Annual Evangelical Assembly Opens at Riverview Park
Cedar Falls Aug 10 Clrgy and laity gather for the thirty sixth annual Evangelical church assembly in Iowa. Teev J A Haehlen presides at the opening devotional at 2 pm Tuesday. About 100 clergymen expected with leaders from Cleveland Indianapolis Naperville Lemars South Bend Milwaukee and other cities.
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Evangelical Church In
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Riverview Park
J. A. Haehlen
Ministerial Association
Women's Missionary Society
The
Sunday, School
Christian Endeavor Society
Black Hawk County
Chautauqua Park
Waterloo
M. T. Maze
Harrisburg
C. H. Statffacher
Cleveland
Missionary Society
Edmond Kerlin
First Evangelical Church
Indianapolis
Thomas Finkbeiner
North Central College
Naperville
Benjamin Zuehl
Lemars
Western Union College
R. H. Mueller
South Bend
Ind
A. Guildani
Milwaukee
Maynard's A M E Church to Hold Final Conference
Maynard A M E church schedules its fourth quarterly conference Friday in August with Dr. W G Galeworth presiding. The Presbyterian church offers a cradle roll service Sunday at 11 am culminating in Baptism, no Lutheran services, union music at evening Presbyterian service, M E church singers assisting, Rev Harald S M Curry of Garrett Brothal will preach Sunday morning. Mrs Frank Burick improves. son Harold returns to Vernon Center Minnesota.
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Courier
Maynard
M. E
Roo. m
W. GC. Galeworth
Cedar Rapdes
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church
Harald SM. Curry
Garrett Brothal
M. EL Arch
Frank Burick
Harold
Vernon Center
Minn
Hold Funeral of Mrs Harry Brown at Manchester
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry Brown 63 who died at her North Fifth street home after three months illness will be at First Baptist church Sunday at 2 30 p m with interment in Oakland cemetery. Surviving are her husband two sons Ray Brown of Central City and Amasa Brown Manchester two daughters Mrs Byron Hicks Clinton and Mrs LeRoy Murphy of Davenport one sister Mrs W B Drew Manchester and two brothers William and Henry of this city
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Manchester
Harry Brown
North Fifth Street
Oakland Cemetery
Amasa Brown
Byron Hicks
Clinton
LeRoy Murphy
Davenport
W. Bl. Drew
William and
Henry
This City
Semester closes at Teachers College on Aug 23
Cedar Falls special: summer session ends Friday August 23 with 2475 enrolled, up 17 from 1938. Faculty meet Monday to review graduation applications. Dr Charles H McKenney of Michigan State Normal College Ypsilanti will deliver the commencement address August 29 at 9 AM. First year students must register September 6. general enrollment September 10.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
Teachers College
Monady
Charles H. McKenney
Michigan State “Normal College
Ypsilanti
Mich
McKenney
United States
Rock Island Depot at Clarksville Undergoing Repair
Clarksville Iowa August 10 extensive repairs are being made on the Chicago Rock Island Pacific depot here by the J W Loomis crew of workmen The brick platform has neon flowered to within an inch of the ris new doors built into the building the siding repaired and the structure now with he repainted Robert Smith who has been third man at the station has been transferred to hellsburg G P Olson is temporary supply than Clarksville YW M S MEETS Clarksville Indiana Aug 10 The Methodist Mission society was entertained at the home of Mrs Carl Echarps recently with 12 women attending
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
J. W. Loomis
Robert Smith
Hellsburg
G. P. Olson
Methodist Mission Society
Carl Echarps
Aid Society Division Meets at La Porte City
The Second division of the M E Aid society met in the social rooms of the church with Mrs S D Smalling presiding. Hostesses served refreshments after a program including a vocal solo by Anna Lamos and a piano duet by Ruth and Bessie Sawyer. Next meeting will be in City Park with lunch if weather allows. Regular and children’s services noted for Sunday.
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M.E. ‘Aid Society
Socinl
Rimes
Will Sawyer
Cliffe’ Strohnecher
S. Showers
M. Hoyt
S. D. Smalling
Co. A. Brust
Anna Lamos
Ruth
Bessie Sawyer
M. E. Aid Society
T. M. Nielsen
Elsie
Cedar Falls Church Services Resumed After Conference
Cedar Falls resumes Sunday services after a two week Bible conference suspension, with two services at First Methodist. C P Culver speaks on China in the morning, Dr W G Rowley discusses Christ's Faith in Man in the evening, and Brice Giffer meditates on One of the Greatest Texts In the Bible at the Presbyterian church. Danish Lutheran pulpits host Rev Christensen and Rev Jensen, with morning themes on building on an eternal foundation and The Great Endurance Test.
