The Leon Journal-Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, July 14, 1938, Page 1 BAND PROGRAM PLEASES CROWD Concert Saturday Night Included Soloists Voice and Instrumental The special program presented Saturday night by the municipal band, directed by Dr. E. J. Hines, delighted an immense crowd. Miss Mida Bradley, Mrs. Alam Hunt, of Leon, and Mrs. Pond of Osceola, soloists, sang a number of selections that were enthusiastically received by the big audience. Miss Lorraine Hines also entertained with an excellent violin numbers. Mrs. Hines played a trombone selection "Down On the Farm" and made a great hit. A new public address system was installed Saturday evening just before the concert. It was found that the apparatus needed further adjustment and it will be in better working order for the concert next Saturday night. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker

The Leon Journal-Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, July 14, 1938, Page 1 REUNION AT GRAND RIVER Dates Are July 21, 22, and 23 - Many Fine Attractions Promised The annual Grand River reunion will be held on July 21, 22, and 23. Preparations for the big annual affair are complete and a fine program of attractions has been arranged. The Regal United Amusement company will be there with their midway, including five rides, concessions, and shows. Radio stars from station WMT at Cedar Rapids will put on a free show each afternoon and evening. They will have a change of program each day. Grand River has held this annual reunion for many years and it is always a big success and the attendance large. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker

High Points in Founding and Development of Territory of Iowa and Decatur County Territory of Iowa [Page 11] SEVEN NEW COUNTIES - Local government in Iowa, like other social and political institutions, has developed according to the needs of the times. As in the natural world, mutations have sometimes occurred. The first counties, created during the early years of settlement, were very large. Erected primarily for the maintenance of law and order, their sizes and shape were not very important. Boundaries were not intended to be permanent. In September, 1834, while Iowa was still a part of the Territory of Michigan, two counties had been established in the area west of the Mississippi river. Dubuque County comprised all of the Black Hawk Purchase which lay north of a line drawn "due west from the lower end of Rock Island." Demoine County comprised that part of the Purchase which lay south of that line. On December 7, 1836, after the Iowa county had become a part of the Territory of Wisconsin, Demoine County was divided into seven counties. Government land surveys, however, had scarcely begun in the Iowa counties, and consequently the county boundaries did not follow township lines. The map of Iowa 100 years ago would look strangely different from that of Iowa today with its 99 counties. Counties of 1837 were in some instances hearing names which have since passed out of the picture. The territorial centennial to be celebrated throughout the state this year [1938] will see old names again honored. When the territory was established in 1838, there were 21 counties set up. These early counties were extremely large, and boundaries were given little thought or attention. In 1836, Des Moines county was divided into seven counties. These were Van Buren, Henry, Lee, Des Moines, Louisa, Musquintine and cook. Cook became Scott at a later date. Boundaries were irregular, and a map gave the appearance of a crazy quilt. In 1837, the county of Du Buque was divided into 14 counties. Eight had borders similar to their borders today. Keokuk, Benton, Buchanan, Fayette, and Clayton has boundaries extending into the Indian countries. In 1838, the limits of seven counties in southern Iowa were revised to approximately their modern appearance. The spelling of Muscatine was changed. What is now Washington county was designated as Slaughter. The "Emigrant's Guide" published in 1846 lists the following counties: Lee, Des Moines, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Clinton, Jackson, Dubuque, Clayton, Buchanan, Fayette, Delaware, Jones, Cedar, Linn, Johnson, Henry, Jefferson, Washington, Van Buren. Counties listed as organized in the new purchase, ceded to the United States in 1842, were Wappello, Mahaska, Davis, Keokuk, Appanoose, Marion, Polk, Monroe, Iowa, Poweshiek, Black Hawk. On the ten western frontier, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Warren, Wayne, Marshall, Story, Lucas, Clarke, Decatur, and Boone counties were being laid out. [Page 9] One hundred years ago an unnamed commonwealth awaited its cue for entrance on the national stage, Ruth A. Gallaher of the Iowa State Historical Society writes. West of the Mississippi and north of the State of Missouri lay a land of rolling prairies. The soil was rich and deep. On June 12, 1838, President Martin Van Buren signed a congressional act establishing the Territory of Iowa, effective July 4, 1838, just 35 years after this land had been acquired by the Louisiana Purchase. The westward movements across the Mississippi was no conquest - it was democracy on the march. By boat or covered wagon, horseback or afoot, the pioneers came to Iowa - farmers, traders, miners, millers, bankers, mechanics, carpenters, lawyers, physicians, druggists, preachers, priests, politicians, merchants and their families. The "Du Buque Visitor" was the first newspaper, established May 11, 1836, with The Western Adventurer and Herald of the Upper Mississippi at Montrose, June 1837 and the Iowa Territorial Gazette and Burlington Advertiser on June 20, 1887. The first Fort Des Moines had its beginning in 1834 and in 1836 Lieutenant Albert M. Lea named "Iowa." Robert Lucas, a former Ohio governor, was appointed as Iowa Territorial governor and on November 12, 1838, the first legislature met in Old Zion church in Burlington. The selection of a capital was the important business. On July 1, 1840, the cornerstone of Old Stone Capitol at Iowa City was laid, and on December 2, 1842, the uncompleted Old Stone Capitol was first occupied by the legislature. On March 25, 1841, John Chambers, a whig, succeeded Governor Lucas, a democrat, as governor. Governor James Clarke, early in the year, called the election of first state officers for October 26, 1846, and Ansel Briggs was elected first state governor. Some of the high spots in the early history of the state are: 1673 - Visited by Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet. 1682 - Claimed for France by La Salle. 1762 - Ceded to Spain. 1788 - Lead mining begun by Julien Dubuque near Dubuque. 1800 - Ceded to France. 1803 - Purchased by the United States. 1804 - Placed under jurisdiction of Indiana Territory. 1804 - Visited by Lewis and Clark expedition. 1804 - Sergeant Charles Floyd, first white man buried in Iowa (Sioux City). 1805 - Became part of Louisiana Territory. 1805 - Visited by Lieut. Zebulon M. Pike, exploring Mississippi. 1808 - Establishment of Fort Madison. 1812 - Became part of Missouri Territory. 1821-1834 - Admission of Missouri to Union left Iowa without jurisdiction of civil law. 1830 - First school taught by Berryman Jennings at Galland. 1833 - "Black Hawk Purchase" (about one-eighth of present Iowa) opened to settlement. 1834 - First church (Methodist) established at Dubuque. 1834 - Iowa attached to Michigan Territory; Dubuque and "Des Moines" counties established. 1834 - Fort Des Moines established at Montrose. 1835 - Lieutenant Albert Miller Lea named this region "Iowa." 1836 - Iowa made part of Wisconsin Territory. 1836 - First Iowa newspaper (Du Buque Visitor). 1836 - First Iowa bank (Miner's Bank, Dubuque). 1836 - First towns surveyed and platted: Fort Madison, Burlington, Dubuque, Bellevue, Peru. 1836 - First post roads approved; first post offices established. 1836 - First census taken: 10,531 inhabitants. 1837 - Burlington became capitol of Wisconsin Territory; second Wisconsin Legislature Assembly held there. 1837- Camp Kearny established in Council Bluffs district. 1837 - Catholic Diocese of Dubuque created July 23, 1837 by Pope Gregory XVI with Bishop Loras. 1838 - First municipalities chartered: Fort Madison and Burlington. 1838 - Iowa Territory created with Robert Lucas, former Governor of Ohio, as first governor. 1838 - Governor Lucas mustered militia into service to repel "invasion" from Missouri over disputed boundary - 500 militamen encamped at Farmington, Van Buren county. 1838 - County agricultural societies county fairs authorized by first territorial assembly. 1839 - First public institution: penitentiary at Fort Madison. 1840 - Fort Atkinson established in Winneshiek county. 1842 - Old Stone Capitol cornerstone laid at Iowa City July 4. 1846 - Brigham Young blazed Mormon Trail across southern Iowa and through Decatur county. 1846 - President Polk signed act admitting Iowa to Union December 28. 1846 - Ansel Briggs elected first governor of state. ___________ Decatur County Decatur County, one of the southern Iowa's border counties, was created a county by an act of the legislature and approved on January 13, 1846. It was organized as a county April 1, 1850. The first meeting of the board of supervisors was May 16 of the same year, the board being composed of Asa Burrell, Josiah Morgan, and William Hamilton. Henry B. Noston was the clerk. Two months after this meeting the commissioners met again and divided the county into four townships, Burrell, Morgan, Hamilton and Garden Grove. From an old history the following mention is made of the county's old settlers. In the autumn of 1849 a body of Mormons, who were on their great journey across the plains to Utah, stopped at what is now Garden Grove for the winter. The greater part of them moved on west in the spring, a few remaining to raise stock and provisions, they, too, leaving in 1851. In 1850, L. Ujhazy, who was civil governor of the Fortress Kossuth in Hungary, came to the United States and settled on the left bank of Grand river, and occupying lands on the right bank where the town of Davis City now stands. A post office was established to which he gave the name of New Buda after the capitol city of Hungary, Budapest. He was appointed postmaster. With him were five or six Hungarians and it was known as a Hungarian colony. In 1851 L. Madarasz with his son, Joseph Maythenyi with his son Theodore, Francis Varga, and Ernest Drahos, all Hungarian exiles and who had held important positions during the revolutionary struggle in Hungary, settled in Decatur county. Governor Ujhazy lost his wife in the fall of 1851 and moved to Texas with his family. The first district court was held at the residence of Daniel Moad six miles southeast of where Leon now stands. William McKay was the presiding judge. In the month of July, 1851, F. M. Sales and Henry Allen were commissioned by the legislature to establish a county seat. A contract was let to John Stanley to erect a courthouse, the structure to be composed of hewn logs and 20x22 feet in size for $375. This was located at Decatur. Two years later the legislature ordered an election for a further decision on the location of the county seat. The result was the removal of the county seat to Independence, now Leon. In June of that year a contract was let to Andrew Childers and F. Parsons to build a two-story brick county building, 24x40. The contract price was $1,700. This building stood until March 31, 1874, when with its entire contents was destroyed by fire. This made room for a second building later constructed. Ignace Hainer with his family and some other Hungarian exiles settled near New Buda in 1853. When Governor Ujhazy left he sold his claim to a German colony who came from Prussia. They sent out a number of men in advance to prepare homes for their families scheduled to come the next year. Very little was done during the winter and when the colonists arrived the next year they found no homes ready. They became discouraged and sickness took away some. Most of the others moved away. They left their lands settled by Americans. The progress of Decatur county has since been steady. It is one of the best bluegrass counties in the middle west.

