Methodist conference ends two college support plan
At Vinton Iowa the Upper Iowa conference voted 95 to 48 to end financial support for Upper Iowa university Fayette and shift funds to a 1200000 endowment drive for Cornell college Mt. Vernon. Debate avoided anger. assets and plant would transfer to Cornell while duties of trustees remain.
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Vinton
Jan
Lasse
Upper Iowa
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Committee of Nine
Waterloo
Roy V. Porter
Manchester
J. Arthur Young
Firstchurch
Waterson
Upper Taos
Frank W. Court
St.John's Church
Davenport
Cornell’ College
O. W. Stevenson
Frederick D. Leete
J. W. Hancher
Althe Dr. Hancher
O of
Upper
Iowa University
John R. Edwards
Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mexico
South America
Africa
India
China
George Y. Hammond
Des Moines
Iowa
Anmi-Sale League
Herbert C. Hoover
Gov. al. Smith
NM E CONFERENCE NOTES Highlighting Rev. Gronson and Pratt
Star correspondent reports on Dr. Sole C. Gronson of Evanston and Rev. George B. Shiemaker Cedar Heights hosting a dinner in honor of the fifth anniversary of their entrance into the Upper Iowa conference. The piece notes Gronson's long Garrett Biblical Institute tenure and his health-related retirement, plus brief mentions of Rev. John DeWitt Clinton and Rev. C. Perry Dumont and their roles within the conference.
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Star
Sole C. Gronson
Evanston
Tit
M. E. Church
Waterloo
RH. O. Pratt
Iowa City
George B. Shiemaker
Cedar Heights
Upper Iowa
Bronson
West
Garrett Biblical Institute
Sie Benet
Aeture Inc
John DeWitt Clinton
Fayelle
DeWitt Clinton
Iso Bury
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dewitt
C. Perry
Dumont
Jesup
Bishop Leete Impresses at Upper Iowa Conference Visit
The report highlights Bishop Frederick J. Leete making a strong impression on his first Upper Iowa conference visit. It notes his impartiality and fairness, his swift handling of conference business, and his inspiring talks during the moving devotions hour. It adds that he is witty and eloquent.
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Frederick J. Leete
Upper Iowa
Fourth District Clubs Set Meeting at Charles City
Charles City Iowa Sept 21 Readers learn the annual meeting of the fourth district Town Federation of Women’s Clubs will be in Waukon Oct 4 to 5. Mrs Carl Reed Cresco district chair issued the call. Delegates from Marcial clubs will attend.
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Courier
Charles City
Marcial
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Garl Reed
Cresco
Waukon
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Charles Gily
Woman's, Cultus
St. Charles
N, Dakota
Tiza Niemack
Ellendale
N. D
The
Federation of Women's Clubs
Sioux
City
Ames
Iowa
Hastings
Neb
Jackson
Tenn
Dayton
Clarsburg
W. Va
Danbury
Conn
Train Kills Seven Steers At Aplington
Seven head of steers owned by G D Ludeman wandered onto the Illinois Central right of way in Aplington Iowa causing 600 to 606 dollars in loss for the owner. The steers had been sold at eight cents a pound for October delivery. Two surveyors from Barber Schenk Engineering Co Waterloo are surveying for a new sewer system. Carpenters are making improvements on a dwelling near the town park. Mrs T Buseman who suffered a hip fracture is slightly improved.
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Aplington
G. D. Ludeman
Illinois Central Railway
Barber 4 Schenk Engineering Co
Waterloo
Rieke Buseman
Perseverance class elects officers at Oelwein
Newly elected officers of the Perseverance class of the M B H Sunday school include Mrs. W A Sanford as president and Mrs. Fred Landis as vice president. The Harrison Engineering Co of Kansas City plans to start Highway No 10 work between Oelwein and Strawberry Point soon after a Jones county contract is finished. Skat club in Oelwein organizes for the season with A E Himebaugh as president and G A Kidd as vice president. A Buchanan county man, BM Bright, pays $4 and costs in Superior court for a bad check. Fire at Bert McQueen home on South Frederick avenue was fought but delayed by paving work.
