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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1920

Page

4

Marriages and society notes in Waterloo area society page

The Waterloo area social column records the marriage of Miss Kena Hosce to Miller of Waterloo and Olive Macomber to Glenn Pickett, with ceremony details and officiants. It also notes club meetings at the Northminster Presbyterian women’s auxiliary, the B B Club, and Sons of Veterans events at Byrnes Park, plus health and grooming advice and a hair tonic offer.

Northminster Presbyterian Hure Sons of Boya V Byrnes Park

Leadership Dispute Delays Waterloo Band Merger

A leadership hold up blocks merger of the Combined Waterloo bands as Allied groups fail to agree on a leader. A special committee proposed a new commander with no band ties, while a petition with over 30 members urged reappointment of the current leader. No action was taken and groups continue rehearsing separately until another meeting is held.

All-Waterloo le Greater Waterloo Gresier Waterson Association France

Just-So Hats and Color Advice From Ruth Cameron

A reader recalls Ruth Cameron discussing a costly Just-So hat and the idea that outfits look best when the whole look is in tune. She warns against bright hat colors and argues soft tones suit pallor, then questions a belief in how color affects youth and charm.

Beauty Chats and Housework Secrets for Style

The article argues that housework need not ruin beauty and can even enhance fitness. It suggests sweeping as a workout to develop arms shoulders and back, claiming it tones the throat and chest when done correctly.

Woman's Club Seeks City Pilgrims Landing Celebration

The Woman's club proposes a citywide tercentenary observance for the Pilgrims landing in 1620. They seek cooperation from civic and patriotic groups, suggest a central committee, and propose November with potential ties to Thanksgiving festivities. Readers may contact Mrs B A Rogge, club president, with ideas.

Woman's Club Woman’s Club General Federation of Women’s Clubs AQT Ars. B. 4 Rogge Woman's Etnh

Governor appoints J. W. Gwynne as municipal judge

Announcement says John W. Gwynne, 29, will become a municipal court judge, one of Iowa’s youngest. He has practiced with G. W. Dawson for five years and succeeds G. W. Woot, who moves to the district bench. Gwynne’s term begins August 1, 1927, with the next municipal court election in March 1929.

John W. Gwynne J. A. Francis Hardie Gwenne Iowa G. W. Dawson G. W.woot Dix Griet Gweine

Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in Schools

A lifesize portrait of Theodore Roosevelt will be placed in American schools as a memory of Americanism. The American Society of Defense offers startraits and Roosevelt's signature facsimile. Subscriptions fund the display. Morris Motor Car Company contributes and the society reports its annual activities.

Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt America American Society of Defense Morris Motor Car Company

Hughes Pledges Clean Up Iowa State House

Democratic keynote in Cedar Rapids denounces Harding and the Republican platform. Hughes pledges a complete revision of state government, favors Hepburn era reforms, and contrasts Democratic progress with Republican inaction. He lauds Wilson, defends League of Nations, and targets profiteers backing Harding.

Cedar Iowa Dent Wilkin John N. Hughes Ceday Rapids Hughes Ad- Signal Corporation Comsidera Clyde Herring Des Moines Murding Murding, Mr. Pughes Uist William Ploward Tait Cox Wilson League of Nations Future Bright Democratic Party Navender Old Guard Leonard Wood Harding Cabot Lodge Hays Harry New Congress League Lodge Tughes

City in Brief: Social and Local Notes From Waterloo

Miss Vorothy Clausen and Miss McCormick visit Kansas City while Miss Susie Goswiller resumes duties in Minneapolis. Numerous visitors travel to California and Denver for vacations. Car collisions cause slight damage. Waterloo reports few contagious diseases, announces a land sale at $440 per acre, and notes a balding con artist warning. Navy summer school enrollment tops Iowa quota. county reports hospital costs for 50 patients at $24 and $3,001.60 for maintenance. relatives may bear costs if able.

