Women recount aid from Chinese during Amoy riot escape
Amoy China May 29 Refugees Mrs Holloman and Mrs Poppen, shaken by nervous shock, describe fleeing the Lungyeng chow mission as 2,000 communist soldiers attacked. They hid in Chinese homes, donned Chinese clothing, crossed the river, and traveled through heavy rain and mud with children to safety in Amoy, aided by Chinese friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoy
China
P—Althost
H. Holloman
Henry Poppen
Lungyengchow
Holleman
Hollemen
Springfield
Americas
Reformed Presbyterian Mission
Mires
Paoppen
Accidents Delay Atlantic Flight Takeoffs
The Green Flash and Yellow Bird struggled to take off at a beach landing site amid motor trouble and fuel dumps. The Green Flash nearly touched water on liftoff with a damaged wheel and broken spokes while crews rushed to replace parts and assess damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continden
Fage One
Armando Lotth
Lotth
Rome
Williams
Bellance
Lieut
L. B. Melka
Coast Guard
Hee Ie
Ieee
Maynards Head to Chicago and Wellesley for 1953 Exposition Ties
Maynard and wife Mr. and Mrs. Dawes plan travel to Chicago for a memorial committee meeting at Ellis Memorial before the Los Angeles reunion. The Dawes trio heads to Wellesley College for commencement, as Dawes serves as World’s Fair commission president preparing Chicago 1953 exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Meynard
Fourth Street West
Stranight
Chicago
Ellis Memorial
Brid Ny
Grant Lodge
Los Angeles
Maynard
J. A Sammis
LeMars
B. P.O. BE
Byanatan
Wellesley
Mass
Rufus C. Dawes
Wellesley College
Margeret
Holer
Dawes
T Dawes
World's Fair Commission
Temperatores Medium Monday Weather Brief
Unclear OCR fragment reports temperatures and times for Monday through Wednesday with scattered notes on readings and conditions. No clear location or events specified.
City honors dead soldier as memorial day events loom
Memorial day observances sweep across Waterloo region with services at St John’s and St Joseph’s churches and a 10 am parade. Dean Rowland F. Fehilbrook of Davenport will deliver the Memorial day address in Washington Park, while veterans and civic groups prepare ceremonies statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Philbrook
Davenport
Washington Park
St. John's Church
West River
Rowlant F. Fehilbrook
Trinuty
Episcopal Cathedral
Daven- Port
Whl
Exercixes
Preservaton of the Union
Robert Anderson
Waterloo
Keokuk
Charles R. Logan
le Claire Park
River Front
Manchester
Henry G. Porter
Delaware County
P. Wv. Morehouse
Twelfth
Iowa Infantry
Howard J. Clark
Des Moines
Creston
American Legion
J. N. Sours
Cromwell
Winfred Halley
Iowa
National Guard
Legion
GAR
Ec Savace
Boone
Howard P. Savage
Savage
Paris
Fred D. Cram
Iowa State Teachers College
CG. H
CG. H. Huntley Post of the G. A. R
Central Park
Mason City
Bons of Union Veterans and Daughters of Union Veterans
O. H. Albee
Marshalltown
Dean Rowland
Philbrook
Wea
Fort D. A. Russell
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rawlins
