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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1928

Page

6

Open Air Worship Planned For Summer Series

Open air worship conducted by Rev. Floyd Maynard of the Methodist Episcopal church began Sunday at farms in the Fairbank area. Services will run July through September with snipers and auto seats provided. Schedule includes July 22 Perry Elliott Fairbank July 29 E G Whitehead Fairbank Aug 1 Roy Gosselman Fairbank Aug 12 Glenroy Gallup Fairbank Aug 19 Ralph Richards Fairbank Aug 25 A H Bahe Oran. Public worship at Oran 1m. Fairbank 11. Standard Bearers social Wednesday at M E church parlors. Stanley Nine defeated Fairbank 2 to 1.

Courier Fairbank Floyd Maynard Methodist Episcopal Church Wors Bop. m Amos Keifer Glenroy Gallup Ralph Richards A. H. Bahe Oran Mirbank Stanley Pairbank

La Porte Hosts Bedard Relatives Reunion and Travels

La Porte City July 11 The annual Bedard relatives reunion was held at the Klein home in Reinbeck drawing about 80 relatives. Officers were re elected with Mrs Leo Bedard Waterloo president and Mrs John Kerr La Porte City secretary. A 1929 meeting is planned July 21 at the Bedard home in Waterloo. Attendees from the area included Mr and Mrs Guy Eastman and family and others. Travelers Klein and wife left in their new house car for a western northern tour starting with Sioux Falls Duluth and Port Arthur Canada. Rev Clinton Allen of Columbus Ohio arrives after a stop here following Evangelical bible school in Paynesville Minn. Spent Sunday in Rockford. Nielsen home guests Ruth Warner Prophetstown and James Nielsen from Camp Ingawants were visiting.

Courier Spreial la Porte City Bedard Will Klein Rein.beck Leo Bedard Waterloo John, Kerr Mont, Foss Josie” Bedard Laurence Walter Bedard Bruce Kline Sioux Falls G. D Jeter Duluth Minn Port Arthur Canada Guet Clinton Allen Columbus J. H Paynesville Rockford Glenn Haven E.m.haven Hom Yowa City J. W. Pullin Clifford Loonan Forest Russell Pullin Iowa City Myr Scott. Pullin Wapello W. D. Strayer Strayer J. "i Copley Virginia McKenzie Donald Copley Fisher Good Lick George Eet Inez Henry Millstein Black Hawk Girls Rooster Club Edna Mohler Arters Ed Arter Hudson Road George Bonewitz John Axon Willam Bonewitz Tracr Henry Bonewitz Keystone Nan Bymes Tillie Kro Huk Durant Glen Mastain Robert Gordon Hal Franck San Diego Cal Carl Franck E. W. Braun Zion Lutheran Church Lutheran Synod of Iowa Waverly Farm Bureau Black Hawk Township Wrahoo Girls Club Thadings Tableux Sidney Price Valin Paul Gillgstone New York City Fred Price Boston Europe New York Vern Leigh George Cox, Jr Lois Charles Cox Traer Bills Rabb Atlanta Vislt Kidora J. E. Fredricks Vaterloo Eller Dr. Louis Sun- Y Dr. Thielen Cedar Palla Grundy Center Courthouse Lawn

HAZZLETON CAMP FIRE GIRLS OUTING NEARS HAWKEYE

Hazleton Camp Fire girls depart for a three day outing at a camp near Hawkeye. Local delegates include Helen Brown Norah Judd Fern Salisbury Martha Birchard Maxine Wilka and Frances Smith heading to the state convention at Star Lake July 23.

Hazleton Hawkeye Jerry Wadsworth Oscar Holstrum Ty John Dot Helen Brown Norah Judd Fern Salisbury Martha Birchard Maxine $Ilka Frances Catherine Smith Star Lake Buryl Hancocks Telephone Company Bentley Fairbank Emily Fox Des Moines L.’Helserman Geder Rapids Arch Stageels California

Adair Family Reunion Picnic at Shell Rock Farm

A reunion of the Adair families and relatives was held last Sunday at the Claude Adair farm home near Shell Rock In. About 40 attended in honor of Mr. John Adair and his daughter Mrs Hazel Cooper visiting from Minneapolis.

Courier Shell Rock Adair Claude Adair John Adair Hazel Cooper Minneapolis

Births Reported for Goeman and Ghenette Families

Mr and Mrs George B Goeman welcomed a boy born Sunday at Miall Rock. Mr and Mrs Fugene Ghenette welcomed a boy born Saturday at Mercy Hospital Waverly.

