Flying News and European Trade Winds
Arthur Brisbane notes six U S navy planes reaching Honolulu nonstop 2400 miles over the Pacific amid fog amid praise for American pilots and engines. June sees Pacific fleet join Atlantic fleet for Roosevelt review. France and Russia sign a trade pact seen as an anti Germany Japan alliance, while Europe frets about Japan's global reach and imagined threats to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Honolulu
Pacific
United States
Atlantic
San Diego
Alaska
Japan
Roosevelt
France
Russia
Europe
Germany
Asia
America
Inflation Talk Mirrors Reality in Public Debate
A column argues inflation is already here as the Reconstruction Finance Corporation seeks another thousand million dollars. It contrasts interest bearing bonds with new money, asserts inflation regardless of payment method, and criticizes Washington's liberal stance enabling broader alcohol access, noting New Zealand’s failed home-bottle strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington, D. C
New Zealand
Cardinal Faulhaber speaks on blood and salvation in Nazi Germany
The piece links Cardinal Faulhaber’s rebuke of Adolf Hitler over Aryan myths to Jewish concerns, questions the divine motherhood of Christ, and notes the Reichstag arson by Marinus van der Lubbe. It mentions his execution by guillotine in Leipzig and highlights perceived ceremonial German etiquette in head removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Faulhaber
Hitler
Germany
Christ
Earth
Marinus van der Lubbe
Washington
Leipsiz
van der Lubbe
District Court Notes Of Interest From Sumner Terms
The grand jury reported on day five and was excused subject to recall. Indictments include larceny from building and extortion. Several judgments for plaintiffs were entered, many estates closed, and guardianship matters finalized. Applications to sell real estate were granted. no trials ready. Jurors are excused subject to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Lloyd Chase
State of Town
Wm. McRoberts
Emma F. Stufflebeam
Sumner
Walter Leverence
George McKeever
E. C. McKeever
Harley Wescott
R. R
Ted Carroll
Henry Wefer
A. H. Panzer
Henry F. Meier
K. H. Rhode
Emma Schuldt
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank, Et al
Mary Bergman
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
F. A. Robinson
American Savings Bank of Tripoli
Carleton D. Beh Co
Town of Sumner
The
Equitable Life Insurance Society of
U.S
Oscar G. Smith
Abbie Olds Booth Estate
John F. Fink
Emma Fink
C. F. Grannemann
C. H. Grannemann
Anna Dennis
G. C
Lottie Lussenhop
R. Eldon Laird
First National Bank of
Henry Aders
Henry Faust
Excel Board of Railroad Commissioners
Esther M. Smith
D. B. A. Film Transportation Co
Gladys Kehe
Emmaline Kehe
L. W. Stagner
Wm. Meihost
C. W. Kappmeyer
W. H. McCaffree
Wilhelmina Vollbrecht
William Vollbrecht
Fred J. Westendorf
W. R. Fails
W. S. Jennings
Frederika Manthy
Grant E. Kreger
Rebecca E. Bryans
Henry Gish
Shower Honors Mrs. Neil Bravener at Bremer Home
A miscellaneous shower was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Bremer for Mrs. Neil Bravener. Many neighbors and relatives attended from Fredericksburg Saude Williamstown and nearby areas. Guests brought gifts and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Biemann
Roy Burmaster
Lorraine
Esther Kummelehne
Caryl Lindfield
This Place
M. F. Richman
Sturgis Bravener
Reno Bravener
Hattie Blanchard
Speicker
Fredericksburg
Vicinity
J. H. Ambrose
Saude
Chester
Memphis
Tennesee
H. C. Koch Receives Surprise 67th Birthday Party
H. C. Koch enjoyed a pleasant surprise last Tuesday evening when six friends visited his home to celebrate his 67th birthday. They played cards and were served refreshments by Mrs. Koch. Though seriously ill in the fall, he has recovered enough to be taken downtown briefly and greatly enjoyed the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Koch
Koch
Mr. Koch
Correction on council claims in The Leader notice
A correction to the January 8 issue states Theo Debel’s claim appeared as 59.65 but should read 35.00. The Ledger notes the adjustment in council proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Theo. Debel
August Kirchmann Dies Sudden in Sumner
