Kalona Seniors Given Diplomas
Kalona May 18 Twenty three seniors received their diplomas last evening in Kalona High School auditorium. The program featured processional, invocation by Rev. S. C. Peterson, vocal sextet, address by Donald Mallett, brass quartet, PTA medals, Supt. H. V. Snodgrass presentation of diplomas by Dr. C. Ware, and benediction by Rev. S. C. Peterson. Names listed include Norma Jane Te Bockhorst valedictorian Olive Troyer salutatorian and 21 others led by Dorothea Shalla Katherine Brennaman Harry Levy Merle Thiug Robert Chapek Marvel Drollinger Ned Gingerich George Zachs Leland Brennaman Delmar Yoder Louise Miller Jyce Wheatley Robert Swartz Endruber Wyrle Moomey Cecil Randall Lyle Drollinger Grace Miller Rita Kern Cletus Yoder Curtiss Figgins Floyd Yoder. Grandparents Carolyn Sue Snyder and JoAnn Snyder visited from DeWitt after two weeks with Weller Snyder. Mrs Harry Horesowsky and Barbara Kay went to Washington for the rest of the week. Mrs J. J. Fry and Jean Carolyn, Mrs W. BE. Davis visited Cedar Rapids. EK. H. Reif and Mrs EK KB. Hillis attended a Baptist meeting in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Mallett
P.T.A
Marie Herner
H. V. Snodgrass
C. Ware
C. Peterson
Norma Jane Te Bockhorst
Olive Troyer
Dorothea Shalla
JoAnn Snyder
DeWitt
Mrs. Weller Snyder
Harry Horesowsky
Barbara Kay
Washington
Jean
Carolyn
W. BE. Davis
Cedar Rapids
EK. H. Reif
Ek KB. Hillis
Des Moines
Farm work deaths hit 4200 in 1938 the highest total
The 1938 farm work fatalities reached 4 200, the largest annual toll for any single industry, highlighting dangerous conditions for agricultural laborers and the need for safety measures.
County Supervisors approve taxes and appoint weed commissioners
Proceedings show claims paid to multiple suppliers and services for the county home hospital and roads. Weed commissioners are named across townships, and a land sale for Brighton alley blocks is approved for fifteen dollars to Fred Waneru.
Brighton Eighth Grade Exercises and Graduation Held
Brighton reports the May 18 eighth grade promotion exercises at the high school auditorium with soloists and casts led by Miriam Horner and Lillian Kraemer. The Brighton High School graduation followed at the Methodist church with speakers, awards, and musical tributes. Also noted are visits by Mrs. Willis Horton to the state UEO convention, Mrs. Carter’s hospital recovery, infant Donald Elmore’s throat infection, and nurse Virginia Johnston’s home visit during a vacation from Marshelstown training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhua Helmick
Brighton
R. W. Fillmore
Miriam Horner
Lillian Kraemer
Janice Woodhouse
Virginia Shaffer
Winifred Coffman
Lester Madden
Leonard Zickefoose
Russel Whitacre
Don Dickinson
Hattie Nash
Max Cole
Methodist Church
Brighton High School
John Chuck
Iowa
Betiv Jo Leppert
Richard Arnold
Isabelle Pacha
Mildred Horner
Wanda Stith
Eloise Johnston
H. C. Messer
L. B. McAfee
J. F. Kraemer
E. S. Hebner
Willis Horton
Ft. Lodge
U.E.O
HL. Gordon
Kirksville
Noel Carter
Carter
Donald Elmore
Helen Elmore
Jews City Hospital
Virginia Johnston
Marshelltown
Washington County accepts Fred Wan erus offer on described real estate
Resolution states Washington County Iowa sells to Fred Wanerus the west eighty feet alley and south forty feet of lots three and four in block four of the Original Brighton Plat for eleven dollars and 72 cents plus tax. The county auditor to issue a carnival license to Union American Shows for May 13 to May 18, 1940, for fifteen dollars. Board recesses until reconvened. Ned Morrow chairs. Ethel Greelan Wilson clerk.
