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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

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Chamberlin and Levine Leave Bremen for Hamburg

In Bremen June 17 the American trans Atlantic flyers Clarence Chamberlin and Charles A Levine, with their wives, slipped away from about 50 reporters and photographers. They traveled by air to Hamburg then Magdeburg and Berlin, while their wives read headlines aboard the liner Berlin and praised the aviators amid cheers from a large crowd.

Bremen Germany Chamberlin Levine Bremenhaven New York Hamberg Magdeburg Berlin Clarence Chamberlin Charles A. Levine Mrs. Chamberlin

St Louis Welcomes Lindbergh After Transcontinental Flight

Col Lindbergh arrives in St Louis after a cross country flight. The Spirit of St Louis is wheeled from its hangar as a crowd of about 2000 watches the takeoff, with Lindbergh declaring he will land at Lambert Field and fly via Columbus Dayton and Indianapolis. He rejects stunt flying over New York and reflects on the great visit amid a week of homage.

Lindbergh St. Louis Columbus Dayton Indianapolis Ind Lambert Field New York Mitchel Roosevelt Fields Washington France Millens Miz Giera INS Col Chartes A. Lindbergh Adit Santa Te N Concernleis Koenigsberg International Service

Lindbergh honored with tribute volume and college return talk

A New York tribute volume praises Charles A Lindbergh for courage and landmark news reporting. Lindbergh hints at returning to the University of Wisconsin after five years away, saying he would graduate there if possible. He also saluted the Wright Aeronautical plant in Paterson, circling it at 200 feet as workers cheered before continuing to St Louis.

Lindbergh San Diego New York Colonel Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Alumni Association of New York Roosevelt Wisconsin Salutes Motor Factory Paterson N. J Charles Lindbergh St. Louis Wright Aeronautical Corporation Spirit of St

University of Iowa enrollments rise to 8676 in year

In the 12 months ending June 1 the University of Iowa reported 8,676 registered students, up 376 from the previous year. Men numbered 4,651 and women 4,025, with 7,490 actually present on campus and the rest enrolled for correspondence study. Liberal arts led with 5,695 enrollments, followed by the graduate college with 1,761 and the medical college with 452.

Towa City University of Iowa Herbert Dorcas College of Liberal Arts College of Medicine

Famous film questions quiz from a cinema page

A set of ten cinema trivia items asks about a comedian who performed in an English dance hall an actress linked to Mae Murray by marriage a humorist actor returning to film this year and several celebrity marriages. It also inquires about a screen actress called the Dase of the screen a still image two actresses who produce their own pictures athletes in films and the actress reputed to receive the largest number of man votes, plus the first well known film comedian.

Mae Murray Joseph Schenck Jack Dempsey Samuel Goldwyn King Vidor Richard Arlen

Temperatures Forecast For Thursday To Friday

Maximum Thursday 71 degrees and minimum Thursday night 46 degrees are noted. Friday temperatures vary with readings around 48, 59, and 66 degrees at different times, indicating a cooler day ahead with fluctuating afternoon values.

T& M. Cec

Canadian claim plane flew over him in B16 story

Chicoutimi Quebec June 17 Hope for Nungesser and Coli safety rested on a trapper Georges Rousseau who heard a plane during a May 9 storm along the Ste Marguerite river. He said the aircraft roared through the gale then disappeared toward the north toward Peribonka river in a sparsely populated forest region. Belief in signals from the missing fliers faded after lights were identified as a Price Brothers power house at Chuteaux Galets 35 miles east of St. Germain.

Providence Rousseau Ste Marguerite Peribonka River

Colleen Moore Sued Over Unfinished Film Contract

New York June 17 Colleen Moore motion picture star is sued by First National Pictures for 1 000 000 seeking to compel arbitration of a contract to appear in 12 photoplays. The company says she did seven and refused the rest, risking over 1 million in losses due to her unique popularity.

New York Colleen Moore First National Pictures, Inc Nathan Burkan Supreme Court Mullan

O Haran Elected Eagles Treasurer at Marshalltown

Marshalltown Iowa June Elected officers for the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Iowa for the coming year were T J ODonnell president Dubuque Milo Jasty vice president R F OHaran secretary A R Florence treasurer Rev David Ferguson Maquoketa chaplain A Van Doren conductor E J Sowden outside guard trustees D W Moore Marshalltown Fred Hoelmer Davenport Rex Baker Burlington.

