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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

6

Dysart Man Injured in Auto Crash and Recovering

Dysart Jan 31 Oli Moeller sustained a skull fracture and broken nose when his automobile somersaulted after hitting crushed rock on Highway No. 8 near Tyrer. He, his sister Viola Moeller and Mrs. John Marsan were trapped until rescuers freed them. All suffered cuts from glass. Mrs Marsan and Miss Moeller were taken to nearby homes or hospital as Moeller improves at Alien Memorial hospital.

Dysart Oli Moeller Alien Memorial Hospital Waterloo Tyrer Moeller Viola Moeller John Marsan

Miss Modesta Mann Dies at Fort Dodge Age Twenty Four

Miss Modesta Mann of La Porte City died in Fort Dodge from tubercular meningitis. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial beside her father, D B Mann. She was 24 and survived by her mother and a 43-year-old brother Thomas. The family lived in La Porte City for years when her father managed the telephone system. She attended TI S T C Cedar Falls before illness cut short her teaching career last spring. Funeral at Toddville.

la Porte City Modesta Matin Fort Dodge Miss Mann D. B. Mann TI S. T. C Cedar Falls Thomas Toddville Frank Bowers Charles Bowers American Legion L. A

Mission Study Class Meets in Jesup Thursday

Presbyterian church Mission Study class will meet Thursday evening in Jesup with Miss Elizabeth Lochead. The Every Other Tuesday club meets this afternoon hosted by Cliff Roberts. Mrs. Glen Blakeman remains under treatment in St. Francis hospital Waterloo for diabetes. Woman's Relief corps meets Thursday afternoon at The Colonial. Talks on the Life Service league were given at the Baptist church Sunday evening by Alma Boyee, Lila and Floy Wright. R. W. Essinger and Ployd Bunnell join the league. Mrs. G. CO. Stoddard will entertain the Missionary society of the M. E. church at a tea on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. MG. Gieason not directing the program.

Spedint Serrignt Jesup Daw The Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Lochead Cliff Roberts Glen Blakeman St. Francis Hospital Waterloo Woman's Relief Corps Colonial Life Service League Baptist Church Alma Boyee Lila Floy Wright R. W. Essinger Ployd Bunnell Bess Emerson Eloise Pavner League

Former Osage Man Dies in California

William H Salisbury received word that his brother Charles Salisbury of Santa Monica California died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock in Beverly Hills hospital after grip treatment. Death caused by heart disease. Surviving his wife and daughter Marbet. Salisbury taught in Osage high school and was once the Mitchell County assistant counts attorney.

Osage William H Salisbury Charles Bury Santa Monica Beverly Wills Marbet Sidea Moniciu Mr. Biggs Parthind Ore Tyade Pavidson Porthind

Former Riceville Man Dies at Son's Home in Council Falls

John Sumpter, 83, formerly of Riceville, died at 4 a.m. at his son’s residence, 2907 Franklin Street, Council Falls, after weeks of illness. He will be buried in Riceville Cemetery beside his wife, who died 30 years ago. A brief service will be held here at a.m. Friday followed by the funeral at the MLE church in Riceville. Two other sons, Arian of this place and Arthur of Esther ville, survive.

John Sumpter Thin City Qrsan Franklin Street Miewits Tacment Mr. Sumpter Riceville Familly Belde Shelve Arian Arthur Esther Ville

Oelwein Couple to Sail Feb 11 for South America

Oelwein residents Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Anderson plan travel from New York City to Brazil on the steamship Southern Cross, mailing address Cuixu 41 Recife Pernambuco. Local injuries and events include Mrs. das Zumbrad’s fall injuring both ankle bones, Miss Elsie Voelker’s burn from a kettle spill, and Walter Isluge traveling to Flint for technology studies. Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wilson a daughter. Odelwein boys lost and girls won West Union basketball games with scores 16 to 80 and 13 to 8.

F Courier Oelwein Jan. Ile H. G. Anderson New York City Hraail Southern Cross Cuixu Re‘cise Pernambuco Brazil Das Zumbrad Frederick Avenue Elsie Voelker Walter Isluge Oof Allen Mortar Company Flint Mich Motors H. J.taylor W. D. Wilson Odlweln West Union

Charles City HAG Auxiliary Organized with Officers

The newly formed auxiliary of the U. C. T. in Charles City names officers led by Past Counselor Mrs. A. Byrank and Senior Counselor Mrs. William Pau. Meetings twice monthly set a business and social schedule with 30 charter members. Organizers included Mrs. Nano Hughes of Des Moines and Mrs. Nellie Hanson of Mason City.

