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Consolidated school conference George S. Dick and J. L. McBrien are in charge of organizing and conducting the National Conference on Consolidated Schools, substituting the State Conference.
The 1919 Oratorical Declamatory Contest The 1919 Oratorical Declamatory Contest was held November 12, 1919.
Des Moines alumni The Des Moines alumni held a banquet with 250 in attendance. Many were involved in planning and leading it.
Official recognition An editorial by A. E. Winship commending the work of P. E. McClenahan was printed in the Boston "Journal of Education".
Irene Beatty Irene Beatty, Industrial Secretary of the Y. W. C. A., addressed the College Association November 19, 1919.
Leila E. Partridge Leila E. Partridge of the Kentucky State Normal School visited and inspected the Teachers College in September/October 1919.
Iowa State Teachers Association The Iowa State Teachers Association had its annual meeting at Des Moines in November. Many alumni and faculty were present and many topics were addressed.
College entrance The college entrance system changed, allowing for any four-year high school graduate to be admitted to the State University, the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and the State Teachers College.
The student teacher controversy Citizens protested the action of the school board to allow seniors to do training work in city schools.
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Anne Stuart Duncan Anne Stuart Duncan elected first vice president of the State Library Society.
J. O. Perrine J.O. Perrine was elected Commander, American Legion Post No. 237.
Effie Schuneman Effie Schuneman was granted a leave of absence for winter term. Substitute is Edna O'Bryan.
Rachel Ogle Rachel Ogle has resigned and accepted a position at Washington University Library at St. Louis, Missouri.
Anna R. Wild Anna R. Wild took a three month leave of absence and will spend winter in California.
Anna Gertrude Childs Anna Gertrude Childs and Nola K. Fromme spent holiday vacation in California.
Ida Fesenbeck Ida Fesenbeck was given part time consultative service under Extension Division during winter term.
Macy Campbell Macy Campbell will work with the Extension Service during the winter quarter to assist in consultative work.
Charles A. Frederick Charles A. Frederick and Mrs. Frederick (Ida M. Shaw) are enjoying health and prosperity in California.
Abbott C. Page Abbott C. Page and wife Mary L. Chapman Page are enjoying life in California.
Dr. O. M. Dickerson O. M. Dickerson has been elected President of State Normal School at Moorhead, Minnesota.
Thanksgiving Concert Members of the musical faculties gave a Thanksgiving service November 23, 1919 with many people present.
Vacation Winter vacation was changed to December 5 through December 30, instead of December 23 to January 7, because of coal shortage due to a miner's strike.
Bishop L. H. Seager L. H. Seager gave an address at the Quadrennial General Conference.
Platinum stolen $1200 worth of metal was stolen from the chemical laboratory. A $200 reward is offered.
Bartlett Hall dining room The Bartlett dining hall was opened and can accommodate 120 students.
Model home The model home for home economics graduates was opened. The young women will perform training for a month under supervision.
O. H. Benson O. H. Benson has resigned and taken a job as director of the "Boys' and Girls' Achievement Bureau".
The Normal Training High School Conference The Normal Training High School Conference was given by the Department of Public Instruction. It was well attended, with many involved in addresses.
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Men's Club A Men's Club was developed by the men of the faculty for study, recreation, and personal development.
Major R.F. Seymour R. F. Seymour gave a lecture while in Cedar Falls. He is in charge of Russian prisons near Danzig.
R. W. Getchell R. W. Getchell is on leave of absence and will obtain a Doctor of Philosophy degree this year.
O. B. Chassell O. B. Chassell is director of a campaign to raise money for Wilbraham Academy.
Romanzo C. Adams Romanzo C. Adams granted leave of absence from University of Nevada to go to college in Hawaii.
Leslie A. I. Chapman Leslie A. I. Chapman, Colonel in U. S. Army, is a distinguished teacher. He taught A. C. Page's class while A. C. was ill.
Mary M. Kegley Mary M. Kegley married Arthur Livingston Hawkins November 3, 1918.
Mary A. Faint Mary A. Faint accepted work as secretary of the Extension Division for Iowa State Teachers College.
