Y M C A Week Notes Highlight Activities and Plans
Eighty one boys joined the Y hike led by Red Little and Gene Trask the largest group to date. Rotary discussed propaganda and Campfire Girls met after school. Chamber of Commerce fall celebration directors met. Beta chapter gathering occurred. Y's Men’s club had a lively session led by Stanley Zager. HI Y boys plan mothers night banquet. Annual boy auction set for May 7 with dinner at 45 cents. Lorden's Accordion band to provide music. Leroy Pratt photos feature 200 Washington men and boys. Y M C A conference attendees John Applegate Shran Lewis Dick McIntosh Gene Trask Charles Morris Leigh Souls in Milwaukee.
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Red Little
Gene Trask
YM C. A
John Yousling
Lorden
Leroy Pratt
Washington
John Applegate
Shran Lewis
Dick McIntosh
Charles Morris
Leigh Souls
Y. M. A. Young Men’s
Milwaukee
Conference Weekend Plans with Phalanx Fraternity
They will attend a special session of the Phalanx fraternity during the conference weekend.
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The
Phalanx Fraternity
City Council approves 1940 claims and hires for garbage season
Regular session led by Mayor R L Lytle approves General Water Light and Garbage fund expenses. Willis Beaty hired for garbage collection at 65 dollars monthly for 1940. clerk authorized to buy Iowa Code and solicit bids for a city truck.
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Finance Committee
General Fund
al Crone
Hazel Brock
Harry Miller
Dick Bidwell
Delbert McDole
Ern Garrett
Ban Waters
D. W. McClure
Fred Riley
John Applegate
Wim. Bk. Sloat
Besse B. Jones
C. Vv. Craul
State Printing Board
Ota Ae Ag Oa Water Fund
Geo. Stokes
Floyd Bower
de Bdo
Satiahegles
LIGHT
Sewthek Fund
Ralston Meek
Max Richards
Jack Stafford
Willis Beaty
Iowa
Arthritis Relief Survey At Excelsior Springs
A survey by the Medical Bureau at Hall of Waters Excelsior Springs Mo reports 843 447 mineral water treatments given to 87 500 patients in recent years. Of these, 44 440 with rheumatic diseases received relief and 48 837 were treated for arthritis neuritis rheumatism.
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Excelsior Springs
Medical Bureau
Hall OF Waters
Ditches Car To Avoid Collision Near High School
Dorothy Epperly of Letts suffered severe cuts to chin and neck when the car carrying Harold Warman left the highway to avoid a sudden car from a driveway near the Columbus Junction high school. Epperly was thrown against the windshield as the vehicle hit the ditch.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Dorothy Epperly
Letts
Harold Warman
Warman
Miss Epperly
West Sunset News Roundup From April Activity
Mary Frances McCoy returned to Quincy University after a week at home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Claude McCoy. Fred Spangler and family visited Chester Spangler in Rock Island. John Holmes and Tom Long joined Frank Hailey for Sunday dinner. Ruth Paul and Joe Martin visited T. McCoy’s, W. J. Hartzell and grandson stopped by Gilbert Barr’s, Bessie McCoy and Eva Harvey dined with Claude McCoy. Measles sidelined Ruth and Joan Sehants. Juanita Baker attended the Little Sisters banquet in Washington and enjoyed the event.
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Sam Baker
West Sunset
Mary Frances McCoy
Quincy
Claude McCoy
Fred Spanglers
Chester Spangler
Rock Island
John Holmes
Tom Long
Frank Hailey
Ruth
Paul
Joe Martin
T. McCoy
W. J. Hartzell
Gilbert Barr
Bessie McCoy
Eva Harvey
Joan Sehants
Juanita Baker
Little Sisters
Washington
Giant Gomatesvara statue rises 60 feet in India
A stone figure of Gomatesvara, the Jain saint, stands 60 feet tall in India. Remarkable detail notes the fingers alone measure five feet in length.
