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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
9
The Sacred Heart church in the Catholic parish burned heavily after a blaze began in the basement. Protestant ministers offered use of their churches during the crisis while plans for a larger replacement are announced. Insurance totals 22,250 with building valued at 25,000 and contents at 4,000. A wedding had occurred there earlier in the week.
William Garms a Mason City fireman on the C N W railroad was blown from the tender at Buckingham as the train took water a gust of wind threw him to the frozen ground both arms broken and head injuries were sustained he was rushed to Parkersburg then Mason City and is now recovering in a local hospital
Clarion Jan 27 Gerald Mosely of Goldfield was fined 600 by Judge Sherwood Clock on a guilty plea to illegal transportation of liquor. Mosely paid 100 of the fine with the remainder suspended on good behavior after a late Humboldt trip with a companion, stopped by City Marshal Clark for disruptive conduct.
The Traer council in Iowa plans a 3.5 mill levy for 1928 through 2091 to fund a new fire truck and department maintenance. A special meeting was held to discuss the plan and another is scheduled to hear objections on February 2.
A chaotic note records a birthday dinner marking Alfred Kitlenski’s birth and a 21st anniversary. Lita Gixier and Alvina hosted about 30 guests at the Community club Puesdais evening. Mr and Mrs E W Mager hosted members of the M E Ladies’ Ald society and their husbands at Goelnck Mather Coane.
La Porte City hosts Mrs H G Esher Mrs Pred Narber Mrs Emeline Kline and Mrs George Bellinger at W R C Kensington meeting in Esher home. Sewing occupied the afternoon a quilt top finished and another started. Refreshments served.
The closed Farmers State Bank of Clutier plans a February 1 distribution of 15 percent, its second dividend since June. Depositors have received 50 cents on the dollar so far, with total claims at about 236,935 and county funds in play for roughly 5,000.
Masonic grand lodge school of instruction for this district concluded a three day session in Oelwein with three daily sessions and attendees from northeastern Iowa.
Members of St. Ann's and St. Elizabeth's clubs hosted a dinner at the convent for visiting clergy and Father Tobin. Mrs. Tom Keenan recently underwent a medical operation at Planets Hospital to relieve goiters.
Independence Ta January 27 The Jefferson Highway Transportation Company will run a new bus line from Independence to the Twin Cities with connections to Rochester and the towns of Creve Coeur Decorah and more. Buses will depart Minneapolis at 10:00 a m and 2:00 p m connect with Rochester at 2:30 and 4:30 and reach Independence at 9 20 p m. return buses lay over in Independence and Jennings at 8 45 a m arrival in Minneapolis 6 p m.
Cedar Falls reports the annual home oratorical contest at Teachers College High School with 12 entrants across oratorical dramatic and humorous classes. Winners advance to the district contest. Also notes fiddlers’ contest, church group meetings, funeral for W A McIntosh, land sale near Barney, and local social events.
New Hartford January 27 The Baptist Ladies Aid society reported proceeds exceeding thirty dollars from the chicken pie dinner held at the church dining hall. The annual meeting followed in the afternoon with Mr and Mrs A E Sprayer and others as guests. Rev T A Davis formerly pastor here attended in Parkersburg yesterday. The Women’s Service class hosted guests Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Jim Carson’s home shared hosting duties. Mrs Eero led the event and Anna Memenway spoke about Salvation Army work.
Officials from the state high commission and local authorities inspected work on the new concrete bridge approaches along primary No 11 near Independence. A stone wall is being built on both sides to guard against high water as the river’s curves at Hood stage could threaten the approaches.
Miss Catherine Mary Fridgen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Fridgen, 116 Fifth Avenue Southeast, is awarded a bronze Carnegie Hero Foundation medal for saving Francis Edward Stimson from drowning in Lake Ochwein on July 17, 1921. The honor follows witnesses' testimony about her risking her life at age 15 after diving 114 feet from shore to reach Stimson, who was struggling in the water.
A union evangelical campaign is approved by the official boards of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches in Greene. Rev Elmer P Loose and his wife will lead the meetings with Mrs Loose directing music and women's sessions. Events split between the Presbyterian auditorium and the Methodist church. High School declamatory contest judged by Grinnell College's J P Ryan features winners in oratory and drama. A midweek Methodist group met with a brief program and a supper funded by the January division.
Independence won a triple debate schedule against Cedar Falls and other opponents with unanimous judges in one city debate. Negative sides defeated Orlhelm at another site while the Tidependence affirmative carried Cedar Falls and Waverly matches.
Waverly Jan 37. Augtat Al- Deveht a retired farmer died suddenly at his home after being stricken a few inches before death. He was a long time resident and formerly operated a team of the town.