Mrs. Linnie Downs Savage Linnie Downs Savage is a successful teacher of domestic art in California.
Ethel L. Arey Ethel L. Arey visited Cedar Falls. She is a clerk in the Subsistence Branch of the Quartermaster's Corps.
Allison E. Aitchison Allison E. Aitchison attended annual meeting of the National Geographers.
John Ross Frampton John Ross Frampton plans to attend the National Music Teachers Convention.
Frank Ivan Merchant Frank Ivan Merchant gave a chapel talk on "Americanism".
Irving H. Hart Irving H. Hart was a delegate to the International Y. M. C. A. convention at Detroit.
Laura S. Seals Laura S. Seals wrote new book, Intermediate Arithmetic.
Charles H. Meyerholz Charles H. Meyerholz will represent college at American Association for Labor Legislation meeting; on committee on American Citizenship to assist the superintendent of public instruction.
Charles H. Bailey Charles H. Bailey attended the National Manual Arts Association meeting.
Emmett J. Cable Emmett J. Cable attended annual meeting of National Geographers.
Dr. W. W. Gist W. W. Gist was elected Colonel of the Black Hawk County Civil War Veteran's Association at meeting. Roger Leavitt and John Barnes were involved in the meeting.
Craig Fullerton Craig Fullerton was born October 31, 1919, to Professor and Mrs. Fullerton.
Homer H. Seerley Homer H. Seerley was elected president of the College and University Department of the State Teachers Association.
Geo. H. Mount George H. Mount was college delegate the Detroit National Y. M. C. A. convention.
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M. R. Fayram M. R. Fayram spoke before the Normal Training in High School Section at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
P. E. McClenahan P. E. McClenahan gave an annual address on "The Public School as the Chief Factor in Americanization" at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
George S. Dick George S. Dick spoke before the Consolidated School Round Table and consulted with educators on problems.
W. H. Bender W. H. Bender filed a report, participated in symposium, and gave two addresses at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
May E. Francis May E. Francis spoke on "Standardization" at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
Jacob Johnson Jacob Johnson accepted office of Deputy Sheriff and has taken charge of an orphan boy's development, welfare, and education at own expense.
Ida M. Wilson Ida M. Wilson attended the National Council of Safety.
John A. Wilson John A. Wilson has a successful real estate business in Spokane, Washington.
Mary J. Wilson-Fitzgerald Mary J. Wilson-Fitzgerald and James E. Fitzgerald were visitors in Cedar Falls. Their son, James, was in the U. S. Army.
Alumni speakers and officers Alumni were listed as speakers and officers at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
Fred Danford Cram Fred Danford Cram was elected President of the Iowa State Teachers Association. In addition to being superintendent, he has edited and published a book.
Paul F. Voelker Paul F. Voelker is student at Teachers College, Columbia University, and expects to receive doctorate degree in June.
Robert I. Dick Robert I. Dick is employed as an engineer for Hartt-Parr Company.
Eagle Grove items Anna Gertrude Childs visited Eagle Grove and learned about former students.
A. C. Joy A. C. Joy turned down the job of county agent for Coos County to continue his ranch and business of shipping fruits, berries, and vegetables.
Grace E. Potwin Grace E. Potwin was secretary of Christian Endeavor work at a meeting of Women's Board of Missions of the Congregational Church.
Harriet A. Cunningham Harriet A. Cunningham is General Secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association at St. Paul, Minnesota.
Mabelle Agnes Payton Mabelle Agnes Payton is a teacher of English in New Traer Township High School at Illinois.
Kenneth W. Colegrove Kenneth W. Colegrove is associate professor of international law at Northwestern College. Job history given.
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Martha A. Roller Martha A. Roller published a number game to be used in schools.
Clara A. Boss Clara A. Boss is a mathematics instructor in the city high school of Los Angeles, California.
Laura J. Philbrick Laura J. Philbrick is home demonstration agent of the Extension Division of the University of Wyoming.
Elma Tennis-Corning Elma Tennis-Corning and Duane Corning of the U. S. Aviation Corps visited Cedar Falls.
Thomas Teakle Thomas Teakle now teaching high school in Spokane, Washington.
