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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1929

Page

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Iowa Delegation Backs Bresnahan in Big Ten Fight

Iowa officials prepare for a Big Ten faculty committee hearing on reinstating Iowa to full status. The group may recommend reaffirming severed relations, a probation period through 1930, or immediate restoration. Evidence includes alumni letters about recruiting and funding, and the role of Bresnahan as track coach and new athletics director.

Iowa Big Ten Towa Paul E. Belting George T. Bresnahan E. H. Lauer University B. H. Latter

Troyer Sentence Deferred for Time to Earn Fine Money

Ed Troyer, Iowa's first three year third offense liquor offender, did not receive a new DUI sentence last Saturday but will appear next week per lawyer John H. Meyers. He pleaded guilty to drunk driving and seeks time to raise funds. previous conviction dated back to 1928.

Ed Troyer Iowa John H. Meyers Troyer Liersty Meyers Manny Jine

Mrs Niels FP Petersen Laid To Rest In Elmwood Cemetery

Mrs Niels FP Petersen died last Wednesday at her home 1219 Bluff Street at age 81. She had lived in Black Hawk county since 1870 and was buried in Elmwood cemetery Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were at Kislner chapel conducted by Ray Henry Mueller pastor of First Lutheran Church. She was born December 21 1848 in Denmark and was beloved by many friends.

Niels FP. Petersen Bluff Street Black Hawk County Elmwood Kislner Chapel Ray Henry Mueller First Lutheran Church Henmark

East High Publishes 1929 Orange and Black Yearbook

East High issues its yearbook Orange and Black for 1929, a 100 plus page panorama of the class of 1929. It highlights administration with Kilne Miller and Howard, features senior class photos, activities and mottoes, and includes four sections on student life athletics dramatics and student humor with extensive photos.

East High Ruth Twmbleson Charles W. Kilne F. J. Miller J .R. Howard Board of Education

County Hospital Plans Additions and Bond Sale

The county board set July 1 as the date to receive bids on additions to the county hospital funded by $16,000 bonds. County Attorney Chuynne said the report was invalid, while officials stated the bond issue passed by 4 agita 71. The road tax canvass showed a $1,900,000 bond plan with the site approved by 126 to 65 votes. Paulsen of the state Webway commission said officials would handle related sale matters.

Vyhe Salallor Atteorney Jonuy W. Chuynne A Paulsen

Miss Virginia Wilson Resigns at Sloane Wallace

Miss Virginia Wilson seventh grade English teacher at Sloane Wallace school resigns to continue college studies next year. Superintendent Charles A. Kittrell announces the vacancy filled by Miss Esther Sellie, previously intermediate instructor at Irving and Kingsley schools. Sellie holds an A B degree from the University of North Dakota.

Virginia Wilson Sloane Wallace Charles A. Kittrell Esther Sellie Irving Kingsley University of North Dakota

Driver 16 Killed When Hit by Bus in Des Moines

A Des Moines man Thad Babcock, 45, was killed when his car was struck by a Red Ball bus en route to Mason City. Three others were injured including Harald Jensen and George Fessler. Driver Al Pepin said Babcock did not see the bus. police found no witnesses. Babcock was described as looking for a house for his sister. Jensen sustained a head wound. Fessler had facial bruises. all were hospitalized.

Bes Moines Mason City Thad Babcock Cudahy Wis Harald Jensen George Fessler Britt Babcock J. H. Giardon Des Maines House al Pepin Des Moines Herass Jensen Fessler Drs Molixes Gritt Gordon Cedar Rapids Richard Woodward Springville

Light Registrars Named. Four-Year Terms Set

Fred H. Stearns was reap pointed registrar of vital statistics by the county board. His district includes Waterloo city and townships East Waterloo Mt. Vernon Bennington Orange. Other reappointments include Mrs Earl Magee Dunkerton Lester Clara Hoag Voorhies Lizzie Shank Hudson Nick Flam Mang Jesup and Mrs dee Johnson Cedar Falls. New appointments cover various townships with four year terms and 25 cents per birth or death certificate.

Fred H. Stearns County Board Waterloo City Waterloo East Waterloo Mt. Veron Bennington Orange Townships Earl Magee Dunkerton Lester Townsip Clara Hoag Voorhies Lincoln Towship Lizzie Shank Hudson Black Hawk Township Nick Flam- Mang Jesup Fox Township Dee Johnson Cedar Falls Asher Union Washington Muir Behrend Raymond W. M. He Barclas Poyner Cedar Townships Mabel Wagar Emma Bruce la Porte City Big Creek Spring Green Eagle Townships

Wateree Woman Hurt in Red Accident Near Webster City

Mrs Red Walesie wife of Sed Wil isle owner of a beer stand at 409 Pourth stress CASL suffered severe wounds and head injuries when her car overturned near Webster City at 6 15 p m yesterday. Lint his hand was crowded off the highway. Mrs Walesie was taken to Webster City hospital for treatment. Mr Wiltele escaped with slight injuries on his right hip. The car was pushed off the road by another motorist who did not stop.

