Alden School Chatter sees staff and editors listed
The Alden School Chatter announces its editorial team with Editor-in-Chief Ethelyn Richardson Associate Editor Car Fuller Managing Editor David Owens and a roster of reporters including Thayer Olive Peet Phyllis Armour Franklin Dodd Floyd Kreamer Kenneth Warner Duane Swindle and Georgia Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelyn Richardson
Car Fuller
David Owens
4Raylord Thayer
Olive Peet
Phyllis Armour
Franklin Dodd
Floyd Kreamer
Kenneth Warner
Duane Swindle
Georgia Smith
Santa Claus Letters From Children Read Aloud
Intercepted Christmas letters to Santa reveal young writers requesting candy canes, toys, and aspirational gifts. Notes vary from playful promises to reform to earnest appeals for reliable cars and football gear, with names including Harrison Rogers Laverne Dreyer and Glen Parker.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Miss Turner
Aiden
Harrison Rogers
Rebvber
Dec Schalk
Austin
Laverne Dreyer
Christmas Program At Elementary School Grades Showcases
Mixed grade classroom notes reveal a December program with songs recitations and a play led by Irina Silke, Helen Albers, and Billy Van Datter, plus Santa roles and a tree. Students boast perfect spelling records, Christmas assignments, and sixth grade map projects of the Middle Atlantic states.
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Ath
Grace Ties
Irina Silke
Helen Albers
Robert Henkel
von Smith
Betty Vinske
Richard Boyington
Billy van Datter
Eldora
the Shepherds
Irma Silke
Billy
Santa Claus
Pivds
Prada
Mase
Javed
Tisthae
Avy Kirehratter
Tattion Levestia Wreuzer
Norathy
Fern Wood
Pred
Charles Teetherton
Will
Billy Oswood
Eorge
Rahdy Shouffer
Aunt Underwood
Jean Bessman
Genevieve Ries
Muriel Wood
Ardis Bessman
Arthur Crandall
Helen Fincel
M Middle Atlantic
Beating Radcliffe at pep meeting prize awarded
At Friday’s pep meeting Maria Hurd received a cinear basketball ticket as first prize in the late short story contest. The award was presented by Duane Swin, a member of the School Charter that sponsored the contest. Morte is identified as a freshman.
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Maria Hurd
Cinear
Duane Swinas
Morte
Printing Department Update at The Times Office
The Times issues a brief note on printing operations noting schedule and process details. It mentions the printing room and staff adjustments without extending into sensitive operational data.
English Plurals and Pronouns in a Light Verse
A playful, cautionary piece on irregular plural forms and pronouns. It riffs on how words like oxen geese mice and feet differ from regular rules, notes oddities in kinship terms and endings, and ends calling English a wonderful language.
Jokes and Christmas Lights in Grade Rooms
A humorous tale about a drunken man near a lamp post and a quip about a wife at home. The piece shifts to Christmas spirit as grade rooms decorate with electrically lit trees, claiming the season brings inspiration and cheer for study.
For Sale Fresh Typewriter Ribbons at Times Office
For sale new ribbons suitable for all makes of typewriter machines offered by Times Office. Buy now for immediate use and reliable performance.
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Times Office
Public health warns on traveling circuses and hygiene tips
The Public Health Service warns circuses and traveling shows may spread smallpox and urges health officers to check itineraries and vaccinate staff from affected areas. Advice includes hand washing, safe food handling, personal hygiene, carrying personal toiletry kits, proper ventilation, and screening homes to prevent insect and fly contamination. The piece also reflects on nervousness and authenticity, urging readers to be themselves.
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United States Public Health Service
Surgeon General
Tose
Rahja Advice Column Outputs Mixed Truths and Santa Claus Query
In a playful exchange from The Great Rahja column Burton Olson asks how to prove innocence about desk mishaps in class Rahja suggests asking the principal for a replacement desk only if future seating holds up Then Pete Kramer asks if Santa exists Rahja confirms a real Santa at Indiana rural post office that handles extra Christmas letters each year
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Mr. Pete
Indiana
Sophomore English class writes Christmas stories and poems
The Sophomore English class spends the week crafting Christmas stories and poems with Miss Terhune. Students discuss books they read, replacing old report methods with more engaging conversations and extra credit opportunities.
Possible Christmas Presents for Students and Teachers
Dale Lutz-Safety razor. Russell Thompson-Way to Iowa Falls. Don Metcalf-More modern communication. Marie Terveer-Better department Laverne Dreyer-Insomnia tablets. Gaylord Thayer-A new girl. David Owens-A date. Harrison Rogers-Automatic type writer. Swede Hansen-Self starter for a Ford. Miss Terhune-A diamond, Miss Turner-Smart history students.
