Improved Iowa employment survey signals slow recovery
Des Moines reports from the Iowa Employment Survey show November employment in 266 firms fell 1.3 percent from October due to widespread reductions in manufacturing. Despite October gains in several industries, most sectors posted losses with textiles and railway car shops down sharply while food, paper, and mercantile groups showed modest gains. The report notes overall business conditions should gradually improve from October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Des Moines
Iowa
Bureau of Labor
State Bureau
Iron and Steel Works
Baptist Guild of Jesup Has Meeting
Members of the World Wide guild of the Baptist church met last evening at the home of Miss Margaret Thompson for business and social time. Other local activities include Missionary society meetings, a Pigeon pie dinner, and a safety lodge event. Jesup and Brandon opened the basketball season with a 31 to 6 win. Declamatory contest winners were Robert Blaiser Regina Sullivan and Lois Walker. Obituaries note Harriet Jenks killed near Rome and Henry J Motogy funeral at St Athanasius with survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courter &Social Service
World Wide Guild of the Baptist Church
Sasxerpal
Jesup
Brandon
Hazleton
Robert Blaiser
Regina Sullivan
Lois Walker
Woman's Relief Corps
A. Eck
J. K. Ennis
Marshalltown
Hecome
Soldiers Home
Mr. Eck
Mr. Ennis
Harriet Jenks
M. E
J. G. Warton
Jenks
Chicago
Rome
Melody
Henry J. Motogy
Herve
St. Athanasius Catholic Church
William Baxter
P.M. Sullivan
A. Peterson
W. L. Fox
Fuller
J.D. Flynn
J. Crowley
Crash at Oelwein Corner Involves Oil Truck
A red Star oil truck driven by Charles Melvin skidded at the First street and Third avenue northeast corner in Oelwein, striking Art Stronk's car amidships. No injuries reported. one car badly disfigured. Also notes a local Anti-Saloon League delegate, funeral notices for Anna Mazziatti and H M Rullison, and updates on residents M M Brown and Lt George Dudfry moving to Fort Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Oelwein
Charles Melvin
First Street
Third Avenue
Art Stronk
A. W. Hawke
Washington, D. C
Baby
Anna
Mazziatti
West Charles
Sacred Heart Church
Woodlawn
Mercy Hospital
West Union
H. M. Rullison
Fort Des Moines
Seventeenth Infantry
Traer Considers Two and Half Mill Tax for Fire Truck
Traer plans a two and a half mill tax levy to finance a modern fire truck costing about five thousand dollars. The levy would cover principal and interest on a bond issue, with payments projected over nine years starting in 1929. The city council and fire company committee are reviewing equipment types and may sign a contract soon for a pumper truck with water booster, tank, and chemicals. the current chemical truck would be retained as an auxiliary unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowrier Sprosat Services Tracr
Traer
Jevy
Fire Company
Tama churches call Indiana pastor to two churches
Tranquility Presbyterian Church near Traer and its Salem sister church in Tama have extended a call to Rev. John Dunkel of Kouts Indiana to serve as pastor. Dunkel has preached there twice recently and is expected to decide, though no word is yet received. The two churches have been vacant since Dr. F H Shedd left for Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Traer
Tranquility Presbyterian Church
Margaret Wilson
MrLaughlins
Salem
Traet
John Dunkel
Kouts
Ind
F. H. Shedd
Waterloo
Dewar Woman Recovers After Serious Operation
Mrs. R. W. Emert is improving after a serious operation last week at St. Francis hospital. The Ladies Aid Society plans a chicken supper and bazaar in the hall on Wednesday. A group of colored people will provide entertainment at the next community meeting slated for the first Friday in January. Attendance at the last meeting was limited by cold weather and other programs in nearby towns. Shredding and husking corn continue in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Dewar
R. W. Emert
St. Francis Hospital
Ladies’ Aid Society
Red Cross unit in St Ansgar elects officers
St Ansgar Iowa December 6 annual Red Cross meeting in Legion rooms elects Pow Rosel as chairman Mrs Neltie Lund secretary J B Hume treasurer Rev Paul Brammer to Chicago with Tillie Knaak for Arlington Heights Ladies home. Epworth league hosts Luther league at M E church basement. Mrs C W Bernstie hosts Elizabeth Rossiter class. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Ansgar
