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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1929

Page

6

Farmers Convicted Over Bovine TB Test in Chickasaw County

A Tuesday hearing found Lloyd and Myron Zipsie of farms north of Basier West vested guilty of obstructing and refusing TB test permits for their cattle. Each was fined 25 dollars plus costs, and both have appealed to district court. The case spurs countywide fundraising petitions. Also: Edward Krieger of New Hampton pleaded guilty to shooting on a public highway and was fined 25 dollars. John Berry of New Hampton was bound over on an intoxicated driving charge after grand jury action. White, east of Basier, indicted for embezzlement and pled not guilty, posting 1000 dollars bond.

Lew Hampton Lioyd Myron Zipsie Chickasaw County Edward Krieger New, Hamptont J. F. Babcock Bowers Ionia John’ Berry New Hampton Jef Berry Lawler Dave Evans Adams’ Grader Rover C.A. Upham White Grand Bichendorwriday

Water Main to Oelwein Yards Swift Co Build

Water main construction to the Oelwein yards of Swift and Co finished by contractor M F Gunderson. The event was celebrated with a dinner at Hotel Mealey and a reception at his residence for friends. Mabel Shelquist named grade teacher at central School succeeding Helen Bechdet who resigned. New Ross Reid Post American Legion officers elected with Dave A Lynch as commander and other named roles.

Cooheter Oglwein F. Gunderson W.o Terminal Mealey Occan Mabel’ Shelquist Central School Helen Bechdet Ross Reid Post American _‘Legion Dave A Lynch Glen’ “Morro R.A. Nisson A. P. Meniken E. Cotham Sudjutant Walter’ Lenz Joe ‘Becker Roy ‘Shrack Ned’ Richards F. Schmidt

Maynard Savings Bank Re-Elects Myers President

Maynard Savings Bank re elected Myers as president at a recent meeting. L D Rowley and A B Blunt were among directors chosen. other officers and club members noted, with local civic roles mentioned. A night truck mail route and medical association officers also reported.

Maynard Savings Bank Myers Sohn Meyter Maynard Sayles ‘Bank An- Tal L. D. Row- Seyvis A. B. Blunt Yeashler Lowsey Eyer L. D Rowley

Clover Leaf Club Meeting at Pearson Home Hudson

The Clover Leaf Club of Hudson met Friday at Mrs Ernest Pearson’s home three tiles south of town. A program and social time formed the entertainment. Also noted is Mrs A T Baldwin attending the Civil War veterans dinner and reunion at Memorial Hall on Oct 9. Mrs C L Peterson hosted ten La Lomita club members at her home, with illness mentioned among attendees.

Courter Spretat Services Hudson Clover Peat Club Ernest’ Pearsson A. T. Baldwin Memorial Hall la Lomita Wace Athens Nolte

Black Hawk Soosters Club Season Opener Held at Home

Fragmented report lists names Sasha Ta Ort Eva Allison Paule Moser Merle Shaver and Thelma Meyers related to a local club season opener. Health and arboriaication notes appear. Wool apparel press seemed scheduled by Thelma Meyers in Loutre.

Peckrat Ferrydee Sasha Black Hawk’ Ssoosters Seasion Eva Allison Paule Moser Misa Merle Shaver Thelma ‘Meyers

Hallelujah Four to Open Course at T. C. Monday

The Hallelujah quartet opens the State Teachers college entertainment course this year at the auditorium Monday evening with negro spirituals. The six numbers include Scheurer improves. Rev. Lewis Scheurer, a retired evangelical clergyman, was released from Sartart hospital and returned to his Western Old People's Home apartment today. Mrs. Arends George Arends returned to Stout from Marshalltown after a major operation. The Arends tenants of the Chris Eliasen farm near Stout. Last spring three sons died from splat mening gills within six weeks.

