Fayette Launches Campaign for Upper Iowa Science Hall Fund
A Fayette Iowa gathering led by J P Van Horn of Upper Iowa University approved a winter campaign to raise funds for a new science hall. The town targets at least 50000 dollars as Fayette’s share of a 5000000 dollar Upper Iowa drive. An executive committee endorsed the plan and inspected revamped science department quarters.
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Fayette
Upper Iowa Science Hall Fund
Anpiry Sprefal Severeel
Upper Town
Upper Iowa
Christmas Cantata by Charles City Grade School Girls
Charles City grade school girls’ glee club of 20 voices performed the Christmas cantata Bethlehem at the Congregational church under Miss Eva Hicks with solos by Miss Whitfield and Miss Henderson. Proceeds fund music purchases.
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Nouvier Special Servicr
Charles City
Bethlehem
Eva Hicks
Whitfield
Henderson
P.T. A
Manual Arts
Gray
Red Cross
Ulster Township
Roy Whitney
Keplar
Whitney
Hatptor
Dubuque Quill and Scroll Chapter Renamed for Lavell
The Frederick J. Lazell chapter of the Dubuque branch of Quill and Scroll, the national high school journalists honor society, is renamed in honor of Professor Lavell of the University of Town school of journalism. Lavell, longtime Cedar Rapids Republican editor and current State University faculty member since 1994, will lead at the American Association of Teachers of Journalism convention in Iowa City next week.
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Courier Special Service
Iowa City
Frederick J. Lazell
Dubuque
Quill and Scroll
National Honorary Society For
Lavell
University of Town School of Journalism
Cedar Rapids Republican
State University
American Association of Teachers of Journalism
Tova City
Denver Man Hurt in Fall on Walk
A Denver man suffers knee pain after slipping on an icy sidewalk. In other notes, a Nash sedan broadside incident at John Tuck’s farm caused vehicle damage but no injuries. Community updates include illness and holiday absences, a wedding, an upcoming dance, and a school vacation schedule.
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Denver
Paner
John Tuck
Arnold Blaufuss
Willard Prestien
Evelyn Pres
Herbert Hoppenworth
Prestlen
Fickmann Hall
Everimey
Russell-Lamson Orchestra
Furs Tech
Henry Bupnnerke
I van Hein
Waterton
Thartinecke H
La Parte Unit of Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers
The Woman's auxiliary of the American Legion in La Porte City Iowa installed officers led by Mrs. Charles Loveless past president. New officers include President Mrs. Charles Kacker First VP Mrs. Clyde Jenks Second VP Mrs. Ua Fox Secretary Mrs. W. A. Franklin Treasurer Mrs. Vouls Lechreiver Chaplain Mrs. Blarry Perigo Historian Mrs. R. F. Hawkins Sergeant at Arms Mrs. Konieck. Guests from the American Legion attended and refreshments followed.
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la Pole City
Woman's Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Charles Loveless
Charles Kacker
Clyde Jenks
Ua Fox
W. A. Franklin
Vouls Lchreiver
Chapin
Blarry Perigo
R. F. Hawkins
Konieck
Rebekahs
Teltate
de Rebekah Lodge
Pythian Sisters
Iris Temple
Mmne
Lions Club
W. W. Little
OC. B. Gingrich
W. H. Seward
Lincoln
Ogden Fosse
Waterloo Hospital
Delwein Concern Contracts New Factory Building
Delwein Chemical company has let a contract for a new building to George Netcott of Ames. The 96 by 140 foot brick and tile two story structure costs about 45000 dollars and work will begin before year end. Waltonians Meet: Izaak Walton League to elect officers at city hall. Meat Market Sold: Riche and Damon sold to Cecil Smith who takes possession. Kin Dies in Colorado: Mrs William Turner reports the death of her brother in law John Shannon of Pueblo Colorado.
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Securiés Special
Servius
Riche & Damon
South Frederick Avenue
Cecil Smith
Colorado
William Turner
John Shannon
Pueblo
Colo
Army Engineers Flood Control Data Incomplete
Army engineers report incomplete data on Mississippi flood control. An advisory group of university hydraulics experts, meeting in Washington December 14 15 16, produced a writt er report led by Sherman M Woodward of Town College. The panel includes specialists from Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Pennsylvania Nebraska California Missouri and Tulane New Orleans. The group notes flood control legislation is the major issue before Congress this session and forecasts action by mid January as the House committee awaits pile bearing conclusions. Southern states press for federal funding for the entire project.
