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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1924

Page

11

Semifinals Set In Annual City Golf Tourney

Semifinals of the 1924 city salt tournament are scheduled this week. R Elderton faces Lawrence Kilgore, while Herb Mucha meets the winner of Herb Smith versus Fred Me Chin. Results from earlier rounds show Kilgore over Dr Debe 4 and 2, Mucha over KX Bragdon 4 and 4, and Hiderton defeating Merle Stimson 1 Up.

R. Elderton Lawrence Kilgore Herb Mucha Herb Smith Fred MeChin Hiderton Merle Stimson Kilgore Fred Debe Mucha KX. Bragdon CO. W. Ellyson M. C. Coburn Eldred Hagelmann James McAlvin Maurice’ Swinehart Coburn H.L. Yaeger Porterfield Dr. Hospers Wells Barnett Glenn Beers Ray Paul Nauman Russell Lamson John Zook Milo Jenkins Dr. Ellyson Haselman Swinehart Yaeger Beers Navman Zook W. W. Allbee H. Jones EL My Chambers C. T. Pohlman H. H. Les A. B Brown M. Henderson FH. Fongs, Jr Allbee Brown-Henderson

Football Practice Held by East High Candidates Today

Candidates for the 1924 East High football team held an informal workout at the Orange and Black athletic field this afternoon. More than a dozen aspirants led by Capt. Russell Ward practiced running kicking and passing, showing early development despite a long layoff. Coach John Heldt was expected to arrive soon as official practice starts September 3 with potential arrivals from other schools strengthening the squad.

Eest Orange and Black Russell Ward Altho John Heldt Althe Seate Te

East High Students Prepare Fall Schedules At School

Students from other cities planning to enroll in grades ten to twelve at East High should arrange fall term schedules this week in the office of principal F. J. Stiller. East district teachers meet Friday and Saturday and the county institute is set for next Monday and Tuesday. Local students may also adjust their schedules this week. Those enrolled in orchestra should bring instruments on the first day of school, next Wednesday, Sept. 2.

East High F. J. Stiller County Institute

Marriage Notices From Cedar Falls to Mingo

Marriage notices list Earl H. Bell of Cedar Falls and Grace H. Loder of Gladbrook with Arthur Dale of Colfax and Gwendolyn Pond of Mingo linked to David Mutz and Louise Bronema in Waterlog 2.17. The terse entry records newly tied nuptials across multiple Iowa towns and individuals.

Earl H. Bell Cedar Falls Grace H. Loder Gladbrook Arthur Dale Colfax Gwendolyn’ Pond Mingo David

Radio Programs for Tuesday August 26 Featured Various City Narrowcasts

Compiled program listing from Radio Digest across stations including WGR Chicago WAX Cleveland WTAM Detroit WAS Elgin KHIL Philadelphia WIP Philadelphia EBONY and more. Highlights feature orchestras concerts talks and bedtimes with schedules and station identifiers.

Radio Digest Associated Tress WGR Thusic Ao. News Chicago Orchestra Cincinnati WAX Cleveland News WTAM Cleveland Detroit Neves Newn WAS Elgin Courier Journ Louisville Angeles Hildreni da Vaca Medford Memphis Montreal Isi New York Newark Oakland - Bran Omaha Philadelphia Philadephia Tnt MWIP EBONY E Mittsburgh KDK Pitthburgh Wey Schenectady Springfield Bed. Ome Paylet Ar Geeean Washington Smusic

Stuck Fast in Mud Woman Joins Farm Bloc Joke

A farmer's wife near Waterloo last Saturday stuck in mud with her car. C W Lyon, head of the county detention hospital, recalls her quip that she had joined the farm bloc. The remark showed her quick wit and aligned with new political humor.

Waterloo C. W. Lyon Lyon

Waterlogans Excursion Train To Dubuque Draws Instructors

West High and nearby teachers return from summer study and travel as 620 locals join a Chicago Great Western special from Marshalltown to Dubuque and back. The entourage includes retirees now reassigned and staff who toured Yellowstone, Canada, and eastern campuses. River and boat excursions drew several thousand spectators and 3,500 aboard the Washington steamer.

West Schools United States Canada Matrix jBiony R. G. Pratt Carolyn Colthurst West High Reed Morse Doris Valentine Ahoneymoon Yellowstone Park Harriet L Saul Lowell School Teachers College Iowa State Teachers Bollege Anna Vera ‘Peck Central Shenendoah Ralph Sarl Drake Ruth Phillips Mercy Aylesworth Maud Palmer Owa University Martha van Brussel Gedar Falls Iowa Stella Bushnell Sue Northey Northwestern University National Educational Association Boston Esther Snagely University of California Katherine Young Margaret Ritzgerald Chicago University Pind May Barnes Columbia Yellowstone Lown Simmer Laura Colburn Mac Howell Esther Youndale Ethel Lichty Edna Lichty Anna MM Demmell Rockies Chicago Great Western Marshalltown Dubuque Oelwein Waterloo

Cedar River flood receded. minimal damage reported

Cedar River waters threatening damage began to recede yesterday morning and by noon today had fallen two feet. A small amount of water overflowed near the bathhouse at Cedar River Park but caused no property damage. A few lowland residents between Waterloo and Cedar Falls temporarily evacuated as a precaution.

