War era spending and religious shifts in a turbulent era
The piece argues that wartime patriotism justifies spending and discards restraint, equating all money spent with patriotic duty. It contrasts revolutions in France Russia and Germany with religious and political shifts, notes the Akron airship disaster, and critiques a bill limiting publication of official documents while detailing a government employment plan and a local dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. McCune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
House of Representatives
Hoeper’s Celebrate 35th Anniversary near Siegel
The Hoeper home near Siegel hosted 60 relatives and friends on Monday evening April 3 to honor Julius and Mrs Hoeper on their 35th wedding anniversary. Guests included Edwin Kappmeyer and daughter Dorothy, Henry Hoeper, Fred Kappmeyer and others. A silver gift was presented and a late lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegel
Julius Hoeper
Edwin Kappmeyer
Henry Hoeper
Dorothy
Fred Kappmeyer
Margaret Kirchhoff
Dora Kappmeyer
Clara
Charles Barber
Jacob Decker
Louise Hooper
Will Testorff
Alberta
Leota
Henry Kappmeyer
Edwin
Herman Dettmer
Henry Korte
August Buls
C. F. Lampe
Will Gefert
Edwin Brase
Marjorie
Art Hoeper
Geneva
Carl Westendorf
Clarence Westendorf
Augusta Hoeper
Bride Elda Koch Weds Ray E Neith at Waterloo Parsonage
Miss Elda M Koch of Tripoli weds Ray E Neith of Waterloo in a quiet April 7 ceremony at the First Evangelical parsonage in Waterloo. Rev O M Yaggy officiated. They will reside at 603 Magnolia St Waterloo and begin housekeeping. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Koch, is a Tripoli High School graduate who taught rural schools. Neith works with the WCFN and has been employed four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elda M. Koch
Tripoli
Ray E. Neith
Waterloo
First Evangelical Church
O. M. Yaggy
Elmer Shaneweis
Dunkerton
Magnolia Street
Miss Koch
John C. Koch
Tripoli High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
H T Lau Observes Birthday Wednesday
Mr and Mrs H T Lau entertained to observe the host birthday on April 2. Guests at dinner included Mr and Mrs Walter Buls of near Frederika and for the evening were Art Lau and children Henry Jr and Melva Art Lau Fred Hackbarth Viola Huegli Elmer Ladage LaVonne Donna Lavern Ernest Ladage Vi Ola Schellhorn L C Schmidt Everett Williams Will Haase and daughter A lunch was served by the hostess with assistance from her daughter Viola Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Lau
Walter Buls
Frederika
Art Lau
Henry, Jr
Melva
Fred Hackbarth
Viola
Herman Huegli
Elmer
Ernest Ladage
LaVonne
Donna
Lavern
August Schellhorn
L. C. Schmidt
Everett Williams
Douglas Township
Will Haase
Viola Williams
Home Management Specialist Coming Home
The fifth thrift lesson of the farm bureau will be held at the Legion hall Friday April 14. Miss Frances V Pew specialist in home management of the extension service of Ames will demonstrate the uses of wool in bedding. The all day meeting starts at 10 with a noon picnic dinner. attendees should bring sandwiches a covered dish and dishes for personal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Legion Hall
Frances V. Pew
Extension Service
Ames
Mrs Aug Schellhorn Breaks Hip On Sunday
Mrs August Schellhorn Jr. aged 76 slipped and fell Sunday evening at her daughter Mrs Will Zander’s home near Crane Creek while going outdoors at dusk. She fractured a hip and is the mother of August Schellhorn of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Schellhorn, Jr
Will Zander
Crane Creek
Schellhorn
August Schellhorn
Waverly Forms Nine-Team Cedar Valley Baseball League
A nine team circuit for Cedar Valley baseball was organized in Waverly with Shell Rock Plainfield Tripoli Dunkerton Nashua Readlyn Denver Janesville and Waverly. No hired players allowed with one outsider per eight mile radius. eligibility lists and league approval required. First games set for May 7 with schedule meeting April 18 to fix dates and umpire policy. Dr. E S Taylor elected president and E H Kohlmann secretary treasurer. 25 cent admission. all games Sundays at 2 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Cedar Valley
Shell Rock
Plainfield
Tripoli
Dunkerton
Nashua
Readlyn
Denver
Janesville
E. S. Taylor
E. H. Kohlmann
Sumner
Fredericksburg
Ida Schwarze Awarded 2760 in Waverly Case
In Waverly the jury returned a verdict for Ida Schwarze against the Estate of Wm Schwarze for 2760. The claim sought 4576. In a second case Rex Sturdevant v First German Mutual Fire Insurance Association, the court directed a verdict for the defendant. State of Iowa v Glenn Husband remains scheduled for April 12 after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Glenn Husband
Beggerow Anniversary and Birthday Celebration