The Old Courthouse and The New

The old courthouse that was wrecked and made way for the new courthouse.

The above picture was taken on July 1, 1908, when the present fine county building was dedicated. It was a big day with thousands of people here for the event.

This picture of the present county jail was taken shortly after it was completed. Note the picket fence surrounding it.

Back about 1907 prospecting for coal was underway on what was then the Ed Sharp farm just west of the Burlington tracks and west of town. Coal was found in a good sized vein but was never developed.

In September, 1908, the annual reunion of the Third Iowa Cavalry was held in Leon. A large number of the veterans of the Civil War were here. Members of the old Third Iowa, then residents of this community, were photographs as they stood on the steps of the courthouse. The picture is shown above. Many of the veterans in the group will be recognized by the older residents of the county. 31 Have Served as Governors in Iowa Since 1838 Including the state's three territorial governors, 31 men have served as Iowa's chief executive since 1838, and the state has grown from less than 70,000 people to a commonwealth of two and one-half million. Iowa did not become a state until 1846. Robert Lucas, John Chambers, and James Clarke served as the territorial governors. The slowness with which Iowa budded into a state was not doubt the result of politics and the rapidly changing times. The years 1844 and 1845 saw constitutional conventions held but no constitution adopted. On March 4, at the convention held at Iowa City, a constitution was adopted. The people approved the constitution on August, 1846, by only a narrow margin, the vote running, 9,492 "for" and 9,036 "against." This constitution was presented to congress in December and on the 28th day of that month an act was passed for the admission of Iowa into the Union. Constitutional conventions for the purpose of amending the constitution were held in 1856 and 1857. Ansel Briggs became Iowa's first state governor in 1846, serving until 1850. Governors of Iowa an the years they served are as follows: Stephen Hemstead 1850 - 1854 James W. Grimes 1854 - 1858 Ralph P. Lowe 1858 - 1860 Samuel J. Kirkwood 1860 - 1864 William M. Stone 1864 - 1868 Samuel Merrill 1868 - 1872 Cyrus C. Carpenter 1872 - 1876 Samuel J. Kirkwood 1876 - 1877 Joshua G. Newbold 1877 - 1878 John H. Gear 1878 - 1882 Buren B. Sherman 1882 - 1886 William Larrabee 1886 - 1890 Horace Boies 1890 - 1894 Frank D. Jackson 1894 - 1896 Francis M. Drake 1896 - 1898 Leslie M. Shaw 1898 - 1902 Albert B. Cummins 1902 - 1908 Warren Garst 1908 - 1909 Beryl F. Carroll 1908 - 1913 George W. Clarke 1913 - 1917 William L. Harding 1917 - 1921 N. E. Kendall 1921 - 1925 John Hammill 1925 - 1931 Dan W. Turner 1931 - 1933 Clyde L. Herring 1933 - 1937 Nelson G. Kraschel 1937 - To The Indians Word "Iowa" Meant Beautiful Land [Page 12] Several stories and more than one meaning surround the word "Iowa," which is generally accepted as "The Beautiful Land," even in the face of authorities who have said this translation is erroneous. When Black Hawk and his Sac Indians overspread Iowa, the use of the word became general. It signified "This is the place." It was used also to mean "Crossing, or going over." "This is the place" is understood to be the true meaning of the word, and signifies that it was a good place to camp. The word, "Iowa," was originally "Kiowa." The Indians were partial to the letter "K" and it occurs more than once in most of the important words in their language. An illustration of the way the word was used 100 years ago has been given by several authorities. If a party of Indians were traveling, when camping-time came and the chief found a suitable spot, he would exclaim, "Kiowa," and the party understood it was a good place to camp. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker

Leon Journal-Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, July 14, 1938 CHERRINGTON HEADS ROTARY John Lundquist Is Vice President Page 1 C. A. Cherrington succeeded Homer Carpenter as president of the Leon Rotary club last Monday. John Lundquist became vice president. Leslie Epperly is the new secretary, and Grover Hamilton continues as treasurer. The new directors are C. F. Davis, William Zunkel, and Homer Carpenter. Delmar Sparks is the new sergeant at arms. The new president, who, with Mrs. Cherrington, recently returned from attending the Rotary International convention in San Francisco, told of his trip west, his visit with his sons, Virgil, Francis, and William, who are in the West, and the proceedings of the big convention. It was a most interesting talk and his description of the places of interest visited and the highlights of the convention was excellent. Five new members of the Leon Rotary club attended their first meeting at Rotarians Monday. They were William Roberts, Lieut. Robert Nevins, John Shaw, Olin Rippey and Arch Edwards. S. M. Wilson of Ventura, Calif., Dr. E. J. Hines of Leon, Wallace Johnson of Ogden, Iowa, and Herbert Torratz of Boulder, Colo. were guests at the Monday luncheon. Bought Moore Property Page 1 C. L. Maxwell has purchased the W. A. Moore property, just southeast of the Harvey park. Mr. and Mrs. C. Conley occupy the residence. Mr. Maxwell purchased the property at public auction Saturday. New Heating Plant At the Variety Store Page 1 Mark & McDonald were awarded the contract this week for installing a new heating system to the Long building occupied by the Carpenter Variety store. The heating system will be heated by an oil burner, which will heat both first and second floors of the large building. Work began this week on the installation of the system. Start Work on Store Front Page 1 George W. Penniwell and his assistant, Harry Jenkins, started work on a new modern front that will be constructed in the building occupied by the McIntosh clothing store. The new front will be of the most modern type with new style display windows and entrance. Injured Wrist in Fall From Load of Hay Page 1 John B. Blatt, residing near Van Wert, fell from a load of hay last Saturday while assisting with the hay harvest at the Jim Wilson farm, and sustained a severe sprain of his left wrist. He was in Leon Saturday having the injured wrist given attention. Vernon Moore Injured Page 1 Vernon Moore who assists his father at the Moore garage, had his right leg severely burned early last week when a frozen plug on a car he was working on blew out and the hot blast struck him. The burn is just above the ankle and is still giving him considerable pain at times. Here From Nebraska Page 1 Mrs. Orville LaFollette and three children of Almira, Nebr., are guests at the home of her mother, Mrs. Marion Hamilton, on west Commercial street. Three Hurt on Trestle Job Page 1 Roy Feltz, one of the foremen on the rebuilding of the burned C. B. & Q. trestle at Davis City, had one of his legs injured Saturday while at work on the big job. R. H. Bentz had a big spike [go] through a heavy-soled shoe into his foot and was sent to his home at Villisca Saturday. J. W. Maloney, also on the same work, was caught by a piling Sunday and received injuries to his left hand and arm and his right leg. D. F. Avery Improved Page 1 Father Avery, who was struck by a car and injured some weeks ago, is now showing improvement. He is able to walk about the house to some extent. His injuries were serious and he has been bedfast a good part of the time since the accident. His many friends will be glad to know he is so much better. Returned From Arkansas Page 1 Mrs. Mary Covington, who has been visiting at Harrison, Ark., returned to Leon last Saturday. She had been visiting old friends there and Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur of Harrison brought her to Leon in their car. They returned to Arkansas after a few hours visit here. Hotel Makes Improvements Page 1 The Hotel Leon has been recently redecorated with a pair of new interior Venetian blinds installed on the lobby windows and awnings have been placed on all room windows on the east third floor. Buys Miller Home Page 1 Miss Mate Parrish of Des Moines has purchased the John Miller home on north Church street. The deal was conducted by W. H. Shields, real estate broker. NURSE HURT IN CAR ACCIDENT Struck by Passing Vehicle While Walking on the Pavement Page 1 Miss Bessie Campbell, R.N., of the Decatur county hospital, was injured at 8:30 Wednesday evening, one and one-half miles north of Leon while walking at the side of the pavement. Miss Campbell was struck by a car drive by Ted Rhoades [illegible]. According to Mr. Rhoades, who as enroute north, did not see Miss Campbell because of high lights from a passing truck. The bump of Mrs. Rhoades' car struck Miss Campbell and knocked her sideways into the grade ditch. The Stewart ambulance removed Miss Campbell to the hospital. Her injuries consisted chiefly of body bruises and cuts. ACHIEVEMENTS SHOWN FRIDAY Misses Hullinger, Campbell, Rumley Win Trip to Ames Page 1 The second annual home project achievement day of the Leon homemaking department was held at the high school building July 6. The homemaking girls arrived at 9:30 wearing the dresses they had made in homemaking during the clothing construction unit. Each girl was eager to hear the other girls' projects so the morning was spent in an informal round table discussion. Miss Griffin discussed tentative plans for a future revision of the homemaking course. If such a revision can be perfected three years of homemaking will be offered in the future. At noon the girls enjoyed lemonade and ice cream with their picnic lunches. Mrs. C. R. Barnum, Mrs. E. Sarger, Mrs. G. Gilliland acted at the committee to choose the three girls to represent the group at the state conference in Ames on August 4 and 5. The projects were judges on the amount of thought required; the value of the project to the individual, and to the family; and the quality of the project. From the thirty projects reported, Cleo Hullinger, Phyllis Campbell, and Imogene Rumley were judged to have made the most progress through their projects. Cleo made a playroom for her smaller brother and sister. Phyllis did all the home work for a week while her mother was away, and also redecorated her room. Imogene constructed a pair of pajamas for her youngest sister, made a school dress another sister, and two school dresses for herself. The Ames conference which three girls are permitted to attend serves as a training school for the district conferences to be held in the fall. SOUTH CENTER Page 2 July 11 - Valle Horton spent a few days last week with Bonnie and Doyle Evans in Leon. Frank Carr of Maloy and Ethel Stubbs of Mt. Ayr called at the Lynn LaFollette home Friday evening. Mrs. T. L. LaFollette and her granddaughters, Monica and Diane, called at the Otho Higdon home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Hazlet spent Saturday in Leon at the Elmer Shira home. Ben Chastain called at the Williamson home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Worth Chastain spent Sunday evening at the Neil Smith home. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn LaFollette and sons spent Sunday at the Ed Griffin home. Mary Hazlet and granddaughter Valle Horton spent Thursday at the Willie Walton home. WOODLAND Page 3 July 11 - Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Barr spent the Fourth at the Cynthia Coontz home. Last Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Clell Bremer and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood were in Newton being called there by the serious illness of an old friend, Bob Holliday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wittie and mother of Des Moines visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clell Bremer. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith and family visited at the Carl Smith home Sunday. Sarah Barr called on Marjorie Nulph Friday. Veta Smith and children visited Thursday afternoon at the Dewey Petty home. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Coontz and family visited at the M. T. Barr home Sunday. Martin Flynn took dinner Monday at the Cynthia Coontz home. Last Sunday was Children's day at the East church in Woodland. Many were present and all enjoyed the fine program and basket dinner, and the preaching in the afternoon by Rev. Roy Donaldson of near Mercer, Mo. Miss Wilma Wood went to Des Moines to spend a few days with her sister, Miss Marjorie. Mrs. Alma Bremer and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Massey and children visited Monday afternoon at the Hugh Smith home in Garden Grove. Hugh Massey came up from Kansas city to spend the Fourth with home folk. Vieva Massey called on Naomi Adair Monday. Miss Helen Petty and Gail Thompson were in Humeston on Sunday.

SOCIETY NEWS Page 3 By Idavee Crouse VACATIONING IN MINNESOTA Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hoffman and children, Mamie Nell, G. F., jr., and Kit Sue; Mr. Hoffman's sisters, Miss Martha and Miss Himena, Mrs. M. L. Horn, and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Horn and daughters, Kathryn, Ida Mae, and Barbara, of Mount Ayr, departed Saturday evening for Mr. Hoffman's cottage at Long Lake, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman will not return until August 1. Mr. and Mrs. Horn and daughters will vacation at the lake shore cottage a week. GUESTS AT HOFFMAN HOME Miss Marjorie Hoffman of Hammond, Ind., and her aunt, Miss Mary Parrish, of Des Moines, arrived Thursday to visit during July with Miss Hoffman's mother, Mrs. C. W. Hoffman. MRS. DELLA STILL A SUMMER VISITOR Mrs. Della Still is a summer visitor at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Miller. VACATIONING AT SAN ANTONIO Mrs. H. L. Culver, Mrs. G. M. Russell, Mrs. O. C. Jordan, Mrs. Bess Williams, of Garden Grove, and Mrs. Grace Reick of Des Moines departed via automobile for San Antonio, Texas, Monday morning. The party will visit at the home of Mrs. Esther Gill. VACATIONING IN WISCONSIN Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Kendall and little son, Frank, of Des Moines, visited Tuesday with Mr. Kendall's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall. Early Wednesday they departed for Sumaico, Wis., where they will vacation with Mr. Kendall's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Kendall, former Leon residents. MISS ILA HART ENJOYS VACATION Miss Ila Hart, office receptionist and bookkeeper at the Decatur county hospital, resumed her duties yesterday after a week's vacation. Miss Hart and her brother, Garth Hart, enjoyed a visit in Des Moines with their sister, Mrs. W. F. Keeney, and family. GIRL SCOUTS HELD FIFTH MEETING The recently organized Girl Scouts of Leon held a meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Leota Faye Eliason. Six scouts were present: Lieut. Josephine Campbell was in charge. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. The scouts will meet next Tuesday at the home of Miss Irma Scott. SOJOURING IN CHICAGO Mrs. Lila Vanderflught of Kellerton, Mrs. Ivah McMorris, and Miss Maxine Worden of Leon departed via train Sunday evening for Chicago. They will visit at the home of Mrs. McMorris' sister, Mrs. Ival Mainard, and husband. MRS. WILLARD LEEPER COMPLIMENTED Mrs. Willard Leeper, nee Miss Ada Belle Snyder, was compliments with a birthday party Wednesday evening on the anniversary of her twenty-first birthday. Mrs. Leeper's mother was the hostess. Sharing the anniversary event were Miss Maxine Gardner, Miss Gladys Cole, Miss Ruth Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Lase Ivy, Arthur Downey, Al Earhardt, Charles Minor, and Mr. Leeper. MISS IMOGENE GRAHAM WEDS DON REYNOLDS IN CHURCH BRIDAL SUNDAY Miss Imogene Graham, daughter of C. O. Graham of Leon, and H. Don Reynolds of Chicago, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Reynolds of Council Bluffs, will exchange nuptial vows in a church bridal, Sunday, July 17, at Chicago. The wedding will take place at St. James Methodist Episcopal church at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The Rev. Milo J. Vondracek of Peotone, Ill, will read the double ring ceremony assisted by the Rev. Wilbur M. Childress of the Broadway Episcopal church of Chicago. The young couple will reside at Sherwin-on-the-Lake, 1205 Sherwin avenue, in Chicago. Miss Graham, accompanied by her father and her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pyfer, and Mrs. J. D. Culp, depart this evening for Chicago. Miss Graham was complimented with an afternoon bridge party Tuesday at the home of Mrs. G. B. Price. The hostesses were Mrs. J. D. Culp, Mrs. Frank J. Boies, and Mrs. Price. The affair was a pre-nuptial shower. WEEK-END GUESTS AT BARRY HOME Mrs. Emma Barry and son, Lyman, had as their week-end guests Mrs. Barry's nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Slingerland of Chicago, and his sister and brother of Butte, Mont. A RECENT BRIDE Mrs. Lee Hutcher, who before her marriage June 26, was Miss Maxine Payton of Pleasanton. MISS CHARLOTTE MENOLD VISITING HERE Miss Charlotte Menold of Strawberry Point is a house guest of Lyman Barry at the home of his mother, Mrs. Emma Z. Barry this week. Miss Menold is a former Leon resident. PLEASANT VIEW QUILTING CLUB WILL HOLD ICE CREAM SUPPER FRIDAY Mrs. Anna Snyder received the Pleasant View Quilting club at an all day meeting July 12. The day was spent quilting. Eleven members and two quests were present. The guests were Mrs. Orsel Pullen and Mattie Johnson. The club will hold an ice cream social at the Franklin church Friday evening for the members and their families. MRS. ED BULKELEY COMPLIMENTED Mrs. Ed Bulkeley celebrated her birthday anniversary Sunday, July 10, at her home in Van Wert. She was the recipient of a hundred birthday greeting cards, several handkerchiefs and many lovely bouquets of flowers. All her children and grandchildren were home to celebrate the occasion. A picnic dinner was enjoyed in the park near her home. Those sharing the event were: Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Halscowe and son, Billy, of Des Moines; Supt. and Mrs. Owen Bulkeley and son, Orland, of Norwalk; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Howrey of Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bulkeley and sons, Eugene and Larry, of Weldon; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lettler and son, Gerald, of Decatur; and Mr. and Mrs. Cledwyn Bulkeley of Van Wert. DECATUR STANDARD BEARERS MEET The Decatur Standard Bearer girls held a meeting at the home of Lois McMorris, Monday evening. Miss Helen Surber and Miss Arlene Lear presented an interesting program. The girls worked a Bible crossword puzzle. After the business session, iced refreshments were served. Miss Evelyn Bennett is the next hostess. McKEE REUNION HELD SUNDAY A reunion of the McKee relatives was held July 10 at the park in Grand River. Those attending were: W. C. McKee, of Doniphan, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. H. Hembry, Grand River; Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Hall, Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. James U. McKee, Mrs. Lucy Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beers, Miss Helen Beers, of Grand River; Mr. and Mrs. Arch Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. Will Whistler, Kellerton; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McKee, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Adrian McKee, Santa Anna, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Max McKee, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKee and little son, Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McKee and little daughter, Frank Miller, Frederick Edwards, Mrs. Mike Ball, Mrs. A. P. Woodard, Mr. and Mrs. Dick McCarl, Grand River; Mrs. Lincoln Woodard, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodard and little son, Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. James Woodard, Grand River; Mrs. Nora Brown, Des Moines; Miss Sylvia Fullerton, Mrs. Eva Collins, Grand River; Mrs. Ben Hall, Van Wert; Miss Dorothy Hall, Newton; Miss Rose Byers, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Laar and sons, John, Raymond and Donald, Grand River; George Bryant, Grand River; Harve Hukill, Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. Ida Edwards, Mount Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McCarl, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stubbs, Al Jennings, Frank Millard, Grand River. MISS FAYE MERRILL COMPLIMENTED Miss Faye Merrill of Des Moines was complimented Sunday with a birthday dinner at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Merrill. Sharing the event were Mr. and Mrs. Art Taylor of Des Moines, Miss Lola Virden of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Virden and Gene Gammon of Leon, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hendrix of Murray. Miss Merrill accompanied by Miss Harriet Harlen of Indianola and A. H. Mabes of Des Moines depart tomorrow for Walker, Minnesota, where they will vacation through August at Leech Lake. BUCKINGHAM - NEGLEY REUNION Relatives of the Buckingham and Negley families enjoyed a picnic dinner July 4, at the McElroy park. Sharing the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. George Buckingham and sons Oliver and Fred; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Buckingham and children Margaret, Joseph, Raymond, James, John, Elaine, Charles and Joan; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Buckingham, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Buckingham and sons Duane and Ben; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Akes and sons Dean, Harold and Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cox and children Kenneth, Charley, [illegible], Kathleen and Billy of Walt Hall, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young and children Darrell, Darlene and Doris; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott and family, Bondelia and Aubrey of Redfield; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Campbell and children Raymond, Teddy and Mary; Mrs. Ruth Wells and daughter Mildred of Mt. Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Smith and family Glendoris, Miles and Margaret; Oliver Negley of Council Bluffs; Mrs. George Diamond and children, Edsel and the twins Donald and Donna, of Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ford of Council Bluffs; Mrs. Gladys Tauver and children Glendoris, Junior and Dorothy Jean of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Negley and children Raymond and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Ora Eaton, and Deloris Hartzell.

