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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1927

Page

8

Science Classes at Fayette Move to Temporary Quarters

Up Yown university science courses will use partitions in the main college building and chapel basement to create temporary chemistry physics and biology labs and recitation rooms while a new science building is built. Biology and home economics equipment shift to College hall and The Collegian offices move to the library basement as plumbing work delays labs until after Christmas.

Courter Fayette Up- Yown University Lyons College Hall Blackman Commercial Wil

Denver Man Celebrates Seventyninth Birthday Gathering

A Denver man Henry C Wente marked his seventy ninth birthday on Tuesday with relatives and friends. The column lists visits and celebrations across Dysart Waterloo Tripoli and nearby towns including birthdays for Pauline Seegers, a fifth wedding anniversary for Erwin Mohling and wife and various hospital and travel notes involving local families and guests.

Conver Denver Henry C Wente John Lorenzen Dysart Bans Henz Lofencen Florman Behe Black's Ella Meyer Waterloo Anna Dos St Francis Hospital Denver West Ernest Brandt Henry Seegers Pauline Seegers Tripoli Wendell Briners Ernest Guenther Presbyterian Hospital John L. Heideman Dora Thoms Charley Meijer Will Heideman William Bennroth Ernest Mahing Epenezer Wernold Diercks Oug Glelau Sophie Schoof Waverly John F. School Erwin Mohling Mohling Erwin Bruns John ¥. Schoof Ed Sohie Albert Wendt L. C. Dickson el Campa George H. Moeller New Hartford Fred Sass Cedar Rapids

Ames Clubwoman to Talk on Art at Hampton Meeting

Mrs. W H Stevenson of Ames recently returned from six months in Rome studying art. She will speak at the Hampton Women's Club in the library rooms at 3 p.m. Wednesday December 14, on Art of the Sistine Chapel at Rome, illustrated by lantern slides from her party. The Ott department sponsors the program.

Hampton W. H. Stevenson Ames Rome Hampton Women's Club Library Club

Wiggins Sues Lee for 7000 in Home Office Services

In Osage Ta Dee on Monday Olga Wiggins widow of Dr C Wiggins sued Dr F W Lee for 7000 claiming services rendered during the late husband’s residence. The court granted her 8200 in favor.

Osage Dee Wiggins

Child’s Hand Cut by Nail in Fair Clarksville

The 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wedelking fell running in the yard and struck her right hand on a nail nearly passing through it. She was brought to town for medical attention with no serious result anticipated. Martin Huber had gallstone surgery at Waverly hospital Friday evening. George Miller has been ill ten days with kidney trouble and a light paralysis attack. Mr and Mrs John Hodgson returned from Savannah Missouri after three weeks with Mrs Hodgson treated at a sanitarium. Mrs V V Harrell is home from Waverly hospital after an appendicitis operation. Unity Ladies Aid cleared about $100 at the bazar and church supper.

Clarksville Layer Arthur Wedelking Martin Huber Waverly Hospital George Miller John Hodgson Savannah Hodgson V. V. Harrell Unity Ladies

Lions to Decorate Main and Commercial Streets for Holidays

The La Porte City Lions Club plans decorated Christmas trees on Main Street and extends decorations down Commercial Street and on Ghesunt Street. Queen Esther circle held a meeting with new members and a program including a playlet. W H M S members met for the December gathering at Mrs Beal’s hotel with reports from Mason City and a frontier parsonage playlet. The Missionary Society and W C T U announced future meetings and events. Electa White leaves for winter with niece near Algona, Iowa.

Courier Specter Service la Porte City Lions Club Lion Roy E. Ashley Main Street Commercial Street Ghesunt Street Arnold Brandt Mason City Frontier Mmes T. M. Nielson John Bolte M. I. Haven Glenn Teeter Bessie Sawyer Beal Teeter William Sawyer C. ©. Hahn Orra van Brocklin

Wisconsin appoints Bohstedt head of animal husbandry dept

Gus Bohstedt, graduate from West High School Des Moines and former assistant at Towa State College, is named head of the University of Wisconsin animal husbandry research department. Born in Germany in 1878, he advanced from dairy work in Texas to highest honors at Wisconsin, later serving at Ohio State.

