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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1929

Page

6

Teachers college to send fourteen faculty to Iowa convention

Cedar Falls reports that fourteen faculty members from Iowa State Teachers College will speak at the Iowa State Teachers convention in Des Moines on November 7 to 9. Notable speakers include A C G Filler, I. H. Hart, H. L. Hells, and Marie E K Peterson, addressing topics from teacher certification to character training and English testing among various groups and sessions.

Courier Cedar Falls Towa State Teachers College Iowa State Teachers Convention Des Moines I. H. Hart A. C G. Filler Prof Hart The Educational Council Man H. L. Hells Rural Education Consolidated Schools Group A. Lynch Teachers College

Aplington Girl Improves After Back Operation

Miss Tillie Benis twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Sents of Aplington Ia underwent a second operation for relief of adhesions from an abscess of the back She was in serious condition Saturday night but improved Sunday Charles Willeke and men worked plumbing and storm sewer catch basins Paving postponement and rock stock for temporary crossings Louis Johnson Son Des Moines completed sanitary sewer line to disposal plant from Tilinois Central grounds plant expected to be in use about ten days

Caurier Aplington Tillie Bénls E. A. Sents Charles Willeke Louis Johnson & Son Des Moines Tilinois Central Grounds

La Porte Clubs to Send Delegates to Waterloo Meet

La Porte City Indiana October 21 Mrs R B Fields will represent the Ladies Literary Circle and Mrs Id Waldroft will attend with the Tourist Club at the district convention of Federated Women’s Clubs in Waterloo October 22 and 23 Mrs M E Haven president of the literary circle also will attend A correction notes Diats Haymond Spring Creek township was misprinted as Clare Rheffier Jail in the previous column.

la Porte City R. B. Pields Id Waldroft Waterloo M. E. Haven Clare Rheffier Diats Haymond Spring Creek Township

Oelwein Grocery Robbed of $3 and Candy After Burglary

In Oelwein Indiana a burglary at Booth Eldé Grocery Saturday night netted thieves about $3 in coins and a small quantity of candy and gum. Entry gained through a rear window, per owner Leone Hill's estimate after discovery.

Oelwein, In Booth Eldé Grocery Leone Hill

Veteran Mason of La Porte City Dies at 76

Clarence Vatel Young longtime resident of La Porte City Iowa died at 3 a m Sunday after four years of paralysis related illness Born September 26 1845 in Granger Ohio he moved with family to Benton county in 1861 He married Nannie Woodley in 1865 and retired to La Porte City in 1908 He was a Master Mason charter member of Lyte chapter OBE and a Shriner Funeral held Tuesday at 2 40 p m at the Presbyterian church with Masons and Odd Fellows attending Burial at West View Cemetery

la Porte City Clarence Vatel Young Mr. Young A. B. FP Lagina Young Granger Benton County Nannie Woodley Here le Porte City Commercial Street Trowel Lodge Lyte O. BE Ife el Kahir Temple Lotts’ Lodge Presbyterian Church O. W. Morgan Masons Odd Fellows West View

Baptist Church at Shell Rock Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Shell Rock October 21 The sixty fifth anniversary of the first Baptist church concluded after a large turnout. Visitors from Osage and Waverly attended with Rev Frank Anderson and Rev Victor N Witter as guests. The church organized in 1864 with twelve members and Rev Samuel Sill as first pastor. The current building, completed debt free in 1872 after donor-driven fund raising, cost 55000. The church has a long history of Labor, parsonage purchased in 1898, pews replaced in 1906, and ongoing community efforts through missions and youth groups.

Courer Shell Rock First Baptist Church Frank Anderson Des Moines Town Baptist Association Vic~tor N. Witter Osage Waverly E. J. Trua Christan Church Mgr Lily Xast Drive

Former Upper Iowa University Chief Visits Fayette

Former Upper Town university president Till R. W. Cooper of Wilmington Delaware visited Fayette last week to see his grandson and granddaughter born to Edward Cooper and wife. Cooper previously served as Monona schools superintendent and later became registrar at the A E F P university in France. He helped survey Delaware state education for improving opportunities for children including Black children, with his son Dr Hernan Cooper aiding the effort.

