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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1928

Page

7

Banks Report Strong Finances At Annual Stockholder Meetings

Stockholders across Iowa heard that several banks reported solid profits and reserved earnings. First National of New Hampton held meetings in Knights of Pythias hall with re elected directors and officers, setting aside 6200 as a reserve from last year’s 6200 profit. Second National and others in Toledo Nashua Oelwein Brandon Waverly and Dike announced officer re elections and dividends, noting profits and growing operations.

Reurier Spatial New Hampton First National Bank Second Nations Bank of New Hampton Meeeting Knights of Pythias Hall Co. Sheskley C. O. Bheakley M. F. Condon A. ©. Natvip Matt Kennedy C. G. Bigelow C. C. Sheakley Roy Herrman A C Hiatt Melba Tank Second National Bank BR. P. Blankenheim G. M. Bailey S. E B. Johnston Mathew Meyers Thames Dowd Lavin Moetsch G. B. Phillins Toledo The National Bank of Toledo Charles Benesh A. A. Pace John Petra W. B. Schultz R. Shaw G. H. Struble 2. C. Welle W. B. Smith A. W.W. Lemkuhl W. F. Pierce Jerome Walsc Mr. Graber L. E. Harrison A. M. Troutner Stall Oelwein Institution Oelwein Aetria Howard W. Fuller G. A. Kidd H. H. Karrmann H. A. Bilis RL. Jipson H. T. Fuller T. E. Kint L. N. Haskins W. BD Waverly Keey Waverly Waverly Savings Bank A. J. Wise FC. Meyer W. H. Babcock F. H. Albrecht Henry Cretzmeyer Tlesiie John Olroger Dike Dike Dike Savings Bank Tony Haneson Coulter Carson Plachm W. DD Strayer Hudson B. H. Fletcher Chris Wig Th. Vought Andrew Stark J. Lb Deg Jey Waterloo Dunkerton Bunkerton Tadyn J. ¥. Campbell FP Davis Adel Dunkerton Fred OG. Dunkerton FN Fertkether John Roane G. SS. Kiecktier BE. W Arre AM. Swebell Farmers. Bank

Mrs Rachel Shepard Dies at Cedar Falls

Mrs Rachel Luna Shepard aged 87 died at the Cedar Falls home of her niece on West Twelfth Street. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2:40 PM at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. E. Teopane officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Born in New York, she was married to Silas Ian Shepard. a niece, Mrs Petrie, is the only listed relative in this notice.

Cedar Falle Rachel Luna Shepard Petrir God West Twelfth Street Bruce Te Toy First Presbyterian Woy Mrs. Petrie

Washburn Man Attends Shippers' Meet in Des Moines

William Dirkes from Washburn Iowa traveled to Des Moines on Monday to attend the slippers association convention. The event included a shoot and social gathering, with several men present for the weekend meetings.

Washburn Nierser Spering

Masonic and Star Groups at Jesup to Seat Officers

Jesup Jan 12 Members of Stream lodge and Jesup chapter Order of Eastern Star will hold joint installation of officers Friday evening after a dinner party. Doris Gates hosts Westminster guild of the Presbyterian church Monday evening. Mrs L S Hovey hosts Ryan Dosen Sturdy club this afternoon for a history program on Wales. Seventeen Baptist church members attended revival in Hudson Monday evening led by Rev J W Wright who serves both congregations. Leland Fisher recovering well after appendix operation at St Francis hospital Waterloo. Edward G Miller underwent surgery at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo Sunday in good condition.

Jesup, Ta Stream Lodge Jesup Order of Eastern Star Doris Gates Westminster Guild Presbyteraa Church L. S. Hovey Ryan Dosen Wales Wo We Blaster A. C Knowles McLaud The Baptist Church Hudson W. Wright Leland Fisher W. Fisher St. Francis Hospital Waverlon Edward G. Miller Allen Memorial Hospital Waterlo Sunday

Charles City church organ concert opens new Estey

The First M E church built organ by Mrs Walter Swann. Estey instrument bought for 7500 with no display pipes, housed in a special chamber. Also three Floyd county funerals conducted this afternoon and Mrs Walter Booth to be buried in Nashua beside her late husband.