Marshalltown Council Bluffs Order of Eagles of Iowa T. J. O'Donnell Dubuque Milo Jasty Clinton R. F. O’haran Waterloo A. R. Florence Mason City David Ferguson Maquoketa A. van Doren Keokuk E. J. Sowden Oskaloosa D. W. Moore Fred Hoelmer Davenport Rex Baker Burlington

Youth Smiles as Death Rope Placed

Harrisburg Til June 17 Ins Joe Chesnas 22 year old murderer of William Ansell aged mail carrier went to his death on the gallows here today with a smile on his face He winked at three prisoners as he passed Declaring he had nothing to say the youth smiled as the rope was put around his neck The trap was sprung by Sheriff Lige Turner and Chesnas was pronounced dead 20 minutes later.

Harrisburg Til INS Joe Chesnas William Ansell Chesna Saline County Lige Turner Chesnas

Six Radio Talks Precede Iowa City Commonwealth Conference

WSUI will broadcast six radio talks next week to introduce the fifth annual commonwealth conference set for June 27 28 and 29 in Iowa City Iowa. Bruce E Mahan associate editor of the Iowa State Historical Society will open the series Monday and discuss municipal government problems.

Iowa City INS WSUI University Station Bruce E. Mahan Iowa State Historical Society

Waterloo Druggist R C Wangler In Critical Condition

R C Wangler longtime Waterloo druggist at 516 Fifth Street East is very ill at St Francis Hospital after a Wednesday operation. Doctors report his condition extremely critical this afternoon.

R. C. Wangler Fifth Street East Waterloo St. Francis Hospital

Miller addresses Gates Business students on state advantages

East High School principal Fred J. Miller spoke at Gates Business College about the state’s benefits and presented figures showing the industrial and agricultural output surpassing larger states. Floyd Brandt, Garrison, Ta, and Alice Wieger, Waterloo, enrolled at the school today.

Fred J. Miller East High School Gates Business College Stae Floyd Brandt Garrison Alice Wieger Waterloo

Marriage Licenses Granted in Waterloo Area

Sherman J. McNally and Eva Moore of Waterloo, Edward Matz and Mildred Jolomi of Waterloo received marriage licenses.

Sherman J. McNally Waterloo A Eva Moore Edward Matz Mildred

Cubs 12th straight win nets $20,475

Chicago report says a Chicago merchant won $20,475 from a pyramided bet on the Cubs twelfth consecutive victory. The bettor wagered $5 with the winnings stacked after each win. the book maker confirmed the payout after the 12th win, the merchant’s name not disclosed.

Cubs Chicago INS Chicago Cubs

Dr Mabel Palmer Elected Head of Quota Clubs

Dr Mabel Heath Palmer of Davenport Ia was elected president of International Quota club this morning at a Baltimore Md convention. Palmer recently attended the intercities party with Waterloo Quota club hosts and national president Dr Lulu M Dryden of Baltimore as guest and speaker. Palmer’s election followed withdrawal of Miss Catherine Olney Worcester Mass treasurer and Dr Rietta M Emerson vice president for business reasons. Palmer serves on the national board of directors of the organization.

Mabel Heath Palmer Davenport International Quota Club Baltimore Palmer Intercities Waterloo Quota Club Lulu M. Dryden Catherine Olney Worcester Mass National Organization Rietta M. Emerson Dr. Palmer

Autos Kill More Iowa Children Than All Accidents in 1926

Des Moines report shows 63 children under 15 died in automobile accidents in 1926, part of 1,335 total accidental deaths. Other causes include burns 41, drowning 44, injuries by animals 20, poisoning 16, mechanical suffocation 17, and railroad accidents 6, with ages one to two most dangerous, accounting for 52 deaths.

Des Moines State Health Department

Dargue Lands on River at Rockford

Major Herbert A. Dargue, Pan American goodwill flier, landed on Rock River in Rockford from Milwaukee around noon. A crowd cheered as he appeared. Walter O. Lochner accompanied the army flier from Milwaukee. Dargue planned to depart later today for Madison Wisconsin.

Rockford Herbert A. Dargue Pan-American Goodwill Rock River Milwaukee Dargue Walter O. Lochner Madison Wis

Des Moines Lawyer Named Assistant Attorney General

Des Moines attorney Carl J. Stephens was appointed assistant attorney general by Attorney General John Fletcher. He succeeds Herbert A. Huff who resigned and will assume the post July 1. Stephens, a Drake University Law School graduate, completed a May 17 1918 class to permit World War I enlistment and has practiced law in Des Moines since the war.

