Wadena Alumni Hold Picnic And Election At High School
Wadena's school closed Friday May 20 for a picnic dinner and band concert in the park. Alumni activities began at 1 PM with a business meeting in the high school assembly room. Fremont Clark elected president, Glen Frey vice president, Mrs. Alla Leonhart secretary and treasurer. A dinner followed at the Presbyterian church basement with four girls performing a skit and songs. Arthur Herrling welcomed guests and presented the new president. County Superintendent Meyes attended and praised the dinner. The evening included vocal numbers and a senior initiation conducted by Dorothy Wood. Messages of congratulations and reminiscences highlighted the event, with many attendees traveling from nearby towns for the celebration.
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Angana
Fremont Clark
Glen Frey
Alla Leonhart
Bell Park
Presbyterian Church
Burdena Moore
Wympie
Nellie Whittenbaugh
Olive Qil
Virginis Herwig
Sweet Pea
Mary Dicy Leonhaert
Popeye
Arthur Herrling
Association
Fremont Clerk
County
Meyes
Little Red
Mr. Meyer
Supt. Doughty
Marjorie Whittenbaugh
Dorothy Wood
George Fey
Dora
Charles City
John DeLong
Fay
William Corkery
Billy
Charles
Iowa City
Mike Tynan
Mary Henrich
Arlington
Lawrence
Ourneck
Dubudue
Alden Gell
la Ponda
West Union
Mys
Maggie Whittenbaugh
Margaret Dodien
Kirkaville
Ansiat
Crandall Cafe
Virginia Herwig
Lloyd Dewey
Dubuque
J.C Kennedy
A. G. Hetyling
Yellow Lake
Can My Child be Bad Delinquency and Home Influence
Advice on parenting to prevent youth delinquency emphasizes observing a teen's behavior, social circle, activities, and home atmosphere. It argues most delinquents appear by fifteen, and a loving, tolerant, noncritical home reduces risk, with good homes rarely producing delinquents.
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Bob
Ruady
Sue
Mackinaw Sectional Name and Outpost History
In pioneer days Fort Mackinaw stood on an island between Lakes Huron and Michigan as a lone outpost in the upper Great Lakes. The name Mackinaw was used for regional things and the Mackinaw trout, unusually game and large, average about 15 pounds.
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Mackinaw
Great Lakes
Fort Mackinaw
Lakes Huron
Michigaw
Upper Great Lakes
Special Weeks Proposes Satirical Weeks in Gleanings
Glen in Heyworth notes a humorous list of proposed Weeks such as No Bathing Beauties Week No Gossip Week and No Insurance Agents Week. The piece lampoons calendar marketing by suggesting extreme restrictions on common activities and media figures.
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Glen
Heyworth
Conservation
Air Mail
Apple
Ea Weel
Walter Winchell
Paul Malton
Jimmy Fiddler
Westbrook Pegler
Walter Lippman
Dorothy [Dix
Etcs
Suroner Ghazerte
Council Proceedings Elgin Iowa May 17 1998 Special Session
Elgin Iowa May 17 1998 council met in special session with mayor and all councilmen present. Bond for the marshal was approved. Earl Bugenstos of Water Stower and Paint Co La Porte City met to negotiate painting and repairs of the Water Works tank and tower. An agreement was reached to begin work immediately. Other matters were disposed of and the meeting adjourned. A. M. Weibel Clerk Prairie Town Tem.
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Elgin
Iowa
At & Pom
Earl Bugenstos
Water Stower and Paint Co
la Porte City
Counce
A. M. Weibel
Pru Tem
Forest Good Cloud Maker in a Cloud Like Water
A fragment notes a forest described as a cloud maker, likened to a body of water by area. The line hints at a poetic comparison between woodland and water in terms of atmospheric impact. No clear events, dates, or named entities are present.
Miller Family Obituary and Local Notices from Elgin
Christian Henry Miller, born near Elgin on Sept. 8, 1869, died at his Elgin home May 19, 1938, aged 68. Survived by eight children, 32 grandchildren, three brothers, and many relatives. funeral held at Elgin Baptist church May 22. The notice also recounts Ruthford’s death, funeral at Marion Lutheran church, and community mourners.
Thanks to friends for kindness after Henry Miller's death
To all friends and neighbors whose sympathy and services were kind in our time of Treavement illness death and burial of our loved father and brother Henry Miller we extend our sincere thanks. We also wish to express thanks to Rey Zoschke the singers the organist the pall bearers and those who sent floral tributes. The Children and Brothers.
