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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1928

Page

9

Campaign Plans Outlined At C F Conference

The campaign for Cornell College endowment will run through November with no apportionments. Each community in the Waterloo district of the Methodist Episcopal church will raise as much as it can. Headquarters will be in Waterloo under Dr J W Hancher with a $500000 offer from the church foundation toward a $1100000 goal.

Gedar Falls Cornell College Waterloo Methodist Episcopal Church LTE Glumni Cornell J. P. van Horng Upper Iowaiversity Jumni California J. W. Hancher Churen Cnowment Cergy Bndialty Armitation Pnd Bia. Cohagan

Presbyterian Mite Society held October meeting in La Porte

The Presbyterian Mite Society of La Porte met in the church basement on Wednesday with J. Gates presiding and Mrs. Edith Adams leading devotions. Miss Henderson gave a talk after the talent program and the Sunshine Klub was organized. Guests and hostesses assisted with a reception. plans were announced for an Oct 18 19 play in the high school auditorium.

Ing ‘tGaurier Servier Porte “City Presbyterian J. Gates Edith « Adams Miss . Henderson Youda Dorothy . Andersott Keith Kline Harry Kline Alice. Lyle Sunshine Klub H. S. Lames Mmnes H.G. Esher A. Kate Inez Gime Aloe Ayers D. K. McQuilkin A. Ferguson T. Anderson M. F. Liver Della Schiable Minnesota W. M. Blough Eliza Hudson Tog

Man Injured by Auto at Wadena In Recovery

Safe Hawn six recovering from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Luther Vashell. Fred Klingaman from the football team sprained an ankle during Thursday practice. Missionary society of the U B church held a quarterly meeting Thursday afternoon with plans for a bazaar and dinner in I O G F hall on election day.

Courier Wadena

South Dakota Visitor Returns Home From Eagle Center

Eagle Center Ta Oct 12 Miss Velma Herely returns to Wanconda South Dakota after a months long visit with relatives here. Mr and Mrs John Reming relocate to a Kobert farm near Manchester. They had stayed with Mr and Mrs Edd Reming since returning from Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs Vincent Relter and family move back to Glendive Montana where he works for the Northern Pacific railway.

Courier Eagle Center Velma Herely Wanconda John Remiing Kobert Manchester Edd Reming Oklahoma Vincent Relter Glendive Northern Pacific Railway

Hazleton W R C to Present Drill at Oelwein Meeting

Hazleton Iowa October 12 Sixteen members of the Women's Relief Corps will perform a drill at the district convention in Oelwein. A high school play titled Billy will be staged October 19. Mrs Elizabeth Thomas of Delavan Wisconsin, who left the area twelve years ago, is visiting the community. Mrs W W Gist inspected the corps on October 10.

Coasier Hazleton Women's Relief Corps Oelweit Billy Elihta Thomas Delavan Wis W. W. Gist

Clutier Bank Cashier Sued by Receiver Over Irregularities

The receiver of the closed Farmers State Bank of Clutier files suit against cashier M A Caslavka for false credits and mismanagement. Actions seek judgments totaling 9 3250 with claims that 1800 and 3500 were improperly credited to Maltz and Kopecky, plus notes forged in Caslavka’s files and a 3125 note by Caslavka himself. Dismissed charges in May relate to fraudulent banking and forgery.

Mounier Special Service Bank of Clutier Fas M.A. Caslavka Alege Caslavke Charles Maltz Chicago Maitz J. J. Kopecky Cluter Maltz and Kopecky Deen Castavia A.B. Cuslavka Ecashier Traer F. J. Husak Cassavka

Dunn to Speak at Oelwein Democratic Rally

Mason City political figure E G Dunn will discuss the farm question at the President theatre in Oelwein Saturday night at 7 30. Bridge work continues on the new highway near Fayette county and a Hazleton bridge project progresses. A Great Western railway exhibit arrived in Marshaltown featuring an ancient boxcar with a link and pin coupler and a streamlined coach. The fire department made two runs Wednesday evening with no injuries. Porch and steak fires were reported at homes on Second Street Northwest and First Avenue Southeast, creating smoke but limited damage.

