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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1927

Page

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Youth 17 badly injured in Cedar Falls auto crash

Clarence Boldt 17 son of Mr and Mrs Herman Boldt of 1628 Sycamore street was seriously hurt when the car he rode in struck a guard rail half a mile south of Cedar Falls on Main Street road at 9 p m yesterday He was taken to Sartori hospital Cedar Falls then to St Francis hospital resting comfortably and doctors planned x rays to assess a possible pelvic injury Roberts another youth suffered minor injuries and drove home with the Johnsons Boldt's father was notified by Waterloo police and the youth remained conscious during transport

Clarence Boldt Herman Boldt Sycamore Street Cedar Falls Baldi St. Francis Hospital Sartori Hospital Boldt Wade Roberts Waterloo Roberts J. G. Johnson Alrs. Johnson Bold John Deere Tractor Company Gen Gar Falls Johnnson

Dutch Ship Rescues Plane Crew Off Atlantic Coast

Fog over Le Bourget delayed the American Girl trans Atlantic flight as Ruth Elder and navigator Haldeman vanished from sight 36 hours after departing New York. A rescue by a Dutch steamer and peril claims prompted mixed weather forecasts and calm faith from pilot’s wife Mrs. Haldeman in Lakeland Florida.

PAGE American Legion Ile de France le Bourget France Ruth Sider New York le Bourget Field Miss Elder Haldeman George, Jr Lakeland Fin

Republican Chiefs Monitor Insurgent Parley for Reed Nomination

Republican leaders keep tight watch on an insurgent conference aiming to secure Senator Reed's nomination by the Democratic party ident of the United States P. Wilfley, St Louis, with Woodrow Wilson supporters opposing the revolt.

Senator Reed United Stat P. Wifley St Louis Woodrow Wilson

Governor Boosts Little Theatre Fund Des Moines Ont

The former governor of Jova, Kendell, donated 85,000 to establish the Little Theatre fund in Des Moines Ontario. The gift raised the fund to about 1 000, enabling backers of the “TNSI-Late Payment” plan to seek aid for a church edifice to house a theatre.

Des Moines E. Kendell Jova Little Kendall TNSI Endal

Revival to Be Conducted by Harlan Pastor at Cedar Falls

In Cedar Falls on October 13 a Harlan pastor will lead a revival at the local Baptist church. Rev. An fgrey Peteren, from Harlan, will assist Rev. Jd DD Vinding in the event, which aims to inspire the community through gospel messages.

Harlan Cedar Falls Greta Lottery Anfgrey Peteren Tvangelislin Moert Suday Jd DD Vinding

Weather forecast for Maasdinviwun area

A fragmented weather notice lists arid night conditions and Thursday expectations. It mentions temperatures in Maasdinviwun and Minden with unclear timeframes and vague style typical of bulletins from a dated newspaper page.

Minden

Grand Knight Sullivan to be installed at Waterloo K of C

Grand Knight defier y G Sullivan of the law firm Sullivan and Sullivan will be installed as grand knight of Waterloo Council Knights of Columbus by district deputy W J Brennan at 8 p m in K of C Hall. Sullivan succeeds J H Fitzgerald. Lectures by Brennan Murtagh Beecher and Kelly precede the ceremony. Plans preview winter events including dances fiddlers contests and amateur shows with a buffet luncheon.

Defiery G Sullivan Sullivan & Sullivan Waterloo Knights of Columbus W. J. Brennan Orlwein K. of

Damages Filed Over Arrest At Johnson's Dance Pavillion

Robert Putney sues Harry P. Mason alleging false arrest and $1000 damages after Mason, a road patrolman and constable, handcuffed Putney at Johnson's dance pavilion on Oct. 10 for intoxication. Putney was detained until midnight and released on appearance bond, with the case reportedly dismissed next day.

Harry P. Mason Robert Putney Putney Mason Pavision Waterloo

Heirs Battle Over Will in Buchanan County

The district court in Independence on October 13 heard a case to set aside the 1918 will of Mrs. Rosetta Conrad. George Conrad Dr B H Conrad and Marie Conrad seek probate of an alternate will, after a bitter week of hearings. A jury of eleven was empaneled but not yet instructed.

