Woman Railroad Manager Resigns After 30 Years Service
Kath ering Wilson resigns as a key Rail road official after three decades with the Illinois terminal line. She rose from stenographer to executive assistant to the general manager as the system expanded from six miles to fifty. Wilson cites the road’s growth under a central administration as a reason to retire, though she will retain an advisory office. The line’s sale to the Tlinals Power & Light group valued at about 7.5 million dollars was linked to her leadership by railroad operators.
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Tlinals Power & Light Corporation
Tlinals Traction System
McEkinley Limes
Miss Wilson
Birds at Captain Lindsey Draw Many Birds to Door
In Waterloo, Fire Captain Frank Lindsey feeds a diverse flock at his Moir street home amid 20 below temperatures and blustery winds. Songbirds and game birds visit daily, with sparrows, quail, pheasants, bluejays, cardinals, chickadees, redwings and more flocking to the feed. Lindsey hopes to tame the birds and study them to grow a large winter flock for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lindsey
Molr Street
Lindsey
Waterloo
United States
Central
South America
Hopea
Moir Street
Declam contest at East High set for February 14
East High announces a declamatory contest in the school auditorium Friday evening February 14. Contestants include Thomas Hadsell Robert Ritz Edward Ridenour and others in categories of oratorical dramatic and humorous pieces. Winners advance to the preliminary state contest March 1 in Independence with teams from East West Cedar Falls and Teach ers College High planning the quadrangular contest between Feb 15 and March 1.
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Asl
High School
Miller
Thomas Hadsell
Robert
I Ritz
Edward Ridenour
Eickelberg
Ruth Miller
Thelma
Peterson
Margaret
Morris
Carol Burr
Arlene.Peters
Doris Rig
Cedar Falls
Auto Damages Awarded by Cedar Falls Jury
A Cedar Falls municipal court jury awarded John Mommer, age unknown, 321 Fourth Avenue, Cedar Falls, $350 for auto damages after a case heard yesterday afternoon. The jury returned the verdict after about six hours away from the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mommer
Fourth Avenue
Cedar Falls
Thefts of Bronze World War Markers Lead to Prison Terms
In Burlington on February 6, Clyde Wes Beasley and Earl Reinert were sentenced by Judge James D. Smith to Fort Madison for up to five years. They mutilated bronze World War II markers honoring the dead and sold the pieces as junk.
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Burlington
Clyde
Wes Beasley
Earl Reinert
James D. Smith
Fort Madison
Veterans Bureau Oversees 875 On Welfare Roll
Des Moines district judges held afternoon talks with the officer in charge regarding the Veterans Bureau program. Pool described the bureau as exercising sympathetic and benevolent supervision over these cases and noted all officials aim to ensure proper use of government funds for incapacitated world war veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool
Des Moines
Buréet
The World’s Best Laxative Nature’s Cascara Endorsed
A fragment discussing laxatives contrasts harsh chemical salts with cascara bark as a natural remedy. It claims cascara cleanses the system, supports blood health, and has no habit formation, praising Indian use for longevity. The quoted tone reflects early 20th century patent medicine rhetoric.
Guardianship estates capped at five under department rules
A fragment notes misapplied funds harming children and cites department limits on guardianship estates. It claims payments were squandered and that individuals cannot serve as guardian for more than five estates. The text reflects concerns over guardianship and child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal
Reeder to Ride Special Highlighted by Cedar Rapids Event
Cedar Rapids Iowa February 6 John W Reeder 82 of Tipton plans a 16 mile ride while defying the chill as he carries Herbert Hoover's hat in a local commemorative event.
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Reeder
Cedar
Rapids
John’ W. Reeder
Tipton
Herbert Hoover
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Russia
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Roumania
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Bucharest
Eagt High
STA Tire Company
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Erngon Aed
Fred Smith
Veterans’ Bureau
Cascara
Cascarets Se
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Studebaker
McClosky
Huber
Dubuque
Fluckiger Motor Co., Inc
E. 4Th St
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Dodge Brothers
Gross- Aallbee Print Shop
Buick
Fisher
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Michigeo
General Motors Corporation
Black Hawk
Buick CO
A. R. Cash
Town Fourth
Washington
Buick Will Bulla Therm
Xew Dodge
DODGE
Dodges Brothers
Chrysler
Walter P. Chrysler
Dodge Brothers Organization
Dodge Beethere
Frank Collord Jr., Inc
Fourth and
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Waterloo, Iowa
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