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Newspaper

Nashua Reporter

Location

Nashua, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

Page

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Nashua Defeats New Hampton in Homecoming Football

Nashua High won 14 to 0 over New Hampton last Thursday afternoon in a homecoming celebration marked by a pep meeting, decorations contest results, and performances by a local school choir and drama groups. The victory came after a parade of decorated cars and a large crowd at the fairgrounds.

Nashua New Hampton Maxine Speedling Charles Dann Bernighause fomecoming Ford Garage Rust Drug Co Leuthold & Gaum- 7 Nafus Hardware Co pepst Robert Lynn worl ghampion Lynn Central High school Chicago University of Chicago American Medical Association Main street fair grounds Nashua High Hall Dana Maloy Krieger

Supper and Annual Meeting of Commercial Club Thursday Night

Nashua football season ends with five wins and three losses. Standout games include Nashua 79 points to 51 by opponents. Annual club meeting and director elections set for Thursday at the club with a 50 cent plate served from 6 pm and basin meeting at 8 pm.

yster Commercial Club Iub Nashua Greene Cedar Falls Osage Rockford Decorah New Hampton ents

Corning Farmer Wins Acre Yield Contest With 120 Bushels

J M Stewart of near Corning wins Adams county Future Farmer Club acre yield contest with 120 bushels per acre on Analal sod using Krug variety. Marvin Roberts and Olin Westlake tied for 70 and 89 bushels on pasture sod while John Thomas produced 854 bushels on clover sod. Stewart wins 10 prize for best showing.

J. M. Stewart Corning Future Farmer Club Adams county Marvin Roberts Olin Westlake John Thomas Stewart

The Desert Moon Mystery Serial Begins Readers Challenge

The Desert Moon Mystery starts in our December 18 issue as a new serial for Reporter readers. Critics call it original and remarkable detective fiction offering challenge and adventure for the audience.

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Premium Lists for State Corn Show at Ames Iowa

Premium lists announce the State Corn Show during Farmers Week in Ames Iowa. A new class links quality and yield for awards in the state corn yield test. Counties offer trophies and cash totaling $2000 plus ribbons medals and trophies. The commercial corn class basis has a slight change to draw more attention. Written requests go to Joe L Robinson Ames Iowa.

Ames Joe Ju. Robinson Town Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association Vistor Joe L. Robinson Iowa

Ten Couples Wed Thanksgiving at Little Brown Church in Vale

Ten couples were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church in the Vale on Thanksgiving Day. Rev EB Clements and Rev William Kent officiated, with partners from La Porte City to Wellsburg. The ceremony linked Cora Krebs and Lester Harty, plus nine other couples including Florence Rote and Harley Telford, Effie Welch and Leland Reiss, and Esther Chase with Leslie Dey.

Little B. n the Vale

Dogs Kill One Hundred Sheep for Rock Rapids Farmer

Will Peterson, a farmer four miles west of Rock Rapids, suffered about 1500 dollars in losses after two police logs wounded and killed more than 100 of his 167 sheep grazing on a sixty acre field. The dogs had stalked the flock for three nights, and Ward Merrill shot and killed the dogs the morning after the third slaughter.

Will Peterson Rock Rapids Ward Merrill

Interesting figures taken from the county auditor's office

The New Hampton Gazette reports Chickasaw County courthouse costs to date including storm sewer and water 758.00 heating and plumbing 7225.06 filling basement and grading 53659.00 architect fees 53 Seeliger wiring and lock 1146.45 tearing down old building 1385.00 Tanagher Construction Co 54659.00 water meter 148.57 total 71179.78.

New Hampton Chickasaw county Seeliger Tanagher Construction Co

New Books At The Carnegie International Mind Library

The Carnegie International Mind books arrive at the public library featuring Understanding India by Gertrude M. Williams offering an unusual view of life in India distinct from Miss Mayo Mother India. The Rock Whence I Was Hewn by Donne Byrne portrays his boyhood land, The Spanish Pageant by Arthur Stanley Riggs reviews present day Spain, The League of Nations by John Spencer Bassett covers a key world topic, and The Old Savage in the New Civilization by Raymond B. Fisdick questions starting and ending with questions. These titles form a gift to the town library for thoughtful readers.

