Center Junction Notes and Obituary Highlights 1924
The article recalls a December 1924 Presbyterian gathering in Center Junction with toastmaster Rev G O Long, music by local artists, and a Christmas program. It notes the death of Stephen Arthur Leek and mentions community clubs, church events, and local social news including school staff and upcoming holiday plans.
Farm Bureau Debate Affirms Opportunity on Farm Life
In Amber on December 1 a Farm Bureau meeting opened with music by Mrs Gina Gailey and a short film on county work and 4 quotes. The debate on whether boys have greater opportunity on farms passed in favor of the affirmative. A second nutrition study was held December 12 at Mrs Willdansen’s home under supervision.
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Amber
Willdansen
Ars. Cedile
Neighborhood News and Sports From Onslow Area
Local page reports cross town basketball results Center Junction boys 20 Onslow 7 and Center Junction girls 32 to 4. Community events include a box social at Hanken school and a Christmas vacation start soon. Various residents travel to Dubuque Cedar Rapids Monticello and Davenport for family and business activities.
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VST
RPE Ey
Saenes
Pee Fetun TV
TCO Ater Twicks
Star of Bethlehem
Selma Ptahm
Center Junction
Onslow
F. H. Schepple
Dubuque
Schepple
Frank Minnebaugh
Cedar Rapids
Frank Woodward
Central City
Tra Townsend
Anamosa
Harvey Townsend
Clinton
Leek
Hanken
Rachel Podge
Legat
Fred Henak
Chester
Wyoming
W. S. Pangburn
J. A. McDonald
Andrew
J. Fo Kleineck
Monticello
Kenneth Moats
H. M. HM
Hhuteh & Brookman
Gi. Thompson
Moats
Donald Serbousek
Montfertin
J. L. Serbousek
Will Serbousek
Fred Carson
Laura Petersen
von Speeckenn
Lucille Norris
Margaret
M. C. Smith
Rateert
Henry Hanken
Charence
J. B. Hanken
Serbousek
Alan
Brown and
Gerkin
W. Clerk
Wilderbousele
Rock Island
W. A. Stiveley
Pavenport
Farm Bureau Meeting in Scotch Grove Highlights Local Orchestra
The Farm Bureau in Scotch Grove met as usual on Tuesday evening with a smaller crowd due to rough roads. Norma Rickels performed a playful reading to start the program, followed by Mrs. F. D. Sinclair. An accordion feature by Louie Schlemme delighted attendees, then a Colgate health film and a reel on buying a tractor. County Agent Smith spoke on Iowa’s agricultural program, stressing-state progress and farm welfare, concluded by the orchestra’s encore selections.
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Scotch Grove
Wes
Farm Bureau
Norma Rickels
Jane Grace
Norma
Wight Ag
F. D. Sinclair
Louie Schlemme
Schlemme
Agoan
Colgate Company
Iowa
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Smith
Sevening
Fats
M. M. Sinclair
Aui Henrichs
Lyle Callahan
Attended Meeting Amid Bad Roads in Wayne Jackson Townships
Despite poor roads the meeting drew good attendance with Wayne and Jackson townships reprised. Next gathering set with Mrs Wit Abamerman on Friday January 9. The community mourned a four year old’s death from an accidental water incident, with sympathy extended to Mr. and Mrs. Tjaden.
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TNS
TESSO
DH Cps
Wayne
Jackson Township
Wit Abamerman
M Tjaden
Tjaden
Annies
John Hustean
Husmin
Witham
Amtiveh
Charles Michels
Johu Dirks
Henry
the Presbyterian Church
Eis Hall
Harvestwood
Californhe
Tiaketa Nad Sieve
Merex Hospital
Wi Herren
Preston
Frank Meester
Parity
Stindiny
Che Craver Preston
lGrey
Weliverua
Leome Alerburge
Tonyber
Loria Dalthe
Gud
Surehiy
Ieee
Roebels
Aders
Palmas
Nithan Carter
Lawes
Serangs
Gots
Tagen
Jae Pee
Ben Musanan
Gene Britey
M Pela Peut
Taes
Pats
Myre
Carl Biten and Son
Scindlay
Christmas program and barge fire mark community event
The Aluuyiin tube meeting held a noon program with Mrs and family attendance. Highlights included Christmas readings and music. A North river barge fire near Onslow caused a May event to be noted, with farm and silo damage reported. Funeral services were held for Mrs Anna Clark Paul in Wyoming. Mrs Paul’s survivors include her husband, son, two daughters and seven grandchildren. The Ladies Guild met at the church basement with several officers present.