Courier Fayette R. W. Cooper Wilmington Del Upper Town University Cooper Edwar Cooper Monona Upper Iowa A. EL FP. University France du Ponts Delaware Schon! Figo Delaweare Iis Hernan Cooper

Urbana Group Plans Hallowe'en Party on Oct 31

Urbana Ta Oct 21 A Hallowe en party will be held at the J Hacker home on Oct 31 The group also plans to send a Christmas box to Miss Hattie Caldwell a missionary in the Virgin Islands Mrs Homer Edgerton sustained severe cuts and Mr Edgerton sprained their rubomobile collision occurred days ago while traveling to Flint Michigan They have returned home Five women of the Christian church arranged a bazar with Mrs Bert Army as hostess Mrs Ivan Hawley has an infection in the left hand The funeral of Miss Sarah McKee Gedar Rawlds was held Thursday in the Christian church Burla was here Miss McKee formerly resided here

Apcoint Urbana Hacker Aisas Hattie Caldwell Virgin Islands Homer Edgerton Edgerton Flint Mich Christian Church Bert Army Ivan Hawley Sarah McKee Gedar Rawlds Burla Miss McKee

Ramsdell 94 Funeral Held At Greene Farm Home

The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Ramsdell, 94, was held at her Greene farm where she lived over 60 years. Grandsons Verle and Bert Ramsdell, Allen, Ray, and Harry Doore served as pallbearers along with four nephews. Rev. C. G. Hudson officiated, burial in Pleasant Grove township rural cemetery.

Greene Eliza Ramsdell CG. J. Hudson Pleasant Grove Township Verle Ani Bert Ramsdell Allen, Ray Harry Ralph Doore

Tama Man's Will Disinherits Son in Tama Count Will

Thomas ty Brett who died in Tama last week left a 1920 will that disinherits his son Howard Everett. Four children share the estate with Lavina Kluck receiving two shares, Charles and Orla one each, and the remainder consisting of land city property and personal items divided into four equal shares. The daughter Lavina Kluck also gets most household articles. The son receives nothing per the will. Wynegar Hurt in Fall in Cedar Falls

Kluck Charles Orla Howard Everett la ‘Vine Khick

Traer May Have Chautauqua Again

Traer Iowa considers bringing Chautauqua back in 1930 after failing to sign enough backers in 1929. Associated Chautauquas offered two sessions daily for five days at a total cost of 1250 dollars, with locals receiving all receipts. Several business leaders have discussed guarantees as the plan moves forward, claiming equal talent to prior years.

Courier Traer Tracy Associated Chautauquas

Osage May Forbid U Turn to Remove Traffic Hazard

Severe injuries occurred in three local accidents around Osage Iowa as vehicles met at Seventh and Sixth streets. Mrs. John Krones suffered a cheek gash and heavy bleeding when her car was rear ended during a turn. Miss Josephine Schaler fractured her arm when the door of an automobile opened in a turn. Nina Motler sustained two broken ribs when her ride hit a rough spot and overturned. Authorities consider prohibiting U turns at the intersection to reduce danger.

Courier Special Router Osge Osage John Krones West Lincoln Township Krones

Paying Jubilee at New Hartford Postponed to Oct 26

Local citizens planned a Jubilee festival in New Hartford Indiana to celebrate the paving of a three quarter mile concrete road to U S Highway 20. Rain delayed events, postponing the celebration to Saturday Oct 26. The project was funded by local assessment with no federal or state funds.

New Hartford

Veteran Resident Otis B. Stone Dies in Manchester Iowa

Otis B. Stone, longtime Delaware county resident, died of heart trouble at his North Frank street home Friday. Funeral Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Manchester, burial in Edgewood Cemetery. Stone helped build railroads, lived north of Manchester before moving to town with wife Anns Alloway. survived by wife, three daughters, one brother, one sister, eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren. one daughter Alice died in 1905.

Cowree Speritt Servier Manchester Otis BG. Stone Delaware County Jill North Prank James Alloway Olcar Lake

Bartels Funeral Held at Sacred Heart Oelwein

Elizabeth Bartels died at Mercy hospital after months of illness. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church in Oelwein with interment at Woodlawn cemetery. Separate item notes Carl Fox of Payette, Minnesota, recovering from leg injuries in a car accident at the Chevrolet garage.

