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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1928

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Germany France and Italy Ready to Outlaw War

Washington reports Kellogg treaty to renounce war wins approval from Germany France and Italy with Britain and Spain expected to follow. Italy and France praise U S proposal while Britain signals readiness. Draft pact envisions renouncing war and using peaceful means, with automatic withdrawal if breached. The question remains when signatures will be affixed.

Germany France Italy Washington, D. C Kellogg Briand Mussolini Washington Great Britain Spain State Department United States London Belgium Czecho-Slovakia Poland Paris Kellosg Tate Ame Austen Chemiberlain House of Commons

Morning sale tops $1,500 for Forum Holsteins at auction

A crowded forum sale opened with a $1,000 crown and a top $850 bid for Forum Patricia, daughter of Forum Patriarch, as buyers from Woodward to Phoenix chased Forum Holsteins. The afternoon session spotlighted Long Hollow Mercedes Butter Boy, four-year-old all-American winner and grand champion at multiple fairs, among nearly 450 bidders evaluating the Larsen offerings.

Forum America Gene Mack Patricia Woodward Blaze Hospital Woodward Forum Roxey Fulip Maricope Creamery Company Phoenix Ariz Forum Roxey Triune Women’s State Reformatory Rockwell City Forum Johanna Patriarch E. S. Baker St. Charles Triune Johanna Long Hollow Mercedes National Dairy Pacific International American Royal Central State Iowa Missouri South Dakota Kansas Oklahoma W. A. Vesper St. Loui Paulner Pittsburgh Axel Hangen Easton Benton Cabin Oki Reed Saunders Proenn B. Jones Detroit Cluneysote City Hansen Haeger Nerds Teing Jong Cape

Episcopal Boys Meet Tomorrow in Camp Morrison

Tomorrow Iowa Episcopal boys will gather at Camp Morrison on Morris Isle above Cedar Falls for a day of outdoor sport and religious education. The event is organized by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and the diocese of Iowa with director C. W. Brickman of New York City and assistants from Des Moines Ottumwa Waterloo Newton and Des Moines. A group of boys from Des Moines and a Waterloo youth will join the religious instruction sessions conducted by local chaplains.

Iowa Episcopal Morrison Morris Isle Cedar Falls Jeds Cedar River Episcopal Church Brotherhood of St. Andrew Department of Religious Education Diocese of Iowa C. W. Brickman New York City Stanley Fullwood Des Moines L. W. Mathéus Ottumwa Gowan C. Williams St. Luke's Church Waterloo Don Gary Franklin Street BE. C. van Hise Newton Rev Rodney Gobb Austin Mina Paul Jbore

Southern Demos Displeased with Raskob's Choice

Report from the era describes Southern Democratic factions upset with Raskob’s appointment as national manager for Governor Smith. In South Carolina county committees threaten excommunication for pro Smith opponents, while Virginia leaders map a statewide index of dissenters to discipline. The piece notes rising southern tensions and perceived national party attitudes toward the region.

Smith South Carolina Official Democratics Committee Virginia Wellington South Raskob

Nominee Rides Dusty Road to Cedar Lodge

Des Moines reports Congressman L. J. Dickinson returned from Chicago after a talk with Herbert Hoover. Dickinson, from Algona, is among speakers slated for the Republican state convention next Wednesday. He plans to convey Hoover's views on agricultural relief, signaling hoped changes beyond the party platform. Other anticipated speakers include Gov Hamill, Sen Brookhart, Rep Haugen and William A. Hunt as temporary chairman.

Hoover John Q. Tilson Connecticut Walter H. Newton Minnesota Des Moines L. J. Dickinson Algona Chicago Herbert Hoover Dickinson Gov. Hammill Brookhart Gilbert N. Haugen William A. Hunt Ottumwa

Community Picnic at Gates Park Tomorrow Evening

Gates park hosts a community picnic tomorrow at 6 p m inviting children and families. Attendees should bring sandwiches a covered dish utensils and a tablecloth. At 6 30 p m oldtime fiddlers perform followed by a baseball game between Gales park and Lawndale Motors. Marriage licenses list Earl M Mathews and Grace Boeller with ages.

Gates Park Gales Park Lawndale Motors Earl M. Mathews Dubuque Grace Boeller Waterloo

Cambridge style brain tests on misused words in society page

The notice describes an intelligence test feature from The Evening Post showing words misused in sentences for readers to spot errors. It explains the test format, scoring method, and a sample passage with mis-spellings and incorrect meanings to challenge readers and rate mental acuity.

