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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1928

Page

5

Iowa Bankers Praise Growth as Deposits Surge

Iowa state banking chief L A Andrew told the Town Bankers association in Manchester that deposits across state and savings banks rose by more than 13 million in recent months, signaling a return to normal. Frank Warner highlighted strong liquidity and a statewide reserve near 39 percent with total deposits around 900 million. Group four elected officers and the gathering included a luncheon, banquet, and a 100 percent local association membership.

iGourier Sorder Service Manchester Iowa L. A. Andrew Town Bankers’ Association Frank Warner Des Moines

Burial Tomorrow at Oelwein for Former Printer

The funeral for Thomas Carver 64 who died at the county home in West Union will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the Ridler funeral home in Oelwein burial in Woodlawn cemetery Carver a printer worked at small papers in Shellsburg and Walker until a year ago He died of paralysis. Tomorrow afternoon and evening over 200 representatives of Methodist church organizations from across the state will meet in Oelwein A noon dinner is set 12 20 pm in church parlors Dr Frank Mossman president of Morningside College will speak and S W Pleward will also speak. Two children of Neil Arnold near Orlwein have recovered from typhoid a Hare child also recovered Mgr Arnold is ill with flu and may have typhoid

Oelwein Thomas Carver West Union Ridler Woodlant Carver Shellsburg Walker Nut Frank Mossman Morningside College S. W. Pleward Neil Arnold Orlwein C. E. Hare Mgr Arnold

Pioneer of Cedar Falls Dies Friday

Michael Hoy, a Cedar Falls pioneer born October 5, 1857 in Cook County Illinois, died Friday at 3 PM at his East Grant Street home after a long illness. He moved to Black Hawk County in 1865 and lived there ever since. he is survived by one sister Jane Hoy. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Waterloo.

Carrier Cedar Falls Michael Hoy East Grant Street Hoy Cook County Black Hawk County Jane Hoy Calvary Cemetery Waterloo

Delaware Clerk Issues Four Wedding Licenses

Delaware clerk Burton Clark issues four marriage licenses this week. Couples include Atmon Danford and Minnie Whitman, W. oR. Smith and Frances L. Serwanke, Claus Grant and Rebecca Doran, Charien Smith and Lucy Alcom.

Gaurice Manchester Burton Clark Atmon Danford Minnie Whitman W._ oR. Smith Frances L. Serwanke Claus Grant Rebecca Doran Charien Smith Lucy Alcom

Church Dedication Brings Archbishop to Hampton

Archbishop James J. Keane of Dubuque will dedicate St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton Virginia on Tuesday May 20. Rev. P B J J McMahon says 40 to 450 visiting priests will attend. Very Rev S O Connor of Mason City will conduct high mass after the dedication. The old church burned March 19 1927. construction of the new brick church began July following and cost $22 000.

Vouvier Hampton James J. Keane Dubuque JJ. McMahon St. Patrick's Catholic Church Father McMahon S. O'Connor Mason City St. Patrick's Church

Child Found Smothered in Charles City Crib

May 28 in Charles City Ia a three weeks old boy of Mr and Mrs Carl Valeske was found smothered to death in a crib at Cedar Valley hospital where the mother was a patient The coroner B J Oakes Marble Rock ordered an inquest which determined death by smothering The family lived near Colwell Private funeral services followed for Joseph Clemens 63 a longtime dry goods merchant at his home Riverside burial Funeral services for Mrs Clifford W Jellineck were held at Central M E Church Riverside was the burial place

fCousion Charles City Carl Valeske Cedar Valley Hospital Bourne B. J. Oakes Marble Rock Colwell Joseph Clemens Clemens R. E. Rallins Des Moines Arthur Smith Mitchell S. D Mollie Augusta Lucy Rozione Chicago Mike Oregon Riverside Clifford W. Jellineck M. EB Wesley Belling

Allison Seniors Hold Class Day and Graduation

Allison Iowa May 26. A large crowd attended class day exercises in the high school assembly room with songs, poems, and testimonies. Speeches by Marjorie Toll Kenneth Hyde and Lois Brauer, a freshmen frolic by the class of 1927 28, and athletic letters awarded. Commencement followed at the American Legion theatre with Morning Hymn and A Water Lilies by the Girls Glee Club and an address by George H Mennegn. Diplomas presented to seven graduates by W C Shepherd. Class motto Quality not Quantity colors emerald green and silver.

