Eighth Grade Commencement List for Rural Schools
The county honors 122 graduates completing eighth grade with diplomas on Saturday June 1. Cedar Rapids speaker A C Fuller will address attendees in the city park if weather allows. Notable graduates include Bloomfield, Calmar, Decorah, Hesper, Highland, Jackson, Lincoln, Orleans, Springfield, Sumner, Washington, and Waukon pupils such as Kenneth Green, Estella Supplee, Eva Doran, Anna Grinna, Knut Johnson, Rebecca Howe, and Ingeman Hilleberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terewith
A. C. Fuller
Cedar Rapids
Bloomfield
Kenneth Green
Velma Kamp
Helga Martens
Arthur Kamp
Louis Benjegerdes
Elmer Schultz
Mae Burns
Burr Oak
Anita Pierce
Nellie Masters
Estella Supplee
Florence Gossman
Calmar
Esther Flaskerud
Cyril Cummings
Lydia Farnes
John Farnes
Donald Giesen
Fred Herwig
George Kovarik
George Beevar
Hilmer Gullickson
Helen Flaskerud
Aloysius Bruening
Leonard McGuire
Richard Benesh
Alois Suchan
Canoe
Eva Doran
Clay Smith
Myrtle
Leonora Lundy
Walter Pfster
Chester Ruffridge
Mabel Barth
Orleans
August Neubauer
Grace Burr
Ellen Burgess
Dorothy Davis
Janey Halse
Bina Brown
Genevieve Wilde
Lydia Wilde
Pearl Benson
Springfield
Rebecca Howe
Anna Lien
Marie Wangsness
Malvin Krammen
Amanda Boe
Sumner
Lillian Kinker
Sophie Koshatka
Edith Albertson
Adelia
Relief Gift Acknowledged By Belgian Minister In Washington
The Monday club of Decorah received a letter from Belgian Minister F De Cartier thanking Mrs Grace Porter for a 860 gift for Belgian orphans. He will forward the funds abroad and sends thanks from Belgians with a token of appreciation, plus a copy of Mrs Vernon Kellogg's book Women of Belgium. The minister wishes conveyance of heartfelt thanks to the club. The Decorah treasurer’s report shows total receipts for April of 14 184.15 with 892 573.05 remaining in the treasury after payouts of 158 134.41 and noted automobile fund apportionment and state aid adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mrs. Porter
Belgium
Monday Club
Decorah
Iaoe
F. de Cartier
Grace Porter
Town
Decorah Corporation
Wienaee Schools
Reals
General County
Warral
Red Cross Shipments from Winneshiek Chapter
Since the last report Winneshiek chapter shipped 3950 4x8 gauze compresses. They expect another shipment soon. On Wednesday the 22nd three more cases were sent with 395 pairs of socks 80 pajama sets 10 winter bed shirts and 50 summer bed shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Chapter
Winneshiek Crops Show Mixed 1917 Yields Across Staples
Assessors report 1917 crop returns for Winneshiek county show gains in spring wheat barley oats and eggs but declines in corn hens and eggs relative to 1916. Notable increases include spring wheat 40515 bushels barley 22640 bushels oats 225012 bushels and cows in milk rising about 1400.
Storms Bring Heavy Rains and Rising River Warnings
Last Sunday falls of 1.39 inches of rain, with 0.82 inches in a morning thunderstorm and a violent afternoon shower plus hail. Upper Iowa River rose to bank full by 2 PM and overflowed in places Monday. May rainfall totals 4.87 inches, surpassing average. locals predict good hay and small grain crops if no further setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hook
Granger
Minn
West Decorah
John Kernatz
Bounty System Sees Wolves and Cubs Brought in
In Winneshiek county a bounty program paid out 3500 last year with unclear division. Ben McCabe of Fremont township reported killing an old wolf and discovering a den with thirteen young wolves. The old wolf earned 20 while each young wolf secured 4, totaling 72 for the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Ben McCabe
Fremont Township
Red Cross Notes and Treasurer reports weekly collection totals
Red Cross notes list weekly locations and receipts. Rev T Tolo reports $17.20 from Highlandville church dedication, $68.50 from Big Canoe church. Mrs T Stabo, Mrs W B Reed, and Mrs Geo Hislop units contributed $10, $5, and $5 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear
T. ©. Tolo
Highlandville Church
Big Canoe Church
T. Stabo
W. B. Reed
Geo
Hislop
Nomination Statement of Herbert C. Gross for Sth District Supervisor
Herbert C. Gross seeks the Supervisor nomination for the Sth District. He cites farm work teaching in Winneishiek county and education from Valdez Business College Decorah and Upper Iowa University. He pledges a square deal, accountable tax spending, and asks voters to support him at the June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Clay Hill School
