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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1927

Page

2

Foes Gales Halt World Fliers On Flight For Tokio

Tokyo dispatch reports Brock and Schlee forced to land at Omura after leaving Shanghai due to dense fog and winds. They planned to press on to Tokio but withdrew for safety and may resume, with a Wright engine upgrade and a route via Midway Honolulu and San Francisco under review.

Tokio INS Omura Saseko Kyushu Shanghai Pride of Detroit William Brock Edward FE. Schree Omura Field Brock Schlee United States Pacific Midway Honolulu San Francisco Midway Island Guam

Hughes in Doubt Over Finality of Calvin's Choose

The New York Herald Tribune reports uncertainty over President Coolidge's future as voices question the finality of his decision. Hughes weighs his own availability while Republican leaders act on the assumption Coolidge will not return to the White House.

Hughes Calvin Coolidge White House

West Virginia Postmaster to Be Arraigned Here

Roy E. Curtis, Hundred postmaster, to be arraigned before U S Commissioner J Dempster late today on charges of misappropriating 553.43 in government funds. Curtis has admitted taking 490. Police report note his confinement in jail for 10 days and a Waterloo barber visit to appear presentable for the arraignment.

Roy E. Curtis Hundred W. Va Hugh Crumline United States J. =. Dempster West Virginia U. S Mike Healy Curtis Dempster Dai William H. Wilson Waterloo

Temperature forecast notes and times

Readable fragments outline a weather bulletin with Saturday and Sunday temperatures and nightly lows. Mentions Monday values around 78 with partial time references. Forecaster notes appear garbled but indicate a sequence of daily high and low readings.

Rattlesnakes Make Fine Pets Says Reinbeck Man

Hans Rosenkranz, famed rattlesnake hunter from Reinbeck, claimed a rattler makes a fine pet and described two cautions to tame the reptiles. He boasted about killing about 600 rattlesnakes and invited others to join his next hunt along the Mississippi north of Dubuque.

Reinbeck Hans Rosenkranz Rosenkranz Roscoe Hall Farm Mississippi Dubuque Yves Curbstone Hans Altho Wagner

Y M C A Reopens With Four Gym Classes This Fall

After two weeks of repairs and redecorating the Y M C A reopened today with a fall and winter activity schedule announced by S A Cohagan and Earl Record. Gym sessions include Busy business men at 11 15 a m Tuesday and Thursday business men 12 15 p m Tuesday Thursday and Saturday business men 5 15 p m Monday Wednesday and Friday and young men 8 p m Monday and Thursday.

S. A. Cohagan Earl Record

Rose Dentel Dies After Illness in Ackley

Rose Dentel aged 24 died at her Ackley home after months of illness. A Ackley High School graduate, she taught at Owasa for three years before illness forced her to retire in March. Survived by two sisters and her father.

Courier Special Service Ackley Rose Dentel Ackley High School Owasa

Allen Hospital Executives Attend Chicago Board Meeting

Rev. Clinton F. Smith superintendent of Allen Memorial hospital Miss Gertrude Hof principal of the training school and C F Altstadt Iowa representative will be Waterloo delegates at a general board meeting of Evangelical hospitals in Chicago tomorrow and Wednesday.

Clinton F. Smith Allen Memorial Hospital Gertrude Hof C. F. Altstadt Iowa Waterloo Evangelical Hospitals Chicago

Pigeon with aluminum band shot on Orange township farm

Con J. Norman of 338 High Street killed several pigeons on an Orange township farm yesterday. One bird wore an aluminum band reading 1529 AJ-26 GMC, suggesting a pedigreed carrier prized by a local pigeon fancier. The dark purple bird stood out among the flock Nauman was invited to cull.

Orange Township Con J. Norman High Street Nauman

Divorces Filed In Local Court Actions

Divorce actions filed today include Loretta Marble against Robert Marble, Dolores Rigdon against Frank Rigdon, and George G Saucer against Bianche Saucer.

Loretta Marble Robert Marble Dolores Rigdon Frank Rigdon George G. Saucer Bianche Saucer

Building Permits Reported for Several Local Projects

Commercial National company remodels business building at 327 Fourth east for 2000 dollars. W H Buxton constructs a garage at 807 Michigan for 100. C A Pines builds a garage at 1406 Franklin for 170. John M Sheets plans a dwelling at 317 Charles for 3500. John M Sheets also lists a garage at 317 Charles for 200. F Decker born 1708 Black Hawk street seeks permit for 106. H E Brist installs a heating plant at 1227 Forest.