Concier Eperial Servicr Allison Earl Folkers Marjorie Toll Kenneth Hyde Donald Helt Hilda DeBower Marin Hoppner Paul Feltus Erwil Folkers Kenneth Toll Lois Brauer Pals American Legion Theatre O. B. Preston Associated Churches George H. Mennegn W. C. Sheperd W. C. Wassen

Manchester Men Buy Filling Station Lots

Edgewood Oil company buys land on West Main near Woodman hall and a city strip to build a filling station. Construction starts June 1 with a local manager. Shell products to be dispensed by the new station run by Floyd H Hatch Earl Richards F E Westerlen and J J Tyrrell.

Courier Manchester Edgewood Oil Company Will C. Nickerson West Main Street Woodman Hall Roxana Petroleum Corporation The Shell Floyd H. Hatch Earl Richards F. E. Westerlen J. J. Tyrrell Mr. Richards

Cresco Boys Club Meets With 20 Business Men

Cresco Ta May 26 The Cresco high school Boys club of seniors and juniors hosted 20 or more business men as guests at J H Burgess summer cottage Plymouth Rock Tuesday. Meetings are biweekly with talks by invited men on topics of interest to the boys.

Poulney Cresco Cresco High School J. H. Burgess Plymouth Rock

Memorial Sunday address by Rev H C Bossier at St Luke’s Cedar Falls

Memorial Sunday observances in Cedar Falls include services at St Luke's Episcopal Church at 10 30 am with Rev H C Bossier delivering the address. The Grand Army, Women's Relief Corps and other patriotic orders attend.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Eight graduates at Allison High School ceremony

Allison Iowa May 28 Eight seniors from Allison High School graduated Thursday May 24. They are Donald Helt Marjorie Toll Hilda De Bower Earl Parkers Erwin Folkers Kenneth Hyde and Kenneth Toll. Commencement speaker was George H Mennega. Mrs Clarence DeBower recently had surgery at Hampton hospital is recovering. Mrs A J Hil and Mrs A W Proving hosted the Ladies Aid society gathering in Associated church parlors. Three quilts were tied during the afternoon.

Courier Special Service Allison, Ta Donald Helt Marjorie Toll Hilda de Bower Earl Parkers Erwin Folkers Kenneth Hyde Kenneth Toll George H. Mennega Clarence DeBower Hampton Hospital A. J. Hil A. W. Proving Ladies

Independence Man Goes to Iowa City for Months

Independence Iowa May 26 Herbert Bomhoff who has been bed fast here for several months with rheumatism was taken to University hospital Iowa City this week. He was accompanied by his son Howard Bomhoff a student at Warburg seminary Dubuque. The trip was made in the Holgate ambulance. Mr Bomhoff has suffered from this disease for several years and since this time he has spent much of the time in bed.

Cowbey Independence Herman ¥. Bomhoff University Hospital Iowa City Howard Bomhoff Warburg Seminary Dubuque Holgate Bomhoff

Walker Trust Savings Bank Planned for Walker Iowa

Walker Iowa May 26 A bank to be known as the Walker Trust Savings Bank will open between June 14 and June 21 plans announced by directors who applied for a charter. Capital is 30000 dollars Officers include President Keith Vawter Vice President J L Derflinger Vice President Marvin R Seldon Directors C F Clark and R H Pickford

Coursc Walker Walker ‘Trust & Savings Bank Keith Vawter Redpath- Vawter Chautauquas

Memorial Day program planned by Legion at West Union

West Union Iowa May 26 Plans completed for the local Memorial day program to be held at the opera house on May 30 under the supervision of the American Legion post No 15 with younger Legionnaires taking charge as G A R veterans are few and in poor health The program lists music by the West Union band bugle call invocation remarks vocal numbers and an address followed by cemetery services including prayer and a G A R ritual and firing squad caps listed by Commander H N Kluckhohn and speakers Col E F Stoup Rev O Krebs Rev B B Anderson Rev E T Selden and Rev Fe M Toomer venues at the opera house and cemetery with band chorus and audience participation

Courier Special Service West Union Jia Opera House American Legion Post Legionnaires HN. Kluckhohn Union Pos No. 15 West Union Band FP. H. Boyz O. Krebs Nmusic D. H. Halk Vvocal Asuerabies E. F. Stoup Oelweth B. B. Anderson Bend Fe. M. PF Toomer E. T. Selden

Memorial Day Talk in Cresco by Judge Gwynne

Cresco observes Decoration Day on May 30 with a full program at the opera house. Judge John W. Gwynne of Waterloo will deliver the memorial address. Rev. F. H. Weed will give the memorial sermon at Cresco Methodist church with other local pastors joining the service. Professors Nickel and Sigmond visited Cresco this week. Nickel will teach music at Luther College Decorah next year. Mrs. C. W. Reed, wife of former Senator Reed, attends the General Federation of Women's Clubs in San Antonio, Texas as delegate to the fourth district Town federation, accompanied by Judge Reed.

