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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1927
Page
5
City council at last night’s meeting ordered enforcement of a long standing rule banning parking on bridges except Fifth street. New No Parking signs on Fourth street bridge did not deter violators, prompting an ordinance to blanket all bridges and authorize arrest of violators.
Reported Saturday evening traffic along the bridge shows many cars parked near streetcar tracks. The council notes danger from constrained clearance and has directed Chief of Police Mohlis to act immediately to address the hazard.
County Auditor I W Esher announced that 1124 dogs are unlicensed and untagged. Delinquent owners will have publication costs added to fees, with an extra $1 penalty after June 1. Of 3350 dogs returned by assessors, 2226 are licensed. Cedar Falls lists 117.
Becker Chapman post members of the American Legion will cooperate with the Waterloo Boat Club and River Improvement Association to beautify river banks and islands near Sans Souci as a Legion community service project announced at the Boat Club meeting in Waterloo club rooms. From 100 to 140 Legionnaires will participate.
A local ad promotes an electric polisher for sale or use at 645 Independence Ave with phone contact 1506. The brief notice emphasizes equipment availability and a direct inquiry line.
Georges VPotters of 1009 Berth Avenue secured the contract to erect the new clubhouse at the river foot, with foundation underway and total cost around 3600 dollars. The project aims for a June 15 dedication, but high water led to replacing planned concrete piles with creosoted piling. Plans for a water carnival are being discussed as the club foresees events after opening.
A Louisville Courier Journal column notes a quote about reading making a full man while wryly recalling pre war reading material. The note contrasts with humorous lines about meals and fast food culture. The Kansas City Star cites a playful exchange about detours and a rapid fire restaurant.
Iowa City May 10 Dean Carl B Seashore of the graduate college faced police court after making a U turn on an arterial highway. His memory slipped and he was fined $1 and costs for the traffic misdemeanor.
Amos Holman, alias George John, an escaped convict, was captured in Council Bluffs, Iowa, according to authorities on May 10. Further details pending official statements.
An advertisement urges readers to consolidate bills with the Morris Plan promising improved work, earnings, savings and home happiness. It highlights 6 percent interest and positions the service as a wiser choice for managing debt.
A son who was arrested here last night began today an Oklahoma Penitentiary term escorted by a state officer. He is wanted for jail breaking after escaping the pen twice while serving a 30 year sentence for highway robbery.
Educational meetings presented Firestone and Oldfield Tires and Tubes manufacturing at the world’s most efficient rubber plants. Demonstrations showed Gum-Dip saturation of cord fibers for extra strength, balloon tread safety, and the avoidance of shoulder breaks. Sales urged immediate purchase for low prices and high quality.
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