West Chester Seniors Edge Kalona 20-19
West Chester High notes two upcoming games after recent wins and a close 20 19 victory over Kalona. The report highlights study hall life, fund raising for Christmas boxes, and ongoing classes as students anticipate exams and a Keota away game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plain
Kalona
Keota
Brigham
Nick
Beamer
Santa Claus
Sandy
Red
Randy
Peg
Wellman
Davenport
Marjorie
Junior Class Notes on Striving and Set Goals
The report reflects on long years of Junior Class activities with self appraisal. It notes that progress has been slow, aims were high, and consistent diligence was applied, though several classes were missed and record keeping lags are acknowledged.
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Massey-Harris
Massey- Harris
New Holland
New Idea
International
Old
Ford Tractor
International Horse Mower
John Deere
High Grace
Guernsey
Herb Hartzler
Hartzler
School Classes Describe Busy Topics And Projects
The narrative lists algebra divisions in progress, general science on weather and climate, home economics making salads and dressings, manual training building bleachers and jardiniere stands, and English class writing stories about haunted houses and maniacs. The teacher has started something unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardiniere
Journal Sale Date Column Livestock Auctions Listed
Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales on Wednesday at Midway Sales in Columbus Junction Iowa. Listings include Kalona and Ollie Iowa auctions and Keota Wayland saleyards with dates in January 1949 and various start times.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Lowa
Kalona
Ericaa
Ollie Livestock Exchanges
Ollie
Iowa
Hi Dollar’ Sales Company
Sigourney
Keota Junction
Wayland
Don Meyer
Mer
John J. Hershberger
Washington
Harlan O’loughlin
Eighth grade notes school events and prizes
Eighth graders report activities including girls’ basketball and cheer, glee club and band practice for Christmas program, and upcoming games against Keota and Wellman. They recall an ice cream party for top magazine sellers, a Bulova wrist watch prize winner Charlene Romine, and completing Sleepy Hollow with a test and grades.
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Charlene Romine
Sleepy Hollow
Reporters Named For Class Coverage
The page lists Class Reporters Janet Augustine and Bonnie Brinning as assigned to cover student activities.
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Janet Augustine
Bonnie Brinning
Coe College Band to Play at Truman Inauguration
Coe College will send a 45 member band to Washington for President Truman's inauguration on January 20, marking a fourth consecutive appearance at the White House. Director Stanley Vesely led the band for inaugurations in 1927 1929 1933 and now 1949.
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COE College
Capital
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Truman
Coe
White House
Allegheny Mountains
Predict New Year's Death Toll of 170
Chicago December 30 The national safety council projects a New Year death toll of 170 amid ongoing highway and alcohol related risks. The estimate reflects traffic patterns and safety program impacts across states.
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Chicago
The
National Safety Council
Predicted New Year Auto Toll Exceeds 170 Lives
The council warned that about 170 people may be killed in automobile accidents over the New Year weekend due to drinking and bad weather. The estimate may rise as injured individuals die later, potentially pushing the toll higher than 170.
New Year Toll Lower Than Earlier Christmas Estimate
The New Year death toll on the highways runs about 100 fewer than the figure predicted for the Christmas weekend, signaling a lower fatality count than projected.
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Lester Henss
Poland
Hampshire
China
Dan Roth
W. H. Thoma
Mar. Chaney
Roth, Thoma
A. R. Meyer
Dorcas Society
E. Boshart
Columbia
Lucille Ball
Franchot
West Chester School News
Duke
Chess Hartsler
Miss Mann
Mommie
Janie
Cherry
Betts
Sassy
Kalona Sale
Guernsey & Holstein
Kalona Sale Barn
Journal
Sale
West Chester
Floyd Crane
Bethel Church
Mae Davis & Son
Dixie Dugan
Fella
Mister
Brandon
B. Mevoy
Striebel
P. T
Glee Club
Peanuts
Pat
Best Buy
Tait’s Radio & Appliance
U.S. A
Washington Transfer
North Avenue
Washington Dairy
Tait
Hammer Mills
Johnson Fertilizer
New Holland Cornu Shellers
Westinghouse Air
Wisconsin Motors Leland
Electric Motors Oil and Electric Tank Theaten
Oort
Hammermill
Cates
Delco Tractor
McCormick Deering
Washington County Farm Stores, Inc
National Feed & Supply Co
Des Moines, Ia
For
Sentinel Radio Sales & Service
South Ave
W.L
Col
Little Phone
Finanten
Harry
BABY
White
Austin
Washington Concrete Co
St. and
Rock Island
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