Cresco Trient John W. Gwynne Waterloo F. H. Weed Theodore Nickel Leipsig Germany Sigmond Zion Lutheran Church New York City KR. M. Normann Nickel Luther College Decorah C. W. Reed Reed General Federation of Women’s Clubs San Antonis Tex

Oelwein Grants Diplomas to 66 High School Students

Sixty six members of the local high school class received diplomas at commencement exercises in the senior high auditorium. Principal C L Nelson presided. Zora Zeigier and Roald Braulick topped scholarship and personality. Awards included the Dr E E Krider memorial prize of 50 dollars and a silver trophy from the Rotary club for rapid advancement. Stenography diplomas went to Eleanor Borland Esther Johnson Frances Strawn and Margaret Koelber. Dr Frye Osuge delivered the evening address.

Fourier Special Berrived Krider Kenneth Strang Rotary Club FE. R. O'Brien Eleanor Borland Esther Johnson Frances Strawn Margaret Koelber C. B. Ferrell Onew Board Frye. Osuge

Northwestern 10WA M. W. A. Picnic at New Hampton

Modern Woodmen of America from northeastern Indiana plan a picnic in New Hampton on July 1. A program is being prepared and detailswill follow.

Northwestern New Hampton Modern Woodmen of America

Decorah Man to Talk at Charles City On May 30

J A Nelson of Decorah will deliver the Memorial address in Charles City on Wednesday afternoon May 30 at the Hildreth theatre. Music by the Charles City municipal band will open the program followed by invocation by Supt P C Lapham and a song by a First M E church male quartet. After readings and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, a high school song and the Star Spangled Banner, services will proceed to Riverside for grave decorations. Deputy Sheriff Hernard Atherton returned Roy Melendy wanted for concealing mortgaged property. An attempted settlement occurred at city hall with County Attorney Jens Grothe mediating. The Lions club hosted six guests including A T Weatherwax, Julius Bethke, J N Richards, L B Huckins, Jake Ash and Fred Petty Brove. Dorothy Henry show members Evelyn Keyes Louise Meyers and Bob Morken entertained. Two high school boys impersonating girls presented a brief playlet. B J Oakes of Marble Rock attended. Sixty Floyd county Vigilantes practiced at Charles City Gun club. county ranks strong statewide. Wesleyan district convention set for Rudd tomorrow at 2 pm with open air forum. Baccalaureate for Charles City high class of 1928 by Rev FE T Gough tomorrow evening on The Climb to Usefulness. Lars Skromme, governor candidate, to speak in city tonight. venue to be announced. Mr and Mrs Leste Gifford return to reside here. groom works at Sherman Nursery. bride formerly Miss Lucile Springer.

Jourier Cedar Falls St. Luke's Episcopal Church H. C. Bossier Grand Army L. M. Yate Cedar’ Falls First Baptist Church Richmond A. Smith Tama Pairview Yale Los Angeles Sienally W. R. Martin College Street David Martin Hagle Africa Col. Roosevelt New York City Martin Austin Minn Edith Barber B. A. Barber Cherokee Barber College 3. M. Seltenrich Miss Barber Messrs. and Mines J. A. Milter Howard A. Boslough Miller Home Messrs Mmes George Geertsen Oscar Olesen A. R. Baxter George Jensen Harry Fergeman Waterloo Milwaukee F. L. VanderVeer Oxford Lloyd L. Loonan VanderVeer Blue Grass P. E SWI Picnic Chapter R Washington Park J. B. Newman Louris Begeman Davenport J. F. Cross Epworth League Wesleyan Foundation Callege Hill Rownds Field Twenty-fourth Street Laetla M. Beck Kurtz Edward F. Kurtz State Teachers College West Twenty-third Street College Additton Cedar Falls High School H. N. Silliman Kansas City Topeka Lincoln Omaha Charles I. Lambert Mary Lambert Washington Street Courier Charles City J. A. Nelson Decorah Hildreth P. C. Lapham M. E. Church Riverside Nabs Hernard Atherton Cedar Rapids Roy Melendy New Hampton Jens Grothe Lions Lions Club A. T. Weatherwax Julius Béthke J. N. Richards L. BD. Huckins Jake Ash Fred Petty- Brove Dorothy Henry Evelyn Keyes Louise Meyers Bob Morken B. J. Oakes Marble Rock Floyd County Wesleyan Methodist District Rudd Tomorow Charles City High School FE. T

