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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1921

Page

14

Nation federation visit sparks Iowa society gatherings

Miss Lenna es travels to Phillips to attend a state federation rally in Cedar Rapids with about seven club representatives from Business and Professional Women and other groups. Waterloo expects about 120 delegates. the meeting features tours, talks by Mra Phillips and rev. E B Maunsey, and a Washington luncheon planned for Feb 22.

Iowa Lennaes Phillips New York City National Fedation Business Cedar Rapids Aterloo Busiss &+ Professional Chamber of Commerce Mayme Rugh Boone Lynn Malm George Rist Sioux City Wood Ethel Henry Clint Yesn Sara Teasdale C. B. Ransier Austin Burr Joseph Lincoln Des Moines Ransier Des|Wood Mary Paines Marshalltown Cedar Rap Edgerton Tio Clinton Siouxity Mason City Waterloo Glenwood Spencer Feokuk Burlington Ottum Presint Fort Dodge Venport United States National Federation Iss Phillips Agree University of Kencky Omen National Instituon

Club notes from local gatherings and elections

Members of B Music Natural club plan Monday choral practice for the spring festival with Miss Marjorie Tucker. Mrs. Victor Shaffer of Clarksville attended a meeting of the 1. F. F. club with Mrs. Art Lee. El Deen club met with Mrs. H. B. Reynolds and elected G. V. Orr president and R. H. Hulett secretary. J. Jones of Des Moines was a guest. Washington tokens were used as guest favors and the menu featured patriotic colors.

B Music Natural Club Marjorie Tucker Victor Shaffer Clarksville 1. F. F. Club Art Lee Washington G. V. Orr R. H. Hulett el Deen Club H. B. Reynolds J. Jones Des Moines

Pythians Honor Founders Day With Festival

Frederick Atwood defined Pythianism in an address before Helmet Lodge No 89 in Minneapolis. Founders Day marked by a 37 year old lodge celebration with conferring of rank, a varied program of solos, talks, a rose dance, and entertainment. The La Porte City degree team will confer knight rank to a Helmet lodge class Monday after a 6 oclock dinner.

Frederick Attwood Minneapolis K. of Phail Mildred Wittick Kenneth E. Runkiel Ward Ferguson Rolie Mr. Attwood W. R. Law Mary Kathryn Kerwin BE. J. Thompson Blanche McCormack Bertha R. Craver Spencer E. J. Thompson F. W. Esher Freds. Pettit la Porte City

Births Reported From Port Green Robinson Snader Kerr Stater

Birth announcements list six families with new babies in January and February, naming parents and newborns. Catherine Lucile Port, Robert Furman Green, This is the seventh child with six living, Betty ane Snader, Mary Kerr, Betty Jane Stater. Church sociable slated as Ladies Aid bake sale at Unified Congregations church Monday evening.

George Port Hoxie Catherine Lucile Robert Green Robert Furman Cass Robinson Utica Severth Hving Wayne K. Snader la Porte City Reb Betty Ane John J. Kerr Eagle Ip Mary Pal Stater Elsh West Betty Jane Ladies Aid Society of Unier Congregations

Evangelistic Campaign Draws Waterloo Crowd

A large Waterloo church hosted a two week evangelistic program led by Dr. J H McCombe with the Billy cross sermon and pantomime. Nearly 2000 attended though hundreds were turned away as the church overflowed.

Northern Illinois coal drops below $10 mark

Quotations in the Illinois coal market show Northern Illinois at 9.50 per ton and southern Illinois at 11, the lowest prices since freight rates rose. Gladbrook High School in Iowa defeated Hubbard in basketball 63 to 18, securing its thirteenth win of the season.

Northern Illinois Southern Wlindig Gladbrook Gladbrook “High Hubbard

Jurist to Speak Here Sunday on Patriotic Theme

Judge Martin J. Wade eminent jurist author and patriot speaks at First Congregational church at 7:30 p m on Back to the Constitution. The talk honors Washington's birthday and is at the invitation of Bunker First chapter Sons of the American Revolution. Wade is described as a brilliant orator with a message for Americans rooted in revolutionary traditions.

