Des Moines Area Projects and Notable 1922 Events
The long list covers 1922 Iowa actions including bond plans in Audubon county, a grand jury lineup in Benton county, a Des Moines building boom with 1949 permits, bank consolidations in Davenport, and varied local milestones from politics to weddings. Notable figures include Harry C. Byers and H. W. Byers, with references to Des Moines and Muscatine and broader state developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azerloo
Benton County
Grand Jury
Red Oak
Polk County
Des Moines
Audubon County
Harry C. Byers
H. W. Byers
Canning Company
Vinton
Henry Naber
Muscatine
Citizens Training Camp
Greater
Interstate Commerce Commission
Monticello
Harry Foster
Earlhama
Denver
Falta Commission
Iowa
Frank Sedlacek
St. Ansgar
George A. Jewett
Jewett Lumber Company
Chamber of Commerce
Council Bluffs
Matt Tinley
Frank A. Greulich
Commercial Savings Bank
Marion
Mississippi
Ite
C. E. Culler
Minnesota
Wisconsin
United States
Jesus Teaching Humility in Luke Fourteen
International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham analyzes Luke fourteen on humility. It frames Jesus healing on the Sabbath, testing followers, and the path to true discipleship through denying self bearing the cross and service to others. Strong contrasts with Napoleon Bonaparte and Wilberforce illustrate humble service versus worldly fame. Questions probe self conceit influence and meanings of the golden text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Peter
Jesus Christ
Christ
Napoleon Bonaparte
William Wilberforce
England
Fosdick
Peideaed
Galilee
Paul
Humble Service in School Classrooms Encourages All
Moral reflections urge teachers to welcome poorer students who may not dress as well. Emphasizes prayer, tact, and care to honor every girl, especially those who excel in recitation, showing that serving others is a path to meaningful growth and immortality.
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James Stalker
F. W. Robertson
God
Horace Mann
John Howard
Ife
Central basket squad begins hard practice for Simpson game
The Central basketball squad reported for its first hard workout on Wednesday as sixteen players contend for starting roles. With Simpson looming January 8, coaches aim to tighten shooting, guarding, and defense while facing a tough conference slate and new opponents Buena Vista College and Upper Iowa University.
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de Haan
Ray de Haan
Flikkema
Ver Heul
de Vries
van Doorninck
Dykstra
Indianola
de Boer
Boeyink
Lautenbach
de Bruyn
Grotenhuis
Central
Buena Vista College of
Storm Lake
Upper Iowa University of Fayette
Central College Class Basketball Prospects Promising
From Central Bay, the college outlines a class basketball tournament after mid-year exams. Varsity eligibility excludes the top ten players. Juniors Vander Ploeg Reeverts Van Roekel A Van Diest Gosselink Van Zante lead a strong showing. Academy members Baas H Van Diest Reeverts Bosch Wilkins Boat. Freshmen Scholten Van derwaald Schortinghuis Bob Vander Waal Groenendyke. Sophomores Sessler Ostendorf Bauer Titzen Boom provide solid opposition. Seniors Klaaren Van der Myde Van Hettinga Dykstra De Bruin plan to join strong at the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Bay
Central Colege
Kettering
Vander Ploeg
Reeverts
van Roekel
A. van Diest
Gosselink
van Zante
Baas
H. van Diest
Bosch
Wilkins
Boat
Scholten
Vanderwaald
Schortinghuis
Bob Vander Waal
Groenendyke
Sessler
Man Too Richly Endowed Chronicle Office Fragment
Fragmentary note discusses happiness tied to greatness and an Infinite within, suggesting a Carlyle influenced reflection. Source appears as brief editorial or personal musing from the Chronicle office with dated carbon paper reference.
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Hin
Carlyle
College janitor marks twenty-fifth wedding anniversary
On the chapel date Lane and his wife were invited to call between 1:30 and 3:30 as students and faculty celebrated their anniversary. About 113 attendees offered best wishes and gifts while neighbors and later friends joined the social gathering. Mr Goulooze and his wife received multiple items including a cream and agar set a silver fruit basket and a glass plateau with cut glass basket and flowers along with a souvenir spoon from students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Goulooze
The valiant never taste of death but once
This line from Shakespeare proclaims that brave souls endure a single mortal encounter, framing courage as a singular fate rather than a recurring fear, and reflects a timeless musing on mortality.
College notes mix of recitals and events
Nicholas Gosselink to perform a piano recital on Tuesday February 6 at eight. Excelsior Club to present a cantata The Penant at the high school auditorium January 18 directed by Mrs. Liggett. Dr. Hoffman writes to faculty and students New Years day. Mr. and Mrs. Lane celebrate 26th wedding anniversary with open house. Alethia meeting at Sunnyside revises the Constitution. Varsity loss or win 21 to 17 against Simpson. Mrs. Liggett's pupils recital Thursday evening at 7 16. First semester ends January 25 with spring term starting January 26. Entre Nous Quartette plays a Mayerbeer waltz at chapel. Alethia Philosophies start a Play. Students assist Federated Club program at Baptist church. Prof. Heemstra returns after illness. Miss Graham and Mrs. Halbert host a College tea Art Talk in dorm parlors. Atty attendance noted and home life quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Associations of
Iowa
Fred M. Hansen
Iowa State College Sociation
Des Moines
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Catherine King McDowell
John Listebarger
Sheldon
Washington
Mellon Ig
Hoover
Wallace
Jerrie Plum
Iowa City
Advertising Club of
BH. T. Meredith
Inc
State Board of Control
Cherokee
Clarinda
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Emily L. Newbold
van Buren County
Eva W. Robinson
Excelsior Club
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Iowa News
Uncle Sam
Lst
Department of Agriculture
R. W. Terrill
Manchester
Baptist Church
Farmers’ Mutual
J. A. Lapham
Chronicle
Mrs. Goulooze
College
Nicholas Gosselink
Dr. Hoffman
Mrs. Lane
Alethia
Sunnyside
Simpson
Entre Nous Quartette
Mayerbeer
Chapel
Alethia Philos
Federated Club
Prof
Heemstra
Miss Graham
Ancy
California
Carrisoorge
Rock Island
Rock Island Lines
Golden State Limited
San Diego
Carriso Gorge
Golden State
Imperial Valley
Mexico
Plains
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Californian
Stude
Kansas City
Co. F. Dykstra
Pella
C. Gardner
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