State Penitentiary
Death notices and family obituary items from Black Hawk area
The death notices report Mrs Padget of Black Hawk County and Charles M Jennings of Cedar Falls. Mrs Padget died after a long residence on a farm near Dewar and in Waterloo for the past months. Surviving relatives include husband William Padget four children and many stepchildren plus siblings. Charles M Jennings, 64, of 309 Vermont Street, died at home from kidney infection after a three week illness. He was born near Elgin Illinois in 1864 and moved to Black Hawk County as a child with his family joining Cedar Falls later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel E. Wemple
Cedar Palls
Waterloo
Charles
G. B. Clark
Cedar Falls
Joseph
AD. Jennings
Modern Woodmen of America
First Baptist Church
O'Keefe& Towne Funeral Home
GC. L. Kenagy
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Frank’ Schubmehl
Frank Schubmehl
Cottage Street
Bricklayers
Dansville
Schubmehl
Iowa Falls
Black Hawk Lodge
Charlotte Schubmehl
Will Schubmehl
Binghamton
New York
Mary
Eva Schubmehl
Katherine Schick
Frank Hackett
Fort Dodge
Mabel Horsfall
St. Paul
S. E. Dilley
Ding
Don D. Dilley
Clay Street
Alice Stucky
Bellevue
Samuel E Dilley
Wayne County
Mare
Cedar Seats
Bva
Wayne
Neb
Me Bei
Sourt Valley
Diego
Caltertoo
Mas
Niven
Humeston
Robert Anderson
Grand Army of the Republic
Organization of
GC. F. Brown
John T. Moyer
J. P, Armstrong
Tllinois
A. T
A. T, Baldwin, Co. C, Sad Town, 0. F. Brown
Corway
Co. C
Julius Dennis
Missouri
Isaac Gushard
Coa
Illinois
Joseph Grimm
Pennsylvania Cavalry
John GC. Good
Iaws
Joseph Husman
Levy Jolle
Go. C
Iowa
Wisconsin
Edward Moser
Herbert Northey
Towa
Henry Seebers
Maryland
Harvey Smith
IMON
Cedar ‘Falls
J. A. Speer
Melvin F. Arey
Jacob Boehmler
Harry H. Markley
Florida
Charles H. Meyers
Dike
Enoch Boyd
B. Humbert
Eldridge Wilson
Ancil Walker
Eugene A. Wright
Cyrus M. Lichty
David A. Finley
Mander
Gookaeratinty
Black Hawk County
William
Padeet
Dewsr Tint
Padget
Fred Padget
Harry Padgct
Minnie Pines
Tee Brooks
Black Hawk
County
George Padget
John Padget
Will Padget
Maggie Evestons
Water
Isn
Nale Urie
Detroit
Mich
Minnie Ganders
Clendale
Cal
Lena Dunford
Marie Wil Lams
Wentworth
S. D
Anna
Tunien
Cedar Rapids
John Timion
Janes Ville
Henry Yimton
O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home
Felday
Wilam Mardcastle
Plymouth Congregational Church
Elmworsxt
Charles M Jennings
Charles M. Jennings
Vermont Street
Jennings
Elgin
Cedar, Falls
Four Square Gospel Tabernacle Opens in Lamont
Opening of a Four Square Gospel Tabernacle, a branch of the national denomination, at Full Gospel mission, 107 1/2 Fy street past. Rev. Herman S. Hoechmyth of Des Moines conducts nightly services at 7 20 and Sunday 3 pm for several weeks. Rev. George H. O. Tunner will be in charge, with other workers arriving. Saturday evenings focus on divine healing and prayers for the sick. In Lamont, Robert Starr, son of Rev. Eli Starr, to teach mathematics and band next year after study at Upper Iowa University.
