Wartburg College at Clinton Offers Education and History
Wartburg College at Clinton focuses on Lutheran ministry training with a broader program for laymen. Founded 1868 in Galena, moved via Mendota and Waverly before settling in Clinton in 1894, it evolved from classical studies to a wider curriculum, led by President Otto L. Pro and Dean G. Neumann, reflecting growth with the Lutheran Church in the Midwest. After July 1, local postage rises to 2 cents for in town and 3 cents for out of town.
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Theological Seminary
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Savanna Area News Notes from Argo to Kitten Ball
A patchwork of small town items: chicken theft in Argo F. a stove fire saved by Louie Messinger. Hume Econom club picnic at Old Mill park Savanna with diners, cake, and a famed strawberry pie dispute. local reunions, church classes, and social mixing. Kitten ball games pitting Savanna and Argo with women’s and men’s teams. weather and farm notes. residents’ travels and illnesses. a talk by a transient about economic cycles and Uncle Sam. others expect spring harvests and a cow sale, plus a planned town dance and permit notices.
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Walter Severance
George Bithner
Louie Messinger
Hume Econom Club
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Yovlai
Warner Slan
Lee Goauck
Keaturkyre
Leonard Torley
Relativ Woollard Welch
Wisconsin
Wood
Charles Sack
Dorothy Slick
Jake Suikell
Sin Falls
Dak
Ned Terner
Felder
Ned
Charles Nipe
Esther Schmaling
Wheaton
Ill
Velma Sack
Savanna Kitten
Argo
City Named for Spaniard Duke of Alburquerque
The city of Albuquerque was named after the duke of Alburquerque who served as viceroy of New Spain. The spelling later evolved to Albuquerque.
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Old Saying Explained Drives from pillar to post
An explanation of the phrase drives from pillar to post noting origins in punishment devices like the pillory. The text traces the idiom to being pulled or moved about as if restrained and hammered by harsh discipline, with a brief mention of historical English usage.
Local Notes From Ravanna and Nearby Areas
Sandridge WEE May Leavens visited Friday at Mrs William Soviths Ravanna home. Mary Switzer attended art outing of friend lese Rep Saturday. Residents enjoyed two baths at the Sea bh netr near the Rupple home. Earl Baley appeared improved and recognized visitors. Leavens, connected to Roy Dennison land, moved to a new bungalow on the Dennion farm. Donald Fulrath and family spent weekend at Beckbone. A soaking rain is needed to aid crops. Sand Glough and Leavens resorts are busy with good fishing reports. Moviegoers at Thomson Saturday night were pleased. Mrs Irene Beck and two sons were also mentioned.
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William Sovith
Ravanna
Mary Switzer
Earl Baley
Fing
Leavens
Roy Dennison
Dennion
Donald Fulrath
Beckbone
Sand Glough
Thomson
Irene Beck
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