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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1929

Page

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Coolidge Honeymoon Drive To Maine Woods In Red Roadster

Plainville Connecticut September 24 Mr and Mrs John Coolidge motor northward on a two week honeymoon trip to the Maine woods staying at Florence Trumbull Coolidge’s summer home near Moosehead Lake. The couple’s secrecy at the wedding and reception drew a crowd as Calvin Coolidge attended briefly.

Plainville Conn U.rkmr John Coolidge Itnday Marine Woods Florence Trumbull Coolidge John Trambull Maine Erwin. C. Stevens Triembull Lodge Boston Stevens Conlidge Lily First Congregational Church Trumbull Mansion Weil Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Mrs. Coolidge Florence White House New Haven Omics Moosehead Lake Ledge

Legge Faces Senate Probe on Farm Aid Act Tackle

The Senate questions Legge on the Probe and Farm Aid Act as lawmakers press for clarity. Senator Wheeler asks why a stronger push to stabilize this year’s wheat market was not undertaken. Legge cites limited time and effort, noting empty New York elevators and implying the board would lack a place to store wheat if purchased. Brookhart accuses the board of aiding wheat gamblers and says stabilization was avoided.

Wheeler Montana Legge Brookhart New York

Waterloo Hounds Track Attacker of Northwood Woman

Two Waterloo bloodhounds from the F. M. Shores kennels were used today to track an alleged attacker of Mrs. J. Puls in her Northwood home at about 8 15 p.m. Monday. The masked intruder tried to bind her with a rope but fled after her screams and a defending bulldog. Hounds left Waterloo at 2 a.m. under Adam Christ.

Waterloo F. M. Shores Mullan Jefferson al Man J. O. Pulls Northwood Waukloo Adam Christ Thes

Aplington Girl and Blairsburg Man Wed

Aplington Iowa September 24 The wedding of Miss Minnie Rater and David R Arends took place Monday Miss Rater is daughter of Mrs George Ritter and has worked as chief operator in the Jaca telephone office for several years The bridegroom is son of Mr and Mrs J P Arends and is a telegraph operator on the Waols Central at Blairsburg

Aplington Minnie Rater David R. Arends George Ritter Jaca J. P. Arends Blaiesburg

Temperatures Update For Coming Week

Readable fragments indicate temperature figures for Monday and Tuesday with maximum and minimum ranges, plus notes on nighttime values. The text shows inconsistent digits but points to a forecast cycle including daytime highs and overnight lows for a short period.

Two Teens Arrested in Montezuma Car Theft Ring

Bill Woodard and Jack Bart, both youths, confessed to thefts involving two cars in Montezuma and Waterloo. Woodard, 21, and Bart, 20, were sentenced to an Anamosa reformatory for automobile theft. A sawed off shotgun linked to the case was found when police stopped the pair trying to sell it.

Bill Woodard Jack Bart Berve Anamosa Reformatory Bil Woodard Gelwein Waterloo del- Wein Bartard Woodard Sherif Montezuma Wooodard Oeelwein Rebel Avenue Dilworth and Allen Fayette County Otlwein Harry 8 Converse Washington First Streets

Munger Funeral Rites Held in New Hartford

The funeral of Mrs. Charles Munger was held at the M E church in New Hartford. Rev. W A Buell officiated and burial followed in Beaver Grove cemetery. She died in a Minneapolis hospital at age 55. Surviving are her husband and eight children. Born Mary Le Bonn in Germany.

Courier New Hartford Charles Munger M. E W. A. Buell Wang Beaver Grove

Death notices for William Thunemiller and others

Death notices list William Martin Humemiller aged 10 months at Iowa City after birth complications and mastoid surgery. Survived by parents, grandparents, and others in Watering. Funeral Wednesday at 9 from Kistner chapel with Rev Roy Lessir Smith. burial at Fairview. Also notices for qaguerman age 64 and Mrs Frances Rickert and Mrs W Clos with funeral details in local chapels and cemeteries.

William, Thunemiller William Martin Humemiller Dafant Alys LaVerrne Bungmiller Sycamore Street P.m Iowa City Pabsent Town City William Watering Kistner Chapel Roy Lessir Smith M. BE Faire View

Authorities Probe Schoolboy Gin and Hijacking Rackets

Des Moines reports a juvenile crime case as four teens aged about 14 are under investigation for bootleg raids on a south side liquor plant. A public school program allegedly groomed youths in hijacking and racketeering, prompting a juvenile court request for Miss May Goodrell to file a report on the four boys and the incident.

