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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1928

Page

9

Northeast Iowa to Raise 300000 Endowment for Upper Iowa

A mass meeting in Fayette drew 600 people as Upper Iowa university plans an independent future with a 300000 endowment. The drive aims to secure support from the M E church conference and local stakeholders, with committees formed to oversee fundraising and relations between the university and church bodies.

Waterloo Courier Fayette Upper Iowa University Upper Town M. E. Church

Denver Residents Are Patients in Distant Hospitals

Denver readers report neighbors in distant towns receiving medical care. Several residents are noted at Mercy hospital in Waverly, Rochester and Wallaroo, with updates on conditions, treatments, and transfers. Community members also show changes in employment, visits, and family moves amid hospital stays and recovery.

Denver

Medical Plant at State University Gets High Praise

Iowa City March 8 Dr Robert E Neff newly appointed administrator of the hospitals praises the University of Iowa college of Medicine and its new plant on the west side as among the best medical institutions in the country He will assume full duties around July 1 after two years heading No Memorial Hospitals and the Indiana state institution at Bloomington He is active in major medical groups serving as president of Children s Hospital Association of America president elect of Indiana Hospital Association and president of the Indiana council of Social Agencies

University Uppertowa M. E Educational Council At Waterloo Gornell College Upper Iowa Fayette Upper Methodist Episcopal Church Upper Lawn J. P. van Horm J. W. Dickman Courter Iowa City Neff Pratwo Memorial Hospitals Indiana State Institution Bloomington Doctor Neff Children's Hospital Association of America Indiana Hospital Association Indiana Council of Social Agencies

Clock Rings School Periods in Charles City High

The new electric time clock arrived at Charles City High School and will connect later with the manual arts building. It automatically rings to begin and end periods, purchased through PTA efforts amid ongoing community projects.

Filling Depot Construction Begins at Oelwein Site

Local brief notes a new filling station construction at the former Philips Opera House site in Oelwein Iowa with initial work by Skelly On company. The report also mentions a judged claim against D Holmes for 172 dollars related to an unpaid contribution to an institution, a firemen visit to Independence for firefighting demonstrations, and oblique items including a funeral for D B Harrington and parole of Isadore Tucker for industry schol work. The piece also cites Springfield relocation plans for Fred Boots and aviator duties, and other scattered local notices.

Oelwein Skelly On Company Lsst Philips Opera House Brest Avenue Upper Iowa University of Payette Oelve Superior Court D. Holmes Instron Humber Independence Mans Oelweih Haz Feton Harrington Petey Collins Boston Rita A Knights of Columbus Isadore Tucker Eldark Nhe Schol Fred Boots Springfield Mass Airtraft

Cedar Falls High School Play 10 Be On March 15

Cedar Falls high school will present its annual midwinter play a three act comedy titled Dulcy on March 15. The plot centers on Dulcy wife of Gordo Smith as she meddles in his business plans with businessman Forbes and a weekend visit leads to comedic mishaps and a surprising finale.

Cedar Falls High School Carrier Cedar Falls City High School Duley Dulcy Gordo Smith C. Roger Forbes Forbes Smith Daley Mr. Forbes van Dyck

State Auditors Praise Records at Manchester

State auditors commended Manchester's records after a city audit led by B. D. Doug and E. P. Whitney. The report praised the library board city council city manager Ralph Askmoy park commission and City Treasurer Charles Leeds for accurate accounts and prompt voucher processing.

Orange Township Couple Married for 48 Years

The fortieth eighth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lichty was marked by a surprise party hosted by Ray Lichty and Dan Myers families. Other items note family moves, visits, and local errands across Orange Township and nearby areas as residents adjust life events and travel.

Orange Township

Nashua School Board Race With Four Candidates

Four candidates filed for Nashua board of education vacancies to be filled Monday J B Watson Dr Roach H Knight and L E Harrison R Dexter is sole candidate for treasurer Civil war veteran H Fl Richard Bean 89 ill at daughter’s home Births reported this month include a girl to Mr and Mrs Walter Fisher a boy to Mr and Mrs Howard Carr a boy to Mr and Mrs Rufus Ponto a girl to Mr and Mrs Frank Jermier.

