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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

10

Grundy County Royal Neighbors Lodge Convention Opens

The fifth annual Grundy county lodges convention affiliated with the Royal Neighbors of America opens at Grundy Center Iowa. Delegations from Grundy Center Conrad Gladbrook Reinbeck Traer attend with singing, password drills, memorials and a dinner planned in the American Legion hall.

Courier Grundy Center Grundy 'S Royal Neighbors of America Grundy County Grundy St Center Conrad Gladbrook Larson MU Reinbeck Traer Ernoon Flor Phics Edna Thoren Grundy Center Lodge Rhea Smith View-Oracle Ruth Metugar

Jury Trials on Oelwein Superior Court Docket

Three jury trials are listed for next week in Oelwein with cases involving landlord's attachment replevin and personal suits. A grass fire near Great Western Avenue was contained by the department. Local youths faced Judge Cook for gasoline borrowing, receiving a warning to avoid jail. Cedar Falls and Oelwein football games set for Saturday. Royal Arch Mason Thomas Edgar attends state meet and returns Friday. Clark, father of Mrs W Rice, dies in Chicago with funeral in Manchester.

Caurer Oelwein Superior Court Q. M. Plickinger Paul Jolly Hazel Mac Joly Landlord Sam Morrel Jensé Sorenson Replevin Amy Doctor J. M. Spiegel Oliva G. Spiegel Great Western Avenue Royal Arch Masons Clark W. Rice Chicago Manchester

Spring Creek Farm Bureau to Host Hallowe'en Party

The Spring Creek Farm Bureau in Porto City Ia will hold a Hallowe en party this evening October 17 with picnic lunch. Sam Walker recovering from a serious automobile collision shows improvement after a fractured arm cast removal. Visitors included Mr and Mrs William Bruguh and relatives from Johnstown Pa who traveled to Worthington Minn.

Courier Special Service Porto City Spring Creek Farm Bureau Finch Sam Walker William Brgugh Eli Teeter J. C. McCartney Johnstown

Knights Templar to Conduct Rites for Osage Man

Funeral services for T. M. Atherton will be held Friday at 2 PM in the Congregational church under the Knights Templar. Burial will follow in the Atherton mausoleum. Atherton, former editor and publisher of Mitchell County Press, later ran a hardware business after selling the paper to H. Hill.

Epester Lorblord Osage T. M. Atherton Congregational Church Knights Templar Atherton Mitchell County Press H. ©. Hill

Funeral service for Union veteran L E Shutts held at Vinton

The Union Veteran’s funeral for L. E. Shutts was conducted at the Baptist church in Vinton by Rev. Glenn McKinney. Shutts, a Civil War veteran born in New York, lived in Vinton after residing on a Big Grove farm, and left behind five sons and two daughters. He spent the last years with his children after his wife’s death.

Courier Vinton L. E. Shutts Baptist Church Glenn McKiiney Shutts New York State Big Grove Township Hudson-Essex Sd Schiutze Hans Kolberg New York City Henry Schwab Herbert Parker Waterloo Lions Club Parker

Denver Woman's 78th Birthday Sparks Surprise Party

Mrs. Caroline Bruns celebrated her seventy eighth birthday with a surprise party as relatives and friends gathered after a dinner. A Ladies' Aid fair at St. Peter's church is planned for Oct 25 with a chicken supper and program in the church basement. Additional notes cover births, home redecorations, relocations, and local community events across Denver and nearby towns.

Courier Denver Caroline Bruns Carl Lampe Lve Jpear Artesian Mercy Hospital Waverly Briner Cafe Herman, Schaur John Schmidt Waterloo Robert Schmidt Soho RB. Schmidt Howard Garner BR. W. Meyer Guy West Union Fred Heiden Wadena Epeneter Henry Greening Emma Shellhorn Ethel Steege William Stettler Rochester Miny Stettler Carl Trusty Chinchilla Arthur Bruns Lincoln Neb Thimblebee Club Loulo Kurtt

Driver Unharmed After Train-Strike Car Wreck

A car driven by Ed Walrath was struck by a concrete material company work train while attempting to cross the O R I P rail line on Superior street in Clarksville Ort. He was thrown clear and escaped injury. A weekend Stevens family reunion was held in town with several members listed. Bruce Lybarger and his farm bureau orchestra left for Ames to broadcast on the national hook up at state college with a 30 minute program at 2 PM and another later in the afternoon ahead of ex Gov Lowden’s speech, Minnesota connection included.

