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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1920

Page

3

Miss Gladyce Shores Hosts Twenty Four Guests in Highland

Society notes record Miss Gladyce Shores entertaining 24年轻 guests at her Highland home in a Saturday affair honoring cousin Pau Chase of Vermont. Afternoon picnic near Gilbertville and a farewell party for Miss Maxine Hansen complete the social weekend activities, with dining, games, and refreshments described.

Gladyce Shores Highland Pau Chase Vermont Maybeth Mellon Rockford Marybeth Mack Jack Leonard New York James Leonard Gilbertsville

Relaxation Techniques For Busy Women From Edna Bunt Forbes

Edna Bunt Forbes advises on relaxation as essential for youth and productivity. She urges calm resting, warm baths, and focused breathing to reduce tension and improve performance, warning against overwork and stress harming hair and health.

Postmasters 10 Seek Teamwork Convention in Waterloo

One hundred Iowa postmasters of third and fourth classes attend a two day convention at Hotel Shussell Laimson to boost membership in the National League of Postmasters. The program features addresses by Waterloo and Cedar Rapids officials, committee reports, and election of delegates for the next national convention amid organizational discussions and shop talks.

Iowa Shussell-Laimson National League Waterloo Neleon Frighin Waterlan M. J. Kelly J. M. Kerlin Quice Neast- Danny B. Macdonough Greater ‘Waterloo Wrterion George W. Hanna Rhone Phil C. Hanne Weterloo Pimily Ha Hanna Court Viento Sssqnation

Motorcycle parade promoter injured near Cedar Falls picnic

Frederick Baatz proprietor of the Baatz Crele Company was slightly injured in a motorcycle parade of about 50 machines en route to a Cedar Falls picnic at Cedar River park. A quick swerve to avoid a car caused a crash with a bike in the rear injuring Baatz. others escaped with bruises and damages. The event drew riders from Mason City Ladow and Oelwein and featured a spark plug dangling contest and other stunts after dinner.

Frederick Baatz Baatz Crele Tompany Cadar River Park Cedar Falls Galloway Plant Bootz

Drain and Grade All Story County Roads Planned

Nevada July 19 Practically every foot of primary and county roads in Story county will be drained and graded with much of the work approved for approximately 86 miles of drainage on main roads. The plan covers drainage on roads from Colo to the county line and northward toward Hamilton and Hardin counties, with a larger project to improve Lincoln and Jefferson highways. The county board has conferred with the highway commission and seeks funds for the work.

Nevada Story County 3Rwalt Story County Board of Supervisors Highway Commission Colo Thru Golfing Amnex Notty Hamilton County I Trintiam Hardin County Five Mile

Little Damage in Sunday Accidents

Several minor auto incidents were reported to police headquarters yesterday with no serious injuries. Miss Freda Miller sustained a slight injury when her car collided with one driven by Willan Hubner at Walnut and Fifteenth streets, causing damage to both vehicles. George Raine’s auto struck a Linden Street car, also resulting in damage.

Freda Miller Powler

George H Twaddle and Waterloo Courier Office Details

George H Twaddle, a resident, now represents Xuayes Palle of the Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter. The office is at West Fourth Street with telephone number 12, office hours at 10 a.m.

George H. Twaddle Nowa Xuayes Palle The Waterloo Evening Courier Daily Reporter West Fourth Street

Cedar Falls Hit By Severe Storm With Hail and Floods

Cedar Falls endured one of its worst storms in years with heavy rain and hail between 6 and 7 p m causing street flooding and damage including the Danish Bethlehem church bell tower. Winds and lightning caused minor property damage as the storm swept across about four miles of the city with milder effects on the outskirts.

Cedar Falls Tor Jrents

Local car crashes and a long-lived resident's funeral noted

Sunday morning on Lafayette street a car backed into an oncoming vehicle and another collision occurred at Berteh street and Hammond ave. Orange township resident J C Glotfelly and Hassell Burgess reported separate crashes. Dick Artman wrecked his car in a collision with an unknown driver on Fifth street. Sir Davis, 84, of a large family, died after a long constitution. funeral set at Mrs Bond home with Rev C J Askios officiating. Peter Joseph Rosauer, Eagle Center blacksmith since 1872, died at St Francis hospital after abscesses on the lungs. services at Mt Carmel church and burial in the local Catholic cemetery.

Hans J. Boysen Main Street Danish Bathlehem Predsville Boysen George Peter Hans Adolph Cedar Rapids Tolger Oak Part Edward Larsen Waterloo The Christian Church Davis Dorkor Bond C. J. Askios First Baptist Church Elmwood Peter Joseph Rosauer Eagle Center St. Francis Hospital O'Keefe & Towne Mt. Carmel Church Father Tobin Taken Dougherty Mr. Rosauer Germany America Black Pare County Migs Eva Strubel

Last Nights News in Brief from Various Cities

Tulsa reports the deaths of A W Newsom Union Point Ga and Robert K Nid Rift Decatur Ill in an air plane fall. Milwaukee fire destroys the repair shop of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad with an estimated 250000 dollar loss. London notes Syria mobilization in response to the French mandate ultimatum to King Feisal. Enlacephin denies Grover Bargdoll draft dodger rumors. Grand Rapids announces Aletha Wheeler seeks Republican nomination for Fifth Michigan district. Belfast reports the Royal Irish Constabulary commissioner Smith killed at a country club by armed men.

