20 Gallon Liquor Cache Seized by Peace Officers
Charles City Iowa Sept 16 Twenty gallons of liquor alleged to be illegally content seized in a raid by Chief Dan Shannon at the Fred Snyder home. Snyder and a woman opposed raid were jailed. George Smice held on motor vehicle intoxication charges plus $500 bond. J D Laudner of Rockford mortgaged car case under $300 bond. Hearings held in Justice of the Peace court.
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Charles City
Dan Shannon
Fred Snyder
Shannon
Watman
Snyder
Sherrif P. A. Saddler
George Smice
Gall
J. D. Laudner
Rockford
Mason City
Joan McGeeney
Justier
Woman's Natal Anniversary Is Marked at Dinner
Sept 16 Hudson report notes Mr and Mrs Ed Arter hosted a one o clock luncheon at their home to honor the birthday of Mrs George Bonowitz. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Bonowitz Mr and Mrs John Erlexon and family Henry Witt William Bonowitz and others from Hudson and Waterloo.
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Gourier
Hudson
Tai
Ed Arter
George Bonowitz
Bonowitz
John Erlexson
Henry Witt
Willam Bonewitz
Traet
Herbert Yarrington
Waterloo
Glen. Mastain
Robert Gordon
Farmer Thrown Under Wagon Not Severely Injured
Hudson Iowa September 16 Harry Smith a farmer lies in recovery after a wagon ran diagonally across his body as he was knocked from a load of ensilage on the Frank Bowen farm near Hudson The hip was severely strained but later reports indicate injuries may be minor The accident occurred at the farm on the town's southwest edge operated by Paul Degner.
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Hudson
Harry Smith
P ‘Hale
Frank ‘Bowen
Paul Degner
Short Circuit Triggers Fire at Wing Grocery Store
A wiring fault in an electric refrigerator motor sparked a smoke-filled incident at the Wing grocery on Sunday afternoon. Firemen responded when the store door was forced as Wing was away. Damage limited to smoke residue.
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Courier
Parkersburg
Wing
Spring Creek 4-H Club Meets at Norma Niemeyer Home
The Spring Creek Plungers 4-H club met Saturday afternoon at Norma Niemeyer’s home with Leola Craft presiding. Miss Marvel Haymond spoke on sewing machine care, monica selections were offered by Dorothy Anderson, and Leola Craft discussed courtesy. 1920 memory numbers were played, refreshments were served, and the group adjourned to meet Viola Lange on Oct 12.
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Coarier Aperial Service
la Porte City
Spring Creek Plungers
Norma Niemeyer
Leola Craft
Viola Lange
Methodist Church
Aid Society
Plainfield Legion Auxiliary Dinner Raises About 50
Proceeds from the American Legion auxiliary dinner in Plainfield totaled nearly $50, according to the committee report. Also noted is the birth of a daughter, Audrey Laverine, to Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt on September 11. Bauex Barbershop in West Union reopened last week after a suspension.
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Plainfield
American Legion Auxiliary
Ab Légion
Audrey Laverine
William Schmidt
M. R. Grimes
West Union
Scouts Advance in Public Ceremonial
Cedar Falls held its first public ceremonial of the Boy Scouts in the city park led by the court of honor. Nine nearby communities also staged similar advancement ceremonies as Scouts moved between classes for efficiency. The program included raising the Stars and Stripes, band selections, and talks by Father Wieneke and other council members who awarded insignia of advancement.
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Cedar Falls
Boy Scouts of
Court of Honor
Howe
Grundy Center
Waverly
Decorah
Cresco
Cc. C. Grant
George H. Mitze
David L. Shellard
Father Wieneke
Former Cedar Falls Band Director Opens Antlers Cafe
Frank L. McCleary former director of the Cedar Falls Concert band spent the weekend in Cedar Falls renewing acquaintances. He now runs Antlers cafe at McGregor and reports a prosperous season. His health is improving, and he says he feels better than in four years. Other notes mention faculty dinners at the Street home with 22 covers, a Congregational church business session, and local visits from Mr and Mrs Watters and Mr and Mrs North.
