Valley Junior High News Release
Eighth graders remaining in the spelling contest include D Lene Krueger Jerry Hinkel Marcia Knudtson Marilyn Miles Kaye Loftsgard Karyl Mathys Ronald Dennler and Kay Larson Last year’s winner was Danny Baker with Marcia Knudtson runner up Two new students Bryan Schmitt seventh grade and Larry Buroden seventh grade joined from Jesup and West Union Homemaking seventh grade teams are making sandwiches and salads A basketball game was Monday at Arlington and upcoming games will be at Clermont
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D'Lene Krueger
Jerry Hinkel
Marcia Knudtson
Marilyn Miles
Kaye Loftsgard
Karyl Mathys
Ronald Dennler
Kay Larson
Danny Baker
Bryan. Schmitt
Larry Buroden
Bryan
Jesup
Larry
West Union
Arlington
Clermont
Wedding of Jean Brandt and Robert Nylock at Maquoketa
Local social notes list many residents visiting and attending the Saturday wedding of Jean Brandt, daughter of Oran Brandt, and Robert Nylock in Maquoketa. Guests include the Wetherbees, Olson families from Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis, Schelin family from Des Moines, Bakke family from Iowa City, and Bowman from Charles City.
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Elmer Olson
Roger
Emma Olson
Eva Olson
Cedar Rapids
Charles Schelin
Des Moines
John Bakke
Matt
Julie
Iowa City
Wayne Olson
Mark
Nancy
Minneapolis
Jean Brandt
Oran Brandt
Robert Nylock
Maquoketa
Gus and Dutch Burrow Attend Will Burrow New Year Dinner
Gus and Dutch Burrow were dinner and supper guests on New Year's Day at the home of Will Burrow, sharing a festive gathering.
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Gus
Dutch Burrow
Will Burrow Home
Swine Dysentery Warns of Winter Hog Losses
Farmers face heavy losses from swine dysentery after introducing replacement stock. Diagnosis by a veterinarian is essential before treatment, which must be started early and continued to prevent a comeback. Isolate new pigs for weeks to avert infection from infected herds.
Children Need to Satisfy Curiosity
A study group discussion about a 19 month old named Johnny explored how to keep him engaged and content while limiting access to breakable or dangerous items. The group concluded that Johnny’s behavior stems from normal curiosity and offered practical suggestions to satisfy it safely.
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Johnny
Curiosity as the Basis of Learning in a Child
The piece emphasizes curiosity driving intellect and growth as Johnny explores his world. It notes how a study group suggests age appropriate toys and safe play areas to foster learning while keeping him supervised, and urges parents to value curiosity to strengthen bonding and reduce lost children risks.
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Johnny
Kitterman Gage Wedding in Methodist Church
Lois Anne Kitterman and James Gage were married on Saturday December 30 at the Methodist Church with Rev. Alfred Christensen officiating at 2:00 p.m. A reception followed in the church parlors. The couple will reside in Eldar, where the bride works as a nurse at Central Community Hospital.
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Kitterman - Gage
Lois Anne Kitterman
Francis Kitterman
James Gage
McKinley Gage
Wadena
Methodist Church
Alfred Christensen
Elkader
Central Community Hospital
Local social notes and early printing history glimpses
A sequence of social calls and dinners records visits among Ottal Huskaxy Madame Sloan Mrs Jack Huebsch and others at various homes including the Duff and Miller households. The piece notes a birthday gathering for Sandra Lamphier and a wedding party in progress among Lois Kitterman James Gage and guests. It ends with a historical tidbit on the oldest printed book Gutenberg 1450 and early Western printing in the Americas around 1539 in Mexico City.
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Midd Ottal
Huskaxy
Madame Sloan
Jack Huebsch
Ha Rahmiller
Guy Brooks
Cecil Duff
George Miller
Watanloo
Ella Boleyn
Canieda
Chan
Miller
Les Wheeler
Earl Lamphier
Sandra Lamphier
Walter Long
Colesburg
Hugh Tenneys
Lois Kitter
James Gage
Howard Berger
Elkader
Lizzie Chase
Elmer
Relph
Floyd Chase
Fayette
Will Christen
Paul
Louis
Glen
James Hermen
Steven
Duane
Elgin
Lester Chase
Arthur Hermen
Harold Hermen
Sterling
Colorado
Johann Gutenberg
Mexico City
United States
Early American Turnpikes and Automaker Advertising Rise
The article notes the first American turnpike named Little River authorized in Virginia in 1785 and highlights Americans now traveling on more than 750,000 miles of highway. It also states that auto manufacturers spent over 80 million dollars last year on newspaper advertising to promote the luxury and comfort of driving a new car.
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Little River
Virginia
Unclear fragment hints at US food spending trends
Fragmentary text notes U S families spending about ten dollars weekly on food in 1988 and grocery stores investing money to stock shelves, mentioning a ten dollar weekly figure and a $12 million reference in beauty or beauty products.
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U. S
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