County officers of state to meet here July 27 29
County officers of the state are scheduled to meet at Waterloo July 27 29 with Tuesday through Thursday as the target days. The executive committee fixed the dates after discussion and local committees sought alignment with a home ball game. Most members, being farmers, favored late July or early August to finish haying and harvesting. The convention plan includes visits to Teachers College and a Cedar Falls stop.
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Russell-Laingo
Madigan
Nesoalatau
EWU Chane
Gowuty
Auzuse
Adigai
Cruiser Sent to Bluefields to Guard American Interests
Washington May 4 AP reports the Washington Movement ordered a Bluefields Nicaragua guard for American interests. The president was authorized to deny assessments for war expenses, with citizens charged about 590000 dollars to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefields
Washington, D.C
Washington Movement
Nicaragua
British general strike hits pound in early forex trading
New York Reuters UPI reports the British general strike drove the pound lower at the market open with the dollar at 4.8478, down half a point from last night’s close and 11-8 below a week earlier. French francs edged up 1-2 to $.0327, Norwegian kroner down 1-2, with small gains in Spanish and Danish currencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Iowa Boy Scouts Plan Welcome for Baden-Powell
About 28 Boy Scouts and scouting executives from Des Moines and other parts of Iowa will leave for Kansas City to greet Sir Robert Baden-Powell the Chief Scout of the World from London England. The event marks a notable gathering as scouts travel to meet the world leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Boy Scouts
Baden-Powell
Des Moines
Kansas “City
Robert Baden-Powell
Joudon
England
Children Suffocate as Home Burns in Detroit
Fire destroyed the frame home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Davidson in Detroit Michigan early today. Two children Wilbur age four and Frederick age three suffocated inside. Gordon age ten months was saved after being lowered from a second floor window in a sheet.
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Detroit
Mich
Wilbur L. Davidson
Wilbur
Frederick
Gorton
East High Girls Entertain Kiwanis Music Program
The East Utsh school stringed quartet performed for Kiwanians, with Golda Knapa first violin, Margaret Miller second violin, Wilma Carr, Doris Sutherland. The club plans a May 18 meeting at Electric Park and has chartered rides and amusements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Utsh School
Golda Knapa
Margaret Miller
Wilma Carr
Mola
Doris Sutherland
Cele
Kiwanians
Wilh
Elextric Park
Devi
Olre
Bribed Cop Quits After Corruption Claims
In May, reports say a police officer involved in bribery allegations resigned after officers warned him of consequences. Investigations note three men were arrested nearby for related crimes, while the dismissed officer received $40 before leaving service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yart
Truth Wribe
Clifton
Man
Wena
Ray Rane
Fire Alarms at Glovelly Residence Briefed at 4
Fire department responded to a Glovelly residence at four o clock this morning. Fire crews reported extent of F710 incident and noted immediate hazards with limited details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Morai H
Wwe
First Day of British Labor Strikes Sparks Clashes
On the first day of the British labor strike clashes and violence marked protests across London. Motor lorries joined marches as workers and supporters moved toward offices while police and troops kept traffic flowing. Pickets targeted Woolwich Arsenal and other facilities as thousands of strikers clogged streets, with trains disrupted and ships idle in Liverpool and Manchester.
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Selheas
Wellington Barracks
Buckingham Palace
London
Great Britain
Woolwich Arsenal
Arsenal
Meteropolitain
Baker Street
Marrow
Te Trades Union Congress
Te Governmart
Trades Union Congress
Clydeside
Manchester
Nehester Guardian
Wey
London Po
Bicycle Parade Amid Traffic Draws Thousands
Thousands of persons rode bicycles and tandems through crowded streets as part of a vintage themed event. The scene featured heavy traffic and a lively display of pedal power.
Waterlooans Plan Attendance at Eucharist Congress
Nearly 1000 residents from Waterbury area will travel to Chicago for the Eucharistic Congress June 20 to 24. Special trains and boats will transport attendees worldwide. Waterloon figures include Rev J M Molloy and several parishioners listed among the travelers.
