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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1924

Page

10

Reaney Colthurst Rites Held at Bride's Home

Miss Marie Reaney daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J L Reaney married Roger Colthurst of Ainsworth Iowa at noon in the bride's home. Rev J W Pool officiated with relatives and out of town guests attending. reception followed with a three course dinner and floral decorations.

Marie Reaney J. L. Reaney Roger Colthurst Ainsworth J. W. Pool First Methodist Church Kea~ Heat Vride Edith The Birds Greta Melotosh Dunkerton Truman Wagner Mendelssohn Norma Reaney Harold Clegg Af Ainsworth Anton Crepa Louise Reansy Ava Blankenhorn Genevieve Pool Keokuk Clara Bette Wilson I. R. Colthurst Franm McIntosh Dumbarton Blankenhorn Lelis Jaonisé Reaney Columbus Juncion William Reaney Norma J. A. Burroughs Allison Clege J. W. Poot G. BH Colthurst West High Schol Iowa State Teachers College Anthon Grundy Center Boone Cotter High School

Bridge Luncheon Honors St. Louis Guest in Waterloo

A Waterloo bridge luncheon at Sunnyside Country club honored Mrs. Carl Walker of St. Louis and several visiting guests. Six tables, garden flowers, and yellow color scheme complemented multiple hostesses and a schedule of planned parties over the next two weeks.

St. Louis Waterloo Carl Walker Edith Wangler J.W. May Elizabeth Strehlow Milwaukee H. N. Isreal

Prejudice magnifying effect on daily life

The piece discusses how personal prejudices distort perception of others and inflate minor faults. It notes how dislike increases work and interference, and suggests methods to untangle resentments though complete neutral stance is hard. George Eliot is quoted on biased perception.

Walt George Eliot

Yapp Succeeds as W C T U Chair at Wil lard Hall

Mrs Yapp moves from vice presidency to lead the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Willard hall on Tuesday afternoon installation data Sept 2 announced. Mrs J Park who held the post eight years declined re election with new officers including Mrs G W Lucht vice president Mrs Ida Ey Mitchell secretary and other posts. A DeMolay dance is planned for Waterloo chapter Monday at Electric Park with Harold Ayaigen Paul Kindig and Otis Folte coordinating.

Flof. Yapp Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union Willard Hall Atvica Yap G. W. Lucht Ida Ey Mitchell Medora Chirk Amanda BE. Rickert Margaret Moore Willard Halt Fund Yupp Willard Bat A. A. Thontrager Waterlog Federation of Women’s Organizations Misa Helen Byrnes Waterloo Eavangelistice Los Angeles County Mra G. H. Thompson DeMolay Order of DeMolay Electric Park Harold Ayaigen Paul Kindig Otis Folte

Grace Saxe class hosts church picnic at United Presbyterian

Grace Saxe class of United Presbyterian Church held a picnic supper at the church last evening with about 25 participants. A short business meeting preceded games and special guests Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pugh attended.

Grace Saxe United Presbyterian Church E. C. Pugh

Club Notes Arbur Vitae Piecing Picnic in Cedar Heights

Arbur Vitae club schedules a piec inic Thursday afternoon at Cedar Heights park with a picnic supper. Mrs. Arthur Bentz to host Sunset club members at her home Thursday afternoon.

Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Cedar River Park Daisy Munson BE. R. Hagerstram Leona. Robbins Cedar Review W. GB Busy Bee Clubs Faithful Club F. G. Seidler Goldengle, Club Arbur Vitae Club Cedar Heights Park Arthur Bentz Sunset Club

War Veterans Urged to File Tax Exemptions Before Sept

County officials warn former service members to file claims at the county auditor’s office to secure annual tax exemptions. Civil War veterans may claim up to 3900 in property value, Spanish-American War up to 50, and World War veterans up to 50. Blank forms available by mail with notarized return.

Police Grist Light During Wet Weather

Police reported a quiet night amid wet weather with several theft and prowler reports. Thieves entered Dr G J Bermett’s office at 705 Black Building and stole cocaine a bank book and money while the physician momentarily stepped away. An auto jail hearing near Dubuane said to be headed to Waterloo with three men and liquor. Prowlers at 404 Glenwood Street and 773 South Street prompted police calls, but nothing was found.

G. J. Bermett Black Building Dubuane Black Hawks Waterloo Glenwood Street

Rainfall Figures From Destructive Monday Storms

In Reinbeck Iowa a researcher lists rainfall data after Monday storms. One square mile received 476,674 tons of water, with 3.5 pounds per square foot and 11% tons per 50 by 340 foot residence lot. The rain’s energy, lifting to 5,000 feet, would require 133,056,000 horsepower.

Reinbeck

Modern disease of tiredness and its cures

The piece discusses疲劳 as a modern illness caused by overwork and stress. It links exhaustion to gray hairs, wrinkles, digestive upset, and sleep problems, urging genuine rest over quick fixes. It suggests sports like tennis for back hollows and notes possible pimples from overeating and indigestion.

Evangelicals Urged to Strengthen Religious Training in Schools

Cedar Falls Iowa August 20 Evangelicals hear that democracy rests on intelligence and righteousness with schools developing minds and churches instilling faith. Walter Hutton Des Moines cautions one in five Iowa youths receive no religious education while 400000 under twelve lack training. Sermons by Rev W C Hallwacks and Dr A E Hangen emphasize devotional spaces for youth and Barnabas and Paul themes. Ministers pray together at an evening service.

