East High School Honors Class of 1918 Graduates
Honor roll for the class of 1918 at East High School announced with Margaret Black as valedictorian and Nan Patterson as salutatorian. Top averages include 94.53 and 93.93. 79 seniors to graduate June 7. Commencement week events run May 31 to June 7 with a baccalaureate on June 2 and a senior play to be arranged.
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East High School
Margaret Black
Nan Patterson
Carl Hathaway
Gladys Wnewite
Robertson Macartney
Elizabeth Gale
Mae Slaughter
Evan Sage
Effie ‘Alva
Fr. Mitler
Supt
C. W. Kiine
Hast High School
M. L. Tate
Christ Episcopal Church
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Bltie Alva Ten
Anthony Qielen Axtell
Albertine Gucle Trussell Bartley
Donald Bayler
Margaret Blackavis
Biihma Adah
Boomer Tiller
Boston
Jsous Buetinera
Burge
Sel Christens
Dlora Clark
Helene Cook
Minzet Dahl -Adella
Gunst
Hageman
Earl Hathaway
Gertrude Henr
Wdys
Hewitt Hazel
Hewitt Abbie Hoofas
Lice Johnson
City Parks in Peak Condition Early in Season
Parks chief says Cedar River and Byrres Park show best condition for outdoor recreation this season. Riverfront erosion prompts action with piling and seawall plans while officers consider banning jitneys on park roads to protect grounds and safety.
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Cedar River Park
Byrres Park
Park Road
Rote Club Meeting and Veterans Red Cross Sewing Day
The Rote club will meet in Memorial hall at 0:30 pm Tuesday. The Hone of Veterans at Ary will meet tomorrow for an all day Red Cross sewing event in Memorial hall.
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Memorial Hall
Ary
Red Cross
War Service of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs
A large wartime meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs gathers delegates from across the United States to discuss war effort mobilization. The event, spanning ten days, aims to coordinate activities and expand the influence of 9,000 federated clubs in support of national service.
Women Clubs Seek Blighty Rest for Soldiers at Hot Springs
Two million members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs plan a biennial in Hot Springs Arkansas on April 29 to discuss wartime relief. A War Victory Commission funds of 260000 and a $5,000 initial gift aim to create rest and recreation centers for American troops in France. The federation promotes standardized dress, supports the Red Cross Liberty Loan and farm conservation, and coordinates with federal agencies including the Children’s Bureau and Education Department.
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France
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Hot Springs
Arkansas
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Virginia
General Federation
Josian Evans Cowles
Department of Federation
Hse
Atra
Cowles
Woman’s Committee
Council of National Defense
Julian Lathrop
Federal
Children's Bureau
Br. Jersica
KB. Peixotte
University of California
Jend
Red Cross
Liberty
Hana
Mercy
Department of Agriculture
Women’s club meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson agenda
ElNems of Society Home and Education hosted a Saturday session at Hotel Russell Lamson with chairwoman Mrs L C Hemsworth announcing program committee members. The group discussed needs of the Social Welfare league for old clothing and shoes and mapped a drive to involve all members. The program topic Your Child and Mine featured Mrs Matt Parrott on Teaching Essentials in the Home emphasizing religion, home life, upbringing, thrift, and the parental role. Rev J R Macartney urged Sabbath day reform and family table talk, citing limits on Sunday activities and modest trips. A conference with Mathers and Parent-Teacher leaders followed, while WCTU events at Willard hall included a 4 pm Tuesday meeting and an all-day cleaning bee ending at 6 pm tomorrow.
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Woman's Club
Russell Lamson
L. C. Hemsworth
Mmes. A. G. Sawyer
F. L. Marquis
Charles Davis
Maria Brace
H. B. Bates
Social Welfare League
Thrift
E. L. Corton
Matt Parrott
A. C
Government Reserve 42 Percent Milling For Allies
An official local message states 42 per cent of May wheat flour output is reserved for the government due to allied demand. It notes earlier 30 and 40 per cent allocations and adds two more per cent, urging substitution by the public. Ellen Beach Yaw, a noted Coloratura soprano, will perform at First Methodist Church Friday May 4 at 7:15 p m.
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United States
Cowles
Wot
Makine
Women's Clubs
Tte
Ellen Beach
First Methodist Church
Among the Churches Social and Study Notes
Walnut Street Baptist Mission circle meets Wednesday at 3 p.m. after the all day Red Cross sewing. United Brethren Pilgrim class met with Mrs. A. P. Smith. Burton Avenue Baptist Woman's circle will meet with Mrs. J. Rex Bryant for a social time. Gleaners class party planned at Mrs. Charles Stulf. Liberal Christian Ladies union meets Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. R. A. Folk's home with Mrs. H. B. Cropper assisting.
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Walnut Street Baptist
Mission Circle
Red Cross
United Brethren—Pilgrim
LA. B. Church
A. P. Smith
Maxine Skeels
Burton Avenue Baptist
Woman's Circle
J. Rex Bryant
Charles Stulf
Liberal
Hristiaa
Ladie Reial Union
R. A. Folk
H. B. Cropper
Marine Corps Recruiting Station to Open in Waterloo
Waterloo will host a Marine Corps recruiting station at 226 1/2 Fourth Street East with Sgt. L F Jensen in charge. Gen Pershing requests a full division and authority to enlist 75,000 Marines. headquarters begin immediately with a regional volunteer drive. Local support has backed army and navy efforts, and officials hope similarresponse for marine recruitment.
