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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1928

Page

18

Wenner Attacks Legal Steps in Search Warrant Case

Legal questions arise as E J Wenner attorney for Clate Sheffler challenges the search warrant in a La Porte City liquor nuisance prosecution. Witnesses describe wine barrels and elderberry mash found at the Sheffler farm as officers and Ratcliffe testify to purchases while the defense contests service and admission of exhibits. The case likely goes to the jury late today or tomorrow morning.

E. J. Wenner Clate Sheffler la Porte City G. W. Wood F. W. Edwards Wenner Sheffler H. P. Mason E. L. Miller Mason Miller C. D. Ratcliffe la Porte Ratcliffe E. H. Abel Wood W. H. Bickel Waterloo Bickel

Crowell Explains I C Train Control at Lodge Meeting

Henry J L Crowell machinist at the Illinois Central shops gave Helmet lodge No 29 a talk on The Evolution of the Steam Engine detailing automatic train control on IC lines between Waterloo and Fort Dodge. He described automatic braking on rail breaks or obstructions, safeguarding passengers, with a class of Esquire candidates to be conferred next Monday night.

Henry JL. Crowell Beech Street Illinois Central Helmet Lodge Phall Crowell Waterloo Fort Dodge

Waverly Man Paroled to Repay Embezzled Funds

Arnold Coffin pleaded guilty to embezzlement and forgery tied to a Waverly motor sales agency about a year ago. Judge J. J. Clark suspended a 12 year sentence, Coffin is paroled to his father, with a condition to repay all who lost funds through his operations.

Courier Special Service Waverly Arnold Coffin J. J. Clark Mason City Coffin W. J. Coffin

Bruce Gates Buys Frontage on Commercial Street

Bruce F Gates yesterday purchased the easterly 20 feet of the Edelson store frontage from J C Hartman. The southerly 20 feet of lot 3, block 7, original plat, Nos 516 Commercial street, extends 20 feet on Commercial and 140 feet back. Sale handled by Frank L and J L Marquis. Gates buys as an investment.

Bruce F. Gates J. C. Hartman Edelson Frank L J. L. Marquis Gates

Sears Narrow Choice to Two Buildings for Waterloo Store

Sears Roebuck and Co selects two possible Waterloo sites for a new retail store and distributing house. The finalists are Matt Parrott & Sons building at Park Avenue and Sycamore Street and the former Overland building at Fourth and Franklin Streets. A lease contract had been drafted for Matt Parrott & Sons, but Sears officials asked for more time to study conditions before signing.

Sears, Roebuck& Co

Four Chosen In West High Humor Declam

Ruth Stetzel Mildred Rosenbloom Elva Doris Moore and Marjorie Harker were picked for the humorous division of West High declamatory contest. Announced by Miss Agnes Thomas the four will compete in a general contest later with selections Friday Afternoon in Our School Johnny Gets Ready for Company War in the Nursery and Bargain Monday.

Ruth Stetzel Mildred Rosenbloom Elva Doris Moore Marjorie Harker West High School Agnes Thomas Miss Stetzel Miss Rosenbloom Johnny Miss Moore Miss Harker

Hanna Slightly Better on Arrival in San Diego

Telegram to Dr. Brinkman from Mrs. Tayman reports Gen. Phil Hanna and his party arrived safely in San Diego California. Hanna was slightly better after the long trip and his relatives Mrs. Emily George Mr. and Mrs. B Frank Knapp Lucille Chapman a nurse travel with him. Officials hope the warmer climate will aid his health.

J. E. Brinkman Gcef. Tayman Phil Hanna San Diego Cal Hanna

Automobile Stolen Here Found At Salina Kan

A Chevrolet coach stolen Nov. 13 from Lee Bradley of the Yellow Cab company was found in Salina Kansas awaiting disposition per a telegram from Sheriff E B Nelson. The message implies the car was abandoned with no arrest noted.

Lee Bradley Yellow Cab Company Salina Kan E. RB. Nelson

Involuntary Bankruptcy Hearing for Morey's Inc.

A hearing before bankruptcy referee J. E. Jordan will be held Wednesday at 2 p m for the involuntary bankruptcy petition filed by three Chicago concerns against Morey's Inc a ladies ready to wear shop at 225 Fourth Street East. The firms claim Morey's Inc owes them a total of 3400 dollars.

J. E. Jordan Northern Town Chicago Morey’s, Inc Fourth Street East Morey's, Inc

Hockey Star Mandy Andy Blair Joins Maple Leafs

Mandy Andy Blair, a versatile Canadian athlete formerly at the University of Manitoba, joins the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club. He starred in rugby, baseball, tennis, golf, track and field and hockey, earning a reputation as the west’s most versatile athlete.

Andy Blair Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club Western Canada University of Manitoba

Big Ten football futures and Wilce's plans discussed

Chicago November 27 post season notes cover Ohio State coach Wilce’s uncertain future after resigning amid alumni criticism. The piece outlines 1929 Big Ten schedules, cross conference games, captain selections, and injury updates to Barratt and Larkins. It notes potential rule changes and a December 7 8 athletic officials meeting. Greenland women still wear medieval style hoods.

Chicago Big Ten Jack Wilee Ohio State Wilce Harvard Nebraska Dartmouth Columbus Pat Kelly Russell Crane Illinois Fred Barratt Richard Larkins Barratt Larkins

Minister to give Thanksgiving talk at Shell Rock

Rev. A R Grant of the M E church will preach the sermon at the Union Thanksgiving service in the Congregational church Thursday evening. The Baptist Aid society will have its Christmas bazar Dec 8. School will close Wednesday after noon, resuming Monday. Mr and Mrs D P Best entertained at supper to celebrate the birthday anniversaries of their son Pred and granddaughter Barbara Best. The latter's anniversary was by ceremony and her father's Thursday. Baby daughter dies.

Courier Shell Rock A. R. Grant M. E. Church Union Congregational Baptist Aid Society D. P. Best Pred Barbara Best

Burr Oak township forms new orchestra in Osage

Burr Oak township farm bureau organizes its own orchestra in Osage Iowa with Ira Allison named director and Bruce Ly barger directing the county bureau orchestra. The move aims to involve local farmers and rural residents in orchestral performances.

F. B Osage Burr Oak Township

Alfred Danker Traer Highway Auto Victim Removed From Cast

Alfred Danker of Traer, severely injured when struck by an automobile on the Hudson road near here weeks ago, has had the cast removed from his body. His condition continues to improve and doctors anticipate he may walk with crutches in two to three weeks. The pain in his arm has subsided after recent treatments.

Alfred Danker Traer Hudson Road Here Danker

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