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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1929

Page

6

Dedication set for Western Old People’s Home Unit 1

Dedication ceremonies scheduled for 2 30 p m Sunday at the Western Old People’s Home chapel. Bishop L H Seager of LeMars will give the address, followed by Rev H J Faust of Cedar Falls. Music includes First Evangelical Church quartet numbers, Willem Memner vocal, and violin by Prof Edwards and Kurtz. The project, financed largely by Henry and G A Pfeifer, adds modern comforts and thermostatic heat control.

Willem H. Memner Edwards & Kurtz Terchers College Frst Elic Brand St.,Paul, Minn Gefer Currie Construction Company Waterloo Johnson- Christiansen Company Pfeiffers Evangelical Church B. Miller Lincoln Neb P. Brand Minneapolis

Toledo County President Talks to Legion Women

Toledo County and Tama County events are summarized with social and community notes. Mrs. George Lee hosted a Legion auxiliary supper. County Agent Mills spoke at a Tama County farm bureau meeting. Four H club girls staged a play Just a Little Mistake. A birth anniversary surprise honored Mrs. Olin Smith. funeral services were held for Mrs. M. J. McNeme, pioneer. Proceeds from Knights events aid the educational fund. a holloween party entertained church members. several club meetings and obituaries marked weekly activity.

Andersen Hall M. J. McNemee Mr. E. Church H. M Mre- Co Booth Sioux City W. D. Wear Fargo N. D Mayo Clinic O. J. Hayward Pythian Sisterz D. EB. Club G. CG. Sawyer F. J. Schmidt Haetes K. K Club

Mason City Minister to Speak Armistice Sermon in Cedar Falls

Rev W H Dibble of First Congregational Mason City will deliver the Armistice Day address in Cedar Falls at the Teachers College auditorium. He substitutes for Dr Burris Jenkins of Kansas City who canceled due to conflicting appointments. Dr Dibble is a former Charles City pastor and known in Iowa Congregational circles.

Mason City C.F Searter Cedar Falls W. Oh. Dibble First, Congregational Church Masson City Ayen Teachers College Dibble Burris J Jenkins Kansas City Charles City Towa

Armistice Day Progi as Planned by Stanley Women

Plans for Armistice Day program were discussed by the Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion at a Friday meeting held at the home of Mrs. Clarene Parker in Stanley Nevada.

Atanler Nev Stothe Mya Clareroe Parker

Manchester tire chain venture expands and profits rise

Manchester Is Nov 2 Devising a tire chain less than two years ago U D Fairhurst of Manchester has won a state highway commission contract for 9398.45 worth of chains for state equipment. The Holdfast Chain company employs Fairhurst son Benjamin and D L with part time help. The firm, turning out five times last year's capacity, notes the fastener is simple can be tightened without tools and resists mud cake. Orders total thousands with several 309 and 400 each. Trucks for mail carriers and cream haulers in Coggan Ryan Delhi Jesup Winthrop Masonville are equipped. patents include a washing machine cover and minor inventions.

Manchester U. D. Fairhurst State Highway Commission Sideline Fayhurst Fairhurst Benjamin’ S D. L Holdfast Chain Company

Accident Damage Suit To Be Heard Again

The Neese Furry $10,000 damage case returns to district court for retrial at the current term after a jury failed to agree last February. Plaintiff Martha Neese of Hamilton County sues FOE Fury Alden, former editor of the Alden Times, alleging negligence in a March 1927 accident near Trend Maintainer. Fury contends Neese was at fault.

Falls Neese Furry Martha Neese Hamilton County Fury Alden Alden Times Furr

Feachers College Ends Fall Semester November 27

Feachers College announces the fall semester ends November 27. The vaccination address will be given at noon after which diplomas will be awarded. The faculty meeting will occur within two weeks to consider applications. Active operations suspend for Thanksgiving and the following Friday. Winter term registration begins December 3. classes resume December 28.

Ipourter Sperial Baepity Cenar Mov Aonars College Koom Iha Canvoeatinay Bec Recitarlens Perass Der

Veteran grocer closes Charles City shop and moves

Veteran grocer at Charles City announces closure of the North Main Street store. The building will be remodeled for A A P Ton company occupancy as Meyers relocate from a recently completed home. The report notes the business disruption and efforts to regain health amid the change.

Charles City Main Streets Sears A A P Ton Meyers Wrterslrael Meyer

Waverly Schools Present Autumn Concert by Pupils

Autumn and Halloween music from Irving and Lincoln school pupils were staged at the Irving building Friday afternoon under Gertrude Lynch director with help from teachers. Also noted is a church service at M E church Sunday 7 30 p m with glee club numbers solo and quartet and two brief addresses. W H Babcock has returned home from Rochester after hospital treatment and will travel back for further surgery.

