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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1928

Page

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Missing Smith College student in frantic parental appeal

Washington on January 23 reports growing belief that Frances St John Smith, a Smith College freshman, may have run away. Her parents released a letter urging her safety and privacy, while state police comb woods near Northampton and monitor the Connecticut River for any sign of the girl amid concerns over her mood and grades. News notes a taxi sighting of a young woman with luggage labeled Northampton and the ongoing search by authorities.

Washington, D. C Frances St. John Smith Smith College Northampton Mass Frances Smith St. John Smith Brrt Francea Busle M. I Smith Connecticut River

Proposal to Limit U S Latin Sphere Attacked in Havana

In Havana the debate over U S influence in Latin America intensifies as Dr. Pasos reacts to Hughes speech. Hughes backs intervention in Nicaragua, saying actions align with requests from both sides to foster peace and a fair election. He asserts U S intentions are temporary and aims for Nicaragua to be strong and independent.

U. S Havana Pasos Hughes Nicaragua Nicaraegua

County convention scraps Lowden instruction loom

The article notes that county votes exceed 1926 levels as representation shifts from the 1924 election. Rural districts are favored to favor Lowden over Hoover or Dawes, making the increased rural and reduced city delegation likely to aid Lowden.

Lowden Hoover Dawes

Memorial Mass for Father Tobin Set for Wednesday

Memorial Mass for Father Lawrence Daniel Tobin will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel church. Father Hugh Stuart, former president of Columbia College, will preach. The service is a Courier Special Service from Eagle Center, Indiana, dated January 23.

Courier Eagle Center Ammenitus Mind St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Lawrence Daniel Tobin Hugh Stuart Columbia College

Milton M Trent dies at 58 of pneumonia on farm in Iowa

Milton M Trent aged 58 died at 6 54 pm yesterday at his farm home route 2 from pneumonia. Born January 1 1870 in Somerset County Pennsylvania he moved to Orange township Black Hawk County Iowa at age one. He married Lattie Bhaulis September 7 1899 and they lived at their present home for 25 years. Surviving are eight children Ralph Mazel Day Alice James Mrs John Cable T Dor othy and Clyde Trent at home two brothers Ross and Allen Trent Listie Pa and two sisters Mrs J P Rayman Somerset Pa and Mrs Harry Madison Long Beach Cal. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday from First Methodist Episcopal church Rev J Arthur Young officiating. Portal Elmwood. Body at Petersen Bros mortuary until service.

Milton M. Trent Pneumnonia Somerset County Pennsylvani Orange Township Black Hawk County Lattie Bhaulis Ralph Mazel Day Alice James John Cable Dorothy Clyde Trent Ross Allen Trent Listie J. P. Rayman Somerset Harry Madison Long Beach Cal First Methodist Episcopal Church J. Arthur Young Portal Elmwood Petersen Bros

Greek parish approves pastor amid resolved church tensions

At St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Waterloo the congregation gave thanks to Pastor Antonios Vasiliadis and praised his four months in charge. A longtime language scholar, he arrived from Athens amid parish strife now said to be caused by a misunderstanding. Vicar Rev Alexander Papastephanos reported harmony restored as Vasiliadis studies English. A solemn mass was held and trustees were elected: William Argyros chair, John Foufas vice chair, Nicholas treasurer, S Dascalakes secretary, M Zarifopios member.

Chicago Waterloo Vasiliadis Papastephanos Whiliamt Argyros John Foufas Nicholas S. Dascalakes M. Zarifopios

Lost Flier Diary Reveals Snowy Crash Death

A diary published by Fred Hoyt's brother details how ice formed on the plane near Ball Lake City Utah after a January flight from Salt Lake City. Hoyt, a Wichita aviator, perished after abandoning his craft in a parachute. his body was found 30 miles from Holbrook Idaho. The entries describe spins at 8000 feet, a chute opening, and a struggle to survive in storm conditions before he could not determine his location.

