Strahan Graduates 14 in School Commencement
A class of 14 graduates from Strahan Consolidated School was honored last Wednesday during commencement exercises held at the schoolhouse. Valedictorian Amy Holliday led with a 93.9 average, while Lola White and Geraldine Maher tied at 91.24 for salutatorian, as regional supervisor R. A. Griffin gave the address and the program featured performances by the school quartet.
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Strahan Consolidated School
Schant
Honora
Amy Holliday
Lola White
Geraldine Maher
Miss Holliday
Board of Education
Clarlee Norton
Joyce Whitehill
Melon Grindle
Amy Trollday
Ruth Holliday
Willy Kopp
Esther Holliday
Lois White
Erma Juedan
Eugene Belknap
Edward Wiceman
Marvin Plhurn
Clyde Shook
Picnic and school crowd as staff depart city event
A large crowd gathered for the px rreisen and picnic held last Friday on school grounds. By Saturday many teaching staff had left for their homes. Class speaker R. A. Griffen and Mrs. Griffen were hosted overnight by Superintendent and Mrs. Gea in Ulijdahnt.
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N. J. Hillary
Des Moines
Fanny McGareill
Shenandoah
Leland
Terry Sullivan
Orval Bell
Falls City
Neb
Leon Lemond
Tree Carter
Coburg
Cecelia Doyle
Glynn
Porter's Lake
Wathonsie State Park
Wayne Drake
Elmer Riley
Dan Laughlin
Lloyd Shilling
Rayre Wederquist
Delk Olson
Lewis Germer
Hap Wright
Shilling
Olson
John Horning
St. Joseph
Bernard Paradea
Jamaica
C. F. Howard
Catherine Williams
Barnes City
Tom McAlpin
Near Villiaca
Co. LB
Abbott
Guilford
Mra
Will Cometalk
Ruth Stuetke
Anna Maude Abbott
Hart Cornstalk
Randolph
Homer Fritz
Malvern
Bey
Fritz
Margaret Hart
Barn Fire Near Randolph Destroys Horse and Cattle Structures
A large horse and cattle barn on the Robert Hrading farm near Randolph burned Thursday evening. Firefighters from Randolph and Tabor saved some livestock as the blaze damaged the upper structure. The fire drew crowds from miles around while Randolph crews worked overnight to prevent spread to neighboring buildings.
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Randolph
Robert Hrading
Robert Hurst
Tabor
Robert Brading
Montana
Drick Madison
Wales Wine Tops Southwest Town Baseball League
Wales Wine moved to the league lead by narrowly defeating Glenwood 7 to 6. Treynor beat Mineola 9 to 8, and Tabor downed Malvern 12 to 10. Malvern showed flashes amid errors, as Anderson Landis and Hatfield starred for Tabor, while Glenwood’s Bartholomew excelled despite the loss.
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Wales
Glenwood
Tabor
Malvern
Treynor
Mineola
Malvern Diamond
Jackson
Hatfield
Anderson
Landis
Singletons
Bostedt
Dashner
Kilman
Southwest Iowa May 28 League Schedule
The Southwest Town league lists May 28 games: Mineola at Malvern, Farragut at Glenwood, Wales at Treynor, Yahor with a bye.
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Mineola
Malvern
Hopper Chincht Bug Population Dangerous
A letter to Cognity Agent John Longstrest from H. I. Tate warns that southern and western Iowa counties face potentially dangerous grasshopper and chinch bug populations. Although weather could curb pests, recent conditions favor their development. A poison bait mixing station operates at Millis County Fair grounds Malvern. Farm Bureau office in Malvern distributes bait.
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John Longstrest
H. 1. Tate
Iowa
Millis County Fair Grounds
Malvern
Farm Bureau
Mellor remembered for gardening passion and neighborly kindness
The obituary notes Mellor’s early training in nurserymanship and deep knowledge of plants and flowers. He shared his rare gladioli and tulips with friends and neighbors, while also loving antiques and birds. The service honored him with many relatives and friends listed among attendees.
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Tom
Gen
Hay
Borlugfeld
Job Bladdert
Virwinka
John
Hlawethe
Kaasetry Staddure
Pextos Broddart Budderry
Alte Brau
Vlt
Hobliaen
Elaoala
Zulla Allee
Aled
Maude Whh Fog
Vaarings
Nebo
Julle Aller
Uhicgeo
Mr. Pad Mea. Krook
Min Aed
H Coak
Glewsuad
Imogene Mills First Communion at St Patrick’s Church
Imogene S E Mills reports seven boys and four girls aged seven celebrated First Communion at the 8 o’clock Mass in St Patrick’s Church. Dressed in white, with veiled girls, the class included Patrick Hughes John Kane Jack Leahy Jerome Laughlin Donald Doyle Thomas Maher Gerald Royster Agnes Hughes Betty Lou McGargill Treasa Laughlin and Betty Torpy. Escorts were Emmett McDonald Donald Laughlin Bobby Regan and Jimmie Maher. Rev F W Doyle delivered a fine sermon as altars were adorned for the occasion.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Patrick Hughes
John Kane
Jack Leahy
Jerome Laughlin
Donald Doyle
Thomas J. Maher
Gerald, Royster
Agnes Hughes
Betty Lou McGargill
Treasa Laughlin
Betty Torpy
Emmett McDonald
Donald Laughlin
Bobby Regan
Jimmie Maher
F. W. Doyle
St. Patrick’s
Mt Vernon visitors and family greetings and gatherings
Mt Vernon reports guests visiting from multiple families. Leslie Shay and Effle Weak hosted dinner while Lyla Weak stays with Effle’s mother during a hospital recovery. Chas Parks family attended Henderson alum ni banquet with L H Walker and Mrs Walker. Davis family visited W C Van derpool's household. Esther Lillian engaged in birthday events with a neighbor friend. Glen Bowers surprised by birthday party turn, celebrating with games and ball. Mrs Charles Wilson Jr and Mrs Austin Bass hosted a 26 guest shower on Friday.
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Leslie Shay
Effle Weak
Lyla Weak
Edmundson Hospital
Chas, Parks
Wims Lee
L. H. Walker
Mra
Walker
Henderson
George Davis
Esther Lillian
Shenandoah
W. C. Vanderpool
Poppy Day Continues With War Memorial Spirit
More than 100000 women will mobilize for Poppy Day, handing out poppies to honor fallen soldiers. They ask no price, but contributions go entirely to the Legion and Auxiliary relief funds for veterans and their families in the coming year.
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America
Le-gion and Auxiliary
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