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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
7
Abundant summer rains and lingering moisture boost the mosquito crop across Iowa states Dr. G J Headlee of the New Jersey Mosquito Extermination Association. Backwaters and filled rain barrels provide breeding grounds. experts urge public action to reduce pests and prevent bite outbreaks this peak load year.
Ed Sawyer Jr. died suddenly at a sandpit in Clear Lake Iowa Mrs Sawyer a former Ackley livery operator moved there seven years ago He is survived by his widow two daughters Mrs William Rainsbarger Steamboat Rock and Mrs Peterson Clear Lake a son Ed Sawyer Austin Minnesota and five grandchildren Burial is set for 1:39 p m at Pleasant Hill Cemetery three miles north of Ackley with the body arriving tomorrow.
Telegrams from Reinbeck Iowa report the death of Mrs Ruth Wilson of Los Angeles California last evening. She formerly was Miss Ruth Reinbeck and married Harold Wilson son of prominent Reinbeck figures June 2 1925. She was the daughter of Mrs Thomas Caples whose Reinbeck high school and State Teachers College ties are noted. Burial arrangements to be made in Reinbeck after body is returned.
Edward Crawford sues Viola Crawford for divorce on alleged fault after separation in 1916. The case references support for minor child Leona Fink and others, with disputes over custody and alimony. The document also notes Esther M. Liddie and Joseph Liddle, plus an incident description of a man capsizing at sea.
Marshalltown aims for a strong fall with optimistic trade prospects across industrial and agricultural sectors. Oats yield up to 40 bushels, corn prospects bright, factories busy, and payrolls boosted by over 400 workers at the Marshall mine company. Howe Building expansion and higher building permits plus bank deposits indicate expanding commercial activity.
Sioux City Iowa August 28 Failure of the Iowa State Savings Bank two years ago led to district court suits seeking 442000 against FL A McCornack bank president and his wife. Don Mullan assistant state attorney representing Attorney General Ben Gibson filed the action alleging a 500000 guarantee of the bank assets backed by double full liability for paper managed by former president W L Montgomery. The suit seeks 400000 as the gap between collected amounts and the value of double full assets. a second suit for 42000 on alleged promissory notes follows. McCornack has served on the Board of Education for years and is described as a millionaire. Mrs McCornack is said to be wealthy.
At a Church of God conference at Cedar River park attendees split into four study groups daily focusing on forgiveness. A speaker noted that the Lord's Prayer binds forgiveness to our own willingness to forgive others who trespass against us, citing Matthew V.23 and urging readiness to forgive to be heard by God. The event continued with sessions each day at 2 and 8 PM and a closing service Sunday evening.
Dr Hemsworth and Hutchison donate a three year Hutchison Hemsworth cup to the Black Hawk county tennis tournament starting Tuesday. The winner keeps it one year, then three wins grant permanent ownership. Hutchison and Dr Hemsworth decline to play this year to encourage new players and keep the title competitive.
Miss Doris Miller of Osage will wed a local groom with ties to Swan & Tarker Jewellers. After a ceremony they plan a several weeks honeymoon at the lake region then return to the groom’s city to establish their home. Hospital employes host a picnic with 225 attendees and a talk by Ft A. Stewart.
London Aug 28 AP Irving T Bush of New York has established annual scholarships enabling three British elementary school teachers to travel in the United States for six months or more. Each scholarship is worth 1500 dollars. Recipients will be chosen by the City of London vacations course authorities. The first three holders may depart for America early in 1926 to tour and study American schools and methods for possible adoption in Britain.
George Cummings left Independence for Decorah on vacation and wed Wednesday evening Aug 26. The report notes he did not inform friends before leaving.
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