Riverside School Appoints New Janitor After Heitzman's Death
At Riverside board of education meeting thirteen applications were reviewed and Alan Frost was chosen to replace Joseph Heitzman, who served twelve years and died December 20 from injuries after a fall from a moving auto December 17. Nearby notes report returns and visits from residents Jacob Lantz, Allan Latta, and Eileen Luckey, plus Holy Hour services at St Marys with Monsignor Bernard Jacobsameter leading talks and benediction. Ralph Meade and children visited from Tiffin at the Walsh home.
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Riverside
Riverside Board of Education
Alan Frost
Joseph Heitzman
Heitzman
Jacob Lantz
New Virginia
Iowa
Lyle Lantz
Allan Latta
Albia
Carl Luckey
Eileen
Columbus Junction
Fred Annas
Annas
St. Mary’s Church
Bernard Jacobsameter
Holy Name Society
Ralph Meade
Tiffin
Cornelius W. Walsh
Dave Schantz Assisted By Two Men In Ice Work
Pleasant Ridge January 4. Wilmer and Edward Kauffman helped Dave Schantz put up ice Saturday. Several locals visited, including the Kauffman and Wilmer families, John Re noux home, and Henry Underwood households. The piece notes illness of Bruce Stewart and other local interactions. A brief odd note mentions a crab fighter from northern Australia.
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Dave Schantz
Milton Smithy
Pleasant Ridge
Wilmer
Edward Kauffman
Tony Kauffman
Helen Wilmer
Edward
Luvena Steele
Deke Eisle
John van Sycc
John Renoux
Bruce Stewart
Henry Underwood
Willard Havenastein
Daryl Neff
John van Syce
Pard Emry
Lease
Stewart
Nick Linnencamp
Keota
Harold Disney
Pat Swift
George Chalupa
Wilmer Kauffman
Galesburg
Elmer Saltzman
Don Saltzman
Tony Kauffmany
Stalder
Darlene
Donald Schantz
Lu Steele
Helen Kauffman
Smith
Clifford Miller
New Year's Dinner at Westchester Methodist Church
The Westchester church held its customary New Year’s dinner with many members and friends present. A business meeting followed, electing church officers for the new year. The report also notes social visits and holiday meals hosted by local families.
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Kk. C. Ferguson
Westchester
Jan. S
Harold Miller
M. J. Tandy
F. M. Lindenmeyer
J. RK. Coffey
Martha
Florence
Ruth
Mr. Stout
Fred Bauer
California
George Stout
Merrimac Social Notes Reflect Local Visits
Merrimac residents share visits and family connections as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Graber and children and Mrs. John Graber spent time with Will Brannon. California visitors Mr. and Mrs. William Cochran and sons stay with sister Mrs. Elmer Reschley. Emma Diers Harlan Diers and Robert visit Julius Crile and Earl Smitha. Waldo Van Winkle sawing wood for Lester Klentz. Mrs. Johnnie Baldosier with A N Amrine. Owen Blick family at Carl Amrine home. Ray Baldosier family at Dave Baldosier home.
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Carl Amrine
Merrimac
Joe Graber
John Graber
Will Brannons
William Cochran
California
Mr. Cochran
Elmer Reschley
Emma Diers
Harlan Diers
Robert
Julius Crile
Earl Smitha
Waldo van Winkle
Lester Klentz
Johnnie Baldosier
A. N. Amrine
Owen Blick
Carl Amline
Ray Baldosier
Dave Baldosier
White Oak Community Notes Highlight Local Visits
White Oak residents share weekend and weekday visits with neighbors and friends. Families from Hedrick Packwood and Fairfield drop by the Fred Waltman and Lloyd Luers homes. Moves and guest arrangements mark a quiet social week.
Citadel on High Mountain at Cap Haitien Haiti
The Citadel of La Ferrier in Cap Haitien Haiti stands as a giant fortress built by Henri Christophe the Black King. The fortress crowns a summit about 3,000 feet high and reflects Christophe’s rise to kingship in the Western hemisphere.
