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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

4

Woman Confesses Burning Lover After Strangling Him

Laura Weaver, 21, of large build, confessed to killing Wilmer Kitselman, 62, after an affair ended. She described choking him, wrapping him in a quilt, rolling him downstairs, loading him into a car, dumping the body, and setting it ablaze with naptha before fleeing.

Toulon Laura Weaver Jan Hubbard Wilmer H. Kitselman Kitselman Kitserman Wyoming E. B. Kitselman Peoria Naperville Annawan Hiis B. B. Ketselman

Aged Man Stricken by Sunstroke at Family Outing

Samuel Tucker aged 73 collapsed after a speech at a family reunion on the Ed Towsley farm in Union Township near Cedar Falls July 7. Reports say he succumbed to sunstroke or illness as about 100 relatives gathered for the Penic event.

Courier Special Service Cedar Falls Samuel Tucker Ed Towsley Union Township Tucker Penic

Fire damages slight at C. F. Grocery Cedar Falls

Fire caused light damage at John Lants grocery 110 Main Street Cedar Falls early today mice gnawed matches believed cause. Lester Adams night officer notified firemen. Also des Moines merger plans update: stockholders to vote within 30 days. combined resources $40,000,000.

Courier Cedar Falls John Lants Main Street Lester Adams Plan Bank Er Des Moines Flaiis Des Moines National Bank Town National Bank Des Moines Savings Bank & Trust Company

Andrew E. Lunn Dies at 54 in Cedar Falls

Andrew E. Lunn president of the National Association of Danish Baptist churches and treasurer of Wagner Manufacturing Co. in Cedar Falls died at his home from heart disease after being stricken in Davenport on a firm mission trip. He was 54, son of Rev J S Tavin, longtime local church leader. Surviving: widow, one son Victor. Body at Dahl mortuary. He had served three years on the city board of education.

Correy Special Feruica Cedar Falls Andrew E. Lunn National Association of Danish Baptist Churches Wagner Manufacturing Company Davenport Linn J. S. Tavin Galvary City Board of Education Victor Dahl Mortuary

Bray Funeral Is Held in Oelwein

The funeral of Charles Bray was conducted Sunday afternoon at Grace church in Oelwein. Burial followed in Aurora. R. P. Hardy is seriously ill in People's hospital, Independence.

Gouriér Special Ferrier Oelwein Charles Bray Grace Church Aurora R. P. Hardy People's Hospital Independence

Boy Scout Area Conference Set for July Fourth at Ingawants

Semiannual Wapsi pinicon area Boy Scouts conference will be held Sunday July 14 at Camp Ingawants. More than 100 representatives from eight northeastern Iowa counties and families attend all day meetings. Twenty four local scouts left by interurban for the camp this morning for a two week session starting today. Forty three other scouts from the area join the current camp. Donald Penly of Waterloo Troop 20 was honor scout for the two week period ending yesterday and received a prize at the ceremonial court of honor. Black Hawk tribe led by Evan Hart placed first in table inspection handicraft and test work. Chippewa led by Theron Ashby placed first in tribe inspection bank inspection and dramatics. Delaware led by Richard Wallace placed first in games scoutcraft and water carnival. The court of honor session was conducted by the New Hampton court.

Boy Scouts, of America Ingawants Iowa Donald Penly Waterloo Black Hawk Tribe Evan Hart Delaware Tribe Richard Wallace New Hampton Court

Editorial delegates to name geyser in Yellowstone

Cheyenne Wyoming July delegates to the National Editorial association will name the newly found Yellowstone geyser after touring Wyoming and the playground following their convention. Horace M Albright director of national parks authorized the vote with Dr W H Holmes to propose 17 candidate names from which the 400 delegates will select the top choice, subject to approval by the United States geographic board.

Cheyenne Wyo Yellowstone National Park National Editorial Association Wyoming Horace M. Albright National Parks Washington Yellowstone Park W. H. Holmes Yellowstone Stephen T. Mather Holmes Park Service Albright United States, Geographic Board

Watching Women's Feet Is Scientist Hobby

East Lansing July 6. Dr John W Crist of Michigan State College studies how women walk noting foot position under acceleration. His observations suggest modern women's feet flatten and stop turning inward as feet swing past the straight position during movement.

East Lansing John W. Crist Michigan State College Detroit Crist

An Opportunity For Two Ladies In Waterloo

An established firm dating to 1887 offers two Waterloo women a part or full-time Christmas proposition with potential to earn a full year's income. An officer will interview shortlisted applicants by appointment in the city. Replies due by July 11 with references and phone numbers to Ankrum Advertising Agency, 102 Mo LaSalle St, Chicago, Illinois.

Waterloo Ankrum Advertising Agency LaSalle St Chicago Tliinois

Aztec and Inca Art Exhibit Opens in Paris

Paris curators unveil a centuries old collection showcasing Aztec and Inca textiles and artifacts. The display highlights ancient felts, dyes, and weaving techniques, drawing scholars and visitors to the historic gallery in June.

Paris

Peruvian Art Designs Adapted by Paris Fashion

Senor Rafael Larev, a leading Peruvian art benefactor, drives a venture adapting ancient Peruvian designs for modern dress. Three young Peruvians in Paris run the business as Patou and other French couturiers adopt the styles for contemporary fashion.

Senor Rafael Larev Paris Patou

Fragmented OCR Reads On Moodlight and Flight Gear

An OCR fragment describes a moodlight device for fighting and air field landing gear. It references powerful glare readable from miles away and mentions rew, carves, dresses, hats, and a moodlight devise for aircraft operations. The text is garbled with unrelated terms.

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