GOOD HOPE Page 3 July 11 - Mr. and Mrs. Al Redman and children motored to Nodaway Sunday and spent the day with his sister, Mrs. Russell Keraen and family. Several from this district attended the fireworks and other entertainment at Noel Park in Leon on the evening of the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Reed visited Sunday with relatives at Van Wert. J. W. Downey and wife called Sunday afternoon on fiends in Van wert. Dr. Avery, wife and daughters, Alyce, Betty and Peggy, visited on Sunday at the Vern Binning home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole called Saturday evening at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Horace Redman and husband. White Kirk, wife and son Carroll spent Sunday with relatives at Osceola.

Page 4. The above is a picture of the re-arranged and decorated optical parlor in which Dr. C. R. Barnum, optometrist, has been recently replacing his previous equipment with new and modern instruments developed within the last few years. This includes the new project-o-chart, the latest vision testing chart obtainable. With this improvement, Dr. Barnum, who has been practicing optometry in Leon for 16 years, is even better qualified than before to give his patients the best of service in conserving their eyesight. After graduating from optical school at St. Louis, he was employed for several years by a registered optometrist and graduate of the Southwestern Optical College of Kansas City, Mo. While in this employ he had full advantage of a post graduate course of the LaGrange system of refraction with the reinoscope and prism exercising for muscular imbalance. He is also a graduate of the Holmes Optical College of Des Moines. Dr. Barnum passed the Iowa State Optometry examining board in 1921. A few years ago he took special instruction under R. M. Peckham in muscular imbalance and fusion. Last summer he took post graduate work at the eye clinic of the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Dr. Barnum is a member of the Iowa State Association of Optometrists, American Optometric Association, and the Foundation Program of Modern Analytical Optometry. MARRIAGE LICENSES Page 4 Leon - C. S. Jolly, 48, St. Joseph, Mo., and Leona S. Madinger, 43, St. Joseph, Mo.; Melvin Smith, 22, Lineville, and Duean Baker, 17, Leon. Republicans To State Meet Tomorrow Twenty-six delegates from Decatur county will attend the state republican convention to be held in Des Moines at the coliseum tomorrow. They are: C. T. Rhoades, Dr. J. W. Wailes, Belva Worden, Ray Wiley, Charles McCroskey, Mrs. Homer Townsley, David Dancer, W. H. Campbell, Glen Vail, Mrs. Hattie Heaton, J. C. Overholtzer, C. H. Cornett, Tom Swain, S. D. McCroskey, Bradford Young, W. S. McCaull, L. G. Kelley, Oscar Anderson, Hazel Carmean, Winfield Cash, G. B. Price, F. D. Conwell, G. G. Grimes, W. A. Poush, Mrs. A. Radnich and J. V. Lemley. Wayne Fuller Returns To Work With ISU Wayne Fuller, who was injured in an explosion June 21, near Garden Grove, has returned to work for the Iowa Southern Utilities company. Mr. Fuller, a lineman, was tamping blasting powder in preparation for the blasting of a stump when the explosion occurred. Redecorating Interior of Graham Department Store The interior of the Graham department store is undergoing redecorating. The paint used is light in color and adds greatly to the attractiveness of that big store. The store front is also being repainted. David Jones and sons are doing the work. County Nurse Improved Miss Eileen Downey, county nurse, who has been ill since June 1, is showing much improvement the last few days. Miss Downey was a patient at the Decatur county hospital but is now at the Mansell Tallman home. A Boy to the Weekes Born to Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Weekes of Leon at the Decatur county hospital, Tuesday, July 12, a seven and three-fourths pound son. The little fellow has been named Michael Manning Weekes. Mrs. Weekes is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manning of this city. Returned Sunday From Vacation in Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Zunkle and little son of Leon and Mrs. Zunkle's sister, Mrs. O. C. Tingley, and son, Kent, of Des Moines, returned Sunday from Colorado where they had been enjoying a short vacation. They made the trip by automobile. ENROLLMENT IS NEAR RECORD Seven Decatur County Students Enrolled for First Quarter at AMES __________ Enrolled at Iowa State college [present-day Iowa State University] for the first term of the summer quarter are seven students from Decatur county. Those students from Decatur county include Lu Ellen Scott, home economics education sr., Davis City; Dorothy H. Bone, home economics education grad., and Loring F. Snook, industrial arts, grad., both of Grand River; Ellis Arden Hicks, zoology, grad., Lamoni; Jeane Elizabeth Scholty, home economics special student, and Donald Corwin Osborn, dairy industry and economics, both of Leon; Florence Pearl Davis, home economics, sr., Weldon. Takes Position at Tallman's Mrs. Audrey Swisher, who has been employed by the Manning Cafe for some time, has resigned there to accept a position as bookkeeper for the Tallman Furniture company. she took up her new duties last Monday morning. Twins Die Larry and Jerry, twin sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brooks of Leon, July 6, lived only a few minutes. Burial, in charge of the Stewart funeral home, was made at the Leon cemetery, July 7. Hearing From His Friends Lynn Stephens, who recently enlisted in the navy, writes his mother from San Diego, Calif., and says he is receiving many cards from friends both in Leon and elsewhere which he surely appreciates. Lynn is now in the naval training station. Return From Western Trip Mrs. Dena Burke and brother, John Mannasmith, of Kellerton, accompanied by Mrs. Grace Mahan of Mount Ayr, and Miss Pauline Smith, of Decatur, returned Saturday evening from a ten-day trip to the Yellowstone park and the Black Hills. Business Women Picnic The Business and Professional Women's club held a picnic meeting at Harvey park Monday evening. Miss Mayme Rush is the new president of the organization; Miss Irene Wood, vice president; Miss Martha Hoffman, recording secretary; Miss Lois Eckardt, corresponding secretary; and Miss Marguerite Cartwright, treasurer. Miss Tressa Tullis and Miss Maxine Gardner will have charge of the program for the August meeting. Frank Davis Takes Position With Firestone Frank Davis, who recently completed a course at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines, has accepted a position with the Firestone Tire and Rubber company at their Des Moines headquarters. Frank is a graduate of the Leon high school. He is a member of the Phi Theta Pi fraternity. LOCAL NEWS Page 5 Vern Acton, formerly of Leon, but now field representative for City Club beer, was in town Tuesday. The Farm Debt Board will meet this Thursday at the recorder's office in the court house at 1 o'clock p.m. Archie Coontz, chairman. Peter Westervelt and his sister, pioneer farm residents over north of Westerville, made one of their infrequent visits to Leon last Saturday. Rev. George E. Cone and family of Portis, Kansas, left Leon for their home in Kansas early Friday morning. Mrs. Cone was formerly Grace Garber, daughter of F. A. Garber, of Leon. They were called to Leon to attend the funeral services of George Garber. Mrs. Ed Wolfe of Gaylord, Kansas, accompanied them. Misses Vivian Conner of Leon and Wyola Buchanan of Decatur, with Helen Reed of Lineville and the Dennis sisters of Davis City drove to Leon from Cedar Falls to spend the Fourth holiday at the homes of their parents. The young ladies are attending Iowa State Teachers College during the summer session. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Gunter have received an announcement informing them of the arrival of a 7 pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gunter of Alton, Illinois, July 7. The little lady has been named Martha Kent. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Tallman were in Des Moines Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. Tallman's uncle, F. H. Heidt. Mr. Heidt had been a resident of Des Moines for seventy years and was a city mail carrier for forty years. The funeral was a largely attended service. Miss Beverly Rush of Chicago is visiting here with relatives and friends. Her grandmother, Mrs. Ed Biggs went to Des Moines on Monday to meet her and bring her to Leon. She is visiting at the Biggs home, with her grandmother Mrs. Jennie Rush and daughter, Miss Mayme Holand, and with her uncle, H. L. Rush and family. The Prentis Hatchery and the Daily Implement Company, both on the east side of the court house square, have new awnings. Miss Patricia Tullis departed Monday for Des Moines and entered the Iowa School of Beauty Culture for a complete course. NOTICE - Those playing contract in Harvey Park Sunday night come during daylight and read the "Reward Notices" Don't tack any more cards on tables or take off boards. Your names are known. Jack Strange, caretaker. The Leon municipal band has been invited to play in a band tournament at Riverview Park in Des Moines, Sunday, July 24. The matter is under consideration and it is possible that the organization will enter the contest if transportation can be provided. Mr. Wierson, superintendent of schools of Lanark, Illinois, and Mr. Proctor, a member of the board of education of Lanark, were in Leon Wednesday to attend the funeral services of George Garber. George had taught for 12 years in the Lanark, Ill. high school. Ice cream social on the W. F. Lindsey lawn Friday evening. Home made ice cream 10 cents, lemon sherbet 10 cents, cake 5 cents, ice tea, musical program. Guy Conner and son Paul left Leon, June 21, for McCracken, Kansas, to assist Mr. Conner's oldest son Lloyd in harvesting. Reports are that the wheat is abundant and of fine quality in that section. Miss Imogene Graham underwent a tonsillectomy on July 5 at the Decatur County Hospital. Have purchased another 100 pair of army shoes, making 400 pair to date, most any size. Day's Shoe Shop. Rev. Raymond E. Gingrich and wife, Edith and son, returned to their home in Akron, Ohio, Sunday. Mrs. Gingrich was formerly Edith Garber, daughter of F. A. Garber of Leon. Rev. Charles Mayes returned to his home in Ashland, Ohio, Thursday. Mr. Mayes, who is editor of the Brethren Evangelist, came to Leon for the funeral services of his brother-in-law, George Garber. Neighbors of the F. A. Garber family gathered at the Garber home Saturday and cut and shocked Mr. Garber's oats. Miss Alice Garber, who was called home by the sudden death of her brother, George, returned to her work in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday. She was accompanied by her brother, Elmer of South Amherst, Ohio. Ten-cent bottled beer at Richardson's grocery, south Main street. Mrs. George Garber and daughters, Marguerite and Mary Louise, returned to their home in Lanark, Illinois, Thursday morning. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Penisten of Des Moines, a son, on Sunday, July 10. This is Charles Penisten's first grandchild. James is a former Leon resident. