Major growth projects unlock Oelwein’s quarter million build program
A survey shows Oelwein's first half year growth with $250,000 in under way projects. Fireproof garage, Sacred Heart parish school, new public library, rail yard work, Graff Brothers store fit, and Winder building brick front are under way or planned. paving extend and new federal building discussed to support expansion. Belatedly, Benita era hospital may add a wing as demand grows.
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Courier Special Service
Oelwein
H. GC. Haas
Frederick Avenue
Sacred Heart Parish
First Avenue Southwest
First Avenue
First Street Northwest
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Delwelh
Graff Brothers
South Frederick Avenue
National Cash Stores
St. Louis
Festus Hardware
Winder
A. E. Durran
Cedar Rapids
West Union
Postville
No. 10
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Oseiweln 6
Great Western
Celweth Postoffice
Ex Benitaercy Hospital
Dysart to pave streets and build storm sewer
Dysart Ta plans paving and storm sewer work starting July 30 and finishing by October 15 under a town council advertisement. Proposals are invited for 23833 square yards of reinforced concrete pavement, excavation, and storm sewer curb and gutter construction. John Huppert, son of E A Huppert, has enlisted in the U S Navy for four years.
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Courier Special Service
Dysart
Paing
Oelwein Leaders Drive Large Building Program in City
Charles City notes include abolishing dairy inspector office from July 1 and curb and gutter work on Second Avenue. Mary Korinke reports 114 rural students diploma, 4-H delegates head to Ames, and local families attend services for Mrs Stephens. Also updates on 4-H music spots, graduations, and Dr. Keagy’s son recovering from gall bladder surgery.
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Aterloo
Iowa
Oelwein
Charles City
GEAGE
Second Avenue
Charles McKalier
Long Beach
Fannie
Barney
Riverside
Lawn City Band Opens Summer Concert Season Under New Director
Cedar Falls reports the Lawn City Band's thirty ninth summer concert season opening under James A. Melicher of Sioux City. The volunteer group has recorded 38 consecutive summers with concerts, eight numbers performed, weekly events planned through September, and possible outreach to nearby communities.
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Courier Special Service
Cedar Falls
James A. Melicher
Sioux City
Melicher
Parkersburg
Chickasaw Dam Rebuilt On Cedar River Near Ionia
In June 7 report from Tonia Michigan the old Chickasaw dam swept away by last spring’s flood will be rebuilt two miles west of Ionia on the Cedar river. Walter Fallgatier will carry out the project reviving water power for his mill. The new structure will be reinforced and built to modern standards for durability and safety. Materials are being gathered and work will start soon. Also noted is the ongoing construction of St Boniface church at about $100000 with masons and carpenters at work. Commencement for St Boniface school set for Friday June 8 with graduates Esther Goetzinger Viola Herzog Clarissa Their Arlaine Roths and Frances Meyers.
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Margaret Johnston
M. EB
E. T. Gough
Riverside
Ash
Chautauqua
Ames
Clifford Balsley
Charles City
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Mary Dana
Malcolm Dana
Kate Palmer
C. M. Palmer
Norma Dietrich
William
Dietrich
Grinnell
Cedar Falls
Lucile Herrling
Alice Rowley
Iowa City
Florence Kreger
H. A. Tolliver
Alfred Hess
Margaret Wolf
R. K. Runner
Charles City Gas Company
Bloomington
Ind
Arcadia
Runner
Courier Special Service
Tonia
Chickasaw
Ionia
Cedar River
Walter Fallgatier
St. Boniface School
City Hell
Esther Goetzinger
Viola Herzog
Clarissa Their
Arlaine Roths
Frances Meyers
Butler County Bankers Picnic and Memorial Services
Butler County bankers announce a picnic in Shell Rock on Tuesday afternoon, June 11. Daily Bible School runs June 10 in M. E. and Baptist churches. Lodges hold memorial services and grave decorations Sunday. MM. F. Prugh honored by M. E. church. Wilbert Anderson family given farewell party as they plan to move to Waterloo.
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Shell Rock
Butler County Bankers’ ‘Association
M. E
Shell Rock I
O. F
Rebekah Jodges
MM. F. Prugh
M. E. Church
W. BR. GC
Harding Relief Corps
LO. O. F. Hall
Wilbert Anderson
Fareswell
The
Baptist Church
Waterloo
Traer Aviator Cassius Thomas Survives First Crash
Cassius Thomas son of Mr and Mrs C C H Thomas of Traer escaped with minor injuries after a new Universal Air Lines plane fault caused a Buffalo to Oklahoma City flight mishap. The right wing tore off when it hit a telephone pole. he regained consciousness en route to hospital and later flew on a Cleveland to Chicago trip.
