Declamatory Contest Highlights From Hardin County
The Hardin County Declamatory contest featured orations, dramatic readings, and humorous pieces from representatives of Ackley, Alden, Midora, Iowa Falls, Iowa Falls Training School, New Providence, and Union. Winners included Alvin Swanstron and Lewis Lawler in oratory, Irma Kauffman and Goldena Kapp in drama, and Michael Stullstatz and Maurice Greenfield in humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Stearns
Donald Brown
George Hae
Maurice Greenfield
Edmund Peterson
Wilie
Michael Stuhlstats
Ackley
Alden
Midora
Iowa Falls
Iowa State Training School
New Providence
Union
Alvin Swanstron
Lewis Lawler
Irma Kauffman
Goldena Kapp
Michael , Stullstatz
Ang School
Remington
Emil Lettow
Lucy Reece
Helen Garner
Smith
Clara Herme
Dale Adams
Maurine Johnston
Radcliffe
Dota
Martin Blackmun
Iva Ayres
Michael. Stuhl
Heeder
Sloe
Miche Senet
Keep Money in Circulation Here in Our Town
An editorial urges residents to support local merchants to sustain the town and its public institutions, noting how outflow of capital harms banks, stock, and community activities. It emphasizes the open competition among country merchants and the value of local service and prices. Alfred Modlin dies suddenly at home at age 81, heart failure suspected, with survivors listed and funeral set at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letantould
Alfred Modlin
Claire Dean
Burtlea-Shepherd Ol Co
Modlin
Mr. Modlin
Atuira
Blackford County
Indiana
Grundy County
Ida Adelle Walker
Pong
Robert
Howard
Kenneth
Harry
Eldora
Ches Ter
Hubbard
Frank
Iown Fells
James
Des Moines
Mark
Humboldt
Martha Lord
Sioux City
Methodist Church
HA. Mitehall
Jaeg
Eldorn
Will Enter Chautauqua Work Mrs Liew Ward Resigns
Mrs. Liew Ward has resigned from the State Child Welfare Bureau to take platform work with Chautauqua this spring. She will speak in Texas California Oregon and Washington before April first and plans an extended stay in Elitera after the season. She soon plans to visit her parents and young daughter in California. Injured In Auto Accident Mrs Howell Boyd reports her brother Dr Harold Davis of Los Angeles was in an auto accident two days before Christmas. His son and another party suffered broken collar bones. others escaped serious injury as the car was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liew Ward
Wendell Huston
Chautauqua
Texas
California
Oregon
Washington
Elitera
Howell Boyd
Harold Davis
Los Angeles
Anna Aylesworth
Eldora
Ann Eliza Smith
Odessa
Ontario
Canada
D. B W. Aylesworth
Aylesworth
Almira
Aldina
Ong
Wave
Ttdora Church of Christ
Loyal Women's Bible
Order of the Eastern Star
Woman's Club
D. P
G. R
Mary E
Independence
Towa
Victoria
Catherine
Beatrice
Mercy
Upton
Lutherans plan new brick church at Wisner lot
At a Sunday meeting the Lutheran congregation voted to erect a new brick church, purchasing a suitable lot and surrounding land. A building committee led by Otto Orgel and Rev. Treskow will oversee design, with finance leaders including John Granzow and Rev. Guenther. Funds will be raised among members, with voluntary gifts accepted from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Are Rovall Iieh
Bambor
Otto Orgel
Wm. Steinfeldt
Ben King
Bert Daleske
Aug. F. Balvance
Rev. Treskow
John Granzow
Rev
C. E. Guenther
Paul Ruhnke
Aug. Marske
Wr. E. Balvance
R. A. Steinfeldt
Wm. Zhaman
Treskow
Dora
Trapper Walter Dangir Bags Silver Fox in County Chase
Walter Dangir trapped and killed a large silver fox near Marshall county. The rare pelt fetches up to 3800 dollars, and this marks his twelfth fox shot this year, proving a lucrative trapping season for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dangir
Marshall County
Walt
Far mers Co operative Creamery annual meeting report
The Farmers Co operative Creamery held its annual meeting at the IL O F Hall amid bad weather. A noon dinner pleased attendees while the association reported rising business with 210 897 pounds of butter sold for 96 687 54 and 1926 sales of 87 378 40. Officers Frank Smith Eric Uuiken and G T Bramert were elected for two years. A state dairy council speaker discussed council work as the group praised strong finances and planned continued high butter quality. A fashion note from Chicago hints at spring styles and a fashion show planned for March 1. The evening featured the Batty Hoo Musical Comedy under Misa Maulaby with praise for costumes and music. show runs tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-operative Creamery
IL O. O. F
Tesday
Association
Fred Ford
Frank Smith
Eric Uuiken
G. T. Bramert
W. Needham
Mra. Needham
Co Recktallmeier
State Dairy Council
Batty Hoo
Hetty Hoo
Qidd Fellows Hall
Ellawa
Misa Maulaby
Chenault Production Co
Tamarroy
January Term District Court adjourns with few trials set
