New School Year At MHS With Fresh Staff And Students
The MHS weekly notes announce a full staff reorganization led by Editor Roy Adams and team including Assistant Editor Wilbur Cloyed and various department editors. New students, equipment, and a renovated program across FFA, homemaking, music, and grade news mark the 1938 start, with many freshmen and upperclassmen enrolling and a broad schedule of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Adama
Wilbur Cloyed
Grace Argo
Doria Long
Wilbur Cloye
Mr. Young
Miss Simpson
Emily Free
Dorothy Hiner
Victor
Theer
McNabb
Fall Classroom Counts and Decorations Noted
The room reports 29 students with 13 in sixth grade and 16 in fifth grade. Windows are adorned with green crepe paper curtains and the bulletin board features several interesting fall pictures, including Dorothy Hiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hiner
Local visit and social updates from Centerville area
Fuller and Mrs James Long visited relatives in Moline Illinois the first of last week. Mr and Mrs Lester Smith stayed Monday night at Jess Smith s. They are moving from Wahoo Nebraska to Rockford Illinois. Boyd Runnells spent Friday night and Saturday with Junior Smith. James Long attended the sale at Centerville Wednesday. Jess Smith and family called at Carl Cloved s and E F Wilson s Friday night. Mr and Mrs Gerald Long and Mr and Mrs Carlisle Long spent Sunday at James Long s. D J Allem has two horses with sleeping sickness. Mr and Mrs N G Smith of Centerville spent Sunday at Josa Smith s. Cecil Parcel and family visited James Parcel home in Centerville Sunday. Mrs Raymond Jones father from near Des Moines helped them shingle their house last week. Oliver Elswick spent Monday at Jess Smith s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Long
Moline
Ill
Lester Smith
Jess Smith
Wahoo
Nebr
Rockford
Boyd Runnells
Junior Smith
Centerville
Carl Cloved
E. F. Wilson
Gerald Long
Carlysle Long
D. J. Allem
N.G. Smith
Josa Smith
Cecil Parcel
James Parcel
Raymond Jones
Des Moines
Oliver Elswick
Hiattsville Hiatt Family Reunion and Local Visits
Hiattsville news summarizes many local movements. Virgil Dooley and family returned from Moody New York, Evelyn Hiatt spent summer there, Rose family attended state fair in Des Moines, several Hiatt members traveled for fair and reunions, Ladies Aid meeting planned, and many visiting relatives noted with teaching assignments and travels to Ottumwa Earlham Udell and Memph is Missouri trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Dooley
Pearl
Evelyn Hiatt
Moody
New York
Evelyn
Lloyd Rose
Des Moines
Rubye Hiatt
Josephine McDonald
Margaret Burton
Hustlers
Ladies Aid
Hiattsville
Harley Burton
Robert
Mathews
Udell
Matilda Burton
Ivan McGee
Beverly
Donald
Ottumwa
Pearl Hiatt’s
Hiatt
Golda Hiatt
Pearl Hiatt
Elsie Martin
Earnie Tucker
Memphis
W. A. Rose
Lementine Tucker
Miss Tucker
Earlham
Iowa
Sewal
Donald McGee
Marilyn
Merton
Robert Burton
Hazel College family gatherings in Des Moines and Moravia
Hazel College families and relatives visited in Des Moines, Moravia, and Blakesbury over a weekend. Listed were the Caster family with sons Leo Darrell and Floyd, Francis Johnson, Gaz Johnson’s family, Zelma Hopkins, Grant Sincox, E G Sincox, Zell Wilson, Donald and Dorothea Darby, Teddy Wilson, Le Custer, and others visiting various homes and Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE C. Caster
Leo
Darrell
Floyd
Des Moines
Hugh Lewis
Francis Johnson
Ed Johnson
Gaz Johnson
Dan
Zelma Hopkins
Blakesbury
Grant Lincox
Mry
Russell Sincox
Des Moinés
Henry Kooling
E. G.sincox
Albia
Zell Wilson
Donald
Dorothea Darby
Moravia
Teddy Wilson
LE. C. Custer Huie
Grant Sincex
Freddie van
Chstel Lome Siluriay
Eves
Right to Wear Amethyst At Pleasure of the King
A historical note on amethyst as a royal symbol and talisman. The stone, linked to Moses breastplate and Egyptian carving, was worn to oppose intoxication and evil. Legends trace its protection in battles and its use across ages. It symbolized pioneer thought and was believed to invite royal favor and shield against witchcraft and poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Herald
Moses
Egypt
Dionysus
Diana
Lamerie the Great English Silver Smith of the 18th Century
Paul Lamerie a French Huguenot born 1688 died 1751 became a leading English silversmith. He and fellow French refugees introduced refined Queen Anne style and rococo ornamentation shaping 18th century silver with delicate workmanship and advanced repoussé engraving.
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Lamerie
Paul Lamerie
Descont
England
Lamette
Allen R. Rollins
Los Angeles Times
Boy Stood on Burning Deck in the Nile Fight of 1798
In August 1798 Louis Casablanca French naval officer led Orient with Admiral Bruegg’s flag. Mortally wounded August 1, 1798, he stayed aboard a burning ship as the vessel exploded, perishing with most of the crew along with his ten year old son Giacoma Jocante Casablanca who remained with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casablanca
Louis Casablanca
Giacoma Jocante Casablanca
Orient
Bruegg
First Woman Given Lincoln Statue Commission
Winnie Ream became the first woman awarded a federal art commission by the United States government to sculpt Lincoln. The contract was signed August 30, 1864, and five thousand dollars was paid after completion. The statue stood in the Capitol rotunda, with Lincoln's daily sittings lasting about five months as she, then in a government post, worked under conditions ensuring her assignment remained unaffected.
