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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
12
Local residents attend a public meeting on a new school building at Commercial Hall. Couples and families travel among Waterloo Cedar Falls and Bristow for visits, picnics, and church events. The threshing season is active with good grain yields and corn prospects, while several injuries and deaths are mentioned.
In a long list of local social visits, residents from Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Waverly, and nearby towns are noted visiting relatives and friends across Iowa. Mentions include Byron Millington, Mrs Calvin Millington, Mrs Leune, Janette, and many others traveling between Waterloo, Tripoli, and surrounding communities for weekends, visits, and training camps.
The rebuilding of the Methodist Church at Vinton progresses with the organ installed and interior finishing finished. Decorators work this month as artglass windows await delivery for completion by early October. The church is expected ready for occupancy about the first of October. Also notes on a surprise birthday dinner planned by Mrs Ralph Lent for Mr Lent with sixteen friends attending and plans for a picnic party in the park.
Mt Auburn reports multiple kin visits and relocations over a weekend. Suburn Augstair and Mrs Carlion Rainville with daughter Betty traveled to Shell Rock, staying through Sunday. Mr and Mrs Mick Gyn move into J A Smalley house vacated by Eugene Watson. James Davis of Clinton visited at George Welgands. Mrs Marie Staley hosted Pyarthea Rice after a North Liberty trip. Ladies Aid set for Thursday at M B E church parlors with luncheon. Pantay See of Chicago arrived for several weeks with her mother Mrs Mage Seck and relatives. Mrs Rasy and sons recently visited and returned home with the party. W E Burd and family drove to Ulity, returning Sunday. Mrs Ralph Bunda of Wal ed home Friday after a road trip with Call and Mis Logun. Mildred Exeter of Chicago visited her cousin Mrs Henry Weiner. Ipverce Hopper hosted 207 guests for Bernard Hooper’s eighth birthday. The afternoon featured refreshments and pink and white decors.
A garbled local item records a Brandon Aug event with mentions of a Republican state convention in Mes Maines, a visit by Howe and grand fr. to Sr sister Mre. CC. Christopher, and several residents traveling to McGregor or Minnesota. Other lines note vacations, a new agent at a station, and assorted distant visits without clear sequence.
Mt Vernon Township notes include residents Aikey and family traveling toward Des Moines, visits at G. M. Miller home, and corn prospects in Milier fields. Maude Chapin visits relatives, Ella Pixley receives notice of a death, and a 11-year-old child injury noted. Campfire Girls in water district.
Readlyn entries record multiple births with parents Aur Hesse and Huebner families, visits by Koeneke and Vanderwalker circles, and a Ladies’ Improvement Club meeting at Ed Meier’s. Several relatives arrive from Natoma and Ackley for family gatherings. a local ball game ended 6 to 0 with next game in Sumner.
In Littleton A H Hoffmann Rome announces a social event for Thursday August 19 featuring a magical entertainment. Mrs Gertmide Hoffmann and Gelwein will perform a piano duet while Cynthia Wilson assists at the residence caring for her child. Mrs Harry Gates and Moe will attend with a nurse Mr and Mrs March Bright visited Des Moines recently.
The article lists local names and vague notes about events at the Barclay Center including residents like Grace, Brandon, Joan Walser, and Floyd family. It mentions a party or gathering in a house and some attendance from Miss Tay and others, with unclear references to a rain or weather impact and shifting timings over several days.
Oelwein Aug 10 A Chicago bound strikebreaker George Tees was sentenced to 30 days in jail for intoxication as officers arresting him faced interference by Jack Clancy and Mr. Carl. Despite rumors of shop damage, the area remains orderly with guards protecting rail property and temporary lighting in place at the round house. Local events include a Payette concert and band performance under YW and HH leadership.
Mrs W N Walcott dies at her Manchester Iowa home after illness dating from December. She was born January 1870 in Manchester and married W S Walcott. Survived by husband three daughters Miss Stace Wolcott Mrs Alice Rogers and Mrs Clarat Lloyd. Relatives live in Oregon Indiana and Iowa.
A crowded IRR dated August 5 1922 lists visits and greetings in Shell Rock and nearby areas. Mrs Oscar O and two children return from Wisconsin as Mr and Mrs Coley of Northfield visit A C Gilbertson, with guests mentioning Paul Morgan and Taun Ta. Dick Morgan stays briefly. Iona Steuerwald returns to Waterloo after weeks with her father Dr A Steuerwald. Anna Mleen attends Cedar Paris Teachers College for a week. Elmer Dahl of Chicago visits relatives and plans a motor trip. Mrs Southcott and other locals are noted, plus Dewar, Dewar family, and Thaw wedding references. Threshing season is underway with multiple farms mentioned, and residents are seen in parks and around barns.
In Dumont, a longtime resident died after a prolonged illness on a Sunday morning. The decedent left behind three grown children, including Harry and Fal, and other family mourners. Funeral arrangements were being planned with details pending, as neighbors and church members prepared to pay respects.
Residents and visitors share a week of travel and family gatherings in Waterloo and Shakhersburg. Mrs Stevenson and kin are mentioned with multiple relatives visiting, returning home Monday from Waterloo. Several moved residences or hosted gatherings, including Mrs Paulson hosting the W. M. society and families shifting rooms near markets and banks. A charity site lists performers and event dates for August nights.
Gresham records show visitors from Waterloo and relatives visiting farms and homes. A girl born August first to Mr and Mrs August Hesse. others note family movements, band events, church meetings, and local commerce. Community members travel to Waverly and Waterloo for events and family matters.
Aug health issues and a firing at Sumner home during morning hours. Postmaster husband well known in Mexow area. Waverly reports Sumner defeating Ravens 4 to 0 in football. Various visits, funerals, and local events include Mrs. Stafford farewell, Webster City groom convention, and Scully family news in Iowa towns.
Local reports note visits and family events in Dumont with many relatives traveling from Omaha Cedar Falls Maron City and Clarksville. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Anderson. another child to Mr and Mrs Springer. Pfaltzgraff family gathering celebrated Jacob Pfaltzgraff’s birthday. cemetery fence project and new home construction discussed.
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