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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1928

Page

4

Campbell Breaks Speed Record on Daytona Beach

Capt. Malcolm Campbell shattered the land-vehicle speed record at Daytona Beach driving the Napier Blue Bird to 231.5 mph, beating Major Segrave’s previous mark by over three mph. He described a four mile start, rough sands, and a near-accident that was avoided with a rear fin rudder aiding stability.

Daytona Beach Fin Malcolm Campbell Cali Sane Sands H. 0 Segrave England Frank Lockhart Indianapolis J. M. White Philadelphia Campbell Capt London Lockhart

Many entertainment numbers at postal association banquet

Approximately 125 guests attended the eighth annual Waterloo Postal Welfare association banquet in Black's tearoom. George L. Carson served as toastmaster announcing accordion solos clog dance songs whistling and vocal acts by local post office groups and guests from Independence and Waverly. Music for dancing by the Hotel Russell-Lamson orchestra accompanied performances by a jockey dance and a Cedar Falls singer.

Waterloo Postal Welfare Association Black George L. Carson John B. Gerson Elmer J. Mulvey Isabelle Mulvey R. L. Carpenter C. A. Barden R. C. Nicol H. Stauffaucher Carpenter Hazel Schilling Nadine Barden Florence Sawyer R. H. van Derst Cedar Falls R. H. van Decest Trux R. HH. Freeman Walter Guenther Christ Redman Henry Appel Joyce Bitzer

St Pauls Announces Prayer Meeting List

Rev George Woodall of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church hosts evangelistic services with Rev Joseph Yates of Linden Methodist Episcopal church. The weekly prayer meeting schedule lists attendees and addresses for Tuesday through Friday with multiple street locations and names.

ST. Paul's George Woodall St Paul's Method Episcopal Church Joseph Yates Linden Methodir Episcopal Church Resnie Wood Rabere Mote Columbia Street Center Stree Grove Bisliyeret Tingham Goluny Diaan Wilkins Teles Fatard Edwards Joseph Sibert Center Street Aril Modeyratt Ulostinek Tous Nehen Browawes Wow Om Seaan Center Syeret Phreet Hie Aya Ay Atreek

Sunday Sun Fades as Cold Wind Rises

A cold wave broke briefly with a 4 PM sun warming to 35 degrees above zero and a raw wind with occasional snow flurries. Saturday night’s low reached 9 above, while many afternoon automobile trips were postponed due to the fading springlike outlook.

Skie Sera

Winnipeg Hockey Manager Sees Amity Between Canada and U S

David Johnston manager of the Winnipeg Buffaloes praises cross border goodwill through hockey and international exchanges. He notes Canadians embrace the sport and Americans excel in summer games while expressing desire to return to Waterloo. The team plans a early morning departure for the Twin Cities and then home to Canada.

Canada United States America David Johnston Winnipeg Buffaloes Russell-Lamson Althe Johnston American Legion Rotary Lions Kirwanis Canopus States Waterloo Iowa Winnipeg Great Western

Bethel League Hosts Persistent Prayer Meetings

Bethel League announces a schedule of community prayer meetings across Waterloo Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids. Residents listed include Mrs Charles Eins eran 203 Greevavons boreet and Mrs FooW avy 206 street in Waterloo Cedar Falls with meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Additional hosts in Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids and nearby areas are named alongside street addresses and times.

Waterloo Cedar Falls Bethel Mirs Charles Einseran Greevavons Enzart Mulberry Cartune AL W. Krug Shaw Wirig Street Cedar Palle Warren Brown Franklin Street Mire Willard Street

Newcomer Ray Reed Returns to Waterloo to Practice Law

Ray Reed of 1223 Fifth Street West returns to his hometown Waterloo after completing studies at Marquette University Milwaukee Wisconsin. A son of the late Isaac Reed he graduated Sacred Heart high school spent a year at Creighton and four years at Marquette. Reed served in World War I mainly in a hospital for 18 months. He is married and has a seven year old son Robert.

Marquette University Milwaukee Wis Ray Reed Fifth Street West Waterloo Isaac Reed Sacred Heart High School Creighton University Marquette Reed Robert

Priority dispute in Bailey Bros bankruptcy case

Creditors with judgments totaling $30,000 contend that 5 0 Bailey failed to sign the bankruptcy petition, possibly making the firm’s judgments preferred rather than general. Federal Referee J E Jordan heard the phase of the case accusing irregular adjudication and took the matter under advisement.

