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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1923

Page

10

Union Services Mark Sunday Worship Across City

Union services will be held Sunday evening at Lincoln Park and United Presbyterian church with speakers Dr. B Curran and Rev Hugh K Galloway. Other churches including Grace M E Northminster First Presbyterian and Christian Science plan morning and evening observances with varied subjects and special music led by choirs and soloists.

Chautauqua Idle B. Curran Race Methodise Episcopal Church Lincoln Park Yellowstone Park Black Hills United Presbyterian Church Second Wellington Streets Hugh K. Galloway Buffalo Pau T William and W. Galloway J. W. Henderson J. A. Carpenter Grace M. E. Church A. B. Curran Fifth Street Eas Joe ‘DuMond First Presbyterian Walter Barlow Leni Ex. la Macartney Barlow Buromer Christian Science First Church of Christ R. F. Hurlburt Jerusalem Catherine Sedgwick McDermid Walnut_Street Baptist Robert N. MacDonald Westminster Presbyterian United Presbyterian Burton Avenue First Brethren S. A. Cohagen P.A. Johnson Grinnell Plymouth Congregational Church

Barnabas the Loyal Champion of Christian Unity

William Jennings Bryan portrays Barnabas as a steadfast early Christian leader. The text traces his name, role with Paul, mission work, and emphasis on inner faith over communal property. It highlights Barnabas as a model preacher, ally of Saul, and a generous, forgiving collaborator who valued conviction over personal glory.

Barnabas Indorses Saul Iaraahbas Barnabas I Jerusalem Barnabas Thes Damascus Jesus Cypres Osrene

World Lutheran Meeting Opens with Prayer Call

The coming world Lutheran conference in Eisenach Germany is highlighted by a prayer for guidance for 90 million Lutherans and a key address by Dr Frederick H Knubel president of United Lutheran Church in America on August 23. The event marks a historic assembly with broad international participation and focus on doctrines confessions and practices of Lutheranism.

Leisenach Germany St. Luke's English Lutheran Church Frederick H. Knubel United Lutheran Church In América St. Luke's Church Sknabel Tienmark Norway Sweden Osera Poland United States United Lutheran Ohio Augustana Martin Luther Eisenach

Religion as a world force expands through Lutheran strength

The text notes religion as a world force with strong presence in 20 countries. It highlights Lutheran representation in 20 nations and state church status in Norway Sweden Denmark Finland and Latvia. It also states about three fifths of Germany’s population belonged to this denomination and that prior to World War I the German church’s 16 divisions used the same catechism for membership.

Lutheran Church Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Latvia Germany Altho

London Church Still Pays Annual Fine Henry VIET Imposed

London records show the vicar of Our Lady of Willesden paying an annual fine of one pound two shillings sixpence. Imposed by Henry VIII after the Reformation, the penalty arose from pilgrims visiting a holy well and donating money, which angered the king and led to perpetual payments by the church’s successors.

London Henry Viet Henry

Miraculous Waters Draw Pilgrims as Pay-Up Remains Ongoing

The article notes the on site of the fine still being paid as pilgrims visit the church property well to bathe their eyes in miraculous waters and claim cures. Marriage licenses list Eugene Dwyer and Hazel Kokotan of Waterloo, Arthur G. Smith and Ida D. Washburn of Des Moines with respective ages 24 and 22.

Eugene Dwyer Waterloo Hazel Kokotan Arthur G. Smith Des Moines Ida D. Washburn

Trio Blocks Fish Sale Rumor After Calm Day

Nick Webber Joe Schiel and White formed a fishing party near Gilvertribe yesterday. Schiel reportedly worked hard but no fish were caught or sold in the area. The trio returned home by a circuitous route to avoid explaining the dry luck to 40 friends.

