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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

Page

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Lindy to tour country to boost aviation efforts

Col Charles A Lindbergh begins planning a nationwide tour to promote aviation business and trans Atlantic flights with St Louis as his base. Invitations to visit 30 cities beckon as backers keep plans private while a public announcement is expected soon.

St. Louis Jins Charles A. Lindberrh America Commerce Aviation Lindy Ins Detroit New Orleans Gulf Coast San Francisco Pacific Boston Mahoney San

Curtis J Musgrove dies after hospital operation

Curtis J Musgrove aged 38 of 515 Johnson Street died at 11 00 am Sunday in St Francis Hospital after sinus operation. Born May 14 1888 in Stockton Kansas he lived there as a boy. He married Iva Cummings July 3 1920 in Oskaloosa Iowa and they moved to Waterloo ten years ago. An agent for Farm Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Black Hawk county he belonged to Lam Tell Homestead Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Surviving are daughter Beatrice Curtis 12 and brothers Roy Musgrove and Veltz Musgrove. sisters Clara Musgrove in Washington PA Wills Musgrove in Waterloo Roy Musgrove 252 Halsted St Mrs Ade Murphey Washington IA Mrs Ida Trim Washington IA Grace McCereh Ottumwa IA and Mrs Addie Watkins Ottumwa IA. Funeral 9 30 am Tuesday at Kisner Chapel First Church pastor C L Benary officiating burial at Elmwood.

Curtis J. Musgrove Johnson Street St. Francis Hospital Stockton Kan Iva Cummings Oskaloosa Waterloo Musgrove Farm Mutual Fire Insurance Company Black He County Lam Tell Homestead Brotherhood of American Yeoman Hhes Beatrice. Curtis Folls Clavion Muserave Ington Wills Roy Musgrove Halsted Street Veltz Musgrove Ade Murphey Ida Trims Carrie Lyon Oolwein Addie Watkins Ottumwa Kisiner

Fragmentary Quiz From an Old Newspaper Page

A garbled OCR style list poses trivia questions on biblical figures generals and poets. It includes inquiries about Moses readers of Israel after Moses death and a southern college president. The text also asks about a river Trojan mythic swimmer clarifying protests and Francis Scott Key as a namesake.

Guerd Moses Southern College Trehespont United States Francis Scott Key Harvard Universty

Business Problems of Warehousemen on Parley Program

Roundtable discussions at the Iowa Warehousemen's association annual convention outline problems in storage and accounting. Sessions will cover book accounts, care of upholstered furniture, disposal of unpaid storage under revised law in Town. Henry Reimers will speak on Inter-City Removals and Wilson W. Little on Trend of Merchandise Warehousing. Reports of committees and business conditions set Friday morning agenda.

Iowa Warehousemen’s Association Hotel Russell-Lamson Henry Reimers National Warehousemen’s Association Wilson VW. Little American Warehousemen's Association

Twelve Waterloo Bankers to Attend Des Moines Parley

Waterloo bankers headed for the annual Iowa State Bankers' association convention include E. W. Miller and H. W. Wente from Commercial National, E. H. Want and H. R. O'Connor from Commercial National, W. A. Lane and E. L. Johnson and A. G. Greeley from Leavitt & Johnson, Fred W. Wray, Ira Rodamar and Ira Blough from Pioneer National, R. W. Waite & Co., and R. Davis from Waterloo Savings. Mrs. Johnson accompanies her husband.

Waterloo Des Moines Iowa State Bankers’ Association E. W. Miller H. W. Wente Commercial National E. H. Want H.R. O’connor W. A. Lane First National E. L. Johnson A. G. Greeley Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co Fred W. Wray Ira Rodamar Ira Blough Pioneer National R. W. Waite and Co R. Davis Waterloo Savings Mrs. Johnson

Couple's Tenth Anniversary Observed in Jesup

The tenth anniversary of Mr and Mrs F J Hutchins who live about a mile east of Jesup was celebrated Sunday with a large gathering. About 50 came from Jesup and nearly forty relatives rode from Dubuque. A noon picnic dinner followed by informal pastries and time for visiting.

