Boy Rescued From River After Hanging On
Ten year old John DeLorde narrowly escaped drowning when he fell into the Gedar River near the dam. Carl Clayton, Joseph Morcum, and Courier press man Edwin Castle rescued him after he clung to an ice edge as the current pulled him under. He was warmed at the YMCA and suffered no lasting effects.
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John DeLorde
James DeLorde
Mulberry’ Street
Gedar
Carl Clayton
Prospect Boulevards
Joseph ‘Morcum
Jefferson
Netman Company
Edwin ‘ Castle
Commercial Street
Courier Press
DeLorde
Clayton
Morcum
Castle
Radio Club Seeks Growth to Improve Waterloo Reception
At Crystal theatre last night Waterloo Radio Club members discussed expanding to at least 2,000 members to boost operations and funding for better reception. Des Moines expert Herbert L. McMahon reported on local interference, attributing much to faulty home electrical conditions. Chamber of Commerce secretary G. A. Hanson pledged full support as new members joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Radio Club
Crystal Theatre
Herbert L. McMahon
Des Moines
Waterloo
A. Hanson
Chamber of Commerce
Thi
Chamber
Edison Troop 14 First in Scout Efficiency in February
Edison Boy Scout Troop No 14 topped the Waterloo council efficiency contest for February. Troop 16 Lincoln school placed second, Troop 8 Emerson school third, Troop 15 Grace M E church fourth, and Troop 20 First Baptist church fifth. Beaver patrol of Troop 15 led patrols in February. patrols of Troop 16 placed second, fourth and fifth. Troop 14 patrol will have two official inspections this year, affecting the efficiency contest. Troops 15 and 20 scheduled for inspection next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Sched
Waterloo Council
Boy Scouts’ of America
Arthur.f. Jury
Lincoln School
Emerson School
Grace M. E. Church
First Baptist Church
Close Sewer Traps in Cellars Warns Waterloo Engineer
City Engineer Nathan Barber warns Waterloo residents to close sewer traps or plugs in basements to prevent flooded cellars as thaw approaches. Officials report extreme problems with frozen basins and recurring clogs on Logan Avenue at Logan and Franklin, where a catch basin repeatedly fills with slush after being cleared.
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Nathan Barber
Cititizens of
Waterloo
Barber
Logan Avenue
Logan
Franklin
Ackley Woman Very Ill at Waterloo
Mrs. Jeannette Neuman of Ackley is critically ill at the home of Mrs. Johanna Leister in Waterloo while visiting en route from Grand Rapids Michigan. Telegram to her son Gus Neuman in Casper Wyoming relayed the news. Neuman had come to Ackley to visit his mother but arrived during the corn hover period near Toledo, Iowa.
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Courier
Sertiend
la Guayra
Mendoza
Quintero
Ila Guayre
Crisul
S. S. Kearsarge
Junlor
Document Roll Reveals Hanna Consul Career in Caribbean Tales
A long forgotten leather roll emerges with letters and seals from the late 19th century detailing Philip C. Hanna a U S consul in La Guayra Venezuela and San Juan Puerto Rico plus Venezuelan honors and U S recognition. The documents span 1891 to 1898 including Blaine and McKinley era endorsements and Queen Maria Cristina signatures.
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LaVerne
Caribbean
Phillip C. Hanna
San Diego
Waterloo
Grover Cleveland
Aind Willam McKinley
United States
James G. Blaine
John Sherman
Alvin A. Adee
Maria Cristina
Spain
Alfonso XIII
Crespo
Venezuela
Philip C. ‘Hanna
Hanna
la Guasre
la Guayra
Blaine
Department of State
Washington
United’ States
Veezuela
Uncle Sem
la Guasra
United States of America
Unum
Philip O. Henne
Philip GC. Hanna
la Guaira
Tan
la Guarra
la Guarra. It Follows; “la Guayra, Ven. Oct. If, 1992 Cal, Philp C, Manna. U. 5
Ven
la Guayta
Philip C. Hanus
Bolivar
United States of Venezuela
Des Moines
Ajin Adee
BLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
William McKinley
Hanne
Billtles
Philip O. Hanna
Iowa
Senate
Puerto Rico
Philip C. Hanna
Philip G. Hanna
D. Alfonso
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN promoted as relief for constipation
A testimonial from Mrs. E. B. Leslie of Flint Michigan credits ALL-BRAN with ending three months of severe constipation. The ad urges daily roughage, claims 100% bran content and effectiveness, and notes doctor endorsement and wide distribution in hotels, restaurants and dining cars.
