Vacancies in Iowa Senate and House to be filled
Special session of the forty second general assembly to fill vacancies in ten counties across three Senate seats and three House seats. Deaths and appointments have caused the openings in Linn Emmet Jasper Osceola Sioux Gyon O'Brien Mills Montgomery and other districts. Elections may be held after ten days notice in affected counties once the session is called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Haskell
Linn County
Bim
R. B. Crone
Emmet County
George W. Endee
Jasper County
State Highways Commission
H. Wy. Dean
Ochevedan
Darling
Clenwood
O’donnell
Dubuque
Dean
Osceola
Sioux
Gyon
O'Brien
Janesville M. E. Church Choirs to Give Special Music
In Janesville Indiana on December 17 the junior choir will provide music at 11 a.m. at the A. E. church with Prelude by Mrs. F. P. A. Smith and a sermon by Rev. F. A. Smith on The Word Became Flesh. Rose Rheinhart offers a vocal solo. A trio including Dorothy Wild Eilene Connor and Joyce Powers will sing Away in the Manger No Crib or Bed. Evening service at 7:30 features a bari tone horn solo Burton Saunders a reading by Miss Gibson an accordion solo by George Moly Jr and a duet by Miss Corn Mether and George Rausch with scripture reading and devotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
FP. A. Smith
F. A. Smith
Rose Rheinhart
Dorothy Wild
Eilene Connor
Joyce Powers
Raymond Smalling
Burton Saunders
Miss Gibson
George Moly. Jr
Miss Corn Mether
George Rausch
Iowa Safe From Earthquakes, Says Iowa Professor
Iowa will likely never be devastated by an earthquake as it lies outside major belts and away from young mountain regions, according to University of Iowa geologist Joseph Runner. Since 1915 only two small shocks have been recorded in Iowa.
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Iowa
Young Mountains
Joseph J. Runner
University of Iowa
California
Jawa
Ruttner
Cape Kart
Souh Ameries
Kck
Gentral America
Baris America
Alaska
Japan
Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
Mars
Portugal
Minar
Dava
Associated L A S Meets at Allison
Local Associated Ladies Aid Society gathered at the Allison Hawes home with Mrs. Pron ees Davis and Mrs. Wo Go Neishei in attendance. The Sunelly Sebywol convention report noted at Parkersburg Community Club. Christmas gis exchanged. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. L. A. Weele president and Mina Mua McCrery treasurer. vice president Mrs. Vanedhurbrider. secretary Mrs. Clarence Shirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawes Eer
Mertey Allison
Lidiea
Sammy
Wool Shepard
Pronees Davis
Wo Go Neishei
Sunelly Sebywol
Parkersburg
Sai
Allison
M Charles Toll
L. A. Weele
Vanedhurbrider
Clarence Shirer
Mina Mua McCrery
Treneurer
Farry Catlner
Howard Wehrhan
AOL
Cindy Mths
Richard
Spanier and
Mys
Westminster Guild of Jesup Parish to Meet Monday
Westminster Guild of Jesup Parish meets Monday evening with Miss Vern toward and Miss Viola Crowell as entertainers. Lois Sherman presides in the business session and a book study follows as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild of
Jesup
Tare Jesup
Vern
Viola Crowell
Westminster Guild
The
Presbyterian Church
Lois Sherman
Elmer Smith
Hollywood
Gal
A. 2D. van Eman
Littleton
Jon Duggan
Trail
Elizabeth Lochead
L. S. Hovey
Blaster
J. G. Robinson
G. J. Crynes
Th. McGood
A. CL Knowles
Clk
Daces’ Aid Society
M. RB. Church
Vaneheen al Ciecinireh
V. M. Stoddard
CG. Fos
HH. Nelson
Aes Hy. Sherman
Buelo
L. Zuck
Robinson
Caenred
Arnold
A. Phillips
Elia Studdard
Rolle Perry
Edith Garner
Fannie Frink
Alla Peterson
Hazel Stoddard
Sadis Sherman
Mahal Brown
Nel Kruse
Placence Knowl
Belle Bord Ver
Lutelia
Catherine Copenhaver
Chaster Young
Mont Pany
Friends Welcame
Mystery Ring Hints Shattered Romance for Tipton Woman
