Program of Declam Contest at Keota High School
Announcement of the home declam contest at Keota High School auditorium on Friday at 7:30. Fourteen girls from Miss Kate Grover’s class compete in three groups: Oratorical Dramatic and Humorous with listed titles and contestants including Isabelle Minick Mildred Craig Irene DeLong Mary Kerr Lilah Leacox Martha McCreedy Bernice Brown Ferne Duncan Dorothy Lovett Pollyanna and Mabel Livingston.
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Kate Grover
Keota
Helen Livingston
Isabelle Minick
Wheels of
Mildred Craig Dany
aossd-Genecs
Irene DeLong
Mary Kerr
Pemberton
Mil Lilah Leacox Boots
Martha McCreedy
Bannister Sevilla Boie
Mary Gary
Bernice Brown
Ferne Duncan
Marjorie Green
Mabel Livingston
Dorothy Lovett
Uncle Tom Draws Crowd at Graham
A Graham audience watched Uncle Tom and little Eva die on stage last night in a crowd that shed tears and reacted as when first seeing the tale. The company varied in merit with an overall good entertainment, though lines from Harriet Beecher Stowe were altered in a modernized version.
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Uncle Tom
Little Eva
Graham
Harriett Beecher Stowe
Funeral services for Arthur Crone Wednesday
Funeral services for Arthur Crone will be held at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon at the Jones and McElhinney chapel conducted by Dr W W Bowers assisted by Rev M R Regan Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery
Wanted Girl for Light Housework Advertised
Classified notice in the Martford Times seeks a girl for light housework with no washing required. Applicants must not object to green or colored girls.
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Martford Times
Illness Rounds Washington Pupils and Staff
A stomach illness epidemic causes many Washington school pupils to miss days and some teachers to fall ill. Some students return to class, while officials say the water supply shows no lasting harm and should normalize soon.
Daniels Returns to Court Boosts High School Basketball
Daniels rejoins the basketball squad as practice begins under Coach Dickinson. With early games in December, the team focuses on fundamentals and aims for a couple of tuneups before the Mt. Pleasant opener on December 21. Daniels will be eligible to play late January.
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Daniels
Dickinson
Mt. Pleasant
American novelist Irene Osgood dies in England
Irene Osgood, American born novelist and playwright, died at her North Hampton home after a month of illness. She retained American citizenship.
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North Hampton
England
Irene Osgood
United States
Bandits Rob Messenger in Logan Square Bank Heist
Four bandits robbed a bank messenger in the Logan Square district of Chicago taking nineteen thousand dollars. The incident occurred in the busy Logan Square business area and is being investigated by authorities.
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Chicago Bandits
Chicago. M
Logan Square Trust and Service Bank
Logan Square
Harvest Proverb Reflects Patient Labor and Reward
A Max Moller quotation on patient work and eventual reward emphasizes that diligent sewers may toil while others reap the harvest, underscoring enduring value in steady labor and collective effort.
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Max Moller
Oil From Coal Experiments Rise in England
Experiments in England aim to convert coal into oil to meet domestic gasoline needs and possibly enable export. It is estimated that about one quarter of annual coal production could be diverted for this purpose, providing a substantial new fuel source.
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England
Court action resumes as judge returns to hear city nuisance case
Judge H F Wagner will reconvene district court in Washington tomorrow after a two day recess to finish the December term. Perry Hayes et al vs city of Washington opens at nine in the morning and may occupy the week. the sewer outlet nuisance is challenged with city asserting contract work in 1967 fixed responsibility but contends remaining issues lie with G W Stewart. Several witnesses likely as both sides press their claims while rulings on Peiper vs Dayton and the Brinton estate are anticipated this week.
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H. F. Wagner
Washington
District Court
Perry Hayes
City of Washington
Hayes
G. W. Stewart
Magnetic Poem Advertises Three Thousand Year Old Text
The first Magnetic poem is claimed to be about 2850 years old making it the oldest in the series. Researchers describe its discovery and dating methods.
First Scientific Nurse Training School Opens in Germany
Led in scientific nurse training Filedner at Kaiserwerth opened the first scientifically based nursing school in 1830. Florence Nightingale trained at his establishment and introduced his methods into England.
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Filedner
Kaiserwerth
Germany
Florence Nightingale
England
Riches From Inventions of Henry Bessemer and Cyrus McCormick
The text notes Sir Henry Bessemer rising from poverty in a London quest for fortune and Cyrus McCormick dying with a fortune around $20,000,000. It also mentions W L Bundy, a watchmaker, inventing the time clock that tracks workers in factories and businesses, which brought him wealth.
