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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1929

Page

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France rejects US delay on war debt payment

Paris announces US reply to reopening war debt talks is negative as France seeks postponement beyond August. Cabinet schedules briefings with finance and foreign affairs committees while Claudel’s appeal faces likely rejection amid mounting strains in Franco American goodwill.

Paris Andre ‘Ardieu France Pars Claumel Washington Finance and Foreign Affairs Chamber of Deputies Ciblegran Foreign Affairs Claudet Washington, DC United States Claudel Jate Stim United Press Congress Bank Borah Belleyes Boreh Senate Foreign Relations Committee Henri Franklin-Bouillon Foreign Affairs Committee French Assembly United State Europe Borah Foreigen Affairs Committee

Plane to Berlin Flight Planned by Chicago Tribune

The Tribune reports the Antin Hoxler a Sikorsky amphibian from Chicago will depart next week for a five day survey flight to Berlin via a northern route. The trip will include two sea hops under 360 miles each and return via Warsaw Stockholm and Copenhagen with bases already established. Pilot Boh Gist and Shorty Cramer will fly with aviation editor Rei Wood aboard the craft.

Chicago U.P Antin' Hoxler Chicago Tribune Berlin American Geographical Sociery Canada Greenland Iceland Bri- Ben Copenhagen Bern Warsaw Stockholm Berar Nealth Tribune Boh Gist Parker (Shorty

Widow's suicide attempt follows husband’s death in Iowa

Widow Joan Stribling remains in serious condition after reportedly taking 17 poison tablets in a suicide bid in Cedar Rapids. Authorities say despondency over her husband’s death, caused by a home incident last Sunday, prompted the act. Her husband died when a mower blade broke. Doctors say she may recover after a hysterical period since the tragedy. Also noted: Waterloo United Commercial Travelers golf qualifiers set for Byrnes Park, with first round pairings announced for July 4.

Cedar Rapids Joan Stribling Forall Hospital Tocay Waterloo Tounee, United Commercial Byrnes Park Course

Second Iowa air tour nears finish after six day circle

Bedford Iowa June 29 The state air tour completes a six day circuit with 27 planes left in the lineup after two ships failed to reach the start. Wilford Gerbracht and Junior Easton survived a crash near Bedford while Arthur Kilips and Muriel Hanford faced earlier mishaps. Governor Hammill planned to join Des Moines leg but stayed for airport dedication.

Bedford Des Motes Wilford Gerbracht Ames Junior Easton Des Moines Arthur Killips Waterloo Ida Grove Killips Muriel Hanford Sioux City Creston Grenster Des Moines Clarence Chamberlin Denison, Satans-Atlantic Nylator Deg Moles Iowa Cram Hammill Des Moles

Shenandoah Bank Seeks 15000 Tax Refunds in Federal Suit

The First National Bank of Shenandoah requests a refund of more than 15000 in taxes allegedly collected from 1922 to 1925 in a federal case against Page county. Board members T. H. Read and son Ebert Read, recently convicted on fraud charges tied to bank management, are named among stockholders.

Council Bluffs First National Bank of Shenandoah Page County T. H. Read Ebert

Cemetery officials re-elect officers in Iowa towns

Des Moines June 29 reports H D Riggs of Oskaloosa was re-elected vice president of the Town Cemetery Officials association with Leroy Christie of Ottumwa as vice president and EB Ellerton of Ottumwa named to the executive committee.

HEADS Es Moines H. D. Riggs Oskaloosa Town Cemetery Officials’ Association Leroy Christie Ottumwa EB. EL Ecton Unitarians Humboldt Atlan Ying Alma Selk Lincoln Neb Betty Meade Iowa City Aline Ketelson Davenport Dorothy Lusk Keokuk

Fires Old Deputy

Henry VY Hipyer new labor commissioner notified J. D. Amat deputy for 10 years that he will be retained. Harer succeeds A. L. Urick. June 29 Dés Maines.

Dés Maines Henry VY. Hipyer J. D. Amat Harer L. Urick Juiv

James T Cushman Obituary Recalls Early Wetariog Family

The body of James T Cushman son of the late Mr and Mrs Andre Cushman was brought from Chicago and buried in Fallsview cemetery. He died at his home in Phivags June 25 after years in the manufacturing field. Attendees included relatives and local acquaintances. services at Palview were led by Dr B E Hult.

James Thaddeus Cushman James T. Cushman Mrr Andre J. Cushman Wetariog Chilraga Hutied Tie Phivags Meonia Bae John WV. Conger Elizabeth Watore Ring Qrathers Modestus Roy E Ouslumas John RE Purnam Sigters Miss Sranneiin de Parter Kagsfeld WE. Lirtie BE. Welfinger Atlantic Cry Mooal Cushman Chicago Frank A. Putnam Milwaukee

Burial Planned for Local Resident in Janesville

The obituary notes the death of an elderly resident of Black Hawk county who had lived there for 16 years. The service is set for Monday at 2 PM at O Kerle & Towne Mortuary. Rev. PA Smith of the Methodist Episcopal church will officiate. Burial will follow Saturday at Janesville Cemetery for Reeves 82.

