Alaskan Olsens entertain Pella Rotary group
Mr and Mrs H J Olsen of Bethel Alaska appeared on the weekly Rotary program for the Pella club. They spoke of life in Bethel a remote settlement near the Arctic circle. Olsen described winters short summers long days poor radio reception and limited entertainment. He noted Eskimo life stages and lack of formal religion with leaders emerging organically to govern their small communities.
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H. J. Olsen
Bethel
Alaska
Pella
Olsens
Russia
Arctic Circle
Matanuska
Interior Department
United States
Towa
Olsen
Treasure Is
San Fran
Mr. Olsen
Alaska Schools and Community Aid Program Impresses
The report notes Alaska schools are largely government run and each community has a local doctor who serves Eskimos first, then white residents if time allows. The program was engaging and informative, with hope for more speakers like Mr. Olsen in the future.
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Alaska
Olsen
Eight Seniors to Play Last Game Friday
The Flying Dutchmen of Central prepare for a farewell match against Parsons this Friday at 2 pm, ending eight seniors football careers. Captain Herb Ferrell leads the list, with Eddie Davis and Earl Leslie also honored for their strong past seasons. Parson's lineup includes big players like Bruce McKern at tackle and Wayne Harrell at quarterback, with several weights exceeding two hundred pounds.
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Penn College
Central
Parsons
Herb Ferrell
Willmar
Minn
Ferrell
Eddie Davis
Des Moines
Earl Leslie
Avoca
Leslie
Penn
Lesie
Don Menning
Pella
LaVerne Barton
Redfield
Connie van Zee
Sully
Omar Ray
Ed Hubrex
Prairie City
Babe” Tusseling
Tunis Prins
Mickey” Miressi
Huck” Wagaman
Parson
William Bradford
Robert Elmore
Russell Harper
James Kincaid
Bruce McKern
Jerry Miller
Edward Noonan
Darrell Ries
Forrest Schwengles
Raymond Tennant
Wayne Harrell
McKern
Medical fees in Arabia and hospital support noted
A passage discusses Dr. Harrison charging $1.85 with only 37 cents going to him personally, the rest supporting Matrah hospital in Arabia where he resides. The World Authority notes he is a graduate of Johns Hopkins, and the context mentions a $1,000 bill from a New York specialist.
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New York
Harrison
Beatty
Matrah
Arabia
Pioneering Medical Missionary Harrison Honored
Dr. Harrison, a renowned surgeon, holds fellowships and honorary degrees from Yale and the American College of Surgeons. He served as a medical missionary in Arabia since 1909, authored The Arab at Home, advanced hernia surgery, and spinal anesthesia research while touring the Persian Gulf and the Arab world.
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Shaikh bin Saoud
Arabia
Notable Guest Physician Draws Local Attention
A renowned traveler and surgeon, Dr. Harrison, is welcomed as a guest speaker. He has dedicated thirty years to humanitarian work in Arabia and used his remarkable healing gifts to aid those in lonely and arduous conditions. The community salutes a gentleman of passion and service.
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Harrison
Arabia
Assistant State 4-H Leader Meets Knoxville Club Leaders
Edward B. Snydergaard, Assistant State 4-H Club Leader, visited the county on November 10 to confer with local leaders, assistant leaders, and club presidents about the 1940 program. Proposals favored a uniform county plan with room for officer input. absent leaders are urged to share suggestions with the club agent.
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Knoxville
Edward B. Snydergaard
Beauty Shop Attracts Customers This Fall
Mrs. Jessie Sadler reports strong business at her beauty shop this autumn. Her hair and scalp treatments for ladies and gentlemen have made the shop popular and well regarded locally.
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Jessie Sadler
For Sale Items in Knoxville and Vos Farm Ads
At Knoxville Community Sale on Tuesday November 21 Duroc Jersey male hogs vaccinated and double treated may be registered Leonard Verwers Ottey Iowa For sale two blue roan mares ages six and seven in foal to jack Vos Farm Equipment Co two ads describe livestock for sale with adorial details and contact info
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Knoxville
Duroc Jersey
Leonard Verwers
Ottey
Towa
Jack
Vos Farm Equipment Co
For Sale Items From Otley and Den Hartog
Two classified notes advertise goods for sale. J. W. Den Hartog offers a Chrysler coupe in good condition at a bargain price. Ed Den Besten, Otley, lists a 15 month old Grade Hereford bull with contact details.
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Chrysler
J. W. den Hartog
Ed den Besten
Otley
Otley Fhone
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Staley
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World Authority
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Nem
Lady of the
Robert Taylor
Jedy Lamarr
Paramount News
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The
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Popeye
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Prince Albert
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Big Ben
Kentucky Club
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Ritz Bros
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Patsy Kelly
Rubinoff
Violin
Monroe
Claudette Colbert
James Stewart
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Prunes
Little Girls In Blue
Bernace Vander Linden
Anna Joyce Klein
Melba Hoekstra
Rotary
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Petpak
Justrite Frenches
de Jong
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Cascade Inn
Baker's Chocolate
Edward
Mich
Ave
Chicago
Peg
Sunkist
California
Michigan
Erries Ib
Kour
Armour
Wilson
Maun
Bentees
Lost
Hereford
Dahm Bros
DE Wit’s Food Market Ree
Iowa
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