Vorothy Clausen Rave McCormick Trix Kinntberg Kansas City Viula Clary Minnepolis Misa Susie Goswiller Black's Hazel Brager Brooklyn Ida Surseer Margaret Morgan Waterloo Klinefelter Bros C. W. Chapman Joseph Chapman Torrington Conn C. WY. Chapmin Byvank Trangier & Storage Byvank-Reinhart Company B. H. Byvank C. B. Teinhart Clarence H. Thomas Omata Mgr. Thomas C. B. Thomas Washington Street CG. M Iowa Black Hawk County Independence

Fall Clothing Prices Seen Staying Stable Says Retailer

M J Culnan of Marinette Wisconsin told dry foods merchants from 22 states at the sixth business builders conference in LaSalle Hotel that fall clothing prices will stay near current levels. He warned buyers not to expect a cotton cloth price drop due to a short crop and weak demand since the war. Merchants were urged to buy conservatively and share savings with customers in a cheap market.

Thelow M. J. Culnan Marinette Wis LaSalle Hotel Culnan

Census Reports Block SPA Payment Details

Fragmentary census note describes a 100 million unit payment plan linked to a spa coal agreement and monthly advances. Mentions Abilene, finance committee, and chamber of deputies proceedings with dates and names obscured.

Abilene Peenia Chamber of Deputies

Enroll Members for W C T U at Raymond Indiana

Ten members were enrolled to form a four unit Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Raymond Indiana at a meeting yesterday. Speakers included Mia J W Phuyot Cedar Falls county chairman and Mrs Patterson Sioux City national lecturer who spoke of Europe after returning from London.

Bitter fight for supremacy of sea in British view

London reports a Sunday Observer critique of the Jones Bill calling it retaliatory and discriminatory. The article argues the bill aims to coordinate US transport resources and boost American shipping, while alleging clauses favoring US vessels and insurers to oust British interests, predicting hard fought global competition.

London America Sunday Observer France United States Great Britain Japan Shipping Board Amelia

City Golf Tournament Qualifiers Set at Byrnes Park

Danny Scots clubbers push for city golf event at Byrnes park from July 31 to August 7. Thirty-two players posted nine hole scores to qualify. 48 or 64 entrants desired by Saturday noon. Flights include Championship 16, Lewis Miller 18, Byrnes Park 16, and a fourth flight. Entries due 1:30 pm July 31 to C. K. Cropper with $2 fee. Matches proceed Saturday or Sunday rounds with deadlines through August 7.

Danny Scots Ne'er Byrnes Park Lewis Miller C. K. Cropper

Honeymoon Ships Land At Iowa Field In Aerial Nuptials

Two bridal couples land their decorated Curtiss ships at Swaney field in Fort Dodge Iowa as part of a moonlit air visit. Mr and Mrs Karl Bilicher of Minneapolis and Mr and Mrs Shirley Short of Charles City are the newlyweds observed by Curtiss and Northwest Curtiss representatives.

Fort Dodge Comooning Corliss-Iowa Aircraft Company Karl Bilicher Minneapolis Swaney Field Cupid Mrv Shirley Short Charies City Pile Short Curtiss Town Aircraft Bil- Jeler Northwest-Curtiss Company Afernoon Sweaney Field

Convention opens with harmony on hand everywhere

The Democratic state convention selected district caucus members with Mirat Lindley of Winfield in the first district and M J Malloy of Davenport among others. Malloy Stirling Piles Hud speth are the only new members, with Fites withdrawing as attorney general candidate and Dr T F Duhigg nominated for congress in the Seventh district.

John M. Lindley Winfield M. J. Malloy Davenport H. A. Cooke Basla Grove E. J. Fealing New Hampton John N. Mughes Cedar Rapids O. M. Godfrey Y. S. Hill Des Moines J. 3. Stirling Fort Dodge Attorney General of Laws T. F. Duhigg Bes Moines

Dayton Homecoming Hails Cox Visit With Parade and Plans

Dayton Ohio prepares for a two day event headlined by Gov. Cox as Democratic presidential nominee. A nonpartisan homecoming parade and a court of honor will precede speeches by Cox and Mayor Switzer with flags, air shows, fireworks, and music marking the celebration. Formal notification ceremonies are planned for August 7.

