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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1936

Page

12

GOP Drive In Linn: Laird to Open Campaign Program

Ross Lee Laird of Chicago former Iowan and reform advocate will open the Republican National Committee campaign in Linn County on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Memorial building. About 3 000 known Republicans invited. event open to the public with no admission fee. H E Spangler heads the organization division in Chicago and will attend.

Ross Lee Laird Chicago Republican National Organization Linn County Memorial Building H. E. Spangler Republican National Committee Republican Volunteers Laird Carl Hendrickson Fort Madison Northwestern Law School John Hamilton Cook County Ill Iowa Cedar Rapids Indiana

Mr and Mrs Robert E Mac Danel return from Georgia trip

City brief notes the couple's two week Georgian day trip with Canadian stops. It also lists how to place a Want Ad in the Gazette and mentions a false alarm at Second Avenue and Twenty Fifth Street SE that led to firefighting crews being dispatched early Monday.

Robert E. MacDanel Second Avenue Twenty-fifth Street Gazette Ad Dept E. J. Whitmer Care Gaz Boston Sammie

Dr Naibert Returns to Paramount Building Office

chiropractor Dr Naibert returns to his office in the Paramount Building in an advertisement.

Dr. Naibert Paramount Building

Storm blows roof off Rock Island depot in Clarion

A Sunday night storm in the northern part of the state tore off the roof of the Rock Island freight depot at Clarion and caused a temporary wire service interruption, per a local station report.

Rock Island Clarion

Funeral services for George W McBride at Turner chapel

Funeral services for George W McBride will be held at the Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Tuesday in charge of Rev I E Linkletter Burial will be in Oak Shade cemetery at Marion Friends may call at the chapel

George W. McBride Turner Chapel I. E. Linkletter Oak Shade Cemetery Marion

Chicago Man Reports $40 Missing From Rooming House

Charles Klein of Chicago notified police Sunday that $40 was taken from his room at an east side tourists' rooming place after he left for about four hours Saturday evening. The amount disappeared while he was away from the room.

Charles Klein Chicago East Side Klein

Tree Blossoms Twice Fascinate Local Gardener

A reader notes an apple tree at 2492 Fruitland boulevard SE that blossomed twice in one season and is bearing fruit, a phenomenon he recalls after a similar report on Monday by M. E. Fitzgerald from the same address, suggesting an unusual local occurrence.

M. E. Fitzgerald Fruitland Boulevard California Fitzgerald

Births in Palo and Mercy Hospital announce two new arrivals

Born Sept 1 to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mathis of Palo a nine pound son William George. Born to Mr and Mrs Milo Selvickey 827 Eighth Street SE a daughter at Mercy hospital on Sept 6.

Kenneth Mathis Palo William George Milo Selvickey Eighth Street Mercy Hospital

Power Conference Opens In Washington D C

Experts on coal oil gas and electricity from around the world gather in Washington for the third World Power Conference to study the impact of their products on modern society.

Washington

Lost Nation High elects officers by class

Lost Nation high school announces student government leaders by class. Senior officers include President Bob Rutenbeck and Secretary Treasurer Lee Flemming with sponsor O H Story. Junior officers list Betty Jane Gilroy Phyllis Story and Patri cia Heffron with sponsor Wiley Wolfe. Sophomores name Carl Wazac Edith Scott Ruth Mohl with sponsor Miss Novak. Freshmen officers name Tom Phelps David Christensen Loyola O Connell with sponsor Miss Williams.

Lost Nation Lost Nation High School Bob Rutenbeck Lowell Sievers Lee Flemming O. H. Story Betty Jane Gilroy Phyllis Story Patricia Heffron Wiley Wolfe Carl Wazac Edith Scott Ruth Mohl Miss Novak Tom Phelps David Christensen Loyola O’connell Miss Williams

Marion Amateur Invitation Golf Tourney at Golf Club

The Marion Amateur invitation golf tournament draws interest with entries already received. A prize fund totaling 300 will be awarded. Dinner will be served at the club house.

Marion

Gasoline Stove Explosion Hurts Mrs Decious

Mrs. Ernest Decious suffered severe facial and body burns in a gas line stove explosion Saturday evening. She was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids for treatment.

