Legion Auxiliary Plans Washington's Birthday Program
Riverside reports plans for a patriotic program on February 22 to honor Washington's Birthday. Leona Kucera chairs the program committee with Rose Dautreont, Clair Swift, and Sherman Fox. Social events include February 4 and February 17 card parties at the Legion home, with a serving schedule through the year. A pre-nuptial shower for Miss Mary Ann Bowman is noted, with out-of-town guests listed. Royal Neighbors announce installation of officers January 26 at Masonic hall after a pot-luck supper.
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Riverside
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion Home
Washington
Leona Kucera
Rose Dautremont
Clair Swift
Sherman Fox
William Ingram
al Walton
C. J. Karel
Henry Klein
Edward Bushek
Ray Miller
Ralph Kloppfer
Edward Muller
Clarence Rummelhart
Cloyd Whitlock
Joseph Pailliotet
Otto Novy
Frank Lafourek
Joseph Soukup
Mary Hartzler
Evelyn Birrer
Albert Kron
Rose Dautreont
William Kucera
E. Doud
Alex Mehaffey
L. Wortley
H. P. Allen
Joseph Kupka
Howard T. Holt
Bowman
Edward Kruegse
Ernest Bowman
Daugter
Mary Ann Bowman
Clarence Kutcher
Elmer Butcher
Oxford
John Novak
J. Reha
James Sullivan
Jacob Lackender
Iowa City
Edward Kasper
Lone Tree
Ray Kutcher
St Wenceslas Church
Royal Neighbors
Riverside Roosebud
Masonic Hall
Rare frescos found in Polish palace linked to Sylvester family
In Bialystock Poland two rare frescos attributed to Maris Sylvester were uncovered during ceiling washing. The painter’s father also named Maris Sylvester fled England with James I and settled in Bialystock where his tomb with a thistle motif rests.
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Bialystock
Poland
Maris Sylvester
England
James I
Social Calendar for Week in Local Groups
Weekly events listed include Junior Fortnightly at 7 v0 p m with Eleanor Augustine, Handcraft group at 7 m hosted by Mrs E A Ralston, DeMolay at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple, Booster club, CU P P Woman's Missionary Society and Rosemary club gatherings, Damascus Shrine meeting, E O W club, Navajo and Rural Woman's clubs, Homemakers, Bethel Missionary Society, Lydia Juzeler, O G T club, Lexington Ladies Aid, Lincoln P T A at 3 35 p m at the Schoolhouse with attendees urged to bring dishes and recipes.
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Eleanor Augustine
East Jefferson Street
E. A. Ralston
East Main Street
Masonic Temple
Orley Page
Woman's Missionary Society
Carolyn Hamilton
Rosemary Club
Donald Brown
Damascus Shrine
E. O. W. Club
Glenn Hayes
Howard McBride
Lloyd Humston
Homemakers Club
L. C
Bethel Missionary Society
Lydia Juzeler
G. T
Lloyd Arnold
Lloyd Arnold Lexington Ladies Aid society _Mrs. Everett Huber
Lincoln P. T. A
Priscilla Club Meeting Postponed Announcement
Church and fraternal notices list schedule changes and upcoming events. Priscilla club postpones this month. Knights of Pythias will hold esquire work Monday evening. Presbyterian prayer meeting set for Wednesday morning at 9 30 in Mrs Val Fuhr's home 202 East Main Street.
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Priscilla Club
Knights of Pythias
Val Fuhr
East Main Street
Clara Henderson W H M S Meets in West Chester
The Clara Henderson Woman's Home Missionary Society met Friday afternoon in West Chester with nine members and one guest, Mrs. Fred Sprague. Mrs. Sadie Dusenberry led devotions in absence. Members received the New Loyalty Project pledge to sign and discussed rural childhood study. Pauline Stewart reported on the Navajo school at Farmington New Mexico. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ervie Temple.
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West Chester
Clara Henderson
Farmington, N. M
James Griggs
Ida Hough
Ervie Temple
Imperial Salute for Sovereign In India
The sovereign receives an imperial salute of 101 guns when present in India, marking a ceremonial display of imperial honor and pride.
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India
New Deal Democrats back Ro bert H. Jackson for New York governor
Supporters hail Assistant Attorney General Ro bert H. Jackson as the Democratic nominee after his recent attacks on monopolies. Observers say President Roosevelt would approve the Cheutauega county man’s candidacy.
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Robert H. Jackson
New York
Roosevelt
Cheutauega County
Birthdays Honored at Dinner for Twin Siblings
Mr and Mrs Ode Ferguson hosted a birthday dinner last Thursday celebrating Mrs Ferguson’s birthday and that of her twin brother R C Ferguson of West Chester. Guests included Mr and Mrs R Ferguson of West Chester and Mr and Mrs Sam Wittig of Havre.
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Ode Ferguson
Ferguson
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
R. €. Ferguson
Sam Wittiig
Havre
Mrs Lytle Reviews My Father's House at Club Meeting
Mrs Lytle gave a review of My Father's House at the Nineteenth Century Club gathering held Saturday afternoon at Mrs Henry Hull's home. The work portrays a communal society akin to the Oneida community and Amana colonies, with distinct beliefs guiding daily life. Tea was served to twelve members after the review and business meeting.
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Lloyd Lytle
Nineteenth Century Club
Henry C. Hull
Oneida
Amana
Towa
Farewell Bridge Party Held for Vic Westphal
Mr and Mrs Francis Haney hosted a bridge gathering to bid farewell to Vic Westphal who departs Saturday for Chicago to enroll in the Northern Illinois School of Optometry. Women’s high was Mrs Ellis Negus and men’s high was Bob Young with refreshments served after the games. Attending were Mr and Mrs Westphal, Mr and Mrs Negus, Bob Young, and Katharine Kuney.
