Coming Chautauqua promises star speakers and music
Patrons await details for the coming Chautauqua program led by Dr Charles T Bayliss with talks on rebuilding a broken world and over the battlefields of Europe. Red Cross nurse Miss Josephine Mulville, travelogue by Ray Baker on Hawaii, and a varied speaking and music lineup follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lst
Chas. T. Bayliss
New York
Huropt
Bayliss
Brant Whitlock
Belgium
Henry van Dyke
YU. S
Cardinal Mercur
Josephine Mulville
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Ray Baker
Hawaii
Thomas McClary
J. Lorenzo Zwickey
Bult
J. Walter Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Lyceum
Columbia
Harry C. Bull
Hazel Dophelde
Algona Soldier Boy Visits Southern France
Raimond Wehler, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wehler of Algona, writes from near Marseilles in 1919 about a Mediterranean coast trip. He travels from Langen to Amiens by truck then trains along the coast, praising the scenery and climate and noting his memory of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wehler
al- Sona
Raimond
Forminy
Class of 1919 at Buffalo Consolidated Schools
The Buffalo Consolidated Schools graduates of 1919 wrap up a busy week with final exams banquets and class activities. The Class Play For the Old Flag drew crowds for three nights while commencement takes place Friday and the class sermon Sunday. Teachers Prof Williams Miss Elma Marie Olson and Miss Carrie Reynolds receive praise for guiding the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Consolidated Schools
High School
Auditoriu
M. BE. Church
Titanica
Prof. Williams
Elma Marie Olson
Carrie Reynolds
Roving with Fenty in Monaco and Nice
The letter describes visits to Nice Monte Carlo and Monaco, noting historic shifts from Italian to French control, the grandeur of Monte Carlo Casino and the Monaco palace, royal charity, and a tour of Monaco’s oceanic museum with its sea life and skeleton displays. The writer mentions high Alpine views, Roman roads, and a longing to return.
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Nice
Monte Carlo
Monaco
Italy
France
Austria
Prince of
Duke of York
Cornich
Alps
Courge
la Turbia
Class Night Exercises Set for Thursday Evening at High School
Students from several classes perform in a program at the high school auditorium. Salutatory by Leth Wolfe, readings by Christens and Ruby Nemon, orations by Daisy Petals and Perverted Americanism, duet by Mona Heifner and Martha Wellner, and the senior class song conclude the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Leth M. Wolfe
Reading
Cretessrees
Floyd Longbottom
Musteat
Ruby Nemon
Alice, McHiray
Mona Heifner
Martha Wellner
Piercy Reichsamen
Chautauqua Boosters Organize Committees
The Chautauqua boosters met at the A. M. Peterson home and elected committees to ensure a strong event this year. Officers include A. M. Peterson president, B. Hansen secretary, J. B. Kiel treasurer. Site, piano, entertainment, and flowery committees named with members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Our
A. M. Peterson
L. Hansen
J. B. Kiel
Ball
Clapsaddle
F. R. Amesbury
Albert Nelson
J. W. Lamorenz
P. Belbgamen
M.C. Logan
W. J. Denton
Lela Wolfe
Gladys Cuthbert
Mae Budlong
Commencement Exercises at High School May 16 Program
The program lists invocation a duet address by Dr G W Walters of Cedar Falls Iowa solo presentation of class diplomas class song and benediction. The event is scheduled for Friday May 16 at the high school with a $290 event cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Walters
Cedar Falla
Iowa
Nelson brothers plan new silo and farm expansion near town
Nelson Bros will erect two silos on their 240 acre northwest farm to house cattle and support ongoing improvements. Albert may seek a marriage permit from Joe Fred with local businessmen offering to cover fees if plans change. County Agent Wentworth resigns to join Iowa Dairy Council. Maakestad elected county agent to start in June. Wentworth to remain in Algona briefly. Otto King to oversee sale of farm personal property. Kline sells west farm to Henry Meyer and T. D. Sietsema ahead of auction next Saturday. Local leaders discuss road law and good roads across Iowa with Algona round table attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Bros
Albert
Joe Fred
al Falkennhainer
Wentworth
Algona
Ber
Iowa
Kline
Town Falls
Henry Meyer
T. D. Sietseme
Wesley
Jowa Falls
Philip-Nelson
Otto King
Iowa Dairy Council
Co-Operative
Chveamery Association of
Maakestad
Iowa State College
Pocahontas County
Army
Des Moines
Henry Franzen
Woder
Freilich
John Berschman
Germania
Berschman
G. G. Kruger
Ashton
Kruger
Bame
John Borseman
Amos Kromminga
B. A
Pana
Paved Roads Economics and Proposals in Upper Des Moines
A Corey letter in the Upper Des Moines Republican argues paving at 6 244 a mile with 1 2 4 mix costs 4 56 per cubic yard and 76 cents per square yard for six inch depth. He compares one 14 foot road to dual seven foot paved roads and cites safety frost resistance and central gravelling as advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Republican
Navy
Camp Dodge
Pate Center
Des Moines-Republican
Open Letter from Governor Harding on Iowa Soldier Aid
An open letter dated May 28 1919 from Governor L Harding appeals county councils of defense to raise 200 for Iowa soldiers in New York. He notes funds for hospitalized and stranded Iowa boys are exhausted and praises the Iowa Society of New York for support services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of Defense
New York City
168Th Infantry
Iowa
Third Infantry National Guard
New York
House
88Th General Assembly
Jerry B. Sullivan
Iowa Society of New York
Iown
Council of Defense
Louie G. Lasher
Town
L, Harding
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Raymond Wehler
Trmy Daty
Carrie
Reynolda
Buffalo Conard
The
Christine R. Javers
Ployd EL
Longbottom
Lela M. Wolfe
Ruby L. Nelson
Plercy
Reibsamon
Alice Ly McElroy
Clarence G, Turner
Elna Marie’ Olson
Idgh School
Will Wee Weld
David
F. A. Corey
Harding
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