Civil War Vets in IA Post Slim to 24 Names
The Robert Anderson Post No. 68 of the Grand Army of the Republic in Waterloo Iowa reports 24 living members this year, down from 32. Among the survivors are G W Birdsall 94 in California and Charles F Brown 92. The youngest is John T Moyer 82, with two of three Company Thirty-second Iowa veterans still in Black Hawk county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
Grand Army of the Republic
Waters Joo
Marshalltown
la Porte City
Hudson
West Union
California
G. W. Birdsall
Charles F. Brown
John T. Moyer
Company
Thirty-second
Iowa Infantry
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Levi Jolls
A. T. Baldwin
Alvin W. Parmenter
South Dakota
Women’s Relief Corps
Lincoln Circle
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of Union
Memorial Hall
David Allison
A. G. Tatro
Thomas F. Bhannon
J. A. Trimble
Allison
G. A. R. Post
Harvey ‘Smith
Joseph Klingaman
Waterloo's Building and Assets Rise in 1928 Year
Waterloo reports a robust 1928 with $4,037,606 in new assets and permanent improvements. Bank deposits rose by $976,755 to $14,319,147, while combined bank resources reached $16,275,769 and clearings climbed to $67,277,012. Public utilities expanded with 318 new phones, 24 percent more power use, and a 5 percent rise in gas consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
Waterloo
Waterloo Post Office
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Russell-Lamson
James Black Dry Goods Company
Bus line dispute prompts Cedar Falls rail filing
Waukee Waterloo Cedar Falls and Worthing railroad officials filed with the state railroad commission to oppose granting a franchise to Royal Transit of Chicago for a Waterloo to Dubuque bus route. The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern objected, recalling a 1924 denial and asserting local carrier priority. A hearing is set for January 29 in the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Worthern Railroad
Town Railroad Commission
Royal Ranld Corporation
Chicago
Waterloo
Dubuque
Aeaerir
Heads Lions Presides Waterloo Lions Club Meeting
Heads Lions serves as president of the Waterloo Lions Club and presides at the weekly Thursday luncheon in Black's tearoom. His term extends to the first Thursday in June 1929. Gisson is manager of the Black Hawk Abstract Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Lions
Black's Tearoom
Gisson
Black Hawk Abstract Company
Waterloo Leaders Optimistic for 1929 Prosperity
Prominent Waterloo business figures express strong optimism for 1929 citing Iowa crops in 1928, industrial expansion, good roads, and anticipated employment growth. Bankers and manufacturers foresee stable conditions, rising exports, and continued prosperity driven by agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur W. Marsh
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Associated Manufacturers Company
Iowa
Cal J. Miller
Waterloo
Edmund W. Miller
Commercial National Bank
R. M.‘Lauerman
Lauertman’s Department
John W. Rath
Rath Packing Company
Towa
Little Jack Littis to Broadcast New Year Program
Little Jack Littis, son of Mr and Mrs Jaimes Leonard of 714 Washington, will air from WLIW Cincinnati CO tonight at 11 in a New Year special. He aims to reach every site in the union, as last year. He will next perform in Cincinnati this week and Minneapolis the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Littis
Jaimes Leonard
Washington Street
WLIW
Cincinnati CO
Cinginnathail
Minneapools
Hundley Murder Charge Dismissed as Insufficient Evidence
Victor A. Hundley of Carbondale faced a murder charge in Murphysboro as a state motion to dismiss was sustained for lack of sufficient evidence, ending the case against him. Father J Charles Hundley noted as the involved party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Victor A. Hundley
Carbondale
J. Charles Hundley
Notable Waterloo and Cedar Falls names listed entries
A list of individuals linked to Waterloo and Cedar Falls includes John W. Dirksen, Loii Ayres, Herbert W. Nelson, Mabel Lantz, Vernon 4. Smith, and Gleco J. Reisinger with associated numbers. The fragment presents a roster style record without context or actions attached to the names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Dirksen
Waterloo
Loii Ayres
Herbert W. Nelson
Cedar Falls
Mabel Lantz
Vernon 4
Smith
Gleco J. Reisinger
Weather Year 1920 in Iowa Sees Mild Temperatures
Plenteous sunshine and ample rainfall defined Iowa weather in 1920. The year total precipitation reached 41.93 inches with 20.08 inches of snow through December 28. The hottest day did not exceed 95 degrees in August, and the coldest was minus one to minus three degrees in February and December. There were 185 clear days, 69 cloudy, and 67 partly cloudy, with monthly highs and lows recorded through December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ralph B. Slippy
Gen Phil Hanna Shows Marked Health Improvement
