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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1924

Page

9

Critics Deplore Lack Of Dramatic Vigor In Germany

Berlin reports critical view on postwar German drama. Fechter cites no new true expressionist plays since the armistice while praising young actors like Kleaffer Krauss Straub and Bergner. Jessner urges ensemble work over star salaries amid wartime cinema slump and inflation.

Germany The Associated Press Berlin Paul Feehter Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Eugene Kleapfer Werner Krauss Agnes Straub Elizabeth Bergner Fechter Bert Brecht Arnoit Bronnen Alfred Brust Altho Jacob ‘Wassermann Thomas Mann Stefan George Franz Werfel Carl Sternheim Hfe Leopold Jessner Stata Play House

Cockburn Accepts Seven Year Sentence

Deg Monnes Feb 16 Russell J Cockburn was sentenced to an indeterminate term up to seven years at the Anamosa Reformatory after a recent embezzlement conviction connected to irregularities in the city streets department. Appeal bond set at 14000. he advised the court of intent to accept the sentence and was transported to the reformatory by car.

Deg Monnes Russell J. Cockburn Anamiosa Reformatory Bonner Cockburn Anamosa Reformatory

Boeckel’s injuries end baseball career forecast

Tony Boeckel third baseman for the Boston Braves is in critical condition after a car accident in San Diego on February 16. Doctors say he has a 50 30 chance to live, and if he survives 48 hours, he may recover but cannot play again due to a crushed pelvic bone and arm.

San Diego Gal Tony Boeckel Boster Braves Lal Lplla

Stranahan Guilty Of Operating Nuisance

In a one day trial the State of Iowa vs Dave Stranahan resulted in a guilty verdict for maintaining a liquor nuisance. Jury impaneled yesterday heard evidence and arguments before Judge Hi B. Boles. Assistant County Attorney A. C. Nielsen led for the state. E. P. Feely defended.

State of Iowa Dave Stranahan Hi. B. Boles A. C. Nielsen E. P. Feely

Eli Perkins Story Of Thrilling Iowa Trip Across State

Eli Perkins recalls in a humorous piece how Melville D. Landon used to tell of his Iowa journey forty years ago. The tale covers a 30 mile prairie ride in near zero weather, a misrouted train, a frantic dash to reach Grinnell, and Perkins losing his veracity reputation yet again. The anecdote ends with Grinnell’s confession about political motives and a note on railroad pranks.

Eli Perkins Iowa Melville D. Landon EH Perkins Alps Italy St. Bernard Switzerland Rhine Japan China Osage Grinnell College Des Moines Towa Iowa Central Road Draths Mason City Grinnell Nerva Ma~ion City Steen J. B. Grinnell Iowa Central Gresley Perkins O. K Hampton Ackley Marshalltown Gilman Eli Ejil Young Men’s Christian Association Hin Congress Central Iowa Central of Town State Penitentiary Fort Madison Central

Church Directory Details Sunday Services and Meetings

A city church directory lists weekly schedules for diverse denominations. It notes Sunday schools at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am and 7 45 pm, with prayer meetings Thursday evenings, and provides specific street locations and clergy for numerous congregations including Antioch, Mt Carmel, Calvary, and several Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Greek Orthodox, and Brethren churches.

Divinis Praver Viste

Ames Students Vote on Peace Plan At Local Churches

Ames February 16 reports students at Iowa State College voted two to one against acceptance of the Bok peace plan. Faculty approved the plan, with counts 87 to 38. students were 65 yes, 117 no. Church listings show services at Central Fourth and Locust and other denominations with times and pastors.

Christian Science Wellington Sedna Tadia Joan Asto Ames Iowa Stata College Rev J. Clark S.S Nkee Wall Merson

Lincoln Memorial designer Henry Ba ron dies in New York

Henry Ba ron, the artist who designed the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, died in New York on February 18. The memorial’s creation marked a defining 20th century sculpture, with Ba ron’s work standing among the era’s enduring national monuments.

Sincoln Memorial New York Henry Baron Lincoln Memorial Washington Beresoley

Moran Lages Brains Necessary To Beat Leonard

Pat Moran, New Orleans featherweight, failed to outsmart a clever opponent in a recent bout with Johnny Dundas. Henry L. Farrell analyzes Moran's mental pace, noting Leonard’s edge and Tendler’s past fights as context for Moran’s chances. The piece also references the broader landscape of lightweights, including Dundee, Tendler, and Leonard, with a cautious view on Moran as a title challenger. A second item notes the unveiling of a war memorial in Shanghai on February 16 involving consular and military representatives from 14 nations.