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Garber and son Billy who were in Leon for the funeral of Mr. Garber's brother George, returned to their home in Taylor, Neb., Thursday. M. P. Garber of Des Moines is visiting with relatives and friends in this city and vicinity this week. Mrs. E. Kelley of Grand River underwent a major operation at the Decatur County Hospital, on July 11. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dean of Grand River visited Friday evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Hines in Leon. WELDON Page 6 July 11 - Dana Alexander of near Last Chance recently purchased the Leonard Boggs home in north Weldon. Mrs. Ettie Walker had the misfortune to fall and injure her arm Thursday. Miss Julia Wood has employment near Osceola. Mrs. W. C. Lowe entertained the U. D. club at her home Friday, July 1, which is the last regular meeting of the club until September. The U. D. club held their annual ice cream supper for their husbands and families in the Weldon city park Friday evening, July 8. Most all of the members and families and several guests enjoyed the large servings of homemade ice cream and lovely cake. Time was spent with a business meeting and election of officers for next year. Those chosen were Mrs. Harry Hicks, presient, Mrs. Harold Pearcy, vice president, Mrs. E. E. Marshall, secretary and Mrs. Cash Garton as treasurer. Little Janice Hodges of Lamoni is visiting her grandparents, Mrs. Jennie Hodges and Mr. and Mrs. Will Eddy. Weldon's mail carriers and their families and Miss Mary Hacker enjoyed the county mail carriers picnic at Pleasanton on Sunday. The KOZY club met at the home of Mrs. Jesse O'Hair Friday, July 8 and bridge was the diversion of the afternoon, high score going to Mrs. John Brechtel and honor prize to Mrs. T. C. Wade. Mrs. John Heilman entertained her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Parr Sunday, honoring Mr. Parr on his 70th birthday. Needless to say he enjoyed the day. Mrs. Icle Keeran died Saturday at the home of her daughter in Chicago. The body was brought here for burial in Green Bay cemetery Monday afternoon. THE KNOLL Page 6 July 11 - Mr. and Mrs. Ora Eaton attended the Negley reunion west of Decatur the Fourth. This neighborhood certainly is in the "thick of things" in the last few weeks with plenty of excitement. First little Douglas Hullinger ate some poisoned tablets, Max Baker was injured in a car accident, the railroad trestle just south of here burned, a wind storm struck tearing down trees, taking the metal roof from a barn and damaging a number of smaller buildings, searching near here for the body of a missing man [Lindley McCay], and just yesterday a head-on collision of a pick-up owned and driven by Buford Hullinger and a model T of John Bartlett in which he and his family were riding. Lucky no one was very seriously injured, although brusing pretty badly and a few cuts were received. The model T was completely wrecked and the front end of the pick-up was mashed pretty badly. Both cars overturned. The wrecker from Leon pulled the pick-up in for repairs and the model T was taken to the Bert Graham home. Mr. and Mrs. Don Akes, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Eaton, Paul and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. John Akes, Susie, Mrs. Harley Akes, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Butcher, Betty Akes and Marie Deemer had a surprise supper for Steve Akes Saturday to help him celebrate his 35th birthday. Mr. and Mrs Charles Morgan called at the Steve Akes home on Sunday evening. As usual when Steve and Charley get together at this time of year "threshing" was the general topic of conversation. Church and Sunday school at Bethel was well attended Sunday morning. Several new faces were seen. They certainly were welcome and we hope they come again. DECATUR Page 6 July 11 - Miss Helen Williams and three of her friends were in Decatur on Friday on their way to the river to enjoy a little outdoor life. Decatur passed the Fourth very quietly. Mr. and Mrs. Clint Schuster and son Clayton and wife from Des Moines were visiting at Louie Schuldt's last week. Virgil Backer and Mr. Hill called at Louie Schuldt's Saturday. Miss Darlyne Schuldt called on Darlene Lear Saturday. Mrs. Della Benton had the misfortune to fall and injure her hip one day last week. Mrs. Badgerow and Mrs. Marquis were calling on Mrs. Ash Friday. Perry Bruner, Roy Havens and Mr. Williams have the big barn completed near Grand River. The little Schuldt boys gave Mrs. Ash a nice big tabby cat and two white kittens. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Graves of Mt. Ayr and Clifford Graves of Leon ate Sunday dinner with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Graves in Decatur. Mr. Bradman of Decatur brought a very large stalk of corn down town last week. It was nine feet tall and the shoots starting. Mrs. Tincie Shelton, who is quite ill, was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gladys Ricketts at Excelsior Springs, Mo., Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Cox of Kellerton were visitors at the Floyd Badgerow home Friday evening. Junior Lear, Glen Crees and Willis Tullis were at Leon swimming in the pool Saturday. Mrs. Bernadine Stanley is now spending her vacation with her grandmother, Mrs. Boak and Glen and Donna Jean Crees. Miss Julia Maynard is working at the Estes garage in Leon as a bookkeeper. Isaac Norman was shocking oats last week for Fay Peters. Elmer Akers received a telegram Sunday evening from Granada, Colorado, that Jesse Wion of Granada had passed away Friday night, July 8. Jesse was the youngest son of George Wion. DECATUR ONE Page 6 July 11 - Fred Woodard and son Lorin cut oats for Clarence Ellars Wednesday. Miss Marie Deemer spent the past week at the home of her sister Mrs. John Akes. Charley Cox and family and Mr. and Mrs. George Buckingham visited Thursday at the Bul Buckingham home. Cliff Woodard and George Jones have been shocking oats for Fred Woodard. Mrs. Opal Ellars and little Maurice visited Sunday afternoon with her niece, Mrs. Evelyn Adams. Those calling at the Deemer home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Deemer, Mr. and Mrs. John Akes, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith and children, and Maudie and Lyman Ellars. Mrs. Blanche Jones and brother Dick and Grandma Kryder visited at the parental Vaughn home at Corydon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Bright and son were visiting Sunday at the parental Oakie Vaughn home at Woodland. DECATUR TWO Page 6 July 11 - Mrs. Mary Robbins of Bethany, Mo., came Saturday for an over Sunday visit with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Butcher. Michael Crees and family spent Sunday with her parents, Pete Ellars and family. Mrs. Erma McMain of Keokuk is spending several days with her brothers, A. V. and D. G. Cholpak. POPCORN Page 6 July 11 - Sunday being Mildred Corsbie's 18th birthday, Margaret Erickson, Ruth Rogers, Alpharetta Tiedje, Iris Jones, Elmo Wilson and Pearline Jennings called on her in the afternoon and helped her celebrate her birthday. she was presented with a beautiful compact. Lovely refreshments of ice cream, cookies and lemonade were served. Mrs. Clyde Hopkins is hostess to the J. N. club today (Thursday). The American Legion and Auxiliary met Monday evening in the hall. The new officers took their positions at this meeting. Refreshments of sandwiches and iced tea were served. The Kings Daughters met Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Dietrick, with Mrs. Leonard Mallatt and Mrs. Donald Price assisting her. A good crowd was present. Refreshments of fruit salad, cake and iced tea were served. Clarence Green of Osceola started his threshing machine Monday in this neighborhood. We are sorry to report a severe infestation of chinch bugs in this neighborhood. Many of the farmers are reporting that great armies of these bugs are taking the corn. ORPHAN RIDGE Page 6 July 11 - Earl Hullinger and sons bound oats for W. C. Campbell Saturday. Will and Kenneth Campbell shocked oats for Clarence Hubbard Saturday. The Lend-A-Hand club will meet with Mrs. Melvin Hullinger July 21. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Page 6 July 11 - The order of the day is haying and threshing which started last week. We surely had a wind storm last Wednesday when hay and grain stacks and shocks were scattered all over. We are sadly in need of rain for all growing things. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Lentz are the proud parents of an 8 pound girl. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mrs. Bruner of Davis City is caring for them. Jake Lentz helped Tommy Williams stack oats and hay last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pearcy were callers at the Williams home Thursday, also Cameon Fitch. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey White and son of Lamoni and Mrs. Lessum (?) and son of Mt. Ayr were callers at the Williams home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs. Norman of Leon and Albert Hamilton spent Sunday evening at the Williams home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Doolittle and daughter were callers at the Williams home Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ern Doolittle spent Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Still. WHITE HALL Page 6 July 11 - Oats, wheat and rye are all in the shock and haying will soon be over if the threshers will just be calm a few more days. Some are already starting but not around here close. Most of the fields of grain shocked up real thick and we hope they thresh [illegible] good. Corn and pastures are needing rain badly. Herbert Wheeler helped his brother Floyd with his bind and haying the past week. Dave Martin and Clare Howell are exchanging work during their harvest. Herbert Wheeler cut oats for Rex Johnston one day last week. Ned Smith and Worth Chastain are helping each other in their harvesting. Walter Decker's nephew from Des Moines spent the past week with him and family and on Saturday night the parents came down after him. Mr. and Mrs. Clare Howell and son Leon enjoyed ice cream at the Martin home Sunday afternoon. SNAKE PRAIRIE Page 6 July 11 - Wendell Davis and daughter were driving on our roads Sunday afternoon. Almon Cox traded for a car one day last week. Most of the farmers on Snake Prairie have their grain cut. Pauline Smith returned to her school after spending the Fourth with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith, who have been visiting his mother and sisters, Mrs. Jeff Smith and family and Mrs. Les Flaggard and husband, returned to their home Tuesday morning. VALLEY Page 6 July 11 - Mr. and Mrs. Von R. Davis of Mountain Grove, Mo., spent the week end with the W. W. Davis, D. Y. Davis and W. C. Davis families. Mrs. Fred Young's brother from Kansas is spending several weeks with his sister and family. