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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1928

Page

10

Iowa counties vote on bovine tuberculosis eradication fund

Des Moines reports twelve Iowa counties Black Hawk Cherokee Plymouth Madison Montgomery Ringgold Union Taylor Jefferson Washington Lucas and Johnson will vote next Tuesday on eradicating bovine tuberculosis and levying up to three mills for a state fund. The plan involves cooperative county state and federal action with area and accredited herd testing and indemnities for affected owners.

Courier Special Service Des Moines Iowa Black Hawk Cherokee Plymouth Madison Montgomery Ringgold Union Taylor Jefferson Washington Lucas Johnson Department of Agriculture Supreme Court

Mrs Goodwin Returns to La Porte City Home

Mrs Josephine Goodwin long ill arrived yesterday at the home of her son Hal Goodwin in La Porte City after care at her daughter’s Waterford home. She needs nurse care but can sit in a wheelchair part of the time. Community society notes include Presbyterian Missionary Society meeting with paper on India and Alaska, musical solos, and a planned missionary barrel packing for Nov 9. Bridge clubs hold a joint Halloween benefit for the library, with high scores won by Mrs W L Conder and C A Brust. Evangelical Missionary Society met. Lotus Club and True Blue class enjoyed meetings and a picnic supper. Thistle Rebekah lodge announces an apron and overall dance in the I O O P hall.

Courier Porte City Josephine Goodwin Waterford Hal Goodwin Presbyterian” Missionary Society The Presbyterian Missionary Society A. My Thompson Amelia .Kemp India D. W. Morgan Mmes E. E. ‘Friem Alma Hackett H. D. Kline Charles Kocher Arthur Kocher James Curdie Electa White Bridge Club Double Six Bridge Club W. L. Conder C. A. Brust Evangelical Missionary Society Roy Longaker J. G. Frank Jesse Bond W. F Faye Goodwin Thistle Rebekah Lodge

John F. Graham, 82, Dies at Manchester

John F. Graham, 82, longtime Delaware County resident, dies at Manchester. Funeral from his home Friday at 2 30 PM with Rev. J Frank Moore officiating. Burial in Qakisad Cemetery.

Courier Species Service Manchester Novale John F. Graham Delaware County J. Frank Moore Qakisad Cemetery

Former Littleton Resident Dies in Fairmont Nebraska

Mrs. Jacob Hoffman of Fairmont Nebraska, once a Littleton resident about 30 years ago, died Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman ran a store in Littleton during their stay. Mrs. Mary Hoffman remained in the area, preventing other relatives from attending the Nebraska funeral. Fifty-five attended the Perry Township Farm Bureau meeting at the Baldwin home. County agent L A Walters spoke on the coming year’s program. Roy Masten became director, Mrs. Charles Leary project leader, and Mrs. Jay Laird secretary. District leaders were re-elected.

Courier Special Service Littleton Jacob Hoffman Fairmont Neb Roy Masten Charles Leary Jay Laird

Camp Fire Girls Honor Guests At Halloween Party

Clarksville Indiana November 1 Recent Camp Fire Girls activities include a trip to the Rockford grand council fire and a Halloween masquerade hosted by guardian Mrs Rae Asher for 14 Camp Fire Girls and 14 guests at Vito Ciavarilli’s barn. Delegation to Rockford included Mrs John Hazard temporary guardian and Ruth Hammel Ruth Betts Thelma Huber Dorothy Donaldson Faye Harris Theatrice Hazard Wanda Mossberry. Clear $100 at Bazaar. Unity Ladies Aid bazaar and supper netted $100. Mrs Rae Asher hosted a 12 guest card and dancing party Monday. Supper by Mrs J V Rambo and Mrs L G Pulis at the former’s home raised over $9 for the M E Aid society. Mrs Oscar Holachuh recovering from appendicitis and gall stones surgery at Waverly hospital. Independent candidate Arthur H Jacobs Fremont Township seeks supervisor First District. William Sleuter operated on for hernia at Waverly hospital. F M Landis Fred Seitz and Clarence Martin left for hunting at Landes lodge near Marcell Minn. Arley Randolph son of Mr and Mrs Ed Randolph had adhesions and appendicitis surgery at Waverly hospital. Archie Thompson, World War veteran, back from the State University. He will stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Pierce Thompson. Specialists advise six months diet and rest cure.