Emery Reeves Janesville Cemetery

Mothers Should Save Kisses They Give Their Babies

Evansville Indiana June 29. Dr Galatine Hedger of the Elizabeth Rockefeller Mc Cormick foundation lectures on child welfare. She warns that a mother's kiss can cause emotional somersaults in babies and that kisses should be infrequent.

Evansville Ind U.R Galatine Hedger Elizabeth Rockefeller McCormick Foundation Hedger

Endurance Flight Ends in Disaster Near Langdon

Miss Minneapolis led by Owen Houghland and Thorwald Johnson faced a dire crisis after 143 to 140 hours aloft as oil leaks and motor trouble menaced a world endurance record attempt. A refueling plane delivered five gallons. tragedy brushed the Three Musketeers as Viola Gentry and Jack Ashcraft suffered a fatal wreck while pursuing the record.

Minneapolis Minn Langdon Here Owen Houghland Thorwald “Shunder] Johnson Roosevelt Field Long Island Alartin Jensen Marguerite William Uldrich Cre Viola | Gentry Jack Ashcraft Gentry Nassau County Hospital Uldrich Gen+ try Jensens Fort Worth Emil Burgin

Sightseeing youths start for Detroit relief for authorities

Police in Waterloo recover two youths from Detroit riding with a traveling salesman. Tri Kerman 12 and George Walk 17 claimed to be brothers and were later identified as orphans. Denver and Nebraska authorities helped trace family, and Waterloo will return the youths to their parents as relief spreads.

T Waterlon Detroit Bich Derett Mich Todohek Kerman South Mary M. Law Tri Kerman George Walk Waterloo Kerman Tao Werd Denver Golo Tetrait

Judge rules near beer seizure illegal in Des Moines

Des Moines reports County Attorney declines appeal after Judge Mershon rules 150000 bottles of near beer were illegally seized. Hammond sought higher court review but AG guidance cited interstate commerce and warrant issues. Judge notes Iowa law does not deem near beer illegal despite chemists citing one third of 2 percent alcohol.

Des Moines Miss Iidinu J. E. Mershon Towans Altho John B. Hammond Missildine Mershon Northwestern Railroad Manitowoc Wis, Brewing Company Hammond Towa

Nebraskan Sues for Third of Property In Estate

Wilfred F. Coffman of Hastings Nebraska sues in Dallas County District Court for a one third share of the Charles R. Brenton estate. He alleges a prior promise of one third in exchange for valuable consideration. The petition seeks an accounting and transfer of a third interest. Estate includes Dallas and other Iowa county lands.

Adel Millon Dollar Charles R. Brenton Hbanker Dallas County Wilfred F. Coffman Hastings Ned Coffman Woodward H. Brenton Ruth Brenton Connelly Clyde E. Brenton Des Moines Dallas Iowa

Iowa farm lands stabilize as reports compare 1927 and 1928 data

Des Moines report shows Iowa farm lands mostly stable or slightly higher than eight years prior, with farm income in 1928–27 higher despite lower grain prices. Tenancy increases to 54.5 percent of total farm acres, strongest in Osceola County and weakest in Dubuque, while tax burdens and community improvements influence land values.

Fcourier Des Moines Iowa State Department of Agriculture Federal Department of Agriculture State Department Carl N. Kennedy Weather and Crop Bureau Osceola Dubuque County

Mid-West Refrigeration Maintains Wholesale Distribution Role

Expansion of retail dealers to Waterloo to handle General Electric refrigerators does not change the Mid-West Refrigeration status. Paramount Theatre building remains authorized wholesale distributor with L A Gerstenberger as general manager. New dealers appointed through the company while retail department for safes continues. J D Thoit, from Los Angeles, is sales manager of retail. Gerstenberger leads wholesale and overall management.

Mid-West Refrigeration Company Waterloo General Electric Mid-West Paramount Theatre He,safedl J. D. Thoit Los Angeles Gertlenberger

President Hoover Scraps Virginia Trip Amid Flooded Preserve

President Hoover canceled a planned trip to a Virginia fish preserve due to extensive rains that flooded the forest and blocked access. A possible short automobile ride was considered for the afternoon.

Washington BD. C Thrnover Virginia

Gale From Gulf Strikes Texas Coast Towns

Tropical wind from the Gulf of Mexico lashed coast towns at night, reaching 60 miles an hour. Fishing boats were damaged, trees uprooted, plate glass windows smashed, and telephone service disrupted across several towns. Heavy rain accompanied the four hour gale.

Houston Tex U.pi Gulf of Mexico

June Fire Losses Total Seven Thousand One Hundred Dollars

A tentative June fire losses report by Fire Chief Ray Tiller cites 46 calls, with three fires causing most losses: 500, 265, and 150 dollars. Grass and dump fires, gasoline mishaps, and outside city calls are noted among various causes including stoves, wiring, matches, and fireworks.

