Wadena Local Card Club Reorganizes For Year
Wadena notes show the Delt-a-Deck club meeting with Mrs. Lawrence Whitcher to plan the coming year. A long list of residents and guests attended from Elkader, Fayette, West Union and nearby towns, with social visits, Legion events, and Royal Neighbor Lodge activities noted throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Whitcher
Leona Welch
Wanda Everett
Rita Kennedy
Dorothy Wood
Lucille Welch
Florence Felder
Irene Kennedy
Morris Larson
Misa Vorwald
Miss Reiner
Elkader
Cornelius Knutson
John Thieje
Dawson Clark
Maggie Whittenhaugh
Delwe
Raymond Clark
Jean
Fayette
G. P. Clark
Local residents visit Oelwein and church events noted
Business visitors G Herzling and others from Lima visited Oelwein last Thursday. Mary Dicey Leonhart hosted the Harvester Band Saturday afternoon with eight members and three guests. Upcoming meetings are planned for Sep 21 and Sep 19. Obituary notes Mrs Myra Sargent died Sept 5 in Wadena. Funeral was at the Presbyterian church with Rev Murphy and Rev Fikse assisting. Wadena school opened Sept 8 with 59 in high school and many freshmen listed. Several students and staff named along with new beginners. Others travel to Cedar Falls for college and visits to Dubuque and Lehigh events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Knutson
Allen Robinson
Volga
Legion Convention
Waterloo
Madge Corkery
Royal Neighbor
Oracle
Fred Heiden
Robert Whittenbaugh
Stella
Arthur Jones
Waukon
Alden Gel
la Fonda
West Union
Maggie Whittenbaugh
Flower
Legion
Mamie Heiden
Dawson Clark
Oelwein
W. L. Peters
Ella
Mary
Colesburg
Marjorie Ernst
H. E. Broughton
Cate
Guttenberg
Walter Cook
Ina Kohler
Elgin
M. A. Klingman
Harry Dean
Lena Aeschliman
Blagcie
Card Club
J. D. Molumby
Connor
Eva Clark
Lyndtt
Mart Frey
Harry Humphry
B Wrst Union
Chris Wenger
Betty
Bob
G. Herzling
Luther Crandall
Robert
C. C. Corbin
Dick Gage
Lima
Ln Oelwein
Mary Dicey Leonhart
Harvester
Emma Jennings
Burdena Moore
August
Crusaders
Presbyterian Church
Myra Sargent
William Sargent
G. L. Dewes
S. Grandview Ave
Sargent
Clayton County
Wadena
Frank
Maude
A. H. Mitchell
Rose Vogelsang
Arlington
Noble Grand
Verndale Rebekah Lodge
Leo Baldwin
Robert Minger
Junior Clark
Hazel Chapman
Dorothy Minihan
Mabel Morse
Claire Corbin
Cecelia Corkery
Belma Crawford
Geo. Davis
Virginia Herwig
Dick Kennedy
Herman Larson, Jr
George Miller
Floyd Patterson, Jr
James Scott
Mary Sniffin
Vera Walters
Arne’ Welch
Nellie Whittenbaugh
Dorothy Young
Della
Ella Aysworth
Emrigene Bond
Jean
Joan Corkery
Nellie Curtis
Patricia Herwig
Viola Homewood
Luther Marquette
Ellen Woshell
Richard Walters
Sylvia Wheeler
Lyle
Daryl Wescott
Paul Everett
Mildred Jones
Ivan Moore
Earl Stannard
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Randall
Livingston
Wis
C. L. Randall
Growth of Buddhism at Ajanta Caves Reveals Development
The thirty two Ajanta caves in India's jungle form a complete record of Buddhism's evolution, tracing its growth from early depictions to later artistic and religious expressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajanta
India
Oregon of 1844 Vast Region Beyond State Size
Oregon of 1844 was not merely the present state but a vast region more than twice the size of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Texas
Most Famous Chinese Structure Porcelain Tower of Nanking
The porcelain Tower of Nanking, built in the fifteenth century, stands as one of China's most renowned pagodas. Its distinctive ceramic exterior and historic significance mark it as a landmark in early Ming dynasty architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Europe’s Largest Office Building in Kharkov Reported
A Soviet administrative office in Kharkov is described as Europe’s largest office building. The claim highlights a monumental project reflecting Soviet urban development and state architecture in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Kharkov
Napoleon’s Home Stands Bt Helena At Longwood Site
A brief note records preservation of Napoleon’s Longwood residence, located 181 200 miles from the African continent, marking the home’s enduring stand and historical value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Bt. Helena
Longwood
Alaska farming dream ends as pioneer returns disgruntled
William Schultz, one of the Mantan uska Valley pioneers from Alaska, comes home broke after wasting $400 on supplies and travel. He says Alaska is unsuitable for farming and laments government loans to sustain farming ventures there. He describes being forced to sign a $400 note before transportation back to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schultz
Mantanuska Valley
Alaska
Schultz
Iowa-Minnesota Boundary Line
Minnesota
Lake Mills
Oil drilling starts near Kiester amid crowd rush
Northern Iowa and southern Minnesota crowds gather around Kiester as the first derrick is set on Henry Katzing’s farm while promoters seek more leases to secure rights. Nearby, A C Bowles and Katzing lead the operation as they scout for oil or gas.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Lake Mills
Kiester
Henry Katzing
Mr. Katzing
A. C. Bowles
Iowa Farm Notes and Local News Highlights
A mix of agricultural updates and local incidents. Iowa reports 90 of 99 counties free from bovine tuberculosis or reduced to .5 percent or less, with 196,660 herds under supervision and regular re tests planned. Wildlife extension urges choice between native birds and European starlings. A Omaha woman loses an ear in a crash near Red Oak. car later found and grafted back. Wild Cat Den state park in northeastern Iowa to be dedicated September 26 with a Clara and Emma Brand tablet. A two headed calf from Harlan earned up to 80 at fairs before dying of heart failure amid publicity.
