City reverses sale bid for post office area to theatre plan
Manchester Ta March 11 the city council in a special session reversed its earlier stance and accepted EL W Williams bid to buy a strip of ground from the municipality to accommodate a proposed theatre adjoining the city fire department. Williams would supply space and fixtures while awaiting postal department approval.
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I Courier
Manchester
EL W. Williams
Ann Leet
Bert Duroy
Ines
Wit
Williams
Post Office Department
City Fire Department
P. O
Postoffice
Postal Department
Traer Grocer Preserves 50 Year Sales Ledger
Traer Iowa March 31 W C Keraus displays in his store a ledger of the T H Best state from 50 years ago. The book lists many former Traer residents and a wholesale house Bikler Winver Grocery Burlington IA remains a patron. F A Klein then traveling salesman for the house now leads the Burlington concern. The ledger also shows Best bought meats from Sinclair Packing Cedar Rapids years ago.
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Traer
W. C. Keraus
Storr
T. H. Best
Keraus
Best
Bikler, Winver, Grocery Company
Burlington
F. A. Klein
Klein
Mr. Best
Sinclair Packing House
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls Commit Club Directors Discuss Fair Plans
Cedar Falls Commercial club directors met at Hotel Black Hawk to decide a course of action for the Cedar Valley fair. The group adjourned last evening without a plan and reconvened at 12:30 p.m. today to continue proceedings in Cedar Falls.
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Cedar Falls
Courier
Butler Co Couple Wed at Charles City
Miss Ellen Wilkins and Basil Johnson of Butler County were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Charles City with Rev. T. E. Gough officiating. Attendants were Mrs. Emil Sprere and Verne Wilkins. The bride wore a rosewood crepe dress with a lavender hat. After a visit to Brooklyn Iowa, the couple will live on Johnson’s farm southwest of town. Johnson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson. Wilkins is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wilkins. She is a graduate of the local high school and has taught in Butler County schools for three years.
Jesup Church Opens New Year On Sound Finances
Jesup Iowa March 1 report of treasurer W W Blaster shows First Presbyterian Church met all benevolence obligations and remains financially sound. Elders Silas Sherman and W F Masters elected. trustees named. treasurer W W Glasier re-elected. Pastor Rev C B Driver praised for past five years of service. Produce business to be started by M J Gook in Robert Blaser building on Young Street.
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Paurter Syreind Sarview
Jesup
First Presbyterian Church
W. W. Blaster
Silas Sherman
W. F. Masters
L. Walker
Fo .C. Walker
A. B. Laird
J. Gbodge
Eber H. Parker
R. W. Houck
L. McLoud
W. W. Glasier
Ars
Lila Parker
Marian Crates
Doris Gates
C. B. Driver
M. J. Gook
Manchester
Robert Blaser
Young Street
Scotland
Chicago
Irma Wagner
Cbs
Traer Banker Granted Indefinite Leave for Health
Otto F. Moeller cashier of Farmers Savings Bank Traer has been granted an indefinite leave to recuperate his health following a serious auto accident on the Israel Dysart road. He travels with his sister Hilda Moeller from Dysart to Wisconsin and then Oregon. During his absence Harry Lands of Gladbrook will supervise the bank.