Courier Clarksville Ed Waltath Superior Street Walrath Stevens Earl Stevens Langmont Coln

Endg First Year as Parish Priest at Gilbertville

Gilbertville Iowa Oct 1 The first anniversary of Rev W J Cremer as rector of Immaculate Conception parish arrives tomorrow. Major improvements to the parish residence heating and plumbing cost 4500 while the community school dormitory nears completion at about 10000. Cremer successor to Rev John Nemmers who served 63 years built the parish into a leading archdiocesan unit. Cremer, son of Winneshiek county pioneers, studied at Innsbruck Austria and held earlier posts at Independence Dubuque Calmar Dorchester and Bellvue aiding church schools and renovations.

Courier Gilbertville Immaculate Conception W. J. Cremer Father Gremeor John Nemmers Father Nommers Archdiocese of Dubuque Father Cremer Winneshirk County Grendparents Festina Winnebego Fort Dorchester Bellvie Bellvue

Sunshine Country Club Meeting At Mastain Home

Sunshine Country Club met with Mrs. Floyd Mastain Wednesday for a program of games and stunts. Mrs. Wil Polman, injured in an auto crash three weeks ago, has returned home from Sartor Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls and is convalescing.

Couriar Hudson Sunshine Country Club Floyd Mastain Wil Polman Sartor Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls Blythe Lamme Fairfield Lamme Will Lammo United Brethren Church Tom Pearson Charles Faulkner John Meyers Morris Stockton Cal Mr. Meyers Stockton Implement Company West

Funeral of Ira Clark Former Fisheries Employee

Funeral services for Ira Clark 77 longtime Bureau of Fisheries employee at Spring Branch were held in Oakland cemetery Manchester Indiana with Rev Joseph Cleveland officiating. Clark born December 8 1851 died recently in Chicago leaves widow son Joseph Clark Rockford Illinois daughter Mrs Blanche Rice Delphwich Indiana and four grandchildren.

Fisheries Department Fsh Mississsippi River la Crosse Wis Joseph Clark Rockford Blanche Rice Delbwelh

Rebekah Assembly Ends Delwein Session

The Rebekah assembly closed in Delwein in conjunction with the 82nd annual Grand Lodge of Iowa I O O F session. Officers installed included Dorothea Diercks Mason City president and Elizabeth Van Ness Clinton vice president. Nominations for June polls listed many named officers and delegates from multiple Iowa towns. Degree work and memorial services were held at Grace Methodist church and the I O O F hall with a parade as the principal feature.

Delwein Rebekah Grand Lodge of Iowa Dorothea Diercks Mason City Elizabeth van Ness Clinton Nellie Miller Cedar Ranids Rebekeh Golden Star Des Moines Paul H. Shader

Chicago Mail Order Firm Seeks Oelwein Store Lease

Oelwein Iowa October 17 Montgomery Ward Co negotiating to lease the three story building once used by I O O F lodge. First floor already rented. Lease awaiting Chicago office approval before remodeling and redecorating can begin. Estimated remodeling cost delayed signing the lease.

Oelwein Montgomery, Ward & Co I. O. O. PF. Todge Chicago Terme Chicago Company

Charles City Camp Fire Girls Elect Officers

Charles City Indiana October election results list eighth grade camp fire officers led by President Helen Holt and Vice President Helen Taylor with Secretary Dorothy Miller Treasurer Helen Out and Song Leader Katherine Blumenstell, Secretary Marian Mullenback.

Charles City Cers Camp Fire Girls Helen Holt Helen Taylor Dorothy Miller Helen Out Katherine Blumenstell Marian Mullenback

Detours Next Week On Seven Highways In Northeast Iowa

Iowa state highway commission announces next week detours on seven primary roads in Bremer Butler and other counties. Detours include routes near Shell Rock Independence Quasqueton U S 20 and Dubuque with paving grading and bridge work planned.

Iowa State Highway Commission Towa Nn Bremer-Butler No. 10 YU. S. 218 U. S Shell Rock Butler County Pranklin Hampton Buchannin Buchanan County Independence Walker Linn County Allamakee County Wauken Minnesota Inc Waterloo Marth Dubuque County Cascade Park Farley Dubuere Mitchel County Osage

Midnight Arson Probe in Oelwein Neighborhood

Police investigate a crude arson attempt in Oelwein Iowa after a neighbor found a gasoline can with a rope wick beside Mrs W R Flannagan's East Charles street home. The can was removed by morning and Sheriff A A Robertson is probing with three families in residence unaware of a motive.

