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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1927

Page

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Iowa Insurance Men Renominate Vaughan as Head

The twenty first annual Iowa Association of Insurance Agents convention nears close with J D Vaughan of Waterloo reelected president and Cedar Falls chosen for 1925. Officers and executive committee nominees were named. discussions covered antirebate and anti discrimination bills, insurance advertising, fire prevention, and surety issues as 200 plus insurer delegates gathered for the banquet at Hotel Russell Lamson.

J. D. Vaughan Waterloo Iowa Association of Insurance Agents Cedar Falls J. I. Petty Des Motags Joseph U. L Surety Association Guy W. Andrews Sioux City Joe Insurance Andrews National Association J. A. Giberson Alton National Association of Insurance Agents Giberson Doms Man Speaks Des Moines Frank Rogers Ames Barrett Towa State Fire Prevention Association Chambers of Commerce Ray Titer Ray Venter R. R. Gilkey Surety Association of America Russell-Lamson Oo. R. Vaughen

Ruth Elder Set for Paris Takeoff From Roosevelt Field

Ruth Elder, Lakeland resident, prepares at Roosevelt Field for a trans Atlantic flight in the plane American Girl with George Baldeman. The article notes her 1925 Birmingham marriage to Lyle Womack and mentions a German monoplanes test planned for tomorrow.

Ruth Elder Roosevelt Field Paris Germany Anniston Ala Lakeland George Baldeman Birmingham Lyle Womack Fla Mise Eiders Gster James Glass

Former Orange Township Man Dies in Cherokee

Frank H. Morne of Albert City Ia son of Mr and Mrs Elias H Horne an early Orange township resident died after a short illness in Cherokee Surviving are his wife three daughters Mrs I Herring Charles City Mrs Wallace Peterson and Mrs Nels Nelson Albert City two sons Earl and Bert both of Alma Iowa and two sisters Mrs Sara Berry 620 Kimball avenue and Mrs Anna Smith Waterloo Funeral services will be held in Cherokee Sunday.

Frank H. Morne Albert City Elias H.horne Orange Township Chero- Ia Horne I. ©. Herring Charles City Wallace Peterson Nels Nelson Earl Bert Almora Jinn Sara Berry Kimball Avenue Anna Smith Waterloo Cherokee Sunday

All-City Banquet Set For Sunday School Oct 13

Waterlo o Sunday School Supervisors' association met at the YMCA last night to plan an all city Sunday school banquet for Oct 13 at a designated place. Rev O M Yagey of First Evangelical Church announced the Black Hawk County Sunday School council favors periodic meetings with the city association and a prominent speaker will be invited.

Waterloo Sunday School Superintendents' Association O. M. Yagey First Evangelical Church Black Hawk County

Deunken Driving Fine Set At $100 In City Court

L. M. Clossen of 618 Commercial street was found guilty of driving while intoxicated in municipal court before Judge George J. Sager. He was fined $100 and costs and was later seen attempting to raise the cash to pay the penalty. Clossen’s arrest followed a collision with E. C. Ralph’s car at 714 Bluff street, by Detectives Hugh Crumrine Ralph Davis and Officer Walter Sipe.

L. M. Clogsen Commercial Street Hugh Crumrine Ralph Davis Walter Sipe George J. Sager Muicipal Court Clossen E. C. Ralph Bluff Street

Injured Child In Wagon Collision In City

Cordie Moore an 8 year old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Moore of 250 1 2 Douglas street, sustained minor injuries when a coaster wagon carrying her siblings was struck by a car driven by A D Guernsey of 187 1 2 Bridge street. The accident occurred late yesterday and the child was taken to Presbyterian hospital where she was treated and later recovered.

Cordie May Moore Henry Moore Douglas Street A. D. Guernsey Bridge Street Presbyterian Hospital

World flight ends as Pride of Detroit crew abandon Pacific dash

Edward F. Schlee and Walter Brock, pilots of Pride of Detroit, abandon their circle-the-world attempt after Tokio faces opposition and family pleas. They planned to fly from Tokio to San Francisco, having already logged over 12,000 miles in 19 days, but lack of fuel and local opposition forced a return by boat.

