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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1929

Page

14

Farmers Oppose Open Pheasant Season in Black Hawk County

Northwest Black Hawk farmers gathered in Washington township to protest a three day pheasant open season Oct 30 to Nov 2. They claim the dates invite foreign hunters, harm crops and livestock, and infringe on farmers rights. Dr G. C. Rowe led the meeting with petitions and plans to post signs opposing the season.

Black Hawk County Washington Township W. E. Albert Lansing Howe CG. K. Rowe Easants Harvey Chaney

Simplicity Marks Goodhue Funeral

Simplicity long marked the funeral services for Mrs Serra Goodhue mother of Mrs Calvin Coolidge in Northamplton Massachusetts. Mrs Goodhue died Thursday night at a local hospital after more than 22 months of confinement. About 300 people attended the ceremonies at Edwards Congregational church where the former president and his wife worshipped for many years.

Northamplton Mass U.R Coolidge Familly Serra Goodhue Calvin Coolidge

Ghosts to Haunt Legion Hallowe'en Party Thursday

Ghosts will walk at a Legion and auxiliary Hallowe'en party in Merwin at the hall Thursday night. A masquerade affair features will include various ghostly attractions and a dance to conclude the evening. Leste Lewis and Mrs Jack Balensifer lead the general arrangements committee.

Legion Hallowe'en Party Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Auxiliary Merwhat Hall The Legion and Leste Lewis Mra Jack Balensifer Bancing Wil

Hoover says general business is strong despite stock selloff

Washington October 26 President Hoover voiced optimism on the U S economy despite this week’s stock market decline. He cited high production and consumption and stable commodity prices as signs of health and noted wages rising and worker output increasing. He warned of weak spots in construction tied to high interest and mentioned a sympathetic grain price decline with a large world production gap predicting a low carryover at year end.

Washington, D.C Hoover Stock Exchange

Rotary Club Address on Agricultural Hoss Race Day

Rotary members will hear E. Johnson of Litchfield Manufacturing discuss The Agricultural Hoss Race at the Monday luncheon in Hotel Russell Lamson. Y M C A diners will attend a Midge Makeover event with Hast High coach Gordon Mecter and Glen Strohridge as guests. Kiwanis plans a surprise ladies and members program Tuesday at Hotel Russell Lamson. Optimist club hosts a surprise program Tuesday in Hotel Present. Lions speaker A Phelps outlines methods for starting and organizing new clubs Thursday at Black's Tearoom.

Rotary E. Johnson Litchfield Manufacturing Company Rotary Club Russell-Lamson Gordon Mecter West High Glen Strohridge M.C. A Kiwanis Club Hotel Russell-Lamson MH. A. Lawrence Optimist Club LIONS A. Phelps The National Lions Club Vp Pon Black's Tearoom

Man Faces Vacate Notice In Rose Hill District

Dr. L B Furgerson a Black physician served with a Thursday notice to vacate his 708 Beech Street home. Represented by E H Mc Coy, Rose Hill Home Owners Protective Association questions signing a 1930 expiry race restriction contract. George F Mc Cleery, seller of the Beech Street property, is among those who declined to sign the new instrument.

L. B. Furgerson Beech Street E. HH. McCoy Rose Hill George F. McCleery Ferguson

Campaign staff and winners feted at oyster supper

Members of the staff of the M C A and campaign leaders were entertained by Dr. and Mrs. CL A Boaman at an oyster supper last night at their Sherwood home.

CL. A. Boaman Sherwood

Flying Realtor to Speak at Waterloo Luncheon Tour

Harry H. Gulver, Culver City and Los Angeles real estate leader and president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, will visit Waterloo's Real Estate Board for a Thursday noon luncheon in Black's tearoom. He launches a year long air tour visiting 533 member boards to unify real estate viewpoints and push modernization of tax systems and real estate law. Gulver travels with an in-plane office in a six passenger Stinson-Detroiter, cruising 125 to 150 mph, aiming for efficient personal contact across the nation and Canada.

Harry H. Gulver Culver City Los Angeles Cal National Association of Real Estate Boards Waterloo Real Estate Board National Association United States Culver Canada Mexico J& Wright Association Continental Air

Campfire program after supper for park guests

After supper the guests were taken on a boat ride and enjoyed a campfire program. Marshmallows were toasted and fortunes told. Attendees included Bruce Hanson Harold Goodwin James Armstrong Jack Brown F J Kirkner Art Misner John Berth Verne Remy Mr and Mrs Homer Albright Miss Gertrude Glesener and Miss Ted Matse.

