West Chester School News highlights seniors play and exams
Seniors rehearse Among the Stars for Friday night at the high school gym. Exemption from finals for high average students. History classes study World War II causes and effects. Sophomores report on Hitler Mussolini views with focus on Stalin Chamberlin Winston Churchill. Seventh and eighth graders nearing textbook completion study fishing regions elections and model aircraft.
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High School
Hitler
Musolini
Stalin
Chamberlin
Winston Churchill
Grumman
Two Lowe Families Seek Mushrooms But Have No Luck
East Sunset on May 4 reports that Ear Lowe and family hunted for mushrooms at the Lyle Lowe home without success. Nearby gatherings include the Beauchamp and De Varmins celebrating Rex Beauchamp and Mexel De Varmin’s 123rd wedding anniversary.
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Lyle Lowe
Ralph Beauchamp
Mexel de Varmin
Rex Beauchamp
Clair Holmes
Wiil den
Harry Jones
Everette Somuiner
Harold White
Washington
Phyllis
Max Owens and
Helen McNeil
Walter Rich
Wenneth
Sam Swartzerdrouber
Richard Stephens
Bill Gan
Ink Erased by Bleach Dabbing Technique Emerges
A method described involves dipping a cloth in liquid bleach then wringing and rubbing it over ink to erase markings. The process emulates historic ink-removal attempts using chemical agents and cloth applications.
Resuscitator Demonstration At Columbus Junction Club
The Columbus Community club demonstrated a resuscitator purchased through local donations with a Security laboratories representative teaching certified operation. The May meeting was the last until September.
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Jeep Pulls Jigs Then Pulls Again
Franklin May 9 Junior Durst four year old son of Mrs and Mrs Durst visited grandparents and watched dynamiting, then helped with the fence work before riding in a jeep with Brown. The story notes the boy enjoyed the ride despite the destruction around him.
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Weather, partially cloudy and cool continues
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and continued cool temperatures. Winds remain light with no significant precipitation expected.
Sunday Socials and Family Visits Noted in Kalona Area
Local residents including Murray and Phyllis Coon shared Sunday time with Robert and Joyce Kleese while several families attended church cantata in Washington. Calls, visits, and shopping trips occurred around Kalona with neighbors Brinning, Steckley, Hochstetler, and Nicola families all mentioned in the day’s small-town activity.
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Phyllis Coon
Robert
Joyce Kleese
R. H. Fulton
Chas. Palmer
David Keese
Elwood Kleese
Harry Kleese
Frank Kleese
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Washington
West Chester
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Marengo
Juniors Banquet Entertains Seniors at Wayland High
The Wayland high school junior senior banquet was held Friday at 6 30 p m with the theme April Showers and May Flowers The juniors presented a corsage to Mrs Gisel for her help The dinner was prepared by mothers and served by sophomores in raincoats The program featured a saxophone duet Welcome Seniors and a series of musical numbers led by Mary Frances Keith Phylis Tschantz and Gene Meyer among others.
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Wayland High School
Audrey Roth
Phylis Tschantz
Mary Frances Keith
Bob Roth
Russell Richen
Embargo on Rail Freight Negotiations Continue
Federal mediator Edward S. McGrady announced ongoing talks between labor and management with morning and afternoon sessions and possible night talks. UMW officials indicated most would follow Lewis' directive while coal conservation remains urged by CPA head John D. Small to maintain existing fuel and power programs.
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Edward S. McGrady
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John D. Small
Preventing Bedsores Through Skin Care and Dry Bed
Advice emphasizes keeping the ill person clean with frequent bathing and massage. It urges maintaining a dry bed free from lumps wrinkles and crumbs to protect skin and prevent pressure ulcers.
Cotter School News Highlights Seniors and Primary Notes
Cotter class seniors Ike Stapp and Laurita Griggs are profiled for school activities and future plans, with remarks on plays sports and ambitions. Primary students progress with new books, mumps absences, and spelling and arithmetic praise across grades.
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Laurita
Glee Club
St. Mary's
Gene Kelly
Katherine Grayson
Iowa Wesleyan
Sharon
Janet
Paul
Dale Davis
Dal Hawkins
Janet Stapp
Caroline Smith
Bobby Warren
Joyce Cornwell
Karl Zieglowsky
Marilyn Spears
Knights of Pythias Meet in Castle Hall Monday Night
Knights of Pythias will convene in Castle hall at 8 o'clock Monday evening to advance in the rank of knight. Refreshments will be served. Signed T Wehr, C.C. mee roto.
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Pythias
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T. Wehr
C.C. Mee
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