Collier Spvral Charles City Gan M. E Walter Swann Estey Old Society of the Church

Earlville Man Sentenced for Drunk Driving

George Hannaman of Earlville was sentenced to one year of hard labor at Fort Madison after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He, 38, with a wife and four children, narrowly avoided colliding with an officer and was detained until officials arrived. He was previously convicted of transportage liquor and spent time in a hospital.

George Hannaman Earlville Fort Madison R. Hasner Hennaman

Zion Evangel Church Elects Trustees At Lawn City Meeting

At the Zion Evangelical church annual meeting in Lawn City on January 12, officers announced a total recopy figure of 8124.45. LG Thallman and J Wild were elected trustees and Rev WC Lang was named class leader while Wiha Co Malin served as assistant.

Zion Evangelical Church LG. Thallman J. Wild WC. Lang Wiha Co Malin

Editor to Address Cedar Falls High Class of 1908

Cedar Falls notes list events including Frank Miles, editor of The Town Legionnaire, addressing the Cedar Falls high school class of 1908 on May 31. Also announced are Danish Mutual Insurance annual meeting, Mother’s dinner for Cedar Falls fire dept, St Luke’s Episcopal church session, school semester end dates, Rotary program featuring Roger Leavitt, Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisterhood officers, Lyren society organization, Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors installations, C. E. S. ceremony in Oklahoma, and a hospital update on Mrs Simons.

Courier Speciat Ser Cedar Falls Frank Miles Town Legionnaire Cedar Palls High School Danish Ts. Co Danish Mutual Insurance Company Thelock WHL Kirg St Luke's Episcopal Church Rotary Club Roger Leavitt Ely Arose G. L. Hendricks Teachers College Warrensburg Guy Tasker Dubuque

Toledo Postoffice Receipts Grow

Toledo reports a rise in postoffice business with recalls of 1927 and 1998 figures and large December increases. Data credited to FG Afechaskey shows gains over prior periods, though some differences were reconciled.

Toledo FG Afechaskey WEI Mtv Amrust Digehter Mif Hut Dune

Brandon Commercial Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

Grwndon Ta January 12 The Commercial club elected officers W R P Williams president Woodard Cin Secreta and George Steckman treasurer. Directors chosen Wo A Decter Co f Bolton F EB Evans G HW Gibbs B M Bagley. An oyster supper followed. Also Cemetery Association elected officers and Brandon O F and Rebekah lodges plan joint installation Thursday with Independence present.

Grwndon Commercial Club Farmers State Bank P.M. Willams Wooa. Dent. Cin Secreta George Steckman Wo A. Decter F. Bolton F. EB. Evans G. HW Gibbs B. M. Bagley Allen Memorial Hospital Brandon 1 O. 0 Heliotrope Rebekah Real Leay

Tripoli Churches and Other Groups Elect Officers

A January 12 report notes officers chosen across Tripoli groups. St John’s Lutheran Church named deacons William Garland and others with Blehman as treasurer and Spier secretary. Ladies Aid elected presidents and secretaries. Congregational church officers include Franklin Hale and Brewer. Aid society listed officers. Ladies Improve ment club members named.

Courirs Tripoli Tutles St. John’s Lutheran Church William Garland Fred Bany Harry Steicher Herman LaDage Hermann Nevermann Guy Shipp August Blehman Henry Spier Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church C. G. Hankammer H. GC. la Dage John Beisner Emma Frese The Congregational Church Charles Franklin T W. Hale George Brewer W. D. Chapin Lawrence Krueger C. L. Macumber Ruth Husband R. A. Doss Aid Society A. F. Rebholz Frank Beggerow William Ambrose HH. J. Frese FW. Hale F. A. Robinson

Noble Grands of Hudson Organize Past Noble Grand Association

Jan 12 report: past noble grands of Doreas Rebekah lodge met in Tl. O. O. F. hall to organize a Past Noble Grand Association. Over 20 former holders noted. several have moved away. Also notes on Rose Hill Country club gathering, Keith Philp gravely ill, Tom Otto ailing, Waterloo Odd Fellows installation, S J Strayer heading to Stuttgart Ark for farm interests, card party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Degner with 15 friends.

Spering Ped Tittdson Doreas Rebekah Lodge Klus Tl. O. O. F. Hall Rose Hill Country Club M.D. Lefton J. Word Wilson Walton Arkansas S. J. Strayer Fred Stuttgart Ark Oklahoma Henry Degner

West Point Mutual Telephone elects Brandenburg president

Bristow, Jan. 12 The West Point Mutual Telephone company held its annual meeting electing K. Ed Brandenburg president to succeed B. W. Sniffin. Other officers were re elected and directors confirmed. A rental collection policy was approved to start six months in advance from January 1928.

