Dirigible TC-10-243 Crashes After Takeoff at Brooks Field
At San Antonio May 24 a non rigid dirigible TC-10-243 failed during takeoff from Brooks Field. A dragging cable tore the envelope and rudders, the gondola broke, but all seven crew escaped uninjured. About 200000 cubic feet of helium was lost. Maj. Harold A. Strauss cited a jinx as another blimp he commanded had exploded five years earlier at a similar site.
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San Antonio
Tex
Brooksfield
Roma
Scottfield
Belleville
Ill
Tsil
Strauss
Harold A. Strauss
Maj
Leavenworth
Kan
Miss Agnes Thomas to Teach Dramatics at West High
Miss Agnes Thomas was elected teacher of dramatics and public speaking at West High School, succeeding Miss Leila Hughes who resigned to join Roosevelt High in Des Moines. Thomas has taught public speaking at Kenyon, Tex, and is currently at the University of Iowa pursuing a BA in public speaking while studying for the degree.
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Agnes Thomas
Bis
Foley Pills Ad Promotes Kidney Health and Vitality
John R. Gordon of Danville found relief from tiredness backache after using Foley Pills, described as a diuretic stimulant for kidneys. The ad claims many users recommend Foley Pills, with over 25 years of constant use and a satisfaction guarantee, sold everywhere.
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John R. Gordon
Danville
Ady
Stevick Rids Self of Liquor Charges in Court
Raymond Stevick wiped out all state case charges in district court this morning before Judge G W Wood by pleading guilty to a second offense liquor nuisance with six months in jail and a liquor injunction violation with 90 days in jail The prior day he pleaded guilty to not reporting an automobile accident and received a two year term in the state penitentiary All penalties run concurrently with the Fort Madison sentence
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Raymond Stevick
G. W. Wood
Stevick
Fort Madison
Dunsmoor to Lead West Teachers Association Next Year
C C Dunsmoor, history and civics teacher at West High, will head the West Waterloo Teachers Association for the coming year, succeeding Miss Ruth Updegraft, Whitier School principal. Balloting in the schools finished last week with other officers elected.
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Co. C. Dunsmoor
West High School
West Waterloo Teachers Association
Ruth Updegratf
Whittier School
West High board members listed for picnic at Rotary Isle
Clella McCullough and other West High officials are named as board of management. The roster includes junior high, sixth to first grades, kindergarten, ungraded and special programs. The board of education will sponsor a picnic for association members at Rotary Isle with dinner at 5 p.m.
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Clella McCullough
Naneen Davis
Martha van Brussel
Mae Howell
Helen Gier
Mandelmer
Charles L. Hoffman
West High School
Vern Peck
Blinche Hunter
Rose Hastings
Dorothy Martin
Florence Jack
Ruth Lumry
Ruth Hamilton
Auto Thief Driven Off When Surprised by Owner
An unknown thief attempted to steal a car from F. S. Bittner at 1052 Fifth Street West and fled when surprised by the owner.
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F. S. Bittner
Fifth Street West
Bittner
Adlerika Relief Promises Restful Nights
Mrs Lovings reports gas pains and headaches vanished after using Adlerika. The ad claims the first spoonful relieves gas and removes old waste, improving sleep and digestion, with Robert Drug Co. and Miller promoting the product.
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Adlerika
Thief Attempts Car Theft Near Bittner Home
Bittner, returning toward his car parked near his home, encountered a thief trying to start the vehicle. The thief fled into the darkness before Bittner could reach the car or obtain its number. He reported the incident to police.
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Bittner
Sioux City's Smaller Babe Is Born In Good Health
Sioux City newspaper notes a 214 pound baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Rider on Saturday. The infant, described as in good health, is being fed with a dropper.
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Sioux City
C. C. Rider
Hammill to Speak at Waverly July Picnic Cohesion
Gov John Hammill will be the Illinois Central Employees Fourth of July speaker at the Waverly fairgrounds. The event, co sponsored with the Bremer County Farm Bureau, aims to set attendance records with 30 000 expected if weather cooperates. A special train will carry railroad workers and families to the grounds for a parade, noon dinner, ball games, and a Central Gun Club prize shoot.
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John Hammill
Ilinois Central
Bremer County Farm Bureau
Waverly Fairgrounds
Richard J. Berry
Illinois Central
Waverly
Farm Bureau Committee
Richard Offringa
Berry
Central Gun Club of Water
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Relief
A claimant promotes Moone's Emerald Oil claiming rapid relief from aching and swollen feet. Two to three applications reduce pain within fifteen minutes and further use lessens swelling and odor. Sold by Robert Drug Co. and C. J. Miller with a money back guarantee.
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Robert Drug Co
Moone
C. J. Miller
Illinois Central employees plan alight pageant with band
A bright pageant with fireworks will light the sky. Dancing continues after noon and again in the evening. A 100 piece brass band drawn from Bremer county groups will provide music all day. The arrangements committee includes Richard L. Berry as chairman, Fred Seidler secretary, Alvie A. Allen treasurer, with KR l L. Ingersoll, Fred Winslow, Ralph Shane, Charles Kelly, E. I. Lehmann, Stephen Heiple and Leslie Meyers.
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Bremer
Ilinois Central
Richard L. Berry
Fred Seidler
Alvie A. Allen
KR. l L. Ingersoll
Fred Winslow
Ralph Shane
Charles Kelly
E. I. Lehmann
Stephen Heiple
Leslie Meyers
Sewer Repair Job on Two Big Breaks Let to W R Sieg
The city council awarded the sewer repair contract to W. R. Sieg on a cost plus basis for two major breaks at Campbell avenue and Memorial hall. Repairs, starting with Campbell avenue, require curb to curb pavement cuts and a 30 foot deep crib sinking. Damages to the sewer are not yet estimable until digging proceeds.
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W. R. Sieg
Campbell Avenue
Memorial Hall
Judgment Entered for $550 for Woman Who Fell on Walk
Judge H B Boles overruled exceptions to instructions and motion for new trial in Mrs BE HOWARD vs city of Waterloo. Jury on March 29 found for plaintiff and assessed damages at 550 dollars plus medical and nursing expenses. Howard injured a knee after tripping on an uneven sidewalk in front of the Overland building at Fourth and Franklin streets.
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H. B. Boles
Mra. BE. FE. Howard
City of
Waterloo
Overland
Fourth and
Franklin Streets
Boles
Mabel Henderson Resigns as Head of Primary Work
Miss Mabel Henderson, who has supervised west schools for four years, resigns to accept a position with the John. Her departure ends her role as head of primary work and triggers changes in the western district’s educational administration.
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Mabel Henderson
West Schools
John
Henderson Named Supervisor for Traveling Iowa and Other States
Charles A. Kittrell announced Miss Henderson as primary supervisor, noting her intimate contact with thousands of children transitioning from home life. She commands great respect from children and parents and has directed and taught in the Americanization school for foreign born residents for three years, aiding hundreds to learn U.S. ideals. She is currently at home in Stillwater, Minnesota, due to her father’s critical illness and his third stroke of paralysis.
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Mias Henderson
Lttle
Miss Henderson
Stillwater
Minn
Robbery at Des Moines Filling Station Targets Attendant
In Des Moines on May 24, Roland Anderson, a filling station attendant, was held up by a lone bandit who forced him into the basement and locked him in after taking $75. Investigators described the assailant as armed and fled the scene.
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Des Moines
INS
Roland Anderson
Anderson
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