Manchester Builds On With New Homes And Stations
Manchester reports a bustling building season with E H Croskey near occupancy on East Butler and W W Hockaday Sr completing three modern houses. Harry Steffy expands North Franklin store with apartments above while W A Jarvis begins a west edge Sinclair station near Tourist Park. A J Bruce starts city well building and plans three bungalow homes on West Marion. A large modern barn for John Powers, plus expansion at G L Adams florist, and booming housing demand as rentals rise before completion.
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Courier Special Service
Manchester
County
Butler Street
W. W. Hockaday
W.A. Jarvis
Sinclair Oil
Franklin Street
Frimary No.20
Jarvis
A. J. Bruce
East Prospect Street
Bruce
Charles and
Wede McCormick
Marion Street
Jerry “Wilson
Barr
McCormicks
John’ Powers
Power Maintainer Put in Service on No 59 in Tama Co
Traer Iowa October 29 a new powerful caterpillar maintainer is sent by the highway commission for primary road No 59 to be operated by Will Bohnstengel. He will manage seven miles from Traer southwest and seven miles to the Black Hawk county line. A snow plow and a keeping-rail winter truck are promised. Previously the south 59 was patrolled by Dave Young and the north stretch by Ole Olsen using horse drawn maintainers.
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Courier
Traer
The
Highway Commission
Will Bohnstengel
Black Hawk
Dave Young
Ole Olsen
Iowan Killed in California to Be Buried at Osage
Jesse Counsell age 59 died from a fall from a truck in Willow California. His body will be brought to Osage Iowa for funeral services under I O O F supervision on Monday or Tuesday. He was born near Little Cedar June 5 1870 and survived by a brother Ernest A Counsell Osage and sister Mrs C R Baldwin Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Coxree
Osage
Jesse Counsell
Willow
Cal
I. 0. O. F. Lodge
Counsell
Little Cedar
Ernest A. Counsell
C. R. Baldwin
Minneapolis, Minn
Cherry Blossoms Picked on Friday at Manchester
Delaware county enjoyed warm weather with temperatures near 80 degrees. George Crouse, caretaker of the E. Wade property in Manchester, picked a handful of cherry blossoms on October 28 as the tree reached full bloom.
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Manchester
Courier Special Service
Delaware County
George Crouse
E. ‘. Wade
Independence K T Spons Charity Ball Nov 24 in Independence IA
The Kenneth commandry Knights Templar to run the annual charity ball at Orr's hall Second avenue N B Thanksgiving evening November 24 funds aid local charity. Committees named and the event continues a long local tradition. Also notes a New York stage debut by Marian Barnett and a 353 year ages party for Mrs Sheldon with attendees aged 79 to 95. Oden R Griffith elected president of G E Squares club in its fifth annual meeting.
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Independence
Kenneth Commandry
Knights Templar
Orr’s
Second Avenue
N. B
Marian Barnett
John T. Barnett
New York
Isabella
Joseph Kilgore
Francis Starr
Miss Barnett
New York City
William Chapman
Minnie Chapman
Mattie Chapman Sheldon
Berkeley
Cal
E. A. Chapman
Cedar Falls
E. M. Potwin
City
E. M. Daniels
Oden R. Griffith
Fort Wayne
Ind
G. E. Squares Club
Griffith
General Electric Company
J. W. Griffith
Iowa State College
Ames
Numerous Social Affairs at La Porte City
La Porte City Iowa hosts a flurry of social events from late October. Members of the bridge club gathered for a 1:30 luncheon at Mrs W R Mowbray with pink rose centerpieces. Invitations go out for a 500 party at Mrs W C Grainger’s home and a 6:30 dinner with cards hosted by Dr and Mrs Grainger. The eighth grade held a Halloween party at Merna Foss’s home. Mrs Cecil Gates and Lyra chapter officers returned from Des Moines after attending the grand chapter and a pageant. Ida Sutton hosted the Swastika class for games and refreshments at the Evangelical church social rooms. personal notes include Willard Welton and daughters visiting relatives in Fort Madison, Keith Kline’s Iowa City visit, T M Nielson en route to Marshalltown for an uncle’s funeral, and Postmaster George Banger returning from Rochester with Roy Longaker.
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Courier
la Porte City
Bridge Club
W.R. Mowbray
W. C. Grainger
Willard Welton
Elnora
Marjorie
Mrs McPhayden 88 dies in La Porte City Iowa
Mrs Christy McPhayden 88 longtime La Porte City resident died at her home at 6 a.m. after long illness. Born Christy McLeod in Toronto April 19 1839 she moved to Iowa in 1871 with Archie McPhayden who died in 1881. Surviving daughters Mrs R N Gibson and Mrs Mora Salmon of Chicago and Mrs E L Bannister of Chicago plus two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral plans to be set on daughters arrival.