Courter Waverly Hallowe'en Irving and Lincoln School Irving Gertrude Lynch M. BE Glee Club W. H. Babcock Rochester

Maynard P T A Plans Meeting At Night School

Maynard P T A plans a meeting at the Maynard High School Tuesday evening November 1. The program includes patriotic songs by a quartet and talks on physical education and health of the child. Delegates to the district convention will report, with Mrs. Smith district chairman delivering remarks.

Courier Special Servics Maynard Parent-Teachers Association Maynard Itight School GC. G Hall A. Haferman Gerald Warnke Hooker

Fayette Farmer Injured in Fall Near Maynard

William Schrader, two miles north of Maynard, fell from a ladder injuring his wrist and elbow while assisting honey harvest. Roy Smith, PTA district chair, attended a state meeting in Des Moines. Several residents moved farms around Maynard. Elza Carley of Fayette convalesces after hospital surgery in Decorah. Alcury Nawhots of Westgate pockets a stroke. Edwitt Olson and wife move to a new Maynard-area home. Mrs. Wesley Rhallaglyer travels to Waterloo hospital for treatment.

Vausler Kares Seriger Maynard William Schrader Roy Smith Parent-Teachers Association Des Moines Eric Foss Winkler P. Sinnott Wilam Mullins Hurd Farm Mia Elza Carley Fayette Decora Alcury Nawhots Westgate Albert Buenneke K. Frosh H. B. Hough Edwitt Olsan Clermont Wesley Rhallaglyer Sivaswar Maynard Francia Hnspital Waterloo

Manchester builds on rapid city program with new garages and post office move

Manchester progress accelerates as post office relocates from South Franklin to East Main in the Carr building, slated for conversion into a two-storey retail complex. Contracts for a new garage on East Main drive toward occupancy in four weeks as Phillips Petroleum erects a Gil and service station, while J M Jones & Sons adds an electric elevator in their East Main garage. The Glen Charles hotel adds a third story and the town notes long service of past postmasters over forty years.

William G. Cawley B. J. Wellman E. Bronson T. W. Summersides H. L. Rann E. M. Carr Fr. BE Dutton East Main Street Mannchester Auto and Supply Company Phillips Petroleum Company Gil Beecher Lane Brown R. H. Timmons E. CG Franklin Street Imperial Auto Company J. M. Jones & Sons Glen-Charles Pranklin Street

German World War Officer to Address Chas City Legion

Charles City Ia Nov 2 The first American Legion meeting for 1929 30 will be held Monday evening Nov 4 Interest grows as many ex service men join for the year Paul Auringer will sing and Walter Frietag a German army officer in the World War will recount his experiences Edwin Hosking will present a varied musical program

Sunday School Class Sponsors Indoor Chautauqua Program

Nashua Iowa Nov 2 Mrs Nettie Pierces class of 24 young women of the Methodist church sponsors an indoor chautauqua program in the Activity building Tuesday night Nov 5. The program features Chau Lauqua Concert Company Living Pictures Musical Entertainment Partners Night and the Gnonville Singers with five nights of entertainment. proceeds to help fund the church budget.

Courier Nashua Nettie Pierce Charcn Lauqua Concert Company Gnonville Singers

Halloween Party At Community Hall Nets Ten Lines

Frye fire destroys home of Mr and Mrs P M Freeman. They received kitchenware and fruit gifts from neighbors at Bryantburg Baptist Church. Jolly Circle hosted fifty attendees for Halloween party. Epworth League of Methodist church held Halloween party in Nashua with forty people enjoying games and refreshments.

van Peeengelad P.M. Freeman Bryantburg Tha Jolly Circle Hallowe'en Nashua Epworth

WotTORS To Give Deamons At C F Church Sunday

Cedar Falls notices list a series of Sunday services across multiple churches. Bishop Seager preaches at First Evangelical morning service, Carl Pitsch addresses YPCE, Rev Philip Schneider preaches evening, Evelyn Disch delivers annual address, and Rev Rowley discusses Mephibosheth. Other churches feature sermons on loyalty, doors, Rome’s crown, and divine man for the era.