Miss Mary Fleming of Tipton Cedar County silently lived as a recluse for years. Her will says a diamond ring to be buried with her, a token linked to a possible engagement and a long-ago romance. Funeral services are planned for Sunday in Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Miss Mary
Flooring
Uitssity
Fleming
Miss Fleming
Fleming Hotel
Mr. Fleming
Cedar County
Californand
Colorado
Hurd Dies in Iowa Hospital After World War Service
Earn Hurd son of Herd of Greene County Iowa died in a Mt. Lyons Colorado hospital following gassing during World War I service overseas. Born June 18 1896 in Bennett Township Butler County he enlisted June 4 1918 and served in Co L Forty eighth Infantry. Survived by father three brothers Livendi in Chicago Homer and Millan in Greene sisters Elsie and Myrtle. Service pending arrangements unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
Greene
Earn Hurd
Mt. Lyons
Cate
Ward
Bennevette Township
Butler County
Co. L
Forty-eighth Infantry
ROD Freight Collision Delays Train at Oelwein Yards
In Oelwein, a Rock Island freight train struck the C.G. W. passenger car, causing derailment and smoke. The accident disrupted service as crews cleared wreckage and inspected the scene. One freight car derailed from the track while a second slipped off a tie, injuring no passengers. Authorities investigated the cause and coordinated repairs to restore the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlwen
Sirudi
Daninee
Rock Island
Taurine & Specuil
Westery
Uae
Parkerburg Man Dies at Waverly After Operation
Parkersburg man M. Conn died last night at Mercy Nowpttad hospital in Waverly while being treated for acute appendicitis. The body will be brought here for funeral arrangements. Independence, Ree, 31 reports a local man named Ree showing improvement from illness.
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Parkersburg
Dee
M. Conn
Mercey Nowpttad
Waverly
Mer
State Teachers College 10 Year Value and Salary Trends
A Cedar Falls report details 10 year changes at State Teachers College showing total property value rising from 1,401,100 to 2,140,620. Annual income including dormitories listed at 1,278,890.03 and salaries for nine months show shifts from 24 teachers earning under 1,000 in 1917 to none in 1927. The piece notes faculty furloughs, a household returning from Japan and Italy, and plans surrounding the upcoming Messiah performance by the college choir under Prof. Richman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Lo
Cedar Falls
Java State Teachers College
Cachers
Jess Man
Wan Loses Thumb In Shop Accident At Oelwein
A shop incident in Oelwein left Ben White with the loss of his left thumb during a day shift. Newly elected Eastern Star officers include Maud Hayweil, Cony Wright, Nellie Stagdall, Frankie Gypauer, Irene Nelson, and Sarah Walser. A family plans to move from Arlington to Orlwen around the first of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raeeneer Wera
Dee
Ben White
Dar Department
Sehen Engae
Ameter
Order of Eastern Star
Maud Hayweil
Scorthy Aviatrons
Cony Wright
Worthiy
Late Hinty
Avibton
Nellie Stagdall
Necrotary
Frankie Gypauer
Knipe Funeral to Take Place Sunday at Parkersburg
Funeral services for M. Knipe will be held Sunday at 2 PM in the Parkersburg Methodist Church. Knipe recently wed at his home and had been ill for several weeks.
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Knipe
Parkersburg
Fort. M. Knipe
Christmas Greens Dazzle La Porte Business District
La Porte Iowa December 17 The Lions club promotes holiday decorations with trees and colored lights along business streets. Stores stay open evenings through next week, with Monday December 26 a holiday closing. Public schools recess two weeks beginning Tuesday December 20. Fourth and eighth graders host a Christmas party with refreshments served by home economics students. O Minkel farm sale draws good prices. Roy Hackett rents the farm for next year. Mrs Wilkinson and daughter Maxine travel to Fenville Red to visit relatives with plans for extended stay.
