Staged social at church raises funds with waistline auction
A First United Presbyterian event drew a large crowd as attendees paid a penny per inch of their waist to fund the Ladies Aid. The evening featured a clever program, readings by Miss Sevilla Voice and a mime by Harlan McCreedy and Mec Delong, followed by a radio program and mind reading, then doughnuts and coffee.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society
Trotman
Frank Wells
Sevilla Toice
Annabelle Campbell
Irene DeLong
Ola McCreedy
Valentine Social and Birthday Scenes Highlight Local News
The Moorehead Bible class hosts a valentine social at Mrs. J P Farris home on 621 South Marion Avenue. Miss Mable Rice celebrates eighteenth birthday with a noon surprise dinner by her mother Mrs. Meta Rice. Floyd Hesseltine, Navy from Great Lakes, visited family as friends gathered for a four course color themed pink and white meal and photos before his departure on Number 10. Mrs W Foster Bickel hosted a thimblebee with fourteen guests at East Van Buren Street sharing fancy work and a salad course.
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Moorehead
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. P. Farris
South
Marion Avenue
Mable Rice
Meta Rice
John Custer
Floyd
Hensseltine
United States Navy
Great Lakes
Altho
Pretty Poor Time Puns Outshine Gift for Mom
A boy jokes about timing as he presents his mother with a wrist watch, highlighting a light moment in a family scene. The caption captures humor and affection in a simple domestic exchange.
Justifiable Gladness in Fewer Sexes
A brief Ohio State Journal reflection notes relief that there are not vastly more sexes, framing the statement as a fundamental cause of trouble and prompting contemplation on human variety and social structure.
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Ohio State Journal
Eyelids Kept Busy by a Scientist's Calculation
A scientist has calculated that the average man blinks at least 4,000,000 times in a year. The finding highlights the constant, involuntary action of eyelids during daily life.
Puts Manners First Quote Echoes Burke on Law's Dependence
A fragment quotes Burke stating manners precede laws and laws depend on manners, reflecting old moral emphasis.
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Burke
Sunken Garden in Quarry Puts San Antonio Site to Use
A sunken garden at a San Antonio site occupies a former quarry and includes a bathing pool once at a damp ground, repurposing industrial space into a public area.
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San Antonio
Texas
Sensibility and Suffering Quote by Anna C Howatt
A brief line notes that women with strong sensibilities endure great suffering and that greater light brings deeper shadow, attributed to Anna C Howatt.
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Anna C, Howatt
Retreat as a life lesson in avoiding battles
A concise reflection on happiness finding in retreat rather than combat, asserting that choosing peace can be a victory unto itself. The quote emphasizes prudent restraint and strategic withdrawal as a form of strength.
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Longfellow
Community announcements from New Haven clubs and events
The Ladies Social Union meets with Mrs. Lilie Mangold on Tuesday afternoon February 17. A box and candy social is at Walnut school Friday evening February 20 with a program by Patrons and pupils starting at 7 39 led by Bertha Grady. The Art Department For night Club will hold a special meeting February 17 at 2 30 at Mrs. Carl Roberts home. Members should bring pencils and pads as Mrs. A B Baldrige hosts. The U and f club will entertain at the C J Sloat home Saturday evening.
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Ladies Social Union of
New Haven
Lilie Mangold
Walnut School
Bertha Grady
The
For
Carl Roberts
Penc
A. B. Baldrige
U and F Club
C. J. Sloat
Missionary society meeting and Knights of Pythias notices
Alma HH Missionary Society will meet Tuesday evening at 6 19 with Miss Jessie Klein members bring their own dishes and one dish of food to pass The Knights of Pythias West Chester hold an anniversary meeting February 19 in Castle Hall with program and refreshments and invite all members and wives and sweethearts The 76 Ladies Aid meet February 19 at Mrs Ethel Pulver and Mrs Mae Hotle Shinbone school hosts program and candy social February 17 at 8 oclock teachers Vivian Grove
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Alma
Knights of Pythias of
West Chester
Castle Hall
Grand Lodge
George Homes
Keota
Ladies Aid
Ethel Pulver
Mae Hotle
Pulver
Shinbone School
Vivian Grove
Sunshine Community Club Meeting Planned for Wednesday
Notice announces a Wednesday afternoon gathering of the Sunshine Community Club with Mrs. Carl Zieglowsky coordinating the event.
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Sunshine Community Club
Carl Zieglowsky
Ladies club notices from early 20th century page
The Past Noble Grand Circle meets at Mrs Will Kes home Monday evening. Bring needle and thimble. There will be card games. The Evening Section of the Art Department holds its regular meeting at Mrs Dan Bevins home Tuesday evening.
