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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
5
A fragment reflecting on school improvement and civic responsibility. It argues regional progress, better opportunities for youth, and instilling industry thrift and honest work as core values in education. It laments past labor norms and envisions a future where character and diligence grant true citizenship.
Calendar items for Letox College include Sabbath services on June 6 led by Rev A R Grant and Rev S L Hemmone, a 3 pm fareweill meeting, 8 pm address before Christian Associations, a missionary address June 7 at 8 am, a Noutshell program June 8, a June 9 trustees meeting and alumni banquet, June 10 commencement and diploma presentation, an 8 pm alumni and Vid Siler appearance, a college play at 8 pm, with musical numbers by G C Boliman and Fred Wise, both of Chicago.
The town of Charlotte votes June 25 on a bond issue to raise about 7,000 dollars for purchasing a superintendent's home and adjoining school site land, and for the construction of a drain and sewer outlets.
Crystal Lake officials formally opened the famous pleasure resort on June 1. The Country Club promises a busier season with fishing boating and bathing facilities improved. Ready to accommodate patrons, the site aims to attract more visitors than ever.
The Green Island public school carnival Tuesday evening drew a large crowd and proved a success with receipts totaling £0 and a balance over $100 after expenses. Attendees from the city included Misses Carrie Fablinger Bessie Wace Adella Noerpel and L J Bennett John and Leslie Bliegen Menard Clifford McDermott Lester Gaylor. Teachers Misses Sophia A Bennett and Loretta Noerpel earned credit for the event.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of faculty and student names including Moyle Supt J, Badibarton Prin J, Hatnes Dorothy, Eric Evelyn, Sinclair Mary, Soiner Avis, Linderman H, Uansghacn. No clear event or context provided.
The alumni program features an orchestra with Dr Sturt FE as toastmaster. Bow wan and invocation by G M Sutherland. Vocal solo by Lulu Moulton. Welcome address by Wm Cundill with response by Melvin Teeple.
Friday notes cooler weather and local social activity with shoppers in Amence and Center Jet. The Kensington Club hosted a birthday tea for Mrs. Harry Organ with gifts. Weekend visits include Davenport guests and a Memorial Day remembrance with local families attending. A mix of patrons, dinners, and social calls reflect a busy community calendar.
A list of faculty members includes Aline Watson Bessie Moyle Sybil, Sheldon Bary G Hurcock Edith Holmes BE Thiilips Josephine Van Fell Luey Jameson. The names suggest a roster or directory snippet from a school or university faculty page.
The Union Church Cemetery Association will host a dinner at the county home of Mr and Mrs Wm F Meinke on Tuesday January 31. Everyone is welcome to attend and dining will begin at 6 30 pm Memorial week visitor Mrs RB Coverdale is visiting Hampton Iowa with family.
The Sunday morning service at Congregational church featured a silk flag presentation to the American Legion. Mrs Mae Lockwood, president of the Corps, and Mrs Dollie Parkinson, patriotic instructor, made the presentation. Will Rankin thanked the ladies on behalf of the Lesson for the token of Liberty.
The W C T O ladies meet at City Hall Saturday afternoon January 1 at one o'clock to prepare bouquets for inmates of Anamosa Reformatory. All help and flowers are appreciated.
About 133 rural pupils in Duckzen county will receive eighth grade diplomas next Thursday afternoon. The event occurs at 1 30 p m at the Pastime theatre with a program featuring a class picture, a march, a 1 30 invocation by Rev J I Kidder, an orchestral concert, addresses by Supt B S Moyle and W H Willanson, and an educational motion picture. Superintendent Stoddard praises rural schools and urges graduates to plan for high school.
The past week closed a successful school year at Anlraw High School with a Thursday evening ceremony at Community Hall. State University of Town speaker Mr Bohnil Selmick urged public school patronage and inspired attendees, while Supt E Tinkle awarded diplomas to Tatra Schipper Mary Hamilton Meta Henrichs Elda Gnade Rex Dion Hamilton Rex Baker and Nellie Gannon.
Lets Go Bellaqua is staging a large midsummer festival July 19 24 under the American Legion banner. A substantial sum over 2000 dollars has been pledged for free attractions. Neighbors plan to join in the event, aiming to stage the biggest celebration yet in the neck of the woods. Our community should attend to show support for Bellevue and enjoy the festivities.
A jumbled collection of people moving into homes, birthday celebrations, and visits plus stray items on dancers, quinine poisoning, Fiji whale teeth as currency, and a rushed commentary on television. It mentions Miss Kate Snoedy, Mrs. Sheldon, Miss Sy vil, and a Davenport visit, with varied, unclear details.
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