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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1928

Page

7

Floyd County Bar Honors Kelley for Long Service on Bench

Floyd County Bar Association honored Judge C H Kelley for 30 years on the Twelfth district bench with a dinner in Charles City. Speakers included J C Campbell and H J Pitzgerald. gifts were presented by E A Housberg. Kelley, a New Hampshire native, practicing in Iowa since 1883, has served as county attorney and mayor and was appointed judge on April 9, 1898 by Gov Shaw. He is a 22nd degree Mason and has been notable for clear decisions and travel to preside outside his district. George A Blake, his reporter, has long served in state and national conventions.

Cansver Spreial Charles City C. H. Kelley Twelfth Judicial District Floyd County Bar Association B. Hall Floyd County M. L. Edwards Parkersburg J. J. Clark Mason Guy M. H. Kepler Northwood J. C. Campbell H. J. Pitzgerald Fitzgerald Bayer Keller E. A. Housberg Judge Kelley New Hampshire Then Seminary Boston University Bristow N. H Clerr Lake Forest City Shaw Laslie MM. Shaw Kelley George A. Blake Winnebago Worth Hancock Cerro Gordo Mitchell Floyd Bremer Butler Kneeskern Vemue Masonic Order George Blake Iowa Nebraska Missouri Valley Veterinary Associations Board The National Dental Association National Convention of the Sons of the American Revolution

Manchester Man Cuts Finger In Lumber Shop Accident

Bruce, a Manchester carpenter, suffered a severe laceration to his left index finger while using a rip saw with ploys on. His thumb was also cut, but less serious, and doctors fear it may take months to recover full use. The incident occurred Monday afternoon in his workshop.

Manchester Powter Speyind

Mrs John Ponta Dies at Charles City

Mrs John Ponta aged 39 died yesterday in Charles City after a brief illness. Services are set for Saturday afternoon at Greesman funeral home with Rev G A Tess officiating. She is survived by her husband and three children.

John Ponta Chas. City Courier Spec Servie T Charles Clits Joli Ponta All Og. mi Caremama Greesman Funeral Home G. A Tess

Hampton Lutheran Church Marks Tenth Anniversary

Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton will celebrate its tenth anniversary with services on Sunday April 22, recalling its dedication on April 21 1918. Rev Theodore Stephan Rev E J A Kallsen Rev BH Grummer and Rev H P Buettner will lead services as the building payments near completion for the pebble dash church.

Minurier Hampton Trinity Lavieran Church Theodore Stephan Vincent E. J. A. Kallsen Ocgheydan BH. Grummer Latimer H. PF. Buettner Trinity Lutheran Church

Concrete Pourings Progress on Delaware County Route

The Delaware County board awarded road and bridge contracts. Bryant Construction of Waterloo pours the first section of primary 20 amid showers, planning daily progress. Olson Construction of Waterloo wins three bridges and ten culverts for 19 641 dollars. Wilson Cement Construction of Red Oak to build five culverts.

Iomerset Manchester Altho Bryant Construction Company of Waterloo Thru Winthrop Dyersville Mark Moore Dureyville J. I. Sheppard Elisha Barker Thei County Olson Construction Company of Hopkinton Robinson Thorpe Wilson Cement Construction Company Red Oak

Church Guild Meeting and Social at Porte City

The April Good Cheer guild held a social afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church in Porte City with guests and a varied program. Mrs. Liver hosted Lotus club members and guests with a covered dish dinner and a lively 560 game.

K. M. Ashley Ashley AL Havelett Harry Kniht Nelson Osborn Wer Wh, DB. Kine Will Goon Allen Memorial Hospital Lea Kaber Daughteroof Maco Arthur Kaber Aino

Charles City Country Club opens May 1 with schedule

The Charles City Country Club announces a busy season opening May 1 with a dinner dance for 27 new members. Intercity matches include Charles City at Clear Lake May 27 and Lake Mills June 10, Osage at Charles City June 24, and Forest City at Charles City July 22. A club tournament and women’s event run weekly, with a newly improved course layout featuring longer holes, grass tees and greens with running water.

Spreial Secker Charles City Northwood North Iowa Frank Donovan Natal Fred Bailey W. H. Buckler Rynders Susie Rnyders N. A. Elliott Niles W. E. Dodger Rotary Club Ed Brouillard Joe Hartness Herman Hanson Order of Eastern Star Burton B. Johnson Y. M. C. A. College Chicago Clear Lake W. B. Milne W. M. Swann Lioyd A. Wiltse Martin Ramsey Joe E. Wood Verto Buckman Harvey Meinzer Guy L. Ames Myrl Folicks Leonard A. Vry Roman Hell Leslie Gilford Lewis GG. Edwards CBO Sh. Scherer Lawrence W. Stewart Stiven Dave FE. Darrah P. c. Siepham Penney AOL Malmsten Iscal J.C. Penney Hotel Stevens Iowa Wirecoast Ilinois Minnesota Michigan Rudd Dro Fred Elvay Kansas City

Sisters Spell Down Chickasaw Pupils for Three Years

In Chickasaw county Nashua Iowa Alce and Dorothy Wright have won spelling honors for three years. Alice entered the state contest in 1927 and Dorothy will compete this year. Dorothy was thirteenth from the last eliminated in Des Moines in 1927. H Van Gorder appointed night marshal succeeding Nat Chambers who held the post three years. Gary Fisher recovering after an appendicitis operation. Lucille Courtright teaching music in Lynn Grove consolidated schools after attending Cedar Falls Teachers College. Roy Scoles named judge for Iowa Butter Makers association scoring contest at Waverly April 19.

