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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
6
Waterloo Courier ad page lists Want Ads with rates per word and minimums, various sections including wanted jobs, housing, and miscellaneous items. The long display includes notices of rewards, real estate listings, vehicle sales, and personal notes amid dense OCR text.
Oelwein Iowa July 1 The city census shows 2130 school age residents up 35 percent from last year The ward breakdown lists 1064 males and 1066 females Across wards 27 languages are spoken indicating a diverse student body Clerical force at Oelwein terminal to be cut by 50 percent per Chicago Great Western company Also notes of social visits and local events including Masons banquet and church pastor gift car.
Waverly business men plan a baseball game on Wednesday at the fairgrounds with the north team led by H Cook and the south by Dr Rohb. Also notes social visits, travels, and October through July local events and residents’ activities in Waverly Iowa.
Gilbertville Ta July 1 Games races music motion pictures and dancing will compose the Independence Day program. The Joan of Arc ceremonies at the Vatican will be shown in motion pictures and another six reel film will be shown at St Mary's hall at 153 and 3 p.m. The dancing is planned for evening. The committee aimed to include entertainment for youths and children.
Quage Ta July 1 Mrs. Cora Hansen of Osage visiting Waterloo was severely scalded when a coffee can exploded during picnic meal prep. The accident left extensive scarring while roads nearby remain in poor condition and the county line highway between Mitchell and Howard counties has been graveled by private subscription and sees heavy travel.
Jesup Iowa July 1 Epworth League reorganized naming Rush Bright president Wilbur Van Eman Maxine Oliver Gladys Cooper Lucile Walton vice presidents Mildred Bright secretary Ivan Sturt treasurer Claire Van Eman organist. MembersJourney to Janesville for district convention included Rush Bright Mildred Bright Maxine Oliver Claire Van Eman Rev Thomas J Elwick attended. Also reported marriages Cleoia Mc Martin to Earl Fisher at Castalia Indiana and Nannie Jones to William Houser at Dubuque Kich neon.
Dumont Dumont Chautauqua started June 40 for a three days program. A 10-pound boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Winard Dennis, first grandchild of Mr and Mrs John Faber, second of Mr and Mrs Fred Dennis. Residents welcomed visitors Mrs F W Watson returned to Cedar Falls after a short visit with her brother R Martin. Neil Burman and Miss Beth McNeely wed at the Little Brown Church in the Vale. Numerous community notices list movings, marriages, visits, and church events across Dumont and vicinity.
Sunday visits fill the day as Mr G W Crawston and son Grusby center, Mrs W F Miller and Doris, and Mr and Mrs Jay Miller of Waterloo spend time with local families. Others travel between Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Plainfield, and Ames Page, sharing family visits and nuptial notices amid a string of casual social notes.
Nashua July reports pioneer settler Wesley Noble died suddenly Monday night after a period of poor health. His wife found him on the porch in a dying condition shortly after he went outside. Obituary notes apoplexy as the cause.
Mt Auburn Ta July 1 Revered pastor George Henry of the Christian church preached his farewell sermon Sunday evening. His departure is deeply regretted as his pastorate of two years brought organized campaigns and successful ministry, including fundraising efforts for church work.
A church leader, who oversaw rapid growth and a completed dedication last summer, faces departure. Key and Mrs Henry and their daughter Betty Lou will move to Southerland later this week. Caroline Matter returns home to Freeport after a month with her daughter. John Wiese, Davenport, visits in the city with brother Al Wiese. Fans note C M Kelley spent 85x months in Denver with sister Mrs L R Rogers. Frank and Mrs Wiegant of Rockford return from a visit with relatives. Eugene Matter and wife, Chicago, DL, back home after a few days with sister Mrs W F Burd.
Dunkerton reports a July 4 reunion for district school alumni near Wapsie, with a free dinner. An annual Baptist Sunday school picnic is planned near Hayes Bridge, July 1, plus a sociable on church grounds. A creamery board meeting, Royal Neighbors gathering, and various visits and travels are noted.