Arends George Stout Marshalltown Chris Eliasen

Recess for Cork Picking at Orange Township School

Oct 12 Orange Township announces corn picking vacation at Orange Consoli-dated School from Oct 25 to Nov 11. Captain Gibbs of Waterloo fire department addressed Orange high school students on fire prevention. Legion Quartet from Waterloo post performed. Ten boys and ten girls from Orange school glee clubs participated in chorus at teachers convention. Ald. societywomen and senior men celebrated Mrs A E B Wolf's eightieth birthday at church. guests included T P Hamer, J J Herksey, and Mrs Ha Js Lichty. About 50 women attended a farm sale demonstration by Mrs Blough and Miss Merle Shover at Mrs Dan Myers' farm.

Courier Orange Township Orange Consolidated School Capt. Gibbs Waterloo Orange High School Legion Waterloo Post American ‘Legion Orange Ald. Society A. EB. Wolf T. P. Hamer J. J. “Herksey Ha Js Lichty Wolf Wiltert Muler Oon Blough Merle Shover Dan Myers

Ackey Youth Dies from Meningitis in West Virginia Town

Morton Crawford of Ackley Iowa died in a Charleston hospital after a meningitis illness dating from late August. Survived by his mother Mrs William Guthman, a stepfather, three stepbrothers and two stepsisters, all of Ackley.

Ackey W. Virginia Town Courier Spochal Service Ackley Morton Crawford Charleston W. Va Friay William Guthman

Finish Grading on No 11 in Buchanan

Independence Indiana October 12 The 41400 foot stretch of highway No 11 just north of the city has now been graded. The grading gang loaded machinery Thursday to move it elsewhere. It will be paved as soon as Anderson d Empie Construction finishes the job south of the city, held up by wet weather. This will complete paying for the county in that direction.

Courier Special Bernice Independence Anderson d& Empie Construction Company

Mrs Julia E Ford rallies after severe illness

Cedar Falls reports Mrs Julia E Ford greatly improved after several days of illness at her Franklin Street home. Once described as alarming, her condition is now believed to have passed the crisis, highlighting her as one of the county’s early pioneers. A. Earl Wild of Honolulu, Hawaii, arriving for Teachers College homecoming, is noted as having the longest journey for today’s event and is practicing law in Honolulu.

Cedar Falls Julia E. Foard Franklin Street Hawaii A. Earl Wild Honolulu Teachers College Relatves

Births Reported in Waverly and Greene Areas

Birth notices from Waverly and Greene announce newborn daughters for Kendall Lynes and Glen Tack families. Details indicate October births near Greene, with parents named and locations provided.

Men of College to Lead Z. G. Vespers in Cedar Falls

A Courier special from Cedar Falls notes college men will lead Z. G. vesper services Sunday with Dr. Hanson and Wilbur Maxson addressing. Music by Minnesingers and Troubadours, glee clubs, and Wilma Hanna accompanied by church services across First Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and Congregational churches with sermons, songs, and special guests.

Courier Cedar Falls Ort How- Jan Hanson Chilrendon College Hanson Wilbur Maxson Marble Rock Wilma Hanna Baptist Communion First Baptist Church W. J. Diegelman College Hill Hugh Buffum First Methodist Episcopal Church W. G. Rowley Misa Phyllis Leamkiel Handel First Presbyterian Church Wayne L. Smith W. B. Yeats Bruce Giffen Mra. G Coddington Foat Evangelical Church Clinton P. Smith Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo Shelley God Heyser H. J. Faust W. G.growder Ab. Dumont California

Maynard M. E. Aid Society Meeting October 16

The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will meet Wednesday October 16 at Mrs. B A Hall. Rev W S Kight from Des Moines will preach Sunday morning and evening at the Presbyterian church here. New steel doors installed on the north entrance of Maynard high school, third door at that entrance. Miss Florence Summings returned home from Mercy hospital Oelwein after an appendicitis operation.

