Regent Addition Schoolhouse Burns In Alison
Alison schoolhouse and contents destroyed by morning blaze discovered around 1 45. Gymnasium wing saved by firemen who arrived after the alarm from Frank Folkers. The two year old section and older portion burned. Insurance totals about 31000 on the building and 2500 on contents. Cause undetermined. School board president W C Shepherd presided at an emergency meeting. Classes to resume early next week in church basements and other halls.
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Alison
Frank Folkers
W.C. Shepherd
Shell Rock Street Commissioner Dies as Embolism Result
Shell Rock Iowa October 26 Dolph P Best Street commissioner and dairy route operator died Friday afternoon from embolism after retiring Wednesday from Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo where Oct 8 he was treated. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Methodist Episcopal church with Rev A R Grant officiating. Survived by widow Mary Best son Fred adopted daughter Mrs Helen Berry Nevada granddaughter Barbara Best and three brothers Clara Fay Best Shell Rock Henry W Best Carbondale Cole and Bart Best California.
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Shell Rock
Dolph P. Best
Best
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. R. Grant
Mary Best
Fred
Helen Berry
Nevada
Barbara Best
Clara
Fay
Henry W. Best
Carbondale
Cole
Bart
California
Fred Bushing Dies After Long Illness at 79
Fred Bushing of Clarksville passed away Friday afternoon after a long illness. He was 79, a pioneer farmer in the area, and had been largely bedfast for years. The Evangelical church, where he held membership, will host his 2 p.m. Sunday funeral. Surviving are his widow, three sons Herman Walter and Wham Bushing, Mrs. A. R. Miller of Clarksville, and Mrs. Adolph Elerman of Willer, with his German-born roots noted.
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Clarksville
Fred Bushing
Evangelical Church
Herman
Walter Bushing
A. R. Miller
Wham Bushing
Adolph Elerman
Willer
Mr. Bushing
Germany
Brandt Funeral Set for Monday in Denver Home
The funeral for Ernest W. Brandt, 62, who died Thursday night of asthma and heart disease, will be held Monday afternoon at the family home in Denver. Surviving are his widow, four children Emil Richard Albert Esther, all of Waverly area, plus four sisters and three brothers.
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Courier Spen
Denver
Ernest W. Brandt
Brandt
Emil
Richard
Albert
Esther
Waverly
Two One Act Plays Presented at T. C.
Cedar Falls reports two one act plays at Teachers College High School auditorium Friday. Rich Man Poor Man featured Bradford Fenner and Thelma Bradford in principal roles with ten others. Joint Owners in Spain starred Alice Schataverg and Ruth Welsell.
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Gduries Speciat Kervicw
Cedar Falls
Teachers College High School
Spain
Bradford Fenner
Thelma
Bradford
Park
Alice Schataverg
Ruth Welsell
Women's Relief Corps
Ethel Collier
Sioux City
Iowa
Citizens Security Trust
S. C. Jacobsen
Ceder Falls
Legion
du Duque
Iowa Falls
Buller County
Geneseo couple anniversary observed at surprise party
The first anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Speer was observed with a surprise party at W. A. Speer’s home. A missionary meeting occurred at Mrs. Carl Stauffer’s home and the Ladies’ Aid society gathered at Eileen Speer’s home this week for related activities.
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Spreie
Geneseo
Ralph Speer
W. A. Speer
Carl Stauffer
Ladies’ Aid Society
Eileen Speer
Iowa Falls Man Dies On Eve Of European Trip
In Iowa Falls D Bigham a longtime resident died after an auto ride with G B Wagnum. Officials suspect a stroke or heart attack. Body to Radcliffe undertaker services Monday, burial at Rowan beside his wife. He had passports for a Europe trip and planned to meet family in France. his son Harald is in Africa with a Yale expedition studying gharlin.