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Courier Special Keepiers
Traer
Otto F. Moeller
Farmers Savings Bank, Traer
Moeller
Irael- Dysart
Hilda Moeller
Dysart
Ten Churches at Lawn City Join Union Services
Cedar Falls hosts Holy Week union services in First Methodist Episcopal Church each evening except Saturday with speakers Rev. Otto Nielsen Nazareth Church Rev. R. W. Fillmore Christian Rev. Howland Hansen College Hill Community Rev. George L. Bergeman Zion Evangelical Rev. Bruce Giffen Presbyterian W. G Rewley T. Anderson G. F. Barsalou H. C. Boister J. D. Winding as presidents. Palm Sunday confirms 12 at St John Lutheran Nazareth up to eight at Bethlehem. Vespers at College feature Dr Howland Hansen on Oberammergau passion play with 40 slides. First Presbyterian Easter reception. Nazareth Lutheran two English and Danish talks. St Patrick Catholic two masses. First Baptist sermons on Jerusalem Street and Calvary. Triumphal Entry and Art of Reaven. Cedar Falls Commercial Club names committees including Good Roads Trade and Traffic Safety. Liberty, Legislative, Fire Prevention, and more. new members listed including Martin Morgenarn and J. Gaffney.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Otto Nielsen
Nazareth Church
R. W. Fillmore
Howland Hansen
College Hill Community
George L. Bergeman
Zion Evangelical
Bruce Giffen
Presbyterian
W. G Rewley
Thomas Anderson
G. F. Barsalou
H. C. Boisster
D. Winding
H. W. Slefkes
St. John's Lutheran Church
Nazareth Lutheran
Nazareth Lutheran Church
Work resumes on Aplington bridge project
Olson Construction resumed work on the bridge north of town in March according to current estimates. A pedestal was poured on Friday and two more are needed before steelwork can start, with completion expected soon. Musicians from the Aplington community band and high school orchestra performed a joyful program at the school auditorium, drawing excellent patronage as ministers were also included.
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Souler
Aplington
Maren 31
Olson Construction Company O
Ateel
Kill
Cedar Falls delegates chosen for county meeting in Democratic caucuses
An uninstructed delegation to the county Democratic convention was elected by Cedar Falls city precincts in unusually well attended caucuses. George Hughes was named permanent chairman, and Mrs. Elmer Farman secretary as ward meetings preceded the general caucus, with no presidential candidate named. Delegates include George Mornin, George Hughes, Donald Ross, and others across four wards.
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Aurler
Cedar Falls
E Hughes
George Hughes
Elmer Farman
City Central Committee
George Mornin
John Lemmer, Sr
Ed Carney
Donald Ross
F. L. McCreary
Frank Bailey
Sam Gibson
Carl Erke
Ed Marsh
L. M. Smith
Les Hughes
J. J. O'Rourke
G. W. Walters
R. R. Hollingsworth
Ed Short
J. C. Buntin
Hugh Buffum
Johm Lemayer
Fnd
Ed Garney
Carl Erbe
Mayme Bailey
W. G. Mullarky
Pat Dunbar
A. H. Adams
W. Wester
R. R. Hallingsworth
J. G. Buntin
Hugh Bultum
Cutler
Frank H. Cutler
Greene Lutheran Church Communion Confirmation Service
Greene Lutheran Church to observe confirmation and holy communion Sunday at 1 PM. Confirmants include Irene Barth, Letha Kiel, Dorothy Simon, Gertrude Voelker, Thelma Micher, Esther Landers, Velma Smith, Lynn Gerhard, Glen Riggins, Melvin Riggins, Floyd Dirks, and Werence Mathews who has been absent from school due to illness. Jane Pringle has returned home from Waverly hospital after a week of treatment. Women's Missionary Society hosted Staucare Bearers and their Mothers at a church banquet served by the church dining hall Friday evening.
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Irene Barth
Letha Kiel
Dorothy Simon
Gertrude Voelker
Thelma Micher
Esther Landers
Velma Smith
Lynn Gerhard
Glen Riggins
Melvin Riggins
Floyd Dirks
Werence Mathews
Janes Pringle
Waverly Hospital
Horses and Cattle Die in Bremer Farm Barn Fire
A barn on Herman A. Keding farm north of here burned, killing six horses, 20 cattle, 20 head of cattle? and 200 bushels of oats. A tank house and tackle shed were destroyed. neighbors saved the house and other structures. Loss about $5,000 with partial insurance.
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Bremer Farm
Courier
Samner
Herman A. Keding
Fini
Reding
Reding, Who Operat (No Place, Is Not Known. A Tank House and Tookhense
James Kahler to Be Buried Sunday in La Porte Cemetery
Funeral services for James Kahler who died after two years' paralysis will be held at his home Sunday afternoon. The item notes a La Porte City location and March 31 date, with local funeral details.
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James Kahler
la Porte Cemetery
Courier
la Porte City
Literary Circle
PF. B. Lehman
Woman of 87 Honored At Party On Anniversary
Susan Crain celebrated her 87th birthday with a family reunion at her Fredericksburg home. Daughters Warlen O Day Edgar Paraut Ellen live nearby with grandchildren and relatives attending. A Prothean class reception featured other local notes and marriages. 85 relatives helped with farewells and church events.
