Red Cross Rostering Alden Branch Members 1925
A corrected December 1 1925 roster lists Alden Branch Iowa Falls Red Cross members including Frank Ave Carl McDonald Erma Adams L Marscall G Ambacher Mrs A Maury Bieberman W H Miller Birdsall Fannie McAllister Bigelow Emma Merrill Sophie Julia Ars Geo AF Bushman Walter P Nelson Perry Partness Mrs K Olson and many others with enrollments updated for the year beginning December 1 1925. Further enrollments will be published separately.
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Alden
Iowa Falls
Ad R. Gy
Frank Ave
Carl McDonald
Erma Adams
L. Marscall
Ambacher
A. Maury
Bieberman
W. H. Miller Birdsall
Fannie McAllister Bigelow
Emma. Merrill Sophi Julia Ars
Geo
AF Bushman
Walter P. Nelson Perry Partness
K. Olson
HE. Button
Geo. Orpin
Chas
Clinker
L. Orpin
Ars
C. C Caly
Ries
J. A Caskey
Elizabeth Peglow
Lou Cole
M. W. Ries
Fred Clark
A. C.rehm
W. L. Cousin
Lillian Robbins
W. HL. Dreyer
L. B. Rogers
Eva Ebert
Clem
Nellie Hill
G. E. Stringer
G. P. Howell
Otto Thoms
J. Johnson HL
O. Tiedjeirs
J. Johnson
L. A. Wheeler
Iva Johnson
L. A. Wheeler’ Firs
LL. Johnson
L. A. Watson
Thos
J. Lawton
I. A. Watson
F.C. Larsen
W. V. Winter
Miller
A L. Wood
W. B. Miller
B. G. Wood
Inez Miller
FasAy Contest Promotes Iowa Local History Essays
An essay contest for Iowa high school pupils is organized by the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs with the State Historical Society of Iowa offering $1000 in prizes. The aim is to teach youth that their community history and humble lives are part of the commonwealth’s history and to encourage creative literature from local historical materials.
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Iowa
State Historical Society of
Iown
the Town Magazine
Ellis Parker Butler Decares
Herbert Quick
Death of W A Wilkinson Reported at Age Near Eighty Two
Pioneer resident W A Wilkinson died of heart failure at home in Williams County aged nearly eighty two. Funeral services Friday at 2 PM from home with interment beside his wife at the local cemetery. Survived by son Jardine and daughter Mann Watson, with services noting relatives in California and Missouri. Also reported is a separate auto accident on the Ambo trail west of Tat W corner Friday night with no names released.
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W. A. Wilkinson
Igo
Ora
Clifford Bing
Aoeae of Kinson
Williams
Eat
Ceme
St. Alter
Oats
Missouri
Mann Watson
Jardine
California
Ambo
School News Humorous and dramatic class contests at high school
The preliminary humorous class judged by Mrs. Urmson Miss Zella Kighme and Rev. Caskey featured songs skits and scenes with winners Bessie Idso Lucille Larsen Jannett Harms and Myra Thompson. The dramatic class judged by Miss Zighme and others included entries such as Strongheart The Stepmother Tess of the Storm Country and Pro Patria with winners Hattie Lettow Hazel Kreamer Hortense Ingelking and Carol Stebe. Harold Sharar from White SD started 9th grade. several absences noted. Christmas vacation begins Dec 21 and health poster prizes listed.
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C. Urmson
Zella Kighme
Rev. Caskey
Olga Larsen
Jannett Harms
Sylvia
Lucille Larsen
Naughty Zell
Bessie Idso
Aagelina Glark
Ruggles
Charlotte Bushman
Myra Thompson
Girl’s Glee Club
Zella Fighme
Fhert
Taylor and Hill
Ed Ewert
Strongheart
Inez Walton
Hattie Lettow
Hortense Mugelking
Hazel Kreamer
Ruth Ackerman
Maurine Whitney
Arlene Averill
Neya Burns
Carol Stebe
Grandmother
Girl's Glee Club
Hortense Ingelking
Harold Sharar
White
South Dakota
Donovan Pettenger
Miss Steinberg
Carroll van Patter
Truman Engelking
Craig Robertson
Irma Henkel
Mabel Sisson
Doris Conklin
Malcolm Bigelow
Eva Harms
Eddie Ites
Earl Oler
Eva Hurst
Ruby Vroman
Dorothy Paul
Gas Station Hymn and Social Evening Mix Up
A nostalgic portrait praises cheerful gas station attendants as they service a van with oil, air, and smiles. The piece shifts to a muddled notice about Mrs. Chard Owens and a Balmineing event with music and a dinner, describing a pleasant Alden relatives gathering.
