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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1928
Page
7
A 1920s election snapshot shows Mrs. Trene Tucker and an all-female council defeating a male-backed slate two to one. Despite attempts by masculine citizens to shift power, Tucker’s ticket secured mayor and council seats, with limited participation by men’s write-in votes and notes on city improvements under her incumbency.
Mrs Anna Martens recovering from a sudden illness at her daughter’s home near Shell Rock Iowa led to a family reunion the first in two decades. F E Martens drove 450 miles from Lane Dakota in a single day to attend, joining many relatives from Minnesota South Dakota and Iowa.
Manchester Ta March 2 Measles epidemic forces postponement of the Spanish operetta The Belle of Barcelona by the Manchester High School Girls Glee Clubs. Directed by Edna Lindahl Mary Clark and Zatha Pilson the performance is rescheduled to the last event of the high school entertainment course. Quarantine lasts two weeks as many students at both the high and central schools are absent. scarlet fever cases are reported in mild form.
Harms 45 of Sheffield pleaded guilty to conspiring in stealing cowhides from A G Stein and received a ten year suspended sentence in the state penitentiary. Henry Bonsack of Sheffield also pleaded guilty, sharing a similar term. Doreey and Lamley received comparable sentences as well. Hansell began serving six months in Franklin county jail after arrest for attempting to sell stolen clover seed. They appeared before Judge Clock and pleaded guilty.
Reverend Maynard and Mrs. G L Hemerman lead a Methodist campaign in Hazleton with Rev Maynard preaching on plain questions from scripture. Topics include a plain question for the church and lessons from Genesis as evening services continue tonight and in coming days.
Cedar Falls March 71 a chapter of Pi Gamma Mu the national social science honor fraternity was organized and installed at Teachers college under Prof Warren Wallace. Charter members include Nelie L Blancher Lorne M Boylan Helen L Chambers Bonita Damman Erma Hadier Helen Hamill Mildred Herrling Laurence Hof W W Holman B E Gusby Roba Taylor Ingebritten Kermit Kaiser G 3B Hinser Marjori Loomis Joseph L McConnell Morris Miller Minnie Mills John Moore Oliver L Trigg Leon E Robb Ruth Turkington Hazel Wimner. The group aims to reward undergraduate study in economics government sociology and history with election honors and prizes.
In Manchester Delaware County on March 27 Elmer Peterson about 40 fell from a wagon and broke bones in a leg while working on Fayette farm. Edward Mockel, a local farmer, suffered deep cuts to his right foot when a mower blade caught his limb. both men were injured and Peterson was taken to Town Giy State Hospital for treatment.
Oelwein Iowa March 27 Democrats will hold ward caucuses March 28 at listed venues First ward superior court room City Hall Second ward community club rooms Third ward A E Irvine law office Fourth ward EB R O Briens law office Local notes include Bringham called to North Dakota for his fathers death Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Fairbank to present Go Slow Joan at the Grand Oelwein Mercy Hospital patient Nellie Wimmer medical treatment P A Miller Dallas Center plans to reside in Oelwein Brick work nearly finished at Oelwein Chemical Co factory addition Avery Stephens and sons Marvin and Robert to Russell Springs Kentucky
A cablegram to Mrs. Zabriskie confirms Amos Zabriskie and wife left England for Africa after visiting the British Isles. Local news notes include Mr and Mrs Cady Pond hosting a game night, Vern Strawn welcomed a son Warren Leroy on March 23, and the Union Sunday School Young Married People group held a Friday evening party. Hazleton band plans a March 28 concert at Stanley school with proceeds aiding stage curtains, and the Royal Neighbors will stage a drill at June convention in Stanley. A son born to Donald and Mrs Mahoney at Delwein Thursday is reported with Dan Mahoney listed as father.