Madison Wis Gustav Bohstedt West High School Des Moines Tawa State College Ames, Jr University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Bolstedt Holeein Germany Grandfall Tex University of Wiscoisin Js Mater Depres John Ayvard Towa State College Sisian Bohsted

Eastern Stars elect officers at Mason Hall gathering

Mourne Pherial service Hampton area says Eastern Stars elected officers at a Monday Mason Hall meeting. Installed in January will be Mrs Gladys Allen worthy matron Ramey worthy patron Mrs Bessie Arnett nascriate matron Mix BMb Luke Mrs Minnie Madson treasurer Mrs Eva Edson conductress Mrs Della Patton as social conductress

Hampton Mason Hall Gladys Allen Ramey Bessie Arnett Mix

Pastor Giffen Installed at Cedar Falls First Presbyterian

Dr Bruce J Giffen will be formally installed tonight as pastor of First Presbyterian church Cedar Falls The Waterloo presbytery commission including Rev L Myron Boozer Rev W H Grossman Dr J A Laurie and Rev D W Morgan will participate A reception for visiting members and church people will follow at the manse.

Cedar Falls Bruce J. Giffen First Presbyterian Church Waterloo Giffen Wright Pitteen Teachers College D. S. Wright College Oi

Grundy Center Business Section in Holiday Attire

The Grundy Center area reports festive mood as tenants place up Christmas trees along the walk and switch on colored lights each evening through the holidays. Local residents are noted moving, with several minor incidents and community updates including a new osteopath renting the former W Gardner building and ongoing dairy and farm activity across the county.

Drmer Minister at Hudson Dies

Hudson Iowa report notes Rev C E B Pierce pastor of Brethren church for five years before transfer a decade ago died of heart disease in Ankeny. He had returned recently to conduct a funeral for a former parishioner Mrs Samuel Gibson. Service details emerge from a message to Mrs Grace Baldwin.

Courtey Sheetal Hudson, Ia EB. Pierce The Brethren Church Ankeny Grace Baldwin Pierce Samuel Gibson

Funeral Rites of C A Benson Held at Toledo Church

The funeral for Charles Alvin Benson, who died after several weeks illness, was held this afternoon at a Toledo church. Pastor S A Fisher preached with Rev Ro EB Williams assisting. Survivors include his widow a child two brothers and a sister.

C. A. Benson Toledo Church HUE Speciad Nerpice Toledo Ja. Dee Charles Alvin Bens United Beethrenehurch A. Fisher Ro EB Williams Des Moines Glad- Lronk

Legion Auxiliary at Hampton Elects Leaders for 1928

Rampton Iowa December 7 The following officers have been elected to head the local American Legion Auxiliary for 1928 George Weeks president Irma Zehn vice president H H Johnston second vice president Miss Dora Vabst secretary Mrs Percy Struck treasurer A M Borland chaplain Installation services will be held January 4 and will be followed by a potluck supper to which auxiliary and legion members will be invited to attend.

R. H. Mueller Will Popp Etta Gutkhecht Harietta Smith Mary Blough A. T. Joder Tom Otto Arthur Hollis R. E. Stirling Miriam Gorstang Davenport Edith Akery Brooklyn Marie Benson Eldon Viola Plecher Manchester Ruth Beck Hedrick Mildred Dickey Marcyra Weeks Baxter Zelwyn Graham Audubor Oliver Arter Chicago Jouvier Rampton American Legionars George Weeks Irma ¥Tzen H. HH. Johnston Dora Vabst Percy Struck A. M. Borland Legion

Osage Man Arrested for Illegal Possession of Alcohol

Osage resident Lea Pattyn living near Otranta was arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff W. He Davis for illegal possession of 14 gallons of booze and a large quantity of mash. He was taken to the Charles City jail.

Osage Lea Pattyn Otranta W. He Davis Charks City

Farmers Elevator Members to Meet at Raymond Hall

Raymond Ia December VI A meeting tonight at Raymond hall of Farmers Elevator members will discuss methods of cooperation with the Farmers union. Mr and Mrs Matt Schmitz left last evening for Los Angeles Cal to spend the winter.