Liquar Biquor

Early Resident of Grundy Center Dies at 95

Grundy Center Iowa Sept 24 Services for G A Shurtliffe who lived here before the settlement of the village will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the Presbyterian church. He died Monday of heart disease and age. He would have been 85 on Oct 1934. Born in Canada he moved to the U S many years ago. Survived by four nephews and one niece. Nephews L W Small and wife have been here weeks. R R Small Hot Springs SD Flave Cole Murrayville Ga and W B Hunt Ayerscliffe Quebec. Niece Mrs May Cole resides in Kansas.

Courier Grundy Center G. A. Shurtliffe Agen Presbyterian Church Get Shortliffe Canada L. W. Small Shadron Neb R. R. Small Hot Springs S. D Flave

Cedar Falls City Hall Occupants to Change Places

Cedar Falls Sept 24 Occupants of the city hall will rearrange the second story and occupy other parts of the building under plans from a meeting last evening. The fire department will take the council chamber, the clerk moves to the firemen quarters, and the council to the former assessor's office. Permission was given for Mid Continent of Company Station to move from Thirteenth and Waterloo to Fourteenth and Waterloo streets.

Collngint Aescassar Company Station Thirteenth Waterloo Fourteenth

Rockford Jailbreakers Escape From Winnnebago County Jail

Rockford Illinois September 24 six prisoners escaped last night after posing as father stealing keys and locking jailer in room two were recaptured soon after patrols today search for remaining four includes Kenneth Grimes 29 Kenneth Green 24 James McCarthy 20 Jack Fruyna 39 Jobs Niederanser 20 Sport T and Don Forkner 27 were retaken ongoing manhunt continues as authorities note jailer involvement.

Rockford Winnnebago Tas Mberty Kenneth Grimes Ag Vingleader Kenneth Green James McCarthy Jack Fruyna Jobs Niederanser Sport Don Forkner

Farmer Killed by Accidental Shotgun Discharge Near Arlington

Harry Dexter, a 95 year old farmer near Arlington, was killed when a shotgun on a milk cart discharged while he moved it during morning chores. The weapon fell and its charge struck him in the back, dying about 11 o'clock. Survived by his widow.

Arity Specing Service Arongton Harry Dexter Here Dexter

Two Dead in Day of Iowa Fatal Accidents

Iowa reports show Delose Groesett of Muscatine died from injuries after a coupe collision caused by P M Burrows of Fruitland. Daniel Harrigan of Audubon died after a gravel truck ran over him. In Cedar Rapids, Mrs Frances Hyman was injured when thrown from a car, with Claude White sought for questioning.

Muscatine Delose Groesett Wastin Ta P.M. Burrows Fruitland Hila Keith Audubon, In U.rr Daniel Harrigan Audubon Frances Hyman Cedar. Rapids Miss Locke Perry LeMars Paullina Taost Alton Vallequette Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Sells Sleak Lanva Ulrich Marquette Railroad Telbott Owen White Des Moines Harris Miss McConathy Cedar Rapids Claude White R. H. Pickford

Insurance Concerns Buying Road Bonds Near Anamosa

Anamosa Iowa September 24 Nearly three million dollars in county primary road bonds have been sold to insurance companies in Wisconsin New York Iowa and other states in recent days. The sale was announced by Clifford L Niles chairman of the state highway commission and L A Andrew state banking commissioner. Sixteen counties participated in bond sales to insurers after failing to obtain par bids when advertised.

Anamosa Iowa Clifford L. Niles State Highway Commission L. A. Andrew State Banking Commission Niles Wisconsin New York Towa

New Minister Installed at First M. I. E. Church

The new pastor of First Methodist Episcopal Church will preach his first sermon Sunday October 6. He previously served one and a half years as pastor of the M. E. church in Washington Iowa. He is noted as a gifted speaker and serves as grand chaplain of the Iowa Masonic order.

First Methodist Episcopal Church M. BE Washington Iowa

La Porte Tricker May Extend Line to Belle Plaine

Des Moines voters report four railroad decisions by the state railroad commission granting intrastate passenger rights with restrictions for certain routes. Pickwick Greyhound lines approved Davenport to Des Moines service with limits on Iowa City West Liberty and Grinnell Des Moines legs. Iowa Railway & Light local passenger ban lifted on Cedar Rapids to Des Moines line. Phippen trucks approved for Chariton to Ottumwa freight service. C T Gates La Porte City extension of Waterloo to Belle Plaine freight line okayed.

