Northeastern Iowa Debating League Sets Jan Elimination Start
The Northeastern Iowa Debating League announced by director George D. Eaton schedules an opening elimination contest for January 26 with 46 member schools. Subsequent contests on February 3 and February 23 narrow entrants, culminating in a March 8 final between the two survivors. Groups list participating schools across twelve regions including Eagle Grove Ames Iowa State Teachers College Waverly Vinton Elkader McGregor Belmond Britt Hampton Aplington Oelwein Independence Clear Lake Osage New Hampton Cresco Maquoketa Martan Urbunn.
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Ccauriet Special Seve
Cedar Falls
Northeastern Iowa Debating League
George D. Eaton
Clarion
Turd
Eagle Grove
Musson City
Ames
Tripoli
Iowa State Teachers Training School
Waverly
Vinton
Tan
Luther League at Denver Sponsors Film Presentation
The Luther League in Denver will screen an eight reel film titled His Life and Time about Martin Luther at the high school auditorium Friday at 6 p m. A business meeting follows Thursday in the church basement. The Mission society meets with Mrs Fred H Mohling Friday. Many local residents attended celebrations and visits, including a birthday party for Rudolph Schneider and a fifteenth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steinberg, with community notices and upcoming sports events at the high school and local churches.
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Denver
Luther League
Martin Luther
Mission Society
Fred H. Mohling
Rudolph Schneider
Irene Vogelsang
Ackley
Viola Heideman
Miwaukee
Herman Kehe
Meyer
Neffert
Ella Meyer
Waterloo
Osage
R. W. Meyer
William Sassmann
John Dunleavy
Robert John
Charley HH. Rohrnsen
Charley
Bernard Thurm
Janesville
Schroeder
Dunkerton
Plainfield Boys
Afrs
Richard Steinberg
Ladies Aid
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
F. Schoenbohm
Hi. W. Steege
J. H. Wente
Richard Schumacher
Emma Beck
Sumner
Wutheran Church
H. A. Schumacher
Geneseo Bazaar Profits Eighty-Five Dollars Reflected
Geneseo Ia November reports show the Ladies Aid Society bazar at the school building Friday earned eighty five dollars. Woman's division of the Farm Bureau met with eight attendees at Mrs Jessie Merritt’s home Tuesday. Millinery lesson by Mrs Leelersitt covered materials and renovations. Mrs J F Meeker and daughter Dorothy of Cedar Falls visited Geneseo last week. Sunday school plans a Christmas cantata. Rev Raymond Grant of Nashua attended Geneseo parish affairs Monday. Mrs E Bigsby, 92, survived a stroke last week. her son Myron Bigsby involved. Miss Myrile Atrohbebn slated for operation at Allen Hospital Waterloo. Funeral held at Iowa Falls for A R Sullivan 67 with services at Congregational church. Sullivan’s death follows two-year illness. burial in local cemetery. Frank Sullivan of Masonville attended. Sullivan family among Coffin’s Grove pioneers.
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Geneseo
Farm Bureau
Jessie Merritt
Leelersitt
J. F. Meeker
Dorothy
Cedar Falls
Grover Thomas
Genesee
Raymond Grant
Nashua
Genesed
E. Bigsby
Myron Bigsby
Alene
Arny
Atrohbebn
Allen Hospital
Waterloo
Iowa Falls
Manchester
A. R. Sullivan
Coffin
Cgieve
Delaware County
Iis
Iown Fall
Congregational
Jawa Falls
Frank Sullivan
Masonvile
Sullivan
Aaron
Jane Sullivan
Coffin‘s Grove Township
Hiram Minkler
Baker
Bullyvans
What Next Club Hosts Social Evening in Porte City
What Next Club members and husbands gathered Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Kline for a social evening with Chrysanthemums decorating the rooms. Mrs. Shelby Foss won high score, while Mrs. G. A. Hartz suffered facial injuries from a washing machine lever incident earlier in the week and received medical care. Visitors included Carroll Devlin of Columbus Nebraska and M. H. Thompson of Hudson, staying with the Bloughs. George Eckhart returned from Rochester Minnesota after five weeks for a throat operation. The Good family, including Frank, visited John Good's home, planning a Thanksgiving departure for Olivia Minnesota.
