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Historical Department INDEPENDENT VOLUME LXtt HA WARDEN, SIOUX COUNTY, IOWA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1939 12 PAGES NUMBER 14 WALTER KING DIEDJUDDENLY LIFELESS BODY WAS FOUND IN MASONIC HALL MONDAY Was Almost 75 Years Old and Had Resided Here 35 Wife and Three Children Walter WTlfing, for 35 years a well known resident of this city, was found dead in the Masonic hall about 4:30 Monday afternoon, apparently as the result of a heart attack. Mr. King regularly looked after the janitor work at the hall and also served as janitor at the Associated church. Late in the afternoon one of the church members wished to get into the church and went in search of Mr. King in order to get the keys and was greatly shocked to find him apparently lifeless in the hall.

She promptly went down stairs and asked York Johnson to investigate and then immediately summoned a physician but life was found to be extinct. Mr. King had been in failing health for some time but his sudden death came as a distinct shock to his many friends and to the community as a whole. Funeral services will be held at the Associated church at 2:30 Friday afternoon, with Rev. T.

H. Harding in charge. Interment will be in Grace Hill cemtery. Members of the Masonic lodge will attend the funeral in a body and the Masonic burial service will be jfiven at the cemetery. Walter Wilson King, son of Aaron R.

and Nancy King, was 'born at Canton, Ohio, January 25, 1865, so was nearly 76 years of age at the time of his death. He was the fourth in a family of six children but was the last surviving member of the family. Ho to Huron, S. with his parents when a boy and grew to manhood there, entering the train service of the North'Western Railway Company as a young man end spent many years in made-WB'nome in Huron'with his mother until his mar- Wage with Lottie Nelson, which oc- iqurred at Mankato, May 3, 1905. Following their marriage they immediately went to housekeeping in Hawarden as Mr.

King held a run out of this city as a conductor at that time, and Hawarden has been their Ihome ever since. About 1921 Mr. King purchased the interest of Dave Engebritson in the automobile firm of Davis Engebritson and continued in the automobile 'business in partnership with the late 0. W. Davis for a number of years under the firm name of Davis King.

Mr. King disposed of ihis interest in the business about twelve years ago and for the past ten years has served as janitor of the Associated 1 church and Masonic hall. Besides his wife, Mr. King is survived by two sons, Fred W. King of Minneapolis and Harold King of Bakersfield, and one daughter, Mrs.

Helen McClain of Hawarden. His daughter and little granddaughter, Helen Jean McClain, 'have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. King for the past few years. There is also one other grandchild.

His son, Fred King, was seriously injured in an automobile accident while on a vacation in Arkansas a few weeks ago and while he is now back in Minneapolis he has not sufficiently recovered from his injuries as to be able to come here for the funeral. Mr. King was long a faithful member and worker in the Masonic Blue lodge and Royal Arch chapter of Hawarden, and was also a member of the Consistory, Knights Templar and Shrine of Sioux City. He became a iMason at. Huron in 1890 and would have celebrated 'his 50th year as a member of that order the coming year.

For the past ten years or more he has been regularly re-appointed each year as tyler of Dale lodge. Mr. King was always held in high regard in this community, as a railway employee, business man and citizen. Ever courteous toward all and thoughtful of others, he lived by the Golden Rule and was particularly careful in all his relations never to give offense to any man. His death will be widely mourned by many friends outside the family circle.

Depart for Winter's Sojourn Mr. and Mrs. 0. N. Schuetz departed Tuesday morning on an extended trip.

They will motor first to New Orleans where they plan to spend a few days and then will go to San Antonio, Texas, where they expect to spend about a month. Later they will go to California to spend the remainder of the winter. They expect to be away about four months. FORMER HAWARDEN GIRL WEDS Miss Margaret Wood Becomes Bride of Mr. Dean R.