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la Ferrier
Cap Haitien
Haiti
Henri Christophe
Hemisphere
Old Maids in Early New England a 25 Year Old Ancient Maid
A 25 year old is described as an ancient maid reflecting early New England views on spinsterhood. The passage notes how the term old maid signified social standing and age expectations in historical context.
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Old New England
Wyman School Notes Reflect First Week Of January
School notes from Wyman detail health absences, perfect spelling lists including Marjorie Lantz and Allen Johnston, and Mr Stribley’s substitute. Pupils report busy review for tests, holiday decorations taken down, and a high school gift list noting Mrs Stribley and staff receiving items such as a baby bottle and a lamp.
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Junior Despain
Santa Claus
Betty Despain
Walter Pureason
Donna Hughes
Velma Kennedy
Dixie Stuart
Santa
Mr. Stribley
Miss Joyce
Harte
Chicago
Mr. Maret
Philip
Lioyd
Norma
Donald
Davis
Wilma
Phyllis
Huston
Virgil
North Oregon society notes across New Year events
Local items from North Oregon recount New Year visits and dinners across families in Ainsworth Glendale Milford Anderson and Washington including Hazen OConnor Hopping and Genkinger households. Social calls oyster supper at Max Cook home and a J K club gathering are noted along with illness flu cases and party plans.
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Robert Genkinger
North
Oregon
Frank Moore
Lawrence
Lee Hunt
Ainsworth
Lloyd Hopping
Glendale
Charles McGill
L. A. Merideth
Washington
Duane Hazen
L. V. Hazen
al Hazlett
Lawrence Genkinger
Milford Anderson
Robert Henderson
Roberta Kay
L. B. Donaldson
J. G. Club
Edna Mae
Gladys
Tom O'Connor
Edith Henderson
Cedar
Mabel Hopkinson
Des Moines
John Anderson
J. M. Stone
Grace
George Canatt
Joe Kratz
Harkins
Canatt
C. RK. Peenblossom
Ed Linns
Howard
Roy Kephart
C Stewart Buys M'Dowell Farm
Living Lake January 6 report that Mr and Mrs Cloyee Stewart bought Ina McDowell farm five miles northeast of town where Fred Donaldson resides. Also notes Des Moines trip for Mrs Stewart and inauguration attendance. Other farm purchases by Glenn Thompson and Carl Replogle, plus local social visits and a Saint Bernard dog mentions.
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Living Lake
Cloyee Stewart
Ina McDowell
Fred Donaldson
E. L. Stewart
Des Moines
White
Glenn Thompson
John Caldwell
Washington
Dorothy Pearson Returns to School Duties at I.S.T.C.
Dorothy Pearson resumes her teaching duties at Cedar Falls after a period away. The report notes Mrs. Will Chihak and daughter Virginia visiting Chicago, Agnes Ferguson recovering from a major operation, and Erma Pressly returning to Burlington work following a short home visit.
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Ainsworth
Will Chihak
Virginia
Mary Chihak
Chicago
Chihak
Agnes Ferguson
Erma Pressly
Burlington
Dorothy Pearson
Cedar Falls
Christmas lights grace United Presbyterian church scene
Local notes report holiday lighting at the United Presbyterian church visible from Highway 218 and No 2. Visitors include Opal Errington from Kansas, to see her niece Madge Rabenold and sister T. H. Hill. A New Year gathering at Orla Bath’s in Keystie with Genkins and family is noted.
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United Presbyterian Church
Opal Errington
Kansas
Madge Rabenol
T. H. Hill
E. Genkins
Jim
Lee Genkins
Blanche Genkins
Orla Bath
Keyside
Wylie Anderson
Marion Anderson
Clinton
M. F. Hawkins
Owen White
Madge Rabenold
Iowa City
Lee Hunt
Harry Bumefather
Wilma Acheson
Merraret
Washington, D. C
Oldest Durham Cathedral Door Knocker Noted
The oldest known door knocker is the Sanctuary knocker on the north door of Durham cathedral. Dated to 1133 to 1140, the piece suggests a Scandinavian origin and reflects early medieval design influence.
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Durham
England
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