Cedar river beach offers cooling swims and island picnic site

Nearly 1600 people sought relief from heat at the municipal Cedar River bathing beach as water devices operated for relaxation and entertainment. The riverfront commission papers describe Miss Cedar ferry trips to Island Park with modest passenger turnout and tease a larger crowd as access improves, noting a modern picnic area surrounded by water and a deep fresh water well. The Midwest Airways monoplane operated 30 Waterloo flights with four passengers each, alongside limited Sunday service.

Miss Cedar Riverfront Commission Commission Bre Neve Second Street West Midwest Airways, Inc Lindy’s Waterloo

No Charges Filed Against Rail Sleuth Despite Jury Verdict

No charges were filed against Conrad Barth, Burlington special agent, despite a coroner jury verdict that Gordon Grigor of Cleveland died after being feloniously assaulted and thrown from a moving Burlington freight train near Ashland, Nebraska. Barth was released on his own recognizance as County Attorney Galloway plans to proceed after vacation.

Mt Auburn Woman Sets Attendance Record at Church

Mt Auburn Ia July 16 Mrs Minnie Tiner of this place has attended Sunday school of the Church of Christ here for 11 years without absence or tardiness. Entertain Bridal Couple The Faris home hosted a dinner in honor of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C R Telander Cedar Rapids. The couple wed June 30 at a Cedar Rapids Methodist church. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Appleton and daughter Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Alberts Vinton Misses Grace and Vera Faris.

Mt. Auburn Minnie Tiner Church of Christ William Faris R. Telander Cedar Rapids Methodist Episcopal Church Ceder Rapids Roy Appleton Alberts Vinton Misses Grace Vera Faris

First M E Pastor Taken to Hospital for Operation

Dr J Arthur Young pastor of First Methodist church was moved to Presbyterian hospital this morning for surgery planned Tuesday morning He conducted a communion service today despite pain and could not deliver tonight sermon at Westminster union service Family reports his condition not critical and improving

J. Arthur Young First

Dry Guards Plan to Patrol Mississippi Rivers

National gathering of prohibition administrators approved patrol plans for the Mississippi Missouri and Ohio rivers to curb illegal transport of liquor. Commissioner J D Goran presided and named a committee of W O Mays Samuel Haley and A 3 Winn to draft a tentative program for patrol operations.

Washington, D. C Misippi Missouri Ohio Prohibition J. D. Goran Doran W. OQ. Mays Louisville Samuel Haley St Louis Winn Philadelphia

Funeral rites held for Mary Miller

Funeral services for Mary Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold P Miller of 402 Ricker Street, were conducted yesterday at 2 PM at home by Rev Fr Theodosius Plassmeyer of St Marys Church. The child died late Saturday and burial was at Calvary Cemetery.

Mary Miller Harold P. Miller Ricker Street Theodosius Plassmeyer St. Mary's Church Bunal Calvary Cemetery

Weather forecast fragment with Saturday and Sunday temperatures

Fragmented OCR weather note lists Saturday maximum and minimum figures and unclear Sunday and Monday values. Mentions possible 2 pm reading and daylight saving notes. No clear numbers or locations readable.

Mices Th. Weseaneneesavers

Road Building Firms Incorporated in Waterloo

Articles of incorporation filed in County Recorder Eva M Brebner list two road construction companies with Waterloo as principal place of business. The Mowbray Portello Co. has 50000 dollars capital, led by D B Mackle and Arthur Portello with Mrs Portello as secretary treasurer. The other firm, The W R Mowbray Co., carries 75000 dollars capital with W R Mowbray as president and D E Mackie as vice president. Both firms form the board of directors including B T Mowbray and others.

Eva M. Brebner Waterloo Mowbray-Portello Company D. B. Mackle Vinton Arthur Portello Boone W. R. Mowbray la Porte City B. T. Mowbray W. WK. Mowbray Porte City D. E. Mackie T. Mowbray

Officials Meet Eighty Six Maos Central Railroad Officials

Eighty six general western and division officials of Maos Central railroad met at Hotel Russell Lamson to discuss preventing claims and to improve freight service. W Scott Williams presided. attendees from Chicago Waterloo and Freeport included claim agents, engineers, yardmasters, roadmasters, and various superintendents. The conference covered personal injury and freight damage claims and aimed to streamline operations across divisions.