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Presbyterian Church
L. &. Alexander
Ward
Stevens
First Evangelical
J. A. Haehien
Cedar Falls
Morrison
Clara
Nolte
Taylor
Howland Hanson
College Hill Church
Florence Reed
Hays
A. HB. Christensen
West Branch Wll
Unexpected Claim Against Tama Man’s Estate Surfaces
Heirs of Peter Swan of Traer were startled when Cedar Rapids College filed a $5,000 claim against the late estate. Trustees reportedly did not know of the note until recently. Swan died over a year ago and the estate is near settlement with most proceeds distributed to heirs. one heir remains unlocated.
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Traer
Peter Swan
Toe College
Cedar Rapids
College
Kimownt
Gravel Mile on Fairbank Independence Road Graveling
Aug 10 reports say the mile south from Clinton shed on the Fairbank Independence road is being graveled this week. Gravel will also be laid on the Gelwein Waterlow road west of Fairbank. A rose colored memorial nine inches across was listed by Mrs. E. E. Everett. Mrs. Thomas Murphy celebrated her 83rd birthday with 22 relatives and friends. guests from Waterias included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Murphy and sons Merle and Ralph.
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Fairbank
Clinton Shed
Fairbank-Independence
Gelwein-Waterlow
E. E. Everett
Thomas Murphy
Ed Murphy
Merle and
Ralph
Waterias
Geneseo Farmer Treated For Lockjaw Beginning Prevention
Geneseo Iowa Aug 10 Roscoe McElhinney received anti tetanus serum at a Waterloo hospital after injuring his foot. Sunshine recalling a meeting with Miss Mildred Mitchell this week notes the K K club met with Mrs Karl Harrington Thursday. The girl’s Sunday school class under Kathryn McElhinny is training as Junior teachers.
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Fervica
Geneseo
Roscoe McElhinney
Waterloo
Hig
Sunshine
Mildred Mitchell
Kathryn
Pioneer kin to reunite in West Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Aug 10 Mr and Mrs N D Polk and family plan Sunday visit to Andersons grave near Dumont for the Knoll family third annual reunion. Last year 172 attended with travelers from Minnesota Kansas Texas North Dakota. One death in the circle this year Mrs William Knoll of Dumont.
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Cedar Falls
N. D. Polk
Anderson
Dumont
Knoll
Towa
Minnesota
Kansas
Texas
North Dakota
William Knoll
West
William H. Merner
Lakeside
Wash
John Merner
Lakeside. Among Those Who Will Be In Attendance Beside Mr. and Mrs. Merner
Daniel Merner
Forest Lawrence
Western States
S. S. Merner
Susan Noble
West Palm Beach
Fla
Osage Cleaner Erecting Fireproof Shop Building
Osage Iowa, Aug 10. Charles Dalin is building a fireproof brick structure for his cleaning business. The shop measures 20 by 16 feet and sits behind his current storefront.
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Osage Cleaner
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Osage
Charles Dalin
Picnic Honors California Visitors at Fayette
Fayette Iowa August 10 Special A picnic was held at Klocks Island Thursday evening honoring Mr and Mrs George Murphy of Redlands California formerly of this community The Murphys will leave Saturday for their home in California hosted by Fayette friends
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Klock's Island
George Murphy
Redlands
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Murphy
California
Construction of Aplington Sewer System Starts
Work on the new sewer system in Aplington Iowa began with the Royer Construction crew delayed by missing pipe. Digging started in Dr Rohif's pasture at the IL 5 right of way line, tracing to the highway and toward the street slated for paving. Western Union Telegraph Company crews are installing new lines.
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Aplington
Royer
Dr. Rohif
Western Union Telegraph Company
No Inquest Into Death of Girl Hit By Car in Buchanan
Independence Aug 10 no inquest will be held into the death of Bernica Williams five who died from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Harry Crippen of Delhi Thursday night Witnesses said Crippen tried to dodge the girl and wrecked his car in the attempt The witnesses exonerated Crippen and no inquest will be held
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Independence
Bernica Williams
Harry Crippen
Delhi
Crippen
Baptist Minister at Fredericksburg Will Quit Sept 1
Fredericksburg Iowa Aug 10 Reverend Fred C G Clemo has resigned as pastor of the Baptist church with the resignation becoming effective September 1. W G Gase injured two fingers in a grain elevator incident during threshing. Otto van Dorhren suffers an arm fracture after tipping over with oats. Tom Burke recovering from barn loft fall. Mr and Mrs Victor Steege announce the birth of a daughter on August 5.