Martin J. Wade First Congregational Church Wade Waterloo Bunker First Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Washington

Waterloo Naturalization Office Faces Funding Cuts

The naturalization department in Waterloo reports reduced appropriations limit examiner travel. In the St. Louis district Iowa belongs to, allocations rise 4000 with 10 examiners covering about 200 courts each year. Exam and field work drop to major cities while other business moves to correspondence.

Naturalization Department Congress St. Louis Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Oklahoma Illinois Tennessee M. R. Bevington A. H. Bode M. A. Balmer

Wife Slayer Starves Himself in 60 Days

Dallas Oregon February 19 Following a 60 day fast in jail George West traced to a California origin arrived at a ranch near where his wife worked as housekeeper and quarreled with her authorities allege he shot and killed his wife then attempted suicide and refused food while jailed only rarely drinking water during the 60 day period

Dallas Ore George West Willems Calif

Four Citizens Granted at Butler County Naturalization Hearing

Allison Iowa February 19 many men attended naturalization court at Allison receiving papers for Adolph Laube Clarisville JPpo Lchriever Bristow Dirk Abben Dumont and Ermo Jenssen all of Allison Christ Dobson was not well posted on government duties and was postponed Wm Konrad Frierek Bristow denied papers for exemption from military service witnesses often proved inadequate in testifying to citizenship George Wilson Greene mayor and early Butler County settler discussed local history A New Hartford school and Beaver Township Farm Bureau event attracted many with farm kitchen and high school displays and improved train service connections between Waterloo and Allison increasing evening newspaper delivery by the Courier

Allison Naturalization Court Adolph Laube Clarisville Jappo Lchriever Bristow Dirk Abben Dumont Ermo Jenssen Christ Dobson William Konrad Frieric George Wilson Greene Wilson Butler County New Hartford New Hartford Consolidated School Beaver Township Farm Bureau Merchants of Harry Munore Efforrts Waterloo Evening Courier Sec Waterloo Olff, & N Great Western Waverly Gheevy. Ackley Cuba

New Universalist Pastor Raspe Arrives in Waterloo

Rev. Otto S. Raspe, new pastor from Brunswick Maine and Bowdoin College alumnus, arrives in Waterloo to lead the Church of the Redeemer. He advocates socializing religion, organizes open and noonday forums, and plans regular services, a Sunday school, canvass for funds, and a future church building.

Otto S. Raape Universalist Church Waterloo Brunswick Bowdoin College Rasps Bay New England Church of the Redeemer Raspe Russell-Lamson Baltimore Mr. Risse Tufts Theological School Morrisville Vermont Falmer Mass Brunswick Church Universalist Assoociates Ian Universallist Church Air Maine State Sunday School Association Maine Ministerial Institute Brunswick Ministerial Association Masonic Order Maine Wellington Street City of Water

East High Wins Declamation Team Title at Triangular Meet

East High captures two firsts and a second to win the declamation contest held last evening in East High auditorium. Bess Cooley tops dramatic and Alpha Larson humor, with Max Levingston earning first in both oration and humor. Genevieve Schultz takes second in oratory. Ona Meifessel Cecil Moon and Harry Brown praised their efforts from Gedar Falls as judges faced close marks.

Max Levingston West High Bess Cooley East High Alpha Larson Genevieve Schultz June Alaris Welen Walker West, High Gedar Falls Ona Meifessel Cecil Moon Harry Brown East High Boys' Quartet Joseph Vander Veer Ant. Evalyn Weigand J. S. Utiliard Manchester K. D. Miller Vinton W. A. Pye Eidora

Mason Chapter hosts meeting and initiates member

La Porte City reports a successful special meeting at Mason Hall with a school of instruction led by Minnie Lee Winaverly deputy instructor. One candidate was initiated, officers secured positions, and a pic nic supper followed. Mrs Inez Slime presided, and Lee praised the work before leaving for Janesville. Yeoman lodge held a large EB. G. 1 hall gathering with dancing and a picnic. Other notices mention Masonic honors, cemetery work, and births.

la Porte City Luyra Bs. Thursdey Masoni Hall Minnie Lee Wnaverly T O’eleck Inez Slime Afmir Nibstone Joan Cotten A. van Valkenburg L. Wricht West View Cemetery Wright Fae Bob Whe al Nis Rocky Seal Jomechinks X. Gibson Ladt Aléena Auisen Hudson MrRiride Gelar Rapids John Leppard Fete Far Che

