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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1928

Page

12

Luttan fights off hold up and bandit at Waterloo seed store

Luttan recounts a Wednesday evening attempt to rob his Waterloo seed store at 724 Water Street. He wrestled the gunman, who fled after a bullet wounded Luttan in the leg. A.J. Willard is sought for the shooting. police and a doctor were delayed but Luttan survived with about $400 in the safe.

Waterloomer Luttan St. Francis Hospital Fred A. J. Willard Lutton Hw.t. Wagner Luttin Fred ‘Taylor Taylor Crumline Buttan Waterloo Medical Society Independence Avenue Illinois Central

Deviled Tomatoes and Pepper Relish from a Vintage Column

Instructions describe slicing firm chilled tomatoes and marinating in French dressing, then batter frying with parsley garnish. A second recipe shares a pepper relish using red and green peppers, onions, celery seed, and boiling water, simmered and packed into jars.

Mayor Praises Y M C A Build Strong Character

Waterloo mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts endorses the Y M C A as it nears its sixtieth jubilee. He highlights the organization’s character building work, urges citizen support during the week of October 22, and credits the local YMCA with civic virtue and guidance for men and boys in Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Waterloo Glenn A. Tibbitts Tibbitts America Fourth Street

Registration locations and dates for Waterloo election

City Clerk Charles C. MacKay announced registration sites across Waterloo for voters to register and cast ballots in the upcoming general election. Registrations run Oct 25 26 27 and Nov 3 with the election set for Nov 6. Registrars plan four busy days to prepare the voting population, meeting Tuesday night for final instructions and supplies.

Charles C. MacKay Waterloo Repass Automobile Company Park ‘Ave Westminster Presbyterian Chrch Fourth Oaklawn Whittier School Sullivan St. Luke's Church Campbell Galloway Agricultural Hall Ballou Ore Station Commercial Gospel Hall Western St. Mark's Episcopalshuren Lafayette Waterloo Electric Camping Pitth Stherwood Greenhouse Canger Miles Building Oakland Fifth Porum Drug Company Sycamore Linden M. BE Butler mMyon Whitney Vinton Christ Spiscopsl Shepherd Lumber Company Seaventa

Rusty Ruston Shows Unusual Appeal For Girls

A new novel Rusty Ruston by Marian Hurd McNeely tells of Mary who uses the name Rusty to fit a spunky 17 year old heroine. Red haired and short of funds for college she earns by operating a garden and flower shop with family support. The book blends humor adventure and youthful zest in a form aimed at girls but appealing to all who enjoy youthful adventure.

Mary Rusty Rusty Ruston Marian Hurd McNeely Dubuque Longmans, Green & Co New York

Smith rails at 6.0 P. M. record in Chicago rally

Alfred E. Smith in Chicago denounces the Republican record as he closes western campaigning before moving eastward. He attacks Work over Salt Creek lease with Sinclair interests and cites Borah while urging voters to remember the current administration’s perceived failures. Moving via Indianapolis toward Albany, he plans a church stop in western New York. In Geneva, Italy, villagers fear a landslide near Camo in the Maggia valley as foundations shift threatening the town.

Chicago Alfred E. Smith Allegheny Mountains North Atlantic Seaboard Midwest Hubert Work Republican National Committee Sale Creek Sinclair Indianapolis Tom Taggart Indiana Ohio Albany New York Audleyce Toots Republican Party Nomines Veterans’ Bureau Office of Alien Property Custodian Salt Creek Ball Creek Albert B. Fall Sargent Borah Idaho Idahorn Gov. Smith Herbert Hoover Senate Hoover Geneva Camo Maggia Ticino

Tigers Buy Outfielder Roy G C. Johnson

Detroit announces the purchase of minor league outfielder Roy G C Johnson from San Francisco in the Pacific Coast League for a reported 75000 dollars. The deal reflects a major acquisition by the Tigers.

Tigers Detroit Tigers Today Roy GC. Johnson San Francisco

Births Reported From Local Hospitals and Homes

Birth notices list several newborns with parents and dates. Benjamin near Winslow born Oct 4. Bs or a girl to Koffoxlau at St Peenehs Oct 3. Lynn Ranney to Brown Sept 26. Dale Edwie to Bareck Oct 7. Norah Ann to Martell Oct 5. Shirley Crace to Lottich Sept 28. Matlsa Fay to Welter Webber Oct 0. Richard Elmer to Moore Oct 13. Merrill Roth to Burr McCord Aug 28. Paul Jr to Dyer at Ast on Oct 3. John Gilbert to Clark Aug 300. Allan Dale to Engleman Oct 12.

