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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1929

Page

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Germany accepts Young Plan conditions amid reparations talks

Paris May. Germany presents written reservations to the Young Plan as the basis for a reparations solution. Key points include suppression of recovery proceeds, removal of outside financial oversight, preserving most of the transfer clause to protect currency, and steps to raise Germanys payment capacity. Allies study the memorandum while nations split on support.

Paris Germany Hjalmar Schacht Reichsbank Owen Db. Young Committee of Experts Chairman Young United States England Young Emile Moreau International America Maly Japan France Belgium

Tariff Bill Offered in House by Chinn Hawley

The House Ways and Means committee members from the Republicans agreed on changes to a tariff bill, increasing duties on shingles and livestock while leaving tobacco, sugar beets, and current pork rates unchanged. The bill will return to committee for formal approval with Democrats expected to object. A Republican conference on procedures for floor consideration is anticipated, while Representative Garner urged free amendment rights.

House Ways and Means Committee Garner

East Hi Y Club Nominates Officers for Ensuing Year

Officers of the East Hi Y Club will be elected at the meeting next Monday night. Nominees reported include for president Carl Eickeberg and Cecil Miller. vice president John Latta and Retest Jenney. secretary James Balun Carl Ferguson. treasurer Jar Ellis Herman Kuentslinger Jain Woodrow Crosby Robert Klingberg. Rev O M Varey pastor of First Evangelical church spoke on The Kingdom of God. City members will lead evening services Sunday May 19 at Grace ME church.

Tly Imertin Carl Eickeberg Cecil Miller John Latta Ienney James Balun Carl Ferguson Jar Ellis Herman Kuentslinger Jain Woodrow Crosby Robert Klingberg O. M. Varey First Evangelical Church Run Theiy Kingdom of God

Linn County to Vote on Road Bonds May 27

Cedar Rapids May 7 The Linn County Board of Supervisors called a special election for May 27 to vote on a 1.7 million primary road bond issue. The paving targets 70.12 miles across primaries 1, 11, 14, and 350 with an estimated cost of 27 thousand per mile.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of Superors

Reverend Warren TL Heads to Lima for Visit

The article notes Rev Warren TL and companions departing for Lima by parlor of Walnut Street, with plans to return for Sunday services here. Details are fragmentary but indicate a brief travel notice and return schedule.

Lima Warren TL Walnut Street Rapa Etutici Farnarir- Ty

Meeting notice for Memorial Hall post group

G AL Ti meeting notice listing Robert Anderson post No 65 in Ci AL OR WH. Meeting Wednesday after noon at 2 o'clock in Memorial Hall. Members invited to dine at noon by Woman's Relief team.

G. AL Ti Robert Anderson AL OR Theresday Memorial Jil

Diegel Leads Field in British Open Qualifying at Muirfield

Leo Diegel topped the British Open qualifying field at Muirfield Scotland with an aggregate of 184 and led 108 players including all American professionals into the championship. Bob Cruickshank finished second at 147 while Budley of California squeezed into last place with 162. Britons Cyril Tolley and R A Whitecombe posted 150 as the best scores among locals.

Muirfield Scotland Leo Diegel Bobby Cruikshank Diegel Bobblyy Cruikshank En Budley California Nairfield Cyril Tolley R.A. Whitecombe West of England Diesel Theigh Umit

Druggist Gets Six Months for Illegal Liquor Handling

Des Moines May 7. A druggist and store proprietor Merle Turdine received six months in Polk County jail for illegal handling of liquor. He was found guilty by a jury last week. Clerk Eton was also sentenced. Sentences include fines and possible probation. The case involved alleged mislabeling and sale improprieties at Turdine’s store. Other participants face related charges and await hearings.

Hes Moines Polk Merle Turdine iMeaal Bezor Lounrl Miley Peo Bristerers Tdier OG AL Tewey Jon Me Ronit Witis Tarding Cosi Tale Uap Eton Omer Paterata Fardy Wess Altars Peevide Keane

Arns Funeral Service Set for Waverly Church

The funeral for Mrs. Arns will be held Thursday at Waverly Church. Rev Layerenen will officiate. She is survived by her husband and other family members. Burial will follow at Elortheering cemetery. The community mourns as local clubs and organizations note the passing of a longtime member.

Arns Waverly Church Mis Dohr Ans Serra Meus Wikeal Twa

Temperatures and Weather Outlook Read as Scrambled

Weather items show scattered digits and fragmented labels for high and low temperatures across days. Contestable details include Monday and Tuesday forecasts with partial numbers and unclear measurements making precise readings impossible.