Fourier Special Services Independence Rosetta Conrad

Buckwheat Shipment Reaches Mill 200 Miles From Storm Lake

Marvin Buckwheat Mill owner H Marvin Fayette reports the first 100 sack order of buckwheat was freighted from Storm Lake to his mill. A customer 200 miles away planned to haul by road, but rain delayed the trip. If roads improve, the rest of the order may be hauled to the grinding mill.

Fayette D. H. Marvin Marvin Notier Storm Lake

Doctor and Wife Found Shot Dead in Blazing House

Birmingham police report Dr. F. I. Blair and Mrs Blair found dead at their burning residence on October 13. Bodies discovered by five men extinguishing the fire, both shot and in night clothes. Coroner undecided if murder or self-inflicted. revolvers with discharged chambers found nearby.

Birmingham Ala F. I. Blair Blair Bussum

Des Moines AK Radio Contest Sees Local Winners Compete

Miss Arlene Bradley of Waterloo and George Marker of Waterloo advance from local auditions to represent town in Atwater Kent national contest in Des Moines. They perform as anonymous entrants, judged 60 percent by radio fans and 40 percent by panel. Bradley’s parents and accompanist accompany her to Des Moines.

Arlene Bradley Waterloo WHO Des Moines Atwater Kent George Marker Bradley Mr. Marker A. L. Bradley Miss Bradley Robert Parrott

Dike Legion Post to Elect Officers at Friday Session

Regular meeting of the Dike American Legion post will be held Friday evening to elect officers. Farm Bureau discussed voting at Mrs. C. H. Syndergard’s home and a clothing care lesson was given. A Clarksville buyer acquired the Gray and Woods Drug Store building. Pheasant season opens in Grundy County on Oct 21 22 and 29. Joe Haack remodels property for new tenant Thomas Hansen from Coulter. The W. H. K. M. S. met at Mrs. A. P. Lorenzen’s home.

Joe Haack Thomas Hansen Dike Sayings Bank Coulter A. P. Lorenzen

Mrs Hulda Muncey Dies at 91 in Jesup

Hulda Muncey aged 91 died at her Jesup home last evening. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Friday at the residence with Rev. J. W. Wright officiating. She lived in the area for 70 years and is survived by a daughter Mrs. Emma Hathaway of Cedar Rapids and two sons J. N. Muncey of Jesup and Frederick Muncey.

Jesup Hulda Muncey J. W. Wright The Baptist Church Muncey Emma Hathaway Cedar Rapids J. N Frederick Marion

Family perished in Richardsville fire tragedy

A blaze in Richardsville killed Mr and Mrs George Stillman and gravely injured their 12 year old daughter Natrona. The 15 mile north incident also left Ralph Dupont hospitalized after escaping the flames. The Stillmans had moved from Shermans Mound on Oct 1 and ran a merchandise store.

Dubngur George Stillmankes Natrona Richardsville Here Ralph Dupont Sher

Accounting and Receiver Case Decided by Court Guess

The 2 year old accounting and receiver suit, P. N. L. Smith v Lester Adams, H. L. Adams, Peter Romelfanger and Twin City Bottling Works of Cedar Falls, involved about $2,000. Judge Gled ruled the funds be split three-fifths to Romelfanger and two-fifths to Smith after costs of $112.90, noting records were imperfect and the court’s finding was largely a guess.

Te Tengr Yenterdas G. W Et P.onl Smith Lester H. L. Adams Peter Romelfanger Twin City Cedar Falls Romelfanger Smith Wood HO Land Lester Adams The Waryanr Rooke Romelfaniger Thompson W. L. Beecher J. T. Sullivan

Coolidge Praises Industrial Peace in Pittsburgh

President Coolidge lauded industrial peace and equal opportunity during a Pittsburgh visit. He highlighted Mellon brothers for their public service and noted the city’s support for art exhibitions as part of national progress. The trip featured a Fort Pitt blockhouse drive and gatherings with local leaders and bank officials.