Lichty A wedding of interest to many Hawarden people is that of Miss Margaret E. Wood and Mr. Dean R. Lichty, both of place in a church in Fredericksburg, at 9 o'clock this morning 1 Following the ceremony the bridal couple left on a honeymoon trip to Miami and Key West, and other places of interest in the Upon their return they will 'be at home to their friends after January 15th at 5819 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, Va. The bride, eldest' daughter" of Mr.

and Mrs. Ellis A. Wood, grew to young in Hawarden where she received her grade and high school education, graduating from the local high school. Later she attended the American Institute of Business in Des Moines and for about a year was employed in a certified accountants' office in that city. During her residence in Des Moines she took a civil service examination and was called to Washington, D.

about a year and a half ago since which time she has held a position in the Agriculture department. She possesses a most pleasing personality and while reserved, she makes friends easily with the people with whom she comes in contact. She has numberless friends in Hawarden who will wish her life's choicest blessings. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert B. Lichty of Carleton, Ncfo. After he had completed his high school course he attended a business college at Grand Island, and he, too, is employed in a civil service position, holding a position in the internal revenue department in Washington. It was while these two young people have been employed in Washington that the romance which has just so happily culminated had its inception. DISASTER DOGS BILL BOYER "Cracked Up" Again Last Friday When Plane Failed to Clear a Fence Bill Boyer "cracked in his home made airplane last Friday afternoon.

flight! during fine yftsather of last week. Friday afternoon he took the plane out and flew around for a time. Finally deciding to land in the alfalfa field on the Leafstedt farm, south of Hawarden, tenanted by Ben Hartman, he 'brought the machine gracefully to earth. Just as he was about to land he noted some horses dead ahead in the field and fearing that he might stampede them he quickly decided to go up again and gave "er the gun just as the landing gears touched ground. But the plane was too close to a barbed wire fence just ahead and he failed to gain sufficient altitude to clear the fence, the top wire catching the landing gear.

This caused the plane to tip forward and nose into the ground. Mr. Boyer ecaped unhurt but the plane was quite badly damaged. The propeller was broken off, the wings were bent and broken, the tail section broken and the fuselage was quite badly torn. It will likely require many weeks of work for him to repair the damage.

On his first flight last July Mr. Boyer bent the axle of his landing gear and inflicted other slight damage to his plane when landing and had just recently got the machine in shape again for flying. The accident last Friday was a tough break for him. Mr. Boyer has taken 12 to 14 hours dual flying instruction but made his first solo flight in his own plane last July.

He built the entire plane himself during the past few years with the exception of the motor and propeller. It is registered with the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Paying Dividend This Week The First National Bank is this week paying a 6 per cent cash dividend to the holders of common capital stock. There are now 320 shares of common stock outstanding so that the dividend represents a payment of $1,920 to Shareholders, The surplus fund of the bank is also being increased from $11,000 to $11,500, giving the bank a combined capital and surplus of $61,500. The dividend was voted at a meeting of the board of directors Monday evening.

The bank has enjoyed a highly satisfactory business during the past year. Light Snow Tuesday Morning A thin coating of snow, covered the ground Tuesday morning but it had all disappeared 'before nightfall. The weather became definitely chilly, however, in contrast to the springlike temperatures which have prevailed throughout the fall. There were snowflakes in the air during much of the day Wednesday but they melted as they fell. There still seem possibilities, however, of a white Christmas.

DEATH FOLLOWS LONGJ1NESS MRS. MARY ROEPER DIEH LAST FRIDAY IN SIOUX CITY Was 77 Years Old and Lived in This City Over 30 by Two Daughters Mrs. Mary Roeper, a former long time resident of Hawarden, passed away at St. Vincent's hospital in Sioux City last Friday morning from heart trouble and complications. She had been in ill health for many years but recently her condition became greatly aggravated, requiring hospital care.

One of her daughters, Mrs. Louise Meloher, came from San Diego, last week and was with her mother for two days preceding her death. The body was brought to Hawarden and funeral services were held here at St. Mary's Catholic church at 10 o'clock Monday morning, Rev. Fr.

R. Graf officiating. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Mary Weidenfeller, daughter of Mr. and 'Mrs.

Christian Weidenfeller, was born at Montabauer, Germany, December 13, 1862, so was just past 77 years of age at the time of her death. She grew to young womanhood in Germany and was united in marriage there at Bad with Henry Roeper on November 1, 1881. They immigrated to America in 1884, coming directly to Calliope, but after living here for about a year moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where they resided for three years when they moved to LeMars where they lived for about six years. In 1894 they moved to Hawarden and made their home here for over thirty years, Mr. Roeper passed away on November 19, 1924, and about a year later Mrs.