The
Red Cross
Legion Rooms
Pow Rosel
Neltie Lund
J. B. Hume
Paul Brammer
Tillie Knaak
Chiscago
Arlington Heights
Epworth League
Luther League
M. E
C. W. Bernstie
Elizabeth Rossiter
M. E. Church
Naturalization Day Hearings In Tama County Iowa
December 8 marks naturalization day in Tama County district court. A federal attorney will preside to examine all citizenship applicants. Hearings include Joseph Kriva of Elberon born in Czechoslovakia, Mary Chvojka of Buckingham born in Czechoslovakia, Henrich Ketels and Jacob Hans Moeller of Dysart born in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracer
Tama County
Joseph Kriva
Elberon
Czechor
Slovakia
Mary Chvojka
Buckingham
Henrich Ketels
Jacob Hans Moeller
Dysart
Germany
Bremer county issues large warrants to Bryant Paying Co
Bremer county last week issued three warrants totaling 120375000 dollars to the Bryant Paying Company of Waterloo. Theft case against Ralph Smith and others continued to March. paroled to Sheriff with weekly reporting. Community events include club meetings, luncheons, Farm Bureau banquet, and Messiah concert in Waverly. Local decorations, Legion membership drive, and multiple charitable efforts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourier Special Service
Waverly
Bremer County
Byrant
Waterloo
Ralph Smith
Lawreies
Peyton
Lewis
Dale Smith
M. F. Kepler
Presbyterian Church at Otterville Dinner December 14
Otterville church women plan a dinner in the lecture room on December 14. The report also notes visitors and family news including a newborn and a family member in ill health, plus a charity drive by the Western Bohemian Fraternal association benefiting orphans and seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church At
Otterville
Revival continues at Dike M E Church through Dec 11
Local revival meetings at the Dike M E Church draw large crowds and will extend through Sunday Dec 11 with Rev Buell delivering popular sermons. Town pump work nears completion as the town creamery will continue pumping until the new pump is ready. Declamatory contest set for Thursday evening Dec 4 5 at the high school auditorium. Dike basketball hosts Janesville tonight. Residence sold as Thomas Hansen aides. Mrs George Madsen and two children ill with diphtheria. Women's Home Missionary Society meets Dec 6 at Mrs Thuesens. towels to Des Moines Deaconess home. Harold and Mrs Harold Hansen return from Denmark after three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centier
Dike
M. E
Buell
Dike Creamery
Janesville
Women's Home Missionary Society
T. J. Thuesen
Des Moines
Harold Hansen
Denmark
Legion Auxiliary to Present Play at Janesville
The Legion Auxiliary stages the Tom Thumb wedding at the Janesville schoolhouse on December 14 under the auxiliary’s sponsorship. The cast includes children ages 2 to 10 guided by Miss Shale of Kansas City, who provides costumes. Also noted is the Homie Declam Contest for junior high with entries in Oratorical and Dramatic categories, and local sports and social notes from Janesville and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Janesville
American Legion Auxiliary
Miss Shale
Kansas City
Ming
Burleigh Boedeker
Boys of America
Hugh Miller
Lincoln
God
Gordon Sanders
Raymond Smalling
Mother O’mine
Betty Loveland
Connor
Venette Shepard
Danny
Leota Walther
Carl Coats
Freddie Faelske
Paul Morgan
Erwin Rader
Qeell Rick
Pie Social Benefit For Littleton Sunday School
Pie social Friday evening December 9 in the Presbyterian church basement to raise funds for Littleton Sunday School. Farm Bureau meets at T D Bright home Thursday evening December 8. Mrs. Charles Leary took Raymond to Iowa City hospital Thursday for treatment. Her sons Lloyd and Robert at Cornell College Mt. Vernon returned for the weekend. Ladies Aid oyster supper at Charles Roberts home East Perry Thursday evening December 15. G W Jesse seriously ill with condition slightly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Presbyterian Church
Farm Bureau
T. D. Bright
Charles Leary
Raymond
Iowa City
Lloyd
Robert
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Ladies’ Aid Society
