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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1924

Page

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Family Deserter Located in LaPorte Indiana

Mrs. Snyder explains her husband Charles Snyder deserted with seven children two weeks earlier. He sent a forgiving postcard from LaPorte claiming work in a sawmill and promising to return in about three weeks. She rebuts support limits, says her 14 year old helps, worries about Easter, and notes imminent move to 544 Leland Ave as rent is waived and a new plan awaits with possible husband’s return.

Charles Snyder LaPorte Kent Lumer Mde Iso Altho Waterloo Snyders Leland Avenue Landlaré

Flagstaff Flag Holders Installed Along City Streets

Water loo Plumbing and Heating Co under the American Legion auspices installs 3 by 3 flag holders on sidewalks. City engineer Ralph B. Sippy issues permits for hole cutting on Water Sycamore Gatay ette Mulberry from Fifth to Park and Park Fourth Fifth from Water to Franklin. Auxiliary members lead the drive to equip streets with flags every 20 feet.

Waterloo Plumbing & Heavng Co American Legion Ralph B. Sippy Water Sycamore Gatayette Mulberry Franklin Park Watero Franklin Lez

Steady Increase in West High School Savings Deposits

West High School savings show growth with 95 depositors on April 14 depositing 2141.81, up 32.51 from last week. The average daily deposits this year are 465 with $138.85 per day, and the student balance totals exceed 6100 with the top account at 282.98.

West High Highty

Yeoman Lodge Social Meeting Notes and Odd Advertising

A Yeoman lodge social at Loose Hall last evening honored officers and candidates with a short program and social time. An unpolished advert references feather pillow cleaning for 40 style at Liberts Whites Lanunary with a one cent pattoun for one pair. Phase 147 promotional text appears mixed in the item.

Yeoman Lower Yeoman Lodge Sloose Hall Liberts

Language of Jap Ambassador Stirs Congress Deeply

Congress debates the Japanese ambassador’s remarks on immigration policy and the impact of the picture bride system. Senators discuss grave consequences and the balance of relations with Japan amid the end of the gentlemen’s agreement and broader immigration questions.

Congress Shortridge California Japan Pacific San Francises Eyatem United States Mexico Senate Moses America New York Tribunes

Deaths of Clifton Whitehouse and George George

Clifton LaVerne Whitehouse of Cherokee then Websterville died at 10 30 p m at his father in law 1122 Peek Street of complications aged 43 born November 14 1881 married Ada Boddy November 30 1904 survived by widow a son and a daughter other relatives and service details given. George George aged about 28 died at St Francis hospital of kidney disease born May 10 1915 island Samos Greece came to Waterloo 1922 with brothers George and Mike, survived by parents and a sister, with funeral and burial plans announced.

Clifton Ty. Whitehouse Clifton LaVerne Whitehouse Peek Street Decedent Cherokee Sibley Ada B. Boddy Waesterley Mr. Whitehouse Niuman Company Calvary Evangelical Church Aras Clifton, Jr Mildred Mroo J. F. Whitee Alsen N. D Fot Johns F.C Homer C. Whitelaw Belle Mundy E. Rollins Sioux City West Alisoene George St. Frans Hospital Islan Samos Ureeve Waterloo George Mike George G. George Mary Tsardaulas Island Samos Greece

Maria Brace Re elected Librarian At Waterloo Library

Maria C. Brace was re elected librarian for the coming year by the board of trustees at the Waterloo public library meeting yesterday. Staff reappointments were approved and under her leadership the Readers Dept has seen steady growth.

Maria C. Brace Waterloo Public Library Wea Reon Miss. Brace

Associated Manufacturers to Offer Small Units Securities

W O Marsh announces B M Osbur appointed syndicates manager to direct distribution of securities authorized for local investors. Securities to be sold in small units at 10 per share with 7 percent preferred and 10 common shares. Deliveries through multiple banks and savings associations in Cedar Falls Waterloo and Watarigo.

