Society News Celebrations and Club Events Highlight Summer
Prenuptial fêtes for Miss Lily Haas and Herman Beier are noted with mock wedding scenes and garden showers. Local groups like Sunnyside Club and Woodman Circle host dances, picnics, sewing circles, and birthday parties as residents discuss gratitude and social ties in a bustling community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Haas
Herman Beier
Wancoma
Neary
Minnis Ludtke
Cyllahan
Greem
William Sial Man
Muell
Walter Koob
Aitalananar
Koeneke
Conger Street
Sostess
Iat
Kivu
Iteia Annie
Miss. Haug
Tieilman
Beauty Chats By EDNA KENT FORBES
A column on eternal youth profiles Ninen de V'Nnelos born Paris 1616 died 1706. At 70 she appeared 25, kept youth with facial exercises and possible metal mask. Louis XIV called her marvel of his reign at 85. Describes her maintained beauty and social influence in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninen de V
Nnelos
Paris
France
Louis Aiv
Cedar Heights
Valley Swile
J.C. Orth
Cedar Falls
Automobiles
Hair Care Advice And Personal Health Notes
The fragment discusses home remedies and cautions for skin and hair care. It mentions a glycerine and rose mixture to soften hands and a hair tonic aimed at treating grey hair. It includes miscellaneous personal health remarks and informal guidance on weight and medical considerations.
Picnic plans teased in garbled notice
A fragmented OCR item hints at an afternoon gathering labeled a picnic with unclear details and participants. The readable bits mention a group or event titled in a casual, informal tone, with no concrete names or places identifiable.
W. C. F. & N. Pleads for Lower Taxation
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway Co files a statement to state executives and county officials arguing against higher valuations. It cites 1916 to present earnings, expenses, and net revenue showing tax rates from 12 percent in 1919 to 53 percent in 1939, warns of a possible extra $10,000 in 1921, and notes competition from motorcars and two bus lines reducing interurban revenue. The text notes unchanged valuation but rising levies and motor vehicle impact on traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co
State Executive Council
Waterloo
County Board
Altho
Waterlon
Cedar Falls
Cies
Cedar
Prowlers Flee After Gunfire Near C G W Station
Report of a pursuit by Officer R A Elliott who fired near fleeing suspects at Jam today. The men eluded capture by slipping into a car on Seventh Street. A resident saw 18 men on a porch, and reports mention booze runners from Minnesota seen by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO Hale
Jam
R. A. Elliott
Seventh Street
C. G. Wo
Iis Vielntty
Minnesota
Rainbow Drive
Cat- Ne Congress Grounds
Church Conference Urges Church as Social and Religious Power
Bishop Cyrus J. Kephart of Kansas City addressed the Christian Endeavor convention in Marshalltown urging a larger church role in society. He spoke of a new vision of the church as a working force with emphasis on home evangelism, education, missions, and youth involvement to advance both religious and social aims. He cited gospel universality and urged the 1921 conference to enact lasting church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Cyrus J. Kephart
Kansas City
Christian Endeavor
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Kephart
Bryan
Jesus Christ
United Brethrensin
Business Men Warned of Swindler Davenport
Davenport officers seek David Lewis accused of swindling two local businesses in two days. Posing as Fox Film Co agent, he signed the Amato Bros contract and the Bay State Shoe Co agreement, receiving 16 and 25 dollars respectively. He fled Hotel Blackhawk by fire escape. police expect further reports of his operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
David Lewis
Blackhawk
Fox Film Co
Lewis
Amato Bros
Bay State Shoe Co
Con
Brady
Lide Tire
Dancing Studio Reopens Under New Management
The Chateau Dancing Studio at Mulberry Street reopens under Mr and Mrs Higdon. Higdon formerly danced there as Marie Potter before marriage. They offer modern ballroom dances in two ballrooms with ventilation and expect to host many parties as the season opens in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Mulberry Street
H. E. Higdon
Higdon
Marie Potter
Valentine
Custer Battlefield Route Upgraded for Glacier Park Tour
The Custer Battlefield highway from Council Bluffs to Glacier National Park is being improved as a scenic route for travelers. W D Fisher of Sheridan Wyoming reports the route now has new poles and repainted direction signs after a inspection tour. The trail runs from Council Bluffs north to Canton South Dakota, through Wyoming and Montana, promoted as the scenic route par excellence.
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Custer Battlefield
Council Bluffs
Glacier National Park
Montana
W. D. Fisher
Sheridan
Wyo
The
Highway Association
Council Rinfs
Canton
South Dakota
Wyoming
Waterloo church calendar lists many services across denominations
A scanned Waterloo calendar shows Adventist, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian and other churches with listed pastors, Sunday schools, morning and evening services, prayer meetings, youth groups, and midweek programs at dozens of streets and avenues, including Burton Avenue, Park Avenue, Fifth Street, Walnut Street, and Jefferson Street, with multiple congregations and parishes.