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Courier Special Sever
Town City
Ja. Dee
Bil
Army Engineers
Ring University
Washington, D. C
Sherman M. Woodward
Department of Mechanics and Hydrauics
University of Town College of Engineering
Woodward
Miinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
California
Missouri
Tulane
New Orleans
House Committee
Univer
Wenshward
Henry Hograbe Dies at Plainfield Home
Henry Hograbe dies at his Plainfield home after residing with his son. The funeral arrangements and a service are to be held in North Dakota, with details of the pallbearers and burial to be announced.
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Henry Hograbe
Plainfield
Attiernom
Panny
Prineharts
University authors write high school advertising text
Graduates of the University of Town have written a text on high school advertising. Authored by Frederick A. Schneller of Mason City and Raymond V. Hamilton of Davis City, both Minermakers in the Cady Jowan student newspaper office. Declamation winners Marian Leno Glenn Williamson and Ruth Commoerford earned places in the state finals at Manchester High gym Monday night.
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Tay Bee
Ie University of Town
Tex Unek
Ue Press
Frederick A. Schneller
Mason City
Raymond V. Hamilton
Davis City
Botiy
Cady Jowan
Manchester
Dee
Marian Leno
Glenn Williamson
Ruth Commoerford
Manchester High School
Christmas programs wrap Cedar Falls church rehearsals
Final rehearsals for Christmas programs across Cedar Falls churches will be held Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with Sunday services ending weeks of choir work. Cedar Falls schools close Friday at 3 pm for a two week holiday. work resumes January 9.
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Falh
Klold Wagner
Caroline Wagner
Zion Evangelical Church
George L. Bergeman
Greenwood
Sunday Schools at Ackley Present Holiday Programs
Ackley churches prepare Christmas programs with M E Sunday school events on Friday and various churches Saturday. St John’s Evangelical hosts a Christmas song service with a German morning worship led by Rev. Ernest Seybold. First Evangelical and Christian Endeavor list new officers for the year, with Marshall, Muller, Dentel, Osterland, and Krafft among key roles.
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Ackley
M. E
First Presbyterian
First Evangelical
St. John's Evangelical
St John's Church
Ernest Seybold
First Evangelical Sunday School
William Marshall
Herman Muller
Fred Dentel
Henry Osterland
Mabel Dental
Lorene Krafft
First Evangelical League of Chrisian Endeavor
It Annua
Mae Seitsma
Leroy Wright
Julia Osterland
Agnes Muller
Pearl Osterland
Cedar Falls Christmas Party Hosts Eastern Star Leaders
Cedar Falls Des 21 One hundred seven attended the annual Christmas party of the Cedar Falls chapter Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic temple. Guests of prominence included Mrs Har Mel McMaster Sutherland Ia Mrs F C Dahl Patts and Mrs Elizabeth Kam mer Town Cite. Entertainment featured a Christmas pageant with five in the cast and a program titled Richards Changes This Mind. Refreshments were served and a 10 cent gifts exchange held.
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Rus Se DeGin
Waterino
Mary Ethel Watering
Pratices Jackson
Cedar Falls
George Wand
Crday Falls
Ohio
Richards
Herdin Pheasants Welcomed on Farms
Eldora December reports note pheasants in Hardin county suffered title through a blizzard. Birds are welcomed on farms and mingle with poultry near barns. Gardeners praise them for insect control without damaging crops as chickens do.
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Eldora
Hardin County
Men Murdered Near Galena Linked to Manchester Arrests
Dubuque authorities identified John Raymond McGrath and Claude Tiberghien, both 30s, of Dubuque, found shot eight miles east of Galena Alabama, tied to an illegal transportation ring with Stanley Czierveck. Czierveck, jailed over a $300 fine, confessed blame for the escapade that landed the trio in jail. A seized Essex car near the Cleveland pool hall contained 65 gallons of alcohol.
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Manchester
Dubuque
John Raymond McGrath
East Sixteenth Street
Claude Tiberghien
East Jackson Street
Galena
Stanley Czierveck
Gaierveck
Cleveland Pool Hall
Czierveck
Asbury Road
Guterveck
Chicago
Oxlerveck
Marble Rock Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers And Local Moves
Rebekah Lodge at Marble Rock elects officers including Mattie Salee Dora Brather Delia Handley Genevieve Paulus Rebecca Ewald Emma Ackley Mrs Handley appointed district deputy president and installing officer for Shutin. Marble Rock colony grows with families Sours Sweet Liewellen Pierce Hank Halstead Rivers. Everett Kivell holds farm sale moves to Wisconsin. State committee on general lessons chosen Miss Blanche McLaughlin chairman and Miss Alta Wilmuth member to discuss geography history nature study and citizenship in early grades.
