Hastings Athletes Win County High Softball Title
Hastings players dominated the county softball championship with solid pitching by a twirler and strong defense. Malvern provided stiff competition in a late header, but Hastings held lead through both quarters as fans noted outstanding fielding and timely hitting. News from the tournament includes local community notices and a report on school activities, with updates on school movements and recent local visits.
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Hastings Hlel Selen
Eliogl
Malvern
Ips
Rama
Benee
Eight graduates honored at Hastings commencement exercises
Hastings schools held a May sixteen commencement for eight graduates, two girls and eight boys, including salutatorian Gladys Hites and la Verne Potter. Paul Hicks delivered the address, with diplomas presented by Dr. Edgar Christy. The program featured processional, songs, a benediction, and a class reception, with a post ceremony picnic and social events surrounding the day.
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Tistines
Paul Pp Hicks
OB Guar
Clea
Rae Glew Club
Paul Hicks
Hino Solo
2. K. Fellows
Glee Club
Go Pretty Fieger
la Verne
Potter
Esther Kidwell
Gladys
Gladys Hitns
la Verne Patter
D. D. Fellows
Edgar Christy
Benediction
Res. C. P. Guest
Marjorie E. Haden
Gladys Hites
la Verne Potter
Wayne W. Ord
Kenneth G. Nebit
Pupils of Mrs Martin in Piano Recital Friday
Local notes list Mrs Fred Martin and pupils Kieth Blunt Doris Williams ath Jean Gittins Dorothy Johnson Marjorie Jean Walker Eug ther Kidwell Dorothy Trimmer Mrs Fred Lockabill Hazel Owens attended. Regina Lookgiri brought home from Omaha for a few weeks. Doris Priest reelected in Hammond Indiana with higher salary. Several visits and minor accidents noted as town tallies.
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Fred Martin Worth
Martin Home
Kieth Blunt
Doris Wiliams
Ath Jean Gittins
Dorothy Johnson
Marjorie Jean Walker
Eugther Kidwell
Dorothy Trimmer
Fred Lockabill
Hazel Owens
Omaha
Regina Lookgiri
Doris Priest
Hammond
Ind
Axsmanes
G. Wilmeth
Lincoln
Nehr
Sumner
Mamie Degenhart
Malvern
Geo. Setuurr
Teas Dawson
Janes
Riverton
Aileen
Aid
Virgil Boom Og Stuart
Bittner
Atentral
Wome Tay Council
Horman
Ruth
Bulomd
Hho
Dyer Vaathon Shaw
Ita Au
Hastings Public Schools wills and possessions listed in odd docket
The article details a complex series of wills from Hastings residents naming belongings to family and friends, including Elmer Parker Irene Everhart Kenneth Nebitch and others. It notes items such as glasses, a pocketbook a three cent stamp a Ford coupe and a variety of personal effects and gifts to several individuals with unclear end results.
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Elmer Parker
Irene Everhart
Kenneth Nebitch Hiteratias
Leora Christie
Wayne
Gladys Lites
Elam Ord
Jamo
Brace
Bud Clark
Wad Mitchell
Jak
Bud
LaVerne Futter
Marvin Pease
Patter Doe
Reg
Kenneth Netit
Willy
Velma Minga
Kenny
Velma
LaVerne Potter
Elmo Smith
Ea Smith
Hastings Teacher Married Wednesday
A Hastings teacher tied the knot on Wednesday in a small ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple plans a quiet reception and will reside in Hastings after the wedding.
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Hastings
Hendersons Twentieth Annual Alumni Banquet in Henderson
Henderson High School Alumni association held its twentieth annual banquet in the high school auditorium with 115 diners. Officers elected for 1935 included Pearl Norton as president and Marlin Wilkinson as vice president. The program featured solos, a piano piece, a one act play, and a garden theme reflected in decorations and topics. Alumni traveled from nearby towns, including Simpson College attendees from Indianola, and Mr. Workman delivered a noted toast.
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Henderson High School Alumni Association
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Pearl Norton
Marlin Wilkinson
Reba Davis
Jesse Brown
Nellie Wilson
Little Kjellberg
Jeannette Luther
Elinor Edmondson
Paul Rainbow
Robert Harcyver
Hert Davis
Silvia Brown
Ida Simmonds
Rons
Mills
County
Henderson
Simpson College
Indianola
Elizabeth
Elinor
Phillips
C. M Workman
Shenandoah
Clarence
Senior Class Song Reflections From A 1930s Class
A humorous school verse presents students and teachers reacting to tests and social antics. Characters like Allen, Elmo Smith, Gladys Hites, Wayne Ord, Leora, Jack Mitchell, Parker, Bruce, Marjorie, Bobbie Blunt, and Ken appear in light vignettes about exams, toasts, fights, and everyday life.
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Allen
Elmo Smith
Gladys Hites
Wayne Ord
Leora
Jack Mitchell
Jack
Parker
Bruce
Marjorie
Bobbie Blunt
Ken
Senior Class Prophecy From Hastings High Past and Present
London 1941 letter recalling Hastings High School classmates. Names Kenneth Nubit and Wayne Ord appear as students venturing into politics and business. The writer teases future paths and asks for favors while recalling school days and a London opera house rumor.