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Courier
Fredericksburg
Mareh
Susan Crain
Warlen O'Day
Edgar Parauet
Mervin Pratt
Floyd
Ellen
M. E. Church
Royce Hill
Elmer Churchill
Jane Dungey
Alpha
Home Study Club
Belle Kidder
G. ©. Clapham
California
Upham
State Bank
Lenore Redding
G. H. Huth
W. Murray Allen
Sioux Falls
S. D
Amelia Steege
Thomas McCracken
M. BH
Prederika
James Bird
Williamstown Corner
Congress of Young Men Opens Seventh Session in Oelwein
About 200 registered for the seventh annual young men's congress in Oelwein held under the state Young Men's Christian Association boys' work department. A noon luncheon was planned in the coliseum and afternoon group conferences followed by general sessions with prominent speakers. officers to be elected Sunday.
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fConurighmperial Ferverey Oebyeln
Boys’ Work Department
State Young Men's Christian Association
Oelwein W C O F Chooses Officers for 1930s group
Newly elected officers of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters in Oelwein include Mrs Kate Lavablette as ciel ranger and Mrs Anpie Graf as vice chief ranger. Other posts listed are recording and financial secretaries, treasurer, trustees, conductors, sentinels, auditors, and chaplain Rev Michael Aine brosy.
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Courier &Pacial
Oelwein
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Kate
LaVablette
Ciel Ranger
Anpie ® Graf
Arsnes Kirby
Misa Margaret Crahen
Eileen Becker
Elizabeth Becker
Lena Hanken
Catherine Scheckel
Delia O'Brien
Coliseum
W. G. Walrath
Artington
B. B. Walrath
G. N. Wassom
Florida
Southern Paints
G. M. Thein
Clinton Lau
Odiweln
Association
Waterloo
O'Connor
East Charles Street
Alloway
South Frederick Avene
Dysart Glee Clubs Win Tama District Contest
Dysart high school glee clubs won first honors in Division C G at the Tama district high school music contest held Thursday in Dysart. The boys and girls choirs led by directors I Pourney and Mercier delivered top performances, earning combined top honors.
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Dysart
iPourney Spenint Mercier
Dysart High
Floyd County Gravel Contract Let At $580
A contract for repairing and painting guard rails west of the city was awarded to George Crankhite of Perry for 580 dollars with Alex Elkwald as the other bidder. An April 25 setting will cover four miles of gravel work on the New Haven Niles road and four miles north to the Mitchell county line. Nellis Funeral Sunday. Leo M. Nellis, 25, died at Cedar Valley hospital after stomach trouble. Funeral at the Catholic church. He leaves parents, a twin brother, three brothers and three sisters.
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Courier Special Service
Charles City
George Crankhite
Perry
Alex Elkwald
New Haven-Niles
Floyd County
Mitchell County
Nellis
Leo M. Nellis
Cedar Valley Hospital
Catholic Church
Dean Convery
M. B. Haskins
Gray
Gus Bernard
Ward
Otto Masrloky
Chicago
Hart- Parr Company
Kirths
Russell Ames
Wales
Minn
Two Harbors
Ray Hennagh
Harwood Street
St Porte
Richard Elliott
Wilma Smith
la Forte City
M. BE
E. T. Gough
Basil Johnson
Even Wilkins
Greene
Ole Jasperson
Oakes
W.B. Johnson
Security Bank
Ann Volbrechst
Nettie McMillen
Frances Fix
Fership of File Topic for the Week LIGION AND POWER
Meditation recalls an East River project where a sunken barge resisted removal until a young engineer used the tides to lift it. The tale illustrates how consecration to God’s aim grants divine power. Prayer thanks God for mighty forces aiding those pursuing sacred purposes.
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East River
New York
Atlantic
God
March Like Lamb Ends With Warmth and Weather Records
The month of March closes with a warm spell and varied skies. Temperatures peaked at 83 degrees on March 23 while the coldest night fell to seven above on March 4. Precipitation reached 1.58 inches of rain and 1.2 inches of snow, with sixteen clear days, nine cloudy days, and six partly cloudy days. A comparison to March 1827 shows different highs and lows, rain and snow totals, and number of clear days.