West Union High Band and Orchestra Concert Review

West Union high school music groups presented a third annual program at the opera house despite rain threats. Director Galen Mirick has built a renowned orchestra and concert band with 19 and 28 members respectively, who have broadcast from Town City and performed statewide. Misses Lila Anderson and Wilma Fitch accompanied the performances.

Courier West Union Opera House Galen C. Mirick Lila Anderson Wilma Fitch Galen Mirick Fayette

Shell Rock Farmer Dies This Morning

Shell Rock Iowa May 26 Charles McBride 56 died at his home five miles south of town after a two week illness. He moved to the farm home for the summer with his wife and one son. Surviving are Mrs McBride four children Wesley at home Lesley Sioux City Mrs Bertha Dumond Davenport IA and Mrs Anna Waterman Cedar Falls eight grandchildren and one brother Prank McBride Greene Ta Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Shell Rock Charles McBride Here McBride Wesley Lesley Sioux City Bertha Dumond Davenport Anna Waterman Cedar Falls Prank McBride Greene

Senior Shell Rock Class Entertained After Graduation

Miss Ora Rays, longtime high school training teacher, hosted the senior class at Mrs. Lloyd Bib won’s home after graduation exercises. Lavender and silver decorations set the mood as refreshments were served. As keepsakes each graduate received a small photograph of Miss Rays, who departs for Tipton to teach in the public schools this fall.

Courier Shel Rock Mias Ora Rays Lloyd Bibwon Hays Tipton

Franklin Hunter Saves Mrs Wolf for More Bounty

In Franklin county the spring bounty haul tops twenty years, with 32 foxes and 10 wolves turned in to County Auditor B D Haecker. William Bennewitz of Harollton township collected 42 dollars for wolves and four dollars per fox, admitting no effort to kill the mother wolf to encourage more cubs. The collection included a single group of six foxes.

Courier Special Service Hampton Franklin County B.D. Haecker Court House William Bennewitz Harollton Township

Rites Tomorrow for Lawler Boys

Funeral rites are planned Sunday at 2 p.m. in Lawler Community church for Lyle Marvetz 16 and Gerald Marvetz 10 who drowned Thursday night in Crane creek Lawler Iowa. Rev. William G. Stiker of New Hampton will conduct the service. Burial follows at Rose Hill cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Local authorities cite no eyewitnesses but believe cramps caused the drowning as one boy was seized and the other tried to aid him.

Courier Fredericksburg Lyle Marvetz Gerald Marvetz Crane Creek Lawler Lawler Community Church William G. Stiker Congregational Church New Hampton Crampe Rose Hill Cemetery

Dysart Millinery Quits, Moves to Waterloo

May 26 Mrs Rose Ford and daughter Alta Fickham have quit the Dysart millinery shop after two years and moved stock and household goods to Waterloo. Ackley Pastoral circle held an annual meeting at Peace Evangelical church with Rev Seybold presiding. Mr and Mrs M Beatty moved their West Wilson street produce business to Sunnyside outskirts. Youngest son and daughter of Mrs A E Waller of Phoenix were operated on in Waterloo. Mrs Herbert Morrow and daughter of Chicago visiting in Waterloo with parents Mr and Mrs Frank Smock. Mr and Mrs G H Milne were in Waterloo for an operation on Mrs Milne who is recovering. C GA club met at the home of Mrs Charles Herd.

