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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1929

Page

6

Manchester Ta Oct 5 Building boom tops city plans

Manchester sees a busy expansion with Glen Chapmen and Charles Darey planning a third story for the Glen-Charles hotel after last year’s opening. The new post office heating plant nears completion and a two story brick building on Madison Street replaces older landmarks. Other projects include a Brent pipeline service station, garage remodels, and a poultry house second story addition as Civic improvements rise and water mains go in. The dedication of the Manchester Gospel Hall is set for Sunday.

Manchester Glen Chapmen Charles Darey Glen-Charles Priday Postoffice BE. W.williams Ation Madison Streets Manchester ‘Auto 4 Ras Phillipg Petroleum Company Brewer Anc Henry Prowse Charles and W. McCormick J.M. Jones Sons Are Haug: & Son Garage Cities Service O11 Company Lovett & Davis’ Produce Company Prospect Gay Streets Nort Manchester New Gospel Hall The Manchester Gospel Hall Association

Victors in Annual Scrap at Upper Town Freshmen

Freshmen dominate the annual Upper Town scrap at Payette Ort University in a rugged homecoming event. They win the sack rush flag rush and two girls events while the sophomores clinch the final tug of war on a icy Volga river pull. Gladys Prideaux tops her class with two wins. Freshmen gain relief from green caps after the October 26 homecoming football game.

Payette Upper Iowa’ University Alda Gladys Prideaux Maynard Volga

Ray Fels Elected Chief Officer of West Union Legion

Ray Fels was elected head of the West Union post of the American Legion. W. Johns was named vice-commander. Other officers include F. W. Laftis as adjutant, George Bebmelzer as quartermaster, W. Antes as historian, F. G. Lee as chaplain, and Glascock with Greteman and Ivat on the executive council. Auxiliary officers list Miss Helen Clapp as president and several others in vice president, secretary, and treasurer roles.

Courier Special Service Unilon Ray Fels West Union American’ Legion W. Johns F. W. Laftis Ad‘jutant George Bebmelzer Fiance Comber W.-H. ‘Antes F. .G. Lee Greteman Ivat Glascock Helen Clapp W. “H. ‘Burnham Lyla Shaffer A. McThee H. 3. Wright Ed Helserman

St Ansgar Eleven Opens Season on Minnesota Soil

St Ansgar Eleven opens its season on Minnesota soil as six new Sunday school teachers are to be installed this Sunday, three in the junior department and three in the intermediate section, amid lengthy study of the congregation’s needs.

St. Ansgar Eleven Minnesota Rally Pegetam St. Ansgar Meth

Teachers Dine at UCL Club Event

A brief social note records a gathering of 2a teachers at UCL as the dre-leachers of high school were entertained with a Chat-a-While session hosted by the Lutheran community.

UCL Dre

Pussyfoot Johnson to Speak in Cedar Falls Services

A union temperance meeting at First Presbyterian Cedar Falls features W. E. Pussyfoot Johnson and Major F B Eboyt of Chicago. Johnson will present The Unfinished Battle after a world tour. Various denominations participate with morning services listed and sermons on topics by church leaders.

Courier Cedar Palis First Presbyterian Church W. E Pussyfoot Johnson Chicago First Baptist Guild First Methodist Episcopal Church Thes W. G. Rowley L. B. Richman Crusaders H. J. Faust Firah Engangel Ent Hindergnees Bashford First Congregational Church William G. Crowder William G. Crowder, Will Supply the Pulpit. . Rev A, Br, Turnbull First Christian Church

Appeals Conviction of Poultry Theft in Fayette Court

Henry Breitsprecher of Stanley was convicted in district court of stealing poultry. The jury was out an hour before the verdict. Breitsprecher’s attorney moved for a new trial arguing insufficient evidence. The case rested on a farmer’s wife testimony that he stole poultry in mid day and did not protest. The defense claimed he was buying a marriage license and marrying on the questioned days. The prosecution argued Breitsprecher married a girl who would be a witness, granting immunity from use against him.