Bristow West Point Mutual Telephone Company Ed Brandenburg B. W. Sniffin Waite Vera Stewart Mae Morford Anna Stewart Margaret Stewart Mires Surfus Allison Calleen Harlan Waterloo Laura Searle Pasadena Cal Renearle Anna Needman Searly Oc. T. UW the Reformed Church Jatar Gaveson RR. HA. Stewart Hampton GC. A. Mephart Dana

Combination Sale at Dysart Success

Dysart January 22 reports a busy sale day with a sale kicker at the Games and a successful turnout. Dysart high cagers edged Grundy Center on Grundy Center’s floor 22 to 20 in a late finish. Dysart second team beat Luther League visitors 14 to 11. Community events included Luther League hosting at Martin Wieben’s home with games and music. Mooreville Country Ladies Booster Club met at the community base electing officers: Mrs. Pree Faytor president, Mrs. Ed Strawheecker vice president, Mrs. Allen Hrrger secretary, Mrs. Carl Bonestee treasurer.

Dysart Contina Martin Wieben Mooreville oMeers Pree ‘Faytor Ed Strawheecker Allen Hrrger Carl Bonestee

Garwin Council Defies Mayor By Licensing Games

Garwin Iowa council adopts an ordinance at a special meeting to license card table billiards in two rooms at 50 cents for the first table and 25 cents for each additional table. Mayor Hall blocked the change. council approved it unanimously and it takes effect after publication or a veto override.

Tourer Sprinm Service Garwin, Ta Garrwin Hall

Mason City Man Is Made Butler County Engineer

Mason City man Girton i Mason City has been appointed county engineer of Butler county. He previously served as an assistant county engineer in Carroll county. D. W. Burch, county engineer for eight years, resigned to accept a role with the highway commission and has moved with his family to Davenport Iowa.

Mason Butler County Allison, Ta Girton i Mason City Carroll County D. W. Burch Davenport

Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Readlyn

Readlyn Ia Jan 12 The Ladies' Aid society of St. Matthew church met at the home of Mrs Pred Kimbel Wednesday of Instwerk. Mr and Mrs Paul Huebner are parents of a daughter born on dan 4 Sigmund Meyer has gone to Clinton and Martha Meyer to Cedar Falls to resume college work. Friends and relatives gathered to observe Mrs Thies birthday anniversary. Horst Zahn Olwein has been assisting his brother Arthair last week Evelyn Poock KlingER is a patient at Waverly hospital.

Tanverk Readlyn Ladies’ Aid Society St. Matthew Church Pred Kimbel Paul Huebner Sigmund Meyer Clinton Martha Meyer Cedar Falls William ‘Thies Mrs. Thies Horst Zahn Oclwein Beet Aritair Evelyn Poock Klinger Waverly Hospital

New Hartford Masons Install Officers for 1928

Beaver Lodge and Auxiliary officers installed in New Hartford, Iowa, for 1928 include Floyd Wessel as worshipful master and Jane E Emery as senior warden. Other officers listed are Elmer Cowan junior warden W C Poldabare senior deacon N A Olmstead junior deacon PL Larson treasurer H O Geyer secretary Alfred Carolus Tyler. Also 18 women joined Baptist Women’s Mission circle gathering led by Mrs Kate Sherman. Joint installation of Merern Wind men of America and Royal Neighbor lodges planned for fall with dinner served.

New Hartford Beaver Indge A. FL Meath Baptist Women's Mission Circle Kate Sherman Quinle Sprague Merern

Junior High Declam Contest At Orange Township

Orange Township Junior High held a declam contest with Burlin Tanner winning the oratorical section for The Unknown Speaker. Maxine Cunningham led the dramatic division with The Price of Illusion, Fay Lighty top in humorous with At the Fair. Several local figures attended events and others enrolled in school.

