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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1928

Page

6

Special Officer Sues Sheriff Over Arrest

Charles City Iowa. A. Fisher of this city sues Webster County sheriff Myron Tullar for 16000 claiming false arrest last August while Fisher acted as a deputized special officer with a permit to carry a gun. He was indicted by the RT and jury but freed on a directed verdict, with ruling the permit valid in Webster and Floyd counties.

Fourier Charles City March Terk A. Fisher District Court Webster County Myron Tullar Fisher Hawkeye Fair and Exposition Canri Floyd County Board of Supervisors Mirs Irving Braend Braetid J. F. Beardmore W. Mathers Niles

Mrs. M. C. Schneck of Hudson Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. M C Schneck 75 a Hudson resident for nearly 50 years died at 9 30 p m after a year long illness of dropsy and complications She was born June 21 1852 near Geneseo and came to Hudson about 50 years ago She married M Schneck there who preceded her in death She was an Episcopal church member in Geneseo Surviving are three Nixon brothers two sisters and two nieces Funeral services held at O Keefe Towne mortuary Waterloo.

Vividson M. C., Schneck Hudson Sophie Nixon Geneseo Wonmuhox Mitre Tywa M. ©. Schneck Waterlow Episcopal Church John Pred William Nixon Ling Master N. M Margaret Fernbrch Rochester N. Y Floyd Sergeant Hudgon Sophie Smith Dike O'Keefe & ‘Towne Mortuary Waterloo

County Declam Contest Honors Go To Dike and Reinbeck

Dike High School swept the major honors at the Grundy County declamatory contest held last evening with two firsts, Reinbeck capturing the other premier prize. Grundy Center took two seconds and Gonnad one, with Duke students Robert Paulsen and Helen Peterson earning top dramatic and humorous honors respectively. Eldon Smoldt of Reinbeck led in oratorical selections with A Menace of Lawlessness. second place awards went to Lynns Cheney Grundy Center, Dell Golson Grundty Center, and Nellie Furland Conrad.

Courier Grundy Center Dike High School Reinbeck Gonnad Robert Paulsen Helen Peterson Pelham Duke Eldon Smoldt Lylns Cheney Dell Golson Grutty Center Nellie Furland Conrad

Organized Groups Meet at Urbana

Urbana groups convened with Mrs. James Ferguson hosting. Ever Ready club met at Mrs. Anna Hurd’s home after a business session. Mrs. Ralph Renner and Mrs. Ed Moore attended an Order of Eastern Star school at Center Point. A Girl’s minor had hospital treatment in Cedar Rapids. Gallstones operation for Mrs. Clyde Saver at Town City state hospital. M. E. church Women’s Union meets. covered dish supper Thursday. tea dance Friday in the church basement.

Courier Urbana James Ferguson Ever Ready Club Anna Hurd Ralph Renner Ed Moore Order of Eastern Star Center Point Merl Waysoh Luke's Hospital Cedar. Rapids Clyde Saver Town City State Hospital Women's Union M. E. Church C. C. Henkle Woman's Missionary Socieety Woman's Association of First Congregational Church Church House Charles A. Fullerton Sorthern States First Methodist Church of Cedar Falls Methodist Church

Oelwein Masons at Hazleton Ceremony Readlyn Christening

Waterloo lodge guests attended Hazleton ceremony with Urban Murray receiving district lecturer certificate. Officers named for PEO and Elks, with delegates chosen for Davenport convention. Readlyn christenings Emelda Jean Merlin Walter noted. local birthdays and hospital news included.

Oelwein Masons Hazleton Readlyn Caurver Oelwein Waterloo Lodge Urban Murray Hagleton C. F. Kaiser Ochwein Lodge Fayette Buchanan Dubuque R. L. Young R. V. Lucas Cora Lucas Lily Brown J. C. Lenton S. K. Hazlet D. W. Shine Young Davenport A. S. Harper Nate Delegate. Death of August Lents August Lentz Elmer Kendall Ontthwest Elks Oclvein Lodge of Elks RB. P. Burlingham E. L. Morse R. R. Fee Alvert Paul International League of Aviators Chicago Daily News Bass Helene Countryman First. Avenue Northeast A. Starr Los Angeles Cal

Former Marble Rock Resident Dies in Riverside Cal

David Ellain, longtime owner of the local telephone exchange, dies at Riverside California aged 49. He is survived by his wife Mrs Emeline Surner Cates, a mother, sisters Mrs Myrtle Crawlee and Mrs Reta Wandhe, and brothers Lyman Gates and Pred Gates. the family home remains Marble Rock. He had been a resident of Marble Rock for several years and is mourned by relatives in Rockford and Cedar Island. The funeral arrangements will be announced locally.

Marbhly Rock Davidela “Ormeniy Riverside Cal Gute Alien Cates Marble Rock

Otterville Notes and Social Tidings March update

Otterville notes report the March 7 wedding of Mrs Mabel Atchison and Mr Bern Gladbrook in Independence with a reception at the Atchison home. A chicken dinner is planned March 14 and local moves include Boxties to Eddie O Brien residence and O Brien to a farm. The Henry Aseyv family relocates to Independence. Mrs T A Carnes returns from Arkansas after winter visit with daughter Mrs Nelson Rogers.