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London
England
Mr. Charley
Mitehall
White House
Washington
CW SA
Rud
Hastings
Kenneth Nebit
Kansas
Ken
Bud
Wayne Ord
South Giaha
Opera
Hory
Growe Aluger
Christian Ladies Aid Met Wednesday at Church
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian church met in regular session last Wednesday. A quilt was crafted for Mrs Ed Wilkinson after which strawberry shortcake and coffee were served by Mrs John Ayer and Mrs Ed Wilkinson. Committees were appointed to oversee church cleaning during the summer months.
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Christan Church
Ed Wilkinson
John Ayer
Died Friday Near Carson and Local Obituary Notes
S. Tinton died Friday near Carson of pneumonia at his Sam east of Carson last Friday. He was 65 years old and well known in the community. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Christian church in Oakland. Mr and Mrs John Ralphow and Mr and Mrs Hevis Sowers from this place attended. Joe Dodds and family planned a North Dakota trip to spend the summer with relatives there. Mrs Dodds is already there. Jane Darnell of Omaha has been visiting the Triplett home recently.
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Tipton
Hig Sam
Carson
Toton
Punerat
Christian Church
Oakland
John Ralohaw
Hevis Sowers
Joe Dodds
Trou
North Dakota
Dodds
Jane Darnell
Omaha
Triplett
Ed Duke
Shenandoah
Peter Asell
Macedonia
A. J. Harbor
Council Bluffs
Rex Davis
Mineola
C. H. Amick
G. Nixon
Red Bluffs
Calif
Wayne Simmons
Hancock
Ed Wilkinson
Hancock School
Bronson
Watsonville
Ten Graduate from Henderson Schools Thursday
The Henderson high school held commencement exercises in the auditorium with ten graduates receiving diplomas. O G Herbrecht of Des Moines gave the address, aided by music from the school orchestra and performers Joyce Pier son and Robert Harover. Eunice Isaacson was valedictorian, winning class honors and a Chillicothe Business College scholarship.
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Henderson High School
O. G. Herbrecht
Des Moines
Joyce Pierson
Robert Harover
Eunice Isaacson
Chillicothe Business College
Leona M. Davis
Phylls A. Owens
Elinor Edmondson
Eunice W. Isaacson
Doris Pauline Triplett
Joyce R. Pierson
Wilma E. Eldison
Dwaine B. Norton
Keith E. Bea
Dwayne L. Harris
Will Fanelatock Dies Suddenly in Macedonia
Well known meld of Maredonia Will Fandtsterk dropped dead last Friday morning while pausing at the door of the church he attended. Funeral services were held this afternoon with a large turnout. he was a prominent local figure and known for public service and community work.
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Will Fanelatock
Macedonia
Will Fandtsterk
Maredonia
Ehaceh
M E Ladies Aid Met Thursday in Macedonia
In Macedonia the M E Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon. Members listed include Mrs Ovyws, Mrs Malswell, and Mrs Kateath with Lavone Mercer and others assisting. A salad and family-relief service followed. Attendees included George Parker, Mrs Noy Neshiot, AC J Harbor, Paul Phoops, To Philips, and G P Harever.
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Malswell
Auehier
Redak
Lavone Mercer
George Parker
Local families host gatherings in Red Oak and Shenandoah
Mr and Mrs Will Owens of Red Oak along with Mrs Hataswell and her granddaughter visited Thursday evening in the Dave Owens home. Fred Phelps family near Red Oak dined Sunday with Earl Rolleau. Virginia Harbor, teaching at Anderson, returned Friday to visit home folks. Mr and Mrs Ken Williams and Mr and Mrs Carl Isaacson spent Wednesday in Shenandoah.
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Will Owens
Red Oak
Hataswell
Memorial Services for Champion Hill Held at Hascall Cemetery
Memorial services will be held at Hascall cemetery Sunday May 26 at 3 o clock with Rev Guest Willie as speaker. Revelations include church delegates and travels to Cincinnati and Kentucky to visit relatives. Also notes social visits and local gatherings in Red Oak Emerson and surrounding areas with multiple residents mentioned.
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Hascall Cemetery
Willie
S. A. Gilbert
Cartle McLain
Cincinnati
Ohio
Gilbert
General Assembly
Kentucky
Marjorie James
Sarah Cooper
Red Oak
Pekoe in Tea Meaning and Plant Down
Pekoe is an Anglicized term from a Chinese phrase meaning white hair or down. It refers to the tiny down on tea leaves in early spring and to the use of young leaves picked while the down remains, then roasted at a low temperature.
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Herman Coppock
Nadean Parcell
Nellie Strong
Darwin Goss
Emerson
J. C. Goss
Lorraine Moore
Pearl Mercer
Wassie McKeeney
Albert Coppock
Walter Coppoeck
M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Arlene Haldeman
Alfred Cooper
Dale Shelley
Claude Rector
Willa
L. C. Bulington
Max
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Sarah
Florence
Wilma
Co. W. Bishop
Doris Bishop
Barbara Smith
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