Clifford Winslow Knoll Benjamin George Koffoxlau St. Peenehs Hospital Bsor Wilbur C. Brown Allen Memorial Hospital Lynn Ranney Willem Bareck St Branels Hospital Dale Edwie Joan Martell Seventh West Norah Ann John Cheorge Lottich Reel Shirley Crace McKinley Welter Webber Colorado Matlsa Fay Clyde Elmer Moore Presbyterian Hospital Richard Elmer Burr McCord Klaventhingl Merrill Roth Paul Byron Dyer Lafayette Ann Ston Paul Jr Howard Clark Albany John Gilbert John WW Engleman Quincy San Allan Dale

Waterloo Invites 1930 Kiwanis Convention Here

Waterloo Kiwanis club invited Nebraska Iowa Kiwanis to hold its 1930 convention in Waterloo. Delegation of 18 attended from Waterloo. The Kiwanis quartet sang, Miss Dene May sang as Miss Waterloo, and a resolution thanked Waterloo singers. H C Wurster of Waterloo became lieutenant governor of division No 3. A convention report will be given at the weekly club meeting in Hotel Russell Lamson. Dr T B Throckmton of Des Moines will speak on medical fines.

Waterloo B. M. Gotshall W. P. McGormick Cc. L. Tarbell C. Albert Seholln Russell-Lamson Hexb T- B

Lindbergh to Hunt Bears in Coahuila Mexico Border Trip

Col Charles A Lindbergh will travel south of the Rio Grande next week to hunt bears in Coahuila. The party, organized by Ambassador Alexander J. MacNab, aims for a four to five week stay with plans to explore Sierra Madre cliff dwellings in Chihuahua. Lindbergh to arrive at La Sabla ranch near the border and travel by car beyond, camping in the open with a possible visit to Luis Leon’s ranch. Judge Leon Armisen of Pilar del Rio Cubs accompanies the group.

Mexico City Charles A. Lindbergh Rio Grande Coahuila Alexander J. MacNab United States Lindbergh Sierra Madre Chihuahua la Sabla Hal Mangum Ambassador Morrow Sierra Madres MarcNab

Chief Tiller Talks to Iowa Firemen

Ames Iowa Oct 20 The fourth annual short course for Iowa firemen, run by Iowa State College engineering extension, closed after no demonstration of extinguishers and equipment. Over 200 firemen attended the four day session. Closing programs featured J B Florin Wisconsin fire prevention chief Ray Tiller Waterloo fire chief and first aid instruction by W E Longfellow Red Cross assistant national director

Ames Towa Engineering Extension Department Towa State College J. BE. Florin Industrial Commission of Wisconsin Ray Tiller Waterloo Fire Department W. E. Longfellow American Red Cross

Paris Coat Dress Designers Create Evening Wear

Nicole Groult designs a black crepe coat dress with an open front over gray blue foundation. Embroidered sleeves reach above the elbow with red, gold, and blue heavy chain stitch. The same colors mimic tiered effects on the skirt.

Paris Nicole Groult Sime

Iowa Cities Soar in Building Amid State Gain Report

Iowa's year end prosperity seen in September building index showing 76 percent gain over 1927. Cedar Rapids led with 328 percent, Marshalltown 193 percent, Des Moines 1 percent, plus gains in Davenport Fort Dodge Keokuk Sioux City and Waterloo. National survey signals overall decline in U S building activity. Also Rose M Parker elected president of Southwestern Iowa Teachers Association at Shelby county meeting.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Des Moines Davienport Fort Dodge Keokuk iSoux City Waterloo Iswa Seine Bent Heans Sound Bluffs Rose M. Parker Shelby County Southwestern Iowa Teachers Association

Goettsch divorce granted. custody and fees set

Marjorie Goettsch was granted a decree of divorce from A H Goettsch by Judge BR W Hasner. The stipulation awards custody of their minor daughter Donna Corey, with $35 weekly support, and assigns household furniture. Each party quitsclaims future or existing interests in property, and defendant must pay attorney fees and court costs.

Marjorie Goettsch A. H. Goettsch BR. W. Hasner Goettsch Donna Corey

Prosperity as Campaign Focus in Final Weeks

Washington report outlines Hoover and Smith shaping the race around prosperity. Hoover stresses bread and butter issues like tariffs and employment to sway voters, while Smith defends immigration limits and protectionism. Whisper campaigns fade as both parties push core economic themes before Election Day.

