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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1926

Page

17

Fidel LaBarba Aims To Enter Stanford As Stock Broker

Los Angeles May 15 Fidel LaBarba Cityweight champion plans to enter Stanford University next year to study English sociology economics history chemistry and mathematics with an emphasis on banking. He says he wants to become a stock and bond broker and work hard to achieve success. He aims to return to finance after boxing and dislikes the idea of being judged by his ring glory.

Los Angeles Cal Fidel LaBarba LaBarbe Stanford University

Volcanic Hazards Shape Hawaii Golf Course Feature

In Hilo Hawaii on May 15 a volcanic themed expansion of the Volcano House golf course near Kilauka volcano enables a scenic run through Mawali koa forest. Lava tree moulds and lava bubble holes guard holes two four six, with ohia hedges and historic koa logging nearby. A territory wide tournament for mainland visitors is planned.

Hilo Hawaii Wawati National Park Kilauca Mawali- 3 Koa Forest Java Koa

Auto Strike? Car Crashes Into Power Co Truck

Touring car driver Claude Rinehart of 309 Franklin Street collided with a Central Iowa Power & Light Co. truck driven by Frank Jenletusf at Commercial Street and Park Avenue at 1:10 p.m. Both vehicles traveled southeast on Commercial Street. Eyewitnesses say Rinehart was speeding.

Auto Streikls Claude Rinehart Franklin Street Iowa Power & Licht Co Frank Jenletusf Commercial Street Park Avenue Ues Ledas Commercal Street Rinehart

Radio Programs Tonight and Sunday Night Schedule

Radio listings across Chicago and national stations feature a dense schedule of programs. Notable entries include WGN WLS WMAQ KDKA and WSAI with concerts, orchestras, educational segments, and talk formats across cities such as Chicago Cincinnati Springfield Houston Dallas and New York. The listing highlights orchestral concerts church services and variety programs with multiple times and host stations through Sunday and Monday CST.

Chicago Davenport Chinice Chirtuga Omati Shenandoah KSO St. Louis Clarind CK Bae T Pittshureh Springfeld WHEAN New York WGN WAID Mooseheart WUW Cincinnati WATAQ Daw & Pratt WSM Nashville WTAM Eet Sto Hi Pittsburen Rand KDKA Houston WHAE WHZ CNS Springfield Sunts Panthe Orchestra Grehdatra Walaq Omaha Gleeclub WSAT Wstt Atlanta Kent Hour Cleveland Csony Lincoln Dallas Mus Ames Weather Witc Washington New Orleans Oakland Denver Los Angeles WHUEM Pamul WECN Mpls SL Paul WHSM Chisago Oreles Opltland Pontiac Atlante Keim Angelus Soprartio Wene Frotic WFAA Moneret Setthy WSAI Pomc Pat WDAE Kyw Ena Waren York Atwater Watt WSAL Christian Church Beaumont Anne Who Des Moins Athinta WLW Sinsinnat Drakesten WEA Post Gilbert Parkes Wenngee Bi Koko Servines ATU WENT Angeles Kfar Orchestee Weas Lars Eh Fort Worth Apis Mvagrriayn WSCI Fly Tury Noebie Brolic Os Angeles Demisey Wei Ktee TANCE Banas

Paddock Aims to Break Dash Mark at Drake Relays

Los Angeles May 13 An A A U sports note reports Charley Paddock aims to break the 10 yard dash record set by Roland Locke at the Drake Relays in Des Moines. Paddock predicts a later attempt on Locke's 9.4 second century, while weather and rain complicate confidence. Kirksey, back from injury and training at Stanford, is highlighted as Paddock’s strongest challenger for sprint and relay events.

Los Angeles Cal Roland Locke Drake Nes Moines Charley Paddock Locke University of Nebraska To Nave Paddock Mark Thorn Des Moines Maddock Kirksey IUW Kirks Stanford Charley Hofwill California Fang Sainst Morris

Mallory Ousted From Wightman Cup Team

New York officials announced that Moll Mallory would not join the United States women’s contingent for the Wightman Cup. They cited her refusal to be assigned as No 3 and her preference to play Baltic Scandinavian events this summer, fueling speculation of lingering pique.

New York Malta Mallary Ces Seaecords Tenis Mallory

Mrs Hammer Freed of Gas Larceny Charge

Mrs Cressy Hammer acquitted by a jury on an indictment charging larceny of gas. Judge dismissed the latest indictment on recommendation of the county attorney for justice. Witnesses testified she did not use a gas stove or cook with gas. illness and pneumonia affect others mentioned in the report.

Cressy Hammer Neeress Boles W. A. Cook Sus

Building records rise in April vs March nationwide

Chicago dispatch notes April construction contracts total about 429.38 million across 484 cities, down 8 percent from April 1925 but up from March this year. Major cities show declines versus last April while several small hubs post gains, with New York and Detroit leading the list of top building centers.

Chicago W. Straus New York Philadelphia Los Angeles St. Louis Cleveland Baltimore Louisville Washington D. C.- Gacy Tndt Houston Tex Newark N. E San Francisco Boston Tampa Detroi Brooklyn

Antone Wangler Returns to Waterloo in Restored Health

Antone J Wangler president of Wangler Bros Drug Co. returned to Waterloo after months of illness and travel. He had a nervous breakdown last July and spent time in Canada and Texas before recovery. He is now fully recovered enough to resume business duties under physician guidance.

Antone J. Wansler Wangler Bros. Drug Company Waterloo Brent Uewis Muskogee Okla Ars Wengler Wangler Sh Yrreh Wisband Canada Texas Wencer Iris Fey Xenia Wil

Seven Million Pike Join Brethren In Two Minnesota Lakes

Minnesota fish task forces move to restock two lakes with pike after a letter from C L Woolley, formerly of Water?ine, received by George Hewell. The note mentions efforts to restore fish populations and hints at canned fish quantities.

