Funeral Rites For Michael Wren In Knoxville
Michael Wren, former Knoxville resident aged 62, died in Des Moines after a coal truck accident six weeks earlier. Survived by four sons, two sisters, and two brothers-in-law, he was laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery after a Visitation Church mass. He was a Catholic and spent his early life in Pella and Knoxville before moving to Des Moines.
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Michael Wren
Knoxville
Fred
Des Moines
Storm Ke
Michael J. Wren
John and
Catherine Wren
St. Louis
Pella
Harriett Bird
William Wre Lake
Charles Wren
Kai Mo
Fred Wren
Des Moine
Francis Wren
C. P
H. A. England
A. B. Cowan
Oskaloosa
Catholic Church
Visitation Church
Father Gerald
Graceland Cemetery
Father Barry
Knoxville Express
John W Le Grand Dies in California
John W Le Grand Sr pioneer farmer dies in Los Angeles California at age over eighty his son J W Le Grand Jr reports by telephone funeral set for Thursday at 2:30 pm from Monroe Baptist Church surviving sons J W Le Grand Jr and Will Le Grand and other relatives obituary to be published next week in the Knoxville Journal
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Los Angeles
Calif
J. W. le Grand
le Gran
Monroe
Baptist Church
le Grand
Cement road between New Sharon and Oskaloosa nearly complete
The New Sharon Star reports urgent work on Highway No 59 near New Sharon and Oskaloosa. Only a short gap remains to be filled with cement, weather permitting. if cement pouring fails, the gap will be graveled. Either way a good cement road exists between the towns.
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New Sharon
Oskaloosa
Here
Mahaska Superintendent Receives Honor at Des Moines Conference
Erma L. Krout, Mahaska County superintendent, returned from Des Moines after attending the county superintendents conference, the Iowa State Teachers Association, and the Rural Education conference at the Successful Farming Institution. As a retiring Executive Committee member she was presented with a beautiful arm bouquet.
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Erma L. Krout
Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Miss Krout
Reunion honors county superintendent alumna guest of honor
OS note highlights a three year service on a committee with important roles in school music programs. She helped prevent challenges and contributed to all-state band orchestra and chorus successes. At the Iowa State Teachers College reunion she was a guest representing county superintendents who are alumni.
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Ath School
Towa
Iowa State Teachers’ College
New Sharon Star
Prison inmate sets fire to clothing in jail
Lloyd Bergdoll an epileptic who escaped from an Indiana asylum set fire to bed clothing in his county jail cell Wednesday morning. He died at noon from burns while Sheriff Gochee, who was burned assisting, carried him to the alley where firefighters extinguished the blaze. Bergdoll had been in custody two weeks and his escape was reported by a Bluffton sister and hospital authorities.
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Bergdoll
Mahaska Hospital
N. Bos
Frank Hook
New Sharon
Harrison Construction & Engineering Co
Indiana Institution
F. M. Deckafon
Bluffton
Ind
Indiana
Oskaloosa
Webster City Lady Has Prize Essay
Mrs. Dorothy O. Kamrar of Webster City wins two minute prize essay in the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs contest. The piece argues service is the rent we pay for space and advocates coordinating with the Federation to enhance individual service and impact. It highlights the Federation's aims for better home life and opportunities for women and children, respect for law, and cooperation with agencies improving living and working conditions.
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Dorothy O. Kamrar
Webster City
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation
Women’s clubs unite for greater impact in shared work
The passage argues that individuals flourish only when part of a larger whole. Small women’s clubs can influence outcomes by federating into a global organization, amplifying the power of the individual and the local club through collective action and a shared dream. It emphasizes teamwork over lone effort and quotes lines about the strength of the team.
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Minda
Orpheum Des Moines Books Radio-Keith-Pathé Shows
Two Radio-Keith-Orpheum unit shows are booked for the week at the Orpheum Theatre in Des Moines. The opening Wednesday to Saturday features Plantation Days with southern melodies, negro songs, dances and comedy staged by a 27 member cast of stars.
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Radio-Keith-Orpheum Unit
Orpheum Theatre
Zoppling Around at New York Theater With A Rainbow Cast
A large revue opens Sunday featuring a cast led by the Rainbow of Joy and 8 Balloonatic acts. Stars include Maude Mills and Dorothy Hilde with vaudeville and Broadway names like Victor Seydel, Johnny Kane, and the Adage of True Love. The program also includes A Song of Old Kentucky starring Lois Moran and Joe Wagstaff, and two screen vignettes Bitting By The Window and A Night of Happiness.
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New York
Jones
Allen
Lancer
Charles’ Willis
Maude Mills
Florence Mills
Frank Borrage
Carlet
Tristram Tapp
RKO
Baloonatic
Rainbow of
Frank O'Neil
Victor Seydel
Juvenila Rhythm Kings
Johnny Kane
Andrini
Finnaird Jamison
Dorothy Hilde
Boila
Dancing Comets
Kentucky
Lois Moran
Joe Wagstaff
George M. Cohan
Tin Pan Alley
Dorothy Burgess
Douglas Gilmore
Hedda Hoper
Bitting
RKO Plans Thanksgiving Month Shows in Des Moines
The RKO circuit enters its first year under current management with a Thanksgiving Month celebration in Des Moines. Special theater attractions are booked across the month to honor the Christmas holiday week, featuring prime talking pictures and appearances like Davy Lee and Sonny Boy.
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Ther Keltto
Coa Tetaeur
Des Moines
RKO
Ruentay
Talking Pictures
Davy Lee
Sonny Boy
Des Moin
Board Seeks Contractors for School Specifications
The secretary announces bids must be received by 4 PM November 25, 1920. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Peter Van Sittert, Secretary.
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Éf Aden Wit
Shiretary
Cretary
Peter van Sittert
Rival in Luca Boz Delays Brother Shootout
An aged Italian named Luca Boz waited 28 years for a chance to shoot his brother. The ongoing saga adds a rival to Job, with details hinting at a tense family feud and long anticipation.
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Luca Boz
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