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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
9
Towns in Buchanan Independence and adjoining counties discuss forming an organization to seek bond issues for paving Primary roads 20 and 11. A May 6 meeting at 2 30 pm in the city hall will plan countywide support to ask the board of supervisors to issue bonds for unpaved stretches.
Hearing for Jaiper Wilson and John Keith of Traer on cruelty to animal charges filed by R F E Newell of Waterloo humane society was set for this afternoon. They are on bail. Allegations say Wilson beat to death a dog owned by H E Howell after Keith, who lost several sheep to stray dogs, offered a $20 bounty per dog. A branch of the American Home Humane society is to be organized here as a result of the incident.
Mrs. William P Thompson learns of son-in-law James Gillispie’s death at a St. Paul Minnesota hospital after an operation a month ago. She cannot attend the funeral due to age. Gillispie home was Anoka and he visited Hudson each summer. Mothers will serve as ushers and choirs in local churches for Mother’s Day observances. Mary Gibson sixth is very ill from measles. R C Hollis, crushed by a bull at a Northfield farm, is improving and can sit up briefly.
Toledo Indiana May 6 Improves road from Toledo to the Indian sanatorium about half a mile with American Legion post backing the project. Post votes to accept responsibility as township funds delay inside city limits. Region committee named to work with township officials and civic groups includes Dr A A Pace N R McAnulty Z R Mills F J Kremenak and E P Kupka.
Toledo Iowa May 6 Efforts to locate relatives of William Kelly whose body was taken from the Iowa river near Chelsea have failed The name Kelly may have been an alias investigators believe he died March 26 after Supervisor Novak took him from Chelsea to a shack with provisions The man about 66 years old had lived nearby about 15 years and previously in Benton county He claimed birth in southern Illinois and heart disease or stroke is suspected in his death
Alison, Ta. May 6. Officers of Butler County Bankers association elected for the coming year are TD. H. Elis Greene president H.W. Reints Aplington vice president Ernest Speedy Allison secretary and H. F. Reints Kesley over. Indictments were returned by the grand jury this week against Mr and Mrs D W Stephens Du et on charge of illegal possession. audie Kepler has gone to his home in Northwood to return Monday when a jury will be called Tor tels of several criminal cases.
A plowing horse near Gladbrook was instantly killed by a lightning bolt during a storm. Two other horses were knocked unconscious, and the farmer M. Kvidera was injured but slowly recovering. The killed horse was insured for $100.
Fairbank Iowa May 6 Fairbank High school will present a music recital in the school auditorium on May 18 at 8 p m. A number of Fairbank children are ill with measles as are some in the country Mrs Lilie Dillman was taken to Peoples hospital in Independence for treatment. The Baptist W F M S met in the home of Mrs F W Brent this afternoon. The Methodist Ladies Aid society met in the home of Mrs Co W Eliott Wednesday afternoon. Large attendance was noted. Refreshments were served by committees. A bake sale will be held at the O H King grocery Saturday to aid flood relief.
New Hampton Iowa May 6 There will be no jury trials for the May term of district court here at this time Judge Carl W Reed has decided on account of the backward condition of farm work now and his desire not to take them from it If certain cases must be tried at this time he intimated the jury may be called for June 1.
Cedar Falls May 6 Cedar Falls women graduates of Teachers college will sing at the alumni breakfast during commencement week. Speaker will be W Ramseyer congressman from the Sixth district and 1902 graduate. Musicians include Mrs Eugene Smith Mrs C W Miller Miss Dorothy Corning and Alyce Cain with Mrs Benjamin Boardman at the piano.
Charles City council votes to test center street parking with spaces marked off by officers. Saturday’s trade will decide if this eases traffic. Nineteen hackberry trees planted at Cedar Valley hospital and around the grounds. C L Knowlton of Mayd injured in fall breaking his leg in three places on the way home with Rev Mr Gable. Two doctors consulted. Farm Women Activities Ada Oldham Ames to attend Floyd County Girl’s Country Club meeting May 9. Floyd County Farm Bureau directors review second year home furnishings program with Miss Knowles of Ames. Body of George White of Sodro Wooley Wash will arrive Saturday for Riverside cemetery funeral. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Co W Vance Floyd buried yesterday.
