P T A Holds First Meeting of the Year in Wadena High School
The P T A met in the Wadena high school assembly on Wednesday Sept 28 with key officers absent. Mrs Roy Leonhart chaired. minutes and treasurer reports were approved. A picture award went to the 6th 7th and 8th graders for highest parent attendance. Various community figures and students performed or spoke during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Leonhart
Robert Whittenbaugh
Martin Minihan
Lyal Whittenbaugh
Ralph Holtzman
Stella Whittenbaugh
S. V. Carnock
Jean Phelps
Wm. Nelson
Chas. Sniffin
Luther Crandall
Olive Knutson
Harles
Ames
Iowa Synod of the Presbyterian Church
V. Curnock
Curnock
Wm. Schmidt
Castalia
Wadena
Chas. Landis
Lima
John Corkery
Sumner
Francis Cork
E. A. Card
Don Henry
Will Jones
Orville Doland
Mayme Molumby
Molumby
Kenneth Frey
Charles City
Robert Frey
Harley Moore
Keen-O-Bridge Club
Mamie Welch
Gladys Henry
Blanche Feller
Ella Raftis
Blanche Walters
Altar Society
Klingman Hall
C. Webster
Stoner
Ivan Moore
Cedar Falls
W. F. J Moore
Old Wedding Customs and Superstitions
The article explains rice and shoes thrown at weddings as fertility and luck symbols, noting participants often follow the custom for fun. It describes ribbon knots in bouquets as part of a belief that rovers' knots hold special meaning and must appear in some form or time.
Jenny Lind bottle from Fisherville Glass works
A quart size aquamarine Jenny Lind bottle features a bust of Jenny Lind with her name and a wreath on the front and a Fisherville Glass works image on the back. Dated around 1890, it reflects historic glassware design.
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Jenny i
Jenny Lind
Fisherville Glass Works
Behold a Son and a Name in Ancient Israel
Leah births a son to Jacob, naming him Reuben which means behold a son. The name gives rise to the Jewish tribe Reuben, and clarifies it should not be confused with Rubin, the masculine form of Ruby.
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Leah
Jacob
Reuben
Rubin
Ruby
Largest Primitive Area in Utah Highlighted
The largest primitive area in the United States lies in southeastern Utah, a vast region with minimal trails and deep canyon terrain. It emphasizes the remote landscape and rugged scale shaping the protected zone.
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U. S
United States
Utah
Sudeten Geography and Language Notes
Sudeten refers to the Sudetes mountains between northern Czechoslovakia and lower Silesia. The term Sudeten is the German plural form used for the range and region.
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Sudeten
Sudetes
Czechoslovakia
Lower German
Silesia
Andrew Roy Ernst died at 47 after life in Iowa and South Dakota
Andrew Roy Ernst son of Andrew and Carrie Ernst was born March 14 1881 in Sloan Iowa and died Sept 3 near Elkader at age 47. He married Evelyn Blanch Burger Jan 14 1914 and farmed in South Dakota before returning to Iowa. Survived by widow three children parents one grandmother three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Sunday at Highland Lutheran with Rev J J Snyder and interment in Sloan. Card of Thanks follows.
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Andrew Roy Ernst
Andrew
Carrie Ernst
Sloan
Iowa
Elkader
Evelyn Blanch Burger
Salix
South Dakota
Dorothy Larson
Clermont
Edwin
Irene
Glen Ernst
Sergeant Bluffs
Iva Ernst
Leslie Ernst
Hinton
Lilian Yearous
Elgin
Mildred Thacher
Sioux City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus Christ
Highland Lutheran Church
J. J. Snyder
Adolph Ben- 80N
Frances Finley
Clarence Thoman
Otis Rothlisberger
Mrs Reichert Lina Schoch Dies At 79 In Elgin
Mrs Reichert Lina Schoch died at her Elgin home on Sunday evening, aged seventy nine years, one month and twelve days. Born near Elkport, Iowa, she married Frederick Reichert in Elkader on June 11, 1890, and raised a son Ralph Reichert in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Survived by her husband, son, a sister in Cedar Falls, two stepchildren, and many relatives. Funeral at Illyria church conducted by Rev. J. J. Snyder with hymns by Lily.filters
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Lina Schoch
Charles
Rosina Schoch
Elkport
Iowa
Elgin
Elkader
Frederick Reichert
Ralph Reichert
Martinsberg
West Virginia
A. H. Reugenitz
Cedar Falls
Harry Reichert
West Union
J. T. Cosgrove
Russell
Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Illyria Community Church
Hlyria
J. J. Snyder
Lily
Reichert Family Honors Beloved Wife and Mother
The Ria quartette led by Otis Rothlisberger and companions performed at the service for our beloved wife and mother. Casket bearers L Klingman Andrew Yearous Chas Doty Charles Chapman Samuel Mosby and B J Baumgartner. burial in Illyria cemetery. Thanks expressed to neighbors and friends for help during illness and bereavement. Fred Reichert Harry Reichert Mrs J T Colgrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ria Quartette
Otis Rothlisberger
Forest Shaffer
Reynold Strong
Clarence Thoman
Harold Strong
L. Klingman
Andrew Yearous
Chas Doty
Charles Chapman
Samuel Mosby
B. J. Baumgartner
Illyria
Fred Reichert
Harry Reichert
J. T. Colgrove
Elgin Iowa Council Sells Town Lot to John Falk
Elgin Iowa council met Sept 15 1938 to decide sale of a land strip. Resolution states the town sells and conveys to John Falk a strip of Lot 16 Block 5 Original Town of Elgin beginning 58 ft north of the southwest corner. Mayor and clerk authorized to sign deed. Regular session Oct 3 1938 approved minutes and bills.
