Defers Action On Bids For Work In Six Other Counties
Ames Oct 19 Unable to complete in one day the letting of nearly 4 million dollars in highway contracts by the state highway commission to finish today. Work to be awarded Tuesday totals about 1.75 million dollars making the largest ever contracted for at one time. Contracts let yesterday include 67.99 miles in Henry Jones and Fayette counties and 58.45 miles of paving in Worth Monroe Lucas Clarke and Cedar counties totaling 1.54 million dollars. Six miles grading in Boone and Chickasaw counties cost 83 thousand. Graveling 53.69 miles in several counties will cost 118 thousand. Bridge and culvert construction in Des Moines Lee Cedar Scott Mas Guthrie Harrison and Woodbury counties let for 118 thousand. Bidders filed 1.43 million in certified checks. More than 300 contractors, mas and equipment salesmen attended. Lowest paving price was 2.04 per square yard for a 1 mile strip in Worth. Total price 193.839,272 with an average of 23. The Metz Construction Co Springfield Neb submitted low bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
State Highway ,Commission
Henry
Jones and Fayette
Worth
Monroe
Lucas
Clarke
Cedar Counties
Boone
Chickasaw
Tama
Benton
Cedar
Cherokee
Ida
Woodbury
Grawford
Jasper
Desd Moines
Lee
Cedar. Scott
Mas‘Guthrie
Harrison
Woody
District clerk flags motor vehicle case against Kelley
Jake Cardinal accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated was continued until the next term of court, according to district court records.
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Kelley
Jake’ Cardinal
Community Drives Boost Local School Contributions
Contributions to the Social Service League drive from city schools totaled $ including $68.64 from the high school and $47.50 from the faculty, with student gifts at 71.5 percent totaling $22.14. Central, McKinley, Lincoln, and Washington contributed varied amounts while student limits were set at 10 cents.
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Social Service League
Central School
McKinley
Lincoln
Washington
Ministerial Association
E. T. Gough
First
E. ‘Church
L. Ww. ‘Inman
Baptist Church
Wesley Belling
NM. E. Church
Charles City
Dental Association
Ruth Foster
Sunt. Lapham
George
H. Wendell
Bureau of Dental Hygiene
State University of Iowa
Iowa Falls
Ames
Norma Banton
American Legion Auxiliary
John Atherton
West Union
L. Gooderz
Ellis Auditorium
Disabled Vets Rally Raises 102 For War Benefits
Cedar Falls on October 19 reports a local drive by disabled veterans yielding 102 dollars for veteran benefit use. Funds gathered during Saturday events support disabled World War I veterans in the community.
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Cedar. Falls
Annual Bazaar at Fairbank M E Church on Nov 16
Women of Fairbank M E church announce their annual bazar and dinner set for November 16 in Fairbank Iowa. The notice appears in Courier Special Service with local events including Epworth league convention attendance in Manchester and a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Hern moving to Missouri.
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Fairbank M. E
Courier &Pecial Service
Fairbank
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Manchester
Legion , ‘and Woman's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Fairbank Tourist Club
F.G. Clow
Jess¢ Ford
Jonah .Schrock
O. Kluge
Oelwein
Move Store Back From Highway 10 To Improve Traffic
Williamston Ta Oct 19 The general merchandise store here is being moved 30 rods rearward to remove hazard at a dangerous highway 65 corner and improve sightlines. Owner L P Bailey voluntary relocation funded by public funds follows previous crashes at the crossroads including a fatality and several injuries and a $20 000 damage suit.
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Courier Special Service
Williamston
L. P. Bailey
Bailey
Golden Anniversary of Couple Marked at Hampton
A Hampton couple celebrated a golden wedding anniversary with more than 151 relatives and friends attending a Monday afternoon and evening home reception. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Salsbury, united in marriage at Allen's Grove near Aredale on October 17, 1877, and have lived in Hampton since moving there three years later. Their son Albert Salsbury resides in Coeur dAlene Idaho. Out of town guests included E J Seeley Chicago Gertrude Campbell Cedar Rapids Jennie Campbell Cedar Rapids W W French Harlin Gary Boots and two sons from Fort Dodge Dr and Mrs E E Ressinger and two sons Osage Mr and Mrs Arthur Salsbury and two children Sioux City Mr and Mrs RK Whipple Mrs Hugh Stevens Mason City Mrs A M Hazelton and daughter Rockford Mrs Marie Specht and daughter Irma Chicago.
