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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
8
A group of 300 bankers gathered in Independence for an annual convention. The event highlighted Iowa highway condition details and ongoing maintenance needs as part of the discussions.
A Courier Society page reports 300 bankers registered at Gedney hotel Independence for Group Seven Iowa Bankers session. W. H. Babcock presided. Rev J W Reed gave invocation. Mayor A T O'Brien welcomed. Bruce Gates spoke. group planned tours and a banquet at Gedney with toastmaster W W Biaser. Group Three elected W G B agley president. 325 attended banquet. resolutions condemned bank guaranty laws and favored lower public funds interest.
Memorial day observances for May 30 in Manchester include a parade led by Major Harry G. Utley forming at 12 45 p m at Main and Franklin, with a sailors program at the Mation street bridge at 1, then a cemetery march and a Memorial Plaza program by American Legion and World War veterans. Inclement weather moves events to the high school gym. post office hours and bank closures noted.
Bowman, a Republican hopeful for governor, addressed a meeting in Oelwein May 24, railing against Governor Hammill, the highway commission, and the cement trust. Berwman proposed a bank guaranty law, with local notes of political rhetoric and campaign positions.
W B Crowell 52 of Shell Rock dies at his home Wednesday night at 1 o clock after six years in poor health. Born October 22 1875 at La Porte City he moved to Shell Rock with his parents at age 19. He married Ella Russell November 23 1895 and the couple lived on the Crowell farm. Surviving are his wife a brother Bert a sister Mrs Anna Dean of Chicago and a number of lodge affiliations. Funeral services by the Masons will be held at 2 p m Sunday with Rev William Graeham officiating burial at Waverly Junction cemetery.
Hudson May 24 The Gibson Mueller post 559 will hold Memorial Day services at 10 a.m. May 30 starting at Gibson Mueller hall. Veterans from three wars and the ladies auxiliary will march to the cemetery. Rev. W N Roush to deliver the input address. A male quartet will provide music and Gordon Strayer will recite Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Osage High School graduates Eddie Bud and John Paul Murphy left for New Mexico to work in the mountains, hitchhiking as their travel method. The two youths were among this week’s Osage High graduates. The Mitchell County Credit Association held a dinner at the Baptist church with talks by Charles Barbour, Maxon City, and Mr. Manley of Manley Bros. A roundtable discussion lasted until 8. Dinner was provided by the Ladies' Guild. The R N A gave a shower at Woodman Hall for Mrs. Wilma Ott, who will marry Max Schmar 20 next month, with a wedding cake presented by Mrs. Guy Hughes.
C G W manager C. G. W. visits Oelwein for a monthly staff meeting with shop chiefs, terminal heads, and superintendents from four divisions centered on Oelwein. He states the outlook for the year is splendid with optimism for the Great Western system.
Californians visiting Geneseo include Mrs Wallin Ralston of Long Beach California and members of the Wh RK Klubetter Moahers at C Stouter’s home. Miss Salta Randabaugh of Ames called for a short visit while Misses Rutt and Dean Merritt suffer from scarlet fever.
Cedar Falls diary reports Maurice Haerlen licensed to preach Evangelical denomination at LeMars conference and assigned to serve Pieud church while continuing studies at Western Union College LeMars. He will study next year and lead Floyd congregation, following in his father Rev Maehlen’s footsteps. Instructors arrive for summer extension schools and Cedar Falls hosts visiting educators and Minneapolis guests as plans unfold.
Manchester Virginia May 24 members of the Woman's auxiliary American Legion will conduct their annual poppy sale Saturday May 26. The poppies are made by disabled veterans and proceeds aid hospitals and veteran families. Also noted: a city horse fatality, a stolen roadster, 1928 Redpath-Vawter chautauqua opening June 9, county auto plates shipment of 5400 passenger and 600 truck sets from Anamosa reform school.
The Immanuel Lutheran church Luther League will host the sixteenth annual convention of the eastern Iowa federation of the Wartburg league at Independence High School auditorium on June 16 to 18. About 430 to 300 delegates from eastern Iowa are expected to attend. Frank Orr Sr. has recovered from illness. Also updates report changes in local business locations as Peoples' Supply and P J Glabby pool hall move, with Grahian Stores occupying the tidings space and FW Woolworth Co. rumored to move into the Wise block.