Navy Balloon At 600 Miles Sets Diotange Record

Navy balloon pilots Thomas W. G. Settle and Ensign Wilfred Bushnell completed a 44 hour endurance flight from Pittsburgh to Charlotte town's area, aiming for a record 474 miles set in 1927. They landed safely after encountering clouds and low gas, with both exhausted but in good spirits.

Charlottetown PBL Baslonas Pittsburgh U.S. Navy Thomas W. G. Settle Wilfred Bushnell Liew S.A. G. Rasmussen Sete Bushnell Port Wenty iRi Edward J. Hill Pitotsburg Newcomb N, Y Setloeser Detroit Times Howard Anderson State Highway Department Anderson Hill Schlosser

Standard Battery Men At Cincinnati

John Hanson of Cedar Heights and F M Wool of Cedar Rapids attend the Ranual convention of Gresley Attradt distributors in Cincinnati. The Standard Battery & Electric Co. is an exclusive distributor in the area and 3 500 sets have been sold to date. A program of business and social events is arranged from Tuesday morning to Friday evening by Pawel Crosley Jr and Maj James Bolin. The group will visit WLW radio station of the Crosley company.

John Hanson Cedar Heights Standard Battery & Electric Co F. MM. Wool Cedar Rapids Cincinnati Gresley& Attradt Distributors Standard Eatery & Electric Co Gresley-Amrad Mornig Pawel Crosley, Jr Crosley Radio Corporation Maj. James &. Holin Amrad Corporation WLW Crosley Company al. Masor, O

Copper thief jailed in Cedar Rayids case

Grell Courts, 32, was held today on a charge of stealing 1,000 grains of copper wire from the Taawa Railway and Light Company. The incident is listed under Cedar Rayids, Ta, with details provided by local authorities.

Ttis Grell Courts Tawa Railway & Light Co

Mortuary notices frail. multiple obituaries in Wa terloo area

Fragmented obituary notices list Coryl Y W Sehments longtime Waterloo resident who died in Long Beach California and Dorothy Mae Essler among others. The text records funeral arrangements, burial in Charles City, and various names and places with incomplete details.

Lawyers to Close Offices as Hawks Open Ball Season

Dison and legal figures forecast a busy season as Hawks begin play, urging lawyers to prepare for increased public business. The Waterjug firm’s Tomorray notes potential shifts in legal demand and the need for readiness among attorneys and barristers. A brief statement from AL Ty Pave Joe, president of the Wack TAWE bar, calls for using writs of habeas to address anticipated prandstatd challenges.

HAWKS Joe Wack Tawe

Hartleys Hymn to Iowa Added to Concert Program

Hartley from Waterloo adds Hymn to Iowa to the East High and East Junior High concert program at East High auditorium. The piece, a tribute to Iowa, will follow Surtley’s Pantasie of Spring with a vocal by Deie Mry. An all wood wind quartet will accompany Verjean Pilger Jane Blowers Lois Stover and Hars yey Littrell. Dene May will sing Hartley songs. East High Symphony (90) and East Junior High (65) will perform for a benefit to help defray travel to the national music contest on Mill ET-18. Tickets 60 cents adults 25 cents students. proceeds aid the orchestra expenses.

S_ Francis Hartley Waterloo Iowa East High East Junior High Hartley Surtley Deie Mry Verjean Pilger Jane Blowers Lois Stover Hars Yey Littrell Dene May East High Ful East Junior High Orchestra Eral Sale East Nigh Orchestra

Tennis World at Royal Courts to Feature Helen Wills

May 7 report notes the tennis world will be represented at the Royal courts on Thursday and Friday. Miss Helen Wills, the American star, will be presented to Queen Mary Thursday night. Miss Eileen Bear will debut at Sir James’s court and be presented Friday night.

London U.P Royal Courts Helen Wills Queen Mary Eileen Bear Sir. James

KiwanisHosts East and West High Music Groups

East High mixed quartet Anne Morse Virginia Berry Cecil Miller Ton Hadsoall directed by Grace Wilemeyer entertained Kiwanis members at the Russell-Lanisan Hotel in Iowa City after placing first in state festival. West High instrumental trio Esther Siegel Vera Jensen Charlotte Barter with Mildred Luce accompanied praised. Former governor Frank Lowden named principal Kiwanis International speaker in Moline for June convention on Agriculture.