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Jefferson Street
Park Faverue
Clyde J. Askins
Street Baptist
Lime
Walnut Streets
J. Purser
Searchlight Room
la Pastor
Excelsior
Sunshine Room
Douglas Street
Rey
W. W. Ewing
Zpiscora L. Obrist
Stone Church
Fourth Street
Ernest B. Mounsey
St. Mark
Denver
Thomes Horton
D. D
Holy Communion
Mt. Every
Calvary—News
Baumgartner
Pavior
Benlor
Y. Po A. teRgeien
Porvies
Bayer Er
Piret Corner Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
Court House Square
Clinton F. Smith
EL Bruno
CarHork
St Joseph’s
Thire
Mulberry
I Slattery
M. F
Randolph
John Molloy
Ravne McMahon
Mary's Onnroh
Lafay- Trer
A. Atte
Park Avenue
Henry Kuester
O.F
Daziah Lutheran
Eester
Maurus Eberle
Theodore Worm
O. F
Munster
Efery
Jaither League Ing
United Brethren
Idays
Toom Graves
Allen
Immanuel Lutheran
Walnut
S. & Smick
Henry Prekel
Campbell Avenue
Lelan __ Leshor
Church of the Redeemer
Mulberry Street
Otta
Raspé
Trinity American Lutheranty School
Fifth Streets
Life West
F. Herbert Moehl- Mann
Free Methodists to Dedicate Church in Ceremonial Sunday
The Free Methodist church at Franklin and Lane streets will be dedicated in a 11 a m service. Bishop Walter A. Sellew Jamestown will lead and speak at 7 30 p m. Misses Amy Henderlite and Eula Fleming sing as Rev T J Fuller and Rev J L Riley lead the rites. Trustees J L Riler L Collins and J Hi Gibbs head a campaign to raise 5000 to clear debt on the new edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
Waterloo
Franklin and
Lane Streets
Walter A. Sellew
Jamestown
Sellew
Amy Henderlite
Eula Fleming
Greenville
Ill
T. J. Fuller
J. L. Riley
W. J. Trimble
Little Church
J. L. Riler
L. Collins
J. Hi. Gibbs
Illinois Central Nine to Clash Chicago Team at Cedar River Park
The Illinois Central nine travels to Cedar River Park to meet the Chicago IC aggregation in a major amateur baseball showdown. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Chicago
Cedar River Park
I. C
Electrocution of Dog and Cat in Missouri Valley Pool
A dog and a cat were seen to splash into a water pool and were found electrocuted. A broken live wire lay at the bottom of the pool as investigators noted the incident yesterday afternoon in Missouri Valley, Ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
Broken in body seeks county home shelter
Distressed by tuberculosis the 63 year old Jim McShane of La Porte City asks police to send him to the county home. Once a prosperous farmer he says his health and funds are gone and he does not wish to burden relatives. His case was referred to county officials for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
McShane
la Porte City
Black Hawk County
Automobile Wreck In Avoiding Collision On Third Street
An automobile was wrecked at 11 30 p m yesterday when it struck the curb at Third and Commercial streets. The driver tried to avoid a sudden collision with another car. two right wheels broke off and the vehicle and occupants were thrown onto the lawn beyond.