America Pittsburgh Andrew Mellon White House R. B. Mellon

No Dogs Allowed on Police Bonds

Waterloo police abandon using dog bonds for forgery and speeding cases. Chief Charles Mohlis rejects canine bonds as officers prep for a dog bond option after Mrs. T F Kirk offers a police dog for her husband. The forgery charge is dismissed when the check’s signature is proven valid by William Stewart in Toledo Iowa court.

St. Bernard Waterloo Charles Mohlis T. F. Kirk Toledo 5. M. Huffard Kirk William Stewart

Lions Club to Study Redemption of Boy Gangsters

At a noon luncheon in Black's tea room Lions Club members appointed a committee to study delinquent youths and possible parole sponsorship. The group voted to move weekly meetings to the Elks club dining hall and heard entertainment by the Harry Ike Evans quartet from the Crystal theatre.

Lions Club Black Elks Club Harry Ike) Evans Crystal Theatre

Delaware County Sunday Schools Convene at Thorpe

The annual Delaware County Sunday School association convention will meet at the Methodist church at Thorpe on Wednesday October 19 with sessions at 9 15 a m 1 30 p m and 7 30 p m Each Sunday school in Delaware county is expected to send a representative.

Delaware County Thorpe Manchester Delaware County Sunday School Association Mrthodist

Funeral for John M McNamara at St Josephs Catholic Church

Funeral services for John M. McNamara 62 of 1424 Franklin street who died yesterday evening at SS Francs hospital after a brief illness will be at 10 am Saturday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Rev E J Slattery officiating. Burial follows at Calary. He was born in County Clare Ireland in 1885 and lived on a farm near Jesup before moving to Waterloo in 1902. Surviving are his widow sister Mrs B Leonard Miller Fairbank IA and brother Michael McNamara Spirit Lake IA. The Rosary society will meet at 7:30 pm and the Daughters of Isabella at 7 pm today. Building permits listed include B Herbsleb 418 Broadway Emma Trevis 226 Western Waterloo Building & Loan 2126 Third West.

Sohn M. McNamara John M. McNamara Franklin Street SS Francs Hospital St. Joseph's Catholic Church E. J. Slattery Calary Mr. McNamara County Clare Ireland Jesup Waterloo B. Leonard Miller Fairbank Michael McNamara Spirit Lake Rosary Society Isabella At & P. m

Waterloo Building & Loan Moves to Own Building

Waterloo Building & Loan association moves its offices from the Elks hotel to a three story building at Lafayette and Fifth streets known as the Waterloo Building & Loan block. The bank, second largest of its kind in the state, has grown resources to 5 million dollars and plans to lease remaining space after remodeling.

Waterloo Building & Loan Association Waterloo Tomy Ens Hotel Lafayette Pifth Fowler Waterloo Building & Loan

Roxana Petroleum Begins Work on Moline Plant

Roxana Petroleum Corporation starts work on a bulk gasoline distributing plant on Mullan avenue between Rock Island and Great Western tracks in Moline. T. M. DeVeney of the home office directs the project, approved July 11 by the city council. Five 18,000-gallon tanks, pumps, loading rack, warehouse, office and garage will be built, with more filling stations planned as opportunities permit.

Rock Island and Great Western Mullan Avenue Roxana Petroleum Corporation Moline T. M. DeVeney

Pharmacists From Seven Counties Meet in Local District

Pharmacists from Black Hawk Grundy Buchanan Fayette Butler Hardin and Bremer counties will gather next Wednesday Oct 19 at the Elks club starting at noon for a district meeting of the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association. J W Slocum secretary Indianola will conduct the meeting and Nels Barling will be the principal speaker.

Black Hawk Grundy Buchanan Fayette Butler Hardin Bremer Iowa Pharmaceutical Association Elks Club J. W. Slocum Indianola Nels Barling

Moeller and Fuller to Lead Study Center Sessions

H C Moeller former county superintendent and rural expert for Iowa State Teachers College and F E Fuller rural extension department member will instruct at the Moeller and Fuller Study Center held at East Junior High Saturday under County Superintendent A E Jewett. Sessions run 9 30 a m to noon and 1 30 to 3 30 p m Moeller discusses reading circle work while Fuller covers geography course of study in rural schools.