Gen Phil C Hanna, longtime U S consular officer, who suffered a paralysis stroke after being brought to Imperial Beach California for health, has shown marked improvement. A letter from his sister Mrs Emily George reports his pulse normal, heart strong, and doctors hopeful he may recover. The nurse attended him in Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil C. Hanna
United States Consular Service
Imperial Beach
Cal
Emily George
Masons to Install Officers in Twin Lodge Ceremony
John E. Geertsen to become worshipful master of Martin Lodge No. 624 and W Truman DeRoame to lead Waterloo Lodge No. 105 in a joint ceremony at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening January 3. Martin Lodge directing the installation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lodge
Waterloo Lodge
Masonic
John E. Geertsen
W. Truman DeRoame
Thomas H. Treganza obituary in Waterloo Iowa
Thomas H. Treganza, 78, of 314 Fowler Street, died at 3 p.m. Sunday at a local hospital after an operation for a bowel obstruction. Born July 21, 1850 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, he moved to Britt, Iowa, then to Waterloo in 1902. He was married to Ace Trimmer in 1892. Survived by widow, two children Loren Treganza and Mrs. Leile Carpenter, a brother Joe Treganza, and a sister Mrs. Jane Mills. Body at Hileman & Gindt mortuary.
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Thomas H. Treganza
Fowler Street
Ace Trimmer
Genoa
Garner
Waterloo
Loren Treganza
Eighth Street
Leile Carpenter
Cortlandt Street
Joe Treganza
Britt
Jane Mills
Linden, Wis
Hileman & Gindt Mortuary
Mrs Lillian George dies in Long Beach California
Mrs Lillian George age about 50 died Saturday at her parents home in Long Beach California after several months illness. She was born in Fox township Black Hawk county and married to Nicholas A George. She lived near Jesup earlier and was a Presbyterian church member. Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs William Robe and her sister Mrs John Sherman of Long Beach. Her husband Nicholas George died years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian George
William M., Robe
Long Beach
Cal
C. F. Robe
Vermont Street
Lillian Robe
Fox Township
Black Hawk County
Nicholas A. George
Zelda Blair Dies At 20 From Influenza In Waterloo
Zelda Blair 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Blair of 1101 Colorado street Waterloo died at 4 45 pm Saturday in a local hospital from influenza. Born October 7 1908 in Wisconsin she came to Waterloo as a child. She was a East High School graduate and had worked as an operator for Bell Telephone. Surviving include her parents a brother Marion and grandparents Mr and Mrs Grant Fassett of 143 French street. The body is at the Kearns mortuaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelda Blair
William Blair
Colorado Street
Wisconsin
Waterloo
East High School
Northfences Bell Telephone Company
Marion
Grant Fassett
French Street
Kearns Mortuars
Gauss Buys Owl Pharmacy Stock and Lease
Mike Gauss buys the lease, stock, and fixtures of the bankrupt Owl drug store in the Irving hotel building and plans to reopen later this week. Harold Pecarek, formerly with Joe Packman, will manage as the Irving Hotel Pharmacy, with luncheonette service planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Gauss
Gauss Pharmacy
Owl Drug Store
Irving Hotel
Harold Pecarek
Joe Packman
Gauss
Marshall Buys Halverson Interest In Firm
W F Marshall of 247 Sheridan Road announces purchase of partner C J Halversons interest in the H M Chevrolet company effective Jan 1 Halverson retires for health reasons and plans relocation to California The new firm will be named Marshall Chevrolet company They have been associated since the firms 1924 founding and previously operated from 316 Fifth Street West the current distributorship for Chevrolet in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Marshall
Sheridan Road
C. J. Halverson
Prospect Boulevard
H & M Chevrolet Company
Halverson
Ui Health
California
Los Angeles
Marshall Chevrolet Company
Marshall
Farmer Struck by Shredder Belt Injures Eye
Sumner Iowa December 31 The extent of injury to August Frisch a local farmer remains undetermined after a drive belt on a corn shredder snapped and struck him in the head his consciousness was lost briefly and the belt struck his eye from the machine near Sumner Ta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Sumner
August Frisch
Here
Girl Injured In Night Cedar Falls Car Crash
Miss Virginia Wilson of 406 Vermont street suffered the loss of two front teeth and minor cuts when the car she rode in collided with another vehicle on the west Cedar Falls road. Neil McDermott of 406 Oak Lawn avenue drove the car. William Wardin, driver of the other car, and his passengers were shaken. Wardin’s car was wrecked. Wilson was taken to Waterloo, where a physician treated her injuries and she rested comfortably today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wilson
Vermont Street
Ian
Cedar Falls
Neil McDermott
Oak Lawn Avenue
Miss Wilson
Roger Wardin
Third
William Wardin
Dubuque Man Kronast Dies in Wisconsin Wreck
