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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1923

Page

5

Waterloo pageant week begins with grand parade

Waterloo hosts the annual carnival with a large parade forming at 7 p.m. led by P. E. Walker and city police, followed by 25 bands, a Lions club funeral procession, and empress candidates. Decorations recall Chinatown as Daniel Bechtel oversees Forum preparations for dancing, games, and a charity drive to support a Mississippi Valley league club.

Ciores Kate Tor Waterloo Walker Franklin Fourth Washington Fifth Fifth Street Bridge Gid Man Gloom Phu) Street Sycamore Forum Lions Club Gloom Andy Gump Portal Mne Liona Chingtown Ilustries Shores Fire Department Empress Greater Waterloo Association Daniel Bechtel Uthert & Bechtel Frisey Garahy Coast Sam Frank A. G. Williford

Ills of Agriculture Won't Be Cured Soon

Prof L G Harmes of Town State college told the annual meeting of the State Association of Economists and Sociologists in Iowa City that agricultural ills stem from price misalignment and fixed charges. He warned major adjustments may take years and require drastic production cuts, broader home markets, and population growth.

Iowa City L. Harmes Town State College State Association of Economists and Sociologists Tolmey Gerd Justment Jalmes Sald

Jury Impaneled in Damage Suit Between Midland Steel and Waterloo Gas

A district court jury panel was impaneled in Judge E B Stiles division to hear a breach of sales contract case filed by Midland Steel Sales against Waterloo Gasoline. Plaintiff seeks 75000 dollars with attorneys Edwards Longley Ransier Harris. The Feb term jury pool includes Hansen Smith WS Palau Patters Reicher Koch Nissen Payne Bennett Cord Fiord Sarzeani. The second March term panel replaces a previously sworn panel that was dismissed after a settlement.

Midland Steel Sales Comppany Waterloo Gasoline Inine Company E. B. Stiles District Court Matalin Jvohn S. Hansen Oliver Smith Gy WS Petmer J. E. Palau Mary M. Patters Wi. G. Reicher Afilo “. Koch William Nissen Hazel Payne Kate R. Bennett C. M. Cord Fiord Sarzeani Plaintif Euwards, Longiey Ransier & Harris Pike, Sian, Wimmerman & Frank

McGlade Expects No Change in Salaries

John C. McGlade superintendent IGF west schools returned from a convention in Dubuque. He said discussions covered taxes for school purposes and teachers salaries and that salaries are expected to remain about their present level as property taxes are at the limit for school funding.

John C. McGlade IGF West Schools Dubuque I ‘One

Two Auto Collisions Reported In Des Moines Area

Two auto crashes occurred Sunday at Fourth and Bayard and at South and Fourth. No injuries reported. Also noted is bankruptcy filing by Sam G Gotis of Waterloo Fish Market with listed assets and debts.

Peniox Sam G. Gotis Waterloo Flrs Joran Teferee Siag Ara Atom Gedverts

Dysart Leaves Dubuque For Michigan Rectorate

Rev. Dr. John Dysart of the Episcopal church departs Dubuque to become rector of St. Pauls Church in Blissfield Michigan starting May 1. Born in Warren County Iowa, Dysart has held multiple church and fraternal roles and was once urged as a Republican congressional candidate.

Dubuque John Dysart Episcopal Church Biftut, Mich St. John's St. Paul's Church Jy Detroit St. Paul's Church Altho St. John’s Iowa Towa Spring Hill Warren County Spring Hil United de Edu College Qlathe Kan Wooster Lake Erie College Virginia Theological Seminary Y. MG. AL Twin Cities Owatonna Minn J. A. Tonty Minnesota Theological Seminary Henry Satterly Washington Gratnacht Cathedral of Rothlander Pennsylvania Pr. Stetson Old Trinity New York Dysart Mayville N.Y James Ashton St. Stephan’s Church Holy Anne Untiie St. John's Dubu| Qugs Towns Iysart North_ western Town Portland Ora Dysard

Moving Vans Busy in Waterloo Last Week

Waterloo records show 127 families moved within the city in the last week, 23 new homes started, and 19 families left Waterloo. Movers listed include Davin Shook 829 Commercial and many others such as John Speers 220 Commercial and G W Richards 265 Thompson East.