Turkey China Burma Siam Japan Kasaumigaura Tokio Aviaton Pacific Ocean Schlee Pacific Detroit Brock San Francisco Tok's Midway Honolulu Fiers

Relief From Hot Wave Tomorrow Says Weathermen

Des Moines reports relief from a week of extreme heat as a cool wave from South Dakota is forecast to arrive by tomorrow. Peak Des Moines temps reached 96 F with 77 F at night. Two heat deaths and a prostration were reported as the region braces for cooler, gradually returning September temperatures.

Des Moines Iowa State Weather Bureau South Dakota Weather Bureau Des Moinés Mercury Joe Jackson Chicago Middlewest Rocky Mountains Gulf of Mexico Canada Central States Lake Michigan St. Louis Manitowoc Wis Goshen Ind Indianapolis Government Weather Bureau

Dance figure in exile marries poet then ends in divorce

A famed dancer, exiled after World War I, joins the Bolshevik cause, attempts to found a Moscow school, marries Serge Yesenin in 1921, brings him to the United States, later divorces him, and faces gossip about an engagement to Robert W. Chanler deemed a prank.

Moscow Serge Yessenin

Mrs Allen Rush Dies in Minneapolis

Cedar Falls reports Mrs Allen Rush formerly of Janesville died yesterday at a daughter’s home in Minneapolis. Her body will be transported to Cedar Falls Friday for burial services in Janesville. Surviving daughters are Mrs O J Shaw of Cedar Falls, Mrs Lena Foote, and Mrs Ethel Chickering of Minneapolis.

Courier Cedar, Falls Allen Rush Janesville Minneapolis Cedar Falls O. J. Shaw Cedar Falls Lena Foote Ethel Chickering Minn

Patrolman Wray Resigns from Force

Earl Wray, a police officer with four years on the force, submitted his resignation to Chief Charles Mohilis to take effect immediately. He has served the Ellis hotel beat on the third shift. Chief Mohilis announced Walter Sipe will be withdrawn from motorcycle duty and reassigned to Wray's beat.

Earl Wray Charles Mohilis Wray Ellis Hotel Mohilis Walter Sipe

Isadora Duncan's life of art and tragedy across continents

Born in 1878 in San Francisco, Isadora Duncan rose to fame with interpretative dance and daring Greek themed works. She toured Europe, established a Paris temple of art, faced backlash over nude performances, and suffered tragedy when her two young children drowned after a car accident.

California Isadora Duncan San Francisco Charles Duncan New York Omar Khayyam Justin Huntley McCarthy Europe Hurone Paris Greece Raymond United States Neuilly Beatrice Patrick

Talk of infantile paralysis scare false says doctor

Waterloo health physician Dr J R Thompson said there are only three current cases and none since last Friday. Three others had contracted the disease, two of whom died. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs O Nelson was released from quarantine. The three current cases are Beverly Shaw, Betty Barksdale, and Russell Polyard. Several residents sought information about case counts while officials urged calm as physicians battle the illness.

Waterloo J R. Thompson

Temperatures Recorded For Week Ahead Weather Sketch

The report lists maximum temperatures expected on Wednesday and minimums for Wednesday night with times for Thursday measurements at 7 am 11 pm and 3 pm. Details appear incomplete and focus on forecasted temperature figures.

Mystery Woman On A Phone As Man Shoots Self

Elmer Lau of Davenport Iowa, owner of billiard parlors, attempted suicide in a Chicago hotel room while his wife talked to him on the long distance line. Lau survived. he cited business troubles and financial reverses. Investigators doubt his story about a financial crisis and suspect a love affair. the identity of the woman on the phone remains unknown.