Aug Kirchmann 80 longtime Sumner resident died suddenly at his home Friday. He helped found Spring Fountain creamery and served as secretary of St. John Lutheran. A Bremer County Mutual Insurance director for 21 years, he survived by his widow and seven children. Funeral held Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church with burial in the parish cemetery. Out-of-town relatives attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
August Kirchmann
Kirchmann
Spring Fountain Creamery
St. John’s Lutheran Congregation
Bremer County Mutual Insurance Association
E. H. Bartels
Miles City
Mont
Fred
Chosen
Fla
H. A. Borcherding
New England
N.D
Jackson
Miss
Conrad Wilharm
Henry
Edward
St. John’s Lutheran Church
C. J. Mardorf
Bremer Creamery reports 1933 annual meeting results
Bremer Cooperative processed 189450 pounds of butterfat in 1933 at 22.85 cents per pound. Butter shipped 215121 pounds. 17075 sold locally. Manufacturing cost 2.07 cents per pound. Louis Bauer president. Ernest Kuecker elected to a three year term as director. Fred Christopher re elected secretary treasurer. C W Turner re elected buttermaker. Company shows no indebtedness. Receipts totaled 49871.20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Christopher
C. W. Turner
Improvement Club Ladies Entertain Gentlemen at Bridge Party
The Ladies of the Improvement club entertained their husbands at a bridge party Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lien. Six tables participated. Mrs. C. A. Stewart won the ladies high score prize while W. C. Ferge man took the gentlemen’s prize. The event ended with a lunch served by the ladies. The ladies host an annual card party for the gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improvement Club
Joe Lien
C. A. Stewart
W. C. Fergeman
Little Valley Creamery Elects Officers for 1984
At the annual meeting of the Little Valley Creamery company in Buck Creek officers for 1984 were elected. Directors named include Ernest Seehase F C Zell A J Schultz Ernest Buhr and Robt Judisch with Chas Krueger as secretary The First National Bank of Sumner was named treasurer Fay Carter the buttermaker was reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Valley Creamery Company
Buck Creek
Ernest Seehase
F. C. Zell
A. J. Schultz
Ernest Buhr
Robt. Judisch
Chas. Krueger
First National Bank of
Sumner
Fay Carter
Post-nuptial Shower Held At C McConkey Home
A post nuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Earl OConnell was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McConkey. Activities included a mock wedding sketch, Progressive 500 prizes won by Art Niemeyer and Mrs. Pete Mahlstedt, and a cafeteria supper. Attendees included multiple families from Fredericksburg Nashua Ionia and surrounding towns. four generations were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McConkey
Earl O’connell
Art Niemeyer
Pete Mahlstedt
Willie Mahlstedt
Earl Gillett
John Marsh
Willis Mahlstedt
Sid Mooney
George Banwell,sr
George Banwell
Nora Mahlstedt
Marjorie Marsh
Elmer O'Connell
Ernest Grahlman
Fredericksburg
Caryl Lindfield
Clark Tibbitts
Lowell Welch
Earl Mooney
Ray Rourke
Frederika
Alvin Dietz
Kenneth
Nona Mooney
August Niemeyer
Clyde Webster
Bernice
Lee Dilley
Arlene
Lucile
Susie Rourke
Chas White
Clair White
Eleanor
Luther League elects St John’s church officers
St John’s Lutheran church held its annual business meeting and elected officers for the year including Raymond Bunger as president Elvera Kelling as vice president Marie Geffert as secretary Lillia Rohrssen as treasurer Erna Hagenow as pianist and Lawrence Shipp as librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Luther League
St. John’s Church
Raymond Bunger
Elvera Kelling
Marie Geffert
Lillia Rohrssen
Erna Hagenow
Lawrence Shipp
Foreclosure Case In District Court Involving Fox
First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank of Chicago sues W. H. Fox for 12389.61 in a foreclosure action covering lands in sections 8 9 and 16 township 93 range 14 district court records show a new case filed in the district court seeking foreclosure on the specified parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank of Chicago
Lobsters Speed in Water and Struggle on Land
The article notes lobsters swim backward, propelled by tail action, with one observed swimming 26 feet in under a second. It adds that on land their heavier bodies and weak legs leave them almost helpless.