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Chard Owens
Unknown Narratives of a Child and a Hostile House
A fragment describes a five and a half year old and a host, noting the child’s bright memory and dependence on the elder voice. The shaky prose recalls a domestic scene where a pet mouse and a family figure are observed, with questions about growth, presence, and protection.
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Staunel
Flint
Tre
County Agent Olsons Leaves for Cerro Gordo Role
M r Olson county agent of this county for four years has accepted a farm agent post for Cerro Gordo county and will move to Mason City February 1 to assume duties. He was chosen from ten applicants and signed a two year contract. A. H. Veline Claude Hauser and Ralph Clampitt named by the farm bureau to select his successor. His promotion includes a substantial increase in salary and friends honor his advancement while regretting his departure.
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M.r. Olson
Cerro Gordo County
Mason City
Olson
State College
National Agricultural Department
Hardin County
Farm Bureau
A. H. Veline
Claude Hauser
Ralph Clampitt
Christmas Seals Authorized in Post Office Lobbies
Postmaster General authorizes use of post office lobbies for the Christmas seal sale and endorses the health work of the seals. Purchasers are urged to place seals on letters’ rear, not fronts, with consent to reasonable lobby use under postmaster and custodian regulation for the National Tuberculosis Association’s holiday fundraising.
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National Tuberculosis Association
E. S. ELECT Priscilla Chapter officers elected
At the meeting last Monday evening the Priscilla Chapter of the E. S. E. elected next year’s officers. Worthy Matron Mrs. M. W. Ries Worthy Patron J. A. Owens Associate Matron Mrs. J. A. Owens Secretary Miss Clem Rummel Treasurer Mrs. I. C. Robertson Conductress Miss Josephine Simpson Associate Conductress Mrs R. M. Barkman
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Priscilla Chapter
M. W. Ries
J. A. Owens
Clem Rummel
I. C. Robertson
Josephine Simson
R. M. Barkman
Township Farm Bureau debates schedule outlined
Farm Bureau discussions continue across townships with December 21 set for inter township debates. Jackson and Providence will debate at Hubbard Etna and Hardin at Robertson and Ellis and Sherman likely at Cottage. Large crowds attend, sparking lively discussions. Times ads note reader benefit.
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Farm Bureau
Jackson
Providence
Hubbard
Etna
Hardin
Robertson
Ellis
Sherman
Cottage
Fatal headon crash south of Loch Falls claims Hovey life
A Dodge driven by I C Henningson collided head on with a Mason City-Des Moines bus four miles south of Iowa Falls last Friday evening. Mrs Hovey, 75, mother of Mrs Henningson, died about eighteen hours later from chest injuries. The Henningson party returned from Eldora. none aboard the bus were hurt.
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Loch Falls
I. C. Henningson
Mason City
Henningson
Declamatory Contest Program At Congregational Church
The high school declamatory contest is set for next Thursday evening at the Congregational church. Participants include Bonnie Heather with Girls' Glee Club, Rudolph Harms on Cross of Gold, Aletha Carney performing America, the Hope of the World, Elba Engel king with The Prince of Peace, Blanche Whisler on Bolshevism in the U S, Darrel Warner presenting The Plumed Knight, Hortense Engelking A Voice from a Far Country, Hazel Kreamer A Few Bars in the Key of G, Hattie Lettow The Stepmother, Boys' Glee Club with Song-Selected, Bessie Idso Naughty Zell, Myra Thompson Blackmail, Jannett Harms Intensely Utter, Lucille Larsen graphy, plus a summer lullaby When Grandmother Dreams by Girls' Glee Club.
