Mystery death of Marlow Conn by freight train
Marlow Clinton Conn, 35, a moulder, was found dead beside a Rock Island freight track between Kelley’s crossing and the Rock Island bridge over Black Hawk creek near Mediapolis. Coroner Kistner and relatives investigate foul play theory. no visible injuries beyond a crushed skull, body found around 7 pm. Conn’s widow and daughter Dorothy survive, with multiple siblings and sisters in Iowa and elsewhere. Funeral planned in Mediapolis with local assistance.
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Marlow Clinton Conn
Rock Teland
Kelley's Crossing
Rock Island Bridge
Black Hawk Creek
Edward F. Kistner
M. M. Conn
Wilson
Mediapolis
Conn
Cedar Rapids
Ohio City
Dorothy
Fairfield
Arthur
John
Burlington
Victor
le Harpe
Jil
Orville
Della Elkier
Omaha
Gay Pope
Spokane
Wash
Kistner
Attendance Plan Proves Success at Westminster Presbyterian
A novel feature introduced at Westminster Presbyterian tally day exercises aimed to boost attendance. The plan involved a six foot tall lighthouse skeleton crafted under the supervision of George Jensen, a local teacher, as part of the construction work.
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West High Schoool
H. G. Norther
William Beachler
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Waldo Johnson
George Jensen
Truman Walters
Hazel Tatman
Mark Sandford
Helen Wadish
Leonard Sherratt
Josephine Lumety
Matie Aiken
Martha Dawson
Gene Padden
Helen Jackson
Westminster Presbyterian Research
Communion Service at St Mark's with Dr Joan Dysart
This morning at St Mark's Episcopal Church the holy communion service was held conducted by Dr Joan Dysart of Dubuque who was also in attendance and led parts of the liturgy alongside local clergy.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Shureh
Joan Dysart
Dubuque
Fire Inspector Witt Tours City Basements
Fire Inspector Witt is conducting a comprehensive inspection of city business basements to ensure fire safety. After days touring Fourth Street businesses, most basements show satisfactory conditions with little paper or refuse. Some merchants were unaware of fire laws but have begun correcting issues. two years ago conditions were deplorable with heavy refuse and dangerous alleyways.
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Witt
Fourth Street
Basin District
Society News Highlights of Tuesday Weddings and Parties
Society notes report Hilda Reker wedding announcements and gatherings at the New Club and Riverside Drive. A Happy Hour luncheon and a charity sewing circle are listed along with a Halloween event at Miss Knowles home and a garden birthday party for two children. Formal rush party and other social events fill the week with visits, picnics, theatre outings, and church group activities.
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Happy Hour Club
Mra
W. Arbielde
Happy Hour
Elibata
Elk Run
C.e
Gutti Automobiles
Lucileneu
Jesup
Neighbors of America Thimblebee at Mrs Litchfield Home
Neighbors of America will hold a thimblebee Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ella Litchfield, 68 Lime Street. All Royal Neighbor members of Waterloo chapter BO are expected to attend and are requested to bring a friend.
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America
Ella Litchfield
Lime Street
Waterloo Caup
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Coats
Waterloo
Harvard Mills
Lames' Cotton Union
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Clinton Conn
St. Michael and All Angels
Dr. Wigsart
The
Elks' Lodge
DR. Dysart
Society News
Hilda Reker
William Poutthnger
Frank
Watad
Agatha Kraniger
Gertrude Wangler
Reyunn
Hiverside Drive
Howard Jurr
Chantada Park
Ob K. Reeler
Win. U. Reidel
Miss Keller
Shakesperian Society
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Odd Wellows' Lair
Cedar Falls
Mable Heller
Myra Qiimry
Jane Heller
J. B. DeWald
Carl
Margaret
Truman F. Emerson
Kirkwood Avenue
M. A. Peterson
Mr. Connley
Henry Schindler
Miller
Emerson
Connley
Mr. Emerson
F. J. Canard
Third Avenue West
James Garrett
Chicago
A. al. Goward
Russell-Lamson
Waterloon Hive
No. Wll
M. Greene
Wear
Europe
First Baptist Church
Greene
Norvine Dorgan
Hallowe'en Affair
ST. Paul's Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Queen Esther Circle
Isabel Shaw
Cutler Street
Amanda Vogt
South Street
Ruth
Naani
Nadine
National Toilet Company
Paris
Tenn
Wangler Bros
Smart Shop
Stan
Reliaite Walt Wine
Hamilton
Chin Howard
Bridge Street
Omar the, Tewelers
Syndicate
Redpath
Vawter
J. David Bispham
Mingan Opera Co
Marcus Kellerman Co
Oratorio Singers
Frank J. Cannon
Opie Read
Dr. KB
T. Hagerman
Kryl Company
Rogers and Grilley
Mountaville Flowers
Katherine Ridgeway
Cathedral Choir
Bispham
T. H. Cobb
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