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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
9
A Franklin farmer died after his car stalled on a grade crossing near Iowa Falls as a train approached. The driver, about 40, suffered internal hemorrhage and a compound arm fracture. surviving family includes a widow and several children. The incident follows a separate Cedar Falls drowning and other town deaths reported in Urbana and Center Point.
The debate on companionate marriage at the Chautauqua remains on the program despite local protests. Otto Bredow, chairman, says the committee will not change the contracted entertainment and the consensus supports keeping the debate.
Francis Minger, after several days with a throat affliction, was taken to Oelwein Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Charles Landis of Arlington underwent an operation recently, with reports indicating satisfactory progress.
La Porte Ta June 16 three Protestant churches plan union Sunday evening services through summer with tomorrow’s service at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. W F Brecher and special music. W C U met and reports from recent events were given. Catholic Vacation School to run June 17 26 at Sacred Heart church with Sisters Florence and Maxine. Also notes on residents traveling, club meeting, and bank through receiver issuing checks to cover 35 percent of depositor claims.
A new ventilating system was installed by I. O, O. G. F. Ludge at the Odd Fellows hall in Shell Rock Iowa. Memorial day services for the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are set for Sunday June 24 with graves being decorated at 10 a.m. and a church gathering at the Baptist church of Garruspes led by Rev. True. The Aldeety of the Baptist Church will meet Thursday afternoon June 22 at Mrs. Hilda Anderson's home with hostesses Mrs. Kate Howard Mrs. May Puller and Mrs. Rachel Hall assisting.
Stanley R N A hosts a Delaware and Buchanan counties convention with over 250 registered. Dignitaries were served at noon by PTA women. A school of instruction and entertainment followed. Lodges represented included Aurora Lamont Thorpe Win Urrap Quasqueton Arlington Del Well Manchester Independence Hazleton and Greeley. Drills were performed by Manchester Independence Stanice lodges.
Raymond Iowa June 16 The people of St Josephs parish will sponsor the July 4 celebration with sports amusements meals and dancing Also noted are regional notices about farmers cooperative shipping hogs visits by Myrna Gladstone and local travel to Rochester and Dubuque with people attending Columbia College in Dubuque and other local movements
John N Jewel former Brandon resident now of Independence married Miss Helen Booth of Walker Thursday afternoon at the bride’s parents home in Walker. Rev J Q Robinson officiated. Jewel, son of C I Jewel, taught in local schools and is serving his second term as county auditor. The couple will live in Independence after July 4.
Mr and Mrs W Starr enjoy a visit from three daughters Ella Starr Chienga Josephine Starr who teaches physical training in Wirmitka Illinois and Emma Starr who teaches art in Bozeman Mort Special Rev F W Miller daughter Rose Mrs Anne Yeoman and daughter May went to Mitchellville to attend the state universalist convention on Thursday
Robert D. Giffen, fresh from the state university of Oregon, sails July 12 to teach psychology at Assino College in Egypt for three years. He arrives in Cedar Falls tonight to visit his parents at the First Presbyterian church manse, traveling with Prof. Thomas Wadsworth who joins the Traveling University program. Giffen will also witness European Olympic contests this year.
Misa Florence Valentine and Jean Thorson will marry at the Methodist Episcopal church in St Ansgar on Wednesday evening June 20. Dr. William Galbreth of Plymouth will read the ceremony followed by a reception at the bride's parents home east of town. Also note: Sorority convention news with Miss Charlotte Klienwart traveling to represent Beta chapter at Iowa City, heading to Winona Ind. for the national gathering.