U of T Alumnus Excels in Oxford Studies
Town City reports Carl W. Strom an alumnus of the University of Town who returned from Oxford University with a master of arts degree earned in 1924. He entered Oxford as a Rhodes scholar in 1925 and completed his work in June. Strom now serves on the faculty of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Town City
Oxford University
England
Carl W. Strom
University of Town
Oxford
Strom
Luther College
Decorah
Oelwein Lifts Quarantine After Diphtheria Suspicion
In Oelwein Iowa a quarantine on the Charles Sims residence was raised after Mrs Sims showed diphtheria symptoms yesterday but later developments indicated a non contagious illness. The precautionary quarantine was lifted today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourier Specinl
Oelwein
Dee
Charles Sims
Mitchell Aid Bazar Proceeds Reported at $140
Mitchell Tennessee December 6 proceeds of the Ladies Aid bazar were reported as 140 dollars. A basketball game between Little Cedar and Mitchell ended with a 13 to 12 score for Little Cedar. Mr and Mrs William P Bennett recently spent several days in Minn rapoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Ladies’ Aid Society Bazar
Litle Cedar
Little Cedar
William P. Bennett
Minninrapoka
Cedar Falls Man Clears Site for Another Shop
Cedar Falls news notes a two story frame building east of Dahl Furniture on Fourth Street east being wrecked by Will Scoggin and crew. The site will host a new building. the structure once served as a Deering Manufacturing storage, later a mattress factory, tent and awning shop, and then Scoggin’s plumbing business.
Faculty Students Pledge $15 000 for New Science Hall
Fayette In Dec 6 LP Less than a week after the science hall was destroyed at Upper Town university students and faculty pledged 15000 for a new building. Student pledges total 10000 payable two years after graduation. With 4000 insurance the college has a nucleus of 20000 and ground may be broken next spring. The structure was destroyed at a loss of 932000 last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette, In
Upper Town University
Neighbor Farmers Honor Mt. Vernon Folks on Departure
Neighbor farmers honor the Mt. Vernon group at farewell parties hosted by the George Perkins family and the Larkin club at the Fred Decker home. The Perkins family plan to move to BethaKen. A closing out sale occurred on the farm Friday. Bert Smith suffered a knee injury from a sack of feed during loading operations. Austin Phelps hauled hogs and calves to Waterloo for Harold Crawford and Albert Shere. Howard McMurray and Paul Callapan husk corn for Albert Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Spocial Service
Murpeibe
Firt Oy Sirenic
George Perkins
Clellen Wilson
Harry Riley
Harry Oran
Otte Dodson
Harvie Christensen
Albert Shere
Oss Nice
Bert Smith
Bert Pattee
Harold Crawford
Fred Decker
Louie Timion
George Miller
Larkin Club
Perking
Babetha
Ken
Pre! Decker
Albert Shore
Pred Henry
Nat Pitkin
Frank Thompson
Lucy Phelps
Gene Pitkin
Louis Paul
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Austin Phelps
Shore Farm
Howard McMurray
Paul Callapan
Albert
State Board of Education Meets at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls December session of the State Board of Education convened at Teachers College with most members present led by President George T. Baker. Hosts were President and Mrs. H. H. Seerley as the finance committee and state school representatives joined the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Cedar Falls
Courier
Cedar Fall
Jews State Board of Education
Teachers College
Claude R. Porter
H. H. Seerley
Mnance Committee
George T. Baker
Davenport
E. P. Schoentgen
Council Bluffs
George Godfrey
Algona
James Devitt
Oskaloosa
W. C. Stuckslager
Lisbon
Anne B. Lawther
Dubuque
C. C. Sheakley
New Hampbn
Henry C. Shull, Jr
Sioux City
W. R. Boyd
Cedar Rapids
W. H. Gemmill
J. W. Bowdish
Des Moines
W. A. Jessup
Iowa State University
BR. ©. Hughes
Iowa State College
E. Palmer
State Home For Blind
Vinton
Prof. McIntyre
Home For Deaf
Fayette Officers Hold Youth Who Appears Insane
