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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1926

Page

5

ML STAR speech program set for teachers meet

Outstanding talent is provided by the executive committee of which County Superintendent HH a Mooker chairs for the annual affessions of the Northeastern Iowa teachers association. West High school April 2 will feature speakers including Gienn Mrank and Ursualey Jilanten. Lectures cover The Power of Imitation and Menial Hygiene in schools. Round table sessions include many University of Iowa faculty. Attendance expected 1500 to 2000.

loWa West High School Gienn State University of Isin Jtenn Aince Tern Civilizating Ursualey Jilanten Minneapolina Meniai Snitcols Towa “State Teachers College Fed Music Mus Cecilians Wusic P. GC. Packer JD. Stoddard T. J. Kirby Bird T. Baldwin Mabel Snedaskery Other Vegers Mar Yia Miller Ruth Woods State University of Iowa Faculty of State Teachers Colles C. W. Bangs Manchester O. P. Fowler Dubuque Gertrude M. Crane Deedrak A . Clevenger Waverly

Nationwide radio fade out survey planned by enthusiasts

Scientists and 4,254 radio fans across the United States and Canada prepare to track fade outs tonight from 8 to 11 pm. Observers will log every five minutes details on static fading weather and atmospheric conditions to uncover causes. More than 45,000 report blanks will be tabulated in this broad radio survey.

Evanston UNS United States Canada Mexico Atlantic Pacific

Corn Committee Plans Opening of Legislative Bureau

The administration committee of the agricultural committee of 22 met in Chicago to plan a Washington DC legislative bureau representing middlewest business interests and to consider a Chicago headquarters. Attending were George N. Peek Wilfred Lindstrom H. H. L. Hartshorn William Hirth Charles Truex Ballard Dunn and Frank Warner, among others.

Chicago Agricultural Committee Des Moines Washington, D. C Legislative Bureau George N. Peek Moline Ill Walfred Lindstrom Pleasant Lake Ind H. H. L. Hartshorn Ford Kan William Hirth Columbia Charles IV. Truex Columbus Ballard Dunn Omaha Bee Frank Warner

Declam Entrants Drill for 4 Way Contest Thursday

East High, West High, Teachers College High, and Cedar Falls High prepare for a quadrangular declamation contest at Teachers College Cedar Falls Thursday evening. East High entrants include George Heath, Frances Stotts, and Encatha Ken. West High speakers were to be chosen Wednesday night in the home declamatory contest.

East High West High

Icicle Injury Costs Firm $9 141.65 in Superior Court

A Newmarket Manufacturing employee Antonio Wiedzie sued after an ice fall from a mill roof struck him in January 1923. A Rockingham County jury awarded $9 141.65 to the plaintiff for injuries suffered while clearing ice on the roof.

Manchester X. i Newmarket Manufacturing Company Newmarket Antonio Wiedzie Rockfuzham County

Europe Faces Shift as Russia Attracts World Interest

The piece notes world interest moving east toward Russia as Western Europe’s dominance wanes in 1926. It cites John Gavitt’s analysis in The Seventh Year of the League of Nations, Germany’s entry, and Russia’s limited league participation.

Europe Russia Germany John Palmer Clauwiry League Opf Osea Nations League of Nations Gywvit Hodges League of Nations News Gavit

Roosevelts Return With Armor-Plated Rhinoceros Hide Trophy

Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his brother Kermit finish a 19 month central Asia hunt. They sail from Bombay to Marseilles and then to the United States carrying rare trophies including an armor plated rhinoceros hide, Royal Bengal tigers, Indian antelopes, leopards, hogs, axis deer, and over 200 birds. They also secured the Marco Polo sheep from the Pamir mountains and eleven Tienshan ibex high in the Pamir region.

Chicago Theodore Roosevelt Kermit Central Asia James Simpson Roosevelts Bombay Marseilles France United States Pamir

Simpson College Open to Meeting to Patch Athletic Rift

Simpson College athletic board offered to meet with the Tutor Board at a neutral city to mend differences that led to a break in athletic relations. Officials backed Coach Noel Workman’s decision to terminate ties after a near riot at a basketball game, while implying no disavowal of that action.

Indianola INS Simpson College Athletic Board State Teachers College of Cedar Falls Athletic Board Noel Workman G. Cable Tutor Athletic Board J. L. Hillman Simpson Ila

Efforts to Oust Birds on Camden City Lawn Fail

Camden New Jersey February 3 sparrows drive city fathers to distraction despite acid poison and hose play by the fire department Birds roost in the trees on the city hall lawn hampering lawmakers A squad used poison and sprayed the trees while three fire companies used hoses to attack the birds The city hall was greeted by continuous chirps of defiance on arrival.

Camden N. J City Hall

Alvina Block Weds Edwin Mixdorf in Taitheran Church

Miss Alvina Block daughter of Mr and Mrs John Block married Edwin Mixdorf son of Mr and Mrs August Mixdorf at 2 pm Saturday at Taitheran church The couple’s attendants were Ida Kopplin Elia Haifa John Block and John Mixdorf The bride wore a white gown trimmed in pearl heading and carried a bouquet of 5 sweet peas A wedding luncheon followed at the Block home.

