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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1929

Page

2

Gas Plant Here 5 Improvements at Cost of 90000

Waterloo's gas production properties between lower Syc amore street and the river are being upgraded at about 90000, making the facilities among the finest in the middle west. R H Garrison, division manager, said work includes a 206000 gallon oil tank, a new purifier, a large gas compressor, and a Cottrell electric tar precipitator to remove fine particles. Contracts for more equipment follow, with automatic operation and reduced manual labor.

Sycamore Street Waterloo Middlewest R. H. Garrison Garrison Seb Waterloo Bug Cottrell University of California The Research Corporation Iowa Public Service Western Gas Construction Company Fort Wayne Ind

Two Actors Beaten in Equity Assn War

Los Angeles August 9. Frank Goddard actor and boxer and Harry Deck actor were attacked near a studio entrance after refusing to join the Actors Equity association. Goddard received emergency surgery and was reported in serious condition. Deck said the beating began after six men attacked Goddard and he came to his aid.

Los Angeles Cal Frank Goddard Harry Deck Actors’ Equity Association Goddard Deck Equity

Late Civil War Veteran Concealed Military Life

George Marco aged 80 of Schenectady New York concealed for 50 years that he served in the Civil War. He worked over four decades in a local armory and watched youths go to war while never revealing his own veteran status. He had enlisted under the name Edwards in New Haven Connecticut after being rejected for service as a youth. Five years before his death he received a back pension of 3178 through efforts of Congressman Fraz Growther and Major Jacob Clin ton, but few associates knew he was a veteran.

Schenectady George Marco Marco Edwards New Haven Gonn Fraz Growther Jacob Clinton

Chicago Ice Cream Workers Strike Amid Heat

Chicago Aug 9. Ice cream workers strike leaves about 500 employees in 35 plants facing potential shortages. Union demands include 60 dollars weekly for skilled men and 27 dollars for women wrappers. Shortage feared if manufacturers do not concede over the weekend.

Chicago

Proceedings of Black Hawk County Board in 1939 session

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors meets in Waterloo to approve road bonds for Fortello Construction earth work, authorize contracts for detention hospital construction, hear budget estimates, appoint a road apportionment board, and adjourn after approving numerous claims and payroll items. The minutes cover July 29 to Aug 5 1929 with details on bids, certifications, and budget actions.

Waterloo Board of Supervisors Black Hawk County H. W. Miller Messrs. Teeter Ahles RefShange Rector Decker Northey Teeter Fortello Construction Co Hudson-Hicka la Porte-Brandon Road Black Hawi Board of Review J. W. Jorden G. G. Bickley Iowa Leavitt Waterlong County Board of Review Retshauge Worthey Btliller Matlon Towa Waterloo Evening Gourier Waterloo Tribune Geter Falls W. Miler F. W. Esher O'Slock P. Im Fresegil H. W.miller Refshauge Nosthey Mauser W. OH Buxton Henry W. Bedvert Frank Hisdorf Brunerd& Salz Stebbins Plumbing’ Co Zook & Bentz Marek Plumbing & Heating Johnson-Christensen Co Sweet‘man Electric Co the Independent Electric Co, Inc Nagle Heald Frank Bisdorf FW. Esher Messrs, Teeter Abies Relshauge Waterloo Evening Courier Cedar Falls Record Ayes Refsnauge Reetor Deckers Miller Waterlon Cedar Falls-Dunkerton Cedar Falls Dunkerton Iowe P. A. Dunbar W.S. Bishop H. J. Hess Restor Miller H. W. Miler T. D. Teeter Math Ahles Edw. Refshauge J. R. Rector FP. R. Decker Nethan Northey R. E. Pullin M. Sbaugh Egger Add Executive Council LeRoy Morris Ables LaPorte-Brandon Hudson-Hicks Roads Wm. Dutton HWW Adtister Decker and Federal Land Bank Wm. Dew Jacob and Mary E. Watters John Gol- Invaux John 3. Watters Bosker K. V. West M Northey Rose Gardiner Mecleda Zwanziger H. BP. Mason Sye Rall Mallee Naya Anles Allen Printing Co Des Moines Janitor Supply Co John W. Gwynne Gross-Albee Prink Shop Hillyard Chemical Co Town ‘Warehouse Co Drasage Harry Kline Mohlis. & Grands Casey Bros Cutler Home, Co Bal Des Moines Re. Court House Al’bee Repass Auto Co Noese Remington Rand Hose Irene Atles Cutler Haw W. Esher, Co B. Howell, Stationery Hillyard Chem E.G. McMillan Eling EB. McKinnon J. H. Shanks Urory W. Q. Strickler Dolly Brasawhite Suey Cecarenes Grumeini Furor Vages Pats L. B. Furgerson Win John Jensen Underwood Typewriter Co Albart Walters Brown's Tire Pyeayeyaeegageas Dees Oo Halyard “Ghem. Co Jali Colleta H. Miller Isabella Thompson Labor Treas Waterloo Hardware Co Wm. Welden McMian Cor Tees Ferguson Bros Jell Sup Gross-Albee Jenkins Forgemann Co Blanks Bhores Ofica Supplies Eerree O. O. Thompson VanArsdel Del Allen Print Co Town Public Service W. Chapman Yepts PIOP J. Cavanaugh Wen T. Grange Toad H. Stewart Chas Shick Robinson Dewey Butterfield John ©. Durets Harlan Keller Math Parrott & Sons Co Blanks and Statu H. T. Wagner Settreeress H. Ot. Wagner Fred H. Brearms Joe Johnson Harl Mages Math Berend Black Hawk Sport Shop Palol Sup Ee Fowler Warren Co Nad Gh Madigan Bounty Gophers Br Hogs Spree Waterloo Steam Oiler Works Seeyeee Waterloo Times Tribune R. Decker N.d H. OW. Miller P. A P. Ad Nathan Morthey P. d. Meat R. Rector Meet P. d Shas Shlek Phil Camarala Matt Ahles P. cd H. P. Moson Road Patrol Lebo Poor Fund U Roy Ashley Barttelt & McFarlane Ds- Tembion Csvaesemae OH. Jenson W. Lawless Rose's Eup Seme Altstadt Ds Langlas ‘Baking Co James Black Dry Goods Co Uttan Dome Luttatt Home C. J. Miller Medicine Co Petersen & Duke Machine Shepherd Lor. Co United Fruit Co Prove Sue Waterloo Hdce Co Dr. D. C. Huntoon Aldrich & Burtner Ins. Co James Black D. G. Co

Stage Rum Runner Battle in El Paso

El Paso Texas August 9 U R A patrol of U S border patrolsmen and five rum runners fought a ten minute gunbattle on Cordova island near the business district last night. Two stage riders were injured but no officers were hurt.

el Paso Tex U.R U. S Cordova Island

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