Des Moines U.2four State Railroad Commission Pickwick Greyhound Lines Kansas City Davenport Iowa City West Liberty Grinnell Iowa Railway& Light Corporation Cedar Rapids Homestead Grinnell Oon Phippen Trucks Russell Chariton Ottumwa Commission C. T. Gates la Porte City Waterloo-La Porte City Belle Plaine

High Court Reverses Vaelpel Conviction for Manslaughter

Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court reversed the manslaughter conviction of E W Voelpel in the 1927 Clinton crash that killed Mrs L P Daniel. The court ruled that a defendant’s admission of a prior felony does not disqualify him from testifying on his own behalf.

Des Moines Tws State Supreme Court E. W. Noelpel L. P. Daniel Clinton Voelpel Daniel Voespel

Hitch-Hikers Babe Dies From Exposure Near Newton

A three weeks old infant of Mr and Mrs L E Hendricks of Atlanta Ga died here from exposure after a hitchhiking trip. Physicians said the long journey and exposure caused the death. The parents took the child to a Des Moines funeral home after arriving in Newton.

Newton L. E. Hendricks Atlanta

G A R Meeting Tomorrow For Robert Anderson Post

The Rob ert Anderson post G A R holds its regular meeting tomorrow in Memorial hall. Dinner is served at noon under the Women's Relief Corps. Plans for the Black Hawk County Veterans association annual convention will be discussed at 2 p.m. No date fixed yet for the convention.

Robert Anderson Memorial Hall Women's Relief Corps Black Hawk County Veterans Association

Waterloo man receives patent after two years

Henry Appel of 804 Logan Avenue was issued a patent today for a grain sprouter on an application filed August 18 1927. The Washington dispatch to the Courier also lists Carl A Sehmler of St Paul a former Moore Manufacturing superintendent and James Westergard of Reinbeck as receiving a patent for a two part combination lacking means for reservoir bungs and facings.

Henry Appel Logan Avenue Washington Courier Carl A. Sehmler St. Paul Moore Manufacturing Company James Westergard Reinbeck

Sale of Kezar cafeteria fixtures scheduled Friday

The fixtures of the Kezar cafeteria in the Irving Hotel building will be sold Friday at 1.30 p and auctioneered by Harry Tro Manhawuser acting for Louanna Kezar mortgage holder, the property owner said.

Irving Hotel Harry Tro- Manhawuser Louanna Kezar

Women Discuss Auditorium in Waterloo Clubs

Delegates from nine Waterloo women’s clubs were chosen at a Federation meeting at the YWCA to push for a discussion of a proposed new community auditorium across the member organizations. Also reported today a serious spinal meningitis case involves the 11-year-old son of Mr and Mrs C W McFadden of 414 Oaklawn Street.

Waterloo Waterloo Federation of Women's Clubs YW. Co. A C. W. McFadden Oaklawn Street

Tunney Answers 100000 Damage Suit in 13 Words

Bridgeport reports James J Tunney replies to John Fogarty's 500000? alienation of affection claim, denying the charges while counter claiming conspiracy to defame. Fogarty's separate breach of promise suit against Tunney awaits reply. Tunney and his wife Bolly Lauder remain in Italy on their honeymoon.

Tunney Bridgeport Conn James J. Tunney John Fogarty Fort Worth Texy Sult Lucy Claintiff Katherine King Fogarty Hot Springs Ark Lakewood N. J Bt. Paul Chicago New York Lunney Tay Afrs. Fogarty Bolly Lauder Italy

Lane Predicts End of Reserve System and Private Banks

Wil A. Lane, cashier of the First National Bank, predicted at a noon Optimists Club luncheon that private banks will vanish and be replaced by national branch banking, with the federal reserve system abandoned. He said branch banking is ascendant and a future national banking law revision could grant absolute rule to branch banks, possibly aided by a few strong private banks.

Federal Reserve Bank Wil A. Lane First National Bank Optimists Club Lane

Girls Airplane Race Halted by Weather in Utah Stop

Miss Teresa Bartle intended to fly with Captain Roscoe Turner from Los Angeles to Niagara Falls Ontario to reach her brother but the plan was stalled by bad weather at Salt Lake City. Turner flew Los Angeles to East Lake in under four hours before weather halted progress. Bartle remained in Ogden awaiting the next eastbound train as Turner and the aircraft stayed.

Salt Lake City Utah ONSJ Teresa Bartle Niagara Falls Ont Roscoe Turner Turner Los Angeles Miss Bartle Ontario East Lake Larthe Rought Ogden

Dinner for Dairy Cattle Congress Exhibitors Set Tuesday

Waterloo businessmen host an old fashioned chicken dinner for exhibitors of livestock and machinery at the Dairy Cattle Congress. A. H. Brown, president, says the event will be held Tuesday evening Oct 1 at the Christian church or the Elks club. J. P. Eves of Des Moines will speak at the Rotary club luncheon Monday noon on present trends in the dairy industry, inviting cattle and horse exhibitors to attend.