Miall Rock Fugene Ghenette Mercy Hospital Waverly

Maria Anderson Dies in Ind. After Fall and Illness

Mrs Maria Anderson lingering in danger at her daughter in law Mrs re Petersons home Fourth avenue southeast Independence Ta since February 1 when she slipped and broke a hip later developing gangrene Doctors report slight chance of recovery and alert that Charles F Catess wife is critically ill at her southeast city home with minimal hopes for recovery Her daughter Mrs Harvey Farnham of Rock Rapids has been summoned and stayed here for weeks

Courier Special Service Independence Maria Anderson Re Peterson Fourth Avenue Harvey Farnham Rock Rapids

Sudden Death of Aremer County Resident Priscilla Fox

Services were held for Mrs. Priscila Fox in Waverly Iowa after she died Friday night while visiting her daughter. Rev E H Rausch officiated. burial at Harlington cemetery. Survived by three daughters and two sons. husband died July 14, 1927.

fCourtur Waverly Priscila. Fox H. R. Eyeland H.rausch Lutheran Church Harlington Cemetery Fox Marshall Canning Factory

Dirks Funeral Held at Gladbrook Church

The funeral for Herman Dirks, who died Sunday, was held this afternoon at the Evangelical church in Gladbrook Is Iowa. Interment followed at Magpie Hill cemetery. The obituary notes a long illness and service details.

Courier Gladbrook Herman Dirks Evangelical Church Magpie Hill Concer Mary Johnson Eldora U.B Badger Hill Towa Railway & Light Co Central Iowa Telephone

New Hampton Hosts Welcome Evening for Larson Honeymoon

Fred Larson and wife hosted a Sunday night gathering at Sunset Inn Nashua complimenting their son Harold and daughter-in-law from Los Angeles who were married in July. Local guests included E. E. Frakes and others from New Hampton and nearby towns.

Courier Spenin New Hampton Fred Larson Sunset Inn Nashua Harald N. Larson Los Angeles Cal E. E. Frakes B. J. Wenig Alf Vaala John Sandusky F. H. Ellis Wendell Ellis Nels Nelson Harold N. Larson Harold Wittenberg M. D. Hewitt Meyrle Thayer Clarence Wittenberg Elsie Shubert Cleve Phillips

Former Nashua Pastor Stricken by Illness

Reverend George Hanna once led the Little Brown church and the local Congregational church in Nashua Indiana. He has been granted three months leave due to illness and is spending the vacation at Lake Chautauqua New York. Mrs R L Gagley has rheumatism and is hospitalized at Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Mrs H Weinmitler is seriously ill at Cedar Valley hospital in Charles City.

Conrien Nashua George "Y. Hanna Frostberg Mel Little Brown Church Congregational Wness Lake Chautauqua R. L. Gagley Prairie du Chien Wis H. Weinmitler Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City

Urbana veterans and town notes from Urbana Illinois

In July 17 Stanley Martinec was sent to a soldiers hospital in Illinois for WWI disability treatment. Cal Ferguson, recently at Clinton for cancer care, returned home with little improvement. Urbana Cemetery association plans a meeting with Mrs. Ella Wyckoft. Charles Croase reports the loss of a valuable cow struck by lightning. William Crassey opens a dry goods store in the former Ed Grim building.

Courier Special Service Stanley Martinec Finois Cal Ferguson Clinton Urbana Cemetery Association Ella Wyckoft Charles Croase William Crassey Ed Grim

Hudson Class of 1925 Annual Reunion Picnic

Hudson Iowa July 17 annual picnic for Hudson High School class of 1925 held at Clear Lake with 10 of 14 graduates attending A steamer ride and angel food cake were features Attendees include Verne Witt Raymond Franck Carol Loonan Wendell Fleming LeRoy Lannigan Forst Laften Wola Frahnol Marvena Sweitzer Alzada Arter Edna Hollis Four members were absent The day included other social visits and family gatherings across the area.

Courier Hudson Hudson's High School Clear Lake Ed_ Witt Verne Witt Raymond Franck Carol, Loonan Wendell Fleming LeRoy Lannigan Forst Laften Wola Frahnoi Marvena Sweitzer Alzada Arter Edna Hollis Walter, Braun Corwin Hansen Robert Strayer Canada Clarence Frahm China

Clarksville Man Arrested for Embezzling Mortgaged Auto

Allison Iowa July 17 Deputy Sheriff Frank Neal returns from Pontiac Michigan with John A Christy Clarksville charged with embezzling mortgaged property. Christy allegedly bought a car from Landes at Clarksville on payments and left the state with it. Preliminary hearing scheduled today.

Courier Special Service Allison Frank Neal Pontiac Mich John A. Christy Clarksville Christy Landes

Cemetery Group Elects Clarksville Officers

Courier Special at Clarksville Indiana July 17. The old cemetery association marked its twentieth anniversary with an picnic at Pershing porch. Mrs George Brown was re elected president. Miss Mary Poisal vice president. Mrs Mary Goodnow and Mrs Cora Neal secretaries and treasurer. Will Dickman and wife returned from Rochester Minnesota after an operation. he is improved. Local Social and lodge events noted with several gatherings and picnics in Osage and Greene areas. A Root family reunion trip to Owasso Michigan planned via Los Angeles and Wilmington.

Lilian Genevieve Lucas Greene Rebekah Harvey Sherburne Farm M. E. Women’s Organization Sarah Neal H. W. Stine Jack Osage A. J. Lovejoy Saxon Root Los Angeles Cal Owasso Mich Root Wilmington

Littleton Couple Celebrates Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary

The Littleton area marks the thirtieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charlie Baldwin with a Sunday picnic attended by relatives from Vinton and Blairstown. Neighbors and friends gathered for Charles Learey birthday tribute at his home. An ice cream sociable is planned at the Mulkins home July 26.