Bruce Hanson Harold Goodwin James Armstrong Jack Brown F. J. Kirkner Art Misner John Berth Verne Remy Homer Albright Gertrude Glesener Ted Matse

Bruce Township Farm Bureau Elects Officers Again

La Porte City October 26 At the annual joint Bruce Township Farm Bureau meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Clark Hoyt officers were elected Chairman J F Gay Vice Chairman Adam Raab Secretary and Treasurer Clark Hoyt Press Correspondent Mrs Clark Hoyt Committees and co operators to be named later Attendance was not good for the event.

la Porte City Bruce Township Farm Bureau Clark Hoyt J. F. Gay Adam Raab

Police Notes Report Small-Scale Theft and Auto Theft

George Fritz reported theft of ham, bacon, pystas and cream from his icebox. On the rear porch this morning were empty containers, suggesting on-site consumption. Victor Graves, 28, was arrested for stealing a car from Helen Elwell in Estherville and was found in possession of the vehicle. An Estherville officer will travel here after.

George Fritz Fourth Street West Fritz Victor Graves Manson Street Helen Elwell Estherville

New Waterloo Mayor Begins Duties At Nine O'Clock

De. E. E. Peek, newly elected head of Waterloo city government, starts his term by arriving at 9 am and denying a permit to a local printer to solicit holiday card orders. Tonight he will preside at the first council meeting facing a hearing on a Memorial court sewer outlet band estimate and a sewer assessment for block 6.

de. E. E. Peek Waterloo Memorial Court

Gates Park Assn Appoints Halloween Planning Committee

Gates Park Playground association members meet to form a committee led by Mrs Studebaker Mrs Murphy Mrs Meggison Mrs Scribster and couples Burke LaPierre to arrange an outdoor Halloween event with bonfires songs candy and apples at Gates Park. Victor Read city playground director noted last year's large turnout despite bad weather and forecasts a stronger crowd this year.

Hallowe'en Gates Park Victor Read City Playground Gates Park Playground Association Fp.a. Studebaker George C. Murphy John Meg

German match monopoly tied to $125 million loan deal

A New York report states Germany signed a $125 million loan agreement with Ivar Kreuger and the Swedish Match concern granting a half interest in the German match monopoly for 50 years. Kreuger, a former Chicago real estate canvasser turned magnate, has built a global empire and holds dominant stakes in the International Match Company through Kreuger & Toll and 225 subsidiaries. The German loan is linked to ratification by the reichstag and Young plan acceptance, with Kreuger noted as the world’s richest bachelor at age 48.

New York Lee, Higginson &Co Ger Goverrnment Ivar Kreuger Swedish Match Company International Match Company Chicago Flatiron Metropolitan Life Macy Plaza St. Regis Kreuger Berlin Russia Kreuger, & Toll Paris Amsterdam Stockholm Warsaw Bucharest United States International Matehe Company Altho Mateh Poland Peru Greece Ecuador Esthenis Hungary Jugo-Slavia Latvia Roumania Bryant May British Match Corporation France Kalmar Bwenden Peter E. Kreuger Stockholm Technical College Jnin Engineering Breuger Imatches Sweden Utd Kreuger & Toll Reichstag Germany

Residence Building Steady. Grand Total Drops This Week

The weekly report by building commissioner S A Dudley shows residence building remained above the 9000 dollar level, while total permits value declined from 23200 to 19600. Four houses last week totaled 9800 with the prior week at 8500, and garage permits fell from 29050 to 1900. Two filling station permits added 8000, plus one business building 6000, one remodeled apartment 1800, one basement 100, and one remodeled house 50.

S. A. Dudley

Fountain Meeting Monday Evening To Plan Campaign

A meeting of the Memorial Fountain association will be held at 7:30 p m in Memorial hall to organize workers for the popular subscription campaign starting the next day. All interested in erecting a memorial to Union Veterans of the Civil War are urged to attend. WOWELL REPORTED IMPROVED. Walter B Howell, injured in a recent accident, is improving and hopes to be home soon.

Memorial Fountain Association Memorial Hall Wowell Althe Walter B. Howell Irving Street W. B. Howell& Co Printera Sycamore Street

Driver loses control in street collision

A man stepped from his car while it still moved, was thrown onto the pavement and suffered a head injury with loss of blood. He was unconscious for a time, indicating a weakened condition from the incident.

Enjunction Suits Filed Against Six Minor Law Violators

County Attorney John W. W. Guynne filed suits in district court late yesterday to enjoin six defendants from further violation of minor laws. Named defendants are Margaret Bisdorf Fred Chapman Harry Chapman Oscar Hopka Robert Marble and William Walden.

John W.W. Guynne Margaret Bisdorf Fred Chapman Harry Chapman Oscar Hopka Robert Marble William Walden

Armistice Sunday Memorial Service Planned in Christ Church

Armistice day observances in Waterloo include an 11 a.m. service at Christ Church led by Rev. E B Mounsey for World War veterans and a 11 a.m. bugle and bell ceremony on Main Street with 60 seconds of silence. Becker Chapman American Legion members urge public participation and plan a Monday evening gathering at Elks club for service members. City offices, banks, and businesses operate normally though courthouse offices close and courts suspend for the day.

Waterloo Christ Episcopal Church E. B. Mounsey West River Bank Net Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Drum Elks Club Memorial Hall

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