Record of Cass County eighth grade top averages
The county superintendent lists the highest averages by township from the recent eighth grade examinations. Names include Allison Cecil 91 in Grant, Mildred Anker 91 in Pymosa, Paul Hamilton 92 in Brighton, Gladys Winston 90 in Washington, Edna Anderson 90 in Grove, Rosalie Waters 87 in Franklin, Leona Fisher 86 in Noble, and Alice Ches 98 in Union, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Elizabeth Morse
Grant Towship
Allison Cecil
Belle Barber
Walter Birk
Ethel Wheatley
Benton Township
Ethel Templeman
Evelyn Freeman
Vernita Jewett
Hazel Smith
Kenneth Kitelinger
Ethel Tospier
Viola Linior
Pymosa
Mildred Anker
Hessie Stier
Mabel Steffens
Brighton
Paul Hamilton
Thelma McKadden
Washington Township
Gladys Winston
Angelina Comes
Jerome Comes
Grove Township
Edna Anderson
Lenora Anderson
Lillian Carlson
Jewell Cardill
Franklin
Rosalie Waters
Paul Ostrus
Wilbur Cannon
Davy Soper
Lincoln
Marle Dorth
Mildred Schwenneker
Ruth Huddleson
Massena Township
Leona Lary
Vera. Wollenhaupt
Mildred Holiday
Union Township
Alice Ches
Eleanor Thompson
Barnyard Golf to Feature at State Fair Horseshoe Event
Des Moines reports an $875 cash prize horseshoe tournament at the State Fair starting Monday August 31 and ending Wednesday. Open to any state pitcher under 24 1 2 pounds shoes. 40 foot courts 50 point games. top prizes include gold medal 75 and silver 50 with multiple cash awards. State association meeting set for September 1 and local business notes alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association
Fair Grounds
County Census Shows Population Loss Across Five Years
The 1926 state census reports Cass County population declines since 1920 with Cass down 387 and Anita down 79 while Atlantic and Cumberland show gains. Largest county population occurred in 1900 at 21,274. 1926 total stands about 19,787 with more males than females 9,674 to 9,960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa County
Anita
Atlantic
Cumberland
Massena
Viota
Griswold
Lewis
Marine
Marne
Cass
Benton
Pymosa
Brighton
Washington
Grove
Franklin
Lincoln Inveceess
Union
Adair County Masons Plan Fontanelle Picnic
Adair county Masons schedule a park picnic in Fontanelle on Tuesday June 23 with entertainment and sports from two to five followed by a basket supper. Members from Orient Adair Greenfield Bridgewater Davenport and Davenport area guests attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontanelle
Masonic Order
Adair County
Fred Armstrong
Mr. Reed
Orient
Wm. Way
Adair
Chas
Baier
L. Shatava
Dave Campbell
Bridgewater
A. B. Porterfield
Geo. van Camp
John Lisher
Greenfield
Eastern Star
Massena bank closes doors as state takes control
Massena State Bank failed to open on Saturday with a sign stating it was in the hands of the state banking department. Officers Robert Angus president Frank Downey vice president and E E Lienensh ier led the institution once tied to Massena Savings. Depositors signed waivers for fifty cents on the dollar as the old paper drifted into nonpayment and drained resources. The May 14 statement showed assets and liabilities and suggested lingering losses from the prior bank’s failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massena
Towa
Massena Savings Bank
Massena State Bank
State Banking Department
Robert Angus
Frank E. Downey
E. E. Lienenshier
Masseng Savings Bank
First Band Concert Draws Many People
The Anite Concert Band opened the season with a large open air performance at Concert Park drawing hundreds from nearby towns including Stuart and Walnut. Director Prof Rasmussen received high praise while KFLZ broadcast the event remotely. After the concert dancers gathered at the K P hall with music by Peet's Peerless Players from Manning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concert Park
Stuart
Walnut
R. C. Rasmussen
KFLZ
Walnut Grove Co
K.P. ‘Hall
Peet
Manning, Lows
Dresses Delight at Hansen’s Store in Colorful Display
Readers tour Hansen’s Store to view a riot of dresses and new fabrics, from crepes to striped silks, with updated collars and pocket details. Hansen notes last June was a record dress month and promises even better stock at popular prices. Also mentioned are local visits, Drake University graduates, Eastern Star activities, and Memorial services plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen's
Hansen
Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hear Grove
Harold Anderson
Lauria Mae
Ritchie
Cogs Township
Lester Moon
Irene Sanders
Toma Blakely
Pleasant Township
Ket
Marie
Alexander
Grace Butler
Agnes Caney
Helen Falk
Noble Township
Leona Fisher
Lester Weaver
Leona Shaaf
Leonard Martens
Edna
Tsabelte
Heath
Joe McMartin
Vitoria
Mice Jensen
Dolores McKee
John W. Budd
H. C. Knudson
Horton
Kansas
Lewis © Ward
Briardale Grocery
Linccoln
Davenport
Marion Crandell
France
St. Menehound
Miss Crandell
Cedar Rapids
St. Katharine School
Folger’s
Golden Gate
Graham
the Briardale Grocery
A. R. Kohl
Bongers Bros
Fagen
Rodney P. Fagen
Boards of Health
Health Commissioner's Office
Secretary of Agriculture
Ralph Richter
Frantz E. Carter
West Main Street
G. M, Adair
Ralph Forthay
Mra
G. M. DeCamp
Elmira Ziegler
Mra. Ziegler
Iowa
Masertine
Heinz
Oskalonna
Quaker
Middle West
Chaussuqua
Herbert Hoover
President Coolidge
Penn College
Mr. Hoover
Hall's Chocolate
Rudolph Knudson
Clyde White
Fred Knowlton
Westlith. Street
R. ©. Pratt
Drake University
Mayme Renner
K. P. Hall
Masonic Temple
Rob Rhoades
Cons Ng Phyaifa Hospital
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