Ernest Decious St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids

Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Helen Gage Bride Elect

Mrs Harry D Oakley hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Helen Gage at Mrs Nellie Harford’s home. Guests embroidered quilt blocks as keepsakes for the honoree. Margaret Helen Mundy presented gifts. Twenty two guests were served by Misses Catherine Bigger and Catherine Hogan. Mr and Mrs John Troy visiting relatives in Chicago.

Harry D. Oakley Nellie Harford Helen Gage Margaret Helen Mundy Catherine Bigger Catherine Hogan

Mrs C N Owen to Return Home Monday Evening

Mrs C N Owen of Iowa City plans to return home Monday evening after a visit. Miss Eleanor Fisher, who spent the weekend with her parents, also returned to her home Monday.

Eleanor Fisher Chicago

Local residents return from Des Moines visits

The Rev. A. G. Lagerquist returned to Des Moines after visiting his son E. A. Lagerquist. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Welsher plan to return Monday night from a weekend with relatives in Des Moines. Mrs. Raymond Kent hosts New Art club Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Marion Nature and Garden club meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Sherman A. Fontaine's home with Mrs. W. H. Booze directing. The Dry Creek Neighborhood Women’s Progressive club is hosted Thursday by Mrs. Oscar Byam.

A. G. Lagerquist E. A. Lagerquist Des Moines Earl Welsher Raymond Kent New Art Club Marion Nature and Garden Club Sherman A. Fontaine W. H. Booze Woman’s Progressive Club Dry Creek Oscar Byam

Four C’s Club Meeting Set at Mrs Elmer Barnhart Home

The Four C s club will hold a meeting Tuesday at 2 p m at the home of Mrs Elmer Barnhart.

Four C’s Elmer Barnhart

Marion chapter meeting of O. E. S. at Masonic Temple

Marion chapter No. 183 of the O E S meets at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Temple. The regular meeting will be followed by a program social hour and refreshments.

Marion Masonic Temple

P. E. O Chapter CS Plans 6 PM Dinner Meet

Chapter CS of P. E. O. will hold a 6 o clock dinner Tuesday at the Marion Golf Club to open the year. Vacation experiences will be shared in response to roll call and Mrs. George Reichard chairs the social committee in charge.

Marion Golf Club George Reichard

Pleasant Grove club hosts Reinheimer family evening

The Pleasant Grove Community club will be entertained Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the American Legion hall with the Charles Reinheimer family as hosts.

Pleasant Grove Community Club American Legion Hall Charles Reinheimer

Mrs Koppenhaver Resumes Marion Correspondent Role

Mrs W G Koppenhaver Friday returned from Perry after a ten day visit with her sister Mrs Richard A Crew. On Monday she resumed work as Marion correspondent of The Cedar Rapids Gazette.

W. G. Koppenhaver Perry Richard A. Crew Marion The Cedar Rapids

Nicodemus Family Returns to Chicago After Visit

Mr and Mrs C E Nicodemus have returned to Chicago following a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs H H Nicodemus.

C. E. Nicodemus Chicago Mrs. H. H. Nicodemus

Doan Hosts Guests From Hopkinton

Mrs F M Doan and Mrs F M Wheeless with sons Dale and Claire and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Hopkinton were Wednesday guests in the home of Mr and Mrs W E Doan.

F. M. Doan F. M. Wheeless Dale Claire Mary Elizabeth Hopkinton W. E. Doan

Miss Marian Busby Teaches Commercial Subjects in Keota

Miss Marian Busby traveled to Keota Saturday to begin teaching commercial subjects at the local school.

Marian Busby Keota

Bullis Visit To Rudolph Harris Home In Marion

Mr and Mrs Robert Bullis of Chicago arrived in Marion Saturday for a visit in the Rudolph Harris home.

Robert Bullis Chicago Marion Rudolph Harris

Madison woman visits mother after Omaha stay

Miss Suzanne Morehouse of Madison Wisconsin arrived Monday to visit her mother Mrs J R Morehouse. She has been visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J T Tichacek in Omaha.

Suzanne Morehouse Madison Wis J. R. Morehouse

Mrs Kendall to Host Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs. R. J. Kendall will host the Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational church Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

R. J. Kendall Woman’s Missionary Society of the Congregational Church

Annual Marion Shakespeare Club Delinquent Party Planned

The Marion Shakespeare club will hold its annual delinquent party Thursday at Mrs. Earl Miller's home near Marion.