Henry L. Farrell iUnited Press Sports New York Charley White Fishtens Pat Moran New Orleans Aes Leonard Usbrane Jack Dempsey Thundes Hoe Moran Johnny Dundea Dundas Undles Dundee Dundes Dundea Yo J Dundse Benny Leonard Leohard Agaist Soran Tendler Triwuph Lew Tendler Dore Uhey New Jersey Tandier Justice Aght Fm Phon Léonard Tic Neniss Leonard Achins Tle Shanghai

Vague Community Notices From City Listings

A fragmented OCR snapshot lists religious meetings and services at Gospel Hall and Salvation Army locations, with scattered times and addresses. Entries mention Lord's supper, prayer meetings, weekly services, and railroad shop references, plus names like Roy A. Graham and Adjutant and Mrs. Samson James, in a casual community notices style.

Metropolitan Sission A. ConRailroad Witnola Central Roy A. Graham Alines Fagundus Vespera Salvation Army Samson James Sale Con Cet

Local notes bring births, visits and fairs to Bristow

Bristow residents report a newborn to the Coritorshey and Yost families, Henry Folkerts attends a Davenport auto dealers’ convention, and many relatives visit Waterloo Sioux City and Des Moines for funerals health updates and family gatherings. Community events include PT A and C E R activities, a surplus sale, and a revival service while dairy talks and a high school event are mentioned.

Village Notes and Socials from St Ansgar News

Feb 12 report from St Ansgar recalls Welda returning from Midchester to teach high school. Visitors from Spirie Lake and Minneanatts arrive for family gatherings. Waldeland's mother marks her 90th birthday. A local fire near Prime and town items include repairs and shop changes at the Syverud harness shop.

St. Atapgar Welda Midchester Myoriy Spirie Lake Miele Flarold Rinney Plubrer Reiz Topcom Timary FT. Sedlacek Ines Trait Flutie FF. EL Afcoller Larance Aml Byron Golbere Ty Minines Waldeland Ely Lantus Andrew Tinder Grafton Gua Gunderson Syverud

Linden social notes and incidents from Waterloo region

Linden and Denver signals report visitors and birthdays in Ladysmith Wilma Cherie hosting Tanner Standard Bearers meeting at a Waterloo area home rail travel updates Shiner expands bus service Waterloo to Marshalltown and local society notes including births and anniversaries foster community events through mid February in Sumner and adjacent towns

Funeral notice and obituaries from Evangelical church

The article lists funeral services for Mrs George Schuler and Henry Handorf, with burial at Yarlan cemetery and details on survivors. It notes Mrs Ernest Baler near death after a stroke and mentions Mrs Arthur Goodsell from Quincy with medical travel to Waverly for treatment.

Afra Elias Holdlnar Joan Muohma Fairbank Merritt Peterson George Light Stoy Ashworth Waterloo Srante Krosser Spirit Lake Conrad Schuck Udan Hecker Parkerabux Raliawagen Miss Lida Wn Rockloris Jos Echuter Ynez Allison Edith Reed Lity Lake Charles Flunt Bristow John Schuler James Schuler Aredale Henry Handorf Evangelical C. M. Brunemeier Hansdorf Tla Ernest Baler Arthur Goodsell Quincy le Convaniscilie Pekting Waverly Miss Bronia