Alvina Block John Block Premifer Street Edwin Mixdorf August Mixdorf Taitheran Church Henry Mueller Ida Kopplin Elia Haifa John Mixdorf

Wilhelms report favorable town business conditions

John Wilhelm and his wife returned from a three weeks trip to California and a ten day shopping tour in New York. He said town business compares favorably with the nation and California holds its own amid Florida exodus with some vacancies in less desirable areas. They met former Waterloo photographer E Willard Spurr in Pasadena.

John Wilhelm Walnut Court

Police Chief Blames City for Gambling Dens Open

Des Moines police chief Cavender accused municipal authorities of mal administration and said gambling dens remain active with a local loss of about 40000 dollars. Western writer Catherine Cather, California author, died in New York and will be shipped to San Jose for burial. Iowa National Bank director election results to be announced in Frk. Kesser’s obituary notes a director resignation.

Des Moines Cavender New York Catherine Cather California San Jose Moines Kesser Frank Iowa Test Wips

Congregational Ministerial Association Visit Noted in Grinnell

Several days last week at Grinnell were spent by attendees of the Congregational Ministerial association. T. C. Crippen is in Hampton hospital treated for a bone infection in his lower limbs. Mr and Mrs George Lachtenberg welcomed a boy Friday morning. Mr and Mrs B J Weires and Miss Nelle Weires hosted Al Far society ladies at the former home Saturday evening.

Grinnell Congregational Ministerial Association T. C. Crippen Hampton Hospital Welnge George Lachtenberg Airs B. J. Weires Nelle Weires Alfar Society Formers

Nashua Local Notes Highlight Moves and Ailments

Nashua reports Wesley Foster renting Mrs. Helen Fox’s home and moving to Minnesota to assist her daughter with her husband’s paralysis. Byron Brown plans to restart his milk route. Tom Campbell retires from farming and moves to town. Claude Hall returns from California. Mrs. Belle Seaman ill with kidney trouble at Waverly hospital. Martha Thompson ill in Washington hospital after pleural infection and lung tapping. Emanon club met at Mrs. Lynn Rust’s home. Fred Dickman injured by a horse last week and bedridden.

Nashua Fed Wesley Foster Helen Fox Byron Brown Tom Campbell Andrew Keuts Charles Farnsworth Plainfield Fred Dickman William Dickman Flory Emanon Club Lynn Rust Claude Hall California Belle Seaman Waverly Hospital C. W. Thompson Martha Washington, D C Frank Moorer James Mellinger Earl Corey

Snow Fence Costs Highlight Black Hawk Snow Removal

Black Hawk county spent 2804 dollars in December on snow removal, second only to Polk and Pottawattamie among Iowa counties. The state commission notes 500000 feet of snow fence erected and ongoing demand for fencing, with delivery to Black Hawk delayed to late November and January 21.

Cara Ted Jack Hawk County Iowa State Highway Commission Black Hawk Polk County Pottawattamite State Commission Wheeler Lumber Company Des Moines The Highway Commission

Jesup Club Activities and Community Notices

Jesup and area residents attend club meetings and social events through February. Reports include hostess duties, funeral attendance, family visits, and installation of officers, with updates on members changing homes and future plans. A fatal suicide by a longtime Chicago blacksmith is also noted in brief.

Butler County teens prep for state spelling bee

Allis Ja grade and rural schools in Butler County prepare for the state spelling bee. The top school will advance to Des Moines for the April state contest. Also noted are local church rites and elections, including candidates for sheriff and other offices.

Allis Butler County Court House Butler Des Moines Een Brodericknish Stora Roberts Bristow A. Fiaberis CL Cowin United Brethren Church Ray Norcout Waterlow E. E. Wilder Son Agen Rich School Waterloo Winthrop Rirat Hich C. Terrin New Hartford Tentler Farmers Mutual Wire Marders Barnett Ship Allison Conus Sipaty Ife Hugh Carter aAtchison Onarshal Sherif Boney Barna Rev Ala Medward A. Lang

Guess to Move Show, FPLDS Tragedy at Home

Chicago February 8 Atonie Frances Miller left home to attend a movie. Her parents quarreled and soon after she returned they were dead Roy Miller shot his wife then killed himself in the home tragedy.

Chicago Joseph Vitek Antonie Frances Miller Roy Miller

Daugherty Found Dead In County Jail Pool

An 80 year old inmate Daugherty was found dead in a jail pool area on Sunday. Authorities believe he possibly suffered a fall and died from exposure while in custody.

Daugherty Skarpe Pool of Wa

Sioux City Furnace Victim Death Probed

Official investigation continues into the death of Mrs. George Solomon, the furnace victim. Solomon is to be arraigned on a murder charge Tuesday as funeral arrangements are delayed pending further action.

Sioux City George Solomon Furnace Solomon

Beware the Cough or Cold That Hangs On

Persistent coughs and colds jeopardize health. Creomulsion, a creosote based emulsion, soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims to treat bronchitis asthma and respiratory diseases, with a money back guarantee if not relief after following directions.

Creomulsion Atlanta

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