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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
10
The Central States Electric Company adds to the steam plant in Iowa Falls with a $300,000 expansion in 1923. A first turbine of 4,250 hp will quadruple capacity, with two larger turbines planned to reach 40,000 hp. The aim is cheaper power from the enhanced facility serving the river area and future growth.
James Chizek, 70, was killed instantly by a C N W silk express train near Chelsea station. Witnesses say he stepped onto the tracks as the train approached at 50 mph and was carried 400 feet before the body fell. Coroner A L Hutchinson of Trier called to the scene reported multiple fractures. The train was stopped promptly and officials filed the accident report.
Funeral rites for Mrs. Fred Dirks will be held at the family home at 2 p m Saturday with Rev Fred Voelker officiating Burial follows in Rose Hill cemetery She died Thursday of heart disease born in Oldenberg Germany 79 years ago She married Fred Dirks in 1876 They moved to Greene 16 years ago Surviving are her husband four sons Henry Pelican Rapids Herman Waterloo Ben Greene Pred Clarksville Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death Also notes an injury from a road accident near Greene November 14 involving Elmer Meek
Traer reports officers elected for 1826 across Hesperia lodge Gemlodge North Star lodge Modern Woodmen O B S Laurel Rebekah chapter Royal Cheer temple Pythian Sisters and related bodies. Named include Charles J. Oa Jarken Eli Hendershot James Koshatka Hazel Moor Otto Moeller Mrs. Hazel Moor Mrs. Lyman Wood and Mrs. A. Danner among others.
The Weltonville couple Mr. and Mrs. W F Maetler celebrated forty years of marriage at their home near Metronville on Wednesday December 14. Relatives and the Brammer family attended as entertainers. In a woodworking accident James Rossiter severed the forefinger of his left hand and injured the middle finger while sawing. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church hosted an annual party for men of members' families with a music and readings program followed by a cafeteria luncheon.
Oelwein in Iowa announces arrival of the state's largest two stroke deep well pump. The 50-horsepower unit will be cut in at the new well on the city's west edge. Capacity 700 gallons per minute, 119 inch cylinder and 11 inch bore. Layoffs at Chicago Great Western shops and local funeral notices also reported.
Thelma Sweet and William A. Kerr, popular locals, wed yesterday at First Methodist in Waterloo. Attendants included Sweet's sister Helen and Ernie Lassen. The couple, from Spring Creek township, plan home with Kerr's parents until spring. A reception and dance followed at the K of P hall. The page also notes church meeting and community notices with local officers elected and winter travel plans for residents.
Susan B. Eggert a member of Ackley’s pioneer Eggert family died today at her home. Born June 11 1842 at Rock Dirove IL she moved to Ackley with her parents and later married George Eggert who died years ago. Survived by daughter Coral Eggert and others. Funeral at 4 PM Monday at home conducted by Rev. Weber of the Presbyterian Church.
In New Bedford Massachusetts Captain John Lamha sails the Blossom to sea to obtain black ash oil for watchmakers. The refiner Peak offers $20 per gallon and aims to secure a steady supply as traditional whaling dwindles.
Lloyd Covier of Rockford was found guilty by a jury of breaking and entering with intent to rob Carrolls hardware store in Charles City. Kenneth Franklin and Fred Jabloziejewski, charged similarly and in county jail, are expected to plead guilty this week and face sentence. Covier denied filing a motion for a new trial within ten days and is anticipated to receive a ten year indeterminate sentence at Fort Madison Penitentiary.
Independence Iowa December 16 according to manager Plane the ice harvest will start Monday. The river ice is 10 to 12 inches thick and may be more on backwaters. About 7 000 tons are needed for local houses and 8 000 tons for the Independents Produce Company Wapsie Valley Creamery Iowa State Hospital Buchanan County Hospital and others. The harvest will take about four weeks employing 25 men. New power gear makes the work easier.
Heangl L A S of Ackley nears 50th birthday as the Ackley Aid Society, oldest church group in the area, plans a January celebration with ceremonies. Officers announced for the new year include Mrs Otto Grobe president, Lydia Reinke vice president, Mrs Eilyabenh Keller secretary, and August Rewke treasurer.
Grundy Center officers were elected for the coming year across several groups. Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters, O F, Rebekah, and Order of Eastern Star named their respective leaders and officers in a December meeting.
Grundy Center Iowa December notes Mrs Warren Bloxam is very ill at home from a stroke. Licenses issued include Leona Stein and Gale Heskett Cedar Falls Alma Sweerm and Clyde Poulter Reinbeck Jennie Aber Reinbeck with Hubert Young Gladbrook Fannie Joriasse Ackley and Ben Bla George. Stein and Heskett wed by Rev Winslow and will reside on farm. Mr and Mrs Dirk Boven wed in Minnesota and moved to the Boven farm south of Lawn. The Stirring family heads to Kamrar for a pastorate assignment.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Welday conducted in Mitchell after a short illness. The elderly resident, aged years, had operated a boarding house nearby. Family notices include Rudolph Bates called to New York City by his father’s illness and several local residents moving or changing homes around Barnett and Riceville.
Swenn Moline, formerly of Jesup, died at her home in Harpers Ferry on December 18 at age 72. Her husband and children survive: Doran of Decorah, James, Mrs. Otto King of Montana, John of Minnesota, Mrs. Ernest Sanders and Ronald of Waterloo, Willis of Waukon, and Tusail and Elsie at home. Four sisters also survive.
Cedar Falls hosts a dedication of a modern brick schoolhouse replacing a frame structure from 1857. Mrs. Thomas Deeming settled the old building year, 199 attendees watched pupils under Mrs. Grace Bote perform the program. Preschool, Boy Scouts, and community events noted amid holiday actions.
The Older Farm Boys Conference opens in Fayette Iowa with 18 to 25 year olds receiving modern farming instruction. Prof J Cunningham of Ames leads, with B W Lodwick coordinating local outreach. Attendance is below the 100 due to road and weather, and demonstrations on horse training and brood sow care are scheduled through the day with classes at Upper Iowa University.
In Manchester Indiana on a Wednesday service at the Presbyterian manse Rev Charles A Hyde Jr joined May Morris of Manchester and M Dawson of Barlville in marriage. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs A Hyde and Mrs L Pride. The couple plan to reside on a farm owned by the groom's father near Earlville.
The deceased was a well known figure in the county and was survived by three brothers and one sister Mrs John Kratoska of Chelsea with whom he lived. He had been married years ago but divorced and the couple had no children. Mr Chizek was a brother of Mike Chizek of Treer.
The Hardy Friend case from Marshall County moves to Tama County District Court for a second trial in Toledo regarding receiving stolen property tied to the November robbery of H. Willard Sundtay store. The first trial lasted a week with a 36 hour jury deadlock. 12 jurors are housed in a Toledo hotel and prohibited from contacting others.
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