Lucille Courtright Teachers College Cedar Falls Lynn Grove Roy Scoles Iowa Buttermakers’ Association Waverly

Woman fined for liquor transportation in Franklin

In Franklin district court Mrs Ethel Daper of Faribault Minnesota pleaded guilty to illegal transportation of liquor. She was fined 250 plus costs and attorney fees after being arrested January 17 when her car stalled on Highway 65 near Shefield. George Bartley also of Faribault pleaded guilty and was fined 150. Daper, mother of four, spent three weeks in Franklin County jail awaiting bond before deciding to plead guilty.

Courier Special Service Hampton Ethel Daper Faribault Minn H. E. Fry Drper Highway 65 Sheffield George Bartley

Young Girl Dies at Manchester After Lengthy Illness

Mary Mabel Mesch aged 13 of southeast Manchester died at Dittmer hospital after a prolonged illness diagnosed as a prown on the spleen. Born August 2, 1914, she was the youngest of eleven and survived by her parents six brothers and two sisters plus two grandmothers. Funeral will be at the Catholic church with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.

Courier Special Service Manchester Mary Mabel Peter Mesch Dittmer Hospital Town City Rochester Minn F. W. McKinley St. Mary’s Cemetery North Manchester Mary Margaret Salzseibler Mound City S. D Earl Lloyd Clarence Joseph Raymond Nick George Smith Elizabeth Mesch Dubuque Martha Alexander

Former Cowan resident ill in Los Angeles

Walter Peek, formerly of Mt. Vernon township, is very ill in Los Angeles with heart disease. He moved to Los Angeles about six years ago.

Cowan Cedar Falls Walter Peek Mt. Vernon Los Angeles

Many enroll for teacher confab at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls April 19 teachers and superintendents from Iowa opened their eleventh annual conference with a prospect of a record enrollment. Agnes Samuelson spoke on Equalizing Educational Opportunities as H A Griffin presided over the consolidated schools session.

Courier Special Service Cedar Falls Normal Training and Consolidated Schools of Iowa Agnes Samuelson Do. Brown Illinois State Teachers College DeKalb H. A. Griffin Consolidated Schools of Consolidated Schools Conference Irving H. Hart T. G. Here Consolidated Schools J. L. Larson Dunkerton

ZINSEP Compound Promises Quick Relief and Refund

A druggist offers a cheerful refund if ZINSEP fails to relieve stomach trouble and related symptoms. A Missouri Valley customer, Mrs J W McCarthy, reports long-lasting relief and improved appetite after using ZINSEP, claiming she can eat anything without discomfort.

Zinsied J. W. McCarthy Missouri Valley

Cal Returns to Cedar Park After Trip

Miss Esther Lippert has undergone goitre surgery and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. The return to Cedar Park was by automobile yesterday.

Cal Cedar Park Esther Lippert Goitre

Fairbank M. E. Foreign Mission Society Convenes

Fairbank Iowa April 19 The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. W P Rechkemmer A program will be followed by refreshments served by a committee The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at the home of Mrs Lester Wilson Thirty women attended The Women’s Relief Corps tile bee at the home of Mrs Frank Durham Tuesday afternoon New mumps cases among school children and teachers Miss Lure Leonard 15 4 H of the disease and Mrs J Lambert is recovering The Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a dinner in Legion hall this evening for recently received members The Men’s Club of the M E church entertained women of the church and Baptist church Tuesday evening

M Courier Special Servica Fairbank Women's Foregn Missionary Society The Methodist Episcopal Church W. P. Rechkemmer Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union Lester Wilson Women's Relief Corps Timblebee Frank Durham Lure Leonard J. Lambert Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall

Masonville Mayor Returns Home After Assault

Gustave E. Seder, mayor of Masonville, who had been hospitalized since an assault two weeks earlier, was able to leave Dittmer hospital and return to his home in Masonville on Wednesday.

Courier Manchester Gustave E. Seder Masonville Dittmer Hospital

Can a Dog Exercise Discretion Court Case Probed

A Massachusetts court recently faced whether a dog can exercise discretion as damages of £1000 were awarded against a motorist who ran over a dog. The owner argued the dog was in due care when struck, and a discreet dog could shift liability.

Massachusetts

Wise Funeral Held for Toledo Carpenter C F Wise

Funeral services for C. F. Wise of Toledo took place at his home conducted by Dr. W. L. Duncan of Des Moines with Rev. S. F. Fisher. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery Tama with Toledo Lodge No. 118 A F & A M in charge. Wise, born March 11 1868 in Salt Creek township, lived in Tama county all his life. He married Gertrude Seabert on November 8 1889. Surviving are widow and three children Mrs. Arthur Ludwig LeGrand Leon E H Wise Toledo and Karl J Wise Marshalltown.

Courier Toledo C. F. Wise W. L. Duncan Des Moines United Brethren Churches of Iowa S. 4. Fisher United Brethren Oak Hill Cemetery Tama Toledo Lodge No. 118 Charles Benesh Mr. Wise Salt Creek Township Tama County Gertrude Seabert Arthur Ludwig LeGrand Leon E H. Wise Karl J. Wise Marshalltown

Ackley Man's Leg Broken When Car in Gear Cranked

Leo Wagner suffered a fracture to his right leg when he cranked his car into gear and the machine ran over him. He was preparing to go to work. Emma Bauer, his mother in law, is blind and came from near Allison to help care for him.

Ackley Leo Wagner Emma Baurer Wagner Mr. Wagner Allison

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