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Rowan
California
Harald
Africa
Hingham
Europe
Mediterranean
France
Yale University
Early Day Building Near La Porte To Be Reused As Garage
La Porte City Oct 26 an old landmark was moved from the Wills Kline Vestata property west of the creek bridge to be used as a garage on the Lyle Bannister place near Main street. The building previously served as a law office for PF L Hayzlett and later housed Garrabrant Jewelry on Marin street. It was moved by horse power. Arch Baker received a tester from his wife in Glen dale Cal due to their son Irvin ill but improving. The Ash ley poolroom and bowling alleys in the basement of the Ashley building were sold to Roy Yarrow and will open today. John Goan loaded three double deck cars of lambs totaling 600 head at interurban yards, from St Paul to Goan farm south of La Porte City in Benton county. Merle Anderson and Clare Haymond report an accidental horse killing on the W G FL N railway near Haymond farm. two horses died and another injured, likely to be killed.
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Courier
la Porte City
Wills Kline Vestata
Creek Bridge
Lyle Bannister
Main Street
PF. L. Hayzlett
Inter
Garrabrant Jewelry Company
Marin Street
Kline
Harry Kline
Arch Baker
Glendale
Cal
Irvin
la Porte
Ashley Building
Roy Yarrow
P. G. Blair
John Goon
St. Paw
Goan
la Porte Gity
Benton County
Merle Anderson
Clare Haymond
Spring Creek Township
Chickasaw Native Catherine Barrett Dies in Minnesota
Catherine Barrett age 60 died Friday in Cannon Falls Minnesota from a illness after two months of sickness. She previously worked for St Marys Hospital Rochester for years and was born in Jacksonville township Chickasaw County. Survived by three brothers Charles New Hampton John Ipswich SD Edward Netherlands Cal. Funeral Monday Oct 28 at St Josephs church New Hampton conducted by Rev J Ve Gusey burial at Calvary Cemetery.
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Courter Species Service
New Hampton
Catherine Barret
Nm Hospital
Cannon Falls
Minn
St. Marys Hospital
Rochester
Barrett
Jacksonville Township
Chickasaw Couny
Williaam Barrett
Weve
West
Charles
John
Ipswich
Edward
Netherland
Calo
St. Joseph's Church
J. Ve Gusey
Gibral
Calvary Vemelery
Charles City Editor Addresses Lions Club Session
Charles City editor Osage spoke at the Lions Club meeting noting past prospects and current prospects while Dale Peterson of Osage attended as a guest. The club voted 823 to the Social Service league. Also, A B Moffets bought the Ritter property on South Main Street in Marble Rock to be occupied by his son and daughter in law.
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Charles City
Lions Club
PCO
Speertae
Chinton HI
Osage
Yip
Dale Peterson
Social Service League
Marble Rock House
Marble Rock
A. B. Moffets
Ritter
South Matin Street
Myo
Gear Moffett
Births Recorded in Marble Rock and Waverly Areas
Birtis reported for Hawkeye and Waverly families with multiple October birth announcements. Daughters and sons listed for Silas Broadbent Leander Merfeld Robert Johns and Will Renning along with a Magician name unclear. Gene and infant details appear, with dates October 21 to October 93.
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Hawkeye
Silas Broadbent
Marble Rock
Leander Merfeld
Gene Son
Robert Johns
Cedar Falls Bible Conference Board Meets Monday
Cedar Falls will hold a Monday evening meeting at First Methodist Episcopal church to close the 1925 conference and plan for next year. Dr Pavely Zartman attends. ninth annual conference dates set for July 27 to August 3. Officers to be chosen. board includes city ministers and laymen plus Waterloo ministers.
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Courier Epecial Service
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Cedar Heights
W. G. Rowley
First Methodist
H. E. Morrow
Upper Iowa
L. W. Richman
Oelwein Business Property Trades for 200 Acre Farm
Oelwein October 26 Mrs George Wood of Oelwein sold buildings on East Charles street to W K Smith of near Maynard with the latter's 200 acre farm east of town on Highway 26 exchanged. Deal valued about 30000 dollars with possession November 1. Sherling family returned to Dubuque after a visit. Veterans of Foreign Wars to meet tonight. Others traveling include Frank Iacks heading to Oakland Cal and John Kwasnicka moving to Cedar Rapids.