Waterloo Oice Retail Merchants Association Davin Shook Commercial M. Brandt Belmont A. Berrier Lafayette John Speers HL. Freeman Sycamore Burton Anderson Denver Benjamin Bandfield Jackson J. W. McMurray Edwards G. W. Richards Thompson East D.S. Graven Drs. Schwartz & Lovegrove Park East John Francis Edward Kowrey Franklin William Ferguson Burton C. H. van Horn E. P. Nehergott Norwood Roy E. Snyder M. G. Bower Mulberry Mary Harper Jefferson Maring Nd L. Brown Center Retsnider Clark

Lawn City Marshal to Wear New Uniform Next Month

Cedar Falls reports marshal Nathan Enloy will don a new uniform for the first time in 22 years after a city council order. The apparel will be worn as soon as the uniforms are ready, marking Enloy’s 23rd straight year in service.

Cedar Falls Nathan Enloy Enlow

Evangélical conference pays tribute to Evening Courier

The Iowa Conference of the Evangelical church honored the Waterloo Evening Courier with a twofold tribute at its annual session. A written resolution by Rev O M Yaggy praised the paper for ample space and accurate, sympathetic reporting. Bishop S P Spreng added remarks lauding the Courier's coverage and noting its daily paper copies read in the church reading room.

Waterloo Evening Courier Iowa Conference of the Evangelical Church O. M. Yaggy Blairstown S. P. Spreng Courier Spreng

Sugar Snow Brief Says Spring Weather Returns to Waterloo

Snowfall of three quarters of an inch covered Waterloo today as spring day twenty dawned. By noon, snow largely melted except in sheltered spots. Forecasts favor fair weather tomorrow while yesterday stayed colder. government instrument max did not exceed 40 degrees. Saturday reached 59 degrees, with a low of 23 degrees Saturday night.

Waterloo

Riceville Man to Deliver Memorial Day Address

Cedar Falls April 9 R J St John Riceville Va has been secured to deliver the Memorial Day address here officials announced today in a brief statement. The speaker is noted for community service and will speak at a ceremony honoring veterans.

Riceville Lawn City Cedar Falls St. John

Cedar Heights Art Exhibit to Benefit School

Cedar Heights hosts an art exhibit in the school gymnasium Wednesday through Friday to raise funds for new pictures. Afternoon hours run 2:30 to 5 with a 30 minute exhibit review. evenings 7:20 to 7:35 for viewing and a 20 minute inspection. Mrs. Thomas Eaton directs the exhibit with publicity by Mrs. W J Sutelitit and patronesses chaired by Mrs. Forbes. Local details list named patrons and attendees for each session, with music, folk dance and talks featured each day. Public participation is welcomed.

Cedar Heights Thomas Eaton W. J. Suteltit Forbes Rebuieler Mmnes Shoemaker J. Bb. Mayo HW. C. Moeller M. J. Fowl Aimes HL. Slaughter GC. M. Deal W.W. Parrott George Buchan Fhoryday Ames J. C. Orth Frank Cage Wiliam Galloway J. WW. Forbes Imes Davie Stevenson J. G. Brmkerholt R. L. Stetzel EB. C. Litchfield

Railroads Prepare Mileage Books Amid Protests

Railroads ready mileage books offering 90 dollars in scrip for 72, start May 1, as Interstate Commerce Commission orders take effect. Western carriers seek court relief while eastern lines pursue other actions. Officials like WLR MacFarland say sale dates and instructions are under commission approval, with a swift settlement expected for traveler clarity.

Waterloo Railroeda Interstate Commerce Commission Wlr. MacFarland Chicago Great Western Railway Auys Western Chicago Interstate CoOmMerce Commission

First Performance of Miss Bob White at Waterloo Theatre

Everything is ready for the first performance of Miss Bob White the musical comedy presented by St Marys Socially at Waterloo theatre this evening. Final dress rehearsal under Joseph O Brien of John B Rogers Producing company Sunday morning and all details have been worked out for perfection of the entertainment. The Bubbleland chorus with a large company of children will sing a rhythmic song with lusty accents. Miss Marytreasa Garramon will lead the music and movements. Mrs Aliee Brown Shores and Ralph Martin play the leading roles. a cast of more than 209 singers and dancers support them. The play has plenty of tun and pop with action to suit all tastes.

