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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1926

Page

14

Yearning Voices from Cottonland Charm Waterloo

A Piney Woods school quartet the Cotton Blossom Singers from Braxton Mississippi performed last night at West Wilnester Presbyterian church near Waterloo. Laurence C Jones founder spoke on negro spirituals and the school’s work, as Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored the program and collected offerings. The event featured ushers from the audience and tributes to Myra L L Brooks and Miss Watson among staff.

Cotton Blossom Singers Piney Woods School Braxton West Wilnester Presbyterian Church Laurence C. Jones Daughters of the Américan Revolution Maury Melrose Waterloo Howard Burr C. D. Becker Hottiers Jones Dir. Jones University of Town Y's Men's Club V. M. Jones Arkansas

Drunken Driver Fined Five Hundred In Centerville

Centerville Iowa judge F F M Hunter sentenced Joh Goodman to a $500 fine and a one year driving ban after he collided with another car while intoxicated on a public highway. The judge said he would rather see a drunken man with a shotgun than at the wheel of a powerful automobile.

Centerville FF. M. Hunter Joh Goodman Goodman Bishway

Divorces Granted and Temporary Alimony Set in District Court

In district court Judge F E B Stiles approved Florence Backers for temporary alimony of seven dollars and fifty cents weekly while she sues for divorce from Chris Backers. Fannie Bentley won a divorce from Irven E Bentley with five hundred dollars alimony and real estate in Manson's third addition plus household goods. Byrdie Probasco was granted a divorce from Mr S Probasco. G A Ailes was granted a divorce from Elsie Ailes. both sides cited cruel treatment but the court found in Ailes' favor. Allen paid fifty dollars attorney fees for his wife and costs. Mrs Ailes received no alimony. In heavier news, Carl Netlaon, 37, of Ogden, Pa., was killed at the Hinkle Construction plant when a shovel struck his neck.

E. B. Stiles Florence Backers Chris Backers Fannie Bentley Irven E. Bentley Bentley Manson Byrdie Probasco Hr. S. Probasco G. A. Ailes Elsie Ailes Ailes Allen Ottumwa Carl Netlaon Ogden Hinkle Construction Company

Radio Programs Across Cities Showcase Evening Schedule

An extensive Central Time radio grid lists stations such as WSUL, WSMB, WKM, WOS, and KOA with programs including orchestras, concerts, talks, markets, and dramas. It details Chicago, New York, Cincinnati, Davenport, and Omaha listings, featuring bands, quartets, and special segments through late night.

Davenport Chicago Mulsic Kansas Rio Springheld New York Goncert Ind Ponting WLW Cincinnati WMAQ Omaha WRC Washington WRNY Cleveland Uncle Walt Mo Wat Houston WE2 WSM Nashville WLI Pittsburgh Story Markets WSAI E. Pittsburgh KYW Shenandoah Was! Dior Springfield WLS WREO Lansing Geneer KPRC CHTA Fort Worth Pontiac Des Moines Bonisville Independence Lincoln Thiago Zon WERM WRE Springfeid WGR WGN WCAE WHAT Wwoc KSD WAM Aigo Popular City Crowns Mooseheart York WLIYW Orchestra WMC Memphis Atlanta Brad OD Dallas Opera KMA Hot Springs Detroit Moody Hour Schenectady Musto WEBU WEAF WMNB Wis WEW WACO Tretroit WOC RKOA WEBM Paul WCAK WTAM RSD Ames WOY WHT WRO Los Angeles Oakland Variety KGO Wicco Mois-St. Paul Orch Tmallas WRBM Irls Kansas City Itolle Mit

Auto Strikes Boy and Horse Near Fredericksburg Bridge

Special correspondent Maynard Douglas reports a vehicle struck Maynard Douglas and his horse as they were crossing a bridge near town. Douglas suffered a wrist sprain and shoulder injury, parts of the horse’s front legs broke, and both were knocked into the stream bed. Mrs Hugh Scott, traveling with him toward West Union, witnessed the incident and the pair were unconscious for hours afterward. The auto driver fled the scene and the accident occurred about 3 30 PM. Dangerous injuries were not confirmed.

Fredericksburg Kan Maynard Douglas Hugh Scott Here West Union

Simple Method Claims to Remove Blackheads Fast

An advertisement touts a two ounce Caloniie powder from drug stores. Apply on a hot damp cloth and rub briskly over affected areas. In two minutes the ad claims every blackhead dissolves away entirely.

Nominee for Traer Mayor May Take Office

Peter Whannel, nominee of last evening's caucus, is expected to accept the mayoral post in Traer though he will not announce his decision for several days. Traer has been without a mayor for weeks after J. H. Marsan's resignation and council appointees have refused to serve.

Traer Get Peter Whannel J. H. Marsan

Freezone Promises Instant Corn Relief for Foot Pain

Advertisers claim Freezone instantly stops an aching corn and allows removal with fingers. A tiny bottle sold by druggists costs a few cents and purports to remove hard corn and foot calluses without soreness or irritation.

Whannel Faces Decision On Local Business Affairs

The 46 year old Mr. Whannel, a local businessman, weighs his ability to take on added responsibility. His choice hinges on whether he can free time from his own affairs to assume the role.

Whannel

Daughter of John Brown Dies at 87 in Shively

Annie Brown Adams, 87, sole surviving daughter of John Brown of Harper's Ferry fame, died at her daughter's home in Shively Humboldt County. She witnessed her father’s 1859 hanging. Eight children survive.

John Brown Wareka Annie Brown Adams Harper's Perry Shively Wumboldt County Wight

Theatres Tonight and Limited Showings at Local Theatres

Crystal-Syd Chaplin stars tonight in Oh Whit a Nurse at the Crystal. Colleen Moore appears in So Biz at the Palace. Lon Chaney features in The Road to Mandalay at the Plaza with vaudeville. Lillian Rich and Jack Wills perform at the Rialto in The Isle of Retribution and Dainty Lute Darlings. Douglas Fairbanks brings The Black Pirate to the Strand. Boerkell Players present Dancing Mathers at Waterloo stock.

Crystal Syd Chaplin Palace Colleen Moore

Ban Uncivilized Noises In Angora Turkey

Angora, in the new Turkish capital, adopts edicts to stop public criers for lost articles and to bar shepherds and herdsmen from calling to drive flocks through the streets at dawn and dusk.

Constantinople Angora New Turkey

Eastern Hiker Resumes Cross Country Trek West

Antone Koepke of Dover New Jersey resumed his cross country hike from New York to Los Angeles arriving in Denver after about 2100 miles from the start on June 3. He travels roughly three miles per hour and about 100 hours a day. He plans to reach Los Angeles late in December via the southern route through New Mexico and Arizona. The endeavor is undertaken for health reasons.

Denver Calc Antone Koepke Dover N. J New York Los Angeles Koepke New York City New Mexico Arizona Koepke Suya

Garages Adjoining London Rail Stations for Commuters

London officials announce garages will be built at suburban railway and underground stations for commuters. A shilling daily charge for railway season ticket holders and about 10 cents for others will apply. The system aims to improve suburban life by reducing reliance on trams buses or taxis.

London

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