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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1923

Page

4

Judge G W Wood Chosen Delegate By Waltons Here

Judge George W. Wood will attend the first national convention of the Walton League of America in Chicago as representative of the Waterloo chapter. The local association named him after meeting mandatory requirements, with two delegates and two alternates planned. He leaves Waterloo tonight, as delegates receive a blanket hotel rate at Morrison. The gathering will feature notable speakers including Dr Henry Van Dyke and Gov Kendall among others.

George W. Wood Iank Walton League of American Chicago Waterloo Greater Waterloo Association Judge Wood Charles F. Bennett Judge Woodwas America Henry van Dyke Bhekberg Gov. Kendall Herbert Hoover Irvin Cobb Zane Grey James Oliver Curwwood

Modify Alimony in Case of R L Mason

After a court hearing Judge R Stiles signed amended supplemental decrees in the case of Besgie Mason vs Robert J Mason. Heaton of the defense argued a change in circumstances and inability to pay the former $50 monthly alimony for support of minor children. The new decree reduces alimony to $46 per month.

R. Stiles Besgie Mason Robert J. Mason Modi Heaton Wila

Death at Janesville

JH C Barrick died Tuesday at 5 a m at her home after a brief illness. She spent most of her life in Janesville. Services will be held at 5 p m Thursday in the M E church.

Janesville JH. C. Barrick M. E

Enfield Granted Patent for Automatic Railway Crossing Gate

William H Enfield, longtime Evening Courier subscriber, received a patent from Washington for an automatic gate for railway crossings. He claims it is practical for country roads and towns, reducing the need for flagmen. The Osage News notes a guard gate with reflectors to warn pedestrians and drivers of an approaching train, controlled by the train’s movement.

William H. Enfield R. R South A. 1 Evening Courier Washington Osage Newe Ivnfield

Train guard signals and reflection bar device description

A system describes fireproof guard signaling before crossing and raising after passage. A bar with rifters reflects feet from an approaching locomotive for protective signaling and reflection during train approach.

Sunday Mail Service Here to Be Improved

Ray C. Eggert postmaster announced new steps to speed Waterloo post office service. Effective Sunday April 22 mail will reach Station A lock boxes two hours earlier. Clerks begin distributing mail at 10:30 a m. If trains run on time patrons should phase their mail by noon.

Waterloo Ray ¢. Eggert

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