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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1923

Page

14

New Viewpoint of Near East Relief to Be Presented

Speakers from Near East Relief will address two churches tomorrow. Willian Shallcross, Des Moines director, to present the near east situation in a new manner at Westminster Presbyterian. Dr P Marion Sims will speak at First Evangelical Church. A sermon series on the Jews is announced at Burton Avenue Baptist with topics on April 15, 22, and 29. Dr J B Macartney will discuss Bible invaders and a contrasting sermon about sin. Graves Memorial U V A will host Play Bail to promote wholesome sports with choir and orchestra. Dr Georges W Hinkle will preach at Christ Episcopal Church, concluding next week. Walnut Street Baptist will feature sermons on prosperity and the second commandment plus an anthem and classes on On the March.

Willian Shallcross Des Moines Westminster Presbyterian Church United States P. Marion Sims First Evangelical Church Ing Burton Avenue Victor Keltard Christ Episcopal Georges W. Hinkle Cleveland Waterloo Christ Episcopal Church B. B. Matthey A. L. Alexander Hinkle Walnut Street Baptist R. N. MacDonald Chadwick M. BE Hurlburt L. Tarbell Trinity American Imtheran Herbert Moehrmann Plymouth Donald D. Parry Amos John Cundiff L. D. Blandford Fosdick Grace M A. B. Curran EB. Runkel United Presbyterian I. C. Rankin East Park Presbyterian D. H Jesus Church of Christ Scientist Clinton Smith Ang Friends Art & Church P.M. Sims Westminster Presbytvian Yueil A. G. Preston Joe Domend Ead Dudley Back Raliot

City Church Directory Shows Sunday Services Across Denominations

The directory lists Sunday schools at 9 45 a m divine worship at 12 00 and 7 30 p m with Thursday evening prayer meetings. It details Baptist Methodist Brethren Catholic Lutheran and many others with specific street corners ministers and service times.

Ivine Wormhiy Msea Gospal Western Lords Tupper Zosel Prayver Metropolitan Mission AL C. A Colgan Railroad Fitness Central A. Graham W.C. A Almes Fagundus Salvation Army Mander Edward la Plount Salvation Meeting

The Truth and the Cross in John's Gospel 1921

A devotional fragment echoes Pontius Pilate and the crowd, portraying Jesus as the truth. It urges readers to hear and believe, accepting the pardon offered through the cross and tomb, calling for grace to heed his voice.

Pontina Pilate Christ Hearst God Devil Ises Jesus Pilate J_ A

Church services and notices for the Courier

Details of sermons and service plans from St. Luke English Lutheran and St. Paul M E F churches. Topics include The War and The Price of Disobedience with times set for morning and evening worship. Clergymen must submit notices to the Courier office by 6 p.m. Thursday.

James I Sweeney longtime Mitchell Co banker dies

James Irvine Sweeney a retired banker of Mitchell County Osage Iowa died yesterday morning at 8 30 at his daughter's home after a long pneumonia illness He was born May 7 1850 in Warren Pennsylvania and came to Osage in 1855 He served as deputy treasurer in 1870 later helped plat Dell Rapids Dakota territory He bought into Sweeney Bros bank in 1880 and was cashier until 1915 when elected president He retired a few years ago He married Sophia A Tucker on Jan 28 1874 and had five children He served as Baptist church treasurer for nearly 60 years and was trustee of Cedar Valley seminary He was active in Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America

Osage James Irvine Sweeney HH. Co. Hill Beptis Church Nassor A. S. Cross Sweeney Hugh Sweeney Warran Cedar Valley Seminary Dakota Territory Dell Rapids Sweeney Bros. Bank Sophia A. Tucker C. T. Tucker The Baptist Church Hill Guy Peoria Bruce Oakland Cal Paul Cedar Valley Seminary Board Knights of Pythies Exchester Modern Woodmen

Five Days at Hard Labor for Man Who Drank Canned Heat

William Romiser bought two cans of heat and, after intoxication charges, faced five days at hard labor in the city jail. He said the costs exhausted his finances as the judge noted the punishment for drinking the poisonous compound. Carl Brandes drove 20 mph over limit, police testimony cited $1 per mile fine. Davies forfeited $1 bond for a traffic violation. Henry Schmitz’s case was dismissed.

William Romiser Gwynne Carl Brandes

Fire alarms report multiple small grass and roof fires

Firefighters were called to a spring bonfire at 734 West street and a grass fire on La Porte road with no damage. Sparks from a roof fire at 312 Salisbury street caused damage to a house. An unintentional alarm sent crews to 420 Commercial street, Brown apartments, at 2 p.m. yesterday.

Winton ‘Street la Porte Road Salisbury Street Commercial Street

Government plan may be solution to radio interference

The piece discusses radio station interference from closely spaced wavelengths and a proposed government plan to classify stations into three classes with distinct wavelength ranges. It outlines moving some stations to new bands, regional frequency assignments, and shifting ship radio traffic to avoid 450 meter interference, noting implementation challenges.

United States Liere Herbert Hoover Secretary of Commerce Toover Department of Commerce Ft Mar Cau Atl

Light Operas to Be Broadcast 16 Weeks

Radiophone station KSD and Post Dispatch will broadcast a 10 week series of light operas from Forest Park open air theatre in St. Louis. The schedule runs Mondays and Fridays starting May 28 with operas such as Naughty Marietta The Fencing Master Wang Prince of Pilsen The Bat The Merry Widow The Chocolate Soldier and Gypsy Baron among others. Some titles renew from prior seasons.

