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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1927

Page

4

Lions Club to Sponsor Skating Rink in La Porte

La Porte Indiana November 23 The Lions club held a noon meeting with George Thomas choosing plans for a skating rink on the vacant lot near the Rock Island depot across from the elks lodge. The rink will be flooded and lit Ray Wagner named chair of the committee. County officials Miller Bentley Northey Refshauge and county auditor F W Esher spoke briefly. US Auxiliary Elects officers include President Mrs Constance Kocher and several vice presidents. Pythian Sisters will nominate officers Friday evening at the K P hall. Bridge Club met with Mrs H D Kline. two course luncheon featured a cornucopia centerpiece and high score by Mrs J V Kline.

Courier la Porte ‘City Lions Club George Thomas Rock Island Depot Elts Ray Wagner Ralph Triem Messrs Messrs. Miller, Bentley, Northey and Refshauge County Board of Supervisors F. W. Esher U. S. Auxiliary Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Constance Kocher Dora Jenks Ida Fox Velma Verigo Eva Franklin Dorothy Schreiber Anna Hawkins Sophia Konicek E. L. Esher Ize J. V. Kline

Presbyterians Will Form Brotherhood in Oelwein Church

Oelwein Iowa November 23 Dr W F Wier of Chicago led a preparatory meeting at the Presbyterian church to organize a church Brotherhood The Kid's Awakening a Boy Scouts production will be staged at the senior high auditorium Friday December 8 The Community clan urged Oelwein stores to stay closed on Thanksgiving day Other notes mention visits by Henry Pfeiffer and Lon Pfeiffer local business surveys and minor injuries and travels by several residents

Iauvier Oelwein W. F. Wier Chicago Banfiuet Presbyterian Church Kid's Awakening Boy Scouts of Ovl- Weln Henry Pfeiffer New York Lon Pfeiffer Cedar Falls F. L. Campbell John Trower Rochester Minnesota L. T. Kerwin Manchester G. E. Wolters Missouri Louisiana St. Louis

No Developments in Plan to Change No 11 Near Hazleton

Hazleton Iowa November 23 reports of surveys of primary No 11 through here had not been received when J N Smith J B Traux Indepence and Fred Cowell interviewed the state highway commission at times Monday hence nothing could be learned about the proposed change routing Three routes were surveyed George Fish one of four surviving Civil War comrades of this race was honored by 20 relatives on his eighty six birthday anniversary which occurred on Sunday The other veterans of six are E R Teindle Jacob Kiefer and T E McCurdy Winners in the declamatory contest Friday were Jessamine Bacon oratory Opal Latham dramatic and Hert Brown humorous Mrs Elia Bates last November 22 to spend the winter in Waterloo with her daughter Mrs Frank Wharam Zetta Schermerhorn Rochester Minn is spending the week in the home of her brother Dow here Rev Mr Foote attended the funeral of his brother in law in Marshalltown on Tuesday Mrs Ida Short has sent a Christmas box to her son Roland in the Philippine Islands.

Courier Special Service Hazleton J. N. Smith J. B. Traux Independence Fred Cowell State Highway Commission Mes George Fish E. R. Teindle Jacob Kiefer T. E. McCurdy Jessamine Bacon Tratory Opal Latham Hert. Brown Elia Bates Waterloo Frank Wharam Zetta Schermerhorn Rochester Minn Dow

New S. S. Class at Church in Yale Adds 10 in Week

Courter Epecial Service Nashua Ja Nov 23 Ten members were added in one week to the Sunday school class at Little Brown Church In the Vale now 36 enrolled. Rev J L McConson Jr presides over services to growing crowds. Five couples wed at the church in four days with Nov 15 Louise A Sharping Lan se ing Jr Harold J Ashbacher. Nov 16 E Viola Adams Fairbank Wilbur A Obl Littleton. Nov 19 Ethel H Wyler George P Lindell Des Moines. Inga Co Anderson Joseph McMahon Fort Dodge.