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Powers Produce
Phillips & Hebner
Petolagar Laboratories
Mee
Bnerated
Parke-Davis Company
Pioneer Drug Store
Will Ross Inc
Keith Robertson
Wash. Beverage Co
Oltteadhal
Zimmer Mfe. Co
Board OF Supervisors
Iowa
Util. Co
Iowa Cont. Tele. Co
Cooperative Service Co
Scott Furniture Co
Sal
Sharp & Smith
Elizabeth Steele
Standard Oil Co
State Hygienic Lab
E. R. Squibb & Sons
Dessa Shaw
Petty Fund
American Well Works
W. S. Reister & Sons
Geo. L. McDaniel
Men's Reformatory
Jaynes Soap & Chem Works
Higley Chemical Co
Biklen Winter Grocer Co
John Nash Company
J.C. Penney Co
A. E. Atchison
Waggoner's
Repais Too Scott Furniture Co
Wilson Coal Co
Conrad Imps Co
L. A. Jones
D. KE. Edwards
Carson Plumbing & Teatine Co
Barclay
Economy of Co
Smart & Parrish
Ed Hotle
Washington
Tom Gerdes
Ainsworth City
BE. Bassler
Crawfordaville
Frank E. Gault
Kalona
Harry Horesowsky
Riverside
Joe Pailliotet
Wellman
RO RO Steninger
West Chester
T. R. Poore
Brighton City
D. H. Wentworth
Brighton
Fred Waneru
H. P. Wilson
FE FO Bauer
Ned Merrow
BF Paver
Wilson
Washington County
Fred Wanerus
KB. J. Kauffman
Ned Morrow
Ethel Greelan Wilson
Mother and Child Hiding from Bombers in Belgium
A radiophoto from Belgium shows a mother with daughter and infant in a carriage, crouching in a ditch as Nazi bombers roar overhead. An army courier stands at right as millions flee toward France in what correspondents call the greatest exodus in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Europe
Belgium
Mt Pleasant visitors honor Ruth Har wards with commencement
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Welch and Mrs Eugene Zink of Mt Pleasant visited at Mrs Ruth Har wards home and attended commencement exercises Thursday evening AC Arnold Home Visitors at Floyd Arnold home Thursday included Mr and Mrs Eugene Hoover of West Liberty Mr and Mrs Will Levert of Wayland and John Luellen of Wayland Mr and Mrs Ralph Madden of Norton Kansas visiting Madden and Robinson kinfolk here Mrs Pitt of Birmingham with Mrs Marjorie Miner and Mrs Dora Merrick of Stockport visited F W Johnston home Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Welch
Eugene Zink
Mt. Pleasant
Ruth Harwards
Floyd Arnold
Eugene Hoover
West Liberty
Will Levert
Wayland
John Luellen
Ralph Madden
Norton
Kansas
Madden
Robinson
Pitt
Birmingham
Marjorie Miner
Dora Merrick
Stockport
F. W Johnston
Two Columbus High Girls Complete Eleven Years Attendance
Jeanette Lewis and Marion Pugh, juniors at Columbus High School, finished eleven years of perfect school attendance Friday May 17. Both excel academically, have choir involvement, and Marion reached the sub state declamatory contest while Jeanette plays in the orchestra. Both are active in church and social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Jeanette Lewis
T. A. Lewis
Marion Pugh
Lewis Pugh
Columbus High School
Jeanette
Marian
Town Seeks to Oust County Phone Company
Clarion Dows action filed in Wright county district court alleges Wright and Franklin County Telephone Co. is using streets and alleys without legal right. Town says its franchise expired in 1937 and renewal was denied in two elections. Company refused to vacate after written notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Wright County
Wright and Franklin County Telephone Co
Dows
Longest Tow Ends as Tugs Reach Halifax Hauling Freighter
One of the longest towing operations in eastern waters ends with two salvage tugs arriving at Halifax hauling a British freighter from Montreal. The seven day voyage tested endurance and crew coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Montreal
Strawberries Reach New Varieties After Breeding Efforts
A lengthy breeding program spanning about a year and involving around 60,000 seedlings of known parentage may be needed to develop a commercially valuable new strawberry variety.
Man Injured as hitching mishap traps Wellman man
In Wellman on Sunday Frank Blumenstein was injured when a horse broke a yoke and wedged him between the horse and a tree. His son Ed left to fetch a new neck yoke and returned to find Blumenstein with several ribs injured and the upper left wrist bone broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Frank Blumenstein
Mr. Blumenstein
Marvin Hicks
Harry Haller
Des Moines
H. Hhailer
Ames
Darwin Hicks
George King
Frank Hicks
Glenn Dill
T. O. Nicholson
Mark Scnafter
Juanita
Virginia
Kohaka
Glennwood Gingerich
Judy Kay
Ray Sitler
Emery Gingerich
Albia
Campbell
Pella
Robert Marner
Glenn Dutton
Richland
Lowell Dodds
Publisher Declares U S at Forks of Road
A Des Moines label and New York publishing firm condemn New Deal policy as false and argue the nation faces a momentous decision. William B. Warner of the McCall Corp addresses the public, urging support for federal efforts amid low mood and stalled employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Des Moines
New Deal
New York, N. Y
William B. Warner
McCall Corp
Warner
Four U. S. Akrons Named Across States
Four towns share the name Akron across different states, highlighting regional naming quirks. The article notes distinct Akrons in distinct locales, underscoring geographic diversity and shared nomenclature.
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Akron
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