Governor Hammill Proclaims Constitution Day Observance
Des Moines reports Governor Hammill issued a proclamation for September 17 as Constitution Day in Iowa. He calls for nationwide observance emphasizing the Constitution’s amendments and individual rights. He urges church services, school programs, and patriotic activities during Constitution Week under auspices of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Courier Special Service
Des Moines
Hammill
Iowa
Nacan
Tson
Society of Sons of the Ameri
Congress
Congress of the Confederation
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
Audience Gathers in Darkness for Light Sermon
A tent on Jefferson Street next to the old Baptist church on Park Avenue drew a large audience last night despite delayed lights. Evangelist Rev. N. K. Long placed a car’s lights inside the tent and sang Make Light the Darkness Before Thee, promising further services at 7:30 p.m. daily with additional sessions tomorrow and next week. Long, a Wesleyan Methodist pastor near Walker Ia, served as a World War I Marine Corps chaplain.
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Jefferson Street
Old Baptist Church
Park Avenue
N. K. Long
Mr. Long
Walker
Marine Corps
Henry Averhoff 61-Year Waterloo Resident Dies at 85
Henry Averhoff 85 longtime Iowa resident died at 9 08 p m Friday at his son Charles Averhoff s home five miles northeast of Waterloo after two weeks illness of age related complications. Born September 2 1842 in Germany he immigrated to Clarence Iowa in 1868 later lived in London and Lowden before moving to Vinton and finally Waterloo in 1926. Surviving are his children Charles Dewar Fred Vinton William Mrs Biliza beth Ireland Mrs Emma Moulton and Mrs Anna Abraham twenty grandchildren and a brother Albert of Nebraska. The body lies at Petersen Bros mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.
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Henry Averhoff
Iowa
Charles Averhoff
Waterloo
Germany
Clarence
Averhoff
London
Lowden
Vinton
Charles
Dewar
Fred
William
New Hampton
Bilizabeth Ireland
Des Moines
Emma Moulton
Ontario
Can
Anna Abraham
Newhall
Albert
Nebraska
Petersen Bros
Birth announcements pile up at local hospital roster
Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson report a daughter born Sept 9 at Allen Memorial Hospital marking the eighth consecutive girl birth that month. Other families announce daughters and sons born Sept 8 to Sept 9 across several rural routes and addresses, with names including Dorothy June Marlys Mary Ruth Elinor Donald Ralph Lena May LaVonne Kathleen Mae Beth Marian Russell Kathryn and more, listed by residence and parent names, citywide. A final note reports Gulf coast fishermen discovering radio broadcasts of weather conditions of great value.
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Glenn Johnson
Kern Street
Allen Memorial Hospital
Albert Zimmerman
Dorothy
Lawrence J. Smith
Marlys Mary
Charles L. Murphy
Kern
Doris Lee
Marion Williams
Lafayette
Laurina Adaline
Bernhardt Volker
Cedar Heights
Elaine Fran- Cay
Howard E. Grange
Home Park
Ruth Elinor
Max W. Hall
Sumner
Marcia Ernest
Joseph L. Griezer
Ankeny
Richard Joseph
Ralph Clark
Berth
Donald Ralph
Joe Gentis
Thompson East
Lena May
E. F. Diehl
LaVonne Katheen
Alfred Hebel
First
Coolidge Reign Questioned In Times Influence
The essay questions whether Coolidge shaped the era or merely reflected the times. It weighs if the administration’s emphasis on economy altered American habits, such as installment buying, and contrasts reactions from The New Republic about leadership versus inspiration, while noting other prominent figures like Dawes and Hoover as possible successors.
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Coolidge
Times
America
Mr. Coolidge
White House
New Republic
Roosevelt
Wilson
Flying Truck to Bring Cargo of Typewriters Here
A 200 typewriter consignment departs Hartford for a 50 city air run with Waterloo as a key stop. The air delivery truck uses parachute drops for ground delivery where runways are unavailable, boosting air port interest and spurring plans for better airports.
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Hartford
Conn
Waterloo
Royal Typewriter Company
John A. Collings
Court Hears Plea of County Clerks for 75000 Fees
Des Moines case argued before District Judge S Franklin on whether county clerks may collect about 75000 in fees for service on sanity commissions. William Baldwin Polk county clerk seeks fees from the county board after the attorney general ruled against entitlement. Board says clerk salaries cover all services.
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Des Moines
Sanity Commissions
S. Franklin
William Baldwin
Polk County Clerk of Courts
County Board of Supervisors
Baldwin
Sanity Commission
Courtty
Sioux City Woman 21 Seeks Sixth Husband After Five Divorces
Mrs. Flossie Lane, 21, has five divorces from marriages begun at ages 12, 14, 16, 17, and 18. She plans to wed again if a suitable partner is found. Her past included a sensational kidnapping attempt with her second and fourth husbands, Leo Darr, later dismissed when the child was returned.
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Sioux City
Flossie
Ferdig-Sullivan-Darr- Broden - Darr
Lane
Leo
Radio programs tonight and Sunday schedule notes
Radio listings from multiple Iowa stations with Pick of the Air features a duo on violin and piano, studio ensemble and old time tunes. WHO Des Moines KWCR Cedar Rapids broadcast tonight, WGN WBAF other networks host baritone ensemble and a little symphony. Sunday features Elsie Baker from WOC Davenport and assorted concert and chimes programs across WLS WCCO WGN and others.
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Des Moines
KWCR
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
WGN
Woz
Blue Network Key
WLBF
EFAB
Sam'n Henry
Music Box
Tora Wgn
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WGY
KOIL
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WWI
WOO
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School of Air
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Dempsey
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WCAE
WW3
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WMAG
WWJ
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WOG
Leonard Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
WGR
Mother Proves Her Parenthood but May Still Lose Her Baby
Des Moines judge ruled Inez nine month old daughter of unmarried Miss Swanson after court fight between Miss Swan son Mobridge and Mrs Tilton Des Moines. He deferred decision for ten days to determine a suitable home for the child. The juvenile court currently cares for Inez. Auto tires wear out faster on rear wheels than on front wheels.
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Des Moines
INS
Inez
Tillie Swanson
Mobridge
S. D
Carroll Tilton
Miss Swanson
Reverend Laurie Preaches at Cedar Heights Church
Rev J A Laurie will preach at Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian church Sunday morning on Building a World Brotherhood the Task of Christian Citizens. The children's talk is When Mother Made a Speech. In the evening his topic is The Master Is Come and Calleth for Thee.
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J. A. Laurie
Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church
Mr. Laurie
A Trip to Europe Advertisement Opens Leadership Call
A well known tour company seeks community leaders to organize economical European travel. No prior foreign travel needed. Earn all or part of a 60 day trip in July and August 1928 visiting eight countries. Provide age, position, and activities to E. Battarson 210 Michigan Ave Chicago.
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Europe
Battarson
Michigan Ave
Chicago
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