Commercial National Company Fourth East W. H. Buxton Michi-gan C. A. Pines Franklin John M. Sheets Charles John M Sheets F. Decker Black Hawk Street H. E. Brist Forest

Youth Rides Tail of Plane Unhurt for Half an Hour

Vincent Taylor a 17 year old from Hackensack New Jersey rode on the tail of a six passenger Fokker plane during a flight from Teterboro to Hadley Airport New Brunswick New Jersey. He clung to the tail for 30 minutes and 35 miles as the plane climbed to 3000 feet and landed safely.

Hadley Airport New Brunswick N. J INS Vincent Taylor Hackensack Taylor Fokker Teterboro de Arce

Ralph Hasner Joins Candidates for Judge's Place

Three candidates vied for the Third district bench to succeed Judge E. B. Stiles who died last week. Ralph Hasner joined the field after bar association backing in Buchanan County. Also named were M. J. Yoran of Manchester and H. A. Willoughby of Grundy Center as other contenders.

E. B. Stiles Buchanan County Bar Association Ralph Hasner Independence Buchanan County Hasner E. E. Hasner

Mattern Rites Held for Mrs Santha S Mattern at Westminster

Funeral services for Mrs. Santha S. Mattern aged 78 who died Saturday at her daughter's home 1127 Grant avenue will be at Westminster Presbyterian church Tuesday at 2 30 p m with Rev William P McCormick officiating. Burial follows beside her husband in Adrian Michigan. She was born January 4 1849 in Williams County Ohio and married January 4 1866 to B F Mattern. She moved to Waterloo in 1920 and was a church member. Survivors include her son A W Mattern Deep River IA and daughter Mrs Tabor plus three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The body rests at Petersen Bros mortuary until burial.

A. ©. Tabor Grant Avenue Westminster Presbyterian Church William P. McCormick Adrian, Mich

Noah P Shaulis 80 Dies at Meadowdale Home

Noah P Shaulis 80 died today at his Meadowdale home Orange township of cancer. He lived in Black Hawk county nearly 60 years moving from Somerset PA shores and married Hannah Perkins in 1871. Surviving are wife six children 27 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday First MEF Church with Rev J Arthur Young officiating burial Elmwood.

Noah P. Shaulis Meadowdale Orange Township Black Hawk County Somerset County Hannah W. Perkins Milton Trent R. H A. F. Shaukis Waterloo Effie Moser Albert Lea Minn Della L. Paul Los Angeles Cal Viola V. Henderson Alice Branniger

Prayer services for Leon Hefner killed by lightning

Leon F Hefner 237 Center Street Mio Moils Central conductor killed when struck by lightning Thursday night. Funeral plans set for 2 pm Tuesday at his home and 2:30 pm at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church Rev George Woodall officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Body at OKeefe Towne mortuary until Tuesday morning.

Leon F. Hefner Center Street Miinoils St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church George Woodall Fairview Cemetery O'Keefe ¢&Towne Mortuary

Infant Claire Bixby burial at Fairview

Private services were held at 10 30 a m at Kistner chapel for Claire Bixby infant son of Mr and Mrs W H Bixby 335 High street who died at 1015 p m Sunday Burial was in Fairview The infant was born Saturday

Kistner Chapel Claire Bixby W. H. Bixby High Street Fairview

Record heat tops all Sept 12 history at local station

The 3 p m reading reached 98 degrees, the highest temperature ever recorded by the local weather observer for September 12, marking a new local heat record.

Marriage Licenses Given to Paul Hansen and Frances Stewart

Paul Hansen of Cedar Falls and Frances Stewart of Cedar Falls received marriage licenses. Hansen is 21 and Stewart is 19 years old.

Paul Hansen Cedar Falls Frances Stewart

Near gunbattle as Hill returns under murder charges

In Ottawa Illinois on September 12 Harry Hill faced police in a tense basement confrontation over his mother's death. He denied knowledge of the case as Wisconsin and Illinois officers debated custody amid a near shootout at La Crosse. Sheriff finalizes transfer to Ottawa jail. Dr. Hill protested and was briefly detained before reuniting with his son later.