Cedar River Cedar River Park UDO Lowland River Waterloo Cedar Falls

Ball Pitcher Hurt by Batted Ball at County Fair Feature

Edward Gunn pitcher for the Trinois Central Shopa team was knocked unconscious for over two hours after being struck in the head by a batted ball during a Chickasaw county fair game against Sumner at Nashua. He regained consciousness, improved by morning, and was sent home at 527 Lime Street. Teammate Jack Flanigan fractured the index finger on his right hand while attempting to stop a ticked ball.

Edward Gunn Trinois Central Shopa Nashua Sumner Chickasaw Gunn de Noyelles Lime Street Ninn Jack Flanigan

Floods of Sunshine Bring Perfect Days

A pleasant Sunday with abundant sunshine and a gentle breeze drew people outdoors for long auto drives and picnics. Temperatures ranged from a 50s high to the upper 80s, with a night low near 58, and a light 0.12 inch rainfall observed in late afternoon and evening.

Daring swimmer escapes injury after river dam plunge

Harold Federspiel a 20 year old Fort Wayne youth leaped headfirst over the central dam gate on Cedar River and surfaced 160 yards below, held by a life line until rescue. He bore cuts and bruises but escaped serious harm, saying the feat is part of his water rescue work. The daring act occurred near Sixth Street bridge as swift currents carried him and a companion boat downstream.

Cedar River Stree Harold Federsypiel Fort Wayne Ind Sixth Street Dillon Ivery Wederspiel Federspiel Fith Street Bridge Indiana Bay Pederspier Federsniel Ceadar Rapids

Labor Day Fest at Gilbertville Iowa With Church Sponsorship

Labor Day events in Gilbertville hosted by St Mary's church draw crowds from surrounding areas. A Waterloo 15‑piece band performs all afternoon and the Town City Fox Trotters provide music from noon to midnight. Chicken dinners served at 11 30 am and 5 40 pm. Jr G Sullivan of Waterton to give afternoon address. Ample parking and open invitation. Moose jubilee likewise underway with Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Vinton participation featuring a parade and boxing matches.

St. Mary's Church Gilbertville Waterloo Town City Jr. G. Sullivan Waterton Moose Pionto Loyal Order of Monse Teft Vinton Cedar Rapids Ha Strane Moose Fifth Street Ray Menickers Hball Waterion

Quiet Way to Spend Evening Ends in Sleep In Car

Readable fragments report an incident at Ninth and John FON streets where a man and a young woman were found sleeping in a machine at 1:10 a m. investigation initiated. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR damage.

Ninth John- Fon Ov Youngs Norra

Steelys Return From 3000 Mile Trip By Auto

Mr and Mrs Joel W Steely their daughter Vera and sister Mrs J D Paul traveled more than 3000 miles by automobile departing June 28 They visited relatives in Schuykill county Pennsylvania Washington DC with side trips to Art Vernon Alexandria Arlington Harrisburg and Gettysburg They retraced via the old national trail through Wheeling West Virginia stopping each night to camp along the way including Niagara Falls and New York state

Joel W. Steely Vera J. D. Paul Sehuy Heill County Washington, D. C Art Vernon Alexandria Arlinyton Aurrisburge Gettysburg Pwrere Thant Wheeling Niagara Falls New York State

Minstrels at Plaza Wow Crowded Shows

A 20 member minstrel troupe with six on stage orchestra performed four Plaza shows Sunday. The colored company delivered 50 minutes of varied acts from plantation songs to clogging and jet of comedy, drawing packed houses and applause from an appreciative audience.

Plaza

Plazy program features After the Ball and home news revue

The program showcases one of the season s best pictures After the Ball and a home news revue with unusual segues. It highlights the Black Hawk creek mood of last week the Kemer county fur at Waverly and the old day of lanl Wednesday in a compact sequence.

Black Hawk Creek Kemer County Waverly

Theatrical Bits and Openers at Local Theaters

Western Vaanos promises an absorbing plot with a strong cast under Goldwyn. Tom Mix stars in Ladies to Board at Crystal with stunts and action, while the Crystal and Rialto feature Cloak models and The Perfact Flapper at Strand.

Weatern Vaanos Franklyn Farnam Lilacs Burta Walerip Goldwyn Mogowen Palach Tom Mix Crystal Theatre Fixlan Peawee Mix Crystal Theater

After the Ball at Strand Theater Returns to Stage

Film fans enjoy a party themed show featuring Colleen Moora as the flapper and a cast of notable faces. The Strand Theater presents a photoplay adaptation from a famous song by Charles Wy and the Anderton lectures, marking a long touring program with artistic direction by Wilsby’s minstrels.

Youn Ptople Colleen Moora Strand Theater Anderton Charles Wy Wilsby

Plaza Theatre Vaudeville Show With Nay Brothers

Plaza Theatre presents a 69 minute program featuring Nay Brothers, sensational vaudeville performers, and a lineup including plantation era acts. Audience in the area enjoys a night of song dance and comedy through Wednesday night.

Gardner Plaza Nay Brothers Plaza Theatre

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