Orange Township Aere Beene Burlin Tanner Tgh Atory Came Munky School Maxine Cunningham Fay Liehty Mes A. BE. Jowett Homer Pike Zach Kane O. S Henson Ladies’ Aid Society Wally R. H. Liehty Zada Roland Stokes Fart Clyde Bechtelheimer Rochester Minn

Hazleton Woman Burned by Oil in Fire Incident

Hazleton Iowa Jan 12 Maxine Silka is recovering from severe burns to arms and face after kerosene used to revive flames exploded Saturday. Mrs Howard Smith was also hurt suddenly at home and taken to Oelwein hospital. Pythian Sisters invite supper and Knights of Pythias installation on Jan 20. Royal Neighbors social, Methodist aids, and Woodmen events noted with accompanying meals and social plans. Fred Wilson buys 40 acres west of town for pasture. Road accident report mentions car missing culvert and nonfatal injuries. Local church and school activities include Methodist Sunday school averages and Epworth League visit bringing a loving cup. Joint Masons and Eastern Star installation drew attendees and cake recipe read by Mrs Lawrence.

Cowler Hazleton Maxine Silka Howard Smith Oelwein Hospital Pythian Knights of Pythias Notegy Order G. Catshall Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Henry Bunger Glen W. Wallace Wil Fairbank Epworth League Independence Fred Wilson Methodist Aid Society Alice Watson Holman Waterloo August Norsdrum Chicago W. G. Kiefer Masons and Baste

Funeral Rites for Otterville Man Held at Fairbank

Funeral services were conducted in the Baptist church for John Rea of Otterville who died early Tuesday. He was father of Mrs. Elmert Bush of Fairbank and is buried in Fairbank cemetery. A message reported Mrs. Sarah Sims, formerly of Fairbank, died in Whittier California. she will be buried beside her late husband. Also noted were the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mersch named Doris Patricia.

Courier Fairbank Jan John Rea Otterville Elmert Bush Fairbank Cemetery Sarah Sims Whittier Cal F. D. Agnew Lawrence Mersch Sue Doris Patricia

Thimblebee Club Meets in Denver and Local Notices

Thimblebee club entertained today by Mrs Charles Besh at the Herman Clausing home in Denver Va Jan 2. Denver team defeated Frederika basketball players at the latter place Friday 19 to. Warburg college teams from Waverly will play Friday evening. Miss Elsie Krutger hosted a party Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs John Stumme and Dr Erpen went to Rochester Monday for diagnosis of his ailment. Mr and Mrs Otto Buss entertained friends Sunday evening. Osae Keeiss enrolled at Town State college Ames for a three month course in training as herdsman. Mrs G P Olds and children visiting at the home of her parents. Otto Krueger resigned his position as West Union and will stay here the rest of winter.

Conries Bucci Denver Thimblebee Club Charles Besh Herman Clausing Frederika Warburg College Waverly Elsie Krutger John Stumme Erpen Otto Buss Osea Keeiss Town , State College Ames G. P. Olds John Hunemachler Otto Krueger West Union

Study Clubs Meet in St Ansgar Homes

January meeting of Progress club notes misteilanenis program and roll call. Papers by Culbertson, Schmidt, and Reierson covered China, American Indians, and origins of music. Hostess Margaret Hegleand. Meeting at Mrs Golberg home with thrift themed program.

St. Ansgar Lib Repilar Martin Culbertson Josephine Schmidt Nellie Reierson China Margaret Hegleand Chia Josephine Golberg Thrift C.’ Il. Brogmus Albert. Halverson Goltherg

Franklin Protective Association Elects Re-elected Officers

Franklin County Protective association re-elected officers F B Neneke as president H F Lubke as vice president G E Van Wert as secretary and treasurer Merman Sothenbeutelang as director Also notes death of Miss Mar Mason at Independence hospital aged 36 who leaves parents Frank and Mrs Mason and two brothers Jasper and Floyd with service plans not yet set.

Hampton, Ta Franklin County Protective Associaion F. B. Neneke HF. Lubkemani G. E. van Wert Merman Sothenbeutelang F. L. Meyer Grundy Grundy Center Mar Mason Miss Mason Frank Mason Jasper Burlington Floyd Ames

Farmers Exchange Leaders Re-elected At La Porte City Meeting

The Farmers Co-operative exchange held its annual stockholders meeting in La Porte City Indiana. O E Miles Frank Qravenhorst Dallas Husman and William Ballheim were re elected as directors. A 10 percent dividend was declared. Mrs June Billingsley installed as worthy matron of Lyra chapter O E S with a full slate of officers. A social hour followed. guests included Mrs Rowan Dysart and Mr Walter Brandt.

