Building operations in May set record for month
Washington June 18 The volume of construction activity in May set a record for the month, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. May marked the third consecutive month of new records with a volume 8 percent higher than the first five months of 1926. April also showed a peak, and contract awards for future work rose sharply.
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Swaterloo
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Associated General Contractors of America
Lindbergh Stamp On Sale Today In Four Cities
The Lindbergh air mail stamp for the Spirit of St Louis flight goes on sale in Washington Detroit St Louis and Little Falls Minn. Stamp buyers lead the first rush at philatelic agencies tied to the post office. A New York firm mailed 2000 letters using the stamp with initial print run of 5 million and nationwide sales expected next week.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Lindbergh
Paris
Washington
Detroit
St. Louis
Little Falls
Minn
Philatelic Agency
New York
Two Women Hurt in Auto Accidents
Mrs J H Thompson of 528 Sumner street received minor injuries when the car she rode in with her husband collided with a car driven by Lou Brown at Leland crossing on east Cedar Falls road. Mrs Maude Castle of 749 Parker street suffered bruises to her right ankle and foot after being struck by a car driven by Frank R Myers at Riehl and Ashland streets. she was taken to her home by the driver.
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J. H. Thompson
Sumner Street
Lou Brown
Leland
Cedar Falls
Maude Castle
Parker Street
Frank R. Myers
Conger Street
Riehl
Ashland
Myers
Burglary Report: Small Cash Drawer Stolen Last Night
An unidentified burglar entered Volume of Construction Street area last night and stole $9.41 from a cash drawer. Papers and desk equipment were scattered on the floor. a safe remained untouched. Police are investigating.
Reinbeck Boosts for Bond Issue at Big Meeting
About 800 residents gathered in Reinbeck Ia to hear advocates for a $600000 road bond to pave the Grundy county link from the Black Hawk county line to the Marshall county line. Speakers from Grundy Center Cedar Falls Waterloo reinforced support as the plan would benefit Reinbeck Morrison Grundy Center Wellsburg Conrad and Beaman with wide approval seen for a three to one victory.
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Courier Special Service
Reinbeck
Grundy County
Black Hawk
Marshall County
H. A. Willoughby
Grundy Center
Co. B. Santee
Cedar Falls
Morrison
Wellsburg
Conrad
Beaman
Hudson S. O. O. F. and Rebekahs Memorial Service
Hudson S. O. O. F. and Rebekahs plan their annual memorial Sunday June 19 at 2 p.m. in So O F hall. After exercises members proceed to the cemetery to decorate graves of deceased Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
Window Smashing Burglar Strikes Cohn Brothers Office
A burglar gained entry by smashing a side window of the Cohn Brothers office at 911 Commercial, taking $9 in cash and valuables. Police questioned witnesses and reviewed nearby surveillance for leads.
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Cohn Brothers
Mrs Henry Lenthe Dies at Reinbeck Iowa
Mrs Henry Lenthe aged 55 died at her Reinbeck home Friday after a lingering illness of dropsy. She leaves a husband one son and three daughters sisters and other relatives. Funeral Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran church with burial in Reinbeck cemetery. Male mosquitoes shown to prefer wine and beer per an entomologist report.
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Reinbeck
Henry Lenthe
Lenthe
Lutheran Church
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