Improvements at Cedar River Park in Waterloo
Park commissioners outline spring plans including a 90 foot grandstand at the Cedar River park baseball diamond and a 12 tier seating arrangement funded by limited funds. Also proposed is a wing dam at the municipal bathing beach to guard against beach erosion and maintain a permanent sandy area near the bathhouse. A formal inquiry into alleged gas and oil pollution of Cedar River is planned, with reports expected after discussions with county attorney E J Wenner and local residents from La Porte City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
Cedar River Park
Adbert Sherwood
Commiestoner
Sald
Altho
Sherwood
Waterloo
Cedar River
E. J. Wenner
C. B. Gingrich
la Porte City
Commercial National Bank
Wenner
City in Brief A bustling Waterloo update and notices
Local notes report auditors visiting the C G W freight house, deaths in the family, a traveling circus arrival, visits by residents to Des Moines, traffic court action, Ascension Day services, a grocery store robbery, new house contracts, illness of a veteran, a regional telecom conference, bail in a federal case, a runaway found, a prowler incident, rainfall totals, a handbag theft with no prosecution, and forum advertisements plus a May meeting notice for Waterloo Chapter OES.
Shifts in Clerical Staff of Chicago Great Western
A complete reorganization of traffic and passenger departments under private ownership affects clerical staff at the Chicago Great Western. A J Howard becomes city passenger agent, T J Cleary remains commercial agent, with Whitner, Pennington, Barma, and others reassigned. New cashier Delmar O'Fool e promoted, and demurrage clerk Fields added as the road lists general officials and agents in Des Moines and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Wesforn Railway
A. J. Howard
T. J. Cleary
Howard
Mr. Cleary
Waterloo
J. A. Whitner
Gladbrook
Depot
H.F. Pennington
Herman Barma
W. H. A. Droese
Dubuque
R. F. Short
Cleary
Delmar O’foole
el ‘Blades
Istant
Harry
Perry Jields
A-C
Oscar Townsend
Chicago
Chas
D. Fisher
Monument to Theodore N. Vail Proposed Near Waterloo
A petition by Waterloo business and professional men asks Mrs. L. B. Schmidt to press the Iowa Historic Spots Committee to secure a monument or memorial tablet for Theodore N. Vail on his former homestead eight miles northeast of town. If a monument or tablet is impractical, the petition requests inscribing inscriptions on large boulders by the farmhouse gate. Vail lived on the farm for three years as a youth to preserve a permanent record of his residence in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore N. Vail
Vail
Waterloo
L. B. Schmidt
Iowa
West High Students Pick Lowden At Assembly Convention
West High students held a national political convention with votes: Lowden 440, Solingen 122, Wood 41, Dabs 18, Hoover 18, Bryan Clark 4, McAdod 8, Harding 2, Edwards 2, Palmer 1, Hughes 1. Gov. Lowden was declared the choice. Girls club plans a Saturday hike and games with a hound contest and track events. destination not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High School Assembly
Lowden
Solingen
Wood
Dabs
Hoover
Bryan Clark
McAdod
Harding
Edwards
Palmer
Hughes
Marriage Licenses Listed for James Laird and Others
James H. Laird of Jesup and Marie Long of Waterloo appear among marriage licenses. Also listed are Lewis E Conry of Waterloo and June E Kirsch of Waterloo, with Waterloo as the residence reference for several entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Laird
Jesup
Marie Long
Waterloo
Lewis E
Conry
June'e
Kirsch
Walker D. Hines Goes to Europe on Special Mission
Walker D. Hines, retiring Saturday as director general of the railroad administration, departs this month for Europe to act as arbitrator in ownership disputes over vessels under the German flag on the Danube, Elbe, Rhine, and Oder rivers. Appointed by President Wilson at the request of Belgium, Czechoslovakia, and Romania, Hines expects to be away about eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Walker D. Hines
Railroad Administration
Europea
Danube
Elbe
Rhine
Oder
Hines
Wilson
Belgium
Czacho
Slovakia
Bomania
Victim in Accident Remains in Serious Condition
Harry H. Norton, injured when his motorcycle struck a taxicab on May 1, shows little improvement. He remains delirious and exhausts himself, worsening his injuries of broken legs and head wounds. He was fitted with new casts yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Norton
Altho
Four Meetings Attend Lunch At Hotel Russell Lamgon
Manager J Levingston of Hotel Russell Lamgon directed four luncheon meetings today. Groups present included The Spokesmen Waterloo Real Estate Board administration heads of Iowa Telephone Company and the Waterloo motor trade boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banque
J. Levingston
Russell-Lamgon
Waterloo Real Estate Board
Iowa Telephone Company
Waterloo Motor Trade Boosters
Storm Causes Multiple Accidents Injuring Worker
Barney Racey Hurf of Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company was badly injured when struck by a car at Eighth and Mulberry streets during a storm. He suffered a broken right leg, forehead gashes, and chest bruising with probable internal injuries and was taken to St Francis hospital. Several minor accidents occurred as rain and darkness hindered driving, including a horse and buggy collision on Independence Avenue and minor car crashes on Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Racey
Franklin Street
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Eighth and
Mulberry
St. Francis Hospital
Mr. Racey
BR. J. Cravenl
Independence Avenue
George Wollert
F. A. Roosa
Broadway Street
R. G. Smock
Prospect Boulevard
Forum
Walnut Street
Express Car Thieves May Face Federal Charges
John Geary, FE, Schleichert, George Tipping and Joe Carson, all of Chicago, are held in the city jail on vagrancy charges after looting an express car. American Railway Express Company officials investigate and expect social law charges on interstate carrier crimes. Jurisdiction questions may bring the case before a federal commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Geary
Schleichert
George Tipping
Joe Carson
Chicago
American Railway Express Company
Local Obituaries and a Stolen Car Report
Mortuary services for Cora Eunice Snyder will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the residence of her parents 663 Kern Street with Rev. T. R. Macartney of First Presbyterian officiating. Interment follows in Fairview mausoleum for Mrs. I. N. Hunt with services at 10 a.m. tomorrow by Rev. Clinton F. Smith of First Evangelical, burial in Fairview. Dr. J. E. Moore's 1949 Oakland five passenger car license 18727 was stolen from Sycamore Street after 5 p.m. yesterday. police alerted surrounding departments. Mayor N. W. Frisbie and Mrs. Frisbie will travel to Ames, Ta. to attend W. S. Sisson’s funeral in Clinton age 50. burial in Ames cemetery. Frisbie to return Friday.