Courier Jesup F. J. Hutchins Dubuque

Emergency Money Collection Shown in 1914 24

A unique collection of emergency currency from 1914 to 1924, shown in Germany and Austria, features currency in vivid colors and whimsical illustrations. Pieces of paper represent up to 100,000,000 marks while the “specie” uses wood, paper, leather and clay. The money, a temporary wildcat issue, vanished after the mark stabilized. Collections are offered as souvenirs.

Germany Austria E. W. Miller Commercial National Bank H. A. Pfeiffer New York

Unitarian Pastor Attacks Bible Union In Des Moines

Des Moines reports Rev Henry J Adlard of the First Unitarian church denounced the Baptist Bible Union of North America articles of faith as irrational and antiquated nonsense He called their Sunday school style catechizing of scholars about Semitic legends a tragedy beyond words and defended recently deposed Des Moines university professors.

Des Moines API Des Moines University Henry J. Adlard First Unitarian Church Baptist Bible Union of North America

Temperatures For The Weekend And Monday

Readable weather notes show Saturday maximum around 85 and minimum near 61. Sunday temperatures similar with a Sunday night low around 61. Monday forecast uncertain with stray digits but a low near 73 degrees.

Chautauqua Opens At Hippo Dome With Pro Show

Waterlog's chautauqua assembly opens at the hippodrome on the Dairy Castle grounds with musical acts by Southland Artist and a keynote lecture by Dr Ira Landrith on Fiddling While the World Burns. Tuesday features Elwyn Dramatic Company with Thank-U and Impossibilities, while Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes is honored at a dinner and lectures on The Biography of a Boy.

Chautauqua Assembly Dairy Castle Congress Grounds Jefferson Street Third Avenue Erounds Southland Ira Landrith Elwyn Dramatic Company Waterloo Chautauqua Chautauqua Board Edwin Holt Hughes Bishop Hughes S. A. Cohagan Hippodrome Hughes Iowa

Window display showcases Waterloo printing and local goods

A Waterloo window display features Dinner Party and Statehouse coffee jars, spice line pyramids for Black Hawk brand products, and a Waterloo printers exhibit. The display highlights local printing quality, alongside bound volumes from Winneshiek and Hamilton counties, plus various catalogs and stationery products.

Black Hawk Waterloo Midwest Memorial Record District Court Winneshiek County Hamilton County Journal The Algona State Bank Eclipse Wonder

President Coolidge Attends Black Hills Service

President Coolidge visits the Black Hills on a calm Sunday to attend a small town church service. The day features Rolf Taran preaching his first sermon before the president, drawing a large crowd in Hermosa. the event near the Pine Hills includes Roses in Fish Bowls and a quiet collection as the president and Mrs. Coolidge briefly observe.

Rand City Cbd Coolidge Black Hills Sumer White House Peenie Neiber Rolf Taran United States Caolitue Berms Mtg

Ambiguous Teacup Inscription on Aluminum Band Discovered

A fragmentary report details a mysterious aluminum band bearing the inscription NE GAV 26 GC FL and the words MOAB RAGE. The object shows a capital A and other markings, with unclear context and origin.

VU. Marine Ora Remington Pete

Pope Praises US Episcopacy For Mexico Aid

In Rome Pope Pius XII, addressing a consistory, commended the American episcopacy for enlightening public opinion on Mexican church conditions. He lamented Chinese suffering from foreign doctrines, urged unity in French Catholicism, and defended papal authority against internal division.

Rome Pope Pius United States Mexico France

Prizes Donated for U C T Picnic

Waterloo council United Commercial Travelers announce prizes donated by Waterloo merchants for all participants in athletic events at the U C T picnic to be held next Saturday in Cedar River park. J O Maize is committee chairman guiding arrangements as invitations go to nearby councils and visitors are expected. Lunch is at 1 30 with dessert and coffee provided.

Waterloo Council United Commercial Travelers Cedar River Park Merchants of Waterloo J. O. Maize Waterloo

Waverly Banker Praises Waterloo Way To Rotary Group

Guy Vanderveer, cashier of the Waverly State bank, told Waterloo Rotarians at Hotel Rus that Waterloo has become the best city for its residents and that the Waterloo way wins. He recalled early concerns from eastern and western factions and urged belief in local progress. Rotary members and spouses plan a two day northern Iowa tour starting June 3, announced committee chair Carleton Sias.