Marion Shakespeare Club Earl Miller Marion

Dutch Alexander Visits Kansas City Family Circle

Dutch Alexander of Kansas City visits his parents Mr and Mrs Will Alexander near Marion and other relatives and friends.

Dutch Alexander Kansas City Will Alexander Near Marion

Grupe Family Guests Visit Mrs Hochreiter

Mr and Mrs Weston Grupe and their daughter Ruth Marie of Winfield were guests of Mrs Ed ward Hochreiter last week. Mr and Mrs Henry Grupe, parents of Mr Grupe, returned home with them.

Weston Grupe Ruth Marie Winfield Edward Hochreiter Henry Grupe Mr. Grupe

Mrs Austin Undergoes Goiter Operation at Mayo Clinic

Mrs John Austin underwent a goiter operation at Mayo Hospital in Rochester Minnesota last week. Her son Billy Austin is visiting his aunt Mrs Ina Dye Minor during her absence.

John Austin Mayo Hospital Rocheser, Minn Billy Austin Ina Dye Minor

Local notes on visits and church gathering announced

Dale McEnany at Grand Rapids spends weekend with mother Mrs. M. J. McEnany. Miss Catherine DeWees returns home from Cedar Rapids visit. The Rachel Booth guild of the Baptist church will meet Thursday at Mrs. Will Alexander's home north of Marion.

Dale McEnany Grand Rapids, Mich M. J. McEnany Rachel Booth the Baptist Church Will Alexander Marion

Baby Born to Mr and Mrs K V Young in Cedar Rapids

A daughter was born Sept 3 at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids to Mr and Mrs K V Young. Members of the Marion Linn chapter D A R plan a luncheon honoring state regent Mrs Imogen B Emery of Cedar Rapids at the Fleming tea room in Cedar Rapids Wednesday and are asked to reserve by Monday evening with Mrs T A Cunningham Mrs George Munier and Mrs A J Dahn.

K. V. Young Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Marion Linn Imogen B. Emery Fleming Tea Room T. A. Cunningham George Munier A. J. Dahn

Fire at Shaffer Klink Home Causes Minor Damage

A Saturday blaze at the Shaffer Klink residence caused only slight damage with no injuries reported. Firefighters contained the flames quickly and firefighters secured the scene.

Shaffer Klink

Local visits and upcoming Masonic meeting noted

Mrs. George Halsey and her daughter Maurine return from a visit in Sioux City and Perry. Mr. and Mrs. J Lawrence Bigger entertained at breakfast for Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Rusler who plan to move to Johnstown Ohio. Mrs. Rusler was formerly Iva Mae Carpenter. Marion chapter No 10 R A M will hold its first regular meeting after summer vacation Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple.

George Halsey Maurine Friday Sioux City Perry J. Lawrence Bigger Robert D. Rusler Johnstown Ohio Rusler Iva Mae Carpenter Marion Masonic Temple

Neill Return From Visit and Laurens Trip

Miss Ruth Neill returned to Des Moines after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W J Neill. Dan Hickey, who has been visiting his daughter Mrs Harold Ford and family at Laurens, is expected home early next week.

Ruth Neill Des Moines Mrs W. J. Neill Dan Hickey Harold Ford Laurens

Iowa City social guest visits Washington sister

Mrs C O Ingersoll of Iowa City is a week end guest of Mrs J W Bowman and her sister Miss Harrett Gibson of Washington DC.

C. O. Ingersoll Iowa City J. W. Bowman Harrett Gibson Washington, D. C

Federation of Women's Clubs Opens Year Activities

The Federation of Women's clubs will open its year with a meeting Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the public library auditorium. Miss Bonnie Carey will perform a group of piano numbers. Refreshments will be served by committee members Mrs Harry Hall Mrs Edna Saunders and Mrs William Bleakly.

The Federation of Women’s Clubs Bonnie Carey Harry Hall Edna Saunders William Bleakly

Robert Mitchell Women’s Relief Corps Meeting Notice

Robert Mitchell Women’s Relief Corps No 126 will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in Memorial hall.

