Manchester Council Advised to Patch Franklin Street
Manchester Iowa council met Monday night to approve temporary patching of the severest blocks of Franklin Street from Butler Street to Clara Avenue. Funded by the city improvement fund, the plan follows expert costings by Engineer Schenk Waterloo who favored brick resurfacing but recommended patching as the practical stopgap. The council, after hearing all opinions, voted to proceed with patch work by a local contractor at an estimated $9,100 per square yard for resurfacing methods and a total project cost around $320,000 for full brick or asphaltic options.
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Delfs Dinner Honors Local Doctor in Shickley Neb
A fundraising dinner in Shickley, Nebraska honored Dr. Delfs for his service. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Harley Hather Vinton and a group of about 20 old friends attended at the Gravenhurst home, while others traveled from nearby towns for the Sunday gathering. Mrs Struve of Vinton died after a stroke, with funeral held at the Meth church. Laura and Rena Struve remained at home. Bridge club hosted by Mrs Roy Wagner with guests Nina Osborn, L J Tutt, and J H Goon. Easter color theme with a yellow and green two course lunch. Visitors included Orrie Bowers of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs Walter Senft in from Shellsburg visiting relatives here.
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Seaston
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Shellsburg
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Orrie Bowers
Cedar Rapids
Carrie Shank
Mamie
New Hampton Bank Assets Top One Million Dollars
New Hampton April 12 report from Second National Bank shows total assets at $1,002,081.04, up from $939,000 at end of 1926. Deposits rose about $57,000 to $742,090 in under 100 days. cash on hand is $211,000 and bonds total $259,000.
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Farm Hand Becomes Violently Insane In Shellsburg
In Shellsburg near Shellsburg a young laborer Theodore Johnson suddenly went insane on a farm. Relatives from Missouri were set to arrive to take charge of him while he is kept in a county jail cell under close surveillance to prevent self injury as his brother plans to take him back home.
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Iowa Woman Finds Romance at 81 in Wartime Tale
Iowa woman Mrs Jane Swallow aged 81, formerly of La Porte City, Iowa, married George W Dodge an 83 year old Civil War veteran and president of First National Bank Shingletown Pa. Dodge was stirred by Mrs Swallow's Civil War romance novel about Vicksburg which he read after meeting its author.
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One Conviction on One Charge Enough Justice Contends
Independence April 12 One conviction on one charge of intoxication suffices, Justice Carsey ruled after finding Arthur Wendling had prior conviction and paid fine in Waterloo, thus no new punishment for the same offense. Girls Week preparations underway in the city led by women’s clubs, with committees named for sewing, cooking, posters, music, and outdoor day. Robbers steal vanilla extract and shoes from People’s Supply. night shift locked door at 4 a.m., manager finds it open at 10 a.m. Sunday.
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Arthur Wendling
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le “C. McGill
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F. Smiths
Bert Boone
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Two Clarksville Churches Join in Special Services
Clarksville Iowa April 12 union services preparatory to Easter are held by Methodists and Presbyterians. The Presbyterian church hosted Monday eve ning with the program tonight and Wednesday in the M E church. Thursday and Friday will feature worship in the Presbyterian building. Ed Crosby and wife celebrated their sixty first wedding anniversary with a small dinner party. Crosby had been bedfast since September but was recently able about the home though his condition remains unfavorable. James Hodson formerly of this place died Saturday in Seminole Oklahoma and the body will be taken to Booneville Arkansas for burial Monday. Commercial club renewed memberships Friday evening in the Lutheran church parlors with Rev W A Siefkes giving an address to about 49 attendees. Evaline Loomis Shell Rock and Edmond Nordman were married April 6 at the Nordman home by Rev W A Satory Evangelical pastor. They will reside on the J Weinberg farm. Mrs George Thompson returned from Kirksville Missouri where she was called by the illness of her brother in law James Thampean whose condition remained alarming.
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Farmers Appeal to District Court on Assessments
Farmers in Grant township seek equalization of land values after alleging assessments vary widely from $50 to $Sh per acre. Acting as a board of review, township trustees heard their case but kept current assessments. Attorneys will appeal to the district court.
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Dysart High Clubs Present Program Highlights
Dysart Ta April 12 boys and girls glee clubs and high school orchestra presented a program at the high school auditorium drawing generous patronage. An Easter program was presented and cards exchanged by Hawthorne circle members at Mrs. Cecil Ferrells home. About 40 high school students attended a surprise eighteenth birthday party for Eldon Schlapkohl at the home of Mr and Mrs Schlapkohl with cards games and radio music. An oldtime dance was held Friday evening at Andersen hall.
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Primary Roads Out of Oelwein to Be Repaired
Oelwein Iowa April 12 The state highway commission agrees to pay half the resurfacing cost on Frederick avenue and Saint Charles street with a maximum state share of 19000 and work to start soon if the city raises its half. Reading Water Meters City clerk and waterworks chief D A Shippy begins semi annual meter readings with an assistant using flashlights and tools. The Great Western rail road is the largest water consumer, with a six month bill of 83675 for about 736000 gallons for offices shops and depots. Major city users include the gas company electric lights City Laundering and Hotel Mealey. The municipal plant pumps up to half a million gallons daily. Great Western uses city water for drinking. remaining needs come from Otter Creek pumps. Community Club Meeting D A Caldwell secretary of Maryville Missouri Chamber of Commerce will speak at the April dinner of the Community Club at Hotel Mealey on Thursday evening April 14. Picked Up in Passing C H Clark left Sunday for Blanca Colorado due to his brother G W Clark's death well known in Fayette. Q Blomgren in Hawkeye as receiver of First State Bank of Hawkeye which closed Friday. It is said the bank will reorganize with no loss to depositors Roger Barron's car found in an alley yesterday morning. it had been driven away Saturday night. Mr and Mrs R B Phillips return from southern California where they spent the winter. At the Bix by Path Long Beach picnic last month 90 to 100 Oelwein citizens registered. Young Joseph McSweeney whose eye was removed Saturday at Mercy hospital is recovering. he is son of Mr and Mrs James McSweeney.
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Traer Jeweler Marks 40 Years in Town
In Traer Iowa April 12 pioneer merchant F E B Shortess longtime jeweler celebrates four decades in business. He moved to Traer four decades ago and built a modern store while serving as councilman mayor and Tama County representative in the Iowa General Assembly. Only seven men from his early business era remain.
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Plainfield Juniors to Present Play Prof. Pepp
Plainfield Ia April 12 High school juniors will present a play Prof. Pepp at Legion hall Thursday evening. Pre Easter services at the Baptist church Friday evening feature a sermon titled He Who Gets Slapped. A special program is planned for Sunday evening.
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Ingrown Nail Turns Outward Overnight Ad
An advertisement touts Outgro antiseptic for ingrown nails. A few drops in the nail crevice reduce inflammation and pain and help the nail turn outward overnight. The product is marketed to chiropodists but available to the public in drug stores.
Alfred Hartwig Dies in Colorado
Waverly Iowa April 12 Alfred Hartwig son of Mr and Mrs Otto Hartwig died Sunday in Denver Colorado of scarlet fever He had been chief clerk of the Pennsylvania railway and had lived in Denver since 1921 Services scheduled for 2 p m Wednesday at St Johns Lutheran church Also noted are obituaries and local notices including Pastor Pfaltzgraff leaving Waverly and community news on playground plans and school events
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Otto Hartwig
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Reminder to Mothers About Father John’s Medicine
An old health pitch urges mothers to start giving children Father John’s Medicine, a cod liver oil preparation, to cleanse the winter poisons, provide nourishment, and help build bones and flesh as spring begins.
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