Letter from Don Senricf teaching in Germany
Don Bogenrief recounts his teaching assignment in Kaiserslautern Germany arriving August 1953. He describes Vogelweh suburb life many Americans large American community and German city features including markets opera house and concert hall with prices in Deutsch Marks. He notes Kaiserslautern's role as American guests in the French zone and his two week Italy trip visiting Venice Florence Rome Naples Pompeii Pisa and Milan.
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Don Senricf
Germany
Don
Merrill High School
Kaiserslautern
Don Bogenrief
Europe
Frankfurt
Vogelweh
Kaierslautern
France
Saar
Vogeluch
United States
Mary
Kanerslautern
Rhine
Italy
Italy and Europe Trip Through Cities and Sights
A traveler recalls a gondola ride in Venice, Florence art tours, Rome ruins on Christmas, Pompeii, Pisa, Milan sights, and a rail journey through Switzerland. They describe Vienna music, Paris Seine and Eiffel Tower, Trier and Munich, noting postwar recovery and lingering historical echoes.
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Venice
Grand Canal
Italy
Florence
Michelangelo Wis
Rome
Colosseum
Pantheon
St. Peters Basilica
Old Roman Forum
Naples
Pompeii
Velusius
Leghorn
Genoa
Pisa
Milan
de Vines
Alla Scala
Cherubini
Rome Opera House
Verdi
Kaisersistern
Switzerland
Duc
Gotthard Pass
Lucerme
Interlochen
Berne
Alps
Grindewald
Vienna
Salzburg
Austria
Saar
Luxemburg
Paris
Seine
Eiffel Tower
Champs Elysees
Trier
Germany
Munich
Heidelberg
Frankfurt
Europe
Hitler
Gestapo
Maria Theresa in Vienna Reflects Postwar Recovery
Maria Theresa in Vienna observes bomb ruins, rubble removal, rebuilt industry, and a return to normal life in postwar Germany. She notes Germans’ outward calm toward Americans while inwardly wanting occupation to end. Plans to visit Spain, Portugal, Holland, and Belgium, with more Europe travel after leave.
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Maria ‘Theresa
Vienna
Europe
Spain
Portugal
Holland
Belgium
Plymouth County Vocal Music Festival at Merrill
The Plymouth County vocal music festival will be hosted by the Merrill Music Department at Merrill High School with a rehearsal at 1 30 p m and an 8 00 p m concert. Lee Knolle of Central High Sioux City will guest direct a program featuring eight Plymouth County school choruses. Westmar College Band Concert follows at 3 00 p m in Merrill High School auditorium after a 1 00 p m Maurice performance, under Larry Day. Attendance is free.
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Plymouth County
Merill
Merrill Music
Lee Knolle
Central High School
Sioux City
Aml
Knolle
Westmar College
Merrill_high school
Maurice
Larry Day
Engagement of Bonn Siddal to LaVerne Wells
Francis E Siddal of Laurens announces the engagement of his daughter Bonn Siddal to LaVerne Wells of Merrill Iowa son of Mr and Mrs William Wells Wells is from Mason City and Milford teacher Bonn Siddal a Milford fifth grade teacher plans marriage in coming months
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Francis E. Siddal
Laurens
Miss Bonn Siddel
LaVerne Wells
Mason City
Iowa
William Wells
Merrill
Miss Siddal
Milford Public
Death of Mrs. Rose Tooker Merrill in Minneapolis
Relatives learned of the death of Mrs. Rose Tooker Merrill of Minneapolis on Saturday morning January 23. Survived by her husband Fred and two daughters Mrs. Mildred Bird and Mrs. Dorothy Neilson, both of Minneapolis. Funeral services held Tuesday at 10 o clock in Minneapolis.
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Merrill
Rose Tooker
Minneapolis
Minn
Fred
Mildred Bird
Dorothy Neilson
Minneapoli
What's Cooking We Readers Praise Lauretta Trauffer’s Recipes
Many readers note the ongoing pleasure and help from Lauretta Trauffer's What's Cooking. She presents practical, attractive, and delicious recipes that engage home cooks.
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Lauretta Trauffer
Delicios
Radelle Party Showcases Cosmetics Demonstration
Mrs Earl Schindel hosted four teen guests Friday afternoon for a Radelle demonstration by Mrs Florence Krause of Hinton. The event featured a talk on cosmetics with emphasis on hair care and included a luncheon to conclude the afternoon.
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Earl Schindel
Florence Krause
Hinton
Brownie Scouts Prepare Program for Study Club
The Brownie Scouts met on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons last week and are hard at work on the program they will present at the Woman's Study Club on Tuesday afternoon February 2.
