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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1926

Page

15

Mencken Defends Obscene Charge in Boston Courts

Henry L Mencken fights alleged religious persecution over a Boston Mercury issue. Chase head of the Watch and Word society faced a municipal court on obscenity charges after Mencken sold a copy on Boston Common. Mencken arraigned, pleaded not guilty, freed on $1000 bond, plans $4000 damages suit in federal court. He denounces action as religious persecution tied to a prior article about him.

Boston Mass Henry L. Mencken The Américan Mercury Alassithisetts “Watch and Word Society J. Prank Chase United States District Court Today Mencken Chase Boston Common Aditor Federal District Court Asistance Amerigan Mercury

Club International Officers Plan for Des Moines Meet

Des Moines unit hosts officers for the seventh annual world convention of the Co operative Club International to be held May 23 to 26. Visiting officers include W Percy McDonald Memphis Tenn president Frank Rooney Kansas City board chair Carl Brick Kansas City secretary and Carl Langknecht Kansas City third international vice president. W G McAdon has accepted an invitation to address the convention.

Des Moines Co-operative Club International Mary Suny “International W. Percy McDonald Memphis Tenn Frank Rooney Kansas City Carl Brick. I Kansas’ Ci Y Carl Langknecht Third International W. G.mcadon Las

Supervisors Take Road Work and Bids

County supervisors opened bids for Waterloo Raymond and Jubilee Brandon road improvements but made no awards. Next Monday a contract will be decided between W A Burton and Fifield Construction for one bridge and 10 culverts on the two projects. Tiling and grading contracts to be set at an adjourned meeting Thursday April 8. bidders included Mackie & Co Vinton and Wise Bros Waterloo.

Waterloo-Raymond Jubliee- Brandon Sytem Superors W. A. Burton Fifield Consruction Company Mackie & Co Vinton, and Wise Bros Waterloo

Marble Rock Resident 87 Years Old Birthday Celebration

J I Miller marked his 87th birthday with a noon dinner Sunday in Marble Rock Iowa attended by relatives from near and far. Granddaughter Genevieve Shrader made the cake. out of town guests included S B Miller Gail Shrader Van Amburgh Frances Shrader Roxey Barber and several Shrader and Forsyth family members. Also noted were memories of farm life and a lighthearted poem about childhood fair trips.

Marble Rock sAntil J. 1 Miller Genevieve Shraders S. B. Miller Shhrader Gail van Amburgh Frances Shrader Mary McCray Charles City Wayne Smith Waterloo Roxey Barber Sheffield Clayton Woolford Hampton Maude Janson Christ Forsyth Wilbur Flord

Radio Programs Across Cities In Central Time Zone

A dense broadcast log lists station IDs, cities and program types from Chicago to Omaha and New York. It details orchestras, dances, talks, Chinese news, children programs, and religious services across multiple markets, reflecting a wide array of scheduled radio content for Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Davenport New York Chicago Omaha Washington Springfield Hh Poab Campy Trick Joncert Ench Dallas Orchestra Pstings Mikes Clarinda Farm Nik Bob Shenandoah Springtiea WEAF Grind Price Furekns Wie wWoc Wsal Kedl WLS Iinc Bartat Chitaros Lidlahy Wlin Ieaso Uncle Walt Cincinnati Selene Chiedge Pittsburgh Memphis Lansi Mugle Jlousten Gold Dust Twins WCAL WGR WCCO WLI Ind WITAS Louisville Molodia Des Meines Piang Meniofaege Lincoln Buerc Houston Trin Ana Svotehman Denver Orche Hot Springs Paul Apara Toy Grek Songe Shy Bysinate Daner Louis Radio Vaudeville Y Davenport Ofagie KGA Deny Stak Artises M. Krtus WCKR Buffalo Wor Ames Weather Report All We WHZ News Muse WEW Moosaheart Peature de Youl Nashville Vanderbilt Chiriga Chesten Chivas Kansas Frolin Los Angeles Pliner

Theatres and Deaths in Crystal Theatre News

The listings show Crystal Theatre with Harold Lloyd in Porteaven's Sake and others at Palace Plaza Rialto and Strand with stars like Anna Q Nilsson Gerald Barrymore, plus a death notice from April for Frederika of Ta. The four month old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Bull dies after weeks of illness. Funeral held at Burdette Milton Kles near Fredarika.

Crystal Harold Lloyd Fablus Healeh Mra Suth “Meee Daryl Hice N. Hale Wad Moré Frank Itlee Northfield Minny Edna Gunter Qoal Wyoundies Gince Holm Erdertha Mekes Mer Clifford Rice Sormbhent Lorca Ries Chicago Leland Rice Dodge M. E. Chuaret Y Mr. Ssenberker Alcock Centers

Allison Family Receives Aid After Fire Damages Home

In Virginia on April 6 the Roelts family lost their home and much furniture in a blaze. Children escaped in night attire. A 14 by 82 foot temporary home was built by carpenters and volunteers. Community groups raised 375 to aid the family as plans to rebuild are set.

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Millboards Lose as Rock Grade Ride Ends Plans

A fragmented local report notes a contested period ending yesterday as a Rock Grade ride concluded amid mayoral and board tensions. The piece hints at property plans and regulatory actions impacting community plans and local governance.

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