Bailey Bros J. E. Jordan Bailey Jordan Elainiants

Youth Confesses Auto Theft in City

Harold Kephart, 18, of 624 Washington street, confessed to police to stealing a Morris Feldman’s car on February 13. He had been arrested Saturday after police reported he looked at several cars on Sycamore street and a Port Tudor sedan stolen from Fourth and Welling.

Aganst Harold Kephart Washington Street Svnster Charles Morrns Emil Steffen Morris Feldman Commercial Street Kephart Sycanjare Street Avd CG M. Brense Riehl Street Port Tudor Fourth and Welling

Kiwanis Luncheon Features Nature Topics and Music

Prof. George Wendrickson of Town State College Ames will speak on Nature Love at a Kiwanis luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamison.The West High School string quartet directed by Mildred Lure with Maxine Kessler Marc Bard Gallay and Lavete Anderson, accompanied by Virginia Troup, will entertain.

George O. Wendrickson Town State College Ames Kiwanis Club Russell Lanmison West High School Mildred Lure Maxine Kessler Marc Bard Gallay Lavete Anderson Virginia ‘Troup Will Rntertain

Bloodhounds to Track Cottage Thieves at Sherwood Park

Thieves broke into the Art Stitz cottage at Sherwood park and stole an alarm clock phonograph records and Turkish towels valued at 15 to 18 dollars. Sheriff H T Wagner vowed a sharp watch on cottages and to pursue vandals with bloodhounds if needed. He said some cottages had been entered for short occupancies and warned he would go the limit to apprehend the robbers.

Art Stitz Sherwood Park Stitz H. T. Wagner

Farmer Wart in Fall At Nashua Farm

Nashua Feb 20 William Wayne farmer has been unconscious since Saturday afternoon after falling from a wagon while loading hay. He walked to a car, received first aid, then lost consciousness.

Nashua William Wayne

Legion HCE Derby Saturday at Hippodrome Ice Rink

American Legion ice derby, the winter sports highlight of 1928, will be held at the Hippodrome ice skating rink next Saturday at 2 p m with 1 p m registration. About 200 entrants expected. events include four boys and four girls divisions with multiple dash distances and medals for place Winners.

American Legion Hippodrome Harry Schulte Victor Reed Joe Eagle Ehtermediste

Union Church Concert Praises Voices From Three Societies

Musicians from First Methodist Episcopal Westminster and First Congregational choirs united at the First Congregational church for a joint evening service. Dr J Richmond Morgan presided and praised the singers from the pulpit. A. F. Jury led the musicians in two anthems, and a quartet performed Light and Life Immortal. Dr J Arthur Young noted the enduring appeal of audiences across eras.

First Methodist Episcopal Westminster First Congrégational J. Richmond Morgan A. F. Jury J. Arthur Young

Christian Mind Shaped by Media and Pulpit Say Dr Young

Dr Young preached at First Methodist Episcopal Church on The Christian Mind in the Making. He named the platform pulpit and public school as key factors molding a Christian mind. He urged Christian newspapers to influence morality and noted Horace Greeley as an editor influencing public opinion. He warned once circulation drops, recovery is hard.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Dr. Young Horace Greeley Christian Press Waterloo Congress United States

Religion and Science Aid Each Other Bishop Longley Sermon

Rt Rev Harry Longley, bishop coadjutor, told Christ Episcopal Church that science assists religion by clarifying Christianity. He confirmed 23 candidates, urged church authority over private biblical interpretation, and warned that unchecked personal law opinions would bring anarchy. The sermon drew from St Mark and contrasted Bible with state law.

Harry 5. Longley Episcopal Diocese of Town Christ Episcopal Church Ernest B. Mounsey Towa

Notable Clergy Visit Reflects on Principle and Faith

A fragmented report places Bishop Longky in the city as a guest of Rev. and Mrs. MWiounsey at 610 Fourth Street East. The text emphasizes living stones and a spiritual temple built from biblical principles guiding righteous conduct.

Wiences Longky Mwiounsey Fourth Street

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