U and T club holiday gathering and Christmas exchange
The U and T club met with Mrs. Charles H Moxworth and twelve of fourteen members for a Christmas exchange and social hour with fancy work and refreshments. Future plans include a meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jugenheimer’s home and a vocal recital by Miss Bratten’s pupils was held with parents and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U and T Club
Charles H Moxworth
East Second Street
Hexworth
Elizabeth Schulty
Oscar Jugenheimer
Cly
James Palmer
Edna
Bridges
Oscar Hughes
Brighton
M. E. Church
Charlotte Howell
Madame Butterfly
Coral Bennett
Mercedes
John McClintic
Toussaint L’ Overture
Lawrence Zelinsky
Grace Garbry
Threse Swisher
Betty
Bloomfield
Brighton Rebekah
Sarah Hopkins
Ed Thomas
Oscar Mangold
Des Moines
Ellis Walton
Edgar Kessel
Verle Porter
Hubert Kasowaky
B. Jd. Pringle
Bert Smith
A. J. Morgan
Miles Jones
Maw Greendyke
Matt Kessel
Mise Shaben
Samuel Gompers dies in Texas at 4 10 AM
San Antonio reports the death of Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor at 4 10 in the morning after heart and kidney failure. Frank Morrison notes the death and details the funeral plans and survivor statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gompers
Peter J. Brady
Federation Bank
Samuel Sompers
James P. Yolland
New York
Sara Conboy
United Textile Workers
Compers
San Antonio
Texas
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Isenes
Frank Morrison
Executive Council
Lee Rice
W. B. Hanson
Rice
Mexico City
James Duncan
W. S. Hanson
Matthew Woll
Martin F. Ryan
W. D. McMahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electrie Railway
John P. Frey
the Molder’s Journal
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Florence C. Thorne
A. F. of L
Wm. €. Roberts
Chester M. Wright
A. F. of L. Information and Publicity
J. K
Language and Speech Proficiency Across Nations
The text argues that natives speak their own language better than foreigners of equal standing and notes that most people do not master any language perfectly. It observes that educated foreigners may speak more carefully than the average American due to linguistic habits.
Church Basement Event This Friday Afternoon
Mrs Henry Lechner visits relatives in Bloomfield Iowa while Im B ehurch basement hosts a Friday afternoon gathering for parishioners and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ehurch
Henry Lechner
Bloomfield
Iowa
Christmas Spirit Across The World
A seventh grade staff piece discusses how Christmas is celebrated differently around the world and within the United States. It urges giving over receiving, cites Christ’s teachings about helping others, and notes the rising commercialism and belief in Santa Claus as a spirit rather than a literal figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Earth
Santa Clause
Christmas Toys Story Might Share Twelve Delights
A stylized Christmas poem recounts three siblings Tom May and Joe finding stockings filled by Santa with toys. Little Joe receives the most gifts and wishes joy for others as Eva Burham signs the verse with a festive closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
May
Little Joe
Eva Burham
Jones Family Christmas Dinner Hope
A poor widow Mrs Jones struggles to feed her children as snow falls on Christmas Eve. Across the alley the wealthy Smiths plot to invite the Joneses to share their Christmas dinner after seeing the beggar children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Joneses
Marie Jones
Smiths
Mrs. Jones
Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth
Mrs. Smith
Helen Dayton
Christmas Bird Blessing for Hungry Winter Birds
A sixth grade girl named Mary sets up a Christmas tree for starving winter birds. The birds, drawn by the treats, guide their flock to Mary’s tree, share food, and sing thanks, making a joyful holiday moment for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Letoos
Doris Zeck
A Plea for Birds by Tanlor Wella Sixth Grade
A student urges readers to feed birds at Christmas by decorating an evergreen with bird friendly foods. The writer argues birds help gardens by keeping insects in check and promises mutual benefit for humans and wildlife in the coming seasons.
Junior Hi Program Awares crowd attended the pro
A crowd attended a pro event linked to the junior high program, with attendees gathered for a community gathering emphasizing activities and school engagement. The coverage notes overall turnout and local involvement.
