Weather Proverbs From Iowa Weather Service Talk
Charles B D Reed director of the Iowa weather and crop service discusses weather signs and proverbs at the Iowa horticultural society meeting. He notes ancient predictions vary by region and explains how modern records, based on thermometers and instruments, outperform old folk rules. He outlines a formula to estimate mean temperatures and rainfall trends, asserting ongoing collection will yield homespun proverbs for future use.
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Des Moines, Dee
White King
Charles BD. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Iowa Horicultural Society
Amurru
Palestine
Tammuz
Nisin
Europe
New England
Iowa
States
Reed
Masonville Youth Dies After Illness in Ames
Masonville youth and Ames student 18 year old son of Mycad Harte Allyn died after brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral at Methodist church in Masonville. He attended local schools and graduated from Manchester High School in 1927. Survived by his parents a brother Francis and sister Lois at home.
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Masonville
Ames
Allyn
Harte Allyn
Anes Teleschy
Janeumenia
Methodics
Marsenwede
Maneohestri
Maneohestri Bia Schueol
Water
Francis
Lois
Hasner on Bench at Manchester for First Time
The report notes Hasner presiding at Manchester for the first time with Judge H. W. Maen slated to provide a list of cases. The scene centers on a Delaware court setting and the special oar of Manchester, with unclear OCR yielding several garbled phrases.
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Hasner
Manchester
Delaware Ats. Yriet Court
H.W Maen
Willy Proride
Farmer Boys formed 1894 Benson Cornet Band in Cedar Falls
The Benson Cornet Band, composed mainly of farmer boys with one exception, gained local fame about 33 years ago. Fourteen players met weekly at the Stnois Central station in Benson for three years under director M. C. Miller. Ed ward DeGrief was the only non farmer. Charles Miller died. three members lived elsewhere in Iowa and Minnesota. The band performed for Cedar Falls Fourth of July, earned $50, and was led by CG. A. Bemler despite limited repertoire.
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Eco Special Epitet Cedar Fails
Benson Cortel Band
Farmer Boys
Cedar Pally
Stnois Central
Bensen
Edward DeGrief
Vallwiy
The
Hound
Charles Miller
Fred Rhinehart
Drs Moines
Henry Drohman
Sam Bailey
Minnesota
Sam Gibson
Dave Saul
M. C. Miller
Cedar Falls
A. Bemler
Fayette Athlete Takes Honors Public Speech
Fayette athlete Dooley from Upper Iowa University won the Paweeth oratorical contest, earning $50 for first place and $20 for second. Alden Rogers and Bruce Perry followed in ranking, with Marjorie Self and Theron Ashby among other finalists. Dooley’s win qualifies him to represent the college in the state federation contest.
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Sonia Sawe
Sere
Tayetie
Dee
Roger Dooley
Waterloo
Iowa
Upper Iowa
Doaley
Iowa Foretusic Association
Widerings
Dooley
Luther College
Alden Rogers
Hawkeye
Bruce Perry
Royalton
Min
Herbert Hoover
Marjorie Self
Theron Ashby
Oclwein
Harold * Lynch
Fayette
Miss Self
Conrad Will Sing Role in Messiah at Cornell College
The twenty third annual Handel Messiah performance by the Cornell college oratorio society and orchestra will be in the college chapel on Sunday afternoon December 18. Directed by Karl Weis and Horace Alden Miller the chorus of 150 voices and a 35 piece orchestra rehearse since fall and will feature Miss Ruth Pinkerton and John L. Conrad in tenor solos with Mrs Margie and Herbert Gould soloists from Chicago.
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Mount Vernon
Ta. Dre
Cornell College Oratorio Society
College Chapel
Undev
Karl H. Weis Nmunher
Cornel Conservatory of Music
Protono Since Early Fall. the Symphony Orchestra
Horace Alden Miller
Messiah
Margie
Soprana
Herbert Gould
Tone
Chicago
Flor Hoy
Mtr
Mtr Got His For Pseveral Heen
Afcutt
Vernon
Will
Ruth Pinkerton
John L. Conrad
Cornel Conservatory
TarGhe Amd Wil
Gasoline Flatiron Explodes in Nashua Fire Prevented
A gasoline flare caused a small explosion in Nashua prompting fire crews to respond. The incident narrowly avoided a larger blaze as responders contained the flames and prevented further damage to nearby structures. No serious injuries were reported, and the event is under investigation.
