Conway Teachers Spend Thanksgiving Vacation Locations
Conway teachers plan Thanksgiving break with several heading to homes regionally. Miss Helen Austene travels to Centralia Missouri. Supt. C P Thompson visits relatives in Des Moines. E R Ebersole stays in Albany Missouri. Mrs Kiburz and family go to Tingley. Mrs Lulu Phelan stays with parents in Maryville. Mrs C R Bischoff and Miss Helen Lambley remain at Conway homes.
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Conway
Helen Austene
Centralia
C. P. Thompson
Des Moines
E. R. Ebersole
Albany
Kiburz
Tingley
Lulu Phelan
Maryville
C. R. Bischoff
Helen Lambley
Farewell Surprise At Piper Home East Of Conway
Mr and Mrs H A Piper and daughter Jewel were surprised with a farewell gathering at their east Conway residence Monday evening by neighbors and friends. Games were played and refreshments served.
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H. A. Piper
Jewel
Conway
Local Notes From Sharpsburg and Surrounds
Sunday church service conducted by Rev E E Garrett in Sharpsburg despite heavy rainfall. Dorothy Robinson visited Norma Miller Thursday. Bedford visitors included Misses Austene and Austene, Roy Brown, Cleo Redburn, Elmer Garst, Marion Straight, Robert Winner, Kenneth Wintermute, C. E. Straight. Joe McMullin suffers a carbuncle on his hand. Hamilton Evans refereed Cromwell Thayer game. T E Lambley and family visited Elizabeth Carmichael in Lenox. Darrel Drumm, Elmer Pullen, and Elton Lambley returned from near Mason City husking corn. Mrs Ellen Church was a dinner guest at the parsonage. Mrs Sarah Starkey reported ill last week. Donald McKay at CCC camp Shenandoah on leave. Qoal Lincoln won a dollar prize from Capper's Weekly for rhyming. Francis Marshal returned to COC camp Lenox after sick leave in Conway and underwent appendicitis operation in Des Moines.
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Donald McKay
CCC
Shenandoah
Qoal Lincoln
Capper
Francis Marshal
COC
Lenox
Conway
Des Moines
Dorothy Robinson
Norma Miller
Bedford
Helen Austene
Jane Austene
Roy Brown
Cleo Redburn
Elmer Garst
Marion Straight
Robert Winner
Kenneth Wintermute
C. E. Straight
Joe McMullin
Hamilton Evans
Cromwell
Thayer
T. E. Lambley
Elizabeth Carmichael
Darrel Drumm
Elmer Pullen
Elton Lambley
Mason City
Ellen Church
Sarah Starkey
Conway Church of the M E Unoccupied Territory and Joyful Thanksgiving
The Conway church announces Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 15 a m with the topic The Unoccupied Territory Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m titled Joyful Thanksgiving Choir practice is Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage Rain continues to fall and townspeople long for water will be thankful for the steady supply.
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M. E
Edward E. Garrett
Epworth League
Conway Chalk Mares and Nodaway Basketball Report
The Conway basketball teams beat Nodaway on Nodaway’s floor in the season’s first conference games. Girls outscored 18 to 13 led by Robinson with 10 points and guard J Rosebrough’s strong play. Boys won 43 to 16 with Gray scoring 20 and L Duncan at guard. Gray and Gold at forwards.
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Conway Basketeers
Nodaway
Robinson
J. Rosebrough
Gray
Gold
L. Duncan
Regular six weeks tests concluded last week
The article notes that the regular six weeks tests were conducted last week, detailing that students completed the standard assessment period and awaiting results and feedback from teachers.
First graders count to fifty in bounce drill
In first grade number class four pupils count accurately and bounce a ball fifty times without missing. The group includes Doris Lincoln Robbie Brown Mary Etta Marshall and Georgie Donaldson. Jewel Piper visited the primary room Wednesday afternoon.
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Doris Lincoln
Robbie Brown
Mary Etta Marshall
Georgie Donaldson
Marceline Redburn
Johnnie Lee Huddle
Fred Fine
Betty Baxter
Jeannette Stafford
Jewel Piper
Consolidation Plans for State Offices and Welfare Structure
The article outlines a broad plan to centralize state operations under a State Purchasing Agency, merging buying for all departments, and to create a Public Welfare Department with eight divisions. It details county welfare boards, a state director, and a county superintendent of public welfare to oversee relief, old age aid, handicapped services, child welfare, mental hygiene, and institutional management, with emphasis on qualified leadership and integrated supervision.