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Hampton
Aires Wate le Salsbury
Sud
Mre Salsbury
Allen's“Grove
Aredale
Barcelona
Spain
Albert Salsbury
Coeut
Alene
Idaho
And
E. ‘J. Seeley
Chicago
Carroll Funeral to Be Thursday at Cedar Falls
Services will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m at Dahlchapel for F H Carroll who died Tuesday in Denver Colorado where he lived twelve years with his daughters Burial will be in Highland cemetery where his wife was buried twenty years ago
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Courier
Cedar Falls
Dahlchapel
F. H. Carroll
Denver
Colo
Highland Cemetery
Funeral Rites for A H Hoffman at Littleton
The funeral of A H Hoffman will be held Thursday at 2 pm from the Methodist Episcopal church in Littleton. Hoffman had suffered prolonged ill health with death occurring on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hoffman
Littleton
Courier
Littleton. In
Methodist Episcopal Church
Manchester Buys Pump for New Well
A contract to supply a Pomona make automatic deep well pump outfit for 5096 was awarded to Bert Sharif of Oelwein after bids from four firms. Installation will occur on East Prospect street. Mr Sharff drilled the well. The system, sized 38 with high capacity, will ease load and meet demand. Paid from water receipts, no additional taxation.
Barn Foundation Under Way on Krogh Farm Near Cedar Falls
The Hans Krogh farm four miles southwest of Cedar Falls is laying the concrete foundation for a new barn measuring 36 by 60 by 18 feet to replace a structure lost to fire on Sept. 16. A cement stave silo with capacity for 120 tons of ensilage has been completed. Tenant John T. Johnson will continue on the farm.
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Courier Special Service
Cedar Falls
Hans Krogh
Krogh
John T. Johnson
Plainfield store moves to new meat market HQ
Plainfield Iowa October 19 Frank Lough owner of Plainfield City Meat Market operates from his newly purchased and remodeled Shores residence at Main and First streets, the official move announced.
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Plainfield
Frank Lough
Plainfield City Meat Market
Shores
Main
First Streets
Weddings and anniversaries noted in Denver Iowa items
Town column from Denver Iowa lists multiple wedding anniversaries and birthdays including Henry Judas fifteenth anniversary, Mr and Mrs Schuldt, Milius, and Will Kehe birthday events. It notes visits, hospital stays, newborns, travel for relatives, a chicken supper at East Janesville church, a fire at H L Diekmann home, and golden and eighty third birthday observances for Grandma Bruns and Grandma Hartung.
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Courter
Denver
Henry J. Neverman
Theodore Neverman
John Neverman
Waverly
John .F
Henry C. Judas
Judas
Doony Paul
Paul
Christ Milius
Amos McDonald
Plainfield
Anna Dos
Will GC. Kehe
Will
Russell Kern
Russell
Herman Moeller
Albert H. Buss
Frieda Blaufuss
Herbert Blaufuss
Burlinton
Main Street
Lawrence Schneider
State Hospital
Independence
Alwin Moeller
Paul “Blaufuss
Alice
Lewiston
Minn
Blaufuss
East Janesville
Budzine Funeral Held at Littleton Presbyterian Church
Mrs. D. M. Budzine who died Sunday was buried Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with a Lutheran pastor from Independence officiating. Surviving children are Eddie, Tillie at home, Pauline Schultz of Waterloo, Mary Bechter of Independence, and Carl of Ottumwa. The Women’s Auxiliary planned a bazar November 2 in the church basement with a chicken pie supper. Also noted: seven children of Mrs. Caroline Moritz celebrated her 67th birthday at Independence with dinner. three children abroad could not attend. Mrs. Fona Reed of Denver spent three days visiting her sister Mrs. G. P. Ohl. Raymond, Jack Hogan, and Matilda Hogan of Dubuque were dinner guests in the Ohl home.
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Courier
Littleton
D. M. Budzine
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church
Independence
Eddie
Tillie
Pauline Schultz
Waterloo
Mary Bechter
Carl
Otterville
Caroline Moritz
Fona ‘Reed
Denver
Colo
G. P. Ohl
Raymond
Jack Hogan
Matilda Hogan
Dubuque
Ohl
Mason City Doctor Addresses Cedar Falls Medical Meeting
Dr. W. E. Long secretary of the Austin Flint Cedar Valley Medical Association spoke at the Cedar Falls Cedar Falls physicians monthly meeting held at Hotel Black Hawk last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Cedar Falls
W. E. Long
Mason City
Austin Flint Cedar Valley Medical Association
Hotel Black Hawk
Cascara Based Cascaret Ad Claims Pure Internal Cleansing
An advertising piece touts cascara as a natural laxative that cleanses the bowels and even pores, warning against habitual use and promoting cascaret candies for children and adults. It promotes deodorant avoidance in warm weather and notes cascaret prices of 10c and 25c.
Clarksville boy wounded by unloaded rifle in play
Clarksville Iowa October 19 Kenneth seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Hites is recovering from a foot wound caused when he discharged a rifle at play unaware it was loaded. Other Clarksville news includes wedding of Albert Nordman and Julia Annie Schalleck, anniversary celebration for Dr and Mrs Day, and local church and social events with regional attendees.
