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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1923

Page

11

Auto plate reform proposed by Waverly men in Waterloo

P B Giles and J Q Lauer of Waverly demonstrated a new continuing automobile plate system in Waterloo. Patented Aug 22, 1922, the plan aims to replace current plates with yearly insert plates showing county, state, and year. The system promises substantial savings for 1923 and five year ownership with a stable number, while enhancing vehicle identification.

P. B. Giles Waverly J. Q. Lauer Waterloo Iowa Giles Hess Lauer Glilee Mr. Lauer

Dokkie Band Boys Debut In New Uniforms At Temple Gathering

The D. O. K. K. band boys wore spick new uniforms with oriental and Arabian motifs at Knights of Pythias temple meeting. Over a hundred out of town members attended. Plans discussed to double Omar temple membership as the band may tour to the west coast in August for the Imperial palace event. During the program Mr and Mrs E H Beal performed a piano mandolin duet, Hughes sisters sang, Kathleen dance numbers were shown, Miss Waugh sang, and Carl Merritt demonstrated an improvised straw broom instrument.

Knights of Pythias Temple Imperial Palace Gmar Temple E. H

Gardinier Players Visit Waterloo Theatre Cast

Welfare of audience noted as Gardinier players from the Waterloo theatre arrive after a cafeteria lunch at 11 p.m. They perform singing and dancing acts and engage in conversation, contributing to the evening's entertainment.

Gardinier Players Waterloo Theatre

Carving Incident Leads to Disorderly Conduct Charges

Grennah Diamond and Cornant, colored, were arrested Thursday on disorderly conduct charges after a fight at 15 Hopkins Court left Albert Whitfield severely injured. They bonded out on 100 dollars each. A warrant for assault with intent to do injury was issued for Bryant woman after W R French filed the information. Whitfield suffered a scalp wound, arm and leg cuts, and a ripped finger. Diamond said he helped stop the quarrel while both parties had been drinking.

Grennah Diamond Cornant Hopkins Court Albert Whitfield Bryant W. R. French Whitfield Diamond

Waterloo Community Chorus Rehearsal Moves to Monday

The Waterloo Community chorus under Albert Scholin will rehearse at 8 p m next Monday at the old West High Auditorium instead of Tuesday. Over 100 singers attended this week and singers from all city sections are urged to join in the community chorus work.

Waterloo Community Chorus Albert Scholin Old West High

Children and Taxed Labor Fall Across Parental Notices

A brief notice lists John Carmen aged 17 of 902 Jefferson Street with diphtheria and T. C. Thompson aged 1 of 433 Reher Avenue with chickenpox. The item also notes a policy claim that Germans owe 14 days of labor and France 28 days for taxes.

John Carmen Jefferson Street T. C. Thompson Her Avenue France

Delegates Head to Diocesan Meeting in Des Moines

Delegates from St Mark's and Christchurch depart for the Diocesan Convention in Des Moines starting tomorrow. Rev Thomas Horton and Rev E B Mounsey lead local clergy with vestrymen C Lamson and George B Worthen. Auxiliary delegates include Mrs George B Worthen and Mrs B L Carton from St Mark's. Miss Maud Dudley and Mrs A J Busby will also attend representing church auxiliaries.

Thomas Horton Lamson George B. Worthen St. Mark's Church Des Moines Horton George 3B. Worthen B. L. Carton EB. B. Mounsey Christchurch Des Moines Tofay Maud Dudley A. J. Busby Daughters of the King

Mirthful Comedy in West High Course

The Coffer Miller Players stage the third guest entertainment number next Tuesday in the auditorium presenting Moliere's work.

Coffer-Miller

Imaginary Invalid offered in season tickets at college

The article notes performances of Moliere style comedy The Imaginary Invalid at State Teachers College last summer with four entertainments and packed houses. Admission will be by season ticket and 100 single admission tickets go to first callers. Argan, the lead, estimates costs of his pretensions while lamenting his family indifference, followed by dialogue full of wit and charm.

State Teachers College Argan Ben Wil

Young, Penniless Boys In Police Beds Flop

Six boys aged 15 to 18 were guests of the city jail last night. They were picked up for loitering and declared themselves homeless friendless and without funds. The registrar showed Platteville Wisconsin as their old home.

Platteville Wis

Strangers Boarded At City Hotel Amid Wanderer Tale

Report notes 14 visitors registered for lodging in the city with guests from Stockford Curtis Wis Brooks Ind and Argyle Alma. A Philadelphia nun is highlighted as the wanderer who traveled farthest from home as business at the city hotel shows a gradual uptick.

Stockford Curtis Wis Brooks Ind Argyle Alma City Philadelphia

Marital Woes Trigger Divorce Petition in Waterloo Case

Mark D Miller Sr and Minnis Miller were granted a divorce petition filed yesterday alleging statutory huquancy after a Waterloo marriage on March 9, 1906. They have three children. The judge order modified a prior agreement, and a London doctor removed a button from a plant. The couple had been married for 73 years.

Mark D. Miller Minnis Miller Waterloo Bharch Fred.Morgan London Lawrence

Local divorce suit filed by J W Thompson against Idne Lawrence

Clerk of court J W Thompson petitions for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Married June 1 1921, petition cites security concerns. PLAINTIFF awarded $800. Separate case notes: a 13 year old Francis Veach suit against Anguatin and Aurure Koloc arising from a car collision August 22 1922, jury awarded plaintiff damages of $806.

Pasilion J. W.thompson Iidne Lawrence Tie Nils Sie Francis Veach Mary Veach Anguantin Aurure Koloc Jad

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