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la Porte City
Lions Club
Minkel
Wil
Michigan
R. W. Wilkinson
Maxine
Fenvile
Red
I O F Lodge Homecoming at Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Te Dec 17 Annual homecoming for the I O O F lodges celebrated with 27 members present and two by letter. Miss Dorothy Reiser and Paul Gillam wed at the bride’s parents home on Dec 14. Carl Weldher, son of Mr and Mrs Billy Weldher, fractured his leg on his eleventh birthday from a horse kick. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Blaska on Dec. Herbert Blaska cut his hip when a piece of sten struck him at a cream separator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Fredericksburg
Dorothy Reiser
Paul Gillam
O. Gerard
Carl
Billy Weldher
Herbert Blaska
Hampton Student Cleared in Iowa City Liquor Case
William A. Mallory, Hampton senior medical student at the University of Iowa, had charges of possession of improperly labeled liquor dropped after a police raid on College Inn. County Attorney cited lack of evidence. The restaurant proprietor remains held on liquor nuisance charges set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packor Special Sever
Towa City
INS
William A. Mallory
Hampton
University of Iowa
College Inn
GC. B. Russell
Mallory
College
Nashua High Grid Squad Entertained at Christmas Dinner
The Nashua high school football team was hosted by coach Harald D. Smith at his mother Mrs. G. W. Smith's home for an annual dinner on December 17. Tev A. R. Grant and von Rust spoke briefly. Dr. P. E. Sturt was notified of his father’s death from a stroke. Five of eight children survive, his wife having died two years earlier. The Congregational church fellowship gathering featured talks and music and was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Harald D. Smith
G. W. Smith
A. R. Grant
von Rust
P. E. Sturt
Kellong
Congregational Church
Decilam Contest Held at Dike High School
Dike High School held its declamatory contest in the auditorium on Thursday evening. In Oratorical, Glen Roysen won first with America for Americanism. Second went to Jeanette Wright. Helen Peterson took second in Dramatic with The Hour Gift. Raymond Peterson earned first in Humorous with BIT Perkins. John Welw placed second in Sockery Setting.
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Vurter
Spi Cid
Dike
Oratarteal
Glen Roysen
America
Robert Paulsom Phe
Jeanette Wright
Helen Peterson
Tennant
Raymond Peterson
Bit Perkins
John Welw
Hen
Secand
Winthrop Teacher Fractures Wrist
Wyoming High School principal Peard Gallina fractured her right wrist in a fall on an icy walk Friday. A Christmas party with a tree was held at Mrs. Hage Ownaby’s home for EB Club members. Osage Club met in Osage on December 17 with Mrs. G E Tubbs entertaining The Loafers Club at an oyster supper after the Colonial theatre outing. The sophomore boys exchanged Christmas gifts with original verses.
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I Musteder Syren
Winthrop
Peard Gallina
Wyoming Nigh School
Hage Ownaby
EB. Cub
Lunehran
OSAGE
Dee
G. E. Tubbs
the Loafers’ Club
Colonial Theatre
Sionervisor
A. R. Edit
G. F. Sawyer
Grooms Injured in Chicago Car Collision
Edwin Grooms, formerly of Independence Iowa, was reported injured in Chicago after his car collided with a truck. He suffered a badly injured right hand and has been unable to work for several days.
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Chicago
Independence
Edwin Grooms
Chain
Floyd physicians elect president at Charles City
Floyd County Medical Society met at Cedar Valley hospital and reelected Dr. Julius Niemack president. He entertained doctors at a Hotel Hil dreth dinner. Roads into town blocked by heavy snow. rotary snow plow from Mason City aided road clearing. Snow fence being distributed through the county. Masonic orders to attend Grace Episcopal church service. Christmas cantata Peace on Earth to be performed at Congregational church. Golden wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. Phin Fluent. Miss Ellen Messier to vacation six weeks. Bickenbach millinery department to close during absence. Dr. P A Johnson of Grinnell College guest of Rev. W W Swann. C G J Lentz purchased Ollie Gilchrist barber shop. beauty parlor to open in same building. family to relocate.