Chicago INS Elmer Lau Davenport Lau Henrotin Hospital Eastgate Grand Avenue Hilda Fastgate Lou E. F. Bogan Foliceman Gott Tol Ehmer Lau Elmer Mrs. Lau

Husband as Lawyer in Tulsa Divorce Suit

Mrs. Sarah Harriott Foreman hires her husband, Attorney Foreman, to represent her in a divorce petition filed yesterday. The petition alleges the husband is quarrelsome and cites other grounds for the breakup in Tulsa Oklahoma.

Tulsa Oklah Sarah Harriott Foreman Foreman

Lau Linked to Large Baseball Pool in Iowa Case

The article notes Lau, a known operator of pool halls in towns along the Mississippi river and eastern Iowa, had run afoul of state authorities last spring through ties to a gigantic baseball pool. Evidence was presented to a Cedar Rapids grand jury last week, suggesting possible legal jeopardy weighing on him and his family.

Lau Mississippi Cedar Rapids

Higgins To Address Advertising Club

W. W. Higgins of Unique Cleaners will speak to Water-Joo Advertising Club at their noon luncheon in Hotel Russell Lamson's Gold Room. The talk is titled Backing Up Our Advertising and the regular attendance prize will be awarded.

Unique Cleaners Water- Joo Russell Lamson

Mortuary notices for Mead Doty and Nichols infant

Mortuary notice states Mort Myron C. Mead age 77 died at his son’s home in Brainard Iowa after heart trouble. Survived by son G A Mead and daughter Mrs George Bateman. Burial arrangements at Petersen Bros. Also note the death of Mrs Ella R Doty in California whose body arrives tomorrow for burial at Fairview cemetery in Waterloo. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nichols Riverview died shortly after birth. service held at Hileman de Gindt chapel with burial at Elmwood.

Myron C. Mead Logan Avenue Nanois Brainard Anna Allman Elgin George Bateman St. Paul Minn Petersen Bros Ella R. Doty California Great Western Railway Fairview Cemetery Waterloo John Nichols Riverview Hileman Dé Gindt Elmwood

Auto Runs 59 Miles On Gallon of Gas

Automobile engineers claim a new device lets cars reach 59 miles per gallon. Test by an engineer shows high efficiency plus quicker pickup and smoother operation. E Oliver of Milwaukee offers a free device and a sales opportunity, inviting readers to write for a free sample and earnings.

E. Oliver East Third St Milwaukee Wisc

Orange Farmers Vote to Resist Pheasant Shoot

Residents in Orange mobilize against a planned pheasant shoot urging collective resistance. The message warns men, fathers, and youths to hide and endure the season’s threefold challenges, reflecting local tensions over agricultural hunting practices.

Bank to Police Burglar Alarms Considered

Waterloo Clearing House members in session with McClintock Burglar Alarm Co discuss a system linking bank alarms directly to police. The proposed setup would send instant robbery alerts via a drop system from the police station cabinet, potentially cutting response time and eliminating some flight minutes.

Waterloo Clearing House Association McClintock Burglar Alarm Company Minneapolis

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Dr Hanson Reports for Duty as Pastor of Lawn City Group

Dr Hanson formerly on the faculty of Des Moines University has assumed duties as pastor of the serenely organized Community church. Interdenominational services will be held twice monthly in the Teachers College chapel under a shared rental scheme. Attendance is open to all, without required affiliation. Alternate Sundays feature preaching by clergy from the interdenominational Committee of 17 coordinating college chapel services.

Courier Epcoint Service Cedar” Falls How Land ‘Hansen Des Moines. University Ete. Alpen Teachers College Interdenominational Committee of 17

Building Permits Listed for Elevators and Heating Plants

Standard Glass and Paint Co secures an elevator permit for 113 117 Second East. Golda Vittum applies for a heating plant at 1017 South. Eugene Bell seeks a heating plant at 446 Florence.

Standard Glass & Paint Co Eugene Bell Florence

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