lis club to entertain families Wednesday evening at 6 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rennie Rawson. Members to bring a dish and utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Oscar Jugenheimer
Mrs. Jugenheimer
Jugenheimers
Priscilla Club
Wyatt Marbourg
R. E. Brown
Noticoe—Fleur
Evening Art Department Meeting With Mrs Frank Appleby
The Evening Art Department will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. Frank Appleby at 8813.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Appleby
Bethel Presbyterian Women Meet for Hymn Psalm and Help
The Women’s Missionary society of Bethel Presbyterian church gathers with Mrs. Wilson Martin on Wednesday September 26 at 2 pm. Members are asked to bring contributions for Freedman and to commit the 122nd Psalm. Havre Social Club convenes Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Will McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of Bethel Presbyterian Church
Wilson Martin
Freedman Hox
Havre
Fortnightly Art Department Meeting Tuesday Afternoon Talk
The Afternoon section of the Art Department will meet Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs F L Wilson Miss Ruth Wilson will give a talk on Textiles A large attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F L. Wilson
Ruth Wilson
Ladies Aid Society meeting elects officers at church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will hold their regular meeting at the church Thursday p m. The president requests all ladies to attend as officers will be elected and plans for the coming year will be made. 1893 Wellston Social club will meet with Mrs. Mary McKinstry Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Wellston Social Club
Mary McKinstry
Ladies Aid
Maude Sanders
Blanche Romine
Velva Green
W R Co Social at Mrs Jno D W Avison Home
The W R Co invites Civil War veterans to a Wednesday afternoon social at the residence of Mrs Jno D W Avison located one house south of the Graham Theatre. The event promises a cordial gathering and a cordial invitation to veterans of 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Co
Jno. Dwavison
Graham Theatre
Chautauqua Board Meeting Announced at Commercial Club
Notice states the Chautauqua board will meet at the Commercial Club Thursday evening at eight o'clock. The date listed is 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Board
Commercial Club
Sunday School Delegates to Conven tion in Washington
Convention delegates from Washington Sunday schools travel to Ainsworth for the annual county Sunday school conven tion at the Methodist church with morning afternoon and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ainsworth
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Set After Two Month Break
Regular meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion scheduled for Tuesday evening September 25 at 7:30. Hostesses Mrs Ed Grayson and Mrs Lyman Bunce to greet attendees. organizers seek strong turnout after a two month vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion
Ed Grayson
Lyman Bunce
Journal Want-Ads Promises Great Deals for Readers
The paper urges readers to monitor the Want-Ads for unmatched bargains and valuable offerings. It stresses consistent attention to listings as a path to savings and opportunities.
Walnut Woman's Club Meeting Named Host
Notice states the Walnut Woman's Club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ralph Chorpening. This report from 1893 notes a social gathering and hosting arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Woman's Club
Ralph Chorpening
Baptist Ladies Rummage Sale This Saturday October 6
The Baptist Ladies announce a rummage sale to be held Saturday October 6. The sale location is two doors south of Klein Klothing Kompany. Also noting a Kohah club meeting with Mrs Golda Jackson on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Klein Klothing
Epworth League Roast Planned by West Chester Church
The Epworth League of the West Chester Methodist church plans a roast Tuesday evening. Members meet at the church at five o'clock and later gather at the home of Miss Florence Hough for a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
West Chester
First Nutritiss Home Economies Lecture Set
Alma Jones of Ames will give the initial Nutritiss Course of Home Economies talk at the home of Ed Hotle on Thursday Sept 27 starting at ten o clock A covered dish luncheon follows at noon All ladies are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Jones
Ames
Ed Hotle
Social Evening Planned by Baptist Missionary Society
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist church will hold a social at the church parlors tonight at seven thirty. Attendees are invited to come and enjoy the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hearne Holland
Young Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Mayors Court to hear craps raid figures today
Mayors Court will hear a group identified from a raid conducted by Harry Edwards in the railway yards. Railway officers aided the Sunday operation and seized gambling paraphernalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry/ Edwards
Doris Benn Returns to Richland After Home Visit
Miss Doris Benn arrived back in Richland this morning following a visit here for home talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Benn
Richland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nora McKinstry
Leola Hotle
Bessie Harvey
Mrs. Turnipseed
Jffie Porter
McKinstry
W. J. Taylor
Methodist Church
First United Presbyterian Church
J. T. Matthews
Sam McLaughlin
Guatemala
J. D. Glasgow
John Shields
New York City
John Bailey
Cedar Rapids
Helen Cunningham
B. P. Club
Willam Powell
Powell
Fred Wagner
Chas. Schmoeller
C. A. Speer
Speer
West
Jefferson Street
Helen Gardner
Lexington
Aive Klippel
Gardner
Miss Klippel
Helen Work Scott
Boston
Massachusetts
Violet Gardner Corbin
Grant, Town
Fred Reid
Frank Bergquist
Berquist
Etta
Minnie Conner
South Town Avenue
Ella Woodford
Iowa City
California
R. Beller
Dorothea Thompson
Beatrice Baird
Fred Dunsmore
Iron Mountain
Michigan
Cora Porter
Martha Emry
Fairfield
Wheelock
Brighton
Gladys Nickerson
Ike Nickerson
William Putman
John Putman
Davenport
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
John Tucker
Almon Dewey
C. A. Dewey
Almon
Roy Davison
Coppok
Knight Wagner
Leo Wagner
John Davison
Chas. Stewart
Virgil Rogers
J. R. Wright
A. W. Clow
Sigourney
H. M. Fedderson
K. C
J. E. Wolf
de A
Kolah Club
Golda Jackson
Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
T. W. Hunter
S. W. Brookhart
Richmond
Farmer's Union Local
Farmer's Union Orchestra
Ford
Washington Motor CO
G. E. Mace
Washington, Iowa
Dee
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