Mystery Slaying Case at Iowa City Heads to Grand Jury
International News Wire reports Iowa City prepares for a grand jury investigation into the December murder of Roy D. Wertz, former Johnston County Telephone manager. The state cites conspiracy involving Wertz’s wife and son in law Noy Leeper, who was held without bail. Wertz’s daughter opposed marriage. Leeper reportedly possessed a gun earlier and threatened witnesses. Mrs Wertz’s condition prevented her from testifying. police delayed report of the shooting. Witness William Barth, a Leeper ally, allegedly faced threats from Leeper to silence him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe City
Roy DP
Wertz
Johnnson’ County Telephone Company
Sndds
Dee
Werth
Noy Lieper
Johnson County
Corone
Gregornan
Leeper
Wert
Gal Patice
Werty
William Barth
States Star
Barth
Sun Smiles Wanly Temperature Rises Few Degrees Today
After a weekend of extreme cold the day brings milder conditions with sun briefly visible. The government thermometer reading slipped to 12 degrees below zero on Saturday night, rose to 11 above by noon, and overall the temperature range yesterday was only five degrees from a high near 11 above to a low around 16 below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B. Slip
Ice packed at Illinois Central icehouse for spring use
Ice from the Cedar river near Nashua, described as clear and thick, is being stored at the Waterloo Minnesota division’s largest icehouse. About 190 tons are packed for spring and summer usage, with a crew of men employed since January 22 to move and fill. Ice shipments continue from Nashua, with a forecast of thicker river ice after the upcoming freeze.
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Tllinois Central
Cilar
Nashua
Waverloo
Minnesota
Council Bluffs
Crystal Ice & Fuel Co
Motorcars Collide with No Injuries in City Incidents
Police records note several motorcar accidents yesterday with no injuries reported. Red Butt Motorbus Company driver Brennen says a Red Bull bus collided with his bus at Fifth and Sycamore streets, damaging the Red Bull vehicle. Other cars operated by Knoop Mullan and Clyde Vaughn, both of Lafayette, damaged at Washington and Second, while Laverty reports a collision with Thomas Bell at Maple and Barclay streets. A Finnish state airplane factory has completed its first machine using materials produced in Finland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Brennen
Red Butt Motorbus Company
Motorbus
Fifth
Sycamore
Red Bull
CW. Knoop
M. Mullan
Clyde Vaughn
Lafayette
Washington and
Second Streets
Rpm
J. Laverty
Sunar
Side
Thomas Bell
Maple and
Barclay Streets
Thirteen Years of Scouting Promotes Citizenship and Character
A look at the thirteenth anniversary of the Boy Scout movement in America highlights its role in character building and citizenship training. The article notes 200000 scouts at organized camps, the eagle and merit badge paths, and the vast leadership structure of scoutmasters and committees. It cites Boy Life magazine, the Boy Scout handbook, and an international Paris conference with 200 delegates from 32 countries, urging communities to support more scouts and recruit 100000 additional boys and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Senate
Ameria
America Boyhood
Paris
Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scout
United States
Boy Scouts of America
Panel Envelopes Window Rules Issued by Postal Service
Window envelopes are allowed with conditions to ease mail handling and speed, including window alignment, return address, and legible dense black type. After January 30 faulty windows will be rejected. envelopes must reveal only the addressee through the window and avoid obstruction by printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray C. Meyert
Postal Department
Aged Reincarnation Exponent Dies in Fire at Home
In Chicago early today Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan Wilson a wealthy recluse and one of the state’s first school teachers perished in a fire that consumed her residence. She founded belief in reincarnation and astrology and claimed her deceased husband returned as a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elizabeth Jordan Wilson
Wilson
Little Advantage for Men in Coe's Intelligence
Cedar Rapids Ja Feb 5 Men failed to show clear superiority in psychology tests at Coe college to rank freshmen intelligence First Year men averaged 164 points and women 162 points A girl scored 222 of 200 possible Two hundred sixteen of 295 freshmen ranked above the average Nine freshmen do not possess the intellectual capacity to carry on college work
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Home of Holy Ghost and Us Society Sold for Unpaid Tax
Durham Fortunes shift as Shiloh the Holy Ghost and Us colony founded by Rev Frank W Sandford is sold to satisfy 571.08 unpaid taxes. Trustee-turned-owner Lisbon Fails holds the property once linked to The Kingdom Incorporated after Sandford and followers faced legal trouble from 1917.