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Courier Special Service
Clarksville
Kenneth
Theodore Hites
Jesup Man Leaves Hospital Five Weeks After Accident
Jesup Iowa October 19 Frank Mert manager of Grand theatre who was injured in an automobile accident five weeks ago was released from Waterloo hospital and has returned to Jesup. He soon will resume his work. Rev Driver organized missionary study class meets weekly. W W Blasier president Farmers State Bank improved after minor illness. Mrs Byroh Holman health fading went to Hot Springs Arkansas. Jesup chapter C E held farewell reception for Mrs J Nielsen who moved to Le Porte City. Baptist Ladies Aid and Presbyterian Women's Missionary society hosted programs. Baptist Young People union elected officers Alma Boyd president Earl Ganiere VP Floy Wright secretary Anne William treasurer Sarah Bunnell pianist. Group leaders include Viola Brown Lila Wright Edith Emerson Floyd Bunnell. Knights of Pythias farewell reception for Mr and Mrs A M Young who move to El Paso Texas where he becomes bank cashier. He previously served 12 years at Farmers State Bank. Mr Young presented KP watch charm and Mrs Young cut glass. Sarah Sherman former Barry temple chief now Long Beach California shared honors and received cut glass.
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Courier
Jesup
Frank Mert
Grand
Waterloo
W.’ W. Blasier
Farmers State Bank
A. Minor ‘Guertin
Alles
Megratial Hospital
Monay
Byroh
Baptist
Aid . Society
H. Ganiere
Presbyterian
Women’s Missionary Society
Manse
Baptist Young ‘People’s Union
Young
K.P
Sarah Sherman
Barry Temple
Long Beach
Cal
Mrs Copeland Till Ill After Stroke In Independence
Mrs Amy Copeland, 80, is seriously ill at the home of Miss Jenevieve McDonald in Independence Iowa after a recent paralytic stroke. She has been an invalid for years and has lived with Miss McDonald for several months. Homer Carpenter, former Mulberry Kansas resident and Level Tread Power Company owner, will be buried here. John Gorman, veteran tailor, remains seriously ill at home with all his children except T J Gorman of Los Angeles, California nearby.
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Courier Special Service
Independence
Amy. Copeland
Jenevieve
McDonald
Copeland
Level Tread Power Company
John Gorman
T. J. Gorman
Los Angeles
Cal
Paving Plan for 65 Iowa Highway in Franklin County
A Franklin County project reports concrete paving on 23 miles of the 65 highway by Harrison Engineering under contract. The road is closed from Hampton north to the Cerro Gordo county line while machinery is moved to the northern end for ongoing hard surfacing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Engineering, ‘Company
Franklin County
Hampton North
Cerro Gordo ' County
Road paving progress north of Sheffield described
A fragmentary report notes paving a road north of Sheffield with work expected to finish before winter. The text mentions miles and ongoing effort, indicating early stages and anticipated completion within the season.
Aplington High School Orchestra Enrolls About 30 Students
Aplington Iowa October 19 about 30 students enrolled in the new high school orchestra directed by A L Schmoldt of Waterloo. First individual reasons were given this week. Employees of Iowa State Telephone company began Monday to connect cables for the telephone system being installed here. The exchange will be moved to rooms above Farmers Savings bank and be ready for service in about three weeks.
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Aplington
Tew High
A. L. Schmolt
Waterloo
Iowa
Telephone ‘Company
Farmers Savings Bank
Michael Weires Seriously Ill at Son’s Home
Michael Weires of Allison Iowa is seriously ill at his son J B Weires home in Allison. Weires operated a blacksmith shop here for many years and was known for his work and community presence.
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Allison
Michael Weires
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Metz Construction Company
Springfield
Smithland
Humphrey
É Sons
Floyd Co
Williamstown
H. Krogh Farm
Nineteenth Century Club
Lucy Silliman
John Caldwell
Robert McAtee
Silliman
Edison
E. Grant Miller
Elmer H. Parman
Thomas A. Edison
C. Grant
Sixth Street West
Olive Street
Benjamin Sorensen
William Schnable
James Petersen
Arthur S. Kingman
Roger Leavitt
Washington Street
Aid, Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Zion Evangelical’ Church
Cutler
F. H. Cutler
Livingstone
West
Twenty-third Street
Woman's « Missionary Society
First Congregational Church
Danish Bethlehem Church
Henry Jorgensen
John Berg
Harry E. Brown
Sil
Hillside Cemetery Association
Budzine
Ike
Cascarets
Hites
Charles Schallock
FP. F. Nordham
Waughn& Tackman
E. J. Osgood
Mmes. M. C. Smith
Fred Witt
Ed Latham
Carl Mansfield
Shell Rock
Bert Crosby
Frank Landes
Honor Favor
Beryl Ilgengfritz
Oscar
Holzschuh
Keokuk
Grand Lodge
Robert .Poisal
Rebekah
Jesup Man
Amy Copeland
Franklin
Sheffield
Frost
Aplington High School Orchestra
Demano
BAYER
PIRI
Kolster
Roper
Iowa Public Service Co
East Side
West Side
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