Natal Anniversaries Spark Readlyn Party Roundup

Readlyn area celebrates birthdays and anniversaries with gatherings. Mr and Mrs H F Beevers mark a birthday with friends while Herman Thraw aids Hy Olrogge’s celebration at Westgate. Insurance men’s conference attendees visit Ames after Des Moines trip. Paula Maas dines with Erna and Adela Steege in Denver. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ed Westendorf Tripat. Mrs Westendorf’s daughter named by Hern Peters. Greshem’s Mrs Mathilda Haldemann hosts a birthday surprise. Mayer recovering from pneumonia. Thanksgiving closings noted. Arthur Zahn painting at West Union. Vern Pratt welcomes a son born Nov 28.

Courier Specter Service Beadlyn H. F. Beevers Herman Thraw Westgate Hy Olrogge Charles Bruns Joh Widdie William Knief Hy Groening Denver Des Moines Ames Paula Maas Erna Adela Steege Ed Westendorf Tripat Westendorf Hern Peters Mathilda Haldemann Gresham Mayer Arthur Zahn West Union Fred Niemann Vern Pratt

Hampton Woman Dies Suddenly from Heart Ailment

Funeral services for Mrs. W. H. Robinson will be held at 3 30 p m on Thursday in Hampton. She was wife of Citi zens National bank president Will H. Robinson and sister of Congressman T J S Robinson. The death followed years of heart disease with no recent attacks. Survived by husband three children and a brother Dr R F Frewen. Children Franklin and William attend the University of Iowa Ruth works in Davenport Public Library. Congressman Robinson left Washington for the funeral.

Hampton W. H. Robinson Thursdey Federated Women's Clubs R. F. Frewen Marshalltown Franklin William University of Iowa Ruth Davenport

Minor injuries after Greens Center road accident

Barriet and Ancle Haffa sustained minor cuts from lying glass when the Elmer Haffa sedan overturned during a family pleasure ride near Grundy Center on Sunday. Mrs. Virgil Page has returned from St. Francis hospital after an appendicitis operation. Charles Yoder’s funeral was held yesterday in the Baptist church with Rev. Crane officiating.

Courier Special Service Grundy Center Barriet Ancle Haffa Elmer Haffa Virgil Page St. Francis Hospital Waterloo Cuno Brower Bridgewater Charles Yoder ER. Crane John Wical William Gardner Cedar Falls

Fairbank Catholic Women Sponsor Two Day Bazaar

Fairbank Ja Nov 23 The Catholic Women’s society bazaar continues with a home talent play Marys Castle in the Air tonight and tomorrow. Supper in Legion hall precedes dancing in Rec Kemmer hall. Thanksgiving dinner starts 11 30. The Big Parade was shown to parish pupils Tuesday. Tourism group met at Mrs F P Agnew’s home with Bible study on The People and the Kingdom of Israel led by Miss Bussie Aderman and assistants Miss Lara Leonard and Mrs H C Phelps. Dale Phelps provided manual numbers. Mrs G C C Eickelberg to host Dec 1.

Vourene Spee Pha Fairbank Elib FP. D. Agnew Bussie Aderman Kingdom of Israel Lara Leonard H.C. Phelps Dale Phelps G CC. Eickelberg

Fayette Co Farm Woman Takes Own Life With Poison

In Fredericksburg Indiana on Tuesday a Fayette County farm woman killed herself at her home near Alpha by swallowing poison. Stricken by despondency over a burden on her farm she acted after informing her daughter in law Mrs. Robert Townsend, who attempted to assist but could not reach help in time. Her husband had died about a year earlier.

Fayette Co Farm Woman Maurier Mperial Fredericksburg Lon Bears Alpha

Cedar Falls 10 Hold 6 Services On Thanksgiving

Cedar Falls Nov 23 six services will be held for Thanksgiving. At 9 a m Father John G C Weineke will lead at St Patrick church. 10:30 a m four services follow at St Jon’s Lutheran Danish Nazareth Danish Bethlehem and St Luke’s Episcopal. 7:30 p m Calvary Baptist hosts the union service with Dr W G Rowley delivering the sermon. Numerous social events and business suspensions mark the day as residents travel to join relatives and friends.