Jan 27 Independence notes grave illness in Eva Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Wall with little chance of recovery. Mrs Donovan remains the same and death expected soon. J R Lux in critical condition after relapse at his west side home. T F Kenneally Chapman Lumber manager recovering at home after recent operation.
Charles City Jan 27 The Rainbow order elected officers led by Worthy Advisor Vera Shannon with multiple appointed posts. Installation planned tonight with mother advisor and eastern advisory board members. County club names Starr May as president and lists officers and committees. New candidates for county offices include Mrs Christy B. Kersletter John R. Adams and L A Patischull. Community notices cover club events, a fall injury, visits, a social party, and an Odd Fellows event in Marble Rock.
Maurer of New Hampton and Miss Betty Efde of Cannon Falls were married at B J Maurer’s home on Jan 25. Rev J B Bird of the Methodist church performed the ceremony. The groom works as a linotype operator for the New Hampton Tribune. They will live on South Locust Avenue.
Mrs B S Stiles donates 100 to the Carnegie public library in memory of her late husband Judge E B Stiles. She suggests the gift fund books on Citizenship for youth, reflecting his interest in civic education.
Mrs. Sam Thompson, longtime Independence resident, died January 4 at her Macon Missouri home. The Thompsons lived in Independence for many years and Sam Thompson previously managed the Mant of the Independence Gag company before relocating.
Jesup Iowa January 27 a large crowd attended the luncheon at the home of Mr and Mrs B B Bunpell hosted by the Baptist church Ladies Aid society. Mrs E E Cook has recovered from surgery and will visit during convalescence with her daughter Mrs Leo Fay of Waterloo. Daisy Gibbons hosted a birthday gathering for daughters Mrs M Teale and Miss Viola. Officers re elected by Every Other Friday club include M A Hallman president F R Place vice president A McLoud secretary and J B Kenney treasurer.
Ackley High School hosted elimination rounds to select speakers for the Buckeye competition. Gertrude Jacobs won the oratorical division with The Constitution, Marjorie Brittell was second with The Living Flames of Americanism. Mathilda Jansen led in drama with A Soldier of the GAR and Margaret Siemters was second with The Spartan Mother. Morris Greenfield topped the humorous division with George Has a Grouch on Sisters, Marlys Pepperling second with At the Theatre.
Waverly negative team beat Tri Poli at Tri Poli's school by unanimous decision. Local debaters Gerald Sullivan and Norman Stuciler led the effort. The Waverly affirmative defeated Teachers High here last night by unanimous decision. The two sisters Hildegarde and Elsie Fresie formed the Waverly team.
The funeral of H. H. Walters senior was held Wednesday afternoon in Aplington. The service at the Baptist church followed by graveside burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Parkersburg. A. B. Lindeman died at home after a long illness.
Bristow Iowa January 27 The seventeenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr and Mrs Alpha Overcurfe was celebrated as their daughters Mrs Al Wendt and Mrs Glen Hearn hosted 45 guests a mock wedding followed the cafeteria noon meal Mrs Wilford Griner stood as bride emulating Mrs Overcurfe Emmett Hutchinson acted as groom Relatives attended funerals Dick Carlson traveled to Mindon Ta for his brother's funeral after a Omaha accident Also Mrs Renton McDowell went to Missouri for a brother's funeral Other notes report Frank Rogers's health decline Mrs George Kielman improving and Clyde Harper buying a farm near Marble Rock to move March 1 The Parent Teacher Association program honored fathers Ship Stock and Furs mention G A Waite shipping hogs to Mason City and McGeachy Bros sending furs to St Paul
Cedar Falls January 27 Jens Jensen 85 former resident died this morning at Danish Old People's home Des Moines Body to Cedar Falls for funeral Sunday afternoon at Danish Baptist church Burial in Greenwood Surviving children Mrs William Brown Chicago Mrs Edward Refshauge Cedar Falls Fred Waterloo Peter Richmond Wis
The Frederika Ladies Aid society will host a cafeteria supper Saturday evening in the church basement. Mr and Mrs Sid Mooney entertained friends from Creeden township at a dancing party. Donald Golding, a Coe College student in Cedar Rapids, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Golding.
Myron Begeman son of Prof and Mrs Louis Begeman of College Hill is seriously ill in a New York City hospital. His parents were advised by telegram yesterday and his wife was summoned from St Louis. The nature of the illness is not known locally.
Nashua Iowa January 27 Lloyd Bork 14 son of Mr and Mrs Albert Bork is seriously ill at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City after an operation for ruptured appendix Wesley Jones farmer near Nashua underwent surgery at Mercy hospital Waverly for relief of appendix and gall duct infection and is listed as seriously ill
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