Social events unite Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias
A joint social at the hall featured Edith and Esther Elgar in a vocal program with Roy Finch and others, followed by dancing with the Country Club Cavaliers orchestra. Refreshments in a lavender and white frappe booth complemented a can’t-miss evening. committees credited for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Edith
Esther Elgar
Roy Finch
Mabel Kupka
Donald Steele
Vernette Johnson
Elsie Bratton
Country Club Cavaliers
Richardson Johnson
Willi Clark
Pleasant Hill No 6 School Picnic and Society Meetings
Announcements note a Pleasant Hill No 6 school picnic Friday with parents and neighbors. The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church meets Friday at 2:30 P.M. with Mrs. W. M. Fitzwilliam. Rebekah holds a regular meeting Friday evening with initiation. Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church gathers Thursday all day with lunch and sewing supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill No. 6
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
W. M. Fitzwilliam
Rebekah
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Masonic Lodge Seeks Members For Study Circle
All members of Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M are urged to meet at the Masonic lodge rooms Friday after the regular Commandery meeting to form and organize a Masonic study circle. Attendance and enthusiasm determine the circle's success and benefits. May we count you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Study Circle
Memorial plans and church events announced
By order of Committee all W. R. C. members are to meet at 1:15 Saturday in the W. R. C. room for Mrs. Coppock's funeral, then attend the regular meeting. Memorial Day plans urged. Baptist choir practice set for Thursday evening. Methodist May meeting at the church Friday afternoon with an old fashioned party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Waggoner
Coppock
Ladies Aid Society of
the Methodist Church
Mr. Hayek
Dr Bowers to Give Memorial Sermon
The Grand Army of the Republic scheduled memorial services with Dr W W Bowers as conductor. The service will be at the Methodist church on Sabbath afternoon May 29 at two thirty, honoring all old soldiers. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Boice
John Shields
S. K. Coats
W. W. Bowers
Faculty Committee Reconvenes to Probe UI College of Medicine
The Iowa faculty committee of the state board of education resumes work after a week’s recess to investigate alleged inefficiency and strife at the University of Iowa College of Medicine, where seven doctors recently resigned. Eight faculty members were questioned, with findings likely to go to the state board at its May 26 meeting in Council Bluffs.
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Iowa City
State Board of Education
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Anna B. Lawther
Dubuque
Claude R. Porter
Des Moines
W. ¢. Stucklager
Lisbon
Henry C. Shull, Jr
Sioux City
Medical College
Dynamite Fire at Bath School Leaves City in Grief
A farmer Kehoe, driven by financial despair, ignited dynamite at Bath School, killing himself and destroying the building after burning his own farm structures. The blast before noon wounded or killed many pupils and staff as state troopers uncovered large quantities of dynamite and hidden wiring intended to eradicate the entire wing.
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Kehoe
Aarmer
Bath
Thehoe
Huyck
Lansing
Junior High Operetta Tonight and Track Meet Friday
The eighth grade operetta will be staged at 7 30 this evening in the school auditorium with the orchestra performing first. Tickets are limited and distributed to families of pupils. On Friday at 1 15 the annual track and field meet will be held, with strong rivalry between seventh and eighth graders.
Iowa Soliders' Bonus Bonds Bid Advertisement
Iowa bonus board seeks bids on 1.7 million dollars of soldiers' bonus bonds. Sale scheduled for next Wednesday. Interest from the invested balance benefits disabled veterans residing in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Iowa Bonus Board
Florida Hosts Two Of World’s Largest Springs
The region contains two immense springs with daily flows totaling 521 million gallons at one site and 198 million gallons at the other, illustrating Florida’s prominent subterranean water resources.
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Florida
Farm Mutual claims paid by Washington County association
Secretary J J Benda reports settlement of numerous farm loss claims for policyholders across Iowa counties. Payouts include livestock such as cows, calves, steers, a sow with six pigs, a horse, a bull, and a mare, plus damages to houses and barns and contents with varied amounts from $10 to $2,565.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Benda
Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
T. H. Lowry
Ainsworth
Datacoce
C. B. Morgan
Richland
Mule
Lyle O'Conner
Riverside
W. D. Stafford
Washington
House
H. T. D. Henderson
Keota
Albert G. Greiner
W. T. Boulton
Columbus City
Stamp and Bell
Wellman
Charles McKay
H. L. O'Loughlin
H. A. Dusenberry
West Chester
John H. Simmering
Daniel and Jacob Schantz
Noble
Ernest E. Chambers
George W. Stevenson
Arthur.Koch
Brighton
Leo Shelangoskie
T. H. Johnson
Co. L. Underwood
W. A. Huston
Winfield
Walter C. Sheetz
Keifer
Spring rains delay farming in Scott County
Continued rains in April and May hinder operations in Scott County with only a small percentage of corn planted. Small grain progresses slowly while fruit prospects look good though trees are affected. Farmers report significant delays impacting planting and harvest timelines.
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Lavenport
Scott County
Witschi Named Successor in University of Iowa Zoology
Dr. Emil Witschi of the University of Basel will succeed the late Prof. Charles C. Nutting in the University of Iowa zoology department, it was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Emil Witschi
University of Basel
Switzerland
Charles C. Nutting
University of Iowa
Sprague Named Assistant in Wesleyan Chemistry Dept
Ralph Sprague of West Chester is chosen as assistant to Professor Culbertson in the chemistry department at Town Wesleyan College for next year. Sprague will be a sophomore and has been active in campus activities.
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Sprague
Ralph Sprague
West Chester
Culbertson
Town Wesleyan College
Franklin and Butler On Peace Versus War Sayings
In a letter to Josiah Quincy Benjamin Franklin voiced There never was a good war or a bad peace. Samuel Butler is also credited with a related remark It hath been said that an unjust peace is to be preferred before just war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Quincy
Ben-jamin Franklin
Samuel Butler
Indifference quoted by Gap Johnson on Rumpus Ridge
A Kansas City Star fragment quotes Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge criticizing constant complaining while dismissing laziness as a fault. He adds a dismissive remark about not caring if it isn’t fatal, reflecting a wry rural voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Kansas City Star
Damaged Sections Mention Whale Incident Tuesday Night
The report notes some sections were damaged by a whale on Tuesday night, detailing affected areas and potential repair needs. Preliminarily no injuries are reported, and authorities advise caution as crews assess the scene.
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Earl Galloway
Charles Wytie
Althea Montgomery
Hi-Life
Della Patton
Supt
J. H. Peet
Parent-Teacher Association
Wallace School
Assembly Singing America
Miss Fitch
Beatrice
Naomi Wilson
Dorothy Dowell
Grant Davis
Sarah Marie Davis
Sherbeck
Lawrence Wilson
Miss Morrow
W. H. Skinning
Wallace Association
Westphal
the Jeweler
Baptist Choir
Dr. Bowers
The
Grand Army of the Republic
Court House
State Board
United States
Red Cross
I. and
R. Wiles
Mare
W. L. Telford
Ainsworth, Calf
R. F. Smylie
Columbus Junction
Calt
Joseph Lear
Cow
Howard M. Leacox
Cc. O
C. C. Lowe
Nutting
Reifgher
Shantung
Clark and
Enslin
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