Clarksville Grand Council Rockford The Guardian Rae Asher Vito Ciavarilli John Hazard Ruth Hammel Ruth Betts Thelma Huber Dorothy Donaldson Faye Harris M. E. Aid Society Oscar Holachuh Waverly Hospital Arthur H. Jacobs Fremont Township William Sleuter F. M. Landis Fred Seitz Clarence Martin Landes Ear’ Marcell Minn Arley Ed. Randolph Archie Thompson State University Pierce Thompson

Dunkerton Legion Auxiliary Membership Drive Success

Dunkerton Ia Nov 1 The American Legion auxiliary membership drive led by Mrs Margie Rechkemmer netted 49 recruits to 32 for the opposing group whose captain Mrs Nettie Holdiman will host a hardtime party for the victors The auxiliary officers are Flora Wheeler president Gretta McIntosh vice president Waunetta Shimip secretary Myrtle Magee treasurer Ella Herman chaplain and Mayme Westlie sergeant at arms The unit will sponsor a play titled Gvelone Sidily on Nov 16

Courier Special Service Dunkerton Margie Rechkemmer American Legion Auxiliary Nettie Holdiman Auxiliary Flora Wheeler Gretta McIntosh Waunetta Shimip Myrtle Magee Ella Herman Mayme Westlie Yne Auxiliary Wall Gvelone Sidily

Silver Anniversary Observed For Hawkeye Couple

Hawkeye Iowa residents Mr and Mrs Herman Plegenkuhle were surprised with a party Sunday for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A basket dinner accompanied gifts of silverware. Marion E Yount former Hawkeye school superintendent spoke at a recent high school assembly on plant diseases.

Hawkeye Nev. L Herman Pleggenkuhle Marion E. Yount Iowa Suite College

Woman of 8th Walk 46 Blocks at Charles City

In Charles City Iowa November 1 an 86 year old woman Mrs L J Dawley and her daughter walked 46 blocks a remarkable stroll for someone of advanced age. Other notes mention critically ill Mrs James Schriver Mason City in hospital, Mrs Ralph Rockzein in precarious condition Cedar Valley hospital, and H F Hutchinson treated for hand infection. A naturalist Howard Brown spoke at a Rudd PTA meeting on boys leisure time and Indian life. Community Halloween events included Almond Chapter Masons party and Pythian Sisters social affairs with dancing games and refreshments. A study center program is planned at the high school on Saturday November 3.

Courier Special Service Charles City L. J. Dawley L. L. Hill James Schriver Mason City Ralph Rockzein Cedar Valley H. F. Hutchinson Howard Clark Brown St. Charles Parent-Teacher Association Rudd Chicago Union League Geneva Almond Royal Arch Blue Lodge Masonic Temple W. L. Griffin J. H. Trefz Hallowe'en Hallowe’en K. P. Hall Pleasant Grove Township Woodman Circle Club Hay Finch Adene Kerstetter Vera E. Rigdon Teachers College Cedar Falls

Christian Endeavor Party Brightens Hudson Evening

Hudson Endavor unit held a Halloween party at the U B church parlors on Halloween night. The first all day meeting of the year was hosted by the United Brethren Ladies Aid at the home of Mr and Mrs George Kline four miles northeast with Mrs W N Roush assisting. The United Brethren choir was to be entertained this evening by Mr and Mrs Charles Faulkner. Mr and Mrs Sam Gibson hosted a Gibson family gathering on Oct 28 to celebrate the former's birthday. Mrs Etta Gutknecht travelled with her brother George Shaffer of Beatrice Neb to visit before heading to Colorado Wyoming and then San Jose Cal for the winter.

