Waterloom Cedar Falls Line Dispute Heads to Decision
The State Railroad Commission will issue a decision on the dispute between Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway Co and Motorbus Company over good faith in operating motor houses between Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Attorneys for both sides presented arguments. the commission previously announced it would decide later. The WCF&N contends the field must be protected for its investors as it has invested heavily in paving and infrastructure, while the Motorbus Company argues entry is improper.
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State Railroad Commission
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co
Motorbus Company
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Dwight N. Lewis
Charles Webster
Traction Company
Cass
Rainbow Drive
Newterrod
Black Hawk County
Re- Euan
Playgrounds Haven for Young and Old in Waterloo
Attendance at Waterloo supervised playgrounds last week reached 4108, with Pat's Pond, Finke, Edison, Lowell, and Grant each contributing significant totals. Gates Park to join, Kranek to direct youth activities Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays until season end. All playgrounds closed Friday 2 to 4 a.m. for President Harding memorial. Horseshoe preliminaries postponed. tournament moved to Cedar River park Saturday afternoon. Courts replenished with clay and in good condition.
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Waterloo
L. Gormley
Pat's Pond
Finke
Edison
Lowell
Grant
Gates Park
Misa Kranek
Harding
Cedar River Park
Boxing Shows at Two Parks Tonight
Boxing fans are set for two main events at Electric Park and MV Kapeball Park with Harold Jenkins facing George Mela and Joe Knipp meeting Jack Lewis. Each bout features six rounds following two four round prelims at Electric Park while promoters at the baseball park add a vaudeville act of pyrotechnic stunts before the main card.
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Harold Jenkins
George Melachar
Electric Park
Joe Knipp
Jack Lewis
MV Kapeball Park
Baseball Park
Artist Gustav Jensen Credits Originality for Success
Gustav Jensen, a Denmark native now based in Waterloo as an interior decorator, argues that modern commercial art rests on originality. His murals have gained attention, with notable work in Des Moines area public buildings and a six by nine foot altar painting of Christ in the Danish Lutheran church at Audubon, Ta. receiving high praise.
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Gustav Jensen
Waterloo
Jensen
Denmark
Europe
America
Des Moines
Audubon
Christ
Permanent Roads Drain City Cash In Waterloo Report
Waterloo's finances show heavy outlays for permanent street work via sewer and sidewalk contracts. The July 31 cash balance totals 85,085.45 with warrants at 67,160.25. fire equipment funds stand strong at 11,894.41 though a new firetruck contract requires 9,500 within 10 days.
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Waterloo
Charles C. Meiay
Marital Woes and Divorce Actions In Early Case List
Mrs Tha Rice sues for separation from Charles Rice alleging cruel treatment and threats to her life. They married 30 years with six children, three minors. She seeks 500 dollar monthly alimony and an injunction to stop harassment at 1112 Sycamore street. Burl C Scofield files for divorce from Fannie A Senfeld, married Oct 1 1906 in Owosso Michigan, claiming desertion May 1 1921. Dirty Dozen defeat Lite Hawks 31 to 9 in latest game. battery Scott Waldorf Hartlip Defenbach, Hawks pitchers Kohl Leonard Main with Agnew catching Hurkar umpired. In Europa it is customary to leave visiting cards on poets’ graves.
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Tha Rice
Charles Rice
Robert
Russell
Margarete
Sycamore Street
Burl C. Scofield
Fannie A. Senfeld Whem
Owosso, Mich
Dirty Dozen
Lite Hawks
Scott, Waldorf
Mrs Harding Keeps Vigil By President’s Bier In Washington
Mrs Warren G Harding widow of the late president spends the dawn at her husband’s bier in the White House as guards float into place for the public funeral. She rises with tears and walks with firm steps to the Capitol procession joining relatives and close kin amid the nation’s sorrow. Legion Auxiliary planned a Memorial Hall meeting for Thursday evening.
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White House
Capitol
Mrs. Harding
Washington
Marion, O
Clifford Kling
California
Mr. Harding
George T. Harding
Abi- Fail Harding
Warren
George Harding
Remsberg
Fuel Bill Stand Next 10 Labor on Illinois Central
Valley railroads between Jackson Mississippi and Clarksdale Mississippi faced a story of aid as Conductor Edward S Sharp helped a gravely ill young woman. He organized a 200 dollar subscription within the train crew station staff and management rallied to fund clothing and essentials as she heads to a sanatorium in Mississippi. The Illinois Central Magazine notes fuel costs are a major expense and outlines plans for coal conservation campaigns and a seven story Dowie building move in Chicago.
