Worthy Box Supper and Social Draw Crowns Local Festivities
A box supper and candy social at East Prairie school in Highlands township drew praise for Miss Amelia Schmidt and the clowns Plecker and Holmes. Voters crowned grandmothers as the ladies’ winners. Mr. Musil received cigars, proceeds totaled 44.60 for the school. Also noted are club meetings, social gatherings, and notices of upcoming events and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Prairie School
Chas
Kallaus
Musil
Louis Beranek
Butler to clash with Iowa in hard contest Saturday
Butler College of Indianapolis visits Iowa City to face the University of Iowa Saturday night in a tough early season game. Butler, coached by Pat Page, must improve consistency after scoring only eleven points in forty minutes against North Dakota Agricultural. The Hawkeyes, led by Barry’s defense and guards Hicks and Funk, aim to continue last year’s strong defensive form and solid lineup.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Butler College of Indianapolis
University of Iowa
Pat Page
Chicago
Butler
Barry
North Dakota Agricultural College
Fargo
Iowa
Aggies
Hawkeyes
Lightning
Hawkeye
Hicks
Funk
Aggie
Janse
Laude
Burgitt
DeMolay Dance at Commercial Club Monday Evening
The DeMolay will host a dance at the Commercial Club on Monday evening December 17 with dancing at 9 o'clock. All Masons are invited to attend. The Fortnightly Club Music Department will meet with Mrs Ek D Morris Monday evening replacing the earlier schedule. Shinuila Camp Fire girls plan a rummage sale Saturday December 15 south of K K K.
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Ek. D. Morris
Shinuila
K. K
De Molay Dance At Commercial Club December Event
The De Molay boys host a dance at the Commercial club Monday evening December seventeenth. Music by Walter Stones orchestra of Burlington. Dancing begins at nine o'clock.
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de Molay Boys
Commercial Club
Walter Stones
Burlington
Candy Social at South Prairie Schoolhouse
A candy social is planned at the South Prairie schoolhouse seven miles northeast of Washington on Monday evening December 17. The program begins at 7 30 and Hazel Brown invites ladies to bring boxes for the event.
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South Prairie
Washington
Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Supper and Entertainment
The Pilotsburg Ladies Aid plans a church supper and entertainment Monday evening December 17 with supper served at 7 o'clock. Everyone is invited. A. U. meets Friday at Mrs. Ed Grayson’s home. W. KR. C. holds regular meeting Saturday at 2:30 PM in the corp room with initiation. The box and candy social at Young America school is postponed. Helen Dittmar, teacher.
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Pilotsburg Ladies Aid
W. KR. C
Corp Room
Young America
Helen Dittmar
Union School Event Set for Tuesday Evening
An event at Union School is scheduled for Tuesday evening, December 18, outlining a community gathering or meeting time and location.
Box and Candy Social at Havre School Event
Havre school hosts a box and candy social on Tuesday evening December 18, one half mile south of Havre. Program starts at eight. Ladies are asked to bring gift boxes. Signed Marie Wenger. 25913
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Union School
Havre
Marie Wenger
Christmas events noted for Haskins and area
Ladies Aid Society of Haskins hosts oyster supper and bazaar in church basement Tuesday evening December 18. West Chester Baptist church plans a Christmas program Monday evening December 24. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society meets Tuesday evening at 6 15 bring own dishes. A Christmas program at No 4 school southeast of Washington Thursday evening December 26. Harmony club and district ladies serve cafeteria lunch to raise funds for a new porch Teacher Marie Landau. Booster club hosts Christmas exchange at Mrs Carl Jarrard's home with officer elections. Rebekahs and families hold Christmas program and luncheon at the hall Wednesday evening December 19. Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Lewis Baker bring jars of fruit for the orphans home.
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Ladies Aid Society of Haskins
Alma Hearne Holland
No. 4
Washington
Harmony Club
Marie Landau
Carl Jarrard
Ladies Aid Society of the
Pleasant Hill Church
Lewis Baker
State Education Code Clause on Private Schools Faces Change
Des Moines December 14 report notes lawmakers and educators oppose leaving a wartime clause giving the state superintendent authority over all secular schools. The Iowa State Teachers association, teachers, and representatives argue the provision is unnecessary and should be removed or clarified. Teachers review laws in Des Moines Cedar Rapids Sioux City Davenport and other cities to identify ambiguities and Jokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Code Commission
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Iowa State Teachers Association
Charles Pye
Ciw
Pye
State Teachers Association
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Christmas Tree Decorations Stock Warned At The Fair
The Fair urges shoppers to buy early as stock remains complete and selections are ample for the holiday season.