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Oelwein
George Wood
IL. GC. Sherling
Dubuque
L. Ia
Maytag Company
Mer
Brotherhood of American
Veterans of Foreign Wars
K. Af
Hall
Frank Lacs
Oakland
Cal
John Kwasnicka
Pacific Coast
Cedar Rapids
Religious Education Director to Speak in Nashua Church
Dr Clyde E Baker of the Upper Iowa conference will occupy the pulpit at the Nashua Methodist church Sunday morning and speak about work and to the young people. Rev BB Clements, pastor, and Mrs Clements vacationed in Mechanicsville Cedar Rapids and Mt Verdon visiting friends and dining with church members.
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Nashua
Clyde Eb, Baker
Vernon
Upper Iowa
Methodist Church
BB Clements
Clements
Mechanicsville
St. Paul Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Witt
Bessie Wallis
Mt. Verdon
Clarence Brookins
Gorell Rudenk Fine
Maynard News Briefs In October Events And Incident Records
Maynard Iowa Courier Special Services reports a serious injury when Albert Buenneke, 10, was struck by a car driven by Mayor Herbert Clark near the Lutheran Church. he remains hospitalized at home. Also notes Rebekah Homecoming, a child recovering from appendicitis, Reformation services, Luther League event, M E church meeting, and a Halloween party at the Behracders.
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Courier Special Services
Maynard
Albert Buenneke
Buennecke
Herbert Clark
Clark
Ariven
Buenneke
Rebekah
Fern
Auxiliary Play at Manchester Weill Patronized
Final production of Corporal Eugen staged under the American Legion Auxiliary was shown at Nhiga school gym Friday evening. Principal roles by Francis Gosling Andrew Rector Miss Virla Lane Joe Nie man Jr T Doug May Mrs Norma Banta Engelhorn Miss Neila Johnson Mabel Hockaday Edward Kuhlmaan Miles Adley Clarence Yoran George S Barta Paul Burson Raymond Engelhorn Howard Commerford. Mrs Robert Harris sang The Raise of No Mans Land. Prof F Di Yeltla's orchestra provided music and Mrs L M Jorgenson led the program. Coaching by Miss Kathryn Barrows Onawa.
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fCauricy
Manchester
Corporal Eugen
American Legion Auxiliary
Nhiga
Francis Gosling
Andrew Rector
Virla Lane
Joe Nieman
T. Doug
May
Norma Banta Engelhorn
Neila Johnson
Mabel Hockaday
Edward Kuhlmaan
Miles Adley
Clarence Yo
Woman Injures Foot Dropping Iron in Clarksville
Ree ben Ray, long troubled by rheumatism in the right knee, injured her right foot when she dropped an iron. The great toe was crushed. The incident occurred Thursday in Clarksville Indiana.
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Clarksville
Reeben Ray
Sunday Schools of District Meet at Colwell
The district Sunday school convention will be held in Colwell on Sunday October 27. Rev Alfred Christianson of Floyd will preach in the morning, a noon picnic dinner will follow, and program activities begin at 1 20 with community singing led by Harry Thompson. Attendees will hear from Floyd and Howardsville speakers on boosting attendance and Mrs Christianson and Mrs Boeckmeier will relate increases. A reception for Rev Alton Crouse the Floyd churchs new pastor is planned for the evening.
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M. J. Faust
First Evangelical Cluwch
Toonis
First Congregational
First Congregational Church
Floyd D. Reeves
Courier
Charles City
Colwell
Alfred Christianson
Floyd
Harry Thompson
Allee Lynn
Howardville
Allee Lau
Carrie Lucas
Mason City
Christianson
F. Boeckmeier
Howardsville
Alton Crouse
Floyd Church
National Mission Conference at Greene Church
A national missions conference was held at the Presbyterian Church in Greene last evening. Rev. Ralph D. Hall, a cowboy missionary from New Mexico, spoke. Women of the church served dinner to delegates, with an evening program featuring Grundy Center men, a Mason City mixed quartet, a piano and organ duet by Mrs. M. B. Call and Mrs. George Carney, and violin selections by Richard Merrill of Clarksville.
