Commencement Exercises Highlight Peak Senior Honors
A large crowd attended the Tuesday graduation events. top honors went to LaVern Meyer as salutatorian with Doris Hipp and Richard Doughan as contestants. Valedictorian Sidney Buffington, class president Geraldine Ullman, and top grades holder Wayne Bartlett were recognized. Doris Hipp received Luther College scholarships and a book, while Sidney Buffington got a Reader's Digest subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Ullman
Valadictorian
Sidney Buffington
Salutatorian
LaVern Meyer
Doris Hipp
Richard Doughan
LaVern
Verlene Mayland
Wayne Bartlett
Luther College
Doris
Sid
Danbury Company
Reader's Digest
Theatre reopens prompt talk of plans and alliances
Questions swirl about use of the theatre by Lora and Darrell and whether the US aligned with Floyd Altman. Readers ask if Linda Nelson faces four choices and ponder Borger Duane Glen Elde. Possible plans mention La Verne Geraldine Lor na and Sid playing doubles while at college.
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Lora
Darrell
U. S
Floyd Altman
Linda Nelson
Borger
Duane
Glen
Elde
Will la Verne
Geraldine
Lorna
Sid
This Summer's Secret Service
A fragmentary teen saga raises questions about relationships among Myrna Betty Keith Kent D P and a Dean engineer. The text hints at summer plans in Washington Iowa and potential romantic intrigues with several unnamed individuals.
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Secret Service
Myrna
Washington
Iowa
D. P
Betty
Dean
Keith
Nancy
Kent
B. R
Craig
Local youth romance musings from an era of steady pairs
A row of questions reflects a small town’s dating scene. Names like Lorna Sid Craig Beverly Louise and Trudy appear with hopeful bets on who stays together or breaks away. The piece teases upcoming letters visits and homecomings from boot camp and Buffalo Center, Lakota, and Wesley.
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Oklahoma
Lorna
Sid
Craig
Beverly
Louise
G. P
Roger S
Sharon
Linda
Trudy
Noreta
Merlin
Neal
la Lonnie
Bob
Barb
Nancy
Fenton
Mary Lou
Wesley
Denny W
Donna B
Lora N
Darrel W
H. H
Gere
Velene
Buffalo Center
Virgina S
Marianne
Marilyn
Buffalo
Will Julius S. Make Trips to Minneapolis?
Question about Julius S. traveling to Minneapolis and whether absence increases affection.
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Julius S
Minneapolis
Class Night Awards Highlight Eighth Grade Graduation
Friday May 18th class night recognized the eighth grade graduation and multiple awards. Seventh grader Dwerg Krantz received the Sportsmanship Award from Judy Mehlan, who also earned Outstanding Citizenship. High school awards went to 84 of 132 students with four special honors for outstanding citizens Sidney Buffington and Darlene Callies, dramatics awards for Geraldine Ullman and Craig Sathoff, and Geraldine Allman noted for a preliminary contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwerg Krantz
Judy Mehlan
Sandra Gartner
Verna Gray
Margaret McDonald
Sylvia Eden
Geraldine Ullman
Craig Sathoff
Geraldine Allman
Eighth Grade Picnic and Awards Recap
Speech year notes Craig earned a 1 rating in the state finals and won a $400 scholarship at Buena Vista College. Special music awards went to Doris Hipp and Lowell Billbourough. La Vern Meyer won the salutatorian contest over Doris Hipp and Dick Doughan and joined valedictorian Sidney Buffington. The May activities include an all school picnic at Call Park and project exhibits across classes with cheerleader selections by three faculty members.
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Craig
Buena Vista College
Doris Hipp
Lowell Billbourough
la Vern Meyer
Dick Doughan
LaVern Meyer
Sidney Buffington
Call Park
Betty Hatten
Orla Jane Anderson
Sandra Gerdis
Marilyn Akkerman
The Great Football Player and Dick Black's Comeback
High school quarterback Dick Black of Roosevelt faces a season ending injury after a brutal tackle. Amputation is avoided and he returns to school with an artificial leg, walking again and attending prom and graduation with Jan, envisioning a future at Creston College or as a student coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Black
Roosevelt High
Dexter High
Bob Carrolls
Dexter
Roosevelt
Jan
Brownsville
Creston College
Grain sorghum equals corn in dairy ration
Grain sorghum will about equal corn in dairy cattle rations with grinding for efficiency. It has slightly higher protein and lower fat than corn, and energy content is similar to corn. Sorghum is generally well liked but sometimes less palatable. grinding improves digestibility as whole seeds pass undigested. Iowa research is limited though and 4 H involvement exceeds 8,000 leaders.
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Floyd Arnold
Towa State College Extension Dairyman
Arnold
Iowa
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Betty Hatton
Dennis W
Janice Harris
Judy S
Sharon C
Eldon
Ellen Nelson
Lee
Corinne
Arthur Graham
Lora W
Linda N
Callies Bros. Bridge
Marilyn W
David B
David R
Lakota
Marian
la Vera
Interstate Power Company
Titonka
Interstate Power Co
Ackoas
Hebrides
Iseoloe
Oathcuke
Geraint
al An College
Lew Yorks Gall Teaan
Donus of Porto
Ea Mineral
Tostrad
Yanaty
Frigidaire
General Motors
Julie
Alueminum
John H. Rode
Kossuth County
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