Roeper moved to Sioux City where she has since continued to make her home. She had been in ill health for many years, even long before she moyed children WMrTanoT Mrs. Roeper, only two of whom survive her. The youngest child, Theresa, passed away at the age of 3 years in LeMars, while another daughter, Mrs. Mary Calhoon, passed away in LeMars about two years ago, and the only son, Antone Roeper, died in Hawarden May 16, 1939.

The surviving children are Mrs. Ann Brewer of Cloquet, and Mrs. Louise Melcher of San Diego, Calif. Three brothers and one sister also survive, Tony Weidenfeller of Alois Weidenfeller of Akron and Peter Weidenfeller of Alcester, and Mrs. Chas.

Tritz of Humboldt, S. D. She also leaves nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Relatives and friends from a distance who were here in attendance at the funeral included Mrs. Ann Brewer, Cloquet, Mrs.

Louise Melcher, San Diego, Mr. and Mrs. Antone Roeper, Sioux City; Alois Weidenfeller and family, Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Garvis, Jefferson, S.

Mr. and Mrs. Hector Harnois, Vermillion, S. Peter Weidenfeller, Alcester, C. L.

Newman, St. James, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tritz of Humboldt, S.

D. Presented Beautiful Cantata A pleasing candlelight presentation of the cantata, "The First Christmas," was given by the choir of the Associated church Sunday evening under the direction of Miss Edythe Riecke. The platform of the church had been rearranged and decorated, making it a perfect setting for a Christmas cantata. In the center of the curtained alcove was a painting of a church window and at either side of the platform were lighted candelabra. Following the prelude played on the organ by Mrs.

Arol Sipes, the members of the choir, dressed in the new choir robes, entered the church from the rear, singing "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," each one carrying a lighted candle. The choir consisted of 35 voices and besides the chorus numbers there were numerous solos and group singing, all of which were beautifully rendered. The cantata was one of the best rendered musical programs given for some time in Hawarden and much credit is due to Miss Riecke and Mrs. Sipes for their untiring efforts. County Buys New Tractor The board of supervisors purchased a new model Allis-Chalmers tractor last week which will be used for grading and snow removal in the first or Hawarden district.

It is a big 85-horsepower machine weighing 12 tons. The cost was $3,700 and an old tractor, but the county keeps the cab, side plate and canopy of the used machine. FINE SHOWING AT BROOK INGS High School Debaters Won Second in Invitational Tournament The Hawarden high school squad of debaters returned from the Brookinjrs, S. tournament with a first and a second Tilaro ratinir in ous speaking and a second place rating in debate. There were twenty-three schools from Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin which participated in the debate event and thirty-seven individuals who took part in extempore speaking.

These latter were divided into four divisions with from 8 to 11 speakers in each" group." Jack" Hodoway of Hawarden placed first in his section with Sioux City Central placing second. Charles McManaman, the other Hawarden entry, placed second with Watertown, S. taking first honors. In debate the Hawarden teams won nil eipht of their debates but placed second among the 23 entries because Sioux City East, which also won all of its debates, received a total final rating of 86 per cent to 84 per cent for the local school. The Hawarden affirmative team, composed of Elaine Armstrong and Jack Hodoway, won from Pipestone, Mitchell, Doland and Volga.

The negative team, Lorraine Peck and Charles McManaman, won from Mitchell, Scotland, Mankato and the Flandreau Indian School. In order to encourage a more general participation in all of the events of the tournament the Brookings school offered a beautiful trophy for the largest number of credit points both for broad participation and general excellency in performance. This was won by Sioux City Central with 136 points. Watertown, S. placed second with 127 points and Hawarden placed sixth with 110 points.

Mr. Anderson and the squal report a profitable experience and very hospitable treatment during their short stay in Brookings. SUDDEN STROKE CAUSES DEATH MRS. CHAS. F.