Courier Cedar Falls First Evangelical Church Binany Western Old Peoples Nene Bishop H. Seager Lee Mars Carl Pitsch Fargo N. D Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Philip Schneider Appleton Wis Evelyn Disch National Training School Des Moines Woman's Home Missionary Society First Methodist McDermald H. B. Morrow A. A. Turnbull The Christian Church New Age First Evangelical H. J. Faust Hutchinson, Knt

Sugar Beet Plant Refuse Again Polluting River

Dead fish along the Iowa River north of Sugar Beet Plant Belmond trigger state fish and game probe. Officials say waste from the Belmond plant, once ordered to stop disposal into the river, is now overflowing a gravel pit and reaching the river again. The Izaak Walton League joins in seeking a remedy as authorities note ongoing efforts to restore fish stocks for seasonal fishing.

Courier Special Service Town Falls Lowa State Fish and Game Department Iowa Belmond Irash Walton League

Small Boy Kicked by Horse Expected to Regain Health

Ray Vance three year old son of Mr and Mrs Dallas Kennicott is recovering at a Rochester Minnesota hospital after being kicked in the head by a horse on October 23 Hopes are entertained for his complete recovery The notice also lists local club meetings naturalization programs and benedictions including a farewell reception for Mrs James Swinton and notes on local farm work and illnesses.

William Dblough Walter Butschy Joan Kine Adella Schaible Susan Bloes Giilbertville Greene Greene Lion's Club Fosse Produce Company Tere John Lucasa Nellie Avary

Births Reported In Waverly And Nearby Families

Birth notices list new arrivals for Mr and Mrs Lowli Willama on Oct 23 Ihsan to Mr and Mrs Whiterdruck on Oct 24 Kon to Mr and Mrs Yerman Stuimine on Oct 27 and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Albert Clensann on Oct 29 indicating multiple local families welcoming newborns in late October.

Waadbrank Albert. Clensann

Buchanan Men Fly for Pheasant Hunt by Plane

Ernest I. Nibeck and Hy Q. Short, Independence residents, flew to Allison by air Friday morning to hunt pheasants and returned by noon with their limit. It marks the first time a plane from this city was used for that purpose. Oscar and Irvin Weber, nearby farmers, reported bagging six Canada honkers the past week amid rainy, misty days.

Speeiest Independence Ernest I. Nibeck Hy Q. Short Allison Dean Oscar Irvin Weber Uris City Ube

Only artificial value wiped out in stock decline

La Porte City November 2 1929 stock market upheaval seen as gambling by A Van Valkenburg dean of Black Hawk county bankers He says profits were paper and that conservative investors should stick to safer assets Liberty bonds fell yet recovered indicating genuine value remained stable Farm lands rising slowly after 1920 deflation He is a longtime Iowa banker and pioneer with ties to the Van Valkenburg clan and Dutch heritage

LaPorte City A. van Valkenburg Black Hawk County New York Erst Liberty Bonds von Valkenburg Union State Bank Farmers State Bank la Porte Cuy Iowa Black Hawk Bankers' Association

Town and Farm People Finance Work on Roads

Hawkeye Iowa reports residents contributed over 195 dollars this week to road improvements in town and county. The Hawkeye notes a county board of supervisors conference approving outside city road work. Mayor J. G. Bopp and County Engineer R. E. Finch inspected roads prior to the agreement.

Courier Special Mariie Hawkeye Hawkeye Corporation Board of Supervisors Councimen J. G. Bopp R. E. Finch

Leversee Funeral to Be Conducted by Congs Pastor

Cedar Falls November 9 Rev Floyd D Reeves minister of First Congregational church will officiate at services for Mrs Austin Leversee at the country home in Vernon township The rites will be at 2 Sunday interment will be at Hillside Mrs John S Clarke hosted Friday Afternoon Bridge club at a luncheon Ellen Sowles had a major operation at Sartori hospital dating well Christian Jensen custodian of Bethlehem Church and of the city library rallied after a major operation at Sartori hospital Mrs Lawrence Sorensen Cedar Falls township had a major operation at Sartori hospital today Adelbert N Burr who has been ill at his home on Washington street is showing improvement.

I Courter Bethlehem Church Sartori Hospital Lawrence Sorensen Cedar Falls Township Adelbert N. Burr Washington Street

Orchard Boy Shot While on Hunting Trip

Orchard, Sg November 3 Dale Morse 15injured by accidental discharge of 22 rifle while hunting. Wounded above the knee. companions took him to Osage hospital for treatment. Son of Mr and Mrs Frank Morse Nell Lonergan 11 treated in Jose City for mastoid infection after measles illness. An operetta was presented last evening and a Halloween party entertained by Vinton Waters.

Courier Kasel Orchard pDale Morse Osage Hospital Frank Morse Nell Lonergan Jose City Lloyd Lonergan Vinton Waters

Women of Bristow church to lead advancement day program

Bristow Iowa November 2 women of the Women s Missionary Association will conduct the advancement day program at the United Brethren church tomorrow evening with an offering for missionary work.