Jesup Clarice Hawley Hallowe’en Ladies’ Aid M. EB. Church Presbyterian Sunday School W. E. Master O. B. Parker Rev. C. B. Driver H. A. Houck FE. O. F Omer Fuller Double Eight Gibson Etta Gutknecht George Shaffer Beatrice Colorado Wyoming San Jose Cal

Nashua Woman's Auxiliary Dinner for Legion Guests

Nashua November news notes that the Nashua Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a dinner Monday evening for all former servicemen enrolled for Legion post 1929 membership. Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish War veterans will attend as guests. David Arnold, who fractured three ribs in a wagon accident, is convalescing at his sister Mrs. A Balzer's home after work at the George Gonzer farm.

Courier Special Service Nashua Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Post Grand Army of the Republic David Arnold A. Balzer George Gonzer

Drunk Driver Given Fines and Suspended Sentences

Osage dispatch reports Judge Kelly in Charles City fined Eddie Weber of Meyer 100 dollars and costs with a suspended year in prison for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated Gavin Christianson paid 100 dollars and costs for transporting squa r and later faced a 300 dollar fine with a suspended three month jail term Maurice Henderson of Mason City was fined 30 dollars and costs for shooting a pheasant

Courier Special &Erepvires Osage Kelly Charles City Eddie Weber Meyer Gavin Christianson Justice la Rue Squar Maurice Henderson Mason City

Remodeling House at Cedar Falls or Clubs War

Cedar Falls November 1 remodeling of the J H Schuneman property at Third and Clay streets was begun by Merrill Bros general contractors as much exterior work as possible before winter weather. An asphalt roof will be installed. Cedar Falls American Legion meets to plan Armistice day observance and the Third district convention set for November 13. Dr A A Rhonalt to reopen Cedar Falls office after study in Europe and Chicago University. Theatre plans announced for Teachers College High School plays Saturday evening and high school orchestra will perform. Football week offers Teacher Upper Iowa, Teachers College High School Reinbeck and Cedar Falls Iowa Falls games.

Courier Special Service Cedar Falls J. H. Schuneman Third and Clay Streets Rhonalt A. A. Rhonalt Europe Chicago University Teachers College Bradford Fenner Mary Jean Wallace Hattie Zoe Short Enid Grigg Helen Brown Frances Fagan Ruth Welsch John Lynch Roland Searright Tsiss Margaret Divelbess Fayette Iowa Teachers College High School Reinbeck High School College Washington Park Iowa Falls

Orchard Field Worker Church Speaker Highlighted Visit

Rev William Kent field worker for the Congregational church and state worker Mrs Charles Randall spoke at Leonard Butters residence in Orchard Ia on Wednesday. Kent will preach at the church Sunday morning and evening. Rev William Rupp Alliance pastor east of town is recovering from erysipelas. WW I

Courier Orchard William Kent Congregational Church Charles Randall Leonard Butters William Rupp Alliance Church Women's Christian Temperance Union Ole Knudson Emma Mack Homer Belsley Osage Osag Peter Spod Dan Mahoney Chicago Hugh Murray Howard Morse

Child Returns from Ia City Hospital to Geneseo Home

Mrs Roger Thompson has returned from Iowa City with her daughter Helen who has been under treatment and is much improved. The child will return later for further treatment. An old fashioned Halloween party was held for the high school at the Roy West home. Miss Harriet Crosby was called home to Coggan, Indiana, by her mother's illness and substitute Ferna Elliott. A school bus No 2 and a Ford sedan collided at the Ernie Nation corner. the bus damaged but the Ford continued. the bus driver was dazzled by sun rays and did not see the other vehicle.

Courier Geneseo Roger Thompson Iowa City Helen Roy West Harriet Crosby Coggan Ferna Elliott Ernie Nation

Iowa Hoover Curtis alumni committee formed in Iowa

Ex Senator George S. Banta announced the formation of the Iowa Hoover Curtis college and University Alumni committee in Manchester Iowa. The group includes about twenty prominent state members and is the thirty fourth state organized by college graduates to promote Republican candidates. Sponsored by Hoover classmates at Stanford University, the move is described as a first of its kind to mobilize college and university alumni for a presidential candidate.