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Graves of Leon called Friday evening on Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sage and daughters. Miss Willah Marie Wiley spent a few days the past week with her aunt, Mrs. Bud Downey and family of Lamoni. Mr. and Mrs. Von Davis and Mrs. Wm. Davis called at the Gilchrist home near Decatur Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Young spent Sunday with their son Fred Young and family. SOUTH WOODLAND Page 7 July 11 - Mrs. Bert Adair and daughters, Alberta, Zelma, Wilma, Treva and Shirley spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Raymond Keller and daughters. Mrs. Orlen Keller and son Doc spent Thursday evening at Raymond Kellers'. Dale Guy and Leta Faye returned home with them for a few days visit. Raymond Keller assisted W. E. Massey with his oats shocking the past week. Joe Galloway was called to Illinois by the sickness of a brother. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Galloway and children and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keht of Corwith and Pete Gouerly and Ollie Bumgardner of Kanawa, spent the week end at the Milt Galloway home. Mrs. Arch Bunting and husband, of Decatur, also called at the Galloway home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rains and daughter of Onawa, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Frogge and son of Ottumwa, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Souders and sons of Humeston, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McKee and M. L. Rains of Leon spent Monday at the Carl Rains Home. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Galloway and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Keller and children spent Saturday evening at the Bert Adair home. The evening was spent eating ice cream and visiting. UNION Page 7 July 11 - The Poush threshing machine is threshing oats for F. H. Hawkins today, Monday. Charles Keshlear returned the first of the week from Osceola after spending the week end with his mother and sisters there. Friends of the Bardwell family are pleased to hear that Miss Kathleen is getting along nicely after an operation at the Decatur County Hospital at Leon. A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. _orey at the University hospital at Iowa City last Tuesday morning. The little miss has been named Thelma Marea. Ethel Ostrander attended the show at Leon Sunday night. SKELLYVILLE Page 7 July 11 - Mrs. Ira Price called on Mrs. Bassett Mallatt Tuesday evening. Mr. Broman and son from Des Moines visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don Cochran. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Boles and sons spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Boles of Grand River. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Vanderpool of Plano spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Boles. SWEET CREEK ONE Page 7 July 11 - Fred Wion is starting his threshing machine this week. Those calling at the Louie Schuldt home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Joy of St. Cloud, Minn., and mother, Mrs. John Joy, Mrs. Frank Noftsger, Mr. and Mrs. Myers and two children of near Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Butcher and Mrs. Schuldt and grandson of near Leon. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Gibbons and family were calling on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Waddell and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Noftsger Sunday. Miss Helen Noftsger spent the week end with her cousin, Miss Darlyne Schuldt. VAN WERT Page 7 July 11 - Those helping Mrs. Maggie Bulkely celebrate her birthday Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Leffler and son of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bulkeley and sons of Weldon, Mr. and Mrs. Bulkeley and son of Yorktown, Mr.and Mrs. Ernie Kelso of Van Wert, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Howerey of Clarinda, Mrs. Bulkeley received many birthday greeting cards and lovely gifts. We wish her many more happy birthdays. Mrs. Glen Howerey remained for a visit. Mrs. Garland Anderson and children have moved back to Van Wert from Leon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Thompson and son attended the picnic west of Decatur Sunday. Others were Mr. and Mrs. Willard Pierce and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dora Miller of Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Miller and sons of Mt. Ayr, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Miller of Leon, Mrs. Alvin Miller and grandchildren of Decatur. Everyone enjoyed the day. A number of Van Wert people took their dinner and visited the state lake Ahquabi just south of Indianola last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Curry arrived home from a fishing trip in Minnesota last week. Mrs. Carol Spencer and son returned home Monday from Iowa City. HARDSCRABBLE Page 7 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham of Webster City are visiting with the former's brother Bert and wife this week. The Helping Band club's annual picnic will be held at Cowles Grove next Sunday. BRACEWELL Page 7 July 11 - [illegible] Bracewell cut grain for George Hamilton, Paul Sinclair and himself this week. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sinclair and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sinclair and nephew spent Sunday at the Eldon Burnugher home. RIVERSIDE Page 7 July 11 - Harvesting is in full blast. Perry Johnston and family attended the funeral services of his uncle, Sherman Judd, who passed away Friday evening, held at the home near Lineville and interment in the Lineville cemetery. Richard Turpen, who is with a threshing crew over near Pleasanton, was an over Sunday visitor at home and also called at the Record home. Clarence Doolittle purchased a car last week. Clarence Doolittle, wife and daughter Luella attended a picnic dinner at the Davis City park on Sunday evening in honor of Bill Doolittle and wife who are here visiting from Arizona. Bernard Johnston and daughter Martha and Max Harlan of Des Moines were over Sunday visitors at the Jasper Record home. Mrs. Johnston who had been a guest at the Record home returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Doolittle and daughter Luella were also dinner guests at the Record home Sunday. Mrs. Grace Johnston and son Darrell were very pleasant callers at Jasper Record's Monday afternoon. BEE CREEK Page 7 July 11 - Several from the Bee Creek neighborhood spent the Fourth in Osceola. Ira West and Earl Holmes came Saturday and spent the Fourth with relatives. Harold Parmer and brothers Glen and Don of Monroe county came Saturday and visited with relatives and friends until Monday evening when they returned to their place of employment. Orvill and Carl Pritchard of the northern part of the state came down and spent the Fourth with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pritchard and Glen and Mary and Donna Ray. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Heckathorn spent several days this week with their son Herman assisting him with his work. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar West spent Thursday near Westerville with their son Garvin and family. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Fry and sons spent Sunday in the Willie DeVore home. Paul Heckathorn and Enid Osenbaugh spent Sunday in the H. H. Heckathorn home. NEW BUDA Page 7 July 11 - Len Carter of Alene, Oklahoma, arrived here Wednesday morning for a visit with his sister, Mrs. Stephen Dobozy and husband. Mr. Carter spent most of last winter here with his sister. Rollie Smith of Davis City is helping Stephen Dobozy with his haying. Mrs. Mary Hagen and two daughters and Mrs. Emma Henderson and daughter Dorothy assisted Mrs. Cora Snethen Friday in helping to cook for threshers. Jake Snethen and Bennie Flora are cutting oats for several in this vicinity this week. Harvey George of Davis City is assisting W. T. Gibler with his harvesting. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Propst of Lamoni left Tuesday for Idaho where they have employment in a variety store. Mrs. Propst was formerly Miss Cecile McDaniel, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McDaniel. We wish them the best of luck in their new surroundings. Francis Hagen is employed at Lee Martz's up by Garden Grove this week. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Trembly and baby were over night guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Trembly near Pleasanton Saturday. Those calling at Bud Parkhurst's Sunday morning were John, Shelby, and Mildred Hagen, Gretchen Argabright of Lamoni, also Donald Trembly. PLEASANT HILL Page 7 July 11 - Mrs. Bessie Carper spent from Wednesday until Saturday with John McClain's. John McClain attended church at Van Wet Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Akers and family attended church at Leon on Sunday evening. There was a big crowd at the ball game Sunday between Delray and Mercer, Mo., teams. Mr. Kent attended the game Sunday. PLEASANT RIDGE Page 7 July 11 - The farmers have their wheat and oats out and the corn plowed. Now they are ready to make their hay. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Steen of Des Moines spent the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brammer. Elbert, Lloyd and Robert and Miss Vera Jimmerson, Misses Merna and Marian Brammer spent the Fourth at Osceola. All report a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Woods spent the Fourth at Van Wert with their daughter, Mrs. Ruby Williams and family. The Pleasant Valley ladies aid met Thursday with Mrs. H. L. Brammer with 16 present, in a very interesting meeting. The next meeting will be with Mrs. John Ramsey the first Thursday in August with Mrs. H. L. Brammer as hostess. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Jimmerson and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Overholtzer of Creston. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Shanks and son of Rippey spent the Fourth in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ramsey, returning home Tuesday accompanied by her sister, Miss Rosamond Ramsey. Those who took dinner on the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. William Beers were Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brammer, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sterner of Des Moines, and Mrs. Clarissa Acton. DELARY Page 7 The Delray Packers defeated the Mercer, Mo., ball team at the Delray field Sunday with a close 8 to 7 score. A large crowd was in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. George Imhoff and family called at the Clyde Imhoff home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith and their guests, Mesdames Fern Harris and A. McNabb, were calling at the G. C. Redman home Friday evening. The Clyde Watson and Harry Redman families and Aubrey Redman attended a picnic at Lake Ahquabi near Indianola Sunday. Mrs. Irene Harris and Mrs. Annalee McNabb of Texas were evening guests of the Harry Redman home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Redman and family called at the G. C. Redman home Sunday. An eighteen month old baby boy arrived at the Vane Greenhalgh home last week and will make that his home. The little one is named Jimmy. SUNNY VALE Page 7 July 11 - Mrs. Homer Hembry called on Mrs. Bill Buckingham Wednesday morning. [The type for the remainder of this column was faint and illegible.]