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Will Kes
Dan Bevins
Life's Highest Ideal Reflected in Daily Duty
A concise reflection on living well in one’s place by doing one’s work diligently and honestly, adorning one’s calling, and dwelling in love and unselfishness with all men as the path to a grand life.
Night Service Little Betty Lettered Call Home
A playful scene shows a child in bed calling her mother in a night service moment. The voice quips asks if the mother is sleeping or pretending, likening the call to a telephone game. The domestic mood reflects a family routine captured in a candid informal tone.
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Betty
Manmna
Hanging a Portrait Emphasize One Centerpiece Wall Display
A portrait or tapestry that holds special meaning should hang alone on a wall. It can occupy the central focus of an entire space with no neighboring pictures. This presentation gives full emphasis to its significance.
A Man's Courage Shown in Words and Voice
A reflection on courage stating that a man's bravery appears in his words and opinions, not in the blows he delivers. The measure of valor is found in what he says and the ideas he forms.
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Cariyle
High School News and Upcoming Events Preview
Students report on a state judging contest at Ames with fifty rivals and note the corn show and visits from Charles Bartholow Harold Durst and William Darbyshire. Senior English play tickets go on sale Wednesday for thirty five cents with seats at Phillips Drug Store. The Gypsy Trail features a Grey dress and lace curtain, with Miss Thelma York attending. A wedding party scene decorates the ceremony and Florence Roherer wins a candy prize. Chemistry physics and agriculture films from General Electric are shown Friday. Coach McKinstry’s team travels to Ottumwa for a game, and Miss Patton misses duties awaiting recovery.
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Ames
Charles Bartholow
Harold Durst
William Darbyshire
Phillips Drug Store
Thelma York
Florence Roherer
Wedding of Ralph McCreedy and Mise Thompson Noted
A local wedding featuring Ralph McCreedy and Mise Lester Thompson drew community attention. The ceremony highlighted traditional customs and family involvement, with guests sharing greetings and well wishes for the couple’s future.
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Fatra
Ralph McCreedy
Mise Lester Thompson
Refugees Introduced Eastern Goods to England in 1571
Refugees of Eastern origin Demasek lnens and sitke were first made at Damascus and later introduced into England around 1571 by Dutch and Flemish refugees fleeing Alva's persecutions.
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Sitke
Damascus
England
Alva
Old Nick’s Copper Nickel and Early Nickel Discovery
The ore called Old Nick’s Copper by miners yielded no copper though it resembled copper ore. Nickel was first obtained in Germany around 1751.
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Germany
The Popes Chair Costly Silver Throne
The article notes the pope’s chair as the most expensive throne in existence. It was ordered by an American banker, crafted in solid silver and heavily chased. Weighing about a half ton, its price is said to be around $80,000.
When Roses Were Reversed at Saturnatia Festival
In December ancient Rome celebrated Saturnatia with a role reversal. Slaves wore masters’ clothes and waited on their slaves while masters dressed as slaves feigned servitude during the festival honoring Saturn.
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Rome
Saturn
Scientists Challenge Cro-mer Settlement Gap Claim
Scientists in England challenge the idea that Cro mer had no human habitation before the end of the last glacial period. New archeological findings suggest earlier presence and activity at the site.
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Cromer
England
Beacons feta Reflections on Anxiety and Life
A brief meditation on how unnecessary worry shapes our perception of life. The author notes anxiety often arises from self-inflicted pacing and suggests seeking steadiness amid daily pressures.
Earth Has Shrunk in Radius Says Scientist
A noted scientist states the earth has shrunk about STA miles in radius since its creation due to pressure that rearranges the earth’s molecules into less space.
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Earth
Hindoo Generosity in Ceylon Land Sapphire Find
Owners of a field in Ceylon received six rupees for a large cache of sapphires worth thousands of dollars found there. The gesture highlights local pecuniary practices amid the notable discovery.
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Ceylon
Police Use of Call Boys in European Beats
In parts of Europe police may wake residents at set times using officers as call boys or alarm clocks. The restriction is that officers do not neglect official duties while performing this personal service.
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Europe
Nature's Cold Storage Avalanche In France
An avalanche near Hechetainee France buried a wild boar carcass in ice forming a natural cold storage by trapping and freezing the animal. The exact sequence remains unclear but the snow mass likely engulfed the boar and solidified around it.
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Hechetainee
France
Orange Oriental Fruit Origins and Persian Route
A brief note traces the original name of the orange as paran and states its journey by way of Persia from distant sos loins, suggesting historical routes and etymology. The fragment preserves names and places in a concise historical reference.
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Persia
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