Courier Srecent Verviced Cedar Falls John GC. Weineke St. Patrick's Church H. W. Siefkes St. Jon's Lutheran Church Otto Nielsen Nazareth Ottar Jorgensen Danish Bethlehem H. C. Bossier St. Luke's Episcopal Calvary Baptist Church Congregational Evangelical Christian Presbyterian Methodist W. G. Rowley First Methodist Episcopal Church

Tripoli Men Host Legion Dinner After Rabbit Hunt

The Tripoli business men and Legion members held a supper in the Legion hall on November 24, with rabbits as the main dish after veterans bagged 37 rabbits and the businessmen 15. A driver named Carl Eichman escaped injury when his vehicle left the road in slippery conditions. An Altstadt & Langlas bread wagon also tipped over on Saturday after skidding on icy roads, causing top damage but no injuries.

Tauren Special Services Tripoli Legion Hall Carl Eichman A. H. Panzer Eichman Altstadt & Langlas

Butler Pioneer 92 Laid to Rest Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Joan H. Plantz pioneer resident of Butler county will be held at 1 30 p m Friday at Finchford Methodist Episcopal church which she helped found. Burial will be in Finchford cemetery beside her husband. She died after an extended illness at her son William Plantz s home in Butler County.

Joan H. Plants Butler County Finchford Methodist Episcopal Church Plantz Black Hawk County J. Arthur Young First Methodist Episcopal Church Burint Finchford

Dimnont Observes Thanksgiving With Morning Services

In Dumont Iowa a Thanksgiving service is set for 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical church with Rev. Pred Riggs of United Brethren church as speaker. Repairs and social events include a box social at the high school gym raising about 125 dollars for equipment, and local families visiting the ill. Notables travel to Hubbard for the Rev. F Hass funeral. Rev Hass earlier assisted during revival here.

Courier Special Services Dumont Union Evangelical Church Pred Riggs United Brethren Church Walter McKinley Klaus Miller, Jr Harm Miller H. Schiesselman Henry Noelting John Otterstein JD. Taillinghausen Hubbard Hass Mr. Haas Fred Sherwood Rockwell Sherwood S. G. Barlow Innes Hampton Hospital Emma Moeling

Tourist With Dog Team Heads to San Francisco

Nashua New Hampshire November 23 an overland tourist traveling with seven dogs to pull a small wagon paused overnight in Nashua before resuming toward San Francisco His route includes Missouri New Mexico and Texas The driver O B Chambertin left Minneapolis November 13 and expects six weeks travel averaging 25 miles daily The team includes two German police dogs and three Canadian huskies eight months old or younger weighing 30 to 70 pounds each The campaign is a publicity stunt for two magazines.

Courier Speciad &Ervies Nashua San Francisco Missouri New Mexico Texas O. B. Chambertin Minneapolis

Hood Funeral Held at Independence

Services were held this afternoon at the family home for Mrs. Edward Hood who died Tuesday in Independence. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thompson, born in Canada, married Edward Hood, lived on a farm near Independence, and later moved to Sixth Avenue. Survived by husband, one daughter, her parents, a brother L. W. Thompson, and two sisters Mrs. George Slemmons and Mrs. Clyde Merrill.

Edward Hood Sixth Avenue L. W. Thompson City George Slemmons This County Clyde Merrill Long Prairie Minn

Pilgrim Pageant to be Presented in Charles City

Charles City bulletin reports the ninth annual thanksgiving service of the Christian church featuring a Pilgrim pageant updated to present times. Costumes loaned by John Waller of Garner. social hour and offerings follow. Union services, with Grace Episcopal and Catholic churches, and Grace Episcopal morning services scheduled.

Charles City

Upper Town University Drops Thanksgiving Vacation Plan

Fayette Ta Nov 23 There will be no Thanksgiving vacation this year at Upper Town university due to a faculty ruling. A campus masquerade is planned with Y M C A and Y W C A cooperation. A St Ambrose football game on the Upper Town gridiron was canceled and students petitioned for Mondays off to make up the day, but the plan was rejected.

Turkey Dry

Invitations Sent for Brown and Hunt Wedding in Independence

Invitations are issued for the marriage of Miss Alice Marion Brown and Leonard Hunt at the bride's mother Mrs C H Fawcett's home on Second street southwest Thursday evening May 24 at 8 o'clock. The bride lived here briefly before moving to Chicago where she has since been employed. They will reside in Chicago.

