Corning Native H. R. Brink Named Waterloo East Instructor
H R Brink of Corning has been chosen instructor of physical training and physics at Waterloo east high school to replace A R Ferguson who resigned. A Coe College graduate Brink earned an honor letter as pitcher on the baseball team and also played football and trained in track while at college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Brink
Corning
Waterloo East High School
A. R. Ferguson
Brink
Coe College
State University of Iowa
Filipino Women to Nurse the Sick in Islands
Native women of the Philippines are to replace American nurses in the Islands. Postmaster W R Law reports federal authorities say local applicants now pass the civil service test, marking a notable advance in Filipino women’s education and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Islands
W. R. Law
Noted Social Roundup From Cedar Falls And Area
Cedar Falls reports of family visits and travels include Judge A J House and wife returning to Maquoketa after weeks with daughters in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. The judge will open Davenport court Sept 3 and is praised for merit over party. Other items: Redherse jailed ten days for a fight in a pay camp. Conking family return home from Eagle Grove. Mrs Metler heads to California with Mrs Randall. Bowen family attends funeral in Sioux Falls. Old settlers meeting set for Sept 4 with street attractions, park program, and Commercial club lineup. L M Hubbell will move to Ames for his daughter’s university work. Miss Helen Hubbell visits from Madison.
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Cedar Falls
A. J. House
Ma_ quoketa
W. E. Cowan
Waterloo
J. L. Bailey
Judge House
Davenport
Redherse
Merner
John Conking
Eagle Grove
Stella Younker
Old Settlers
Commercial Club
L. M. Hubbell
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Ames
Helen Hubbell
Genevieve Edwards
Harold Rugg
Lafayette Street
Marguerite Zook
Gladys Martin
Anne Shanewise
Edna Thomas
Washington, D. C
Edwards
George Mills
Railroad 310 Makes Changes and Upgrades Cedar Falls Line
Cedar Falls Iowa August 23 Two crews have rebuilt every bridge on the Cedar Falls branch and work on ties and heavier rails continues. Reports say the improvements aim to establish a motor service on the line similar to other Great Western branches.
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Cedar Falls
Great Western
Cedar Falls Junction
Gravel roads prove excellent in Cedar Falls rains
The Cedar Falls area reports gravel surfaced Highways 12th Street and 1st Street, both gravellead to the Grundy line, stayed mud free during the rainy season. The surfaces remained smooth and hard after each rain, demonstrating effective road building.
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Cedar Falls
Local visitors join Mrs May Dahl and hosts for fair
Mrs Roger Leavitt has returned from Colfax after a month seeking health. Mr and Mrs T P McCarthy of Fagle Grove are guests of Mr and Mrs Al Sorensen and will depart tonight for Des Moines for the state fair opening.
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Roger Leavitt
Colfax
T. P. McCarthy
Fagle Grove
al Sorensen
Des Moines
Movement to introduce new farm methods in Black Hawk
A Cedar Falls picnic in Morgan's grove featured Prof. R K Buss of Ames outlining farm life improvements and a county organization effort. Black Hawk County may follow Clinton and Scott in government funded dairy and farming support, with a September 11 kickoff at the poor farm and initial pledges from local business leaders.
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Cedar Falls
Morgan’s Grove
Benson
R. K. Buss
Ames
Black Hawk
Clinton
Scott
Messrs. Gilkey and Miller
Cedar Falls National Bank
Weart
Weart i Frisby Lumber Comany
C. A. Nelson
Waverly
Mr. Fowler
Waterloo
Bruce Francis
J. C. Sanders
Fort Madison
BF. B. Miller
J. W. Jarnagin
George Hilton
Benson Cow Testing Association
George Mathes
Await Statement By Senator Cummins In Des Moines
Des Moines August 23 political leaders await the arrival of Senator Albert B Cummins from Washington He started for Des Moines today and is expected to make a statement after arrival He may indicate whom he favors for the presidency It is rumored Cummins would back Roosevelt if he accepts support as a Republican not as a Progressive Party member
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Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
Washington
Cummins
Roosevelt
Cumming
National Progressive Party
Society Notes Highlight Local Club Activities and Weddings
The society page covers gatherings at various homes including Mrs. F K Pettit and Mrs Arthur Ford with guests from Rockford Illinois. Includes Maccabees Cedar Hive picnic at Cedar River park and a Cedar Rapids wedding news with Miss Jennie Trimpy and Edwin F Dow. Also notes on the Delta Sigma Phi dance plans and W C T U meeting details along with a K T conclave supper.