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Cedar Falls
Frank L. McCleary
Antlers Cafe Ab McGregor
M. B. ‘Street
Cedar Falls High School
Ang Supt
F. L. Mannah
First Congregational Church
D. J. Watters
Wilroy North
Minneapolis
Death notices from Marble Rock recall two women losses
Marble Rock Iowa news notes the death of Mrs Susan Wagner Foster in Wichita Falls Texas, with Ralph Wagner and Mrs Rose Bower Brown also linked to Marble Rock. Survivors and connections include husband two daughters sister Sylvia Wagner brother Guy Wagner and the Bower family of Marble Rock. A Marble Rock bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs Claude Bower ended with favors won by Mrs Russell Smith and Mrs Galen Gates.
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Marble Rock
Ralph Wagner
Susan Wagner Foster
Wichita Falls
Tex
Texas
Sylvia Wagner
Guy Wagner
Rose Bower Brown
Housington
Kan
FL W. and
H. Bower
Melvin Bower
Florida
Claude Bower
Bridge Club
Russell Smith
Galen Gates
Cedar Falls Man to Attend Canadian Mission Board Session
Cedar Falls Sept 16 William C Nuhn will travel to Kitchener Ontario to attend the annual session of the board of home and foreign missionary societies of the Evangelical church Sixty members of the denomination from across the United States will be present at the session Mrs Nuhn was slated to attend the two board meeting but cancelled due to the Cedar Falls Woman's club dedicatory events She has served on several committees for the new club house and takes part in the dedicatory program.
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Cedar Falls
William C. Nuhn
Kitchener
Ontario
Board of Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
The
Evangelical Church
United States
Nin
Cedar Fills
Nuhn
Lamont Friends Learn of Former Resident's Death
Lamont Iowa residents learned of the death of Mrs Rusk Whitman 94 who died recently at her Mammoth Springs Arkansas home. She formerly lived in Lamont about thirty years ago and was Angie Whitney before marriage to Rust Whitman who preceded her in death. They were parents of four sons and a daughter.
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Lamont
Rusk Whitman
Mammoth Springs
Ark
Hampton Child's Funeral Service in Chapin
The funeral of Albert J. Crawford, 11, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Crawford, was held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Chapin. Burial followed in Old Chapin cemetery. The boy had been ill three months from heart disease and is survived by his parents and four brothers.
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Sfampton
Aloert J. Crawford
Albert Crawford
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chapin
Old Chapin
Nazareth Cedar Falls Fall Mission and Parishes Weekend
Nazareth Danish Lutheran Cedar Falls hosts a fall mission October 10 to 13 with Rev. Otto Nielsen in charge and three visiting clergy. Bethlehem Danish Lutheran and St. John’s Lutheran also hosted services and district synod meetings. Guests included Rev. Arron Christiansen Rev. N Y Christensen and Rev. L Jensen. Separate church services featured Rev. Jorgensen Rev. Petersen and Prof. Knudsen with special music by Miss Margaret Johnson and Prof. A L Schundt. Community Church reopens after three-week suspension with Dr Howland Henson and a Rossini anthem performance led by Prof. W E B Hays.
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Cedar Falls
Nazareth
Danish Lutheran Church of
Otto Nielsen
Arron Christiansen
West -Branch
N. Y. Christensen
Harlan
L. ©. Jensen
Omaha
Synodical
A. C. Wennenger
Waverly
W. Adix
Wehnenger
Erich Biederman
Preston
St. John's Lutheran Church
Margaret Johnson
A. L. Schundt
Calvary
Nasby
Calvary Baptist Church
Howland Hanson
First Evangelical
Nazaralk
First Presbyterian
First M. E
First Presbyterian Church
Bruce J. Giffen
W. G. Rowley
First M. E. Church
Floyd D. Reeves
First Congregational Church
Eagle Grove
W. J. Piegelman
A. R. Turnbull
First Baptist
First Christian
Nin
Howland Henson
W. EB. Hays
Genevieve Hays
Hazleton Wins County Band Contest in Iowa
Hazleton senior band directed by L. L. James of Delwem won the Buchanan county fair board sponsored county band contest at Independence last week. Brandon took second, Winthrop third, Lamont fourth, Independence fifth, and Stanley sixth. Judge F. L. McCreary, former band director at Iowa State Teachers College and Cedar Falls municipal band, presided.