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Henry Miller
Rey Zoschke
Ruthford Clarence Anderson Death Notice
Ruthford Clarence Anderson son of Chris and Rosina Anderson was born December 18 1918 on the Marion township home farm and died May 19 1938 at eleven in the morning at age eighteen years five months and one day He was baptized January 1 1920 and confirmed September 2 1944 He was active in church Luther League and choir and attended Clermont High School Postville as a senior and belonged to the Future Farmers Chapter.
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Theschool
Ruthford
Decorah
Jesus
Kenneth
Myron
Elver
Carlyle
Ruthford Clarence Anderson
Chris
Rosina Anderson
Marion Township
Arves
Strandford
Marion
Luther League
Clermont
Postville
Ile
Future Farmers
Postville thanks for kind deeds and floral tributes
Expressions of gratitude flow to Rev. Ramsey the choir accompanists and many Postville High School teachers students and friends for comforting words floral wreaths and memories. Mr and Mrs J Anderson extend thanks for support from relatives and friends near and far.
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Ramsey
Miss Hanson
Adrian Gamble
Graeber
Postville High School
J. Anderson
Ieohes Era and
Ister
Pioneering Fayette County Man George H. Kiple Dies at 69
George H. Kiple, son of George W. l and Margaret Ann Kiple, died at his Elgin home on Friday May 20 1938 aged 69 years 6 months 17 days. Born Nov 3 1868 near Illyria he lived all his life in Fayette County. He married Sarah Ann Kohler on March 10 1891 and had five children Alta Blanche died in infancy Walter E John E Nina May Neville and Elma Wolfe. He helped build the Ny ria church and was known for health and activity throughout his life. He is survived by his widow four children four grandchildren and three sisters Mrsz.
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Mary Muehlenthaler
Elgin
Stolle
Clermont-West Union Road
Clermont
Wm. Haas
Vern Boyer
Edwin
Anna
Herbert
Richard
Helen
Melvin Boyer
Amelia
Fred Wede
Frieda
Lee Boleyn
Reuben
el- Ain
Harry Miller
Mary
J. B
Fred Miller
George Miller
Pepin
Wisconsin
Miller
Baptist Church of
Paul F. Zoschke
Elgin Baptist Church
Elgin Cemetery
Harry Johnson
Karl Miller
George
Walter
John Durscher
Milton Miller
John Luchsinger
Alfred Jacob
George H. Kiple
George W. l
Margaret Ann Kiple
Illyria
Highway
Lea
Fayette County
Sarah Ann Kohler
Rosana Kohler
Mlyria
Syria Church
Scribner
Alta Blanche
Walter E
Nina May Neville
Portland
Oregon
John E
Elma Wolfe
United Brethren Church
Methodist Society
Nyria
Daleen Kiple
Donna Mae
Richard Lee Neville
Jackie Kiple
Mrz
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Kiple Relative in Union
Esther Conner of Kansas City and Blanche Young of San Francisco attended the service for Mrs. Clarence Burnham of Union. Relatives included brothers John and Kiple of Chicago and Robert Kiple and Murray V. Kiple of Elgin. Funeral in St Paul’s M E Church featured hymns by parish singers. Interment at Illyria cemetery. We thank all who offered aid and flowers during the bereavement.
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Esther Conner
Kansas City
Blanche Young
San Francisco
Calif
Clarence Burnham
Union
John & Kiple
Chicago
Robert Kiple
Sf “Corydon
Murray V. Kiple
Elgin
St Paul’s M. E
J. J. Snyder
Mel Kohler
Ernest Bauder
Edward Klingman
C. B. Schori
Louis Klingman
Harold
L. L
Frank
Clifton Kiple
Kenneth Burnham
Clarion West
Illyria
Carl Dummermuth Dies After Short Illness
Carl Dummermuth aged 59 died Monday evening May 23 after a brief illness due to heart trouble and lung congestion. He lived alone most of his life in the area, was born in Switzerland, came to the United States with his parents, and spent years as a farm laborer and woodcutter. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at St Paul’s M. Church.
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Carl Dummermuth
Mr. Dummermuth
Christ Dummermuth
Switzerland
St. Paul's M
Funeral service at two with Rev J J Snyder officiating
Funeral services announced for a deceased church member will be held at two o'clock with the Rev J J Snyder officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot at Elgin cemetery.
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E. Church
J. J. Snyder
Elgin Cemetery
Buckeyes Form First Spanish American War Volunteer Regiment
Ohio led the Union by mustering an entire volunteer regiment for the Spanish American War, becoming the first state to do so. The move highlighted Ohio’s active mobilization and renewed patriotic support as the conflict began.
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Ohio
Friday the 13th in New Paris and local superstitions
In New Paris Indiana residents mark Friday the 13th with varied beliefs about luck. Some view it as unlucky while others remain practical, noting no unusual events beyond common superstitions observed in town.
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New Paris
Ind
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