Associated Press Dayton Mayton

May Re Open Award in Soft Coal Strike

Secretary Wilson reports on the coal situation with emphasis on Illinois and Indiana and recommends reopening the bituminous coal commission award arguing pay for day laborers in mines was never equitably adjusted. The document was sent to President Wilson from the Department of Labor.

Washington, D. C Wilson Illinois Indiana Department of Labor

Funeral notices and estate ads span local obituaries and classifieds

Funeral services for Mrs. J Ta Rollins will be at Sacred Heart Church. Another obituary notes Mrs. P. Marion Williams of Reinbeck, injured in an automobile crash, to be buried in Springfield. Job A. Holley obituary service conducted in Lakeville. Classifieds list real estate for sale and rent, furniture, and household items with prices and contact details.

E. L. Rollins J Ta Rollins T. F. Larkin Sacred Heart Catholic Church Gretchen Norman Anna Norman Marshalltown Sacred Heart Church Thomas Francis Larkin M. Dolors Margaret Mary Ottumwa Sacred Heart Rosary Society Marion Williams Reinbeck Presbyterian Hospital Springfield Willaims Mountain Grove Ebon Hughes Wil [Liams Hudson Ralph Irma J. W. Meathers George K. Hughes Tylsa Okla Jesse A. Kinehes Job AL Holley Clyde d. Asking First Baptist Church Yestern Day Job A. Holley Lakeville Minn Fairview Quebec New Hampshire Rockford Waterloo Silliman Valley Perry Hay Beloit Wis Ami Carl Nother Ernest San Francisca Jata Raymond Iron Mill Can Wale Nai Ehnreh Americ

Protests flare over Saghalin dispute between U S and Japan

Tokyo reports a U S note questioning Japan's occupation of Saghalin. The note is seen as a clarification of American views on Russian-claimed territory and occupation. Japanese officials fear a nervous crisis in U S relations as interpellations rise in the diet and California inquiry proceeds.

Tokio United States America Japan Saghalin Nichi Nichi Erica Washington Ilnitei California Zee

Waterloo Players Remain in Tennis Play at Ft. Dodge

Fort Dodge Iowa July 9 Wind ing up of the semi finals in both the singles and doubles was scheduled for this afternoon in the north west Iowa Tennis tournament. Forty entrants remained in the singles with only four undefeated. Pat O Meara Fort Dodge meets Clayton Paige Fort Dodge this afternoon the winner to face Noonan Dubuque for entry into the finals. Philbrooke Smith Ames last year winner will be the other finalist. Smith beat Hutchison Waterloo 6 1 6 5 in semis. Larsen Odebolt and Janse Laverne play Moore Rosenberg Sioux City this afternoon in doubles. Mathews Latgenberg Walthill Neb play Blake Charles City and Smith Ames to face Rath Hemsworth Waterloo for the finals.

Fort Dodge Northwest Iowa Pat O'Meara Clayston Paige Noonan Dubuque Philbrooke Smith Ames Smith Hutchison Waterloo Larson Odebolt Janse Laverne Moore Rosenberg Sioux City Mathewson Latgenberg Walthill Neb Blake Charles

Guard Companies Prepare for Iowa Encampment Trip

Company M EN G will leave Monday August 9 for the Iowa state guard encampment in Storm Lake August 10 to 25. Captain Leonard Laird of Co B commands attachments to the camp general staff. Captain Howard Rouse leads Co M with Lieuts H J Ebrig and Earl Fisher. Cedar Rapids Co F joins to ride the Illinois Central to Fort Dodge then Storm Lake, pausing one hour at Fort Dodge. About 1300 guardsmen expected. Governor Harding plans a camp inspection with Gen Lash er on August 21.

EN. G Iowa State Guard Storm Lake Co. B Leonard Laird Camp General Staff Howard Rouse Co. M H. J. Ebrig Earl Fisher Co. F Cedar Rapids

Davis versus Davis divorce filing desertion cited

Walter Davis filed for divorce from Maliche Davis alleging desertion. The couple married July 17, 1973 and separated March 29, 1916. They have two children.

Walter Davis Mlaiche £. Davis

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