Parsons College Grants 29 Degrees In Largest Class
The thirty sixth commencement at Parsons College celebrated the largest class with 29 graduates. The ceremony in Barhydt Memorial chapel featured an academic procession including trustees faculty seniors and alumni. Degrees awarded included B A B S and Ph B with several cum laude distinctions. an M A advanced degree and an honorary Doctorate were also conferred.
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Parsons College
Barhydt Memorial
Ada Belle Montgomery
Edward Jenks Stephenson
Margaret McKenney
Josephine Florence Grotfelty
Roy Earnest Curray
Hester Elsie Ball
Bessie Letitia Greef
Blanche Etta Sawtell
Cora Ercel Flinspach
Ellery Murray Raney
Paul Prazier McLean
Dwight Tarbell Ewing
Sawyers Barnett
Frank Stone Boies
William Richard Krapfeil
Grace Charlotte Palmer
Grace Helene Allen
Esther Shipman Snook
Helen Alice Bean
Herbert W. Reherd
Waterloo
D. C
Horace Silliman Scholarship and Commencement Program
The ceremony lists multiple scholarships including Horace Silliman and Eliza Matilda Foster with recipients Julian George Lincoln Seeley and Etha L. Buchanan. Alumni banquet followed in the Trustee gymnasium decorated for the occasion. The program featured music by the Thalia Glee Club, an invocation by Rev. R. A. Montgomery, a vocal solo by Miss Helen Deming, an address by Rev. W. H. Wray Boyle on “A Lost Art in Modern Life,” another vocal solo by Miss Florence Glenn, and conferring of degrees by Hon. T. D. Foster of Ottumwa.
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Horace Silliman
Julian George Lincoln Seeley
Charles W. McClelland
Eliza Matilda Foster
Etha L. Buchanan
Water Lilly
Thalia- Glee Club
R. A. Montgomery
Ottumwa
Helen Deming
Orio Society Banquet At Parsons College Dining Hall
The annual Orio Society banquet at Parsons College gathered about sixty members and alumni in the Leggett House dining rooms. Rev. George P. Magill gave the invocation, with toasts by prominent members including Rev. Samuel Steele and Fred D. Mason. An Aldine reception followed and valedictory exercises across campus highlighted by Orio Elzevir and Ohio Elzevir programs with speakers Rev. James Bean and Benjamin Mason.
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Orio Society
Parsons College
Leggett House
Elzevir
George P. Magill
Des Moines
Atty
Roscoe Thoma
Samuel Steele
Oswego
New York
Fred D. Mason
Lincoln
Nebraska
Ellery Raney
Fairfield
William McCoy
Centerville
Rollin Fry
Minneapolis
Minn
College
Orio and
Aldine and Emprean
James Bean
Cherokee
Ohio-Elzevir Societies
Barhydt
Benjamin Mason
Salina
Kansas
Richland Couple Married in Quiet City Ceremony
Miss Martha Roop and Elmer Sheridan of Richland wed Sunday afternoon at five o clock in the home of Rev. Harry M. Burns pastor of the Baptist church. The ceremony was private with few friends present before the couple left for Richland to celebrate with relatives.
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Martha Roop
Elmer Sheridan
Richland
Harry M. Burns
The
Baptist Church
Mrs. Sheridan
McKibben Delivers Sermons In Washington
Rev. E. G. McKibben of Fairfield’s United Presbyterian church preached two sermons in Washington. The Journal notes his practical Christian living message using Matthew 5 16 as text and mentions his seminary classmate Rev. W. O. Fisher of the First Presbyterian church.
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E. G. McKibben
First Presbyterian Church
Washington
First United Presbyterian Church
E.G. McKibben
United Presbyterian Church
Fairfield
McKibben
W. O. Fisher
First
Hell
Improvements at Church Remodeling Project Underway
The Christian church of this town is undergoing remodeling to improve interior comfort and sightlines. The north parlor floor will be raised, the platform relocated, walls frescoed, and ventilation updated. Work began yesterday and should finish in about two months, with a pastor expected afterward. Estimated cost near a thousand dollars.
