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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1928

Page

9

Osage Airfield Plan Backed by Legion and Lions

The American Legion post and Lions Club at Osage will jointly promote an airport project on a tract along South Seventh Street. Engineer H. M. Canilin says the site is well suited and better than his Mason City layout. Legion officials include Commander C. R. Jewett and Adjutant Roy Barbour with a veteran staff and executive committee guiding the effort.

American Legion Post Lions Osane Seventh Street H. M. Canilin Mason City Legion Hale Smith Ben Donsker Fred Belzer Claude Wayne C. RK Albert Olson Jann Biel G. A. Lotl Ross Russell

La Porte Schools to Open Carnival Oct 13 Evening

La Porte city Oct 4 normal training students of the high school will hold a carnival in the auditorium Saturday evening Oct 13. Seniors perform Betsy’s Boarders and Father’s Day On and Mother’s Day Off and A Little Mistake by juniors.

la Porte la Porte’ City Betsy W. HE Mls Woman’s Home Missionary Society M. BH G. C. Kaiser C.A. Fultz W. L. _ Conder C. Fe, Wager Emeline Ikne George Kaiser Glenn Haven W. L. Conder the. Aid. Society Meret James ‘Angel California Baker Ward Santa Ana Cal Irvin Glendale

Maynard Legion and Auxiliary Name Officers

The Maynard post American Legion and its Auxiliary elected officers on October 4. New leaders include commander R. E. Glen and vice commander Rudolph Rueckard, adjutant Clifford Co Hall, chaplain John DeLong, historian Lowell Gray, sergeant at arms Robert Fonsar, and finance officer Louis Buennecke. Auxiliary officers are Merle Gray president, Stella Glen vice president, Gladys Buennecke second vice president, Ruth Bartels secretary, Fannie Dege treasurer, Lily Evans chaplain, Edith Walters. Installation is set for October 15 in a joint ceremony.

Courier Special Service Maynard Maynard Post American Legion R. E. Glen Rudolph Rueckard Clifford Co, Hall John DeLong Lowell Gray Robert Fonsar Louis Buennecke Merle Gray Stella Glen Gladys Buennecke Ruth Bartels Fannie Dege Lily Evans Edith Walters

Upper Iowa Glee Clubs Organized

Upper Iowa University forms two glee clubs under Clara M. Hoyt. Men’s group lists Robert Graham and others from West Union Genesea Arlington Plymouth and nearby towns. women’s roster includes Ruth Watson Fayette Ha gel Hodson Plymouth Frances Hazrett Monara Jesup and more. Plans lyceum tours pending itinerary.

F Courier Ruth Watson Lamont Honorine Otley Fayette Hagel Hodson Plymouth Frances Hazrett Monara Glenda Parker Jesup Ruth . Coffman Azalia Knight Helen Ruland Austing Minn Violet Anderson Ada Lauritzen Klemme Frances. Finch Ella

Wanderer Seeking Kin Dies Suddenly on Fayette Farm

Ernest Mucrey, a man about 50 who came to this area in search of relatives near Sumner, died suddenly at a farm northwest of Oelwein. He suffered heart illness before a physician could respond. He had spent 25 years in California and planned to work on the Schwartz farm this winter. Burial was by the county. no inquest was held.

Carrier Special Service Oelwein Ernest Mucrey Sumner Fred Schwartz Northwest Here Mueller Schwartz California S. S. Smiddie

Auto Collision Injures Two Girls In New Hampton

Claire Young the driver of the car that collided with a vehicle carrying Gladys Lange and Lelia Stone was to be brought from Canton South Dakota. Lange 15 remained in critical condition at the hospital and Stone 17 was taken to Iowa City for treatment of a broken jaw and head injuries.

Courier Special Service New Hampton Claire Young Gladys Lange Lelia Stone Canton Young M& Friend Elkader New Hampton Lange Miss Lange Biel Miss Stone Iowa City

Cornell Survey to Decide Campus Social System

Ten Cornell college students under Professor T R McConnell study all college social structures. They will discard old terms and report findings after a year, with the club versus fraternity system as a likely debate topic this school year.

Gourier Mt. Vernon Cornell College Cornell T. R. McConnell Department of Education

World Secretary of Y M C A Visits Iowa From Geneva

Walter Gethman, world secretary of the Y M C A at Geneva Switzerland, is visiting at his uncle Adolph Gethman in Gindrock Indiana before traveling to California to see his mother Mrs John Gethman.

Geneva Iowa Govrney Gindbrook Walter Gethman Young Men's Christian Association Switzerland Adolph Gethman California John Gethman

Open Last Stretch of Paving on No 11 in Fayette County

Reported paving work on Highway No 11 in Fayette County progresses with crews from Harrison Engineering. A later note warns that fresh grading north of Buchanan County could become impassable after weather. Other items include the death of Wesley Brown in Randolph, a missing 14-year-old boy from the Hamed family in Red Wing, and preparations to start paving Highway No 10 east of Oelwein.

Fayette County Pep Fred Hamed Red Wing Minn A. P. Little Harrison Engineering Company Oelwein E. A. Horsefield New York

Sabella Lodge Officers Elected At Charles City

Daughters of Isabella named officers with Ethel Greenwood as past regent and Lounnelle Mansfield as regent. Local burglaries reported at A F Pfefferkorn and Dr Kober homes, with pills, locks tampered and bacon stolen at one site. Surgeons convention visit and a bride elect entertained with gifts and mock wedding events noted.