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Holy Ghost
Us Society
Durham
Shiloh
Frank W. Sandford
Judge Coolidge
Lisbon
the Kingdom Incorporated
Sandt- Tord
Africa
Asia
Sandford
Elija
Portland
Atlanta
Arrest Grand Juror for Operating Still in Hancock County
Greenfield Ind Feb 5 Joseph Newton Bridges a Hancock county grand juror was arrested after federal officers raided his farm. A 15 gallon still and 300 gallons of mash were found on the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Ind
Joseph Newton Bridges
Hancock County Grand Jury
Too Many Squashes In Schools And Pulpits Stir Iowa Talk
Des Moines reports a session in which state lawmakers debate road funding and licensing, while a church memorial sermon condemns excess squashes in education and public life. The sermon urges sturdy character and lifelong learning over rapid, shallow schooling. Local measures discuss highway commission reform and driver licensing with fiscal scrutiny.
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Wie
Associated Press
Des Moines
State Sena
Mead
Hutler
Des Moines 1
Perkins, Inc
Buser
Muscatine
Seston
State Highways Commission
Senate
Mason City
House
Parsons
Calhoun
Anderson
Webster
Shaht
Clinton
Graves Memorial
Alty United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Earl
W. Main
Tthe
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Conferences
Wayne Henning
Wome
Elmer Moore
Darlene Whittle
Timothy [Isaa
Mr. Main
Aimerican
Lfe
Remembrances for C Grant Refsnider Funeral Honors
Military honors were accorded at the funeral for C Grant Refsnider at Petersen Bros chapel with rites by Fred Willer camp Spanish-American War veterans and Rev A Preston. Bearers included W Cotton W J Peddicord Dr A H McKellar G F Scales Wiliam Lingel pach J A Gary. Surviving family and career details noted. two sisters and widow survive. George B Webster services planned Cedar Falls. Gertrude Kirsch baby funeral at O Keefe Towne. J C Oswald found dead in Brown dormitory.
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C. Grant
Petersen Bros
Elmwood
Fred Willer
A. ©. Preston
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. Cotton
W. J. Peddicord
A. H. McKellar
G. F. Scales
Wiliam Lingelpach
J. A. Gary
Helen Gould
Refsnider
Cedar Rapids
Martin Bros.’ Company
Waterloo
Greene, Ta
Cuba
Robert Anderson
George EF. Webster
George B. Webster
F. H. Gillette
Cedar Falls
Christian Church
Mr. Gillette
Ford Cemetery
Washington Township
Waterloo City Briefing Notes In Early January
Local items report Mrs F R Lichty confined at home by grippe, Dick Dinzy with a bad cold, and McCoy shop owner McCoy on a two week trip to New York. Katherine Winslow from Council Bluffs visits Mrs James Dunlevy, while Winelaw, formerly of Waterloo, noted hospitality in town. Homeless individuals count two from Waterloo among sleepers. Yardmasters M E Joyca and J H Pogte ill at home. John A Sly returns to work after brief illness. Mrs Thomas Sullivan hosts a birthday surprise for Mrs M Abel at 119 Newell Street. P N G Temple Rebekah lodge meets at Mrs B G Roebuck’s home. bring a sandwich and dish to pass. Mrs John C Ehrig convalesces at home after hospital stay and operation. One traffic violator and one VST violator booked. bonds forfeited. A M Lund of St Ansgar visits daughter Adeline Aller, 211 Independence Avenue. Lund presides at St Ansgar First National Bank. County Board of Supervisors meet to audit bills. Hukill detained by illness. Mrs Lug Ans Fourth Street East deteriorating after surgery. condition slightly improved but critical. Charles Simmons, student at West High, remains ill with heart ailment. Mrs H B Maynard and daughter depart for Miami Fla with Mabel and Margaret Welch for several weeks’ respite from Iowa cold. Sewer thawing required after severe winter. hot water under pressure used by street machine. C A Railway hosts Roy A Graham to present two reels “Sole Mates” at Y rooms above master mechanic’s offices. Leonard L Orth mentioned as son of Rev J.
