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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1926

Page

9

Gruver Pleads Guilty in Bootlegging Case

Gruver, known as Dutch Gruver, pleaded guilty to bootlegging second offense after a 17 hour jury deadlock on a harsher charge. Judge Stiles sentenced him to one year in county jail with possible suspension on good behavior. Two co defendants, Fred Turner and Fritz Knipp, also pleaded guilty. each received six months in jail, fines, and costs with suspended sentences.

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Two More towa Aren Elected Upon Board of Producers Assn

The Chicago Producers Domaint Section announced two new directors from Tawa and Ida Grove join the board after a period of suspension due to alleged violations of packinghouse standards. Other named figures include Norlocher of Storm Lake and Swain of Union, with Midwest shipping associations noting cautious cooperation amid changes.

Board of Producers Assn Directoss Norlocher Storm- Lake G. Swain Union Tawa AY Sykes Ida Grove Prank Coe

Waterloo Woman Recalls Reception by Col. Coolidge

A Waterloo pair recounts touring Plymouth and meeting Col. John Coolidge, father of President Calvin Coolidge. They describe his graciousness, willingness to pose for photos, and warm hospitality during a director’s meeting and visits to his family home, noting his exceptional character.

Waterloo Col. Coolidge Calvin Col. Join Coolidge Ludlow Bank

Highschool Debates Enter Second Round at Drake

The second round of the high school debating tournament at Drake University began as teams advanced from the first round. Final debate is set for Saturday afternoon with results showing Boone over Ames Clarion over Stuart Roosevelt Des Moines over Mason City East Des Moines over Newton Chariton over Audubon Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs over Atlantic West Des Moines over Griswold Jefferson Council Bluffs over Mount Ayr Shenandoah over Eagle Grove Fairfield over North Des Moines.

Moines INS Drake University Odas Boone Ames Clarion Stuart Roosevelt High Des Moines Masony

Progressive dinner craze shocks Paris diners

Reported in Paris, a new “progressive dinner” trend has guests dining at friends’ homes across districts like Passy Arch of Triumph Montparnasse and Montmartre. Hosts draw lots to assign courses, with the final course featuring champagne and jazz at an all night Montmartre restaurant.

Faris Paris Passy Arch of Triumph Mont- Partasse Montmartre

19000 Ballots Ordered for City Voters in March Election

City clerk Charles McKay says 19000 printed ballots ordered for the March 29 election. Reserve ballots will cover contingencies with precincts receiving supplies first. Ballot tickets list Waterloo, Independent, and Citizens as columns with 27 candidates for 14 offices. Campaign meetings held by Waterloo ticket and Citizens ticket crews. Independent candidate Nathan Barber discussed for city engineer.

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New Sac City State Bank to Open April First

Peterson Va March 19 The Sac City State bank will open April 1 with ACW Jones Peterson US president. The barking house and fixtures of the closer Sac County State bank were purchased at a receiver sale for 24505 dollars.

SEW Bank Sac City Peterson Sac C. State Bank Acw Jones Barking House Sac County State Bank

Convict Floyd Earns Road Supervisor Post in Wake County

From an ordinary county convict serving on the Wake County roads for liquor dealing, Floyd is promoted to a road supervisor role with a salary around 76 dollars a month and expenses. He has attracted county commissioners as a valuable road builder and may stay after his term ends. Commissioners praise his work, noting he costs the county little beyond housing and clothing and could receive extra cash for good performance at term’s end. Floyd’s longevity in rough weather and steady labor earns high regard from officials including Commissioner Wiggs and Clerk George Terrall.

Raleigh Wioyd Wake County Moyd Floyd Floyd Ws Whaes Wiggs Ployd George Terrall

Cat ownership questioned in English law case at Draper home

In Wigan England March 19 a case centers on whether a cat owner bears liability for damage by pets. John Henry Draper admitted feeding the cat but denied owning it while being sued for the value of two pigeons allegedly harmed.

Wigan England John Henry Draper Draper

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