Ottawa Harry Hill Hill Homestead LaCrosse Wis Streator Young Hill Wisconsin Illinois LaSalle County Tll Chicago Hill HB. C. Hill Seattle

Van Court Escaped Anamosa Now Recalled To Fort Madison

J. E. Van Court also known as William tb. Galloway and Guthrie has been moved from Anamosa to Fort Madison. Police reveal a 1919 escape from the state reformatory and a lengthy prison record in multiple states. A Craig county sheriff’s telegram sparked new pursuit notes as authorities confirm his identity.

J. E. van Court William Tb. Galloway Fort Madison Anamosa State Reformatory William H. Wilson Galloway Reformatory Guthrie van Court Moblis Harry J. Campbell Craig County Vinita Okla William Galloway

Seek Hit and Run Driver in Des Moines Accident

Police today hunted the driver of a car involved in an early morning crash in Des Moines that left 45 year old F. A. Lindholme with severe injuries. Lindholme's vehicle overturned and he was unconscious when found.

Des Moines INS F. A. Lindholme Lindholme

Long Beach Visitors Arrive for Waterloo Visit

Mrs. A. J. Reber arrives from Long Beach with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weimer. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Puterbaugh at 1311 Grant Avenue for a visit with relatives and friends in Waterloo.

Long Beach A. J. Reber Waterloo Fred Weimer Cal Ben F. Puterbaugh Grant Avenue

Father and Actress in Fatal Kitchen Dispute

In Los Angeles an argument between actress Carol Gilbert and her father Charles Mortimer Gilbert over beans ended with his sudden death. Gilbert claimed he struck her, she uttered a death wish, and he collapsed from a heart seizure. An autopsy is pending.

Los Angeles Cal Carol] Gilbert Charles Mortimer Gilbert

Leaders Oppose Special Sessions for Galls and Seldiong

Washington reports President Coolidge back at his desk after a Black Hills summer as Republican leaders in both chambers oppose a special session. He weighs funding repairs for Mississippi levees, flood relief plans, and possible ambassadors to Mexico and Cuba as he drafts a message to Congress.

Washington, D. C White House South Dakota Coolidge Senate House Congress Black Hills Mexico Cuba Leonard Wood Philippine Islands Altho McNary-Haugen McCarl Hoover Mississippi

Stribling and Diebel Cleared in Omaha Ring Frame Case

In Omaha last week W L Stribling of Georgia and Leo Derével of Oklahoma City were cleared of a frame fight charge after Judge Lincoln Frost found Stribling injured his right hand when he floored Diebel. He had no obligation to report the injury and fought on. The bout was ruled no contest and both boxers will not be suspended. Frost urged action to recover fight proceeds from the city of Omaha.

Lincoln Neb W. L. (Young) Stribling Georgia Leo Drevél Oklahoma City Omaha Jimmy Drexel Lincoln Frost State Welfare Department Frost Stribling Diebel Nebraska Ira Vorhies Attorney General’s Department

Stove Poker Attack Leaves Aged Man Injured

George Moody, 73, appeared at police headquarters with a bloodied face after a stove poker gash to his head allegedly inflicted by William Eskew, 314 Tenth Street East. Moody had been living at Eskew’s home and cooking. the dispute began over the noon meal. Detective Ralph Davis arrested Eskew.

George Moody William Eskew Tenth Street Moody Eskew Ralph Davis

Rockefeller Donates 2 Million for League Library

John D. Rockefeller Jr. is the sole donor of a 2 million dollar fund to erect and endow a Library for the League of Nations in Geneva. The gift supports a joint league and international labor office library open to officials, students, and researchers studying world peace related topics.

Geneva John D. Rockefeller, Jr League of Nations League Assembly New York League of Actions Council League Rockefeller International Labor Office

Iowa Roads and Weather at 10 A.M

Des Moines and other cities report fair weather with good roads. Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Keokuk Ottumwa Boone Marshalltown Clinton Dubuque Town City Fort Dodge all list fair to clear conditions and roads in good state.

Des Moines Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Keokuk Ottumwa Boone Marshalltown Clinton Dubuque Town City Fort Dodge

Chest Contributors Should Be Known Says Ralph Hoxie

Ralph J. Hoxie urged publishing a list of Community Chest contributors to show who bears their share of city welfare funding. He spoke at a Rotary noon luncheon at Hotel Russell-Lamson on funding in a single joint campaign and discussed Chest supervision of funds. A Morris of the Rotary airport committee updated on the new municipal airport progress.