Courier Severat Service Charles Guy Isabella Ethel Greenwood Lounnelle Mansfield Margaret Halligan Louise Fangman Helen Staudt Evelyn Beard Evangeline Waddell Sophia Witzil Jennie Newmatten Mary Green Ivan Kirsch Thekla Bethke Frances Pangborn Grace Podsick Emma Salmon Kate Apts Genevieve Campell A. F. Pfefferkorn Dr. A. F. Kober Dr. Kober Max Beerz Surgeons C. H. Banton Boston American Society of Surgeons Lost Legion New Haven Conn Hugo Tornan Pauline Oscar Immer Ethel Wheeler Harlan Perrin Bernice Pangburn Thelma Staebler Louanelle Mansfield Inez Felly Ida Smalley Henry Rupp Stam Fitzgerald

Greene W H M S Launches Study for New Year

Greene Iowa Oct 4 The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M E church began its new study year at a church meeting. Mrs Harold Stuntz led a lesson on What Next in Home Missions, and Miss Jennie Beal reviewed the magazine Woman's Missionary Friend. J T Meek is seriously ill at home. his daughter Mrs Loring Lyman of Cedar Rapids plans to come Tuesday to help. Epworth League members held a weiner roast at the Gatesbridge picnic grounds Tuesday evening with 22 in attendance.

Courier Greene Woman's Home Missionary Society M. EB Harold Stuntz Jennie Beal J. T. Meek Lorgine Lyman Cedar Rapids Comie M. E. Epworth League Gatesbridge

Iowa Branch W M A Reelect Officers At Wadena Meeting

Wadena Iowa October 4 Officers who led the Iowa branch of the Woman's Missionary Association of United Brethren church during the past year were reelected at the convention's close. Rev L Heck of Lehigh stood in for the African missionary who could not attend due to illness. The official board includes Mrs Della Shields president Mrs Ella Jennings first vice president Mrs Cora Heck second vice president Mrs Hazel Mboore secretary Mrs Minnie Bird sail treasurer and Harvester band superintendent and Miss Maud Deutcher organizer.

Courier Scruma Wadena Iowa Woman's Missionary Association of United Brethren Church L. ©. Heck Lehigh Africa Alhess Society Della Shields Hansonton Ella Jennings Cora Heck Hazel Mboore Minnie Birdsail Harvester Band Maud Deutcher

Cedar Falls Women Study Politics This Fall

Cedar Falls groups conduct study on HO Hulcat platforms and election candidates ahead of next month’s vote. Cedar Falls Woman's club Civic and Social Science session featured talks on Republican and Democratic platforms with minor party candidates discussed. Home Social and Literary club will hear Lights Upon the Approaching Election. Mrs Van Cleve and Mrs Burger urged women to vote their opinions.

Courier Cedar Falls College Hill A. W. van Cleve A. A. Burger

Farewell party for Mrs. Waller held by Misses Fedderson

Gladbrook Iowa October 4 1924 16 women attended a bridge farewell for Mrs Charles Waller who will move with her family to Philadelphia to reside there.

Gladbrook Fedderson Bridge Charles Waller Will Philadelphia

Park Commission to Build Island Park Cottages

Cedar Falls Oct 4 the lawn city park commission considers erecting cottages at Island park for tourist use at a small nightly rental. Several cottages will be built this winter and set up in spring equipped with limited furniture and cooking facilities. Report on Natl Meeting the Womens Relief corps met in Cedar Falls with delegates Gist and Robinson describing the Denver national meeting. Legion to Have Election Cedar Falls American Legion Post holds an election at headquarters with officers chosen and a luncheon to follow. Pike Addresses Rotary George E. Pike of Waterloo spoke on Citizenship and its Responsibility to Cedar Falls Rotary. Notes About People Mr and Mrs Ellsworth visiting Minneapolis at Kenneth Ellsworths home. L H Paulger of Washington DC, formerly with Security Trust in Cedar Falls, in town renewing acquaintances before leaving for DC. Dr and Mrs Thomas B Keene visiting Minneapolis at Wilbur Schilling home.

Courier Cedar City Park Commission Island Park Woman’s Relief Corps of Cedar Falls American Legion Pike Rotary George E. Pike Waterloo Rotary Club F. G. Ellsworth Minneapolis Kenneth G. Ellsworth L. H. Paulger Washington, DE. C Security Trust & Savings Bank of Federal Land Bank Washington, D. C

Des Moines Plans Loud Speaker Ban

Des Moines considers a sidewalk loud speaker ordinance by Safety Commissioner William G. Alker to curb broadcasting outside stores. The rule would limit loudspeakers to national events including political speeches world series games and football games.

Des Moines U.ri William GC. Alker

Poster contest draws blank as Waterloo youths miss prizes

Water dozen posters failed to enter the fire prevention week contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with six cash prizes totaling 20 dollars. Entries were due by 10 p.m. tomorrow at the Chamber of Commerce in Hotel Russe Lamson. The poster contest is open to all Waterloo children with five divisions and $2 to $5 prizes. A slogan contest has also drawn no entries and offers similar prizes. Purdue lineup uncertain as Coach Phelan ponders backfield against DePauw after practice.

Waterloo Ain Chamber of Commerce A. Hanson Chamber of’ Commerce Hotel Russe Lamson

Motherhood May Be Made a Joy by Mothers Friend

Comfort for expectant mothers externally applied to ease prenatal distress and relax tight tissues. Daily use softens skin and aids pliability. Testimonial from Mrs. Thos Sherosky of Leechburg Pa claims it saved her life by enabling a quick birth of a 9 14 pound baby before the doctor arrived. Sold at drug stores with a free booklet available by mail from Bradfield Regulator Co. Desk 27 Atlanta Ga.

Thos Sherosky Leechburg Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta, Ga

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