Western Maos Central Railroad Russell-Lamson W. Scott Williams Western Ines Eben W. 8. Williams Western Innes Waterloo O. G. Richmond W. M. Hale R. Young Frank Doyle R. Kditksan F. M. Gatch M. Copp T. T. Kelther Chicago J. F. Riordan Kerlin W. EU. Briggs B. H. Huering J. d. Kelleher L. L. Earnest Freeport J. E. Conors Rockford J. 3. Reilly D. M. Evans C. H R. Kerlin G. H. Ogle Amboy D. J. Sullivan F. W. Galkins Minnesota L. E. McCabe L. E. Strouse A. Clancy E. Afltson Dubuque Kerr Cedar Rapida W. Braden W. A. Thompson Gelena H- G. Pierce Manchester H. Guthormson Independence J. H. Callahan R. J. Sweeney AL Sullivan Fort Dodge N. Bell N. P. MiHs W. E. Ausman Cherokee P. H. Waldorf Cornell Bluffs R.E. Dunlavey W. W. Stark Waterlon

Rangers Fight Two Bad Forest Fires in California

Forest rangers with hundreds of volunteers battled two serious fires in southern California near Los Angeles. The blazes threatened extensive property damage as crews fought to contain the flames and protect communities.

Los Angeles California

North Towa fair premium list and damages noted

A long garbled excerpt reports the North Towa fair offering more than $40 000 in premiums with fire damage risks. Mentions Mt Wilson vicinity near Los Angeles and July 18. Other items include a marriage service at 601 Nevada street and building permits in Cedar Falls. A man in Ashland, Wisconsin died by dynamite blast.

North Towa Fair Mt. Wilson Sanita Anita Canyon Los Angeles Mason Cuy Fernando Valley Nori Lowa Fair Windley-Ruehne Joseph Yates Shat‘dem Methodist Episcopal Church Nevada ‘Street Lester C. Hundiey Sycamore Street Bernice Kuehne Tremont Cedar Falls Robert Swehin

High School Girl Accused in Stepfather’s Slaying

Ada Biggs, 19, a Bismarck grad, is jailed in Farmington after allegedly killing William Silas Simpson. Police say her mother Mrs. Simpson and uncle Oscar Greenwahl helped plan and load the shotgun, then Greenwahl and Mrs. Simpson guided the shot from a window as Ada fired. The family had quarrels and hid the motive as bringing peace. Greenwahl confessed and prompted Ada’s and Mrs. Simpson’s admissions.

Bismarck Ada Biggs Farmington William Silas Simpson William Simpson An Wiele Oscar Greenwahl Theirl Bismarck High School Simpson Greenwahl

Dr Voreck Wins Summer Handicap in Charles City Golf

Dr W B Voreck captured the summer handicap title in Charles City, winning the final 7 up and 6 in play as reported by E D Westcott. The event began weeks ago with weekly matches. two flights and a large field of 130 golfers registered Sunday at the Country Club golf links, the largest turnout to date. The city tournament began yesterday with plans for the women's city tournament starting Wednesday.

Courier Special Servicey Charles City, Jr W. B. Voreck E. D. Westcott Country Club Golf Links

Flying Officer Bradshaw Killed in Lake St. Clair Dive

Detroit reports Lt. Charles E. Bradshaw 26, a reserve flying officer, died when his plane from Selfridge collided in a 9,000 foot nose dive over Lake St. Clair. Wings collapsed and craft sank to 20 feet of water during attempted water dive.

Detroit ENS Charles E. Bradshaw Selfridge Kelly Field Tex Lake St. Clair Bradshaw

Farmer Hurt When Auto Hit by Train Near West Liberty

William Babbitt a farmer near Town City was seriously injured when his automobile was struck by a northbound Rock Island passenger train one mile north of West Liberty. His left leg was broken the car torn away and he suffers shock at a nearby hospital. His son Herold Babbitt the car driver escaped injury.

Town City William Babbitt Here Rock Island Road West Liberty Babbitt Mear Herold Babbitt

Man and woman freed as couple to return to wife and five children

William Wilson and Lets Renshaw of Grinnell Indiana were released after two days in county jail when Wilson's wife called to say she would not prosecute the pair for living as man and wife. Wilson agreed to return to his wife and their five children.