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Congregational Church
Bonnie Heather
Girls’ Glee Club
Cross of Gold
Rudolph Harms
America
The
Hope of the World
Aletha Carney
Prince of Peace
Elba Engelking
U. S
Blanche Whisler
Plumed Knight
Darrel Warn
Kentucky
Hortense Engelking
Hazel Kreamer
Hattie Lettow
Carol Stebe
Boys’ Glee Club
Naughty Zell
Bessie Idso
Myra Thompson
Jannett Harms
Sylvia
Lucille Larsen
Harrises Become Great Grandparents as New Daughter Is Born
Mr and Mrs Henry Harris of this place gain great grandparents when a daughter arrives November 26 to Mr and Mrs Sam Brest of Huron South Dakota. The mother is the daughter of George Harris of De Smit South Dakota and a son of Mr and Mrs Henry Harris.
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Henry Harris
This Place
Sam Brest
Huron
South Dakota
George Harris
de Smit
Alden
Odd Fellows Elect Officers for Six Month Term
At the regular meeting of the Odd Fellows last Thursday, officers were elected for the six months starting January 1. Noble Grand Cal Warne, Vice Grand Geo Smith, Treasurer J H Urmson, Secretary Ted Nott, Trustees Henry Tordoff and Will Nelson. Dr Purcell of Iowa Falls to bring poultry. W B Miller & Son lists high grade cash price. December 17. Lai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand
Cal Warne
Geo, Smith
J. H. Urmson
Ted Nott
Henry Tordoff
Will Nelson
November Cow Test Report Shows Higher Fat Production
Hardin County Cow Test Association records for November show average fat gains of 1.1 lbs amid 622 lbs of milk from 318 cows. Top herd honor goes to Roy N. Finster of Eldora with 1,232 lbs milk and 449 lbs fat from eight Holsteins. other leaders include Mrs. Edwin Mason Union and Chas. A. Mark Iowa Falls. Finster’s Countess Jewel Korndyke produced 1953 lbs milk and 66.4 lbs fat. Additional notes cover breeding purchases by Union breeders and J. N. Martin New Providence improving barn ventilation and cow comfort.
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Hardin County Cow Test Association
Roy N. Finster
Eldora
Edwin Mason
Union
Chas. A. Mark
Iowa Falls
J. N. Martin
New Providence
Jerseys
Pannie Emeny
Countess Jewel Korndyke
Fannie Emeny
Ed. Mason
F. H. Brynemeier
P. B
Sam B Noe
Jesse Crosser
Wisconsin
Grupe Humphrey Nuptials At Hampton Parsonage
Anna Sarah Grupe and Clarence Floyd Humphrey were married at the Congregational parsonage in Hampton on December 5 at 2 pm under Rev. Blakemore. The couple, well known in the community, will reside on the Tidman farm southeast of town after the ceremony.
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Hampton
Anna Sarah Grupe
Anna Grupe
Clarence Floyd Humphrey
Joe Humphrey
Alden
Blakemore
Congregational Church of
Dog License Changes Here But No Licenses Issued
The county will not issue dog licenses this year though owners must buy tags. Applications are at the county auditor or Alden banks, with banks aiding tax collection. Tags differ in shape and date. male dogs pay $1, females $3. All dogs six months old by January 15 require tags. Tags overdue after May 1 may be outlawed or destroyed.
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Alden
The Golden Key to Advertising's Public Benefit
A New York advertising exposition opening with official praise illustrates advertising as an art and tool for public welfare. It argues ads boost demand, educate buyers, and improve lifestyle through products like cars phonographs Stillson wrenches and consumer goods, benefiting merchants and the public alike.
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New York City
Coolidge
Metropolis
Dobbin
Highland social roundups and local visits noted
News from Highland lists gatherings at the Haydock home and a dance attended by Mr and Mrs W R Coy in Iowa Falls. Sam Steward shelled corn, Mrs Richardson shopped in Iowa Falls, and the George Mott family with Grant Mer visited EJ Motts. Irene Lawton spent the weekend with friends in Alden while Coy relatives visited near Belmont. New ads update local businesses including Swenecer & Co and Aldan Motor Co.
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Wm. Haydock
W. R. Coy
Iowa Falls
Sam Steward
Richardson
George Mott
Dows
Grant Mer
Tillie Coy
Belmond
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RED Cross
Melua
Nellie M. Taylor
Fasay
Mona
Farm Bureau Debates
ODD Fellows Elect
Grupe
Humphrey
the Golden Key
Highland
Swenecer & Co
Pritchard & Co
Ries Dror Co
Aldan Motor Co
Tiuvrenven’s State O. K. Dick
State Bank
C. J. Uymson
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