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Woman's Study Club
Polio Benefit Dance Planned at Merrill Community Hall
A public dance will be held on Saturday evening February 6 at the Merrill Community hall. Proceeds go to the Polio fund. Music by Lake's Band. Sponsored by the Community Club the American Legion and Auxiliary.
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Merrill
Polio Fund
Lake
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Polio canvass and pre sale notice in town
Mrs. Arlene Wycoff chairing local polio drive has appointed block chairmen to finish canvass promptly. Notice and WSC Circle II plan a pre sale on Saturday afternoon February 13 at Jones Grocery starting at one o clock.
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Polio
Arlene Wycoff
Polio Drive
W. S.C. S. Circle No. II
Jones Grocery
Merrill Reminder Explains Tax Increase Value
This January 28 note urges all citizens to read a concise explanation of why taxes rise and what value the tax dollar provides, stressing the importance of informed civic understanding.
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Merrill
Merrill School Notes Eighth to Seniors Earn Perfect Attendance
Merril School notes list eighth through senior students with perfect attendance first semester. Homemaking students finish Child Care unit featuring discussions and fairy tales while planning babysitting. Teeny Tiny Grocery Store activity teaches counting colors and sharing. students enjoy cashier role and writing.
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Melvin Holz
Benny Luense
Gerald Rees
Susan Swanson
Jean Tullis
Gerry Kale
Phyllis, Keiser
Judy Knudsen
Margaret Olund
Judy Tevis
Janice Vanderloo
Jack Crawford
Nancy Ruedy
Sharon Swanson
Carol Halwey
la von June
Ramona Rees
Verda Tullis
Glenda Vanderloo
Home EC
S. Kien
Dennis Mertes
Jan Weinheimer
Our Names Now School Report Highlights First Semester
A classroom roundup lists perfect attendance and few tardies across grades one to five. Richard Ludwigs and Mary Ludwig host visitors, while several students celebrate birthdays and share farm unit projects. The notes cover health lessons, fireman films, tooth care, art, music recitals, and a polio donation.
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Richard
Ludwigs
Mary Ludwig
James Powell
Jan Weinheimer
Miss Schroeder
Jane
Danny Vermilyea
Fanny Lamoureux
Tommy Strub
Delbert Boetiger
Larry Smith
Karen Keiser
Jane Dennler
Marlene Hamilton
Nirs
Lundquist
Elliott
Bill Oliver
Mary J. K
Kay W
Lorraine M
Story Club
Charles Honnold
Janice Lawrence
Colorado
Sharon Laurson
Sally Brunstedt
Sharon Vermelyes
Larry Plueger
Janetta Heine
Silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Charles Juzek observed
Mr and Mrs Charles Juzek and family hosted a six o'clock supper with relatives at Mearl Lake home. A surprise gathering at Grant Lakes home marked their 24th wedding anniversary with gifts of silver coins and many other presents. Cards, visiting, lunch, and warm wishes followed.
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Charles Juzek
Merrill Locals Report Social and Travel News
Merrill locals Clem Singer Ben Simpson and George Single took a railroad trip. A Cherokee checkup was scheduled. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Westen hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs. Weinheimer with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Weinheimer and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Honnold. Emmet Wilson planned to attend an Informal Dinner Dance at the Scottish Rite Temple on Friday night January 29. Mrs. Carl Hurd of Bonson was mentioned.
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Ben Simpson
George Single
Cherokee
Jaws
Fletcher
Tillie Peters
Nick Majerés
le” Mars
Louise Dennler
Mae Belle Weinheimer
Bert Miller
Akron
Miller
Clara Carlson
Peter
Charles Honnold
Willard Schindel
Sioux City
Verna Fagan
Colorado Springs
Florida
Tom Eich
Lake Benton
Minn
Frank Mutts
Local society notes from Le Mars GLOME-POST
Le Mars society column highlights visits and events from late January to February. Guests include the Hurd family, the Wilhon and Swanson homes, and Betty Hauff with Mac Belle Weinheimer. Reports mention Bridge at the Elks Club, a planned Merrill Boy Scout museum trip, and several trips and dinners across town and to Sioux City and California news.
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Harry Hurd
Emmet Wilhon
Mac Belle Weinheimer
Betty Hauff
Louie Dennler
Elks Club
le Mars
Betty Brodie
Merrill Boy Scouts
Sanford Museum
Planetarium
Mearl Peckenpaugh
Mary and
Marieohn
Sioux City
Emmet Wilon
Cor
Swanson
Wilson
Peckenpaugh
Cherokee
Henry Peck
California
Henry Reinté
W. T. Johnke
Sioux Fall
Hollyson
San Francisco
Peck
Iowa
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Patty Powell
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