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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1923

Page

7

Prohibition Speech Calls Eighteenth Amendment Safe and Advancing

Dr A C Preston at Westminster church marked three years since the Prohibition era began, arguing the eighteenth amendment is safe from repeal and that the dry movement grows worldwide. He warned liquor forces seek to weaken enforcement and urged constant vigilance. The service included Stewardship essays by four youths and gifts day activities.

United States A. C. Preston Westminster Church Preston Japan Great Britain Cime Waterloo Robert Tabor Erma Orr Louise Ebel Ruth Doerf Iowa General Assembly of the Pres Synod Martha Louise Graham

Beckoning of Little Hands Sermon Inspires Parishioners

Dr John R K Macartney at First Presbyterian Church delivers a sermon themed The Beckoning of Little Hands inspired by The Pied Piper legend. He urges parents to cherish children, keep them in the church, and value home life as a vital force for character and faith.

John RK. Macartney First Presbyterian Church Christ Jesus Kingdom of Heaven Dr. Macartney Macartney Robinson Crusoe Josephine Preston Peabody Hamelin Hanover Germany

Offending radio sends 9 0 0 call distress signal in Waterloo area

Donald Redmond an amateur radio operator reports a spark coil transmitter in the west city section violating federal radio law. The station sent the SOS distress signal yesterday at 3 30 pm without licensing and without call letters, risking ships on the lakes and radio interference. Further violations noted include unlicensed operation and broad bandwidth signals. A direction finder may locate the station and any additional infractions will be reported to the federal radio inspector in Chicago.

Donald Redmond Herth Avenue Redmond Albert Kissner Summit Avenue United States Waterloo Great Lakes Federal Radio Chicago

Dwight Lewis to Address Hi-Y Clubs in Winterset

Dwight N. Lewis chairman of Iowa state railway commission and of the M C A boys work committee will speak to the west Hi Y club at First M E church and the east Hi Y club at East High at 3 35 p m Thursday in Winterset. He will attend the cottage event with officers and chairmen of the tr ackles. He is known to Waterloo high school boys who attend Camp Foster and led large Hi Y classes in the past.

Dwight N. Lewis Iowa State Railway Commission M. C. A. Boys’ Work Committee Winterloo M. EL East Lewis Waterloo High School Camp Foster Iowa

Unconscious after Removal Home Victim of Apoplexy Rumor

Report says he was removed to his home where he became unconscious. At first feared apoplexy, but he rallied and is now improving.

City Council to Meet Tomorrow Evening on Street Renaming

An adjourned city council meeting is planned for tomorrow evening to discuss proposed street renaming plans and 1922 street paving projects. Officials hope to set a date for personal inspection of streets under consideration and evaluate two renaming options, though immediate action is unlikely.

City ‘Council

Interurban Road Enters Bus Field in Waterloo Cedar Falls

Waterloo and Cedar Falls lines join Johnson Bus fleet five vehicles under Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern Ry Co. to offer synchronized interurban service by streetcar and bus with transfers. A. E. Johnson to supervise bus operations.

Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co Johnson Bus Company Waterloo Cedar Falls Interurban Main Streets Waterbo Fourth Sycamore Commercial A. E. Johnson

Revival Service Opens at St Pauls in Iowa City

Revival services led by the Buell Dahl party opened at St Pauls Church with strong attendance morning and evening. Rev W A Buell preached on John the Baptist and the kingdom of heaven, praising personal responsibility and ambassadorial service to stir the city. The program includes youth meetings, a large choir, and cottage prayer sessions across four parish neighborhoods.

Jevangeliatie Uipaign St. Paul's M. 4 Buell-Dahl W. A. Buell John the Baptist Heaven Arthur B. Cahil Scott J. H. Mitchell J. H. Mitchall St. Paul's Church R. Clare Heald Clarence Dewey Porter Buell Upper Inns New York Iowa Cornell College Evangelist Minneapolis Plymouth Stormer Heavenly Father Go's Kingdom Dahl Mr. Buell C. E. Luce W. A. Wade Reed Street C. R. Miller Riehl Street L. Vv

All Aboard musical to aid Oelwein legion home

Oelwein Iowa January 15 The American Legion will stage All Aboard a sparkling musical comedy at Grand Theatre January 30 and 31. Profits go to paying for the legion home with Roy Schrack as commander and Harry Damon as entertainment chair. A candy dance at Ridler's Hall is planned for Tuesday evening. The post also aims to raise funds by selling oil and grease to merchants at reduced prices. A. H. Wombacher of the 40 and 8 announced a spring promenade and initiation in the town.