Carnegie International India Gertrude M. Williams Miss Mayo Traland Donne Byrne Arthur Stanley Riggs Spain League of Nations John Spencer Bassett Raymond B. Fisdick Dr. Fosdick gmal

Santa Claus 18 to visit Nashua for three celebrations

Santa Claus will visit Nashua this year for three events starting next Saturday at 2 30 p m He will greet all children at the Nashua facility and distribute gifts Nashua merchants plan holiday decorations and urging locals to shop locally A masquerade dance for Odd Fellows Rebekahs and friends is set for Friday evening December 6 at the O F hall

SANTA CLAUS NASHUA hee Old Sara J. P. Lindquist Roy Natus A. H. deier L. P. Bullen E. C. Baumyach F. H. Lichenstein Ed Schoenfeld P. B filler H.C., forn J. H. Emmons Binance G. E. Rilison RB. H. Pierce K. G. Cory businens F. hall Oda Rebekahs

Floyd County Farmers Institute at Charles City

The 41st Floyd county Farmers Institute will be held December 10 and 11 at the Manual Arts Building in Charles City. Exhibits include corn and hay shows, home furnishings, and farm women project results. Program features fertilizer and grain talks, alfalfa culture, pest control, and music by high school groups with community singing. Premiums listed for corn, hay, and soybean hay events plus a Christmas bazaar on December 6.

Farmers’ Institute of Floyd county Manual Arts Charles City H. D. Hughes Muaieby High School Charles R. Hutchinson Alfalfa Hutch At&p.m Paul Auringer Fred Butcher BK. W.J Stouder I. W. Dickerson National farm papers Laura 8. Lybarget Mitchell county

Allen Motor Co Changes Mrs Richards Dies at 72

Mrs J A Richards died Monday evening after a stroke suffered Saturday. She was seventy two and survived by husband four daughters and three sons. Daughters include Mrs Chris Juhl Osage and Mrs Walter Willy Sibley. Sons Frank George of Nashua and Cloud Lores North Dakota. Funeral arrangements pending as of press.

Walter Willy Sibley Frank Watson Gertrude Richards Nashua Frank George Cloud lores N. Dak

Pioneer Motor Co name change and expansion by L H Harrison

Mr L P Harrison of the Bullen Motor Co announces a switch to the Pioneer Motor Co name. He details decades in the auto trade since 1914, seven garages in Nashua Charles City Osage Ware Shoals Sumner Greene Traer, and active canvassing to bring new business and jobs to the towns.

Bullen Harrison mnalles Nashua Charles City Osese Warely Sumner Greene Traer

Church Notes Mixed Schedule For Sunday Services

Various church groups announce Sunday activities including Lutheran Sunday school practice at 2 p m for a Christmas program, Baptist and Federated Church services, junior meetings, and a Bible Day emphasis at Methodist. Church schools at 10 or 10:30, morning worships, youth events, and socials with invitations to attend.

Lutheran Church Notes league Chickasaw Baptist Church Wm. Williams Federated Church Republic Bible school Halo Ransom w Aid Amos Pete

American Legion Notes From Robt A Thompson Post No 153

The Robt A Thompson Post No 153 urges ex servicemen to attend the Legion Auxiliary Christmas party at the hall Monday evening Dec 16 and to join to meet the Post quota for 1930. Members should mail or hand dues to Adjutant Bekef or Lynne Rust. January 1 1930 is the deadline for National Adjusted Compensation applications. those who have not applied should contact Post officers for help.

Legion-Auxiliary Santa Claug Adjutant Bekef Lynne Rust

McGregor School Promises Unusual Holiday Program

On Friday evening December 6 at 84 o clock the McGregor school teachers and pupils with P T A and other talent will present a varied program of musical numbers readings and plays. Each group offers a full program and attendees are invited to enjoy a delightful evening with a 25 cent admission and a lunch served after the program.

McGregor school Adr mission

Herbert Jacobs Jr. Loses Eye From Steel Pin Incident

Herbert Jacobs Jr. of Allison, 27, son of Mr and Mrs H A Jacobs of Clarksville, suffered an eye injury when a steel splinter from a pin struck his left eye while driving a steel pin with a sledge hammer. He was hospitalized in Waterloo where the eyeball was removed and is convalescing at home after returning last Monday.

Herbert Jacobs, Jr Allison H. A. Jacobs Clarksville Pleasant Valley Butler county Waterloo

Beads On a String Junior Class Play Friday Dec 12

The Junior Class Play Beads On a String directed by Miss Lamb features a cast of Bennie Arnold Otto J H Davis Robert Larkin Benjamin Davis Esq Lee Baldwin Harold Beem Robert Morris Ab Dinkler Howard Staley Mrs J Davis Loma Tegelar Molley Mallerton Lucife Roach Jeanette Blue Gwendolyn Ableiter Cleopatra Olemargarine Johnson Dotty McCulloch The leads are Otto and Lucile Roach Come out for this Friday event with more details next week

Miss Lamb Bennie Arnold Otto J. H. Davis Robert Larkin Benjamin Davis Esq Lee Baldwin Harold Beem Robert Morris Ab Dinkler Howard Staley Mrs. J. {. Davis Loma Tegelar Molley Mallerton Lucife Roach Jeanette Blue Gwendolyn Ableiter Cleopatra Olemargarine Johnson Dotty McCulloch Otto Lucile Roach king Arnold ry

Former Bradford Resident Dies in South Dakota

A Bradford area obituary notes the death of David Wilson Tannehill, a former local resident from Rosedale Township near Willow Lake Saskatchewan? Will need checking. He died suddenly at Willow Lake, South Dakota, after a brief illness following a legal matter in town. Born November 22, 1858 in Ontario, Canada, he moved to Bradford while young and raised a family here. He leaves a wife, two children and several grandchildren.