Courier Spécial Servier Ochyeln James McGee Second Street James Welsh First Avenue

Bremer Paving Opening Saturday From Waverly To Denver Corner

The 14 mile paving from Waverly to the Denver corner will open to traffic Saturday. Detours due to bridge work hasten the opening for traveler convenience. The project allows traffic 10 days earlier than typical, with only a small remaining gap at Janesville under Bremer County plan pending statewide program decision.

Waverly Denver Highway Commission Janesville Jower Bremer County

Senator Brookhart to Speak at St Ansgar Opera House

Senator S. W. Brookhart will address the crowd in the St Ansgar opera house on Thursday afternoon October 18. Legion officers for the new term include Clyde Cavitt as commander B D Mott as vice commander Wilmer Mueller as adjutant Lloyd Koch as finance officer and Clarence Olsen as sergeant at arms.

Courier Special Service St. Anagar S. W. Brookhart Opera House Legion Clyde Cavitt B.D. Mott Wilmer Mueller Lloyd Koch Clarence Olsen

Mission Festival Under Way at Cedar Falls

The Danish Nazareth Lutheran church on Bhiffs street opened its semi annual mission festival last evening under Pastor Olta Nielsen with assistance from Rev. John Simonson of Chicago and Rev. BE Nielsen of Ringsted. The gathering aims to conclude Sunday evening and is expected to draw attendees from nearby communities.

Courier Geder Falls Bhiffs Street Olta. Nielsen John Simonson Chicago BE. M. Nielsen Ringsted

Tama Supervisors Appoint Temporary County Treasurer

Toledo Oct. 12 UAR D E Goodell Tama named by Tama county supervisors as temporary county treasurer took over the office from which J E B Elston was suspended under a county order issued at Guthrie Center by Judge W S Cooper. Gamsell will serve until the conclusion of theuster hearing against Elston which will begin before Judge Cooper Oct 29. A removal of Siston was sought after an assistant admitted taking $7,000 of the county's funds.

Toledo UAR D. E. Goodell Tama Tama County J. E B. Elston Guthrie Center W. S. Cooper Gamsell Elston Jurge Cooper Siston

Manchester Legion Elects and Installs Commander

Manchester Iowa October 12 W dy Nieman was elected and installed commander of Manchester American Legion at the annual meeting. He succeeds Vincent Weems who served two years. Other officers elected include First vice commander Forest K Jones second vice commander T D May adjutant Paul J Kehoe finance officer J J Burbridge sergeant at arms Vincent Weems chaplain Edward Kuhlman and historian C G Yoran.

Courier Special Service Manchester W. Dy Nieman American Legion Vincent Weems Forest K. Jones T. D. May Paul J. Kehoe J. J. Burbridge Edward Kuhlman C. G. Yoran

Funeral for Mrs. Wright to be held in Cedar Falls

The funeral for Mrs. G J Wright, who died last night at Sartori hospital, will be held at the family home on Fourteenth and Franklin streets at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rev G F Barsaley of First Congregational church will officiate. Surviving are her husband two sons Merritt and Howard and a daughter Ruby Thompson and a brother and sister.

Gourior Cedar Falls G. Jd. Wright Sartori: Hospital Fourteenth Franklin G.F. ‘Barsaley First Congregational Church Howard Merritt San Benito Tex Ruby Thompson Waterloo James Sperry Grundy den Emma Wilson Galirita

Boiler explosion kills tractor worker in Sheffield

William Humberg aged 54, of Sheffield, died at Lutheran hospital from injuries after a tractor boiler exploded while he was repairing it during road work. He suffered severe burns and a broken leg. surviving are three brothers F.C Humberg of Blue Earth, Henry and Chris Humberg of Sheffield, plus two sisters. Funeral set for 1 p.m. Saturday in Sheffield.

