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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1928
Page
15
Youths in Waterloo prepare for the May 12 marble tournament hosted by the city recreation department and the Waterloo Evening Courier. The Ringer contest uses a 10 foot ring with three marbles on a cross and outlines equipment and play rules for knuckling down, lag shots, and scoring.
Rev. George F. Kelley longtime Methodist minister in Upper Iowa died at his Cedar Falls home at 3 a m April 11. He served pastorates in Dike Shell Rock Cascade Quasqueton Mount Hope and retired 11 years ago. Born Oct 9 1847 in Henry County Illinois he is survived by his widow and children Justin Prescott Waterlon E M Kullunberg Kal ley Manley Eleanor and Fave. Services Wednesday time and place to be announced.
Col. Lindbergh planned for a rest visit to Iowa for two weeks in July at Lake Okoboji the home of Myron E Hallenbeck known as Holly in vaudeville. Hallenbeck recalls Lindbergh’s early film work and notes plans discussed with party leaders that he might be the Republican vice presidential nominee.
The passage recalls a Waterloo and Ames region figure named Lindy, born Spirit Lake and raised near Sioux City, a Farm Iowa background cited as prepping for a theatrical career. It notes his early theater work at Little Falls Minnesota and his aviation fascination, including flying a cabin monoplane from Grand Canyon to Denver and onward toward an unknown destination in 149 F era reporting.
Reports from Carroll Breda and other towns note William Manemaan remains paralyzed after a neck injury in a wrestling match. Sioux City pilots a 2000 mile goodwill air trip to Havre Montana. Rotary gathering in Council Buffs spans three states. Cedar Rapids mourns the Brennan family found dead in a gas-filled home. Ottumwa High wins southeastern town district extempore. Funeral services for Iowa journalist Austin P. Haines held in Goanet. Burlington High secures four first prizes in district midi contest. Red Oak campaigns against liquor ads targeting boys. Lansing backs statue project for William H. Dilg on Mount Ida. Davenport hosts hunting trip notes and Sioux City candidate Stewart Gilman enters race for Congress.
Rev W D Endres, pastor of Central Christian church, travels to Columbus for the International convention of the Disciples of Christ. The gathering expects about 10 000 delegates from the U S Canada the British Isles Australia Russia South Africa and 10 foreign mission lands. Endres sits on the recommendations committee from Iowa. The committee of 150 handles most conference business and reviews all recommendations.
George W. Mack, a commercial photographer from 225 Fifth Street West, was elected secretary treasurer of the Town Master Photo Finishers Association at the annual convention in Des Moines. He succeeds W. H. Jonnish, chairman of Watering. Tarry Hutchinson of Davenport was elected president, succeeding Byron Hamilton.
Waterloo presbytery convenes at First Presbyterian Cedar Falls at 2 p m April 17 with sermon by William J Grossheim and business session. Women host a fellowship supper at 4 p m. Evening talks by Thomas R Niven and Earl G Harris. D B Morgan named stated clerk. Delegates named from Westminster First East Park Northminster and others.
William Black, safety director of John Deere, cites grim stats at First Methodist church. He notes 19,066 children were killed by motorists last year and half of accidents stem from others carelessness, urging better housekeeping and safety measures to cut losses.
Henry Carstens of Ackley and William Hoon of the Jewel Gun Club announced the annual Iowa State Sportsmen's Association tournament will be held June 5 to 8 at the Jewel. Four new auto angle traps will be installed and Black Diamond targets used. Tony Hoover of Peters Cartridge Co. will be cashier. A large turnout is expected.
New York April 16 The Jack Dempsey and Gene Kearns case in federal court was postponed until Wednesday as Judge Jab C Knox examines another matter not likely to finish before then. The delay shifts the trial date while the court handles a separate proceeding.
West Plains Mo April 16 Prosecuting Attorney Green pressed an inquiry into last Friday night blast that killed 40 at a dance hall. He suggested J M Wiser 47 who rented a garage below the hall may have caused the explosion over dancing views or financial troubles. Wiser was killed in the blast and exhumed tests showed facial burns possibly from acid. Green claimed witnesses place Wiser at the garage 20 minutes before the blast and a light sputtered then went out before the building blew up. Coroner Burns favored a gas fumes theory. no dynamite hole found. Wiser had canceled a car sales contract last week and owed money to GMAC.
An advertising notice urges readers not to suffer headaches and pains, claiming Bayer Aspirin ends discomfort quickly and is safe for the heart. It advises asking the druggist for Bayer and to buy only the genuine box marked Bayer in red.
Chicago April 16 federal authorities surrendered Myron Caffey prohibition agent sought on charges of assault with intent to kill over a March shooting of municipal bailiff William Beatty. A writ of habeas corpus was granted to move the case from state court, while police awaited fresh guidance amid jurisdictional conflicts.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide relief for bad breath by gently stimulating the bowels and liver and purifying the system without the drawbacks of calomel. The vegetable formula with olive oil comes in 15c 30c and 60c sizes and is sold by all druggists.
An ad advises using Moone's Emerald Oil to reduce titan factor in veins and restore normal conditions. It claims two-ounce bottles last long and offers refunds if not satisfied. The notice urges order by mail from Robert Drug Co and specifies use night and morning as directed.
Officers guarded exits of the federal building as a precaution. The Sigma Delta Chi dinner for Frank Lowden, slated for Wednesday, was postponed due to the Illinois presidential candidate’s illness.
Mrs Georgia Dixon of Cedar Rapids reports four years of poor health suffering gas in the stomach headaches and sleeplessness improved after taking Plant Juice. The ad claims Plant Juice tones stomach kidneys and bowels and cleanses the system while offering it at Wangler's Drug Store Waterloo and other local drug stores.
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