W C T U to Hold All Day Meeting in Wellman Church
In Wellman on May 16 the local W C T U and Iota Sigma plan an all day program at the Baptist church. The schedule includes flag salutes, devotional, business sessions, musical offerings, youth reports, memorial services, a cooperative dinner, and finishes with a benediction by Rev. M L Dewey.
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Wellman
W.C.T.U
Iota Sigma
Baptist Church
C. E. Hillis
Loraine Kos
Youth's Temperance Council
L.T.L
Paul Hann
Tillie Millice
G. L. Heiserman
Verne Butler
Keota
Child
Methodist Church
EB. C. Henn
Ed Gingerich
L. C. Miller
John Bissy
Joyce Miller
Gun accident kills girl at Columbus function
At a Columbus function on May 15 a 14 year old boy accidentally discharged a shotgun while cleaning it, killing his six year old sister Darlene Cutkomp. Coroner George Jamison ruled the death accidental and funeral services were set for Monday at Dixie Free Methodist church. Darlene, born May 29, 1982, was survived by her parents and siblings. The event also marked the Epworth League anniversary with Dr. Stanley B. Niles as guest speaker.
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Columbus
Darlene
Stanley Cutkomp
Basil
George Jamison
Wapello
Louisa County
Dixie Free Methodist Church
Bruce Myers
Morning Sun
Columbus City
Here
Louise Center
Dixie Free Methodist Sunday School
Oliver
Feryl
Delores
LaDue
Riverside Methodist Church
Epworth League
England
John Wesley
Stanley B. Niles
Iowa Wesleyan College of
Mount Pleasant
Arthur Libenguth
Frank Libenguth
Riverside
Libenguth
Plan Reception for Riverside Seniors
Riverside high school graduates and Riverside community youth will attend a reception next Monday evening in Riverside. Organizers invite all guests to join the celebration of the class and community youth.
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Riverside
Riverside High School
First State to Ratify Delaware Ratified Constitution in 1787
Delaware, the first state to ratify the U S Constitution in 1787, set a historic precedent as the inaugurating member of the union. The milestone underscored Delaware’s key role in forming the United States government and shaping early constitutional framework.
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Delaware
Freshman J C Chemistry Class Makes Blue Prints
Public School News describes a junior college chemistry class learning blue print making from common typing paper. Students dip paper in ferricyanide and ferric citrate, dry, expose under sunlight with a negative, wash, then dip in peroxide and dry. They may advance to regular photographic paper next week. Soloist Wendell Baker and others joined a Des Moines music festival to boost junior college musical activity, with Mr Mead and Wiss Stewart guiding the group.
High School Enjoys Brown and Menely Musical Program
A traveling duo Brown and Menely performed for both high school and eighth grade students on Wednesday May 10. The mixed program featured opera selections and popular pieces, including Anvil Chorus on the vibra harp Red Sails in the Sunset Ah Sweet Mystery of Life and I Want What I Want When I Want It. The girls enjoyed a humorous number about a suitor and Adeste Fideles closed the program with a fading finale.
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Brown and Menely
Jad
Adeste Fideles
Junior College Enters Iowa Music Contest at Drake University
Washington Junior College participated in the Iowa Junior College Music Contest at Drake University. Bertha Reinert played Mediation from Thais as violin solo, David Pearson performed Thoughts of Yesterday on trombone, and John Lloyd Hughes entered as bass soloist. Ratings were given by competent judges. The boys quartet and baritone also performed.
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Washington Junior College
Drake University
Bertha Reinert
Massenet
David Pearson
Clay Smith
John Lloyd Hughes
I Am Part of Creation by E. L.
Poem reflects on humanity as a creation of God tied to earth air and spring. The speaker describes soil wind cherry blossoms and sunset as threads of a single unity between creator nature and self. Enduring themes of rebirth mortality and the divine image.
W H S Girls Guests of Davenport G A A
Six members of the Washington High School Girls Athletic Association attended a Davenport High School Play Day hosted by Davenport G A A on May 13. The event featured athletics with other schools, swimming, and a noontime luncheon at the cafeteria. Attending girls included Mildred Anderson president Marjorie Faulkner Dorthea Snyder Jeanne Davis Evalyn Netergall and Gayle Davis, led by Meda Fisher.
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Marian Borup
Ola O'Loughlin
Gladys Bates
Hilda Olds
Arleigh Frost
Freda Allen
Lydia Marner
Birdie Godlove
Laura Cress
Bird Cress
Girls Athletic Association
Meda Fisher
Davenport
G.A.A
Davenport High School
Davenport G. A. A
Washington Group
Mildred Anderson
Marjorie Faulkner
Dorthea Snyder
Jeanne Davis
Evalyn Netergall
Gayle Davis
Inmates Escape As County Home Burns
Fourteen inmates including two women escaped harm when fire destroyed the Kossuth county home. Attic blaze forced evacuation. three invalids were carried out. The 24 room, 50 year old structure valued at $16,000. Board arranged temporary quarters and planned a new county home.
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Algona
Kossuth
K. 0. Knutsen
Chile Sees Frequent Earthquakes Across Three Centuries
Records show Chile experiences earthquakes roughly every three years. Across three centuries the pattern appears consistent with recurring seismic activity and significant quake events noted in historical archives.
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Chile
Indees and Eagles Tie In Rain-Shortened Opener at Blattnerfield
Washington Indees and Iowa City Eagles battled through rain interruptions with a 6-6 deadlock in the sixth inning before a downpour ended play. Campbell started for Washington, Anderson led the offense with three hits including a triple, and Key late rally tied the game as heavy rain halted the debut.
