City manager named to replace long-serving Gregg
J O Gregg resigns after many years as city manager in Town Falls Iowa health failing. L H Sours elected as successor and will assume duties this week. Sours formerly secretary of the Community club praised for executive ability and diplomacy. Gregg came to Town Falls from West Liberty.
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Courier Special Service
Town Falls
L. H. Sours
J. O. Gregg
Gregg
California
Sours
West Liberty
Hazel Marsh and Harry Bishop Wed at Charles City
Hazel M Marsh of Charles City married Harry Bishop of Rockford yesterday at the brides parents home. Attendants were Kenneth Marsh and Agnes Bird. After a trip to the Twin Cities the couple will reside in Rockford where Bishop is a bank cashier. The bride trained as a nurse and worked at Coe College infirmary Cedar Rapids.
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Courier
Charles City
Hazel M. Marsh
Harry Bishop
Rockford
R. E. Marsh
Kenneth Marsh
Agnes Bird
Twin Cities
Collins High School
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Bishop
Mary Keefe
W Niemack
Wayne , Forrester
Jean Birkins
Chicago
Mrg. Smith
Vernon
Moore
Boon
Keefe
Sherman Funeral Held In Oelwein For Civil War Veteran
Robert Sherman 84 died Tuesday at his home at 16 First Avenue Southeast Oelwein Iowa funeral services set for Saturday afternoon at Grace Methodist Church He lived in Fayette county 40 years moved from Donnan to Oelwein eight years ago Survived by wife Mrs Sherman and four sons George Donnan Charles Salem Ore M D Bismarck ND Albert Oelwein
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Oelwein
Robert Sherman
First Avenue Southeast
Grace M. E. Church
Fayette County
Donnan
Bismarck, N. D
And
Alebert, Oelwein
Three marriage licenses issued in Manchester week
Manchester Iowa October 6 special reports County Clerk Burton Clark granted three marriage licenses during the week. The couples are Paul F. Schmidt age 2 and Mona Michaels age 16 w G. Brown 24 and Violet May Thomas 18 Albert W. Hackbarth 21 and Bertha E. Vifian 18.
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Manchester
Burton Clark
Paul F. Schmidt
Mona Michaels
W. G. Brown
Violet May Thomas
Albert W. Hackbarth
Bertha E. Vifian
Alcohol Runners Games Deferred Until Saturday
Cedar Falls hearing of three women and one man on charges of legal transportation and possession was postponed to Saturday to await arrival of bondsmen. Also notes Rotary talk by Homer Holbert, Cedar Falls high school talent, junior band formation, missionary board meeting in Bay City, luncheon-bridge for 24 women, Gwyneth Dilger birthday party, Saturday U S Parade, and Rev Barsalou returning from Elkader.
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Courier Special Service
Cedar Falls
Josephine Mueller
Anna
Nelson
Mitchell S. D
K. E. Sirianni
Zelma Cook
Rotary
Homer
Holbert
Springfield
Mass
Korea
Japan
F. L. McCreary
Wilbur Biedel
Mission Board
William C. Nuhn
Bay City
Mich
Missionary Boards of the
Evangelical Church
Bridge
Harry M. Merril
Oscar Tostlebe
River Blut Park
Gwyneth Dilger
Caroline Dilger
C. H. Mether
State Street
U. S
Island Park
George F. Barsalou
First Congregational Church
Elkader
Congregational Churches
Iowa
Crary Funeral to Be Held in Grundy Center
Funeral services for E. A. Crary district county engineer for 13 years will be held Friday in Grundy Center Iowa The prayer service will be at the family home at 2 p m and a church service at 2 30 p m Rev Edward Crane will officiate Burial will be here
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Crary
Grundy Center
E. A. Crary
Edward Crane
Will of
Klate
Tama County Sunday School elects Gladbrook man president
J R James reports at Traer convention Tama County Sunday School Association elected Gladbrook resident as president with Mrs Fred Carlisle and E Carson as district vice presidents and John Boles named Toledo chairman of the county fair exhibit. Garwin United Brethren Sunday school won the flag for largest delegation and miles traveled. Also Presbyterians call Rev Oliver Stevenson to Toledo parish. In crime items Ruer Buorti, Michigan, serves 15 days for petty larceny after stealing from Cecil Charters. Charles Johnson of Ames arrested for nine counterfeit checks, fined 30 dollars and costs. foster parents paid fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Toledo
J. R. James
Gladbrook
Tama County Sunday School Association
Traer
Fred Carlisle
John Boles
Ruer Buorti
Michigan
Tama County
Cecil Charters
Indiana
Omaha
Charters
Buerti
Charles Johnson
Ames
E. M. Hufford
Pussyfoot Johnson to Speak at Parkersburg Tonight
The Parkersburg lecture by temperance advocate Pussyfoot Johnson will proceed as scheduled at the M. E. church this evening after a notice of postponement in the Courier proved erroneous. A large crowd is expected and organizers invite all interested in temperance to attend.