ANDERTON DIED SUNDAY MORNING Lived Nearly All Her Life in the Big Springs Husband and Five Children MARRIED TUESDAY MORNING Miss Loretta Mnth and Mr. Rnssell Coons Take Vows A very pretty wedding was solemnized Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at the rectory of St. Mary's church in frlnlp FIRE BURNS CHICKEN HOUSE Peet Farm, Occupied by Art Davis, Scene of Blaze Saturday chickens and five ducks on the Peet farm, three miles north of Hawarden, occupied by Art Davis, was destroyed by fire which was discovered about 7:45 Saturday morning. The Hawarden fire department was called to help subdue the flames. The fire in the chicken house had gained so much headway, however, that there was no chance of saving it.

A cob house, filled with cobs, adjoined the chicken house and this as well as the roof of the hog house caught fire. The Hawarden firemen hooked onto a water supply tank in the yard and succeeded in saving these buildings. The chicken house was about 14x16 feet in size. Mr. Davis is of the opinion that the fire originated from a short circuit in a storage battery which was in the chicken house.

Mr. Davis just moved onto the place a few weeks ago following the sale of Mrs. Howard Hodoway. The place has been operated by members of the Hodoway family for about thirty years until last month. Hockey League Schedule The Hawarden Hockey Club is a member of the Northwest Iowa Hockey League composed of teams from Hartley, Hawarden, Cherokee, Hudson, Rock Valley, LeMars and Cleghorn.

A complete schedule for the season has been drawn up but it is unlikely that it will be possible to play the first game, scheduled for Sunday, December 24th, due to the absence of ice. All games scheduled for that date or any other date when ice is not available will either have to be cancelled entirely or postponed until a later date. Afternoon games will be played at 2:30 and night games at 8:30. Following is the schedule of the Hawarden team: Dec. Valley at Hawarden.

Dec, at Hawarden. Jan. at Cleghorn. Jan. at Hartley.

Jan. at Cherokee. Jan. at Hawarden. Jan.

at Hawarden. Jan. at LeMars. Jan. at Hawarden.

Feb. at Hawarden. Feb. at Hudson. Feb.

at Rock Valley. Masons Elect Officers At the regular meeting of Dale Lodge No. 456, A. F. A.

held last Thursday evening the following officers were elected for the coming year: W. Patrick. S. Stoltenberg. J.

Eberly. Rummel. E. Pereboom. The other officers are appointive.

The Bic: Springs community was shocked Sunday when it was learned that Mrs. C. F. Anderton had passed away suddenly at 11 o'clock that morning from a stroke which she suffered while preparing breakfast for the family. She was conscious at times after suffering the stroke and shortly before she passed away remarked, "I'm going," and peacefully fell asleep.

Although she had not enjoyed the best of health for the past few years, she was always able to care for her family and home. Just the day preceding her death she was enjoying herself doing her Christmas shopping. She had made all her plans and was looking forward to Christmas Day when she was to have had all her children and grandchildren at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, first at the home and then at the Big Springs Baptist church and the crowded building vouched for the friendship and high esteem in which the deceased was held in that community. The services were in charge of Rev.

R. A. Dahlquist, the pastor, and request numbers were beautifully sung by the choir and quartette. Interment was made in the family plot in the Big Springs cemetery. Nannie Marie Ericson was born in Kotenge, Sweden, January 12, 1881, and passed away December 17, 1939, at' the age of 58 years, 11 months and 5 days.

At the age of one year she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ericson, and her sister Agnes to America and they, settled in.a little sod house, of Big SprijTgjyJPrac. 8peSt' in iKat community. She was united- in marriage with Chas.

F. Anderton October 18, 1900, and to this union were born five children. She was converted and on March 30, 1902, was baptized by Rev. Swaney Nelson and joined the Big Springs Baptist church of which she was a faithful member until the time of her death. She was never too busy to take time to do whatever she could for the interest of the church.

She was a loyal member of the Ladies' Aid society and served in whatever capacity she could. Her greatest joy was in having her family about her and no pains were spared to make her home a haven where near and dear ones could gather. She leaves to mourn her departure, her beloved husband, two sons, Milford of Sibley and Clifford at home; and three daughters, Mrs. Aljie Larson and Mrs. Arnold Lundgren of this vicinity and Mary Ann, who has been so much sunshine in the home.