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Courier
Charles City
Der
Floyd
County Medical Society
Cedar Valley Hospital
Julius Niemack
Niemack
Hotel Hildreth
Victor Bartz
Mason City
Rotary
Muasante
Grace Episcopal Church
J. G. Creede
Strmen
St. John, the Baptist
Order of Free Masons
EB. K. Heyser
Lucile Satter+ Ice
Phin Fuent
Ear Nest
Fluent
Ellen Messier
Bickenbach
Cedar Falls
Maessier
CG. J. Lentz
Decorah
Ollie Gilchrist
McCauley Lshop
Iowa Cyclone at Pomeroy July 1893 Killed Sixty Lives
A historic Iowa cyclone struck Pomeroy on a July afternoon in 1893, destroying most homes and infrastructure along a four block wide path. The storm killed 60 to 80 people, damaged the Little Sioux river area, and left the town with 21 families bereaved. Rescue efforts began at dusk with aid from Fort Dodge and Webster City, while Governor Boies called for relief.
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Iowa
Pomeroy
Associated Press
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa City
Little Sioux River
Cherokee County
Quimby
State Historical Society of
Little Sioux
Lite Sioux
Piloo Rock
Buenas Vista
Fonda
Mlinois Central
Moessingers
Manson and Jofley
Fort Dodge
the Historical Society
Horace Boies Arived
National Guard
Webster City
Towa
Itinerant merchants fined in Manchester licensing case
Two Dubuque men, Davis Dursting and Was Preston, were fined $45 and costs after disposing of merchandise contrary to city and state licenses in Manchester Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Dubuque
Davis Dursting
Wasx Preston
Farm Bureau meeting fills Cedar Falls Hall
About 100 persons attended the Cedar Falls Township Farm Bureau gathering at Pfeiffer hall. Pupils from Eddy school presented a program while F W Edwards and J L Uban spoke. Refreshments were served. Child estate matter involves Detlef Ehrig of Gladbrook who died recently and left most property to E W Branch as trustee for his children. estate valued around 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Pfeiffer Hall
Eddy School
F. W. Edwards
J. L. Uban
Detlef Ehrig
Gladbrook
E.W. Branch
Nurses School to Meet at University of Iowa
Public health nurses from across Iowa will attend a two day school of instruction at the University of Iowa on January 6 and 7. The event is directed by Dr G H Wandel head of the bureau of dental hygiene and sponsored by the Iowa State School for Nurses in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School For Nurses
Iowa City
University of Iowa
G. H. Wandel
Bureau of Dental Hygiene
Funeral for Mrs. Sarah Weldin at Mitchell Church
Rev. E B Frye officiated the funeral of Mrs Sarah Weldin in Mitchell. Services were held at the Methodist church. Surviving are two sons Irving Weldin and Gene Weldin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Dee
E B. Frye
Sarah Weldin
Mitchell
Irving
Gene Weldin
Trial Deferred in Cedar Falls Illicit Intoxicants Case
Cedar Falls December 17 Richard Belfield pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice W H Whitford on illegal possession of intoxicants. His case was continued to December 28. He posted a 15 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Sweefahi
Richard Belfield
W. H. Whitford
Presbyterian Young Men's club dinner at Westminster foundation
Dr and Mrs Brice Giffen entertained 30 members of the Presbyterian Young Men's club of Teachers college at a dinner party at Westminster foundation last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churcil Clioir
Cedar Falls
Dee
Brice Giffen
Presbyterian Young Mens Club
Teachers College
Westminster Foundation
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Frank B. Miller
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G. Ells Worth
Trans C. Smith
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George Bovey
Dewar
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Perera
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