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Iowa City
Indees
Blattnerfield
Chick” Clark
Iowa City Eagles
Kay Whitehead
Folbe
Campbell
Kenneth
Kit Campbell
Whitehead
George Brown
Eagles
Tirst
Harper
Flake
Lyle ‘Punkin’ Anderson
Charlie McAvoy
Sumner Cummings
Anderson
Sulek
Brown
Clark
Bales
McAvoy
Cummings
Washington
Vil Luz
Olds
Kastner
Pworbase
W. Brown
G. Brown
Patera
Buchwalter
Heyde
Snider
Ray Whitehead
Indian catchers snag long drives from Terminal Tower
Henry Helf and Frankie Pytlak of the Cleveland Indians once caught balls tossed from Cleveland’s 708 foot Terminal Tower. The feat equals a similar 595 foot throw last year by the catchers. Manager Doc Prothro of the Phillies stands to the right with Davis in the photo.
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Henry Helf
Frankie Pytlak
Cleveland Indians
Doc Prothro
Phillies
Davis
Funeral Services for Mrs. F Stout in Richland Tuesday
Death replaces Mrs. Frank Stout formerly Edna May Mills of this community. She died May 11 in Iron Mountain Michigan. Survived by husband and two children Cloyce and Ethel. Body to be brought to Richland for funeral services Tuesday.
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Rhua Helmick
Brighton
Frank Stout
Iron Mountain
Mich
Sunset Park
Washington
the Fox
Brinton’s Timber
State Theatre
Washingon
Standings and Schedule for Major Leagues Today
Today in Major Leagues only scheduled games. New York visits Philadelphia and Boston plays Washington. Results not yet reported.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
St Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago Ee
Cleveland
Washington Ee
Detroit Sainbehditnen Tenets
Detroit
Conesville Edges Davenport In District Final
The Conesville high school baseball team beat Davenport 2 to 1 in Conesville on May 15 in the southeastern Iowa district tournament final. Conesville advances to the state meet at Manson after defeating New London. Davenport had defeated Wapello in the semifinals. Other teams listed include Seville, New Sharon, Riverside, Stockport, Burlington, Eddyville, Pleasant Plain, South English and Victor.
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Columbus Junction
Conesville
Davenport
Sevilla
New Sharon
Riverside
Stockport
Burlington
Eddyville
Pleasant Plain
South English
Victor
Extended Family Visits Over Mother’s Day Weekend
A extended circuit of visits marked Mother's Day at the Carter home in Abingdon Illinois with Mrs. Georgia Bidwell Mrs. Minnie Morgan and family members of Dr Noel Carter. Fred Saunders together with his daughter Ethel Merle and Nora Thomas joined Dora Saunders for the weekend gathering at the Saunders household.
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Georgia Bidwell
Minnie Morgan
Noel Carter
Carter
Abingdon
Jll
Fred Saunders
Nora Thomas
Ethel
Merle
Dora Saunders
Belief of Primitive Peoples on Dreams Alive
Collier's Weekly notes that many primitive peoples hold the ancient belief that anyone seen in a dream remains alive. They fail to understand how a deceased person can appear in a dream and participate in it.
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Collier's Weekly
Judge Grants Sherman Admission on General Intelligence
The article notes Gen William T Sherman asking Judge S D Lecompte what examination was needed to become a lawyer. The judge replied that none was required, admitting Sherman on the grounds of general intelligence.
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Sherman
William T. Sherman
S. D. Lecompte
Australia Named for Island Group in Early South Seas
A historical note explains the term Australia was first applied to a group of South Pacific islands now known as a distant archipelago. The labeling reflected European explorers recognizing a cluster of isles in the region.
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Australia
South Sea Islands
Shenefelt Team Wins Golf Match
SheneFeltt Us Shavers, 14 strong, defeated R L Gibsee golfing gabbers in a morning Washington course meet by a 42 to 2 score. Phil Antonoff led low morning score with 40. T L Brookhart second.
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Tink ShenefeltUs Shavers
R. L. Gibsee
Dr. J. M. Lloyd
Bus Me Fadden
Shavers
Bill Heeland
Lee Holland
Oscar Davis
Gift Morrasce
Phil Antonoff
Thomp Brookhart
Lawrence Wilson
Freak
Miller
Bill Harwood
Les Orr
Hugh Hall
Mike Flesner
Don Rabenold
George Pauls
Gabbers
Nic McCleery
Dr. Z
Pease
Joe Pease
Don Bell
Gabbere
B. F. Bostwick Jr
W. McFadden
James A. Schmoeller
al Baldrige
Gesbers
Tink Shenefelt
T. R. Pvlips
Sid Smith
KK. L. Gibson
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Melvin &, Yoder
Thomas Johnson
Willie Bash
Delbert Maxwell
Arlene Patterson
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Amy Plank
Ira Dennis
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Virgil Bell
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H. A. Swartzendruber
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Kalona
DAR
Lene Cutkomp—Acci
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Bing
Joan
Liu
Mischa
Mischa Auer Irene Hervey
Walt Disney’s
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Mr. Mead and
Wiss Stewart
Des Moines
Brown Meneley
Priscilla
Westphal
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W.H.S. Girls
Campbell and Bales
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
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Lake
Ccee W. Brown
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Putnam
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George Palmer Putnam
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