East schools award eight supply contracts
The East district school board awarded eight supply and minor construction contracts at its monthly meeting. Awards include coal from Short Coal Company at 6 per ton, Hawthorne building cement work to A G Pickens at 406, Davidson Company bidding 225 for 103 window shades, seating from Metropolitan Supply Cedar Rapids E A Rowell Chicago and Davidson Waterloo, plumbing for the junior high to Bruner Salz at 189, and a six boiler blower by Miller Engine Waterloo. Five other bids were opened for remaining items.
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Short Coal Company
Board of Education
Hawthorne
A. G. Pickens
Davidson Company
Metropolitan Supply Company
E. A Rowels
Chicago
Waterloo
Bruner & Salz
Miller Engine Company
Navy Enlists Two as Office Closes in Iowa Nears
Edward Boyd Winsor age 23 of Waterloo and Leo Fred West of Marshalltown enlisted for four years in the United States navy. They were sent to the naval training school at Great Lakes. The local navy recruiting office will close June 30, with recruiter T B Burns moving to Davenport to head enlistment offices there.
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Edward Boyd Winsor
Waterloo
Leo Fred West
Marshalltown
United States Navy
Naval Training School
Great Lakes
Navy
Navy Department
T.B. Burns
Burns
Davenport
Buchanan Sheriff Seeks Two Prisoners After Escape
Independence, June 22. Sheriff H R Willey reports a man and woman fled after a posse halted their car carrying 150 gallons of alcohol near here. Search continues for the pair as clues remain scarce and the abandoned vehicle is recovered.
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Courier Special Service
Independence
Sheriff's
H.R. Willey
Land sedan with dual plates spotted in transit
A land sedan operating under Illinois license plates was found carrying a set of South Dakota plates inside. The incident suggests possible plate switching or misplacement. no injuries reported and no further details available.
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Land
Illinois
South Dakota
Veterans Attend Birthday Dinner in Memorial Hall
Veterans of the G A R who could not attend the state encampment in Newton yesterday were guests of the Woman's Relief corps at a birthday dinner in Memorial hall at noon today. A program of music and readings followed the dia mex. Mrs Laura Ganz led the dinner committee and Mrs Fred Moore the dining room committee.
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Newtonesterday
Woman’s Relief Corps
Memorial Hall
Laura Ganz
Fred Moore
Cleveland Returns From Osage trip over
M. B. Cleveland arrived back today after visiting Osage. He went to attend to matters there and returned with plans formed for upcoming work and engagements locally.
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M. B. Cleveland
Osage
County jail plans begin with new project work
The article notes the start of work on the new county jail with initial drawing plans and the addition project to the Home Trust & Savings bank building. The bank is jointly owned by Cleveland and his aunt, Miss S. E. Cleveland.
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Home Trust & Savings Bank
Cleveland
S. E. Cleveland
Residence and church heating plants listed for bids
W F White adds to residence at 625 Main with a $500 project. George Potters installs a heating plant at 1145 Williston. Arthur Webb to fit a heating plant at 916 Home Park. First Lutheran church will install a heating plant at 209 Maple.
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W. F. White
Main
George Potters
Williston
Arthur Webb
Home Park
First Lutheran Church
Waterlooans Return From "Lindy" Welcome
Dr and Mrs W H Acker of 432 Home Park Boulevard returned from St Louis yesterday and were among those welcomed home by local residents and friends celebrating the Lindy flight voyage milestones.
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Waterlooans
LINDY
W H. Acker
Home Park Boulevard
St. Louis
Travel safety and courtesy tips for vacation planning
A short advisory noting help with planning vacations, protecting travelers from mishaps, and ensuring courtesies from others along the journey. Emphasizes guidance, preparation, and courteous conduct to enhance travel experiences.
Lindbergh Homecoming Parade Ends St Louis Celebration
Fortunate throngs welcomed Col. Charles Lindbergh as his world famous nonstop Atlantic flight was celebrated in a citywide homecoming. A grand demonstration and parade accompanied Lindbergh through St. Louis, culminating with the Cardinal-Giant baseball game where he raised the championship pennant.
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Col
Charles Lindbergh
Atlantic
St. Louis
Lindbergh
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Buchanan
Lewis Stores
Men’s .Genuine
Chambray
Faction
Lewis Stores Co
Ea Rae
Sycamore Street
G. A &E. Veterans
Osage Jail
Black Hills
United States
Canada
American Automobile Association
Waterloo Motor Club
Russelllamson Hotel
Phome 1257
E. J. Qpllinis
Annamae Trainor
Brennan’s Shoe
Marsh-Place
Sycamore Sts
Dr. Roth
Chiropractor
Lincoln Park
The
Strand
Blackstone Coffee
Paul Davis
Black Hawk
Spice Company
Northwestern Bell
Sanfords
Beauvais
Ferrari
Axminster
Seria Caer
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