Shorter Cleanup Campaign Gains Intense Citywide Push
A citywide cleanup drive was shortened from 30 days to two weeks May 15 to 19 after principals reported pupils would be busy at year end. Mayor Guagy led a general committee meeting with all groups pledging support for Cleaner Waterloo. Prizes total five dollars and are funded to reward dandelion removals. Scouts will inspect and tally progress while scorecards, printed by East Junior High students, will track cleaning and painting work. Streamer cards and window displays will spread the campaign citywide, with 12 000 stickers mailed by firms. Citizens are urged to begin cleanup efforts immediately. owners must do most work, with help from schoolchildren, scouts, and the city department.
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General Committee
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Waterloo
N. A. Liehty
Arthur F. Jury
A. O. Tabor
East Junior High
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Herbert Parker
Publicity Division
County Asked for Specific Statement in Pettit Case
The Black Hawk county suit against FS Pettit seeks a precise accounting. McCoy and Beecher filed the motion for the defendant to disclose funds in the clerk’s hands, detailing the exact amounts belonging to the county and to others, names of all claimants, and the interest due to each party.
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McCoy & Beecher
Black Hawk County
Snow Flakes Melt in Rainy Nashua Teeters
Snow flakes fell briefly in Nashua Iowa on Tuesday evening after a steady rainfall. The light snow melted quickly in the air, leaving wet streets and a chilly night atmosphere for residents.
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Washua
Nashua
Watertog editor reports local color and concerts
Cedar Falls based Watertog Evening Courier and Daily Reporter notes a Dana College choir from Blair Nebraska pleasing Nazareth Church in Cedar Falls with a 40 voice group under capella. After the concert, hosts Mr and Mrs Iyer Fodguall of Black Hawk Township hosted a noon dinner. The singers departed for Albert Lea Minnesota for another concert tonight.
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Cedar Falls
Watertog Evening Courier
West Fourth Street
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Capalla
Dana College
Blair
Neb
Nazareth Thureh
Myr
Mre. Iyer Fodguall
Black Hawk Township
Albert Lea
Minn
Nels Parson 74 Dies in Chico Cal Revives Old Ties
Nels Parson aged 74 died at his home in Chico California last Friday morning after about three months of dropsy and complications. His burial occurred in Chico with prior residence near Manchester where his sister Mrs. Tripp still lives. He previously spent time with relatives in La Porte City and Waterloo areas. News came via letter to his brother-in-law John Nichola, and Mrs. Parson is a sister of John and George Nichols.
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Buring
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Parson
Slater
John
George Nichols
Fred Sheffler
Auburn
Two speeders fined in police court for speeding
Ruth Lee and Mont Saunders, colored, were fined the usual $3.50 and costs for speeding in police court this morning. one-half of the fines were suspended. They had been charged with disorderly conduct by Ruth’s husband Henry Lee, who asked for a hearing continuation. Trial set for 2 p m tomorrow. Last week Ruth Lee caused her husband to be arrested on a charge.
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Ruth Lee
Mont Saunders
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Defendants Freed on $15 Bond Each in Threats Case
A brief court note states the defendants are at liberty under $15 bonds each after being charged with threatening to kill her. The report records their release pending further proceedings and identifies the case context without sensational detail.
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Liberty
Manchester Reports Snow During Night
Snow remained visible on roofs in Manchester this morning. The night snatchman told Judge R. B. Stiles that at one point an inch of snow lay on areas with little heat radiation, according to word received here today.
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Manchester
Snatchman
West School Board Refunding Bonds With Davenport Firm
West independent school districts will save about 1600 yearly by refunding 200100 in bonds to George M Bechtel Co Davenport at 3200 premium. Bonds from the five year old issue for the high school will drop from 5 percent to 4 1 4 percent. Maturities include 39000 July 1 1939 31000 1940 33000 1941 34000 1942 35000 1944 and 37200 1945.
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Tho West Independent
George M. Bechtel & Co
Davenport
James Anderson Missing as Municipal Court Trial Looms
James Anderson, once a noted secretary agent with ties to the county attorney, could not be found by police today while wanted in municipal court on an old misconduct charge filed by a theatre manager for alleged arrogance of a girl usher. The hearing was postponed for several reasons after Judge J. C. Beem ordered a warrant to bring him in.
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James Anderson
Anderson
Ushars
J. C. Beem
Case Against Aint Moves Toward Settlement
Relatives report Anderson, hospitalized in Iowa City for mastoid treatment, aiding in efforts to dispose of the case against Aint. The wounded party remains under care as legal steps proceed.
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Derson
Aint
Anderson Jp
Lowa City
Suit to Foreclose Mechanics Lien Nears Settlement
In Waterloo Sash & Fixture Co. v M Blitseh et al a suit to foreclose a mechanics lien nears settlement in Judge B B Stiles division of district court. The case, seen as six or seven suits in one, remains on trial calendar with Blitsh attorneys active. Walter P Jensen may be added to the lawyer list. A separate note mentions Mt Carmel Baptist Church members seeking funds to buy the church.
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District Court
Waterloo Sash & Fixture Co
M. Blitseh
Karnak touted by Mason City resident as miracle stomach cure
J Vaughn of Mason declares Karnak relieves long standing stomach trouble. He says it stopped souring after meals, heartburn and gas, improving his sleep and energy. His wife also benefits. Over 300,000 bottles sold in four states in ten months. Sold in Waterloo Cedar Falls and other towns through local druggists.
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Vaughn
Birch Drive
Mason City
Iowa
Waterloo
C. J. Miller
Robert Drug Gno
Cedar Falls
Higher Drug Co
Linden Methodist church sale hinges on May tenth decision
At a congregational meeting the Linden Methodist church sale with Mt Carmel congregation was tabled until May 10. The deal, priced at 1000 dollars cash or 1150 dollars with time balance, follows the start of the new Linden structure. Canvasser funds are not expected to be completed until early next month. The report notes that over six hundred million feet of film are used yearly in movie production.
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Old Linden Methodist Church
Linden Church
Mt. Carmel
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