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Presbyterian Church
Ralph D. Hall
New Mexico
Grundy Center
Richard Merill
Clarksville
Charles Steger
Bridge
Karl Hacft
Misi
Bob Bathkes
Allison Ladtes Aid Regular Meeting in Allison Iowa
Allison Iowa October reports note Gadtes Aid Society of the Associated Churches meeting at Mrs Clarence Shirer home with hostesses Mrs Waldo Jungkung and Mrs Henry Liebemann also Cedar Falls Cedar Vall Township Farm Bureau held monthly meeting at American Legion hall Prof H E Rath spoke on Seeds and New Methods of Seeding 4 H club girls contributed to program YMCA directors hosted supper with committee reports on repairs and building inspection Baby daughter born to Mr and Mrs J F Allen of Allison in Hampton hospital died soon after birth Mrs Allen formerly Tone Lane of this city
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Vall
Farm Bureau
American Legion Hall
H. E. Rath
Charles City
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Ytees
J. F. Allen
Alison
Hampton Hospital
Allens
Allison
Allen
Tone Lane
One Killen 30 Jailed in Freighter Incident
In Buenos Aires Ort 26 four tense officers held 30 men after an altercation aboard the American freighter Munmystic left one stevedore dead and another wounded. Authorities described arrests as part of the investigation into the deadly shipboard incident.
Waverly Parish Fraternity Organizes Gamma Alpha Sigma
Dr T R Niven spoke at the autumn banquet of the Methodist Episcopal Men's club in Waverly Indiana Oct 26. Gamma Alpha Sigma was formed with officers David Wittsell Quaife Nichols Leslie Moeller Willard Osincup W N McDowell H Murphy and Luther Brotherhood elected. Brotherhood organized at St Pauls Lutheran with F O Eckstein Henry Mueller A F Droste and W F Klamm er as officers. Funeral services were held for Civil War veteran Peter Long with full military honors. he died at his sister Anna Bryans home in Janesville aged 83. Surviving are a sister and niece Mrs H G Simons of Waverly.
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Ourler
Waverly
T. R. Niven
First Presbyterian
Church At Waterloo
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gamma Alpha Sigma Fraternity
David Whitsell
Quaife Nichols
Leslie Moeller
Willard Osincup
W. WN. McDowell
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Reith
Frieda Korte
Chicago
Jacob Reith
Kathryn Gerhardt
Minneapolis
Minn
Two Farmers Sustained Similar Hand Injuries This Week
Greene Virginia October 26 two local farmers suffered almost identical injuries to their right hands. Will Tamsett near town loosened a clogged elevator and lost the third finger at the fist joint and the tip of the little finger. Carl Klainschmidt amputated the third finger to the second joint while removing husks from a corn buster in motion. Patient at Waverly Hospital Allison Iowa October 26 Herbert Fojben underwent surgery for acute appendicitis at Mercy Hospital in Waverly and is recovering.
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Greene
Will Tamsett
Town
Carl Kleinschmidt
Waverly Hospital
Allison, Ta
Herbert Fojben
Mercy Hospital
Waverly
Supreme Court Judge to Dedicate Oelwein Library
Judge Tru man Stevens of the Town supreme court will keynote the dedication of Oelwein Iowa's library building Monday afternoon. E R O'Brien chairs the building committee and will preside. program includes invocations, selections by local bands and the presentation of the keys by architect Raymond Moore to President Robert Conner, with a final address by Judge Stevens.
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Oelwein
Truman Stevens
Supreme Court
E. R. O'Brien
G&. W. Hayter
Raymond Moore
Robert Conner
State Library Association
Jule A. Robinson
Carl Fenner
Rev. Collis
Will Stevens
G. B. Ferrer
Allison Club Meets in Ta. Halloween Program
Allison Ta October 26 meeting of the Community club was held at the home of Mrs. F I Newbury. Hostesses included Mrs Waldo Jungkung, Bro C G FP Shirer and Mrs Charles Miler. Miss Hazel Black led a Halloween program with cat and witch decorations.
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Allison Club
Allison
F. I. Newbury
Waldo Jungkung
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