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Stuurier &Purchal Service
Porte City
What Next Club
H. D. Kline
Kline
Cecil Gates
Johnson
Shelby Foss
G. A. Harts
G. A. Hartz
W. M. Wough
Carroll Devlin
Columbus
Neb
W. M. Blough
Blough
M. HH. Thompson of
Hudson
George Eckhart
Rochester
Minn
Myr
George Good
Frank
Olivia
John Good
Three Men Arrested in Manchester Bootlegging Case
Local officials arrested three men in Manchester on Tuesday afternoon amid a suspected bootlegging operation. An Essex car with Dubuque county plates was found nearby, along with eight to ten gallons of alcohol. Suspects named M. C. Graff, Gland Willis, and Stanley Crervise face preliminary hearings as the car is impounded by Sheriff Utley.
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Touvict Speviad
Manchester
M. C. Graff
Dubuque
Gland Willis
Central Avenue
Stanley Crervise
Chicago
Willis
Chevrolet
Confiscated Liquor Ordered Destroyed in Independence
Seven gallons of hooch and about eight gallons of wine were destroyed Tuesday by order of the district court. The liquor, collected over months at the residence of Justice G. B. Marinus, was destroyed in the presence of witnesses amid public regret over the thirst in the town. Conferences on welfare work follow, with a city meeting set for Friday December 3 at 2:30 p.m. to organize expanded charity efforts. Mrs. G A Emry was named chairwoman with assistants, and delegates are urged from local charities. Mrs. Wehr remains bedfast after a recent stroke, with sister Mrs. Eli Strobel aiding, while Miss Clarinda Strobel has returned to Chicago.
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G. A. Emry
W. M. Woodward
T. F. Kenneally
Lillian Ludwig
Eli Strobel
Lamira
Wis
Clarinda Strobel
Chicago
Commercial Club at Shell Rock Prepares Holiday Observances
The Commercial club of Shell Rock outlined plans for holiday activities during the week. Santa distributions will occur December 17 at the C. R. Thompson building with a party at the opera house the Friday before Christmas, including candy. A street fair and a skating rink with figures were planned for the evenings.
Former Iowan Myra Bates Dies in Illinois
Osage November 30 special report states Miss Myra Bates 30 daughter of Mr and Mrs Finn Bates of Bellingham Washington formerly of Riceville died after family left Osage about 30 years ago.
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Osage, Ja
Myra Bates
Finn Bates
Bellingham, Wath
Riceville Cieinity
State Teachers College to Hold Commencement Exercises
Fall term exercises will be held Monday evening December 5 at 7 15 oclock. Fifty eight graduates will receive diplomas with a program including organ motions, musical numbers and an address by Dr. H H Seerley. President Seerley will confer certificates diplomas and degrees as Rev Bruce Giffen gives benediction. A reception to graduates and friends will follow with a dinner to Cedar Falls Commercial Club members and wives at Hotel Black Hawk this Friday.
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Gaurier
Cedar Falls
State Teachers College
George W. Samson
Tav Rey
W. Glenn Rowley
Futherichman
Olive Barker
Comm
Wilder
Rom Cedar Pally
Arthhur Pike
Jack Marshall
Lee Wilder
Otranto
Hugo Winner
Genervila
Olue Parsons Coege
Nis
Teachers College
Aingrrew
Uohye
Adden
Breas
Orr
George Vernon Orr
Tromsual
Veacners College
Overland Augmoabue
Waterloo
Des Moines
Chicago
Fairview
Father Mauer
Parkersburg
J. ©. Wieneke
St. Patrick's Church
Willam Nateke Iett
Long Beach
Cal
Dubuque U and T C Dual Debate Set for Friday
The annual Dubuque University and Teachers College dual debate is scheduled for Friday evening. The Teachers College affirmative team meets the Dubuque negative here, while the local negative speakers travel to Dubuque. Participants include John Fabrick Park Rapids Minnesota Leland Mathes Elk Hart and Lorne Boylan for TC. Negative speakers from Dubuque Waterloo John Moore Harold Alin and Vernon Gara teaser Prestat.
