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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1921

Page

2

Waterloo technical society backs Cedar River beach improvement plan

The Waterloo Technical society endorsed forming a committee to study and propose fixes for the Cedar River beach erosion and channel changes at Cedar River park. Members volunteer surveying and design work while noting legal authority and funding uncertainty. The plan aims to keep the beach and river flow safe and stable with careful, phased engineering.

Waterloo Technical Society Cedar River Park Women's Athletic’ Association River Front and Park Commissioners W. D. Johnston Ralph B. Suppy Nathan Barber George W. Miller C. Tv.Wilson Slippr Cedar River Einsure Lane Souci Westfield Sang Souci Bedgwick’s Island Noote River Front Commission Riverfront Commission Tegals Siren Sedgewick's

Great Evangelistic Rally Draws Crowd At First M E Church

Evangelist J. H. McCombe's meeting at First M E Church drew about 125 converts and reconverts as the campaign entered its third week. The service featured a dramatic cross pantomime and a strong musical program with Harold C. Clase guiding the choir. Miss Edna Rittenhouse led a key moment at the cross.

J. H. McCombe M. E. Church Evangelist Edna Rittenhouse Miss Rittenhouse

Riverfront Commission Endorses Waterloo Beach Improvements

A riverfront commission supports Waterloo beach upgrading as the best use of funds and low risk, arguing the Tachuies Society should back the expenditure. Members with relevant experience would volunteer time to study the project and ensure safe, economical results for the city.

Jesup Five Captures Buchanan County Trophy

Jesup won the Buchanan county basketball trophy with a 33 to 20 victory over Brandon after earlier elimination games. Howard Jones coached the Jesup team, and Brandon defeated Winthrop 20 to 18 in one semifinal. Independence beat Winthrop 39 to 0 in an exhibition after the championship game.

JESUP Buchanan Buchanan County Brandon Howard Jones Winthrop Independence

Plans to Tile Logan Avenue Road in Spring

Joseph Shirley says plans are made to tile the Logan Avenue road in the spring and summer to relieve water. Black Hawk and Bremer counties will join in a drainage district to improve drainage on the northerly portion. Preliminary surveys by W D Johnston will be reviewed by the highway commission before starting drainage early in 1921 road season.

Logan Arena Joseph Shirley East Waterloo Black Hawk Bremer W. H. Root Iowa Highway Commission W. D. Johnston Highway Commission Root la Porta City Road Shirley

Hudson Community Holds Largest Father and Son Banquet

Hudson Iowa on February 26 hosted the community s largest father and son banquet with 18 17 guests attending the 1921 event. Elder William P Thompson 84 received honors for age while Dr Palmer s son was named youngest guest. Lloyd Loonan presided as toastmaster and A E Kepford superintendent of the state children s home Toledo Iowa delivered the main address.

Hudson William P. Thompson Dr. Palmer Lloyd Loonan A. E.kepford State Children’s Home Toledo C. B. Bryden B. C. McMullan Wilbur Miller A. N. Wilson Arthur Minish Carl Merritt Messrs. Merritt and Axon Florence Waltman Glenn A. Balkthum Mmes. A. T. Joder A. H. Brandhorst Susie Alexander W. G. Johnson W. M. Shank Fred Baldwin George Sarreant J. C. Gutknecht Irving Blough Sam Stray Ste Henry Mueller John Ide Wes Strayer Muriel Patterson Mmes Carl Bedford W. A. Macfarland Carl Petersen Merv J. Gutknecht EL "Hollis MccMilan Mrs. Archer Minish Will Greely G. W. van Dran Mel Thompson George Loonan CL Archer Leela Linder Grace Lars Helen Draper Ruth Johnson Edwin Boardman, Jr Wayne Strayer CE. Brydén

Main Street Demand Surges In Waterloo Libraries

Former Waterloo resident Sinclair Lewis latest novel Main Street draws brisk interest in Waterloo with libraries sold out. Six copies circulate, a 30 person wait list at the public libraries, new copies sought from dealers to satisfy readers.

Waterloo Lbrarian Mildred Hoffman Wbraries Main Street Sinclair Lewis Evening Courier Noval Hite Chicago New York Boston

Divorces Filed for Doty and Margratz Separation

Myrtle V Doty sues John E L Doty for divorce alleging cruel treatment after marriage on December 26, 1917. Daisy Margretz sues by Margratz for legal separation alleging cruelty. marriage at Kesler Iowa on February 17, twenty three years ago.

Myrtle V. Doty John EL Doty Daisy Margretz Margratz Kesler

St Marys Bazaar Plans Big Forum Event

The annual bazar of St Marys church will run at the Forum from April 4 to 13. Organizers say it will be the most elaborate bazar yet staged.