Bob White St. Mary's Social Cly Waterloo Theatre Joseph O'Brien John B. Rogers Bubbleland Marytreasa Garramon Aliee Brown Shores Ralph Martin

Davidson Co Buys Cedar Falls Stock From Bennison

Bennison Boston stores in Cedar Falls sold its carpet linoleum luggage stock to the Davidson company Water loo. Due to favorable discounts the Davidson firm plans a sale Thursday morning April 12. The Bennison store is a long established Black Hawk county business led by proprietor F C Bennison.

Davidson Co Cedar Falls Bennison Boston Davidson Company Waterloo Bennison Black Hawk County F.C Bennison Wis California

Council to Act on Two Resignations

City council members meet for the bi monthly session to decide on water sewer and gas connections for paved lots and to receive the resignations of councilman Arthur A. Zimjerman and plumbing inspector James H. Stebbins. The board will reconvene Tuesday evening to continue reading the assessment rolls.

Arthur A. Zimjerman Sevejand James H. Stebbins

Death of Railroad Official Mourned in St Louis

Alec Robertson longtime Missouri Pacific vice president in charge of operating department dies in St Louis. W. Scott Williams Illinois Central western lines general superintendent and many railroad men mourn the loss of a personal friend and skilled railroad man. Robertson was well known to Chicago area railroad circles and Illinois Central division men.

St. Louis Alec Robertson Missouri Pacific W. Scott Williams Ilinois Central Western Lines Robertson Tni- Snois Central

Private Dalzell Receives Arts Degree After 60 Years

Private J. M. Dalzell, famed by Grand Army men, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree by Washington and Jefferson University. The presentation occurred in Washington, D. C., at the home of Saldivara. Dalzell is 85 and an inmate there after joining the Union Army at the Civil War’s outbreak.

Washington,d. C J. Imr. Dalzell Washington and Jefferson University Saldiera Dalzell

East High to Show Treasure Island on Friday

First school film showing at East High uses a recently purchased projector with a new automatized screen. Miss Ruth Danforth of Acme Film Company assisted installation and O W Olsen will operate the device. The setup allows use as motion picture or stage projection and aims to fund itself soon.

Ot East High Treasure Island Ruth 2 Danforth Acme Film Ecompany O. W. Olsen

Stray Dogs Threatened With Death For Unpaid Licenses

Mayor A B Gnagy and dog catcher Baldwin warn that stray dogs without valid state tax tags or city licenses may be shot on sight or taken to the pound. The notice cites complaints of dogs at large, lawn damage, and fear of children, and enforces state and city laws requiring two tags by May 1 for delinquent taxes due December 1.

A. B. Gnagy Baldwin

D. O. K. K. Band Plans Portland Trip After Carnival

The D. O. K. K. band of Waterloo is set to travel to the Portland national conclave, funded by last week’s four day indoor carnival at the Armory. The carnival raised about 1.90, and estimates show 3,000 will cover travel costs excluding imperial palace per diem for bands over 18 and under 5. A touring car was donated to William Kascht of 821 Randolph Street Saturday night.

Portland Ore Waterloo Armory Imperial Palace

Births Reported In Local Area Roster

A list of births with parental names and addresses appears. Entries include March and April birth dates for families such as O'Brien Larsen Boyd Horries Taplin Taras Enloe Rigdon Butte Brown Racindes Glerkner Castre Wesley and others with daughters Ada May Phylis Jeanne Celeste Izola and sons Russel William Robert LescF and Gon. Some pairs report twins and Mexican births noted.