Couvier Dysart Rose Ford Alta Fickham Waterloo Ackley Peace Evangelical Church Seybold M. Beatty West Wilson Street Sunnyside A. E. Waller Phoenix Ariz Herbert Morrow Chicago Frank Smock G. H. Milne

Weddings At Brown Church Week of May 22 26

Six marriages performed by Rev. J L McComson at the Little Brown church Nashua Iowa May 22 to 24. The couples include Wesley Wender son Madrid and Cecile L Bump Des Moines. Clarence W Bredlaw Kiemme and Annabell Carlson Kiemme. Harry E Hanken Buffalo Center and Margaret Tr Smith Buffalo Center. Elton F Patterson Des Moines and Gertrude Utter Des Moines. Milton H Bratdau Osage and Myrtle E Naig Osage. Elmer R Troge Rudd and Marie Simpson Osage.

Convier Nashua J. L. McComson Little Brown Church Wesley Wenderson Madrid Cecile L. Bump Des Moines Clarence W. Bredlaw Kiemme Annabell Carlson Harry E. Hanken Buffalo Center Margaret Tr. Smith Elton FE Patterson

Frederika anglers tell a strange fish tale on the river

Local Frederika, Indiana residents and a merchant describe a warm season fishing anecdote. A man with a new pole misses bites until a large fish pursues smaller fish, then is pecked by them and sinks back. The teller claims he never saw anything like it.

Courier Frederika

Dike Students Given Scholarship Awards

Commencement exercises at Dike high school honored scholarship recipients Lysan Copley Jeanette Wright Vera Petersen David Kelsen Raymond Petersen and Chart Andersen. The event took place Thursday evening in Dike Indiana with special recognition for academic achievement.

Dike, In Dike High Schow

Memorial service and community notices in La Porte

The La Porte community holds its annual Union Memorial service at 11 AM in the high school auditorium with a sermon by Rev. T. Nielsen and choral music by the girls glee club. A farewell service for Rev. Vandersall is planned at the Evangelical church. Other items include class picnics, Miss Linda Hilmer’s nursing graduation, and local travel plans.

Courier la Porte City Union T. Nielsen C. H. Vandersall Dumont Sher

Trucks Hauling Gravel for Roads Near Frederika

Frederika Iowa May 26 Trucks haul gravel from Potters Siding to the county line for the new bridge on primary No 58. Joe Atcock mobilizes stone and lime production for farmers yet cannot meet demand. Mr and Mrs H C Koch reside on Island Park fishing and resting with ample fish. Gladys Gillett resigns from Richmond cafe to move to Great Falls Mont Arline Wilkinson takes her former post.

Courier Frederika Potters Siding Joe Atcock H. C. Koch Water- Joo Island Park Gladys Gillett Richmond Cafe Great Falls Mont Arline Wilkinson Miss Gillett

Manchester People Hold Two Functions

Manchester Indiana May 26 The second social function this week hosted by Mr and Mrs Wayne Hall drew guests including Mr and Mrs Wayne Duton Mr and Mrs Irving Lane Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown Mr and Mrs D Dale Davis Mr and Mrs J C Grossman Dr and Mrs J L Jones Mr and Mrs Robert W Combs Mr and Mrs Austin Hengan Mr and Mrs Henry Kraus and Dr and Mrs BE Goen Greeley A prior dinner for about 20 guests featured Mr and Mrs Hall with Walter Rossman and others Prizes at bridge went to Mrs Cheene Yoran and Henry Bronson

Conrie Manchester Wayne Hall Wayne Dutton Irving Lane Clarence Brown D. Dale Davis 3. C. Grossman J. L. Jones Robert W. Combs Austin Hengan Henry Kraus BE. J. Goen Greeley Hall Walter Rossman Don A. Preussner Howard Drew T. J. Matthews Floyd H. Arnold Edw. Kuhlman E. G. Dittmer Henry Bronson Clarence Yoran Bridge Cheeence Yoran

Assumption School Graduates Nine Seniors on June 10

Cresco Iowa May 26 Nine seniors of Assumption school will graduate this year with commencement on Sunday evening June 10. The high school graduates are Genevieve Baldwin Anna B Carrollan Lucile Gaul Mary Sutton Eleanor Lysgow Jeanette Stevens Catherine Upton Ruth Wittenbreer George McGourty. Eighth grade graduates include Marie Carolan Emme Chibak Ruth Connolly Lester Ferrie Virgil Lawrence Eleanor Mafone Robert McNally Nellie Mullen.