Community Chest Ralph J. Hoxie Waterloo Rotary Club Russell-Lamson Hoxie Hoxte A. Morris

Willson Passes Naval Academy Preliminary Exam

John J. Willson son of Mr and Mrs John P Willson of 128 Smith street passed required tests at the Great Lakes Naval Training school and will begin preparatory training for final examination for entrance to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis He ranked seventh in a class of 26 and is 18 years old He has lived in Waterloo most of his life and enlisted after graduating from Our Lady of Victory academy on June 3 He seeks a direct appointment but none existed Training for the final exam will be in Hampton Roads Virginia or San Diego California.

John J. Willson John P. Willson Smith Street Great Lakes Annapolis Hampton Roads San Diego Cal

Izaak Walton League Picnic Planned by Local Chapter

A special meeting of local Izaak Walton League members is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p m in the Boat clubhouse. President W A Hendry will preside and the program includes entertainment between business items. Committees announced include trapshooting Lou Witty and others across athletics bait casting transportation refreshments entertainment and a ladies committee coordinated by Theodore C Menges and Mrs T C Menges.

W. A. Hendry Henry Lou Witty Theodore C. Menges G. W. Wood

May Grand Jury Back to Business in Adjourned Session

The Black Hawk county grand jury reconvened today to conclude the May term of district court business with Harvey J. Hess elected foreman.

Grand Jury Black Hawk County Harvey J. Hess

Gem Doughnut Machine Company Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation for the Gem Doughnut Machine Company were filed today in the office of County Recorder Eva Brebner. Authorized capital stock is 80 000 dollars, consisting of 75 shares at 1000 dollars and 50 shares at 100 dollars each. First officers are George Schoel as president and Gc R and L L Schoel as vice presidents, F L Schoel as secretary treasurer.

Gem Doughnut Machine Company Eva Brebner George Schoel Gc. R L. L. Schoel F. L. Schoel

Two Churches to Unite Under One Pastor in Waterloo Presbytery

East Park and Northminster Presbyterian churches voted unanimously to unite under one pastor. Rev F H Shedd of Traer Ja am to be invited to lead and preach at both churches each Sunday if he accepts. Each parish remains separate. the new pastor serves both congregations weekly. Growth under student pastors Vincent and McCormac noted. interregnum closing attended.

Park Presbyterian ‘Church Northminster, Presbyterian Church F. H. Shedd D. D Traer J. F. Hink House Independence Waterloo Presbytery J. Paul Vincent Russell H. McCormac Evanston McCormick Theological Seminary Northminster Falls Avenue Edison School

Five Candidates for ME General Conference Deliberations

Five lay candidates for the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church to be held next May in Kansas City are named for the Upper Iowa conference. C E Butler J W Arbuckle Ted Bo Robinson Mervyn George and William F Johannaber are the announced contenders with Arbuckle previously a delegate in 1924. The conference will elect five lay delegates from among the churches and the general conference governs church law. Grace Church named a committee on a new pastor and Dr Earl Roadman to become president of Dakota Wesleyan University as the Grace church elects a new pastor candidate through Bishop Keeney’s cabinet.

General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Kansas City Upper Iowa Cedar Falls Galloway Company First M. E. Church Waterloo J. W. Arbuckle Grace M. E. Church Ted Bo Robinson Hampton Mervyn George Janesville William F. Johannaber Rockford Arbuckle Boston Globe Grace Church George W. Huntley S. A. Cohagan Earl A.roadman Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell S. D Frank Cole Cedar Rapids F. T. Keeney

Return from West California trip of Mrs Scott and niece

Mrs. Esta Scott and her niece Miss Dorothy Holmes, both of 814 Second Street West, returned today after a two months stay in California.

West Esta Scott Second Street West Dorothy Holmes California

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Ob Laeces Vba Saad Santha S. Mattern Noah FP Shaulis Nettie Fry Eleventh Street East O'Keefe & Towne A. P. Blough Church of the Breth Ten Elmwood Dr. Hill Record Oklahoma Washington Baltimore Seetemenas Veewaee Hington Miami Veeetanee AG Atlanta Ettensrene Free New Orleans Rf Littles Rock San Antonio Louisville Pittsburgh John D.,jr Ralph Hoxie Ikes GEM Doughnut Machine Company Incorporated Park England Sburgh ’ Products Butler Cole Grace New Jewish Hospital St. Louis America West Hansen Drug Co East 4Th St. C. M. Berkley Hard Waterloo Paint & Glass Co
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