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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1921
Page
2
Edna Kent Forbes offers skin care tips praising cold climate effects on complexion. She advises daily ice rubs after cleansing with soap and water, with optional cold cream massage to reduce wrinkles and tighten pores. She notes a method to reduce a double chin and mentions ear realignment surgery and a bust tonic formula through reader correspondence.
Jackson county officials urge a higher county superintendent salary and expanded normal training for rural students. At Maquoketa meeting the board proposed tuition changes to allow attendance at other high schools for normal training and supported early passage of H F 407 setting a minimum superintendent salary of 1000 per year.
Massena branch of the county Red Cross voted not to ask aid or cooperate with or contribute to the support of the county nurse. The same meeting allocated 250 dollars for European relief and an equal sum for relief of famine in China.
Judge Martin J. Wade urged a revival of faith in the nation’s Constitution at a Washington birthday event hosted by the Sons of the American Revolution. He warned that unrest, cynicism, and anti constitutional sentiments threaten free government and argued for teaching gratitude for the constitutional guarantees.
A three or four year old boy, Johnnie, wandered from his parents at the Strand cinema last Saturday night seeking to enter movieland. He yelled in disappointment when blocked by obstacles, and his father carried him out still vocal about the screen.
Mr and Mrs Matthew J Ortner Barclay announce a February 11 daughter Dorothy Margaret. Mr and Mrs John A Goranson 471 Beate announce February 17 daughter Marcella ola. Mr and Mrs Charles J Poduska 125 faucet east announce February 14 daughter Hilda Edna.
Gedar Falls Feb 21 Special L M Bennett father of Mrs C H Leonard Tulsa Okla formerly of this city died at the Leonard home Saturday His death is the third in the family since December Mrs Leonard's daughter and husband preceded him Services will be at his former home in Brooklyn Ia Tuesday.
Malachi Davis a Cedar Falls resident since 1861 died Feb 12 in Seattle at his daughter Mrs A D Andrews home. He was a Civil War veteran who later operated a bus and baggage line here. The body will be brought back for burial.
George D. Stearns of Waterloo, a World War II veteran, avoids desertion charges after Red Cross review shows he was honorably discharged and wounded in action. He is in a public health service hospital for treatment while efforts to contact related individuals continue.
Four men including Sam Tate Bill Tate and Washington Gower were picked up in a Sunday morning raid on an all night craps game dubbed African golf party. They posted bonds and were released but failed to appear in police court so bonds were forfeited. The raid could not confirm the identity of the famous Tom Mix as alleged. Police reported no camera work was used during the raid.
Washington's birthday will be observed as a national holiday with banks and the post office closed. No mail delivery in residential or business districts. money order and general delivery windows open 10 to 12 a.m. at the main post office and Station A.
Grundy Center high defeated Reinbeck 24 to 6 on Friday night in Grundy Center Iowa. The game featured no fouls called, with Grundy Center leading 12 to 6 after the first period and shutting out Reinbeck in the second. Strong guarding by the local team was noted as a key feature.
Advertisement notes that the Waterloo Evening Courier provides up to date sewing patterns. Send 15 cents for each pattern to the Fashion Department with orders to arrive within ten days after mailing.
Roland Tayler of the Tayler Live stock Commission says the region where Lieut. Alexander Pearson Jr. vanished is the worst country he has seen with no ranches within 90 miles and sparse vegetation. Pearson later rode a raft down the Rio Grande to safety at Sanderson Texas aided by ranchers. Local officials report border calm as Mexico places trusted managers along the frontier.
The Waterloo Rotary club marks sixteen years with a banquet at Black's tearoom tonight. Fred Northey and A F Gates will discuss Rotary history and growth while the Waterloo Players perform two one act plays The Wonder Hat and Who's a Coward. Dancing ends the evening after a 6 30 p m banquet.
Parkersburg High School defeated Cedar Falls independent five 32 to 26 in Parkersburg Ja on Friday night. Richardson Cramer Ferguson and Dennison led Parkersburg with strong guard play and forward Reinwald Nicklaus. Cedar Falls counters were Jones Cutler Iblings Palmer. Moss officiated. Parkersburg has won nine of 11 games this year and advances to the Sheillock tournament this week before traveling to Traer next week.
The Eighty eighth Division veterans living near Waterloo have medals in custody of Col. William Weigel near Owfork City. He reports medals have been sent to several men but some were undelivered. Eligible men listed include T A Anderson, J J Beck, Vernon C Fritz, F A Johnson, W H Kleckner, L E Perham, W J Miller, and C Mr Williams. The bronze four leaf clover badge bears an American soldier and Eighty eighth division. Eligible men should leave names with Art Barthe. A state legion membership drive, led by Will Forbes, plans to boost Becker Chapman post in Waterloo in February 1927.
A YMCA program featured Bible classes, swimming clues, and gym sessions plus a lecture by Mrs. Myrthe Barr on why boys go bad. She urged cooperation with police, warned against disobedience, and cited risks of crime. The boys department grew to 320 with 47 new members in January.
Dike of Ta defeated Dumont, the Butler County champs, 37 to 13 as a strong first half lead held. Hoffman Dietrich and Dieken starred for Dike while Bandy of Dumont was the top visitor. The Dike second team also beat Dumont second 18 to 10. Referee Dr Given Grun dy Center, a former University of Iowa athlete, supervised the game.
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