Robert H McNally Dies in Roswell New Mexico
Robert H. McNally, longtime Black Hawk County resident, died yesterday at 5 a.m. in Roswell New Mexico and will be buried there. He is survived by his widow Ida J. Thompson and children Mrs. R. H. Turner, Laramie Wyoming, Carl Robert, Ester E., Dwight T. and Naoma. Four children reside in Roswell with the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. McNally
Black Hawk County
Roswell
N. M
Iday
Mr. McNally
Ida J. Thompson
R. H. Turner
Laramie
Wyo
Carl Robert
Ester E
Dwight T
Naoma
Birth announces son for May Lucas family
To May and Mrs. Mhilin Lucas of 7A Parker street a son named Robert Vincent was born in July according to birth notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Mhilin Lucas
Parker Street
Robert Vincent
Speech Restored by a Sharp Question in Cedar Rapids
John Benderstadt a World War I veteran aged 29 regained speech after a shrapnel injury and typhoid fever. A taxi driver’s sharp question triggered him to answer, revealing his voice is nearly as clear as before. He served 27 months in the First division and currently receives $9 monthly through government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
John Benderstadt
France
Jman
Yasterday
Benderstadt
Rock Island
Joyriders Steal Two Autos Recovered by Police
Cars stolen in two incidents were recovered by police. A Abbott-Detroit abandoned near the old stone quarry on Burton avenue was identified as C A Masons car with no suspects found. Another stolen auto belonging to Charles Frank was found on Bridge street with sardines in the box indicating the thieves’ presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Mason
Burton Avenue
Abbott-Detroit
Mr. Mason
Bridge Street
Charles Frank
Union Services in Lincoln Park Sunday Evening
Union services will be conducted in Lincoln Park Sunday evening addressed by Dr J E Lockwood pastor of Grace M B church His sermon Lives Adrift will be illustrated by stereopticon views George Moody will direct congregational singing and there will be a solo by Mrs Frank Holloway Waverly
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Lincoln Park
J. E. Lockwood
Grace M. B. Church
George Moody
Frank Holloway
Northwestern Glee Club to Sing at First Evangelical
Northwestern College Men’s Glee Club will perform at First Evangelical Church in Naperville led by Tim C. Pinney. The 12 member group includes a quartet and violinist with an extensive repertoire and new pantomime encores. Proceeds support a missionary to Japan via the Young Women’s Missionary circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern College
Evangelical Charch ProereAnst
Waterloo
Jet Naperville
Tim C. ¢. Pinney
Young Women’s Missionary Circle of
First Church
Japan
Reemains Peetetws civ
Daughters of King to Attend Early Service
Services at Christ Episcopal church tomorrow at nine thirty will be special for the corporate communion of the Daughters of the King. The early service will be Rev. B. H. Mounsey’s final one before a vacation, after which he and Mrs. Mounsey go to Byron Minnesota to visit her parents and attend Episcopal conferences. Church services during his absence will be announced as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Daughters of the King
BH. B. Mounsey
Rev H L Goughnour to Address Union Service
Reverend H L Goughnour pastor of the Congregational church in Manchester and former head of the First Brethren pastorate will speak at a union meeting of churches at Westminster Presbyterian church at 7 45 p m in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Goughnour
Congregational Church
Manchester
First Brethren
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Patterned Frock Promises Pretty Child’s Dress Pattern
Water loo Evening Courier offers Pattern 3566 for a four size child’s frock suitable for ages corresponding to sizes 1 2 4 and 5 years. Materials include nainsook lawn batiste and china silk with lace embroidery and feather stitch braid for decoration. Pattern mailed for silver or stamps.
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Appomattox Post
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Cal
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Merriman
Dent
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Imus
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the Owls, Ltd
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Nyzau
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Martha
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Ruth Camerox
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Convention of Christian Endeavorers
Dancing Studio
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Adventist
Business College
Burton Aves
Burton Ave
Comeron
Rich
V. c Kelford
D. mM
Wellington
W. E. Beachier
Christian Endeavors
M. Ch. mi
Church of the Brethren
Sid South
A. P. Blough
Christian Workers Meeting
Christian Engeavae Ag
Logan Avenue
John A. Deedrick
William Sack
J. A. Deedrick
Roy Bisdorf
M. Fritzinger
Zerbrew
Congregation Sons of Jacob
Ti3ifth Street West
Raphi F. F. Yampolski
Latter Day Sainte
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainte
Parker and
I S School
Victor A. Hall
Broadwater Eee
Zinden
Arcner Avenue
Ray
Aimerep
Nevada Street
Epworth
St. Paul's
CE. Luce
Westere
Broadway Sunday School
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Epworth League
Udwesk
Schoo
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Albany
Mobile
H. C Boyd
Young Man's
E .T. White
Chicago Conference of African M. E. Church
Presbyterian
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Kern
Outer
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Ee Union
Lincoln
Second Land
Wellington Streets
Norwood J. Calhoun
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ter—Talley
Avalon
jRev
Daniel J. Gretzinger
Teachers’ Institute
Westminster
Randvulgh
Archibald
Campbel Preston
D. C
Ceder Heights Community Church
J.C Orth
Christadelphian
Christadelphian Ecclesia
Fifth and
Handoloh Streets
G. D. Serrilt
Church OF Christ
Scientist First
Scientist
Comer Second
Marsi Place
Fourth
Fred J. Clark
Plymouth Congregational
Raymond W. Cross
Jefferson and
Thirteenth Streets
Peterson Ipastor
Big Broth
Water Street
Ensign
Henry Nicholls
Holiness
Gunler
Pie's Legion
Salvation
W. C
Woodstor
Frank W. Court
D. D. Bible
Ruth
Magowan
Eversecretary
Gospel Hall
Westminster Presby
Gospel Meetterian Church
Firth Street
E. J. Lockwead
DdOexton
Firth Street East
Free Methodists
Dog
Cat
Robert “. Res Atl
Rosw
Black Hawk
Northwestern Glee Club
First Evangelical
King
Phelps
Jefferson ST
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