Mrs George Endersby Dies After Operation
Message received last Friday announced the death of Mrs George Endersby at the hospital where she had undergone an operation. She died at one o clock yesterday. The Endersbys formerly lived on North Main street and moved to a farm between Glasgow and Lockridge last fall. The cause is cancer.
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George Endersby
Endersby
North Main Street
Glasgow
Lockridge
Freshman and Junior Oratory Contests Announced Winners
The Kellogg junior prize and Mason freshman prize oratory contests were held yesterday in Barhydt chapel. Miss Bessie Jeffrey won the Freshman event with Mortimer Lott second, while Arthur Young led the Junior contest with Mark Tibbetts second.
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New Barhydt Chapel
Bessie Jeffrey
Mortimer Lott
Arthur Young
Mark Tibbetts
Roy Rizor Weds Miss Hillman
Herbert L. Rizor and Miss Gladys Hillman of Lockridge unite in marriage at the First Lutheran church parsonage with Rev. W. A. Wolgemuth officiating. A small wedding party and reception follow as the couple plans to live near Lockridge.
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Herbert L. Rizor
Gladys Hillman
Lockridge
First Lutheran Church
W. A. Wolgemuth
Mr. Rizor
Jefferson County
Edgwood Club Members Feted in Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. G. A. Gray hosted about twenty Edgwood club members from Fairfield for a Friday house party in Mt. Pleasant. Guests toured the city visiting the college and hospital before an informal afternoon at 406 South Jackson and a twilight supper at Saunder's Grove. Fairfield attendees included Mrs. P. H. Fis and others.
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Mt. Pleasant
Edgwood Club
Fairfield
G. A. Gray
Edgwood Club of
Fred. Jericho
Elizabeth Jericho
H. C. Roundtree
AK Harper
W. Fordyce
Ladies Host an Afternoon of Cards at Manatrey Home
Mrs. Walter Hughes and Miss Jessie Manatrey entertained seven out of town guests with euchre and bridge on East Burlington. Prizes went to Mrs. D. G. Higley for euchre and Mrs. Dillon Turney for bridge. A two course luncheon followed the games before guests departed.
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Walter Hughes
Jessie Manatrey
Manatrey
East Burlington Street
Eitcher
Bridge
D. G. Higley
Dillon Turney
Rex Vote
Los Angeles
Calif
Clarence Roth
Independence
Kansas
Ethel White Monmouth
Inl
Gladys Letts
Davenport
Charles Kraft
Glenwood
Gertrude Demecke
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Young-Waite
Leon
Runaway Narrowly Averts Collision In Alabama
Sunday night a buggy driven by Ralph Bailey northeast of Birmingham collided with an automobile and was badly damaged but no injuries occurred. Authorities described the incident as a serious runaway narrowly avoided.
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Ralph Bailey
Birmingham
Visiting or Departure Plans Mentioned in Message
The note asks about whether someone is leaving or planning to visit, seeking confirmation of travel or visitation plans and urging to inform. It highlights a request for details on timing and destination to coordinate arrangements.
Jefferson County Teachers Institute Opens Sessions
The Jefferson County Teachers Institute opened last Monday with higher enrollment than in the previous three years. County Superintendent June Chidester is pleased with the outlook for a successful session. Lectures and sermons are scheduled in Franklin high school, with Miss Emma C Moujton of Des Moines delivering a talk on The Trend of Education. Public is invited to attend chapel services and lectures, and a list of enrolled teachers is announced.
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Jefferson County
Normal Institute
June Chidester
Franklin School
Thomas Osborn
Emma C. Moujton
Des Moines
Fairfield Considers City Pool Near Water Works Dam
A mass meeting backs building a Fairfield swimming pool on city property just south of the water works dam. The city would run it, gravity fill saves pumping, and subscriptions begin with two $25 gifts. Estimated 30 by 60 foot concrete pool may cost about $700 with dressing rooms and a target of $1,000.
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Fairfield
Water Works
C. E. Ward
Ward
Elieyved Enthusiastict
Taft Heads to Yale Commencement After New York Visit
President Taft traveled from New York to New Haven for Yale University commencement. He planned Thursday remarks before the New York Bankers Association and Canadian Club at Manhattan Beach. He will attend the 200th anniversary of the New England cotton industry in Fall River Friday afternoon and speak, then stay in Providence with the Conservation Club before returning to Washington.