Dairy Cattle Congress A. H. Brown The Christian Church Elks Club Waterloo Dairy Cathie Congress J. P. Eves Des Moines Iowa State Dairy Association Rotary Club Dalry Cattle Congress

Manager cash gone from Traer oil depot

Edison Castor, manager of the Standard Oil service station in Traer, has been missing since Sunday night with about $200 from the safe missing. A Ford car was reported seen with Castor at midnight Sunday near the Traer Motor garage. Directing a verdict for the defendant in the Equitable Life case against Ida M. Smith’s estate was terminated yesterday afternoon.

Tracr Edison Castor Standard Oil Company Traer Motor Company Castor Lyle Horton Ida M. Smith Equitable Life Assurance Society of North America

Fire Alarms At Swift Poultry Cause Minor Damage

Gasolina stove overflow triggers alarm at Swift Poultry on 96 Sycamore Street causing minor damage. Report cites ammonia leak and no injuries. Contact Herman C. Miller at phone 344 for details.

Gasolina Ammonia Jeak Swift Poultry. Company Sycamore ‘Street

Smiling Thru Plane Showcases Waterloo Visit and Features

The Smiling Thru travel Air monoplane, owned by HH L Omg of New York, visits Waterloo's public service firms and Walker & Myers shop. It carries four passengers, includes a complete lavatory, drafting table, whisky a river? It showcases 800 mile range, 110 mph cruising speed, 136 mph top speed, and safety features. The craft is demonstration-ready for airport events and can transport Automatic washing machines. The plane will carry 4-H club dairy judging team to the National Dairy Show in St Louis in October.

Baldi Smiling Thru HH. L. Omg Newton Iowa Public Service Company Walker & Myers Waterloo Automati¢é Chapmanfield St. Louis Ose Middlewest Ogg

County Jail Good and City Jail Bad Says Grand Jury

The grand jury found the county jail sanitary, safe, and well managed and praised the sheriff and deputies. It criticized Waterlog city jail for poor ventilation and inadequate sanitation, noting some toilets in need of repair and recommending transfers to the county jail after 48 hours and better city county cooperation.

Theen County Grand Jury EB. J. Kleckner District Court

Grinnell Removes Fire Escape Fences

Grinnell college workers tore down 15 foot iron picket fences around dormitory fire escapes in Grinnell Iowa. Fire Chief E C Wheeler said state fire marshal ordered removal if the fences blocked escapes in case of fire. Girls called the dorms a penitentiary and complained to the state capitol.

Grinnell U.P Glee Grinnell College E. C. Wheeler Des Moines Wheeler State Capitol

Two Youths Admit Burglary in Iowa Campaign

Theodore Hynds and George Beltz both 18 from Cedar Rapids confessed to a burglary spree hitting Quasqueton and Town City. They were arrested in Lancaster, Missouri in a stolen car after wrecking another stolen vehicle in Wisconsin. They implicated two lookout girls. Hynds pleads guilty and is jailed on a $5,000 bond at the St Justice court hearing.

F Courier Special Service Independence Theodore Hynds George Beltz Cedar Rapids Quasqueton Johnson County Grand Jury Town City Lancaster Wisconsin Hynds Hearing St Justice Court

Shearer Took Credit in Letter Over 15 Cruisers

The testimony recounts Shearer's claim of influence over cruiser construction, alleging a secret British document shown to the Navy and a press blackout. Frederick P. Palen testifies he arranged Shearer's naval envoy role and a prior merchant marine publicity campaign for ship builders. Palen says he bore responsibility for Shearer's involvement to align with limits discussed at Geneva and naval conference contexts.

Weon Hmne Strate Navy Department United States Valen Frederick P. Palen Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Corporation Shearer Geneva Palen Shearey

Fugitive Slayer Caught in Denver

Russell Bell, 26, arrested in Denver on murder charges in Cambridge City Indiana. He recognized by a former acquaintance and confessed, waiving extradition to face Lie murder charges from a 1 gun battle during an attempted raid on a pool hall. The report also notes H. George Buss of The United States Daily will speak at the Optimists club on Influential America.

Denver Colo Russell Bell James Ingerman Cambridge City Ind Bell Ingerman Buss H. George Buss Mia Optimists Club United States Daily Washington, D. C America

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