Church Notes Revival Schedule In Local Congregations

First Baptist Mornings and evenings feature union revival services with Kings Daughters and Tongues of Fire. Union Congregational hosts The Regulator and The Belasevist. A junior choir forms for boys seven and older. Trinity AME outlines morning worship The Mate that Overpowers God with Bruno Webber. Cedar Falls evangelists lead revival Feb 6 to Mar 7. Linden Presbyterian announces Consecration for God's Merits and transformed living. Presbyterian outlines Ark to Nebo messages and a Main Street Through the Ages sermon series.

Burglase Cedar Dalhy Misa Huuss Ay Mem J. A. McCombe Harold C.” Clase Avangelists Maren Linden EL Momning Iuptizen

City in Brief Highlights from Des Moines News

Brief notices report Harry M. Reed 14 in Des Moines on business and John Dean visiting at Rivhl Street for his daughter Mrs. Dougherty. Mrs. J A Mooney of Waverly weekends with sister Mrs. James Cronin. G W H Scully back to town after five weeks. RR G Burton of Omaha visiting Mrs Burton's parents at 400 Dane Street. Elsie Heinrich recovering well from appendicitis at Presbyterian Hospital. Virginia Fish and Gert rude Johnson visiting Des Moines guests of Arch W McFar and Mrs J T Muldoon hosted a small gathering. Sunshine Lodge to entertain trainmen at Moose Hall Feb 21. No arrests last night. several prisoners transferred to county jail caused emptipass in transcript. William Cronin to return from St Francia hospital early next week after major operation. Holiday quiet in municipal courts. no cases before judges. F E Cutler of Cutler Hardware ill at West Palm Beach. telegram reports last illness. Advertisement for insurance at 606 Jefferson St.

Harry M. Reed Des Moines John Dean Mrs. Dougherty Rivhl Street RR. G. Burton Omaha Estrail William Cronin St. Francia Hospital Wek Althoug F. E. Cutler Cutler Hardware Company West Palm Beach Fla G. W. Huntley Gutter Poninier Hoover Jefferson St Messerty Christiansen Hardware J Company Cedar Falls Johnson & Christensen Company F. Johnson T. C. Christensen Ruth Allen Detroit Mich Eugens Allen James Johnson Jackpoonville D Irvine John Fearer Grundy Center J. L. Batley Marojberr M. G. Rogers Ammes Corners of Iowa M. K.W. Helcher Church House Walter B. Fredericksen Walter M Rownd Rome N. Y Albert Attrick Eva. Upham Upham Lara Fox Mix Chas. L. Berry Sige Pery Cedar Fathers of Washington Black Hawk Thomas B. Keene West Twelfth Harold Frisby Dora Jean Frisby Madson Wis

Hospital Trustees Postpone Levy Request in Cedar Falls

Sartori Memorial hospital trustees voted to postpone a $10,000 levy proposal for the year, citing the city's already high tax rate. The decision delays funds needed to meet pressing hospital needs despite ongoing shortages and demand.

Cedar Falls Sartori Memorial Hospital

Funeral notices for Samantha Duffy Malvina Card and Bessie Moore

Funeral for Samantha Duffy of Westfield was conducted at Petersen's chapel with Rev. Serrill officiating. Malvina Card of Cedar Falls died at home and will be sent to Eagle Grove for services. Bessie Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moore, died at home after pneumonia and will be buried locally with arrangements pending.

Samantha Duffy Westfield Petersen’s Chapel G. D. Serrill Malvina Card Cedar Falls W. H. Speer Main Street Eagle Grove Bessie M. Moore Bessie May Moore

Presbyterians to Hold Revival in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Feb 19 George W Darsie of New York City will lead evangelistic services at the Presbyterian church from Feb 27 through March under Rev M K W Heicher. Other items note state EB O inspector visits, a Wharton Finance School graduate home for three weeks, and local society happenings.