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Zere
Churches Unite for Holy Week in Independence Area
Holy Week services planned across Independence churches the First Presbyterian First Baptist and Methodist begin Monday with Rev Reed of the Methodist Church speaking at the Presbyterian church Tuesday Baptists host with Rev Gilbert of the Presbyterian Church in charge Wednesday and Friday feature Rev Reed and Rev Gilbert Lee respectively at the Methodist and Baptist churches all city churches hold Easter services and St Anspar hosts a confirmation class at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church in Morrnorrow with Rev Paw Pease Lime Springs to preach.
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Courier
Independence
Union
Presbyterian
First
Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian Church
A. Ww. Reed
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
R. V. Gilbert
L. A. Miller
The
Reed
Gilbert Lee
Yes
Hower
St. Anspar
Blaven
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Paw Pease
Lime Springs
M. E
Henry Williams Dies at Allison
Henry Williams aged 69 died at his son Richard Williams home southwest of Allison at midnight Thursday after long heart disease. Survived by widow, Richard, and daughter Mrs William Twimmel residing near Allison. Mitchell Club Elects Officers at Unity Club meeting include Mrs Fred Titus as president and Mrs BE Trout as vice president. Mrs George Parkhurst, Mary, and Mrs Martin Madsen admitted as members.
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Allison, Ja
Henry Williams
Richard
Alwonabot
William Twimmel
Allison
Mitchell Club
Mitchell
Unity Clib
Fred ‘Titus
BE. W. Trout
George Parkhurst
Martin Madsen
Honest Folk Lie About Children Health Says Teachers
Public health leader Miss Edlih Countryman warned that some teachers conceal contagious disease among students. She spoke at East High during a Northeast division teachers meeting, urging honesty to prevent school outbreaks and attendance drops. Ruth Foster and Esther Wick discussed dental and communicable health topics, with Avis Lynch named future leader and Foster secretary. Two fliers killed in Los Angeles crash after their airplane burst into flames. Sylvester Smith 26 and Frank O Connor 21 were both deceased.
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Edlih Countryman
Des Moines
East High School
Town State Teachers Association
Ruth Foster
Charles City
Jowa Dental Association
Esther Wick
Manchester
Avis Lynch
Ab Deloweth
Los Angeles
U.P
Sylvester D. Smith
Frank O'Conner
Boy Injured Jumping From Train At Rockford Station
Raymond Washburn 17 of Independence Ta seriously injured when he leaped from the Hawkeye Limited as it entered Tiieis Gentral station in Rockford Illinois. He struck a water spout and may be permanently crippled with severe spine injuries and multiple broken vertebrae. He had been visiting his mother in Chicago and was accompanied by Harold Palmer 15 of Cedar Falls. His parents are separated. his mother resides in Chicago.
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Courier Special Servie
Rockford
Raymond Washburn
Independence
Hawkeye Limited
Tiieis Gentral
Chicago
Washburn
Harold Palmer
Cedar Falls
Palmer Missing From Cedar Falls Family Seeks Information
Palmer has been missing from Cedar Falls for about two weeks, according to relatives who do not know his whereabouts. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Palmer of 1128 Grove Street and the grandson of Mrs. W. B. Starbuck of 2125 Main Street.
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Palmer
H. L. Palmer
Grove Street
W. B. Starbuck
Main Street
Funeral Rites for Catherine Camp at West Union
The funeral for Catherine Camp, a popular West Union High School junior who died of pneumonia, will be Sunday afternoon at the M E church. She played in the school orchestra and band and was active in Rain Bow Girls. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Ruel Camp, grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Camp, and younger brother John.
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D. G. Schroufe
West Court Street
Grossman Funeral Home
E. T. Gough
First
M E. Church
Riverside
Refsnider
George Refsnider
Houser Funeral Chapel
G. A. Hess
Courier
West Union
Catherine Camp
Priday
M. E. Church
West Union High School
Rainbow Girls Assembly
Ruel Camp
Prank Camp
John
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