Becker’s Escape Tied to Plot, Local Callers Say
Waverly Iowa February 28 August Becker who escaped from Bremer county jail in December while awaiting trial for kidnapping and robbery had help from Chicago or Milwaukee gang associates according to Fred Schoof and Fred Kappmeyer local men who saw two visitors with Becker. A third man was expected but did not appear. The men cut the visit short after sensing Becker’s friends. Becker’s escape followed two years of pursuit and a failed search across the state. He and an accomplice later pled guilty in Waterloo for robbing Jay Hileman and stealing a car, which was recovered in Galena before Becker was captured in Milwaukee for a minor traffic violation. Investigation continued in Waterloo.
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Courier Special Serta
Waverly
Becker
Bremer County
Jay, Hileman
Waterloo
Chicago
Milwaukee
Fred Schoof
Fred Kappmeyer
Schoof
Kappmeyer
Fred Hennings
Dewsr
Beckexy
Fort
Madison
Hileman
Galena
Rkecker
Man Wanted in Hileman Robbery Identified by Waterloo Chief
It was learned he had been employed there. The man was identified by Chief Charles Mohls of the Waterloo police department as wanted in the Hileman robbery after a report to Milwaukee stated Becker was not known there.
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Charles’ Mohls
Waterloo’ Po- Hce
Milwaukee
Becker
Five Waterlooans Will Be On Iowa Inauguration Train
William Evans and his wife and son from Cedar Heights will depart Monday noon for West Branch to board the Hoover birthplace special to Washington D C for the inauguration. Evans, a lawyer and former state senator in the Butler Bremer district, is a Third district committee man. Mrs L Gearrabrant of 211 Second street east and Mrs F L Warthon of 30646 Seventh street west will also ride the Hoover special.
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William ‘T. Evans
William. Phelps
Cedar Heights
West Branch
Hotver
Washington, D. C
Evans
Butler-Bremer
Towans
L. Gearrabrant
Second Street
F. L. Warthon
Seventh Street
Birthday gathering marks WMoeller seventy five years
Denver Ia Feb twenty eighth A group of relatives and friends gathered at the Christ Moehler home to honor Mr W Moeller on his seventy fifth birthday as Herman Schaver and family move from a Cedar Falls farm to the John Schmidt farm.
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Denver
Christ Moehler
Wmoeller
Herman Schaver
Cedar Falls
John Schmidt
Stubborn cough eased by famous Pinex remedy
A reminiscence style ad promotes Pinex as a proven cough cure. The recipe uses 2% ounces Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or honey to create a cheaper, tastier remedy claimed to soothe throat membranes and ease bronchial coughs. It asserts fast relief and blood absorption.
Firemen and families enjoy big feed at jetty hall
Hoeneter hosted a Sunday evening gathering to celebrate the doctor’s birthday. Deaver’s firemen and their families attended a large meal at the jetty hall on Monday evening. Mrs Otto Miller underwent gall duct trouble surgery at Presbyterian hospital in Waterloo.
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Deaver
Otto Miller
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Local Notes On Health Moves And Moves Within Communities
Thursday of last week reports favorable condition for Werner Kehe son of Will Kehe and wife after mastoid operation at Presbyterian hospital Waterloo. Miss Viola Heidemann returns home from Milwaukee hospital duties to care for her seriously ill mother. Fred Mohling and wife attended Mr Biermann's funeral at Fredericksburg on Monday. Otto Steinberg and family from near Jesup, Iowa plan to move to Denver and occupy the Stimat residence in east park.
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Werner Kehe
Will Kehe
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Viola Heidemann
Milwau
Kee
Fred Mohling
Mr.Biermann
Fredericksburg
Otto Steinberg
Jesup
Iowa
Denver
Stimat
East Park
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Complete Orchestra
Columbia Broadcasting System
Vicks
East 4Th St
J- C. Penney Company
J. C. Penney Company
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