East West Iowa City Kirwanis Club Vera Jensen Charlotte Barter Mildred Luce Lowden Minois Kiwanis International Mails

Governor Signs Bill for Highway Counsel

Des Moines May 7 Gov John Hemnull signed a bill creating a special assistant attorney general to represent the state highway commission in legal matters with a 4500 annual salary. He also approved an appropriation to cover expenses of a joint legislative committee considering establishing a state park at Spirit Lake.

Des Moines John Hemnull State Highway Commission Ton Highway Commission Fremmill Spirit Lake

APE TLIO Committee Meeting Is Postponed

A meeting of the Republican party central committee scheduled for tonight has been postponed, announced by chairman nk. The postponement affects Black's team and related preparations as details remain unclear.

APE Tlio Ux Black Tut. Nk

Back in the Army Returns Des Moines Recruiting Officer

Sgt Alberk Robush, local army recruiting officer, returned to Des Moines after a week at state headquarters. He opened his office and announced activities for the Fourteenth Cavalry district. A man named Vicars was in critical condition after a fire in his apartment Sunday. Local parley headlines noted statewide plans for a conference and updates from superintendent Mae Sitbentest on Iowa protests.

Alberk Robush Des Moines State Tital Urksts Webster City Forateenth Hurkstiftins Port Werge Fyony Burns Mawes May le Mae Dhe Cwetope Ferieg

Bursting Parish Notices From Maynvirk Lot Reveals Permits

Fragmented OCR reads like a local notice of building permits and filings. Names appear garbled with addresses in a small town context. It mentions Snyder 1025 Fairview and Fowler 08 Lafayette with fixture values around 300 dollars. Authorities or officials referenced include a Governor and local inspector figures.

Condict Clinic Fails Health Inspection in Iowa Falls

Local chiropractic clinic run by Dr. Ne A files for reopening after health board inspection. City records show multiple violations observed during the site visit and demands for corrective actions. Community health officials caution patients to seek alternative care until compliance is verified.

Cluntc Lowa Falls Chiropractie Ne A HLM

Bankers Attend Group Meeting at Grundy Center

Practically every major financial institution in Waterloo is represented at the meeting of the Group T town Bankers association held at Grundy Center. Represented banks include Pioneer National Bank and Israel Hebrew mar, Waterlon Savings Bank, Farmers Loan & Trust Co, First National Bank, Commercial National company, and more with listed officers and attendees.

Waterloo Group Ts Town Bankers Association Grundy Center Pioneer National Bank Isra

Heavy Wheat Selling Triggers Market Break

Heavy selling by tired holders amid bearish Liverpool and Winnipeg signals caused a sharp price break. Final quotes fell 25 8 to 3 fede on new crop deliveries. Daily lows shown for May, July, Sept, and Dec futures reflect continued selling amid favorable Midwest weather.

Liverpool Winnipeg

Dark Races Follow White Man's Traits For Good Or Evil

Lone Star evangelist Lone Star Tilitan warned at Hotel President that dark races of America watch white men and pattern after both good and bad traits. He urged all races to rise to a higher moral Christian civilization and described two travelers of the earth, one spreading virtue and the other taking away life. He led a prayer asking for guidance.

America Lone Star Jer Kitler

Bishop Rohlman to sail for Rome on visitation

Right Rev. Henry P. Rohlman bishop of Davenport will sail from New York June 19 for Rome to visit Pope Pius. He will be accompanied by the Very Rev August Re Thier vice president of Columbia College Dubuque. After visiting the holy see he will tour parts of Europe.

Henry P. Rohlman Davenport New York Rome Pope Pius August Re Thier Columbia College Dubuque Holy See Europe Roblman Wis St. Mary's Church Ww. Gc. A

Sociologist Charles Cooley Dies in Ann Arbor Mention

Sociologist Charles Cooley of Ann Arbor Michigan died today at the age of 27 in a university facility. The report notes his membership in the university circle and references his work at the department.

Ann Arbor Mich Atay orMy Charles Martian Cooley Mreim Sears Ale

Open Newsstand Seeks Support at Lincoln Park

A local offer seeks funds at 1617 Commercial Street to support a man and his eight year old daughter. The man, who has been deceased for five years, is referenced in the context of openings and future arrangements at Lincoln Park.