Courier Special Service Independence Alice Marion Brown Leonard Hunt C. H. Fawcetty Second Street Moy Chicago Fincr

Church to Add Altar Rail at Raymond Christmas

Raymond Iowa Nov 23 A new communion railing will be installed in St Joseph s church for use on Christmas Rev William Kunkel attended the funeral of Rev Father Howe at Coggan Ia on Mo 4 Mr and Mrs Robert Hardin attended the Notre Dame Drake football game on Saturday The Steve Gladstone family Maynard Ta spent Sunday at the Will Helnen home Mr and Mrs Everett and Mr Frederick have returned to Chicago after spending two weeks at the Casper Lindner home and with other relatives

Courier Raymond St. Joseph's Church William Kunkel Father Howe Coggan Robert Hardin Notre Dame-Drake Steve Gladstone Maynard Will Helnen Everett Frederick Chicago Casper Lindner

State Agent Joins Buchanan Officers in Shooting Probe

Independence, Ind. Nov. 23 State Agent Nugent assists Buchanan County officers in probing the shooting of Mrs Roy Esch who was gravely wounded early Sunday. She had a cesarean operation to save her life but the baby died. Attendants say she remains very weak. No clues disclosed as state agent investigates.

Courier Special Service Independence Nugent Roy Esch

Thankoffering Social Draws Ladies of United Presbyterian

At Barclay Center Indiana November 23 the Ladies Mission Society held a thankoffering social in the parsonage. T. H. Cunningham hauls tile for his farm where James Griffith is tenant. H A Cummings and Ip Smith families visited Rowley relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cummings and Everett spent Sunday with Mrs Turner and Mr Turner of Brandon.

Barclay Center Ladies’ Mission Society The United Presbyterian Church T. H. Cunningham James Griffith H. A. Cummings Ip’ Smith

Deny New Trial for Wendling in Drunken Driving Case

Motion for a new trial by A F Wendling, convicted last week of driving a motorcar while intoxicated, was overruled by Judge Ralph Hasner in district court yesterday. Wendling, owner and occupant of a car that collided with another on Grant highway near Waterloo last summer, facing a sentence to be pronounced soon. The incident caused the death of a passenger in the other vehicle.

Courier Special Service Independence A. F. Wendling Ralph Hasner Wendling Grant Highway Waterloo Las Summer

Skull Found Near Cedar Falls Turns Over To College

A well preserved human skull found on a stick near the Snag Creek bridge north of Cedar Falls was brought to city hall by David Savage and his son Gilbert. Officials say it likely comes from a physician's specimen and had been buried in sand for a long time. it will be turned over to Teachers College authorities.

Courer Special Serries Cedar Falls Snag Creek Bridge City Hall David Savage Gilbert

Bremer Man Hurt by Falling Timber Returns Home

A. H. Meyers, injured when a heavy timber fell on him while working on a barn at Clinton Place farm near Bremer, was brought home from Mercy hospital Waverly yesterday. Doctors say he will be unable to leave bed for several months due to broken legs and other injuries.

Courter Special Services Denver A. H. Meyers Clinton Place Here Mr. Meyers Mercy Hospital Waverly Meyers

Parkersburg M. F. Women Raise 215 at Bazaar

Parkersburg Iowa reports the Methodist Episcopal church women raised 215 dollars at their annual bazar. Rev. Mr. Stemme of the Congregational church will serve as scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts.

Parkersburg M. F R Courier Syeciad Sarvier The Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Stemme Congregational Church Boy Scouts

Lutheran Minister Leaves Osage for Nebraska Parish

Rev. Hamee Hick, pastor of Rock Creek German Lutheran church, has accepted a call to two German Lutheran churches near Elma Nebraska. He will move his family there the last of the week.

Courier Spretat

Bazar at Dike Will Net About 480 Dollars

Net proceeds from the bazar by Dike Ladies’ Aid at Dike Ta will be about 480 dollars with a gross of 500 dollars. Mr and Mrs John Graham plan to leave next week for Durham Cal to spend the winter. The American Legion is promoting a holiday frolic at Dike Opera House on November 23 and 24.