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Courier Sper
Cedar Falls
Dubuque University
Teachers College
Dubuque
TC. 4S
Jotn Fabrick
Park Rapids
Mion
Leland Mathes
Elkhart
Lorne Boylan
John Moore
Harold Alin
Waterloo
Vernon Garateaser
Prestatt
Literary Clubs of St Ansgar Convene in Nov
Literary Clubs of St Ansgar convened this week with Progress and Study groups meeting as scheduled. Miss Irma Goldberg attended the former club. Panels were presented by Mrs Caroline Duckstader, Mrs Nettle Lund, Mrs Velma Mueller, Miss Naomi Luthens, Mrs Josephine Schmidt. Miss Nelle Peterson read a Thanksgiving poem while Mrs Victorine Cherney hosted Study club. Mrs Gertrude Halvorson read a paper on origin of American patteri songs. hostess and Miss Clare Mae provided a musical program.
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Clare Mae
Woman Scalded in Tripoli Tubing Water Accident
In Tripoli, Nov 30, Mrs H auhr suffered severe scalds while draining a tub of hot water. The spill scorched her feet and legs requiring medical care. Paralysis from a prior influenza illness contributed to J B Franklin’s death at 65 after a brief illness. A union service drew a large crowd at St Peter's Evangelical church. About 15 Tripoli residents planned civil service exams for rural mail carrier Route two. Mrs B Kelsey received treatment at Clasen hospital. H G Ladage buttermaker and K C Frank visited Minneapolis for industry matters.
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Tripoli
H. Hauhr
J. B. Franklin
St. Peter's Evanegelical Church
Mr. Doss
Congregational Church
Mr. Koehler
Evangelical Church
B. Kelsey
Clasen Hospital
H. GC. Ladage
K. CG. Frank
Minneapolis
Lawn City Credit Men Elect Three To Directorate
Cedar Falls November thirty annual Cedar Falls Credit men’s association meeting held at Hotel Black Hawk with about fifty attendees. Directors elected for 12-month term are Harry Brulin F L Snider and H W Johnson. Holdover directors listed with retiring names and officers to be chosen later. Collections last year totaled 2055 45. Guests included R L DeGon of Waterloo and W H Grizell of Cedar Rapids, secretaries of similar bodies in their cities.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
Bristow Cemetery Bazaar Masonic Hall Dec 3
Bristow cemetery auxiliary will hold a bazar at the Masonic hall on December 3 and serve a chicken dinner at noon. Also notes births in Elgin J Floyd Durand family Russell Eugene Clifford Junior Duane John Wendell Henry and other local updates.