Courier Special Service Hampton William Humberg Sheffield Lutheran Hospital Humberg F. Cc. Humberg Blue Earth Minn Henry Humberg Chris Humberg William Horstmen Otto Schaefer

King's Daughters Two Counties Meet in Independence

Independence, Oct 12 King s Daughters of Buchanan and Black Hawk counties will hold their annual all day meeting Oct 18 at First Presbyterian church in Independence. Rev R V Gilbert will lead a devotional service. Luncheon will be served at noon by Mercy Bible class. Reports from 11 circles will be read. Also noted is C W Warburton s relief mission to Florida for Red Cross, and birth announcement of Richard James to Mr and Mrs Harry Reide.

Courier Independence Buchanan Black Hawk County King's Daughers First Presbyterian Church R. V. Gilbert Black Hawk Mercy Bible Class H. H. Tidd West Liberty Nowa Florida C. W. Warburton Department of Agriculture Buchanan County Secretary of Agriculture Jardine American Red Cross Red Cross Warburton Mississippi Herbert Hoover W. H. Warburton Independence Friends Harry Riede Richard James Reide Josephine James Riede Illinois Central Railway

Iowa Falls Firm to Build Reservoir for Union Pacific

Welden Construction company of Iowa Falls has been awarded a contract by Union Pacific to build a five million gallon reservoir at Lammie Wyoming. The project is to be completed in the coming winter and equipment is being shipped this week.

Town Falls Welden Construction Company Union Pacific Railroad Company Lammie Wyo

Cronk Funeral Held in Town Falls Gowhrre Special Services

James Cronk longtime Hardin county resident died Tuesday evening at age eighty five. Funeral services were conducted Friday in Town Falls Indiana. He farmed before moving to town several years ago and suffered ill health recently. Survived by three daughters Mayme and Mrs Marvin Sanders of this city and another daughter in Michigan.

Falls James Cronk Hardin County Cronk Mayme Marvin Sanders Michigan

Urbana People Head to Florida by Auto

Urbana residents Mrs Minnie Wayson Carl Wayson Eva Wayson and Ralph Cook left Urbana on Thursday for a winter motor trip to Miami Florida. James Climo and family rented the Leonard farm west of Urbana and will move in two weeks. Mr and Mrs J Krenbing and Mr and Mrs L Krembring visited Paul France in Urbana recently.

Urbana Min- Inie Wayson Carl Wayson Eva Wayson Ralph Cook Miami Fin James Climo Leonard Farm J. Krenbing Lowden

Founding of Cong Church at Charles City Celebrated

Charles City Oct 12 The Congregational church club will sponsor a celebration marking the seventieth anniversary of the church on Oct 29 A reception for new pastor Rev Thomas Anderson and wife will be part of the program Anderson arrives Oct 21 Mrs Merle Walsh elected Central Star club president with officers and straw vote favors Hoover Last bridge party at the country club tonight prizes awarded Ladies of First M E church schedule chicken pie supper Oct 18 Y M C A winter athletics planning Floyd County Republicans set Hoover and Curtis headquarters over First National Bank with campaign literature available.

Charles City Tay Congregational Church Club Thomas Anderson Anderson Central Star Club Merle ' Walsh Grant Coonworthy Elva Bauer Ida Hoett Emma Benz George Bode Los Angeles Fred Hawley Merle Hawley Providence Fay Nugent Cantry Club A. M. Sanders Grand Lodge Fort Dodge W. J. Kennedy Nora Springs

Shell Rock Auxiliary Elects New Officers

Shell Rock Iowa October 12 officers of the American Legion auxiliary for the new term are Florence Jungkunz president Leah Wethcking first vice president Zac Avery second vice president Tena Stevenson secretary Dorothy Stevenson treasurer Amy Fierce historian. The seventy third anniversary of the Newcomb general store will be celebrated next week.