Nick Webber Joe Schiel White Gilvertribe Schiel

Library Contains Indian Bibles in Sixty Tongues

Chicago Aug 18 The By We Avercote collection at the Newherr library holds the world’s most complete record of attempts to Christianize Native Americans. The shelf includes bibles or parts in 56 languages from tribes such as Cree Cherokee Mohawk and Pembascot with Eskimo and Aleut translations as well. B. W. Ayers built the Australian style collection after the Spanish American War adding Philippine and Hawaiian language bibles and Testaments. The work is difficult to augment as many languages fade. A Paris purchase yielded a Hawaiian Testament with the name Buke A Moraiona translated as George Make-a-Big-Noise revealing the translator’s real name George Cannon.

Associated Press Chicago G. A. Smith Wilcott New England Labrador Greenland Aleutian Islands B. W. Ayer Paris Geogi Pukuniaki George Make Miss Smith George Cannon

Six Waterloo Boys to Attend Okoboji Lake Camp

James Switzer and Ralph Fox lead six Waterloo youths for a 10 day training camp at Camp Foster Lake Okoboji focusing on HIV work and youth brotherhood. The Y camp closes the summer with a Men’s club social and a twilight baseball league get together slated for Aug 25.

Waterloo Okoboji Lake James Switzer Ralph Fox John McCartney Wendell Webb Charles Greenley Storting Leckington Patti Smith Foster Lake Okoboji Boys’ Brotherhood Waterloo Scout Cams

Former Iowa Residents Picnic in California on Labor Day

Black Hawk county will be represented at the Iowa-California pair picnic to be held at Alum Rock Park in San Jose on Labor Day. RB Clark O B Greene and former residents Mrs Fannie McAlpine Greene and Mrs Eleanor Jones Young will attend. A state society has organized with Towans near San Jose. B S Turner president and Mrs Laura Whiteside secretary.

Black Hawk County Alum Rock Park San Jose RB. Clark O. B. Greene Fannie McAlpine Greene Eleanor Jones Young Towans B.S. Turner Laura Whiteside

Pleasant weekend forecast brightens local skies

A fair and sunny weekend is forecast for today and tomorrow with warmer readings in parts of the state. Last night remained cool at 53 degrees after yesterday's high, and country roads stay in decent shape despite earlier heavy rains. motorists report generally good conditions.

Java

Early Settlers Picnic Planned for Next Saturday

Preparations are under way for the annual Early Settlers association picnic at the Wanna homestead on South Waterloo and Cedar Falls road next Saturday. General Phil Hanna seeks three or four men to clear tiles in the grove. Interested workers should phone 1400-V3 and report with axes Monday morning.

Early Settlers’ Association Wanna Homestead South Waterloo Cedar Falls Road Phil Hanna

Friday Study Club Annual Picnic At Howrey Summer Home

The Friday Study Club members and families picnicked yesterday at the Howrey summer home. F R Mines, F Roche and W N Howrey organized dinner. Cavalcade of musical selections followed by guests including Mrs. R H White and Mrs. W A Lytle. Waterloo La Lamita club members joined with D A Rice and A Peterson families for a Hadson park gathering with about 30 in attendance.

Friday Study Club Waterloo la Lamita Club D. A. Rice Grundy Center A. Peterson Hudson Hadson Park

August birthday party at woman’s club noted

About eighty guests attended the August birthday party at the women's clubhouse. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs Wood, Cowan, and Mier. Bridges, decorations by Mrs A W Peterson, and Mrs W Peek. Guests included Mrs A G Sawyer, Mrs Parsons, Aura Rhine, and others. Events featured gardens, baskets, bouquets, and refreshments by several hostesses.

Woman's Wood Cowan Miers Leonard Gholson We ‘Il Wirewick A. W. Peterson

Beauty Chat on Superfluous Hair Treatments

Edna Kent Forbes reviews hair removal options including depilatories risks, x ray and electrolysis, and home remedies with peroxide mixes. Advice notes potential skin damage, costs, and need for expert use to avoid scars, plus tips for shaving, facial hair, and temporary skin relief through hydration and diet.

Steal Your Playtime To Solve a Puzzle Of Work And Play

A reader letter discusses balancing chores with leisure, arguing work should not erode happiness. The author recalls stealing two hours of play during a Saturday, then returning to housework refreshed, and asks how modern mothers with heavy workloads manage time and still enjoy leisure.