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Safety Department
State Bureau of Purchases
State Purchasing Agency
Highway Commission
Educational
Board of Education
Public Welfare Department
Old Age Pension Commission
County Board of Supervisors
State University Hospital
New Market Churches Dec 2 1934 Services and Luther Bible Anniversary
Sunday services led by junior boys class at New Market with prayers, music, and sermon plans. Next Sunday highlight marks Luther Bible translation four hundredth anniversary. Public safety bill overview outlines state police structure, training, and authority limits. Local social notes list residents visiting, travel, and family gatherings around Shenandoah and Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Harper
Freddie Noble
Paul Kirby
Leon Anderson
Billie Noble
R. R. Watson
Luther
Reading class progress notes and perfect attendance listed
Dean Baxter Harlan Brown Charles Marshall Rachel McCur dy Robert Nortoni Dean Beemer Herman Hawn Dean Hunter Doyle Moore and Joe Hogue have been neither absent nor tardy during the second six weeks. Both the reading classes had a speed and comprehension test this week. Individual graphs were made so each pupil may watch his progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Baxter
Harlan Brown
Charles Marshall
Rachel McCurdy
Robert Nortoni
Dean Beemer
Herman Hawn
Dean Hunter
Doyle Moore
Joe Hogue
Spelling perfects 11 pupils and contest speakers named
A list of pupils earning 100 in spelling last week includes Wilma Donaldson Opal Lincoln Arlene Pullen Ona Hogue Ruth Lincoln Donald Marshall Gay land McCurdy Emma McMullen Effe E Simmons and Kathleen Wintermute. Fifth grade speakers Doyle Robinson Gayland McCurdy Junior Brown and Ruth Lincoln. Sixth grade includes Clyde Huddle. Friday spellers with 100 include Lyle Fine Genevieve Stafford Homer Baxter Joyce Beemer Alice Hawn Ruth Hogue Catherine Marshall Shirley McKay Jeannette Norton Lois Whalen and Bob Winner. Geography and social studies plans note Norway Sweden and southern states respectively.
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Wilma Donaldson
Opal Lincoln
Arlene Pullen
Ona Hogue
Ruth Lincoln
Donald Marshall
Gayland McCurdy
Emma McMullen
Effe E. Simmons
Kathleen Wintermute
Doyle’ Robinson
Junior Brown
Clyde Huddle
Lyle Fine
Genevieve Stafford
Homer Baxter
Joyce Beemer
Alice Hawn
Ruth Hogue
Catherine Marshall
Shirley McKay
Jeannette Norton
Lois Whalen
Bob Winner
Norway
Sweden
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Proctor Noted by Neighbors
Valley neighbors held a Thursday evening surprise for Mrs Ted Proctor in celebration of her birthday. The gathering included games and refreshments.
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Ted Proctor
Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Notices
Entertain dinner guests Mr and Mrs S K Mendenhall and daughter Kae and Lee Cumberland of near Siam were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs E T Mendenhall. M D Proffitt of St Joseph attended the funeral of his uncle Jesse D Melvin Friday and visited his sister and family. Julia Beery began work at Osborns replacing Myrtle Daniels. P T A program moved to Wednesday. H V Melvin attended Jesse D Melvin funeral at Hopkins Friday. Alfred Orme and daughter Shirley Ann visited E E Orme and family Sunday. Valley folks attended the Bedford sale including S K Mendenhall Wallis Jackson Er E Orme H V Melvin Francis Daniels Halbert Hensley. Raymond Bridgewater called on J R Bridgewater at College Springs Friday then visited Mrs Bridgewater and J E Noles in Hopkins Sunday. Mae Beery and daughters Anna and Julia spent Sunday with Forest Mendenhall.
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M. D. Proffitt
St. Joseph
Jesse D. Melvin
James Sleep
Julia Beery
Osborn’s
Myrtle Daniels
P.T. A
H. V. Melvin
Hopkins
Alfred Orme
Shirley Ann
E. E. Orme
Valley
Bedford
S. K. Mendenhall
Wallis Jackson
Er. E. Orme
Francis Daniels
Halbert Hensley
Raymond Bridge
Ladies Aid to Host Bazaar and Pie Supper
Mrs Earl Cooney entertained the Ladies Aid. Thursday afternoon luncheon was served. The group plans a bazaar and chicken pie supper at the church Friday evening.