Ty Frederic William Wise Washington, D. C Pesson Herbert Hoover Hoover The Isle Medill McCormick Gov. Smith Louisville Washington Smith United States Secretary of Labor Europe Ellis Island New York Teddy National Committee

Three Cars Stolen One Recovered in Inverted Position

H L Harkness of 919 Fairview Avenue reported the theft of his sight coupe from near Walnut Street Baptist church at 9 20 p m yesterday. An overturned car at Linn and Quincy streets led detectives Ralph Davis and Charles L Pickens to identify it as Harkness’s stolen vehicle. Three boys were seen fleeing as the coupe overturned. The car was brought to the station. Carl White of Route 1 Waverly Indiana reported a Chevrolet coach stolen near the Winals Central depot around 1 05 p m yesterday. The car is registered to Eugene White with license plate 8 1877. Nathan Enlow Gedar Falls marshal asked police to watch for a Chevrolet car stolen from Mrs William Morgan, license 1403n. B H Good of GIL Washington Street reported a chest of carpenter tools stolen from a building at Fifth and Jefferson streets at 7 15 p m yesterday. Mrs Feed Ulin of 12 Lafayette Street is at Allen Motwater hospital for medical treatment.

H. L. Harkness Fairview Avenue Pellev Walnut Street Baptist Church Linn Quincy Streets Ralph Davis Charles L. Pickens Harkiness Carl White Route 1 Waverly Palite Ab Yester- Gay Wiether Winals Central Depot Eugene White Nathan Enlow Gedar William Morgan Gil Washington Street Fifth and Jefferson Streets

Portugal Footwear Law Draws Global Attention

Washington dispatch reports Portugal’s Oct 1 start date for a new law banning barefoot living. A National Geographic bulletin notes world regions with and without footwear, tracing sandal origins in Egypt and Mesopotamia to modern shoes. It highlights global shoe evolution and US dominance in production with 1926 output surpassing 324 million pairs valued near one billion dollars.

Washington, D.C Portugal Washington, D. C National Geographic Society Polar Trapics Africa Central America South America Asia Tropics Egypt Mesopotamia Nile Tigris-Euphrates Palestine Tima Europe Western India Japan Mexico Near East Holland Belgium France America United States Iworld

West High Hall to Host Major Republican Rally

West High auditorium will host Black Hawk County’s largest Republican rally on Wednesday evening with Dwight F. Davis, secretary of war, speaking at 8 p.m. Announcement came from Pressey J. Frank, county central committee chair. A music and short talks program is planned.

West High Black Hawk Dwight F. Davis Pressey J. Frank The Republic Frank Harry E. Hull United States Immigration Black Hawk County Dunkerton Waterloo la Porte City Hudson County Central Committee Walter P. Jensen Wom

Court decree exempts hospital from taxation in Mason City

Mason City Iowa October 20 The hospital run by the Sisters of Mercy a Roman Catholic order has been exempted from taxation by a decree issued by District Judge Clark who upheld the contention that it is a charitable institution within the meaning of the law The suit began last year after the hospital was listed for taxation after having been exempted for several years

Mason City Sisters of Mercy Clark

Navy dirigible Los Angeles flight postponed to Monday

Lakehurst N J October 20 due to weather the proposed training flight of the U S Navy dirigible Los Angeles scheduled for dawn today has been postponed until Monday morning. A home economics expert notes that emphasis on proper food for children has led many parents to eat more sensibly.

Lakehurst N. J U. S. Navy Los Angeles

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M.C. A GLERK Gov. Smith Flays Dr. Work Newton Wurster Miss Waterloo LINGY Mexige Col. McNab Embassy Tiller Ieee For & Complete Optical Service Buchanan's Arthur H. Claus Katherine Claus Margaret Maddigan Maddigan School of Music Upper Town University Luther College Fayette Geraldine Brinkman Grinnell College Vermont Boulevard Jack F. T. McGhee Cc. A. Culbertson Conger Street Thompson Rainbow Drive Walker McGhee Adam Roegen Long Beach Cllr Reddmond George Yarrington Duryea Street Corn M. Clough Bertha Arthur Ruth Grant ‘Avenue Gypsy Smith Memoriat Coliseum G. W. Wild Centuria Wis Nic Webber Franklm Street Evangelical Church Nell Yhoeys Chirch Pariors Aril Sena Vercisemeiey Copsright Ipze Feed Ulin Lafayette Street Allen Motwortat Hospital West High Hall Ghogen Hall Jensen George E. Lichty Whaleshic Grocer Phelps Jefferson St Tritz Studio West Fourth St
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