Conriet Spreitl Raymond Raymond Hall of Farmers Elevator Farmers Union Matt Schmitz Los Angeles Cal

M. WA Official Staff Selection at Cedar Falls

The Woodmen of America held its annual session in Cedar Falls and elected officers for the new term. Walter Gray became consul, Harry Brihn past consul, Earl Bisbet advisor, Andrew Hanson banker, T C Corning clerk for the 27th year, Oscar Hanson escort, Charles Baker watchman, George Miller A J Bruhn W L Scroggin ward Oster and others as managers.

Courier Cedar Falls Dee Ez Kadar Woodmen of America Walter Gray Harry Brihn Earl Bisbet Andrew Hanson T. C. Corning Oscar Hanson Charles Baker George Miller A. J. Bruhn W. L. Scroggin Ward Oster

Oelwein Obituary and Local Notices Highlight December Events

Mrs. Thos Geering dies after operation in Morey hospital at 28 leaving two children and parents in Bellville. Clyde Grant orchestra member Geering and Goodfellow in Tail linked to local scenes. Senior Class to present Cappy Ricks at Oelwein High School auditorium Tuesday December 13. Kiwanis elects officers including D W Ward president and EW Strabhe vice president along with trustees and directors.

Goodfellow Billy Goodfellow West Union Cappy Ricks Oelwein high+ schol High School Bend Caeeho

Charles City Eyes Route Change for Federal Highway 218

District Engineer Zack proposes changing the route of federal highway No 218 through Charles City with a survey planned. If approved Allison Street would be paved and state aid may be available in districts with closely spaced residences.

Charles City Zack State Highway Commission Allison Street American Banking Company G. W. Millard Edward Breen Central Iowa Power & Light Co Des Moines Joint Stock Land Bank Carl Kahuda Shepard of Green Carl Edward Ferch BE L. Whitney Hampton

Funeral planned for Mrs. Eara McKenzie in Hazleton

The 66 year old Hazleton resident Mrs. Eara McKenzie died Tuesday at her home. Funeral services will be held Thursday in the Presbyterian church. Survivors include husband and two sons Donald of Hazleton and Ross of Daisy North Dakota, and a daughter in Oelwein.

Hazleton Eara McKenzie Presbyterian Church

Mission Societies Meet in Geneseo Postponed By Weather

The Missionary and Standard Bearers gathering in Geneseo was postponed from last week due to weather and will be held at the parsonage. Miss Martha Strohbelin, operated on at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo for appendicitis relief, has recovered enough to return home. Gen Bragonier spent several days in Omaha. the Kelds met at Mrs. Karl Harrington’s home last week.

Kheraverh Geneseo Martha Strohbelin Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo Gen Bragonier Omaha K. Keld Karl Harrington

Aplington Baptists Hire Supply Pastor

Rev. Mr. Engleman, former pastor of the local Baptist church, is supplying the pulpit in Anlington Ia until a regular pastor is elected. He preached the first sermon on Sunday.

F Conney Anlington Mr. Engleman Mme

Plainfield Students to Present Operetta The Smuggler

Plainfield public school grade children will stage an operetta The Smuggler and other features at the high school auditorium on December 1 and 15 at 8 p.m. The third and fourth grades will dramatize before the operetta, and the fifth and sixth grades will dance between acts. Automobiles Collide. A Ford driven by Tony Lund entering the V. P. Pierce farm gateway was struck by a Hudson from Tennessee. Lund was injured and the Ford badly damaged.

Courier Plainfield In Plainfield Public School Wolk Tony Lund V. P. Pierce Hudson Tennessee

Aged Minister Rev. Andrew Latimer Dies at Osage

Rev. Andrew Latimer aged nearly 94 died Monday night at his Osage home from infirmities of old age. He served as a Methodist minister for many years. Survived by his widow and son A. H. Latimer of Louisiana. Burial set for Knoxville, Iowa.

iCourier Osage Andrew Latimer Pleasant Street Methodist Church A. H. Latimer Louisiana Knoxville

Medicine Pulls This Man From Deaths Shadow

Mr George W Amos of Toledo aged 64 credits Plant Juice with restoring health after five years of weakness and stomach distress. He gained 27 pounds as he could eat without pain and resumed work. The Plant Juice Man demonstrates at Wangler s Drug Store Waterloo offering free samples.