David Wilson Tannehill Willow Lake Tannehill Rosedale township Ontario Canada Bradford Iowa Nina Winter Alice Mary Cronk Siegert Kathryn Banwell Waverly Goodsow Helen Puteey G! Scott fancy Richard Bertha Roach Fred pome

Funeral of church member recalled for service at Willow Lake

The deceased, a Congregational Church member and admirer of the song The Little Brown Church in the Vale, was honored at services held at Willow Lake with Rev Beu officiating. He belonged to the Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen, and once helped carry water for the church’s construction while workers were present.

Congregational Church the Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen Willow Lake Beuunth chow Little Brown Vale

School Masters Club Meeting in Nashua December 9

The Chickasaw County School Masters Club will meet in Nashua on Monday evening December 9 at the Methodist Activity building. Supper is 60 cents, served by the boys' Sunday school. After a short conference, a volleyball game between Nashua business men and the Schoolmasters will follow. Reservations for supper with F H Liehtenstein, Rev B Clements, or Supt F W Beru inghausen.

Chickasaw County Nashua Methodist F. H. Liehtenstein fy. B. Clements F. W. Beruinghausen

Death Calls Aged Mother Mrs Catherine Allen

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Allen were held Sunday at 1 20 p m from the home of her son Edward Allen southwest of Nashua Rev Kent officiating burial in Oak Hill cemetery at Nashua beside her husband who died June 27 1916 She was born June 5 1842 in Licking county Ohio married Abner Allen Sept 3 1858 in Green county Wisconsin Four children survived Iona Edwards Crescent Ohio William J Allen Nashua and ten grandchildren The death was due to old age A memorial verse closes the notice

Catherine Allen Edward Allen Nashua Kent burnl Oak Hill cemetery Catherine Phillips Licking county Ohio Abner Allen Green county Wisconsin pbesides Iona Wm. J. Allen Crescent

Mr and Mrs Volney Shaw Celebrate 57th Wedding Anniversary

Nashua residents Mr Volney Shaw and Miss Anna J McRobert marked their 57th anniversary on November 27. Married 1872 near Powersville, they later moved to Nashua where they spent their later years. Four children survive, with two grandchildren and several relatives attending the 57th anniversary.

Volney Shaw Nashua Anna J. McRobert Powersville Albert Howard Painie Powers Shaw Cedar Fats

Farm Bureau Meeting At Prudhon Home

Farm Bureau invites everyone to gather at the V. V. Prudhon home on Tuesday December 10 for a community dinner and a program with movies. Bring something for dinner and join neighbors and friends for the event.

Farm Bureau V. V. Prudhon

Farm Bureau Calendar Shows Local Township Meetings

Farm Bureau listings for early December note meetings in Fredericksburg at Fredericksburg High School on Thursday December 5. Dayton township meets Friday December 6 at the Farm Bureau office. A board meeting is scheduled Saturday December 7 at the Farm Bureau office. Utica Neseda Hall in Protivia hosts Monday December 9. Brad ord township meets Tuesday December 10 at the V. V. Prudhon home. Richland township nests Wednesday December 11 at the L. EB. Movne home.

First Congregational Church William Kent Friendly society Fredericksburg township Farm Bureau Fredericksburg Daytonownship Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Farm Bireau board Utica ownship Farm Bureau Richland township Farm Bureau L. EB. Movne

Nose Fly Eradication Effort Under Way in Riverton Township

Riverton township in Floyd county leads nose fly eradication efforts with December horse treatments at 50 cents each. Veterinarians engaged, petitions circulated in school districts, and four petitions turned in at the Farm Bureau meeting. Nearly all farmers express willingness to cooperate, with many signatories listed and more petitions upcoming. The State College entomology department will use the effort as a demonstration of practical nose fly control.

Riverton township Flyod county R. C. Wilcox C. ©. Bonzer W. L. Havenhill Walter Barkhousen Waterman Herman Begemann A. D. Krause Guy Bean H. D. Taylor C. R. Barker W. Stocks L. Jones Frank Carr C. G. Carr Van Bonwell Parker H. Hoffman Vv. Parker L. Bennett C. Buell John Ec the State College Farm Bureau

Card of Thanks for Mrs Massee

The Massee family thanks friends and neighbors for remembering Mrs Massee at the hospital and for the faithful doctors and nurses. May you be blessed with health and success. Your kind deeds will be remembered by Mr S Massee and family. The second note laments people who are well to do only because they are hard to do. If marriage licenses expired like hunting and fishing many people would be made

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