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Courier
Parkersburg
The
Pussyfoot Johnson
Johnson
M. E. Church
Matthews named to Manchester park board seat
Matthews was appointed to the Manchester park commission, succeeding Wayne C. Currell who resigned after leaving Delaware County State Bank to join a newly organized bank in Esterville, Iowa.
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Manchester Park Board
Manchester
Matthews
Park Commission
Wayne C. Currell
Delaware County State Bank
Estherville
Tama residents go to grand jury in illegal liquor charge
Toledo Oct 6 Sheriff Harris and seven officers raided eight Tama locations after 1230 am, finding liquor at five. William Dvorak George Dvorak Lloyd McCoy Jose Prusha and Lawrence Shaw arrested. Dvorak McCoy and Shaw bound to grand jury. George Dvorak case continued to Oct 29. Bonds set at 600 for three. Shaw bond 600. Officers split into two squads. no stills found.
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Courier Special Service
Toledo
E. O. Harris
Tama
William
George Dvdrak
Lloyd McCoy
Joé Prusha
Lawrence Shaw
George Carpenter
William Dvorak
McCoy
Shaw
George Dvorak
Prusha
Justice Carpenter
James H. Willett
Hudson Man Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday Quietly
Henry Glenny of Hudson Iowa marked his ninetieth birthday in quiet celebration. He has remained in good health though recently under medical care. Also noted were Sunshine club meeting postponement due to bad roads, a Farm Bureau gathering at Mt. Carmel and Black Hawk township representatives, clothing lessons by Miss Cassell of Ames, a new son born to Mr and Mrs Henry Brandhorst on Sept 30, and updates on Willis Arter’s influenza recovery plus S J Strayer’s month away on a farm trip to Drinkwater Saskatchewan.
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Tom Shaw
John Gorman
Erwin Wilford
Bradenburgh
Benton County
Minnesota
Harold “Tireman
St. Cloud
Minn
la Porte City
Ed Holland
Floyd Road
College Magazine
Alfred Hess
G. A Hess
College of Applied Science
Iowa State University
Woman's Club
Northwood
Town Federation of Womenis Clubs
Mmes
M. G. Smith
E. A. Hausberg
W. G. Joer
R W. Stober
L. C. Poole
R. L. Malmston
Albert Witt
Courier Special Service
Hudson
Henry Glenny
Glenny
Sunshine Club
James Maynard
Farm Bureau
Mt. Carmel
Eagle Center
George Fisher
O. G. Moseley
Ralph Mitchell
Charles Witt
Black Hawk Township
Cassell
Ames
Henry Brandhorst
Willis Arter
S. J. Strayer
Drinkwater
Saskatchewan
Frederika Baby Dies Soon After Birth
In Frederika Iowa Oct 6 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Will Kemp Meyer Saturday evening Oct 1 died within hours. The Ladies Aid society served supper at its meeting Wednesday evening. Rev James Gallagher will remain as M E pastor here following the recent conference.
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Frederika, In
Will Kempmeyer
Ladies’ Aid Society
James Gallagher
M. E
La Porte Teachers Honored With Friday Reception
La Porte City hosts a Friday 7 30 P M reception in the school auditorium honoring public school teachers under the Parent Teacher Association. A program will be presented and the public is invited.
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la Porte
Courier
la Porte City
Parent-Teacher Association
Orange Township People Head to California
In Orange Township on Oct 6 Mrs Hiram Lichty Mrs H J Lichty Miss Marian Purdy and Miss Ruth Fike left for California to visit relatives in several towns. Miss Alice Graham a nurse in St Louis is home on vacation visiting her father in Waterloo. Tornado at the hospital damaged roof but no injuries. Edgar Tannreather of Delhi visited over Sunday. William Brant from Washington state visits his mother and sister in town.
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Courier
Orange Township
Hiram Lichty
H. J. Lichty
Marian Purdy
Ruth Fike
California
Iowa
Alice Graham
St. Louis
Ernest Graham
Waterloo
Edgar Tannreather
Delhi
William Brant
Washington State
Brant
I. J. Kough
Staggels Journey to California in 11 Days
Mr and Mrs Archer Staggel completed a Hazleton to Los Angeles motor trip in 11 days. They endured two flat tires and used 75 gallons of gasoline. Mrs James Wilson, mother of the latter, has been informed.
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California
Hazleton
Archer Staggel
Los Angeles
Cal
James Wilson
Negro Singers Open Program Series at Upper Iowa U
Fayette Oct. 6 The Women’s Professional association opened its fall series at the college chapel with The Mason Jubilee Singers Chicago colored male quartet. The varied program included plantation spirituals and modern pieces. Future acts include The National Light Opera Company The L Verne Stout Players Miss Margaret Stahli dramatic interpreter and Ben R Vardaman lecturer.
