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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1928

Page

12

Juniors Lead WN High Grades At East High School

Helen O'Neil and Ruth Miller led East High School honor roll as juniors, each with five A's in the second six weeks. Juniors topped the class for A grades with twelve students earning four A's, while seniors trailed with ten. Names of juniors sophomores and seniors also listed among those achieving multiple A's.

Helen O'Neil Ruth Miller East High School Paul Studt Katherine Egdorf James Hurley Leone McBroom Miriam Masberg Alberta Stroebel Phyllis Watson Lola Studt Margaret Hellen Jessie June Wahl Virginia Zellhoefer Walter Kyle Margaret Johnson Leonard Carl Bertha McAnineh Irene Sage Clifford Yagla Evelyn Cousins Harold Ellis Carl Ferguson Gladys Hoel Robert Kenney Hazel Knowles Robert Pritchard Russell Lohner Laurel Holdridge Duane Hackett Otto Barney Ariel Cross Nellie Evans Rose Beinberg Robert Glaw Paul Merriau Frances Riggs Bernice Holley Robert Ritz Ruth Schwartz James Yates

Fredericksburg Defeats Hawkeye Teams in Varsity Showdown

Fredericksburg IA wins over Hawkeye teams with girls 28 to 24 and boys 42 to 16. Fredricksburg played last evening in a close girls game and a dominant boys game. Teams featured local players and a strong home court performance.

Fredericksburg Hawkeye

City in Prief Father and Mother Glasses Ad Placeholder

Advertisement notes father and mother glasses with white gold frames from Buchanan's. Lacks clear action or date. presents as brief catalog-style item.

Buchanan’s

Local notes from Waterloo area listing people and events

Co A Hanson spends weekend at his Lyle Minnesota home while Robert Alford returns to Los Angeles after three weeks in Waterloo. H E Gerry recovering well after Presbyterian hospital operation. Mrs Earl Glasson improving at Allen Memorial hospital. County Superintendent Jewett improves and expects to return Monday. Mr and Mrs John Busker visit relatives in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Father and Son banquet by Knights of Columbus likely after Christmas. Hutton family plans winter in San Diego, returns spring. Petty thefts reported with tires and flowers taken from cars. Miss Helen Barnes elected sponsor of the Errodelphian society at East High. Calvary Evangelical church to host bazar and supper on Tuesday Dec 11.

Helen Barnes East High School Erodelphian Literary’ Society the Orange and Black Florence Black Calvary Evangelical Church

Prohibition Bureau Reports Large Arrests and Seizures

The 1928 annual report details 75,307 arrests and 58,813 convictions, with seizures of vast quantities of alcohol, distilleries, stills, and fermenters. It notes 177,799 prohibition violation cases terminated and 15,793 jail terms totaling 5,631 years, plus $7,031,109 in fines.

Washington, D. C Prohibition Bureau Treasury Department Prohibition Doran Bureau

Leslie Lewis elected chef de gare of Forty and Eight

Leslie R. Lewis, 106 Randolph Street, was elected chef de gare of Black Hawk County Veiture No. 82 Forty and Eight at a reorganization meeting last night in Hotel Russell Lamson. Officers include R. E. Morris as chef de train and F. R. La Barre as treasurer with other elected members to form an executive committee. A January meeting is planned and talks by regional officials followed.

Leslie R. Lewis Randolph Street Black Hawk County Veiture Russell Lamson R. E. Morris Grundy Center F. R. la Barre Commissionaire Ralph Steninger W. H. Wilson L. S. Treganza Karl V. West Wayne Smith Cheminats J. P. Jensen Christ Xestras Sylvester Howell Gardes Des Prisonieres

Births Reported With Multiple New Arrivals

Mr and Mrs William V Simon 1102 Mulberry Nov 14 son Kenneth Duane. Mr and Mrs Louis M Wagner 112 Lane Nov 28 daughter Mayonetta. Mr and Mrs Alfred J Welsch St Francis hospital Nov 28 daughter Regina May. The parents live at Jesup. Mr and Mrs Earl Frederick Lufkin route 6 Waterloo Nov 22 som Dean Earle. Mr and Mrs George Washington Foreman 316 Vaughan Nov 12 daughter Betty Jane. Mr and Mrs William W McKee 321 Irving Nov 28 son John Henry. Mr and Mrs Fred Scheel 506 Saxon Nov 19 daughter Mary Lou. Mr and Mrs Henry George Turner Presbyterian hospital Nov 24 son Robert Stanley. Mr and Mrs John B Myers St Francis hospital Nov 20 daughter Thelma Louise. Mr and Mrs Harry Charles McCright 207 Denver Nov 23 son Paul Rex. Mr and Mrs William Ostrander 605 Fairview Nov 28 daughter Marjorie Frances. Mr and Mrs John C Lubbo route 6 Waterloo June 3 1927 son Eugene Keith. Mr and Mrs Arthur W Smith Orange township Oct 29 daughter Eleanor Lavonne. Mr and Mrs Tyler Joel Higgins 11044 Jefferson Dec 1 daughter Barbara Ann. Mr and Mrs James Edward Cook 139 Barclay north Dec 1 daughter. Mr and Mrs Nels Krogh 212 Union Nov 8 daughter Masry Christine. Mr and Mrs John Henry Smith 408 Glenwood Dec 2 son Richard Kenneth. Mr and Mrs Vinton Joan Bernstein 9284 Franklin Dec 3 son Leland William.

