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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1928

Page

9

Action Forged By Lay Reaction S Funds Campaign

Fayette Indiana February meeting at Waterloo Dubuque district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church moved toward a merger of Upper Town University Fayette and Cornell college Mount Vernon into a single educational unit. A special session will meet in Waterloo March 6 to consider recommendations for the annual conference. Lay delegates will form the session and discuss possible consolidation or expense cuts due to a threatened 1 200 000 fundraising campaign. The First and Grace churches of Waterloo demand immediate feasibility work for consolidation.

Fayette Upper Town University Cornell College of Mount Vernon Waterloo Dubuque Methodist Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids

Religious Education Benefits From Biblical Films

Herbert Martin from the University of Iowa argues in The Journal of Religious Education that motion pictures of biblical events and figures enhance religious education by renewing reverence and loyalty, while not replacing reading. films supplement learning and address bland educational presentations.

Funeral of Baby Held at Nashua

The two month old son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Juhl died of pneumonia. Services were at the residence with burial in Greenwood cemetery conducted by Rev J L McCarlson. The baby is survived by parents and one sister. In an auto crash on Charles City road George Bonzer and family sustained cuts and bruises. At Waverly Hospital Mrs John Beck remains a patient after a period of illness.

Charles City Road Mason City Waverly Hospital John Beck Waverly Rudd Edna M. Witzil Roy D. Holtz G. A. Hess Clifford Holtz Beth Bracken Points Twincis Ridgeway H. Garrs H. Achenback Marble Rock Achenback John Moore Lindaman Bros. Funeral I Riverside Chickasaw

Frey & Frey Quits as Firm Holdings Divided

Frey & Frey dissolves with H H Frey keeping the Austinville hardware business and H We Frey running the Frey Motor Company store while Hen Niemeyer takes the former Frey place at Austinville. Aplington Independent beat Ackley 41 to 15. Mrs Minnie Skarsgens to move March 1 after closing sale on northwest farm. Mrs David Harken underwent appendicitis surgery at Ellsworth hospital. Ben Buseman had appendicitis operation at Iowa Falls Thursday.

Aplington Frey & Frey Lyre HH. H. Frey Austinville H. We. Frey Frey Motor Company Hen Here David Harken Ellsworth Hospital Iowa Falls Ben Buseman

New York Woman Attends Funeral of Hampton Surgeon

Miss Hilde Hellstrom, a Cedar daily trained nurse now stationed in New York, visits Hampton en route to attend the funeral of Dr GC Osborne, former chief surgeon at Hamton's Lutheran hospital. Osborne trained at Lutheran hospital, where he served. Clyde Graves wins oratorical class in Trail high school's annual home declamatory contest with Marcella Sprole and Enid Ellatt taking divisions.

New York Hampton Web Spelt Co Eerie Ackley Hilde Hellstrom Cedar Daily New York City Otto Grabe GC. F. Osborne Hellstrom Lutheran Osborn Trari Tracr Clyde Graves Marcella Sprole Enid Elilatt Trail High School Sidney Dean Margaret Boettcher Paul Keith

Legging Pleas Send Two Tama Men to Fines and Jail

Everett Long and H A Davis, both of Tama, pleaded guilty to bootlegging and were fined 300 dollars plus costs in Tama county district court. Each faces 80 days in the county jail if not paid, with 90 days suspended. Seven stolen Tama autos have been recovered, including a Chrysler found in a ditch near the city limits. Henry J Burton of Des Moines, a taxi driver, was arrested and returned to Des Moines on Polk county warrants for wife desertion and failure to support his family.

Pourier Special Service Everett Long H. A. Davis Tama District Court Tama County Toledo Sherif Chrysler Henry J. Burton Des Moines E. O. Harris Polk County Burton Wift

BriloTOW Women Open Mite Boxes in Bristow Iowa

Bristow Iowa February 10 annual thank offering service of Women’s Mission association of United Brethren church held February 3 at Mrs Gail Folkeris home. Mrs Gertrude Patton and Mrs Rebecca Dailey presented the program with Mrs Flossie Wendt in charge of the mite box opening. Eighteen members and seven sisters attended. total offerings at this time are 14.10. Gifts not brought will be received before March 1 while missionary wear closes. Mrs Polkerts and Mrs Clara Stewart hosted. W F M 5S, Ilas Session.

