26 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Progress Review
Location
La Porte City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
1
Funeral services for Mrs. Peter R Howell were held at the Methodist church with Rev. GC Luster officiating. Burial followed in Tocsin after services at the undertaker, with surviving family including her husband, four Davison siblings, two sisters in Tocsin and Peru, and an orphan son they raised, noted for her long service to the community and Institute work.
Black Hawk County Iowa notes ceding June 30 1924 General Fund Debits and incomes from district tax semi annual school district La Porte Cedar from sale of text books and supplies interest on money received for Audi rum overdraft and total. Teachers listed with payments for tuition library books free text books fuel rent janitor records and supplies. Classified ads mention real estate for sale or rent and local notices. A March Ash Wednesday and Lent reference appears with local business notes from Kline's Department Store and community updates on residents and moves.
A broad recap of recent La Porte City school events outlines a public Physical Training demonstration, a Hi-Y Club concert by the Milnesingers, and a County Offerings Conference with speakers from multiple districts. The article notes the pivotal role of the gymnasium, the music program, and plans for film showings, student contests, and a Bible course in the high school, with attendance and organizational details from local institutions.
The remains of Mrs. Chua. Sclot felt, who passed away at the family home near Charles City on Tuesday Feb 24 at 12 40 pm, will be brought to this city Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian church at 1 30 pm, conducted by Rev G C Lusted. Burial will follow at West View cemetery. She was long known in the Ulha vicinity, leaves a husband and an adopted son Lloyd Schaffelt and an aged mother. She was born Oct 9 1871 at Mt Joy Iowa and married Charley Schlotfell Feb 41 1894. The family moved to a farm near Charles City in spring 1913. The obituary notes she was sister in law of Mrs Albert Schnock. The article also mentions a separate meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps.
The Tourist Club members entertain their husbands and a few guests at Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher home tonight. A thirty dinner will be served and the evening includes games. This annual social function was planned earlier in the season but postponed several times due to various reasons.
Regular February 23 1925 council session reports January 26 and 30 minutes, treasurer’s February financials, and numerous small payments to electrical utilities hydrant water and street labor. Lotus Club and neighborhood society events coverfarewells church groups youth activities and civic notices including school board race terms and candidacy filing details.
A jumble of 1925 town items includes a Fresh labor note on the South Sea Syncopators prologue and vaudeville cast with student roles, school board figures, and local social notices. It lists purchases, sales, and services from Kilne’s Department Store, farm equipment for sale, and community events. The report mentions Waterloo, Dysart, La Porte City, and Cedar Rapids connections, plus church events, farewells, and public notices.
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