Mrs. Miriam Woolson Brooks Miriam Woolson Brooks gave an address before the Abigail Adams Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Percival E. Magee Percival E. Magee, Chairman of the Board of the Union National Bank, spent time in Cedar Falls visiting family and friends.
Paul G. James Paul G. James and Helen Hinkson James are in Massachusetts. Paul is in Harvard Law School with Sophus Jacobsen and Frank and Harry Jewell.
Mrs. Iva Blank-Clayton Iva Blank-Clayton was elected president of the South Dakota grand chapter of the P. E. O. sisterhood for 1920. She held other offices in the past.
Bessie B. Buchanan Bessie B. Buchanan has been serving in the Home Service section of the American Red Cross.
Minna M. Merriam Minna M. Merriam married George Willis Madill August 2.
Anna Elizabeth Merriam Anna Elizabeth Merriam is supervisor of primary work. Florence C. Merriam is keeping house for her father.
Dr. Edward E. Rall Edward E. Rall attended the Quadrennial General Conference of the Evangelical Association.
Dallas D. Johnson Dallas D. Johnson and Stella Merner-Johnson are now in Seattle where Mr. Johnson is a supervisor of vocational education.
Maude Humphrey-Palmer Maude Humphrey-Palmer was secretary of the Parent-Teacher Association.
Ministerial appointments The Upper Iowa Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church announces appointments.
Mary E. Caster Review of Mary E. Caster's activities in the war effort.
Harold H. Maynard After being discharged from the army, Harold H. Maynard is now a faculty member in charge of business courses at Vanderbilt University.
Lewis H. Minkel Lewis H. Minkel gave an address before the Music Round Table at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
Allan Peterson Allan Peterson was elected President of the Iowa Association of Science Teachers.
Martha Hutchinson Martha Hutchinson, Secretary of the Iowa Society of Social Science Teachers, gave an address at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
Lillian L. Crosley Lillian L. Crosley was secretary of the Bible Study Round Table at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
Dr. R. H. Sylvester R. H. Sylvester gave an address before the roundtable on atypical children at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
Don T. Deal Don T. Deal gave an address before the commercial section at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
E. E. Watson E. E. Watson, president of the Iowa section of Mathematical Association of America, gave an address at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
Harry E. Blackmar Harry E. Blackmar was appointed second member of the Executive Committee at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
A. L. Heminger A. L. Heminger spoke at the meeting of the county superintendents at the Iowa State Teachers Association.
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Forest C. Ensign Forest C. Ensign was president of the Iowa State Teachers Association and gave an address at their meeting.
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W. O. Cummings W. O. Cummings is County Superintendent of Stevens County, Washington.
Earl Hougland Earl Hougland is county superintendent of schools at Ferry County, Washington.
Mrs. Anna Showers-Stevens Anna Showers-Stevens has been teaching in Cedar Falls this past year, relieving teacher shortage.
John H. Arends John H. Arends is a student at School of Commerce, Northwestern University.
Alice I. Cramer Alice I. Cramer is spending the winter in Massachusetts visiting sister and family.
Leila Mitchell Leila Mitchell is an assistant manager of the Albany Abstract Company in Oregon.
William C. Schluter William C. Schluter has received an appointment at Wharton School of Finance, Pennsylvania University. He married childhood sweetheart Lena Penningroth who is caring for her elderly parents.
L. L. Caldwell L. L. Caldwell, superintendent of Monmouth Illinois Schools, is conducting a plan on developing principles and service of Americanization.
George H. Vinall George H. Vinall married Grace Archibald August 20, 1919.
Olive M. Sutherland Olive M. Sutherland married Charles Francis Yeatman.
Mrs. John J. Auvane Minnie Jennings Auvane is a resident of Coon Rapids, Iowa, where her husband is engaged in banking.
Bertha Helen Wise Bertha Helen Wise is a teacher of Bible studies in the Jennings Seminary at Aurora, Illinois; brief job history given.
James Herbert Kelley James Herbert Kelley is Director of University Extension, University of Pittsburgh, and is in charge of many activities. Plan of correspondence study described.