John New England Tance Jack

Breakfast Sunday Will Be Courtesy for Bride-elect

Misses Ethel Conry and Regina Murphy host a 9 oclock breakfast at the Conry residence for bride-elect Miss Killa L. Murphy and her forthcoming Sept 6 marriage to Clifford W. Marlow. Gift to the bride-elect is an electric toaster. Mrs. Arthur A. Snyder assists with serving. House party details include a country club dinner dance with a six piece orchestra and a party honoring Mrs. Walter Muayne, formerly Helene Balliett. Other items note a Moody Bible Institute vacation outing and Lodge activities with picnics, casseroles, and music.

Beatrice I Russell ‘T. Stewart J. G. Allen Almond Street Ring Washo Evidyn May W. R. Jameson Toses Aitte Guinovera Hartiear Gyvonna Lohougrin Dorothy Wilbur Rose Cooley Helen Cooley Attached Luce Ethel Conry Regina Murphy Killa L. Murphy Clifford W. Marlow Arthur A. Snyder Slater Mins Conry Country Club Harold B. Plumb Walter Muayne Bt. Louis Mayne Helene Balliett Waterloo Allding Charles Scull Moody Ible Institute Homer Jolls Columbia Street Cedar Falls Union Bridge

Sacred Heart Women Meet at Parish Hall For Monthly Social

About 50 women from Sacred Heart parish gathered for the regular monthly meeting in the parish hall. The afternoon featured a Boo game with prizes awarded to Mrs S P Mooreland and Miss Martha Sweeney. Olive Penne won second prize. An informal program was enjoyed and plans were announced for a Grace M E church Out Look class led by Mrs A B Curran tomorrow morning. Burton Avenue Good Will circle will host a picnic supper Monday in the church basement followed by a miscellaneous shower for Miss Tillie Berkie departing soon for Africa.

Christ Jesus Paul Corinth Mark J_ A Sacred Heart Parish S. P. Mooreland Martha Sweeney Olive Penne Burton Avenue Good Will Circle Moody Bible In Latitute Tillie Berkie Africa

A Popular Play Suit Pattern Offered by Waterlog Pattern

The Waterlog Evening Courier advertises an outdoor boy play suit pattern in drill linen jersey repp chambray and poplin. It lists sizes 2 4 6 years and 6 year yardage for material and trim. Patterns mailed for 15 cents with 2 cents silver or stamps for fashion book.

Fashion Department Evening Courier

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Ghurghes Mr. Galloway West Section Dr. Curran Northminster Presbyterian M. G. Court iGlory William Jennings Bryan Bible Talks Joseph Petaubet Peter Androses Consolation Cyprus Stephen Phonite Antioca Cyrene Antioch Antiocn Tarsus Sauls Ling Hej Apostle Hannabas Sauk Jonathan David Luke Lystra Mercury Oratory Bar Nabas Junitor John Mark Perga The Republic Syndicate World Lutheran Meeting Trio Iowa California Society News Woman’s Club Miss Blanche Manetta Bell Ohn Stelehoar South Carolina Iraica Messer Edgewood Audrey Feddersen Davenport Frances Day Edward Burns Misa Bell Electric Park Corza W. Hantiey Waterloo Traveling & Business Men's Association Waterton W E. U Willard Hall Beatrice Allen Russell Stewart Maybeth Lyon G. M. Lyon Geraldina Lyon Minneapolis Minn Mra Jimmy Griffin Rockford Parowell Leigh Ransome C. Deckman J. R. Emry Ida Slolver Ossian Frank Mauste L. B. Allen Leigh Mansey Bik Run Inn Jack Carter C. F. O'Conner Grant Wheeler J. I. Bragdon Bragdon Beauty Edna Kent Forbes Dorothy A. E Uy Rute Ameron Temple Reurkah Lodge No. 54 HlaLp John Bunker Cambridge, Jr Bunker Clarence Benson Business & Professional Women’s Club Orchestra Allee Krieger Tina Martin Glee Club Fraternal Aid Fraternal Aid Union Moose Tau Wan Phi Sigma Chi Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Gruach News Outlook
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