William Wilson Lets Renshaw Grinnell Ralph Travis Wilson

Coggeshall Reaches Tri-State Tennis Finals in Des Moines

Har rig Coggeshall of Des Moines upsets through the singles bracket to reach the Tri-State tennis finals in Cincinnati. He defeated George Leanings of Chicago 6 4, 1 6, 6 2. Coggeshall faces Emmett Pare of Chicago in the final today.

Cincinnati Harrig Coggeshall Des Moines George Leanings Chicago Coggeshall Emmett Pare Unis

Fire alarms record and auto incidents at city blocks

Sunday at 1 38 p m an automobile owned by William Barkas in the 700 block of Sycamore drew a watch on top and loss. Monday at 8 07 a m an automobile id H Ensley between Bridge and Fifth unknown cause loss 25 dollars. Advertisement Buy It of Hernan C Miller phone 2404.

William Barkas Id. H. Ensley Petter Garry Hernan C. Miller

City Officials Ask Mileage Allowance for Cara

A petition by five city commissioners and inspectors asks the city council to approve 7 cents per mile for automobile operation costs on city business. Officials say they currently pay this expense from personal funds. one commissioner cites a $900 cost over 18 months. Signers include building commissioner David B. Toenjes and inspectors Harvey S. Will, Willan H. Webb, M. W. H. Berg, and C. L. McDermott.

David B.toenjes Harvey 5. Will Willan H. Webb M. W. H. Berg C. L. McDermott

Koreans Anxious to Take Charge Mission Schools

Miss Jeanette Oldfather, a Methodist missionary, reports Koreans are eager to run mission schools in Chemulpo and nearby Yellow Sea islands. She notes Japanese instruction, female pupils funded by small tuition, and priority for boys in districts lacking government schools, with girls admitted if space remains.

Odlather Women's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Episcope Chemulpo Yellow Sea

Hoover’s Father in Placerville Sanitarium Weakened

Placerville California July 16 U P C D Henry father of Mrs Herbert Hoover was reported weakening gradually today at a Placerville sanitarium. He suffered a heart attack two weeks ago and paralysis later developed. Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur president of Stanford University visited to consult with the physicians in charge. A daughter Mrs A V Large Monterey was at the bedside.

Placerville Cal U.P. C D. Henry Herbert, Hoover Ray Lyman Wilbur Stanford University A. V. Large Monterey Henry

Helena Fire Destroys Block In Central Helena

A fierce early day fire in Helena Montana wiped out a quarter block in the heart of the business district. Flames burned for over three hours and caused estimated losses of at least one million dollars. The blaze destroyed the city’s largest department store two large office buildings and portions of a third along with many smaller shops.

Helena

Relatives Seek Missing One Year Old Clara Monaghan

Floyd county relatives search for Clara Dorothy Monaghan an 18 year old girl who disappeared from 617 Second Street West June 14. Her mother Mary Monaghan and sister Mrs George Maack report she was seen by an acquaintance in Charles City on July 4 unaccompanied. She is described as good looking blonde five feet eight inches tall about 125 pounds. She wore a green dress when she left home and no coat or hat. In Charles City she wore a light colored dress with light pink towers. Relatives have inquiries in Charles City without result and hope to find any trace in Floyd county.

Floyd County Clara Dorothy Monaghan Second Street West Mary Monaghan George Maack Charles City

Funeral for Mexican aviator Carranza to be grand New York

Thousands gather as Mexico’s air hero Emilio Garranza lies in state in a flowered chapel on Broadway. Cadets from West Point will command the six horse caisson carrying the casket while 10 000 troops and planes join delegations from both nations to escort the body to Pennsylvania Station for the funeral and onward to Mexico City.

New York U.R Emilio Carranza Mexico City Mexico Upper Broadway New York City Pennsylvania Station West Point Carranza Mt. Holly N. J Army Air War Department Laredo Emilio Garranza

Elizabeth Brown to Be Married Here at Reuling Home

Mrs Redme's sister Miss Elizabeth Coit Brown will wed Dr John Ingelf Chorley at 4 30 p m Wednesday at the Reuling Home 826 Campbell avenue with Rev James Holum of Westby Wis officiating A wedding dinner will follow at Sunnyside Country club Attendants will include Miss Alice Brown and Miss Isabel Orr The bride, a University of Wisconsin 1925 graduate and Beloit bacteriologist, is the daughter of Edmund and Mrs Brown of St Louis The groom son of Dr and Mrs John Kendall Chorley of Madison Wis is a 1925 UW graduate and M D 1929 recipient The Chorleys plan to reside at 410 North Carroll street Madison Wis After Aug 1