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Lincoln
Winnie Ream
United States
Capitol
Washington
Miss Ream Wan
Fugieman and the rhythm of Jamaica’s workers
A fragment describes the Fugieman of the West Indian Negroes on Jamaica, noting his leadership in quick songs and higher wages. The text hints at a broad repertoire and a call-and-response style as the labor gang joins in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Fugieman
Thorus
Cafeteria Courtship In January 1028 Ends In Yes
A cafeteria romance between two young people near the state house unfolds through dialogue about work, reading, and fears, culminating in a proposal after a whispered insinuations about names and shared secrets. The tale centers on quiet longing, social constraints, and hopeful future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Freud
Lok
Mabnger
Idan
Mike
Kinser Valley Socials and Visits Across Ottumwa to Blakesburg
Kinser Valley residents recount a weekend of visits and gatherings at Zell Wilson and Amy Clough homes, with the Wilson and Darby families hosting a watermelon feast. Friday night meetings at Clarence Stocker home and frequent visits by Ottumwa residents are noted, along with cattle buying, teaching plans, and a sick horse treated by Dr. Hollingshead in Albia. The M. M. Darby family shared Sunday dinner at Mrs. J. W. Cohagan’s in Blakesburg, and local roaming includes a short Moravia visit and a State Fair attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Darby
Wilson
Zell Wilson
Selection Commercial Club
Clarence Stocker
Schrader
Wright
Miss Jennings
Ottumwa
Amy Clough
W. H. VanDorin
Willie
Moravia
Albia
Jim Hoskinson
Bert Mack
Donald Darby
Lovilia
Buzz Felton
J. H. Davis
Hollingshead of
M. M. Darby
Appanoose County Board Proceedings August 23 1938
The board met in adjourned session with all members present. It reappointed H. C. Haynes to the Soldier's Relief Commission for three years, Cecil Gray as Chair, and John L. Chambers as a member. It also approved selling a barn on Lot 3 Block 28 Original Town of Moulton to L. M. Clark for 100 dollars, after town and school officials deemed the bid fair. Grace L. Bedinger County Auditor attested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Haynes
Soltier’s Relief Commission
Board of Supervisors
Soldier's Relief Commission
Cecil Gray
John L. Chambers
Grace L. Bedinger
Appanoose County
Moulton
Iowa
Town Council
School Board
L. M. Clark
Appanoose County Board Uses W P A Garments Plan
The Board of Supervisors resolves to procure garments from the W P A Sewing Rooms for distribution within Appanoose County. Garments are needed between now and December 31, 1938, and must be distributed by that date. Distribution will not interfere with the local sewing room’s production. The Board adjourned to meet at the Auditor’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace L. Bedinger
Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County
Iowa Emergency Relief Administration
Sherman West
J. A. Hoover
Administrator's Notice of Estate Appointment
On August 23 1938 the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa appointed George Hiatt as administrator of the estate of B E Turner deceased All persons owing the estate must pay and those with claims must present them for allowance in court Dated August 31 1998 Simmons Johnston attorneys for estate September 8 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Appanoose County
Iowa
B. E. Turner
George Hiatt
Appointment of Estate Administrators for Mary Turner
On August 26 1988 the undersigned were appointed by the Dis Towa as administrators of the Estate of Mary Turner deceased late of finder signed and those present them legally authenticated dated August 25 1938 C A Turner and Eunice Halden Administrators Miller Everett and Miller September 1 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Appanoose County
Towa
Mary Turner
C. A. Turner
Eunice Halden
Miller, Everett & Miller, Attys
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S. Bewsbasket
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Smith
Day
Herscher, Sommers, Crocker
Gould
Roy Adams
MHS
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Jerry Winsler
Charles Youngker
Zike
Sanford
Edward Stocker
Gardner
Hurliman
Harvey Coulson
Plano
Lyle McNair
Vivian Sutcliffe
Ploud Ahmans
Georgetown
Hilda Whisler
Dwight Fenton
Russell
Hulien Tisue
Virginia Abmans
Charles Arceli
Mildred Anderson
Wilma Boardman
Neal Brackett
Dorette Cloyed
Dale Callen
Virginia Cullen
Margaret Coltrain
Baberty
Mary Elle Eblison
Mervin Elissa
Kenneth Gardner
Clark Hellyer
Wayne Hiatt
Max Hiner
Chifford Huff
Lucctie Johnson
Betty Luse
Louise Rouse
Gene Kitchen
Etetu McDunel
George McDonald
Marjorie Roberts
Marguerite Smith
Janive Smith
Loren Wadlock
Mary Taylor
Hattie Ellen Underwood
Clel van Dorit
Lazeile Williams
Osun Whicker
Mr. Harris
Jackie
J Jerry Easter
Bill
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Bill Harris
Billy Brotshar
Billy Ray Proctor
Marilyn Hintt
Toughey
Ares
Oneita
Patricia Joan Bishop
Charles Pollce
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Bob
Stanford
Bifen
Juhu
Duck and
Kay
Watucha Bennett
James
Bobbie
Hazel College
Gertrude Cushing
Wheeler Syndicate Inc
WNU Service
Kinser Valley
Appanoose County Board
A. Hoover, Sherman West
H. Stamos
Wt. A. Hoover
Frank Swaim
Lust Moravia Midwest Rendering Co
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