Mr and Mrs Frank Beggerow hosted a 6:00 PM gathering at their home on Wednesday April 5 to mark their thirtieth wedding anniversary and Mr Beggerows birthday. Guests included the McKeowns Kimbals and Sasses plus CrittENDens and others. Cards music and visiting provided the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beggerow
Mr. Beggerow
Elmer McKeown
Marjorie
Sumner
F. D. Kimbal
Clarence
Frank
Raymond McKeown
Donald
P. L. Crittenden
James
G. W. McKeown
John Sassman
Robert
Mildred
Ruth
Kittenball Fans to Meet Friday Evening
Interest grows for a summer kittenball league in the city. Town Hall hosts a Friday meeting to organize teams and schedule games, mirroring last year’s successful arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittenball
Reed Kelsey and kin travel to Waverly on trip
Mr and Mrs Reed Kelsey Mr and Mrs C B Kelsey and daughter Beryle went to Waverly on a business trip Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Kelsey
C. B. Kelsey
Beryle
Waverly
Editor’s Wisconsin Beer Trip Reports Quiet Openings
The editor and family toured Prairie du Chien and Bloomington to witness Wisconsin beer sales after prohibition. About 25 locations offered beer with 100-plus permit filings, prices ranged 10 to 15 cents per drink and $2.50 per case, and no regulations yet. Locals sampled across towns. taste reportedly unchanged from pre prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Iowa
Bloomington
Wis
Minnesota
Surprise Housewarming Party Held Friday Night
Mr and Mrs Leo Panzer received a pleasant surprise last Friday when Mrs Mandel Kramer hosted a party for eight couples at their home. Bridge produced a high score prize for Lee O Peacock and a consolation prize for Mrs Emil Ack man. A lunch was served.
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Leo Panzer
Mandel Kramer
Lee O. Peacock
Emil Ackman
Fred Duecker
Business houses to close Good Friday
A majority of business houses will close from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Good Friday, continuing the custom of prior years. Miss Margaret Kelsey and Miss Caryl Lindfield traveled to Riceville for a weekend visit with Mrs. William Duncomb, the latter's grandmother, in Frederika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kelsey
Caryl Lindfield
Frederika
Riceville
William Duncomb
Bremer county forms unit of All Iowa Prohibition Emergency Org
About forty ministers laymen and women gathered in the Congregational church basement to organize the Bremer county unit of the All Iowa Prohibition Emergency Organization. Officers named include Rev. A D Gable Frederika as chairman Rev C E Sharer Horton as secretary Lea Holm Frederika as treasurer Mrs Dietzler Waverly as county chairman of women’s groups and Rev Sharer Horton as county youth chairman.
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Congregational Church
Bremer County
All
Sharer
Horton
Gable
E. F. Byers
Dr. Young
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Temple
Waverly
Des Moines
American Legion Auxiliary Plans for May Health Day and Memorial Observance
The American Legion Auxiliary met April 11 with 12 members. They voted to observe the sixth annual child health day on May 1 and to have Memorial Day program at 10:00 a.m. They will sponsor a poppy poster contest with past presidents as committee. They plan a county meeting in May with Mrs. Pell as guest and arrange poppy sale fund-raising at the May 9 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Warner
Bremer County
Pell
Marshalltown
Augusta Kuhrt
Ed Jahnke
C. B. Kelsey
Herring signs the new banking bill in Iowa
Gov. Clyde L. Herring signed the banking bill on arrival in his office after a Chicago trip. The act becomes effective after legal publication, likely Friday, with the state banking department already examining banks seeking reorganizations and trustee certificate issuances in exchange for waivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Clyde L. Herring
Chicago
State Banking Department
D. W. Bates
Banking Department
New District Court Cases Reported
Equitable Life Assurance Society of U S sues J E Barbknecht and Rosa Barbknecht with judgment in rem for 11586 23. Lena Wente sues W H Struckmeyer for 2062 62. Dodge Dickinson Company sues Economy Furniture and Carpet Co and H G Simon, judgment by confession for 78 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
U. S
J. E
Hill Family Visit At New Hampton Home
Mr and Mrs William Hill and son Robert visited at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Hill near New Hampton over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hill
Robert
Louis Hill
New Hampton
Two candidates vie for Bremer County superintendent post
C A Brause longtime Denver schools chief announces bid for Bremer county superintendent on May 9. Born near West Union, he holds a BA, life certificate, World War service, and three children. He plans a fiscally efficient system with limited changes. Also: Henry T Schell, Quimby consolidated school head, files papers to run, son of Philip and Mrs Schell of Waverly, well known in the area.