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Hazleton
Brandon
Winthrop
Lamont
Independence
Stanley
F. L. McCreary
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Active and Retired M. E. Clergy to Conference
Cedar Falls reports several local Methodist clergy will attend the Mt. E. conference in Dubuque starting tomorrow. Participants include Dr. F C Wittigman, Dr. W G Rowley, Rev. Clearge Shearer, Rev. H H Barton, and Dr. W G Growder. Crowder will lead the Sunday morning service on Sept 22. Rev. Georges B Crinklaw, member for 38 years, cannot attend due to health. Local members expect to spend a day or two at the gathering later this week.
Dr Minnie Bjerke of Hampton Dies at Home
Dr Minnie Bjerke of Hampton dies at her home after several months illness. Wife of Dr Oscar Bjerke she moved to Lake Mills two years ago to take over a chiropractic practice from Drs Allen & Allen. Survived by mother and three daughters Eleanor Iola Leona. Funeral plans not set. likely burial at Lake Mills. Mrs Bjerke belonged to Tosella Rebekah lodge.
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Caurier
Aeroford Hampton
Minnie Bjerke
Oscar Bjerke
Drs. Allen & Allen
Eleanor
Iola
Leona
Laka Mills
Byerke
Tosella Rebekah Lodge
Wild West–style letters and crimes haunt a frontier town
Abe Martin relays letters from Deadwood and locals descry danger as robbery and murder fears haunt the streets. Tales of revolvers, suspicious strangers, and the bandit age mix with shell shock at the theater and bank vault bravado, painting a chaotic, gun-toting era.
Oelwein Legion recalls Armistice plans and guest speakers
Oelwein observed Armistice Day with a program by Ross Reid post of the American Legion and auxiliary. Colonel Glen Haynes or another speaker to be secured, with a dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 and a Coliseum dance to close the day. Miss Rosamond Duff of Toronto will visit Sept 17 to speak at the high school and Presbyterian church. Dr. G J Challee, former local pastor, has moved to Manchester. H O Hanson mourns his father's death at Dowstre, age 76.
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Oelwein
Ross Reid Post
American Legion
Glen Haynes
Coliseum
Rosamond Duff
Toronto
Can
Can, Will Come To Delwein
W. GC
T.C
Presbyterian Church
G. J. Challee
M. E. Church
Manchester
H. O. Hanson
Dowstre
New Hudsons Legion Officers to Be Installed
Hudson Indiana September 14 officers for Gibson Mueller post of the American Legion elected recently will be installed at the next session. They are Well Mustain commander Fred Gutknecht vice commander A H Evans adjutant Axel Lange chaplain Harold Gutknecht sergeant at arms Robert Joder historian Frank Gutknecht Lloyd Johnson Harold Kristensen and H G Miller executive committee.
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Hudson
Gibson-Mueller
American Legion
Well Mustain
Fred Gutknecht
A. H. Evans
Axel Lange
Harold Gutknecht
Robert Joder
Frank Gutknecht
Lloyd Johnson
Harold Kristensen
H. GC. Miller
Harding Funeral Rites Planned in Sumner Tuesday
Sumner Ind Sept 16 Services for Mrs George Harding a Sumner resident who died Saturday after long illness will be at 2 p m Tuesday at the United Brethren church Rev D L Hammond to officiate Burial will be in Wilson Grove cemetery Mrs Harding born in Wisconsin in 1863 is survived by her husband one brother George Mourer four sisters Mrs Fortney Sumner Mrs Potter Alpha Mrs Wagoner Fredericksburg and Mrs Kirkpatrick Gebreth
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Coutter Sportal Serulen
Sumner
Mra
George Harding
United Brethren Church
D. L Hammond
Wilson Grove
Paralysis Strikes Nashua Woman on Way to Church
Nashua Iowa September 18 Mrs Mary Miller about to leave for church suffered a stroke Sunday morning found near the door by Mrs August Becker her luncheon guest She was taken to New Hampton hospital by her daughter Mrs Perry Relch and Kenneth from Waterloo accompanied them Mrs Miller is past 70 years old
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Courier
Nashua
Mary Miller
New Hampton Hospital
August Becker
Perry Relch
New Hampton
Ben
Kenneth
Waterloo
Miller
Gasoline Explosion Burns Gravel Truck Operator
Frederika Iowa Sept 16 An explosion from a can of gasoline spilled into a truck tank severely burning John Mowatt. The blast, blamed on a lantern held by an assistant, occurred as he operated a gravel truck on the highway near Thornton. Mowatt was brought home for convalescence by his father E N Mowatt and brother Harold.