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Washington
Taft
New York
New Haven
Yale University
New York Bankers’ Association
Canadian Club of New York
Manhattan Beach
Fall River
Mass
New England
Conservation Club
Providence
Senator Lea's Wife Stronger After Blood Transfusion
Washington June 21 Mrs Luke Lea wife of Tennessee Senator Luke Lea has shown improvement after a blood transfusion from her husband though remains critically ill doctors hope to save her life Senator Lea is weak but expects to leave the hospital in a few days
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Washington
Luke Lea
Senator Luke Lea
Tennessee
Senator Lea
Institute instructors and lecturers listed for session
The document names the institute instructors and lecturers including Supt. O P Flower Fairfield Supt A C Fuller Washington Miss Annie Packer Salem Miss Emma C Moulton Des Supt J W Tavenner Coin and Miss Charlotte E Sweney Minneapolis Minn Malls are also noted in the list of participants and divisions.
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A. C. Fuller
Washington
Annie Packer
Salem
J. W. Tavenner
Charlotte E. Sweney
Minneapolis
Minn Malls
Fairfield to Host Its Biggest Fourth of July Celebration
Fairfield announces the largest Fourth of July event with two separate parades automotive and industrial, extensive decorations, and a grand finale of elaborate fireworks. The Washington band may join the local festivities with dancing at the Armory and a marquee baseball game against Fairfield.
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Fairfield
Washington Band
New Armory
Washington-Fairfield
Madero Oppressor Claim Faces Diaz Supporters
In Monterey on June 10 prominent Cientificos members accuse Francis I Madero Jr of oppressing rivals more than Diaz did. They dismiss a plot against Madero and Chihuahua Governor Abraham Gonzales as fanciful and say the aim is to expel Diaz loyalists and imprison opponents. Many Diaz backers have already fled the country.
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Monterey
Mex
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Cientificos Party
Diaz
Cientificos
Madero
Abraham Gonzales
Chihuahua
Railway Cars Pile Up Near Las Vegas
Denver June 10 Train Neo 8 on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe collided with a work train between Los Corellos and Domingo eighty five miles west of Las Vegas. Six men were killed including two train men and fifteen seriously injured. Engineer A W Green was instantly killed. A mis understanding of orders caused the disaster as the limited ran at fifty miles an hour and struck the work train. Locomotives six coaches and work cars piled up.
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Denver
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Los Corellos
Domingo
Las Vegas
A. W. Green
Limited
Smasa
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Aldine
Aldine Society
F. Hinkhouse
Roy Rizor
Miss Hillman
Lutheran Parsonage
Entertained Club
Teachers Institute
Charlotte E Sweney
Chidester
Miss Sweney
C. P. Golgrove
Cedar Falls
Methodist Church
J. W Tavener
Coin
Ani
Orpheum
Lizzie M. Heston
Havel Taylor
Ruth Krumholtz
Patti Sherman
Hattie C. Bell
Willa M. Huston
Dulcia I. Gire
Eunice Sutherlin
Pearl Easter
Mina Murray
Mable E Sherlock
Blaine Myrick
Mery! Shipler
Beulah Mendenhall
Nelie McKenstry
Edna Allender
Ethel Allender
Katharyn Allum
Evita Gardner
Ethel Spry
Eletha Ramsey
Ellen Nelson
Nora Oliver
Ethel Greeson
Ruth Rangner
Nellie B. Ogden
Carrie Brim
Fay Boley
Gracey A. Roberts
S. F.biddle
Pearl C. Glasgow
Emma Gardner
Floss M. Rogers
Elsie M. Stewart
Catherine Moyer
Carl Danielson
Emma R. Hafferty
Elsie Parkins
Stella Armstrong
Alta M. Schafer
Vera Davis
Alice Clinkenbeard
Francis Ellmaker
Nellie Linder
Ruth Pollock
Nellie M. Ireland
Lea
Effie Carmicheal
Mertie B. Sears
Ethel I. Lundquist
O. P. Flower
Emma C. Moulton
Fairefield
Chas. H. Gage
Colorado
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