Bristow Ye June 16 Rev J J Gough marked his seventieth birthday with a picnic supper for about 30 friends from Aredale and Bristow at his farm. A pink seventy cake and gifts were presented. Attending guests included Dr G I Gough and family and Mr Mrs John B Gough. The June meeting of the Women Foreign Missionary society was held at Mrs Phyllis Goughs with Mrs Laura Searle in charge and Mrs Naomi Hershey assisting. Cemetery Association meeting at Clarksville drew about 65 attendees with Bristow Dumont Clarksville ladies present and others from Greene. Herman Voigts underwent appendicitis evaluation at Waverly hospital and will have surgery Saturday. Newlyweds Surfus return from wedding trip and reside southeast of Bristow. Cline Suifin and bride have settled in Bristow at the B W Sniffin residence. Galal Gough of Elsinore Cal to Mason City then Bristow for a visit before returning to New Rockford N D. 4 H club girls returning from Ames with Edith Wilkinson earning third district and Emma Voigts second district. A club meeting with reports set for Saturday at leader Mrs Dale Kilsons home.
Cedar Falls undertakes the operation of its municipal gas plant tomorrow, joining water and light services as city enterprises. The Towa Public Service Company, ending its franchise two years early, sells its equipment for 83,000 dollars, with warrants drawn today for payment.
Funeral services for John Senne were held at 10 30 this forenoon at the Lutheran church west of Newhall. Born in Germany he farmed in Eldorado township and later resided in Newhall. survived by widow seven daughters and two sons aged 82. Burkhart services noted for Frank Burkhart with a Primmer church funeral. he died in Indiana aged about 54. Catherine Stewart and Kenneth C De Walt wed in Schenectady NY both graduates of Vinton High School and State University of Town. De Walt employed by General Electric. Mrs DeWalt was formerly Latin and English teacher at Galamis high.
Fredericktown report says Leo Iwrevdert recovered from broken ribs and bruises after his coat caught a machine on a bridge near Frederika, throwing him to his side. Other items note Detroit trip for a Baptist convention, a Lunch Club event, and a farm cat fostering orphaned rabbits with a foster mother cat.
Miss Bessie Podaril of Washington Iowa and Darwin Newbury of Bristow were married at Lille Brown Church Nashua with Rev C S Gowin officiating. After a seven member wedding party joined at a Nashua hotel they traveled to Minnesota for a ten day honeymoon. The groom is an assistant cashier at Citizens State Bank Bristow and the bride has taught in the local school for four years. they will reside in Bristow after July 1 in the Finke residence.
Dr J H Murphy a veteran physician who practiced in Fairbank for over 90 years and served 32 years on the city council before retiring will be buried at Immaculate Conception church at 9 pm Monday. He died at age 78 after months of illness due to age related complications. Surviving are two sons John and Calvin and two daughters Helen and Mrs Rush Sutton of Portland with his wife deceased 16 years ago.
In Nashua Iowa, six couples were married Thursday at the Little Brown church in the Vale. Vows were exchanged by Kath Blackmarr and Beadford, Ethel Wright and Velma Kathryn Feulhader, Jesse P. Kaubin and Elizabeth M. Jones, Riley R. Couch and Gladys T. Haltermen, Joe J. Bain and Ella B. Hiresk Elgeron, Glenn K. Tubbs and Cleo Ale Smith, Marbeth Bellis and George Timm. Wateroo, In.
Osage and surrounding items report the death of Thomas Gay age 90 at his daughter's home in Osage county. Funeral services are postponed pending arrangements as two lodges plan to meet and decorate graves at cemeteries in New York state and nearby areas. Harvest of bluegrass seed begins locally with stripping machines arriving from Red Oak seed company.
Mary Catherine Gram died at 3 30 p m today at her parents home 323 Eleventh Street West Cedar Falls The funeral will be at Brown chapel at 3 p m Sunday conducted by a Christian Science reader Burial will be Greenwood Survivors include parents four brothers Ernest Arthur Bert George and sister Mabel Miss Gram age nine had been an invalid for a long period Mr Gram is in a hospital at Iowa City
Mrs Minnie Vogt 82 died after 18 months ill health from a fall that fractured a hip. Funeral services will be at her son's home in Waverly at 1 p m Sunday, with a later service in Tripoli. Rev Carl Koehler will officiate. She leaves five other children.
