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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1929

Page

5

Ohio U Educator Set To Deliver Baccalaureate Sermon

Dr. EB Bryan president of Ohio University Athens will give the baccalaureate sermon for the Iowa State Teachers College graduating class of 1929 at services in the college chapel Sunday morning June 2. The annual church meeting of First Presbyterian church reports 462 members, six deaths, eight new members, a total of $123000 raised, and current indebtedness cleared. Officers re-elected at Black Hawk Investment Corp include Dr. W L Hearst president and L H Hughes vice president.

Courinr Gedar Falls EB Bryan Ohio University Athens Iowa State Teachers College First Presbyterian Church S. A Lynch John Arnold John Barnes J. F Gross F. E. Fuller J. W. Galloway John D. Paul L. W. Sisson W.P. Willard W. B. Rich Berdine. Severin Benevolent Society Miriam McFarlane Walker Shay Thyi Hawt Imveshbment Corporation

Women’s Relief Corps Observes Grand Army Day

The corps held a luncheon and program yesterday noon. J B Newman, a local attorney, gave the principal address. Brief talks by corps members and music followed as part of the event.

Spirit of St. Louis stops at Waterloo airport en route

A year ago in Waterloo on April 4 1928 Col Charles A Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis stopped at Waterloo airport en route from San Diego to Chillicothe for Service Aircraft Corp. John Livingston piloted the cross country hop as Waterloo firemen aided George R Witt with a kidney hemorrhage blood transfusion at Allen Memorial hospital and a Brass fire threatened tourist park buildings before firefighters halted it with rubber flails.

Charles A. Lindbergh Spirit of

Northeastern counties refuse Wedeking case handling

Three northeastern Iowa counties moved to disclaim responsibility for Lorenz Wedeking, 21, held in the local jail after breaking into John Boerschel’s Powersville home near Nashua. Floyd county proposes sending him to Chickasaw or Bremer county, neither eager to accept custody. The Boerschels have shown no concrete charges but may seek a sanity hearing following the break in and violent, frenzied behavior when they refused access to Miss Hilda Boer.

Courier Charles’ City Lorenz Wedéking John Boerscheld Powersville Nashua Floyd ‘County Chickasaw Bremer County Wedeking

Bronchuline Emulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief

A health advertisement promotes Bronchuline Emulsion for stubborn hang on coughs sold by Robert Drug Co. and J. Miller. It claims rapid relief without dope or chloroform and cautions cautious use with sugar free formula. For ordinary coughs two or three doses are suggested.

Robert Drug Co J. Miller C. J. Miller

Wedeking’s Daughter Involved In Pending Action At Court

Reports say Wedeking has acted normally since arrival and that further action was expected later today concerning his relationship with Schel, the daughter. Authorities indicated decisions would be announced as the day progressed.

Schel Wedeking

Floyd County Collects $453,753 in March Taxes

Floyd County treasurer reports total taxes collected in March reached $453,753.54. The figure reflects payments from residents and businesses across Charles City and surrounding areas in Floyd County.

Gourier Charles City Floyd County

Marvelous Discovery That Relaxes Skin for Expectant Mothers

Doctor endorses Mother's Friend to relax skin and muscles, reduce nervousness and backache, and prevent needless pain before birth. A long used remedy advertised as safe, natural, and drug-free, claiming relief and easier recovery. brochure available from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta.

Akiess Janette Bradfield Regulator Co Desk Atlanta,Ga

Tax collections rise with March total surpassing prior year

The report notes today’s total of $35,707 more than March 1928, with $403,063.58 from general taxes and the rest from drain tax installments and special assessments. Floyd County’s cumulative since Jan 1 amounts to $485,855.96.

Floyd County

Willey and state terse contempt plea in bootleg case

Last Thursday evening Willey and state entered a plea of guilty before Judge R W Hasner to contempt of court for violating a minor injunction. Beckett was sentenced to three months and a $500 fine in Black Hawk County. He was later returned to Buchanan County jail on $2,000 bond on illegal transportation and bootlegging charges. After Buchannan proceedings, he will be brought here to serve his sentence. Burr C Towne, assistant county attorney, represented the state.

Willey R. W. Hasner Black Hawk Walter Beckett Harry Later Beckett Buchanan County Buchanan Thru

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