Ray Tiller Anorder Oitside

Local incidents record from Litchfield street area

Police notes report a boy threw a stone into a streetcar window on Fouarty street, a man on Flo Stratford avenue claimed his motorcycle with a black frame was stolen from Electric Park yesterday evening, and 87 Sycamore Street resident Hall faced a municipal court appearance with a $100 fine for legal possession of the car and driving while intoxicated.

Litchfield Fouarty Gheeet Ifarald

Fire Alarms Respond to Park Road Dump Fire

Saturday at 1:04 fire alarms investigated a dump fire on Park Road. No damage reported. Advertisement lists Herman Miller phone 2404.

Park Road Kotey Herman Miller

Iowa Gasoline and Inheritance Tax Totals for Year

Des Moines reports show Iowa collected 9,224,829.76 in gasoline taxes for the fiscal year, with total state receipts up over the prior year. Inheritance tax for the year reached 1,129,040.37, slightly below last year, while cigarette tax for June stood at 71,689.61 and annual tobacco receipts reached 1,247,997.12.

Des Moines State of Iowa Ray HE. Johnson Johnson New Wigh

Parker ayiges are held Friday in Jesup Iowa

Funeral services for Oliver B. Parker pioneer Jesup resident and business man were held Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. The church was packed, business closed, with music by a local quartet and pallbearers from the Parker & Son staff. Surviving family includes widow Nora and four children. Parker, senior member of a furniture and undertaking firm, with son Eber B. Parker now his partner.

Jesup Oliver B. Parker Shiings Presbyterian Church B. Driver Irvine Birmingham Priestylacin Caras Welles E. BE. Hull M. A. Hallman RB. L. Bordner A. Brown Frederick Walker Paul Bauger Ronald Rogers Glen Martin George Hultz Wiliam Masters Parker & Son Establishment Parker Littleton Nora Muncey Julita Ethel Walker Cedar Falls Earl EB Eber H. Parker Ida M. MecSparren Liora Emerson Isabel Davis Dunkerton Olive Celina Edwards Ployd P. Davis Disl Eber

Bird protection pays dividends, farmers assert

New York, June 29. Farmers and wildlife experts say protecting game birds pays dividends by supporting crop protection and pest control. They warn nests fall prey to cats, hawks, owls, and other predators while harsh weather and habitat loss reduce numbers. deliberate cover creation and food strips boost game and insect pest control.

New York Carlos Avery American Game Protective Association Nature Aldo Leopold

Iowa Firm to Manage 13 Hotels in Washington DC

A Davenport company United Realties Inc completes an 11 year contract to manage 13 hotels and apartment houses in Washington DC. The properties under contract are valued at about 30 million dollars.

Iowa Davenport Washington, D. C United Realties, Inc

Lott Reaches Wimbledon Quarterfinals in English Court

George Lott of Chicago defeats Jan Kogeluh of Czecho-Slovakia 6-4 6-1 6-4 to advance to the Wimbledon men's singles quarterfinals where he will face Jean Borotra. Helen Wills and Edith Gross win second round doubles. Elizabeth Ryan and Betty Nuthall reach women's doubles quarters. Hans Timmer advances to the quarterfinal group, and Wilmer Allison with Helen Jacobs win a mixed doubles match to reach the last 16.

Wimbledon Eng George Lott Chicago Jan Kogeluh Czecho-Slovakia Lott Jean Borotra Misa Helen Wills Edith Gross California Molla Mallory United States A. da Smith South Africa Elzabeth Ryan Betty Nuthall John Hill H. L. Colyer England Hans Timmer Henri Coche France Nigel Sharpe Wilmer Allison Austin Tex Helen Jacobs Einar Ulrich B. Dam

Atwood Family Hold Reunion at Willard Hall Chau tauqua Park

One hundred ten Atwood family members gathered for a two day reunion at Willard hall Chau tauqua park with James T Atwood Rockford Illinois elected president and Jennie B Richardson Roscoe Illinois reelected secretary treasurer Dewey Fiske Peeatonica Illinois named vice president The next reunion is planned for June 1930 in Rockford Illinois The gathering traces roots to Patten Atwood who settled near Rockford in 1830 and to 1741 family records with descendants now in Waterloo Town and Rockford Illinois

Atwood Family Association Town Waois Willard Hall Chautauqua Park James T. Atwood Rockford Inl Dewey Fiske Peeatonica Jennie B. Richardson Roscoe Flo Waterloo Patten Atwood Rockford, I Atwood Patten Clifford Wilson Mount Auburn Wallace Waldo Wendell John A. Atwood Arvella

June Building Activity in Waterloo Totals 143644

The Waterloo building report by S A Dudley and secretary Gilligan shows June valuations reach 143,644 for new houses 40 permits at 100000, remodels 28 permits 39604, 3 commercial remodels 2000, 30 garages 14840, a church annex 7000, and one heating plant permit 15000 for a major business location.

S. A. Dudley James Gillignan City of Waterloo Gilligan

Eighty Four Cigaret Sale Licenses Issued in City

New and old cigarette sale permits totaling 84 were issued by City Clerk Charles Mac Kay with issuance duties ending on July 1. Requests continue, but council action waits for the next regular meeting on July 8 or a special session.

Charles MacKay

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