Cantata and Nativity Play Fundraiser At High School
On Friday night December 5 the high school staged a two part program led by Mr. McKay and Miss Hay. The Cantata The Three Springs featured grades six through eight and a Nativity Story with Mary McConaughy as Mary and Wayne Brown as Joseph. Proceeds totaled 85.00 to support school needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tistaconta
Mr. McKay
Mary McConaughy
Mary
Jesus
Wayne Brown
Joseph
Berne Enslin
Walter Wells
Charles Long
Twyla Reed
Miss Hay
Mary Barnett
Edith Bollean
Home Room raises funds for tuberculosis care
Home Room 107 reports a Christmas fundraising drive raising 3 dollars to aid people with tuberculosis and prevention efforts. Several rooms plan holiday programs while some members recover from surgery and others prepare for upcoming assemblies and performances.
Too Renaming of the Homestead Installment No 4
John hurries home opens the letter from Black Jack dated Oct 4 1894 in South America and reads a terse notification. The fragment hints at a continuing postal or personal communication driving the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Black Jack
South America
Old Homestead Mystery Solved in Lexington Reunion
In a tale of intrigue with Richard Milton traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Lexington, Black Jack schemes to claim the Milton fortune. Three allies reveal themselves as police and a loyal servant, leading to a reconciliation between John Milton and his nephew Richard as the Homestead remains in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton
New England
Lexington
New Jersey
John
South America
America
Richard Milton
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Richard John
Richard
Black Jack
Wil
Athletic Programs Halted by Vacancy and Cold
An editor's vacation leaves the athletic section without leadership while the staff awaits a replacement. The cold prevents outdoor practice and the school awaits board approval for a training and basketball facility. The message notes their building is the town's only one.
Scout and church notices plus social events listed
Announcements include Girl Scouts meeting at Sunset Park Saturday at 8 AM for hiking. Mae Campbell Baptist Choir rehearses tonight at 7 30 with a social at Fairview School Wednesday Dec 17. Also many church group meetings and box social events with potlucks and Christmas exchanges scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Sunset Park
Mae Campbell
Fairview School
Lillian Crone
Fortnightly Art Department meeting moved to Mr. Frank Wilson home
The Art Department of the Fort nightly club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mr. Frank Wilson noting a change of meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Esthers Girls of ‘the Methodist Church
Gerjtrude Beatty
Golda Schulty
Brine ‘Town
Mothers Jewels Home
Bible Department
The
Fortniehdy Club
Frank Wilson
Notce
A. N. Bower
BD. Morrison
Training Gap Sparks Anxiety About Upcoming Opportunity
A brief note expresses frustration over lacking physical training and growing anxiety as athletes await their chance to prove themselves.
Sunshine Community Club Meeting With Mrs Matthews
Community notices list Sun shine Community Club gathering on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs J O Matthews, and several December events from clubs and societies including a funeral attendance by G A R and a Young Woman's Military Society meeting at 7 30 PM at Mrs W C Mayhew Jr s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
J. O. Matthews
Young Woman's Military Society of the Seenrid
Presbyterian Chiuteh
W. C. Mayhew
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Barbara Cuddy
Rose Carbaugh
Vernette Johnson Sharps
Watson
Ruth Meyer
Preston Abbie Evans
Carrie Jacobs- Bond
Rose
Baldwin Vernette Johnson
Atle Stedy
Aesher
Vernette Johnson
Misa Bratten
Johnny
Rolfe
Abbie Evany
Klickman Havel Kiser
Rare Car
Hazel Kisor
Fiat
Sharp Club Sonc
Sam Gampers
American Labor
Natonal Council
Gampers
Geymaid Peece
Artightyaix
Saction
What American!Federation of Later Constitutium
Frank Morrishn
Counel
Mattée
Edith N Brockhart
Catharine McConnaug
Mary Pauls
Carlton Lytle
Editorial
Santa
Tanlor’ Wella
Harold Richardson
Ruth Paul
Helen Heneberger
Tiz
Clarence Chance
Geraldin Sharp
Donald Benz
William Sitler
Dora Haney
Betty Hollingaworth
Dora
Raymond
Rittenhouse
Noble Grand Circle
Edna Flynn
Alma l. Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Hdna Mercer
Hunter
Mast Washington Street
Ladies’ Social Union of
New Haven
M. EB. C
Pythian Sisters
M. BE. C
de Molays
Wade Crone
M. D
Robert Thompson
K. P
W. H. Sigafoose
C. C
Washington Steam Laundry
Shere Are
United States
Mr. Club
the Commercial Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
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