Des Moines Carl J. Stephens John Fletcher Stephens Herbert A. Huff Drake University Law School

Chicago Faces Tieup of Traffic System

Chicago June 17. Virtual paralyzation of the city traffic system threatened as elevated and surface line trainmen’s unions empower officers to order a strike. Officials of both unions negotiate for higher wages with surface and elevated line officials. L employees voted to give officials power to call a strike if talks fail. surface car employees did the same on June 9.

Chicago Une

Fire truck hits parked car en route to terminal blaze

An aerial fire truck en route to a basement fire at the terminal struck a Chevrolet coach on Mulberry, breaking the top and a wheel. The minor blaze involved waste paper with no damage to the terminal. Owner of the damaged car is Julius Bredfeld of Buckingham.

Mulberry Fifth Street Julius Bredfeld Buckingham

Fish tale mix up at the police station

The report centers on a disputed fishing claim by Detective Ralph Davis as Officer Warren Buckley narrates the tale. Davis denies the catch and says he was hunting Buckley, defending the right to tell his own stories.

Davis Warren George” Buckley Ralph Davis Buckley

Miss Harriet E. Davis Visits Family Before Europe Trip

Harriet E. Davis head of Annie Wright Art department in Tacoma Washington visits sister Mary E. Bond and brother Charles Davis at Fourth Street West. She is bound for Europe to import 250000 pounds worth of flowers.

Europe Waterloo Harriet E. Davis Annie Wright School Tacoma Wash Mary E. Bond Fourth Street West Charles Davis Miss Davis

Becker-Chapman Band Aims for State Conclave

Waterloo will send the Becker-Chapman post band to the state American Legion convention in Des Moines on July 15 to 17 if plans from the local post meeting last night hold. Directed by Cressy Whaylen, the group impressed at Clinton last year and new uniforms ordered earlier are expected to arrive soon, giving the band a sharp appearance among top ensembles.

Waterloo American Legion Des Moines Becker-Chapman Post Cressy Whaylen Clinton Whaylen

Advertising Must Be Interesting as News Says Shannon

R E Shannon publisher of the Washington In Journal told Waterloo Advertising club members at Hotel Russell Lamson that newspaper ads must carry news and be as engaging as stories. He warned against overemphasizing product copy and noted 24 Iowa ads all used words like distinctive remarkable and quality urging discontinuation of such superlatives. He demonstrated his talk Personalized Advertising with clippings from many papers.

R. E. Shannon Washington Waterloo Advertising Club Hotel Russell-Lamson Shannon Iowa

Highway Bandits Stop Short Of Robbery Near Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Iowa June 17 Automobile bandits halted Mr and Mrs C E Johnson and two young riders a few miles west of the city as their car was blocked by another vehicle. The gunmen forced them to alight but fled when another car appeared, escaping westward before completing a robbery.

Cedar Rapids C. E. Johnson Johnson

Russian Foreign Minister Sees British Propaganda as Threat

Berlin report says M. Tchitcherin will return to Moscow perturbed by German warnings that powers fear secret propaganda. He reportedly told Germans Britain is the aggressor and that Britain has solidified an anti Soviet bloc, with Russia ready to oppose such a coalition.

Berlin INS M. Tchitcherin Moscow Great Britain Russia

Southern Negroes Back Lowden as 1928 GOP nominee

A spokesperson for 50 Southern farmers from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, the Carolinas, and Virginia announced in Chicago on June 17 that they would urge Frank O. Lowden to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 1928. Will Garrison Jenkins said the delegation would meet Lowden in Chicago the following day to press the request.

Chicago Frank O. Lowden Mlinois Will Garrison Jenkins Lowden Georgia Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana Florida Oklahoma Tennessee Kentucky North South Carolina Virginia West Virginia Jenkins

Buchanan Returns From Optical Clinic

Thomas M. Buchanan of Buchanan Optical returned from Chicago where he attended a two week postgraduate course in visual examination and correction at Northern Illinois College of Optics. Optometrists from 17 states and Canada joined the sessions led by notable instructor Dr. A M Skeffington.

Thomas M. Buchanan Buchanan Optical Company Chicago Northern Illinois College of Optics States Canada A. M. Skeffington

Mrs. Mabon Freed On Appeal Bond

Mrs. Lillian Mabon released from county jail on appeal bond of 750 dollars. Surety by Harry Lyons. Convicted of liquor nuisance by jury, sentenced June 6 by Judge G W Wood to pay 300 dollars and costs. Lacking funds, she remained jailed. Attorney J H Meyers filed notice of appeal to the supreme court.