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Oelwein
M. BH
W. A. Sanford
Fred Landis
E. E. Burdick
A. E. Ludwig
A. R. Hilsabeck
Leacher
Harrison Engineering Company
Kansas City
Strawberry Point
Jones County
Oelwein Skat Club
A. E. Himebaugh
G. A. Kidd
John Hill
H. Gremmels
Fimed
Dave Zeigler
Fred Thielt
BM. Bright
Buchanan County
Superior Court
Bert McQueen
South Frederick Avenue
Independence High Class Staffs Named
Independence Ea September 21 three classes at the local high school held their annual elections. Senior officers include President Dale Slaughter and Vice President Raymond Stewart with Secretary Leo McBane and Treasurer Donnan Fiester. Junior officers list Hubert Lekel with James Agnew and Claus Lohter and Sam Sullivan. Sophomore officers name Edward Weber with Vivian Gissell and Harold Wilkinson and Donald Gemmel. Advisors include Misses Leona Derflinger Elma Sherwood Edith McNulty Ruth Cronin Damarice Kitch and Prof Earl Miller.
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Courier Special Service
Independence
Dale Slaughter
Raymond Stewart
Leo McBane
Donnan Fiester
Grace Burris
Kenneth Fluke
Earl Miller
Louise Landis
Elle Palmer
Hubert Lekel
James Agnew
Claus Lohter
Sam Sullivan
Leona Derflinger
Elma Sherwood
Edith McNulty
Edward Weber
Vivian Gissell
Harold Wilkinson
Donald Gemmel
Ruth Cronin
Damarice Kitch
Cives Last Sermon at Fredericksburg
Rev. C Girard preached his final sermon at the M E church in Fredericksburg Iowa and will attend conference in Denver Cal. A daughter was born Sept 15 to Mr and Mrs George Rogers near town.
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Courvwr
Fredericksburg
Girard
M. E
Denver
Calo
George Rogers
Town
Births Reported Across Manchester Area This Week
Several families welcomed new babies this week in Manchester and nearby towns. Names include Edw Kuhlman, Sneshe, Candon, Lip, Young, Zirtzman, Kent, Hammond, Fret, and Bradley with twins noted in some households. A church social event is planned in Frederik Church basement with refreshments.
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Delaware
Manchester
Kuhlman
Sneshe
Mancheeter
Robert Candon
Edlip
Ve Young
Water Joe
Helen Adams
Dell Zirtzman
Delae
Ye Fe
Iss Jessie Kent
Mirs. A. Hammond
Lamont
I. RB. Fret
Cedar Falls church societies meet in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls September 21 church groups held regu lar meetings Thursday afternoon. Women’s groups from First Congregational Community Zion and St Luke’s guild discussed plans. Mrs Kemper McBride will depart for Long Beach California next week. Archibald Green attends funeral of uncle Samuel Hageman in Burlington. Dr Howland Hanson to speak at Ames induction and Des Moines preparations follow. Harry Epps Lions talk on Iowa jail system.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
Women's Association of
First Congregational Church
B. B. Baldwin
H. H. Clay
George Co
Cleveland
John C. Rainbow
College Hill
CG. & Grant
St. Luke's Guild
Tremont Street
Aid
Archibald Green
Burlington
Samuel H. Hageman
West Bur-ington
Dahl Chapel
Fairview
Manly
Ames
Howland Hanson
State Teachrs College
Community Church
Ariehntarion
State College
Hanson
Des Moines
Iake
Jalls
Harry HH. Eqls
Teachery
Lions Club
Iowa
Oxford
Bells
Inc
Piste University
Iowa City
State Officers of Otc Guests at Cedar Falls
Mrs Harriet McMasters and Mrs Ada Thompson, visiting grand officers from Iowa Eastern Star, were hosts at a Cedar Falls Masonic Jail reception. A luncheon for Past Matrons and staff followed an initatory ceremony. Cedar Falls chapter hosted a well attended official visit.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
Harriett McMasters, Sutherland
Iowa
Order of Eastern Star
Ada Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Masonic
Edward GC. Dahl
Dahl
State Teachers College
Minnesingers
Home Social and Literary Society
College Hill
E. L. Himebaugh
College Street
Mar
Marriage of Waucoma Girl to Lawler Resident
An announcement from Waucoma Iowa reports the marriage of Miss Elsie Winter daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Winter to Rhinehart Kelcher son of Mr and Mrs Wi Kelener of Lawler The ceremony was held at Stapleton Linheran church on Monday.