William V. Simon Mulberry Kenneth Duane Louis M. Wagner Lane Mayonetta Alfred J. Welsch St. Francis Hospital Regina May Jesup Earl Frederick Lufkin Route 6 Waterloo Som Dean Earle George Washington Foreman Vaughan Betty Jane William W. McKee Irving John Henry Fred Scheel Saxon Mary Lou Henry George Turner Presbyterian Hospital Robert Stanley John B. Myers Eleanor Lavonne Tyler Joel Higgins Jefferson Barbara Ann James Edward Cook Barclay North Nels Krogh Union Masry Christine John Henry Smith Glenwood Richard Kenneth Vinton Joan Bernstein Franklin Leland William

Road links Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo opens long trek

Development of South American roads now enables a drive from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo covering about 1,200 miles. The route highlights improving regional connectivity and potential for broader travel and trade between Brazil and Uruguay.

Rio de Janeiro Montevideo

Cambridge Printed New Testament of 1661

A note records the edition of the New Testament printed at Cambridge Massachusetts in the year 1661. The item emphasizes the historical printing at Cambridge and the date of publication.

Cambridge, Mass

Parole Revoked in Liquor Case in Iowa Town

Parole revocation and jail time dominate the day in Cedar Falls area matters. R. E. Reed of La Porte City begins a 90 day term after parole was revoked by Judge G. W. Wood amid contempt of court hearings tied to a liquor injunction. Peter Blees of Gilbertville is jailed on a bench warrant for failure to appear on a DWI charge. Fred Ackers’s liquor nuisance sentence is extended to December 28. An order to padlock a property at 127 Eighth Street West was stayed after a $500 bond was posted. Charles Sibert pleads guilty to contempt and serves jail time.

R. E. Reed la Porte City Reed H. ©. Unger G. W. Wood F. W. Edwards Peter Blees Gilbertville Blues Fred Ackers Cedar Falls Judge Wood Wood Eighth Street West Albert F. Stolt Charles Sibert

Forty hours devotion at Sacred Heart opens Sunday

The 40 Hours Devotion starts Sunday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic church. Pastor Rev. J. M. Molloy invites all to attend. Daily morning and evening sermons by Fathers Coffey Farley Rooney and Malone. Evening services run 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church J. M. Molloy Father Coffey Farley Father Rooney Cascade P. F. Malone Rockford Sacred Heart Church

Induction of 25 by Catholic Order of Foresters at St Mary's Court

The Catholic Order of Foresters No 1234 will initiate a class of 25 candidates tomorrow afternoon in St Mary's auditorium. A banquet follows, served by the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters. Speakers include Waterloo municipal judge George J. Sager and Russell Lamson, with music by Howard Girsch and others. Welcome by Rev Theodosius Plassmeyer. invocation by Rev Arnold Schwarz.

St. Mary’s Court Catholic Order of Foresters St. Mary's Auditorium Howard Girsch W. A. Dostal Chelsea Forrest Shores John W. Koch State Court

Salvation Army Kettles Open for Christmas Donations

Salvation Army bells in the business district drew shoppers to three donation kettles at Black's corner Commercial National Bank corner and Waterloo Savings Bank corner. Proceeds fund Christmas dinners clothing and canned foods for the city’s needy in cooperation with the Waterloo Social Welfare league.

Salvation Army Black's Corner Commercial National Bank Waterloo Savings Bank Waterloo Social Welfare League

Good Things to Eat from Pots and Pans

Tips from a vintage recipe page include Chicken Joy with stock and gelatin molds, Baked Spinach with crumbs and cheese, enhancing rice with milk, and a horseradish white by vinegar and milk. Also notes on roast pork skin and a dried beef sandwich filling with green peppers and lettuce.

East High Annual Completed For Engraver By Dec 15

East High announced that four sections of the annual will be ready for the engraver by December 15. The senior and junior classes the annual staff and portions of the athletic section will be completed then. In prior years work started after January. Yearbooks will be distributed early in June as usual.

East High School

Cuba reissues own mail boxes replacing US boxes in Havana

Havana begins replacing United States mail boxes with Cuba made boxes as a reminder of the American occupation. The replacement marks a shift in postal branding and local sovereignty with new signage and installation planned across city routes.

Havana United States Cuba

Also Mentioned on This Page

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