Mrs. J. P. Arends and children returned from Union after a visit. Aplington 19, July 1. Miss Ida Stockdale went home to Iowa Falls after a short visit. Ted Van Deeste returned from Milwaukee bakery work. H. Limberg funeral attended in Austinville. Clara Hunt visited from Waterloo. E Hook and Voogh families moved into new homes. Local visits and hospital news noted with several travel updates.
News from Sumner Iowa reports Mrs Lowe is very ill after a stroke last week. Miss Viole Bergman and Glenn Wells wed June 15 at the bride’s home, now home at Joe Wells residence. Ruby Munger and Fonda McCook married here Monday, honeymooned that day. Jacob Glattey very ill. his sons William and Albert visiting. Route No. 2 temporarily covered by Mrs Eggieson, while Wesley Lease on vacation. Church Children’s Day program at Evangelical. Masons and families attend West Union picnic. Fred Moser celebrated 25th wedding anniversary. Mrs Youn returned from Monrovia Cal after winter with daughter Mrs Tucholke.
Fredericksburg dispatch notes Reno and Vina Leitch wed near Williamstown on June 26. Miss Matilda Speicher dies at her daughter’s home with funeral in Rose Hill Cemetery. Cairns Brothers moved to full tent. Warwick Male quartet entertained by Thos Corwin and H Kennedy. Mrs Ervie Ellison recovering from operation. Locals attended ball games at New Hampton against Chicago Giants. G A Alvis died last Tuesday at daughter's home.
Cedar Falls July 1 organization of a national guard unit named headquarters company of One Hundred and Thirty-fourth infantry was assured with 65 enrollments. Col E K Lambert supervised formation. Charles E Boysen will be captain. Temporary barracks above Townsend Merrill warehouse at Sixth and State Streets. Races at Cedar Valley fairgrounds July 4 closed. program lists multiple drivers and horses. aviator Tuttle and Bluto to perform airplane exhibition and parachute jump at Monday celebration. Council to meet tonight on cigarette licenses and second bus line. Miss Clara M Sutter to Greekings S C as poultry department head. June temperature high at local observatory averaging 86 degrees with 74 percent humidity. 15 clear days, 5 partly clear, 4 fair, 2 cloudy. rainfall 5.86 inches. Various society notes and currents of local visits and travels.
La Porte City July 1 the Women s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church heard Miss Helen McClure of Siam speak during a heat affected meeting. She is on furlough and attended her brother Ernest McClure s wedding to Miss Hasch. Hostesses served refreshments after the session.
Evelyn Waller's illness improves while residents record new porches, berry picking duties, and family visits. Charles Dorman and Charlton Sturms install porches. Dorman busy with red raspberries. Smiths and Schwabs travel between Britt and Peru, G. Schwab family guests, and Mrs. Rosco Beaty recovers from a foot ailment. A school project continues after a delay from crushed rock. Several trips by motor transport punctuate the week as visitors arrive and depart. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Wagner shows convulsions but improves later in the week. Corrine Fultz and Marjorie Salmon visit Waterloo relatives for several days.
Des Moines tops Iowa cities in per capita wealth with $1,742 per person, followed by Sioux City at $1,572 and Davenport at $1,350, figures compiled by J. W. Gray, Sioux City city assessor.
In a Steamboat Rock Iowa game Aplington edged them 9 to 1 as part of a local matchup. The Courier notes a brief for sale ad and mentions a separate inquest verdict on Joan Wilson’s death while trimming a tree. Witnesses described live wires in treetop blades and insulation wear on wires.
A crowd of about 160 watched Steamboat Rock edge Aplington 14 to 8. Steamboat Rock made six errors. Aplington trailed but showed strength by finding Dreyer who hurled for Steamboat Rock. Dreyer and Koester caught 17 hits for Steamboat Rock while Eckhoff and Kilers yielded seven. Batteries: Dreyer Koester Eckhoff Kilers. Umpire Roelfs.
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