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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1929

Page

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Prince Olaf and Princess Marthe Married in Oslo Ceremony

In Oslo, Crown Prince Olaf of Norway wed Princess Marthe of Sweden at the Church of Our Saviour in a grand ceremony. Thousands gathered as troops guarded the route to the church. The couple, after vows and a bishop’s blessing, rode to the royal palace in an open coach amid cheers.

Oslo Mosel Olaf Norway Marthe Sweden Scandinavia Royal Palace Baakon Europe Diplomatic Corps Duke’ of York George ‘of Bigland Lunde Cand Oxlo Hatkon

Anglo American Unity Aid Seen in Student Exchange

A plan to send British youths to American preparatory schools to study as guests is nearing operation. Kent school, St. Paul’s, Phillips Academy, Exeter, St. Marks, Andover, Hotchkiss, Loomis, and others may host English boys around age 14 with expenses covered. The program aims to deepen international goodwill and mutual understanding between Britain and America through direct student exchange.

London Sg Pes Revo PF. H. Sill Kent School Connecticut England America St. Paul's Philip's Academy Exeter St. Marks School Andover Hi! School Hotchkiss School Loomis School British Board of Education English Speaking Union Headmasters Conference Preparatory Schools Association Amertaatt ‘University Union Europe

Leighton in Critical Condition After Abdominal Surgery

Edwin A. Leighton former police chief of 728 Wellington Street remained critically ill at Presbyterian Hospital after an abscess drainage operation on his gall bladder. He previously seemed to recover but suffered several heart attacks yesterday afternoon.

Edwin A. Leighton Wellington, Street Presbyterian Hospital Leighton

East High Orchestra Plans Program for New Citizens

East High school orchestra under director G T Bennett will perform at a naturalization ceremony in Memorial Hall Friday evening. About 15 people expected to receive final naturalization papers with Thompson, commissioner, presiding at an open business meeting. Veterans of Foreign Wars post and women’s groups assist in the ceremonies.

East High School Orchestra G. T. Bennett Memorial Hall Thompson Aft Clark Post Veterans Ofrs

NE Iowa music contest entries announced for East High events

The district music contest at East High Friday and Saturday March 29 and 30 lists advancing schools and events. Entries include mixed choruses, vocal groups, boys and girls choirs, soloists in flute bassoon horn soprano and more, with East High and Dubuque among participants and state finals in Town City in April.

Iowa East High F. J. Miller Town City Belle Plaine West High Bask High Dubuque Nashua Grant of Cedar Rapids Rockford Orange Fast High West Washington Cedar Rapids Osage Merion Oblwein Riceville Mt. Vernon Orange Township Amell Bit East High Tigh Gelwain Hazleton Parkersburg New Hempton Grant Cedar. Rapids Vinla New Hampton Independence Oelwein Marion

Study Franklin's Life Debated by Lions Club

B F Swisher told Black's Tearoom Lions club that a study of Benjamin Franklin's life benefits all men. He said Franklin's life inspires boys born without wealth or influence and those aiming to rise in the world. Building permits list W Deels remodeling second floor of store, grant for apartments.

Benjamin Franklin B. F. Swisher The Lions Club Black Franklin Swisher

Frivolities at Riviera 1820 show features chorus and ballet

In Frivolities, a principal cast member presents the Courier Riviera Frivolities of 1820 with matinees and evening performances at the Riviera theatre today and tomorrow. The program includes a dozen big scenes with music dancing and a huge chorus featuring ballet numbers.

Courier-Riviera Riviera Theatre

Entire Village Sale Offered in Mississippi Town Buyout

Memphis March 21 A Mississippi banking department official notes a town built by CO Hanson with a farm five residences a cotton gin ice plant waterworks and other facilities could be sold as a whole or in parts to a defunct mayor or city manager who has funds and can communicate with Lake Hays the state banking department attorney. Hanson may stay in charge until disposition occurs.

Memphis Tenn Lake Hays Hays State Banking Department of Mississippi Bansonhurst Bank of Houston Miss CO. H. Hanson Hanson

Funeral notices report multiple Iowa deaths and services

Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Florence A. Hall 66 at Hileman Gindt chapel Friday with burial in Mitchell South Dakota beside her husband Asa Hall died January 1921. Several relatives including George Hall A B Hall and Halford Hall are listed along with previous spouses and birthplaces. Additional notices cover Mrs. Eliza Benedict 71 Wa terlas died in Racine Wisconsin with service at Kistner's funeral home and interment at Himwood cemetery. John Pilgrim Gabriel 73 Waterloo native died in Columbus City Illinois with survivors spread across several states. Infant Earl Frederick Sparks 1 died two days after birth at home with services at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Mrs Jennie Neuman Ackley Ia will be sent for funeral services. Mrs Homer Harrison Riceville Ta died at 65 with services pending.}