Oelwein Iowa December 6 The youth who identified himself as Walter Berger during erratic Monday actions was taken to the county farm for mental observation. Police initially suspected Erdman Olson, a Crawford county Wisconsin murder suspect, but differences in hair color and missing teeth ruled him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downmer
Debating Teams for Urbana Are Chosen
Urbana debaters Willbelle Downing Charlotte Martin Frank Burrell and George Long have been chosen to represent Urbana high. The M E church bazar and dinner will raise about 195 dollars. The Church of Christ bazar and chicken dinner is set for Saturday December 10 in Alldane hall. Frank and Howard Woodruff report 39 minks 205 muskrats and 29 skunks harvested this fall. Loren Hoon and Miss Mary Bizek were married December 2 in Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Beryl Leibsch and Mr and Mrs Owel Allen have returned to Urbana after months in Long Beach California. Mrs Jane Grinn hosted Urbana Cemetery association at her home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Urbana
Urbana High
Willbelle Downing
Charlotte Martin
Frank Burrell
George Long
M. E. Church
Church of Christ
Alldane Hall
Frank
Howard Woodruff
Loren Hoon
Mary Bizek
Oxford Junction
Cedar Rapids
Beryl Leibsch
Owel Allen
Long Beach
Cal
Jane Grinn
Urbana Cemetery Association
Towan Succeeds Waterloo Man as S. Dakota Judge
Judge James Brown, a 1884 UI College of Law graduate, named to the South Dakota Supreme Court. He replaces Judge John H. Gates, an Iowa graduate, who died this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towan
Waterloo Man
S. Dakota
Courier
Towa City
James Brown
University of Iowa College of Law
South Dakota Supreme Court
John H. Gates
Iowa
Cedar Falls Lodge Elects Officers in Fraternal Meeting
Cedar Falls December 8 Officers elected last evening by T C F F lodge No 233 are as follow Grant Olesen noble grand C J Shaw vice grand Roy Call recording secretary Samuel Warttiman financial secretary WF Burton treasurer Lee Bulburt trustee for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
T. C. F. F. Lodge
Grant Olesen
Noble Grand
C. J. Shaw
Roy Call
Samuel Warttiman
WF. E. Burton
Lee Bulburt
Cedar Falls to Dedicate New $6,007 Schoolhouse
Preparations are underway for the dedication on Monday evening December 12 of Cedar City’s new $6,007 schoolhouse in Cedar Falls township district No. 1. The 70 year old former building is replaced as the community marks the event with a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourier Special Services
Cedar
Cédar Falls Township
Cedar City
Joint Land Hank Case Heard at Charles City
Court opened at 2 pm for a receivership case in Des Moines Joint Stock Land bank. Judge Kepler to rule later. Roy Harmon escape sighted near Wanata. Tracey of Des Moines IB delayed. Theresa Louise Zimmerman, seven, dies in Elgin hospital. Zimmerman family formerly here. Algit White dies aged 84. funeral in Waverly. Dairying talks by R O Clark of Webster City. Honor students Virgil Heli and Garland Riorden named Rotarian scholars. Marriage licenses issued for Krueger Otto, Jones, Amy Beeley. William Frederick anniversary surprise. J R Jackson's wife undergoes emergency operation. Woodman Circle holds Christmas pie. Hand cut in Osage feed mill. Alvin Roetz requires stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Charles City
Kepler
Des Moines
Bernard Atherton
Oklahoma
Harmon
Sherwood
Wanata
Mankato
Zimmerman
Thersa Louise Zimmerman
Fred Zimmerman
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Elgin
Algit White
Waverly Poor Farm
Lindaman Bros
G. A. Hess
Riverside
R. O. Clark
Webster City
Agricultural Department of Town
Rotary
Virgil Heli
Garland Riorden
Academy
Edward Krueger
Anns Otto
Rockford
Virgie Jones
Waterloo
Amy Beeley
Waverly
William Frederick
Evangelical Church at La Porte City to Have Election
