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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1928

Page

21

Blackmer Taken in Madison on Check Charge

Ray Blackmer, once an ideal juror and later a convicted defendant in a check fraud case, was arrested in Madison Wisconsin and will be brought here for trial on a new check charge. He is accused of forging his father in law’s name on checks to pay his daughter. A Cedar Rapids girl near Teachers College Cedar Falls was involved. the girl’s father, O B Crane, sought the photo for the case. Blackmer has a long prior record including a 1925 false pretenses arrest and a parole history leading to fort Madison and Anamosa.

Ray Blackmer Blackmer Madison Wis Cedar Rapids Teachers College Cedar Falls H. T. Wagner W. F. Dilworth Carolyn Crane O. BE. Crane Andmosa Mittimus Wagner G. W. Wood Mintimus Fort Madison Supreme Court Anamosa

Elks Hold First Jubilee Meeting of Season

About 300 members of the local B P O Elks lodge attended the first jubilation meeting of the season at the Elks club. Dinner was served at 6 pm followed by bridge and games. A late supper closed the program. It was announced similar meetings would be held monthly through winter, with plans for a New Year Eve dance and party at the clubrooms.

Elks Club

Sunday Carpenter Convicted For Disturbing Public Quiet

A.C. Pines of Englewood Street was found guilty in Judge George J. Sager's municipal court of disturbing the public quiet by building on a Sunday. He was fined $5 with costs, the fine suspended until further order.

A.C. Pines Englewood Street George J. Sager

Cinema and stage lineup at Riviera Strand Waterloo show

Listings feature Palace with Crimson Canyon and The Yellow Cameo plus Curiosity, Paris adventures, and new Vitaphone acts. Strand presents Al Jolson in The Jazz Singer with May McAvoy and Cantor Rosenblatt. Waterloo offers The Ghost Train thriller and comedy with Trousdale Players. big show details include Ann Chandler, Val Ernie Stanton, and Mt Etna newsreel.

Crimson Canyon Ted Wells Big Texas Riviera Paris Sammy Cohen Morocco Prosper & Monet Dollie Alice Fid Gordon Jack Bain Vitaphone Ann Chandler Val Ernie Stanton Paramount News Mt. Etna Waterloo—Boyd Trousdale Players Lonesome Railroad Station Maine Josephine Generro Robert Ripley Tom Post Lucile L. LaValliere Reading

Al Jolson Returns in The Jazz Singer at Strand

The Jazz Singer stars Al Jolson in a dramatic life story based on Jakie Rabinowitz turning into Jack Robin. May McAvoy Warner Oland Eugenie Besserer and a strong supporting cast headline the return Strand engagement with Vitaphone shorts and a Pathe newsreel. The film centers on Jolson’s choice between career and family and features the Kol Nidre moment.

al] Jolson Vitaphone Talking Picture May McAvoy Warner Oland Cantor Rosenblatt Vitaphone Florence Brady Benny Rubin Mt. Etna Jakie Rabinowitz al Jolson The Strand Jack Robin Rabinowitz Jack Jolson Pathe Mount Etna

Red Cross Pills Liver Laxative Promises Relief

An old advertisement touts Red Cross Pills as the world’s best treatment for liver stomach bowels appendicitis gall stones dyspepsia constipation and colds or fevers. Sold at druggists for 25 cents with guarantee or money refunded.

Immaculate Conception Church Sponsors Thanksgiving Fair

Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Glazier Iowa sponsors a three day Thanksgiving fair to be held November 27 28 and 29. The event aims to raise funds for church activities and community outreach with stalls games and food.

Glazier Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Little Green Capsules Stop Rheumatic Agony

An advertisement touts Allenrhu No 2 tiny green capsules as quick relief for rheumatic pain. It claims rapid schedule dosing over days, promises complete relief within five days, and offers money back guarantee.

Robert Drug Co

Clutter Community Fair Promises Diverse Entertainment

A five cent admission grants access to all events at the Clutter Community hall fair. Numerous booths offer fancy work and candy for sale. The program features motion picture shows on the first two nights and a dance on Thanksgiving night.

Clutter

Man who shot boy on Hallowe'en fined $100

Osage Iowa reports Carl Svanberg who shot Odell Forslund in the leg on Halloween night was fined $100 and costs. He also paid a doctor and hospital bill totaling $196. It is understood Svanberg has moved to Albert Lea to live with a daughter.

Hallowe’en Courier Special Service Osage Carl Svanberg Odell Forslund Hallowe Svanberg Albert Lea

Adlerika Gut Cleansing Ad Claims Soothe Gas

An ad from Robert Drug Co promotes Adlerika as a 20 year relief for stomach gas and indigestion. It claims rapid TEN minute action clearing both upper and lower bowels and removing old waste matter for a real cleansing and better feeling. Customer testimonial from J B Hardy supports the product.

Adlerika J. B. Hardy Robert Drug Co

Woman Veteran of Grocery Business at Nashua Quits

Nashua Ia Nov 22 Mrs C A Hayden who has conducted grocery stores here almost continuously for the last 45 years has disposed of her business to Walter Ingalls New Hampton She will hereafter make her home with her children.

Nashua C. A. Hayden Walter Ingalls New Hampton

Corner Grocery change at Nashua and Chickasaw stores

New Hampton reports Eugene Engalls and wife have bought the Chickasaw store from Mrs. C A Hayden and taken possession. Walter Ingalls and wife relocate from New Hampton to Nashua to manage the Nashua store.

Archery Tourney Rescheduled for Next Saturday Morning

Archery tournament postponed from last Saturday due to the storm will be held next Saturday morning at Byrnes Park if weather stays favorable. Victor A. Read playground director announced today. Medals will be awarded to top finishers.

Victor A. Read Byrnes Park

Vapor remedy inhaled from handkerchiefs for colds

A vintage pitch for Vapor promises a wondrous inhaled remedy from a handkerchief, with a few drops lasting for hours. It claims instant relief of head colds and nasal catarrh and is sold by druggists.

Dunkerton Legion Auxiliary Raises 105 From Play

Dunkerton Iowa November 22 proceeds of the home talent play Cyclone were reported by the Dunkerton Legion Auxiliary as totaling 105 dollars. The event produced the funds for local community needs and reflected the group’s ongoing support for charitable drives.

Dunkerton Legion Auxiliary Courier Special Service Dunkerton, Ja

Sally event raises funds for Legion auxiliary

Sally presented by the Legion auxiliary raised 105 dollars. Mr and Mrs Edward Harn are parents of a daughter. The Baptist Women’s Union holds its annual bazaar and chicken dinner on December 6. In some African tribes a musician who plays badly is punished. Sugar was a costly luxury in medieval times and used mainly in medicine.

Sally Legion Auxilary Edward Harn Baptist Women's Union

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