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Tatra Sinclair
Whhl Ventlehs
John’ Calleian
Walter Teby
Buren
Ford
Geneva Loomis
Franc Steck
Lois Kuhns
von Kuhne
Wilma Kula
Paysaant
Sheldon Moats
Arlo Brady
Glenn Alrich
Ton Alrichs
Wilma’ Clark
Wro Re Atorté
Fmt Angels
Sethichan
Angels
Chenteva Andaytay Allesene
Wdwinag Lughes
Roberta Clark
Verna Loans
Shepherds
Glenn Streets
Vernon Alrichs
Cearge Why
Reece Moats
Rex Broly
Russell Hughes
Italen Merl Hutton
Myy
Dromise
Tod
Moon
Scotch Grove Township
MelSean
Beatty
Wils
Merc McKean
Monticello
Scotch Trove
Metoun
Scotch Cirove
William Warner
Oak Lodge
Charles Neal
McKeans
Canada
McKean
Hopkinton
Nie Koppess
John
Wi Sehene
White Lake
South Dakota
John Schene
Trinity
Aice Sui
Natheyn Himebaugh
Airs
Dao de
Cedar Rapids
Jacobs & Co
Cleistinyasket
Mev
C. B. Carson
Anna Clark Paul
Wyoming
Lola
Kansas
Paul
Hoy Aul O
Fola
Margaret McGovern
Wateriog
Tan Mass Millie Bombay
Washington, D. C
Onslow
Ladies' Guild
Jack Orr
Ro L
Gretser
Dillion
Community Meeting Leads to Social and Charity Plans
The meeting in Monave was led by Mrs. Sadth with Joh Jangen and Mrs. Warrlet presiding. Hostesses provided refreshments during the social hour as the Attarian club plans a Christmas party at Mrs Mitt Boo in December and a tree giveaway for a children's hospital.
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Warrlet
Monave
Sadth
Mitt Boo
G. F. Walters
Lewis
Caro Plank
Pennsylvania
Walters
Miss Plank
Onslow
Glrs
Center Junction
Center Junette
Jessie Gairsiie
Chicago University
Vd. Peant
J. W. Bonmibes
Sarah Woodyard
W. Piouwl Thess
AW Smith
Satty Freer
Jeores Miller
Marion
Joseph Wasson
Mira Kuona
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Kennedy
Ernest Horton
Brown
Sou Uherold
Bone
Marghaketa
M.om. Franks
Aishon
St Marys High School Cascade receives state approval
A communication from the Iowa Board of Secondary School Relations dated December 6 informs Rev J J Albers and St Marys High School Cascade that their application for affiliation with state higher education institutions has been unanimously approved. The approval means St Marys High School will be admitted starting in 1825 and recognized by the State University of Iowa and related colleges, affirming the school’s educational standards.
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St. Parish
Iowa
E Board
Kotton
J. B. St. Mars’s High School
Cascade
Wather Abers
Town City
St. Mary's F High School
Athlintion
Higher
Tserniay S
St. ‘V'S High School
State University of Lowsate College
Iowa State
Phis Aettor Liso
United States
W. H. Gemmill
Legion Rooms
Wilefred Lane
W. Duke
Chris Reiter
J. C. Herard
Paul Horsety
Newn
Walter Hunter
John Ludwin
Nic Stren
Lo i. Bare
Dr. Powers
Anon
Ludwig
Trick Baptist Church
Dwicht Dominy
Exe
John and I
Hose
Amelia Otting
John Vernimont
Cedar Rapids
Jacob Roessler
Worthington
Barney Otting
Knights of Columbus
Woble
Wells
Orchestra
Waterloo
Nicholas Koppela
Onslow
Frank N. Kremer
Kremer & Streng
Victoria Moore
Pioneer
Thomas Cahill
Don Denkhoff
Internate Telephone Company
Faral
Mike Meerfield
Meres Hospital
Barrett
Local residents highlighted in scattered social notes
Sunday guests visited the BR. MM. Treanty home while Mdlth Athens stayed with Mrs. Chassell in Chicago. In town for business were Deve wordless, A Cheenwald, and Lonize Levsen with son Minth visiting via the Miniper home at Contrab City. Mary Ann Wilker is ill with scarlet fever and Truesdell visited Marlon on Monday.
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Law
BR. MM. Treanty
Athens
Chassell
Chicago
Lonize Levsen
Son Minth
Mires Ving Pender
Miniper
Contrab City
Mary Ann Wilker
Truesdell
Marlon
Gravel stretches on Comguu road spur rural progress
Castle Grove December 17 1924 residents tout gravel road material value noting rough western approaches to Monticello benefit from road funds. Church dedication drew attendance despite threatening weather with noon services sermons and a hymn. Local sales set for next week and visits by regional residents noted.
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Comguu
Stony Point
Monticello
New Lutheran Church
Indies
J. A. Hubbard
Garry Pairbanks Cas
Fairbanks
Hopkinton
Scotch Crowe Nursery
Elogan
Chicago
Vivian & Mohr
Suter & Moenk
Havel Hubbard
Ishinburg
Texas
Roberts
An Unsavory Shortcut
A brief meditation criticizes rushing to shorten Christmas to a single symbol X. The writer questions what is gained by saving a few seconds at the expense of clear expression and tradition.
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