Courier Oelwein Elizabeth Bartels Mercy Hospital Ilness Sacred Heart Church Woodlawn Cemetery Carl Fox A. J. Fox Payette Rochester Minn Chevrolet Lex Btruble Second Avenue

Avoid Ugly Pimples With Olive Tablets Ad

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to清 cleanse blood and bowels gently, improving skin and mood. Message urges nightly use for a week, touting olive color tablets as a safe vegetable remedy replacing harsh laxatives.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

Revival Service to Open November Seventeen in Hudson Parish

Hudson records a revival at the Brethren church beginning November 17 led by Dr. Charles Bame for a three week period. A large rally day congregation attended recent Brethren services with orchestra singing and hymns. The United Brethren rally is scheduled for November 3, while Maple Grove elects new officers including Mrs. John Muncy as president and Mrs. Roy Faulkner as vice president. Others attend events, health notices, and local society meetings.

Courter Hudson Evan The Brethren Church Charles Bame Yhe United Brethren Church New Maple Grove Maple Grove Society John Muncy Roy Faulkner Vera Mattingly Mattingly Elmer Gutknecht Mary Hildebrant Eldora Fhylis Frances Hartley Preston Smith Waterloo Leo Gutknecht Everett Clark Lee Watters Mark Branchhurst Emma Preston California J. M. Slusher San Luis Obispo Cal West Coast Slusher P. C.garmer Robert Strayer Drinkwater Sask

Burglars Take Cash Register and Slot Machine

In Farivlees Vinton, a Garrison restaurant was broken into one Friday night. The cash register and a slot machine were stolen though no money was in the register. A sack of nickels near the register was untouched. A glass window was broken to remove the items. no clue to the thief. Court reconvened after a three week recess with a likely week of jury work ahead. Judge Cummings of Marshalltown presiding. John H. McKinney pled guilty to driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 500 dollars plus costs. five months in jail with remaining sentence suspended after partial payment.

Farvlees Vinton G. ¢. Gordon Garrison Cummings Marshalltown John H. McKinney Nichols

Littleton Church Women Hold Bazaar at M. E. Church

Nearly $100 was realized at the bazar of the M. E. church women Thursday. Meetings are being held in Perry township by women enrolled in the second year sewing project.

Cawrler Littleton Perry Township

Cystex 43 Hour Test Advertisement Urges Quick Relief

An ad promotes Cystex to relieve bladder irritation and related symptoms. It promises rapid improvement and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy claims 43 hour testing, urges readers to buy at Robert Drug Co in Sycamore, asking 600 as price.

Robert

Damages Sought Over Oil Bill In District Court

West Union Iowa October 21 Robert Clark sues Tri Star Oil company for 5200 claiming unpaid gasoline bill led to wage executions and his dismissal from the Chicago Western railroad machinist job. He seeks 200 actual and 5000 exemplary damages, alleging loss of income and failure to obtain new work.

Courier Special Service West Union Carl W. Reed Robert Clark Celticia Tri-Star Ol Company Justice Court Clark Chicago Western Railroad Oil

Waterloo Firm to Lay Water Mains at Independence

Sieg Construction Company of Waterloo has the contract to lay 3180 feet of 68 inch water main in Independence. The bid was 1485.15 dollars with three other bidders. Work to start after material delivery and be finished by December 1, extending to northeast and southwest city areas.

Waterloo Independence Courier Special Service Independence Sieg Construction Company

Illinois Minister Will Be Baptist Pastor at Gelwein

Rev. J. Wanaker will become pastor of the Gospel Baptist Church in Oelwein succeeding Rev. H. F. Austin who moves to Cedar Rapids. Wanaker, who has led the Elsworth Baptist church for the past five years, plans to reside with his family in Oelwein and will first sermonize on Sunday in the Gospel Baptist Church.

Illinois Gelwein Courier Osiwe Ta J. Wanaker The Baptist Church Elsworth H. F. Austin Cedar Rapids Wanaker Oelwein Gospel Baptist Church

Funeral Held For Telegraph Operator Smith L. Platt

Gelwein Ta Oct 71 funeral held this afternoon at Goelock for Smith L. Platt age 70. He served as relief telegraph operator for Chivago Great Western railway. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Died at St Joseph Nin. Births reported Charles City To Mr and Mrs Leo Joseph Watts a son Leo George.

