Declamatory Contest Crowns Local Winners
The declamatory contest was held at the school auditorium last Thursday evening. Lola Wahon won first in oration, Lille Ksellers second, and Joree Pierson third. In drama Teannette Lather led, with Virginia Harbor and Maxine Len tied for second. Lorene Davenport won humorous, with Paul William Rainbow second and Ida Simmons third. Reading and songs by various grades entertained. Mise Lot Hacker of Peru trained the speakers. judge Miss Georgina White of Vilisca.
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Sqditorium
Clars
Lola WH
How One Woman Lost 10 Lbs in a Week
Dayton resident Mrs Betty Luedeke credits Kruschen Salts with losing ten pounds in seven days. She advises dissolving a half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast for four weeks, claiming rapid, safe fat loss and offering money back if unsatisfied. Beware of imitations and ensure genuine product.
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Betty Luedeke
Dayton
Usue Kruschen
Clem
Ady
Social Activities of B Y K Club Held Luncheon and Dinner
The A OT Kyeinb group met Friday with Afra W C Harover and a luncheon was served by the hostess. Mrs. Ted Benning of Conn ett Bluffa attended as an out of town guest. The B Y K club ladies held a potluck dinner Monday evening honoring Mrs. J C Goes on her birthday. A decorated cake prepared by Str Jno Rainbow featured the celebration and Mrs Goes received gifts.
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A. OT
W C. Harover
Ted Benning
Connett Bluffa
J. C. Goes
Str. Jno
Rainbow
Goes
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Elmer Sowers
About twenty Mf. E Ard supporters attended a surprise party at Elmer Sowers home Friday evening in honor of her birthday. A bouquet of roses from her daughter Mildred in Avoca added to the gifts. Some attendees wore fancy costumes. Omaha visitors Axel Hanson and wife, and Milo Dilley were present Wednesday. Barwin Goss and wife of Omaha visited his parents Saturday evening.
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Elmer Sowers
Thoraday
Mildred
Avoca
Axel Hanson
Milo Dilley
Omaha
Barwin Goss
First Grade Snow Figures at Henderson School
Readable lines describe first grade pupils at Henderson Consolidated making snow figures. They recall snow covering the ground, the sun melting the snow, and a scene with a snowman and a horse, including attempts at eyes nose and mouth. The entries note a snow ride and the eventual melting of the snowman and horse.
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Wrede
Henderson
Local Docket of Town News and Social Notes
Ward Cunningham suffered an eye injury from a piece of steel last week and remains troubled. Lan Coleman is renovating his store for better convenience. Cecil Wright of Omaha has been ill with the Aunt and stays with his parents. Mrs. Elvyn Galloway hosted a bride party Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Benning visited the Rainbow family. Milburn Turner left for Oakland after a few weeks here due to her father John Maynes’ illness and death. Claude Maynes and family move from Silver City area to Red Oak farm. Warren Clark and family returned from a week in Omaha. Rev. Woolf of Carson spoke at J. B. church Sunday. Lyle Oaler played saxophone with Mrs. Baleston at Carson. Mrs. Earl Boileau, who broke a delta bone, was taken to Jennie Bie Jamison hospital for a few days. C. Livers of Carson was in town Tuesday. Mrs. A. S. Patl had a gull on Haplay at the M. & Aldinse Thursday afternoon over 300 years old. The pattern we like shows flower garden quilts many are making now. Mrs. Champ Harover and son fille spent the weekend with her parents at Carson.
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Virgel Calloway
Fort Bolleau
Mia. Tollenu
A. J. Harbor
Dick Mortis Vietted
Shenandoah
Tuesay
Jos Edmondson
Dein and
Walda
Red Oak
Ken
Williama
Pearl Mercer
Thera
Lee Webster
C.A. Wikht
India Garage
Leslie Allensworth
Cata
M. F. Ald
Mra. Barkus
Linc
Mesdames
Art Thiele
Bevix Sowers
Valentine Peti
Beovie
Ward Cunningham
Tia
Lan Coleman
Cecil Wright
Omaha
Hia Parenta
Elvyn Galloway
Earl Benning
John Rainbow
Milburn Turner
Oakland
Calif
John Maynes
Claude Maynes
Silver City
Warry Clark
Familly
Woolf
Carson
J. B. Church
Lyle Oaler
Baleston
Ale
Ars
Earl Boileau
Jennie Bie
C. Livers
Patl
M. &. Aldinse Thursay
Champ Harover
Public Sale At Oaks Benefit Sunday School
A Tuesday public sale at Oaks raised funds for the local Sunday school. Mr Cramer hosted a free lunch, funds were donated by Sunday school ladies, and the event drew community support. A future event at Oaks is planned with plans announced for Friday night.