Rev Edw Bendlage formerly of St Stephen's Chester Iowa is named by Archbishop J d Keane as successor to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel church rectorate following Fr Daniel Tobin's death on Christmas Day 1926. Fr Joseph Dunn becomes assistant to Rev Father M Barry at St Columbines Duoduke.
R R Shafer local repair shop proprietor will bring the first locally owned airplane to Hampton on Wednesday with plans for passenger flying. He and Archie Peterson of Mason City flew the plane from New Orleans to Mason City arriving at the municipal air field Sunday afternoon after under 12 hours in air in successive flights stopping at St. Louis Saturday. Total distance about 1000 miles. Plane owned by Shafer and Roy Muhlenbrich.
Jesup, Ta., March 27 Announce ment is made of the marriage of Miss Marcella Howey and Irving L. Urch. Mrs. Urch is a daughter of Mrs. Harriet Howey, formerly of this place and has been teaching at Lehigh. She is a graduate of Jesup high school and Town State Teachers college. Mr. Urech is engaged in busi ness at Algona, where they will re side. There is improvement in condition bet Othe Ham, who has been critically Sal. Felton Kies is at St. Francis hos pital, Waterloo, where he is recover ing after an operation for relief of appendicitis. Annual supper and congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church By take place at the church Thurs day. Abou) members and friends par ticipated in the due tea of Women's Chlrisian Temperance union. A St. Patrick program was carried out at the thimblebee of Women's Relief corps at the home of Mrs. A. D. Van Eman, with Mrs. G. Walker directing. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Walker on Fri day were hosts to the following at dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Albert, Houser, Mr and Mrs. Jacob Bherman, Bar clay township, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Patten, Jesup, R. G. Williams has been re-elected superintendent of Jesup consolidated nehinet. Mrs. Belle Terry has been chosen delegate to the grand temple meet ing at Ft. Dodge this summer. Mrs. Belle Bordner will be the sliemiate. Mrs. Ross Barrat is second delegate and Mrs. Catherine Copenhaver al ternate
Albin D. Mills, 60, longtime president of Mills Hardware Co. and prominent local merchant, passed away after forty years of service in Central City. Mills built a leading hardware business on Main Street and was a well known civic figure.
Independence March 27 The Buchanan County political scene heats up with three candidates for representative J B Truax incumbent Mrs Belter Miller Aurora and Rev F H Wyrick Westbury township. Art exhibit at local high school April 11 12 showcases 150 master reproductions from European and American schools. Roads remain muddy impassable as county crews focus on gravel routes. rural carriers resume with horses due to limited vehicle access.
In McGregor Iowa March 27 Indians especially Winnebagoes along the upper Mississippi contend the wildlife refuge does not bar their muskrat mink trapping and ginseng digging. Government replies deny special privileges outside reservations. treaties said to be superseded by migratory bird treaty act and refuge act.
Oran Iowa March 27 The town hall has been secured by the Oran Ladies Aid for a bazaar and dinner on March 29. A church contest shows men leading the effort despite the belief women head church work. An Easter program is planned by church teachers and the midyear meeting with Rev. W C Kerwin assisting the pastor follows Easter.
Osage district reports the death of Fay Hen rietta Munn an eight year old girl who suffered severe burns when a gasoline engine tank sparked a can of fuel igniting her clothing. The accident occurred as her father Jurgen Mumm attempted to move the burning can near Brownville. Funeral services were held at the Riceville Methodist church with Rev. Felber presiding and burial at Riverside cemetery Riceville.
Members of the Catholic congregation in Allison Iowa gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs H Carter on Sunday to honor Rev S J Mauer who will soon leave to lead a parish at Walker Iowa A purse was presented to Fr Mauer He has served as pastor here for several years Rev John P Hammill assistant at Mason City will become pastor of New Hartford Parkersburg and Allson churches
Chester parish in Howard county will have a new priest Rev. Father Stephen Mauer, formerly of Parkersburg, to serve St Stephen’s after Rev. EB. J. Bendlage is transferred to Eagle Center Black Hawk county.
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