School notes reveal many classroom activities and awards
A rural school reports third to seventh grade activities including reading contests, dramatic presentations, and geography with maps. Fourth grade uses large maps and a globe, seventh grade science tracks U.S. progress since 1900, and a high school awards program honors speed and accuracy in typing. Report cards switch to numeric codes, depression on boarding, and planned debates, clubs, and upcoming contests.
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Yeans
Arteith Siemansma
Artie Hop
Chester Droog
Melvin den Hartog
Gil Blue
United States
Twa
Helen Ruth Walhol
Winifred Talsma
Johai Grosserbing
Remington
Miss Rando
Mr. Swanson
Thomont
Jury exonerates Rock Rapids town marshal in fatal shooting
A coroner's jury in Rock Rapids clears Marshal Woodburn of blame after a stranger fired twice at him before being killed by the marshal's shot. The unidentified man, aged 19 to 23, had stolen a car and used several aliases. A note addressed to Robert Rehover linked to a Mankato woman offered few identity clues.
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Laine
Marshall de? Woodburn
Rock Rapids
Monrsday
Marshall Woodburn
Alriver
Gareth Renken
LoeMara
Brunke Krunken
le Mars
Kelly
Watson
Sehayes
Robert Rehover
General Delivery
Bronx City
Mankato
Minn
Traveled From Coast to Coast on a Long Pedestrian Journey
The writers Gashy Hoorn and Hay Koon recount a cross country trek starting January from New York City, journeying through Newark Princeton Baltimore and Washington DC to see the White House Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. They travel by foot and improvised ride sharing then head toward Pittsburgh Cleveland and Chicago ending near Deadwood South Dakota with tire troubles and scenic stops along the way.
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Gashy Hoorn & Hay Koon
New York City
23Rd Street
Wadson River
Torsey City
Newark
Princeton University
Trenton
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C
Baltimore
Washington
White House
Capitol Building
Mt. Vernon
Arlaington Cemetery
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Pittsburgh
Greenshore
Pittshargh
Cleveland
Vale
Jerkhart
Sonbds Bend
Ghicngo
Mason City
Stock Valley
Casay
Arly
Lions
Mitchell
Chamberlain
New Murdo
Kadoka
Stonery
Sturgis
Dendywald
Wandering Road Trip Through Yellowstone and California
A travel diary recounts a broad journey from Wyoming to Yellowstone National Park visiting geysers and bears, then through Utah Nevada to California. The narrator notes rough roads, gear issues, and winding routes ending in Los Angeles for the winter, inviting friends to visit.
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Wyoming
Sheridéin
Billings
Seth
Livingston
Gardiner
One National Park
Rei
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone River
Dunraven Pass
Mt. Washburn
Park
Yellowstone
St. Anthony
Tcivha
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Shipper
Holden
Las Vegas
Vada
California
Bay
San Bernaring
Los Angeles
Imid-Aftereen
Uae
Ls Angeles
Crownblave
Warn Ducks Hunters of Strange Disease
Chicago authorities today issued warnings to duck hunters in Nebraska and the Dakotas about a peculiar parasitic growth found in some examined ducks. Officials urged inspection of game and careful handling to prevent spread, noting the growth resembles tiny feathers and could lead to serious illness if ingested.
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Chicago
Taday Brombast
Nebraska
Dakotas
Reformed Church Notes and Plans for Otley Visit
Pastor R D Douwstra leads Holland services at 9 30 and 2 00 with subjects The Lorch Warns us and Serrcing the Hearth. Sabbath School at 3 30 on Keeping it for the sake of others. Tom Young People's Society led by Marie Vande Vegte on Jesus Teaching us to Pray. Pastor plans to visit Otley at month end and thanks the community for kindness shown, hoping the work here proves a blessing.
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R. D. Douwstra
Tom
Young People’s Society
Jesus
Marie Vande Vegte
Otley
News Items of Twenty Years Ago in Rock Valley
A roundup of local notes mentions Mrs A B Dodds of Pipestone visiting Rock Valley friends, Frank McGill and Earl Leonied entering the State University in Iowa City, and Miss Gladys Walpole continuing studies there. Other items include Rev J DeJongh preaching in Newkirk and Rev Vanderbeck filling in here, Mrs Kent returning from the west, and James Witypatrick selling his 160 acre Holstein farm to Heetiamu of Holgerton, all reflecting daily life and movements in the community.
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Ed Wugtaveen
Bride
Tense
Minn
Leon Gartland
Frank Clark
Gelbertville
Town
J. DeJongh
Reformed Church
Newkirk
Vanderbeck
Rock Valley
W. C. Kent
Sioux City
Death of Six-Week-Old Baby Mourned by Brojulsina Family
Mrs. George Brojulsina and family mourn the death of their six week old baby who died Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. The parents and relatives appreciate the many expressions of sympathy.
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George Brojulsina Imourn
Puneral
Swere Field
Parrot Eighty Years Old Ends Its Long Life
An aged parrot named Old Billy aged about 80 died after a long life with several owners in Os kaloosa and Leighton. Originating from Spain the bird spoke many words and was a neighborhood favorite across its owners George Hanford Tian Lawson and Lanphere.
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Sears
Billy
Spain
Oskaloosa
Cleorge Hanford
Ian
Tian Lawson
Lanphere
Leighton
Adil
Gideo
Billie
Electric range cooks meals automatically
An article notes the electric range can cook a full meal automatically with timer controls. H E Dennis of Town Public Service explains initial hesitation fades after demonstration, and housewives prefer automatic cooking over constant attention methods.
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H. Ee Dennis
Tig Town
Peace Lutheran Church Plans Regional Luther Mass Meeting
About 80 congregation members from Plato Township Peace Lutheran Church traveled to Le Mars for a commemorative 400th anniversary Luther mass meeting. The event drew around 1,500 attendees in the Le Mars High School auditorium with speeches described as timely and vital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
le Mars
M. Luther
le Mars, High School
Secret Societies Topic Highlighted At Local Church Event
The Christian Reformed Church announces a program by Rev. J. Gritter focusing on the topic of secret societies and their impact. A lecture by Brown from the National Christian Association is scheduled for Thursday at 8 PM, with a community meal served. Catechism classes for various grade levels are listed for Saturday afternoon sessions.
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Tew
Brown
National Christian Association
Schoct
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Minch
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Bank OF Rock Valley
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Plato Township
Peace Lutheran Church
Christian Reformed Church
Rev. J. Gritter
Thessalonica
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J.C. Stuckenbriek I, B
Aldvedge
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Martha M, Tiatge
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Hans Moeller
Est
W. OW. Johnson
W. J. Hoffering
Herman Helney
Thos
Cullinan
John G. de Vries
L, Vanden Bosch
Folin McKeegan
Frank A. Large
Herman Schmidt
Mrs
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Wim. T. Moetler
B. C. McGill
John A. Schmidt
East
Grate J. Large
Mantle
Lydia Smith
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