Robert Mitchell Women’s Relief Corps No. 126 Memorial Hall

Lions Club Reopens With First Meeting After Vacation

The Lions club plans its first post vacation gathering Tuesday at 6 15 p m in the Michel tea room.

The Lions Club Michel Tea Room

Edith Whittaker to Return Home After Toledo Visit

Miss Edith Whittaker, while visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Whittaker in Toledo, will head home the first of the week. Miss Anna Whittaker has been with her sister Mrs. C. A. Ellenberger in Springville.

Edith Whittaker J. H. Whittaker Toledo Anna Whittaker C. A. Ellenberger Springville

Edna Roberts Visits Des Moines and Perry family

Miss Edna Roberts returns from Des Moines and Perry where she stayed with sisters Mrs. DeLoss Marken and Bertha Roberts and was a guest of her brother Leo Roberts.

Edna Roberts Des Moines Perry DeLoss Marken Bertha Roberts Leo Roberts

Family Dinner Honors Two Birthdays at Nelson Home

A Friday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. Nelson and her sister in law Mrs. W. G. Koppenhaver. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bell and their daughters Helen and Ethel from Cedar Rapids.

Carl Nelson

Miss Ruth Murray Returns From Des Moines and Ames Visit

Miss Ruth Murray has returned from a trip visiting Des Moines and Ames, sharing experiences from the Iowa stops. She visited local spots and met friends during her journey.

Ruth Murray Des Moines Ames

Oxford club hosts farewell party for members

The Oxford club of the Methodist church held a Saturday gathering at Miss Louise Cippera's home as a farewell courtesy to members leaving for school.

Oxford Club Methodist Church Louise Cippera

Marvin Reidesel Returns From Visit To Wheatland

Marvin Reidesel, who had been visiting Verne Balster Jr., returned to Wheatland on Monday.

Marvin Reidesel Verne Balster, Jr Wheatland

Burlingham Family Returns Home After Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs C L Burlingham and their son Vaughn and daughter Betty returned to their home in Winetka Illinois after visiting Mrs Burlinghams parents Mr and Mrs W W Vaughn.

C. L. Burlingham Vaughn Betty Monday Winetka, Nl

Local residents relocate homes in city streets

Ralph Hughes moved to West Seventh avenue from Nebraska. Louis Pazour resides in the Neal Block family’s former home after their purchase of the George White property on Twentieth street. Lee Tucker relocated to the J. J. Booth home on Sixth avenue.

Ralph Hughes Nebraska West Seventh Avenue Louis Pazour Neal Block George White Twentieth Street Lee Tucker J. J. Booth Sixth Avenue

Cedar Rapids Woman Hosts Birthday Dinner for Family Relatives

Mrs Tony Novotny of Cedar Rapids entertained relatives at a family dinner Friday honoring the birth days of her father W P Rogers, her aunt Mrs George Campbell, and her daughter Mildred.

Tony Novotny Cedar Rapids W. P. Rogers George Campbell Mildred

Rohrer Family Labor Day Visit Highlights Local Trip

Mr and Mrs John Rohrer and Mrs Clara Wallace with others spent Labor Day in Dubuque. The Rohrers arrived Sunday from Council Bluffs while accompanying Mrs K C Shimerda of Cedar Rapids.

John Rohrer City Clara Wallace Riverside Calif Clarence Rohrer Council Bluffs K. C. Shimerda Cedar Rapids Labor Day Dubuque Rohrer

Oxleys and Melonys Return From State Fair and Boone Visit

Mr and Mrs C R Oxley with Miss Grace Melony and Frank Melony travel from Des Moines after attending the State fair and visit relatives and friends in Boone.

C. R. Oxley Grace Melony Frank Melony Des Moines Boone

Picnic Dinner Hosted at Mrs Ina Dye Minor’s Home

A group of friends gathered Thursday for a picnic dinner at the home of Mrs Ina Dye Minor, sharing food and conversation in a relaxed social evening.

Ina Dye Minor

Courtesy to W. B. Nelson Residents Attend Gathering

A Marion group members including Mr. and Mrs. George Reichard Mrs. Mary McKean Mrs. Ida Mc Coy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oxley Mrs. Earl Biggs Mrs. L. A. Levas seur Mrs. Carrie Reichert and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Pearson with Rose Hickman of Mount Vernon visited Alhambra California to extend courtesy to W. B. Nelson.