Courter Maynard Ladies' Aid Society of M. E. Church B. A. Hall Kight Des Moines Presbyterian Church Maynard High School Florence Summings Mercy Hospital Oelwein

Manchester Couple Married 62 Years Honored At Dinner

Manchester Iowa October 12 Mr and Mrs T W Heyden marked their fifty second wedding anniversary at home on 113 Sixth Street with all their children gathering under one roof for the first time in 18 years. Attending were Miss Elia Heyden Washington DC C Henry Heyden Durant Ia Mr and Mrs Claude Eberhart and three children Ryan Mr and Mrs Earl Terhune and six children Hart ville William Heyden Manchester Mr and Mrs Emil Heyden and son Riceville Mr and Mrs Otto Hey den Tipton Mr and Mrs Harold Rochholz and children Wilton Junc Won

Courier Manchester T. W. Heyden Sixth Street Elia Heyden Washington, DC Henry Heyden Durant Claude Eberhart Ryan Earl Terhune Hartville William Heyden Emil Heyden Riceville Otto Heyden

Rockford Woman and Family Headed to Wyoming by Auto

Mrs Wilma F Johannaber and her three children will depart Rockford Island by motor Tuesday for Casper Wyoming to join her husband who has worked at a large Casper furniture store for weeks. Charles Vietmeyer will drive the car. A farewell reception honored Mrs Johannaber by Circle A and the Missionary Society at Mrs Arthur Kuhlemeier's home. The Woman's club met at Mrs Jay Gulick's home with a travelogue by Mr and Mrs Moody of Nora Springs.

Courier &Pecal Service Rockford Wil Ma F. Johannaber Casper Wyo Johannaber Charles Vietmeyer Johannahber Circle A The Missionary Society Arthur Kuhlemeier

Iowa senior class officers named at University of Iowa

Pat trick H. Dougherty of Chariton led the university of Iowa senior class with John J. Sehim Ting of Decorah as vice president and James K. Traer of Vinton as secretary treasurer in Iowa City on October 12.

Towa City Pattrick H. Dougherty Chariton University of Iowa John J. Sehim- Ting Decorah James K. Traer Vinton

Woman Acquitted on Liquor Charge by Mitchell Jury

Osage October 13 Mrs Jullis Deponchelees accused of liquor nuisance by a Mitchell county grand jury was acquitted in district court. The case followed the death of John Wimmer whose car overturned while fleeing a sheriff pursuit for drunken driving. A coroner’s jury urged holding Deponcelees for manslaughter after finding she supplied liquor to Wimmer and companions before the crash. She had been released earlier and faces another liquor charge awaiting hearing.

Courier Special Service Osage, Inn Jullis Deponchelees Sherif Wimer Julius Deponcelees Gold Wimer Dependelees

Royal Neighbors Hold Two-County Convention

An association of Royal Neighbor lodges in Bremer and Butler counties formed at a Plainfield convention with 132 members registered. Lodges in Horton Plainfield Janesville Waverly Greene Bristow Tripoli and Sumner represented. The group aims to finance future Conventions while visitors from Cedar Falls Nashua Mapleton and Waterloo attended. Mrs H B Crèger Plainfield presided and Kenneth Orcutt Plainfield mayor gave welcome. Draping of the charter honored Bertha M Boyd. Drills were performed by Sumner Tripoli Waverly Bristow and Plainfield teams.

fCourier Speciai Ferator Plainfield Bremer Butler Counties Horton Janesville Waverly Greene Bristow Tripoli Sumner Cedar Fails Nashua Mapleton Waterloo H. B. Créger Kenneth Orcutt Alfred van Benschoten Florence Bridges Blanche Schmidt Bertha M. Boyd

Pioneer Business Man of Allison Joins Big Chain

Arnold Bros. of Allison Illinois joins the Great Rite Way System Chain to gain greater buying power while remaining an independent unit. George Arnold began the business in 1891 in the R. E. Thompson building and the brothers later erected a brick store in 162.

Allison Courier Special Service Arnold Bros Great Rite Way System George Arnold R. E. Thompson Sie Yeed

Calvary Baptist Cedar Falls to End Revival Campaign

Cedar Falls Oct 12 Calvary Baptist church revival services after two weeks will close Sunday evening Evangelist Alma Rieber and choir leader Irene Murray who have assisted will return to Minneapolis This is their second Cedar Falls campaign.

