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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
12
ABE MARTIN discusses vacations, arguing they are earned by hard working people and are often misused by shirkers. He notes the duty to rest, contrasts those who can take time off with those who cannot, and recalls memories of past outings and family anecdotes.
Tallahassee June 10 Scientists announce Vero Florida fossil beds reveal human remains and tools dating to early Pleistocene, challenging prior dates for American human occupation. Researchers Bellards Hay Berry assert contemporaneity with Pleistocene fauna including mammoths and saber toothed cats in a stratified burial site near the St. Lucie canal area.
Florida State Geological survey reports fossil bones and tools found with human bones from a Pleistocene layer near Vero. Experts debate age with Hrdlicka favoring recent burial and Chamberlain suggesting wash-in from older formations. Chemical tests show shared bone constituents, bolstering the case for ancient human presence in Florida.
Nashua Iowa June 10 The funeral of George Twogood who Monday morning died by his own hand will be held after the arrival of Mrs Twogoods father traveling from Arkansas Twogood had returned home after an unexplained absence from Sunday His death by own action was discovered when the Innots Central agent telephoned Mrs Twogood to ask why he was away from duty at the pumping station
Des Moines June 10. Grand Master Mito Gabriel of Clinton opened the grand lodge communication as Temple commandery No 4 began its 60th anniversary with about 3,000 Knights Templar from across the state attending. The Malta and Derade degrees were conferred this forenoon and this afternoon. The annual meeting of the Masonic Veterans' association is due tomorrow. the communication closes Thursday.
H. F. Sunberg traffic manager of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce spoke at Des Moines today for interior Iowa cities. Local men attended as Mississippi River city speakers backed protests against alleged excessive rates. Railroads and operators counsel expected to speak later this week.
A holdup occurred in Stony City when two masked women assaulted a man, stole $7, and hurled him into the Big Sioux River. He swam to a house and alerted residents. Brodgen then fired a pistol, and the victim, Montagne, was found in critical condition. Officers pursued the suspect, who fled toward the river after taking the wheel.
The national convention and exhibition of the American Peony Society will be held a week later in Des Moines. Details on date changes and judge assignments are expected from the organizers.
The event formerly set for June 14 to 40 is postponed to June 21 to 28. This shift allows the Eastern and Western regions to send exhibitors. Organizers expect over a million blooms on display, with officials citing strong supplier support and market interest.
Washington June 19 Representative Robinson recommends Charles A Norris for acting postmaster at Eldora. Senate confirmation is pending. He will serve until December when he will be renominated for the post.
Freight rates on coal from southern Illinois and some points in Indiana and Kentucky to Waterloo Cedar Rapids Mason City Fort Dodge and other Iowa cities are under investigation by Wa Disque ex.
A resolution of necessity for ev ing about 40 blocks in small parcels and resurfacing about 30 blocks was adopted. Monday, July 7, was set for hearing objections by property owners. A paving contract was awarded to Bryant Paving Company several weeks ago.
In Des Moines June 10, N P yesterday F L W Ritter from Ottumwa was elected a vice president at the Iowa Postal Supervisors convention held here. The event gathered delegates from across the state to discuss union matters and organizational leadership.
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