Dubuque resident Sebastian J Kronast aged 42 was killed near Potosi Wisconsin after his car overturned while attempting to pass another vehicle. The crash occurred yesterday on a snowy stretch as Kronast lost control and left the roadway. Police described the incident as a single vehicle accident with fatal injuries. Local authorities reported Kronast’s death in Dubuque today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Sebastian J. Kronast
Wes
Potosi
Wis
Poincare Keeps Cabinet After Quit Threat
Paris reports Premier Poincare told his cabinet he was ready to resign due to unrest but was persuaded to stay to confront reparations and political differences. He reorganized the Armistice day ministry to assure budget adoption, then offered to resign to President Doumergue, a crisis averted as ministers urged his indispensability. He will face parliament on January 8 to discuss general policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poincare
Doumergue
Craft tied to courthouse shooting ruled insane by hospital
Harry H Craft, a Spring Creek farmer who shot his wife in a parked car in front of the courthouse last August, is found to suffer paranoid psychosis. Doctors say recovery unlikely and recommend commitment to a state mental hospital for commitment and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry. H. Craft
Spring Creek
H. B. Boies
Thomas P. Brennan
Iowa Psychopathic Hospital
Iowa City
Craft
University Hospital
F. W. Edwards
EB. H. McCoy
W. M. Blough
Amateur Stickup Wounded When He Orders Hot Milk
Walter Casey, 21, of Bloomington, attempted a robbery at a restaurant in Chicago. He fled with $8 but was shot twice by proprietor Caesar Stepini after demanding hot milk. Casey, who mimed a pistol with his finger, is dying in Bridewell hospital. this was his second holdup after a prior $1.50 theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.R
Walter Casey
Bloomington
Casey
Bridewell Hospital
Caesar Stepini
Lee
Lee Stepini
Federal Agent Kills Wife and Himself
Des Moines notices Ray Pruess a federal narcotic agent shot and killed his wife Lenora then wounded himself in her apartment. The couple had been in divorce proceedings with Lenora obtaining a restraining order. Pruess died later from a self inflicted gunshot wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ray Pruess
Lenora Pruess
Priness
Princess
Pruess
Alleged Ax Slayer to Face Grand Jury
Council Bluffs Iowa December 31 The case of Jake Bird alleged murderer and ax slayer of Mr and Mrs Harold Stribling and Omaha ax slayer will be brought before the Pottawattamie county grand jury Thursday at the January term meeting Bird moved from jail in Iowa after his arrest still maintains his innocence though Mrs Stribling identified him in the brutal attack
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs, Ta
Jake Bird
Megro
Harold Stribling
Omaha
Pottawattamie County
Boy Nearly Killed by Fumes in Car
Des Moines report says eight year old William Strom nearly died after inhaling carbon monoxide fumes while riding in a touring car. He lay on the tonneau floor to escape the cold as fumes rose through the car floor boards and he moaned before losing consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.P
William Strom
Tonneau
Wards Off Flu by Own Prescription
Des Moines reports state health commissioner Dr. Henry Albert warded off influenza by resting and healthy living while away from his office. He had a cold, not influenza, and followed his own advised regimen of rest diet and fresh air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
O.R
Henry Albert
Granddaughter of John Deere Victim of Flu Dies
Mrs. E. W. Woodcock, 68, granddaughter of John Deere, died last night of influenza pneumonia in Moline Illinois. Her husband died the previous day of the same illness. A double funeral will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
E. W. Woodcock
John Dere
Lenore Sherwood Dies Prominent East Musicians Figures
Lenore Sherwood, longtime figure in musical circles, formerly of Iroquois? No, Iroledo, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., died at her La Jolla home after about six months of poor health. She was active in regional social life and music in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Jolla
Cal
Lenore Sherwood
Iroledo
Washington, D.C
Prayer and Dance Will Usher in 1929
Public celebrations mark New Year with Waterboams at prayer and play. 300 reservations for a hotel dinner and a late dance, music by Lyman and his band, and a midnight Father Time surprise. Phi Sigma Chi hosts a Knights of Columbus hall dance. Elks host a dinner dance. Armory dance planned. sheriff and police assure liquor-law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Rupeeson
Lyman
Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity
Knights of Columbus
Elks Club
H. T. Wagnier
C.F. Mohlis
F. W. Edwards
GOOLIDGE SHOOTS WILD TURKEYS ON COFFIN ISLAND
President Coolidge plans to dedicate the Coolidge Oak on St Simon's Island as part of a historic visit. The presidential party travels aboard Coffin Island to St Simon's and will observe a ceremony amid preparations for a public display.