W. O. Marsh Associated Manufacturers Company B. M. Osbur Safak Unita First National Bank Qibun Marsh Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Commercial Anal Bank Black Hawk National Bank

Haste to Accept Jesus Urges Immediate Response

Dr. W. H. Beachler preached at First Brethren Church on Zacchaeus example urging immediate reception of Jesus. He urged making restitution where wrongs were done and warned against delaying salvation as Jesus invites, with tonight’s topic on who prescribes the remedy.

W. H. Beachler First Brethren Church Jesus Zacchaeus Son God Jerusalem Jie Christ Hell

Waterloo Residents On WAM Radio Program

A Cedar Rapids station WAM program last night featured Waterloo area workers from Miners Central railroad and their families. Participants included George A. Wheeler Mrs Clyde R Sanborn Mr and Mrs James RoseMullen Vito Ficarello Harold Golder Florence OHare Orvilia Young Gladys and Mary Crowell and J G Allen.

Miners Central Railroad WAM Evening Gazette Cedar Rapids Minnesota Waterloo George A. Wheeler Clyde R. Sanborn James RoseMullen Vito Ficarello Harold Golder Florence O'Hare Orvilia Young Gladys Mary Crowell J. G. Allen

Husband shot in car near Canon City after scuffle

April 16 Canon City report says James Allen Dickey formerly of Winfield Kane was found dead in his automobile near Canon City Pueblo road around midnight. A revolver with three empty chambers lay beside the car and the wife surrendered, claiming Dickey shot himself during a car scuffle.

Canon City James Allen Dickey Winfield Kane Canon City-Pueblo Here Dicker

Patriotic Groups Meet Over Memorial Day Plans

Col Amos H Wheat commander of Robert Anderson post calls a meeting of leaders or delegates of patriotic organizations tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Memorial hall to arrange the Memorial day observance. Veterans of the G A R Spanish and world wars with auxiliaries will join in commemorating the soldier dead.

Amos H. Wheat Robert Anderson Post G. Alr Memorial Hall

Fire loss small in Waterloo over past year

Waterloo fire department reports total loss of 126 342 46 dollars for the year with 41 alarms at an average cost 246 74 per alarm. The report notes 90 percent of fires were nominal and credits increased efficiency despite 7 658 848 dollars in property involved.

Yassar Waterloo Ray Tiller Grahal

Radio Programs on April 17 Across U S Stations

A digest of broadcast listings notes programs and times for outlets from WGR Buffalo to KFFWV Lamoni. It lists music talks church services orchestras and concerts across stations including Chicago Detroit Los Angeles New York and Montreal with multiple daily time slots and varied genres.

Er Ez Din’ Digest Associated Preas WGR Buffalo News WAAQ Chicago Daily Nove Chicago Tribune Chicago Musical AP Chitaro WLW Cincinnat Columbus Wie Dallas News WOO Davenport Detroit News WEX Detroit Talkar CSET Ford Band WTAS Elgin Guyson WBAP Fort Worth Star-Telegram WDAPF Kansas City Star SeMt Los Angeles Velas Louisville Journal Itep Medford Hillside Big Brother Club WNC Aremphis Orchestra Minneapolis-St. Paul Sevture Minneapolis CEAC Montreal Tatke KGO Oakland WOAW Omaha Story WAAW Wet Philadelphia Orch Acta Hoar Wip KDKA Pittsburgh Wendall Hall KGW Portland WGY WRC Washington Danae Sea House WORD Zion Ames KFFWV Lamoni

Black's Warehouse Property Sells on Sycamore and Third

Deeds convey the James Black Dry Goods Company warehouse on Sycamore and Third streets to Louis Bouscher Danvers Illinois. The two story brick building sits on a 27 by 31 foot corner lot forming a J around the Northwestern Bell Telephone building. The property formerly housed Chamberlain Machine Co and has been used as a warehouse. Seller bought as an investment. Deal closed through Frank M Collora jr, realtor. Public consideration not disclosed.