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C. A. Brause
Denver
Mr. Brause
West Union
Upper Iowa University Academy
Bremer County
Denvr
Iowa
Brause
Methodist Church
Schell
Henry T. Schell
Quimby
H. J. Stumme
Mr. Schell
Philip Schell
Waverly
Local residents visit in neighboring towns and a Mummy showing announced
Local residents travel to Waterloo Waverly Shell Rock and Frederika. Families visit relatives in New Hampton Sumner Coggin Coggon and Readlyn. The Cass Opera House in Sumner screens The Mummy with Boris Karloff on April 18 19 with bargain 10 and 15 cent admission and mentions musical numbers and a cartoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sassmann
Frank Lamb
Waterloo
F. W. Klein
Kathryn
Waverly
Mandel Kramer
Ben Kramer
New Hampton
Leo Panzer
Shell Rock
Fred Biesterfeldt
Tillie Hankner
Theodore
E. H. Hankner
E. C. Claus
Mary Ruth
G. C. Mirick
Sumner
McGregor
Claus
Willard Clasen
Mary
Kathryn Ladage
Mary Schultz
Jack Schultz
Arlene
A. F. Eiheman
Janola Ann and
Lorin
Otto Schick
Dolores
Readlyn
August Bunger
Frederika
Randolph Goodenbour
Frankenstein
COUNT Y SEAT NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST
Thomas Carroll buried in Wallace South Dakota funeral held at St Marys with burial in Marys cemetery survived by wife and relatives. Also Missa Schumann 42 dies at county farm after thyroid cancer operation had been unable to hear or speak funeral at St Marys with burial in St Josephs cemetery.
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Thomas Carroll
Wallace
South Dakota
Benner County
Minnie Donlon
Dakota
Carrol
Mary’s Catholic
Bro
Mason City
Cousine
Missa Schumann
Mercy Hospital
Gera Stacy
Anna Schumann
Michael Schumann
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
T. R. Collins
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Mary Window dies at 97 lifelong Sunday school teacher
Mrs. Mary Window, 97, longtime resident, died at her home Wednesday morning from old age complications. A former Sunday school teacher at the Methodist church, she remained active despite years of poor health. Funeral services were held Friday at Koch funeral home with Rev. Herbert D. Temple officiating, burial in Harlington cemetery.
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Mary Window
Altho
Koch Funeral Home
Herbert D. Temple
Harlington Cemetery
Death of Hans Christensen 92 in Tyler Minnesota
Mrs. William Rodemeyer of this city reports the death of her uncle Hans Christensen at his daughter’s home in Tyler Minnesota. He was 92 and formerly lived near Frederika in Bremer county before leaving over fifty years ago. He leaves a daughter, a son, and a sister Mrs Pete Johnson of Milwaukee aged past ninety. Mrs Rodemeyer could not attend the funeral in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Christensen
William Rodemeyer
Tyler
Minn
Christensen
Bremer County
Frederika
Pete Johnson
Milwaukee
Rodegmeyer
Minnesota
Brewery Interest in Waverly Expansion Report
O L Henninger, visiting for weeks, favors opening the Waverly brewery soon. Heiberg is said to have a new malt formula enabling production of 3 2 beer. The plant will receive extensive improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Henninger
Waverly
Waverly Glee Club Takes Second in Waterloo Contest
The Waverly high school girls glee club earned second place in the Waterloo music contest held last Friday and Saturday. Willard Ingham placed second with a trombone solo. Class B high school event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly High School
Waterloo
Willard Ingham
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Russia
Germany
Christ
Ot Us
Cl McCune
J. H. Franklin
Hoeper
Elda Koch
Raymond E. Neith
Aug. Schellhorn
Ida Schwarze
Dry
Prohibition
Herring
Waverly News
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