F. Harrd Feuling Campbell Avenue Redme Elizabeth Coit Brown John Ingelf Chorley Miss Brown Edmund Fowler Brown St. Louis Chorleg John Kendall Chorleg Madison Wis James Holum Westby Sunnyside Country Club Alice Brown Isabel Orr St Louis, Inc University of Wisconsin Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Beloit Brown Charley Phi Sigma ‘Kappa Fraternity Alpha Kappa Kappa Medical Fraternity Chorley North Car- Toll Street

Saleswoman Wins New York Trip in National Contest

Mrs. R. J. Emmons, manager of the James Black Dry Goods pattern department, wins one of two first prizes from a New York magazine company for selling the most publications in six months. The award includes a two week all expense paid trip to New York City with entertainment.

R. J. Emmons James Black Dry Goods Company Feret New York Magazine Company United States New York City

Clothes hanger patent granted to Waterloo man

Amos F Ludwig of 523 Lime street has been granted a patent for a combination clothes hanger. The 12 by 3 inch hanger swings on a blanket with a three way lock and supports up to 200 pounds. It is designed to hold any wearing apparel securely. Capt Koens honored in Vienna as Austrian golden cross is conferred on Captain Herman Koblh pilot of the Bremen.

Amos F. Ludwig Lime Street Ledwig Koens Vienna INS Herman Kobhl Bremen

Rotary Picnic Set At Rotary Reserve August Second

The Rotary club plans its annual picnic for Thursday August 2 at the Beautiful Rotary reserve near Winslow. Committees are preparing a program of sports and entertainment for club members and their families.

Rotary Rotary Reserve Winslow Rotary Club W. A. Reed Waterloo Tribune Rotary Klub Russell-Lamson Houston Tex Reed

Highway Shots Alleged in $10,000 Suit Filed

M Gard a Reinbeck stock salesman sues C L Dufek Ralph Schmidt Jesse Macrain Charles Munson and Charles Richard all Black Hawk County residents for 10000 damages alleging on June 11 1928 at 1130 pm while driving in Lincoln Township he was fired upon chased bullets struck the top of his car and he was stopped in Reinbeck where he learned the men were after chicken thieves suit filed by Paul J Strickland Reinbeck attorney.

M. Gard Reinbeck C. L. Dufek Ralph Schmidt Jesse Macrain Charles Munson Charles Richard Black Hawk County Gard Lincoln Township Paul J. Strickland Reinbeck Atlormner

Company E Guard Officers Study Field Problems at Night

Twenty officers and noncommissioned officers of Company E Town national guard spent Saturday night at Casebeer Heights studying field problems including night marching compass marching map reading and combat signaling. Capt Clyde Davis directed the work. The unit passed several inspections last Thursday night with a satisfactory rating and Capt Allan Johnson was the inspecting officer.

Town National Guard Casebeer Heights Clyde Davis Allan Johnson National Guard

Walther League Convention Opens in Milwaukee

The Walther League convention in Milwaukee opened with over 1500 delegates from every state. The gathering discussed expanding youth programs and broader social contact, with a proposal to move league headquarters from Chicago to St. Louis among the issues to be decided.

Milwaukee Wis Jord Walther League League Chicago St. Louis

Four Day Old Baby Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Detroit July 16. Jon Carey's son was born last Friday and after excessive crying on Saturday he was taken to a hospital Sunday. Doctors performed an appendicitis operation today and said the outcome was as good as could be expected. The baby is expected to live.

Detroit Mich Jon Carey

Home Grown Melons Delayed by Fair Weather

Home grown melons will be late this year says John Johnson the melon man. He expects melons to reach markets in late August and notes usual acreage is planted to melons on his farm east of town.

Johnny Johnson Johnson

Baseball results and player mentions from fluctuating box scores

Baseball score snippets show New York defeating Philadelphia and Boston a wins. Players named include Sewell Mogras Grapowski Bengough Woodall Coch TANS Borrett Faber Crouse Hofmann Heving with scattered innings and odd OCR gaps.

New York TNT Baync L. Sewell Mogras Grapowski Bengough Detroit Siaeee Borrett Woodall Quint Coch TANS Boston Tervsiee Faber and Crouse RaCing and Hoffimann Heving

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