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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1929

Page

12

Garney Lecture Set by Owa Glub Oct Twenty First

Mabel Carney famed rural education authority will speak at a State Teachers College event next Wednesday evening. The Columbia University Teachers College associate professor has a long Midwest teaching record and is a noted author on country life.

Courier Cedar Falls Mabel Carney United States Columbia University Teachers College Iowa Chib Guchrist Chapel State Teachers College Iowa Clubb Rural Education Department Miss Carney Midwest DeKaip State Normal School Columbia Teachers College Tlinois Western Illinois Normal School State Normal School Gheney Wash Columbia Minnesota American Country Life Association Country Life Country School

Halloween Party Set by Hudson I G O F and Rebekahs

Hudson I G O F and Rebekahs plan a Halloween party for October 29 under their joint auspices with a committee from both lodges handling arrangements. Also noted is a Danish dance that evening at the local lodge hall and a Veterans affair clinic for Spanish American War veteran Co W Green, who leaves October 22 for medical exam and treatment in Des Moines. Rally days are scheduled for Oct 27 at the Baptist church and Oct 20 at the Brethren church with special music and programs planned.

Courier Hudson, T Hudson TI. O. G. F Rebekah O. F. Hall Co. W. Green United States Veterans Bureau Des Moines Baptist Church The Brethren Church

Forged Checks Cashed at Tracr Courier Special Services

In Traer on Oct 18 two Tracer business institutions cashed checks for 10 and 15 dollars that proved forged when discovered three days later. Both checks bore the Bank of Buckingham and Frank Lockhard’s signature. The forger, posing as Fred Austin, claimed to work for Lockhard and was aided by another man. the pair left town, with no trace since.

Courier Special Services Traer Bank of Buckingham Frank Lockhard Lockhard Fred Austin Mr. Lackard Austin

Gasoline Lantern Ignites Barn Fire Near Hazleton Farm

Fire caused by a gasoline lantern toppled by restless cows destroyed a barn on Mrs Rhoda Campbell’s farm near Hazleton Pennsylvania. Thirty five tons of hay burned as the Hazleton fire department helped prevent further spread.

Hazleton Rhoda Campbell

Council member to attend King’s Daughters meeting

Independence Oct. 18 State convention of the King’s Daughters in this city hosts Miss Kate Cowling Hall central council member and president of the Georgia Daughters as guest of honor. Hall is Brig. Gen. J. W. S. Hall’s daughter, Virginia born, has lived in Georgia since 1905 and served as sanitary inspector in Virginia counties. She has represented the Associated Charities nationally.

Courter Special Sertler Independence King's Daughters Kate Cowling Hall Central Council Georgia Daughters Miss Hall J. W. S. Halil Georgia Jrtis Virginia The Associated Charities

Meeting of the P E QC at Charles City Community House

Charles City Indiana October 18 a meeting of the P E QC will be held this evening at the Community House with a program including a review of Tess of the D'Urbervilles Carrie and musical items by Ruth Melcher Clara Smith and Misses Florence and Marcia Greenless and Nelle Schroeter will be hostesses The drive continues as Dr and Mrs Charles Gregor of Chicago visit the Dr E C McMillan home and Dr McMillan and son Heya attend the homecoming at the State University in Iowa City

Charles City P. E P. E. QC Carrie, Dinkel Ruth Melcher Clara Smith Florence Marcia Greenless Nelle Schroeter Hudson Imn Charles Gregor Chicago E. C. McMillan Dr. McMillan Heya The State University

Aged Derelict Is Found Dead in Vinton Shelter

George Rain er, about 70, was found dead in his south Vinton home after last seen fetching water Wednesday evening. County coroner ruled no inquest needed. Rain er had lived in a shack, frequented the county home for provisions, kept a horse and two ferrets, and had a son near Fairfax with other children scattered. Body to be buried in Vinton. history of heart trouble noted. Also mentions Country club party and Matt Gassch with Errl visiting, highlighting former local figures.

Courier Special Service Vinton George Rainer South Vinton Rajnar Fairfax Country Club

Poultry Thieves Raid Mastain Farm Near Hudson

Poultry thieves struck the Nell Mastain place near Hudson last night, lifting an undetermined number of fowls and small farm tools including forks and milk cans. The loss will be known once the flock returns to roost tonight. The Mastain farm lies a mile from Hudson.

Courier Special Sereter Hudson, Ju Nell Mastain Mastain Place

Town Falls Gas Plant Rebuilt to Improve Service

Town Falls Ta Oct 18 The Central States Electric company which operates a gas plant here announced it will rebuild its present plant to take care of increasing business. The new structure will occupy the site of the current plant north of the Rock Island depot. The improvement will give the city better gas service. Work will commence soon.

