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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1929

Page

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Anti Tuberculosis Test Men Plan Town Demonstration

The Anti TB group led by H G Pey ers announces a public display as a test herd is posted showing bovine tuberculosis. Vets from Waverly and Cedar Falls tested a Jesup farm while state officials say no statement yet on the six year fight but promise future details. An injunction blocks most herds from compulsory testing as 400 farmers seek to challenge the tuberculin method’s claimed 93 percent accuracy. Further retests are planned next month for reactors or suspected reactors.

H. G. Peyers Black Hawk County Waterloo Waverly Cedar Falls J. H. Holgate Jesup

Evangelical Minister Pfund to be Laid to Rest in Waverly

Cedar Falls notices a Saturday funeral rite for Rev. O G Pfund 82 a veteran Evangelical minister who died in Des Moines. Pfund served 43 years in ministry with pastorates in Waverly Cedar Falls and other cities. Born in Switzerland he spent recent years at Des Moines home.

Cedar Falls Waverly O. CG. Pfund Des Moines Cedar’ Falls Switzerland Ats. Pfund

Plan to quiz correspondent abandoned in open session

Republican leaders chose to abandon a plan to summon Paul R Mallon of United Press before a secret rules committee meeting. The session will be open as Mallon faces a subpoena to reveal his source for confidential Senate roll calls on nominations of former Interior Secretary West and U S Customs Judge Len teat.

Washington, D C Paul R. Mallon United Press Associations Rules Committee Mallon Senate Secretary of the Interior West United States Customs Lenteat

Dunkerton High School Pupils Awarded History Medals

Two gold medals were awarded to Dunkerton High school pupils for American history knowledge. Walter Buckmeister and Eula Bailey received the honors, medals presented by C Beem for the Sons of the American Revolution.

Dunkerton High School Walter Buckmeister Eula Bailey C. Beem

Annulment suit filed as Corrado held on charges

August Corrado, jailed in Black Hawk county on a complaint by Irene Whitnack alleging a statutory offense and desertion in a common law marriage, was served today with notice of an annulment suit by Marrgaret Eva Revell filed May 4 in Council Bluffs. Corrado offered no objections and said he wishes to marry Whitnack when free. He was arrested in Council Bluffs a week ago. A. E. Weld returns. Arthur E. Weld and his wife Gladys, of 1317 West Third Street, report a winter trip to California covering 5,000 miles by automobile with many scenic stops.

August Corrado Black Hawk County Irene Whitnack Marrgaret Eva Revell Council Bluffs Corrado Miss Whitnack A. E. Weld Arthur E. Weld West Third Street Gladys California

Mortuary Services For Christopher G Mitchell Held

Christopher G Mitchell died at home on 7 South Street. Funeral services are set for 2 29 p m Saturday at O Keefe and Towne funeral home with Rev J Richmond Morgan of First Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview. Barbara Frien has been informed of her death on May 22 in Tucson Ariz from tuberculosis. Burial was in Santa Madre Cal. The deceased formerly lived in Waterloo and left about seven years ago.

Christopher G. Mitchell South Street O'Keefe & Towne J. Richmond Morgan First Congregatonal Church Birlal Fairview Barbara Frien Tucson Agiz Cal Waterloo

Captain Johnson to Leave Dec 6 for Philippines

Captain Allen Johnson, D. O., Iowa national guard instructor at Waterloo, was recalled by the war department for duty with the infantry in the Philippines. He sailed from San Francisco on December 6 with his family, as part of the Fifty-seventh Infantry, Philippine Scouts. He will stay in Waterloo until after the Iowa national guard camp in August.

Allen Johnson D. O Iowa National Guard War Department Infantry Philippines United States Johnson Wis San Francisco Islands Johnson Fifty-seventh Infantry Philippine Scouts Waterloo Iowa

Waterloo Firemen Nominate Park for 20 Acres Dedication

The Waterloo fire department opened a 23 acre timber park on the old Dike road near the Weiss farm, two and a half miles from Waterloo city limits. Tom Ruane bought the tract and gift loaned it for 20 years. The event featured performances by firemen musicians and dancers led by an oriental dance act. Firemen and guests attended the dedication including wives and relatives of several notable members.

Waterloo Fire Department Hudson Highway Weiss Waterloo City Lmits Tom Ruane Waterloo Fire-Fighters George Perkins Joseph Filcher Joseph Briggs John Grandfield Clyde Johnson Speed Handley Harold Geiger Everettt Batley Patrick Coughlin Clyda 'R. Johnson Kathleen Mary Steary Briggs

Legality of Vote by Teachers Decides Tama Fight

The Tama county supervisorship dispute between J W Dodd of Traer and William Lorenz of Lincoln goes to district court in Toledo before Judge Clarence Nichols. The key issue is whether teachers may vote where employed. eight Traer teachers are subpoenaed for next Monday as the case hinges on their ballots.

Traer J. W. Dodd William ‘Lorenz Lincoln Tama County Toledo Clarence Nichols District Court Lorenz Tn

Maddened Squirrel Frightens Shoppers Near Park

A gray squirrel, described as mad, bolted through Tafayette and Fourth streets as women fled in panic. It was chased from the park by a car and retreated to a tree after a group of children shrieked. City street commissioner Harvey Will advised the boys on how to proceed.

Tafayette Fourth Gan Automobile Harvey Will

Big Fire Destroys 84 Mattresses on Cedar River Island

A large fire last night burned 84 old mattresses traded to Selzer Furniture. About 2500 spectators watched as the blaze ravaged the island below Fifth Street Bridge on the Cedar River.