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United States Marine Corps
Waterloo
Fourth Street
Sergt
L. F. Jensen
Gen. Pershing
Army
Navy
Oleers
War Worry Drives De Witt Man to Self Die
De Witt Iowa April 29. Worried by the war and active in community war work P R Eu mert aged 65 prominent resident committed death by own action hanging in a barn late yesterday afternoon. Body found suspended by a halter rope despondency reported. Cedar Rapids Iowa April 29 W A Grover wealthy farmer Rowley district killed himself in a field Sunday by cutting his throat. Property losses on Grover farm earlier, believed tied to his son being drafted.
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de Witt
P. R. Eumert
Elis
Cedar Rapids
W. A. Grover
Rowley
Grover
Tre
St Josephs Parish Subscribers Give 75000 to Dubuque College Fund
St Josephs parish contributed 16000 to the Dubuque college endowment fund at yesterday's campaign across masses. Rev Father Stewart of the college faculty made the final appeal after earlier presentations by Rev RE Slattery. Waterloo Gideons elect officers after a picnic at 915 Western avenue and plan the next meeting at 506 Hammond avenue. Baron Shimpei Goto takes office as Japan foreign minister in Tokio succeeding Baron Motono.
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St. Joseph’s Parish
Dubuque College
Father Stewart
RE. J. Slattery
Waterloo
Gideons
Tokio
Baron Shimpei Goto
Baron Motono
Nab Alleged Forgery at Milwaukee
Bravin Smith a 19 year old was arrested by Milwaukee police on orders from Sheriff Henderson on forgery charges. He allegedly forged the stepfather to pass a $15 note at L A Swinehart grocery ten days ago. H T Wagner deputy sheriff arranged to bring Smith to Waterloo. the prisoner agreed to waive requisition. Mrs Mary Hess pressed charges in Justice Knapp's court against Mrs Harry Gilson for assault. Trial set for Tuesday afternoon following a quarrel over a sarcasm remark. Judge W W Graves declined the U S Senate appointment offered by Gov Gardner. he is chief justice of Missouri Supreme Court, vacancy from death of Senator Stone.
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Bravin Smith
Milwaukee
Wis
Sheri
Henderson
Smith
L. A. Swinehart
H. T. Wagner
Jett Fast
Young Smith
Waterloo
Mary Hess
F. F. Knapp
Harry Gilson
Justice Court
Jefferson City
W. W. Graves
United States
Gardner
Missouri Supreme Court
W. J. Stone
Young Man Confesses Blackmail Plot In Cedar Rapids
Olaf Jorgensen, 18, arrested by federal authorities on a blackmail charge, confessed to Marshal Healy after writing a letter to farmer Delbert Morsely demanding payment or a threat. The case unfolds with authorities continuing inquiries into motive and connections.
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Cedar Rapids
Olaf Jorgensen
Marshal Healy
Jorgensen
Delbert Morsely
Plac
Tarshish Treachery Hint in Ancient Ledger Tale
A decoy letter and blank paper were left in a designated spot by Jerneansen to trap the offender who threatened to destroy house and barn if a money amount was not paid. The act was witnessed when the culprit returned for the letter and offered no excuse as officials note the perilous maltral products of Tarshish in Solomon’s era.
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Jerneansen
Fragmentary biblical line noted in Chronicles fragment
A partial OCR fragment appears to cite a verse from I Kings chapter ten two and twenty, mentioning Jerusalem and a male subject. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear context or events for a fuller summary.
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East High
Lars Johnsen
Thora Johnson
Elsie Kaltenbuch
Arthur Wing
Gladys Lang LuVerne Leusen
Worothea Lorenz Arnold Luce Robertson Macertney
Helen Marietta
Glenn Marsh
Hazel McLain
Tom McManus
Phyilis McNeill
Lucille McQuilt Incirthur
Bt. Méére
James O’connor
Anne Patterson
DeWalt Payne
Berniée Pitson
Péarl Powers
Helen Rath Qilidred
Donald Redmond
Harold Register Lawrené Rose Evan Sage Mae Slaughter
Iecona
Spensley
Verna Steely
John St
War Service
The
General Sas Federation
Homer Momers
Viborcionriteli2 Looks LLC
Abella
Ose Spake
Liberty Loan
International Syndicace
New York
Ion
Department of Education
Cites
Ces Wark
Capleyile
Pact Ibe
Cormier
Fonight
Teague
Willard Hall
F. J. Eightey
F. T. Drew
Marine Corps
ST. Joseph's Parish
J. G. Bickley
Walnut Street
E. T. Jaynes
Mast Fourth Street
Tooms
Dr. C. A. Waterbury Lutte
Milwaukee, Wis
Nps
Boy
Golden Rule Gift Shop
East Fourth Street
Kala “Tarzan OF the Apes
Crystal
Tarzan
Harold Lloyd
Land of
Tarshish
Marguerite
Clark
Sennett
Jerusalem ix
Yescocks
King x
Majestic
Princess
Kalama
Bison City
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