Thorson School Notes Highlight Fire Prevention Week
Thorson school notes record seventeen pupils across eight grades. First graders use Cordus Primer. third graders made a booklet on arithmetic. Upper grades focus daily on posters and booklets for fire prevention week October 6 to 12. A teeter totter on the playground brings joy. younger children enjoy ring games. Six weeks tests concluded last week. The school decorates for Hallowe en and thanks Story City library for book access.
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Thorson
Lucile’ Tiernager
Marjorie Thorson
Edward Hill
Gaylord Henryson
Myrtle Henryson
Hallowe’en
Story City
Thorson School
Howard District 4 Students Share Halloween Projects and News
Examinations were completed last week and report cards issued this week. Teachers prepared classrooms with October decor. Students made fruit baskets bowls and Jack O'Lanterns for Hallowe'en. Enrollment stands at seven during corn picking as some children help at home. First and second graders created booklets on their pets.
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Leora Johnson
Hallowe'en
First Graders Create Kitchen Scene In Language Class
In language lessons first graders read Helping Mother and perform seatwork cutting and drawing kitchen items. They made paper cupboards rugs tables brooms dishes and a kitchen clock. Ione and Loraine Borwick visited the school one afternoon.
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Mother
Ione
Loraine Borwick
Sociology field trip at County Home prompts reflection
Second grade English students visited the County Home under Mr Bly and toured wards for paupers the insane and the old. They observed cleanliness in the kitchen and laundry and met an inmate who prayed the Lord's Prayer. The trip inspired appreciation of health happiness and social life.
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Bly
Ersland
Salem Bushman death shocks Eldora community
Mrs. Bushman died suddenly Sunday night after a heart attack. Funeral Thursday at Eldora with interment at Union. Her grandson is Miss Harriett Hallet’s first grade teacher. Community gatherings and church activities are noted, including Bethany Ladies Aid and Sunshine Mission society events. Families from McCallsburg and nearby areas are mentioned with several travel updates and hospital news.
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Salem Bushman
Eldora
Bushman
Warren Bushman
Union
Harriett Hallet
Bethany Ladies Aid
Jacob Brekke
Thomas Thompson
Lars Hougland
Elliott Farm
Story City
Albert Hanson
Maynard Christian
California
Amos Hanson
Bert Baumgardner
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Jean Nail
Art Graves
Browne
Violet Bergland
Ole Tmsland
Howard
Oscar Johnson
Iowa City
Charlie Menzel
W. H. Reid
Ruthie Andre
Des Moines
Personal Letter Enquiry Sparks Suspicion in Durand Case
A reader questions the intent behind a letter addressed to Mr. Durand asking why the sender plans to have his wife open it. The exchange hints at domestic or personal elements within a broader investigation or correspondence.
Sheriff Sale Notice in Story County Iowa 1929
By order of the District Court a sheriff sale is set for November 1 1929 at 2 39 PM at the Nevada court house front door. The property is the north half of the southwest quarter of section 27 township 85 range 23 Story County Iowa. Plaintiffs Elizabeth Hauge et al vs Christ Hall and John A Omvig. Debt 5762 00 with 98 00 attorney fee and costs 21 25 plus 8 percent interest. Sale to highest bidder for cash. Local sheriff R W Nebergall. Deputy F C Ward.
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State of Iowa
Story County
District Court of
Elizabeth Hauge
Christ Hall
John A. Omvig
Range
Towa
Christ Hall & John A. Omvig
Nevada
Iowa
R. W. Nebergall
F. C. Ward
Special Election for Roland Telephone Franchise 1929
Notice to Roland electors of a special election on October 30 1929 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the First National Bank Assembly Room. Voters will decide on granting Story County Independent Telephone Company a twenty five year franchise to construct and operate a town telephone system with rights over streets and public grounds. The ordinance outlines construction, liability, rights of way, conditions, and town police and fire alarm wiring placements. It promises non exclusivity and town use of poles and conduits for minor services with two free local exchange instruments.
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Roland
Iowa
First National Bank
Story County Independent Telephone Company
Story County Vide
Nopendent Telephone
Story County
Independent Telephone Company
Town Grants Franchise to Telephone Company for 25 Years
Story County Independent Telephone Company gains a 25 year franchise in Roland Iowa. The ordinance requires voter approval at a October 30 1929 election with costs prepaid by the company. If accepted the company must maintain lines restore streets and comply with future state regulations.
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State of
Iowa
Roland
Story County Independent Telephone Company
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