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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1929
Page
14
Bobby Thatcher awoke to find Wash Bundy missing after chores. Inquiries reveal Bundy was jailed for a midnight intrusion into a townsman's hen house.
The fragment lists multiple radio programs and times across stations WEAF WJZ WGN WMAQ KDKA and others, naming sermons concerts orchestras and sports scores. It reads like an early 20th century network jumble with host names, programs, and cross-station mentions. The readable items include Major Bowes Family, Our Government by David Law rence, Arthur Pryor's Band, and various choral pieces and talk segments.
Keokuk and Davenport split a doubleheader with Keokuk taking game one 14 to 3 and game two 6 to 1. Brown starred in the second game pitching a strong effort while Keokuk capitalized on 22 hits in the opener and solid defense throughout.
Paris, June 15. The first pugilistic prima donna on record will enter the ring at the Opera Comique next week. American Hope Hampton, a former movie star turned boxing hit, trains by punching the bag, singing scales, and buying scenery as she prepares to perform as Manon.
Northeastern Town National Park Association invites editors to a one day tour June 28. Breakfast at McGregor, visits McGregor Heights and Pike's Peak, luncheon by Kiwanis in Postville, motorcade through various scenic curves to Waukon and Lansing, return by yacht Arputs past wildlife refuge and Winneshiek bottoms along the Mississippi River.
Madrid reports Gen. Primo de Rivera's son Miguel acts for producers signing a world distribution contract with Metro-Goldwyn for the Spanish film Zalacain El Aventurera by Flo Bara.
In Hoosick Falls New York June 15 the Basque heavyweight contender Paulino Uzcudun trains for a June 27 title bout with Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium. A Spaniard staff tends every need with Arthus Dr Sesma Garay and Echeverria handling logistics kitchen and entertainment while Uzcudun mingles with guests and locals.
Parsons Music House owner S W Hurwich will lease the building at 818 Sycamore Street and move the music establishment to the Parrott building at Park Avenue and Sycamore Street. The transfer is set for July, with Hurwich planning to utilize the Parsons building thereafter.
The business plans to convert a building into a warehouse and distributing center for used furniture while keeping the Fifth street site for retail trade. The L. S. Parsons Music House, founded 53 years ago by L. S. Parsons and run by his son since his death, will continue its legacy with new operations.
A crash between two cars owned by Gerald Watson of Hawkeye hotel and Boyz Gore of 404 Dane Street in Cedar River park Friday afternoon left minor injuries to Gore. Gore was taken to a physician after the accident. both cars sustained only slight damage per police records.
Nashua Iowa June 15 Raymond Bickenberry and Lloyd Sylvester both of Greene sustained minor injuries when their car overturned while avoiding a machine that swung from a side road causing the wreck. The two men were treated locally and released.
Charles D. Summerheys announces a new cafe named Snow White Lunch at 13 Commercial Street. He will be the chef with his wife assisting, after 17 years with Harvey Restaurant on the Santa Fe route to California. The decor and equipment upgrades are nearing completion.
Mrs H A Sharpe of 247 Prospect Avenue told police last night three youths threw firecrackers at her daughter Mary Elizabeth striking her arm causing a painful burn.
The Waterloo Garden club's annual June 1 show, enhanced by new bouquets from non exhibitors like Helma Rasmussen, drew praise for educational judging comments on container relation, color, and height. Judges included Rothacre Ames, DuMont Des Moines, and Warren Cedar Rapids. Awards covered Wards, Shadow Boxes, Art for Church, and color arrangements with multiple firsts. President Hildebrand returned after illness, attending briefly.
Independence Indiana residents urge a subway crossing of the Indis Central tracks at Fifth avenue northeast as paving proceeds this summer. J A Paulson district engineer surveyed the crossing this week, but no decision has been announced.
Des Moines, June 15. Bob McKee five time city champion and his younger brother Craig prepared for the final round to decide family supremacy in the Des Moines city golf championship. Their father Bert McKee was city links champion in 1908.
Charles Bowman Hutchins the naturalist and Helen Owen Hutchins soprano will end their Waterloo stay with a Sunday 7:30 a m program at Grace M E Church. Hutchins discusses birds of the holy land while Mrs Hutchins sings and plays a harp. A children day program was held at 3 45 p m. today.
Funeral services for Elmer Mack will be held Monday at 3 in the O'Keefe Towne chapel with Dr. Emory Hull officiating. Burial is planned at Fairview. Relatives include W P Mack and Mrs Mack with several siblings traveling from Colorado and Florida. Mrs Mack cannot attend due to illness.
Cyril J. H. Tolley won the British amateur golf championship for the second time, defeating John Nelson Smith of Fife by 4 up with 3 to play. Perry Deatherage filed for divorce from Irene Deatherage, alleging separation since July 23, 1923 after their marriage at St Joseph, Missouri on September 20, 1822.
Central Standard time listings show mixed programs across WABG WADO WEAF WGY WOWO and others including orchestras, concerts, dance bands, and talk formats. Entries mention National Forum Washington Alfred H. Swayne universal safety series and multiple choirs, concerts, and hour-long broadcasts with numerous call letters and times.
Local station blocks list programs across WEAF WGY WGN WDAF and more. Notable items include Ben Pollack’s Hotel Dance Orchestra, Sousa’s Band, Grand Opera on WGY, Phil Spitalny’s Dance Music hour, Harold Van Duzee tenor, and interviews or talks by John Thompson and Franklin county.
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