Hoover Leland Stanford University

New polling place chosen after courthouse fire in New Hampton

Chickasaw county supervisors set ground floor of the O Connors Building as the New Hampton township voting site after a courthouse fire. The former courtroom area housed Republican headquarters and will move to Knights of Pythias hall. John Tietjen will guard the temporary courthouse across Main Street. plans include a temporary vault or safety cabinet for records.

Courier Special Service New Hampton Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors O'Connors New Hampton Township Main and Locust Streets Gildner & Miles Knights of Pythias Hockspier John Tietjen City Night-Watch

Missouri man to be C G W telegraph operator in Fairbank

Albert Newton Laurmer Mo will succeed George Shriver as third trick operator at the Chicago Great Western railway station in Fairbank Ia. The senior Bible class of the M E church honored Mrs G C Eickelberg who will move to California with nineteen guests at Mrs Nellie King’s home. Wright Jolly is ill with tonsillitis and hand infection. The Adult Sunday school class installed Professor Williams as teacher succeeding Dr G C Eickelberg.

Professor Williams G. C. Eickelberg California

Hoover's pledge to Iowa farmer written pledge in writing

Hampton Iowa November 1 Herbert Hoover gave his farmer pledges in writing during a summer Iowa tour with Governor Hammill. Hammill said Hoover agreed to write commitments to aid agriculture, relief first for farmers, market preservation, surplus handling, and improved shipping facilities. Hammill also criticized Democratic candidate Smith as incompetent to aid farmers.

Hoover Iowa Courier Hampton Herbert Hoover John Hammill Hampton Hallowe’en Hammill Smith

Intruder in Riceville Man's Garage Held to Grand Jury

Osage Iowa November 1 Arthur Volkart southeast of Riceville in Howard county is held to the grand jury under a $1000 bond after being found by C W Harrison Riceville in Harrison's garage The intruder said he only intended to sleep in the car when the garage door opened and the car was ignited

Riceville Courier Special Service Osage Arthur Volkart Howard County Grand C. W Harrison Harrison Fond Volkert Volkart

Oelwein Residence Properties Sold in City Transfers

Oelwein Indiana region news reports Commercial State Bank of Independence sold Fourth avenue and Seventh street southeast property to Verne Patterson. A five room bungalow on Sixth avenue southeast owned by J H Stahl sold to Alvin Molinsky who will occupy. Jack Lawler, visiting from Florida, previously managed the local gas company and has worked in Oklahoma and Iowa recently. Major Swanson and Captain West of Des Moines lead Salvation Army fundraising efforts in town. A Women’s Relief corps convention is planned for Friday. Director L Lt James to supervise a Hazleton band concert and minstrel show later this month.

Courier Oelwein Commercial State Bank of Independence Fourth Avenue Seventh Street Verne Patterson Sixth Avenue J. H. Stahl Alvin Molinsky Sand Jack Lawler Lawler Florida Oklahoma Iowa Swanson Captain West Des Moines Salvation Army Women's Relief Corps Oclwein L. Lt. James Hazicton

Fortieth wedding anniversary observed in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Indiana November 1 40th anniversary celebrated for Mr and Mrs C Russell with a surprise party by 45 friends and other well wishers on Sunday.

Fredericksburg Russell

Last Rites for John Murphy in Winthrop Iowa

John Murphy 50 died Tuesday at Dubuque hospital after illness. Requiem Mass was held at St. John’s Church in Winthrop at 9 a m with burial in the parish cemetery. Survived by two sisters and two brothers. The body to be brought to Winthrop tonight for burial at the Murphy home.