Tulsa Okla A. W. Newsom Union Point Robert K. Nid Decatur Jil Madame Schumann-Heink Milwaukee Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul J Railroad London Syria Feisal Enlacephin Grover Bargdoll Grand Rapids Mich Aletha Wheeler Washington, D. C Michigan Belfast Smith Royal Irish Constabulary Country Club

Vermont Attorney Overcomes Handicaps to Succeed in Law

Charles Chase of Brattleboro now visiting relatives in Highland illustrates strong will overcoming paralysis from meningitis at fourteen. He attended law school, graduated, and built a thriving practice. served as Vermont state senator. His son Harry is a Vermont Superior Court judge. The Chases will visit cousins in the J. J. White family at 222 Leland Ave. in Tay e.

Charles Chase Brattleboro F. M. Shores Highland Chase Varmont Paul Harry Vermont

Mortuary Evan J. Davis Dies at 67 in Waterloo Area

Evan J. Davis a planear resident of Black Hawk county died at 10 a m Saturday at his daughter Mrs M F Bond 1027 Fourth Street West after a illness of three weeks Born in Cardagan shire Wales September 18 1883 he came to America at seven with his parents lived in Ohio and Illinois and married Elizabeth Humphrey in Illinois They later farmed near Madison Ia then Tama and Waterl on Iowa Three children Mrs May Loudod Miss Harriet Ella Davis and Charles two grandchildren Nagel Bent and Elizabeth Davis Survives include his wife Elizabeth Davis and other relatives.

Evan J. Davis Evan J. Dats Black Hawk County M. FE. Bond Mr. Davis Cardaganshire Wales Ohio Illinois Elizabeth Lmphrey Towa Madson Tama County Waterlon Mia Mrés May Loudod Harriet Ella da Charles Nagel Bent Y Witness State Tractors’ College Macomb, UL Marsizabeth Davis Davis Harriet Davis

Waterloo patterns coupon for fashion department orders

The Waterloo Evening Courier advertises up-to-date patterns from the fashion department. Patrons may obtain patterns by mailing the coupon with 15 cents per pattern and enclosing 10 days after sending payment.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Wa Iterloo Jay

Funeral notices and family obituary details from Waterloo area

The text reports on multiple obituaries and family notices. It notes the death of T. J. Lockard and funeral details at Conrad Presbyterian church with burial in Union cemetery. It mentions surviving relatives from Waterloo and surrounding areas, including many Rosauer and Roetier family members, and lists widows, children, siblings, and in laws across several Iowa towns.

Banker Kidnapped by Wrathy Women Over School Tax

J S McCune cashier of the Bank of Laddonia was kidnapped by Homemakers' club women to pressure support for a school tax defeat. He was driven 50 miles to a remote area and held until he pledged funds to cover a school shortfall. He returned to head a $59 subscription and helped raise several hundred dollars. The move aimed to secure a nine month term and attract qualified teachers. Mrs J W McCubbin led the group. A Courier note calls the act a silent but effective sales tactic in a for sale mindset.

Fulton, Mo J. S. McCune Bank of Laddonia Homemakers’ Club Laddonia McCune Bhy

Funeral rites honor Charles Walking at St Joseph Church

Charles Walking was mourned at St Joseph Catholic Church with Illinois Central railroad men among the attendees. Rev BE Slattery led the service and pallbearers included KE McCoy, B Bruner, H Estey, Al Livingston, WJ Stevens, and CJ Clear. burial followed at Calvary.

Charles Walking St. Joseph Cathol Illinois Central Railw Hia Bier BE. J. Slattery Calvary KE. H. McCoy B. Bruner H. P. Estey al Livinston W. J. Stevens C.J. Clear

Auto Fire Near Fourth Street West

Fire department summoned Saturday evening to 200 Fourth Street West where a car owned by T. M. Hunt caught fire. Three gallons of chemicals extinguished the blaze. Play Safe, Insure with Bronson Insurance Agency. Phone 1374.

Fourth Street West T. M. Hunt Bronson Insurance Agency

Auto Lights Testing Station Aids State Law Compliance

The Gold Auto Supply Co sponsor in Mulberry street will erect a public testing station in the alley between Fourth and Fifth streets to help motorists check if their head lights meet state law. A bill board marker set at 75 feet will be used. Mayor Frisbie will be first to test his car.

The Gold Auto Supply Co Mulberry Street N. W.frisbier QO. F. Teeter Fourth Fifth Streets Frisbie

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