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Ames and Humboldt area notes from September 1942
The excerpt lists local happenings including student moves to ISU and Hawaii, sorority pledges, farm and business notes, fair results, school openings, weather, and upcoming events. It notes Charles Gun derson heading to ISU as a freshman, Janet Ranger resigning and Barbara Farlow joining Dr. Ranney’s staff, and various farm, family, and school updates. It also mentions 27 Indian skeletons found near Humboldt, and a Navy band visit by Eldon Obrecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calligan
George C. Onnen
Deane Gunderson
Charles
Ames
ISU
Sandra Ives
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Sioux City
B. F. Brinkman
Rolfe
Janet Ranger
R. B. Ranney
Barbara Farlow
Dr. Ranney
Beckord
Booth
George