James Black Dry Goods Company Sycamore Third Streets Louis Bouscher Danvers Bell Telephonue Company Third Street Chamberlain Machine Company Housher Frank M. Collora jPublic

Healthy man has his casket brought home

Maquoketa Iowa April 16 neighbors were startled to see an undertaker's truck deliver a rough box resembling a coffin to 72 year old Charles Crane who lives alone. Crane who uses a wheeled chair for rheumatism has planned to sleep in the coffin at times to be prepared for death and to avoid troubling others.

Maquoketa Charles Crane Sarah

Impulsive April May Bring A Little Snow

Weather notes highlight Waterloo warmth with a 79 degree high and 56 degree low, followed by unsettled conditions and a forecast of rain or snow. The report cites a .23 inch rain total and a shift to colder winds within 24 hours. Bernice Demmel files for divorce from Raymel Demmel alleging cruelty and seeks an injunction against harassment at a Barclay township home.

Weather Bureau Waterloo Iowa Bernice Demmel Raymel Demmel Des Barclay Township

Aurry With Dog Tax Delinquency Urged in County

F We Esher county auditor urges dog owners who have not paid the state tax to settle by April 30 to avoid penalty and publication fee. Delinquent lists will be published May 1. From Washington Miss Marie Dickinson, long time government service worker, visiting Water loo friends. Reared in Waverly.

Aurry F. We. Esher Washington Marie Dickinson Washington, BD. C Waterloo Waverly Gross of Calvary

Easter Pageant Set for Sunday at Orange Township Church

Easter pageant to be presented Sunday at the Orange Township Church with morning and evening performances. Local high school classes held home entertaining events on Sunday afternoon and the eighth grade showcased a program at the Orange auditorium Wednesday.

Orange Orange Township Countey Ekey MAO Wilbur Miller Carl Peck Orange Auditorium Eliza B. Miller Cedar Rapids Robins Guy Miller Graham Sanderson Brandon Wilbur Russel Davenport Ruth Meyers Mt Morris Ill Bruce Giles Waterloo Orange High School Huth Monning Sdool Ralph Crim W. E. Maust Strawberry Point Vaughn Hamer I Shrock

Improvements on T. C. Campus Planned by Education Board

Cedar Falls April 16 Special Propositions of the building and grounds committee met today for campus improvements at Teachers college to be submitted to the State board of education for approval on May 15. The plan covers extensive development of acreage added last fall. Dunkerton Nines Wins Dunkerton high school defeated Orange township in 10 innings 4 to 3 at Dunkerton, a seven inning game had been planned.

Cedar Falls Teachers College State Board of Education Dunkerton Dunkerton High School Orange Township Fine

Hair Groom promises lasting combed styles all day

An advertisement touts Hair Groom as a dignified combing cream that yields a natural gloss and well groomed look for business and social occasions. It claims greaseless formula helps hair grow thicker and heavier while warning against greasy imitations.

House Rejects Conference Report on Eugenics Marriage Bill

The House declined to accept the conference committee report on the eugenics marriage bill by 22 to 63 after Senate approval. The chamber plans a new conference, while supporters doubt an agreement can be reached due to chief objections in the proposal.

House For Representatives Conference Committee Trong Senate

Fragmentary Report Modifies House Bill Significantly

A fragmented note indicates a report altered the bill to a degree that it would lessen its effect. The text suggests substantial changes by the house to reduce intended impact.

Senate Reaffirms Japanese Action in Immigration Drift

The Senate voted 71 to 4 to reaffirm its approval of the Japanese exclusion provision in the immigration drift. Prisoner Willam Koester was brought to Waterloo from Marshalltown to answer a charge of all ts. Bond fixed at $1-

Senate Washington Willam Koester Waterloo Marshalltown F. A. Robinson

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Family Deserter Ind Miss Trene Maria Brace Associated Mfe B. M. Osburn Liberty Black Third and T._C Education Board Westminster Presbyterian Church Charles D. Darling Dr, Darling House B. M. Osbun & Company Investment Securities 1St National Bank Associated Manufacturers Company Securities Booth-Joseph Co Nat'l Bank Corner Lafendrigh Sizls S.fendrich, Inc Evansville Imd H. H. Mehchor Distributors Dubuque, Towa
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