Jauvier Bristow Women's Mission Association of the United Brethren Church Gail Folkeris Gertrude Patton Rebecca Dailey Flossie Wendt Polkerts Clara Stewart Ilas Margareth Stewart George Stewart Charles Stewart Earl Hemmingson M. M. Cable Des Moines J. Deeming Mmes. Merfeld Morford Waite Carl. Schrage Waverly Waterloo Schrage James Kyd Grundy Center Gloria Glee Gough Herman Ackerman Ilinois Frank Bunker Edna Stockton Charles Bunker Mary Warren John Gellenfeldt Nora Rogers A. E. Bartholomew Wheaton Pin! Reinghans Eli. Polk Aredale Dick Carlson Sheffield Regent

Country Club at West Union Elects New Officers

West Union Ta Feb 10 The West Union Country Club elected officers for the coming year with E K Estoy as president Dr L Le Carr as vice president Schatz as secretary treasurer and JW OM Knox A W Hoover Don Kinket and R I Fallows named directors A committee was appointed to delineate tracts of land suitable for golf links

West Union West Union Country Club E. Kf. Estoy Dr. L. le Carr Clermont Bare ‘Ene Schatz Cretary Aid JW. OM Knox A. W. Hoover Don ‘Kinket R. 1D. Fallows

Ackley Man Learns His Car Stolen Before License Handoff

Wes Wessels learned his Buick sedan, bought last summer from Hoffman Kenninger, was stolen before sale. An insurance firm identified the VIN, aiding Mason City and Franklin county authorities. Dealers may reimburse Wessels for the loss. The case involves a tourist and a transfer chain across Ackley and nearby agencies.

Ackley Tourine Sperial Service Wes Wessels Thingls Wessels Hoffman & Kenninger Autombile Mason City Franklin County

Little Gedar 9 Qver Niles Road in Annual Flood

The Little Gedar river overflows its banks and covers the road between two bridges north of Niles. Farmers in town cannot return home until the water subsides, with rising waters prompting transport disruption.

Pcaeder Charles City Niles First M. E. Church Woman's Clubs Rhoda Rauch Strauss Madame Hiutterfly W. M. Swann Varios Clubs

Funeral Rites Held for Former County Assessor

West Union Iowa held funeral services for Donaldson 80 former county assessor who died Tuesday at Best Orange. Former resident of this county and West Union he lived on a farm north of West Union and later in town. Survived by daughter Mrs P C Grifich of East Orange New Jersey. Donaldson came from Vermont about 45 years ago and served as assessor for several years. His wife died years ago.

DTES Colorado Manchester Gus Raymond Fort Cains Cole Sexton William Giles Raymond Tine Raymond W. H. Shell Chicago George Noelsen Bert Cal Martin BE. W Tad Raymond Fort Collins Wif Feary Epedent Keene West Union Mt A. Donaldson Best Orange Donald P.C. Grifich East Orange N. J Donaldson Vermont

Large Attendance At Cemetery Association Meeting In Ackley

About 33 members of the Gakwood Cemetery association attended the meeting in M. & M. clubrooms Thursday afternoon. Four names were added to the roster. Future meetings will be held every four weeks at the same place, with the next on March a. Guests included Mrs. Leah Toul, who will be 84 in March, and Mrs. Henry Trainer, who will be 81 in April.

Ann Rept Hee AL Bee Ackley Gakwood Cemetery Association Unis Leah ‘Toul Henry ‘Trainer

Washburn Notes: Hog shipments to Chicago and Des Moines visit

Olle Folk shipped two carloads of hogs and one mixed car of cattle and hogs to Chicago on Thursday. Joseph Thiry has returned from a several days stay in Des Moines.