KSD. &T Lows Post-Dispatch Forest Park St. Louis Altha Mariana Victor Herbert Reginald de Koven Wang S_ Woolson Morse Pilsen Gustav Luders Johann Strauss Franz Lehar Oscar Strauss Joann Strauss Sreviote Sonsore

West High Plans May Junior-Senior Reception

Commencement week activities for the senior class hold steady as cast for the class play A Pair of Sixes is chosen and rehearsal begins next week The junior-senior reception is set for May 12 at Galloway clubhouse

West High Galloway

Jefferson's Monticello to Become National Memorial Site

A nationwide observance of Thomas Jefferson's birthday at Monticello inspired a new Jefferson Memorial Foundation to acquire Monticello as a permanent national memorial. Jefferson M Levy, longtime owner since 1833, agreed to transfer the property after patriotic drives and fundraising aimed at a $1,000,000 national subscription.

Thomas Jefferson Monticello Harsre Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation Tne Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association of Virginian National Monticello Association of Washington Elas Whitey Jeferson Virginia Jefferson M. Levy Monticella Levy United States Navy Jefferson Fato Fo

Judge Recalls When Illinois Central Flourished in 61

Judge George D. Chafee recalls the early Illinois Central Railway days in Waterloo and Champaign Urbana. He recalls Chicago’s mud era, the line to Mattoon, and the pivotal Civil War impact on business and law. He notes key figures, a notable 1866 lawsuit against the railroad, and the firm’s long legal ties with Moulton and Chafee.

Ilinois Central Ilinois Central Trailroad Company Illinois Waterloo Webruary Wgeterloo Sioux Falls S. DB Mexico Oldtimer George D. Chafee Shalhyville Trinets Central 7. C Jingis Central Judge Chatee Marly Chicago Uilnois Central Chicago Ker Chicago River Cty Charpaton Urbana Mattoon Champaign Urimana David Pavis Joe G. Cannon

West High to Stage The House That Jack Built Operetta

West High students rehearsed The House That Jack Built at the West High Auditorium for performances on April 9 and 26. Libretto by Alice C. J. Riley music by Jessie J. Gaynor. Cast lists include numerous West and Whittier School students with names such as Betty Burke Mary Marquis Reben Cohn Jean Margal and Jack. Tickets available at West school buildings.

Cutufents West High West Grade Seri Aud Literium Jack West High Auditari Alice C. J. Riley Jessie J. Gaynor Ccurtain Dates Toun Bickley Betty Burke Emma Hansen Mary Marquis Reneg Seheide Audrey Siez B Ty Wurster Pra bisSoMis Matpa Jean Tdunkethers Him Lois Hawk Dorothy «Atloway Elizabeth Torge Betty Kenyon Giargianna Ruth Sieg Ards Smith Grass Blades James Brandt Perry Peters Reoberc Tunkelbers Greene Russell Minmen Moore Edward Queer Ayers Itnssell Robert Seavey Alan Wal- Jaen Reuben Cohn Central Sehoai Ms Jack Triply Len Meyer Whittier Schoas

April Snow and Unusual Weather Recalled in 1221

The observer notes a heavy snowfall on April 12 with later snow and hail near Watersoo. References earlier years where Jupiter Placing visits and robins marked spring, plus a snowfall on April 16 1221. Forecasts predict fair but warm weather with a quick melt of today’s snow. Temperature range yesterday was 61 to 32 degrees.

Raph Asher Jupiter Watersoo

Radio concerts fill Davenport and Schenectady schedules

An OCR filled listing outlines radio and choral concert broadcasts from Palmer School of Chironactic Davenport and General Electric Schenectady with times, arias and instrumental pieces. It notes concert selections by the PLE OC and by Sopranos and choirs, with dates, central standard time. Also lists weather forecasts and stock market segments, plus a Monday evening silence.

Palmer School of Chironactic Davenport

Births and Real Estate Transfers Across Waterloo Area

The notice lists numerous births from April to March at various addresses, naming parents and newborns with dates. It also reports real estate transfers in Black Trank County and nearby additions, detailing parcel changes and grantors. Large coal deposits near Gatun Leake in Panama are mentioned as undeveloped.

Black Trank County Morris Rosenbroom C. A Waterloo Addia Cole Lindon Rats Fred Herman Ricker & Bratuover Land Co Panama Gatun Leake

Railway service to nearby towns vastly improved

Chicago Great Western officials announce faster trains with express cars on Nos 5 and 44 routes, increasing Waterloo to Dewar Dunkerton Fairbank Ostwein service. The move follows a complaint to President Mellon and Waterloo business fear of delays. Shippers welcome quicker shipments to nearby towns, with further north improvements expected soon.

Wirst Chicago Great Western Dore Earl Otters C.J. Hinkle Me Railroad Chicago Wun S. Mellon Tod Waterloo Chicagos Des Moles Oelwein Dewar Dunkerton Fatr- Dank Ostwein Waite

East High Movies Draw Large Crowds

East High held a large public screening using the new Acme projector. The program featured Treasure Island with the Fox Kiddies, a Fox news film, and Harold Lloyd in Head Big Chief. Students attended in large numbers, with May shows planned to include Over the Valley and Thomas Meighan in The Valley of Gentle Men.

East High Wmeture Treasure Island Fox Wil Thomas Meighan

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