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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1928

Page

5

East Grades to Graduate 178 into Junior High

One hundred seventy eight students from East Public Schools will form the 8B class at East Junior High next semester, per a tentative list announced by principal H. D. Taylor. The roster includes Kathleen Adams, Winifred Armstrong, Allee Lee Anderson, Marlys, Ber dette Anderson, Hazel Baker, Kathrin Baker, and many others, marking one of the largest groups in school history to advance.

Mine East East Ust H. D. Taylor Taylor Kathleen Adams Winifred Armstrong Allee Lee Anderson Marlys Asking Berdette Anderson Hazel Baker Kathrin , Baker Ruth Bard Thelma Barle Lisse Baumenrwner Hazel Billings Dorothy Bingham Rows Blackburn Nadine Borden Agnes Dorsen Lila Mae Boy Dorothy Borwig Iona Bramble Dorothy Brown Wesley Brown Eloise Bryant Peter Bukon Emma Burt Helen Louise Brerly Evelyn Caress Donald Cras Helen Caster Gila Gadam Gertrude Cameron Chester Copeland Elyn Cheney Milford Gherney Mirlim Church Virginia Clough Ralph Collins Thomas Smith Leone Spencer Jean Sloan Helen Lohner Lilian Sorensen Josephine Spire Lucia Steves Virginia Stewart Frances Startabsugh T. J. Taylor Ferm Tanner Hazel Teeter Lida Tegimeter Freda Pimmer Betty ‘Trehan Robert Theechold Wava Trutell Geraldine Troutfeller Barney Var Lyle Venter Carlton Wagner LeRoy Wainer Frederick

Reporter Calls Walt Bishop Answers Phone

Portland, Oregon May 19 a reporter received a call instructions from a staffer to call Walt at Beacon 6829 at 6 30. The reporter dialed the number a feminine voice asked for West and a dignified voice answered identifying as Bishop Sumner.

Portland Ore Walt Beacon Umber West Bishop Sumner

Y Camp Contrast Told by Bragdon

Kenneth J L Bragdon described the change in Y Camp life from 25 years ago to today for Boys attending the annual M C G A camp gathering. An essay contest on Why I Go to Xx Camp will close at p.m. May 28 and is open to city boys over 10. Sudves will staff the camp. Carl Ferguson of cabin No 7 won last year for most season campers.

Kenneth JL. Bragdon Tiffen Sudves Carl Ferguson Cabin No. 7

Ford Motor Plant at Des Moines to Reopen Monday

The Ford Des Moines branch assembly plant will reopen Monday after a shutdown since June 2 1927 with Model T discontinuance. A. B. Gheunders of Repass Automobile says Model A cars will arrive in quantity carload shipments. A carload of four cars arrived from Chicago including two two door sedans a business coupe and a delivery car. The Des Moines plant, employing 3 000 workers, resumes production activities. Building permits list several local projects with values ranging from 700 to 4 000 dollars and a moving shed project at 114 Sumner to Fourth and Webster.

Ford Des Moines Ill A. B. Gheunders Repass Automobile Company Chicago Jeak Mike George Kenilworth Rebel Fred A. Tharp Wallgate R. C. Moore Trent Fifth Arnfietal Ter & Purl Co Sumner Fourth Webster Lincoln

Lindbergh Adds to Fame in Year Since Flight to Paris

One year after his New York to Paris flight, Lindbergh’s 50 000 miles in twelve months include a 29 July air tour covering 22 330 miles to 82 cities in 260 hours with one fog delay, a Latin American goodwill tour, and flights to San Diego Quebec and Washington. He travels under naval tutelage toward mastery of aviation navigation.

Lindbergh Paris Mew York Charles A. Lindbergh New York Albhott Lone Eagle Maine Central South America San Diego St Louis Quebec Floyd Bennett St. Louis Washington Smithsonian Institution Detroit Naval Ambassador Herrick Ambassador Morrow President Carles Mexico City United States President Coolidge Spirit of

Big Bill Haywood to have ashes sent to Chicago and Moscow

The body of William D. Haywood will be cremated with half his ashes sent to Chicago per his will and the other half buried in Moscow beside Sandor. Haywood, long a fiery IWW secretary, died peacefully after a hearty meal. His Russian wife, wed in 1927, watched at his bedside as mourners gathered at a refugees club guarded by communist officials.

