Community Notes and Celebrations In Town
The society column records Mrs D J Palmer turning eighty six with a quiet celebration at 308 West Washington. Open House hosted by the 8 W Livingston family at 703 North Town Ave for Mr and Mrs S H Forman who depart for Philadelphia, with Herbert, William and Percy Walton from Philadelphia attending. Mrs W W Wilson chaired tea with daffodils and green tapers. Beulah Phillips entertained for Mildred Bramer bound for Chicago, pink and white decor, Lucile Retter high score, Mildred Bramer low score. Senior Baptist Sunday school crowned a contest winner for best attendance, dinner at the church with fifty five attendees.
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Marionvenue
Mildred Bramer
Chicago
Augustana Hospital
Lucille Reister
Dora
Josephine
Jessie Kallous
Lucile Reter
Tulle Lohberger
Mary Crow
Jesse Kallon
the Baptist Sunday School
John Dodd
Frank Sage
Ross Jones
Inez Sharpe
Entertaining evenings by church and fraternal groups
Doris Fiels led by the girls of the department with Margaret Davidson Charlotte Campbell Mary Moriarity and Mable Walker planned games and stunts for an evening of entertainment. The Philathea class hosted a party at the church social hall for about fifty youths with Mrs Phil Weldin and helpers coordinating activities. A one act comedy by Mrs Leslie Duncan and readings by Mrs Kep hart delighted attendees as refreshments were served by Mrs Steel and others. The Rebekahs organized a children’s night and a pot luck to mark the Odd Fellows 10th anniversary. Various clubs held meetings and social events with many members attending and hosting guests.
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Doris Fiels
Margaret Davidson
Charlotte Campbell
Mary Moriarity
Mable Walker
Methodist Sunday School
Chureh Im
Phil Weldin
Gladys Clark
Rodney Kephart
Frank Longwell
Harry Drake
Leslie Duntan
Milo Steel
Kephart
Steel
Lyle Wilcox
Rodney Arnold
Merle Green
Odd Fellowship
M.D. Lee
Elizabeth Sebulty Wos
Mra Schulty
Bey
Schulty
Bell Miller
James Bey
Ed Miller
Announcements from the Mond veterans and local groups
Local notices list events and meetings for veterans unions and church groups. April 9 gatherings with Mrs. Frank Whison, a missionary meeting postponed, Delphians choir sale April 13 at Cunningham's store, Plewant MA Ladies bake sale near Lemmon's Jewelry, and Pytttian Sisters meeting details follow with partial fragments.
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Plewant MA
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
District Sites for Academic Contests Announced Today
The Towa district contests to determine finalists for the academic meet will be held at ten centers on April 26, announced by Prof. Thomas J. Ky executive chairman of the high school affairs. Names of centers and officials in charge include Ames M. G. David Red Oak J. R. Inman Eagle Grove J. M. Logan Cedar Rapids Arthur Deamer Ida Grove W. Sankey Algona J. F. Overmyer Oelwein GB Ferrell Sheldon FH. Chandler Chandler J. R. Cowsill and Washington JH. Peet. Two hundred forty-nine schools entered. The winners advance to district finals.
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Towa
M. G. David
Red Oak
J. R. Inman
Eagle Grove
J. M. Logan
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Deamer
Ida Grove
W. Sankey
Algona
J F. Overmyer
Oelwein
GB Ferrell
Sheldon
FH. Chandler
Chandler
J. R. Cowsill
Washington
JH. Peet
D'S
Finals in Farm Debate Saturday in Iowa
Farmers across the state are urged to tune in to station WOL Iowa State College Saturday between 5 30 and 7 00 p m for the seventh Iowa state farmers debate finals. Sac County team Ronald Wilson and W J Stadiman hold the affirmative facing Benton County’s Atlan Kline and Lewis Greaser on the mock issue that all town automobile owners should be required by law to carry liability insurance.
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Ames
WOL
Iowa State College
Iowa State Farmers
Sac
Renton
Strance
Sac County
Ronald Wilson
W. J. Stadiman
Atlan Kline
Lewis Greaser
Bento County
Ice breaking up slaughtered fish on Twin Lakes shores
News from Manson Iowa reports the past two days have seen hundreds of dead fish wash onto the sands of the north Twin Lakes. Fishermen believe the fish were killed by the surge of air when the tear broke up this spring, with many doubting any fish escaped death.
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Manson
North E Twin Lakes
Anti Freezing Fluid Ignites Burns Boy in Ames
Eight year old Robert Ash of Ames suffered severe facial burns when anti freezE fluid in an automobile radiator ignited as he attempted to gauge water content with a lighted match. The blaze singed his eyebrows and eyelashes and scorched his face. doctors believe his eyesight may be saved despite swollen eyes.
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Ames, Ta
Robert Ash
Unsettled Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley
Forecast calls for unsettled conditions across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains from April to the 18th. Expect at least two precipitation periods with frequent temperature changes as the week progresses.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Chicago Cabaret Fire Damages Bal Tabarin
A blaze at Bal Tabarin on the Sherman to Tel annex roof caused $50,000 in damage after smouldering overnight. A watchman opened the doors and the fire flared, destroying most of the club’s furnishings as water seeped into broadcast stands.
