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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1927
Page
6
Farmers take part in seven key community roles including cooperative creamery officials six shipping association officers and directors three township trustees and four community club members. Practically all are members of local organizations.
Ackley citizens voted 129000 in bonds for a combined grade and high school building. Lanning Co. of Oskaloosa won the general contract at 95050. Carstens Bros., Ackley, won heating and related work at 31260. Construction target is January 1, 1928, if conditions met. site clearance promised by April 15.
A new organization of creameries formed at a Thursday meeting to promote the sales of the superior Iowa State Brand butter. Officers elected include President Jevenson Plymouth vice president Mueller Manly secretary Storre Kensett treasurer Harmison Randalia. Nineteen creameries join the initiative. Rodney and W. Dwyer noted in local updates.
Eldora March 12 Possession will be taken this week by 21 residents from Story Hamilton and Grundy county homes and nearby towns as Hardin county home nears occupancy. Construction complete with minor details to finish. new furniture installed in sleeping quarters. Visiting limited to 2 to 4 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays monthly under new board rules prohibiting intoxicants on site.
Special report from Manchester Iowa dated March 12 noting the removal of a row of large pine trees along the north side of Highway 20 near the federal fish hatchery. The pines were a long standing roadside landmark, valued by local residents.
Cedar Falls March 12 The ninth pipe organ in Cedar Falls will be dedicated at Nazareth Lutheran church Sunday when an instrument valued at 4000 will be presented to the congregation by the church’s young people. Professor G W Samson Jr of Teachers College will play the dedicatory recital. The ceremony of presentation will feature Miss Annette Jepsen speaking for the young people society and G A Larson accepting for the church. Reverend Otto Nielsen the pastor will deliver the dedicatory address. The service will conclude three days of meetings led by Reverend F G Rasmussen. The organ is free from debt at presentation. Local church services tomorrow will follow usual schedule with sermons by Dr Robert E Cornall and other topics discussed by visiting clergy.
Charles City March 12. A complete new ticket entered the city election campaign yesterday when G Gray, several times Floyd County sheriff and president of the Purity Oil company, filed on a full ticket for mayor with two councilmen
In Gilbertville on March 12 voters caucused at St. Marys hall and named two tickets for town offices. The People's ticket lists Mayor Leo Bedard Treasurer Nick Hemmer Assessor J C Kemp and councilmen Matt Ahles Jacob Schmitz Martin Bernardy Martin Holbach and Matt Bornong. The Citizens ticket names Mayor Matt Ahles Treasurer Jacob Shares Assessor John Franta and councilmen Frank Metcalf John Pint Charles Stubera uch John Fischels and Joseph Reuter.
West Union council decided this week to house the new West Union Public Library in City Hall. Space for stacks circulation desk and reading rooms will be provided at no cost. A Citizens Club meeting reported progress of the community hospital movement and a Independence based hospital enterprise showed financial profit with committee members TL T Kimball W H Antes and E C Johnson.
Waverly Ta March 12 Retired city treasurer William Weiditschka ends a 24 year tenure. He will not seek re election due to other duties. He is cashier at First National Bank. H C Nolting announces candidacy and is expected unopposed. Filings list mayor Freedes Osincup treasurer Nolting assessors and council candidates across wards.
Mrs. Lloyd J. Lamb Mrs. Georgia Hoyt and C M Hoyt traveled to Chesterton Ind after telegrams announced the sudden death of Clara Hoyt Williams Williams oldest daughter of J W and Nelle Hoyt grew up in La Porte was a longtime teacher in the local school She leaves a husband three children two stepchildren one sister two brothers and a stepmother Her parents and a sister preceded her in death Also notes on club meetings and community events in La Porte and Waterloo Indiana with visitors from Kentucky.
Miss Viola Luhring, employed three years, is named manager of Waverly Gas company succeeding M J Collins who resigned. She will oversee office records and merchandise while L P Pitts handles plant and outside work. Announcement by R H Garrison district manager of Central Town Power Light Co. Collins will pursue private business interests.
Proceeds from the closing out sale at Joe Hobkirk's farm totaled ten thousand dollars. The sale followed plans posted before Hobkirk's death in a farm lighting plant explosion earlier in the week. The auction was conducted as scheduled and marked the largest local sale in years.
