Grade school notices highlight 100 spelling marks and class activities
The report lists students across grades earning perfect spelling, classroom projects like blue markers and flower vases, and various activities. It mentions Miss Harms reading Captain January, seventh grade geography exams, country pupils, tintypes lesson, and eighth grade peers with hobbies and study topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Knudson
Wilbur Musson
Martha Lockey
Marian Shenton
Lowell Janke
Robert Hurst
Robert Winsson
Elmer Cormaney
Mervel Wood
Mae Terveer
Ray Rasmussen
Arthur Crandall
Richard Hurd
Kenneth Barhite
Eva Catlin
Reading
Miss Mc Nee Modern History Class Topics Queried
In a reflective note students ponder what would happen if some peers in Miss Mc Nee’s modern history class actually studied. The piece questions senior attendance, Saturday dances, party departures, library book availability, and class behavior, hinting at a rainy day mood and broader school performance.
Miss McNee Draws Skeletons to Corn-Pickers Comparison
Miss McNee comments that pictures showing dinosaur skeletons remind her of corn-pickers, drawing a vivid comparison between prehistoric bones and agricultural workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McNee
Alden School students face county exams and dances
Seventh and eighth graders pour into Alden public school to take county examinations while junior and senior students discuss the upcoming banquet. The week features talks of a Pop ularity Contest and a notable typing speed record set by Ar dith Ries with sixty-two words a minute, followed by Eva Olsen and Neva Bessman in high rankings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden
Lprof
el Jaco
Ruth Jass
Alberta Nelson
Ardith Ries
Eva Olsen
Neva Bessman
Adeline Balentine
Juniors Report Hard Tests and Bird Field Trip
The junior class notes a full day of state academic tests for the high school and difficult literature work. They mention a two hour biology field trip observing many birds and learning songs, plus plans to host a seniors’ supper next Friday night.
Music Notes From Commencement Chorus Selections
The chorus for commencement will be selected from grades seven to nine and from the senior high glee clubs. High school orchestra members and pupils with private lessons should note Tuesday night orchestra practice and lesson schedules posted on the bulletin board. Twenty students are in private study and Eugene Bahr joins from seventh grade. The festival balanced all music bills, making musicians self supporting for two years. In coming weeks the girls will finish the books purchased this year.
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Eugene Bahr
Is this supposed to be a fast train then
Vivian Smith questions the Chicago Limited about its speed while the conductor confirms the train is as advertised. Min nerva Thompson reacts with astonishment as the family jokes about a radio jazz tune and recalls a bizarre comparison. The scene blends travel curiosity with quirky family banter and a humorous memory of a dairy and duck train collision.
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Vivian Smith
Chicago Limited
Vivian
Minnerva Thompson
Seniors Visit Ellsworth Junior College For Educational Day
Fr iday afternoon ellsworth junior college visit included registering for careers, touring chemistry and physics labs, and a contest featuring Alberta Nelson and Richard Harrs for the El Jaco cup. Students later attended a social dance and the play The Swan, then anticipated a trip to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Junior College
Alden
Alberta Nelson
Richard ‘Harrs
Dows
Ames
Mr. Dain
Miss Cowley
Freshmen News Obscure School Flower Gifts and Song Picks
Freshmen at the school report recent calm weeks with light duties and a state test session ending. girls bring flowers, boys avoid the practice. The piece lists freshmen favorite songs by named individuals including Ernest Prescott and Virginia Wheeler among others, ending with Betty Cormanecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Prescott
Lowell Douglas
Frances Winter
Burl Jones
Phyllis Nelson
Clifford Ellingson
Sweet Adeline
Ollie Smith
Billy Donelson
Ruth Terveer
Towell Lockey
Verna Hurst
Dinah
Carl Jass
Virginia Wheeler
John Duncan
Beulah Wilson
Helen Lawton
Margaret Hunt
Betty Cormanecy
Polly Pervis
Alden Defeated by Dows in Narrow Baseball Loss
Alden faced Dows last Thursday for the third meeting of the season. After a hot start, Dows led nine to five before Alden narrowed the gap with two runs in the sixth. In the seventh Alden plated two more as Dows added one, final score eleven to nine for Dows. Alden showed improvement despite the defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden
Dows
Home Economics News on Sewing Unit Progress
The class reports varied sewing work with girls making dresses for themselves and smaller children. Some students create their own patterns while others craft pajamas aprons and suits. Finishing hoped by Thursday with funds or results to Veisha.
Eli Whitney cotton gin tasting sparks curiosity
A playful remark echoes curiosity about how Eli Whitney's cotton gin would taste, reflecting a lighthearted cultural reference rather than a factual event. No dates, places, or organizations are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabby
Eli Whitney
Birthdays In June From Our School Chatter
June birthdays include Naomi Smith, Alice Silke, Lila Harper, Mervel Wood, Ray Rasmussen, Marian Dass, and John Duncan. The piece notes each student by grade and personality, with playful remarks on eighth graders and a teaser for July birthdays.