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Four Square Tabernacle
Four Square Gospel Léricvhouse
California
Tank Place
Full Gospel Mission
Herman SS. Hoechmyth
Des Moin
George HO Tunner
Tabernacle
Lamont
Geniseo, Ta
Robert
Eli Starr
Upper Iowa
Stringer Plans Three Houses on Argyle Drive
Stringer announces three new residences and a three stall private garage to be built along a private driveway off 140 Argyle Street after securing building permits from Building Commissioner A Dudley. Permits list residences valued at 34000 3590 3000 and a garage valued at 500 with work on the site behind one another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 5
Stringer
Oak Avenue
8. A. Dudley
Argyle Street
Parker Lichty
Kimball
Chris Petroff
Vaughan
John Penne
Howery
Betage
Third West
William Volbruck
Indiana
Falls
Saao
S. G. Sento
Lécust
Reber
Tom Wren
Jefferson
Glasener Becomes Assistant Secretary of Perpetual B and L
Trace H Glasener former deputy auditor of Black Hawk county and longtime teller at Waterloo Building and Loan assumed duties as assistant secretary of the Perpetual Building and Loan association. He succeeds Mrs Leslie J OToole who resigned weeks ago. Genoa Italy May 29 Ill news says Stopploni convicted in an earlier trial by default for killing a fascist faced new trial and received a 16 year term. The crime occurred January 1023.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trace H. Glasener
Black Hawk County
Waterloo Building & Loan Association
Perpetual Building S& Loan Association
Lesiie J. O'Toole
Genoa
Italy
Fire Alarm at Undertaking Parlor Causes No Damage
Wednesday 12:02 p.m. at Hileman Gladt Mortuary 7 Mulberry an overflowing heater triggers a fire alarm. No damage reported. Advertisement claims insured status with contact Herman O Milley Phone 2404.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileman & Gladt Mortuary
Porry
Herman O. Milley
Dr. Lockwood dies after brief illness in Towne chapel
Funeral plans outline the death of Dr. E B Lockwood of the Towne conference of the Methodist Church. Services at Cedar Rapids area location include a four car procession and burial near Mt. Ver Memory. The late pastor served at the Twenty Third Street church and was remembered by colleagues and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara A. Hun
Clara A. Hunt
Mitral School
O'Keefe
First Congregational Church
J. Richmond Morgan
Buriat
Elmwood
EB. d. Lockwood
Lockwants
Conference of Method
Epi Oye
Friedn
Irving Cabrepipe
Leste Smith
Mle
J. Arthur
Smith
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Gate repairs delayed by river level in Cedar River
Engineers warn prying gates on the Cedar River dam cannot be reliably repaired until river levels drop to a low stage, with August or September best for work. George W. Lonndecker of the Iowa Public Company says flashboard down and cofferdams needed to inspect and fix the dam, but not feasible while water stays high. June typically brings higher Cedar flows as in last June when Sherwood Pack was flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lonnecker
Londecker
Soils Crops Work to Feature Three Day Demonstration
Washington May 29 4 The Norris resolution to provide for government operation of the Muscle Shoals property in Alabama was reported favorably to the senate today by its agriculture committee The report was by unanimous vote of the thirteen members present Senator Norris Nebraska author of the resolution which is identical to that given a pocket veto by President Coolidge last year announced he doubtful if the senate could act before the summer recess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Norria
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Norris
Nebraska
Coolidge
Mystery Plane Flies Over Waterloo Nightly
A Ford tri motor monoplane appeared near Waterloo about 5 30 p m yesterday and has flown over the city for the past three nights heading southward OG P Hargood manager of Chapman Field said he could not identify the ship or learn more about its origin or purpose during inquiries today
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Waterloo
OG. P. Hargood
Chapman Field
Iowan Named for Rotary Directorate
Iowan nominees Rally for Rotary International presidency and five board seats. Raymond J. Kneeppel of New York and Eugene Newsome of Durham NC lead a field of eight for the international board spots. Election scheduled for tomorrow amid limited U.S. representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallas
Tex
Raymond J. Kneeppel
New York
Eugene Newsome
Durham
N. C
Rotary International
International Board of Directors
United States
Roy Ronald
Mitchel
Clyde Hulizer
Des Motnes
Kid Arbor
Luick
Beaver Dam
Bank President Robbed of 13100 in South Bend
Three bandits seized bank president Richard Johnson and a taxicab driver in a morning cash transfer from the South Bend State Bank to Citizens National Bank. They abducted Johnson and stole 13100 in cash in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Richard Johnson
South Bend State Bank
State Bank
Citizens National Bank
Tire thieves blamed as Waterloo dealers warned
Assistant County Attorney Burr Towne warned Waterloo shopkeepers to verify used tires for theft if they buy them. He said at least three tire thieves operate in the area and dealers buying stolen tires will be punished. E R McCormick reported thefts of $40 from his garage on Irving Street last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Towne
Towne
Waterloo
E. R. McCormick
Irving Atréel
City to seize unlicensed dogs after May 31
City to remove and dispose of dogs not bearing tax tags after May 31. Tax is 1 dollar for males and 2 dollars for females. Delinquent owners arriving after May 31 face double the tax. City Clerk Charles MacKay and George Carpenter oversee enforcement amid many unlicensed dogs reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles MacKay
George Carpenter
Belive
Des Moines University leaders clash in injunction hearing
In Des Moines a court hearing opened on an injunction controlling the university. Dr Thomas Shields opposed dissolution while students pressed for a permanent order until year end. Haunted by moral charges the dispute drew 600 to 700 locals to an indignation meeting.