Washburn Olle Folk Chicago Joseph ‘Thiry Des Moines

Gasoline Motor Trains to Supersede Steam Power

Traer February 10. Rock Island officials announce gasoline motor cars will replace two day run steam passenger trains on the Cedar Rapids to Estherville route and across the Cedar Rapids Sioux Falls division to cut costs. 28 more gasoline passenger cars ordered. service pace unchanged. Gardner, from Des Moines, says motors save time in starting and stopping and need no fuel or water stops. Accompanying him are Ryan and McVay on the goodwill tour.

Courier Traer Cedar Rapids Sioux Falls Rock Island Estherville Tracr Gardner Tama County Dysart George Stewart J. B. Ryan Assaistant J. L. McVay

Hudson school director resigns from board

Hudson Ta Feb 10 Ed Arter resigns from the Hudson board of education. His successor will be chosen at a forthcoming meeting. Past Noble Grand association held a picnic Feb 9 at I O O F hall with needlework and social time. New members admitted. Mr Strayer and son Fred returned from a business trip to Stuttgart Ark with stops in Arizona and Oklahoma. Colonel Archer, formerly local, now in Roundup, is visiting. Mantis visiting Harlan Hollis. Mr and Mrs C B McDowell welcome a daughter born Feb 8 at Presbyterian hospital Waterloo.

Cultus Club Louis Scofield Mesdames Henke Buckman Philadelphia George Hutchins Kraft-Donaldson Shoe Department Hutchins U. O. Tt U. CG. T. Ausiliary K. Cc Lode Mesdaines Byvank Mead Heinemann J. Buckman Courier Special Service Hudson, Ta Ed Arter Board of Education Noble Grand Ass Noble Grand Association Arkansas Strayer Fred Stuttgart Ark Arizona Oklahoma Vinton la Porte City Colonel Archer Roundup Mant Harlan Hollis Yellowstone Park C. B. McDowell Presbyterian Hospital, Waterloo

Waterloo Bank Pays Buchanan for Bond Issue

Independence, Feb 10. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. Waterloo paid County Treasurer Risk $98,097.66 for Buchanan county Primary road bonds. This plus $3,000 already received makes total $101,097.66 including principal, premium $1,015 and accrued interest $82.66. John Jewell, county auditor, prepares to guard paying assessments to land owners on Ford 20. Refund schedule drawing is complex.

Conpier Independence Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co Waterloo Buchanan County John Jewell Gard Ford

Don Donnan Heads Buchanan Club for Lowden

Don D Donnan is chairman of the extensive committees of the Buchanan county Lowden for President club. Other members include Senator Grorge Slemaions, George Risk, W W Bain, RR M Dawes, Mrs Bunnell, FP Hamilton, Byron, Mrs Clark, Liberty, and Mrs W W Hain Jefferson. One man and one woman from each precinct will complete the general committee.

Dilaurier Don D. Donnan Buchanan County Lowden Grorge Slemaions George Risk W. W. Bain M. Dawes Bunnell Perry Township Hamilton Byron Clark Liberty W. W. Hain Jefferson

Eagle Grove Man Is Jailed for Sale of Liquor to Boys

George Phillips pleaded guilty to bootlegging after intoxication findings. Judge Fry at Clarion sentenced him to a $300 fine and six months in the county jail for selling liquor to youths.

Eagle Grove Clarion Swao George Phillips Phillips Fry

St Ansgar Man Of $1 Very Ill After Paralytic Stroke

Henry Kuehl, 91, is in dangerous condition after a stroke of paralysis at St Ansgar Iowa. Local declamatory contest winners include Ludwig Janzow as orator Doris Johnson as humorous and Lacey Cornon as dramatic. Services were held Thursday evening at the Mona church for Mrs Callon Gould aged 86. Her sons S M Gould of New Lexington Ohio and Andy Grand of Seattle Washington came for the services.

F Carvier St. Ansgar Henry Kuehl Ludwig Janzow Doris Johnson Lacey Cornon Mona Callon Gould M. Gould New Lexington Andy Grand Seattle Wash

Clay Equipment holds first annual meeting by Cedar Falls

The Clay Equipment corporation formerly Lowa Gate re elected directors J B Clay Mrs Mar Clay James Clark Charles Wild and John Meyers at its Cedar Falls office. Officials to be chosen later. Reception to seniors by Dr and Mrs H K Sterley followed by 600 guests.