Courier Special Service Cresco Assumption School The Genevieve Baldwin Anna B. Carolan Lucile Gaul Mary Sutton Eleanor Lysgow Jeanette Stevens Catherine Upton Ruth Wittenbreer George McGourty Marie Carolan Emme Chibak Ruth Connolly T Lester Ferrie Virgil le Eleanor ‘Lawrence Marty Mafone Robert McNally Nellie Mullen Assumpion High School McDermott

Independence High Awards Gold I s for Achievements

Independence High held a letters ceremony in May awarding Gold I s to seniors with three or more major athletic letters. Recipients included Paul Coleman Carl Bury and Adrian Hudson. declamatory debate winners Robert Allen Elinor Gherny Richard McDonnell Jack Carey also received the award. Track I s went to multiple students with names listed. Y s were given to girls for basketball and additional I s to Grace Allen Winifred Ballou and Raghley Hartzberg.

Cénrier Independence Paul Coleman Carl Bury Adrian Hudson Robert Allen Elinor Gherny Richard McDonnell Jack Carey Winifred Stannard Esther Glaspey Dorothy Sells Bertha Kloty Dorothy Olsen Lilah Sand Geraldine Fawcett Grace Allen Winifred Ballou Raghley Hartzberg

Phil Hanna Will Talk Before Shell Rock Brotherhood

Gen. Phil Hanna of Waterloo will address the Shell Rock Methodist Brotherhood on Monday May 28 at the Shell Rock church. He will recount experiences at the American consulate in Mexico City. The Beaver township farm bureau plans a program at the Shell Rock school gym that evening featuring plays by 4-H and a PEP club letter awards ceremony.

Courier Stryka Shell Rock Brotherhood of the Methodist Episcopal Church Phil Hanns Waterloo Hanna Mexico City Vernon Garner Hugh Conway Merle McInroy Robert Schmid Lynn Ward Forest McInroy Bill Sharik Olive Winkey Ava Miler Mansfield Witt Farm Bureau Beaver Township Farm Bureau Shell Rock School Shell Rock Township

Lodge at Vinton Hosts Visiting Masons

Vinton Lodge No. 62 A F and A M welcomed visiting members from Belle Plaine Tracer Shellsburg Cedar Rapids Marion Gladbrook and Chicago at a special meeting. Dinner followed by a social hour and M M degree work. Banks closed Thursday while bankers attended the Iowa Bankers association convention in Independence. M L Bowman Republican nominee for governor spoke Thursday afternoon at the city hall.

Courier Vinton Vinton Lodge Belle Plaine Tracer Shellsburg Cedar Raptles Marion Gladbrook Chicago Iowa Bankers’ Association Independence M. L. Bowman Alty Hall

Nashua Juniors Banquet Seniors in Local High School

Nashua Iowa May 26 local high school's junior class hosted a banquet to honor the seniors. Attendees included Superintendent Darrow and Mrs. Darrow principal Cassie McCulinch and teachers Hoff man Anderson Meyers Seuttle Hostetter and Fred Schoenfield.

Mouricy Specitl Nashua la Shultz Inn Lakeshore Boll Darrow Conach Harald Smith

Memorial Program Arranged by Janesville

Janesville Iowa schedules Memorial Day events starting at 9:07 a.m. May 30 with a processional from the schoolhouse to the river bridge for a naval service. After ceremonies at the cemetery, W R G and American Legion assist, followed by an 11 a.m. program at the M E church featuring choirs, invocations, Gettysburg address, and speeches by local officials. Dinner to the public at church dining rooms.

Janesville School House River Bridge Tars W. R. G. and American Legion M. E FP. A. Smith Debhert Cerhardt Vinlin Folo Joyce Powers du Flanders Plelis John Simpson Theply Venette Shepard Mastic Inlor Choir

Fairbank Man Hurts Self While Working

May 26 Will Weepte was severely injured in a fall while working in his yard and taken to Oelwein for treatment. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Marlin Fethgether Tuesday. Julius Frederick drove to Elina Wisconsin to visit relatives. Mrs Jane Licht, with an infected foot, was taken to Oelwein for treatment. John Carcoran is building a double garage.

fCoanrier Byreial Service Fairbank Wwill Weepte Oelwein Marlin Fethgether Julius Frederick Elina Wis Jane Licht John Carcoran

Hazleton Holds Graduation Exercises for Seniors and Eighth Grade

In Hazleton on May 26 a local high school seniors class and the eighth grade received diplomas. Bruce Gates of Waterloo delivered the commencement address to the graduates, marking a formal end to their respective studies.

Hazleton Bruce Gates Waterloo

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