Commercial Street Bilad Lincoln Park Himsf Fis Witt

Dentists in Crnctn Cointonc Des Mon Will Briefly Meet

Dentists in Cointonc Crduy Rapids Ta May 7. Delegates to the Iowa State Dental Society convention occupied clinical work and attention during the meeting. Father of Benjamin Rawson Dies in Montreal at 86. Interment planned in Macansin University area.

Cointc Crduy Rapids Iowa State Dental Society Montreal Que Ins Benjamin Rawson Perry Dinson Macansin + university Dawson Oly Millard

9944 100 Per Cent Fish Story

A letter from an eastern soap manufacturer asks Town fishermen about using soap as bait. AL Cc Willford, state president of the Izaak Walton league, notes the claim that minors from Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee report success in catching fish with soap, though he doubts its effectiveness.

AL Cc. Willford Izaak Watton Teannue Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Willford

Jim Grant Plans Southern Trip After Home Game

Jim Grant, veteran Waterloo pitcher, who was drafted by Shreveport last year, will attend the Hawks game tomorrow then leave for the South to join the Oilier City squad, aiming to avoid suspension and report for duty. The thrower has refused to report to Shreveport.

Jim Grant Waterloo Shreveport Eloise Mississippi Valley

Deli Odell Faces Trial On Burglary Charge

Deli Odell of Waterloo was arraigned in Scots County District Court on burglary with aggravation and robbery with aggravation. His attorney, G. C. Murphy of Davenport, entered not guilty pleas. Indicted co-defendant George A. Sullivan remains at large with charges pending and set for trial next week.

Mouvier Davennart O'Dell Waterloo Wy m. Maines Scots County Ife N. M. O'Dell Murphy Davenport George A. Sullivan Harges

Prowler Takes Fur Coat in Quiet City Burglary

A thief broke into May Shorter’s home at 1223 Mulberry Street last night while occupants slept. A fur coat and 308 pennies were stolen from a purse in the scene and no injuries were reported. Authorities describe the incident as a quiet residential burglary with the suspect remaining at large.

Mulberry Street

Bill Would Test Wheat for Protein

A bill authorizing the department of agriculture to examine wheat to ensure farmers gain from higher protein content passed the Senate agriculture committee today. Introduced by Senator Bimiperat of Montana, the measure requests AF 00 for testing labor in self-growing states. The aim is to standardize testing so wheat with higher protein can command better prices at markets.

Washington Department of Agrcnltture Sell Agriculture Committee Bimiperat Montana

Six Die When Train Hits Car On Crossing Storms

Six people were killed and a sixth fatally injured when a northbound Pennsylvania train struck an automobile here last night. The victims included a factory worker, his wife and two children, and the mother in law Mrs Lee. One child died en route to hospital. Three bodies were recovered at the scene. The auto was destroyed, ground to splinters. Dc MARRIAGE LICENSES. Martin Petersen, Waterloo. Mary Monsen, Watering.

Mich Pennsylvania Stu Maree Dren Ah Lee On Hospital

Assassination Attempt Kills Lithuanian Premier aide

In Kovno Lithuania on May 7 a fatal gun attack wounded several others after an assassination attempt on Premier Augustinas Waldemaras. The premier and his wife were unharmed. An aide Lieuk Gudinas died instantly. A family member and a passerby were wounded. Four involved, several arrests reported. Waldemaras, premier since 1935, faced tensions with Poland and accusations of army influence after a 1935 revolt.

Kovno Lithuania Augustinas Valdemaras Lieuk Gudinas Verbickas ERC Etna Valdemaras Ias Poland

Notable Dignitaries Gather to Honor Joan of Arc

Thousands of pilgrims and foreign ambassadors gathered in Quipans France to pay tribute to Joan of Arc on the eve of the 500th anniversary of her siege lifting aid to Orleans. Sir William Tyrell Cardinal Bourne and Cardinal Le Picter arrived to attend ceremonies marking her canonization nine years earlier.

Quipans France Orleans Joan Bure Joan Willimor Tyrell Cardinal Bourne Westminster Car Cit le Picter

Play Goes On After Producer Dies On Stage In Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on May 7 a stage tragedy occurred during the play Chinese O'Neil a melodrama about the Chinese civil war Georges Romain 46 the producer and actor died backstage during improvised scenes Harrigan Keeper and innkeeper characters were in the scene The audience remained unaware as the production continued to its conclusion with the tragedy only revealed after the show ended

Philadelphia U.P Romain O'Neil Orib Clarkson Tomin Ina Nan William Harrigan Ini Rasmein Clirkson Harrigen Roma

Trapper donates to American Legion for kindness received

Walter A. Daniels, a World War veteran, designates Becker-Chapman post American Legion as beneficiary of a 1400 Adjusted Insurance policy grant. The sum, 1560 in total, is intended for the post relief work. Daniels, a Rainbow division member, lives near La Porte City and traps for a living.