Florenge A. Hall Farence A. Hall A Daugh Lyle George RB. Hall Independence Avenue A. B. Hall Minneapolis Minn Halford A. Hall Fort Dodge Hileman & Gladb Mortuary Eliza Benedict Waterlas Racine Wis Kistner Himwood Cemetery Rey, Longacre Song Clarence Fourth Street George Waterloo George Rowbottom Chicago Mary Benedict Benedict Delavan D. Benedict Bristol Mary John Pilgride Gabriel John Pilgrim Gabriel Columbus City Roy Phinney Los Angeles Muscatine County Matilda Louise Pritz Gabriel Elsie Hanft Earl Frederick Sparks H. Sparks Lafayette Street Warren J. Steeves Walnut Street Baptist Church Fairview Instay Thalma Willim William Sparks Chester, VI Etta Williams Bolinsville Mass Jennie Neuman Ackley O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary

Colonists Die in Flames of Train Wreck Near Toronto

Canada's worst wreck in nearly 20 years left at least 19 dead as two passenger trains colliding near Toronto Winnipeg killed many colonists bound for the west. One engine derailed six cars, a stove fire trapped victims, and only six occupants of the colonist car escaped. Identification will be hard due to diverse origins.

Toronto Ont Canada Winnipeg Sault Ste. Marie J.B. Harcourt

Oldest Ames Alumna to Speak at Banquet

Lizzie Wison Edwards of Cedar Heights, believed Iowa State College’s oldest alumna, will speak on Early Days at the College at a Black Hawk County Iowa State College Alumni banquet in Hotel President Saturday evening. The event marks the seventy first anniversary of the college founded at Ames.

Lizzie Wison Edwards Cedar Heights Iowa State College Association of Black Hawk County Ames Edwards Chambers Jount Frank W. Paine Iowa, State College Dick Offringa Waverly

Pleasant relief from constipation in olive tablets ad

A vintage advertisement extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe laxative alternative to calomel. It claims improved energy and beauty by cleansing bowels and liver, urging nightly use before bed. The product is described as a vegetable compound with olive oil, sold in 15c 30c and 60c sizes.

Dr. Edwards

Students to Attend Ames Conference

High school students from all parts of Iowa will come to Ames for a conference sponsored by the Iowa Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations. The conference, with local associations sending students, will run through Sunday morning.

Ames Iowa E - Iowa Congress of Parent-Teachers Association

Babe Who Drank Poison Reported In Fair Condition

Velma Joy George two month old daughter of Mike George of 262 Kenilworth road swallowed strong alkali poison yesterday morning at home. She is reported fair today at St Francis hospital and is expected to live unless complications arise.

Velma Joy George Mike George Kenilworth Road St. Francis Hospital

Brandon farmer survives shot injury after hunting accident

Charles Hepker of Brandon, who accidentally shot himself in the abdomen while crawling through a fence during crow hunting, was reported satisfactory at Allen Memorial Hospital. The discharge tore his left side but spared the intestines from serious damage.

Charles Hepker Brandon Farmer Allen Memorial Hospital Hepker

Red Cross Pills Liver Laxative Promise

An advertisement for Red Cross Pills touts liver and stomach benefits, claiming relief for bowels appendix gall stones and dyspepsia along with cold and fever elimination. It notes a 25 cent price for druggists and a guarantee with money refunded.

Red Cross

Cedar River Dam Damage Exposed After Flood Recedes

Flood waters dropped from 14 feet to below 6 feet by 11 am as residents stopped the crest with sandbags. A gaping hole tore the old mill race wall behind J C Penney store, spilling rock into the river. Iowa Public Service officials await river normality to install cofferdams and inspect the dam gates tested March 7.

Cedar J.C. Penney, Inc Iowa Public Service Company R. H. Garrison

Cystex Test Offers Fast Relief For Rheumatic Pains

Advertises Cystex at Miller Drug Store 218 West Fourth St with a money back guarantee. Claims rheumatic and sciatic pains arise from kidney issues and that sedatives provide only temporary relief. Special price 60 cents, promises no sedatives or narcotics.

Miller Drug Store West Fourth St Cystex

Dam Blast Threats and Water Pressure Exerted on Dam

A damaged OCR fragment discusses a blasting scenario near a dam and concerns over implausible explosive charges. It notes concussions transmitted through water and mentions tremendous pressure against the dam as described by an unnamed source. The excerpt is incomplete and lacks clear entities or dates.

Germans plan night air passenger routes to Berlin and beyond

Reports indicate Germany plans a nighttime air passenger network from Berlin to Poland border and to the south, with Lufthansa developing a night route from Hanover to the western regions. The success of the Russia night route spurs plans for widespread illumination and expanded routes across Germany, aiding travel for Scandinavian travelers.

Berlin Germany Lufthansa Hanover Russia Lufthabsa

Marriage Licenses and Travel Plan Mentioned in Report

The article notes licenses for LeRoy Edwardd Junger and Harriette Dudley Ross of Waterloo, and references a North German expedition project involving air cruises for a birdseye view of touched countries. It mentions a next summer cruise and the participation of travelers seeking scenic routes.

Frankfort LeRoy Edwardd Junger Waterloo Harriette Dudley Ross

Weather fragment from Wednesday and Thursday readings

Fragmentary weather note shows odd temperature readings for Wednesday and Thursday with partial times and equated codes. The legibility is poor making exact values and locations unclear. It's a damaged OCR snippet likely from a local weather column.

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