Courier Special Service Nashua Board of Education Harry Milligan Waverly Hospital Library-Legion American Legion Post Fair Grounds Walter Fisher Howard Carr Rufus Ponto Frank Jermier

Husband finds eloping wife after two year search

Cedar Rapids Iowa March two years after vanishing from Hartford Connecticut with Mrs Anthony Michalls and her three children SK M Leonas was traced by the woman's husband and jailed awaiting federal grand jury action on Mann act violation He found Leonas and family at Oelwein Indiana He offered to forgive and take her back for the children's sake She has reserved decision Leonas was a boarder in the Micilus home.

Cedar Rapids Hartford Conn Anthony Michalls SK. M. Leonas Leonas Oelwein

Heir Returns to Claim Share in Cramer Estate

Manchester Iowa March 8 The March term of district court is expected to be quiet as no trials are set. Jury deliberations continue on several matters while many cases have been settled. Cecil Thompson, heir to the late John H. Cramer, has appeared asking his share. The administrator had been holding Thompson’s portion. Judge Wood ordered $219.45 paid to Thompson from the estate.

Courter Manchester Cecil Thompson John H. Cramer Cramer Thompson Dl- Teelet George WW. Wood

Organized Groups of St Ansgar Meet in March

In St Ansgar Iowa the Elizabeth Rossiter Sunday school class of the MM. E. church met Tuesday at the Rossiter home with Mrs Mary Rierson hostessing the Tuesday club. Olga Perg hosted Standard Bearers Monday evening. In Osage officers were elected for the E O coming year with Elle Crosby president and Katharine Wilson as board member. Supervisor Charles Milington in Des Moines seeking state refund of county culvert expenditures Mitchell county shows $51000 USD invested in culverts.

Ansgar Elizbbeth Rossiter MM. E. Church L. AE T. E. Rossiter Mary Rierson Aliss Olga Perg OSAGE Elle Crosby A. KE. Knowlton W.H. Salisbury L. A. Smith Rotary Mattie Burnham FF. W. Kingsbury Katherine Wilson Ulvert Charles Milington Des Moines Mitchell County

Indict Brennan for Attempt to Rob Farmhouse

Inourte Special Service Allison Ia March 8 Ernest Luck 17 New Hartford sentenced to Eldora by Judge M F Edwards. His cousin Clarence Brennan New Hartford indicted for assault with intent to commit a felony after a joint escape attempt to rob farmer F L Olmstead. Luck confessed Brennan denied. Other indictments include Marcus Kole Austinville for robbing the post office Herman Gallmeyer Greene for bootlegging and his mother Mrs Lottie Gallmeyer for nuisance.

Inourte Allison Ernest Luck New Hartford Eldora M. F. Edwards Clarence Brennan Farmer F. L. Olmstead Olmstead Brennan Luck Dueck Marcus Kole Austinville Herman Gallmeyer Greene Lottie Gallmeter

Welfare expert to speak at Hampton meeting

Miss Louise Cottrill of Iowa City, state welfare worker, will be principal speaker at a joint Hampton Commercial association and Hampton Woman's club meeting next Wednesday evening. A musical program will be part of the evening's entertainment.

Outdated fashions prompt home makeover push

The message urges readers to update by choosing Trade-In-Month offers to refresh the home with spring styles. It notes furniture and dresses are dated and that children will want friends to visit as taste shifts. The tone encourages timely styling and redecorating to brighten the nest.

W H M S Jubilee Meeting Held in La Porte City

In La Porte City March 8 the Woman's Home Missionary Society Jubilee gathering met in the Methodist church social rooms with solid attendance. President Mrs G A Haven led devotionals, and program items included a historical sketch by Mrs C G A Fultz and other readings. Refreshments were served at four tables with seasonal decorations and a birthday cake centerpiece. Lotus club social followed with a 500 game. What Next club met at Mrs Gates home with a Tuesday gathering.

Courier Special Serica le Porte City Woman's Home Missionary Society Methodist Church G. A. Haven Glenn Teeter Saddlebsgs Mountaineer CG. A. Fultz Reading Abel Sally M. L. Haven Erle Aiken Hall Olive Hill G.C. Teeter C. C. Hager R. E.wagner W. G. Ballheim C. A. Brust

Ed M. Smith Seeks Re election as Secretary of State

Des Moines reports that Ed M. Smith named to succeed the late Walter Ramsay by Governor Hammill will run for a full term as Secretary of State. His appointive term ends this year. Others mentioned for the post include A C Gustafson and Walter Beam, though neither has filed papers. Nomination papers have been filed by J A McIntosh Leon E J Moore Mason City and J M Hazlett Mason City.