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Nashua
Enlarged Business Building at Eldora Completes Additions
A newly enlarged business building at Eldora has completed expansion of a restory section. The space will house the shop now established by Winders shallown and a newcomer, with plans for a wedding to be held at Marshalltown Gustess. The western unies tetoumiah pod el. ave heed malarpad pace advances.
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Winders
Marshalltown
Unies
Former Buchanan Resident Dies in Monrovia Cal
The funeral for Mrs Themyas Blamer, who died in Werhone Monrovia California, was set for Thursday at First Baptist Church with burial at Oak Grove cemetery. Survived by two sons George and Dewey Blamer and daughter Elizabeth Turney, she had lived in Buchanan since 1868 before moving to California in 1907 with Mr Blamer dying in 1912. In Buchanan she partnered with Jacob Wackerbarth in lumber and coal. Also notes the marriage of Ella Tate and Harry S Richie. and obituaries for L Stone man and others with local ties.
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Cty
Brurtal
Winthrop
Gervased
Stoneman
Aurora
Cerin
Los Angeles
Hall's Grove Aid Society Meeting and Funeral Notes
Hall's Grove Aid Society met at a Greene County farm near Hall's Grove. Attendees included Mrs. Anderrin and family. funeral attendance noted for Jennie Jensen and her son traveling to Parkersburg. References to awards, an art scholarship, and a student recital in December highlight local activities and community emphasis.
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Hall’s Grove Aid Society
Farm Near Greene
Anderrin
Sig
Ais
Jennie Jensen and Son
Dheed
Parkersburg
Heat
Maite Salsbury
Calista
Thorpe
T C Enrolls 2 250 For Winter Team
Enrollment for the winter term at T C stands at 2 250 from a Cedar Falls report. The first day shows many teachers registered and additional figures indicate ongoing activity as more enrollments come in.
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T. C
PCO
Bernice
Cedar Falls
Dec
Plants hold key to human life says Iowa botanist
In Iowa City Professor Robert B. Wylie of the University of Iowa argues plants are essential to life and all production. He notes plant products provide major energy sources, outlines how green plants convert sunlight into food, fats, oils, and proteins, and contrasts plant vitality with animals.
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Towa City
Robert B. Wylie
University of Iowa Department of Botany
Wylie
Professor Wylie
African missionary teacher joins Ames homemaking class
Miss Frances Herron from Khartoum leads a Home Economics course at Town Street College Ames after studying Washington directories. She planned one course but now seeks extra study after holidays. Over 60 women enrolled in the homemakers program this fall.
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Ames
Sehool Kinder- Barlen
The
Nile
Sudan
Africa
Ry Frances Herron
Town Strate College
Delaware Ministers Elect Officers and Discuss Divorce
Delaware ministers elected officers and held a discussion on marriage and divorce. J. G. C. Evelyn was named president, C. A. Hyde Jr. secretary, with J Prank Moore as chairman and Ro. V Porter and C. A. Hyde as program committee. The group plans to meet on the first Monday of each month.
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Delaware
Poe
Cedar Falls Pastor to Be Installed on Dec 14
Installation of Dr. Bruce J. Giffen as pastor of First Presbyterian Church Cedar Falls was postponed from last evening due to a storm and will proceed Wednesday evening December 14 with participating clergymen unable to attend earlier due to weather.
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Pats
Bruce J. Giffen
First Presbyterian Church
Dar Pally
Hospital Annex at Cedar Falls to Be Ready Soon
Cedar Falls reports the Sartori Memorial hospital addition on Sixth Street west nearly finished and to be turned over to trustees soon. Most rooms will be furnished by fraternal organizations and churches. total cost around 25000 dollars. Relief Corps election notes 75 attend Christmas dinner and business session. officers elected and delegates named for Cedar Rapids convention in June 1928. Brotherhood dinner planned at St. John's Lutheran December 13 to mark parish anniversary. program to include talks and music.
