Kensington Shower Gives Mrs Johnson A Surprise
The Kensington Club Indies hosted a handkerchief and candy shower for Mrs. G. B. Johnson at her Milwaukee avenue home last Saturday. Members invited guests and shared a social evening with community singing led by Miss Mary Zerbe at the piano and an instrumental duet by Mrs. D. E. Bishop and Mrs. J. F. Chambers. Mrs. Johnson plans an extended visit with her daughter and son-in-law in Phoenix, Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club Indies
G. B. Johnson
Milwaukee Avenue
Mary Zerbe
D. E. Bishop
J. F. Chambers
Johnson
Clyde Wilson
Phoenix, Ariz
Local Pening A Doeneng News Snippets
Local notices from Centerville Moravia and surrounding towns list residents on sick lists visits by relatives and friends from Ottumwa Des Moines and Moberly. Births include a son for Bruce Waits and family, and an 8 1/2 pound baby born at St Joseph Hospital Centerville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Whitehill
Des Moines
Bruce Watts
Centerville
T. Slavin
Ottumwa
Moravia
F. Albert
Moberly
J. W. Albert
A. B. Jortan
Dea Moines
W. W. Tracy
St. Joseph Hospital
Dale Carr
Ellenville
Minn
Cora Broshar
H. G. Broshar
Bert Turner
Robt, Seath
Stella Carter
E. Ll. Main
Honor Roll From The Grades And History Test Summary
The world history class under Mr Barghakn studied the Roman empire through the Protestant Reformation. A six week test administered Monday during fourth period used true false multiple choice completion and matching questions, deemed better than essay for covering more material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barghakn
Caesar
Europe
Easay
Rural school notes celebrate teacher birthday and progress
Last Friday pupils held a surprise weiner roast and dinner for their teacher’s birthday despite rain. Beginner Donald Nash finished his Primer and shows progress in Betty June and Her Friends. Three months in, eight of ten pupils have perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaybird
Donald Nash
Betty June
Tribal Symbols Across Old Worlds And New
From ancient times the Munigurians and Hungarians used sacred animal symbols called totems shared by ten tribes. Each tribe wore parts of the sacred bird in headgear during war to show allegiance while similarities appear with Alaskan and North American tribes who also honor birds.
Moravia Beaten In County Basketball Semi Finals
Moravia exited the County Basketball Tournament after a semi final loss to Cincinnati, the champions. Moravia, short on practice and fatigued from a late game, limited Cincinnati in the first half but slowed down in the second. They face Cincinnati again on January 15 hoping for revenge.
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Exline
Moravia
Cincinnati
Magon
Morris
Hughes
Smith
Jordan
Duffy
Reed
Steelyng
Rome
Green
Harrison
Mason
Reich
Bessie
Sears
Holbronk
Steel
Let It Rumble At School Pep Rally After Brother's Death
A sarcastic, colloquial school column recounts a midweek pep rally mix of pranks, jokes by students and staff, and light discipline. It notes mud on corridors, a collision at the eighth period, and jokes about running, stairs, and a “arm clasp” gesture. The piece ends with condolences for classmate Carson Jordan after his brother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trelan
Gardner
Stafford
Boshak
Cincinnati
Mason
Norma Lee
Carson Jordan
Normal Training Homecoming Recalls Alumni Meeting
Sixty members of the Normal Training club gathered in the Normal Training Room for their annual homecoming. Hosts were current members, with Harvis Stafford and Donald Darby giving the welcome and response. The program extended to the gym with music by Lucile Coltrain and Thelma Main, a playlet by five members, and entertainment including violin solos and a humorous reading. Games and contests followed, including a cracker eating challenge, potato and automobile races, and refreshments. Guests departed at 4:00 after thanking the current members and expressing hope to meet again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvis Stafford
Donald Darby
Simmers
Miss. Griffin
Bonita Lagle
Lucile Coltrain
Thelma Main
Clelia Jones
Arthur Brown
Arlene Dodd
Arthur Suffievol
Miss Luke
Harry Jennings
Skinney
Juanita Hiatt
Norma Lee Firking
Lorence Gardner
Nadine Donovan
Harris Stafford
R.A. W. 93
Thanksgiving Reflections on Pilgrims and Modern Blessings
A 1621 Thanksgiving note contrasts Pilgrims hardships with today’s comforts. It urges gratitude beyond turkey, urging readers to reflect on blessings, avoid grumbling, and consider the Pilgrims’ thankfulness in light of modern abundance. The piece closes with a call to make Thanksgiving meaningful beyond feast and “whatnot.”
