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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1928

Page

14

Woman's head 15 cut as auto goes in Nashua ditch

Mr and Mrs Roy Jackson of 2308 Lafayette street and C 3B Scott of 410 Linn Street were in a two weeks fishing trip when Jackson tried to pass a car south of Nashua. Mrs Jackson suffered a five stitch wound on the head and was treated in Nashua then moved to Waterloo.

Nashua Ditch Minnesota Roy Jackson Lafayette Street Scott Linn Street Nashua Jackson Waterloo

Negro Speakers Clash Over Hoover and Smith at Waterloo Rally

Republicans of Waterloo gathered at Mount Carmel Baptist church where Charles P. Howard of Des Moines argued Al Smith lacks a friendly attitude toward Negroes. He compared parties, noting Hoover appointed Black flood relief directors. Milton Fields and others spoke as part of the Negro division rally, the first such state central committee branch, with strong attendance.

Waterloo Mount Carmel Baptist Church Charles P. Howard Des Moines Howard al Smith Democratic Party Hoover Milton F. Fields Republican State Central Committee J.D. Hopkins Sumner Street James Morris Assembly State Central Committee

Jordan's Apparel Store Opens for Women and Men

Jordan's, the citys newest ladies ready to wear and mens furnishing shop, opened today at 108 Fourth Street East. The chain operates 40 stores nationwide, dating back 236 years. The former theatre site now features a modern tiled front and buff interior. A. C. Davidsaver, ex-manager of Mason City, heads the local store with residence at 1033 Sixth Street West. Sales assistants include A. L. Brennecke and Mrs. Ruth Scovel. bookkeeper Mrs. Ruth Kragenbrink and seamstress Mrs. Amy Skiles.

Jordan's Fourth Street East United States New York Jordan’s Mason City Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Clinton Dubuque Fort Dodge Waterloo A. C. Davidsaver Masai City Sixth Street West A. L. Brenecke Ruth Scovel Ruth Kragenbrink Amy Skiles

Sidewalk Program Hearing Set for City Council

The city council will hold a special Monday night meeting for a public hearing on a resolution of necessity to construct sidewalks citywide. Engineer estimates place the cost at 17000 dollars for about four miles of new and replacement cement sidewalks. If approved, bids will be taken after adopting the resolution. No sidewalks have been built under city supervision for two years. Last year a larger program was bid but the season’s lateness and need to finish before January halted bidding.

Train to Wadena Delayed Sixteen Hours by Derailment

Recent rains softened the track bed blamed for derailment of two cars on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul mixed train. The delay pushed arrival from 3 55 a m Friday to about 7 40 a m today in Wadena Iowa.

Courier Wadena Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Police Notes A case against Miss Carson dismissed

Police notes report the dismissal of the larceny case against Miss Clara M. Carson in municipal court. A black bag with paperhanging tools was stolen from William Payne's car on Washington near Fourth. Robert Putney's Maxwell coupe was stolen near the Forum. license F-10990. Waterloo police seek leads in the disappearance of Captain Bernard Michels of Columbus on Aug 3. he is 45, with a home, car, and wife, and no crime has been alleged.

Clara M. Carson J. C. Beem William Payne Leland Avenue Washington Street Fourth Robert Putney Rock Island Avenue Forum Putney Waterloo Police Department Bernard F. Michels Columbus

Rizdon’s Confession and Sheriff’s Doctor Called

Rizdon admits convincing Archie butts that members of the posse were friendly to him. The sheriff summoned the doctor to attend the wounded outlaw after the confrontation.

Archie Butts Posse

Cabaret Customers in Buenos Aires Get Protection

Buenos Aires patrons may argue over their bills without police intervention under a police chief order. The rule states theft charges cannot be used against those who refuse to pay, only against those who run up a bill with deliberate intent not to pay.

Buenos Aires

Crystal Wedding Anniversary Noted at Greene

The fifteenth wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Voelker was celebrated by the Chat Awhile club with a progressive dinner. Courses were served at Emil Martzahn Albert Mahnke Vena Branden Henry Graven Dorothy Meyne. George Crabtree will open a barber shop in the former Joseph Kahude location on Monday. Mrs. Clara Boller, ill recently, is slightly improved. J. T. Meek returns from Rochester Minn where doctors decided he is not yet fit for surgical treatment.

Gourier Greene F. H. Voelker Emil Martzahn Albert Mahnke Vena Branden Henry Graven Dorothy Meyne George Crabtree Joseph Ka~hude Clara Boller West Side J. T.meek Rochester Minn

Beloit Class of 1882 Reels Over Needham’s Death

Cedar Falls news reports the first death among Beloit College’s 1882 graduates. OG M Needham dies at his Albion Nebraska home, according to a letter from Cedar Falls classmate Roger Leavitt. The obituary notes Needham’s passing as the initial tragedy among the nine Beloit alums.

Courier Cedar Falls Beloit College Beloit Wis OG. M. Needham Roger Leavitt Needham Albion Neb

Library magazine contract awarded to Warwick at 520 dollars

The board of trustees awarded the library magazine contract to W. T. Warwick for the coming year at the bid of 520.95 dollars. The firm will furnish 93 magazines and periodicals to East and West libraries, with multiple copies of popular titles. Also notes coal bids for 125 tons and births announced in Charles City.