Farmer dies in car crash linked to heart disease

Edward R. File, 64, found dead after his Ford overturned on primary 13 near Henry Scheer farm, likely from a heart attack. He was en route to a Farmers' Commission meeting, survived by widow Ida and daughter Pearl Lanningham, with two brothers and a grandson. Funeral at Ryan Methodist Church followed by burial at Buck Creek. He had planned to retire next spring and was active in community affairs.

Manchester Edward R. File Henry Scheer Ryan Methodist Church Jesse Smith Buck Greek File Ryan Farmers’ Commission Company Frederick and Theresa File Hopkinson Hattie Guthrie Pearl Lanningham Aurora Til Ida M. Halstead Coggon Milo Township Mr. File W. E. File Buck Creek

Carey Recovers From Auto Train Crash Injuries

Gedar Falls November 23 William Carey a New Hartford milk hauler was severely injured when thrown from a truck struck by a passenger train Friday. He is recovering at Sartori hospital and is expected to leave in a week or two.

Fourier Gedar Falls William Carey New Hartford Sartori Hospital

Quarterly Meeting in Geneseo and Local Notes

Geneseo hosts quarterly conference led by Dr. F C Witzigman district superintendent M E church. Omaha-bound F H Bragonter due to ill father A J Bragonter. Emma Armstrong Dorchester Neb wintering with her children. W A Speer Meeker and W A Montgomery Sioux City to stay with R M Gunn. Mr and Mrs Ross Bell attended Cal Ward funeral at Grundy Center. R M Gunn in ML Vernon last week. Manchester high school adds Spencer stereopticon for in class slides. Lat In classes use slides from Blate university extension service. Students enjoy new tectegy and hobby horses. two new play tools added to each playground. Plainfield Baptist bazar Dec 3 with chicken pie lunch and roast beef supper.

Couriet Geneseo F. C. Witzigman M. E. Church F. H. Bragonter Omaha A. J. Bragonter Emma Armstrong Dorchester Neb W. A. Speer Meeker Brothers W. A. Montgomery Sioux City R. M. Gunn Ross Bell Grundy Center Cal Ward ML Vernon Manchester Gatli Blate University Board of Education

Gresham W. M. S. Thankoffering Observed Sunday

Gresham on November 23 will host a Thankoffering service at 10 30 a m with the Women s Missionary Society in charge. A play Aunt Polly Joins the Missionary Society will be presented plus several numbers by the mission band. Thank offering and mite boxes will be opened and an offering for missions received.

Courier Special Gresham Women's “Missionary Society Aunt Polly The Missionary Society

Leverington Family Honored at Party

Courier Special Service reports in Littleton Iowa that the Leverington family, bound for a farm near Oran, received a farewell from 25 friends. Ira Clue will run his father G P Clue's farm next year after years at Swan and Leyize furniture.

Leverington

Iowa Public Service issues 4000 shares of preferred

Four thousand shares of preferred stock in the Iowa Public Service Company were offered for sale yesterday through Harry H. Polk & Co., Des Moines. The stock is priced at 100 dollars per share with accrued dividends yielding 6.50 dollars. A separate note recalls traces of what appear to be shipipo scars on the mummy of Rameses X of Egypt.

Iowa Public Service Company Harry H. Polk & Co Des Moines Smihipoc Rameses X Egypt

Cough Cure Promises Fast Relief and Safe Formula

A physician designed remedy named Thoxtae relieves stubborn coughs quickly by reducing inflammation and irritation. TheXine treats sore throat and outperforms Bargles, with no dope or harmful drugs. Pleasant tasting and easy to take, it promises relief within 15 minutes or money back. Sold by Robert Drig Co and J. Miller in drug stores.

Robert Drig Co

Musterole Promises Quick Relief From Cold Symptoms

An old advertisement warns that a cold can worsen into flu or pneumonia if untreated. It promotes Musterole made from mustard oil camphor menthol and other ingredients and claims it stimulates circulation and breaks up the cold with a warm tingling sensation and cooling relief.

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