Oelwein Iowa May 24. A flaming gasoline stove drawn into the yard by Harry Stevens exploded with force that sent bystanders fleeing and scorched kitchen woodwork. Fire department responded to the blaze and damage to paint and wallpaper is expected to be substantial.
Senior class presented The Tightwad at La Porte High School auditorium directed by Miss Nelle Roehlk. Oakley Driscoll starred as The Tightwad with Harold McNamee as the father, Gladys Mae Hartz as Edna, John Talor, and Leonard Robb in leading roles. Between acts featured Highland Fling and Boxers Clog dances, plus an encore call by a third grade group led by Martin Renmer and Delbert Bagenstos.
New Hampton Iowa May 24 Victor Perry was found to have a directed verdict in a larceny by embezzlement case involving mortgaged property from the C L Pine company of Mason City Iowa. He was jailed two weeks ago on a $500 bond set by Justice P H Brannon and had the loan secured by a mortgage on 41 horses though only 12 were produced.
Mr and Mrs John Burger and daughter Corinne motored to Iowa City May 24 to visit Henry Burger, who is in the vital capital there.
The funeral of Mrs. Minnie B. Wilson occurred Tuesday at 2 30 p m from the Safe Postel home in Independence. Rev L A Miller of First Baptist officiated and burial followed in Wilson cemetery east of town. Minnie Belle Madison born February 3 1867 in Independence was daughter of Nicholas and the late Amanda Madison.
Hudson Ia May 24 Exervises for the annual graduation will take place Thursday evening May 31 The program includes music by the Girls Glee club Envocauy W oN Roush Salutatory Helen McMan Adgress Presentation of gifts Edwin McMillan Valedictory Clara Braun music Sextet Presentation of diplomas K F Nolte Baccalaureate sermon Sunday May 27 in the school auditorium Dr William P McCormick will preach The class prophecy read Friday May 31 picnic at the local park Sixteen graduates listed: Alice D Andors Elton Brandhorst Clara Braun Loren Coury Daniel Farrell Vesta Faulkner Wilton Masker J Richard Pearce Edwin McMillan Helen McMillan Helen Rousselow Buna Sweitzer D Wassam Ruth Wilson Wilma Wyatt.
Twenty one high school seniors received diplomas at Orange Township High School’s annual commencement exercises last night. Principal and staff presented diplomas to graduates including Marien Bechtelheimer, Frances Benedict, Ruth Cornhlins, Pauline Cunningham, Vera Fike, Thurstan Flickingly, Olive Glessner, Bruce Graham, Carl Hamer, Donald Hamer, Veil Klingaman, Justin Knop, Alvin Liehty, Alta Maust, Russell Meeker, Gladys Moberly, William, Geneva Peek, Robert Petersen, Emmabelle Stith, and Dorothy Trent. A picnic followed with the sixth grade attending under Miss Wiley.
May 24 report from Mourner Special Service says Henry Yearling, living on a southwest farm, tried to cut his throat at home. He was rushed to the hospital and expected to recover. The cause given is despondency. Senator Lars J. Skramme of Ro Land, Indiana, a Republican gubernatorial hopeful, will speak on Main Street Saturday May 26 at 2 p.m. His talk will address the bend issue. The Twelfth Iowa district annual.
The convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor will be held at Congregational church on June 1 2 and 3 with about 150 young people expected to attend This year the attendance at Charles City reached 200 Strong programs are promised for all meetings through the three days.
Judge H. Kelley fixes hearing time for the Emma B Farnham estate to sell real estate at the courthouse. On Saturday June 27 at 2 p m bids will be considered by the court, especially for the residence property described as one of the finer homes in the area.
Brandon Iowa May 24 Mr and Mrs L Bachmann and family and Mr and Mrs George Bachmann attended graduation exercises of the 1928 class at Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids yesterday evening Misses Ruth Helen and Hazel Bachmann daughters of Mr and Mrs L Bachmann were among the graduates Rev George H Goodrick Methodist pastor assisted in meeting The Branden pulpit will be filled Sunday evening by William Foelmer of Stanley Union Memorial day services are set for Sunday at 12 am at the Christian church Rev George H Goodrick will deliver the sermon
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