Courier Cedar Falls Calvary Baptist ‘Church Alma Rieber Irene Murray Minneapolis

Engineer breaks ankle on embankment stone

W. W. Winslow, resident engineer for the state Highway commission, and his wife drove to a concrete bridge south of Independence, Indiana, to view work. While walking down the embankment he tripped on a stone and fractured an ankle bone. He was helped to the car, placed in a cast, and laid up for several days.

Courier Special Service Independence W. W. Winslow State Highway Commission

Funeral of C. M. Parker Veteran Resident of Dysart

The funeral for C. M. Parker, a 50 year Dysart resident, was held Friday afternoon at the Peter Keel home with Rev. H. M. Grant officiating. Interment followed in Gmagy cemetery. He was 70 years old and survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs. Clifford Brackaff near La Porte City, and two daughters in law Mrs. Henry Bauman Iowa City and Mrs. Alva Gates Traer.

Gourier Dysart C. M. Parker Peter Keel H. M. Grant Gmagy Cemetory Parker Clifford Brackaff la Porte City Henry Bauman Iowa City Alva Gates Traer

Founders Day Observed by Jethro Chapter Royal Arch Masons

Waverly marked the seventieth anniversary of Jethro chapter Royal Arch Masons founded in 1859 with a ceremony in the lodge rooms. The event featured the first presentation of past high priest jewels to surviving former officers, honors to eleven former high priests, music by the community orchestra, a baritone solo, and an address on the lodge’s history. Attendees included grand officers and local dignitaries, with the dispensation dating from 1859 and details of early officers, fire losses, and relocations noted.

Jewela C. H. Echler Atlanta Red G. Clark F. R. Sparks FP. W. Smith J. L.’ McClure J. M. Poole H. W. Miller J. V. Smith Robertson Waverly J. D Herbert Lendyke Miss Hartwig Lodge Button 5 Sweet of Grace Beebe Teette Guy O. van Derveer Hokler Mr. Shaffer Ralph Slippy Grand Council of Iowa R. A.M A. H. Holt Counci HL. R. Smiley Waterloo Thomas Downing G. © . Wright Nicholas Tyrrel W. P. Harman W. W. Wood H. F. Beebe J. B., Harris W. P. Harmon Royal Arch S. B. Wheeler J. P. Harris Rev. J. Gould J.tyrrelt E. C. Moulton M. mM. Anderson H. Hemenway Lansing Blue Lodge A. ‘T. Ald- Tich P. B. ‘Giles Grand Pee C. Suse Af Clintor Aldrich Blue Ledge A. A. Hroadie & Bros The American Legion Community Club L. Maynard G. Cooper F. H. Schiutsmeyer DB. Bucknell George Kohlmann A. C. Kohlmann

Congregational minister to begin work at Lawn City Oct 20

Cedar Falls dispatch reports Dr. Floyd R. Reeves and his family arriving Thursday. Reeves will assume the pastorate of First Congregational church in Lawn City and will conduct his first services Sunday morning October 20. He comes from Bugis Grove where he led the Congregational church for three and a half years. Previously he served Pilgrim Congregational in Oklahoma City for six years before health-related resignations. He has lived in five states and favors a social church where many views can mingle. Reeves plans to make parishioners think rather than merely agree. He will preach his final sermons at Eagle Grove this Sunday.

Courier Cedar Falls Floyd R. Reeves Reeves First Con Bugis Grove Congregational Church Eagle Grove Pilgrim Congregational Church Oklahoma City

Colwell Community Day Highlights Parish-Free Gathering

Charles City Iowa October reports a church community day in Colwell featuring an 11 30 chicken dinner, an address by county agent Harold Anway, music by Colwell's young people's orchestra, and a seed corn judging event funded by local businesses. Births noted include a Cedar Valley hospital daughter to Mrs Ethel Duncan and a King Addresses Lions Club speaker James King of Mason City Brick and Tile Co with KR W Anderson singing.

