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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1914

Page

7

Tuesday Afternoon Social Roundup and Farewell Dinner

A Tuesday schedule highlights farewell luncheon for Mrs Claude Payne hosted by Mrs William Makineter at her home. numerous social groups meet in the afternoon at Cedar River park and surrounding venues. Evening ice cream socials and a planned summer dance follow, with multiple clubs and committees listed among organizers.

Mra Claude Payne William Makineter Lone of Veterans Auxiliary Winnie Eggleston Third Street Cedar River Park H. C. Robert Norpa Club Alice Scott Sunset Club Ida Cooley Lincoln Club Pearl Bell Waterloo Hive Samuel Turner Second Stret West Maybeth Mack Sans Souci Park Mabeth Bernice Mellen Winnebago Ill Reba Kelly Evangeline Powers Josephine Nauman Triple M Trio Jean Birdsall Lorena Lumry Mellen Elk Run Marjorie Taylor Adella Boies Marian Metcalf Cortlandt Street Mmss Carmilita Cotherwood William Metcalf Lorna Hartong Marian Payne IE. H. Bennett Lafayette Street Lancaster, O Northminster Presbyterian Church

American Missionaries Keep Well in Siam

Dr. J. Martin reports from Na Kawa Siam that Dr. Paul W. Van Metre and Mrs. Van Metre are thriving in the tropics. They oversee medical and teaching work at the American Memorial Hospital while navigating barefoot, scant native dress and hazardous insects. Local support comes from a Chinese Siamese capitalist with multiple wives, and most provisions arrive from Bangkok, 400 miles away.

J. Martin Paul W. van Metre American Memorial Hospital Nakawa Scritamarat Siam van Metre Prican Bangkok H.C. van Metre Tipton

Alton pastor leads simple dress in church service

Alton Illinois July 27 Reverend D G Blunt pastor Hast Alton Baptist Church praised bare and modest attire as members wore old work clothes. He urged plain dress for worship while noting some men wore overalls and women old house dresses, attracting curiosity from many attendees. John Jones and J T Paddock urged all to attend in simple attire.

Alton Ill D. G. Blunt Hast Alton Baptist Church Blunt John Jones J. T. Paddock

Five Snowtieds In Police Court

Five snowbirds appeared in police court this afternoon, but only two remain in custody Owen Hardy arrested Friday and Leonard Perkins picked up last night are slated for Knoxville. The trio admitted using heroin or dope but said they had not used it recently. No drugs were found during search and the judge released the others. Police aim to locate those selling the drug and are detaining users as investigations continue.

Owen Hardy Leonard Perkins Knoxville Perkins Hardy

Cedar Falls Daily notes of local travel and society

Cedar Falls July 27 special report covers Miss Bess Chase and Miss Annie Johnson visiting Cedar Falls. many local residents and friends are mentioned in social calls and outings. Civil War veteran George Philpot recovering in Waterloo hospital after surgery. several families travel to Des Moines and Chicago for visits and events. A College bill Whale day at Cedar Heights draws crowds. many professors and students planned travel and summer engagements. Danish Bethlehem church hosts annual Cedar Heights picnic with 400 attendees. speakers from Des Moines and local Danish churches participate amid music by Lyren society.

Cedar Falls Bess Chase Annie Johnson Montevideo Mine Ned Lreown Waterloo George Philpot Presbyterian Hospital West First Street Herman Fisher Geraldine Emma Rait Grace Rait Fenton Wlossom Margaret, Rait G. W. Stone Virginia Stone College Hill Evelyn Partington St. Francis Hospital Olive Street Harry Bancroft Hudson Tama S. M. Metall Jennie McCall Des Moines Colfax C.J. Mentzer Meade Thierman Clara Bertha Bishop John Crook Salina Kan F. Gerkin Main Street William Lester Waverly J. B. Bergen T. W. Streeter Lake Mills I. P. Streeter Packard Colorado Fred Sherman Baby Wilma Garnett Montezuma Brooklyn Newton Grinnell Harold Brown Washington, D. C Sam Brown F. L. Harker Greene Cedar Heights Bill Whale O Stove Mra J. Cable Httle Emmett Albion Bruce Francis Helen Chicago Academy of Fine Arts Julian Gist St. Paul, Minn Watersloo W. W. Gist Margerie Gist Nineteenth Walnut Streets Louise Arnald Allison Cedar Eights Bethlehem Ray Mr. Hansen Grandview College Rev. J. Christiansen Dani Fredsville Danish Lyren Society

Heat Wave Grips City With 101 Degree Reading

A weeklong national heat wave peaked in Hale of City as government thermometers hit 101 degrees at Ralph B. Slippy’s home. Observers reported 90 or higher at 58 stations nationwide with Miles City leading at 102. Local showers cooled some areas, but relief remains unlikely as many western stations recorded no rain. Beach crowds, park activity, and local athletic events reflected the heat’s effects, including a 6-4 KC victory over the Elks at Cedar River park.

Ralph B. Slippy Weather Bureau Miles City Fresno Cal Huron Mississippi Valley Gilbertville la Porte City Jesup Waterloo Mc Ainton Cedar River Park

Dubuque Minneapolis St Paul Party Attendees Highlighted

A fragment notes a gathering with thirty participants from Dubuque Minneapolis and St Paul. Weaker details mention their origins and the overall party context.

Ingstar Petlve Dubuque Minneapolis St. Paul

Excursion Described As Pleasant Visit Near Watch Tower

A week long excursion was reported as very pleasant and restful. Participants spent the day visiting the watch tower at Nock Inland, describing the outing as enjoyable and restorative.

Nock

Negro Wounded in Jealous Fight Between Lovers

Dick Walker colored was seriously wounded in a knife fight with his sweet heart Cora Miller colored early Sunday morning on Fourth street east. Three deep knife wounds sent him to St Francis Hospital in critical condition. Walker, drinking Saturday night, grew jealous of Miller action. she procured a knife, struck blows, subdued him, and was taken into custody as police investigated the battered room and wrecked furniture.

Dick Walker Cora Miller Fourth Street Walker St. Francis Hospital Hagesinea Lawyr Walkera

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