Janri¢n Charles City A. Byyank William Pau B. M. Mead Wyne Forrester George Haughey J. F. Buckman Warren Barsentinel H. D. Vashtine B. MM. Feener H. Heineman Krrs F. L. Dayton Glen Hamilton Nano Hughes Des Moines Nellie Hanson Mason City

Sudden Death of Osage Merchant Monday

Osage Indiana report of the sudden death of veteran Osage merchant Ba Shiey died Monday morning at his home on Sixth Street. He had long owned a hardware store or similar business. Survived by his widow and sister Mrs Frank Scofield. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the convention church with Rev SOM Blotfetarins officiating.

Osage Prank Scofield

Fred Sheeley Dies Winthrop Cafe Operator

Fred Sheeley, operator of a cafe in Winthrop Ia, died at People's hospital after several days of illness from appendicitis and complications. An operation was performed a week earlier. Burial will be at Palrview cemetery after services. plans were not complete.

Wee Winthrop Fred Sheeley People's Hospital Fursal Palrview Cemetery Aytanru

Generator Installed at Waverly Plant

A large 6900 pound generator for the municipal plant arrived Monday over the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway. It will be installed on a concrete base at the wheelhouse. The guide case arrived three weeks ago and is now in place. W M M Roe, superintendent of water and light, leads the project as work continues.

W. MM. Roc Pina Cdickirfet M. F. Edwards Margaret Driscoll Waterloo Emma Krumweide Wood Purner Anna Schutte Hremer Nora Springs Grace Reed Rohlf Los Angeles Honglulu Carrie Shrader Maxwell Odd Fellows Magazine Carline Platte Mercy Hospital George Orchard Glenn Gordon June Stacy

New Owner Set to Take Over Wacerly Store

Unclear OCR text outlines a new owner taking possession of Wacerly Store. Mentions dates, names, and a likely remain of a local business transition. Specifics are garbled, but the event centers on a store change in ownership and forthcoming tenure.

Wacerly Store

Greene Woman Injured in Mari ne Speciatoe Cireene

Greene woman injured in Mari ne Speciatoe Cireene. A local incident Saturday evening near her residence is described alongside moves by the Bert Pooley and Willam Piddick families. John Teper and family relocated from Des Moines to town after purchasing from Hans Aroam. Nt Depyer reopened the Paw Junger drug store Saturday.

Bert Pooley Willam Piddick John Teper Des Mains Priday Iite Hans Aroam Nt Depyer Batur

Dogs Stop Train to Save Ill Master on Track

G P Clark of Wadena, ill with stroke, lay helpless on a rail near West Union on January 31. His dogs Treve the collie and a coach dog halted a passing freight, guiding workers to the scene and keeping the engine from striking him. The dogs protected Clark and aided in his return home, owned by Mrs. Clark, four years old.

Syicti Severe West Union G. P. Clark Wadena Treve Freekls Wadler Themin Crain Glurk Wadenn George F. Craft Craft William Luther Lme King Thein Clark

Hudson Civic Boosters to Meet Thursday Evening

Hudson residents scheduled a February community meeting at the high school auditorium. The program, directed by Mrs. A. Dannant, features assembly singing led by IK Neier and Miss Frances Brophy with speeches by state health nurse. A series of readings and musical numbers are planned, including excerpts and vocal acts by multiple local performers.

Meeps Hudson AL BY. Donnan FP. Neier Frances Brophy the Hudson Audrey Lee Clara Brann Nadine Arter Dorothy Green Marian Minish Avid Leng Syne Emma Sweitzer Beehwets Dime Wilinn Watt Peer Relea Monta Step Roekin A.M. Dannant Helen McMillan Mieve Bennan Sips Bekianen McMilan ASC Ohler Tanesin Netep Mission Tee el Orley Tacomyss Gernis Lunellie Cenaricey

Canadian Family Ordered to Return Amid Leave Confusion

A Canadian family faced government action demanding return as leave disputes grow. The case involves a mother and teen, with unclear dates and places, as U.S. officials consider extending lines and links to broader immigration concerns. Authorities report ongoing extensions and penalties linked to the family’s status and recent class actions.

Waverly social notes recount January gatherings

Local residents hosted numerous events including a surprise shower for Edgar Monaghan and his wife, a four course luncheon with pink rose decor, an afternoon bridge party, and farewells for travelers. Additional parties celebrated Eastern Star members, bridal prospects, and weekly card games among neighbors.