Carl H. Hanson Carl H. Hanson is the director of agriculture at Carrington, North Dakota.
Mrs. Thomas U. McManus May Loonan McManus was chairman of the Blue Triangle Campaign in Iowa to raise money for the Y. W. C. A.
Louise Moyer Louise Moyer was elected president of a new business women's club.
Lorne F. Parker Lorne F. Parker is President of First National Bank at Newell, Iowa, and reports good business conditions.
Nellie Kennedy Nellie Kennedy is a cataloger in the War Department.
Mrs. James R. Vaughan Bertha J. Edwards Vaughan lives in Des Moines where her husband is a financial officer of Des Moines College.
Mrs. David W. Edwards Alice Edwards was in Waterloo with her son at her father's, A. J. Edwards. She does not anticipate returning to Waterloo because of the loss of her mother and sister.
Lawrence M. Jepson Lawrence M. Jepson is manager of the Foreign Credit Division, National Bank of Commerce in New York.
P. J. Hanson P. J. Hanson is at Chicago Theological Seminary. When in Cedar Falls, he was a leader in work for the Y. M. C. A.
Roy A. Jarnagin Roy A. Jarnagin purchased a part interest in the Storm Lake Register and is the editor of the paper.
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Olga Josephine Jensen Olga Josephine Jensen married Harold Hagester August 30, 1919.
Alice Jennings Alice Jennings married Arthur Bell November 27, 1919.
Wilma Mae Freeland Wilma Mae Freeland married Jasper Ward Thompson November 27, 1919.
Amanda Rummells Amanda Rummells married Harry E. Shannon October 29, 1919.
Gladys Marie Severin Gladys Marie Severin married F. Raymond Allen December 27, 1919.
Georgia M. Kabele Georgia M. Kabele married I. H. Chapman November 12, 1919.
Hazel V. Myers Hazel V. Myers married V. H. Peterson April 22, 1919.
Ellen Juhl Ellen Juhl married Jens Kersgaard September 3, 1919.
Bernice Ethel Talcott Bernice Ethel Talcott married Hubert C. Davis October 2, 1919.
Clara Baxter Clara Baxter married Duane Mason October 13, 1919.
Ora Belle Hicks Ora Belle Hicks married Earl A. Law August 27, 1919.
Mamie Evalyn Newell Mamie Evalyn Newell married Frank M. Peterson May 20, 1919.
M. Esther Hoyt Myrtle Esther Hoyt married Albert F. Jensen January 24, 1919.
Donna M. Potter Donna M. Potter married Bruce M. Snell September 3, 1919.
Rhea Ford Rhea Ford married Wilbur A. Gardner September 9, 1919.
Robert C. Martin Robert C. Martin married Ruth M. Smith September 20, 1919.
Nellie Claire Land Nellie Claire Land married James Osborn September 20, 1919.
Theresa Powers Theresa Powers married James O'Mara September 22, 1919.
Myrtle Waldo Myrtle Waldo married Bruce E. Derry June 11, 1919.
Florence Weidenhammer Florence Weidenhammer married Claude R. Heiny June 24, 1919.
Zola Maude Hook Zola Maude Hook married Virgil C. Peterson June 25, 1919.
Ethel E. Stevens Ethel E. Stevens married H. R. Armstrong June 28, 1919.
Maude Jeffrey Maude Jeffrey married Glenn M. Rickhoff August 4, 1919.
Nellie Bernice Frederick Nellie Bernice Frederick married Archie D. Vosburg August 6, 1919.
Velma Fay Whitney Velma Fay Whitney married Roy Leslie Truesdell August 7, 1919.
Nita Shomler Nita Shomler married M. A. Maxwell August 14, 1919.
Lloyd C. Grover Lloyd C. Grover married Genevieve Conniff September 2, 1919.
Lena F. Gates Lena F. Gates married Hugh H. Miller February 1, 1919.
Opal Whitney Robinson Opal Whitney Robinson married Malcom Edward Currie February 19, 1919.
Eliza J. Townsend Eliza J. Townsend married H. L. Davis March 19, 1919. Mr. Davis died June 28, 1919.