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Cora Eunice Snyder
Kern Street
Rev
T. R. Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Fairview Mausoleum
1. N. Hunt
L. N. Hunt
O'Keefe & Towns Chapel
Clinton F. Smith
First Evangeligal Church
Fairview
Doutor
J. E. Moore
Campbell Avenue
Sycamore Street
Oakland
N. W. Frisbie
Ames
Sisson
Suaener
Sumer
Midy Li
San Garerull
al Decorah
Wil Molmbern
John Metge
Willow River
Minn
Anna Stoeger
Miio
Charles Bluina
Adare
Frederika
Scott Frenett
Sumner Gazette
Nelson
Traf. Durant
Otto Koeh
Baker Farm
Ruth
Joye Dawson
Vella Austin
Tiundalia
James Smith
Brett
Wash
John
Bright
Cass-Parker Comedy Company
Hazel Cass
Hot Water Week Demonstration At Citizens Gas And Electric
A historical newspaper fragment describes Citizens Gas and Electric staging a sensitive bath demonstration labeled Hot Water Week. A young person is shown bathing daily between 1:30 and 5 PM in show windows to illustrate an instantaneous hot water theater. The text uses derogatory language and refers to a young Black child in a demeaning context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Handsome Woman a Forger of Checks In Jail
Jogan Iowa May 13 Sheriff liman holds a handsome young woman whose identity is sought. She dressed fashionably and used bogus checks to cheat Missouri Valley merchants. After arrest before Mayor Pocke she confessed and repaid losses but tried to flee. Checks drawn on Denison banks triggered suspicions prompting further questioning. She was arrested on a train en route to Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jogan
Miiliman
Missouri Valley
Pocke
Denison Banks
Wileers
Lincoln
Neb
Barbers Union To Vote On Wage Scale Tonight
Adjustment of wages for journeymen barbers, prompted by demand for higher pay, will be discussed at a master barbers meeting this evening. Also an ad seeks a young lady to eat tickets at the Garten Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garten Theatre
Jesup News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Jesup hosts a stream of visitors and social gatherings from May 24, including Endy Bennett and son visiting Mayand relatives, Robert Masttins of Edgewood, and Minneapolis guest Lee Buele in the Burtto home. The piece notes dental convention attendance, hospital surgery for Mrs. Hoy Young, and various homestead and church activities with local families and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
Mre
Endy Bennett
Son
Robert Masttins
Edgewood
Lee Buele
Minneapolis
Mra
J. Burtto
Av G. Knowles
Cedar Trepide
Hoy Young
St. Kraunglk Hospital
Waterloo
J. Hunt
Independence
GO. Cook
Mather Robert
Hom
JO. Robert
Littleton
Bothwell
Fairhark
Martha van Eamen
Gem Blakeman
Mary Burrell
W_ ox
Yyabr Just
Fox
Woman's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church
A.D. van Eman
Classified Advertisement Fragments With Odd Listings
Fragmented OCR classified items show varied ads for sale services and notices. Items mention potatoes delivery, dairy cattle prizes, a cow for sale, sewing and handwriting tasks, and general help wanted with contact cues and local streets.