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Frederika
John Mowatt
Mowatt
Thornton
E. N. Mowatt
Harold Mowatt
Singers Selected for Nashua High Official Groups
Nashua Is Sept 16 Pupils chosen by Alfred Peters music director for Nashua public schools to join school singing groups. Girls sextet includes Margaret Stuelke Lucile Roach Maxine Sheedling Winifred Grawe Luma Legier Lyrtha Baumbach. Boys quartet features Richard Steele Robert Morris John Kepple Marian Huntley. Mixed double quartet lists Margaret Stuelke Maxine Speedling Otho Knight Edward Staley Lucile Roach Erma Russell John Kepple Marian Huntley.
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Courier
Nashua
Alfred Peters
Margaret Stuelke
Lucile Roach
Maxine Sheedling
Winifred Grawe
Luma ‘Egier
Lyrtha Baumbach
Richard Steele
Robert Morris
John Kepple
Marian Huntley
Margeret Stuelke
Maxi
Pussyfoot Johnson to Speak at Cedar Falls Oct 6
Pussyfoot Johnson will address a mass meeting at the First Presbyterian church in Cedar Falls on Sunday evening October 6. The announcement was made today.
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Pussyfoot
Cedar Falls
Couriar
Pussyfoot ‘Johnson
First Presbyterian Church
Nashua Man's Eye Muscle Paralyzed
Nashua Indiana Sept 15 Max Hansen manager of Diamond Bros store is paralyzed in the left eye due to paralysis of the third muscle leading to the brain. He cannot open the eye and sees double when held open. He suffered severe headaches for two weeks before the attack Friday afternoon. Hansen, who came to Nashua in April from Cedar Falls, may not know the outcome for weeks or months, according to the attending specialist.
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Courter
Nashua
Max Hansen
Diamond Bros
Hansen
Cedar Falls
Dope Baby Fighting For Normal Life In Waco Hospital
A 13 month old girl in Waco Texas is under doctors care after parents gave paregoric nightly to help sleep. Doctors warn the infant has developed an opium tolerance and is dying from drug toxicity but the medical team continues treatment hoping to overcome the habit, though normalcy is unlikely.
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Waco
Tex
British Approve Electric Betting Turns Favored At Tracks
London reports the tote is accepted in Britain with 50 major racecourses applying for approval. Officials initially frowned but now welcome the electric betting machines as they draw new crowds, boost racing popularity, and have paid heavier winnings than bookmakers in many cases.
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London
Britain
Newmarket
Carlisle
Great Britain
Racecourse Betting Control Board
Scuffle With Bear Brings Earl Norman $3000 Damages
Elma, Washington reports Earl Norman, 19, of Chehalis, awarded $3000 by Gewls county courts for injuries from a bear attack at his farm home. The pet bear owned by Mr and Mrs George Noble broke into his bedroom while he slept, prompting the damages ruling.
Clark continues on Floyd bench at Charles City
Judge A J Clark of Mason City arrived to continue the September term of court. Olga Maruson was granted a divorce from Harry Marson on cruel and inhuman treatment. Milan Steve won an accounting suit against Joe Steve in a farm partnership case. Criminal cases set for today. School attendance up at the high school with 444 students 242 girls 202 boys. Five curricula offered 163 general 142 commercial 65 college prep 32 normal 20 in vocational. William Schrampfer to teach transportation rural and commercial law at Iowa State College Ames. He is son in law of attorney F K Nies of this city. Rev Wesley Belling re elected treasurer of the Chicago Northwest District German Methodist conference. John Comisky of Gamble Bros. Webster City transferred to Webster City store. Rainbow Girls initiated four candidates Madge Dayton Barbara Blake Joy Kellum Jean Doore. O E B S members attended.