Christmas toy drive collection notice at courthouse
Those wishing to donate toys books and gifts for Christmas should leave them in the courthouse restroom before Friday December 21. Used items in good condition will be accepted and distributed to the city’s needy children.
Regular meeting notice and church sale
Notice of a regular meeting of Pythian Sisters Tuesday evening at 7 39. Zach Knight and sister bring a gift for the Christmas exchange. Do not exceed twenty five cents. Refreshments five cents. Queen Esther girls of the Methodist church hold a candy and apron sale tomorrow at Wilsons Heating Co east side square.
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Pythian Sisters
Zach Knight
Queen Esther Girls
The
Methodist Church
Wilson's Heating Co
East Side Square
Neighbors Bid Farewell to Coop Family in Fairfield
Ninety nine neighbors gathered eight miles northeast of Fairfield to honor Mr. and Mrs. A L Coop on their move. The Coops will leave the M H Cuddy home at 409 North Mair Street by December 20 and the Cuddys move to 110 North Court Street. The party ran from 7 30 p m to midnight with twenty gallons of ice cream and twenty five cakes, as the crowd surprised the couple when the windmill tower light was switched on.
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Fairfield Ledger
A. L. Coop
Fairfield
Coops
M. H. Cuddy
North Mair Street
Cuddys
North Court Street
Cynthia J. Coop
Mr. Coop
De Molay Rolls Citizenship Course to Members
The American Citizenship Practice series second issue mailed to about 1,100 De Molay chapters nationwide. Eight lessons cover living together, home school and community duties, money management, voting and office holding, local state and national civic roles, and global awareness.
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Kansas City
Order of de Molay
Grand Council Order of DeMolay
America
de Molay
Citizenship program for youth sparks future leadership
The program aims to draw youth into active citizenship beyond academics. It emphasizes responsibilities and privileges in national political religious economic and social life, urging organized attention to youth development and leadership readiness.
Causes of Earthquakes Across Crust Fractures Cited
The article explains earthquakes result from crust displacement along fault lines. It notes coastlines of Japan and California as fracture zones and that shifts are typically small, though large slips have occurred such as a forty foot event in Yakutsk, Siberia.
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Japan
California
Yakuatt
Sberia
Global quake tremors felt around the world
Reports indicate a significant seismic event was felt across many regions worldwide, with observers noting strong shaking and widespread impact. Scientists assess aftershocks and potential damage while authorities monitor seismic activity and advise safety precautions.
Ancient Indian cotton weaving and European wool trade
The article notes cotton weaving’s ancient roots in India dating to 1500 BCE. It states East Indians produced fine yarns and cloths rivaling modern fabrics. It adds that Alexander the Great introduced "vegetable wool" into Europe.
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India
Alexander the Great
Europe
Redwood Giant Sequoia Memorial Found in Humboldt County
A colossal redwood tree among a stand of giant sequoias in Humboldt County California has been presented to the state as a memorial to the county pioneers. The discovery highlights one of the largest trees known and marks a ceremonial tribute to regional early settlers.
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Humboldt County
California
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Oscar Brock
Charles Brown
Louis Eagle
Catholic Daughters of America Sewing Circle
Ragle
Rebekah Club
John Davison
Marie Diller
James McFadden
Floyd Murdock
McFadden
Baker
Jugenheimer
Berglund
A. B. Schmoeller
T. 8. BE. Club
Delta Alpha
N. M. Speidel
West Chester Consolidated School
Andy Augustine
Miss Connor
Tandy
Misa Scott
Miss Fabrick
Miss Strait
Walker and Leet
Charles Harley
J. A. Crone
Harry Crone
Mr. J. A. Crone
Ruth Freshwaters
Knox
Jersey
Ed Grayson
West Chester Baptist Church
de Molay Order
Chocolate Shop
Tion
Ed Asset
Ompany
Redwood Tree
Lupton & McCleery
Iowa Ave
Louie Baird
Horus
Tire Ganges
Tire
Cooper
Jim
Nile
Giftsworth
Bevins Motor Co
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