Courier Des Moines MM. Smith Walter C. Ramsay Hammill Smith A. C G. Gustafson Hoase of Representatives Walter Beam Senate J. A. McIntosh Leon E. J. Moore Gidon J. M. Hazlett Mason City

Riceville limits moved to allow refund on bridge

District court changes the Riceville corporation limits to exclude a bridge completed earlier. The $32,400 structure built before the refund law was adopted will not be eligible for county refunds, prompting the move to remove it from town limits. Also notes local sheriff candidate Hungerford seeks another term and a theft case in Otranto. A Delaware boy, George Turner of Manchester, appears in a Coe college recital in Cedar Rapids, playing sexophone and clarinet.

Courier District Court Riceville Lmttts Arthur Hungerford Ed Grapp Otranto Waryne Spaulding Justice la Rue Delaware Manchester George Tumner Bert J. Tumner Coe College Cedar Rapids Turner George A. Newman

Gilbertville Notes March Updates and Local Moves

March notes from Gilbertville report George Phillips with a throat infection, a roof fire at John Sonday’s house causing minor damage, and Raymond Herrig from La Motte visiting his sister. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ambrosy of Mankato have moved to a nearby five mile farm after selling property at Waterloo. Rev. Father Michael J. Ambrosy of Oelwein visited his sister’s family, who have rented a Minnesota farm.

Jourier Gilbertville Litttle George Phillips John Sonday Raymond Herrig la Motte Ben Reuter Nicholas Ambrosy Mankyto Minn Waterloo Michael J. Ambrosy Oelwein Hubert Stuckart Minnesota

Clarion-Belmond Club Set to Open March 15

Clarion Ia March 3 The Clarmond Country club plans a March 15 opening with high expectations for a profitable season. Alexander M. Gordon of Fort Madison will serve as professional golfer, bringing expertise from his prior post at St Andrews club grounds in Winnipeg. Mrs Gordon will manage the clubhouse providing meals and banquets.

Courier Special Service Clarion Clarmond Country Club Alexander M. Gordon Fort Madison Belmond Clar— Mond Iows Gordon St. Andrews Club Winnipeg

James Kellar Sells Clarksville Acreage

In Clarksville Virginia on March 8 James Kellar sold his seven acre home near Lynnwood cemetery to Frank McNellus from near Greene who has taken possession. Christening for Lois Louise Staram was conducted by Rev. A W Satory at the home of Mr. and Mrs Clarence Staram. Seventy Rebekah lodge members met Friday with entertainment and refreshments. A Sunday family dinner at Mr and Mrs Henry Klunder honored Mrs Frank Riden on her 62nd birthday with 23 guests.

Courier Denver Herman Clausing Rochester Minn Henry Becker Ware Henry Moeller Mercy Hospital Wavery Jule Dorn Waverly Hospital Will Groening Wallace West Union Carl Krueger Krueger Jahnke George Benjamin Aller Memorial Hospital Walliloo Fred Westendorf Ladies’ Aid Society William Rhune Fromy Sumner W. OH. Markman Readlyn A Oh Orange Township W. H. Lichty Ray Lichty Dan Myers John Cunningham Polo Cunningham Ruth Teachers College Pauline Peter Frost Ilbertville Jacob Schafer Ralph Scrogg Budd Tiffany Place George Woods Ada Saylor Oran Gnagy H.W. Miller Morrill Kaw Tra Fike J. W. Plickinger Frances H. W. Miller W. H. Maust Marian Wagner Waterloo A. B. Zuck Betty Newport Cedar Falls Warren Searles Wallingford Harbaugh Place Chace Hammer Weatertoo Orville Tanreuther Clarksville James Kellar Lynnwood Cemetery Frank McNellus Greene Kellar Alf. Champlain Clarence Staram Lois Louise A. W. Satory Rebekah Lodge Henry Klunder

Rural Aid Society Meets at Hall's Grove Church

March 8 special report from Greene Indiana notes a full day Ladies' Aid society gathering at Hall's Grove church with quilting in the forenoon, a noon dinner, and an afternoon business session. Three new members were received. Mrs. Frank Cheney is seriously ill with quinsy.

Rural Aid Society Greene Ladies’ Aid Society Hall's Grove Church Frank Cheney

Manchester School Election Set For March 13

The annual school election of the independent district of Manchester will be held in the city council rooms Monday, March 13. B. W. Grems seeks another term as clerk for three years, while C. M. Lillibridge runs for treasurer to succeed himself.

Manchester B. W. Grems C. M. Lillibridge

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