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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
9
Local classified pages list pedigreed dogs and terriers, boats, carriages, bicycles, lumber, furniture, farm equipment, nails and ladders, and other goods for sale. Multiple buyers seek items, including restaurant fixtures and used clothing, with contact details like Box numbers and street addresses.
Legal notices list tax deed actions in Black Hawk County Iowa with two parcels in Prospect Place Waterloo sold for delinquent taxes and assigned to C W Knoop. The notice also covers appointment of executrix for Lucy Huntington estate and proof of will for Austin Smith with hearing dates in 1927. Also a disclaimer not to be held responsible for debts by H A Neipert.
Judge Cato Sells heads the resource statistics committee for the All-Texas Special. He will tour the north and east with speakers including Clarence Ousley W M W Splawn F M Law S P Brooks E H Sellards Cullen F Thomas A B Cox and Tom J Etheridge Jr. The itinerary covers St Louis Chicago Detroit Cleveland Buffalo Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Memphis returning July 4.
Ames Iowa June 18 The home economics department at Iowa State College surveyed more than 1800 graduates to learn what they do after graduation. About half are homemakers while the rest pursue a wide range of jobs including teaching social work journalism and institutional roles such as tearoom and hotel management.
A look at 1901 attitudes toward human flight, Langley’s failed tests in 1896 and 1903, and the public disbelief that slowed progress. It covers Langley’s apparatus, the 1903 Widewater launch disaster, sensational newspaper derision, and the shifting tone as the Wright brothers prepared for Kitty Hawk.
Friends of the Young Women's Christian Association push pledges toward the 135000 indebtedness on the new building with $2535.74 raised in three days leaving 7176.26 to go before next Tuesday's dinner. Florence Brinton leads the effort with help from Mrs. Florence Crouse Pittsburgh and J E Sedgwick urging late contributions to reach the goal.
Harpist Alberto Salvi and soprano Daisy Polk gave a joint recital at Iowa State Teachers College auditorium. Salvi showcased precise control and expressive range while Polk delivered clear resonant vocals, notably in spirituals. The audience demanded multiple encores, including Polk’s performance of Believe Me If All Those Endearing Charms with harp.
Dr. J. L. St. John of Pullman Washington visits his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. St John, 614 Randolph street. He has served as state chemist of Washington and chief chemist at the State College of Washington experiment station for eight years, and will return to Pullman after a national colloid chemistry convention in Ann Arbor Michigan.
Sioux City reports M. E. Nicholson a 65 year old wealthy Parkston South Dakota farmer hanged himself in a local hotel last night despondent over ill health.
Labor men of Waterloo note with pride the Town Federation of Labor chose Waterloo for its 1928 convention, marking a return after three years. Delegates from Cedar Rapids approved the decision, citing enjoyment of Waterloo and its facilities. City Clerk Charles C. MacKay, a delegate, said Waterloo is favored by the federation.
Miss Vera O. L. Harris and William Wood, both of Vinton, were united in marriage today by Judge George J. Sager in his chambers at municipal court. The couple were accompanied by the bridegroom’s brother and sister, George and Lucille Wood.
In Des Moines on June 18 Bob Mc Crary the 1923 city champion and Ralph Rider the 1917 titleholder were paired in the finals of the city golf tournament after both teams won their semifinal matches. They defeated Bill Ingham and Den mar Miller respectively yesterday to reach the final.
Fireworks sufficient for an hour's display have been received and will light the Cedar River carnival on Thursday evening in Waterloo. Set pieces will be on Mulligan avenue bridge, with mobile flares from barges and candles on the river. Music will be by the American Legion band. The Waterloo boat club clubhouse on Second Street West will be open for public inspection, with dancing planned.
The Cedar River Outing club and Cedar Falls boats join a river event sponsored by the boat club and River Improvement association. The illuminated parade will be a major feature of the evening with participation from Cedar Falls and others along the Cedar River.
City council to meet in a special session Monday at 8 p m to receive bids for $42 000 in bonds. The bonds are issued to satisfy a district court judgment on special assessment bonds.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Lichty of Melbourne Florida are visiting relatives in Waterloo.
To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design send it to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible but should reach you in 10 days after sending in your order.
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