Impressive ASDUT Ceremony Marks Waterloo Scout Induction
A large crowd witnessed Waterloo council and Boy Scouts of America present a sacred investiture ceremonial at East High Auditorium. Judge George W. Wood and A. F. Jury led the rite with candles, oaths, and the 12 Scout Laws, signaling a boy’s path to scouting duties and privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Council
Boy Scouts of America
East High Auditorium
Mutch
A. F. Jury
Waterloo
Fury
Jack Dietel
Robert Hel
Ted
John McGraw
Assy
Ludge Wood
George W. Wood
Court of Honor
Jury
George B. Pike
Edward Anderson
C. A. Meyers’ Davenport
Standard Old Company
40 and Eighters Elect Officers at Memorial Hall
The 40 and Eighters Society elected officers last night with B. P. Smith as chef de gare and Charles Kocher as chef de train. Other officers include Carleton Walker, W. H. Wilson, Dr. Haley, Dr. Hurst, D. H. Gutknecht, Harold McGarde, L. S. Treganza, Galen Muimper and J. A. Racey. The executive committee comprises the chef de gare, chef de train, commissaire intendant, correspondent, and cheminals locale. A special session is set for Saturday February 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial hall to plan dances and other activities, with hats and badges distributed at adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Societe of 40 Et 8
Memorial Hall
B. P. Smith
Gare
Charles Kocher
Train
Carleton Walker
Commissaire Intendant
W. H. Wilson
Haley
Hurst
D. H. Gutknecht
Gardes de Prisonniers
Harold McGarde
Garda de la Porte
L. 5S. Treganza
Galen Muimper
J. A. Racey
Bradford to Lecture at East High School
Chancellor George H. Bradford, noted chautauqua and lyceum speaker, appears as the sixth program in East High's lecture series with the talk This Way Up. The event starts at 8 30 p m tomorrow night in Waterloo with future performances by Zoellner String Quartet and Jeannette King on subsequent dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High
George H. Bradford
Lyceum
Bradford
Waterloo
Chautauqua
Zoellner String Quartet
Jeannette King
Memorial for Mrs. Almira Speicher in Waterloo
Mrs. Almira Speicher died at 9 p m yesterday at 347 Argyle Street after a brief illness. She was born Elmira Minnick in Heidelberg Pennsylvania July 4 1847 and came to Black Hawk county in 1853. Surviving are her husband John Speicher and many children and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at O Keefe Towne funeral home.
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John Speichen
Almira Speicher
John Speicher
Argyle Street
Iowa
Black Mawk County
Elmira Minnick
Heidelberg
Henry Minnick
Black Hawk County
Pennsylvania
Orange Township
Speicher
St. Petersburg
Waterloo
Ars
Harry
Jerome Bensing
Edward
Grouff
Osage
George
Tacoma
Wash
John
Sherman
Ore
O’keefe& Towne
Miss Sedgwick Named Soloist at First M E Church
Catherine Sedgwick, after two years in Chicago pursuing music, is engaged as soprano soloist for the First M E Church choir. She studied with Burton Thatcher and Sybil Samill McDermid in New York and conducted under Harrison Wild of the Apollo club. previously she served as soprano soloist at Buena Memorial Presbyterian in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Sedgwick
Chicago
First MW. Church
Burton ‘Thatcher
Harrison Wild
Apollo Club
Sybil Sammill McDermid
New York
Buena Alemorial Presbyterian Church
Schultz Undergoes Major Surgery at St Francis Hospital
W M Schultz of 214 South Bar Clay Street underwent a critical operation at St Francis Hospital on Monday. He has been seriously ill for months but is reported in favorable condition today. Schultz is 61 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OM. Schultz
South Barclay Street
St. Francis Hospital Mondey
Ile
Mr. Schultz
Holo Basketball Tourney Set for West High District
West High will host a district basketball tournament in northeastern Iowa after the regular season ends. Participating schools have not yet been named. Alyson City, Cedar Rapids and Marshall Lawn are among those chosen. The new West High gym accommodates 1,400 spectators with ample dressing rooms and is overseen by F. M. Clevingar of Waverly as district director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High Heen
Iowa
Pricipal S. MM. Wallace
Alyson City
Cedar Rapids
Marshall Lawn
West High
F. M. Clevingar
Waverly
St Louis Nationals Hire Shortstop Holm as Coach
The St Louis Nationals announce the signing of Helm, University of Iowa shortstop, as coach and assistant to Manager Fletcher of the Philadelphia Nationals. The move follows Gavvy Cravath’s shift to a coaching role with Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis Nationals
Holm
Philadelphia
Gavvy Cravath
St. Louis
Hoscoe
Philadelphia Nationals
Helm
University of Iowa Shortston
Fletcher
Phil Nationals
Iowas Red Cross Declares Complete State Organization
Des Moines reports Iowa is 100 percent organized for Red Cross service for the year 1923 with Boone and Ta places joining as new chapters. The statewide plan covers disaster relief nursing health work and social service programs. A $500 fine and four months jail were imposed for contempt in Boone County court. Ladora Legion members initiate drive for funds to build a legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Res Moines
Iowah
Red Cross
Boone
Hod Cross
eGpumuuty
Red Cross Organization
Institutor
Boone, Ta
Feb
WH. E. Wry
John Meredith
Aft
Death of G. FE. Meserve Reported in Telegraph Notice
Word received that G. FE. Meserve formerly of Wael tarton is dead. No details were given beyond the body being shipped to Manchester, Pa., for burial. Meserve was connected with a plumbing company during his time here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. FE. Meserve
G. . Meserve
Wael Tarton
California
Manchester
Mr. Meserve
Ques
Plumbing Company
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East High School
Mortuar
David Stark Lewis
David Starr Lewis
P. M. Lewis
Mobile Street
Nattie
Lottie
Walton
Atl
Lewis
African Methodist Church
Kistner Mortuary
Minpote Harris
Florida
Sedgwick
W. M. Schultz
St. Francis
Holo
W. A
Lowh
Cravath
Phillies
POST
Hald
Ladora
Ladora Legion
Legion
Victor Records
Noice
Victrola
Victor Talking Machine Company
Camden
N.d
Meechle
Jlaito
Reno
Cedar Heighta Community Players
West High Auditorium
Eiast Baptist Church Building Fund
Daul Ds Cros
Devon
Just
Kayser
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