Cedar Falls Walter Hutton Des Moines Towa Iowa W. C. Hallwacks Cleveland A. E.hangen Barnabas Hangen Paul John the Baptist B. R. Wiener Naperville

Main Bridges Over Black Hawk Creek Found to Be Intact

County engineer OW D Johnston said the main channel bridges across Black Hawk Creek were intact after a flood dry run near Murphy farm. Only damage noted was to loose dirt forming shoulders and possible damage to approaches and smaller structures.

Black Hawk Creek Murphy Farm OW. D. Johnston

Waterloo Invited to Have Annual Dog Show

F. E. Henry of Cedar Rapids promotes an annual dog show in Waterloo inspired by Des Moines efforts. He aims to stage successive shows to ease exhibitor travel and invites interested parties to contact him at 1170 C Avenue West Cedar Rapids.

F. E. Henry Cedar Rapids Waterloo Des Moines Henry C Avenue

Margaret Baldwin Sues for Divorce and Child Custody

Margaret Baldwin filed for divorce from John F. Baldwin and seeks alimony and custody of their 4 year old son. She requests a restraining order to keep the husband from removing the child from his sister Mrs W F Gleason’s home at 794 Jefferson street where she pays for care. They wed at Freeport Illinois July 19 1919 and he deserted July 1 1922 with no support since. A temporary restraining order was granted. Also Judge E B Stites granted divorces to Oliver Castle and W M Zunker in separate actions.

Margaret Baldwin John F. Baldwin W.F. Gleason Tefferson Street Freeport E. B. Stites Oliver Castle Clarence Castle W. M. Zunker Marr Zunker

Uncle Wiggily and the Dark Hole

On a sunlit seashore Uncle Wiggily confronts Scoopie the Sand Flipper who pesters him. To teach a lesson the rabbit places Scoopie in a dark hole and stays with him, telling bedtime stories while a jealous Walrus searches in vain for the missing pair.

Uncle Wiggily Bunny Ark Hole Pune

Unclear fragmentary tale shifts between characters

A distorted passage centers on Seoople and family dialogue about a bedtime story and a plan to go outside. Nonsense phrases and warped names blur events, with mentions of an egg beater, a wall splash, and Uncle Wigazily in a disjointed scene.

Seoople

Oelwein Couple Is Wed at Iowa City

Miss Clarence Parry of Iowa City wed Attorney Aviney of Oelwein at St Patrick church Iowa City priest Father Shanahan officiating Best man Ed Nathach and brothers Joseph Burns Jack McAvinchey attended Bride Miss Kimmel Also known as Frank McAvinchey alum of University of Iowa and former Golwabn football standout and law student plans home in Golwabn

Oelwein Clarence Lsabalie Parry Iowa City Rank B Avichey St. Patrick's Church Iowa Shanahan Ed. Nalthach DeWitt, Jr Joseph R. Burns Jack McAvinchey Kim University of Town McAvinehay Frank McAvinghey Gelwatn McAvinghey Golwabn

Waterloo Y boys depart for Camp Foster at Lake Okoboji

A large green truck leads the Waterloo Y Scouts toward Camp Foster on Lake Okoboji with Edwin Moore Paul Whitford and others named among the delegation. Camp opens tomorrow noon and runs until August 20 with delegates returning August 31. Local Y staff leader B. Lay heads the group as ten Hi Y delegates join from Dunkerton and nearby towns.

Woster VM. A Lake Okoboji P. Lay Hays Edwin Moore Paul Whitford Gon Gur Saxton Paull Dames Switwar Russell Grit- Til Mverete Tansee Foster Wiil Lo Waterloo Dunkerton la Parte City Cedar Falls Hudson New Hartford F. P. Hehmeier Y. M. C. A. Stepolary

Bunny on Top of Oats Survives Raging River Ride

Fragmentary report describes a mishap on a river ride with a bunny figure and oats as it rode rough waters. A farmer named Stark is referenced in a damaged line about the incident and wreckage yesterday morning.

Ulick Bates Stark

Waterloo residents join railroad excursion clues next Sunday

Waterloo and nearby towns along the Chicago Great Western plan a rail and river excursion next Sunday. A. J. Howard says tickets are selling fast for the Marshalltown to Dubuque run with a morning train from Waterloo at 7:7 a.m. and a 11:25 a.m. arrival in Dubuque, plus a $0 river steamer return to Waterloo. A return trip departs Dubuque at 7 p.m. and lands in Waterloo around 10 p.m. The package includes a $0-mile boat trip aboard the Washington. Waterloo and Dubuque fans expect a large turnout for the Sunday contest.

Waterloo Chicago Great Western Railroad Marshalltown Dubuque Great Western A. J. Howard Delleque Washington

Odd Rabbit Exhibit Shocks County Inspectors

Stark told W D Jainston and county board members yesterday afternoon about a frightened rabbit displayed near a bridge. The pair were inspecting county bridges when the unusual exhibit raised curiosity about its origin and explanation.

Waterloo Hudson Stark W. D. Jainston Count- Board Japan

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