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Des Moines
Des Moines University
Frank §. Shankland
Thomas 7. Shields
Toronto
Can
Shelds
Harry C. Wayman
Essce
Highland Park
University 15
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Dignation
Shields
Fnrger
Audienre
Miss Redman
Wayman
Dr. Shields
Few Russians in China Make Good
Shanghai hosts more than 3000 White Russians living in exile after fleeing the Leninist revolution. About a quarter formed a self contained colony in the French concession with shops and schools while the rest struggle on. Conditions outside the colony are dire with low wages and hostile work amid friction with locals. Frances Speck leaves for California after working at a beauty shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Russia
Lenins
Tratzky
Shanghai-landers
Shanghai Iniquiry
California
Frances Speck
T-2
Fourth Street
West
Mr-Lady Beauty Shop
Law Enforcement Commission Hears Hoover Call to Probe Law Disobedience
Washington May 39 AP The national law enforcement commission opened with 10 jurists and one educator to survey causes of law disobedience and report unenforceable federal laws. Chairman Wickersham said prohibition is only one angle and the group may use a $250000 fund to hire special investigators. The panel aims to study data from federal and state probes and may hold hearings as it crafts recommendations to improve law enforcement nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
National Law Enforcement Commission
George W. Wickersham
Wickersham
Commission
Three States To Meet On Myth Of English Estate
Iowa and Minnesota state officials will meet June 4 in Des Moines at Gov. Hammill’s invitation to discuss blocking donations tied to the Sir Francis Drake estate hoax. Oscar Hartzell, once of Iowa and now in England, has collected funds for an alleged billions value. Since 1922 Iowa donors reportedly total more than $359000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Woman sets altitude record for women at 24000 feet
Marvel Crossman, 23, soared to 24,000 feet in an endurance flight lasting 2 hours 12 minutes 45 seconds. The sealed barograph will be sent to Washington for official verification, with temperatures about 15 degrees below zero at peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Marvel Crossman
Washington
Miss Crossman
Government Acknowledges Fruit Fly Menace
Washington May 29. Secretary Hyde announces public hearings to consider extending quarantine areas amid the Mediterranean fruit fly threat to agriculture and economy. The nationwide issue prompts official recognition and planned hearings starting Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hyde
Child to undergo brain tumor operation at university
Mrs. Gertrude Eggleston of Third Avenue West travels to Iowa City with four year old Joyce for a surgical procedure by university specialists to remove a brain tumor. The tumor's pressure is gradually paralyzing the child's body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Eggleston
Toto
Third Avenue West
Iowa City
Joyce
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Sue Farm
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Senal Pebton
Pete Ras
Four Square Gospel Tabernacle
Argyle
Glasener
Perpetual B. & L
Tri-Motor
Rotary Directorate
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Ill
Galveston
Crumly
Cedric Peterson
Greh M. Kilgore
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Flerman Strowman
J. O. Kelley
J. Butler
Whittemore
G. B. Ludwig, Jr
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Russian Benevolent Society
Hoover Commission
Gov't
Kingbard Hill
Prospect
Kingbard Hill Properties
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Pioneer Bonk
Lester W. Miller
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