Lillian Mabon Harry Lyons

Named on nurses board appointment in Iowa

Des Moines June 17 Gov Hammill appointed Margaret Stoddard Mount Pleasant as a member of the state board of nurse examiners for a three year term to begin July 1 She succeeds Miss Jane Wyley Cedar Rapids

Des Moines Hammill Margaret Stoddard Mount Pleasant State Board of Nurse Examiners Jane Wyley Cedar Rapids

Becker-Chapman Post Wins Barton Membership Cup

Becker-Chapman post of American Legion won the James F. Barton cup for the largest percentage increase in post membership in cities with 25 000 to 50 000 population. They reported a 59 percent rise since June 7 last year. Burlington 31 percent Clinton 27 percent Fort Madison 2.03 percent. Charles City led cities under 25 000 with 42 percent gain Sioux City topped over 50 000 with 3 percent. Waterloo post now fourth in state membership. Harry Reed presided. Zimmerman away two weeks. Plans for another sham battle at Mississippi Valley league park in August. A Know Waterloo Week committee was named.

Becker-Chapman Post American Legion James F. Barton Memorial Hall Burlington Clinton Fort Madison the Legion Harry Reed Zimmerman Reed C. R. Whaylen W. E. Silver Loren Treganza Tracy Glasener Greater Waterloo Association Know Waterloo

Thousands Expected for Iowa Christian Endeavor Confrances

Oskaloosa Iowa June 17 About 1000 visitors are expected for the fortieth annual Iowa Christian Endeavor union convention. Rev Tom Fred Campbell of Fairfield is general secretary. Mayor R K Davis opened the conference with welcome and Rev L W Harper of Marshalltown gave the response. Speakers include Dr John Timothy Stone Chicago Dr C S Medbury Des Moines Dr W A Ganfield former Center College president Harry Homes Australia Rev Philip Frazer McCloud Oklahoma and Mrs James Wray Toluca Mexico.

Oskaloosa Iowa Christian Endeavor Union Tom Fred Campbell Fairfield R. K. Davis L. W. Harper Marshalltown Ira Landrith Chicago United Society of Christian Endeavor John Timothy Stone Fourth Presbyterian Church C. S. Medbury Des Moines W. A. Ganfield Center College Harry Homes Australia France Philip Frazer McCloud Okla James Wray Toluca Mexico Christian Endeavor Missionary

Dancing Boy Dies After Heart Attack at County Dance

Eldom Sitzmann, 20, son of John Sitzmann, collapsed and died in the arms of his dancing partner at a LeMars Iowa county farm bureau dance. He had suffered heart disease for several months.

LeMars

Gravel Contractors Equipment En Route From Marshall to Linn

The Moore and Eldredge gravel crew and 22 heavy trucks passed Waterloo today en route from Liscomb in Marshall county where a 12,000 yard graveling job covered 10 miles of dirt road and four in Grundy. The destination is Central City in Linn county to handle 14,000 yards of gravel for surfacing 15 to 20 miles of road.

Moore & Eldredge Clemons Waterloo Liscomb Marshall County Grundy Central City Linn County

Davenport man drowns after note left in Iowa river

The body of Benjamin F. Swope of Davenport was found in the Mississippi River near Muscatine Iowa. A note reportedly states his intention to take his own life.

Muscatine Benjamin F. Swope Davenport Mississippi River Swope

Mortuary Notice for William Kress at Devil's Lake Cemetery

Miss Anna Kress of Waterloo attended the funeral for her brother William Kress who was killed June 8 when a grindstone at his farm home near Devil's Lake, North Dakota, shattered. The service June 11 at the G A R cemetery near Devil's Lake was attended by family including Evelyn Lenoir Kress, Genevieve, Marion, and a baby, plus siblings and relatives from Waterloo Dunkerton and Los Angeles. Surviving kin include widow Evelyn, mother Kathleen Kress of Dunkerton, four sisters and a brother, Edward.

Anna Kress Leland Avenue Waterloo Graham's Island N. D Devil's Lake William Kress Kress Evelyn Lenoir Kress Genevieve Marion Kathleen Kress Dunkerton F. W. Smith Bluff Street I. A. Edgerton Tenth Street East Katharine Schnetter Edward Los Angeles Cal

Mrs. A. W. Haffa Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Mrs. A. W. Haffa, 74, long-time Waterloo resident of 427 Second Street East, who died Wednesday night of systemic poisoning, were held at 2 30 p m today at First Evangelical Church with Rev. O M Yagay officiating. Burial followed at Fairview. Immediate family prayers occurred at 2 15 p m. Pallbearers: Stephen Brown Fred Eickelberg L L Stout J Bhiebracht A A Smith Carl Bunger.