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Naomi Smith
Alice Silke
Lila Harper
Margaret Unger
Mervel Wood
Ray Rasmussen
Marian Dass
John Duncan
Work of the Juniors in English class
In Junior English class students work on speeches aimed at engaging the audience and showing improvement week to week. They connect topics to familiar authors or subjects of educational value and plan banquet invitations and replies, noting how formal communications are written. They will share banquet plans with the seniors later.
Seniors In Music Activities At Graduation Time
Seniors prepare for graduation as the girls glee club and boys chorus wind down their musical roles. The 21 seniors include Alberta Nelson Irene Jass Priscilla Bigelow Mildred Fuller Betty Esslinger Bernadine Lockey Violet Crandall Erma Peterson Ormia Dass Dorothy Terveer Neomi Smith. Major participants in glee include Violet Crandall Neomi Smith and the girls double sextet members. The band and orchestra also feature several seniors, with Richard Harms Lyle Cary Perle Warner and Burton Olson among those highlighted.
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Alberta Nelson
Irene Jass
Priscilla Bigelow
Mildred Fuller
Betty Esslinger
Bernadine Lockey
Violet Crandall
Erma Peterson
Ormia Dass
Dorothy Terveer
Neomi Smith
Sunbonnet Sue
Alberta
Naomi
Mildred
Betty
Violet
Irene
Burton Olson
Richard Harms
Lyle Cary
Perle Warner
Julius Henkle
Werner Peterson
Delbert Neubauer
Victor Barhite
Miss Goodenow
Robert Burns view on self insight and empathy
Fragmented reminiscence on sincerity kindness courage and prejudice. The excerpt muses on self understanding and seeing others as they are, noting the power to analyze ourselves without magic insight and urging inner reform and empathy.
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Robert Burns
Ives
Political announcements for Hardin County candidates
A collection of candidate notices for Hardin County offices. Republicans announce runs for Sheriff, County Supervisor, and State Representative with primaries set for June 4 5 1934. Signatories include E C Ellsworth Iowa Falls W H Thompson S C Engelking Chantrill Alden Times and others.
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Hardin
Can
W. H. Thompson
S. C. Engelking
Sophomore News Preview of End of Term Topics
The column outlines six weeks left in the school year with student opinions on the end, notes on English topics including As You Like It and A Book of Treasured Poems, and highlights Geometry Areas of Polygons, History World War part eleven and The Balkan Ruse. It promises more sophomore items next week.
Markland perfume claim fails in Sioux City divorce
Amy Markland wins divorce and seven dollars weekly child support after testimony on a perfume odor on her husband’s coat. Delva Markland described taking a friend from a speakeasy who danced with a woman whose perfume allegedly transferred to his coat. Judge F H Rice noted the scent as a factor in the three-way case and granted the divorce.
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Delva Markland
Amy
Sioux City
Markland
F. H. Rice
Tax Conundrum Stumps Waukon Man for Accountant
Fred Ludeking of Waukon seeks help after a stranger handed him two pennies and asked if it covered the sales tax. The odd payment creates a puzzle: keeping the two cents would defraud the state, but there is no gross income to report.
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Fred Ludeking
Waukon
Ludeking
Fred
Fireman Finds Long Lost Gold Piece In Garden
Twenty two years after earning a $5 gold piece and a silver dollar in Davenport a man now a Rock Island arsenal fireman reburied in his garden an old coin. He fears a $10 hoarding penalty from the government if the find is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Henley
Davenport
Henley
Rock Island Arsenal
Center Point man seeks help finding horse buyers and cash
Sam Schaffer appeals to officers for aid in locating three horse buyers and $300 he lent to them. He says the men offered $5 per horse for his help and promised a profitable deal after negotiating the purchase of two horses with a $3800 check that could not be accepted.
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Sam Schaffer
Center Point
Schaffer
Get your wedding announcements at the Times Printery
Local readers are invited to place wedding announcements with Times Printery Ltf. The notice urges timely submission for inclusion in upcoming issues and highlights the service as a convenient option for couples seeking worded, obituary style notices.
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Times
Hardin County Auditor renomination bid by Frank Jackson
Frank Jackson announces candidacy for renomination to the office of county auditor in Hardin County subject to Republican voters at the primary election on 4, 1984.
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Hardin
Reput
Frank Jackson
Candidate Announcements for County Recorder Office 1934
Several notices from Hart county candidates for county recorder in the 1934 Republican primary. Harry Mars dora and W. W. Trickey Falls submit bids subject to Republican voters approval. The misspelled notices request support for their candidacies in the upcoming primary.
Announcement for Hardin County Clerk Primary Candidacy
A candidate announces entry for Clerk of the District of Hardin County on the Republican ticket for the primary on June 4. Voters are urged to support Fred and L. D. Larowe as the official for the office, subject to approval and ballot participation.
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District of
Hardin County
Fred , R
L. D. Larowé
County Treasurer Announces Re nomination for June Vote
County Treasurer H. J. Schmit declares intent to seek re nomination at the June election subject to voters approval. He states the date and notes himself as the candidate.
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H. J. Schmit
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