Commercial Department of
Valdez Business College
Decorah
Upper Iowa University
Winneshiek
Pri
Herbert C. Gross
Immaculate Conception closes with graduation and play
The Immaculate Conception academy ends on Monday June 30 with Misses Laura and Nellie Broghammer and Nellie Walsh among graduates. A graduation, drama and farce follow, featuring a cast of Geraldine with Nellie Walsh Nora Malone and many others in a tale of guardianship and reform set between Sarsfield and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Academy
Laura
Nellie Broghammer
Nellie Walsh
Geraldine
Nora Malone
Granny
Katherine McKay
Laura Broghammer
Isaac Patterson Willie Ronan Migny
Helen McAndrews
Miss Scarron
Nora Lydon
Ursula Connors
Nate
Emma _ Broghammer
Betty
Edward Joseph Hutchinson
Worthington ‘S Connor
Clementina Worthington
Mary Rubic Maud Worthington
Uth O'Neil
Esther Patterson
Harriman
Susan
Mary Moznat Effie
Alice Walsh
Ay Mikesh
Esther Rima
Calves Donated By Decorah Bank Boost Club Herd
The National Bank of Decorah delivered 15 Holstein calves to the Winneshiek calf club, including a pure blood registered bull, bringing total calves to 168. With more applications, numbers could rise to 200 or more, promising a strong county fair cattle show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Decorah
Winneshirk County
Tornado Toll and Storm Damage Reported in Iowa Towns
Boone reports three killed and 50 to 100 injured as a tornado causes 500000 to 1000000 dollars in damage. Physicians and nurses are requested from Ames Des Moines and nearby cities. Des Moines dispatch notes fatalities and injuries near Denison in Crawford county. Another storm hits Newton with one death and two missing amid heavy property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Ames
Des Moines
Denison
Crawford County
Newton
Hit by the Storm Strikes Sumner Township Family
Supervisor J P Kuhn of Sumner township and his sons witnessed a cyclone approach as they sheltered in a cellar. The storm wrecked the barn two silos hog houses and two machine sheds with the corn crib damaged. The three mares with colts were safely in the barn basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Kuhn
Sumner Township
Mr. Kuhn
Wounded or Missing From France Casualties Listed
Names from a nearby area among France casualties include Arthur G. Krogh Spring Grove and David M. Hamlett McGregor slightly wounded John M Jennings Belle Plaine killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Arthur G. Krogh
Spring Grove
David M. Hamlett
McGregor
John M. Jennings
Belle Plaine
Memorial and union services announced at multiple churches
Congregational M Willett pastor says Memorial service will be at the opera house next Sabbath morning with an evening theme Prayer for Our National Arms as the President Requests and its Proper Conditions. United Lutheran Co Glesne pastor reports Ladies Auxiliary meeting today with Mrs Dahl and Norwegian services at 9 15 and 10 30 English at 8. Methodist A Grant pastor declares Union memorial at opera house May 26 at 10 30 morning and 8 evening with Come and See. Christian Science Freeman Building 2d floor holds service 10 45 Sunday school 12 midweek 8 Wednesday Soul and Body reading room open Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Opera House
United Lutheran—Co. Glesne
P. Dahl
Methodist Episcopal
A. R. Grant
Union Memorial
Jchurch
Christian Science—Freeman
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River St
M. J. Soukup
Marguerita Fisher
Molly
Billie Rhodes
Star Screen Magazine
Julian Eltinge
Mr. Eltinge
Bryant Washburn
Pathe
George Randolph Chester
J. Washburn
M. P. News
Harold Lloyd
Harold Sdyers
H. E. Miller
County Finances
Red Cross
James O'Connor
Trish
Edward
New York
O'Connor
Mr. O'Connor
Oconnor’s
Mrs. O'Connor
Geaetroin
Gran
Fred Spencer
Lester McCauley
George Carothers
Leo Roman
Spencer
Willie Rowan Hans Dinklederfer
Joseph Hutchinson Thomas
John Schimming Richard
Walter Rastetter
Jack
Walter Hutchinson
Spencer's
Mr. Brown
Sylvester Hanley
Fred
Eo Rubie
Dolly ‘Spencer
Helen Hutchinson
the Grand Opera House
Ovel
West Central
Iowa Cities
Fashion Park
F. A. Germann
OF Colored Houses
Harrisons “Town & Country
E. J. Parman
Namigone
Columbia Yarns
McCall's
Wayne
Worthmore
Welworth
Sain Financers
Miott & CO
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