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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1928
Page
8
Bailey residents plan a March 26 special election to dissolve the town corporation and revert highway oversight to the county. Census puts population at 225. proponents say county control will reduce local expenses for graveling the north and south road to the Minnesota line. The county cannot fund or direct town road work while the town exists, and local government maintenance is seen as unnecessary.
La Porte Indiana March event features Bill O Blarney a two act operetta by the Glee clubs under Mrs Abbie Scott with music by the first orchestra directed by Miss Charlotte Larson. Also notices of local deaths club meetings and church group activities.
The University of Iowa Bureau of Business Research releases The Motor Vehicle in Iowa, first in the Jaws Studies in Business series. G H Sandage compiles data on motorization, highway effects, financing road building, and Iowa motor carrier legislation, with suggestions on traffic regulation and road construction.
On March 9 the Patrbar Tourist club will entertain teachers from the public schools at Knights of Pythias hall with an evening program and a afternoon session. The Parent-Teacher association will also meet at the high school for a day program featuring music and readings by local students. Elections for new officers will occur at the April 4 meeting. Allison Woman's Class meets March for a round table at Mrs Breezy’s home with 14 women present to discuss lives of prominent women.
In Clarion Indiana on March 9 the second floor of the Young block is being converted into five modern apartments. Each unit will include a living room bedroom kitchen and bath with multia cupboards frigidaire and electric stoves. A new ventilation system will provide fresh air and remove kitchen odors. Occupancy is planned for about May 1.
David Miller of Dows Iowa offers any bona fide Iowa checker player who is a Mason his choice of a red oak cane with Masonry inlay a six inch square birdseye maple board and a full set of home made checkers or a larger maple and walnut board as prizes for defeating him in a 50 game match at Dows. The contest requires half games go ad hoc and half under two moves restriction with all play per rules and accepts by mail with Mason eligibility noted.
Four large window lights at Jesup Consolidated school were broken recently by unknown persons. Damage estimated at $10. The Courier notes community happenings including club meetings, cafe openings, church fundraisers, and local staff changes.
The death of Mrs. Levi Hh. occurred at the home of a stepdaughter Te. Fa Hall in Nashua on Thursday after a several months illness from carcinoma. Surviving are two other stepchildren Wesley Stocks of Freeport and Devon Stocks of Charles City.
Cedar Falls reports a single candidate for the upcoming school board election, Mrs. EB. J. Thierman, seeking re election for a three year term. The election is next Monday with polls from 7 am to 7 pm at city hall and a 2 pm public school meeting.
Waverly won the northeast Iowa high school debating championship with a two to one victory over Belmond after a strong showing from Gerald Sullivan and his team. Sullivan led with eight of nine possible first places, while Hildegard and Esther Frese placed second and third for the affirmative. Norman Stuter and the Waverly team earned top honors as the event neared its conclusion.
An elderly Bremer County resident died at home between Harton and Plainfield. A widow of about 60 years in the county, she moved here with her husband decades ago. Surviving children include Jol Brookins Sr. Ray Minnesota, Fred and Robert, along with Mrs. Gallaghey and Mrs. Vern Smith of Plainfield.
J J DeValois an Iowa State education student and former India missionary comments on Katharine Mayo’s portrayal of India's health. He praises British efforts in education and health reform and predicts eventual improvement. DeValois and his family plan to sail to India in April to continue missionary work.
A delegation from the P E chapter in Osage travels to Austin to organize a new unit. Members include Mrs Eva Crosby Mrs Mattie Burnham Mrs G C H Pettit Mrs R P Darow and Mrs Vic Hastings. Mrs W S Albertson hosts a luncheon and a dinner planned at another member’s home. Fred Clausen, 73, dies at his North Seventh Street home. He was born in Germany and lived in Mitchell County since youth with his wife Katherine Neumiller Clausen. He served as a deacon in Union township Presbyterian Church. Surviving: widow five children Jacob Stacyville Frederick Chicago Elizabeth Mildred Osage and Ruth Dykeman Charles City. Expert Q G Herbrecht will speak at a Union service in Congregational church and attend Sunday school institute at Riceville.
Oelwein mourns J F Bischeld who died in Hot Springs Ark after arriving with Mrs Bischeld and will be brought home for burial. Hugh Hird of Oelwein dies in San Bernardino Cal while wintering. Chicago Great Western freight runs 3000 cars daily through Oelwein. Diamond Brothers announce second Oelwein store opening tomorrow and a tenth in Independence next week. Robins appear in local fields signaling early spring.