Oelwein Grand Theatre Legion Home Roy Schrack Harry Damon Entertainment Committee Segson Ridler’s Ross Reid A. H. Wombacher

County Presbyterians Meet Tonight in Conference

More than a hundred representatives from sixteen Presbyterian churches in Black Hawk County plan a supper meeting at Black's Tearoom in Waterloo at 6 30 p m. to discuss welfare and advancement of Presbyterians. Dr Jon R Macartney of First Church proposed the gathering after a prior assembly on aiding the Collegiate Presbyterian church at Ames. The group includes elders trustees pastors and Sunday school superintendents with C D Liftring and J W Eaton leading a surprise program.

Black Lawk County Black Jon R. Macartney First Church Ames Waterloo Cedar Walls Cedar Haights la Porte City Washburn Barclay W.P Lst Fishr C. D. Liftring J. W. Eaton

Pastor Serrill Delivers Farewell Sermons Before Move

Rev. G. D. Serrill preached two farewell sermons at Central Christian church as he prepares to move Wednesday to Sioux City to lead First Christian. He and Mrs. Serrill with three children will depart after a reception this evening at the church parlors.

G. D. Serrill Central Christian Church Sioux City First Christian Nere Serrill Christ

Courier to Publish Radio Programs for Waterloo Readers

The Courier will print WGY Schenectady New York and WOC Davenport Iowa radio programs in its Monday issue January 22. The radio survey shows these two stations are popular and regularly received, and the listings will appear nine days ahead to aid out of town listeners.

Waterloo Courier WGY General Electric Company Schenectady N. Y WOC Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport The

Catholic groups to aid Europe destitute through city collections

Archdiocese calls on St Josephs St Marys and Sacred Heart parishes to collect funds next Sunday for Warsaw and other suffering regions in Russia Austria and Germany. Archbishop James J Keane urges support to feed clothe and shelter homeless orphans and needy in the northern Europe crisis with a deadline of Feb 1 and delivery Feb 3.

Europe St. Joseph's St. Mary's Sacred Heart Telia Trussia Austrian Germany James J. Keane Duburne

Dr Shannon Will Talk Tonight to Edison School Boys

Dr E R Shannon recently returned from Cuba and southern points will address Edison school boys club in the school auditorium tonight He will describe present day Cuba and life in foreign lands of which boys know little Clure Heald Waterloo Y M C A activities secretary organizes a series of varied entertainments for boys clubs in city schools Programs include further events to maintain interest

E.R. Shannon Cuba Edison School May Averape Clare Heald Waterloo ‘Y. M. C. A

Local Event Series Features Sports, Film and Bible Study

Community listings showcase swimming parties and motion picture showings along with Bible study sessions within a recurring events sequence. The note highlights a varied calendar inviting residents to attend diverse activities.

Eact Eoenting

Plainfield Man With 50 Years Of Religious Service

David Farnworth a longtime Baptist church member and former deacon died Saturday morning in Plainfield. He taught a Sunday school class and attended services when able, earning a reputation for traveling long distances to participate in church activities. Born July 7, 1841 he was survived by a widow two sons three daughters nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Plainfield David Farnworth The Baptist Churety Iduevar Flo Traver Itla Yva Hestles

Oelwein Girl Wins District Essay Contest

Miss Catherine Stehlick of Sacred Weave School won first place in the Fourth district contest with her essay What the Constitution of the United States Means to Me. The Wade competition, promoted by the Federation of Women’s Clubs, highlighted civic topics and featured local youths.

Oelwein Catherine Stehlick Sacred Weave United States Martin 3. Wade Lawn Federation of Women's Clubs

Portrait of Rowell's Grandfather on 1837 Banknote

George I. Rowell of Waterton bought a banknote issued in JRIT in New York showing a portrait of his grandfather Cornelius Miller, former president of Amsterdam bank. The note bears Miller’s likeness and Rowell notes close resemblance to portraits he owns. Mrs Rowell joined the trip with their daughter and a unit of Girl Scouts was present.

George I. Rowell Waterton New York Cornelius Miller Amsterdam

Youth Reading Provokes Police Call on Local Street

Late Sunday evening police were summoned to a residence on lower Commercial street after a youth finished a lurid thrift-store tale and imagined a crime. Officers found no break in or intruders and advised the youth to read a calmer, non crime related book at the library.

City Men Urged as Farm Bureau Guests

Notices invite city men to a noon January 18 dinner at the armory as guests of the Black Hawk County Farm Bureau. The Greater Waterloo association, led by Hermann Miller president, asks quick replies on a detached card to gauge attendance. The aim is to foster cooperation between city and country representatives.

Armory Black Hawk Cemory Farm Bureau Greater Waterloo Association Hermann Miller Miller Lha Greund Guinea

Cascarets Advertising Claim On Gentle Bowel Cleansing

An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as the nicest laxative for both adults and children. It claims to relieve headaches biliousness gas indigestion sour stomach and upset stomach by morning with a candy like taste.

Musterole Mustard Plaster Alternative Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white mustard oil ointment that replaces mustard plasters and does not blister. It claims rapid relief for sore throat, rheumatic pains, neuralgia, headaches, chest congestion, and more, priced at 35 cents.

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