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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1926

Page

8

Active Church Worker Dies at Eighty Two

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Davis aged 82 of Waterloo died at 4 30 am at her home after a brief illness. Born in 1844 in Geneva W, she moved through Iowa with her husband Theodore S Davis later settling in Cedar Malls and Waterloo. She was long active in Methodist and temperance work and leaves six children, four grandchildren, and two siblings. Funeral at 9 30 am Monday at First Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev J Arthur Young. burial later in Marshalltown.

Sarah Elizabeth Davis Knoll Treet Doa Bronelliat Tieuiniona Geneva Theodore S. Davis St Louis Marshall County Iowa Cedar Malls Waterloo Davis Jierselt Methodist Episcopal Church Women's Christian ‘Yemperaicea Union Lincoln Chule First Methodist Jepiscoanal Church Mys Adelaide Walker Winfeld Kan Robert Davis Trinidad Cole Paul Davis Elma Wash Roy Davly Columbus Neb Mando Bernice Davis Watrloo Elleabeth Maud Davis Walker Winfield Kan Janice Davis Arthur Lulu First Methodist J. Arthur Young Marshalltown Stev Ralph Ellers Church of Christ C. W. Hancher Board of Home Missions and Church Extension Methodist Spliscopal Church W. C Culver Parks H. M. Parks Tremont Street Emily Parks H. ©. Culver Howard Fulton,ilk Thomas Anderson First Baptist Church Peterson M. A. Peterson Bluff Street Huusband

Pan in America musical pageant at West High School

West High School staged Pan in America through Allied and Arta Conservatory of Music with J H Ray as Anoilo and nine Muses in a colorful interpretive show. Soloists included John Wells Willliamn Blick Russell Lamson Arlene Bradley Graham May Nina Rickerts Max Noah Carmen Ailes Audrey Sies with dancers and an orchestra coached by C Albore Scholin and Toby Dempster.

America West High School Allied Arta Conservatory of Music Maine Olympus Anoilo J. H. Ray Fan Jos Donald Olympus Pan Diagguise John Wells Willliamn Blick Russell Lamson Arlene Bradley Graham May Nina Rickerts Max Noah Carmen Ailes Ruth Ries Danon Audrey Sies C. Albore Scholin Elizabeth Cullin Me.Cartney Toby Dempster Alagel Truman DeRname

Knights of Pythias Elect Monday in Walglela Hall

Knights of Pythias local lodge No 4 will elect officers Monday night at Walglela hall. Lawrence is the sole nominee for chancellor commander to succeed Leonard Weiss. Refreshments will follow the election. Operetta by high school students Rings in the Sawdust to be staged March 19 with rehearsals this week.

Offigers Melmet Indge Walglela Pythias PD. Hall Tare AL Tacwrence Leonard Mr. Weiss Llgin Klein Pechdh Eh Xehagl

Fire alarms spark blaze at residence on Washington Street

Damage estimated at 20 dollars after a fire started by sparks onto the reef of Antotade's residence at 208 Whahington Street yesterday afternoon. Police urge insurance and advise contact Herman Miller at phone 2404 for details.

Antotade Whahington Street Herman Miller

Children of Pioneers Recall NIGHTS of Wolves and Spelling

A Washington township couple recalls frontier life in the 19th century. Mrs. Jarrison A. Crawford, born Jane Wilson, describes wolves near their log cabin home, abundant wildlife, and shared community work. Her husband, a blind veteran, notes neighborhood hospitality, schooling, and a harsh winter journey to Waterloo for a marriage license.

Pioneers Prairie Cabin Jarrison A. Crawford Ninth Street Waslington Crawford Jane Wilson Joh Wilson Seth Jane Washington Township Ty Mhner Wilson John Wilson Indiana Paonlo Wei Weslerloo

Spectator News Tory Wing First In Vowa Contest

The Spectator West High student newspaper won first prize for the best review story at the Iowa high school editors convention in Grinnell. Bertha Ferris wrote the winning piece an interview with John Philip Songa under guidance of Maurylea Zimring Spectator editor who represented West High at the event.

The Spectator West High Iowa Grinnel Grinnell College Tarold Sticks Grinnell Siena Delta Ci Wil Crouch Malleaser John Philip Songa Bertha Ferris Barlington High School Mattshidy Town Times-Republican City Quill East High Des Moines Mallenser Cup Lineal High Des Maurylea Zimring the Spectator Westiligh

Judge Puts Bounty On Johnson Fights

A garbled report notes a bounty placed on Gillen Johnson. It references a conflict with a party identified as negro residents of Water Street and mentions separation of a couple and orders affecting suspects in a volatile dispute.

Johnson Gillen Johnson Neretofore Gila Water Street Alice Chung Raing Poway

Fore, Mrs Johnson fails to file charges in court

The fragmented report shows Mrs Johnson promised to file charges but delayed until last evening. Judge J C Beem set a $100 fine and costs for Gillam after a dispute over his wife’s statements, with payment required at the next court appearance. Foresters greeting details and a divorce suit for Tate are noted, while Clyde Lee resigns to join a Cedar Rapids firm.

Bob Jones campaign boosts Waterloo church cooperation

The Bob Jones evangelistic meetings in Waterloo concluded with strong support from 24 cooperating churches. Ministers report many new members, rekindled devotion, and a strengthened townwide fellowship, noting the campaign's lasting impact on worship and community prayer.