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Indiana
Turkey
Anti-Saloon League speaker argues liquor harms nation
Last Wednesday at the chapel the Des Moines Anti-Saloon League member Mr Cole spoke for about twenty minutes. He recalled his prior role as defense attorney in a recent mock trial and warned liquor’s dangers, citing drunken drivers causing highway accidents and contrasting horse and buggy era with today’s car era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Anti-Saloon League of
Des Moines
M. E. Church
Immigration Debate Sparks Class Vote and Lessons
In social science class a Monday debate on excluding further immigration saw affirmatives Paul Underwood Maxine Tucker and Roscoe Day opposed by Clella Jones Juanita Hintt Larence Gardner and Roscoe Day. The class narrowly supported the affirmative and a lecture on obeying orders followed by Mr Caris. The curriculum covers American Revolution Independence the Louisiana Purchase Monroe Doctrine and the Civil War forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paul Underwood
Maxine Tucker
Roscoe Day
Clella Jones
Juanita Hintt
Larence Gardner
Lorence Gardner
Caris
Classified ads for farm stock and goods
Classified notices advertise a Rose Comb Rhode Island Red cock and a Duroc Jersey boar suitable for registry. Also listed are a low wagon with box and native lumber, and a piano in good condition. Inquiries directed to C Cullen Fred Till Mont Earl Brain and Albert Brain Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Comb
Rhode
Island Red Cockvrela
C. Cullen
Dome Native Lumber
Fred Tillmont
Chambers Family Visited Albia Relatives Sunday
Mr and Mrs John Chambers and their children from Albia spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs J F Chambers in a visit noted by local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chambers
Albia Apent
J. F. Chamers
Mrs Lucile King Visits Rockford Kin in New Hampshire
Mrs Lucile King of Rockford Nh is spending two weeks here with her grandmother Mrs Kate Rogers and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile King
Rockford, Nh
Kate Rogers
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Dasving Wits
Chet Broshar General Insurance
Jake Young
B. G. Hawkins
H. FB. Watts
R. E. Cummins
Inlaw
J. O. Hunnel
Eldon
Iowa
Raymond Plants
Clemens
John
H. K. Smith
A. M. Smith
North Liberty
Rex
Ray Angel
F. A. Reich
Tilton
Margaret Callen
Nellie Sage
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
J. B. Sneed
Glen McQueen
Frank Wilder
Murdy
Marguerite Berry
Moulton
U.S. P
Briardale
Mandalay Flour
OLD. Dominion Flour
J. W. Hughes
Apelling
Duane Veach
Holyne Joy Luse
Bernading Bishop
Billy Carter
Opal Philby
Jean Kathryn Broshar
Florence Kingery
Dorothy Nowels
Vivian Hudgens
Doris Dean Bluse
Madeline Oehler
Elaine Palmer
Herbert Johnson
Quentin
Boris Jean Luse
Floyd Johnson
Jean Shirley Albert
Jeraldyn Winsler
Max Gollaher
Betty Bishop
Paul Groppenbacker
Pauline Laws
Rural School News
M. H. S. News Basket
Social Science
Albert Brain
Fairlawn
W. C. Bivin
E Frank Swaim
Googdyear
Goodyear Pathfinder
Oehler Bros
Wrigley's
Grimes
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