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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1928

Page

16

Hoover 13 Dirt Farmer Knows Farm Problem

Des Moines Oct 23 Herbert Hoover’s farming experience spans years on a large scale. Archie Rice details the Wasco California farm practices with diverse crops, labor from Americans and Mexicans, and an annual payroll around $75,000.

Hoover Des Moines Herbert Hoover Mr. Hoover Archie Rice Stanford University California Wasco Cal Rice Hoover Farm Mr. Rice University of California Hern

Labor Council Reports Favorable Hoover Farm Conditions

The County Labor council states there are no objections to labor conditions at the Hoover farm. They found living conditions wages and classes of labor satisfactory with no complaints. Signed by E Rheets president W A Stan secretary and John Blonwell.

County Labor Council Hoover Farm E. Rheets W. A. Stan John Blonwell

Fire at Albert Hotel disrupts city streetcar service

A morning blaze at the Albert hotel 319 1 2 Fourth street east caused about 1000 dollars in damage. Fire started likely at a popcorn stand and burned one room damaged another and blew off a rear porch roof. Firemen arrived at 5 30 a m and stopped the spread. Observers say owners include R N Cowin Hope Martin and Charles Pickett.

Albert Hotel Fourth Street R. N. Cowin Hope Martin Charles Pickett

Waterloo Boy Scout Council to Hear Ray Wyland Talks

The Waterloo city Boy Scout executive committee meets at noon Wednesday to plan speaking slots for Ray Wyland director of education for the national Boy Scout staff New York and head of church activities He arrives for a series of talks on November 13 and will depart for Cedar Rapids after the engagements.

Waterloo Council of Boy Scouts Ray O. Wyland Department of Education Boy Scout Staff New York Wyland Waterloo Boy Scout Council Cedar Rapids

Latin American Investments Debate Topic at West High

West High prepares for a debate as George Fields plans to call candidates for the team by mid December. The topic asks whether the United States should stop protecting American capital invested in Latin America unless war is formally declared.

George Fields West High United States Latin America

Alexander Boxes aT Paul Boy In Mason City Rine

Ralph Alexander meets Mike Mandell in a Mason City bout highlighted by a history of clashes with Minnesota rivals from St Paul. The article notes past opponents and gym chatter as the match looms, with regional boxing intrigue underscoring the event.

Alexander Paul Boy Mason City RINE Ralph Alexander Mike Mandell St. Paul Minneapolis Earl Blue Jack McCann Johnny Wiliams George Asmus Alex Tommy Gibbons Mandell al van Ryan Rose Gymnasium Tommy

Local boxing card pairs city rivals in heated prelims

Ernie North of Waterlo fights Mickey Gill of St. Paul and Lloyd Colvin of Mason City faces Bull Brady of St. Paul in three four round prelims. Johnny Derry of Mason City meets Benny Egan of St. Paul while Leonard Johnson of Forest City takes on Johnny Kern of St. Paul in the six round semi windup. A second six round prelim matches Kid Spargo against Merle Simmons at home.

Mandell Ernie North Waterlo Mickey Gill St. Paul Lloyd Colvin Mason City Bull Brady Johnny Derry Benny Egan Leonard Johnson Forest City Johnny Kern Kid Spargo Merle Simmons

Declamatory Contest At Hall's Grave Church

Sunday schools from Greene Mall's Grove and Aredale joined a medal declamatory contest sponsored by the Aredale Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Hall's Grave Church. Arlene Hansen of Hall's Grove won the silver medal in the intermediate division and Helen Rector won a silver in the junior group. A large audience attended the event held Sunday.

Courter Greene Aredale Women's Christian Temperance Union Hall's Grave Church Here Greene, Mall's Grove Are~dale Arlene Hansen Hall's Grove Helen Rector

Iowa Cage Titles to Be Decided on Floor

Des Moines Iowa Oct 23 Iowa's champion high school basketball crown will be awarded in a final tournament likely at Des Moines on March 22 and 23. George A Brown executive secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic Association announced today. Sectional tournaments are set for March 1 and 2 with district meets to pick entries for the final tourney March 7 8 and 9.

Iowa CAGE Des Moines Iown City George A. Brown Iowa High School Eink Association Association

Waterloo coaches eye sectional tournament site

Ralph Sarl coach of Waterloo West dish hopes Waterloo gains a site for the sectional basketball tournament. No location has been announced. East Waterloo won the sectional at Independence last winter while West High at Waverly was eliminated by I. S. T. training school.

Waterloo Ralph Sarl Waterloo West Dish East Waterloo Independence West High Waverly

Meningitis Fatal to Leslie Oleson in Cedar Falls

Leslie Oleson aged 46 died at his home on Rainbow Drive Cedar Falls from spinal meningitis after a brief illness. He was a bachelor. Survived by four brothers and three sisters Henry Niels Edward Louis Anna Sophia and Mary. Burial planned at Fredsville with funeral arrangements pending.

Courier Cedar Falls Leslie Oleson Rainbow Drive Henry Niels Edward Louis Anna Sophia Mary Fredsville

Advisory Council Debates Open Pheasant Season

Burr G Lichty from the advisory council says a planned Oct 16 meeting with State Game Warden W E Albert has not occurred. Appointees from the Izaak Walton League consider petitions on pheasant season, and Albert previously asked for advice on whether an open season will be permitted.

Burr G. Lichty W. E. Albert Izaak Walton League Albert

Farewell party honors Mrs. Gutknecht before winter trip

More than 50 Brethren women gathered at the Hudson church for a farewell event for Mrs. Etta Gutknecht who will spend the winter in San Jose California with her daughter. The program included music readings and a friendship talk, and Mrs. H R Hollis presented a gift.

Hudson the Brethren Church Etta Gutknecht San Jose Cal Helen H. R. Hollis

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