Ball Lake City Utah Fred Hoyt Wichita Kan George Hoyt Hoyt Holbrook Ida Salt Lake City

Fourteen Mexican Rebels Die in Fight

Mexico City dispatch reports from Guadalajara state that 14 rebels were killed and several wounded when a rebel band attacked the town of San Joan de Los Lagos in Jalisco. The town was defended by the mayor leading local forces. after hours of fighting the rebels were dispersed. Also noted are quarantine items for spinal meningitis, scarlet fever, and chickenpox with patient names and addresses.

Mexico City Lpi Tmismatches Guadalajara San Joan de Los Lagos Jalisco Tawi

Mrs Hickman Visits Son in Los Angeles Cell

Mrs Eva Hickman arrives from Kansas City to see her son Edward Tien in a Los Angeles jail cell. She avoids the press and goes to the unnamed neighbor’s home to plan the visit, aiming to meet her son behind bars. Two AW and STORES CLOSE and building permits listed follow in the record.

Mrs. Hickman Son Los Angeles Eva Hickman Kansas City Mal Edward Tien Hickman Os ‘Ny

Mrs Knapp Hides From Charge Of Census Probe

Florence E S Knapp former New York secretary of state faces criminal action over state census fund adminis tration Investigators report 118708 935 in illegal disbursements and 79125 29 in wasteful ones totaling 197694 02 Four others tied to the census payrolls including Mark Stern Anna Little Julia Ryan and Dr Waller Laidlaw face charges Related details place Syracuse Albany Schenectady and New York City with dates in 1925 and 1926

New York Florence &. S. Knapp New York State Albany N. Y Florence BH Knapp Syracuse University New Yorkk Randal J. le Boeuf, Jr Smith le Boeuf Mark Stern Schenectady Robert Moses Anna A. Little Albiny Secretary of State Julia M. Ryan State Civil Service Commission Waller Laidlaw Cities Census Committee State Census Bureau Laidlaw Atate Ualdlay Stern Miss Little Miss Ryan Civil Service Commission

Shoplifting arrest of Davis couple in Marion Iowa

Hannibal Davis and his wife Delis Davis both of Marion Iowa face felony charges after police say Delis was caught stealing a dress at James Black Dry Goods. The pair allegedly concealed more than 300 dollars worth of items from Cedar Rapids stores and hid merchandise at a Mohawk Street residence.

Hannibal Davis Delis Davis Marion Ralph W. Travis Hugh Crumline Ralph Davis Mohawk Street Killian and Newman Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapid

Knapp Faces Possible Grand Jury Probe Over Census Funds

Official scrutiny may convene a grand jury to review the acts of Florence E. S. Knapp, former New York secretary of state and first woman in high public office, regarding the administration of $1.2 million in state census funds with possible criminal prosecution considered.

Florence E. S. Knapp New York State Knapp

Party Minority Fights Hoover Nomination Tactics

The piece analyzes anti Hoover forces planning to block a Hoover nomination at the convention. It discusses the "favorite son" strategy in states like Ohio and Indiana with Willis and Watson as potential candidates, aiming to deny Hoover a majority and pivot to Lowden or another nominee after Hoover is stalled.

Hoover Ohio Harding Holt Willis Watson Indiana Lowden Curtis Kansas Dawes al- Hira Oato and Watson Othter New York Werald-Tribune

Company D Gets $1,000 Pay Tonight

The Iowa National Guard unit Company D will receive approximately $1,000 in quarterly pay after the regular drill. The payment is to be distributed tonight, with the funds earmarked for the soldiers’ wages.

Iowa National Guard

Baccalaureate Exercises Held Across Five Churches

Five churches hosted baccalaureate services for 424 high school seniors who will receive diplomas this week. Commencement exercises are slated for Thursday night as students prepare to graduate.

Ofx Moines

Fire Alarms Hit Several Dwellings Sunday Morning

Sunday alarms reported at multiple dwellings including John P. Williams 404 Fowler on sparks from wooden shingles causing 9006 damage to building and 300 to contents. Also J W Crosby 1013 Broadway and Ralph Conn 1712 Lafay reportedly affected with similar causes and losses.