Dysart Ta May 6 The fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Alfred Norden was celebrated at a party in Andresen hall with about 60 guests. Relatives from here who attended the funeral of Mrs Lizzie Salzwain in Dixon TH were Mr and Mrs George Kersten Mr and Mrs Chris Kersten and Adam Herring, who were visiting nearby.
Brandon la May 6 Commencement activities begin Thursday and Friday as the senior class presents Getting Acquainted with Madge a three act comedy at G A R hall The school band under Albert Cole La Porte ity will prominence on the program Sunday May 15 baccalaureate sermon Dominions by Rev George H Goodrick Methodist church May 19 commencement address Youth at the Cross Roads by Rev Blaine Hyten Cedar Rapids There are 12 in the class five girls seven boys named Mildred Albert Beulah Soloff Joy Jewel Ruth Davis Alta Anderson Virgil Bagley Milo Albert Virgil Harris Milo Naylor George Evans Leonard McNamara Stanley Hines Heliotrope Rebekah lodge Brandon initiations three candidates Mrs J P Atterding Mrs E FE Evans and Mrs F E Evans to be admitted The local team will exemplify the work May 6 12 Mothers Day sermon Answering Mothers Prayers by Rev G H Goodrick M E church Sunday morning with special music In evening the Anti saloon league will show a picture The Transgressor.
In La Porte City IA on May 5 two cars driven by Harry Perigo and Frank Wilson collided at Main and Walnut. Both vehicles sustained only minor damage and no injuries were reported.
Independence May 6 Rev and Mrs L A Miller with daughter in law arrived from Cherokee. Miller is the new minister of First Baptist church and will begin work Sunday. He previously preached in this city about six years ago, left for Canton South Dakota, then led Canton church for nearly four years, moved to Cherokee two years ago to serve there.
Independence Ta May 6 special An important business change occurred when Gill Motor company Inc purchased the interest of Carl Weber, a partner. Weber retired from the firm and the business will continue under the same name in the same Weber owned building. He plans remain in the community and has not announced future plans.
Frank A. Lee 72 prominent in Iowa Masonic circles and a Waverly Republican leader died at his home after months of illness from stomach cancer. He served as city clerk 15 years and mayor five and a half. Funeral with Knights Templar and Masonic rites Sunday at 2:30 p.m. He organized the Waverly Knights Templar unit and held Masonic offices in Crescent council Waterloo. Survived by widow daughter Mrs Herbert Todd Minneapolis and son Oscar Latouche Alaska. brother A M Lee Boone. Born in LeRoy township Bremer County and lifelong local resident.
Tama State Bank will begin operations Saturday in the former Commercial Savings bank building. The purchase price of 6726 covers building and fixtures, with Tama district court approving the sale. F A Jones serves as president, J H Neil as vice president, Hubert Kubicek as cashier, and directors include Jones Neil Dee Beale Albert Kubicek and Fred Goza. Capital is 25900 and surplus 5000. R F Davis will replace Jones as examiner, also serving Garwin State bank on a split schedule.
A large flock of canaries is housed at the Melchior Luchsinger farm a few miles south of Elgin. The owner is Mrs. Peter Luchsinger, and the operation is described as a naval enterprise.
An English beauty specialist urges rubbing the face neck or hands with two small ice mint cubes before bed or when desired. The method purportedly brings color to the cheeks, preserves it, and leaves skin softer firmer and more youthful with fewer wrinkles. Drugeists report high demand due to low cost and notable results for a good complexion.
A Waterloo reader endorses Nu Tone as the only medicine that helped after years of sickness. The letter describes insomnia, gas, bloating, loss of appetite, and persistent tiredness then reports relief after using Nu Tone. It promotes purchasing from local Waterloo stores and price options.
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