Rotary Club Russell Lamson Waterloo Guy Vanderveer Waverly State Bank Rotarians

Park Board weighs one acre addition to Byrnes Park

The park board will consider purchasing a one acre tract on Fourth street and Ansborough avenue including a house as part of Byrnes park expansion. A. C. Sherwood announced the H. G. Phinney estate offered the property for sale. The site was once part of Byrnes park annex but was reserved when the farm sold to the city years ago.

Fourth Street Ansborough Avenue Byrnes Park Park Board A. C. Sherwood H. G. Phinney

Search Begun for Missing Newton Woman Della Donnelson

Search started in Newton Iowa for Mrs. Della Donnelson 47 who vanished from her home at 3 pm yesterday after saying she would take a short walk. She recently moved to Newton from Alden Iowa wearing a light dress and hat with no coat and carried no money.

Newton Della Donnellson Donnelson Alden

Firebox injunction sought to prevent mixup

Illinois Central R R Co sought injunction against the Illinois Central from installing automatic firebox doors on locomotives, a move by federal judges to hold back state mandates. Norman Bell, Waterloo master mechanic, said engines are already equipped per state law and that federal supremacy places railroad safety under interstate commerce regulation instead.

State Board of Railroad Commissioners Ilinois Central R. R. Co George C. Scott Martin J. Wade William S. Kenyon Illinois Central Norman Bell Waterloo United States Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission Bell

Henry Eccleston Rich hd Eldalle dies in Florida

Henry Eccleston a proth er of Waterloo and long time S F Irish Episcenstl ehurch member died at home in West Palm Beach Florida. Funeral services will be held tomorrow with burial in the local cemetery. He moved to Florida in 1920 after a long career in Illinois and was a member of the Plumbers association. He had a son Charles H. Cherles H. and a granddaughter Florence.

Henry Eccleston Waterloo S&f Ehurch West Pim Beweh Flo Telemrema Cherles H Fayermt Services Laren Fla West Palm

Automobile Crime Report Shrouds Wyilian Incident

An unclear OCR fragment references an automobile incident or crime involving a person named William and a place or event tied to Wyilian. The readable bits imply a local report on a vehicle related offense or accident, with limited details but noting a named individual. Further context would clarify dates and exact actions.

Ankle Crushed by Steam Roller Near Traer Home

Darrel, a youth from Traer and son of Mr and Mrs Clark Kinkead of Nighewood California, was run over by a street steam roller while playing in a sand pile near his home. He was dragged about several feet, one ankle crushed severely. Doctors say he may not walk for two years.

Traes Indine Darrel Sonior Mroa Clark Kinkead Nighewood Cal Traer Ino Ind

Three Games In Valley League Report A Dubuque Ottumwa

A notice from the Mississippi Valley League reports three games played in the Dubuque Ottumwa area with Belden Hill credited by press accounts. Details remain unclear due to OCR garble but indicate baseball action around June 20 featuring pitcher Jack Tising.

Jack Tising Oro Belden Hill Pressissigsippi Valley League Dubuque Ottumwa

Funeral services for Roman ¢ at St Joseph’s Catholic

Funeral services were held Saturday for Roman ¢, a longtime local druggist, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church. Pastor J. Rath and carers Harry Kelly attended as pallbearers. The Calgary area was noted in the report with several trends mentioned.

Gr. Joseph's J. Sdattery Calgary Frank Sulli- Rath Harry Kelly

Disabled Veteran News Item From El Paso

A fragmented report notes a disabled veteran in El Paso and mentions a national gathering. It references men from the country assembling and a summer home in South Dakota linked to a work program order.

el Paso INS Dld South Dakota

Woman Dies in Marshalltown Inquiry

Mysterious death report from Marshalltown states a woman died suddenly. Alfred Matthews returned from his home after being summoned by authorities. Further details about the husband and brain involvement were noted in the dispatch.

Survive Nning Alfred Matthews

Miners Picnic and Wage Talks Highlight Illinois Meeting

Unclear readable text notes a gathering of town coal miners and a person named Harry at a Wage Scale Centre in Illinois. Mentions a wage rate of 7.50 a day and an agreement push amid decent rain.

Harry

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