John P. Willams Fowler J. W. Crosby Broadway Ims Ralph Conn Lafay Camhe

Wallace Junior High Declam Contest Next Wednesday

Sloane Wallace Junior High will stage a declamatory contest Wednesday night in the school auditorium with 20 entrants. Miss Vera Peak leads preparation for the event. 15 cent admission goes to buying books and pictures. Merits badges will be awarded in three classes to top speakers.

Sloane Wallace Junior High Vera Peak Oratorica James Gordon Robert Jipay Clarence Nelson Junior Owen Robert Flanson Donald Rawlings Gramatic Kathryn Barton Alice Bellingee Marian Garvey Betty Kaubers Evelyn Sletseme Humaraus Florence Blough Dorothy Desne Helen Gross Elizabeth Hurts Helen McWilliows Gane Ogle Edith Reaney Mary Rewk Brinnie Wartey

California Mother Seeks Custody of Girl at Dunkerton

Martha and Louis Fregsle of Dunkerton Ia grandparents of Barbara Fressle an eight year old girl were ordered by Judge H B Bates to bring her to court at 10 am January 30 on a writ of habeas corpus granted to Helen Fressle Los Angeles Cal mother of Barbara Howard F Shepherd Los Angeles is the petitioners attorney It is claimed the divorce decree of October 21 1621 Sacramento Cal terminated Ralph Fressle s rights for cruelty Barbara is restrained from liberty and unlawfully withheld from Helen Fressle Information from outside the application suggests Barbara has been with her grandparents for six or seven months who paid her fare to this county and expect to keep her

Martha Louis Fregsle Dunkerton Marbara Fressle H. B. Bates Helen Fressle Los Angeles Cal Barbara Howard F Shepherd Sacramento

Concealed Weapon Charge Filed Against Frisby in Waterloo

Information was filed in municipal court charging Harold Frisby with carrying concealed weapons. Frisby, 38, recently of Elk Run, was arrested Friday during an investigation into a burglary at the Auto-Service station on Sixth Street West. A revolver stolen in the two week old burglary was found in a house on Commercial Street.

Ralph W. Travers Chargin Harold Frisby Elk Run Frisby Sixth Street Commercial Street

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Help Children Health

Mild corrective tablets promote healthy digestion for children six and up. Safe vegetable formula with olive oil aids stomach and bowels, not a laxative, used by Ohio physician Dr Edwards for years. Olive colored tablets claimed to improve breath, skin, and energy. sold in 15c 80c and 60c sizes.

Edwarda Edwards Ohio

Marmola Promise For Fat Loss In Health Magazine Tone

An old advertising pitch promotes Marmola prescription tablets as a fat banishing method. It claims to turn food into fuel, supply a missing natural element, and offers a booklet with the box explaining the formula and reasons for results. The message urges readers to ask their druggist for one box.

Brain Tests and Government News From The Evening

A collage of test questions from a New York Evening Post style feature explains a logic problem about voting age and truth of statements. Separate briefs report Rep Berger of Wisconsin proposing government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines, and the U.S. Supreme Court recessing until Feb 20 in Washington.

Washington, D. C Rep. Berger Socialist Wisconsin High Court United States Supreme Court

Doctors absolve candy of blame in girl's death

Dr J F Thompson city health officer and a council of physicians ruled Betty Jane Thompson died from an intestinal poisoning of unknown cause. Her sister Patricia Anne improved at St Francis hospital while authorities found no mineral poisoning in the case.

J. F. Thompson Betty Jane Thompson George E. Thompson Webster Street Patricia Anne Betty Jane St. Francis Hospital Thompson

General Invited to Snelling Hockey Game in Waterloo

Maj. Gen. Harry A. Smith, commander of the Seventh Army Corps area, invited to attend a hockey game at Fort Snelling between the American Legion team and a Third U.S. Infantry unit. He will speak at a jet luncheon club dinner sponsored by Becker-Chapman post. The event also Includes a governor’s ball Friday night and luncheon for Legion, Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Canopus, and Y’s Men members.

Harry A. Smith United States Army Corps Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Russell Lamson Waterloo Americal Legion Third United States Infantry Fort Snelling

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