Courier Special Berpice la Porte City Indan Farmers Co-operative Exchange O. E Miles Frank Qravenhorst Dallas Husman Williiam Ballheim W. W. Milne Eastern Stars Install June Billingsley Lyra Ruth Even Kober Esther Cora Gatrabrant Martha Mable McGill Kline Hleda Verna Park Warder Ella Gingrich Sentinel Arthur iKo Beatrice Gales W. A. Franklin Inez Glime AQ Aid Rowan Dysart Walter Brandt Dysart Presbyterian Church Mines George Banger W. D. Lyle O. V. Hemsworth N. H. Blanchaine A. E. Ayers W. G. Grainger A. A. Robertson Gat Osborne R. H. Milligan V. Konicex Pearl Shawers Sarah Hudson Georgia Hoyt Lloyd J. Lamb Mite Society Clifford Arlene Witt Vviolins Kenneth Witt Clifford Witt Dee Kober Mary Hemsi Yeadings Marlin Renner Esther Hemsworth Corrinne Osborne Dorothy Donald Anderson Grace Alice Lyle F. E. Lehman Grace Lyle

County Legion Auxiliaries Meet at Sheffield

Sheffield hosts the county meeting of Legion Auxiliaries with a Thursday evening program including talks on the Paris Legion convention by Earl Hall Mason City journalist. Delegates from local auxiliary chapters attend the annual convention and hear addresses and reports.

Legion Auxiliaries Sheffield Jourier Hampton Sheffield’s Legion Axiliary Tomnly Paris Convention of the Legion Earl Hall Mason City

Oelwein K T Officers Chosen and Produce House Meeting

The newly elected officers of the Knights Templar in Oelwein are listed with G A Swartz as excellent and C F P Kriser as grand master general. A meeting at city hall tonight at eight will discuss establishing a produce house, with Prof. W E Thermolin of Ames addressing. Hazleton wins rifle match 925 to 800. bands present at the high school tonight.

Maurier Santal Ames John Morgenson Celwein Cornell College Hazleton Nigh School

Minister Conducts Sunday Services at Littleton Church

Reciter Speriad Servired Littleton indicates Rev. J. C. Norton conducts Sunday services at 3 p.m. in the M E church. Mrs. Charles Roberts hosted a dinner at their home the first of the week with guests Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Homan, Far t and Alice Roberts, and Mr. Redel. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGlaughlin visit Davenport with daughter Mrs. J. M. Hitchings en route to California.

Littleton J. c. Norton Charles Roberts Clarence Homan Alice Roberts Redel Waterloo Charles McGlaughlin Davenport J. M. Hitchings California

Erickson Funeral Set for Friday at St Ansgar Church

Funeral services for Mrs. A. Erickson will be held Friday afternoon at the Norwegian Lutheran church in St. Ansgar Ia. She died Tuesday evening at age 89 from paralytic strokes. She is survived by three daughters and one son.

St. Ansgar A. Erickson Norwegian Lutheran Church

Marble Rock Baptist Church Elected 1928 Officers

Marble Rock Iowa January 12 Officers for 1928 have been elected by Bethel Baptist church members. The roster lists Silas Maxson as clerk and treasurer William Kanter as financial secretary Major Scott and George Reed as trustees for three years Harry Arthur as Superintendent of Sunday school with an assistant Joh Parker Verne Arthur as treasurer Darrell Maxson as secretary

Courier Marble Rock Bethel Baptist Church Silas Maxson William Kanter Major Scott George Reed Harry Arthur Joh Parker Verne Arthur Darrell Maxson

Jad Salts for Urinary Irritation Relief Advertisement

An advertisement promoting Jad Salts and increased water intake as a remedy for kidney and bladder irritation caused by acidity. It claims soft water and four ounces of Jad Salts before breakfast neutralize acids, reduce nocturnal urination, and ease burning or scalding sensations.

Plant Juice advertised as tonic for stomach and nerves

Mrs. Georgia Dixon of Cedar Rapids reports relief from gas, headaches, and weakness after using Plant Juice at Wangler's Drug Store in Waterloo. The ad claims Plant Juice builds health by toning the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, cleanses the system, and aids sleep.

Georgia Tixon North Fourth Street Cedar Rapids Jwee Man Wangler’s Drug Store East Fouru Street Waterloo Aki Wanpler East Fourth Street Fey

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