George W. Amos Rex Street Toledo Ohio Duice Wangler's Drug Store East Fourth Street Waterloo Mr. Amos Wangter Fourth Street Iertia

Franklin People Win Action Over Drainage Work

Franklin County residents in drainage district No 1 win in Iowa Supreme Court affirming a 1926 ruling that Franklin residents are not responsible for certain Cerro Gordo County district expenses. The dispute centers on bonds issued by Cerro Gordo and an ensuing $162 000 reassessment with bank fees.

Courier Species Services Hampton Iowa Supreme Court B. Handed R. Bryson Franklin County Cerro Gordo Franklin Hancock First National Bank of Mason City Gareth Leming General Ex Penses Board of Supervisors Bryson Supreme Court

Cedar Falls Eastern Star Names Officers for Year

Cedar Falls December 1 The Cedar Falls chapter of the Eastern Star announced its officers for the coming 12 months at the final meeting last evening. Mrs L W Slutts was named worthy matron with W Eller as worthy patron. Other officers include Mrs Walter Voorhees associate matron, Mrs B W Ejler secretary, Miss Aettle Johnson treasurer, Mrs Tim Bancroft conductress, and Mr J Mentzer associate conductress.

Order of Eastern Star K. of P Halt Florence Ford Carl Nourse Mamie Richards Grace Eickelberg Olive Crook Ruth Elliott Lura Leonard Cedar Falls Eastern Star L. W. Slutts W. Eller Walter Voorhees B. W. Ejler Misa Aettle Johnson Tim Bancroft J. Mentzer

Lifetone Tablets Promise Nerve and Vitality Boost

A pharmaceutical ad touts Lifetone Tablets to restore nerve strength and vitality. It urges two tablets after meals and two at night for two weeks, offering a refund if claims are not met and pricing at 72 tablets for $1.00.

Robert Drug Co Tseblea

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Mrs. Wiggins Thalia MacChane Lucille Rauheuser Esther Circle Dorothea Paige Ruth Sawyer Madeline Fosse Corrinne Fultz Frances and Myrta Brandt St. E. Aid Society M. 8 Big Society GC. A. Fultz D. H. Johnson Gots Algona Electa White Bruce Giffen Wright Comrade Walker Colorade Anell Walker James Brownell Post, G. A. R Carl W. Howe Twelfth Street East Pastor's Aid Willard Clay Street Cotlege Addition Kelly Civics and Social Science George S. Mornin D. M. Kelly Joy Dee Wee Cecar Palls St. Luke's Guild of the Episcopal Parish John J. Caldwell Washington Street August E. Frier Mary Longertian Dorwin Wilson Ninth Street West Grundy Center Der Nertnants John Stevens Gardner House Peter Eckoff Ernest Dethl World Wide Guild of the Baptist Church Ohd Harms Wellsburg Ray Thompson Ferndell Dick Harberts W. Gardner DRMER C. £. Pierce Patriotic Order Service Star Service Star Legion Susie Ebortick Hampton Elects Farmers Elevator Raymond Hall Thos. Geering Oelwein Highway Commission A. E. Regel Rockford Township Farm Bureau Meeting Floyd County Farm Bureau Federation Lars Skromme Roland Ellis Haye Charles City Lodge C. D. Turrence J. G. Creede William Sassman la Grosse D. &. Lundberg Company Arthur Abel J. G. Segel Lea Sanders, Hudson, and Essex Dealer McKenzie Missions School School of Missions Korea Mary Hunt Hazleton School Geneseo Aplington Baptists Plainfield Baptist Womens Guild EF. D Leeds Fairbank Women's Relief Corps Knights of Pythiss Hall Mae Nourse Gertrude Dietz Ida Gallup Minta Coffin Lela Rechkemmer Rue Finch Mina Ward Ada Rutledge Baptist Guild Bazar Women's Guild of the Baptist Persis George W, Amos C. E Sayu Robert Drug Co Tnt Gales Park A. Napierkowski H. E. McDougall Kimm Readlyn Creamery Chester White John Deere McCormick Keystone I. H.C Hayes Emerson Geng Goodyear Concord J. Bi. Sams OG. RK. Baker Louis Wolfekine Auds Readign Savings Bank Geo. Baker Farm St. Francis Hospital Dewar Moline Universal Omar Tostiebe Fred Hemsath First National Bank Waterles, Clark
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