Van Buren High School 16 Graduates Prepare for May Commencement
Arrangements are under way for Van Buren High School commencement events. The 16 graduates, nine girls and seven boys, will receive diplomas on May 7 at the R and D hall after a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J O Campbell on May 5. The Junior Reception follows on May 8, with class pictures from Larrimer Studio soon. Several graduates plan to attend Marion Normal Institute to pursue teaching careers.
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van Buren High School
Millie Mary Farr
C. Grant Stroup
Lena Helen Shaffer
Jesse Beavans
Susiebelle Skerd
Landess L. White
Freelove Ernestine Farr
Herald I. Plummer
Vivian Boxell
Earl A. Griffith
Minerva E. Weller
John Austin Farr
Genevieve Farr
Earl BE. Border
Pearl Rumple
Mary L. Carr
J.O. Campbell
Campbell
R. and D. Hall
State Board of Education
Larrimer
Marion Normal Institute
Primaries Set May Elections Voters Face No Opposition
Voting places and ticket details released for Van Buren township primary on May 7. Republican delegates to state convention listed with no township ticket, while Democratic delegates and officers include names for precincts 1 2 3 and Washington township.
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van Buren
City Hall
van Buren State Bank
J E. Riley
Washington Township
Samuel H. Shinholt
Frank L. White
Walter W. Mott
Clinton R. Witmer
Samuel F. Doyle
Clarence J. McMillan
William Bragg
Henry Denton
Charles C. Hoff
Safe arrival reported for Everett Heckard relatives in France
Relatives of Everett Heckard have learned he has arrived safely in France from a distant arrival update. No further details are provided about his status or location.
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Everett Heckard
France
In the Name of Women of Flanders Poetry Reference
In the name of the women of Flanders and the children, the Belgian Serb and French are urged to buy bonds to strengthen trenches and prevent a German victory. The piece links national sacrifice to bond purchases and wartime effort.
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Flanders
Conscript Train to Camp Taylor After Kaiser's Skin Joke
Thirty conscripts left on Friday at 9 am bound for Camp Taylor Kentucky led by Clyde C Bedwell of Upland. He kept the mood light with witticisms saying they would return with the Kaiser's hide to sell to the highest bidder.
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Kaiser
Clyde Bedwell
Bluffton
Clover Leaf
Camp Taylor
Clyde C. Bedwell
Upland
Bedwell
Berlin
Eddie Ward
Grover Sparks
Augusta
Kansas
Local High School Basketball Team Caps Strong Season
The Athletic Association elected Glen Melling as president Maddona McMillan as treasurer and Fern Camblin as secretary. The team improved from a poor start to win 11 of 16 games and eyes bright prospects with Earl Griffith possibly returning. A track meet against Marion Y M C A is set for next Saturday. Final player statistics and proceeds balance are listed.
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The
Athletic Association
Glen Melling
Maddona McMillan
Fern Camblin
Earl Griffith
Marion Y.M.C.A
Service Flag Dedication Postponed Amid Smallpox Fears
The service flag dedication at Farrville, slated for next Sunday afternoon, is indefinitely postponed due to smallpox cases arising in the community. The move comes as a precautionary measure to prevent further spread while confirming local health advisories.
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Farrville
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Baccalaureate
George Campbell
Joe E. Armstrong
J. L. Dillon
Wm. F. Anderson
Lucy Price
Paris
United States OF America
Glenn Mellings
Griffiith
E. Stern
Plummer
Griffith
Conwell
Harvey Losure
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