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Waterley and
Chicago
United States
Waterlon
J. MM. Molloy
Sacred Heart Church
Ed Gallagher
M. Rae Air
J. H. Fitzgerald
Andrew, Friedt
William
Romensehenkel
Arthur Connochly
Chris Cavanaugh
Chris Strubel
George Scully
B. Tuston
John Iildee
Leonard Miller
Don Kirby
Jane Kirby
Funeral for Levi Strayer Set in Hudson Church
Levi Strayer died recently and funeral services are planned for Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Brethren Church Hudson with Rev Myers in charge. Born in Pennsylvania in 1844 he farmed then retired to town. Survived by four sons and four daughters, two sisters, and several in laws. wife predeceased him about a month earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smunson
Levi Strayer
First Brethren Church
Myers
Mr. Strayer
Pennsylvania
Smd
Talon
Woo
AL J. Andson
AL Roundup
Mont
Wie FE
Washburne
Waterloo
Beans Cain
Mason City
Hulda Hill
Sojon
O. E. Shimer
Lone Beach
Cal
Amla Brathay
Sam Watters
J Bhayer
Brandhorst
Vialan
Hudson
Mothers and Daughters to Plan Picnic at Grace MM Church
Mothers and daughters to meet at Grace Methodist Church dining room tomorrow at 8229 Famerraw. Mrs Larry Guiver, wife of Rev My Guiver, pastor, will address the group at Cedar Falls. Women without daughters are asked to adopt one or more for the occasion and fatherless daughters are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlarry Guiver
My. @uiver
Cedar Falls
Herhuzely
Vanderbilt Stops One Tab Receiver Keeps One
In Los Angeles on May AP reports Vanderbilt Newspapers Inc faced receivership after failing to gain cash aid. A federal court appointed Merle Snyder as receiver for the three Vanderbilt tabloids in LA, San Francisco and Miami. The Illustrated Daily News will reduce prices while continuing in publishing under receiver oversight. The San Francisco Illustrated Herald, also Vanderbilt owned, ordered to suspend but staff voted to carry on with a two page edition.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Illustrated Daily News
Tate
Corie- Jing Vanderbilt, Jr
New York
Vanderbilty Newspapers, Inc
Vanderbilt Newspapers, Inc
Vanderbilt
San Francisco
Miami
Mer' Shu. Snyder
Leon
Maeeles
Ban Francisco
Uistrated
Herald Inter
San. Francisco
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Employes
G O P Allows Brookhart Name on Primary Ballot
Brookhart will appear on the Republican primary ballot after state party sources said the GOP will not oppose his name under the party label. Officials cited two motives: to defeat him in the primary and to avoid turning him into a martyr by barring him from the ticket.
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Hay
Golsner Stoutt -Brookhart
Republicat
State Central ‘Committee
Wold
Republican Committee
G. O. Po
Falling Trolley Injures Hawkeye Foundry Worker
Edward Andrews of 615 Washington street was struck by a falling trolley at the Hawkeye foundry at 1:15 p m today. The trolley swivel broke over an overhead track, the trolley fell grazing his head and cutting his face. He was taken to Presbyterian hospital by city ambulance where doctors found no skull fracture and he regained consciousness within minutes.
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Edward Andrews
Washington Street
Moider
Hawkeye
Wig
Andrews
H. H. Millers Foundry
Presbyterian Hospital
Catholic Church May Establish Jew Rite
Rome May 4 The possibility of creating a Hebrew rite in the Catholic church is under discussion in ecclesiastical circles. Zionist personalities indicate the Vatican may recognize a Zionist nation while tensions in Palestine grow with Christians and Arabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italia
Pointea
Natioun
Catholic Church
Palestine
Patterson Recovers From Auto Injury at Waterway Motor
Patterson, of Franklin Street, was recovering this afternoon after being struck by a car Saturday night while standing in the doorway of the Waterway Motor Sales gate. He suffered undisclosed injuries but is listed as improving. The incident occurred when the car entered the showroom area. Separately, the Hawkeye Foundry Company donated $25 to a pension fund in appreciation of the driver’s service to an employee who was seriously injured.
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Fla
Patterson
Wateriay Motor Sales
Gate Age
Pranklin Street
Suneday Wii
Rocar
Hix
Tie Twawkeye Foundry Company
Hramen
Frowwen's
Serviers
William Carroll
Mulberry Street
Independence
Kistner Chapel
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Edward Slattery
John Hoth
Tolin
Robert
Jacob Neilsen
Nichol Mangin
Denis Mauion
RSOC
Boemecke
Ronali
Unison States Navy
San Diego
Cal
A P Correspondent to Talk Over Radio
A P correspondent will speak over KOLL radio at 7:50 tonight from Council Bluffs. The AP writer will explain problems in gathering world news and discuss the station’s 278 meter wavelength.
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A. P
Wayne Fletcher died after stomach ulcer surgery
Wayne Lorenzo Fletcher died at 4 p m Monday in a local hospital after complications from an ulcer operation. He was office manager of the Wurtz Reinhart fuel and transfer firm, born April 25, 1880 in Parkersburg, moved here 26 years ago, married Eva Sankey in 1910, and lived in this city since. Surviving are his wife and children LaVerne, and three sisters. The body lies at Petersen Bros mortuary until 5 p m today and then to the chapel for 11 a m Wednesday funeral in First Presbyterian church. Burial is in Elmwood.
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Wayne SO Pletches
Wayne Lorenzo — Fletcher Rasdau Ser
Inn
Fletcher
Pletcher
Wurtz-Reinhart Company
Parkersburg
Waller
Eva L. Sankey
Independence
Asoh
LaVerne
Dire
Petersen
J. R. Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Elmwood
Iva. Mundinger
Orville Emerald
Orville Cuierald Urie
Rothe Avenue
Pinerai
O'Keefe & Towne
Willian Hardesstte
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ockford
Jeannette Thornberry
W. W. Re
Uria
Des Moines
Helen Suppenfield
Valley Junction
Raymond Ceran
Jurie Tor
Valley League Adopts Single Umpire System This Year
May reports from Cedus Rapids indicate the Mississippi Valley league will use a single umpire system again. President Belden Jim announced five arbiters are ready to start the season Thursday. Lews Kohls, Davenport, and others who worked last year return, while two make professional debuts.
