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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

15

Janson leaves for rate fight before Interstate hearing

A. Hanson of the Greater Waterloo association travels to St. Paul for a Monday hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission on proposed class freight rate increases. He argues the plan discriminates against Waterloo and midwestern cities, with exhibits prepared to show prejudice and likely industry harm. Other Iowa cities and Omaha are listed among those affected.

A. Hanson Greater Waterloo Association St. Paul Interstate Commerce Commission Hanson Commission Middle Western Illinois Mllinois Waterloo Chambers of Commerce Chicago Midwest Iowa Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Des Moines Sioux City Davenport Ottumwa Dubuque Omaha Chamber of Commerce

Ben Hur Members to Cedar Rapids in Special Car

Waterloo Ben Hur lodge members will travel to Cedar Rapids Tuesday aboard a special chartered car over the W C F N. The local degree team plans to usher 100 candidates into the order. The train departs the interurban station at 2 45 p m and returns after a dinner for the Water Oceans by Cedar Rapids. Those wishing to ride the car may call the local Ben Hur office at 1422.

Waterloo Ben Hur Lodge Cedar Rapids Ben Hur

Tallest recruit joins army at Fort Sill and Bliss

Six feet six inches tall Earl B. Hardin of La Porte City enlisted with local officer L. C. Green and heads to Fort Sill Oklahoma to join field artillery. Charles L. Roberts of Moorland Iowa also enlisted yesterday and is headed to Fort Bliss Texas.

United States Army Earl B. Hardin la Porte City L. C. Greenup Field Artillery Fort Sill Okla Charles L. Roberts Moorland Forts Bliss Tex

Federal Building Halls to Be Painted in Bid Action

The federal building will get a new coat of paint on both first and second floor hallways. Postmaster and custodian Ray Eggert announced bids are being received and will be sent to Washington in a few days. Cement work to replace the lawn around the building is underway.

Federal Ray ©. Eggert Washington

Iowa Roads and Weather at 10 A. M

Des Moines, Iowa clear and good. Dubuque good and clear. Burlington good and clear. Keokuk good and clear. Ottumwa good and clear. Clinton good and clear. Marshalltown good and clear. Muscatine glad clear. Cedar Rapids good and fair. Fort Dodge good and fair. Town City good and clear. Creston good and clear. Around Waterloo. Highways No 20 west good east good with rough spots. No 218 northwest fair southeast fair. No 59 south good to Toledo north good with rough in places.

Associated Press Des Moines Dubuque Burlington Keokuk Ottumwa Clintor Marshalltown Muscatine Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Town City Creston Waterloo Toledo

Births Reported In June At Various Homes And Hospitals

Birth announcements list new daughters and sons for families in multiple towns. Notable entries include Barbara Joan Hanson at Presbyterian hospital on June 12. Della Maher on June 16. Kellogg in Washburn on June 14. a son for Ross Kellogg. a son for Duffy in Fairbank on June 4. Leo Charles son for Leo Davis of Washburn on May 22. Carl Silas Cable on June 10. Beverly Lapole at St. branding hospital with a June birth. Norma Jean Michaelson on June 11. and Virginia Moellering daughter born May 27 at Presbyterian hospital with Chicago parents. The birth return notes the father is deceased in several cases.

Henry Louis Hanson Presbyterian Hospital Barbara Joan Michael J. Maher Newell Della. R Charles Ross Kellogg Washburn Roniwaine Ce Leo Duffy Fairbank Leo Davis Max Leo Charles Ray VY. Cable Ninth West Carl Silas Lee Lapole St. Brands Hospital Beverly June August Michaelson Berth

Pullen Family Faces Burglary Rumors and a Quiet Plan

In a neighborhood fed by gossip, Fred Pullen and his wife Elsie confront sensational rumors after their home is burgled for a third time. Julia frets over a looming engagement while Mrs Pullen schemes a cautious approach, hoping to shield their social standing as a new job and a fancy car frame their fragile domestic peace.

Fred Pullen Julia Fredi Elsie Pullen Fred Society News Mrs. Pullen

Strychnine Pills Fatal to Baby Girl

Mary Jean Sheppard 16 months old died of strychnine poisoning after swallowing several pills. Sheppards of 635 Independence Ave. rushed to St Francis Hospital but could not be saved. Born Feb 25 1926 in Waterloo funeral planned at O Keefe Towne chapel Rev Earl A Roadman officiating burial in Fairview cemetery.

Mary Jean Sheppard Ben Sheppard Independence Avenue St. Francis Hospital Mary Jean Waterloo Robert Edward O'Keefe & Towne Chapel Earl A. Roadman Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Fairview Cemetery

Davidson's Adds Conn Band Instruments Line

Davidson's at Bridge Street Waterloo announces securing agency for Conn band instruments with exclusive selling rights in the vicinity. Conn is a pioneer maker in the musical industry.

Marie Maharas Gage Appeals to Higher Court

Marie Maharas Gage has appealed the district court judgment finding her guilty of second degree murder in the drowning of her stepson. She received a 25 year sentence in the women's penitentiary. The appeal was filed yesterday in J. W. Thompson's office with J. C. Murtagh appointed as defendant's attorney. The case will proceed to the state supreme court.

Marie Maharras Women’s Penitentiary J. W. Thompson J. C. Murtagh State Supreme Court

Radio Programs Tonight Saturday and Sunday Features

Listings from Lincoln Nebraska KFAB KMA WOC WENE WSAI WLIB WHT and others mark tonight and weekend broadcasts. Orchestras bands choirs and conductors are noted with times across stations including WGN WCFL KOA WDAF WEAF and WLS among many.

Associated Press Lincoln Neb, Junior Chamber of Commerce KFAB KMA WOC WENE WSAI Lnsemble WLIB Sandy the Piper WHT WCFI WEAF WGN WMB WGES WEBH WENR WJAZ KOA WCFL WDAF Eile WOW

Radio and Orchestra Listings Across Stations Spotted

A dense OCR listing enumerates radio station call signs, programs, and times. It includes WMAQ WEAF WLW WJZ WBZ and others with references to orchestras, operas like Lucia di Lammermoor, bands and sopranos, plus various concert and dance programs across stations, times often in the afternoon or evening.

WLS WOC WLW WSATI WGY WHAM WEAF WSAT Gov F. W. Green Michigan WMAQ Wey Ema WHO Mae Weaf WWJ WOW Church Lutheran Church Christian Church WSAI Mi Weaf WGY. Weaf SAI WCCO WJZ AYW KFAB WORD WFAA Hares WEAI HDA Woo Vere Mantis Mie Grand Opera WRO WTAM WCAE WDAF WJR WBZ KDEA Win WBAP Weoco Woco

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