Town Falls Central States Electric Company Rock Island

Fairbank Tourist Club Meeting and Local Socials

Fairbank Tourist club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. J. T. Dietz home with a favorite dish luncheon and closing social work. Mrs. L. W. Ross hosted the Kra Lo club Thursday evening for card games. A minor car operation was performed on Miss Aquinas Leedy at St. Francis hospital Waterloo, with her condition reported satisfactory. Fairbank Woman's Relief corps served supper to the public Wednesday evening.

St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Waverly Fairbank Woman's Relief Corps

McKinley Circle Hosts Fundraiser and Meetings

McKinley circle session in Greene hosts October division members as hostesses. Presbyterian Ladies Aid served an NE supper for about 260. Mrs J M Wilton hosted Methodist Episcopal Women’s Foreign Mission Society with a playlet Why Foreign Missions and study book review. Next meeting set for Nov 19 at Mrs Harry Drew’s home. In Manchester a party by Mrs Clay Beddow and Mrs Richard McMullan featured bunco, with prizes to Mrs Ray Glew and Mrs Ivan Boone. attendees listed. Clarence Young in critical condition after injury in La Porte City.

Goutier Greene McKinley Circle Woodman New England Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society J. M. Wilton Methodist Episcopal Women's Foreign Mission Society Foreign Missions O. C. Miner Jerusalem Harry Drew Ranco Manchester Dale Turmer Spring Branch Clay Beddow Richard McMullan Bunco Ray Glew Ivan Boone Mmes Anna Glew Will Wiltong Charles Sutton Warren Bond Ross Davin Ned Paris Ernest Hugh Dale Paris Will Ross Bert Hamblin Wil Braner Wate Turner Ivan Boone l Frank Hawker

Dysart tops county affairs head of Dysart schools

Dysart Opts Lick-Nader as president of Tams County School Activities association. County basketball tourney set for Dysart gym. Hatchery expansion adds 48 feet and two or three 12 000 egg incubators boosting capacity to about 48 600 eggs. Local farm improvements include a poultry house build and repairs. A new piano appears in the high school music department. Clerical notes cover Legion officers, railway spur tracks for oil storage, and local poultry and funeral news.

Couriet Special Services Dysart R. EB. Lick- Nader Tams County School Activities Association R. A. Kullmer Anton Oster H. Jd. von Lackum Winona A. Kullmer W. D. Brandt Peter K. Hite Larchwood Verna Zimmerhukie Caledonia Minn Aldeen Order of Eastern Star Frank John Burhenn Nathan Harry Roy Burhenn Clifford Braun Franklin Grove Peter Burhenn Legton M. Gpl The American Legion Arthur Lincoln Paul Marquard A. &. Hollenbech F. C. Pippert Booth Sioux City M. J. McNamee

Osage Lions Host Mitchell County Farmers Dinner

Osage Iowa October 18 The Lions club entertained a group of Mitchell county farmers last evening at a Congregational church dinner Teegarien chairman of the program committee led a program of stunts and contests

Osage Ita The Lions Club Mitchell County Congregational Teegarien

Births Reported in Various Iowa Communities

Frederika welcomes a son to Mr and Mrs Fred Reinholdtock. Charles City records a son for Mr and Mrs B B Kelly. Mason City announces a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Lodge whose mother is Ruth Clark of this city. Collins Illinois sees a daughter to Mr and Mrs G E Billner. Mr Billner formerly managed Chester Knitting Mills.

Robert Lodge Mason City Ruth Clark Sty G. E. Billner Collins Bilmer Chester Knitting Mills

Funeral of Former Eagle Grove Man at Iowa Falls

W H Gade a former Eagle Grove Indiana business man was buried in Union cemetery at Iowa Falls on Thursday afternoon Oct 18 He was born April 26 1868 in Two Rivers Wisconsin Surviving are his widow several children and two brothers Carl and Fred Gade of Iowa Falls He moved to the Tay lor tract in the town several years ago and had been improving it He fell ill about two weeks ago

Courier Special Service Town Falls W. H. Gade Eagle Grove Union Cemetery Mr.Gade Hamilton County Williams Two Rivers Wis Carl Fred Gade Mr. Gade Taylor

Buchanan Man Quits Hospital Months After Injury

In Independence Iowa Oct 18 old M Bucher once of Winthrop injured in an auto train wreck at Gallup New Mexico. He was in a hospital there since the crash in which his wife and son were killed and he suffered fractures of both legs. The family was bound for southern California when the accident occurred. Doctors say he may not walk unaided until next spring.