W. B. Nelson Alhambra Calif George Reichard Mary McKean Ida McCoy Robert Oxley Earl Biggs L. A. Levasseur Carrie Reichert C. E. Pearson Marion Rose Hickman Mount Vernon

Funeral for Charles Yount in Dubuque attended by relatives

Mr and Mrs Frank Fuller and Mrs Mary Smith attended the funeral services for Charles Yount brother of Mrs Fuller at Dubuque. Fred Yount of Chicago, another brother, returned to Marion for a short visit.

Frank Fuller Mary Smith

Birthday Party Surprise In Cedar Rapids

Mrs H S Massingale was surprised at a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs J H Clark in Cedar Rapids. Attending were Rev Mr and Mrs C O Monroe and family, Mr and Mrs H S Massingale of Marion, Mr and Mrs Ralph Cornthwaite, Mrs Frank Miller, Mr and Mrs J H Clark and family, and Mrs Nora Cornthwaite of Webster City. Mrs Ralph Cornthwaite baked the birthday cake for the luncheon.

H. S. Massingale J. H. Clark Cedar Rapids C. O. Monroe Marion Ralph Cornthwaite Frank Miller Nora Cornthwaite Webster City

New Murder Law Sought In Britain

London reports a plan to introduce a bill in the English house of commons to modify murder verdicts and create murder in the first and second degrees. Currently mothers who kill newborns face death with reprieve after the black cap. The change would allow second degree verdicts to avoid the death sentence.

London House of Commons Britain Edward

Foxy Coyote Outwits Bears at Yellowstone Feeder

Rangers in Yellowstone Park observed a clever coyote skirting bear feeding grounds each evening. The animal avoids the feeding platform while bears, preferring meat, carry scraps into the timber where the coyote snatches the meat as it is dropped during a defense.

Yellowstone Park Wyo

Sheep and cattle price list with assorted farm goods

Market notes show lambs 70-90 lbs near 7.00 to 7.75 per cwt and steers from 1,000 to 1,100 lbs at 7.75. grain and hay prices listed including wheat 1.00 to 1.05, oats 0.35, corn 0.98 to 1.03, hay 11.00, straw 6.00. Produce prices for hens, springs, cocks, turkeys and wholesale fruits and vegetables included with two list margins and miscellaneous items.

Wilson & CO Wilson's Good Packers

Iowa Chiropractic Research Society Meets in Tipton

The eastern unit of the Iowa Chiropractic Research society met with Dr. and Mrs. K. G. Walker on Thursday. Dr. W. C. Hoodlet of Davenport, president of the society, presented a report.

Tipton Iowa Chiropractic Research Society K. G. Walker W. C. Hoodlet Davenport

Springville School Enrollments Steady From Last Year

The Springville School opened last week with enrollments near the prior year totaling 126 high school students and 180 pupils in the grades.

Springville School

Pre-1762 Roots of Life Insurance Emerging

Before 1762 there was no life insurance, but insurers covered crop losses and shipwrecks. The period saw limited indemnity for agricultural and maritime risks rather than human life.

National Preaching Mission to Visit Cedar Rapids Area

Seventeen Iowa cities will host ministers and laymen as part of the National Preaching mission. Des Moines hosts the Oct 18 to 21 event, with Iowa leaders spreading the message statewide to reach every community. Dr. E Stanley Jones leads the speakers for the nationwide effort sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Des Moines America E. Stanley Jones India United States Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America

Deaths Joseph Stefan 61 Cedar Rapids native

Joseph Stefan 61 of 1119 Fourth street SE died at a local hospital at 1 40 a m Sunday after a stroke suffered last Wednesday. He was born in Cedar Rapids July 1 1875 and served in Cuba with Co L Thirty second Infantry during the Spanish war. Survived by wife Vera a daughter Esther Havlicek two sisters two brothers and a granddaughter. Funeral Tuesday 2 p m at Janeba and Brosh chapel with burial at Bohemian National cemetery and military rites at the grave.