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Waucoma
Lawler
Waucomaa
Elsie Winter
Fred Winter
Rhinehart Kelcher
Wi Kelener
Stapleton Linheran
Autumn Festival planned in Charles City by local committee
The Charles City fall festival set for Sept. 27 opens at 10 am with the Charles Cuty band concert and features a barbecue opposite the post office at 11 am. Events include free acts on Main street a Winneshiek Giants versus Shell Rock Valley league All Star game a parachute leap by Captain Babcock and a 8:30 pm concert and dance at Ellis auditorium along with tent shows and concessions.
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Courier
Charles City
Charles Cuty
Winneshiek Giants
Shell Rock Valley League
Gaptaini Babcock
Municipal Band
Ellis Auditorium
M. F. Howards
Lila Squire Billings
Vern Parkham
Smith
New Hampton
Christian Cinrch
Piney Woods
Mississippi
Cotton Blossom Singers
Circle No. 8
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Charcn
Adeline Smith
Little Rock
Ark
L. W. Inman
Fred Walkner
William Weidner
Ora Ervin
Sander Helgen
Margaret Weidner
Cedar Valley Reptist Association
Waterlow
Switch Tower of Power Company Progress at Charles City
Charles City Iowa Sept 21 Construction on the Town Public Service company project advances rapidly. A new 33000 volt switching tower at the steam plant is connected and in operation with two 33060 volt oil breakers controlled remotely from the steam plant switch board. An ornamental 35 by 60 foot fence surrounds the tower improving station grounds. Crane steel for the steam plant traveling crane has arrived. Workers remove old hydro plant foundations and wheel pits. Coffer Dam is being placed below the hydro plant, water wheel and generator arrived with installation to begin after building changes. Iowa Public Service has spent 100000 dollars this summer, making the city independent of highlines.
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Courier Special Service
Charles City
Town Public Service Company
Iowa Public Service Company
Doctor Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Gains Fame in Monticello
A 19th century physician in Monticello Illinois explains his practice focusing on women children and babies. He began marketing Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in 1892 after success in private practice. The product is described as a safe mild laxative free of opiates used by generations in thousands of homes.
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Monticello
Illinois
Dr. Caldwell
Neeple
Dr. Galdwell
Canning Plant at La Porte City Ends Pack for Season
La Porte City Iowa September 21 The local Iowa Canning Company plant finished this season's pack after a short run Much corn was poor and several farmers found the crop not worth picking Ray Bowers promoted to foreman at Albert Lea freight house Minnesota He has long served at the Rock Island station No church services Sunday as Rev T M Nielson attends conference at Vinton Others picked up in passing Maurice Grettenberg of Coon Rapids leaves for home after visiting relatives Miss Virla Lane Masonville visiting Miss Edna Haberichster
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Courier
la Porte City
Iowa Canning Company
Ray Bowers
Albert Lea
Minn
Bowers
Rock Island
Maurice Grettenberg
Coon Rapids
Virla Lane
Masonville
Edna Haberichster
Geneseo L A S Quilting Bee Highlights Local News
Geneseo L A S held a quilting bee at Mrs. W H Hell’s home with first hand reports from Wednesday afternoon. Henry Strohbehn and Frances drove to Rochester to accompany Mrs. Strohbehn and Ralph. Ralph recently received medical care at Mayo clinics. A teachers reception and brief program were held in the school auditorium. R C McElhinney plans wiring his property with a high line from Trear.
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Geneseo
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. HL Hell
Henry Strohbehn
Frances
Rochester
Strohbehn
Ralph
Mayo Clinics
R. C. McElhinney
Treaer
Early resident Baumgartner dies. funeral Sunday in Dumont
Mrs. J J Baumgartner of Dumont dies Thursday. funeral Sunday at Evangelical church with Rev Vandersall and Rev Pfaltzgraff. Burial in Dumont Cemetery. Survived by husband J J Baumgartner and children Oscer Otte, Joe Baumgartner, Mrs Frank Wendt erly, Mrs John Otterstein, Mrs Ervin Ahrens, Mrs Aliie Pfaltzgraff, and several grandchildren. former Ackley residents moved to town 20 years ago. Floyd Wells, Fre Dennis, Paul Ford and Stephen Barlow on fishing trip in northern Minnesota.
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Courier
Dumont
J. J. Baumgartner
Evangelical Church
HB Vandersall
Philip Pfaltzgraff
Mason City
Dumont Cemetery
Black Hawk County
Frank Wendterly
John Otterstein
Ervin Ahrens
And
Aliie Plaltzgraff
Hampton
J. C. Hartgraver
Floyd Wells
Fre Dennis
Paul Ford
Stephen Barlow
Minnesota
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