Red Walesie Wil Isle Webster City Witty Ealp Wiltele Wito Ependad

Hummel Arrives in City on Water "Waterloo" Visit

M Hummel of Los Angeles arrives in Waterloo for a few weeks as a farmer resident. He moved to the Pacific coast six years ago. His brother Arthur and his wife are also said to have come to Waterloo on business, while floods in eastern Kansas and northern Missouri delay rains and cover villages.

City M. Hummel Los Aupgelen Waterloo Pacific Coast Arthur Aso Mr. Hummel Kansas Missouri Villa

Drunk driver held after collision injures man

A man claiming to be O Vv Grumm of 327 Eighth St West was arrested for driving while intoxicated after his car struck a parked vehicle owned by John Goss at 1 a m. Grumm’s car rolled over injuring him and a companion Miles Threse of 719 Washington St was also arrested for intoxication. Bond set at $100.

O. Vv. Grumm Eighth Street West John Goss Logan Avenue Goss Crumm Poiice Miles Threse Washington Street Drumm Bert Douglass Olver Nelson Municipel J. C. Beem

Quiet Funeral Rigors for Mrs Henry D Riant

Funeral services were held at O'Keefe and Towne for Mrs Mary Ann Piel Riant 72 who died Saturday at home of daughter Mrs Frank Walters. Burial planned at Memorial Park. Survived by husband three daughters including Mrs Walters and Mrs Marquart, two sons Owen and Fred. Born Hubbard Indiana August 3 1858.

Henry D. Riant Henry D. Rilant Frank Walters Grandview Avenue O'Keefe & Towne Low C. Harris Central Christian Church O'Keefe & Town Mortuary Memorial Park Cemetery Mary Ann Piel Ernest Piel Waterloo

Ammonia Pipe Burst At Factory. Fire Alarm At Home

A Sunday morning alarm at 4 49 a m reported sparks on a roof at residence 67 Lane causing minor damage valued at $4. Later Sunday at 2 6 p m an artificial ice and fuel company plant at 106 Ninth cast reported a broken ammonia pipe with no damage.

M. E. Caller

Walther League Elects Lueders President Again

I M Lueders of Pomeroy was reelected president of the Iowa district Walther League at the closing session of the three day state convention in Iowa. Fort Dodge officers include Ray Bertram William Dittmar Yrleda Niemann and others. The program featured missions talks and reports on finances and resolutions.

I. M. Lueders Pomeroy Iowa Walther League Ray J. Bertram William Dittmar Yrleda Niemann Fort Dodge LL G. Schmidt LeRoy Kemmerer Boone Helen Koepke Waterloo Ll. G. Schmidt E. Grummer Letmer H. J. Torger Hinton A. Trost Farnhamville Ernest Bauer Aries Bahl Mathilia Hoesent Davenport Norbert Roepe Edna Dettmer Gertrude Borchers Lorena Meyer Missouri Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church Resolutions Committee Dosplea Treasury L. G. Schmidt Sergion Walther H. A. Baerther Russell Lamson A. H. Sems ™Mann Immanuel Lutheran Church Hey. P. Bornhoeft Cedar Rapids B. Strasen South India India Mr. Strasen All India Rev Haentachel Madison Wis R. J.torgler Gallmeyer E. J. Gallmeyer Fort Wayne

Delwein Forms Fifth Boy Scout Troop

Delwein forms its fifth Boy Scout troop after Sacred Heart Catholic church agreed to sponsor. Arthur F. Jury announces the Cedar Falls area executive, with Ivan 5B. Ryle assisting in Delwein last week. Rev. Fy. Enzler chairs the troop committee along with Peter Graff Don O Bryan Ray O Bryan and Peter Haverly. Albert Prebble is scoutmaster. A leadership training session for Cedar Falls leaders is set for this evening with two held last week. A court of honor is planned for Independence Thursday. To aid Camp Ingawanis supplies, the Waterloo Boy Scout council purchased a station wagon convertible for trips and camping rewards. six to nine scouts may ride plus the driver.

Delwein Sacred Heart Catholicchurch Arthur F. Jury Wapsipinican Ivan Ryle Fy. Enzler Peter Graff Don O'Bryan Ray O'Bryan Peter Haverly Albert Prebble Cedar Falls Cedar Palls Indépendence Camp Ingawanis Wapsipinicon Waterloo Boy Scout Council

West High Class Day Exercises to Be This Evening

West High hosts a class day program in the auditorium this evening. The event features a string of original pieces by soon to graduate seniors under Miss Agnes Thomas and C. A. Hoffman with a school orchestra opening. Admission is charged for the class fund.

West High ASA Agnes Thomas C. A. Hoffman Clasa Artylsors Caples Dians History Oy C. Vale

Brethren U P District Officers Elected At Conference

At the two day Brethren Young People’s association conference in Grundy Center Vernon Schrock of Waterloo was chosen for the program committee while Miss Wilma Albright of Grundy Center was elected secretary of the district department. The closing event featured the biblical drama One of the Nine by the Tri M Sunday school group with a large audience and repeated performance next Sunday.