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Coolidge
St. Simon’s Island
Swater
Simon's Island
U.P
Cool
Pars
Simon’s Island
Grees
Coffin's Ia Ja
St. Simon's
Coolidge Oak
Skyrockets blaze New Year atop Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs dec 31 sky rockets will blaze New Year greetings from the top of Pike's Peak. Fourteen Adaman club climbers camped near timberline expect to reach the summit afternoon. Two floating star shells from Italy will float from the snow peak and burst into stars. A memorial tribute to Roald Amundsen will be lighted at 9 p m and a grand display at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pike's Peak
Adaman Club
Timberline
Italy
Co. W. Penland
Colorado College
Roald Amundsen
Arctic
Rock Island A A Improves Waterloo Facilities
Over the past year Rock Island Rail Road in Waterloo replaced wood and brick street crossings with a composition called amestite, crushed rock and asphalt. Union Station and other property received minor repairs and painting. Waterloo freight business rose 10 percent, the system 3 percent, while local passenger traffic dipped slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad Company
Waterloo
Union Station
Sumner Resident Dies in California
Sumner, In, Dec. 31. John Shales, who left here with his wife for the winter in California, died there yesterday. His sons John and Henry were advised by telegram. Henry left for Long Beach to bring the mother and body home. Burial will be at Hawkeye. Surviving besides the widow and the named sons are two other sons Sam of Sumner and John of Randalia. Mr. Shales was 77 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Sumner
John Shales
California
John
Henry
Henry Shales
Long Beach
Hawkeye
Sam
Randalia
Mr. Shales
Germany Gets Old Iron From Tampa Cars
Tampa Florida December thirty first reports a steamship Aagot recently loaded three thousand five hundred tons of scrap iron. Much of the metal comes from old motor cars destined for a smelting plant in CG Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Tampa
Fla
Aagot
Ignition Firm to Appeal Maytag Patent Case
Booth Bend Indiana will appeal to the U S Court of Appeals from a verdict in a three plaintiff suit against Maytag Company Newton officials announced. The Quick Ignition Company claimed Maytag infringed patent rights by using certain magnetos in gasoline motor driven washing machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Bend
Ind
States District Court of Appeals
Quick Ignition ‘Company
Sceme
Msyteg
Newton
Mo Company
Maytag Company
Timechange language quiz tests brain training
A numbered brain teaser from a 24 hour clock study assigns times in foreign hours and asks to convert to standard AM PM. Examples include Half past 16 and Nineteen o'clock with instructions to use a.m. or p.m. and translate each item to our time.
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GA. A. Roll
Anderson Post
Flint
Ira Rodamar
Pioneer National Bank
Sam Silvers
Silvers Manufacturing Company
J. E. Johnson
Waterloo Savings Bank
A. Lane
First National Bank
Jack
Indies
Seers Eee
Aeeseuns
Cene BS
We Ten Eene
Wenn Aenee
Aee Eee
Save Verenned
Semensaee
Ween Ee BD
Neen Ee
Weeeere Wade
Phil Hanna
Hattie Belle Morris
Harvard
R. B. Morris
Gilbury
N. Y
Nelson Gleason
J. M. Gleason
Owl Pharmacy
Fgee Marshall
Haleron
H & M Co
Omy Hl
Farmer
Brennan
Ax Slayer
Joan Deere
FEU
Chu
Com
Ruxton Park
Amuridsen
Rock Island
Wesley
Ignition Company
Maytag
N.Y
Erenizig
Nsweers ON Society
Cobb
Shop For Women
Giith
Too, Iowa
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