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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1926

Page

16

Borah to Lead Insurgent Campaign Into Iowa

A six member Republican insurgent group will aid Senator Smith W. Brookhart in attacking the Coolidge administration in Iowa. The plan calls for trips from Washington before June 7 to urge voters to return Brookhart to the Senate. The effort signals a Western revolt against party leadership and could force national leaders to defend Cummins and administration policies.

George R. Hober Opyright M.S Washington, D,c Senate Iowa Smith W. Brookhart Coolidge International News Service Brookhart William Ms. Butler Republican National Communttee Veteran Administration Albert B. Cummins Brookfart White House Borah Idaho Howell Norris Nebraska Frasier Nye North Dakota la Follette Wisconsin Shipstead Minnesota Washington Cumming Butler Andrut Jardine Hoover

Bickert Funeral to Be Wednesday at Jesup Church

Mrs Frank Bickert dies unexpectedly Sunday night at age 56. She attended St Athanasius in the morning and was in good health until shortly before death. Survived by husband six sons and two daughters John Joseph Alvin Ta Charles Newcastle Clarence Kankakee Edward Walter Mrs Donald Marvin Mae. Frank and Irene preceded in death. Requiem set for Wednesday at Jesup Church.

St. Athanasius Church Frank Bickert John Joseph Alvin Charles Newcastle Clarence Kankakee Edward Walter Jesup Donald Marvin Mae Bickert Toledo Frank Irene

Ewan Re-Elected President Of East Waterloo Teachers Club

W B Ewan, principal of Grant school, was re elected president of the East Waterloo teachers club at the regular monthly meeting in East High auditorium last night. Officers named for the ensuing year include Florence Heverly first vice president Viola Kagcie second vice president Mrs Thorn Cobyer recording secretary Marie Jensen corresponding secretary and Lester Butler treasurer.

W. LB. Ewan Grant School East Waterloo East, High Auditorium Florence Heverly Viola Kagcie Thorn, Cobyer Marie Jensen Lester Butler

High School Pupils Lead Cavalcade to Wallace's Long Home

Approximately 300 high school pupils led a procession from West High School to Elmwood Cemetery to bury Sloane Wallace, longtime West High principal and former district superintendent. Relatives, school board members, and Westminster Presbyterian elders joined as pallbearers and honorary mourners. Dr. Willam P. McCormick delivered the funeral sermon and read the brief committal as the procession stood around the grave. The West High flag stood at half mast during the service.

West Hilgh School Willam P. McCormick Hale

Waterloo Ball Club Finalizes Willoughby Purchase

Waterloo Baseball Association received a 3000 check from the Philadelphia National League club as final payment for Willoughby the Waterloo pitcher acquired in 1923. The deal included a 1500 purchase if he performed well with the Waterloo team. Officials dispute claims of a 500 payment to A C Willford last year and say records do not show it.

Waterloo Baseball Association Dlub Chillde Willoughby Waterloo Willoughby Philadelphia A. C. Willford Waterloo Club

West Union High School Musicians Broadcast Program

West Union Iowa May 4 senior band and senior orchestra totaling 65 players will broadcast from WSUL Iowa City from 7 30 to 3 p m Wednesday. Twenty autos will transport the musicians to and from the University city.

West Union High School West Union Speciai Wsul Iowa City Front University City

Des Moines teacher seeks damages over permanent wave

Des Moines May 1 UP A school teacher who paid 15 for a permanent wave at the Thietbar Busth Beauty parlor seeks $100 for doctor bills and wages plus 790 for suffering and lost wages after attendants scorched her scalp and burned her hair. She appeals to the distorter court to force a return of her money and more.

Des Moines May Tilden Earver

Frederick Morse Elected County Christian Endeavor President

At the thirty seventh annual Eleventh district convention held in Earlville Georgia Walker Shailer of Dubuque was chosen to succeed as president. Frederick Morse of Waterloo was elected president of Black Hawk county organization. Eleven delegates from Waterloo attended. Next district convention will be in Manchester and the state convention in Marshalltown June 17 to 20. Girl Reserves of the high school will give a lead at Guildhall at 8:30 Saturday with a program.

Christian Endeavor Earlville Sunda GA Walker Shailer Dubuque Merrill Knatt Waterloo Frederick Morse Black Hawk Manchester Marshalltown Cire Reserve Tha. Waverly Guildhall

Mad man killer mauls father and injures others in Baltimore tragedy

Police search for Mary M Rowe Jr after he fractured Dr Harry Rowe's skull and stabbed his sister Portia 15 while injuring his stepmother in a Catonville home. The suspect, treasurer of Carolza Rowe Construction, was found in a wrecked room with deep gashes as blood trails led through the house. Portia fainted at the gardener's house and Mrs Rowe described the injuries at the hospital.

Baltimore Marry M. Rowe Harry Rowe Portia Catonville Carolza+ Rowe Construction company American Automobile Association Ad Hospital

Lemon Based Skin Whitener Ad Claims Quick Results

An advertisement promotes a lemon based skin whitening mixture using the juice of two lemons and orchard white mixed and shaken in a bottle. It claims a fragrant, non irritating formula that beautifies skin, reduces freckles sunburn and tans, and is used by famous stage beauties.

Talian

Foley Pills Ad Claims Kidney Relief and Money Back Guarantee

An old advertisement from Foley & Co. promotes Foley Pills of Chicago and Indianapolis origin as a kidney and bladder stimulant. It features a customer testimonial and guarantees satisfaction or refund, urging men and women to seek relief and buy the product widely.

Foley .& Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Richard Bierly Washington Indianapolis Foley

Man Attacks Family During Dispute, Woman Injured

Police say Harry Jr. burst in without warning as they read in a library room. He beat his father aged 67 with a bar, carried a knife, then stabbed Portia in the breast and set fire to a stepmother, who escaped from a second story window. Portia fled but was stabbed in the back. Mrs Rowe leaped from the window, breaking a tibia and losing a finger. The 36 year old, from Annapolis Maryland, fled in a car. A two year d ispute over a business disagreement with his father is cited as a possible motive.

Harry, Jr Portia Sirs Rawe

Waverly Woman's Club to Entertain Girl Graduates

Waverly May 4 special: members of the Woman's club will host a luncheon for the high school graduation class. The Guildhall event features 12 decorated tables representing the months of the year, with luncheon at 1 o'clock on Wednesday.

Mrs Shepherd Rebounds After Emergency Operation

Mrs M R Shepherd of Santa Monica California, a former resident of this city, is reported resting easily today at Allen Memorial Hospital after being taken there last evening for an emergency operation.

Hospital calls for second operation on goitre patient

A hospital two weeks after goitre removal ordered a second operation deemed necessary by attending physicians. The report mentions outfit details and a robbery incident involving Charles Ivhts and a suspected robber who held up a job on his shirt sleeves.

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