Wilma Albright Grundy Center The Brethren Young People’s Association Vernon Schrock Waterloo Church of the Brethren Tri-M Floyd Kough Jerusalem David Tom Thompson Glaydis Sampson Zarah Clair Hebchle Nathaniel Joe Robertson Nazarene

Pastors and Wives Open Y Camp Season

The Waterloo Ministerial Association and their wives will open the Y camp this evening with a picnic and dinner. Miss Beth Tracy is in charge of the picnic dinner arrangements. The Fratelli club plans its annual island dinner Thursday evening with Homer Albright in charge. The boys camp opens Tuesday June 14 for ages 12 to 15. sixty five boys have registered and only a few more registrations can be taken as capacity is limited to 12.

V.om. CG Mortis Igland Waterloo Ministerial Association Beth Tracy Fratelli Club Homer Albright Cramp

Rains Slow Down Tourists to Texas Convention Trip

Mr and Mrs W A Hendry of 223 Western Ave and Mr and Mrs Roy Sinnard of 58 Franklin St drove to Dallas for the International Rotary convention. They faced muddy detours near Indianola Iowa and floods on return, crossing a railroad bridge planked for passage near Smithville Missouri, arriving home at 4:30 PM. The couple praised the convention and local hospitality.

W. A. Hendry Western Avenue Roy Sinnard Franklin Street Dallas Texas Indianola Grand

Pruessner Rites to Be at Dundee

Funeral for Mrs. Fred Pruessner will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Lutheran church in Dundee Iowa. Burial will follow in the local cemetery. She died by self inflicted death Sunday at the farm home near Dundee.

Pruessner Dundee Gourtar Spactal Servicr Manchester Fred Pruessner Dindee Lutheran

Webster City shoot attracts large entry

More than 80 trapshooters from across Iowa attended the zone shoot in Webster City, the final event before the state tournament which starts tomorrow. Fred C. Whitney, who oversaw the Webster City shoot, arrived to officiate at the state tournament.

Iowa Webster City Fred C. Whitney

John Livingston Dominates Air Carnival With Six Firsts

John Livingston, president of Midwest Airways, won six first prizes in Newton Iowa air races, taking four on Friday and two on Saturday. Forty pilots competed, with Livingston earning balloon bursting and multiple free-for-alls plus altitude speed records. C P Harwood of Waterloo also placed with two seconds in key events.

Newton John Livingston Mid West Airways, Inc Chapmanfield Waterloo Monmouth Aurora United States Livingston C. P. Harwood Midwest Midwest Airways

New Waterloo Industry Makes Artificial Bait

The Barr-Royer company in Waterloo Iowa markets wood en fishing plugs statewide. D W Barr and J R Royer partners. Barr known angler from Waterloo and Royer with Janesville ties. they produce baits named sand toad wiggle-frog water puppy bull head and craw dad. lures feature life like movement with rubber fins.

Barr-Royer Company Iowa D. W. Barr Cortlandt Street Waterloo J. R. Royer Hawkeye Maintainer Company Janesville Barr

Railroads Face Tax Burden and Freight Rate Debate

President Downs argues rail taxes totaled 376,006,000 last year, urging relief to reduce freight rates by up to 4 percent while other transport modes benefit. He says railroads, owned by millions of stockholders and bondholders, must provide reasonable income. Rotary hosts W. Scott Williams and Illinois Central officials introduce the Hawkeye Limited for a western tour to Omaha and Sioux City.

Downs Dawns W. Scott Willams Western Lines Rotary William Atwitt Williame Hawkeye Limited Omaha Sioux City

Supreme Court Upholds Sinclair's Six Month Sentence

The court confirms a six month sentence for Sinclair as the ongoing Pace One report notes. Private detectives pursued the case, with critics arguing such employment invites misrepresentation and fabrication of charges.

Supreme Court Sinclair Pace Law

Swart Funeral Set for Gladbrook Church

Gladbrook Iowa June 3 The funeral of Mrs. George Swart who died unexpectedly Saturday will be at the M E church Tuesday afternoon Rev L C Smith of Albion will officiate. Mrs Swart 75 years old survives by husband and niece Mrs Stella Nelson.

Govstar Gladbrook George Swart M. E. Church L. C. Smith Albion Wils

Miss Nettie Falkler Dies in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls June 3 Miss Nettie Falkler who lived with her sister Miss Laura E Falkler at 2303 Walnut died at 11 pm Sunday from a cerebral hemorrhage Miss Laura E Falkler recently retired from the faculty of the Teachers College The body is at Dad chapel pending communication with relatives for services Also noted Cedar FallsJune 3 special Miss Mina Marten of this city had an appendicitis operation at Sartor hospital after teaching in Frankville and is now discharged Davis Boyer 301 State left Presbyterian hospital after emergency appendicitis operation May 23

Courier Spossal Cedar Falls Mina Marten Frankville Sartort Chile Frantville Leaves Hospital Davis Boyer State Street Presbyterian Hospital

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