Cedar Falls George W Darsie New York City Presbyterian Church M. K. W. Heicher Darsie Voice Finance Kenneth Ellsworth Fred G. Elsworth Cedar ‘Falla Ellsworth Wharton School For Finance University of Pennsylvania

88th Division Men to Hold Reunion Here

Former members of Headquarters Company Three Hundred Fortieth Infantry Eighth Division will reunite at Hotel Russell Lamson February 24 25 according to J James Gaffney Cedar Falls. About 75 members expected to attend with Capt W L Akers Minneapolis and Lieut JA Beede Waverly Iowa among attending officers.

Headquart Rers Fuitieth Russell- Lamson Jjames Gaffney Cedar Falls Minneapoli Minn Offcers

Scouts Hold School of Instruction at KP Hall

A class of 75 Boy Scouts attended a training night at KP Hall focusing on signalling compass map work and first aid. New instructors Marion Kenneally and Douglas Bragdon joined staff along with Dr J H Butts Miss Nana Gotby and Scouts Lester Davis Robert Mayer helping with the program.

KP. Hall Rand Fist Aid Marion Kenneally Douglas Bragdon J. H. Butts iNana Gotby Lester ”Davis Robert Mayer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Wa Association F Business Women E. B. Mounsey Garu Maude Dudley E. B.afounsey Luella Kieth J. D. Easton Chandler B. Chapman Madison Charles Chickering Order of Eastern Star W Chickering Watertown George Welker Cys D. A Mary Melrose DA. R A. G. Sawyer M. J. O’keefe Marjorie Chamberlain B. G. Leider C. A. Fish Bertha Styles Emorial Hall Lincoln Circle Lillian Clark Carey Dubuque F. W. Court Janline McNeil Marian Sipes J. Tuthill Rita Ove Ruth Meyers Uella Rose Miss Ines Lincoln EB. B. Moungey Old Camp G. A R Mmes Exama Krapfel Anna Beck- Sr Bell Wise May Morgans Anna’ Hannon Firs L. E. Park Dars Grace Seebers Ms. Robinson Morris Junor Girl Reserves A. BE. . Hoffman Rs. T. A. McManus Rina McNick Margaret Howell Helen Fae Asquith Marguerite Ca Ard Central Parnt-Teachers’ Association W. H. Langas Cvie C. J. Rudolph Woman’s Athletic Association Cedar River Ark Harold Bradley Harry Northey Janes “Arey Edward Molloy J. T. Suldoon Claral Slass Mary Kildee Helen Grouen Lucile Bruner Reading Artha Mueller Helen O'Keefe Mildred Sullivan Irs J. EB. O'Keefe Tass Helen Glass Lynch Carey Lourdes Shrine Paris Repert Oberle O'Keefe Sullivan Christ. Episcopal Womian Board of Missions Metsterday Jennie Ricker Ricker Guy Edwards Mary Haywood al Gourt Alice Carpenter Chicago Porestry Catherine Cunningham Anna Casey Alfred Longley Cornelius Stanton Parker J. R. Macartney Oren McCoy Mary Padden Westminster Presbyterian Church P. G. McCoy Gross MelCombe Evangelisho Erin Sumay First Methodist Church J. H.mccombe Jesus Dr. McCombs Dr. McCombe Harold C. Clase Clarence Wise Edna Bitten Miss Ritten-house Miss Rittenhouse McCombe Butler CO Aagpe Forum Clubs Tubnes J. Vaupel Ain Greater Waterloo Association Charis Henry Harting Storm Lake Fred Wottzen Baeiwat Oelwein Frank Olinger Church Notes First Baptist Morming Het M. Churchi PRCA Olive Goodnow Elmer Goodnow Iowa State Teachers College Young People’s Alliance of First Evangelical Church Harlod Miller Robert Bretzke Hazel Dahl R. Scott Helane Eichelberg Church R. E. Hichelberg Rainbow King Marson Post Rainbow Veterans Rainbow Circle Memorial Hat Forty-second Divison Buchanan J. A. Mooney James Cronin G. WH. Scully Alta Vista Avenue J.T. Muldoon Sunshine Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Moose Hall Lawn City Hospital Presbyterians Fannie Carrier P. EB. O. Sisterhood In Laws E. Grant Miller Austin, Minn T .Mr. Phelps Iy Herald T. Phelps
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