Fred Koch M. N. Gernsey Gey O. R. Ernst Clara Haakte Art Gross Marcons Plovd Smith Pricity Tandulu L. CG AE Andrew's Pinlel Flere N.om Gernety Owen Ceres Leopare

Whitford fines two $100 in liquor cases

Fines of 100 dollars and costs each were imposed on Fred Clark and Oscar Harden, both of La Porte City, after pleas of Bailby to illegal possession following arraignment before Justice W. H. Whitford. Clark will serve 30 days in jail for inability to pay. Harden will pay after dropping charge of illegal transportation, claiming no alcohol in the vehicle. Clark is held to the grand jury for illegal transportation and bootlegging.

T Coppite Cedar Falls Fred Clark Oscar Harden la Porte City W.H. Whitford la Parche City H. P. Mason Lloyd Halleck Clark Harden Robert Dixon EB H. Thirmat Main Street Jacob Anderson Harmon New Hartford L. H. Miller Wilhelm Olesen Edward Relshgage Cedar Falls Township L. H G.y. A. Rownd Chris Ericksen Mayo Gedgr Falls Bar Jewell Ehner Strand Hans Ojesen Ericksen Frei Theusen Hudson Olesen Mithes George Mathes Paul Dresser Twelfth Street

Pump House Burns on Mitchell Farm

Fire destroyed the pump house on the Mitchell farm near St Ansgar on January 31. Firefighters from nearby towns aided to prevent spread, while a lecture on "Peace" by Rev A B Bish of Osage was announced for February 2 at the Citadel.

Reanyy Ryeeweel St. Ansgar A. EB. Bish Congregational Church Osage

Independence Men S S Class Finishes Attendance Contest

Independence notes report the Sunday meeting attendance at 29 with 10 on the wash side and 11 at the west, plus totals for five Sundays: 377 in feast and 463 in west. Legion events include a display of war price ties and a celebration supper this evening. Local officials and attending dignitaries listed, and town social notes mention Mrs. Melatosh T. and Mrs. Mutatosh. West Union high school will hold its annual home declamatory contest February 7 at Princess theatre with 28 speakers and planned musical numbers. Washburn news mentions Mrs. Low Golinvanx recovering, cattle shipments in Chicago, and Michells visiting.

West Legion Sheehan Anrican Legion Pal Dave Gis Yemulay Merlin Melatosh A M. Mutatosh Mr. MetIntosh Watterloo West Union West Union High School Princess Theatre Washburn News Washburn, Ja Low Golinvanx Chicago Jon Michells Vda Hanson Wasiburn Jubiice Raymond Jesup LI AL New York McCormick John Deere Rock Island Keystone Continental H. P Entler Porter McDonald Bros Ao Brasier Cen Charles Roth

Mrs Anna Fielding Hubbard Rites Held in Osage Home

Services were held at the Osage home for Mrs Anna Fielding Hubbard 89 who died Saturday. Rev A Fish of the Congregational church officiated. Born in England she had lived in Osage many years before moving to Chicago to reside with a daughter Miss Emma. Two sons survive.

Sleeping Sickness Threatens Life of Child at Osage

Ada Bascom six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Bascom is critically ill with sleeping sickness and little hope is held for her recovery A specialist from Mason City visited Sunday to consult with local physicians in Osage Ie on the case.

Canview Osage Ada Fred Bascom Mason City

Waverly residents move to new farms near town

Waverly shifts farm life as Regume farming couple buys Mike Rosol farm east of the city and plans to relocate from 630 South Linn. Henry Buss leaves city street work to farm northeast of Stoner. G H Laube moves to a Horton area farm. John Albers relocates to a Shell Rock farm with March 1 farming start. John Holub moves into vacated residence.

iCaurier Speyiad Sercier Waverly Dan Myr Krogman Mike Rosol South Linn Street Henry Buss Stoner G. H. Laube Waverly Oil Company Horton John Albers Bask Bremer Avenue Shell Rock John Holub

Waterloo-Dike Road Would Cut Farmers Haul

Cedar Falls January 31 A petition of about 78 farmers along the Waterloo Hudson road asks Black Hawk county supervisors to make the road a secondary highway. They argue the current Waterloo to Dike road is nearly impassable forcing long detours to Rath Packing and extra travel time. The farmers urge fixing the road as a better use of funds than building a new road to save a mile. Also announced New Hampton hires Anna Miles of Oelwein to teach sixth grade for the rest of the school year due to large enrollment.

Courier Special Service Cedar Falrs Point P. Hoover Waterloo-Hudson Black Hawk Waterloo Hudson Cedar Falls Rath Packing Company Town State Teachers College Fogdail Waterloosto-Dike Dike New Hampton Trebes Anna i Miles Oelwein Miles

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