Osage News From Feb 13 Osage Area Social Notes

Omiee and Ray Hedford with daughter Viola return to Lan don Minnesota from Devon ia. Mr and Mrs Nyberg travel to St Ansgar to visit Mrs Lars Telehrewary before returning to Minnesota. Swan summoned to Minot for sister W H Foster ill. Arthur Atlick of the Film Service travels from Waterloo on business. Stanley R Snorth chosen director for Coolidge campaign. Boy Scouts entertained at Colonial theatre with Scout master Ray Mich e Orme and Rev Rees Orchant. RG Anderson leaves for a month in Los Angeles. Merlyn Gilchrist visits Des Moines with aunt Ghidys McGwan red erickson. Ole and wife in Chicago for hair course. Mrs Ella Campbell from Chicago buys goods for Style shop to visit sister Mrs Warren Orr. Featherstone family from Minneapolis attend funeral of Addie Hatfeld and return home. Mrs Charles Collins and Mrs Procter visit Verndale. Procter sister from Rich spends week in O K Gallup home. The robin of Mrs J G Bail Ged last Thursday. Mrs A Wiggins tours Chicago for x ray course at Victor Electrical. North end of FE J Sediacet’s produce house in St Ansgar burned last Tuesday. Ora Troutner of Waterloo visits her mother in Ionia and stays with Mrs Roy Swen.

OSAGE Omiee and Airs Ray Hedford Viola Devonia Heir Landon Minn Mir Nyberg Osaga Welhar Aiddie Hatfield St. Ansgar Lars Telehrewary Boling Swan Minot W. H. Foster Arthur Atlick Waterloo Stanley Ro Snerth Sen— Fitur Coolidge Stanley H. Smith T. M. Atherton Rs J Addie Hatfeld Charles Collins Charles City Procter Verndala O. K Victor Electrical Corporation J. Sediacet I Produce St. Absgar Ora Troutner Ionia Roy Swen

Fron man dance raises funds. broadcasts planned in Clarksville

Clarksville February 2 reports a community dance grossing 45 with wives serving lunch adding 12 and roses at five cents raising 3. Firemen praise the results while R H Waugh notes Harvey Waugh will broadcast from Chicago Daily News Station February 18 at 4pm. The Grinnell glee club finalists perform at Orchestra Hall Monday night. A one month old son of Mr and Mrs Hagarty died Monday with services at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs Galen Edwards and Charles Otis visit A A Walrath family here.

Clarksville R. Ho Waugh Harvey Grinnell College Glee Club Chicago Daily News Finnals Wisconsin University Eldby Orchestra Hall Ava Bert Hagarty Rose Hill Cemetery Greene Galen Edwards Charles Otis A.A. Walrath

Washington Township Note Highlights Local Visits and Farewell

In Washington Two February notes describe Mrs. Joe Mariam visiting Mrs. R Baker and Mrs Augusta King visiting the same resident. Mr and Mrs FA McElhaney visited in the S 3 Shafer home. Leckliter family remain on the Mier farm. A seven year old boy of Barry Kline was badly scalded. Neighbors hosted a farewell gathering for Mr Napp who moves to the FA McElhaney farm near Clarksville. Ladys Aid to meet at Mrs Amos Leverses on Wednesday Feb 20 with a picnic dinner.

Washington Joe Mariam R. Baker FA. McElhaney S. 3 Shafer Earry Kline Dea Knapp Napp Clarksville Amos Leverses

Dunkerton Grade Exam and Local Basketball Plans

Scraps report eighth graders Dunkerton Sarey Lewis West Rosy Lester took the eighth grade examination here last week. Dunkerton and Allizon teams will play basketball here next May. A meeting was held Monday evening at the school. Mrs George Meyerhoff visited in Den se week to see her father. Mr and Mrs Halverson were in Waterloo Monday. Ton Magee works for Fay Wheeler. Mrs Sultan Trumbauer tripped near her home and injured herself. The new MT.E church minister’s household goods were at William Fuogs, Riceriide, and a preacher from Jonn Panna’s home paid a weekend visit.

Dunkerton Sarey Lewis West Rosy Lester Allizon Sultan Trumbauer Fay Wheeler Suitan Trumbauer Mt.e William Fuogs Jonn Panna Nome

Local Social Notes From Washburn and Surrounding Towns

Washburn Iowa scene includes John Flick nger from Minnesota visiting relatives while Jack Welden moves to a farm near Gilbertville. Anna Brewer of Waterloo visits relatives here. Mrs G C Burr of Traer visits this week. Mrs Hanson travels to Toledo for extended stay due to Mr Hanson’s employment. Mr and Mrs Jack Karant obll Gren Raymond plan to move to a farm south of Nore.

Washburn Washburn John Flicknger Minnesota Jack Welden Glbertylle Anna Brewer Waterloo Sundey CG. Burr Traer Rand G. Hanson Toledo Hanson Jack Kars Ant Obll- Gren Raymond Nore Sue Lece Rory

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