All weather roads into West Union now in service after five miles of pavement were completed. Traffic uses the No. 11 detour via Randalia and Donnan to the county road. Detour becomes regular route for thru traffic through completion of surfacing by contractor crews.
Annual Fayette County Masonic Picnic at West Union fairgrounds on Thursday June 21. Rev. Gilbert Ghaller will be the speaker, with services tied to the Inaurial Sormant events in West Union Iowa.
Allison Iowa June 16 Special increase of 15 over the total for 1927 on the same date is shown in the report on number of dog licenses issued in Butler county up to June 3 1928 L D Surfus county auditor reports
A good attendance marked Thursday evenings Chautauqua program in Charles City with The Patsy and a comedy. Backers received extra tickets to cover the guarantee deficit, while single admissions are expected to cover it. Missionary Melrose to visit Charles City during furlough. Rotary hosts Lucile Elmore Eva Miles and Fre day Hammer also entertained at Lions Club. Ed N Waterbury welcomed as new member. Plans for intercity picnic with Osage and Mason City. Roy Ruplinger fined for illegal fishing, ten dollars plus costs. Dormitory enrollment up by fifteen. over thirty men now housed there. Star Ranger Girls to play Charles City next Thursday at Lion Field. Helen Taylor and grandfather plan Colorado trip by motor. Mrs Madge Warn Gould expected in city soon for visit en route to Keyport NJ.
Pythian Sisters will decorate graves of their members Sunday afternoon. Members meet at K of P halt at 2 o clock to lay flowers. The K of P lodge will also decorate graves. A memorial service was held at 2 o'clock and a procession to the cemetery was planned. this year a committee will take flowers to the cemetery for each departed member's grave.
Cedar Falls Gun club plans its sixth and twentieth events at its grounds three miles north of Cedar Falls on Highway 218. The Sunday event begins at noon and invites all marksmen to participate.
Fairbank report notes Mrs Jené Chase fractured her left shoulder blade in a fall on Friday afternoon. Other local items include a birth for Mr and Mrs John Welsh, recovery updates for Mrs Mary Schmidt, and notes on 4 H and Rainbow Girls activities with residents named Clow Weibel and Goldberry.
New Hampton Iowa reports two couples obtained marriage licenses bringing June totals to 84 for the month. In Manchester Delaware County another weekly list lists licenses issued by County Clerk Burton Clark including Albert Rigby and Ayle Smith Willis Halstead and Beatrice Barker Dr William Adams and Huber ta Livingstone Frank Parley and Irene Meagher Parley Carr and Rita McCloud Donald Riuddlesdin and Esther Bratsman. In Mitchell Iowa a town operation on the leg of Harry Lovejoy was reported to his grandmother Mrs Sarah Lovejoy.
Waterloo prepares for a large state Christian Endeavor convention June 21 to 24 with 750 lodging needs. Rev Yaggy appeals for 550 more rooms, Harvard plan offered, 200 currently available. Mayor Tibbitts urges residents to provide free rooms and breakfasts to impress visiting delegates from Iowa and abroad.
In Waverly on June 16 an ordination united Rev. Paul Kumpf and his three brothers with their father as officiants for a fourth brother, a unique family rite in Lutheran annals. Five Kumpf sons now enter ministry while two daughters are married to Lutheran pastors. The newly ordained will serve at Mitchell Indiana, and son Christian recently graduated from Wartburg seminary. The Kumpf family choir sang at the ceremony.
Tom Griffith of 724 Lafayette Street landed a 12 pound 34 inch northern pike near the Cedar River east of the G W Bridge after a 25 minute battle. He sustained slight cuts from the fish gills. The catch was weighed at R L Apfel sporting goods house. Birth announced in Allison Iowa for Floyd Weber and wife at Shell Rock on June 10.
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