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Charles City
A. J. Clark
Mason City
Olga Maruson
Harry Marson
Mir. Marson
William Schrampfer
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
F. K. Nies
Chicago- Northwest
Kenosha
Wis
Wesley Belling
Belling
Lown
Tllinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
John, Comisky
Gamble Bros
Webster City
Rainbow Order For Girls
Madge Dayton
Barbara Blake
Joy Kellum
Jean Doore
O. E B. S. Chapters
New Locomotive with Baggage Car-Look Tested in Chicago
A new type of locomotive resembling a steel baggage car is undergoing tests in Chicago. It produces steam at about three times the normal pressure, uses distillate or furnace oil, and condenses steam to reuse water. Power drives both rear and forward axles without gears. the engine is six feet long and weighs 117,000 pounds.
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Chicago
End of World Warned by Seattle Evangelist Letter
A Seattle evangelist signing as J M Eaton warns Governor Reed that a coming world end is near. Dated Aug 8 1929 the letter claims God spoke to Eaton foretelling judgment on the nation, condemns the flag and mothers sons deaths, and urges Reed to act to avert disaster.
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Topeka
Kan
J. M. Eaton
Seattle
Clyde M. Reed
God
Heaveen
Earth
Republic
Daniel
Belshasar
Reed
Phillips Milk of Magnesia for babies and children
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia for upset stomachs in babies and kids. It claims quick relief from sour belching vomiting and feverishness by a dose in bottle food or water, promotes bowel cleansing, and promotes comfort within minutes. It promotes a book and emphasizes the product’s 50 years of doctor usage and U S trademark status.
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Phillips Co
Hudson Sreet
York
N.Y
U. S
Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Go
Chas. H. Phillips
Arco
Funeral for Kelly set in Oelwein church Tuesday
Oelwein Iowa Sept 16 Fenofka Kelly Tl died yesterday and funeral services will be at 9 30 a m tomorrow from Sacred Heart church with burial in Woodlawn Mr Kelly was employed in the O G W shops Surviving relatives are his wife a daughter Mrs William Gordon and 4 sons Clarence Kelly both at home The Independency baseball team yesterday defeated the CG c W term by a score of 1 to 0 The Local team plays the Meteors at Dubuque next Sunday
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Meteors
Dubuque
Melrose to Attend Equitable Agents Convention
A. R. Melrose former local high school principal now with Equitable Life Insurance left Charles City for Toronto to attend the companys agents convention this weekend.
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Charles City
A. R. Melrose
Tha Ta- Cal High School
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Toronto
Canada
Parents of Daughter Born in Rhindok Mort
Mr and Mrs Robert Julian of Rhindok Mort announce the birth of a daughter on September 18. She is the third girl in the family and is the oldest son of Mr and Mrs W J Julian of this city.
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Charles Otty
Robert Julian
Rhindok
Mort
Bert
Julian
W. J. Auilian
Waterloo Arrests Reported In Drunken Driving Case
Cedar Falls Sept 18 Ray Anderson 106 Sycamore street and Richard Belfield of this place were arrested late for illegal possession and Anderson faced a hearing in court of Justice W H Whitford this afternoon Anderson also charged with resisting an officer and operating an automobile while intoxicated Belfield charged with illegal possession only.
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Couirter
Cedar Falls
Ray Anderson
Sycamore Street
Richard Belfield
Anderson
Belfield
Mid-Continent Oil to Erect New Station in City
The Mid-Continent Oil company announces plans to build a service station at the corner of Gilbert and South Iowa streets on land recently purchased from Mrs. C. M. Carr. Construction aims for occupancy before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channes City
Mid-Continent
McGoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
An advertisement touts McGoy's Tablets as the ultimate health tonic and weight gainer. It claims underweight men and women can gain at least five pounds after four boxes or two dollar boxes with a money back guarantee, and cites examples like a 16 pound gain in 23 days. Robert Drug Co. is listed as the authorized seller and refund agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGoy
McCoy
Robert Drug Co
New Konjola Promises Quick Health Relief
A Waterloo advertisement touts Konjola as a new medicine that cures stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles plus rheumatism and neuritis. It features testimonials from Charley Parker at 717 Cleveland Street praising renewed energy and relief, and states Konjola is a 32 ingredient compound sold by Wangler Brothers at 228 East Fourth Street Waterloo.
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Wangler Brothers
East Fourth Street
Waterloo
Charley Parker
Cleveland Street
Parker
Konjola
Wangier Brothers
Fast Fourth Street
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