Road paving discussed by Waterloo business group
A committee of Waterloo business men appeared before the county board to discuss road improvement under the new state highway law. They highlighted the need to surface No 59 and part of No 10 to aid local trade and noted Dubuque aims for a northwestern surfaced highway. No action was taken, but paving may be funded by a future bond election if approved by voters.
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Waterloo
No. 59
Dubuque
Iowa
Black Hawk
Unpaved Stretch on No 69 Likely Next Paving Project
Board members agree that costly delays stem from heavy traffic and that the unpaved sections of No 69 will probably be the county’s next paving project.
I C Special Agent Off Bullet Scarred Dead in Chicago
Stephen Sullivan longtime Illinois Central special agent in Chicago dies at about 60 after a career marked by bullet wounds from underworld investigations His funeral is set for tomorrow and he leaves a widowed status with close ties to Waterloo relatives and Sheriff Wagner.
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I. C. Special
Chicago
Stephen Sullivan
Illinois Central
Hig
Underworld
Timothy O'Leary
Mullan Avenue
J. B. Bruner
Independence Avenue
Mr. Sullivan
Waterloo
H. T. Wagner
Sundogs and Dust Storm Mark First Weather Day
An unusual morning display of sundogs appeared for two hours as the sun rose. A west gale whipped trees and stirred dust in fields. Temperatures fell with the Weather Bureau predicting colder conditions tomorrow. the dust storm marks the season's first.
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Weather Bureau
O E S Indoor Carnival Features Music and Sideshow Acts
The Order of Eastern Star carnival opens Thursday at 7 p m in Masondo temple with Russell Lamson orchestra for dancing on the second floor and a clown band on the main floor. Decorated Masondo hall booths slides and banners set the scene as Tom Thumb and other sideshow acts perform. Proceeds fund C B S chapter building improvements.
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Order of Eastern Star
Masondo Temple
R. L. DeGon
Russell-Lamson Orchestra
Masonic Hall
Tom Thumb
Wid Man
Snake Charmer
Warman
Missing Link
Edward F Hedges Elected Commander of DAV Post
Edward F. Hedges was elected commander of the King Marston post of the Disabled American Veterans at a meeting last evening in Memorial Hall. He succeeds Paul Rietz, the state commander chosen at the recent convention in Clinton. Rietz reported on the convention and the post voted to donate funds to the Red Cross flood relief effort.
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King-Marston Post
Memorial Hall
Edward F. Hedges
Paul Rietz
Clinton
Rietz
Red Cross
Iowa Roads and Weather At 10 A M
Weather update reports varying road conditions across Iowa. notable entries include heavy rain in Iowa City with slippery roads detours No 8 and No 164 rough but passable railroad. Descriptions note muddy or passable routes in Burlington Cedar Rapids Davenport and Dubuque with detours around Dyersville Farley and impassable No 69 near Waterloo.
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Associated
Presa
Nce Momas
Towa City
Burlington
Keokuk
Cedar Rapida
Council Bluffs
Creston
Mascaline
Clinton
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Davenport
Sioux City
Ottumwa
Waterloo
No. 20
Dyersville
Farley
Tax Ferret Not Wanted Now at County Board Meeting
A county board postponed action on hiring a tax ferret to pursue tax property assessments until the January 1938 session. Western county citizens opposed the move, citing unfair double assessments and moral and legal concerns. Waterloo township’s Nathan Northey argued the issue mirrors past tax disputes where land and contract were taxed, urging rejection of the measure.
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Board of Supervisors
Nathan Northey
Waterloo
Agoan
Public funds certified for payment in Salina
Salina officials reported yesterday that a number of payments have been certified for public funds. Superintendent stated that the payments would be used to cover anticipated expenses for the upcoming period.
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Bank Logaes
Punés
Salina
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Lasalle
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Central Iowa Power & Light CO
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Layman Battery & Electric
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