Loan apps in Bremer county edge toward 50k
Bremer county farmers have loans approved near 50 000 dollars with total up to Tuesday afternoon at 47 362 64 up from 44 393 a week earlier. Thirteen farmers are listed with individual loan amounts including James Scully 187 20 and Pete Fehring 406 00. Applications have been approved for 139 farmers, about one in 14 of roughly 2 000 county farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
James Scully
H. C. Schellhorn
L. V. Ormston
John Koenig
Herman H. Tegtmeier
W. F. Nolte
H. G. Nichols
Roy C. Menzel
S. H. Page
Pete Fehring
Ed Yockstick
W. W. Sell
J. Roach Sons
Gustav Donath
American Savings Bank Directors Elected at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of American Savings Bank stockholders on Tuesday, directors elected for the coming year were W. H. Notdorf August Krueger Henry Bohle Jr Rev M Kleinau and Carl C Drape. Fred P Hagemann was elected a director but resigned with Henry Bohle Jr filling the vacancy Rev Kleinan succeeds H H Nevermann. The board then reorganized naming Notdorf president Krueger vice president L H Fink cashier and H J Frese assistant cashier with duties starting March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Savings Bank
W. H. Notdorf
August Krueger
Henry Bohle, Jr
Rev. M. Kleinau
Carl C. Drape
Fred P. Hagemann
Rev. Kleinan
H. H. Nevermann
Cuts Salary Costs in Treasurers Office
Expenditures in the county treasurer office have fallen by more than 800 dollars since 1931, per a public statement by County Treasurer W. C. Hoth. Total salaries for the treasurer and assistants were 3,685.50 in 1931, 8,638.10 in 1932, and 2,885.28 in 1933, with a 1933 drop of 800.22 from 1931 and 752.82 from 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hoth
Uniform County Examinations Scheduled January 24 26
Uniform County Examinations will be given in the office of the County Superintendent on January 24 25 and 26 signed Mildred E Smith County Superintendent.
Warn children about coasting on Main Street
Parents urged to warn children not to use Main Street for sledding as traffic injuries risk. Side streets offer opportunities for coasting with less danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Corn-Hog Meeting in Tripoli Friday
County Agent Offringa calls a Tripoli opera house meeting Friday at 2 PM to explain how to fill corn-hog contracts and related forms. Farmers should bring recent mail materials. those who did not receive them should notify the farm bureau. This is the final county meeting before the sign-up campaign next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offringa
Opera House
Tripoli
Farm Bureau
R N A Installations Mark January Meeting
The Royal Neighbors held their January meeting at the Legion hall with 23 members. After the business session installation occurred, officers for the year were installed by Mrs. Ella Kuker and Mrs. J. A. Nienhaus, followed by games and lunch hosted by Mrs. Will Eichmann and Mrs. H. H. Buls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Legion Hall
Ella Kuker
J. A. Nienhaus
Oracle
P. A. Goodenbour
E. C. Johnson
William Ambrose
Clara Claus
F. W. Klein
Ed Rosenthal
P. L. Crittenden
Inner Sentinel
H. H. Bull
Outer Sentinel
F. D. Kimbal
Nancy Otterstetter
Faith
A. H. Panzer
Courage
Joe Lien
A. F. Eichman
N. R. Ambrose
Art Towne
Will Eichmann
J. A. Hale
H. H. Buls
Auxiliary To Meet For Hospital Work
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary are urged to meet at the Legion hall Friday afternoon January 19 after the noon hour to sew carpet rags for the veterans hospital. Rags for weaving are needed and bright colors are preferred. Bring bright rags a sewing kit lunch and any unused puzzles or playing cards to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