Courier Special Service Shell Rock American Legion Auxiliary Florence Jungkunz Leah Wethcking Zac Avery Tena Stevenson Dorothy Stevenson Amy Fierce Newcomb General Store

Beauty contests win for Dorothy Cray in New York

Dorothy Cray of 254 West 12th Street New York won two beauty contests and a movie engagement after praising a hair care method. The ad claims Danderine removes dandruff smooths scalp stops hair loss adds shine and makes hair easy to style.

Dorothy Cray West 12Th St New York City Miss Cray New York

Fire Destroys Barns and Grain Piles in Reinbeck Area

A fire in barn and strawpile near Reinbeck destroyed hay and grain crops. The blaze was discovered by passersby and spread risk to nearby buildings. Reinbeck fire department and volunteers prevented further spread to adjacent structures.

Cédar “Falls Obris - Dufel Reinbeck

Formerowan Dies in Missouri

Dysart Iowa reports the death of J. M. Conley 78 formerly of Yankee Grove east of town at his Missouri home. He was uncle to Isabell Cold Ray Filloon Dave and Kim Wilson and married Mary L. Myers in 1875. Second wife Katie Bollinger survives with six children from the first marriage. Other local notes include hospital cases Dorcas Bible meeting Legion officers and cemetery association officers. Bazaar at M E church and visits by local residents are noted.

Courier Special Service Dysart J. M. Conley Marysville Yankee Grove Missouri Isabell Cold Ray Filloon Dave Kim “Wilson Mary L. Myers Katie Bollinger R. H. Thomas Waterloo Dorcas Bible Evangelical Church Paul Marquard Freeman J. Pippett George Lee H. L. Gaston Wilbur Corcoran Dysart Cemetery Association Lily Minkel Lou Fouss Kate Simonsen Oneida School Lorraine Tummler Chicago Capital Theatre Eldon’ Lee St. Francis Hospital Teller Clarence Yost Allen Memorial Hospital

Former Residents Donate to Co F Clubhouse

Cedar Falls notes a $100 gift to the clubhouse fund by Mr and Mrs C M Wyth former residents now of Santa Monica California announced at a Cedar Falls Woman's Club meeting held in the First Baptist church auditorium. Miss Effie Schuneman of Teachers College spoke.

Gaurier Cedar Falls C. M. Wyth Santa ‘Monica Cal

Upper Owa Homecoming Scheduled for Oct Weekend

Fayette Iowa Oct 12 Homecoming set at Upper Town university for Friday Saturday and Sunday with a large alumni turnout expected The program includes the Patsy play by University Players directed by Margaret Jayne Collett a campus parade class stunts a Luther vs Upper Iowa football game at 2 30 pm and an all college banquet Sunday features a convocation sermon by Dr A S Bannett and the first academic procession with seniors in caps and gowns

Fayette Upper ‘Town University Ud.’ Ty U.as & Nonsectarian College Margaret Jayne Collett Luther Upper Iowa A. 5 Bannett Des Moines University

Marmola promises slim figures with modern science

The ad touts Marmola as a simple path to slender figures already trusted by millions over 20 years. Each box includes a book with the formula and scientific rationale, urging readers to try a $1 Marmola box and observe results before deciding.

Democratic rally draws Chickasaw county voters in New Hampton

About 500 citizens attended a Democratic rally in New Hampton on October 12. EB Dunn of Mason City spoke for the Democratic presidential nominee and Erwin Larson of Charles City, a congressional candidate. L W Housel, gubernatorial candidate, was unable to attend but may visit next week.

New Hampton Chickasaw G. Dunn Mason City Erwin Larson Charles City Congress W. Housel

Stronger and Sleeps Better in Ogden Kansas

Mars Lester Casatryas of Ogden Kansas reports relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for months of fatigue and sleep loss. She says the remedy improved sleep, energy, and ability to perform housework, and she recommends the product to others seeking similar results.

Ogden Kansas E. Pinkhant Mars Lester Casatryas Ogden, Eansoa

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