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F. R. Lichty
Ge the Grippe
Dick Dinzy
A. "I. McCoy
McCoy
New York
Katherine Winslow
Council Bluffs
James Dunlevy
Misa Winelaw
Waterloo
John A. Sly
Greater Waterloo Association
Thomas Sullivan
John C. Ehrig
Presbyterian Hospital
Wirst Street
J West
Fourth Street
Charles Simmons
Charles,Simmons
Baltimore
Charles I
West High
H. B. Maynard
Helen
Mabel Welch
Margaret Welch
Maynard
Miami
Fla
Towa
West Business District
C. A
Illinois Central Shopman
Roy A. Graham
Orth to Lead Auto License Office in County
J. Orth of Cedar Heights has been hired by Ed Madigan the county treasurer to head the automobile license department succeeding Mrs. Cecil Lanning who led the section for over two years Asa Jeanne Preece dance director announces a five week course in folk and interpretative dancing for children and adults call 375 before Wednesday Feb 7 advertisement
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J. Orth
Cedar Heights
Ed Madigan
Orth
Cecil Lanning
Asa Jeanne Preece
Ped Piper
Nebraska Governor Honors Mrs Birss for State Board Service
Mrs Carrie A Birss of Ontaria Nebraska, a former Manchester Iowa girl and cousin of M E Butson, was named by Governor Bryan to the Nebraska state board of control for a six year term at four thousand dollars annual pay. Widow of F J Birss of Omaha, she has long been active in Democratic and women’s clubs, led the Democratic women’s club last fall, headed social science at Omaha Woman’s club, and engaged in Red Cross and church work.
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Carrie A. Birss
Ontaria
Manchester
M. E. Butson
Gov. Bryan
Nebraska
State Board of Control
Birss
F. J. Birss
Omaha
Sevral
Demo- Watic Women’s Club
Omaha Woman’s Club
Sne
Red Cross
George Haven Likes School of Forestry
F Willis Jenks received a letter from George Haven Jr of Seattle former Waterloo resident and ex football player at west high Haven left the city a year ago to study forestry in Seattle He writes of mountain hikes island trips and praises Christian Endeavor members he has met He is undecided about summer plans possibly attending school or visiting California Dean Pelton of Bedford Iowa is Haven s buddy
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F. Willis Jenks
George Haven, Jr
Seattle
Waterloo
West High
Haven
School of Forestry
California
W. Dean Pelton
Bedford
Lis Haven
Jerome Harn In Serious Condition After Train Collision
Jerome Harn remains in serious condition following a Thursday afternoon collision between his automobile and an Illinois Central train. Medical staff report his condition as unsettled but as favorable as can be expected given the injuries.
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Jerome Harn
Illinois Central
Condi
Injuries Rise After Incident. Recoveries Reported
Report today states conditions now favorable for recovery. Jerome Lampert, injured concurrently, has left the hospital. Mr. Harn lost a foot and suffered severe injuries to the head and shoulder.
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Jerome Lampert
Thhe
Mr. Harn
Waterloo Pastors Hear Fine Speech by Prof F B Cram
The Waterloo Ministerial Association heard Prof F B Cram of Iowa State Teachers College deliver a talk on The Ten Commandments this morning. The address explored how commandments are broken using a midwestern town president as a parable, ending with attendees pledging reform amid applause. C S Raspe reviewed Validity of American Ideals by Shiler Matthews, praising the constitutional chapter. Future sessions will remain open to the public, with several attendees today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda D. Cram
Iowa State Teachers College
Thetary
Bny
Waterloo Ministerial Association
Professor Cram
C. S. Raspe
Church of the Redeemer
Shiler Matthews
Motion Sustained in Curry v Bickley Suit
Judge Boies sustained a defense motion to direct a verdict in favor of Dr. W H Bickley in the case brought by Mrs Rose Curry for 10000 damages over the death of Hugh Curry on Rainbow Drive last year. The motorist was Demetri Subeff, the doctor’s chauffeur, while Dr Bickley was in New York.
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HE. B. Boies
Rose Curry
W. H. Bickley
Hugh Curry
Rainbow Drive
Mr. Curry
Dr. Bickley
New York
Demetri Subeff
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Wystery
Iowa City
Upto Grand Jury
Finland
Boy's Life
Coe
Maortuari
Gertrude Louise Kirsch
Gertrude Louisa
G. M. Kirsch
O'Keefe & Towne
Maurus Ebarle
Calvary
St. Francis Hospital
Kiels
Providence
R. L
J. C. Oswald
Toledo
Brown University
M. E. Joyca
J. H. Pogte
Illinois Central Yards
A.M. Lund
Ansgar, Sr
Adeline Aller
Independence Avenue
Mr. Lund
St. Ansgar First National Bank
County Board of Supervisors
A. T. Hukill
Eck Im Ae
San «al
Leonard L. Orth
Rev. J
George Haven
F. B. Cram
Rheu
Sloan
East High
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