Judge Garfield returned to hear orders and probate matters with two cases ready for trial. Naturalization tests were given, George Folkerts passed. another applicant from Ackley did not appear and his case was dismissed. Grand Jury reported. Several defendants pleaded guilty to illegal liquor possession and received fines and jail terms. Numerous cases listed for trial from Feb 4, including several civil suits and bank matters. A minstrel show by the Eldery Township Minstre Pe is announced at the Atatan el church building Find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Fran Ubie
Laden
Meir
Howard
Turaday
George J. Folkerts
N. i
Folkerts
Germany
Ackley
Cinus
Aidits
U.S. Department
Max Smith
Logan Fraley
Marriage Licenses and Water Testing Update
Marriage licenses issued for couples including Maile Minin Lena Nulen and Myra Autrey with ages cited. The council undertakes thorough pumping of river tent wells and will conduct a second water test after pumping to assess purity, with optimism for the wells’ cleansing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maen
Elibsorys Koes Prynakton
Maile Minin
Lena Nulen
Myra Autrey
Charles Smith
Yaaa Voll Mrugene
Hwina Eee
Helen Rowe
Seter Hoteliers
Cladga Wolfe
Guy Mustelle
Dyn Vmiehtwell
Arnold Rae Lane Hole Kang
Conneil
Ouneil
Wong
Interesting Market Letter Reports Hogs Lambs and Steers Slipping
Market letter notes hogs steadying near recent peak with large buyers dominating as packers stay bearish. Lamb prices surge with limits around 14.60 to 14.76 for 20 to 60 lb lambs, while steer and heifer prices drift lower. Also covers a local fire at Mrs. Dunn's home, infant death, and County Republican Central Committee plans ahead of Des Moines convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anil
Rocky Mountain
Haga
County Central Committee
Republican County Central Committee
Des Moines
Hardin County
Ryson
Jons Walte
Governor Calls Extraordinary Session to Vote Bond
Governor Hammill announces a special Iowa Legislature session in Des Moines at 10 am on March 6 1928 to consider a $100 000 000 bond issue. Six vacancies in the House and Senate to be filled by Feb 20 with a focus on road system improvements and related measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strimmill
John Fletcher
Senate
House of Representatives
Forty-Second General Assembly
State of Flown
Tow
John Hammill
Iowa
Hessian
Nelne
Towa
Hammill
King Family Plans Waterloo Return From Coast
Arthur King near Waterloo Monday after a family return from the coast. Dr D C King will locate in the city for medical practice once a decision is made. Town friends in Kidora expect them back home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Arthur King
D. C. King
Towa
Kidora
Driving Top Tonas Henderson and Lawrence Fage Bet in Midland
Henderson holds a fine position in Midland Texas and returns home after his sister dies. Lawrence plans to relocate to Texas while his wife stays with her parents in Conrad until he settles in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Lawrence Fage
Texas
Midland
Lawrence
Conrad
Melotte Cream Separator Opening At Hay Jungsen Store
The Ledger announces the Melotte Cream Separator opening week February 13 to 18 at the Hay Jungsen store with a chance to win a dinner set for purchasers. Flooding from recent rain described with streams high, then improving weather by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agenc
Hay. Jungsen
Five Generations Reported in Ford Family Home
E W Ford notes five generations living together including his grandmother Mrs Lucy Starks his mother Mrs Angelig Fo BE Bord his son Arlie and his young Marvin in a family timeline display reflecting continuity across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Ford
Lucy Starks
Pie
Angelig
BE. Bord
Arlie
Marvin
De Laval Service Day Set At Thos Larson Store
DaLaval service day is set for Tuesday the 21st at the Thos Larson store. The event includes a demonstration by Florence Walk of Elactad County and Harber in Eudora Pipi, with Palo Alto County superintendent as featured speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elactad County
Misa
Florence Walk
Deymer Harber
Eudora
Pipi
Palo ‘Alto County
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Clarion
Department of Education
Constance Davis
Miss Whaley
Lillian Allen
Lela Ashe
Louise Brown
Richard Boyd
Miriam Burgess
Gladys Button
Glen Button
Fern Reisinger
Margaret Schafer
Philips
Falls High
Iowa Falla
Scors
Fage
Reea
Garner
Quinlan
Oldenburg
Doud
Ames
Davis
Rogers
Ryasel Landis
Bmott
Dornsbach
Blackmun
Woods
Buck
Firat
Albert T. Reid
Kid Bate
E. Bundy
Ness
Gaa Ae
Creamery
Raymond Hada
Chienago
Mid-West
Raymond
NEW
Messenger Printing Co
Ellsworth College
Nathan Rainsbarger
Laura Ratnabarger
State Nate, Bank
Jawa Fallava
Klemne J. WH. Lyon
Wardin
Myrtle Barhite
Barhite
J. J. Barrington
CG. L
Alice Baker
E. W. Lindeau
Hannah MM. Coffee
Whitten
Minstre Pe
Atattan el
Chicago
Mrs. Dunn
Mary Ann Dunn
Walte
Sen
Imil Payel
Linda
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