A. W. Haffa Second Street East Waterloo First Evangelical Church O. M. Yagay Fairview Stephen Brown Fred Eickelberg L. L. Stout J. Bhiebracht A. A. Smith Carl Bunger

Portrait of Governor Dern A Utah Leader Of Note

Salt Lake City portrays Governor George H. Dern as a multifaceted leader. A longtime Democrat, he served as Utah’s governor after election in 1914 and again in 1918, becoming the state’s second Democratic chief executive and a rare non Mormon holder of the office. Dern enjoys home study of metalurgy and helped refine gold extraction methods including the Holt Dern roaster. His earlier life at Nebraska included leading the football team to a Missouri Valley championship in 1894.

Salt Lake City Utah George H. Dern Nebraska Dern

Praises Iowa Field Artillery Unit by Gen Snow

Gen William J. Snow chief of field artillery of the U S Army praised the Iowa State College reserve officers unit in Ames as one of the finest and most completely equipped in the country after inspecting the unit on Wednesday. Snow is touring colleges with field artillery units.

Ames Iowa State College Reserve Officers’ Training Corps William J. Snow United States Army Snow

Building Permits Filed for Homes and Additions

J P Barth seeks an addition to residence at 917 Logan costing 390 dollars. A H Pieper proposes remodel of porch at 438 Rath for 100 dollars. Henry W Newton plans a heating plant at 204 Black Hawk road, while J B Baker files a heating plant for 232 Miller.

J. P. Barth Logan A. H. Pieper Henry W. Newton Black Hawk Road J. B. Baker Miller

Boemecke Family Returns from Dubuque Convention

Mr and Mrs R C Boemecke and daughter Hazel of 1027 Third Avenue West returned last evening from Dubuque where Mr Boemecke acted as a delegate to the Catholic Order of Foresters convention. Army planes now use smoke candles emitting dense gray smoke to signal for aid in mountainous country.

Dubuque R. C. Boemecke Hazel Third Avenue West Boemecke The Catholic Order of Foresters

Coal Mine Bottom Jail for Fugitive in Harrisburg

Connie Rogers, wanted on robbery charges, hid in a local coal mine and was locked in an air shaft by a pump foreman until Sheriff Lige Turner could arrest him. The sheriff was busy with an execution of Joe Chesnas, after which Rogers would be moved to the county jail.

Harrisburg Connie Rogers Rogers Lige Turner Turner Joe Chesnas

Army air fliers deny Hawaii flight plan in transcontinental test

Lieut. Lester Maitland and Lieut. A F Hagenberger arrived at Hat Box field from Dayton and said they do not intend to fly to Hawaii. They are testing a triple motor Fokker monoplane loaded with sandbags to simulate troop weight as part of an Army program.

Muskogee Okla Lester Maitland Army Air Race A. F. Hagenberger Hat Box Field Dayton Hawaii Chicago Herald and Examiner Today Army Maitland Hagenberger Fokker Wilbur Wright Field Pacific Coast Navy Scott Field Belleville Byrd Atlantic Lieut Washington, D. C A. F. Hegenberger Miegenberger

First Ever Southern Wax Wings Nest in Iowa

A pair of southern waxwing birds, likely the first seen in Black Hawk county, are nesting outside the Galloway company plant administration building in Westfield. Manager C. E. Butler notes they are smaller than robins with yellow wings and a red blood-like splotch, plus a distinctive head tuft. The birds’ sweet songs draw many bird enthusiasts to observe this rare migrant.

Black Hawk Galloway Company Westfield C. E. Butler

Directory Library of G. W. A. Grows in Waterloo

The Greater Waterloo association reports rapid growth in its city directory library with more volumes as new directories appear coast to coast. C. A. Hanson notes many users seek lost addresses or use directories for statistics, and each checkout sends a card to the American Directory association which runs the library.

Greater Waterloo Association C. A. Hanson Hanson American Directory Association

Free Methodist Church elects two bishops at North American conference

Rochester June 17 report G W Griffith of Chicago and A D Zahniser of Pittsburgh were elected bishops today at the general conference of the Free Methodist church of North America.

Rochester N. Y G. W. Griffith Chicago A. D. Zahniser Pittsburgh General Conference of the Free Methodist Church of North America

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