Veterans Hospital
Kasemeier Declares Candidacy for Third District Supervisor
Dayton township farmer Henry Kasemeier Jr. becomes the second candidate to announce for the third district supervisor race on the Democratic ticket for the June primary. A lifelong Dayton resident, he has served as township trustee for 10 years and vows to serve as a good supervisor if nominated. Readlyn’s Fred H. Wehling also seeks the same Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kasemeier, Jr
Dayton
Kasemeier
Dayton Township
Fred H. Wehling
Readlyn
County Seat News Items of Interest
St Josephs Mercy hospital reports 1 376 patients cared for in the past year with 120 appendicitis surgeries and 101 tonsil removals. Fifty five babies born in 1933 and 182 patients received X ray exams. The staff includes 12 registered nurses. Louise Kohagen aged 95 celebrated her birthday at her daughter’s home in Waterloo area with family visiting. Michael Sharp, brother in law of Jessie Rush and Frank and Wayne Wells, died at 75 in Dalhart Texas after a stroke. his wife died years ago. He formerly lived near Janesville before moving to Texas. Survived by a son and daughter in Memphis Texas and Cedar Heights Waterloo, who attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Louise Kohagen
Laura Thies
C. C. Kohagen
Waterloo
H. A. Kohagen
Thies
Jessie Rush
Frank
Wayne Wells
Michael Sharp
Dalhart
Texas
Janesville
Mae Hagermeier
Memphis
H. A. Sharp
Cedar Heights
Terry Sorensen Nuptials in Waterloo Marriage
Kathleen Ruby Terry and Chris Sorensen of Waterloo were married January 10 at the Methodist parsonage in the city. Rev. H. D. Temple officiated. Attendants were Catherine Terry and Clarence Welcher. The couple will reside in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sorensen
Des Moines
Wa verly Fire Department Elects 1934 Officers
The Wa verly Fire Department held its annual meeting in the club rooms last Tuesday evening and elected 1934 officers: Carl Homan as chief, Ed Mooney first chief, Mike Rhode second chief, E H Kohlmann secretary and treasurer. Art Saurerbrei Ernest Swenson Frank Rhode and Walter Amman named fire police. Art Mahnke named truck driver replacing Ernest Swenson who joined the CWA project. January 23 set as family night. The department answered 13 calls in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Fire Department
Carl Homan
Ed Mooney
Mike Rhode
E. H. Kohlmann
Art Sauerbrei
Ernest Swenson
Frank Rhode
Walter Amman
Art Mahnke
CWA
City Council Sets Louie Rust Salary at Eighty Five
City council met Monday to decide Louie Rust’s pay as temporary street commissioner succeeding A P Beyer who had handled city engineer light water department and street work. A salary of 85 was approved while resignation of Leslie Strottman was tabled amid ongoing mayor council discord since the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Rust
A. P. Beyer
Light and Water Department
Leslie Strottman
W. C. Schlaber
Leo Stenzel
Waverly Briefs: Rev Martin Bredow M arried Dorothea Rosenthal
Waverly relatives of Rev. Martin Bredow of St. Paul have been advised of his marriage on January 15 to Miss Dorothea Rosenthal of Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Martin Bredow
St. Paul
Dorothea Rosenthal
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Brisbane
Big Warship Review
District Court
Neil Bravener
Bremer Creamery
Improvement Club Ladies
C. McConkey
Mildred E. Smith
Henry Kasemeier, SR
Waverly News
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