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Dale Lutz
Russell Thompson
Iowa Falls
Don Metcalf
Marie Terveer
Laverne Dreyer
Gaylord Thayer
David Owens
Harrison Rogers
Swede Hansen
Ford
Miss Terhune
Diamond
Miss Turner
Shortest People and Desert Size Facts From Questions and Answers
The text notes the pygmies of Central Africa as among the shortest people, around twenty seven inches. It gives Sahara desert length about 3,000 miles and area near 2,000,000 square miles. It debates fish hearing, leaning that fish may have little to no hearing, no outer ear, inner ear for balance, and possible deafness. Goldfish reportedly live six weeks on average, though some reach thirty years with proper care.
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Central Africa
Sahara
Christmas Vespers at School Auditorium
Public invited to hear upper grades perform a Christmas carol program in the school auditorium on December 20 at four o'clock. The program includes a processional scripture story Rev. Wilkinson and carols such as Once in Royal Davids City Hark the Herald Angels Sing O Come All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World.
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Wilkinson
Royal Davids
Bethlehem
Clory
Shepards
His Gun Didn't Fail Hin The Blackbird Battle Of Marion Walton
A farmer recalls Marion Walton battle with migrating blackbirds that swarmed his cornfield. He describes loading a double barreled shotgun and firing at the birds, only to find no birds downed due to aiming too low as the cloud rose.
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Marion Walton
Stanley Douglas of Hempton and Belmond to Alden
Stanley Douglas born June 24 1914 in Hempton. moved from Belmond to a Dows area farm for two years before settling in Alden at age nine. He was junior class treasurer and acted in the 1930 play. Now in his third year in the boys Glee club he sings tenor.
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Stanley Douglas
Hempton
Belmond
Stanley
Dows
Alden
Towards a Curious Horoscope of December Births and Prose
The fragment paints a quirky, era tone calendar of traits and fortunes for those born December 11 to 18. It weaves luck during a low mood, a big head, a basketball season prophesied as flawless, and jibes on deportment and aging hair while naming oddities like dandruff hali tosis and albino blemishes.
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Imice
Mr. Ring
Boloney
Christmas toy shop skit delights Woman's Club crowd
The Woman's Club held its annual Christmas program at the library on Wednesday evening. Miss Johnson, Miss Terhune, and Miss Smith led the event with a Cheerful Christmas skit featuring student participants, toy shop displays, and a grand Santa finale by Orville Fritzmeier in costume.
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Woman’s Club
Miss Johnson
Miss Terhune
Miss Smith
Fthelyn Richardson
Alberta Nelson
Mildred Fuller
Genevieve Ries
Charles Brotherton
Junior Nelson
von Smith
Bobbie Sheaffer
Marion Janke
Marvin Catlin
Muriel Wood
Paul Metcalf
Ruth Miller
Selah Underwood
Old Mother Hubbard
Ilah Babcock
Bo-Peep
Janey Schalk
Handy Spandy
John Oliver Watson
Little Boy Blue
Betty Ann Sheaffer
Miss Muffet
Kent Miller
Jack Horner
Maurice Orpin
Son John
Donna Lee Mulford
Mary
Santa Claus
Santa
Orville Fritnzmeier
Alden vs Radcliffe Basketball Rivalry Set For Friday
Alden meets Radcliffe on our local floor in a renewed rivalry. Last season Radcliffe beat us twice but Alden then defeated them in the Webster City sectional tournament. The team shows potential this year and seeks fan support to boost morale and attendance for the December 18 game.
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Alden
Radcliffe
Webster City
A. H
Alden Edges Steamboat Rock In Season Opener Thriller
The Alden basketball team defeated Steamboat Rock 25 to 20 in a tight first game of the season. Dreyer and Metcalf led Alden with 10 points each as Schwitters from Steamboat also scored 10. No substitutions were made and the game was tied several times.
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Alden
Steamboat Rock
Dreyer
Metcalf
Schwitters
Steamboat
Alden Steamboat Rock Dreyer
Fierkson Owens
Pierson Silke de
Extension telephone eases hallway wait for Doeringefeld
An extension telephone is installed in the upstairs hallway for use when Supt Doeringsfeld is absent and his office locked. It lets students and teachers call or receive a phone at any time, reducing frantic ringing. The line will be switched off when the office is open to cut noise, and only one phone may be used at a time.
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Doeringsfeld
Doeringefeld
Class Parties Light Up Monday Night At Schoolhouse and Ruth Olson Home
Juniors met at the school house for a lively party in unique costumes. Seniors hosted theirs at Ruth Olson's home with an equally exciting time. The Christmas spirit permeated both events as reported by Times Office.
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Ruth Olson
Alden 1932 Football Schedule Preview
The Alden 1932 football sched uled through the season is nearly set with eight returning lettermen and hope for an undefeated year. Open dates remain at October 14 and October 28 while games include Cole here September 16 and Radcliffe here November 4 with others at home or away.
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Alden
Cole
Conray
Thera
Jowell Thera
Eldora
Ackley
Radcliffe
Williamsium Nere
Time teaching plea and pep meeting notes
A reader urges better timekeeping in class and suggests adding seats for Miss Stein iche to host after school sessions. The note also praises spirited fan support at Steamboat Rock and Radcliffe games with a call for energetic, on-your-toes cheering and a pep meeting to boost school spirit.
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Pep
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