Bob Jones Waterloo Neal Christineny Pinrkoey Antioch Pantist Cave Narva Dunes Tris Campaiga Uni Ren Tris Pragei

Huntley Honor Campign Planned by 80 Volunteers

A fundraising and membership drive by the Noavelera Protective association in Iowa honored George W. Huntley of Waterloo. About 80 members attended in Relor Trussell Lamson with G. O. Gould as principal speaker. A February banquet is planned with state and local officers attending. sixty attendees reported.

Noavelera Protective Association Iowa George W. Huntley Post Waterloo National Nation Att Gyster Sunver Llorel Trussell-Lamson Herbster Wax H. BE. Kiester

Thief Steals His Own Garage Car Amid Bailiff Action

Wyatt, held in contempt of a municipal court bailiff, broke from a locked Williston avenue garage and absconded with his Chevrolet coupe car under padlock custody. An information for larceny of property from an officer is filed. one year in prison possible. Authorities seek Wyatt and the vehicle.

Glen BP Wyatt Sterling John Sweitzer Williston Avenue Gmiers Inn

Delinquent Taxes Auction Next Monday in Courtroom

County Treasurer Ed Madigan to auction real estate for 1296 taxes unpaid. Bidders pay only the taxes due, bidding down to the full amount. Dunkerton and Gilbertville report clean tax records. several thousand parcels to be offered for sale in the small courtroom.

Ed. Madigan Dunkerton Gilbertville Gilbertvilly Aula

Cedar Falls Man Hurt in Fall Requires X Ray

Cedar Walla December 4 Bert Corning fell 14 feet from a window and will be moved to Sartori Mamorlad hospital for x ray examination when able. The extent of injuries is not yet determined and he endures great pain. Corning regained consciousness hours after the accident. Berenson Sorenson a carpenter injured in a fall at the Chris Gruhn building is recovering. Vic taken to the Peter rilken burg home after the incident regarded as serious. A beehive display on a German farm near Lateuwenbarp noted.

Cedar Falls Waterloo Imnois Central Courier Special Service Cedar Walla Bert Corning Allege Sartori Mamorlad Hospital Corning Berenson Veter Sorenson Chris Gruhn Vic Peter Rilkenburg

Rural Education Conference Urges School Aid Reforms

Cedar Falls on December 4 reports unanimous resolutions from the Rural Education Conference urging revision of state school funding and urgent action to raise teacher qualifications for rural and consolidated schools. The meeting highlighted equalization, private bus use, noon-hour supervision, and varied lunchroom practices as key issues.

Cedar Falls Teachers College Smith-tlughes State Normal Training Consolidated Schools W. P. Ashton Whiting

Womanless Wedding drama draws funds for Joan and library

Independence crowds fill Grand theatre for The Womanless Wedding hosted by P A O. Sympson company from Bardstown staged the production with 70 local sponsors and full houses, raising money for the Joan fund and the Memorial library. Coe College Glee Club entertained at First Presbyterian dinner, while Supt W R Roberts plans a 35-team district debate schedule, pairing by school size and distance.

Courier Grand Theatre Joan Memoria Library Fund Sympson Company Bardstown Coe Glee Club First Presbyterian Church Coe College Glee Club Othe Grand Theatre Brouweht WT. R. Roberts Supt. Roberts

Missing son sought by Cedar Falls police

Arch R Roberts from rural route No 2 Cedar Falls asks police to aid search for his son Ward 7 missing since Saturday night. He is 4 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 149 pounds, last seen in dark blue corduroy trousers a yellow sweater and dark blue overcoat. In Cedar Falls a special Emma Marie, 4, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Vhienter of River Bluff park, ill, an eighth grade student at Lincoln school.

Trey. Alp Blough Church of the Brethren Jesus Tob Jones Tintald Waterloo Iis Miss Evangelians Fev Willian Tardexstin Trymouth John Robertson Macartney Wirgt Campijen Arch R. Roberts Cedar Falls Warde Emma_ Marie John Vhienter River Blut Park Lincoln School

Mrs Hila Fuller Is Dead at Shell Rock

Mrs Hila Fuller dies at Shell Rock Iowa from heart disease following the death in France of her son Leonard in the World War. Survived by husband Charles her mother Mrs Hila Stoddard and several siblings living in Northwood Chorde Waverly Junction Elmer Cort Mina and Mead.

Coariar Shell Rock France Leonard Witth Iuller Charles Hila Stoddard Florente Olmstead Oreairs Mabel Churkeyville Lillianson Massachusetts John Stoddard Northwood Chorge Waverly Junction Elmer, Cort Mina Mea Cora Melnroy

Brotherhood Supper Invites Local Men to Dec 7 Event

West Union Louisiana December special Brotherhood organized at D Pres by church to host a fellowship supper on December 7. Any man interested in obedience is invited to bring a youngster and attend. County Superintendent Bruckner will speak at the event.

Brotherhood West Union D Presbyterian Church Bruckner

Japan Dedicates Swaft Monument to First Missioner Xavier

A monument to Francis Xavier, pioneer Christian worker in Japan, was unveiled in Xamaguehil with attendance by the diplomatic corps and heads of Catholic institutions. The Spanish priest, who arrived in Japan centuries ago, baptized about 3,000 locals in Yamaguchi and aided missionary work across feudal courts.

Tokio Francis Xavier Japan Xamaguehil Bel- Bian Poland Portugal Malacca Sulden Goa Satsuma Yamaguchi Audignees Lori Ouchi Ashikaga Shoi Unite Navier Kyoto Gonnare Tenno Hierato Lord Ouchi Troiit China Kayter Rane Tipati

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