Courier Special Service Cedar Falls Clay Equipment Corporation Lowa Gate Company Ceedar Falls J. B. Clay Mar Clay Jamess. Clark Charles Wild John Meyers

Presbyterian Mite Society Met At La Porte City

February division hostesses held a Shimblebee in the social rooms of La Porte City Presbyterian church. Mrs. George Banger presided. Mrs. W. M. Blough led devotions. Pupils sang, readings were given by Caryl Bettner, Dorothy Morgan, Mary Hemsworth, Margaret King. Lunch served by hostesses including Mrs. Hoyt and Mrs. Triem. Also notes on Literary Circle meeting and Fancy Doers. C L Kennedy dead in Hollywood after strokes. Husman family returned to Chicago. R Williams visiting after 26 years away.

Dorothy Morgan Mmes Georgia Hoyt E. E. Triem P. H. Paige GC. G. Woodley F.S. Garrabrant Henry Hett John Kline Thos. Henry H. G. Eshey Mata Witt Ida Fox J. H. Goon R. T. Paige H. D. Kline R. E. Ashby R. B. Fields J. H. Blanchame J. O.over M. L. Haven R. E. Wagner QO. ¥. Fremsworth John Hunter, Jr Mina Husman Charles Sharrar Chicago Joseph Hussman R. Williams Oakes N. 1 Williams

Funeral Service for Mrs. Richard DeBuhr in Allison Church

Mrs. Richard DeBuhr dies at son Otto’s home and is laid to rest in Allison Church with Rev. W. W. Nas sen officiating. In related notices, Mrs. George Arnold and others hosted a gathering for 45 women at Mrs. Arnold’s home. several women delivered flowers. Mrs. Henry Burma, previously absent, shows improvement after a sudden illness.

Allison Church Allison Richard DeBuhr Otto Jacobus Liberian Church WW. OC Nassen Bridge George L. Arnold Kr. A. Spengler Henry W. Burma Agnes

Belmond Man to Be Candidate for G. O. P. Delegate

Clarion Iowa February 10 local politicians say W. G. Tyrell Jr of Belmond will run as a candidate for one of the two Republican district delegates to the national convention in Kansas City.

Courier Aperial Service Clarion Poliicians W. G. Tyrell, Jr Belmond Kansas City

Lena Schmidt Honored Guest of Choir at Raymond

Miss Lena Schmidt was feted by St. Joseph's church choir in Raymond for her upcoming marriage to Theodore Becker of Gilbertville. A net of china and favors was given, and a bridge game was held with Miss Genevieve Petr, William Wagner, and Mrs. Walter Schmitt as winners. The couple plan to marry February 15 at St. Joseph's church.

Raymond St. Joseph’s Church Lena Schmidt Theodore Becker Gilbertville Genevieve Petr William Wagner Walter Schmitt Schmitt

Lawn City Baptist Women's Society Elects Officers

Cedar Falls. Feb. 10 The Society of Baptist Women formed by merging church auxiliaries met and selected its first executive staff. Presidential seats went to Mrs. O B Read and Mrs E F E VanderVeer with several vice presidents, a secretary and a treasurer named among the officers.

Lawn City Baptist Women’s Society Cedar Falls Society of Baptist Women Thra O. B. Read EF Ek, VanderVeer A. L. Clark C. G. King James A. Sinden George Smelser Frances Jackson C. J. Mentzer A. W. Bundy

Waverly Debates Narrow Triangular Contest Win

Waverly Iowa hosts a triangular debating contest with Independence and Fayette. Waverly won with unanimous argument votes and two to one judge approval at Independence. Independence beat Fayette two to one on a separate vote.

Hudson Senior High Declamation Winners Named

The Hudson Senior High declamatory contest was held last evening in the school auditorium. Victors across three categories were Edwin McMillan in oratorical "The Martyr President," Dorothy Green in dramatic "The Death Disk," and Gordon Loonan in humorous "Dad Says So Anyway."

