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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
3
Guatemala City reports authorities say up to 400 dead after Santa Maria eruption. lava advances three kilometers from the volcano base, with ash covering Madatenango and nearby areas while relief efforts begin and residents flee El Palmar.
The eruption named Gasaster caused 450 potential deaths and up to a million dollars in losses to farms as lava and molten lava rain fell. Twenty one bodies were recovered at El Palmar, with 26 000 inhabitants in the affected area. Eleven people were injured and brought to San Felipe with severe burns. D G Richardson of Mexican Aviation described a lava mass rising and villagers trapped on the island with no escape.
Natice af the appointment of sev eral Waterloo men to serve as Of ficers during the annual convention of the Iowa and South Dakota de partment of the Veterans of For eign Wars here June 20 21 and 22 1980 was received here today Leon G Clark will be headquarters guard Earl RR Funter sergeant at arms LR Schroeder buglers An drew W Clark and George Dunt color sergeants B M Strayer and Elmer Dockery color guards A regular meeting of the post will be held tonight in Moemorla that when the crection of a junior vice commander to fill the unexpired term of Leon G Clark will occur
Portland dispatch reports Walter J. Wilson leaves office. Clark becomes senior vice commander during A R Locke’s waning term as city administration leadership prepares for a key officers election in January.提
Des Moines reports funeral services for Rev. Father Owen J. McGuire 63 former St Ambrose College professor Davenport died at his mother's home here. Wages were taken to hospital with serious condition following a self inflicted throat slash incident. Police attributed act to seclusion.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a simple daily remedy to shed unhealthy fat. It urges readers to mix a half teaspoon in hot water each morning, claiming gradual weight loss and improved health with a two month supply from Robert Drug Co. Money back guarantee promises satisfaction or full refund.
The Hart-Parc branch of Oliver Farm Equipment company held a meeting in Charles City this week with attendees including J. Kergendaller assistant manager Peoria IL A D Payne Webster City O K Paul Waterloo J F Hayes Waterloo B R A Link Algona R A Blaker J S Treloar Waterloo and R W Harrison Des Moines.
Lauerman's Dry Goods advertises MELLO GLO Face Powder claiming a skin renewing effect and a lasting matte finish. The copy boasts government passes, a French spreading process, and no irritation, appealing to consumers seeking years younger appearance.
Mrs. F A Hasselman of Manchester Indiana is nursing severe bruises and sprains after a fall into a basement. The accident occurred in November and police report no serious internal injuries.
Mrs Hasselman, employed as a nurse at the George Johnson residence near Delaware, fell through a trap door from the pantry to the cellar after it was left open. She remained in perilous condition for some time but suffered no broken bones.
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