She is also survived by two' sisters, Mrs. Ed Lundberg of Hawarden and Mrs. W. Waterman of Honolulu, Hawaii, and one brother, Arthur Ericson of Kansas City, and nine grandchildren. Her parents, two brothers, Albin and C.

J. Ericson, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Allen and Mrs. A. J.

Anderton, preceded her in death. Many outside the family circle will mourn her passing. Several Moves Last Week S. Q. French and family moved last week from their own home into the former home of the late B.

T. French which they have purchased from the other heirs. During recent months extensive alterations have been made in the home and it has been largely refurnished in line with modern trends. John Klay and family have moved into the home vacated by Mr. French and family, and Miss Hilda Blom and her mother are occupying the O.

Lind bungalow vacated by Mr. Klay and family. Condition Still Serious Mrs. Wm. P.

Henkels, who submitted to an operation at the Methodist hospital in Sioux City last week is not progressing as satisfactorily as might be hoped. The operation disclosed a condition considerably more serious than had been anticipated. Receives Sad Messages Mrs. Chas. Newman received word Wednesday that her sister, Mrs.

J. C. Doran of Spokane, had passed away that day. She also received word that her aunt, Mrs. Will Graver of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away the same day.

came the bride of Mr. Russell Coons. Rev. Father R. Graf performed the ceremony in the presencp of t.he bride's and bridegroom's parents.

The bridal couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Schumacher. The bride wore ic wool challis dress with ncces- to match. Her matron of honor wore a green dress with accessories to match.

The bridegroom and best man wore dark suits. A one o'clock dinner was served to the immediate families of the bridal couple at the home of the bride's parents. The kitchen hostesses were Mrs. Orlan Jurgensen and Mrs. Emil Swanson and the waitresses were Misses Mildred and Lois Coons.

The beautiful three-tiered wedding cake was baked by the bride's aunt, Mrs. Walter Muth, and decorated by Mrs. Emil Swanson. Out of town guests at the dinner included Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Van Leeuwen, Misses Lois and Gertrude Coons and Walter Brandt of Primghar and Miss Rose Otkin of Akron. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M.

Muth of this city and lias spent her entire life in this community. She received her education in the Chatsworth and Hawarden schools. She posesses a charming personality and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mi's.

A. I. Coons of Ireton and received his education in the Ireton high school. For the past several years he has been working on various farms in this community and has proved himself a man of sterling worth. They will make their home in Hawarden after January 1st.

HUGE CROWD IS ENTERTAINED Santa Will be Back in Hawarden Again Saturday With Candy and Nuts Claus entertained a huge Saturday afternoon, giving them rides in a big carry-all constructed to resemble a huge sleigh drawn by six Shetland poines. The Christmas atmosphere was bardly too realistic, however, as many of the spectators stood around in shirt sleeves watching the children enjoy themselves. The rig was on the street for several hours and the kiddies surely enjoyed it. This afternoon there will a free entertainment program for the youngsters between the ages of 6 and 12 years at the City Auditorium, beginning promptly at 2 o'clock. Many door prizes will be awarded and apples will be distributed to all children in attendance.

This party will be limited to children between 6 and 12 years old. On Saturday afternoon, December 23rd, Santa will be back in Hawarden with his Shetland pony team to give the children move rides and at 3 o'clock at the City Auditorium the annual distribution of candy and nuts will be made. Every child under 12 years of age is invited to this big pre- Christmas event but small children must be accompanied by their parents or someone who will look after them. Candy and nuts will not be given to any child over 12 years of age. Boy Scouts Reconditioning Toys Hawarden Boy Scouts, under the direction of Rev.

T. H. Harding, scoutmaster, have been gathering up old toys from citizens who have no further use for them in their families and are reconditioning those which require it and these will be distributed at Christmas time to boys and girls of the community who might otherwise experience a somewhat desolate Christmas. This is a very fine project and one which should receive the cordial support of the community. May Renew Licenses Friday Night desiring to renew their licenses will have an opportunity to do so in Hawarden Friday evening, December 22nd.

Patrolman Miller of the Highway Patrol will be here at the City Hall that evening from 7 to 10 o'clock for that purpose. THE WEATHER Max. Min. Precipi- Temp. Temp, tation Dec.

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