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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1926

Page

13

Who's New Police Chief Ghtaef? Tibbitts Unsure

Local discussion swirls over city appointments as Mayor elect Gena A. Tibbitts and Mayor Gnagy stay tight lipped. The council will fill the police chief, matron, scavenger, health officer and street commissioner roles while noting terms and resignations shaping the next administration.

Tibbitts A. BE. Gnagy Bey Leighton I. A. Leighton Police Hliness Central Railroad Kate Sage Martin Parker J. R. Thompson W. FH. Webb M. W. I. Berg Cr. CG. Wasson Wasson Gnagy Lbrary McCoy Police Wid Fire Commission Walter Jensen Tity Matt Parrott

First Baptist Team to Play Chicago Fives

The First Baptist church basketball team, Intermediates champions of the Sunday school league, leaves for Chicago to play two games Thursday and Friday evening. Cornwell leads the squad with Warner Burns Ervin Ploog Harold Ball Ben Schiotter Kenneth Smith Lowell Smith Farry Twoood Harold Dean Laith unborn Milo Benser. They will also attend the national high school tournament at the University of Chicago with other East and West High students.

First Baptist Church Sowsou Chicago Woodlawn Baptist Church Woodlawn Church Ym Tomor Cornwell First Baptist Warner Burns Ervin Ploog Harold Ball Ben Schiotter Kenneth Smith Lowell Smith Farry Twosood Iarold Dean Iaith Unborn Milo Benser University of Chicago East High West High

West High Extempore Contest Tonight With Seven Speakers

West High hosts an extempore speaking contest in the auditorium tonight featuring seven contestants Blair Wood Maurice Zimmering Robert Ebel Ralph Childs Theodore Reha Talia Christensen and Donald McCayick Judges include Superintendent Sloane M Wallace Fred Bluss and Charles L Hoffman Topics from the Literary Digest and Review of Reviews will be assigned one hour before start George H Fields dean and debating coach directs the event The district meet challenger will be announced later with winner advancing to that round

West. Hight Blair Wood Maurice Zimmering Robert Ebel Ralph Childs Theodore Reha Talia Christensen Donald McCayick Sloane M. Wallace Fred J. Bluss West High Charles L. Hoffman George H. Fields

Cedar Valley Meet at Waverly May 1 details announced

Waverly will host the Cedar Valley track and field meet on Saturday May 1 with Waterloo squads Meek Mast and West joining teams from nearby schools. About 12 northeastern Iowa members of the Cedar Valley association have signified participation in the event per Superintendent Clevenger.

Cedar Valley Meek Ben Mast West Ilishs Waverly Joentheir Clevenger Schuns Waterloo Te Cedars Valley Association

DIES AT CLEAR LAKE IN MARBLE ROCK AREA

George B. Robinson longtime local farmer near Clear Lake died Monday at his home. Survived by widow and daughters Doris Carr and Verne, son Eugene of Clear Lake, and other family. Funeral arrangements pending.

Marble Rock George B. Robinson Clydo Lines Merhant

Leaders Predict Trouble Over War Debts and Crisis Forecasts

The report notes that the Prince of Wales underwent an operation for car trouble in London. Senator Norris of Nebraska warned that pressure to cancel war debts will rise as American loans head to Europe, while Senator Johnson led a Senate fight against ratifying the Italian debt settlement. Leon Trotzky predicted a war between Russia and the United States.

Prince of Wales London Norris Nebraska Europe Johnson Senate Leon Trotzky Russia United States

West High Cagemen Receive Letters For 1925 26 Season

West High awarded letters to eleven players for the 1925 26 season during the assembly period. Capt Arza Burgess Roger Haselman Harold Dean Gen Bogey Regis Harrington Don Wilson Don Grange Blouer Siewiel Cramer Chigholm Ily Templeton and Bob Potter received letters. Stetzel and Templeton are seniors graduating in June.

Westigh Arza Lurgess Roger, Haselman Harold Dean Gen Bogey Regis Harrington Don Wilson Don Grange Blduer Siewi2el Cramer Chigholm Ily Templeton Bob Potter

Intoxicated robbers fail in Nashua couple attempt

In Nashua Iowa March 31 two intoxicated men tried to rob Hugh Wilson at his home around 1 am. Wilson had just deposited the robbery money from selling a truck for 600 dollars. He escaped and the gunmen fled when he summoned the night marshal. Wilson will not press charges.

Nashua Hugh Wilson Wilson Charles City

East School Board Names Standing Committees

East public school district board of education announced its standing committees. President Dr H A Boysen said the teachers and government committee will include J R as a member and outlined the panel composition.

East Public School District Board of Educeration H. A. Boysen J. R

School Board Sets Special Meeting to Hire Teachers

The buildings and grounds committee includes Howard and Mrs. Cole plus Kr. G. Crowther. The supplies and set committee lists Crowther, WA. Lane and A. A. Sohner. Finance includes Lane, Adams and Sohner. The athletics panel covers Adams, Howard and Crowder. A special meeting tonight in Charles W. Kline’s offices will elect teachers for 1926-27.

Howard D. Adams R. A. Cole Boysen

Naval Recruits Shift to Great Lakes Training

Navy recruiters in the Lafayette building announce recruits will be sent to Great Lakes naval training station instead of San Diego. Army recruiter Lée C. Greenup reports Fort Des Moines Fourteenth Cavalry unit preparing for a three month trip to Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Ninth Field Artillery gears up caissons for three months of target practice at Sparta Wisconsin.

T. B. Burns Naval Lafayette Building Great Lakes Naval Training Station San Diego Cal I Lée C. Greenup Fourteenth Cavalry Fort Des Moines Fort Snelling Minn Ninth Field Artillery

Salem South Dakota Beats Danville in Tourney 87 to 11

Salem South Dakota defeated Danville Kentucky 87 to 11 in a basketball tournament. Salem led early and dominated the game with strong defense and fast breaks. The win advances Salem to the next round as Danville exits the competition.

Ky wins 37 to 11 in national interscholastic tourney opener

Kentucky defeats a rival 37 to 11 on the second day of play at the national interscholastic basketball tournament held at the University of Chicago.

Ocean-O mineral tonic promises nerve relief and better sleep

An advertisement touts Ocean-O deep sea water concentrate as a natural mineral remedy to calm nerves, improve sleep, and reduce neuralgia or neuritis. It claims the tonic feeds alkaline minerals through the blood, improves circulation, and strengthens the body. If unsatisfied, money back.

Ocean-O Ocean- O Robert Drug Co Oeean-O

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