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Gomatesvara
India
Oldfields in Court Over Divorce Alimony Row
Barney Oldfield and his wife Hulda Oldfield remain under the same roof as Los Angeles court hears Hulda Oldfield sue for divorce and seeks temporary alimony of 500 dollars a month pending trial.
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Barney Oldfield
Hulda Oldfield
Los Angeles
The Enemy from Within
An analysis of foreign subversion in the United States cites Norway’s downfall as a warning. It argues German influence and internal support threaten American defense, labor groups, and government, calling for investigations and removal of suspect officials and agitators.
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Norway
German Bund
Ism
Youth Front
Christian Front
Maritime Union
Seattle
Mexico
Mr. Bridges
District Scouts Plan Camporee in Columbus Junction
Louisa district Boy Scouts schedule a district wide camporee at Chautauqua Park Columbus Junction May 24 to 26. Patrols via patrol method aim for efficiency in field events and camping contests with self carried gear and meals. Conservation Officer Dan Nichols assumes duties for Louisa and Muscatine counties replacing Earl Jago. Junior high display showcases classroom work. Lois Eversmeyer named valedictorian for Little York junior class. Commencement events include class sermon May 12, junior-senior banquet May 10, senior play May 14-15, and commencement address May 17 by Dr Willard Lampe.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Boy Scouts
Louisa
Chautauqua Park
Columbu Junction
Dan Nichols
Muscatine
Earl F. Jago
Pocahontas, Buena Vista
Cherokee Counties
Lois Eversmeyer
Little York, Jr
This Place
Will
America for Americans free speech and assembly
The speaker warns of internal enemies allegedly posing as patriots and urges swift action against communist and Nazi influence. He supports expanding Dies Committee powers to unmask subversives, deportation agencies to cleanse government, and claims Americans must prioritize homeland welfare and avoid foreign wars.
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Norway
State Department
Congress
Dies Committee
America
Free Assembly
April Showers Bring May Flowers Timber Display
SHILOH April 26 Spring is here as timbers burst with blossoms. Local families like Mack Beemblossons and Harold Beenblossom celebrate blooms while neighbors attend events at Fair Field and the Y M C A. Rain slows plowing but farmers appreciate the needed moisture for planting and fruitfulness.
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H. J. Schoonover
Shiloh
Mack Beenblossom
Harold Beenbblossom
Paul
Donald
Glenn Beenblossom
Jean Sigaforse
Fairfield
Girls Glee Club
Stephen Nicholson
Columbus Junction
Sam Lambert
James Marsh
Washington
Darlene Schantz
Edd Showalter
Muscatine
Donald Simmering
Ray Miller
Dave Schantz
Ellen
Joe Amrine
Iowa City
Pauline Sechants
Joan Schoonover
Ralph Schoonover
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Jean Sigafoose
Bonnie West
Fae Schoonover
Martha Birka
Senior Week Plans for Columbus High School
Columbus high school outlines senior week events from May 10 to 17. Includes junior senior banquet May 10, class sermon May 12 by Rev W A Bloomquist, senior play Henry Tells the Truth May 14 and 15, and commencement May 17 with Dr Willard Lamp of Town University Religion Dept as speaker. Senior class roll lists many students.
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Columbus High — School
W. A. Bloomquist
Willard Lampe
University of
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
The
Methodist Church
Maxitte Davis
Mona Dean
Leona Delzell
Robert Dicks
Bette Dwinell
Joyce Gilkey
Loris Greene
Henry Grover
Richard Houseal
Lucile Jones
Harry Jordan
Robert Lewis
Barbara Lynn
Elaine Moody
Mary Morgan
Mildred Owens
Jean Sands
Betty Smith
Marie and
Tisor
Ruth Wiegter
Evelyn Woodruff
Grinling Gibbons, Master Carver to George I, Dies 1721
Grinling Gibbons, famed English carver known for St Paul’s cathedral choir stalls, died in 1721. He spent his final seven years as Master Carver in Wood to George I, earning a salary of one shilling sixpence daily as the court’s chief wood sculptor.
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Grinling Gibbons
St. Paul's Cathedral
England
George
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