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E. B. Leslie
Lyman Sk
Flint
Michigan
Kelloge
Allbran
Kellogg's
Kellogg
Battla Creek
Dr Little Disperses Rioting Students at Michigan Theater
In Ann Arbor on March 5 four thousand students rioted after Michigan beat Wisconsin. President Dr Clarence Cook Little arrived to quell the crowd dispersing the disturbance. Six students were arrested. one held. Six doors and a window were broken. graffiti and debris were reported.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Wisconsin
Clarence Cook Little
Power Company Franchise Vote Sought by City Officials
City officials plan a special election on March 15 to consider a franchise for Central States Power & Light Co. Mayor Ludwig will call the session after Notley served action. An April 3 election is proposed for a separate franchise draft by the utility, conditioned on withdrawal of optional rate clauses.
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Courtar Bysctal Sorutea
Ee Sumer
Central
States Power & Light’ Co
Majus
Ludwig
Waverly
Notley
Municipal Utilites
Corporation of
Des Moines
Central States Power & Light Corporation
Cafe opens at 316 Fourth Street West
George Makris formerly of Cleveland Ohio and Mike Zervas of this city open the Splendid cafe and luncheonette at 316 Fourth Street West. The cafe will be open from 6 30 a m to 2 a m daily.
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George Makris
Cllevelland, O
Mike Zervas
Elay
Fourth Street West
Revival Services at Linden M E Church
Revival services began at Linden M E Church with good attendance. Dr F Withymen preached the evening sermon titled Coming Jesus. Rev Joseph Yates, pastor, spoke on Seven Judgments focusing on the judgment of Christians. Rev T B Shaffer will speak tonight. Wednesday’s topic is The Second Coming of Christ. The meetings will allow questions on Thursday and the theme on Friday is Personal Work.
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Raviyal
Linden M
Withymen
Jesus
Joseph: Yates
T. B Shaffer
Paul
M. E
Christ
Shenandoah Kiwanis Plans Black Hills Trip
The Kiwanis Club of Shenandoah, famed for tours across the United States and Europe, plans two more excursions. The sixth annual summer trip will depart July 16 for the Black Hills, Denver, and Colorado Springs, lasting five weeks. This westward tour follows past trips to Niagara Falls, Europe, and Washington, D. C. In 1930 plans include a second European tour visiting Paris and Oberammergau.
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Shenandoah
Kiwanis’ Club of
United States
Europe
Denver
Colorado Springs
Ona Aking
Niagara Falls
Washington, D. C
The
Paris
Oberammergau
Lux Toilet Soap Ad Claims Smooth Skin For Screen Stars
An old Hollywood endorsement touts Lux Toilet Soap as essential for close ups. Director Lewis Milestone and a survey of 451 actresses note 442 use Lux for satin smooth skin, with nine of ten stars reportedly using it. the soap is touted as official in studio dressing rooms and ideal for flawless complexion.
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Hollywood
Lewis Milestone
Paramount
Lux
All Stars
Mary Brian
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CE Aim
Radio Club
Edison
Ackley
Toledo
Senor
Phil Hanna
Guayra
Consul Hanna
America
Wiliam McKinley
Sherman
la Guatra
Asia
U. S
Salvador
Portugal
Argentina
A. Ae
Nether-minican
Aaesthi
Leyes
Les
Nichols &¢ Gates
Dr. Little
Power Company Franchise Vote
Sumner
Fourth West
T. P. Shaffer
Kiwanis Club
Black Hills
O. D
Betty Bronson
Warner Brothers
Studio
Marie Prevost
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