Sunday School Notes From Oaks
Oaks Sunday School notes describe a Sunday gathering held after noon with poor road conditions and several attendees unable to attend. Memorized verses and recitations by Mary are recorded along with names of attendees and a brief reference to a sermon or lesson.
Pam ue reau nutrition meeting highlights vitamins and meats
Several ladies met at Mrs. W. A. Bower's home to discuss nutrition with emphasis on vegetables rich in vitamins A and B and the costs of adequate meats and groceries with current market prices. Attendees included Miss Kar Shook and others. refreshments followed. Local notices mention school flu illness and smallpox quarantine affecting residents and travels.
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Pam Uereau
W. A. Bower
Bar Shook
Mia
Kar Shook
Geo, Wederquist
G. Wins
Pitzer
W. ¢. Vanderpool
Washington's Birthday Observed by Emerson American Legion
The Emerson American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Washington's Birthday program at the Legion hall starting at 7 40 p m Admission is 10 cents for children under twelve and 20 cents for adults includes refreshments A healthwork exhibit by school pupils features carvings from soap and wood paintings and other articles graded by pupils judged best will win prizes Everyone is invited
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Washington
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Pilptta
Iite
A L Auxiliary Held Interesting Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met Friday, February 12, at Mrs. Martha Maa’s home. Mrs. W. D. McCansstand and Mrs. 8. Prest of Malvern attended. Members answered roll call with Lincoln topics. Mrs. Willis Pattee sent Gettysburg Address and spoke on its making. A $5 donation to the Hoffman Educational Fund was approved. Books were pledged for the traveling library from Des Moines. A Washington program was planned and Mrs. W. H. Cramer was named delegate to the Des Moines conference February 22. Eighth graders wrote essays on Armistice Day. Plans to entertain veterans in Clarinda hospital were discussed. Refreshments were served by Mr. Jun Pratt.
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Martha Maa
Hoffman Educational Fund
Adoot
Wan
Jeasie Grayton
Des Moines
Washington
Mra
W.H. Cramer
Armistice Day and What It Means,” Mrs. McCausland
Malvern
Clarinda Hospital
Mills County
Jun Pratt
Lola Snodgrass
Awl
Martha Baas
Mrs Conway Tucker Injured in Auto Accident
Mrs Conway Tucker suffered serious injuries when the car she rode in plunged sixty feet down an embankment near Maryville Missouri last Monday evening. She is hospital bound for at least sixty days after surgery for appendicitis in Council Bluffs and recovery at Lincoln Missouri. Her husband Marjorie and his father accompanied her, with Marjorie aiding by breaking windows to aid escape. the Tucker family resides on the John Taylor farm northwest of town in Emerson previously.
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Maryville
Tucker
Mercy
Council Bluffs
Lincoln
Conway Tucker
Mr. Tucker
Marjorie
Mrs. Tucker
John Taylor
Emerson
Kenneth Gilmore breaks leg in pony riding accident
Kenneth Gilmore, a Emerson high school freshman, fractured two bones in his leg after a pony ride mishap Saturday. Dr C C Madsen transported him to Red Oak for an X ray and setting. Nearby, Mrs Waymire and family visited relatives near Stanton.
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Kenneth Gilmore
C. C. Madsen
Red Oak
Kenneth
Emerson High School
Hoover Proposes First Great Emergency Measure Nears
President Hoover’s proposed first great emergency measure to address the nation’s conditions is nearing completion as plans advance. The proposal aims to alleviate economic strain and mobilize federal action across sectors. Public debate focuses on implementation timelines and potential impacts on relief programs.
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Hoover
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