In June 1931, Ionia had a newspaper, The Ionia Booster, published in Glen Elder every Friday. Perry Betz was editor. The subscription price was $1.
Among the front page stories was one telling how the Ionia baseball team defeated Lebanon 3—2. Members on the team had the names of Applebee, Loomis, A. Hull, E. George, Cline, Smith, Wilson, D. Kennedy and E. Hull. Ruth Alcorn and Wesley Ruth were engaged and there was to be a band concert in the new band stand located in the community park.
Advertisers were Loomis Hardware, Collie’s Store, James Workman (mechanic), Jewell County Cooperative Butter Co., Wilson Service Station, Alma Caldwell (beauty shop), the Davis House, E.C. Hoffhines, Glen Elder Suitatorium, Alcorn Shop (barber) and the Watson Store (bought cream, eggs and poultry).
Clubs mentioned were Needle Hour Club and Cheerful Women’s Farm Bureau.
On Saturday, June 20, a comedy, “The Baited Trap,” was to be performed at Bertna Theater. Family tickets were $1 a month or single admission was 10 cents.
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