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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1927

Page

10

Six judges to scan waterloo fire prevention essays

Judges in the public and parochial schools essay contest in Waterloo were announced by J R Vaughan. The panel includes Fire Chief Ray Tiler Harris L Garrett Washingtons principal Frank J Hanlon Maude Palmer Martin Burke and Burton Burritt. Essays from east and west schools are judged separately with prizes in each division. Entries must be under 300 words and delivered to Greater Waterloo association officials by next Friday. The contest is open to fourth through ninth graders with two classifications. Local officials urged hazard elimination in homes and communities.

Greater Waterloo Association Waterloo Insurers Association J.R. Vaughan Ray Tiler Harris L. Garrett Washington ’S Frank J. Hanlon the Tribune Maude Palmer West High School Martin Burke Burton ‘T. Burritt the Courier West Greater Waterloo Calvin, Coolidge

Smaller Cotton Crop This Year May Correct Low Price Tendency

The Associated Press reports that cotton supply and production show rising trends while prices have fallen to seven year lows. Forecasters predict a smaller American crop due to boll weevil damage and rains, with prices likely above the 1926 level. World supply could rise from foreign production, but demand may grow as more countries recover financially.

America

Officials urged to fix defects in public buildings

A statement calls on state and local officials to identify and remedy defects in buildings frequented by the public, emphasizing safety and proactive inspections to prevent harm.

Pair of Hunters Bag 26 Teal on River Run

Charles Hummel and his son Daryl of La Porte City harvested 26 teal on a river float trip. The outing yielded a productive day with both hunters totaling a substantial bag of ducks.

Charles Hummel Daryl la Porte City

Edison predicts ultra-thin newspapers of future

Thomas A. Edison foresees newspapers of the future measured at 0.00005 inches thick and costing zero nickels, signaling a radical leap in print technology and accessibility.

Thomas A. Edison

Myrtle Nielsen Weds Robt Mussett at Home Ceremony

Miss Myrtle Nielsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Nielsen of 327 High street married Robert Mussett son of Mr and Mrs Robert T Mussett of 324 High street at 1 30 p m in the Nielsen home. Rev W A Siefkes officiated. Only close relatives attended. After a honeymoon in Des Moines they will reside in Waterloo. The bride was a junior at East High last year and the groom works with his father at Waterloo Steam Boiler Works.

Myrtle Nielsen Nick Nielsen High Street Robert Mussett Robert T. Mussett W. A. Siefkes Lutheran Church Clarksville Des Moines East High School Mr. Mussett Waterloo Steam Boiler Works

Third Paralysis Case Quarantined in City

Clifford Kearney a 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs William L Kear ney of 1922 Black Hawk street is seriously ill of infantile paralysis The home was quarantined today He is the third active case in the city The others are Russell Polyard of 1415 Black Hawk street nearly recovered and Charles Swisher of 410 Sunset road quarantined this week.

Clifford Kearney William L. Kearney Black Hawk Street Russell Polyard Charles Swisher Sunset Road

Eggert to Speak at Des Moines Postmasters Parley

Postmaster Ray C. Eggert will be among speakers at the Iowa Association of Postmasters convention in Des Moines at Hotel Savery. He will address the postmasters Tuesday morning on the topic Our Membership as a member of the executive committee.

Eggert Des Moines Parley Ray C. Eggert Iowa Association of Postmasters Hotel Savery Des Moines

Postmasters Target 100 Percent District Attendance at Convention

Grant B Miller Washington DC chief postoffice inspector will headline the event. The third district aims for full representation with 100 percent membership and a total attendance of 60 first class postmasters at the convention.

Mittee Eawert Diane Been Grant B. Miller Washington, DC Postoffice Mo Miller

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