Dysart March reports show Winmodausis Bible class of the Methodist Episcopal church meeting at Mrs Lily Minkel with needlework. Winmore Sunday school teachers entertained at Mrs Christopher. Lutheran Ladies’ Ald Society met at Mrs BP Jensen’s. Evangelical Peace Church Ladies Ald Society met with Mrs Katie Brandan. Mr and Mrs Alfred Norden and Willie Taylor returned from Florida and Cuba. Kenneth Schreiber returns from Waterloo operation. Mrs Elton Stewart returns from Des Moines to Dysart.
Rev Raymond Cross of Waterloo will serve as pastor at the Winthrop church for six months after the congregation voted to extend a temporary appointment. The church had been without a minister for about four months. Election notes indicate Dr H W A L Wouseholder seeks re election as director and Marl Mulford as treasurer at the coming school board election with A R Jones opposing Householder.
The Charles City 1927 municipal tax totaled 17 900 with 15 500 for the general fund and 2 800 each for grading improvements sewer hospital and band funds seven thousand for lighting 4 500 for fire maintenance 19 600 to retire bonds 1 for garbage disposal 4 000 for library 3 500 for parks and 8 400 for drainage The water department shows a surplus due to a new well under construction Nearby towns Nora Springs Rockford Rudd Marble Rock Floyd Colwell report varying tax amounts and bond taxes The article also notes a lecture by Ed Comancho on the Izaak Walton league and several local club meetings births and other community notices. Theodore Rowley plans to travel to Europe and Africa for Hart-Parr demonstrations and agricultural work near Tunis.
In Gresham Iowa on March 9 Mrs Mary Fritz celebrated her eighty first birthday with the help of fifteen neighbors and friends. Attendees included two daughters Mrs George Burke and Mrs James Ulrich a sister Mrs Anna Gregg and Rev and Mrs J A Albers Cedar Falls. A carpet rag bee was held at the home of Mrs Earl Telsinger with several neighbors present.
Cedar Paris Teachers College won against Morningside’s negative team here and defeated Western Union’s affirmative debaters at LeMars last evening in a discussion on adding a secretary of education to the president's cabinet. The defeat of LeMars marked the college's first loss in 20 consecutive home debates.
A new cod liver oil product Coco Cod offers full vitamin content with a pleasant taste to encourage children to take it willingly. The ad targets mothers, noting doctors’ orders and easy availability at drug stores.
Mrs Nora Lynch Anderson dies in Waverly at early morning from heart disease and complications after about three years of poor health. Funeral arrangements await word from brother John Lynch. She resided in Bremer county most of life and is survived by sons George and Ray, two sisters Mrs Mary Mooney of Waverly and Mrs Bernard Boesen of Waterloo, and brothers Humphrey Lynch of Nashua and John of Kansas.
A movement seeks to place the road forming the west entrance to Backbone State Park near Lamont into the county road system. Officials and park custodian W A Abbott presented the project to the board of supervisors. The 1.75 mile road would be graded and gravelled, aiding about 150000 visitors who used the route last year when wet weather made it nearly impassable. Buchanan County would share the costs if Delaware would also contribute. The park’s popularity in summer underscores the push for action.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms by neutralizing stomach acid. It claims most digestive troubles stem from excess acid and promises prompt relief, urging readers to buy a 66 cent package to end discomfort.
An apparent old advertisement touts Ice-Mint cream as a beauty tonic to restore smooth pink-white skin. It claims daily use before bed improves facial and body skin and promotes the product as affordable and widely used by beauty shops and specialists.
A patent medicine advertisement touts Lifetone Tablets promising steady nerves and increased vitality in two weeks. It claims rapid improvement for nervous individuals and offers a money back guarantee if claims are not met, with pricing at 72 tablets for $1.00.
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the Highway Commission on a case from Boone County allowing the state to alter Primary Road 20 through Earlville. The ruling reverses a local judge, granting power to condemn land and shift the route to pass north of the town. Earlville residents oppose changing the line and seek to preserve the current path.
An old fashioned remedy story explains Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, a gentle laxative blend of senna herbs and pepsin. It notes the doctor’s avoidance of drastic purges, urges safe use for children, and invites readers to request a free sample bottle mailed to Monticello Illinois.
Directors attest the financial figures including capital stock 3 208 521 68 and surplus funds 1 820 76 with undivided profits 84 000 000 and investment awaiting status 33 984 12 105 964 12 117 388 56. Names RODAMAR W and MARSH W W appear as directors with dated amounts and statuses.
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