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Courier
la Porte City
Christy McPhayden
Toronto
Canada
Christy McLeod
Archie McPhayden
Hudson Hi-Y Club Admits 12 Boys
Twelve boys were inducted into Hudson Hi-Y club in ceremonies directed by Mr. Cowen of the New Hartford organization at the school Thursday evening. The event was attended by about 50 guests including high school teachers, parents, and club members. The new members are Lester Gutknecht Derwood Moore Herbert Moore Roy Hollis Merle Cavanaugh Robert Conry Gerald Mastain Will Arter Martin Graham Gerald Hanson Albert Bixby and Wilson Master.
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Courier
Hudson, Ja
Hudson Hi
Car Twice In Ditch on Narrow Grade
Horton Ta Oct 29 A special report says the same car went over the grade between the bridge and store twice this week causing no injuries. The driver knew the narrow grade but had poor lights on his car.
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Horton
Revival Services of C. F. Ghurcr to Close Sunday
Revival meetings at Calvary Baptist church in Gedar Falls began Oct. 16 under Rev. J. D. Winding with guest Andrew Petersen of Harlan. Sunday programs will feature sermons from Methodist, Baptist, Congregational, College Hill, and Presbyterian pastors, and Vacation for Schools news follows.
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Courier
Gedar Falls
Calvary Baptist Church
J. D. Winding
Andrew Petersen
Harlan
Mr. Petersen
Peter Petersen
State Street
Peter Jorgensen
Modesta
Cal
Denmark
Mrs. Jorgensen
Petersen Brothers
W. Glenn Rowley
Thomas Anderson
G. F. Barsalou
College Hill
Howland Hansen
Johnny
Ames
Presbyterian
J. H Shoemaker
China
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Road Patrol at Fayette Struck by Automobile
A. L. Heath, road patrol, was injured near his home in Fayette Indiana on Friday when a motorist from Randalia failed to stop for a traffic violation. Heath, commissioned by the town council to watch the corner, stepped into the roadway signaling the driver and was struck as brakes failed. He suffered a dislocated wrist a sprained ankle and severe bruises.
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Courier Special Service
Fayette
A. L. Heath
Heath
Randalia
S. S. Classes Have Party at Orange
Seven ty five covers were laid for an orange township oyster supper hosted by the men’s bible class for Loyal Helpers from the Church of the Brethren. W. W. Blough presided. Lois Lichty played piano. Vera Fike read. a vocal quartet including Max Lichty Elvin Miller Paul Miller and Berlin Hamer performed. Reverend A. P. Blough spoke. Mrs. R. M. Forney gave a brief talk. Visitors from Aurora Nebraska attended. Hallowe’en decor adorned the event.
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Berlin Hamer
Mary Saylor
A. P. Blough
R. M. Forney
W. W. Blough
Ralph Lichty
Russell Kline
Harvey Moberly
Belva Forney
Marian Bechtelheimer
Olive Glessner
Mary Miller
Gladys Moberly
Alta Maust
Oelwein Child Recovers After Window Fall
Luella Woodrum three years old fell from a second story window on Fourth avenue southeast suffering serious injuries. She is said to be recovering rapidly with no permanent disability anticipated.
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Courier Special Service
Oelwein
Luella
C. B. Woodrum
Fourth Avenue Southeast
Regina Ingersoll
Hazleton
W. M. Turner
Christian Church
Great Western Railroad
B. B. Little
George Paul
Smithfield Township
W. B. Wells
Mr. Paul
Mr. Wells
Frederick Avenue
Joe Thomas
Des Moines
Frankie Day
Day
Thomas
GC. Rhine
J. Damon
Superior Court
E. E. Krider
Oclwein
Randall
Cédar Rapids
South Frederick Avenue
Church in Vale Minister Conducts 15 Weddings in 9 Days
In Nashua Iowa on October 29, Little Brown Church in the Vale saw pastor Rev. J.L. McComson Jr. solemnize fifteen marriage ceremonies over nine days. Couples from Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Oklahoma linked vows with partners from Fairmont Melbourne Des Moines Cedar Rapids and other towns, with dates ranging October 19 to October 26.
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Little Brown Church
the Vale
Here
J.L. McComson
Lillian Thate
Lawrence F. Walter
Fairmont
Minn
Marvel R. Lanning
Blaine C. Roher
Melbourne
Anna Scharfillig
Stanley M. Jones
Rice Lake
Wis
Florence P. Nowel
Guthrie
Okla
Oscar P. Meisner
Elkader
Rollo E. Lapp
Freeport
Dorothy D. Conover
Antonia
Harry
Schoonerer
Des Moinnes
Mildred
M. Vilek
Cedar Rapids
Elton L. Armstrong
Atkins
Pearl Moon
Dubuque
Emil J. Halwey
Lime Springs
Town
Eugena Malden
la Grande
Glenn Litcher
Elnora A. Benson
Des Moines
Dwight L. Smith
Boone
Irene A. Rumme
Fort Dodge
Joseph G. Nordquist
Albert City
Elfreda Blocker
Dysart
Edward Hacht
Clutter
Alva J. Iverson
Leroy
Harold
A. Heil
Fairbank
Laura Brockney
Elma
Harold. A. Ferguson
Riceville
Dayle Sawyer
Sam Hunter
Urbana
Emma J. Boyland
Harry L. Weisch
Waterloo
Small Boy Dies as Father Awaits Journey to Prison
Charles Lewis W Nietert five died of scarlet fever and foot infection Thursday noon. He was buried at the Bay settlement cemetery. The family remains under quarantine on the Henry Gillespie farm. Surviving relatives include the father and several siblings. The mother died of diphtheria on Sept 20 1925. The father, jailed for theft, awaits transfer to Fort Madison penitentiary for up to five years. Relatives may take children or place them in homes.