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Cedus Rapids
Aysten
Belden Jim
Tyo
Lews Kohls
Davenport
Opossum Steals Patrolman’s Cap In City Chase
In Kansas City a possum was seen in Swope Park carrying a cap and leading officers on a brief chase. The cap was recovered and a subsequent family believed involved was referenced, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Kansas City. Lo
May
INS
Alvin Pritps
Domescia Patrolmany
A. Chase
Onossini
United Lutherans prepare for 72nd annual meeting in Des Moines
In Des Moines on May 4, the United Lutheran church convenes its 72nd annual meeting at St John’s Lutheran Church. Rev. J. O. Simon of Cedar Rapids will preside at the installation of Dr. A. B. Leamer as synod president. Rev. N. Swihart of Nevada will deliver the address Friday and candidates for the ministry will be consecrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United Lutheran Church
St- John’s -Lutheran Church
Simon
Cedar’ Rapids
A. B.leamer
Synod
Lrev
N. Swihart
Nevada
State Bank Gains Reflect Prosperity in Iowa
Iowa state banks show deposits up by 9,378,128.72 since December 30 amid statewide prosperity, according to State Banking Commissioner Andrew. He notes the boost contrasts with Chicago area banks, which posted a 70,000,000 deposit loss in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Moines
Iowa
H. An Andrew
State P
Chicago
Waterloo Man Seeks Mine Inspector Post
J R Frank of Waterloo has been named secretary of the Iowa State Mine Inspectors, succeeding L W Stamm who resigned effective May 15. Stamm plans to move to a fruit ranch near Nampa Idaho. Alta Griffith files for divorce from Clarence L Griffith alleging desertion drunkenness and cruelty stating he left October 1 1925 and is employed in Des Moines for 25 a week seeking custody of two children Anath Maaxine11 and Betty Jean and alimony as equity may require.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maines
J. R. Frank
Waterloo
Beer Ued
Iawa
L. Wy. Stamm
Des Moines
Stamm
Nampa
Idaho
Alta Griffith
Clarence L. Griffith
Mason City
Anath Maaxine
Betty Jean
Equity
Sees Fun Ahead v Miss Lindsay Beach at St James Court
Sees Fun Ahead predicts England presentation to the king and queen at the court of St James. She forecasts “lots of Min” amid the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay Beach
Rochester
England
St. James
Legion Head Urges Conscription at Legion Convention
Dan Le Mars May 4 AUP J Ray Murphy state commander of the American Legion urged a universal conscription law at the county Legion convention denouncing wartime exemptions and large wages paid to exempted workers. The report notes confusion in the text and garbled phrases surrounding the speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Jack Dempsey
J. Ray Murphy
American Legion
All Criminal Cases Docketed for May 10
District court docket shows all criminal cases listed for May 10 with Alt Cepia cases set for May 16 and the subsequent week. Judge G W Wood assigned to the LL B Mett case against G Lond to Medical Lite Thisuvance company and insurance Loan, xrovesiment Co., with a May setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
G. W. Wood
LL. B
Medical Lite Thisuvance Company
Xrovesiment Co
Temperatures and hourly readings partly legible
The fragment lists temperatures with maximum and minimum values for Monday and Tuesday and notes times such as 2 a m and 3 p m. No complete data or locations are readable, but the readable items indicate a weather table segment with specific hours and day references.
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East High Girls
Moltion Bank
Murphy
M. Smit
Commercial Bank
Huy Lp
Hermaan
Oscar Woouff
Dick Wick Hall
Wilele
Mars
Ostar Wollt
Chicaia
Wilhelm Marx
John’ Plunket
Meath
Strayer
Hudson Church
Panqtet
Grac MM. B.cohgh Tatomorrow
Pis
Hasone
Act
Brookhart
Heevkeye
Pvtterson
ALTO
Dorothy Ravi
Stamford
Paul Earnest
Port
Ernest Becker
M. E. Becker
Fower Street
Dumbugue
Hiere
St. Francis
Fi Uw. m
Yval Ernest
Andy
Oscar Mallet
Osear Mallett
Oakland
Mallett
Lena
Daieppre Mne
ANT
Leland Ave
Pia Beady
Kistner
Valley League
Opossum
United Lutherans
Mine Inspector
Legion Head
Yant Addre
Conopus
Lunehco
E Lal
W. W. Wyant
Alex Sternat
Wiusts
Alex. Sternat, Jr
Clenwood Street
United States Army
Philipsiats
Des Moises
Wuneral
Ackery
Ackley
Edna Rothwell
Luby
sSeatue
Wash
Rothwell
A. Johngon
Kanawha
Teserve
Mir Gordon Pelton
U. S. Navy
Black Hawk County
Charles Wasson
Harvey Cummell
Seventh Street West
Milo Baldwin
Lincoln Street
Hermit
Nugcamyl Downne
Maitiag
Virgil Taylor
Witerloo
Bessie Reed
Waterlos
Waterloo Motor Sales Company
Gettysburo
Iincoln
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