Wadena Social Notes and Local Visits Mixed with Events
Mrs Mildred Minihan hosted the Auction bridge club with prizes for top players. A busy weekend featured visits, moves, hospitalizations, and an operetta being staged by Wadena students, plus a surprise birthday party for Mrs Everett.
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Mildred Minihan
Auction Bridge Club
Clive Knutson
Ernestine Herrling
Phyllia Herwig
Madge Corkery
Denver
Harry Grimes
Helen Ruth
West Union
Don Henry
Florence Cline
Clarence Meyer
Roy Cline
James Davis
Moor Flat
A. H. Mitchell
Leo Paige
Fred Rothlisberger
Yooma
Davis
A. G. Herrling
P. R. Ashley
la Porte City
D. O. Clark
Frank Welch
Arlene
Olive Knutson
Marcia
Irene Kennedy
Cedar Rapids
Mary Whittenbaugh
Qelwoin
Lew Marquette
Veigh
W. S. Elliott
Robert Frey
Lansing
Klingman Hall
Wadena
Fremont Clark
Frank Wetzel
Manchester
E. A. Card Club
Frank Everett
Mrs. Everett
Everett
Santa Helps at Home for Self Directed Play
The article urges fostering self directed play in toddlers by providing suitable materials for construction and creative activity. It suggests blocks of various sizes, a dry goods box for mobility, scraps of soft wood, ladders, boxes, boards, ropes, and colorful paper for endless making. Sponsored by the Towa Child Welfare Research Station, University of Towa.
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Santa
The
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
University of
Towa
Capitol cornerstone laid by Washington in 1793
The southeast cornerstone of the original Capitol in Washington was laid on September 18 1793 by President Washington in Masonic ceremonies. The north wing was completed in 1800 and the government, which arrived from Philadelphia, took possession in October 1800.
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Federal Capitol
Capitol
Washington
Philadelphia
Ancient Syrian village inhabitants linked to Mitanni kingdom
Archaeologists identify residents of mud and brick houses at Chagar Bazar in northern Syria as members of the Mitanni kingdom that flourished about 3,500 years ago.
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Chagar Bazar
Syria
Mitanni
Chaffing Custom Linked to Domestic Scolding Origin
A historical note explains that in some English counties, when a man punishes his wife, neighbors pour sacks of chaff at his door to signify a thrashing. This act, called chaffing, may be the origin of the general term.
Believe in safety during the holiday rush
AUS small town urges pedestrians and motorists to take extra care as Christmas shoppers flood streets. Officials warn of congested intersections and obstructed views from packages, stressing vigilance, patience, and shared responsibility for a safe Christmas season. The note highlights a nationwide Red Crown Bowling Sweepstake event with 34,000 prize pool and record participation, plus ongoing entries and upcoming rounds through January.
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Mary
United States
Chicago
Myrtle Reinhart
Betty Romaine
No Profit in Lost Money on Paper Currency
The government does not realize profit from paper money that is lost. Money is held in treasury vaults against outstanding currency and, unless Congress authorizes removal from the reserve fund, no actual profit would be derived.
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Treasury
Congress
Ford 1938 V-8 Cars Offer Standard and De Luxe Lines
ORD introduces two new 1938 Ford V-8 models the Standard and De Luxe. Both share the same chassis and high mechanical standard while differing in appearance size and equipment. De Luxe adds space fine appointments and 85 hp engine only while Standard offers 60 or 85 hp with lower price. Prices listed for multiple body styles and extra features included at no extra charge.
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ORD
Ford
Tudor
Forder
Wenduea
Tedut
de Luc
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Iowa
Fred T. Cline
Clermont, Iowa
Feller’s Hardware
Hhese
Echo
Jersey
J. A. Boleyn
Elgin, Iowa
Awad Unding
DE Luxe
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