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Sir Henry Bessemer
London
Cyrus McCormick
W. L. Bundy
Alumni Girls Basketball Ready To Practice For High School
The high school girls basketball program gains an alumni squad to challenge the team in practice. Members include Lois Macon Gladys Gilliland Myrtle Morrow Hannah Jones Helen Wilson Vivian Caldwell Gladys Mace Mary Louise Minnick Edith Otto Juanita Eilis Maude Randall. First session held yesterday evening with illness keeping several away. Practices set for Mondays at the high school gym under coach Miss Willa Gibson.
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Lois Macon
Gladys Gilliland
Myrtle Morrow
Hannah Jones
Helen Wilson
Vivian Caldwell
Gladys Mace
Mary Louise Minick
Edith Otto
Juanita Eilis
Maude Randall
Willa Gibson
First Zero Weather Brings 2 Below Cold Night in Washington
Washington saw its first subzero reading of the season as the temperature slipped to minus two overnight. The day warmed slowly but remained crisp with clear, cold conditions throughout the area.
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Washington
Eureka Christmas programs and local visits noted
Rev. M R Regan preached at Eureka church sharing a tribute to Harker. Howard Wagner and Glenn Reen blossom plan a Washington hogs today. Charley Jacksons visited Vern Jackson in Washington. Sunday school practicing for Christmas entertainment next Sunday at 2. Pearl Glassburner spent weekend with her mother in Washington. Fred Wagner and wife celebrated their 15th crystal wedding anniversary with 50 relatives and a big dinner. D G Beenblossom and Wilber Beenblossom hosted Thanksgiving with Sigafoose family. 20 miles could not keep them away. The narrative ends with the absence of Russel.
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Howard Wagner
Glenn Reenblossom
Washington
Charley Jackson
Vern Jackson
Pearl Glassburner
Fred Wagner
D. G. Beenblossom
Jay
Samuel Simmons
Fairfield
Wilber Beenblossom
L. F. Sigafoose
S. C. Simmons
Joy Simmons
Altho
Russel
Red Cross Sees 93 Join In County Campaign
A county Red Cross reorganizing meeting is set for Thursday at 2 30 p m in the courthouse jury room to organize the county chapter. Elsie Witchen from Chicago arrives to assist as 93 members join during a week long canvass and may attend the Thursday session.
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RED Cross
Washington County
Elsie Witchen
Central Division
Chicago
Social gathering at church dinner noted
A group attended a church entertainment and big dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Slaughter and baby from Olds were present and the event concluded with a general good time and meals provided.
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Jas. Slaughter
Baby
Olds
Reed to hold public sale at Harry White farm
L B Reed announces a public sale on Saturday December 16 at the Harry White farm. Reed has bought the Lute Snyder stock of groceries in Richland and will assume possession after assessing Clay township. Miss Gertrude Reed visited Ot tumwa as guest of Mr and Mrs Fred Haworth through Sunday evening. Mrs Edna Balderson is in the
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Clay Clay
L. B. Reed
Harry White
Reed
Lute Snyder
Richland
Clay Township
Gertrude Reed
Ottumwa
Fred Haworth
Edna Balderson
Washington hospital recovery after operation and local notices
The Farm Bureau Club will meet with Mrs. B J Pringle in an all day session. An Ames instructor will attend. A chicken pie supper at the parsonage was postponed due to bad weather. Mr and Mrs Ray Woodford attended the McLaughlin Rudiger wedding in Washington.
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Washington
Farm Bureau Club
B. J. Pringle
Ames
Ray Woodford
C. D. Robinson
A. Lair
Bertha Robinson
Nain Brings Umbrellas Rubbers and Dispositions
A North China Herald writer comments on Nain and his gear and temperament, noting a readiness for varied circumstances and a nautical or travel metaphorical readiness reflected in the description.
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Nain
North China Herald
Stray Bit of Wisdom on Patience and Strength
A short quote attributed to Colton emphasizes patience as support for weakness and impatience as the ruin of strength.
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Colton
The Greatest Opportunity for a Child's Growth
A noted saying frames the task of guiding a child toward wholesome growth and the realization of life's abundance as the supreme chance in education and nurturing.
Possible Explanations in a Cookery Manual
A London Opinion quip suggests a printer's error might explain a sly discrepancy in a household cookery manual. The exchange frames a humorous debate over possible misprints.
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London
Caring for House Plants in Rain and Spray Method
Guidance on outdoor placement during rain and a spraying recipe using one teaspoonful of nicotine to one gallon of water with whale or fish oil soap. Recommends spraying every ten days until insects disappear.
Vague Provocative Imagery Cited From New Orleans States
A quoted phrase describes a complexion as velvet with cream and warns that a young man attempting a kiss would slip and sprain his chin. The excerpt appears in a popular magazine style noted by the New Orleans States and reflects risqué tone rather than a specific news item.
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New Orleans
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