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Traer
Cassius Thomas
Cc. H. Thomas
Buffalo
Thomas
United States Army
Universal Air Lines of
Chicago
Oklahoma City
Cleveland
Oelwein City Buys Dump Truck for Street Department
Oelwein Iowa June 7 the city has purchased a new dump truck for the street department. Robert Nelson home 44 Sixth Avenue southeast is quarantined for smallpox. McMillan underwent eye removal surgery at Town City Wednesday. Ferrell and son Robert visiting relatives in Chicago. Walrath couple welcomed a daughter born Wednesday June 5. Mitchell County Deputy Made School Principal: Bertha Hanson elected principal of consolidated Otranto school for next year.
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Oelwein
Robert Nelmson
Sixth Avenue Southeast
M.V. McMillan
Town City
G. B. Ferrell
Robert
Chicago
W. R. Walrath
Mitchell County
Osage
Bertha Hanson
Otranto
Battle Cedar
Receivers of Bank Seek Judgment on Disputed Paper
In Traer Iowa on June 7 Salts filed by the receiver of Farmers State Bank of Cutler against F B Caslavka and Herman Schlapkon of Cutler J R J R and A E Caslavka of Traer seek judgments around 18000. The suits allege forged notes and unauthorized signatures by bank officers. Judge Clarence Nichols set trial for Monday June 17 to decide the instruments' validity and potential judgments.
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Traer
Farmers State Bank of Cutler
F. B. Caslavka
Herman Schlapkonl
Cutler
J. R
A. E. Caslavka
Clarence Nichols
State Department of Banking
State Superintendent of Banking
Nichols
Traer Chautauqua Opens Friday on High-Priced Circuit
Traer’s annual chautauqua launches Friday night for a run through next Wednesday excluding Sunday. The event, on the Associated Chautauqua circuit, costs about $1,800 to buy, with receipts from admissions and reserved seats going to the local association which owns the seats and stage. Officers include Dr. C. H. Browns president Dr. F. H. McLeod secretary W. G. McCorback treasurer and executive committee members B. F. Thomas and Taylor.
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Courier Special Service
Tracer
Traer
Redpath-Vawter
C. H. Browns
F. H. McLeod
W. G. McCorback
B. F. Thomas
Religious summer school opens June 10 at Immanuel
St Ansgar Iowa June 7 religious summer school for children of Immanuel Lutheran church begins Monday June 10 with L G Zobel of Newhall Ja as teacher.
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St Ansgar
St. Ansgar
Immanuel Lutheran Church
L. G. Zobel
Newhall
Explosion Injures Geneseo Boy Eye
Geneseo Iowa June 7 Roger Lockard is in serious condition after he found and used an old cartridge in his gun. Doctors hope to avoid removing his eye but vision may be lost.
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Geneseo
Courter
Roger Lockard
Births Reported in Wadena Area
In Wadena a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Will Jones of Lima on June 2. A second birth records a daughter to Mr and Mrs Evie Arer in June.
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Wadena
Will Jones
Lima
Evie Arer
Bristow Minister Injured in Fall
Bristow Ta June 7 Rev J Gough sustained a fracture of an arm and other injuries when he fell while repairing a basement window at his home Thursday.
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Cuarter
Bristow
Rev. J. Gough
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L. R. Hight
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H. W. Siefkes
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Suiine Wucomage Action
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Hall
Rose Reed
Washington
Miss Reed
Cedar Falls Lions Club
Hotel Oxford
Blair
Lions
Louisville
John W. Gemmill
Social Science
Teachers College
Justic Oliver W. Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Otto Petersen
West Twenty-second Street
Grace Resmote
West Third Street
Faye G. Bennison
Bennison
Georgia
George F. Barsalou
Detroit
Mich
General Council of Congregational Churches
George A. Balmson
S. W. Barnett
State University
St. Boniface Church
Oelwein City
Traer Chautauqua
Bible School
Cora Calahan
E. Ashton Ave
Grand Island
Nebr
Lydia E. Pinkham
PF. C. Relming
Hardoon St
Portland
Ore
F. C. Helming
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East Fifth St
Golden Rule Hardware and Home Furnishings
Tincoln Park Rand
Toomorrow
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Altstadt & Langlas Baking Company
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