Courter Littleton Charlie Baldwin Vinton Blairstown Baldwin Charles Learey James Mulkins Ladies’Aid ' Society HC. McGlaughlin St. Francis Hospital Waterloo Walter Howard Ladies’ ‘Auxiliary Ed Smith

Jesup W A C 10 Meet Thursday in Ida county items

Local notes detail Mrs L H Blakeman hosting Women’s Relief corps at her home with helpers and a 500 game for the Double Eight club. Other items mention missionary society, Pythian Sisters picnic, visits by Donald Blakeman and Mrs Thomas Melrose, hospital treatment for diabetes, and Rotary convention misadventures near Fox and Fisher garage with Ark Rotarians.

Jourier Jesup L. H Blakeman Women's Relief Corps Thimblebee J.M. Barger G. L. Miller J. Jones Double Eight Club Alfred Welsh Missionary Society of the M. E. Church C. D. Crynes Laafayette Park Waterloo Donald, Blakeman Chicago Utah Thomas Melrose Brandon Shady Grove Charles Liebert Leiberth J. Fox F. Gomfort Freeport Ira Miller Fox & Fisher Garage Little Rock Ark Minneapolis Adrian Wllamson Monticello Chamber of Commerce L. Lamar

Osage Firm Will Do Electric Wiring for Church

Max Katz, manager of Cedar Valley Produce, and his family joined 600 managers and employees from six produce houses and three creameries on a Sunday picnic at Luther college in Decorah. Attendees represented Deborah Osage Forest City Independence Central City Vinton Cedar Rapids and Masonville with officials Loucks of New York and Wadley of Indianapolis present.

Courier Speeial Service Osage Max Katz Cedar Valley Produce Company Decorah Luther College Deborah Forest City Independence Central City Vinton Cedar Rapids Masonville Loucks New York City Wadley Indianapolis Ind

Grundy Center Man and Riverside Girl to Marry

Grundy Center Iowa July 24 marriage planned for Dr Edward Thielen and Miss Muriet Kemp at Riverside Ta. After the ceremony they will motor to Ashton Monk to reside. Thielen is son of Dr M H Thielen and a State University Iowa City graduate. Kemp graduated from the university in June.

Courier Special Service Grundy Center Riverside Edward Thieien Muriet Kemp Ashton Monk M. H. Thielen State University Iowa City Kemp

Petersen Rites Thursday and Local News From Cedar Falls

Funeral for James Petersen of Anaheim California will be held Thursday at his daughter’s home on Tremont Street with burial at Greenwood beside his late wife. Violinist R E Neighbour Jr will perform at Cedar Falls First Methodist Church Wednesday. The Coe brothers carnival aided Levies at Satori hospital adding about 300 dollars. Cedar Falls court processed 28 traffic violators. eight fined, seventeen warned, and two bonds forfeited. National Guard orders Captain Josepha Myers to lead an 18 day Fort Des Moines encampment starting August 12. Mrs E M Brown and daughter Hattie Brown visit Spring Valley Minnesota this week.

Courier Cedar Falls Presbyterian Petersen James Petersen Anaheim Gal Chris Elingen Tremont. Street Ottar Jorgensen Danish Bethlehem Church Greenwood R. A. Gage C. Oleten George P. Boysen John Rasmussen William Hansen A. H. Refshauge R. E. Neighbour, Jr New York City First Methodist Church United States J. F. Cross U‘ Turns The National Guard Josepha Myers Fort Des ‘Moines E. M. Brown Hattie Brown Spring Valley Minn

Enjoin Wood Shingle Rule Sparked City Dispute

Charles City Iowa July 1935 injunction to restrain Home Builders Association from enforcing wood shingle ban. City claims shingles violate ordinance and public policy while builders argue law overextends fire limits beyond business district. Hearing before Judge G H Kelley. Also notes theft case, weddings, and local outings.

Charles City Povery Second Presen Jens Grothé G. H. Kelley Edith Kissell Rockford Basil Kentz Birney Nora Springs

Osage Firm's Staff Joins Decorah Picnic Effort

Osage based Davidson Electric Company has the Sacred Heart Catholic church contract in Decorah Iowa at State and Twelfth streets. The church replaces an older burned structure with a $575 bid. Cement foundation was poured, electricians began basement wiring.

Carrier Special Services Osage Davidson Electric Company Sacred Heart Catholic Church Buuiltt State and Twelfth Streets

Highway 4 Now Paved Through Maynard Opens Soon

The Maynard section of Highway 4 has been paved and will open for traffic in about three weeks. Crews will then work from Oelwein back to Maynard with contractor Johnson aiming to finish by October 1. Once completed the pavement will shorten Pelwein travel to about 40 minutes to West Union.

Courier Maynard Oelwein Johnson Pelwein West Union

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