W. T. Warwick Fourth Street East Board of Trustees

Ice Cream Soda Seizes Paris Cafes From Wine

Paris readers report sodas and nut sundaes winning favor over wine as the American soda fountain enters France. A Paris proprietor notes strong ice cream and walnut sundae sales, while French customers savor sodas with the same gusto as Americans drink national beverages.

Paris France

Abe Martin Quiz: Can You Answer These Quirky Questions

A string of humorous historical and trivia prompts from Abe Martin notes asks why tosstin ears are toastin ears, names two Black members of Louisiana’s 1876 canvassing board, seeks Harry Sinclair’s status, and ponders prices of garments, Prohibition era excuses, and curious facts about rhinoceroses and zebras. It probes dates, places, and figures across American history with a folksy Q&A tone.

Louisiana Harry Sinclair

Albert Lea Named After Explorer In Early Wisconsin Era

Rock Island Magazine recalls Lieut Albert Lea, West Point 1831, topographer of the 1830s expedition. His Fox Lake became Lake Albert Lea. railroads and waterways shaped the city now home to 12,000 with 24 daily mail trains. The region's 16,000 acres form a game refuge where ducks and pheasants flourish, while Albert Lea prospers as an industrial, locally owned center with strong farming and schools.

Albert Lea Minn W. S. McConnell Rock Island Magazine Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Territory United States West Point Fox Lake Lake Albert Tea Tea Lake Albert Lea Lieutenant Lea Tennesee Texas Lea Mississippi New York Pennsylvania Missis Freeborn County Hollandale

La Porte High Nine Tops Dunkerton 9-4 in 10 Innings

La Porte City Indiana September 15 La Porte High School defeated Dunkerton 9 to 4 in ten innings with La Porte scoring five runs in the final frame. Johannsen earned the win striking out seven while allowing three hits Carnes hurler for Dunkerton fanned 17 but yielded 13 singles.

la Porte City Dunkerton la Porte Johannsen Carnes

Thirty seven couples get licenses in Chickasaw

New Hampton Iowa September 15 Special County clerk C R Albright issued marriage licenses to 37 couples prior to September 14 Mt Auburn sept 10 Special Officers of the Ladies Aid society to serve the next 12 months after the annual meeting this week are Mrs Stella Welton president Mrs James Hill vice president Mrs George Call secretary Mrs Minnie Engledow financial secretary and Miss Elsie Hil treasurer

New Hampton C. R. Albright Mt. Auburn Ladies’ Aid Society Stella Welton James Hill George Call Minnie Engledow Financelal Elsie Hil

Heinkel Doubts Viability Of Regular Transatlantic Flight

In Warnemunde Germany Dr Ernst Heinkel said seaworthy planes and regular trans Atlantic service are distant utopias. He noted a safe passenger service would need eight motors totaling 5 000 HP to cover motor loss, but eight motor planes are impractical due to fuel limits. Heinkel expects any breakthrough from an infallible motor within about five years.

Warnemuende Germany Earnst Heinkel Heinkel Works Dr. Heinkel Atlantic

Chalmer Shull Mission Talk at Ivester Church Grundy

Rev Chalmer Shull delivered a mission ary address at Ivester church in Grundy Center Iowa on Sunday. His family accompanied Mr and Mrs Dorsey Blough to Grundy Center for the services. Local residents and visiting families attended events and recent gatherings across the area.

Chalmer Shull Grundy Courier Orange Township Ivester Dorsey Blough Grundy Center QO. S. Hamer Vaughan dIawn City Knap Arnold Forney Henry Willis Dudley Mass U. C California Alberta Miller Marian Bechtelheimer Alta Iowa State Teachers College Anna Hamer Spencer Miller Iowa City Stuart Hamer State University Ruby Saylor Helen Miller Gertrude Zuck Mary S. Saylor Mt. Morris College Mt. Morris Stanley Miller Funois Sumer

40 Hours Devotion Opens Sunday at Waverly Church

In Waverly Indiana St Marys church will begin a 40 hours devotion Sunday morning and run through Tuesday evening. Rev John McCaffery of West Ridge will lead services with public welcome announced by Rev T R Collins.

Waverly Church Gourier Waverly St. Mary's Church Momue John McCaffery West Ridge T. R. Collins

Funeral for Lima child Betty Jane Gage Sunday

The funeral for Betty Jane Gage, 13 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Gage, will be held at Lima M E Church on Sunday at 2 p m. She is survived by her parents and three brothers.

Lima Wadena Betty Jane Ralph Gage M. E

Grace Koppedreyer and Siebe Arends Married at Ackley Home

Miss Grace Koppedreyer daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Koppedreyer south of Aplington and Siebe F Arends son of Eppe Arends near Ackley were married at the bride's home on Friday.

Ackley Aplington Grace Koppedreyer

Discarded paper reunites sisters in Whitefish Montana

An old newspaper tossed from a train in Whitefish leads to the reunion of sisters Mrs. Thomas Dempsey of Whitefish and Miss Katie Orr of New York after four decades apart. A New York hospital note in the discarded paper triggered contact, yielding a heartfelt discovery and a bridge across 40 years.

Whitefish Mont Thomas’ Dempsey Katie Orr New York City Montana Miss Orr

Austria Sees Movietone To Produce New Film Stars

Vienna reporters say movietone tests convince Austria’s film leaders the talking picture shift will replace many silent era stars. Local productions have been small scale and for domestic audiences. Officials foresee each nation providing its own actors and actresses, placing emphasis on language mastery and diction over beauty.

Vienna Austria

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