Courier Special Serulen Gelwein Smith L. Platt Goelock J. A. Platt First Avenue Southeast Woodlawn Platt Chivago, Great Western Railway Company St. Joseph Nin Charles City Leo Joseph Watts Leo George

Don’t Endure Slipping Teeth Ad for Fasteeth Sprinkle

Advertisement for Fasteeth claims it keeps false teeth from slipping when talking eating or sneezing. It promises a secure comfortable feel without gummy taste or gooey residue and directs readers to buy at C. J. Miller or other drug stores.

C. J. Miller

Ministers Trade Pulpits for Day at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Oct 21 Pastors supplied their pulpits while First Presbyterian was the only church with a visiting preacher Dr Bruce Giffen spoke at the state teachers college and Dr Howland Hanson preached at the Presbyterian church First Congregational welcomed Dr Floyd D Reeves as its new minister at Eagle Grove Reeves opened with Some of Us Call It Autumn Others Call It God The First Baptist service featured Rev W J Diegelman starting a series on The Validity of the Church Evening fireside focused on The Second Mule First M E held a Sunday school rally with promotions Boy Scouts led vespers at the teachers college and Raymond Latham son of the college president spoke of his Boy Scout Jamboree in England last summer.

Couvier Kervier Cedar Falls Dy Reeves First Baptist Church W. J. Diegelman First M. E First Methodist Episcopal Church Teachers College Raymond Latham 0. R. Latham Birkenliwad Eng

Acrobatic Dog Makes Record at Rat Hunting

Nashua Ta Oct 31 Wilam Teft near here owns a dog famed for rat annihilation and daring. While Teft cemented a bee house floor the dog unearthed 25 rats then nabbed five more in a silo. The dog leaped from the silo top turning a somersault and landing safely on cement, a 24 foot drop, prompting the vat at the silo base as incentive.

Courier Special Service Nashua Wilam Teft Here Teft Howard Ave Tefft Shep Mr. Tefft

Mervin Smith Wins Local Atwater Kent Audition

Charles City Iowa October 21 Mervin Smith takes first place in the sectional Atwater Kent radio Audition in Mason City with Leonard Rodewald second They will represent Floyd County in the state contest set for November 1 in Mason City.

Charles City Mervin Smith Leonard Rodewald Atwater Kent Mason City Floyd County

Glycerin Mix Promises Better Gas Relief

A claim promotes Adlerika as a complete bowel cleaner using glycerin buckthorn bark saline and other ingredients. It asserts the product cleans both upper and lower bowels removing poisons behind gas sour stomach and headaches. The ad urges a full dose for real cleansing and improved well being.

Adlerika Robert Drug Co Ung Gc J. Miller

Fayette American Legion and Auxiliary Install Officers

Fayette American Legion and Auxiliary installed officers last week. Mrs McDonald of Mason City led the ceremony. New officers include Ivan Ressler as Commander and Mrs Myttell Neuenschwander as Auxiliary President.

Courier Special Service Fayette Fayette American Legion Auxiary McDonald Mason City J. M. Biititi Waucoma Fourth District Legion Legion Fenerican Legion Ivan Ressler Fred Denning Lyle Woolridge Forest Claxton John Newenschwander J. D. Parker Attius Step James McSweeney Ray Belles Women's Auxiliary Myttell Neuenschwander Artie Sherry Sarah Parker Elgin Woolridge Nora Martin Beulah McLeese Gergeant Fern Payne Adel Harvey Mary Perry Mabel Porier

Cedar Falls Library Adds 36 Volumes

Cedar Falls library finishes a week of testing by adding 36 new volumes to Carnegie Dayton public library shelves. Nine volumes support the adult fiction division, with the remainder in adult nonfiction. Included is a new Encyclopedia Britannica set.

Cedar Falls Courter Special Carnegie-Dayton Publi Worary Ninebsen Etion

Konjola Promises Relief in Waterloo Ad Claim

A Waterloo advertisement touts Konjola as a unique medicine with 32 ingredients aimed at digestion elimination and relief from rheumatism neuritis and nervousness. It features a testimonial from Claude Myres detailing chronic constipation headaches dizziness and rapid improvement after a week to three weeks, and promotes the Konjola Man at Wancler Brothers drug store 329 East Fourth Street Waterloo.

Claude Myres Lind-Gammack Studio East Fourth St Kanjola Mulberry Street Waterloo Kensola Ars Wengler Brothers Dry Store East Fourth Street Konjola Waterlo Koniola

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