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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1928

Page

9

Fire Prevention Emphasized During Forest Week

Fire prevention will be stressed during American Forest week April 22 to 28 as the nation fights forest fires blamed on neglect and carelessness. President Coolidge urged coordinated protection and reforestation efforts, noting 80,000 fires annually. Local committees across states push forest conservation and responsible use of woodlands.

Coolidge United States Theodore Roosevelt New York America

Sunday School Parley at Grace M E Tonight

Sunday school workers from all denominations are invited to a religious education conference at Grace Methodist Episcopal church at 7 30 p m today. Main topic is the planned Grace church summer school Bible class. Rev Clyde Baker, director of religious education for the Upper Iowa conference, will preside and Rev C W Longman of Chicago representing the Sunday School Board will address.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Grace Church Clyde Baker Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church C. W. Longman Chicago M. E. Church

Stewart-Simmons Co Names Two New Officers

Stewart-Simmons Co., formerly Stewart-Simmons Press, adopts amended articles to become Stewart-Simmons Company. Creil J. Wilkerson, partner for two years, becomes vice president and Joel H. Lulgen joins as an officer.

Stewart-Simmons Press Stewart-Simmons Company Creil J. Wilkerson Frm Joel H. Lulgen

Firm marks five years as secretary post for Stewart founder

The firm, five years in operation, appoints Kirk Stewart as secretary while founder of the business for 26 years remains president. Joseph P. Schuy serves as treasurer. The officers and directors include Alice M. Krieger and Fred E. Stewart. Plant located at 714 16 Jefferson Street.

Kirk Stewart Joseph P. Schuy Alice M. Krieger Fred E. Stewart Jefferson Street

Train Tragedy: Man Severed by Freight Train Near Creston

In Creston Iowa on April 24 Harry Lyons aged 35 from Dayton suffered both legs severed below the knees at Afton Junction beneath a Chicago Great Western freight train. He was taken to a local hospital and reported to be expected to recover.

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