[Page 7] Jesse James and his gang hid in the woods somewhere in the vicinity of Davis City for about a week after robbing the Corydon bank, according to reliable sources. * * * Meryl W. Roberts sent me from Los Angeles, Calif., a picture of an old house built on the J. H. Warrington farm in 1853 by Zeno Warrington. . . The building is still standing. . . The Iowa Historical Society recently discovered it to be the oldest building in the state still standing and in use. * * * A. F. Beck of Monmouth, Ill, writes me very interestingly concerning the buffaloes. Thousands would migrate each spring and fall, following a leader into the northern states for summer feeding and into the southern states for winter pasture. One large trail enters Decatur county, according to Mr. Beck, east of Kellerton and passes in a southeasterly direction near Lamoni. It can still be seen on the C. W. Beck farm, about 40 feet wide and worn about 6 feet deep. * * * Buffalo traveled in a straight line regardless of hills, rivers or timber . . . One winter, according to C. W. Beck, the migrating buffalo started too late, got caught in a blizzard - their bones were found in piles along the trail four miles northwest of Lamoni. * * * Keith Hall, Mr. Bone, Mr. Redman, Mr. Ramsey, and all the other fellows around Grand River treated me royally on a recent expedition into the "Tennessee Country" . . . For some thrilling stories about this region get a copy of "Down 100 Years" - off the press about August 20. GARDEN GROVE ITEMS Page 8 July 11 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gray living at Minneapolis, who send word they have a new girl, named Nancy Joe. Mrs. Gray will be remembered as Georgina Hamilton of this place. The Hatcher players occupied the park the first few days of this week. Earl McClain's have rented a portion of the Viola Miller property and will move Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Knapp are planning to redecorate each room of their home, and make other improvements. This will make them a lovely residence. Mrs. Blair from Van Wert is helping care for Mrs. Charlie Young. Members and friends of the Presbyterian church will have a co-operative dinner July 15. Rev. Griffith from Davenport held services at the Episcopal church Sunday. Arthur Hitchcock enjoyed a family picnic of the Thompson relatives at Union park in Des Moines Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones from Leon, Morgan Jones and Mrs. Ronald Jones and Mrs. Arthur Hitchcock drove to Davenport on Saturday. Mrs. Hitchcock will go to East Moline, Ill., to visit her sister, Mrs. Shirkey. Homecoming Aug. 25-26-27. Mrs. Earl Tuttle and two children from Minneapolis are visiting Mrs. Tuttle's brother, Bud Clark and family. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Adams and son from Topeka, Kansas, came on Thursday evening. Mrs. Adams visited her mother, Mrs. Will Jennings while Walter Adams went to Des Moines on business. Mrs. R. A. Alexander from Leon attended the Country Culture club meeting at Mrs. E. O. Lovett's on Friday. Mildred Strohl arrived Wednesday to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Strohl. Wendell and Robert Jones spent the week end with their grandmother, Mrs. Robert Jones. Mrs. Ronald Jones is visiting her new granddaughter, Willa Mardell, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jones. Jimmy McCullough spent the week end with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Metz. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Scott from Pleasanton called at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Morgan Jones Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Havens are successful fruit growers. The news-gatherer for this column was treated to delicious tame dew berries and black cap raspberries at the Havens home recently. Correction - Last week's item reading a shower for Mrs. McNay should have read a shower honoring Mrs. Florence Davis McVay at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Davis. Mrs. Fred Murbarger is on the sick list. Earl McClain, who is employed by Booth & Olsan, spent the week end with his family. Notice - The Fourth quarterly conference will be held July 24 at the Methodist church. Rev. A. H. Barker will have charge of the morning service. Clair Arnold shipped a car load of cattle to Chicago last week and then spent Sunday in Knoxville. Mrs. Myrtle Ryan Riggs of Los Angeles, California, reports the death of her daughter, Frances Ryan. Frances had been married two years. Her husband is a bookkeeper in Los Angeles. She was operated on but did not have the strength to endure. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Warrington entertained a number of guests at the co-operative supper at the home of the former in honor of James A. Sheldon and Mildred McNey. Fire! Monday at 11:40 a. m., the house where Pearl Richards and family were living in some way caught fire. The house was greatly damaged. This is what is called the Spaeth property owned by Mrs. Frank Warrington. The Richards family moved to the Cornell dwelling in the east part of town. Fire at Bert Kentner Home Again the fire department was called. This time it was to the home of Bert Kentner at 6:45 p. m. The fire fighters were there in a few minutes and the fire was under control almost immediately, and extinguished before much damage was done. Mrs. Dean Gill Entertaining Garden Grove Ladies Monday morning Mrs. Bess Williams, Mrs. O. B. Jordon, Mrs. G. M. Russell, Mrs. Harry J. Culver and Mrs. L. Reick from Des Moines started by way of auto to visit Mrs. Dean Gill at San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Gill was a former resident of this place and has planned many trips for the pleasure of her guests. Among them a few days in Old Mexico and also to Corpus Christi, Texas. They expect to be gone about three weeks. Guests at Carter Home Mr. and Mrs. Ben Aten, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Merl Meacham and daughters at Glenwood the past year, came Sunday to visit their daughter, Mrs. Margaret Carter and family. We are glad Ben Aten's health is much improved. Missionary Society The missionary society met with Kate Frasier on July 7, Mrs. Hazel Shaw, Mrs. Thersa Young, Mrs. W. D. Jones, each read interesting papers. Devotions by Hazel Shaw. Next meeting will be Aug. 4 with Mrs. Downing Shaw. Myrtle Mitchell to Visit Garden Grove Miss Myrtle Mitchell, daughter of J. T. Mitchell of California, will arrive in the home town this week. The Mitchells lived here a number of years ago. Celebrate Birthdays Sunday a picnic was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Byerly in honor of Margie Leonard, age 13, and Donna Bell Byerly, age 8. Mr. and Mrs. Nile Mendenhall and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Will Elder and family, and Thurman Leonard, jack and Loretta Leonard were also guests. Epworth League The Epworth League at High Point was reorganized Sunday evening, July 3. Leslie Tuttle was appointed president. Wedding Melvin Smith from Lineville and Duane Baker from Leon were married Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Lloyd Latta. U-Go-I-Go Annual Picnic The U-Go-I-Go held their annual picnic at the McDaniel grove on Sunday, July 3. The members of the club and their families were present. Emily Bond and son Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foote and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Francisco and three daughters, Mrs. Francisco's sister and family from Oskaloosa, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gamble and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gamble and Barbara and Bobbie, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mitchell, Frank Rosengrant, Mrs. Robert Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jones and daughter, Everett Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith and Quentin and Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morgan and children Patty Jane, Beverly, Richard, Betty, Eloise, George and William, Mr. and Mrs. L. Culver, Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel and their family. Games were played, races, ball games, with many prizes to the winners. Band Concert Last Saturday evening the band concert was enjoyed by the largest audience of the season. Next Saturday night the music will be in the park at the new band stand. Ella Lillard Breaks Hip On July 1, Ella Lillard broke her hip. She was visiting Howard Lillard's at Corydon when the accident happened. She will be remembered by many as Ella McPherrin Lillard. Past Chiefs Club Met July 6 The regular meeting of the Past Chiefs Club was held Wednesday evening. Refreshments of sandwiches, fruit salads, white cake, iced tea were served. A social hour followed the business meeting. Clifford Arnold Honored on His Birthday Sunday being the birthday of Clifford Arnold, a picnic in the timber was planned in his honor. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Arnold and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dent from Humeston, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter and daughter, and Mrs. Mildred Coffey and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Arnold, Harry and Clair. Farm Bureau Picnic Regular Farm Bureau meeting was on Thursday, July 14 at the home of Mrs. Clifford Arnold. All meet at the home at 11 a. m. of Mrs. Arnold and from there they will go to the timber for a picnic. W. S. Throckmorton Honored on Birthday W. S. Throckmorton was honored on Wednesday, July 13, the occasion being his birthday. A number of the men in the community called on him to help him enjoy the evening, and others sent cards.