Joseph Stefan Fourth Street Ed Stefan Cedar Rapids Co. L U. S. Infantry Cuba Vera Esther Havlicek Mary Hershey John Hooper John Stefan Chilliwac British Columbia George Stefan Rosemary Havlicek Dows Camp United Spanish War Veterans Waltonians Veterans of Foreign Wars Janeba and Brosh Blaine Hyten Bohemian National Cemetery

Horace Overacker Dies in Oakland Civil War Veteran

Horace Overacker a Civil War veteran and former Iowan died in an Oakland California hospital August 29 from injuries after a car backing from a driveway struck him. Born November 11 1844 in Jones County Iowa he served in the Ninth Iowa and Twentieth Iowa infantry and later lived in Livermore California. His death ends the era of the Lou Morrison post G A R as its last surviving member.

Horace Overacker Oakland Calif Jones County Iowa Ninth Iowa Infantry Twentieth Cedar Rapids Mobile Center Point California Omaha Oregon Washington Livermore Lou Morrison

Funeral services for Nora Nelson of Rock Island Ill

Funeral services for Mrs Nora Nelson formerly of Cedar Rapids will be held in the Methodist church at Strawberry Point on Tuesday at 11. A fee will be in Strawberry Point.

Nora Nelson Rock Island, Ill Cédar Rapids Strawberry Point Strawberry

Funeral for Mrs. Marion S. Lund in Beatty chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. Marion S. Lund who died at her Lincoln Heights home Saturday evening will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Beatty chapel conducted by Rev. W A Montgomery. Burial will follow at Linwood cemetery with calls allowed Monday evening.

Marion S. Lund Lincoln Heights Beatty Chapel W. A. Montgomery Linwood Cemetery

Dustless Soft Coal Promised by Mellon Institute Scientists

Dr. H. R. Fife and P. W. Edeburn of the Mellon Institute described a dustless soft coal at an American Chemical Society meeting in Pittsburgh. They said eliminating coal dust would reduce home dirt dramatically, noting a Pittsburgh apartment study found soft coal produced far more dust than other fuels.

Pittsburgh American Chemical Society H. R. Fife P. W. Edeburn Mellon Institute of Industrial Research

Iowa News in Brief Highlights Local Campaign and Obituaries

In Washington district leaders met with William Hart and Mrs Ray Baxter to discuss plans with national officers including Mrs W L Etter Judge Hubert Utterback and Rep Edward C Eicher. Clara M Smith sues Gower township school district for 52 25 for services under contract. Hilda Floerchinger and Maurice Seye announce marriage with service at St Johns Lutheran, attendants Esther and Carl Floetchinger. Mrs James Hoskins dies at 39 in Batavia after childbirth. funeral in Batavia. John Finley 70 dies at daughter’s home near Grandview, burial in Rice Cemetery. Postville schools report record attendance with 187 high school 77 junior high 111 first five grades. new junior business course with 27 pupils. Officers elected Clinton Lammert president Katharine ____

Washington First William Hart Iowa City Ray Baxter Burlington W. L. Etter Sigourney Hubert Utterback Des Moines Edward C. Eicher Tipton Clara M. Smith Detroit James Hoskins Batavia Henry B. Nicholaus Hillsboro Pleasant Plain Larue Mary Susan Wapello John Finley Clarence Elliott Grandview Jesse Huddle Rice Cemetery Morning Sun S. S Mary Jane Kyle Finley Grandview Township Clara Kyle Beverly Trible Ralph Finley Muscatine Blanche Elliott Florence Davenport Floyd Albert Grace Boyer Jennie Perkins Oakville Ed Finley Harry Finley Postville C. Dillon Lowell Clinton Lammert Kather

Buck Creek Consolidated opens with 150 pupils in Hopkinton

Hopkinton reports Buck Creek Consolidated school opens five miles west with enrollment of 150, including 56 in high school. List of teachers by grade and subjects, route drivers named, faculty hosts reception. Also notices MT. AUBURN and TOLEDO report local society officers and a death in Rochester Minnesota.

Ine McGuire Jack Bush Lyle Poesch Roberta Galloway Helen Meier Howard Voelker Gladys Ewing Katherine Klingbeil Paul Harris Marjorie McGuire Leo Sebastian Paul Schroeder Eugene Galloway Bob Thomson Enola Hangartner Josephine Loftsgard Murray Ellis Bernice Oldag Toledo Emil Nachazel Rochester Minn Fred Emil Chizek

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