Courier

Big Wisner land sale reshapes Owa Falls area

Town Falls Feb 10 The Wisner family holdings totaling 1 200 acres near Owa Falls were sold in ten tracts ranging 170 to 437 acres. Buyers include Ben Ahrends Alexander Howard Risse Arthur Relks Glen Shaffer and D V Wilson. Prices ran 175 to 200 dollars per acre with improvements influencing value. Farms to be improved as suburban homes after long tenancy.

fCourier Special Service Town Falls Wisner Lyman F. Wisner Sola Sunny Side Farm Ben Ahrends Alexander Franklin County Hife Howard Risse Garden City Warren L. Davis Arthur Relks Buckeye Glen Shaffer Jennings D.V. Wilson

Iowa Independent Of Men's Association Names Officers

Two Waterloo men were elected officers of the Iowa Independent Of Men's association yesterday at Des Moines. J. M. Cushman of Des Moines was elected president. A. L. Lommel and R. W. McDowell were named vice president and director respectively, with other officers chosen from Des Moines Fort Dodge Calmar and Dubuque.

Waterloo Iowa Independent of Men's Association Des Moines A. L. Lommel Bartles-Shepherd Oil Company State Association R. W. McDowell Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation J. M. Cushman H. G. Sharfenberg Fort Dodge J. F. Gonoyer Calmar H. 4

Osage Wins Debate In 2 1 Decision

Osage high school negative team, including Dean Hugler and Hamilton Pish, defeated McGregor Thursday afternoon in a 2 to 1 decision. The debate topic was federal department of education with a cabinet secretary. Affirma tive team members Edwin Bud and Ellsworth Klemesrud debated at Waukon.

OSAGE Osage High School McGregor Dean Hugler Hamilton Pish Department of Education Edwin Bud Ellsworth Klemesrud Waukon

Gordon Remodeling At 230-224 Fourth Street East

Workmen will begin remodeling the Gordon store Monday at 230 224 Fourth street east. The double front will be removed and a modern vestibuled entrance installed. H A Maine, general contractor, will complete the project in three weeks at a cost of 7000 dollars. The note ends with an unrelated sentence about appearances.

Gordon Fourth Street H. A. Maine

New Hair Style Rage in New York

A New York advertising feature touts a hair style trend with Theresa Kloss of Glendale praising Danderine. The account claims the product cleanses the scalp, removes dandruff, adds lustre, and keeps waves in place, with 35cc bottles available at drug stores.

New York Theresa Kloss Glendale New York City

To Have Nice White Hands In Winter

Advertisement claims Ice Mint hand softening product makes hands bright and refined. Promotes nightly rubbing and morning transformation for winter care. Markets as inexpensive, available through druggists nationwide.

Pood Driggists

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color

Almost everyone knows Sage Tea and Sulphur when faded or gray. Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores for about 75 cents. A few applications darken and even out gray hair, leaving it looking natural, glossy, and younger.

Wyeth

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M.E First Grace Nashua Brilotow U. S Country Club Gedar Bert West Elon Patterson Casson Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Tabitha John Horn ASL Hudson Education Board Nobie Grands Waterloo Bank Buchanan Buchanan Club Corporation Lowa T. C HK. H. Sterley State Teachers College F. G. Witzigman W. G. Rawley Fasette Wateloo M. E. Church Joseph W. Smith Sartori Hospital Gedar Falls Peter McArthur WOCG Davenport Presbyterian Mite Society Independente Waverly Implement Company Ingham Thursa Ingham W. B. Ingham Bremer County Hudson Senior High Corps BAYER Owa Falls Lommel, McDowell QIL Independent Meta Jay Durfey George E. Rodgers Cgc. M. Rodgers Goldfield J. Frank Moore Congregational Church Durfey John Hermann F. Frank Moore Merle B. Sawyer Belle Carty Earlville New Rage Janice Randall Welzer Cattle Congress Hippodrome
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