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Jackson
Mips
Clarksdale
Miss
Helr
Sharp
Asvision
Yurkoo City
Ma- Ree
Mise
Ilinois Central System
Wea
Illinois Central Magazine
International Railway Fuel Association
Hug
The
Railway Review
Hinois Central System
Chicago
Linois Central
Dowie
Alexander Dowie
Michigan Avenue
Roosevelt Road
Edward 8. Sharp
Waterloo Expands Long Distance Lines With Copper Circuits
Waterloo gains new copper wire circuits as long distance calls surge 80 percent. About 1,000 toll calls daily. New links connect Waterloo Des Moines and routes to Dubuque Fort Dodge Grundy Center Iowa Falls Marshalltown and Oelwein, reflecting heavy business activity.
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Waterloo
Northwestern Bell ‘Selephone
Iowa
Des Moines
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Grundy Center
Iowa Falls
Marshalltown
Oelwein
Sarvice
W W Wilson Brother of Tama Jim Buried at Traek
Tracer Aug 8. Tracer newspaper notes the funeral service held yesterday afternoon for W W Wilson age 78, brother of Tama Jim Wilson. He died at his Capron home last Sunday after an 18 month illness. Survived by widow, son Charles, two daughters, and sister Mrs JL Edwards Cedar Heights Indiana.
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Tracer
W. W. Wilson
Tama
Jim Wilson
Capron
Wilson
Charles
JL. H. Edwards
Cedar Heights
Autos Tagged for Violation of New Parking Law
Police chief Walker announced enforcement of the new parking rules in business districts forbidding parking between 9 a m and 4 a m and limiting to one hour on specified streets. Patrolmen tagged 48 cars. owners must appear at police HQ. many motorists unaware of the regulation. warnings issued to tag holders. second offense carries stiff penalty.
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PL BE. Walker
Tate
Whch
Toa. An
Sym
Gop. Om
Pho
Mulberry
Bridge
Bridge Street
Park Avenues
Sixth
Blatt Wirth
Washington
Sycamore
Park Avenue
City Parking Rules and Street Restrictions Noted
The text outlines areas within the city limits defined by Wallington Sixth Walnut and Park avenues. It states a 15 foot no parking zone near theatre entrances and fire hydrants at all times. Street with car tracks require parallel parking. where absent, Fifth Street from Mulberry to Bluff allows angled parking.
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Wallington
Sixth
Walnut
Park Avenue
Mulberry
Bluff
Training Camp at Fort Des Moines Silent for Funeral
Fort Des Moines and Camp Dodge in Iowa suspend activities as 3600 national guardsmen pause training during the national mourning for the late commander in chief. Two weeks of intensive drills under Major General Matthew A. Tinley at Camp Dodge resume after a memorial delay, with the first battalion parade scheduled for tomorrow evening.
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Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
Aug
Towa National
Camp Dodge
Harding
Washington
Marion
Matthew A. Tinley
Council
Marjorie Rambeau Files Divorce Suit Against Mush Dillman
Marjorie Rambeau, noted actress, filed for divorce in San Francisco alleging Mush Dillman struck her on several occasions, failed to support her for nearly a year despite earning about $1,000 monthly, and deserted her in April 192%. They were married in New York about three years ago after Rambeau’s previous marriage to Willard Mack ended in 1947.
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San Francisco
Cal
Marjorie Rambeau
Mush Dillman
Dillman
New York
Miss Rambeau
Willard Mack
Unul
Heiple Family Reunion Held At J S Heiple Residence
Heiple family members gathered at the J S Heiple residence in Dewats Street Aug 8 with 41 attendees. Dinner was served at noon. Visitors from distant places included Mrs Henry Pond and children Walter from Maynard Iowa and Mildred Shaulls from Waterloo.
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C.F. Am
State Railway Commission
Motorbus Co
Maurice A. Welsh
Europa
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Booth-Joseph’s
Booth-Joseph
Bobh
Illinois Central
Saving Coals Magazine
Telephone Company
Tama Jim
Traek
City
Hugh
Bridge ST
Williams
Sre
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