Selzer Furniture Cedar River Fifth Strect Bridge

Waterlooans to Direct New Associated Manufacturers

Waterloo men will sit on the board of directors of the reorganized Associated Manufacturers corporation. Ford Fisher, for eastern interests, announced half a million dollars in orders and plans to expand to 1,200 workers. Harold Plumb is president and W. W. Marsh chairs the board. The firm foresees aircraft and steam bus production, with a parasol two place monoplane and eight weekly planes at minimum, plus mass distribution. A new steam power plant engine with over 40 patents may cut fuel oil costs and operating costs about half. Waterloo is touted as a potential home for this industry.

Waterloo Associated Manufacturers Corporation Ford Fisher Harold 4. Plumb W. W. Marsh Nternal Combustion Motors

Flower Show Set by Waterloo Garden Club June 14 16

Fourth annual Waterloo Garden Club show to be held in Town Public Service Company showrooms on June 14 15 and 16. Mrs C C Shean is general chairman with ideas from J G Hildebrand and Cedar Heights Woman's club. Features include fencing from New York rare den by the gate rock garden and conservation garden. David Boyer undergoes appendix operation at Presbyterian hospital in serious but improving condition.

Waterloo Garden Club Town Public Service Company C.C. Shean New York J. G. Hildebrand Shean

Singles in Iowa Tennis Title Play Held at Lawn City

Results from the Iowa conference tennis championship at Teachers College courts Cedar Falls show Hanson of Western Union defeating Carls of Wesleyan 6-4 6-7 6-3. Turberville of Simpson beat Glackmeyer 6-2 6-2. Slodum of I. B. T. C. defeated Amundson of Luther 6-3 6-4. Tusseling of Central defeated Eleley of Columbia 6-4 6-4. Moringer of Penn defeated Hoar man of Western Union 9-5 7-5. Myer of Columbia defeated Hin of John Wesleyan by forfeit. Nicholas of J. S. T. C. defeated Nel- Bon of Simpson 6-2 6-2.

Cuarter Special Service Cedar Falls Mest Iowa State Teachers College Hanson Western Union Carls Lows Wesleyan Turberville Simpson Glackmeyer Slodum Amundson Luther

Twelve Thousand Poppies Sale Promised for Waterloo

Tomorrow the American Legion auxiliary will offer twelve thousand poppies to Waterloo residents. Proceeds go to relieve needy World War veterans. Mrs. Emily George sent a 25 donation, saying she saw poppies in France and recalls the battlefields and the sacrifice of the soldiers.

Waterloo American Legion Auxiliary Emily George France

Algona Aviator Hurt in Waverly Plane Crash

Donald Stowe of Algona Iowa was hospitalized at Mercy with minor injuries after a plane carrying another aviator named Welsbach crashed during takeoff near Waverly Virginia. The pilots had earlier forced landed east of town due to motor trouble.

Waverly Donald Stowe Algona Mercy Hospital Stowe Welsbach

Isaac N West Dies at Mount Vernon After Brief Illness

Isaac N West aged 83 died at Mount Vernon after a brief illness. His son Karl V West, county treasurer cashier, was summoned from his office. Burial will be in Mount Vernon. Surviving are his widow and children Este Cedar Township Harold South Dakota Merle Oregon Mrs Arthur Berry Cedar Rapids Ia and Miss Bertha West. Another son was killed in the world war.

Karl V. West Mount Vernon Isaac N. West Karl West Este Orange Township Harold South Dakota Merle Oregon Arthur Berry Cedar Rapids Bertha’ West

Waterloo Boy Ties for Forestry Prize at Iowa State

Karl E Moessner a senior at Ames from 300 Black Hawk road tied with Lester Mar ridge Popejoy for first prize in an essay contest on forestry during convocation at Iowa State College Ames. Awards for excellence in scholarship were also announced.

C. A. Moessner Black Hawk Road Lester Marridge Popejoy Iowa State College Ames Moessner West High Armes

Attorneys Start Fight For 6 Year Old Boy Slayer

Pointsville Kentucky May 24 The first step to prevent Carl Newton Mahan six years old from serving 15 years in reform school was taken today. His lawyers filed a motion for a new trial and for a writ to halt transfer to the reform school following a manslaughter verdict.

Pointsville Carl Newton Mahan Reformatory Paintsville, Ky Carl

May Queen’s Happy Garden Pageant At St Marys

Students of St Marys school present the annual May pageant on the school lawn at 6 30 pm. May Queen Mary Prairies Matinan with attendants LaVerne Cummer Marie Delagar delle Mary Doyle Mary La Pierre Margarete Mulvehill Regina Quackenbush will be crowned. Performers include Thagavotte dancers Mare guerita Anderson Agnes Albrecht Pearl Benson Catherina Brennan Lois Califf Agnes Gowans Frances Hurd Pauling McNally Marcella Murphy and Mary Sulentic with Myrtle Faley as accompanist. The program lists processional May Queen game growth dance and several student offerings.

Astein Elris St. Mary's School Mary Matinan Arg LaVerne .Cummer Marie Delagardelle Maryis Doyle Mary la Pierre Margarete Mulvehill Regina Quackenbush Thagavotte Mareguerita ‘Anderson Agnes Albrecht Pearl Benson Catherina Brennan Lois Califf Agnes Gowans Frances

Last Service for Carroll Burns Held Saturday

Carroll Burns 26, who died by suicide Thursday amid health problems, will be laid to rest Saturday at 2 30 PM at his parents home. Rev William J Grossheim of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. He recently left his job. coroner ruled no inquest. Survivors include parents four brothers and a sister in Greene.

Carroll Burns Greene Howard Burns First Presbyterian Church Burns Whitaker Donald Maxwell, Sankey Everett Burns Homer Hurd Greetie

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