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Courier
Bristow
Women of
Oak Hill Cemetery
Wendell Henry
Otto Nielman
Lloyd Jones
Canova
M. C
Morris Roberts
Waterloo
A. Roberts
Coggon
al Kennedy
Carroll
Kennedy
Perry
W. M.A
U. B. Church
W. A. Richards
E. B. Hewett
Ames
Lester Rogers
E. B. Hewitt
Rev. G. &. Gowin
W. E. Jones
Junokuna Furniture & Undertaking
Allison
M E Church to be Dedicat ed at GHiho City
Dedication services for First M E Episcopal Church set for Sunday December 4 at 10 30 am with Bishop H H Lester Smith of Helena Montana preaching the sermon and conducting the service Former pastor Rev W G Crowder Cedar Falls will deliver the evening sermon The program runs through December 26 and includes an open house 730 to 10 pm guides tours by the building high school band in the fireside room and Ald society refreshments
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Ifonrian
Charies City
First M. E. Episcopal Church
HH. Lester Smith
Helena
Mont
W. G. Crowder
Cedar Falls
Quill
Ald Society
Naturalize Four at Charles City Grand Jury Busy
Charles City Iowa November 29 Fmall naturalization papers granted to Frank Hayanek Bohemia Ireland Rockford Anna Kristina Magdaline Christen Denmark and Izaac Walton Brown Canada The grand jury was sworn and is busy with cases Nine of the 72 new trial cases are divorces Two probate wills approved Major local notes cover trips family events training meetings and community programs including Y winter athletics and Legion activities
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Courier Spevial Service
Charles City
Frank Hayanek
Bohemia
City
Thomas Magilton
Ireland
Rockford
Annania Kristina Magdaline Christen
Denmark
Izaac Walton
Brown
Canada
Rudd
Rose McAvoy
William McAvoy
Verena Wiltse
Glen Wiltse
Tripoli
Myrtle Palmer
Ben Franklin
Franklin
Farm Bureau Women’s Project
Floyd County
L. Baldock
Geo. Frank
Niles
H. A. Damro
Riverton
Ross Vorkes
Union
Harold Hoefler
Rock Grove
Edward Alderson
Long Beach
Melrose Funeral Held Tuesday in Littleton Church
Charles Melrose funeral conducted Tuesday at Presbyterian church Littleton with Rev A G Martyn officiating Burial in Littleton cemetery He died Saturday at home born Indiana June 4 1847 married July 1905 to Mrs Mattie Schrier who survives with two brothers James and Tom Jesup Also notice death of Mrs Court Eastman 61 died Friday at home survivors husband and four children Funeral from M E church Hazleton Sunday afternoon burial there Grace McKenzie and daughter Darey North Dakota visited sister A Manross law in hospital illness of mother in law Ezra McKenzie.
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Oarter
Littleton
Charles Melrose
Presbyterian Church
A. G. Martyn
Buhrial
Littleton Cemetery
Melrose
Indiana
Mattie Schrier
James
Tom
Jesup
A. ©. Manross
Ezra McKenzie
Progress Made Jobs at Oelwein in Construction
Oelwein, Iowa, Nov 30 Fred Richards new brick building corner First Street and Avenue Southwest is enclosed and will be ready for plasterers after windows are placed. The rear is an auditorium 75 by 120 feet with a front housing two lobbies and five business locations. The building is modern and a city credit. Basement excavated for Oelwein Chemical's $50,000 building at Rock Island and Great Western junction. contract let later to avoid weather delays. City Hall to be redecorated. upper floor hosts superior court and public library. C G W railroad to run farmers institute in Stanley Thursday. Ray Krause to box at Mason City. Died in Florida B. F. Cousins, uncle of A. C. Cousins, died in Daytona Beach, Florida after moving there years ago.
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Oelwein
Fred Richards
First Street
First
Avenue Southwest
Oelwein Chemical Company
Rock Island and Great Western
City Hall
Superior Court Room
Stanley
C. G. W. Railroad
Farmers’ Institute
Mason City
Ray Krause
Delaney
Perry
Tain
Legion Show
Ackley Cemetery Society to Hold Special Meeting
Ackley Iowa November 30 Special Ackley Cemetery society will hold a special meeting Thursday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Ora Winters Annual reports will be read and officers elected Also notes traffic on country roads shows farms as a small share from a survey
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Ackley
N. Ackley
Ackley Cemetery Society
Ora Winters
Lawn City Church to Have Christmas Reception
Cedar Falls November 30 an informal reception will be held at First Baptist church Christmas day in the afternoon to celebrate the birth of Christ 1927 years ago. The program starts at 2 p m and continues with numbers every 20 minutes until 5 p m. Guests may arrive at any time and refreshments will be served continuously. Committees for decorations lighting effects and refreshments are active to ensure success extending invitations to the community Waterloo and nearby towns.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
First Baptist Church
Christ
Waterloo
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