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Courier Special Service
Manchester
Charles Lewis W Nietert
Frederick Charles
Nietert
Bay Settlement
Town
Henry Gillespie
Jay Greenwood
Cedar Rapids
Clarence
Letha
Stella
Virginia
Lorraine
Bernard
Anna McCullough
Gillespie Farm
Fort Madison
H. B. Boies
F. H. Childs
Masonville
Steal Poultry on Day Owner Dies
On Friday night at the T. H. Sands farm near Bailey's Ford 1150 chickens were stolen while the owner’s wife had died earlier that day in Dubuque. Contemptible theft follows the death, with many birds of marketable size missing. Jonathan Paisley, a Pioneer resident, lies critically ill at his East Fayette street home, coma for days, life despaired. Civil War veteran George Barr is seriously ill at his Manchester home.
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Manchester
T. H. Sands
Bailey's Ford
Dubuque
Jonathan Paisley
East Fayette Street
Allison Club Meets in Halloween Program
Allison Iowa October 29 Special The Allison Community club gathered at Mrs G L Arnold home October 27 with hostesses Mesdames Burbridge Arnold Derral Daily and Codner. Roll call featured superstition topics and a Halloween program led by Ruth Rogers Freda Sabin Hazel Livingston and Bernice Miller. Refreshments followed.
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Allison Club
Allison
Allison Community Club
G. L. Arnold
Mesdames Burbridge
Arnold
Derral
Daily
Codner
Roll Call
Ruth Rogers
Freda Sabin
Hazel Livingston
Bernice Miller
Eischeid to move dirt between New Hampton bridges
New Hampton Iowa October 29 Mark Eischeid awarded the contract to move 7700 cubic yards of dirt to raise the road and bridges between the two Eischeid bridges on Primary No 18 west of town. Work began Saturday with a December 1 completion deadline likely met. Dirt will fill between bridges and on approaches as flood danger prompted the elevation.
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Corrisr
New Hampton
Mark Eischeid
Complete Bridge at Fredericksburg
Construction of the bridge west of town has been completed by Olson Construction company of Waterloo. A. M. Russell has started work on the fill and changing the channel of the stream. Last evening the junior class presented the play Adam and Eve at the high school auditorium.
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Courier Special Service
Fredericksburg
Olson Construction Company
Waterloo
A. M. Russell
Six persons dead in English storm report
London reports six killed as violent rain and windstorm sweeps England overnight. Trees uprooted and houses unroofed as the storm continued into morning.
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Stix
London
England
Sarett to Give His Slow Smoke Lecture Nov 2
Lew Sarett author of Slow Smoke will lecture on the subject Wednesday November 2 at First Congregational church under the Business & Professional Women's club. The Courier reprints extracts from a two year old review by Miss Callie Wieder praising the lyric poems about hurt things including humans and animals with vivid language and imagery.
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Lew Sarett
First Congregational Church
Callie Wieder
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Sarett
Courier
Miss Wieder
Serett
Chicago
Benton Harbor
Mich
Montana
Minnesota
Nature
Buttes
Alive with Meaning Yet Musical at Random
An exploration of items that remain alive with meaning and possess an additional quality of music. The piece considers how interpretation and resonance can occur randomly, yielding a blend of significance and melody. It suggests curiosity about unexpected connections between life, art, and sound.
U S Negro Better Off Than Europe's Whites Ingham
Des Moines October banquet honors Harvey Ingham editor of a Des Moines newspaper. He tells the Society for Advancement of Colored People that colored Americans are better off than white Europeans. Mayor Fred Hunter, James Morse attend. Ingham warns of trouble in Europe next year over war debts.
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Des Moines
Harvey Ingham
Society For Advancement of Colored People
Fred Hunter
James Morse
Europe
Ingham
Woman Injured in Auto Collision on Falls Avenue
Mrs. M. W. Hinfelt of Sherwood Park was injured when her car crashed with another on Falls avenue last night. She was treated at St. Francis hospital for abdominal injuries and reported slightly improved. The other car bore license H-12138 registered to George Waite of 2021 Olive street Cedar Falls.
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M. W. Hinfelt
Sherwood Park
Falls Avenue
St. Francis Hospital
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