Ta Porte City December 6 The annual Evangelical church night will be observed Wednesday in the social rooms of the Supper will be served at 6:20 by the Ladies Aid society, followed by the election of church and Sunday school officers. A Mirthésy Party. A company of 24 relatives and friends were entertained Sunday in the home of Mr and Fred Walthers in celebration of the birthday anniversary of Mr. Walthers. A bounteous dinner and supper were served by the hostess and the time was pleasant with music and conversation. Out of town relatives Co a a pehsck J B Mrs Lena Charles City The twentieth wearing anniversary of Mr and Mrs R B Tripp was the occasion for a pleasant surprise in their home Friday evening. Thirty five guests were present and the evening was spent playing 600. Two wedding cakes were included in the lunch served by the self invited guests. Bridge Club Meets The Double-Six bridge club recently organized held their initial meeting last evening in the home of Mr and Mrs L J Lutt with the husbands of the members as guests, Dinner was served at 7 o'clock and the evening devoted to playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Calf Club
Bremer County
Catholic Women's Auxillary
Legion
American Legion
Community Chorus of
Waverly
W. M. George
Do. E Moodie
F. A. Hathaway
Mabel Benton Brown
California
Jake Decker
Martha
Jenna
Los Angeles
Cal
Fred
August
San Diego
Bremer Avenue
The
C. H. Greening
Carson Burton
Olle Spencer
Harry Badecker
Will Geberone
Carl Bunyard
Fred Henning
J. R. Jackson
Cedar Vanes Hospital
Woodman Circle
Woodman Circle Club
Lou Phillips
Fred Walthers
R. B. Tripp
Bridge Club
Double-Six Bridge Club
L. J. Lutt
Raymond Farmers Union Plays at Gilbertville Hall
Raymond Iowa December 6 Raymond Farmers union will present a play in Gilbertville hall Thursday evening The M B Ladies Aid society will hold a bazar and chicken supper in the church hall Thursday evening A large assortment of needlework will be offered Rev George Schmitz from Dubuque is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Matt Schmitz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Raymond
Raymond Farmers Union
Gilbertvile Hall
M. B. Ladies’ Aid Society
George Schmitz
Dubuque
Matt Schmitz
W C T U to Meet at Shell Rock
W C T U to meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs E T Horner in Shell Rock Iowa. Harding Relief corps will hold its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon December 7 in I O O F hall. The Baptist Aid society plans its annual bazar December 10 at the C R Thompson building with a provision sale. The funeral of A D Myers of Waterloo was held in the M E church Monday afternoon. A Community Christmas tree has been erected on Main street and is being wired for lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Shell Rock
Women's Christian Temperance Union
E. T. Horner
Harding Relief Corps
Baptist Aid Society
C. R. Thompson
A. D. Myers
Waterloo
M. E
Main Street
Washburn Shipping Association Delivers Farm Goods
Washburn Iowa reports a carload of hoes shipped to Chicago Saturday by manager William Dirkes. Heine Wallner sent a car of cattle to the Chicago market. Peter Beck of Eagle Center shipped a carload of cattle to Waterloo.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baptist Guild of
Ireland
United States
Mary Barrett
Farley
Battle Creek
Mich
A. E. Krause
Donald Kimball
BE. A. Wood
Independence
F. TR. Wood
Julia Melody
Martin
Rockwell
Tex
Oelwein Corner
Lew
Tama
Indiana Man
St. Ansgar
Bremer
Bryant
Rebekah
Seven Stars
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Episcopal
Women’s Guild of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Meta Luesenhop
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
St. Paul's Lutheran, Church
Good Samaritan
Arthur
N. D
Sophia Lageschulte
Catholic Auxiliari Wi
Knights of Columbus Club
Osage
Ja, Dee
Western Bohemian Fraternal Association
Bohemian Hall
Lighthouse Nan
Dike M. E. Church
Legion Auxiliary
Waverleigh
F. A Smith
Delhi
Littleton S. S
U. of T
Oxford Studies
Mitchell Aid Bazar
Landmark
Bcoggin
Dahl’ Furniture Company
Fourth Street
Deering Machinery Company
Scoggin
College Hill Community Church
Alison Aitchison
Mary Hunter
Emma Beck
Todd
Ella Hatch
Howland ‘Hanson
George Robinson
T. C
State Teachers College
4. H. Seerley
Gilchrist
L. C. Lemen
Parkersburg
J. J. Voeltz
Bankers
J. H. Byers
Black Hawk County
W. A Smith
George J. Schaller
Storm Lake
Frank E. Warner
First Congregational Church of
Noble
Edward Noble
Orlando
Fla
W. E. Noble
Fayette
C.C. F
Dedicate Rural School
Joint Land Hank
Minnesota
Alvin Roetz
Cedar Township
Evangelical Church
la Porte City
Gilbertville
W.C.T.U
Washburn
Mrney
Homer S. Clark
Lafayette St
Waterloo Theatre
BR. C. Wangler
POST
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!