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éUlonrier
Cedar Falls
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Sixth Street
Gear Falls
Relief Corps
Women's Relief Corps Aby Jan Fe Legion Hall
Lillian HH. Gist
W. A. Shearer
Jean Philpott
Katte Ebersold
Frederika Philpot Stiles
Grace Thompson
Jesse Lamb
Gera Bentley
Martin Meyers
Sicom
Department
Cedar Rapids
Brotherhood
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Iremont Street
Brotherhood of the Parish
Sanwel Brown
Smell
State Street
Ames
Charles Jamerson
A. J. Lotts
John Fearer
Dubuque
W. C. Lang
Dubuque St the Hame
Clarence H. Faust
Fred Davis Becomes Proprietor of La Porte City Cafe
Fred Davis has purchased the Quality cafe from Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Richardson, moving from Jesup to operate it at La Porte City. Mrs. Richardson will join Mr. Richardson in Cedar Rapids. She visits in the home of her daughter Mrs. M. H. Kline before leaving. Community notices cover Presbyterian Missionary Society activities, bake sale plans for December 17 at the Central States Electric offices, and Methodist Quarterly Conference arrangements.
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Itaeri'r
la Porte City
Quality
W. V. Richardson
Fred Davis
Jes
Aga
Standard Oil
Presbyterian Missionary Society
A. M. Thompson
G. E. Stebbins
W. H. Bahr
Dee 17
Central States Electric Company
Siam
Dbd. W. Morgan
O. V. Hemsworth
Pang Solo
Lee Kober
W. D. Lyle
Ince Glime
Ida Fox
Percy Hive
Arthur Kaber
J. W. Kober
R. B.tripp
Methodist Quarterly Conference
The
Methodist Church
Co. Witrinman
Cedar Falls
Lotus Club
Morgan
D. Foss
National History Society Honors Professors and Officials
The National History Society and related groups name Prof. Winfred Root of the University of Iowa history department and Arthur E. Schlesinger as executive committee members. The American Historical Association also names Prof. Root to its executive committee. The Town man will attend the Washington meeting December 28 to 30. Prof. Schlesinger becomes chair of the history department at Anrword University in February after leaving Town three years ago.
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Towa City
Winfred T. Root
University of Towa
Arthur E. Schiesinger
American Healarical Association
Rook
Washington, D. C
Schlesinger
Chaimen
Anrvord University
Manchester W R C Chooses Officers for Next Year
Manchester Iowa December meeting of the Woman's Relief corps elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs Edward Duncan and Senior Vice President Mrs Effie Pineh. Also named were district and department delegates. A noon dinner honored Civil War veterans who attended despite bad weather. Plans set for a Christmas party for veterans.
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Courier
Manchester
Woman's Relief Corps
Edward Duncan
Effie Pineh
Helen South
Mary Sisson
Hattie Griffin
Everett Riessler
Lottie Smith
Fley Pinch
Cedar Rapids
Jennie Duncan
Oelwein
Diriner
Henry G. Porter
S&s. A. Purvis
Ed Dillon
Hindu Is Registered at Iowa University Engineering School
A Calcutta native, Panjar Kumar Atal, registered Monday as an unclassified student in the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. He previously studied at Cornell University in Ithaca.
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Hindu
Iowa
University’s Engineering School
Courier
Iowa City
University of Owa
College of Engineering
Calcutta
India
Hawkeye
Panjar Kumar Atal
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. E
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Benson Band
George Miller
BeGref Gut Millar
John Punvnend
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Fred Rhinehardt
Des Molages
Sim Geriy
Louie D. Brown
Dave Paul
Conrad
Cornell College
Dever
Pongtaabean
Lyons
Gale
Galen
Eldora Enlarged
Buchanan
Monrovia
Cal
Wission
Women’s Relief Corps
Church Brotherhood
Ladies' Aid
Society of
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Social Service Building
W. Co. T. UW
C. J. Mentzer
Bethany White Shrine
Masonic Tempic
Cafe
National History Society Honors Press
Lowa
Debe
West Fourth and
Jefferson
Waterloo, Iowa
Radio
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