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Arthur Ford
Chautauqua Park
Florence Phillips
Rockford
Ill
Clarence Ford
Cedar River Park
Ladies of the Maccabees
Cedar Hive No. 37
Delta Sigma Phi Sorority
Eleanor
Johnson
Leland Avenue
Cedar Rapids
M. E. Parsonage
Jennie Trimpy
Edwin F. Dow
Somerset
Waterloo
Iowa City
E. J. Lockwood
Methodist Church
Explosion at Bon Ton Cleaners Burns Worker
Henry J. James sustained severe burns to his hands and arms after a gasoline explosion yesterday afternoon at the Bon Ton Cleaners on Jefferson street. He was handling trousers when the fire erupted and he attempted to put it out, suffering extensive burns. The garment burned completely and the shop sustained minor damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. James
Bon Ton
Jefferson Street
Doctor Bickley Improving After Appendicitis Operation
Dr. W H Bickley, who had an appendicitis operation on Monday, rested well yesterday and is on the road to recovery. He was very ill Monday and Tuesday but the crisis passed Wednesday night. Friends hope for a full and swift recovery.
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W. H. Bickley
Former Wellsville Resident Martha Dunson Dies
Martha Dunson, long-time Waterloo resident, died in Wellsville Ohio on August 17. She was aged and preceded in death by her husband by two months. A son named Raymond Robbing survives. Further details were reported to Edwin Mesick, secretary of the People's Building & Loan association.
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Martha Dunson
Waterloo
Wellsville
Ohio
Edwin Mesick
People’s Building & Loan Association
Dunson
Raymond Robbing
Waterloo Residents Danson Nearby Weatfeld Addition
Waterloo residents, Mr. and Mrs. Danson, lived near the Weatfeld addition.
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Waterloo
Mrs. Danson
Weatfeld Addition
Laird Family Returns From Hollywood Visit to Jesup
Independence residents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Laird arrived Tuesday from Hollywood California for a likely two month stay. They stay with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Hawkins, Hawkins being their niece. Laird once led Jesup merchants and bankers for years before moving to California. He left Buchanan County five years ago in frail health and has now returned in robust condition.
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Independence
B.J
J. A. Laird
Hollywood
Cal
H. L. Hawkins
Jesup
Iowa
Buchanan County
Waterloos War Picture series for school children
Parents urged to obtain Brady War Pictures for their children as the Waterloo Evening Courier releases sixteen weekly sections. A coupon appears on page three.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
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Joe and
Lov
Irving Hotel
May Dahl
Owa
R. K. Bliss
Society News
Trums
Asters
F. K. Pettit
Hugh Lindquist
Oak Lawn Avenue
Chas. H. Wuenderlich
Dubuque
W. M. Flynn
Bruner
R. E. Martin
First Street West
Walnut Street
Calumet
Ladies’ Ald Society
Walnut Street Baptist Church
C. G. Larrabee
Burton Avenue
E. RB. Mayer
J. E. Rose
Country Club
Genevieve Zimmerman
A. J. Edwards
George Philpot
Cedar Falla
Randall Follenwelder
Chicago
Albert Sweitzer
Firet Street West
Follenwelder
Sweitzer
Electric Park
Ira Albert
Herman Wagner
Ascalon Commandery
No. 25
K. T
Masonic Temple
BON Ton Cleaners
DR. Bickley
California
New York
Broadway
Michigan Avenue
Sonal Woolen Mills
National Woolen Mills Tailors
Sycamore Street
M. Kaplan
Mgr
1St Natl. Bank
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