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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1925

Page

5

Three men held as car theft suspects in Waterloo

Waterloo police trace ownership of a Dodge sedan reported stolen from Galesburg Illinois. Three men, including Fred Trabue of Oelwein, are in Waterloo city jail for investigation after attempting to sell the car. McFarland of Galesburg and Willem Connor, also of Galesburg, deny involvement claiming they invited Trabue and Cooper to ride to Gelwein.

Galesburg Waterloo Fred Trabue Oelwein Jack Roark Pals Trabue A. E. McFarland Willem Connor Ill Cooper McFarland Gelwein Sadam

Unsettled Iowa Weather Forecast Snow Likely

Unsettled weather is forecast in Iowa with likely snow and little temperature change. The state Weather Bureau notes yesterday’s high of 33 degrees, a low of 23, and a daytime high around 36 as conditions evolve with a fading cool spell.

Iowa State Weather Bureau

Waterloo At State Meeting Of Legion Commanders

Dr J H Butts commander of Becker Chapter posts American Legion and Ralph Steninger adjutant will attend a state meeting of commanders and adjutants in Des Moines on Monday and Tuesday. A membership campaign report shows progress and band rehearsals continue. Miss Ethel Stevens leads dances with Alfreda Borden. refreshments served. Out of town guests include Dr Lloyd Batt Mander and Charles Croke from La Porte City post.

J. H. Butts Becker Ralph Steninger Des Moines Post Matsavening Jn Memorial Onlyue Ethel Stevens Alfreda Borden Lloyd Batt Mander Charles Croke la Porte City

Eight Waterloo People Headed for Mardi Gras Fete

Eight Waterloo residents depart tonight on an Illinois Central train for a Mardi Gras fete. The group includes Mrs J A Young, Mr Reinhart, Mr and Mrs Brandhorst, C Miller, and Christ Hussman. They join a Hingis Center Mardi Gras special from Chicago, running in three sections of cars, with plans to add another 10-car section to the social train in St Louis. The Mardi Gras tour travels through the winter southward, with a dense program now arranged to reach its destination during the week ahead.

J. A. Young Sr. Reinhart K Brandhorst Miller Christ Hussman Chicara St. Louis

E A Schaefer Enters Insurance Field Here

A. E. B. Rumsey of Penn Mutual Life Insurance appoints FE A Schaefer as representative for Waterloo and surrounding territory. Schaefer previously spent 13 years at Black Hawk National Bank, including seven years as assistant cashier.

A. EB. Rumsey Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company FE. AL. Schaefer Waterloo Immie Isiate Schaefer Black Hawk National Bank

Cedar Falls News Highlights Five States Send Delegates

Cedar Falls reports Lutheran Students association district conference with about 126 delegates from Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and Iowa in Gilchrist hall tonight under Rev Paul W Roth of Milwaukee leading. Other local items include births operations civic notices and club meetings.

Cedar Falls Pive Minnesota Wisconsin Inois Michigan Iowa Lutheran Students ‘Association of Gilchrist Hall Ginger Bartlett Hall Rey Paul W. Roth Milhwaukes Wis Christ

M E Good Cheer Guild Meets in Porte City

The Missionary Baptist Good Cheer guild of the church held its February gathering in the church social room. Hostesses included Mrs William Sawyer Mrs R H Haberichter Mrs G Al Hartz Mrs H D Bent Mrs C C Hahn Mrs T K Clark Mrs P Showers Mrs Rauhauser Mrs C G Geren Mrs T D Teeter and Miss Orra Van Brocklin. An informal afternoon with visiting and a program followed featuring piano duets readings and a quartet.

M. E. Good Cheer Guild Ln Porte City Good Cheer Guild Mfechodist William Sawyer R.H. Haberichter G. al Hartz H. D. Bent C. C. Hahn T. K. Clark Airs. P. . Showers Rauhauser C. G. Geren Tf. D. Teeter Orra van Brocklin Ulisses Bessie Ruth Sawyer Edna Haberichter Lucile Rauhauser Ina Henry Gladysmee-Hartz Carol Ashley Bessle Sawyer

Bishop Spreng to Inspect Allen Memorial Hospital

Bishop S P Spreng head of Evangelical church hospital board arrives from Chicago to inspect Allen Memorial Hospital opened last Sunday for patients. He will meet the local board this afternoon to discuss plans including expanding the nursing staff to handle rising patient numbers. WAVERLY WOMAN DIES IN TA. MRS Margaret Cook Dies After Stroke At Home. Rites Set For Saturday At Kaiser's Chapel with Rev Mr Bacon Officiating. She was 70 and had lived in the community for many years.

O. E Cedar Rapids Inez Glime Order Easter Star Grime Hopkinton Springville the Evangelial Church Chicago Allen Memorial Hospital Waverly Margaret Cook Kaiser’s Chapel Bacon M. E. Church

New Enlarged University Dictionary Promises Greatest Volume

The language of today will be found in the New Enlarged University Dictionary. It is described as the latest and undoubtedly the greatest volume of its kind ever produced.

Wife Insane Husband Seeks Divorce and Remarriage

An unusual suit filed today has Chris Andersen as plaintiff and Line Andersen as defendant. He states his wife is a patient in a state insane hospital and that three of six children are minors. He asks for a guardian ad item for his wife, a divorce, custody of the minors, and permission to remarry within a year to provide care for the children. The couple married at Cedar Falls March 25, 1897, and Mrs Andersen’s mental illness developed in 1922.

Chris Andersen Line Andersen Andersen Cedar Falla Atrs. Andersens

New Ginghams and Japanese Lunch Cloths Sale

In this Saturday special, 32 inch Ginghams in checks stripes and plaids priced at 25 cents, valued up to 39 cents, with plan-your-spring-sewing emphasis. Also Japanese Lunch Cloths in white with blue design, 60 inches square, offered at 1.09 dollars each.

New Sweaters and Bungalow Aprons Arrive for Spring

Several hundred new sweaters at 3.49 with smart collars and lacings appeal to shoppers. Also arriving this week are Bungalow Aprons in pereales ginghams and linens in regular and extra large sizes priced 1.00 1.50 1.98 2.56 2.98 and 3.50.

Pereales

Sport Hose Styles Hit Early Spring In Plaid Designs

A vivid display of sport hose in various blocks and plaid patterns is highlighted as the vogue for early spring. Prices range from $1.00 to $1.75, with a splendid selection in sought after shades for buyers to choose from.

van Raalte

Smart Leather Bags Offer Delivers Wide Styles at $3.95

Fifty new leather bags come in many styles and colors with a Saturday only offer. Prices range around $3.95, featuring items that normally sell for $4.95. Local ad highlights value and variety for weekend shoppers.

Silk Chemise Prices At Two Attractive Levels

Two silk undergarments sell for $2.98 and $4.98. The Silk Chemise in Fibre Silk and Silk Crepe are offered at these unusually low prices, highlighting value for shoppers seeking affordable luxury.

Banana Confection and Candy Spotlight at Bunte's

A local candy listing from Bunte's shows Banana Confection priced at 29 cents per pound along with Anise Balls Cinnamon Balls Fruit Filled Raspberries and Cream Caramels, each offered by the pound at various price points. The ad highlights several sweet treats including Diana Stuffed Confection and Peanut Brittle with promotional pricing.

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