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Fredericksburg
Fred C. G. Clemo
The
Baptist Church
W. G. Gase
Otto van Dorhren
William Hartson
Tom Burke
Victor Steege
Petersen Funeral Held in Dysart
Dysart Indiana August 10 Last honors were paid to Mrs Christine Petersen who resided here since 1893 in services at the home Rev Paul Kitterer pastor of Peace Evangelical church officiated She is survived by two sons and a daughter Hans Alfred Petersen and Mrs Ira Hook Her death occurred at the Hook home north of town where she was taken when ill in her residence She was born in Denmark December 14 1855 She came to the United States as a young woman and resided at Reinbeck where her marriage to Nels Petersen took place Later they resided in Waterloo before moving to Dysart Mr Petersen died January 24 1919)
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Dysart
Christine Petersen
Paul Kitterer
Peace Evangelical Church
Hans
Alfred Petersen
Ira Hook
Hook
Petersen
Denmark
United States
Reinbeck
Nels Petersen
Waterloo
Mr. Petersen
Taylor couple back from Wyoming editorial convention
Mr and Mrs H E Taylor of the Trier Star Chipper returned home from Cheyenne where they attended the National Editorial association convention. They joined a one day educational tour of the state and Yellowstone National park following the meeting.
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Lraer
H. E. Taylor
Trier
Herman Leading National Loop Batting Hurdles Battle
New York Aug 10 Pabl Herman of Brooklyn extended his lead in the National League batting race from .407 to .413 after last Wednesday's games. Frank O Doul fell to .380 while Bill Terry of the Giants is third at a three point gap. Terry tops hits with 163. Rogers Hornsby leads in runs with 102, Mel Ott 111 RBIs, and Hack Wilson 108 RBIs. Herman trails by a close margin in runs and trumps in batting among regulars. Bush leads pitchers with 15 wins and a .938 ERA while Grimes follows at .889. Club batting average tops 305 for Pirates as Cubs and Phillies hover around.
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Brooklyn
Frank O'Doul
Philadelphia
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Independence Pastor Will Go to Sloan
Independence Iowa Aug 10 Rev Bert Griffen pastor of Wesleyan Methodist church for two years will leave soon for a new pastorate at Sloan Indiana He followed Rev C P Carkuff who went to Charles City No successor named yet
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Independence
Bert Griffen
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Sloan
C. P. Carkuff
Charles City
Illinois Fight Body Stars Anew in Ring Racket
A new Illinois athletic commission will assume control Monday marking a potential new era in boxing. Governor Emmerson appointed Gen ral John V. Cinnin as chair, with George Getz and Fred Gardner as members. The prior three resignations included Paul Prehn Al Mann and Sam Luzzo.
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Concensus
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oMcer
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Fred Gardner
Emmerson
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al Mann
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Foxx Maintains AL Lead Amid Slender Edge
Chicago august 10 Jimmy Foxxs batting average slipped slightly for the week but stands at .387 to keep the American league lead. Al Bimmins rose to .378, nine points behind Manush. Babe Ruth tops home runs with 38 as Gehrig and others trail, while Grove Earnshaw and Zajac keep strong pitching marks. Philadelphia tonnage holds top team fielding as Detroit and New York follow in the standings with key run totals and defensive stats noted.
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St. Louis
Manush
George Herman Ruth
Babe
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Fonseca
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George Earnshaw
Connie Mack
Rube Walbjerg
Tom Zaghjary
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Miller
R. Johnson
Tex Rickard Promotes Dempsey Tunney Fight Ties Gardner To Sports
Tex Rickard leads promotion for the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight bout. Gardner, long associated with sports, previously managed the national open golf tournament here and held amateur Losing titles in his early career with the A A U.
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Tex Rickard
Vack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Gardner
Dysart Wins In Des Moines Bout In Slow Six
Lloyd Dysart of Des Moines won no decision over Jimmy McCoy in a slow six round bout here last night. Forecasts from the federal weather bureau predicted hot, high temperatures resuming through the weekend.
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Federal Weather Bureau
Lloyd Dysart
R—Lloyd Dysart
Jimmy McCoy
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