[Page 8] The long trestle leading north from the big railroad bridge at Davis City, destroyed by fire on Tuesday of last week, has been entirely rebuilt and was ready for the passage of trains Tuesday night of this week. The 600 feet of burned trestle was replaced in just one week's time. No. 111, the north-bound passenger train, passed over the trestle Tuesday night. Passengers, mail and express have been transferred around the burned trestle by Earl Cox of Leon, who had the contract. Trains came from both directions to the burned structure and then the transfer took place. The above picture of one of the pile drivers at work was taken by the Journal-Reporter photographer last Saturday afternoon. The above machine was working from the south end and another machine was driving pilings and working from the north end. MORGAN CENTER Page 8 July 11- Those who spent July 3 at the Jess Hatfield home were: Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Wells, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Moore and children, Mrs. Zona Moore and son Ivan, Mrs. Zelma King and son Jerry, Mrs. Margaret Owens, all of Lineville, Mr. and Mrs. Ellie Hawk and children of Webster City and also Wayne Hatfield. Ethel Dillon came Saturday to visit over the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dillon. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hubbard visted at the Verlin Johnston home July 4. Ruby Pollard visited over the week end with her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gammill and Foster Pollard visited at the Lawrence Pollard home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clelland Curry and children called at the Verlin Johnston home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ruby Pollard, Jennie Hatfield and Hazel Curry attended the club meeting at Mrs. Eva Sinclair's Thursday. Miss Gladys Hatfield called at the Verlin Johnston and Laures Polland homes Thursday. Otto Bush is assisting Oscar Peck with his harvesting this week. NORTH DECATUR Page 8 July 11 - We are sorry to hear of the death of George Garber at his home in Lanark, Ill., Saturday, July 2. His funeral was held at the Stewart Funeral Home in Leon Wednesday, July 6, with burial in the Leon cemetery. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loved ones. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson and little son, and Mr. and Mrs. Tiedje of Van Wert spent Sunday evening at the Ray Thompson home. We are glad to report Mrs. Jessie Gilbert as feeling much better. Mrs. Tincie Shelton who has been very ill the past week was taken to Excelsior Spring, Mo., Sunday for treatment. Her daughter, Mrs. Gladys Ricketts, took her home with her. We hope to hear of improvement soon. Mrs. Bert McGahuey and little son called at the Ray Thompson home Monday morning. Mrs. Sears also called there. John McMorris and family spent Sunday afternoon at the F. W. Sears home. LINEVILLE THREE Page 8 Oliver Bright is going to do barber work in Pleasanton. WELDON Page 10 (The Weldon items were delayed and did not arrive in the office of the Journal-Reporter until after the paper was printed. This was caused we suspect by the disruption of the mail service caused by the burning of the Davis City trestle. ~ Editor.) July 4 - The Weldon Masons attending Leon lodge Tuesday night were Warren Wallace, John Brechtel, Carl LaFollette, Maurice Brechtel, J. I. Wade and Oscar Wickless. Mrs. Martha Snider has been visiting her friend Harriet Wade the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Conrad and daughter Carma Sue of Des Moines came Friday evening to remain over the Fourth with relatives. Miss Sarah June Warren, Martha Snider and Mrs. Jesse Ohair were entertained in the J. I. Wade home Tuesday evening. Mrs. A. H. Metier of Pomona, California, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Warren were Wednesday dinner guests in the J. I. Wade home. Miss Betty Jean Brechtel returned Monday from Oskaloosa where she had attended a conference of young people. Mrs. T. C. Wade and daughters Naomi and Normalee spent part of last week visiting relatives in Des Moines. Mrs. A. J. Burckhardt and children, Winston, Shirley and Phyllis of Kansas City came Thursday to remain over the Fourth visiting relatives. Jim Dunn returned from Iowa City Tuesday where he had been taking treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Holden Mills and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Wills of Grand River visited at the A. Wycoff home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Elven Curnes were called to Osceola Saturday afternoon by the death of a little nephew, Keith Curnes. J. C. Price of Lincoln Land Bank was visiting with H. W. Kimberlin and family July 4, and also looking after business interests. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mummert of Burlington and Mrs. Ida Mummert of Galesburg, Ill., spent last Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Conrad Hilgardner. Rev. and Mrs. Claude W. Risinger went to Van Wert Monday where Mr. Risinger conducted the funeral of Mrs. Palmer. Davis Cockerill of Livermore, a former student of Weldon schools, is visiting among friends. Keith Kimberlin and Dave Cockerill of Livermore were visiting with Miss Pauline Smith of Leon Monday morning, July 1. These young folk all attended school together in Weldon in their younger days. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Boner of Cedar Rapids spent the week end in the Clarence Smith home. A large number of Weldon folk celebrated the Fourth in Osceola. Those who remained at home enjoyed a nice quiet day without the usual firecrackers.

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