Monks of New Melleray Abbey Preserve Quiet Life
A historical sketch describes the Trappists at New Melleray Abbey in Iowa. It details the architecture of the monastery, the stark living quarters, vow of silence, strict self denial, and daily routine of labor and prayer. Monks rise at two, share all tasks, and live in common under the rule of St. Benedict.
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New Melleray Abbey
la Trappe
France
Melleray
Ireland
Mount Melleray
England
America
Loras of
Dubuque
New Melleray
Al Smith denies White House invitation bids
Alfred E. Smith, 62, calls a White House spokesman statement false and says he received only one invitation since Roosevelt’s inauguration, through Secretary McIntyre, to attend an event or stay overnight, which he did not accept.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
White House
McIntyre
Washington
Alfred E Smith
American Liberty League
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Trappists and Monastic Practices Highlighted
A set of four prompts invites readers to join a one hour silence trial, explore why Trappists are monks and fast, read about New Melleray in the September 1922 Palimpsest, and plan a visit to New Melleray Abbey with a note about next week’s feature on The Little Brown Church.
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St. Benedict
Mitchell
New Melleray
New Melleray Abbey
Mauna Loa Lava Flow Quieted Near Hilo After Bombing
In Hawaii, Mauna Loa’s lava stream halted near Hilo three miles from water reservoirs. Volcanologist Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar and others inspect whether army bombing disrupted lava outlets or if a natural pause caused the stoppage. Citizens hold an emergency meeting to plan diversion.
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Hilo
Hawaii
INS
Mauna Loa
Thomas A. Jaggar
Volano
Jaggar
Monastic Growth at New Melleray Abbey in Iowa
The passage recounts the Trappist monks at New Melleray Abbey Iowa building a community from a few monks to about forty in ten years. It describes land acquired 1 200 acres stock barns burned rebuilt and 1868 75 construction progress with hopes for more monks. The piece ends noting monks associated with Catholic University in Washington.
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Eland
Mississippi
Iowa
Kieran
New Melleray
SEC Orders Utility to Write Down Its Assets
The SEC required a large public utility system to revise its balance sheet lowering assets by 153 million dollars. The move, described as a typical step to simplify corporate statements, left the company with a projected corporate deficit of 30 million versus prior surpluses. The utility’s name was not disclosed. The report also notes 67 price manipulation probes and a rouges’ gallery of 15,351 persons flagged for potential action.
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Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission
Commission
SEC
French tail-less glider monoplane with outrigger motor
A French monoplane of glider type lacks a tail and is powered by an outrigger motor mounted above the pilot. The design features a motor above the cockpit and a tailless configuration.
Curtiss-Wright Proposes Sub-Stratosphere Passenger Ship
Major airlines study a four motor sub stratosphere airship from Curtiss-Wright to carry 30 to 40 passengers at 35 000 to 40 000 feet. The crewed cruiser would offer sea level comfort and be sealed against the thin cold upper atmosphere for flights around 700 miles. United and American lines are among those exploring the concept as a new era in air transport looms.
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New York
Curtiss-Wright Aeronautical Corporation
United Airlines
American Airlines
Pan American
Curtiss-Wright
Injuries and Moves Highlight 10 20 30 Years Ago
A Mount Vernon area worker Albert Burian injured his eye at the North Western yards while assisting with a wheel on a car. Mrs B F Childs left for Monrovia California, as did Mr and Mrs E S Thompson and daughter Flossie for Seattle and Pacific coast points. Park Commissioner Kennedy ordered two bear cubs for Bever park zoo purchased from a Westfield Massachusetts game farm. John Ruott has moved to New York City for a position with Corn Products Refining Company. Philomene and Margaret Holden are noted in the same column.
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Mount Vernon
North Western Yards
B. F. Childs
Monrovia
Calif
E. S. Thompson
Flossie
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Kennedy
Bever Park Zoo
Westfield
Mass
John Ruott
New York City
Corn Products Refining Company
Philomene
Margaret Holden
Daughters at Mt St Joseph Spend Holidays in Cincinnati
Prohibition takes effect and saloons close nationwide with Plaza in Iowa likely first to shutter. Local obituaries note Daniel W. Yount and Samuel B. Dix passing. Dr. G Greene elected College club president. Marie Denecke travels to La Crosse Milwaukee and Toledo for wedding. Nashville visitors Mr and Mrs George Carpenter Mrs Gabriel Carpenter. Jackson County treasurer reports 96 percent tax collection for 1934 with near deadline. delinquent taxes around 30000 dollars.
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J. W. Holden
Mt. St. Joseph on-the-Ohio
Cincinnati
City
Iowa
Plaza
Bob Yourex
Daniel W. Yount
Linn County
Virginia Drew Trescott
Kate
Greene
Samuel B. Dix
Pioneer Clothing
Dhed
Tony
Dr. G. Greene
College Club
Marie Denecke
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Toledo
George D. Carpenter
Nashville
Maquoketa
Jackson County
John Huilman
Henry Fonda Starred In Lily Pens Wedding News
Miss Leola Dean daughter of James A Dean and Leroy Deere wed at the bride's Hale home with R B Hodgkin officiating. Attendants Mae rene Hodgkin and Lawrence Dean. The couple planned to visit Indiana then reside near Mechanicsville after March 1 at a farm.
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Omeric
Hale
Leola
James A
Leroy Deere
Christa
Maerene Hodgkin
Nashua
Lawrence Dean
R'B . Kin
Hale Church
Deere
Olin High School
Mary Ellen Hodgkin
J. A. Dean and Sons
Seward and
Lawrence
Winona Wooder
Maquoketa
Notice of Appointment Executrix in Linn County Iowa
On December 8 1935 Georgia L Miller late of Linn County was appointed and qualified as Executrix of her estate. All persons indebted must pay promptly and all claims should be presented to Chas Penningroth attorney of the Linn County District Court for authentication.
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Iowa
Linn County
Georgia L. Miller
Seid
Ee District Court
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