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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1923

Page

16

Sermon on the Brotherhood of Man at Graves Memorial

Rev B W Main preached at Graves Memorial United Brethren church on the Brotherhood of Man and next Sunday’s talk on a Universal Faith. He warned inter racial and class strife threaten churches and nations and urged unity through Christ as the path to world peace. He challenged Christians to overcome divisions and foresee a time when unity may win the world for Christ.

B. W. Main Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Paul Athens Apostle Mr. Main Brotherhood of Man Galilee Satan Christ

Retail Merchants Set April 5 Election Meeting

The Waterloo Retail Merchants' Association will hold its annual meeting and election of officers on April 5 with a dinner to follow. Russell DeGon, secretary, announces the event but the banquet location and program have not yet been arranged.

Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association Russell DeGon

Death at a party: eight year old Wanda Butler killed

A speeding car fatally struck Wanda Butler eight as she left a party in Omaha tonight. The child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Butler of Council Bluffs Iowa, died almost instantly as the unidentified driver fled the scene. Her parents were with her when the tragedy occurred as music and laughter filled the house.

Omaha Neb Wanda Uller Frank Butler Council Bluffs

Food balancing urged for health by Dr Seccombe

Dr Wallace Seccombe of Toronto spoke at West High Auditorium on the relation of oral hygiene to general health. He urged proper balancing of foods to form acids and bases for digestion and emphasized calcium needs for teeth, noting how sugar intake is often underestimated and excessive sugar in a week may exceed daily needs.

Wallace Seccombe Toronto West High Auditorium

Memorial Gateway to Be Erected by Traer's Soldiers

Traer Iowa plans a memorial gateway at the west park entrance near the Congregational and Methodist churches. Kubik Finen post and ex service men of Traer will fund and build two brick or stone pillars with an ornamental arch and a bronze tablet bearing the dead’s names. Completion aimed for June end with dedication during Traer’s fiftieth anniversary on July 1 through 4.

Traer Kubik-Finen Post American Legion

Town State Teachers trio performs at First Brethren Church

A large congregation at First Brethren Church listened to Town State Teachers College musicians Roy Collins pianist Louise Forsythe violinist and Max Noah cellist in place of the usual worship. Noah also sang to a cordial reception from the audience.

First Brethren Church Town State Teachers College Roy Collins Louise Forsythe Max Noah Noah

Lincoln of Class Inspiring Men to Greater Heights

Cedar Falls Feb 12 A faculty member G W Walters praised Abraham Lincoln as a model for all races and classes. He described Lincolns world wide appeal clear problem solving approach and moral steadiness as guiding democratic ideals.

Lincoln Cedar Falls G. W. Walters Teachers College Hms South America

Sunnyside Country Club Annual Meeting Scheduled

Sunnyside's annual meeting will be held Wednesday at the Greater Waterloo association quarters with W. Chapman presiding. The 1923 program, reports from Bronte, and three governor positions by election will be discussed. Members are urged to offer criticism and suggestions for the year as six weeks remain until golf returns with instruction on the Fowler building top floor from 9 am to 9 pm.

Sunnyside Country Club Greater Waterloo Association W. Chapman Bronte Inet Bulal William S. Bathie New Door Golf School Fowler

Colored Community Welfare association formed here

The Colored Community League reorganized for 1923 and will be called the Community Welfare association. A night school starts Tuesday with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Officers include Mrs. A. S. Brown president, Mrs. J. L. Page vice president and executive secretary, Mrs. M. L. Field corresponding secretary, and Joyce treasurer. Advisory board members are M. F. Fields chairman, Mrs. L. B. Branch, Mrs. M. J. Hickey, Mrs. Anna S. Brown, James L. Page, R. S. Joyes, and Mrs. B. L. Field.

Colored Community Organization Community Welfare Association A. S. Brown J. L. Page ML. F.} Field Joyce M. FP. Fields Mra. L. B. Branch M. J. Hickey Anna S. Brown James L. Page R. S. Joyesa BL If, Field

Miss Flossie Twaites Dies at 20 in Waterloo

Miss Flossie Twaites 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Twaites of 660 Eleventh Street West died at 4 10 pm Saturday from complications. Born March 15 1903 at Waterloo she was oldest of eight children. Survived by parents brothers Fred Hassell Aliis Maxine and Robert with four sisters and a brother preceding in death. Remains at Petersen home.

Floss Twaites Flossie ‘Twaites William &, Twaites Eleventh Street West Waterloo Union Congregational Church West Fred Hassell Aliis Maxine Robert Petersen

King Aids Firemen in Rescue at Solin Theatre Blaze

London report says King Boris of Gulgurin halted police and fire crews at the National Theatre in Solin to assist during the blaze. The fire killed two clergymen and injured sixteen people, with chaos surrounding the rescue effort.

King London Boris Gulgurin National ‘Theatre Solin

Death notices from local obituaries and services

The list records funeral services and burials for Hoy Dietsch at Elmwood following a scarlet fever illness, and Arnold Ivan Gruber buried after rites at the O Keeffe Towne funeral home. The Dietsch child, eight, survived by parents and siblings, with private services held. Dietsch funeral details note Reverend Maurus Eberle officiating.

Seek Restoration of Railroad Rights

Mayor A. B. Gnagy received a letter from Frank Pierce of the Iowa League of Municipalities detailing a bill in the general assembly. The measure seeks to restore city powers to regulate railroad crossings including gate erection, crossing speed, and related rights for cities over 5600 population, previously nullified two years ago. Waterloo will support the bill.

A. B. Gnagy Frank &. Pierce Iowa League of Municipalities Keneral Assembly Thirty-ninth General Assembly Gnagy Waterloo

The Gala Diggers At Waterloo Theatre First Time In City

David Belasco’s production of Avery Hopwood’s comedy The Gala Diggers will be seen at the Waterloo theatre for the first time in this city. Gertrude Vander itt leads a cast of top players in a Belasco style stagecraft classic. The run follows long engagements in Chicago and New York.

Scepe Mr. Goopwood Belasco Gertrude Vander Waterloo Theatre

Waterlo o theatre features foreign film era and stage

A fragmentary notice previews films at Waterloo venues. It notes The Ninety and One, The Seventh Guest, and The Waterlo theatre programs with names such as Wilton Jankaye Constance Geunoett and others. The ad emphasizes suspense and dramatic set pieces and lists several theaters in the area.

Etka Ar Daniel Carson Goodmin Watts Indo Theatre Wilton Jankaye Constance Geunoett Bulla Sayin Sriavto Theatre

Palanoa Uotmaginly With Comedy at the Library House

The Gatehouse Players present a lively comedy with misunderstandings and a dramatic denouement. Cast includes Toss and Mrs Belsharits with supporting turns by prominent comic leads. The production unfolds amid witty exchanges and evolving intrigue in New York.

Mie Tudeon Lew York Trent Prat Scott Dada Toss Mn. Belsharits Heratotore Toles Nitto Jap Lettler Katie Lita Ie Jetenglomoenta Reddy Wilson Carter Vian Noss

Local Report on Unclear Incidents and Individuals

Unclear OCR text lists several names including Griggs Marilyn Herrick Jack Norrin Vivian Masson and mentions a Ridge Morris figure described as a psychopathic investigator. The fragment hints at serious incidents but lacks coherent context or concrete events.

The Seventh Guest Impresses Two Large Audiences

Packard plays Desgan in the Waterloo Theatre show The Seventh Guest, delivering entertainment that was warmly received by two sizable crowds yesterday.

Packard Desgan I —Waterloo

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