Bristow wWomen The Woman‘’s Missionary Association United Brethren Church

Wadena Grades Host Halloween Party At Schoolhouse

Wadena Iowa November 2 seventh and eighth graders attended a Halloween party at the schoolhouse this week with several teachers and about 85 guests. Mis Ella Gage is mother of a girl born October 30. Hawkeye Virginia November 2 the Tri Star Oil company business in Oelwein Maynard and Hawkeye has been purchased by J M Fritz.

Courier Wadena Mis Ella Gage OTL Hawkeye Tri- Star Ol Oelwelh Maynard J. M. Fritz Fritz Ol Company

Marriage Licenses Issued in Chariea City and Basnett

Chariea City Indiana granted a marriage license to Byrot Hotchkiss and Rose Hunt yesterday. Leonard M. Trask and Ruth Lueile Boggas of Basnett were also licensed to wed. Ackley Indiana set meeting place change. Sgt John’s auxiliary to meet Wednesday evening with Mrs Frank Pohlman, in care of Mrs Herman Heot.

Chariea City Byrot Hotchkiss Rose Hunt Leonard M. Trask Ruth Lueile Boggas Basnett Tlace Ackley John Frank Pohlman Hane Herman Heotand

Lovejoy Funeral to Be Sunday at Mitchell Church

Henry Lovejoy who died Friday at his home will be buried Sunday at the Community Church in Mitchell. Rev H P Risse, former pastor, will preside. He was about 60 years old and is survived by three sons and one daughter.

Mitchell Henry Lovejoy H. PF. Risse

Ninth District Convention of the Women’s Relief Corps

The ninth district convention of the Women’s Relief Corps will be held in Independence on Monday with meetings at 9:30 AM and a welcome address by E. Thompson. Mrs. Norton and Mrs. Collier will preside and inspect the work, with about 50 delegates expected from nearby towns. A campfire, addresses by Ethel Collier and Don D. Doman, and music by the Independence High School orchestra will conclude the day.

Courter Spanial Service Independence Women's Relief Corps W. R. Norton Ethel Collier Sioux City E. M. Thompson Hazleton Corps Sist -Baptist Church Seo Dubugque Ryan Delhi Manchester Winthrop Aurora Lamont Strawgery Point Edgewood Monona Randalin Oolwelh Hazleton Jesup Brandon Rowley Fairbank McGregor Department Ethel K. “Collier Don D. Doman Indepernidence High School Orchestra Caldwell Johnson W.S. Wallace G. Alr. Post

Truck Driver Overcome by Exhaust Gas Crash

Alfred Heoppel driving a truck with swine near Dunkerton suffered gas exposure from engine exhaust. He recovered as the truck reversed and overturned on the highway, injuring one hog and damaging the vehicle. Heoppel, from Gresham to the Happel place near town, was unharmed except for gas effects.

Courice Dunkerton Alfred Heppel Here Hoeppel Gresham Happe! Place

Upper Iowa Halloween Pep Meeting and Party

An all college Halloween event at Upper Iowa University in Fayette featured a YWCA sponsored party with separate Halloween stunts in campus buildings. Guests then gathered in the gym for a costumed prize reveal before a brief pep meeting for the Luther football game and the singing of a new college song by Dean W. Mangold, followed by refreshments.

Courter Sparial Karotce Fayette Hallowe'er Gymnasim Hersony Upper Iowa W W. A. Mangold Hallowe'en

School Carnival Receipts Hit $109 at New Hartford

Courier Special Service New Hartford Ta Nov 2 Crowds filled the school building for the Hi and Girl Reserve carnival. Miss Henrice Lauser was crowned queen by popular vote. Receipts totaled $109 with a profitable night for the concessions and event sponsors.

Courier Special Service New Hartford Henrice Lauser Recelpta

Cresco Woman's Funeral Rites to Be Sunday

Cresco Iowa Nov 2 services for Mrs Fred Christ who took her own life Friday will be held Sunday afternoon at the home Rev PY Weed pastor of the M E church to officiate Mrs Christ 59 years old surviving husband and three daughters

Courier Cresco Fred Christ PY. H. Weed M. E. Church Christ

Fred Hager 85 Dies at Daughter's Home in Bennington

Fred Hager aged 85 died yesterday at the home of his daughter Mrs Low’s Nelson in Bennington township. He came to this country from Germany 55 years ago and was a retired farmer. The body is at Dahm chapel. School program raises about 50 dollars at Triumph school Halloween program and box social.

Fred Hager Bennington Cedar Falls Low Bennington Township Germany Littleton Hallowe'en Triumph Neille McXever

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