Courtar Kerulee Qelwein East Charles Street W. R. Flannagan Flannagan A. A. Robertson

Fayette Veteran Named County Legion Commander

John G. Neuenschwander of Fayette elected commander of the county American Legion at the recent convention. He previously led the local post and served in the war with the dental unit of the medical corps at Camp McArthur Texas. Mrs Neuenschwander also active in ex service affairs. Other officers include Harold Marron vice commander Lowell Grey adjutant Howard Mason treasurer Martin Cooney patrol officer.

Fayette John G. Neuerschwander American Legion Neuenschwander Camp McArthur Texas Medical Corps Harold Marron Waucoma Lowell Grey Maynard Howard Mason Wadena Patyleo Martin Cooney Weat Nion

Fairbank M. E. Men's Club Elects Officers for Year

Fairbank Iowa October 16 the Methodist Men's club elected officers for the year President O H King vice president Roy Elliott secretary J E Ford and treasurer O F Leonard The group met at the church and Independence church members spoke of activities The pastor K D W Reed of Fairbank gave the main address Plans were made for the Father and Sons banquet set for November 19 The meeting opened with a song service led by L F P Davis past president who declined a third term Rev Floyd R Maynard offered the prayer

Methodist Church Father and Sons L. F P. Davis Floyd R. Maynard

Delaware Pioneer's Funeral Held at Daughter's Home

The funeral of Mrs. Godfrey Dolley, pioneer of Delaware county, was conducted at her daughter Mrs. William Wilson's home south of Manchester. The Rev. A. A. Moore led services with burial at Central City cemetery. Survived by five daughters, one son, 28 grandchildren, and 35 great grandchildren.

Manchester Godfrey Dolley Delaware County Wiliam Wilson A. A. Moore Golden Congregational Church Central City Cemetery Otte Sarah Loveland Ccl Wein William Wilson Euphrems Bacon Los Angeles Cal Myrte Green Motley Minn William Dolley Cleer Lake Bert Moreland Central City

Hostess to Fairbank Aid Attends Sewing for Bazaar

Bessie Aderman hosted the Methodist Ladies' Aid at her Fairbank home on a Tuesday afternoon. Members sewed for the church bazaar during the gathering in Ta. Oct. 17.

Fairbank Aid Fairbank Bessie Aderman Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society

Stanley Juniors Rehearse Play in October Practice

Stanley Iowa October 17 junior class play rehearsals feature cast members Ralph Oakes Jerring Jennings Mary Jane Mahoney Leslie Davis Ruth Cotsins Walter Stover and Ruth Lincoln. A high school orchestra with piano violin clarinets trumpet trombone drums accompanies performances. Girls club officers include Virginia Eline president Marion O'Brien vice president and Bessie Brownell secretary.

Courier Stanley Ralph Oakes Jerring Jennings Mary Jane Mahoney Leslie Davis Ruth Cotsins Walter Stover Ruth Lincoln Zelda Schwartz Johns Jerrine Jellings Viola Oakes Byrd Rathbun Bessie Brownell Richard el Imumpets Delpha Day Royal Davis Ruth Jones James Day Girls‘ Gies Club Virginia Eline Marion O’brien Kathryn Riche

Carnival Proceeds Near Thirty Dollars At Urbana High

Urbana high school carnival raises nearly 30 dollars in its third year. The Every Ready club met last Friday at Mrs Fermie Piper's home and fifty one attended the dinner.

Urbana Fermie Piper Dirner

Nature Warns of Too Much Acid and Quick Relief

Doctors favor Phillips Milk of Magnesia for over acidity relief. A spoonful in water acts within minutes, soothing the stomach and aiding digestion. The product also serves as a gentle laxative and is sold in 25c and 50c bottles with the Phillips name.

Azilé Magnesia U. S Phillips

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Ctober 1 Ainaal Woren’ S Society Iza Mikal Vise Iowa Highway Commission Apaos Wong Cero Pan Hebliany Saneravemigt Grundy A.W. A Hallowe'en Party Rolt St. Xavier's School Phillip Scharcherer Dorothy “Swift Eixth Betty Barna Betty Kelsey Berenth Hubert Malone Jim Lehsch Erer Donald Dillon Thaddeus Strathman Florence Kinsey JeVerne Culligan Katherine Fares Genevieve Brown Pauling Strathman Helene Y Coulthard Hildred Keennan Benton County Endg W. J. Oremer Mastain Delaware Fisheries Rebekaa County’s Legion Fairbank M. E. Men’s Club Idelaware Pioneer
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