Multiple Local Visits and Obituaries Span May News
Clarksville and Tripoli men and families visit relatives across Iowa. Births include twins for Mr and Mrs Alvert Paul. Several locals travel to Rochester and Waterloo for visits and care. Miss Anna Perrin visits relatives. Mrs Dorothea Boeckman dies at 80 after pneumonia. Funeral plans set. schools note graduates and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
George Barr
Bevarly
Omaha
Moter
Hattie Neal
Alvert Paaulson
Carrie Newman
Ear Lake
George
Tom Skinner
Kenneth
Joe van Slyke
Vern Vant Slyke
Rochester
Freeland
Ben Skinner
J. M. Cheever
Norman Marqueard
Jane Bonwell
Allison
Bert Crosby
Carl Scharpff
America
John Pape
Marlin
Bertha
Mies. Wedeklng
Fred Schmadeke
Anna Perrin
Waterloo
Margaret
Unclear Money and Exchange Notices From York May 12
Fragmentary York market notices list mercantile prices bonds cables and debts with scattered figures and dates. Reads like a dated telegraphic notice page including references to May entries and unsettled accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Mercantile Paer
Icles
Mratos Mead
Wadiaderi
Stair
Real Estate Transfers By Black Hawk County Abstr
A list of real estate transfers and additions in Waterloo and surrounding areas, naming buyers and parcels including Grand View Place, Prospect and other additions. Mentions multiple lots, revocations, and trustees, with last item noting London silver price and May 14 market update.
Real Estate Sale: No. 22 West 70 Street
Box B 11 Evening Courier reports a real estate sale in Wa bulyo for property No 22 West 70 Street within 300 yards of the Russell. The 25 by 65 lot includes a 1% room house with water sewer gas and alterations. Best offer cash 600, balance on terms to suit. Offer today. Box 306 Altered 735 bh Om Mechanics. Steady work at Bell Meter Gar Co 510-12 W 7th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Bulyo
Russell
Ghaance Ware
Eyo
aAterlod
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B. E. German’s Grocery
O. C. McClinton
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Oscar B. Davis
Stanley
Department of Justice
Massachusetts
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Courier
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Ralph B. Stippy
Terminal Station
MM. Armitage
Cedar Rauids
Great Western Road
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Jegup
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Idaho
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Lost Nation
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Robert Haskin
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Qelweth
Brant
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J. Dy
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John Braund
A. D. Mount
Jesup Consolidated — Showgrounds
Brand Jon May
Frances Walman
Mitte Weber
Clarence Cook
Frances MH
William Demuth
Frances Holman
John May
Lyman Campbell
Joh May
Henry Hanson
Ewen Miller
Layman Campbell
Kaven Miller
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Ubweine
Teorey Meyer Barn
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Thratte
Dickanunn
Mayoo
Mindma Trung
Neri
Blavfuse
Charenco
Liborhan
Bng
Serview
Hriday
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Waterloo Moose
Bath
Winthrop
Pal- Rois & Tist
Avey Curry
Vincent Helton
Donald Dunit Daag Lowd
Donnie Crowley
Te Witte Calling
Donald Collins
Loma Gallery
Leomt Trainor
Evelyn Crowley
Miarjory Rusher
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Jammer Postel
Wid
Charles Johnball
Tia
Harley Stebbing Ty
Ariigo
Merk
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Roy Paterson
Abingtion
Burnita
Anna Crawley
L Cedi J. J. Harmon
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Quay Younh
Texas
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Mason City
CG. W. Buber
Washburn
Alves
Abe
Nick
Leo
Fheyold Rosner
Waters
Theos Raturiont
Paul A
Marcie Kein
Ter
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Mrz
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Taindiy
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Spout Sunalay
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Horton
Ges
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Pars
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Amd
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T. Waters
Deore Watter
Frances McParland
Charles City
Kart Seifert
Tno Oxhin Nenehald
Seifert
Fraunz Eilharts
Indiana
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Dell” Baldwin
Tete Rohrens
Rue
Dell
Leon
Smith
Ossaxe
James Morse
M. M. Wied
Chester
James
Bort
Tazzute
Osage
Rineville
Mr. Glandin
S. R. Boles
Blandin
Coles
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Predericksourc
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Arthur Chapin
Waukon Junction
New Wompton
Rebskah Lodge
Tease Blake
Fer Alster
Migs Jane Dunges
California
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Iise
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New York
Lario
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Pires
Reid
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Krad
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Maye Couto
Firat
Paley Gately
PotgvesRe
Mires
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William Netdorf
Fred Stuckenherx
Fawin
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Iowa City
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Ampleton
Hia Alyter
Mre Doreates
Boechman
Sopvices
Seth Cinder
Metals
Goppac
Apuc
Pune
Mt. Laub
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Tilo J. Myars
Cowlns
A. Shafer
Tiramin
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Lugere
Iereay
Waterlie Prowl
Kaller
Lot
Grand View Place
Fury Hodster
Katherine Tener
Pachebiy Waterers Shelton
Shillam
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Nigel
Suliven
Whrterton
Clizabeth TY
Gould
Nts
Det
Nnil
Sullivan
Dave Scanlelilion
Watarlon
Jaraly J. Groven
Wallader
Cerdagr
Lucena Va
London
Tondon
Rynearson & Koch
Black Hawk
Home Park
Quaid
Charles S. Bickley CO
Live Realtors
Columbia Phonographs
Columbia Records
Columbia
Brunswick Music Company
Ire Cine Nice
Commercial Street
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