H.C. Moeller Iowa State Teachers College F. E. Fuller Rural Extension Department East Junior High A. E. Jewett Moeller Fuller

Booze Runner Pleads Guilty in Liquor Transport Case

Fred W. Hotchkiss, arrested on Grant highway last June as a booze runner, appeared with counsel N. Levison and pleaded guilty to illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. Judge R. W. Hasner set 5 a.m. next Monday for sentencing. Officers seized the Chandler coupe with 69 gallons of alcohol. bond of 1000 was posted by George Pappayasilion.

Fred W. Hotchkiss Grant Highway N. Levison R. W. Hasner Hotchkiss Chandler George Pappayasilion

Charles Swisher's Condition Improved

Marked improvement was reported today in the condition of Charles Swisher son of Mr and Mrs B F Swisher 410 Sunset road who is ill with Infantile paralysis.

Charles Swisher B. F. Swisher Sunset Road

Nine Tourists Stranded in Eight Cylinder Car Rescued

Nine travelers from Ohio to California were stranded at a park when an eight cylinder car ran low on fuel after the head of the party earned about three dollars shoveling coal to buy food and a tire repair. The Salvation Army provided essentials while the county refused aid. an overseer of the poor secured a job for the driver, a young man.

Ohio California Salvation Army

C F and N Offer 209 to Settle Fire Truck Crash

A 1925 street car collision on Randoph and Fourth streets led to a $259.63 fire truck repair bill. A council committee will propose acceptance of a $209 settlement offer from C F and N to cover the damage. Motorman John Geiges was charged with negligence but found not guilty.

Randolph Fourth Streets John Keiges

Screen Actor Hughie Mack Dies at 43 in Santa Monica

Santa Monica originator of screen acting Hughie Mack 43 was found dead in bed at his home. The Brooklyn native and early film actor left the legitimate stage for movies, passing away on October 13 after a long career in motion pictures.

Santa Monica Cal Hughie Mack Bee Brooklyn

Resurfacing Work Advances on Oelwein Highway No 11

Oct 13 report from Oelwein Iowa notes rapid progress in resurfacing parts of Highway No 11 within Gusit fants with brick laying at nearly a block per day. Local schools closed for staff institute at West Union. infantile paralysis quarantine lifted at Wil Mam Mack home with one remaining case from the Rule Ross family. Armistice day preparations discussed by American Legion and Parent-Teacher Association ahead of events at the high school Friday night Oct 21. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Frank Meynavinehey on Oct 11 in Meadeville Pa. new arrival named White in Meadeville.

Pred Rule. Ross. Relapost American Legion Suai Jum Myr Frank MeyAvinehey Nace White Meadeville Samuel

Honor System for Exams Favored by Cornell Students

Cornell students favor an honor system for exams over closely policed tests, according to a Mount Vernon report dated October 13. The item notes a preference among college students for less rigid supervision in examinations.

Cornell Mount Vernon. In Corneil Ethics Eee Ine Wan Association Regulis Reme

Party at Dysart Brings Rural Residents to Opera House Dance

Dysart Iowa Oct 13 a large crowd from rural areas attended a party and dance at the opera house with music by the Traer orchestra. Refreshments were served and the event drew many local residents.

Dysart Opera House Traer Orchestra

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C.F Ty Sechunk Jeffery G. Sullivan Magon Buchanan County G. C. Durham Norman §. Fry H. J. Ganiere M. J. Hardin R. C. Lewis Thomas McCormick B. F. Nabholz R. I. Smith Vernon Winn O. W. Wyrich John Wise E. P. Searls Radio Fans Tonight Dike Legion Post Coolidge B. Herbsleb Broadway Mra Emma Trevis Western Waterloo Building & Loan Associaion Third West Waterloo Blo'e & Loan Oelwein A & Hi Saturday Evening Post Fashion Park Helms Clothing CompAny East Fourth Street Danors Fourth Street
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