In Traer on March 12. Traer's school election on March 14 will feature a contest for two school board seats with three nominees in the field. Incumbents Mrs. RoG Stoakes and S. B. Corson seek re election. Corson filled an unexpired term after WN McKerral moved to California. In Clutter's school election next Monday three vacancies include two three year directors and one for one year. Frank E. Caslavka and J. C. Caloud seek re election for three years, with Charles Jackson and James Pavelka opposing them. Elmer J. Horn is the sole candidate for the one year term. Clarence Wilkins sold his interest in the Connor barber shop to H. V. LeBarron of Dows, effective immediately. the Wilkins move to Decorah. D. W. Hoffman of Tama marks 36 years as a drayman, noting long service and few absences. Mr. Hoffman recalls injuries but never missed a meal. Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Shaffer return from a 2000 mile auto trip through the far and south, survived California floods, now staying with Ed Shaffer on the parental farm.
March 12 report from Waukon Iowa says the board of supervisors and highway commission let the contract for hard surfacing Primary No 9 from the Winneshiek county line to Waukon and to Lansing. Jones Heisted Lancaster Wis won with a flat $2 12 per yard rate including materials. Work begins in April with completion planned in fall. The Postville to Lansing route is rated by nature lovers as among the state’s most beautiful for its length.
Winthrop Ind March 12 A gravel stretch east of the Buffalo Creek bridge became a deep mudhole closing Grant highway U S 20 to motor traffic. Insurance adjuster Carl Miller said cars waited hours for horse teams to pull them out. As many as 15 cars lined up for help with four to six horses needed for heavier vehicles.
Horton Va March 12 Special The thirtieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. M W Scott was celebrated here this week when they were given a surprise party by about 75 friends.
An old advertisement promotes gargling two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin dissolved in four tablespoonfuls of water for throat irritation. It advises using genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, two-hour repeats if needed, and notes availability in tin boxes of twelve tablets for a few cents.
Courier Special Service reports a second dividend of 15 percent for the closed Darrow Trust & Savings Bank of New Hampton, approved by Judge He E. Taylor. First dividend totaling about $35,000 was mailed to youth in October 1926. Bank closed July 1925 after management investigation by A J Kolthoff. Checks will be prepared by the state banking department in Des Moines and sent for distribution by R W Kaster. About three weeks needed for preparation. Further dividends likely. large cash and unrealized assets remain in examiner hands. If supreme court claims favor the bank, substantial payments may follow.
Independence Iowa March 12 Mrs Leonard Kirkner died Friday afternoon at her home northeast of town after several months of illness. Her husband and young daughter survive, as do her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Mrs Kirkner was born in Buchanan county, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H McGill of Pease town. Also mention of annual events and local civic notices follow in the column noting anniversaries and a revival at the M E Church with Rev A R Grant Geneseo slated to speak, plus a note on George S Woodruff turning 82 and prizes at local fairs.
Allison Iowa March 12 Examin tion of assets and liabilities of Mason City Trust company, placed in receivership March 28, 1924, eight months before failure, dominates court as H W Wilhelms, president of Beaver Valley Bank, stands trial on fraud charges. The Mason City bank held a large amount of notes from Beaver Valley, with defense seeking the state bank examiner's opinion on collateral values.
The Manchester ten will waive gate charges for the July fourth Independence Day celebration at Delaware county fair grounds. Businessmen underwrite the treasury, funding a free gate while continuing vaudeville and attractions. E W Williams directs with a committee of Turner, Gildner, Whisler, Cramer, and Legs organizing the event for a bigger, better show.
Voters in Forest City will ballot on March 22 to decide a proposed measure allowing Sunday film showings. The proposal is being contested by religious groups and details are being circulated by local officials.
Here today an announcement declared the consolidation of the Peoples Savings Bank and the Farmers Savings Bank in Garrison. Former State Senator White Vinton served as president of the merged institution, which will operate under the Peoples Bank charter. Capital figures for the merged bank were not yet announced.
Mrs Jane Chambers, aged 80, broke her hip in a fall yesterday in Mitchell Iowa. The incident was reported as a special item from the Marth 12 issue.
Fragmentary notes show Prince William in Sweden discussing politics and expediency. He praised American cooking and mentioned ham and eggs en route while giving a lecture.
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