Walter A. Daniels Menor Becker-Chapmanport American Legion Post Banils Rainbow Divishoan la Porte City Beekes-Chapmen Post

Col Chas Ngley Visits Comrades Here

Col Charles W. Longley former G A R department commander and Waterloo resident visits at son Alfred Longley 109 mph street Boise Idaho preaching to old comrades at Memorial hall. He previously supervised Vicksburg National Park and donated a large collection of Civil War relics to Memorial Hall during his stay.

Charles Wt. Longley Boise Ida Waterloo Alfred Longley Memorial Hall Bongley Vicksburg Nationali Pa

Child struck by auto in Muscatine injures Irene Beverjin

May 7 in Muscatine Iowa Irene Beverjin was treated for injuries after a car struck her. The auto driver was Wilma Kensen of Wilton Junction. Doctors reported the child’s head injury was serious and recovery doubtful.

Muscatine Irene Beverjin Wilma Kensen Wilton Junction

Firemen Seek Wage Increase in Fort Dodge May Talk

Firemen here today pressed for a $20 monthly wage hike. Earlier this month a bulletin noted disputes over pay with officials and proposed adjustments affecting payrolls and duties in Fort Dodge Indiana.

Ratse Fort Dodge Pallestmen

Dogcatcher Gets Black Eye After Iron Bulldog Catch

Evanston May 7 The dog catcher Gene De Servi of the town chased a unmuzzled bulldog in front of a house. He cast a net and tackled the dog. He bears three sprained fingers a barked shin and a blackened eye. The dog proved to be an iron ornament.

Evanston Mey John Gene de Bervi de Servi de Sérvi

Congress Doings Today and Yesterday

The House met at noon to receive tariff revision. The Senate debated debenture plans and reviewed Mellon stock holdings while reporting ownership details on listed newspapers. Members sparred over prohibition campaigns as casualties were noted and legislation to regulate newspaper ownership by trusts was proposed.

Associated Press House Senate Senate Indiciges Committee Mellon Chatman Hawiey Ways and Means Commines Senate Judiciary Committee Civision Laguarein New York Wet Gramton Michigan Ciry John J. Casey Pennsylvania Canal Zone Senatat Norris Nebraska Laguardiza

Injunction Hearing Delayed by Illness in Cattle Case

Hearings to dissolve the injunction blocking compulsory testing of dairy cattle owned by hundreds of county farmers are delayed until W H Salisbury of Osage recovers his health. Attorney El Al Sager said Salisbury’s illness prevents trial scheduling while Judge G W Wood indicated space would be found for a hearing slot once attorneys agree. About 400 cattle owners joined the application for temporary prohibition.

W. H. Salisbury Osage EL AL Sager Sweet, & Sager Waverly Allison Sager Agre Earl F. Wilson John W. Gwynne Yal M. Kosth

Bolivia Paraguay Clash Prompt New Commission Session

Washington May 7 20 An extraordinary session of the commission on conciliation was called by General Frank R McCoy to investigate reports of new clashes between Paraguay and Bolivia in the disputed sector. Bolivian and Paraguayan members would join credentials after a private session had ended.

Washington, D. C Nouher Commission Grn Frank R. McCoy Eee Today Paraguay de Nentials Pndeed

Ames Electricians in Foreign Service

Town State college announced two electrical engineering graduates will enter foreign service. Irving W. Spyder will join Standard Oil in the Far East and be stationed in Japan, China, or India. WN. E. Chardoul will return to Greece for installation work in Athens with Westinghouse. Forty five seniors have accepted positions or plan research in Bell Laboratories.

Ames T—Foreign Service Town State College Irving W. Spyder Pontanelle Senales Engineering Far East Standard of Company New York Japan China India Bell Laboratories

Mrs Rickard Recovers After Accident at Mason City

Mrs L S Rickard shows improvement from a broken hip suffered two weeks ago Saturday at Mason City when she was thrown from a moving auto on its running board as the vehicle started. She can now walk about her home.

Rickard L. S. Rickard Seventh Street «Vest Mason Chys My's

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