Just Business and Easing Management Burdens at Rotary
E Elmo Martin in Cleveland presented the keynote at the eleventh district Rotary conference speaking on how to be a real executive. He argued delegation plus responsibility, clear task directives, and thought-led leadership while cautioning against authority misuse and overdetail. He urged listening to co workers ideas, conserving time to plan, and finishing tasks rather than starting many without completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Elmo Martin
Cleveland
Marlin
Notorious check forger A. E. Howard sentenced in Iowa
Davenport Iowa March 26 A E Howard described by police as a nationally famous check forger was sentenced by Judge F B Letts in district court to an indeterminate term of from one to one and a half years in Fort Madison penitentiary. Howard was arrested after attempting to cash a worthless check at a Piggly Wiggly store and was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
A. E. Howard
F .B. Letts
Fort Madison
Howard
Rotary club session outlines service and membership
The conference led by district governor Carl Weake featured talks on Rotary’s foundation, membership basis, compulsory attendance, and friendships formed among members. Speakers from Iowa and surrounding towns discussed service to humanity, community betterment, and maintaining professional ties while aiding fellow citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Porter
Vno
Carl Weake
Hotarianus
Rotary
E. B. Gyous
Dubuque
Will Louden
Fairfield
Ira. J. Houston
Iowa City
Zac D. Dunlap
Ames
Davenport Rotary Club
Charles City
Cast for Three Act Operetta Announced at East High
The East High boys and girls clubs announce the three act operetta Once In a Blue Moon to be staged late April. Principal female roles go to Annie Lawsons and Marian Longley, with George Marker and Willam Mann as leads. A long cast list includes Arlene Murphy Mrs Montgomery Arcania Bodholdt Sylvia Montgomery and many others. a chorus of 36 women and 24 men rounds out the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High
Annie Lawsons
Marian Longley
George Marker
Willam Mann
Arlene Murphy
Montgomery
Arcania Bodholdt
Sylvia Montgomery
Annis Lawson
Leatrice Montgomers
Markin Longley
Rabbit Morton
Batty Morton
Dhyra Buck Airs
Lila Lavender
Leah Bickelberg
Philly Maxwell
LeRoy Markham Gres Taylor
Willam Mann Skylark
Ralph Fox Moonrries
Gordon Lauser
Dley Dney Mazovetsky
Frances Stotts
Eugene Bell
M. Rene le Ron
Suzanne
Iowa Tourists Find No Mud Roads Except in Old Home State
Cedar Rapids March 26 Carl and Bertram Frishel brothers of Cedar Rapids returned from an 8,000 mile motor tour through the east and as far south as Miami reporting only good roads. Their car stuck for days on the Lincoln highway in Cedar County 40 miles east of here forcing them to abandon it for rail travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cqedar Rapids
Carl and
Bertram Frishel
East
Miami
Iowa
Lincoln Highway
Cedar County
Two Pastors Named Co-Pastors at Plymouth Church
Rev. William Hardcastle and Rev. Raymond W. Cross will act as co-pastors at Plymouth Congregational church in Waterloo. Hardcastle will occupy the pulpit each Sunday at 11 a.m., while Cross handles other pastoral duties, as confirmed by members last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hardcastle
Jens. Falls
Raymond W. Cross
Waterloo
Plymouth Congregational Church
Hardcastle
Cross
Rudd Couples Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Pomeroy marked their golden wedding with a noon dinner for relatives at home in Rudd and a church program and picnic supper at the M E church. They have lived near and in Rudd for 40 years of marriage, with many old friends from Charles City attending the evening celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudd, To
H. A.pomeroy
M. E. Church
Rotary Banquet and Ball Delights 2400 Guests at Forum Hall
Waterloo Rotary entertained about 2,400 visiting Rotarians and ladies at Forum Hall last evening. The gala event featured music jokes and dancing with Rotary banners, a wheel cake, and a surprise appearance by E O Day and Sing Sing Symphony. International Director Hatfield spoke briefly on Rotary’s value as delegates enjoyed songs and a lively program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterlooo Rotary Club
Forum Hall
Waterloo
Rajaiad Over & Moore
Rotary
America
Frank Hiatfield
Evansville
Ind
Carl Weeks
Deg
Eé O'Day
Des Moines
Gale Woods
Lavaliere
Tiffany
Hatfield
W.V. Stbert
Milks Emulsion touted as cure with strong claims
An advertisement features a testimonial from T Edgar Dighton of Portland Maine praising Milks Emulsion for curing a persistent cough and aiding recovery after moving west. It claims rapid weight gain and improved digestion, urging readers to try the product with a money back guarantee and detailing prices and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Indianapolia
Indiana
Maina
T. Edgar Dighton
Pine St
Portland
Naifttitra
Shell Rock Masons Honor Henry Myer for 60 Years
Shell Rock lodge A F & A M plans a reception for Henry Myer marking sixty years of membership. The event, led by Roy Sinnard as general chairman with George Shoemaker and committee, featured volunteer waiters from Knights of Pythias Kiwanis and Y's Men clubs and decorations by John Sweeney's group.
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Roy Sinnard
George Shoemakers
Anl
Knights of Pythias, Kiwanis
Y’s Men's Cluba
Ely
Carleton Sias
John Sweeney
Carl Weeks
Shell Rock Masons
Henry Myer
Shell Rock
Shell Rock Lodge
Organization For Independence
Myer
Masons Leader Mr Myers Dies After Long Lodge Service
Mr Myers, long-time Mason and leader in local lodge movements, died aged 83 after a career in trucking and auto top business. Born in Germany April 16 1843 he emigrated to the United States in 1866 and was active in the Shell Rock and Pard avenue area with headquarters and storage ventures. His funeral and dates were announced with tributes to his service to the fraternity and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
A. W. Gerdes
Shell Rock
Sarage
Onj
Pard Avenue
N. E
Teale,jrooms
Hiram ‘Ross
First Avenue
Gerdes
Myer
Lodge
Dusinesa
Mr. Myer
Germany
United States
Marriage Plan Mentioned for Miss Lucy Stevenson
A note from Butler Center records a marriage planned for October 25, 1875, in the county seat with the couple to reside in the city. The household includes two daughters and two Brand children. A son named Car died December 35, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Stevenson
Butler Center
Brand
Car
Japan Becomes Major Buyer of American Wheat
The article notes Japan increasing purchases of U S wheat as a key buyer. It mentions a weather bulletin exchange where the United States Weather Bureau sends daily observations from Alaska, Canada, and the United States to the French Meteorological Service in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States Weather Bureau
French Meteorological Service
Paris
Alaska
Canada
United States
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Regipe
E. E. Martin
Cleveland, C
Porger
Lester Mansfeld
Fort Dodge
Clark M. Wheeler
Iowa Falls
Harry Morehouse
Gage
Cedar Rapids
Plymouth
Rudd
Forum
Independence
P. 3, Toale
Luden’s
Luden
WM. H. Luden, Inc
Reading, Pa
Swift & Company
Gustavus F. Swift
New England
Aa Swift & Company
Atook
Chicago
DE. I. H. ‘Dillon
BE. H. Kuilttie
First National Bank
Carl C. Bickley
M. D
Leavitt and Johnson
Aes
Cee Electrical Pioneer
Bennison
Boston
Cedar Falls
Everwear
Siery
Weling
Mina Taylor
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