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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
7
John Cable of Des Moines formerly a pilot at Waterloo airport was seen yesterday at Fairchild cabin. The brief sighting notes his presence in the area without detailing events.
Cecil Halley of Riverview was trapped by Sheriff T Wagner and deputies while attempting to deliver liquor. Halley faces five months and a $188 fine if mandamus releases and jail time proceed. The state also plans to file illegal transportation and bootlegging charges.
In a volatile confrontation, Wagner and Sullivan exchanged shots after an initial clash. Wagner discharged at Sullivan with three hits, all non fatal at first, but Sullivan later died from his injuries.
Iowa Carpenters officials say a fall campaign against Governor Hammill is planned over the University of Iowa building dispute. State leaders gathered in Iowa City after Cedar Rapids talks with local unions to get the union view on the dispute with James Fisk, university buildings superintendent.
Mrs. William J. Lash of 515 Saxon Street sustained serious injuries after a collision between her car and a vehicle driven by Mrs. Floyd P. Betts of 315 Ghostnut Street yesterday afternoon. The Lash baby and husband were in the car. the baby escaped with minor bruises. Mrs Lash was unconscious for four hours but regained consciousness. the others were treated at Allen Memorial hospital by attendants including Sgt. P. B. Walker and Detective Hugh Crumline.
Corn Belt Business College announces night classes starting Monday with programs for day students now extending to evenings. Principal Beh Sshisan notes increased enrollment in the day school last year and says students hail from Waterloo, Oelwein, Independence, Allison, New Hampton, Fairbank, Vinton, Dumont, Traer, Readlyn, Hudson, Clarksville, Nashua, Marble Rock, Finchford, Platteville Wisconsin, among others.
Over 50 volunteers from Dal gress boosters will roll out next Wednesday to advertise and distribute about 6000 worth of urban business ads. Cars carrying four to six men will visit towns within 125 miles of the city, calling on business men and editors. Local clubs Lions Canopus Serviga join the effort.
In a garbled fragment an article mentions Frank Gollard of Dodge Bros and a Chevrolet agency purchase in Charles City from Fred Kletser. The text appears to describe a transfer or arrangement related to a car dealer or agency, but the details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Knights of Pythias announce the first fall season meeting next Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the lodge rooms at the Knights of Pythias building. The event will feature talks by several prominent Pythians and a buffet luncheon.
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