County Highways Discussed by Board and State Officials
The Black Hawks county board of supervisors met with state highway commissioner Holden to plan road improvements. They discussed routes from Waterloo to Cedar Falls and other connections, the need to appoint a highway engineer, new bond, and early contract advertising to begin spring work. Plans include through county roads east to Jesup, La Porte City to Janesville, south to Traer, and the Whitney road to Cedar Falls, with final designation by the state highway commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Holden
State Highway Commission
Wirt P. Hoxie
Nathan B. Barber
Waterloo
Cedar
Falls
Falls Avenue
Barber
Black Hawks
Jesup
Independence
Raymond
la Porte City
Janesville
Cedar Falls
Eagle Center
Traer
West High Unveils Strongest Football Schedule Yet
West High School, under Athletic Manager G Mallory, releases a bold fall slate adding North Des Moines and Iowa City. Five games in Des Moines, three away, with Waverly possible. Expectation that West High could contend for the state title. Schedule includes Sept 2 Waverly here and Nov 27 East High. Coach Fred McClain overseeing spring preparations and rules drills for a large candidate pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Mallory
West High School
West High
West- High
Waverly
Mason City
Iowa City
Hero
Fort Dodge
Cedar Falls
Hera
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Dubuque
East High
Easts High Field
Monmouth Baseball Sprints Past Burlington In CI Pennants Push
Burlington faced strong opposition as Waterloo won the Central Association pennant chase. Eddie Goes starred with three hits and two walks in game one, while McCauley made several standout plays including a key tag on Pressy. Umpire Ed Fleming endured regular hits to the foot from foul balls as the Monmouth club emphasizes defense and strong pitching against right-handers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Waterloo
Egan
McCauley
Pressy
Wintz
Blodgett
Lundon Simmons
Simmons
Eddie Goes
Charley Sheldon
Corkhill
Monmouth
Fingall
Ed Fleming
Picks site for game preserve near Dubuque
State Fish and Game Warden E C Hinshaw visited near the Trappist monastery fourteen miles south of Dubuque to assess a potential state game preserve. He said the region is ideal and noted farmers must agree to protect birds and arrange for a custodian. Waterloo and Ottumwa prepare for future clashes as the series resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
E. C. Hinshaw
Spirit Lake
Ned Hgan
Waterloo
Stodian
Néd
And
Shelter project eyed by Representative McCullough in Umber district
There is sufficient Umber in the neighborhood for shelter and the section is far enough removed from settlements to ensure it against much trespass. Representative McCullough has interested himself in the project.
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McCullough
Galloway Defeats Waterloo Gas Engine 9 to 0
Saturday at Red Cedar park the Galloway team of the Jobbers' league won 9 to 0 against Gas Engine. Errors aided the victory as Waterloo Gas Engine struggled. Wednesday at Prospect park the Courier meets old rivals the Post office, postponed to allow Uncle Sam's men a full lineup and extra practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cedar Park
Galloway
Jobbers
Prospect Park
Courier
Uncle Sam
White Sox win 4-3 as Schaller Fournier Walsh lead
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 4 to 3 in a two hour game. Schaller Fournier and Walsh drove in three runs while Walsh held the Phillies to three tallies. St. Louis beat Washington 7 to 3 with Baumgardner winning on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
Ill
Walter Schaller
Jack Fournier
Ed. Walsh
Athletics
White Sox
Schaller
Fournier
Walsh
Scholk
Brown
Taff
Thomas
Schang
St. Louis
Washington
George Baumgardner
Schaefer
Williams
Hughes
Gallia
City in Brief Highlights Local Socials and Sales
S. J. Kerr of Dysart visits his brother A B Kerr at 1608 Bluff Street. Former Judge C E Ransier spends Sunday with family in Independence. Mrs. John O Blenes of Iowa Falls visits son Harlow O Blenes deputy sheriff. Deputy Sheriff Harlow O Blenes returns from Menominee Wisconsin. Nine pianos advertised for sale for taxes under delinquent tax collector C F Wichman. R L Lohmar of Wortham Allen Carnival Co. meets in Waterloo ahead of shows. L H Moore of Des Moines M C Lilley Co. in Waterloo on business. Harold Williams returns from Carnduff Saskatchewan. Hazel Bond, daughter of Dr D K Bond, ill with bronchial pneumonia on Fourth Street West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’blenes
Iowa Falls
Harlow O’blenes
Harlow O'Blenes
Menominee
Wis
C. F. Wichman
L. H. Moore
Des Moines
Atate
M. C. Lilley Co
Waterloo
Basiness
Harold Williams
Chas. Parker
Carnduff
Saskatchewan
Canada
Watterloo
Hazel Bond
D. K. Bond
Fourth Street West
Public Auction Of Dr E B J Waddey Residence
William Holland announces a public sale of the Dr EB J Waddey residence at 1522 West Fourth Street. The eight room modern home on a 40x140 lot sells Wednesday May 14 at 2 30 PM with terms of 2000 mortgage and 500 down payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. EB. J. Waddey
West Fourth Street
WM. Holland
Veil of mystery surrounds alleged train accident in Cedar Falls
A reported accident on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line near the Cedar Falls crossing at 4 44 pm yesterday left no verifiable victim. Waterloo Rock Island officials cannot confirm details, and no trace of a deceased man has been found despite inquiries to hospitals and ambulance services. General Agent J T Ryan seeks the victim’s identity and current location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Cadar Falls
Baseball Park
Ltdea
Rock Island
Waterloo
J. T. Ryan
New
Cedar Falls Crossing
Waterloo, Cedar Falls
Ryan
Mrs B Guess and Mrs Roy Gleason Honor Miss Clover Guests
Mrs B Guess of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Roy Gleason of Chicago visit Miss Georgena Clover at her Western avenue home. Guess helped at the sacred concert last night at First M E church. Mr and Mrs D L Ranney and Mr and Mrs J L Sprague of New Hartford drove to Waterloo yesterday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Lafe Shannon on Ninth Street West. Ranney is Mrs Shannon's son in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Guess
Cedar Rapids
Roy Gleason
Chicago
Georgena Clover
Western Avenue
Guess
M. HE
D. L. Ranney
J. L. Sprague
New Hartford
Waterloo
Lafe Shannon
Ninth Street West
Mrs. Ranney
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Notre Dame
Crystal
Victor Hugo
Cadvertidanikntt
Fred McClain
Ottumwa
THE
Waterloo Savings Bank
Thrift Club
Harvey Blodgett
Row Pet
Postoffice Ae Tb Bene
Ees
Wat
Tribune
Towa
Black Hawk Studio
Black Hawk Bank
Buchanan
S. J. Kerr
Dysart
Ovary
A. B. Kerr
Bluff Street
C. E. Ransier Sapant
R. L. Lohmar
Wortham & Allen Carnival Co
City
DR. .E. J. Waddey
Wa. Holland
Crystal Today
Agency
Berger
Ares
Henderson Drug CO
Omdal
Woods Bros
Hong
Kong
Coats
New York
Mz FE
Earl Dewey
Dancing Dolls
Harry Hayward & CO
Tony & Norman
the College Singers
Caprice Lewis
Queen of the Air
Fourth Street
Paul Davis Dry Goods CO
Iowa
Moresco, Etc
C. J. Miller
Waterloo Evening Courier
Evening Courier
Waterlgo
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