Otterville Mabel Atchison Bern. Gladbrook Independence A. W. Atchison Ladies Aid Society Boxties Eddie O Brien O'Brien Henry @aseyv

Evangel’s Church in Gedar Falls to Hold Revival

Revival services slated at Zion Evangelical church in Gedar Falls begin Wednesday evening March 14 and run for ten days under pastor Rev. G L Bergeman with nightly addresses by Rev. Lawrence S Soll of Waverly. The piece also notes the First Presbyterian annual canvass, a funeral, spring opening for Cedar Falls merchants, and various church events and community notices.

Peayvice Spcelal Cedar Falls Zion Evangelical Church G. L. Bergeman Lawrence S. Soll Waverly Finance Campaign First Presbyterian Church A. C. Fuller Bast Bethan Bast Walnut Street St John’s Lutheran Church Hes Cedar Falls Retail Merchants' Association Focal H. A. Riebe West Twenty-Second Street College Hill Thomas Anderson First Baptist Church Baptist Society Society of Women of the First Baptist Church Evang E. ©. Beck Missionary Society of Zion Evangelical Church Samuel Warttman Estherville Elizabeth Wartttman Public ‘School System Sioux Falls S. D George Wartzman KL. F. Vacon State Street A. J. Vaughn Duluth Minn

St Patrick's Party Planned by La Porte Home Guards

La Porte City March 7 The Home Guards held a meeting with Margaret Ballheim Ruth McChane led devotions and Leaf lets were given by Naomi Brust and Louise Passmore. Plans were made for a St Patrick's party March 36 and a bake sale next Saturday at the Fultz market. Refreshments were served by Ballheim and Sawyer.

Courier Special la Porte City Home Guards Margaret Ballheim Ruth McChane Naomi Brust Louise Passmore Bessie Sawyer St. Patrick's Party Fultz

Will Elect Two to School Board at Janesville

In Janesville, two three year terms will be filled at the annual school election. Incumbents J H Jennings and H A McCaffree decline reëlection. nominees include W H Auner R Christopher and Mrs Bertha Taylor. Polls open Monday March 2 from 1 to 6 pm at the school house. Holdovers are R A Decker F N George and A J Loveland.

T Couvier Janesville J. H. Jennings H. A. McCaffree W. H. Auner Robert Christopher Bertha Taylor R. A. Decker F. N. George A. J. Loveland

Mother-Daughter Dinner Planned in St Ansgar

The Ladies' Aid society of First Lutheran church in St Ansgar will host a mother and daughter dinner at the parish house on March 8. Miss Gertrude Hilleboe, dean of women at St Olaf College, will deliver the address.

St. Ansgar Ladies' Aid Society First Lutheran Church Gertrude Hilleboe St. Olel College

Waterloo Priest to Conduct Services in Barclay Twp Church

Barclay Township March 7 Rev J C G Nacke chaplain at St Francis hospital Waterloo will celebrate mass in St Francis church March 11 at 9 30 a m. Rev Father Nackers who is on vacation in Louisiana is ill and will be unable to return for a time. Rev Father William Kunkel Raymond officiated at the baptism of the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Donovan Sunday March 4 in St Francis church.

M. E. Aid Society Methodist Aid Society John Hager Arch Sheffler John Clark Budd Clark L. A. Ritter Glenn Leda G. H. Schuck Merrill Ritter Russell Ritter Chicago Will Daggett Des Methodist Church F. S. Garrabrant Lillian New Hartford G. H. Wachter Judson Pella G. T. Fuller Ted Fuller Cedar Falls George Banger Courier Sportat Barclay Township J. C G. Nacke St. Francis Hospital Waterloo St. Francis Church Nackers Louisiana William Kunkel Raymond Leo Donovan

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aims to Cure Tired Lovers

A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe, effective remedy for fatigue and dull complexion. Claiming to cleanse bowels and invigorate the liver, the olive colored tablets are offered in 15c 30c and 60c sizes.

Waterlo o group to entertain at Hudson on Friday

Trinity American Lutheran church orchestra directed by John H. Ray will provide the program at the Booster club meeting Friday evening. The men's program has been postponed. The Rose Hill County club holds its last all day meeting with Mr and Mrs OG G Moseley near town on Thursday March 8 featuring oldtime costumes and witty tollcall responses.

Courier Hudson, Ja Trinity American Lutheran Church Orchestra John H. Ray Rose Hill County Club OG. G. Moseley Loonans Sunshine Country Club Lloyd Loonan Gedar Falls Clover Leaf Club William Gresley

Marmola tablets promise fat loss through science

Stop the fat and get thin by Marmola prescription tablets. The ad claims modern science uses a natural element to turn food into fuel and energy, cheaper than starvation. Each box supposedly explains the formula and reasons, urging readers to ask a druggist for a one dollar box.