Courier Charles City Colwell Harold Anway Earl Pyle Anway Bank of Cedar Valley Hospital Ethel. Duncan Hugh Duncan Deerfeld N. M. Bennett King Addresses Club James King Mery Mason City Brick & Tile Co Lions Club W. Anderson Earl Stewart

Allison Motor Co Buys Oil Station in Butler County

Allison Motor Co has purchased the retail station of Butler County Oil Co. The garage office will move to the space formerly used by the oil company. A showroom will be added in front with more storage room in the new location.

Allson, Ta G. & A. Chevrolet Company Butler County Oil Company

Interstate bus release as drivers held in Iowa case

Charles City Iowa October 12 two buses of the Interstate Travel bureau held on charges of operating without a license were released yesterday but drivers Henry Thill and Peter Hovee remain in county jail charged with operating a motor car without a chauffeur license Thill bond 300 Hovee 500 bond company expected to furnish bonds today. Baldwin Construction Chicago awarded boiler installation for Charles City Gas company at once to provide enhanced capacity and reduced smoke. E S Lundstrom New Hampton to be district manager for Shell Oil bulk station in Charles City near Western tracks.

Courier Special Service Charles City Interstate Travel Bureau Lowa’ Railroad Commisssion Yes Henry ‘Thill Peter Hovee Boyce Boller City Plint Baldwin Construction Company of Chicago Charles City Gas Company E. S. Lundstrom New Hampton Shell Oil Company Charles City Western Tracks

Window Display at Waverly Succeeds Despite Rain

Hundreds paraded Waverly's business district for window display night despite rain. Rural residents were kept away by weather, while Waterloo American Legion post drum and bugle corps provided entertainment and earned praise. The display replaces the corn carnival as the fall community event.

Courier Waverly Drum and Bugle Corps Waterloo American Legion Post

Funeral Rites for D B White Held at Dysart

D B White former Dysart resident died in Redstone Mont. Funeral services were held Friday at the home of C B White with Rev E M Grant officiating. Burial was in Buckingham Cemetery. Surviving are six sons Merle Des Moines Vonnie Des Moines IL Ted Redstone Mont Clair Walnut Forrest Cedar Rapids and Plende Dysart. Wife died in 1894.

Courier Drysart D B. White Dysart Redstone Mont Clair Walnut Forrest Cedar Rapids Plende

Spring Creek Farm Bureau Women Plan Halloween Party

Spring Creek Farm Bureau women met at Mrs. Walter Fehl’s home to study housecleaning methods and plan a Halloween party at Herman Bauer’s home with refreshments. Also noted were funeral services for Chester M. Parker, Kensington event for the Women’s Relief Corps, and various member updates and visits.

la Porta City Dysart John Good C. G. Gingrich W. E. Ponsford Sophia Kontcck Chuir Earl Huppert Clarence Wilson Harlan Hager Andrey Gennerman Edna Thatcher Neva Pauls Huppert Verlda Palmer Greer McQuilken Belle Daggett Fairbank Daniel Paula Westendorf Austin Minn Geoil Gates Permisson Waterloo Belle Plaine Meeker Gates Vinton Anna van Scheick Soldiers Marshalltown

Farm Residence Near Bryantburg Destroyed by Fire

Courter Epecial Service Delwelh Ia Oct 12 The modern residence on the farm of Print Free man at Bryantburg was destroyed by fire about 2 am today occupants escaping with scant margin of safety after one was aroused by the odor of smoke Some furniture from the first floor was saved but the principal efforts of family and firemen summoned from Hazleton were confined to preventing destruction of other buildings endangered several times The blaze is believed to have spread from a defective flue Damages estimated at 8000 with some insurance.

Courter Epecial Service Delwelh Print Freeman Bryantburg Hazleton

Raiser Farm Bureau Office Relocated

Alison October 12. The farm bureau office moved from the courthouse basement to the rooms once used by the county attorney.

Raiser Farm Bureau

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