Independence. In Harold M. Bucher Winthrop Gallup N. M Lash Whiter Bucher Califoria

Funeral Rites Set for Mrs Augusta Miller in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Oct 18 funeral details for Mrs Augusta Miller who died Thursday night. Services will be Saturday at 2 30 p m at St John s Lutheran church with Rev H W Siefkes officiating. Burial will be Greenwood cemetery. Mrs Miller 83 years old widower preceded her in death four daughters and two sons survive.

Caldmar Charles City A. ©. Estrem Cedar Valley Hospital Calmar Washington Courier Cedar Falls Augusta Miler St John's Lutheran Church H. W. Siefkes Greenwood Cemetery

Coburn Chapler Family Attend R J Nitz Funeral

Charles City Te Oct 18 Mr and Mrs Coburn Chapler and family travel to Cherokee to attend the funeral of her father R J Nitz held today. Mrs Chapler had been by his bedside for a couple of weeks.

Charles City Coburn Chapler Gherokee R. J. Nitz

Examinations Set For Teachers Certificates at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls October 18 announces that student examinations for state and county Teachers certificates will be held in the women's gymnasium at the Iowa State Teachers College on October 23 24 and 25.

T. C Cedar Falls Towa State Teachers College

Honeymooners Wreck Car Near Manchester on Honeymoon

Mr and Mrs Charles Chapek on their honeymoon were in an auto crash east of Manchester Iowa. They married earlier in Spillville and were returning home when Chapek pulled to pass a large truck and struck its rear. The collision occurred on a hill as Joe Nieman Jr approached from the east.

Courier Manchester Charles Chapek Mary Palada Spillville Mr. Chapek St. Wenceslaus Church John Palada C. Chapek Beverly Hills Chicago Mr. Chipek Joe Nieman, Jr Chapek

Grim car crash injures woman. others unhurt in collision

A collision left a woman with a forehead cut needing stitches after her husband’s vehicle struck the windshield. The injured party was taken to a local physician's office, while other members of the party escaped serious harm. Their new car sustained damage, and Mr. Nieman avoided a trash object during the incident.

Nieman

Two Drunk Drivers Sentenced in Butler Court

Allison Iowa October 18 Morris Grandon of New Hartford received a one year suspended sentence for driving while intoxicated and parole to Sheriff Burma. John Dalley pleaded guilty to chicken theft with three months in jail a $200 fine and costs. William Folkers fined $500 and costs for DWI. Fred Christiansen of Allison pleaded guilty to illegal sale of minor and got three years at Fort Madison. Plainfield Legion posts names officers for new staff.

Allison Morris Grandon New Hartford Kelley Burma John Dalley William Folkers Fred Christiansen Fork Madison Henry Burma Fort Madison

New Hartford Plans Jubilee Paving Opening

New Hartford, Indiana hosts a gala tomorrow to celebrate the opening of a three-quarter mile paving connecting the town with State Highway 20. The program includes a baseball game, foot races, a school program, and an address by a speaker. Construction began September 10 with costs assessed to local property owners and the Illinois Central railroad.

New Hartford Consolidated School Iltnois Central Railroad

Visitor from Wyoming Arrives for Extended Visit

Mrs. Della McDonald of Big Pliny Wyoming arrived in Allison on a Wednesday night for an extended stay with her daughter Mrs. Henry Burma and family. She plans to visit Chicago with her sisters during the trip.

Wyoming Allison, Ta Della McDonald Big Pliny Allison Henry Burma Chicago

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OWA Glub Garney Gilchrist Hall Hudson I. G. O. F Rebekahs Mark Hailowe’en Tracr Vinton Shelter Matt Gassch Errl Gaasch Watson Gagsch Mastain Town Falls Gas Fairbank Tourist Club LA Porte la Porte Glty Clarence Young Roy Longakers Mra Roberta Berry Hill Dysart School Osage Club Frederika Fred Reinholdt Tock Eharles City B. B. Kelly Dirigible England London Iowa Falls Montgomery Ward Oelwein Courier Special Gelwein Montgomery, Ward & Co Ridler Frederick Avenue Buchanan Augusta Miller Amazzir Felix Leroche Paris France Thayer America Mike Gauss Pharmacy West 4Th St Big Trick Butler Court Plainfield Legion Plainfield Plainfield American Legion Post H. C. Stevens C. M. Juhl H. L. Roach J. R. Smith Artie Wolters N. A Chester George Busching BT. Busching Riverside UUPER Montgomery Ward & Co U.S. Army Shorts Jefferson St Waterloo, Towa
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