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Elgin
Iowa
John Falk
Towa
C. J. Harrington
Harold Weibel
George Boyle
Origin of Coffee Word Traced to Arabic Roots
An authority notes coffee tree origin in Africa with cultivated use beginning in Arabia around the fourteenth century. A Syrian tale tells of a Syrian monastery herd keeper observing spirited animals after eating coffee leaves, inspiring monks’ experiments. The brew’s Arabic name kahwa gave rise to the word coffee.
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Arabia
Syria
Somatherd
Migration Theories On Bird Seasonal Movements
The article discusses the fall and spring migrations of birds as an annual hereditary phenomenon. It notes a mysterious force driving the journeys, with birds maintaining precise courses across oceans and continents to reach winter quarters or breeding grounds.
March Once First Month in England Before 1752
March was regarded as the year’s first month in England until the Gregorian calendar reform of 1752. The note recalls the historical shift that changed how months were counted and dated in British history.
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England
Destination of Dead Warriors in Norse Mythology
Norse myth describes Valhalla as the resting place of fallen warriors with 540 entrances, each wide enough for 800 men to pass through, reflecting a grand mythic hall.
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Valhalla
Be Careful of Being Careful in a Family Dispute
Jenny and Louise argue over raising two year olds. Robbie climbs the slide fearlessly while Philip sobs on the ladder. Louise accuses Jenny of overprotectiveness and urges Philip to face risks to become normal. Jenny consents to try a tougher approach.
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Robbie
Philip
Jenny Wilson
Jenny
Louise
Meaning and origins of the name Dolores
Dolores derives from Latin meaning sorrowful or lady of sorrows and refers to the sorrows of the Virgin Mary. Variants include Lora Loraine Loreta Loriette with meanings tied to weeping and mourning. Popular in Spain and Mexico though not considered auspicious by Florence A. Cowles.
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Dolores
Loraine
Loreta
Mary
Lorette
Local Notes on Families and Sports in Decorah
Ernestine Holzer treated at Decorah hospital after injury. Robert Gruver returns from Iowa City university hospital post tonsil and adenoid removal. Mrs Lizzie Olson and daughter Mick visit Gus Gunderson home. News reaches Gus Holzer of Auburn Neb serious after appendectomy. Jacob Lehman moves into part of the home bought from State Bank. Donald Gilson family to occupy Philips house by Nov 1. Kenneth Evans named for Penn Upper Iowa game a 20 0 Peacocks win. Evans eyed for key action as Dorman defends prior perfect season.
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Jacob Lehman
The
State Bank
Donald Gilson
Philips
Kenneth Evans
Dorman
Peacocks
Evans
Beautiful harbors inspire oceanic scenery around the globe
Naples features a blue bay crowned by Vesuvius while Rio de Janeiro glitters with Sugar Loaf in a harbor setting. Bermuda showcases rainbow shaded islands set on multi hued waters with hills in the backdrop.
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Naples
Rio
Bermuda
Seaweed Proves Useful In Irish Households
Irish women find seaweed handy from head to toe. Housewives soak cloths in seaweed water to soften felt hats and to revive worn stockings. They claim seaweed water is the best silk reviver known.
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Amelia Faye Moore
Robert Kneeskern
Wyn. Young
Oscar Hunsberger
Lou Hunsberger
Poland
Dyersville
Lawrence King
Lawrence Welch
Joe Little
Zita
Volga
Lyle Kuhnes
Burton McLaughlin
Monticello
W. D. Mattocks
Glen Minger
Bert Erickson
Ole Johnson
Richard Erickson
Randalia
W. H. Harkins
Long Beach
Calif
Mary Henrich
Howard Crandall
Oelwein
George Fay
Catherine Connor
Francis Corkery
George Miller
Fayette
Vern Boleyn
Lily McClarey
Waterloo
Lee Antwine
Arlington
Chas. Miller
Harry Whitcher
Everett Patric
Forest Feller
W.S. Ennor
U. B
Byrd’s Creek
Wis
Vormmer
Evelyn Ernst
Harrill Larson
A. J. Ernst
Council Proceedings
M. Adrian
T. W. Dean
IE. G. Stoehr
Central States Power & Light Corp
Chandler Co
John Luchsinger
Frank Pinney
Chas, Feller
Unpeastanoina
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Ghe Avalon
Harry Pace
Peter Lorre, Keye Luke
Mr. Moto
Boxer
Moto
Harold Lloyd, Phyllis Welch
Shirley Temple
Geo. Murphy
Little Miss Broadway
America
Pooosoo
W. Berry, Maurine O'Sullivan In
Ernestine Holzer
Decorah Hospital
Robert Gruver
University Hospital
Iowa City
Lizzie Olson
Detroit
Mick
Andrew Thorson
Gus Gunderson
Mabel Holzer
Gus Holzer
Auburn
Nebr
R. P. Strauch Hone
Igre
Ugers
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