Spvetst Sapotoe West Union Henry Breitsprecher Stanley Breitsprecher Ulavening Breit Sprecher

Cresco Eleven Triumphs 14 0 Over Riceville on Home Field

Cresco high school football defeated Riceville 14 to 0 on the home field. Riceville showed early resistance but failed to reach the score. Living­ston, Cresco’s captain Lusson and DeWalle starred, with two touchdowns by Livingston and strong defense and interception by Lusson sealing the win.

Courter Cresco Cresco High Riceville High Riceville Bemus Whitinger Livingston Lusson DeWalle Creseau

Bristow Eastern Star Members Dine With Greene Party

A Bristow Illinois Eastern Star chapter held a dinner last night for members at Greene with an initiation following. Earlier, the October meeting of the United Brethren church Women’s Missionary Society occurred Friday at Mrs P X Miller’s home with a music program. Also reported is McGeachy Bros selling a catload of haga and hides to dos Berg in Cedar Rapids.

Cuarter Bristow Order of Eastern Star Greene Initiaton Women's Missionary ‘Society of the United Brethren Church P. x. Miller McGeachy Bros Dos Berg Cedar Rapids

Authority Talks to Chas. City Lions About Butterflies

Charles City Iowa Oct William Blumenstell spoke at Lions meeting on butterflies and moths displaying four cases of specimens. L A Lankle reported on converting Lion field into athletic ground and grounds committee tasked to draft a blueprint. J F Sanders welcomed as member with guests Lester Knight and L Ronin. Funeral at Osage for Andrew Kirgus, 83, born December 4 1845 in Germany, buried with Rev John D Kern officiating. widow and four children survive. Pussyfoot Johnson to speak in Charles City next week at Central M E Church with Major Ebiert assisting.

Charles’ City Wiliam Blumenstell Lions@lab L. A. Lankle Lion Field J. F. Sanders Osage Andrew Kirgus Germany John D. Kern the Baptist Church Champion Funeral Home Will Kirgus Harry Smalley Frank Jeffries Clarence Ness Waterloo Pussyfoot Citas Charles City Pussy~ Foot" Johnson M.el Ebiert Sue

College Church At Iowa State Teachers To Hold First Service

An interdenominational college church returns for its third year at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. The Sunday communion will unite students faculty and townsfolk regardless of church preference amid religious education courses and activities led by Dr Howland Hanson.

Courter Spaaial Cedar Walls Iowa State Teachers College Interdenominational Church Howland Hangon Unique Church Leathers of Interdenominational Organization Hanson Tows State Teachers College Snelucey Jesus The Holy Land

Buchanan Tax Payments to Oct 1 Total $240000

Independence Iowa Oct 5 Tax collections for Buchanan county before Oct 1 totaled 240000 cents last half of 1828 taxes collected this year. A state motor vehicle department draft for 4847.28 Buchanan county's share of August gasoline tax arrived. Funds are split between county and township road systems by mileage proportion. 1929 auto licenses ongoing. latest number 6280 issued to F P Campagne on Friday, higher than all of 1928 with about two months left.

Courier Independence Buchanan County Treaser Risk State Motor Vehicle Department Risk Ji Campagne

Benton Veterans of Union Service Meet in Reunion

In Vinton Virginia on October 6 the Benton County Veterans Association held its annual reunion at the Methodist church. Women of the Woman's Relief Corps led noon meals, with a program including drum corps music, solos, duets, and addresses by Rev W W Williams and C Richart. Ten veterans attended, up from nine last year. a public attendance was noted.

Gourier Vinton Benton County Veterans Association Methodist Church Woman's Relief Corps Ameniba Missea Grace Ruth Baker Dita W. W. Williams C. Richart Hugh Mossman D. NM. Lane W. W. Willams Skn Tharp Lee Wheeler Dorothy Long Beach Cal Carl Yocum Tripoli Nichols Bowers

Oelwein Fire Prevention Week Activities Planned

Oelwein fire department prepares to observe Fire Prevention Week October 6 to 12 with activities urging residents to clean premises and remove fire hazards. Quarantine cards are down and the city remains free from quarantinable diseases though one typhoid case is reported. Scouts toured Iowa City during a state university visit, and cattle congress crowds gather in Waterloo. Former Oelwein jeweler Mase McCammant wed Agnes Renneke in Hollywood. Northridge and Harlan PTA convenes at the Harlan building Monday at 3 30 p m.

