Church Schools Highlight Cedar Falls M E Conference
The Cedar Falls district M E conference closing session at Lin den church focused on church schools and youth. Prof. Stout of Cornell college praised church education and discipline while Dr. Northrup urged stronger church influence and Sabbath observance among Waterloo Methodists.
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Cedar Falls
M. E
Linden Church
H. W. Smith
Janesville
Stout
Cornel College
Mount Vernon
J. W. Arbuckle
Waterloo
Church School
Stouthag
Cornell
A. J. Northrup
Grace Church
Connie Mack
Northrup
Clapp Attends Mission Conference in Chicago
Rev. W. L. Clapp returned from Chicago where he joined a joint meeting of district secretaries of the Protestant Missionary board and the Laymen's Missionary movement to plan next years united campaigns. He also attended the central division annual meeting of the Laymen's Forward Mission movement. Clapp, secretary of the Iowa movement, says thirty Iowa mission campaigns will be held in as many cities next year with Clapp directing and bringing in outside speakers. Summer training conference at Lake Geneva is set for June 29 to July 3 with representation from all denominations.
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W. L. Clapp
Chicago
Protestant Missionary Board
United Mission
Mr. Clapp
Iowa
Lake Geneva
W B M Wins Contests At Central Church Event
Members of the Central Church of Christ Womens Board triumph in an efficiency contest against the Florence Haggard circle as judges award more credits to the older group. A large audience enjoyed the program with musical numbers by Misses Martin Bayless and the Midget Quartet.
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C. W. B. M. Aurisiary
Central Church of Christ
Florence Haggard
Martin and Bayless
Illicit Love Ties End in Double Tragedy at Fredericksburg
At Fredericksburg Iowa Jeff Parks 28 shot himself after discovering the lifeless body of Nellie Berrie 22 who had killed herself following a suit by John Berrie for alienating affections. Mrs Parks who heard the pistol shot found both bodies in the Parks home. The coroner's jury found both deaths by own action. Parks leaves a widow and five children.
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To Parks
Nellie Berrie
Parke
Fredericksburg
Jeff Parks
John Berrie
Parks
Berrie
Nonpartisans Denied Participation in Nonpartisan Primary Election
Des Moines April 29 The article questions the nonpartisan primary for judges as Prohibitionists and others face ballot restrictions. It notes four official party ballots on which only some voters may participate and argues nonpartisans are excluded from the judgeship vote. The piece questions legality and possible court challenges.
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Des Moines
Ben Balinger
Prohibition Party
Republicana
Board of Trade Awards Club Rooms Equipment Contracts
The Board of Trade directors awarded contracts for the new club rooms in the First National building. Rugs and draperies go to James Black Dry Goods. furniture from Joe Raymond and Waterloo Furniture. restaurant and cafeteria goods from Home Cafeteria. total furnishing cost estimated at 6300 to 6500 dollars. The club plans a June 1 opening with about 500 members and gala opening night. Dr G E Funston resigns as secretary effective immediately. replacement to be sought.
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Board of Trade Club
First National
Board of Trade
James Black Dry Goods Company
Joe Raymond
Waterloo Furniture Company
G. E. Funstop
Dr. Funston
L. E. Park
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Agen
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Brussels
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