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Iowa
Bernard V. Travis
Iowa State College Extension
Omaha
Wild Cat den
Clara
Emma
Brand
Otto Koppold
Harlan
Methodist Ladies Aid Names Divisions for Year
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society assigns divisions for the year with division chairs and member lists. The next General Aid meeting is October 3 at the church, followed by a picnic lunch where members should bring sandwiches and a covered dish.
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The
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Mesdames
R. P. Strauch
Chm
Clive Helms
D. R. Roberts
J. J. Snyder
Ern Schori
H. S. Steele
Thos. Knudtson
Chas, Feller
Max Thoma
Walter Follett
Frane DeSart
George Vaughn
Walter Dummermuth
Norris Capper
W. C. Falk
Ed Klingman
G. N. Schori
R. V. Brandt
B. H. Brackin
H. W. Helms
H. B. Gilson
Clifton Powell
N. H. Bakeman
J. C. Jerdee
Wm. Baumgartner
G. J. Mosby
Fred Reichert
Mae Bopp
Ray DeSart
F. R. Berg
Edm
Ella Lehman
Celia Lehman
Mesdames Ern Holzer
Emma Lewis
Ethel Kohler
Herbert Dummermuth
T. W. Dean
Mary Skarshaug
Max Hunsberger
N. M. Fritz
John Johnson
Albert Schori
Anna Brabham
Kay White
Rob. Grimes
Cim
Della Chapman
Mesdames Mel
Kohler
Emma Bunting
Faye House
Robert Peters
H. H. Wolf
M. W. Kiple
Sam Lehman
Ray Jacobin
Lulu Schmid
Ray Crider
R. W. Muehlenthaler
F. W. Hughes
W. R. Blake
R. W. Muehrenthatey
General Aid
Robert Burne Not Tail Poet Yet Giant of Verse
Robert Burne, described as tall and powerful, stood six feet ten inches with a heavy build and a plowman’s stoop. The obituary notes his reputation for strength and endurance, as locals recount his rugged presence and poetic craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burne
Pilot Lights Claim Blue-Eyed Pilots Train Easier
A report claims pilots with blue eyes, notably those with light eyes, are easier to train and excel as air pilots compared to brown eyed colleagues. The assertion cites training outcomes and perceived visual advantages in cockpit tasks.
Conner Grandchildren Hold Second Annual Picnic
Grandchildren of Isaac and Emery Conner gathered at Frieden grove for their second annual picnic on Sunday. Forty eight attended the picnic dinner followed by a game of kittenball. New officers elected: Mrs Albert Dummermuth president Thomas Howard vice president and Howard Boyle secretary. Next picnic scheduled for the second Sunday in June 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac
Emery Conner
Frieden Grove
Albert Dummermuth
Thomas Howard
Howard Boyle
Friendship as Mutual Esteem or Neutral Toleration
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown notes that friendship can signal genuine esteem or merely neutral toleration, reflecting varying social meanings in relationships and community bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Making It Official A Midday Custom Document Embedding
A curious Midday custom involved embedding the thresh of the king's beard into the meal to lend greater solemnity to a document. The practice highlighted ceremonial aims and regional traditions surrounding official acts and signatures.
Iberian City Unearthed Near Valencia Discovery
Remnants of an Iberian city were found near Valencia Spain. Excavation uncovered painted vessels and a complete alphabet suggesting advanced writing systems and cultural activity in the site. Further analysis will reveal historical context and dating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
Spain
Mud Removal Aims To Keep Thames Open For Shipping
Efforts to maintain river navigation call for removing about 1,000,000 tons of mud from the Thames bed each year. This ongoing work preserves passages for vessels and supports trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Thames
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Clarence Brenizer
Lamont
Eddyville
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Davenport
Kiwanis Club
Judge Conrad
Judge
Conrad
Mississippi River
Clinton
Mdrion Dean
Ottumwa
Albert Dean
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Braddyville
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Jonas
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Black Hawk County
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