Oelwein Oewein Fire Department Boy Scouts of University of Iowa Iowa City Oelweth Waterloo Mase McCammant Oelwelh Hollywood Cal Agnes Rénneke North Orange Grove Avenue Northridge Harlan P.T. A Harlan Building

Wilkinson Sells Ah Coffee Shop At Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Oct 5 L W Wilkinson disposed of the Black Hawk coffee shop in the Black Hawk Hotel building to Maynard Showers of Cedar Falls who has been with Wyth Lamb Shea company here several years and Russell Blake Wolga ity now a senior student at the college here. The place has been closed several weeks. Extensive repairs will be made before opening for business.

Courier Cedar Falls L. W. Willkinson Black Hawk Maynard Showers Wyth Lamb Shea Company Russell Blake Wolgaity Elinor McCoy Rose Mary Gouverneur EB. G. Denend Jack Balle Plaine O. L Eldridge Wilson Clay Street Dumont William G. Crowder Methodist California Crowder

Nashua Man Maxwell Hansen Dies Sudden at 25

Maxwell Hansen manager of the Diamond grocery store died suddenly Thursday night in Canastota S D while seeking treatment for severe headaches and a paralyzed left eye. Survived by widow and two children. parents Peter and Mrs Hansen of Nora Springs notified. Harry Gogg acting manager at Nashua store since illness.

Courier Special Service Nashua Max Hansen Diamond Canastota S. D Waverly Rochester Mayo Clinic Dakota Peter Hansen Nora Springs Harry Gogg Hansen

Freight Engine Wrecks Car in Charles City Crossing

A freight engine struck a sedan driven by Mrs. Paul Staudt near East Clark in Charles City injuring her and demolishing the car. The engine was returning from Marble Rock when the accident occurred at noon Friday. Separately, Kenneth Everhart received a facial gash requiring three stitches while splitting wood. Community notes mention Salvation Army home service drive planning and Epworth League rally at First M. B. church with social hour, supper, and devotional.

Courier Special Service Charles City Paul Staudt Standard 611 Company East Clark Staudt Marble Rock Closa Kenneth Everhart Salvation Army Epworth League M. B. Church

Hitchell County Fart Woman Funeral At Rock Creek

Osage Iowa area October 5 Mrs O B Olson born sixty years ago in Norway died Thursday night at her Cedar township home ten miles southwest of Osage Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at Rock Creek Lutheran church with Rev O C Myhre officiating Archaeologists puzzled by rune stones dug up at Lund Sweden until discovered to be a hoax

Hitchell County Rock Creek Osage O. B. Olson Norway Cedar Township Rock Creek Lutheran Church O. CG. Myhre Lund Sweden

Hudson Community Club Elects Loonan President

George Loonan was chosen president at Hudson Iowa for the Hudson Community Club annual meeting held at Consolidated school. Other officers include Mrs Frank Gutknecht as vice president and K F Wolfe as secretary and treasurer. A party given by local residents accompanied the gathering. plans for a Garden Club monthly meeting and Mason Jubilee singers event were noted. Mrs Susia Alexander plans return to California. Hudson High Night at Baptist church announced. In Fayett e, Payette Legion staff officers were elected with Ivan H Ressler as commander and James McSweeney as an executive committee member.

Courier Special Service Hudson George Loonen Hudson Community Club Frank Gutknecht K. FP. Wolfe Peter Peterson Henry Christianson Garden Club California Susia Alexander Sam Watters The Baptist Church

Butler Polls Weigh Mill Tax for School Building

Norton's Corners district will vote October 12 starting at 1 pm on a four tenths mill tax levy to fund a new schoolhouse replacing the one that burned September 20. Voters also face a proposal to move the school toward the district center, with the old building formerly used as a neighbor’s machine shed and later repurposed for classrooms after buying and remodeling an abandoned church structure.

Courier Special Service Bhell Rock Norton's Corners

Perry and associates named in Farragut matter

Laurence H. Perry, Dezalur, Farragut, John Paul Jobs, Nelgon, Hobson appear as named individuals in a local matter. The record notes their involvement in a case or transaction, with no further details provided in readable text. Additional context from the full article would clarify roles and actions.

Laurence H. Perry Dezalur Farragut John Paul Jobs Nelgon Hobson

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