Moscow William D Big Bill) Haywood Chicago Haymarket Sandier Communist ‘International Congress Industrial Workers of the World Haywood America

London University to Establish American History Chair

London May 18 The University of London plans to create a chair of American history at University College extending the 1921 lectureship. Sir Gregory Foster, provost, said the move follows a recognized need for full teaching and research facilities in American history and will build on the earlier course initiated by Professor A. F. Pollard.

London University of London University College Gregory Foster Nlerver A. F. Pollard Gregory Reesearch Rai Rochester Minn Canitian

Plans for permanent chair in American history abroad

Plans have been made to establish a permanent chair in American history with active committees in New York and London. Hon. John W. Davis chairs the New York committee with Major George Haven Putman as executive chairman. A London committee supports the effort, aiming to raise 150,000 dollars for the professor's salary and library development. About 7,500 pounds has already been subscribed in London.

New York John W. Davis London George Haven Putman University of London

Sculptor Murman Exhibits with Left Hand in New York

Czech born sculptor Joseph Murman, who lost his right hand before World War I, staged his first full American exhibition at the Art Center in New York. He creates wood, bronze, plaster, glass, and color works expressing laughter, suffering, love, and tenderness using his left hand and a single motif in music. His Hope sculpture was acquired by the Brooklyn Museum. he has shown in Paris Berlin Munich Vienna and Slovakia.

New York Lfe Joseph Murmand Europe America Art Center East 56Th Street Murman Paris Katy Czecho Marman Ted Guy Millsman East A4th Street Vienna Cipahn-Slovakia Oeshbitian Jel

Celebrate 0th Anniversary of Paper at Traer

About 300 people gathered in Traer Iowa to mark the 50th anniversary of E F Taylor's Track Star Clip ser newspaper ownership. Governor Hammill delivered a 30 minute talk as Omer D Dray and Dean Walter Williams spoke. President Coolidge’s congratulatory message was read. mudbound roads kept some guests away.

Courier Traer Middle West 5. E. Taylor Congregational Church Johnt Hammill Harvey Ingham Des Moines Register and Tribune Ingham Omer D. Dray Sturgeon World’s Press Congress Mr. Ingham Dean Walter Williams University of Missouri School of Journalism Calef Goolidge Star-Clipper Waterloo

Frenchmen Prefer American Tobacco in Paris survey

Paris reports show the United States supplying over half of France's raw tobacco for leaf and blending, with American plug and smoking tobacco sales rising over 100 percent in 1927 and cigarette sales up about 71.3 percent. France shifts to a wide array of foreign cigars and cigarettes, aided by the French monopoly’s new products and packaging variety.

Paris Benji D. H Tobacco Specialiat U.S France United States Algeria Ferneh Mately Milkey Alcc

Oskaloosa Student Wins Silver Medal Speech Award

Jack Woodrow of Ottumwa High School won first honors in the eastern Iowa Silver Medal contest of the Briand speech competition held in Penn College chapel. His topic was A Mischief making Assumption.

Oskaloosa U.R Jack Woodrow Ottumwa High School Eastern Iowa Penn College Chapel

Mexico predicts Calles Obregon will keep policies

An Associated Press dispatch from Mexico City asserts the Calles Obregon regime is firmly in power with Alvaro Obregon likely to return as president on December 1 for a six year term. Analysts say a peaceful transfer is possible and that Calles and Obregon currently hold a strong consolidated rule, despite public talk of potential trouble between them.

Clarence Dubose Associated Press Star Mexico City Calles-Obregon Mexico Alvaroz Obregon Madero Porfirio Diaz Obregon Plutarco Elias Calles Calles Obre'gon Trent Lone

Obregon set to win Mexico race amid Calles era ties

The piece outlines Obregon as sole candidate for the upcoming presidential election on Sunday July 1 in Mexico, with past rivals Gen Francisco Serrano and Gen Arnulfo Gomez now dead after rebels execution. It notes Calles plans to farm near Mexico City and predicts continued Calles policies, while promising cautious optimism for religious dispute resolution and improved U S relations guided by Ambassador Morrow.

Mexico Obregon Francisco Serrano Arnulfo Gomez Vera Cruz Fyelth Calles Mexico City

Walton Picnic Near Shell Rock Invites Public

An invitation to all to attend the Walton League picnic tomorrow at Lovers Landing in Thompson's Grove near Shell Rock was announced by A. C. Willford, state president. Picnicers must bring their own baskets and be at the grove by noon.

Lovers’ Landing

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