Minnesota Lakes Minnesota CL. Woolley Watersine Goorse Br.hewell

Printer’s Health Improves With Modern Work Conditions

A historic note recalls how printers faced health hazards from crowded, unsanitary early factories. Improvements include ventilated rooms, daytime hygiene programs, and union led crusades. The Typographical Union funded sanitariums and health education to restore and preserve printers health.

Illinois Central System Plans Electrified Suburban Trains

Illinois Central reports 260 new passenger coaches for its Chicago terminal electrified service. Trains will use 4 passenger seats per car, with half the cars electric. Test runs underway, electric operation slated for July. Empl oy ees buy stock, and Paducah Ky shops rise across 246 acres with 24 buildings.

Illinois Central System Chicago Illinois Central Illinois Paducah

Fishing camp opens as pikes stocked in two lakes

Woolley runs a fishing camp at Little Boy and Wahbeda lakes where 170 000 small pike were placed in each can. Waterloo residents with a history of Minnesota lake trips have booked the Little Boy lodge for July 15 and onward, Woolley announced.

Little Boy Wahbeda Lakes Woolley Waterloo Minnesota Lakes Little Boy Lodge

Blair Wood Bound for Yes Bay Salmon Hatcheries

Blair Wood son of Judge and Mrs George W Wool of 302 Kingsley avenue will leave in June to work at Yes Bay Alaska salmon hatcheries operated by the United States Fisheries. He will be absent all summer and return in fall to enter Dartmouth College. He recently earned a four year scholarship at University of Iowa in an estempo speaking contest at Iowa City.

Blairy Wood George W. Wool Kingsley Avenue Yes Bay Alaska United States Fisheries Dartmouth’ College University of Iowa Tows

Police Notes Tie Up Two men in Buchanan County Scene

Forrest McClain 19 of Independence held by police after a sheriff request and released on 21.60. G E Woodbury 23 of Illinois Central shops faces municipal court May 13 for allegedly obstructing an officer. information by Patrolman Hauserman says Woodbury aided McClain in fleeing. Woodbury posted 25 bond.

Forrest McClain Independence Buchanan County G. E. Woodbury Illinois’ Central Prolman Hauserman Woodbury McClain Tanser- Man

Russell Scott 10 Faces Gallows In New Sanity Test

Springfield May 15 UP New efforts to send Russell Scott former Canadian business man to the gallows for murder in a drug store holdup have been started by the state department of public welfare With aid of lawyer William Scott Stewart Scott escaped the gallows just hours before he would have been hanged when a sanity hearing found him insane He was confined to the state asylum for the criminal in Raine Chester awaiting recovery or death The director of public welfare Chauncey H Jenkins says Scott is sane and should be removed from the asylum and hanged An alienists exam will test his sanity Scott once prospered writing pamphlets for young men and later faced reverses He joined his brother Robert in the holdup during which clerk Maurer was shot to death The sanity hearing followed stays of execution The case ties to Robert who was later imprisoned in California and Russell was found insane and sent back to Chicago where he was convicted of holding up and given a long sentence He now awaits trial for Maurer’s murder

Springfield Russell Scott Senius Joseph Maurer State Department of Public Warfare William Scott Stewart Scott Raine Chester Chauncey HW. Jenkins Department of Puttic Welfare Leage Robert Hirother Wrison Maurer Wis California Russell Chicago

Building Permits Issued Today for Two Dwellings and Other Projects

Building permits issued today total 12 200 dollars. Two residences will be built by HE W Farr at 803 Home Park Boulevard with an estimated cost of 5 000 dollars. Other permits include D Cass remodeling 404 Fifth Street West 2 000 dollars and E S Bruce garage 1023 Columbia 3607 dollars. Additional issues cover Hao Hammond porch 429 Ida Street and Mallett Garage 222 Douglas 3100 dollars.

Charles W Hans Farr Boulevar Ser & Fell D. Cass E.s.-Bruce Columbia Hammond Mallett Rage Douglas Woese Oneida

Opening of Cedar Falls IH agency moves trucks and tractors

Cedar Falls branch of the International Harvester company transfers major trucks and industrial equipment to the new local agency at 404 408 Fifth street west. Leaman becomes sales manager and C W Setterrich leads the service department which will service motor trucks only. The agency will serve Black Hawk, Marshall, Tama, Hardin, Story Franklin Butler Boone Benton Linn Grundy counties and open early next week.

Cedar Falls International Harvester Company Fifth Street Lobe Black Hawk Marshall Tama Hardin Story

Delong au Frors Wu Wear Case Monday

A jury was empaneled yesterday to try the state against NOR charges with liquor. The fire was selected for the trial. Boies division, Merrill, Klover, Lichty, Trainor, Lichts, Hil, Barron, Chapman, Miller, Jennings, and Madsen made up the panel. Jurors were excused until 9 am Monday when testimony will be received.

WW. L. Merrill

Independence Grade School Pupils Defeat Manchester Spellers

Independence Ta pupils from the eighth grade traveled to Manchester Friday and defeated a number of township peers 30 to 20 in a spelling contest. The Wapsa Golf Club match between west and east river members was played on the local course Friday afternoon with a banquet rule for the winners. Calfornia-bound Mr and Mrs Litts and son Robert visit in Cre dar Bienids before moving to Sacremento area for new work. A State Hospital reunion planning meeting is announced for all past and present employees and their families ahead of the second annual dinner and picnic.

Independence Manchester Toon Tiirh Wapsfa Golf Club Californhy Mroo Robert Credar Ifa Litts Calltor- Tia Withiter Sacre Mente Mir Citta Hing Agri

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