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Courier Special Service
Marble Rock
Rebekah Lodge
Mattie Salee
Noble Brand
Dora Brather
Delia Handley
Genevieve Paulus
Rebecca Ewald
Emma Ackley
Handley
Rebekahs
Shutin
Mabel Lines
Camp Mabel
Royal Neighbors of America
L. G. Mason
South Main Street
E. E. Kline
Palo
James Ritter
Knesel
Main Street
Masons
Everett Kivell
Baldwin
Scott Township
Wood County
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids
Sam Sours
Carl Sweet
Fred Liewellen
Tom Pierce
Harry Pierce
Will Hank
Columbus Halstead
Rivers
Osage
Blanche McLaughlin
Agnes Samuelson
Alta Wilmuth
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Funeral at Osage for James Sheehan
The body of James Sheehan son of the late Jarry Sheehan was brought to Osage for burial from Emerson Nebraska after dying Saturday from injuries when his team ran away. The Sheehan family were prominent farmers in the county years ago.
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Osage
James Sheehan
Jarry Sheehan
Emerson
Neb
Sheehan
Final Rites for Mrs. Strayer at Hudson This Week
Mrs. George W. Strayer dies aged 81 in Hudson Iowa. Funeral Friday includes private home service and Berthren church rites. Born Barbara Cain in Cambria County Pennsylvania August 7 1842. Survived by four of seven children and several siblings, long time Dunkard Brethren church member turned Progressive Berthren church.
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George W. Strayer
Reo
William Crownover
William D
Bert S
Hudson
Charles L
Ocheyedan
Ila
Mattie Klingaman
Tillie Dierdott
Jennie Iseminger
Waterloo
Hanna Lichty
Sabetha
Kan
B. E. Petrie
Guy Washburn
Jat
Finder of $1,000 Cash Rewarded by 12¢ Expense
James P. McGann of Harrisburg recovers a pocketbook with 1660 dollars and papers after a woman drops it on a streetcar. He pays 12 cents to retrieve and return the money, illustrating honesty with a small personal cost.
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Harrisburg
James P. McGann
McCanm
AeCann
McCann
Duo of Judges Acts for Couple Seeking Tight Knot
A Detroit couple appeared before marriage license clerk Phil Birkenhauer asking for a tightly tied union. The clerk pondered the request as he noted companionate marriage trends influence the proceedings.
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Detroit
Phil Birkenhauer
Birkenhauer
Judges Tie The Knot With Unified Marriage Ceremony
The text notes Judges Homer Ramey and William A. Cuil of municipal court agreed to speak in unison during the marriage ceremony, creating a doubly tight moment that matched the couple’s wishes. It also mentions a proposed bridge between New York and Weehawken with a central span of 3,200 feet.
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Homer Ramey
William A. Cuil
Municipal Court
New York
Weehawken, W. J
Cedar Falls Man Falls From Window In Hospital
Anton Denkinger a 29 year old janitor at Sartori Memorial hospital Cedar Falls fell two stories from the solarium while washing windows and is in a semiconscious condition with head injuries and possible internal damage. He came to Cedar Falls in 1925 from Germany and has a sister Mrs Swen Sorensen and cousins Anna and Alfred Leromer in the city.
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fCourier Spectal Bervizad
Cedar Falls
Anton Denkinger
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Denkinger
Germany
Swen Sorensen
Anna
Alfred Leromer
Charles City Store Moves to North Main Street
In Charles City Iowa on December 21 the D K Lundberg store will relocate from a recently sold site to the former Sno White market building on North Main. The current double storefront will become a modern garage owned by the proprietor Mrs Louisa Hoag aged ninety celebrates her birthday and is among county pioneers. Shafer dies in Denver and widow with three stepdaughters survive. The Ladies Aid buys an Estey pipe organ for the First Methodist church. Mrs Patterson of Cedar Rapids is recovering from major surgery at a Methodist hospital.
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Charles City
D. EK. Lundberg
Leo Sanders
Gas Rage Than
North Main Street
Sno White Market
Lundberg Company
Estey
M. E. Church
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Hospital
Robert Patterson
Methodist
Cedar Rapids
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Delwein Concern
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International Harvester Company
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Carl Lemmer
Madison
J. P
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George McCreary
Humboldt
F. L. McCreary
Hell Aven
Delaware
Towan Gies
George Pettit
Gladstone
Mich
al Pettit
Haynes City
Fla
Claude H. Pettit
Merion Parker
Los Angeles
Leff
Mrs. Strayer
Hudson ON
Rory
Brethren Church
J.F. Albrecht
Aten
Wangler Drug
Symphony
Prelude
Harwich’s
B. 5Th St
Story Fall
Sartori Hospital
Louisa Hoag
Harvey Durkee
Long Gereh
Shafer
Daniel Curley Shafer
Calo
Pneushionia
Iowa Public Service Co
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