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National Light. Opera. Company
Ll. Verne’ Stout
Margaret Stahil
Ben R. Vardaman
McElhaney Sister's Funeral Trip to Genoa
Mrs. F A McElhaney left Wednesday for Genoa to attend the funeral of her sister Mrs. Gertrude Miller. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs H J Crawford.
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Washington
Genoa
Gertrude Miller
HJ. Crawford
Chapter to mark 175th anniversary of Eastern Star
West Union Ia Oct 6 The thirty fifth anniversary of the charter to local chapter 110 Order of Eastern Star will be celebrated Nov 8 A 630 dinner in the hall main room will precede a program and a dance The chapter has 230 regular members scattered across the United States and invites all city affiliates The Worthy Matron Lanette Glascock named committees with eight members to assist Chairmen include Mrs Bell Ocker kitchen Mrs Nondas Burnham dining room Mrs Oscar Helserman decoration and P M Grimes program.
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Lanette
Glascock
Bell Ocker
Nondas ‘Burnham
Oscar Helserman
P. M. Grimes
Benton Court Dismisses Jury for September Term
Vinton Ia Oct 6 The jury for the September term has been dismissed. Only one civil case heard Rodgers vs Island Railway Co. plaintiff awarded 98.90 after lowering claim from 175. A dry cleaning wagon driven by Joe Fitch and a light sedan driven by George Wymaster were damaged in a collision on primary 218. Dr E H Dowden had emergency appendicitis operation. condition satisfactory.
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Courier Special Service
Vinton
Rodgers Vs. Island Railway Company
Supreme Court
Joe Fitch
George Wymaster
Fuch
E. H. Dowden
Epworth League District Convention Planned in Dubuque
Manchester Iowa October 6. The Dubuque District Epworth League will hold a convention in the parlors of the Methodist Episcopal church on October 15. The local Christian Endeavor group sponsors the event with registration at 9 a.m. Both members and friends are invited.
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Dubuque
Epworth
Courier
Manchester
Epworth League
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christian Endeavor Group
Friends
Moone's Emerald Oil Offers Foot Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil two ounce bottle promising fast relief from bunion pain and inflammation. It claims quick diminishing soreness within fifteen minutes and shrinkage of corns with nightly use. The product is sold by Robert Drug Co and guaranteed with money back if not effective.
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Moone
Robert Drug Co
Convictions Voted in Buchanan Liquor Cases
After a one hour and twenty five minute jury deliberation Lloyd Chase was found guilty of bootlegging and illegal transportation of liquor in the Iowa case. He received 90 days in county jail and a 300 dollar fine with an additional 90 days imprisonment if the fine is not paid. In Iowa v Leo Strang he pleaded guilty to keeping a gambling house and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Several foreclosure cases were heard.
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Independence
Lloyd Chase
State of Iowa
Leo Strang
Rain Delays Buffalo Bridge Work Near Winthrop Indiana
Rain and poor roads halt progress on the Buffalo bridge near Winthrop Indiana. Grading on the approach is complete but vehicles cannot pass due to the soft surface after the recent rains.
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Winthrop
Courier Special Service
Buffalo Bridge
Famous trainer Mike Martin Liniment for rheumatic pains
A veteran trainer offers Mike Martin’s Liniment with a free folder explaining its use for rheumatism gout neuritis and related aches. Endorsed by big league players and celebrities the 2 ounce bottle costs 63 cents and 4 ounces one dollar at druggists.
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Mike Martin
Ball Park
Mike Waller Johnson
Herb Felinock
Alexander
Cobb
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Iowa Falls Community Club
Hawkeye State
Reger
Miles Mills
Iditton
Wwetkiv
1Owa Highway Commission
Lemimany
Ierenst
Reoy
Il. H. Sours
Eugene
Budick
Minneapolis
Floyd
States
Portland
Ore
Arthur, Mooney
New York City
Hildreth
New York
Essmman
Kodak Company
Sherman
South Dakota
Rotary Hears of
Ass’n
Presbyterians
Oliver R. Stevenson
Walnut
First Presbyterian Church of
Mr. Stevenson
Conrad
McCormick Theological Seminary
Pussyfoot
Grand Jury
Hudson Man
Frederika
Evangelical Missionary Society
J. G. Frank
C. H. Vandersall
J. E. Brown
Helen Frank
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
W. L. Condor
Glen Haven
L. J. Tutt
H. A
Roy E. Wagner
Jimmie’s Angels
Glen Teeter
Wagner
W. G. Baliheim
Aid Society
Mmes. Condor
W. Barnhart
E. L. Esher
Emeline Kline
George Kaiser
Presbyterian Church
Cecil Gates
Bert Crummer
Paul
Virginia
Denver
Colo
Orange
Upper Iowa U
West Union Star
Benton Court
Buchanan
Washington Baseball Club
Standard Battery & Elec. Co
West 5Th St. Distributors
Layman Bat. & Elec. Co
Franklin and E. Fourth St. East Side
Tribe Bros
Fourth St. North End
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