ST. Mary’s Bazar St. Mary's Church

Churches Plan Services Across City Listings

A long list of church schedules and pastors across Waterloo area includes Seventh Day-Milund Business College northwest room Sabbath services, Burton Avenue, First Jefferson street and Park, Walnut Street Limeana, Antioch Douglas Street, St. Joseph’s Mulberry, Sacred Heart Fourth Randolps, and many others. The notice details Sunday school times, morning and evening worship, prayer meetings, and midweek services with various pastors and locations.

Arvemsigt Milund Business College Northwest Room Burton Avenne Burton Riehl Street V. C. Kelford Baxter Conger St Jefferson Park Avenue Hev Clyds J. Askins Pr U Walnut Street Limeana Walnut Streets Purser Pastor's Ofice Antioch (Colored Douglas Street W. W. Ewing Sundrya Beetheer Fizat Wellington Sey W. el. Beachier Christian Endeavor Church of the Brethren—Seventh and South A P. Blough Christian Workers Meeting T. Joseph's Mulberry E. J. Slattery M. F. Toomley Sacred Heart Randolps John Molloy J. F. McMahon Macy's Church Lafayette Park Avenue East Henry Kuester Maurus Eberle Theodore Worm FLBM Church OF Christ Scientist First Church of Christ Scientist Knights of Pythias Hall K. of P Marsh‘Place Glark Thirteenth Streets W.A. Peterson Junior Endeavor Ev VanarLica L Calvary—Newell Baumgartner Pana Wonoals Lta Fo Lafayette Street Court Bouse Square Ciates F. Smith B. Brunn the Republic Republic Charch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainte Stone Chapel Parker and Columbia Streets Come Victor A. Hell Webster Street Park and Mulberry John Robertson Macartney D. D Bible School A. m Thurdas Tabernacle Premyterian Second Wellington Streets Norwood J. Calhoun Hidweek Mharelae Wastminator Wallington Wallington 2Nd Randolph Archibald Campbell Preston Eiger Avalon Daniel J. Gretzinger S. S. Teachers’ Institute Cedar Heights Community ‘Church Presbyterian Methressel Sundary “School

Lenten Sermon Series Planned by Church of Redeemer Pastor

Rev Otto Raspe of the Church of the Redeemer Universalist outlines a Lenten sermon series titled The Good News of a Dynamic Evangelism. Services are Sundays at 10 a.m. on the Russell Lamgon mezzanine, with communion on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. The schedule lists February 27 Baptism of Jesus, March 6 Temptation of Jesus, March 13 The Soul's Supreme Experience, March 20 Palm Sunday, and March 27 Easter messages.

Otto Raspe Church of the Redeemer, Universalist Mounday Hotel Russell-Lamgon Jesus Satan's Mount Oliver Mount of Olives

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Committee of Engineers M Combe Liong Maess McCombe Whitfield George Whitfield God Logan Avenue Road Hudson Community Waterlooan Bmserver Cheristadelphian Christaésiphian Acclesia Fifth and Randolph Streets Christian Central Serrill Christian Endeavor Societies T of Man Fred J Christ—Stone Church Fourth Ernest B. Mounsey Holy Communion Mark's Denver Thomas Horton Logan Avenue United Logan and Dane J. B. Speaker L. C iSundays Wivat—Maple and High H Mueller Ladies Aid S Society Mission Society Farther League Immanuel Tutheren Walnut H. Prekel Lukes Bnglish Campbell Avenue Wi.Graham South and Fifth Streets F. Herbert Moshimann Gethsemane Freda Luts Waverly Birmebim Izret Randolph Frank W. Court D. Bible School Epworth League Firth Street BE. J. Lockwood D. D. Pon Yeal C. B. Luce Broadway Sunday School Arcner Avenue Harrop Nevada Street Franklin and Lane Atreets T. J. Fuller Albany Mobile H. C. Boyd Young Men's Sunday Club Auspices of Christian Endeavor BB Smick Universalist Camrch the Redeemer Russell Lamson Otto S. Raspe Wellington Street Walvetian Army Masion Water Street Henry Nicholls M. Holiness M. Young Salvation Meatin Fourth Street East Huth Magowan Bridge Street Fifth Street Church OF Redeemer First Congregational Church R. C G. Hufstader Marjory Thompson Alice Bickley Rece Cver Fourth and South Sts Fred J. Clark R. C. Hufstader Rynearson & Koch East Fifth ST F.O. B Cleveland Ledges Roedster the Peerless Motor Car Company Cleveland, Ohio Peerless Union Motor Car Company Thone NO West Fifth Sf
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