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Ladies’ Aid
Earl Cooney
Aid
Sunshine Club Meeting Amid Social Contests
Sunshine club met Thursday afternoon with nine members and a visitor, Mary King. Edward Naven aided John Groff at home last week while Mr Groff visited Des Moines to see his son Harold, seriously injured in an automobile accident. Groff's condition improved slightly after Returning home Thursday.
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Sunshine Club
Harry Shipley
Mary King
Edward Naven
John Groff
Mr. Groff
Des Moines
Harold
New Market Teacher Appointed to State Home Economics Group
Miss Helda McMillan of New Market is named representative to the State Home Economics association advisory committee. The panel includes members from Iowa State College, University of Iowa, and Iowa State Teachers College. McMillan will speak for high school home economics teachers statewide. Mrs. Thelma Pullan of Glenwood visited her parents J. B. Marsell. Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Hanshaw and Chrystal and Darrell of Sac City, plus J. F. Marsell of Ft. Dodge, joined J. B. Marsell and J. M. Shore at homes for a weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pace and Lillian traveled to St Joseph for a business trip.
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Helda McMillan
State Home Economics Association
Iowa State College
State University of Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss McMillan
Thelma Pullan
Glenwood
J. B. Marsell
G. A. Hanshaw
Chrystal
Darrell
Sac City
J. F. Marsell
Ft. Dodge
J. M. Shore
Guy Pace
Lillian
St. Joseph
L. W. Shore
Burton
Donna Lea
Margaret
Leafy Pace
Vesta Whaley
Helen Shore
Miss Wallace to Entertain Loyal Sisters Class
The Loyal Sisters class will meet Friday evening December 7 with Miss Opal Wallace as host. The Methodist Sunday school continues a membership drive attracting notable participation and effort from attendees.
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Miss Wallace
Loyal Sisters
Opal Wallace
The
Methodist Sunday’ School
Community notices and social events summary
Sunday results show R R Watson class leading with Miss Ananey Abbitt and Mrs Pratt close behind. Local clubs host meetings December 4 and 6. Social gatherings include bridge at Pratt and Bayles homes, Shores celebrate Ruth Kelley birthday, and Legion Auxiliary event. Prairie Gem district No 4 meeting announced for Friday Nov 30. May Jackson presiding. Read the advertisements.
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R. R. Watson
MisscAnaney
Miss Abbitt
Mrs. Pratt
Inotice
Prairie Gem District No. 4
Jackson
Hopkins Men Host Stag Party and Local Notices
C V Hamilton Elbert Adams H 8 Campbell Rennie Mondt Kenneth Nulph Forest Rusco Morton Duff Keenan Hartley Eldon King and Esten Williams attended a stag party hosted by Hopkins men Thursday evening with contract bridge and refreshments. The Methodist Ladies Aid plans Thanksgiving dinner today. Miss Sutton weekend in Malay. Mrs Emma Ford leaves for Euston to visit relatives and Mount Ayr before Thanksgiving. Rebekahs hosted at Mrs Burt Wolfe’s home Thursday afternoon. Miss Lavonna Drake visits with Elbert and Mrs Drakes. Miss Ode Kemery Floyd Kemery and Mrs Anna Kenery travel to Wichita Kansas. Miss Garland Fordyce ill at home. H L Campbell and Esten Williams visit Kellerton Friday. Mr and Mrs H L Carr visit Omaha for Thanksgiving. Miss Lois Steen visits with J O Steen family. Mary Coch rane of Conway guests in Steen home.
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C. V. Hamilton
Elbert Adams
H. 8
Campbell
Rennie
Mondt
Kenneth Nulph
Forest
Rusco
Morton
Duff
Keenan
Hartley
Eldon King
Esten Williams
Hopkins
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Sutton
Emma Ford
Euston
Mount Ayr
Rebekahs
Burt Wolfe
Lavonna Drake
Elbert Drake
Ode Kemery
Floyd Kemery
Anna Kenery
Wichita
Kans
Garland Fordyce
H. L. Campbell
Kellerton
H. L. Carr
Omaha
Lois Steen
J. O. Steen
Mary Cochrane
Conway
Steen
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