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Francis Haney
Vic Westphal
Chicago
Northern Illinois School of Optometry
Ellis Negus
Bob Young
Westphal
Negus
Katharine Kuney
Shirley Statler
Bobby Hotle
Henry
Lula
Betty Reif
Clyde Griggs
Kalona
Clifford
Florence
New Zealand
Tandy
Jack Benny
Dorothy
Letty McCall
Mr. Calkins
Rooster
Eddie Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Vic
Charles
Berger
Miss Cauffman
Miss Minty
Maxwell
Junior Regenhagen
Appie May Regenhagen
Esther Bauer
Hannah Ahmling
KE. Brumbach
Tom
Jerry Cherry
Mary Ann Bauer
Leland Sprague
Junior Bauer
Janet Reis
Clayton
Dorothy Davis
Dorothy Ferguson
Tramp
Hogan
Harry Dale Dusenberry
Sam Browser
Maier says atheism will fail in a Christian era
Dr. Walter Maier on Luther Hour predicts the ongoing assault on Christianity will collapse. He cites Soviet Russia's constitution praising labor as biblical quote evidence, arguing the regime unintentionally honors Christ while seeking to eradicate faith. He foresees a future where Russian churches rise after atheistic trials.
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Maier
ST. Louis
Walter Maier
Christ's Church
Ohio's First Constitution and Tax Payment for Voting
The early Ohio constitution required a man to have paid or been charged with a state or county tax before voting. This provision tied suffrage to tax liability, reflecting 19th century voting restrictions and governance debates in the state.
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Ohio
Cardozo Improves at Home After Illness
Justice Benjamin N Cardozo of the Supreme Court, 67, was reported slightly improved at his home in Washington after a period of serious heart ailment.
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Benjamin N Cardozo
Supreme Court
Washington
Helen Carson Hosts Theta Bridge Club Hostess Night
Helen Carson served as hostess for the Theta bridge club at a desert bridge Friday evening in her home. At three tables, the high score prize went to Mrs. Nels B. Westermark and the low to Hilda Brown. Mrs. Robert Carson attended as a guest.
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Helen Carson
Theta Bridge Club
Nels B. Westermark
Hilda Brown
Robert Carson
H J Club Honors Mr and Mrs Shalla Farewell Party
The H J club and families honored Mr and Mrs Will Shalla who move from the neighborhood at a Thursday farewell in the Shana home. Bad roads reduced attendance to 24 with danco games and prize awards for high and low scorers among adults and children.
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H.J. Club
Shalla
H. J. Club
Will Shalla
Shana
Ed Beranek
Oscar Sheetz
Low
Virginia Sheetz
Joe TeRoeckhorst
Max Sheetz
Jeanne Shalla
Bobby Beranek
Letitia TeRockhorst
Westchester High Declamatory Contest Promoted
Westchester reports on student declamatory readings with Oratorical and Dramatic sections led by named pupils such as Victor Flynn Ruth Stout Pauline Foriash and Florence Stout. Home contest set for Feb 8 at 7 30 pm with three speakers per section and musical selections.
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Westchester
Victor Flynn
Youth Speaks
Bob Scranton
Ruth Stout
Pauline Foriash
Anna Lowery
Florence Stout
Elizabeth
Clyde Griges
Brothers In Business
Clifford Miller
The
Derby League
Robert Pearson
Courtin
Betty Sprague
Jeanne West
Sammy
Birthday list marks many local anniversaries and ages
Today brings multiple observances in the community. Mrs. 5S. S. Wright enters the Three Quarter Century club, Bernice Zieglowsky and several other residents celebrate birthdays including Daryl Oldfield and Conn White, with Dr. F. W. Eastwood and John T. Sampson also noted. Virginia Messenger marks her eighth birthday with friends after school.
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Bernice Zieglowsky
Amile Daub
James Lockwood
West Chester
Stanley Foster
Mvertle Coakley Frapveis Shaffer
Daryl Oldfield
Pilotbore
Conn Whiteman
Ainsworth
Virginia Messenger
Harold Messenger
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Plains Regions
Des Moines reports an unsettled start to January 24 to 29 with light scattered precipitation Monday, then fair weather, then more precipitation late in the week. Cooler conditions expected early in the week with near or below normal temperatures most of the period.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Walking fern spreads by rooting tips in shade
The walking fern Camptosorus rhizophyllus spreads in a rock garden by extending drooping fronds that touch soil. A tips of the frond root to form new plants, continuing to explore for fresh footing in moderately shady spots.
Young Star Ronald Reagan Breaks In With War Film Roles
Ronald Reagan discusses his debut choices chosen by Warner Bros mez and casting director Max Arnow. He stars as Private Denny Murphy in Sergeant Murphy and appears in Love Is on the Air as his career begins.
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Ronald Reagan
Warner Bros
Estudio
Max Arnow
Metor Pictures
Reagan
Sergeant Murphy
the Fox
Denny Murphy
Actor recalls radio roots and cavalry fantasy in film
In a light interview the star describes his early radio work and a hobbyist wish to ride with an Iowa reserve cavalry unit. He jokes about loving his horse The Sarge in the movie while contemplating discharge and reenlistment, hoping the public approves of his film career.
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Mike
Army
Iowa
Lake Partma Maps Sparked 200 Year Legend
A Guiana lake named Partma appeared on British maps for two centuries but researchers proved the body of water does not exist, revising early colonial cartography and geographic understanding.
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Guiana
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