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Chicago
Broadcast ME
Local notes from Sigourney area and surrounding towns
Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Joe Embree and relatives from Wisconsin and Muscatine at Clay Walton’s in Sigourney. Francis Walton plans to work for Sonn McCall this season. Fire incident at Art Dawson’s damaged roof with a large hole but contained. Families and neighbors, including the Stoner kids and the Meek family, hosted callers. An old one legged traveler on crutches sought meals while passing through en route to Butte Montana.
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Franklin
Joe Embree
Ernestine
Leo Embree
Embree
Sigourney
John Walton
Chipperra Falls
Wis
Nerecettle
Vera Paul
Muscatine
Priety
Clay Walton
Art. Dawson
Neghborhood
Mr. Dawson
Charlotte Campbell
Secral
Oramet Stoner
Billie
Joan
Marjorie
E.R. Meek
Butte
Montana
Grace Hill News Highlights Local Living and Visits
Mrs Mary Sherlock reports on Grace Hill residents with plowing by Oliver Furst for Chas Mckinstry and Minerva Nichols returning home after winter with sister Mrs Isa Dunbar. Ann Sarkey seeks care in Washington and Lloyd visits Pratt family. Otis Kirton stays with mother Mrs W Sankey as Wm Sankey helps cut maple near the house. Laeitle Robertson visits aunt Mrs Anna Lakey to attend Easter sunrise service which was canceled due to weather. Ladies Aid meetsWednesday Rev Seems plans Easter service with continuation and communion. Myra Harvey visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Beitel last Friday.
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Grace Hill Oliver Furst
Chas. Mckinstry
Minerva Nichols
Isa
Dunbar
Brighton
Ann Sarkey
Pratt
Myra Wileon
Lloyd
Otis Kirton
W. Sankes
Sankey
Fred Heck
Ther House
Laeitle
Robertson
Anna Lakey
Seems
Raey
Myra Harvey
Mrs. Bof
Beitel
West Chester Daytime Correspondent notes local moves and weather
West Chester April 2 Daytime correspondent reports D B Brumback and wife plan to move to a Wellston farm for summer meat. a smokehouse fire was a near loss but neighbors saved it. Easter storm followed by improving weather. rain should help oats. Local pieces mention Doctor Lloyd, Williamsburg connections, street paving tests, and Chamber of Commerce speakers. The column includes humorous local anecdotes and reflections on community life.
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West Chester
D. B. Brumback
Wellston
Thesday
Nes Daniels
McCombs
Hingis
Hart Brown
Charlie
Doctor Lloyd
Willamsburg
Town
Ellis Lloyd
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Why Be Good At Fox Theatre With Colleen Moore
Colleen Moore stars as the modern girl in Why Be Good at the Fox Theatre. The comedy drama blends light romantic frills with moments of serious drama highlighting Miss Moore’s screen peak. Nell Hamilton appears as a leading male foil in a notable pairing.
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America
Fox Theatre
Colleen Moore
Tory
Mira Moore
Mb Moore
Miss Moore
Nell Hamilton
Bill Moore
North Liberty Boy Killed by Car Today
Iowa City April 6. Gret rutchley aged 8 of North Liberty was instantly killed after stepping from behind a wagon into the path of an automobile driven by Frank Bruce of Iowa City. The boy was thrown and died at once. coroner George Maresh absolved Bruce of blame after investigation. Miss Tiny Edgington returned yesterday to Muscatine after visiting friends in Washington.
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Iowa City
Gret Rutchley
North Liberty
Frank Bruce
George Maresh
Bruce
Miss “Tiny” Edgington
Muscatine
Washington
Early American Newspaper details Reston Gazette origins
In America the Reston Gazette first appeared on December 14 with Thoma s Seateman as proprietor, son of Duncan Campbell who organized the postal system of America.
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America
Reston Gazette
Ite
Tia Ite
Thomas. Seateman
Duncan Campbell
Amerien
Vexed Citizen Clings To Hope Amid Despair
Fragmentary London Times text notes a troubled citizen facing national despair yet clinging to hope for brighter days. The passage hints at stubborn resolve and the drive to persevere despite hardship.
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London Times
Plants and Oxygen Absorption by Leaves in Daylight
Indirect diffuse daylight drives plant gas exchange as leaves absorb oxygen situating in the atmosphere. The process supports carbon assimilation while balancing oxygen use and release through photosynthetic activity and respiration.
President of the hresonthemam business orator tests
The fragment references Soochow fame and a guaranteed salary of 50 000 annually tied to a Chinese leader, then shifts to a mock title The President of the hresonthemam business It mentions a talk value system and a commentary on investments including government bonds and stock prices with W L Ralston and Iowa land cited in passing.
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Soochow
China
Hresonthemam
W. L. Ralston
Washington
Iowa
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