March events and personal notices from local paper

Personal mention covers Mrs. John Holmes planning a visit to Long Beach California to see her mother Mrs Emma Hager and Myrtle. Mrs A M Donnan attends the D A R convention in Des Moines as a delegate from the Independence chapter.

John Holmes Emma Hager Myrtle Long Beach Cal Hager la Porte City A. M. Donnan Des Moines Independence

Aplington Legion Auxiliary Hosts Parkersburg Unit

Aplington Ia March 7 Woman's auxiliary of the American Legion entertained the Parkersburg unit at the J E Heerts home Tuesday evening. J P Arends, sick with flu since Saturday, is improved. Four members of the boys basketball team have been out of school since Monday due to illness.

Courier Aplington Woman’s Auxiliary American Legion Parkersburg J. E. Heerts J. P. Arends

Hott couple attend German golden wedding in Marble Rock

Marble Rock Iowa March 7 Mr and Mrs Carl Hott have gone to Germany to attend the golden wedding celebration of his parents They will return in the fall Also Marble Rock Iowa March 7 special Mr and Mrs Russell Smith were surprised on their seventh wedding anniversary A Bridge club party with husbands present Mrs R B Reis and Paul D Bucklen won favors at bridge

Germany Courier Marble Rock Carl Hott Russell Smith Bridge Club R. B. Reis Paul D Bucklen

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief

A consumer ad explains stomach dilation stems from excess acid and fermentation. Taking Pape's Diapepsin after meals or when pain appears neutralizes acidity, prevents wind and heartburn, and promotes painless digestion. Druggists sell it for 60 cents a package.

Pape

Hudson Nominates Candidates for Education Board

Hudson IA March 7 Nominations for education board vacancies were made last evening at a session of directors Gernart Bruns seeks election as treasurer Grace Sergeant and Charles Wyatt rural residents seek two year terms from Ed Acter resigned H E Lafrenz to succeed W G Strayer in a three year term Strayer will not seek re election

Courier Special Service Hudson Education Board Gerhart Bruns Grace Sergeant Charles Wyatt Ed Acter H. E. Lafrenz W. G. Strayer Strayer

Alsen High Sophomores Celebrate Birthday Visit

The sophomore class surprised Claude Stevenson at his home Monday evening for his birthday. Miss Ruth Smith, class sponsor, attended. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Stevenson.

New Cleansing Cream MELLO-GLO Promises Skin Nourishment

An ad promotes MELLO-GLO cleansing cream as a moisturizing liquid with cocoa butter for dry skin. It claims pore cleansing, a youthful complexion, and non sagging skin, pairing with MELLO-GLO Face Powder from Lauerman's Ady.

Lauerman

Tanlac advertised for indigestion and weakness in Iowa notice

Mrs Hazel Loose of Burlington Iowa endorses Tanlac claiming it cured headaches nervousness and indigestion while helping her gain 17 pounds and feel energetic She says Tanlac relieves indigestion constipation gas pains nausea dizziness and appetite loss and costs less than 2 cents per dose with a money back guarantee from the druggist.

Hazel Loose Osborn St Burlington Mel ‘Tanlac

Careless Washing Spoils Hair Ad Promotes Coconut Oil Shampoo

An advertisement argues ordinary washing harms hair and promotes Mulsified Coconut Oil Shampoo. It claims proper shampooing yields soft, glossy hair with natural color and vitality, while harsh washing dries the scalp and brittles hair. The product is stated greaseless, easy to rinse, and available at drug stores.

Dewar Church Plans Friday Community Night

A community night at the Dewar Methodist Church in Dewar Indiana will be held Friday March 9. The program features Hawaiian music by the Knapp orchestra Waterloo a 20 member group. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.

I Courter Dewar M. E Knapp Orchestra Waterloo

Remarkable Allenchu Rheumatic Pain Cure Ad Offered

Waterloo advertisement announces Allenchu a remedy from Miller and Robert Drug Co promising relief from rheumatic pains within days with a money back guarantee. Mail orders accepted and the ad urges continuation after initial relief to purge uric acid. full refund if unsatisfied within ten days.

Miller and Robert Drug Co Waterloo C. J. Miller Robert Drug Co

Acid in Stomach Sours the Food

A medical note cites four ounces of Rad Salts to be taken in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize stomach acidity. It claims excess hydrochloric acid impedes digestion, causes belching, heartburn, and gas, and that Rad Salts, made from grape and lemon acids with utha and sodium phosphate, helps promote digestion.

Reef

Plant Juice praised by Cedar Rapids woman for indigestion relief

Mrs. Annie Lewis of 614 Ninth Avenue East Cedar Rapids Iowa reports three years of indigestion and back pain eased after using Plant Juice. She says the tonic strengthens the stomach, improves sleep, and revitalizes the system, sold at Wangler’s Drug Store and other local outlets.

Annie Lewis Ninth Avenue East Cedar Rapids Towa Wangler's East Fourth Street

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