T. O'Brien Wellington May Louis Larsen Halstead Arthur Alfons “Hh. Boyd Tartman Anna May Jacob Frank Charies Joseph Cleo Horries Brarvelin Adam Arthur E. Taplin Burton Ruch Margaret Philip Taras Pirker Phylis Jeanne Orville Enloe Ansborough John i Rigdon Bilack Hawi Marie Susan Butte Lameet Russel William Wiliam Ss. Brown Independence Robert Bentley, Jr Frank Racindes Ankeny Amt Nother Mexica Harold Af Bowie Riverside Drive Cathrine Corinne W. R Glerkner Alta Mista Robert Lescf Edwin Castre Commercial Izola Mzec Thomas Wesley Vinton Celeste Aprtany

Miss Helen Hobart Tours Cedar Valley Baptists

Miss Hobart Sacramento national secretary of the World Wide Guild and Children’s World Crusade spoke to Cedar Valley Baptists. She addressed high school girls at First Baptist at 3 30 p m and met delegations from Waterloo Cedar Falls and Waverly. A 200 strong group enjoyed a cafeteria supper and social hour after the program.

Helen Hobart Sacramento World Wide Guild Children's World Crusade Churches of Cedac Valley Association First Baptist Waterloo Cedar Falls Waverly Gladys Aiken First Church Guild Allene Harrell Arline Stull Mar Garet Howell Mra.c. A. Lasser F. R. Agquith Miss Hobart Ulisses Aiken Leona Foster Mary Vaughan Black Miss. Hobert First Church Childdren World Crusaders H. E. ‘Clausen Elbert Green Allene AL Lasser Darrell Helen Mae Asquith Street Baptist Church Walnut Iby F. Hutchinson Baptist denom_ Hk

Iowa City Rotarians Honor Scout Leaders

Scout executives at the University of Iowa school of instruction in Iowa City were entertained by the Rotary club last Friday. Capt Francis Gidney, scout official from England, spoke on Boy Leadership and the making of effective leadership through personality, love for boys, and clear demonstrations.

School of Instruction University of Iowa At Iowa Girv Iowa City

Zemo Promises Quick Eczema Relief and Healing

The ad pitches Zemo as a potent eczema remedy available from druggists at 35 cents or 1006 for large sizes. It claims to relieve itching and heal skin troubles including sores burns wounds and chafing by cleansing and soothing. The copy stresses Zeno as clean dependable and inexpensive and invites readers to try it.

Ground broken for St Luke's hospital in Mason City Iowa

Ground was broken Sunday afternoon in Mason City for St Luke's hospital with over 2000 attendees. The ceremony featured the Clear Lake High School band and Mason City Chamber of Commerce Glen club. Dr O Bosye delivered the keynote. Rev C A Jensen led the event and A M Schanke raised the first shovel. The North Iowa Lutheran Hospital association formed in 1920 and the project aims for a 100 bed facility to replace crowded quarters and extend care after years of growth.

St. Luke's Hospital Mason City Waterloo Ifund Clear Lake High School Mason City Chamber of Commerce Glen Club O. Bosye C. A. Jensen St.Luke’s ‘Hospital St. Luke’s Hospital

Reserve District No 7 Financial Figures Record

Reserve District No 7 reports totals 469 008 54 dollars 30 100 00 and 220 052 61 288 968 47 indicating a composite financial statement for the district.

Sergeant Dixon Sought Over Worthless Checks

Cedar Rapids Iowa April 9 reports Sergeant Dixon of the British eighth battalion used war credits as security for worthless checks drawn on a St Paul bank marked unknown. He circulated checks in Dubuque Waterloo and other towns then vanished. Police do not know him locally and suspect Michael B H Schirling is involved in a separate check case.

First National Bank Dunkerton Iowa Aus Bank Government Atlee Banking House Bates Cee T Law Ul Reserve Federal Reserve Bante ATS Abe Armielycles Baseve O Trust United States Gueltudin Federal Reserve Bank U.S Cedar Rapids Dixon St. Paul Dubuque Waterloo Sergt. Dixon P. &. Walker Michael BH. Schirling Fytfay Shitling

Escaping Gas Explosion Damages Cedar Falls Kitchen

Mrs Burl Miller escaped serious injury after a gas explosion at her Cedar Falls home. She had turned on the oven, believed it lit, then smelled gas and tried to relight it, triggering the blast that wrecked the stove area, shattered kitchen windows, and collapsed plaster. The incident notes a 17th century absent church reference.

Cedar Falls Burl Miller

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