Courier Winthrop John Murphy Dubuque Hospital St. John’s Church Murphy Ella Murphy Waterloo Julia Murphy Dubuque Richard Mason City Charles Charles Murphy

Hunters Recover from Accidental Shooting Injuries

Independence Iowa November 1 Ralph Smith of Quasqueton and Lloyd Brinko Brandon were accidentally shot Sunday afternoon on a hunting trip and are recovering at People's Hospital. The physician says amputation of Smith's arm will not be necessary. The gun's charge largely struck Smith when the shot gun caught on the boat's side as they landed. Brinko was struck by scattered shot, and carried his companion about half a mile for first aid.

Courier Special Service Independence Ralph Smith Quasqueton Lloyd Brinko Brandon People’s Hospital Smith Brunko

New Hampton Boy Wins Second in State Essay Contest

New Hampton Ia Nov 1 Ovey Vaala son of Alf O Vaala county superintendent of schools was awarded second place in the state for an essay titled Safety on Our Highways He will receive a silver medal and 10 Merrald Herzog won third place last year in a similar contest Both boys are in their first year of high school.

New Hampton Ovey Vaala Alf O. Vaala Merrald Herzog cFa Nbmpwarthem Arfe

Three Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses in Chickasaw County

Three couples received licenses from the district court clerk over the last three days of the month. The couples are G. Edwin Carr and Mrs Amelia Culbertson of Waterloo, Stanley P Roberts of Cedar Rapids and Rugene C Klippel of Gowne, Robert L Loren of Charles City and Rose C Bauer of Alta Vista.

Courier Special Service New Hampton District Court G. Edwin Carr Amelia Culbertson Waterloo Stanley P. Roberts Cedar Rapids Rugene C. Klippel Gowne Robert L. Loren Charles City Rose C. Bauer Alta Vista

Wadena Men Cut Wood for Church

Wadena Ia Nov 1 Men of the United Brethren church held a wood cutting bee for the church while sewing for the bazar on Wednesday Rev Stanley Birdsall will lead revival services at Garden Prairie church starting Sunday Mr and Mrs Ralph Reed welcome a daughter born Oct 29 Abby Swales who sailed for Africa for mission work arrived Oct 4 American Legion post and auxiliary sponsored carnival at IOOF hall Wednesday evening

Wadena United Brethren Church Stanley Birdsall Garden Prairie Church Ralph Reed Abby Swales Africa American Legion Post Auxiliary O. F. Hall

Births Reported From Ackley and Nearby

Ackley Indiana reports a son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Young on October 21. Mr and Mrs Joseph Havig welcomed a daughter born October 31. The notices list two newborns and the parents in the community.

Ackley Robert Young Joseph Havig

Aplington Gun Club to Hold Crow Shoot

The Aplington Gun Club plans a crow shoot on November 16 and 17 with two teams competing. The losing side will host a celebratory spread for the winners on November 20. Ice cream for a junior senior party at Aplington High School was diverted by Halloween raiders from the Eckles farm storage.

Aplington Aplington Gun Club Aplington High School Hallowe’en Raiders R. B. Eckles Farm

James Cooke and Wife Observe 47th Wedding Anniversary

Independence Indiana special report notes Mr and Mrs James Cooke celebrate forty seven years of marriage at their Sixth Avenue Southwest home. Married November 1 1881 at the bride Peters Ham home in Westburg township the couple have resided in the community since. Mrs Cooke born Leoti Ham. Both in good health.

Independence James Cooke Sixth Avenue S. W Cooke Peter Ham Westburg Township Leoti Ham

Adlerika Ad Claims Relief From Gas And Bowel Waste

A Mrs Jas Filler testimonial touts Adlerika for rapid gas relief and better sleep after first spoonful. The ad promises removal of old waste matter and improved meals and rest, urging readers to try Adlerika through Robert Drug Co.

Adlerika Jas Robert Drug Co

Real Relief From Neuritis With Allenrhy No. 2

An advertisement promotes Allenrhy Special Formula No. 2 capsules as the safe efficient cure for neuritis pains in any body part. It claims relief within 24 hours and continued use for 2 or 3 days to prevent recurrence, with money refunded if pain persists. Robert Drug Co. offers mail orders and guarantees.

Robert Drug Co

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