Iowa's First School Taught by Berryman Jennings at Ahwipetuck
The article recounts how Iowa’s first school began in 1830 at Ahwipetuck with Berryman Jennings, hired by Dr. Issac Galland. Jennings taught a three month term, lodging and books provided by Galland, in a log cabin schoolroom with minimal equipment.
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Iowa
Issac Galland
Illinois
Ahwipetuck
Rapids
Lee County
Dr. Galland
Berryman Jennings
Kentucky
Jessamine County
Commerce
Galland
T.S. Parvin
Jennings
Warren County
Oregon
Alwipetuck
1966 Fort Dodge exhibit and dance notes anchor February listings
A February column recalls a Little Art Gallery show in Fort Dodge featuring 19 works by Mrs. David Brinkman and notes Miss Carol Jean Lehman training in Chicago, plus birthday observances for Mrs. Mary Ham. Weather hints at early spring as a storm passes with lightning and mild 50 degree temps.
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Little Art Gallery
Fort Dodge
David Brinkman
Carol Jean Lehman
Des Moines
Chicago
New York City
Sherman Hotel
Mary Ham
Larry Dornath
Pilot Creek Ffa
FFA
Mac Nelson
LeRoy Nelson
Graettinger Ffa
Rafael Mendez
Rolfe
Mendez
Chuck Clawson
Jim Shelgren
Northwest Iowa
Storm Lake
Cobblestone Inn
Morris Webb
Birthday gifts surprise at Double Six Bridge Club
A Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. T S Clark’s home featured a shower of birthday gifts for participants as the Double Six Bridge Club met. Virgil Rickless hosted a dinner for basketball players on February 7 at his home. James Wilkins of Eagle Grove and army buddy Fremond Nielsen, both from the 871st tank battalion, were in town last week. Jim Burns near Rolfe broke his hip after a fall last Wednesday.
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Double Six Bridge Club
T. S. Clark
Virgil Rickless
James Wilkins
Eagle Grove
Fremond
Nielsen
871St Tank Battalion
Jim Burns
Rolfe
Charlton Farms
Kennedy
Des Moines
Telmer Sime
Ruby Wilson
Marvin Stouse
Letzeplandt
Clarion
LeRoy Nelson
John Junkman
George Miller
At Home With Mary Jo and Angel Food Cake Tips
A mother offers baking guidance in a chat about testing angel food cake doneness. She recommends methods for checking spring and avoiding grease, describing prep, bake times, and the upside of having a kitchen expert. The conversation also touches on peach pie and the value of expert advice.
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Angel Foods
Rolfe City Council Minutes February 4 1976 Action Taken
Rolfe City Council met February 4 1976 with Mayor Wood chairing. Reports accepted and filed. Bills approved across General Road Use Water Gas and other funds. Firemen wages raised to 2.50 per hour. ambulance service to continue six months. salaries evaluated and increased retroactive to January 1 1976 for four named employees. Meeting adjourned 9 22 p.m. Pat Wood Mayor Evelyn A Leadley Clerk.
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Rolfe
Wood
Bennett
Hughes
H. Peterson, Jr
W. Peterson
Judy Peterson
Shimon
Gen. Tele. Co
Kustom
Bank
Petty Cash
Rolfe Comm
G. Baker
G. Hughes
M. Gunderson
Baker & Taylor
Wigdahl Bookfinders
C. G.cemetery
Matt Parrott
Arrow
Farm
Trust & Agency
IESC
St. Treas
St. Hyg. Lab
Water Fund
N. N. Gas Co
Brown Supply
Winton Products
H. Shimon
Petty
J. Young
Chamber of Commerce
Leighton's
Glede
Evelyn
Larry
Harold
Pat Wood
Evelyn A. Leadley
Local Residents Move Into Broad Street Property
Mr and Mrs Harlan Lund with Tammy and Troy relocate to the former Fae Show site on Broad Street. The move signals a change of occupancy at the prominent local property.
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Aloof Telejokiebeke
Harlan Lund
Tammy
Troy
Fae Show
Broad Street
Baptism and Funeral Notes From Humboldt and Council Bluffs
Sunday guests joined the Taylors in Humboldt for Alyssa Lynn Cox's baptism at St. Mary’s with godparents Steve Ober and family. Father Hogan officiated. Sid ney Swanson funeral services were held in Council Bluffs with Simonson and Lehmnus relatives attending.
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W.G. Taylor
Steve Ober
Brendan
Crystal
Minn
Dennis Cox
Humboldt
Alyssa Lynn Cox
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Ober
Father Hogan
St. Joe
Roy Simonson
Charles Lehmnus
Simonson
Sidney Swanson
Council Bluffs
H.R. Jaynes
Milo Baker
Sioux City
Marie Miller
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Hubert L. Moeller
Arnold
Anna Harland
Mary JO
Quaker Oats Chemical Co
Omaha
Nebraska
Ware
Havelock, Lowa
Business & Professional Directory
Charles A. Gunderson
Bank Rolfe
N.A
Jim
Wilson Farm Management Real Estate & Insurance Ph
James Slattery
M.D
Pocahontas
R.B. Ranney
C.W. Farets
Chiropracto Rolfe, Tows
Joseph Schoofs
Kurt Sunner
Rolfe Veterinary Clinic
Rolfe Ph
James W. Hudson
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