Graduation at Waverly Enlivens Community Ledger
The thirty sixth annual Waverly high school commencement concluded with 32 graduates receiving diplomas at the opera house. Superintendent W L Griffith led the ceremony. Prof C P Calgrove delivered the baccalaureate sermon last Sunday. Thursday and Friday featured class plays, solos, and the class gift and medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rust
Elmer Rerves
the & A. BR
F. A. Osineup
Hildah Graves
Lillian Kauffman
Derveer Downing
Sacred Heart Graduation Exercises Tuesday Evening
Sacred Heart church to host graduation exercises in the auditorium Tuesday evening with Rev. J. J. Lenihan presiding. Willard John Cortes and Edge to receive diplomas as part of the ceremony. Parents urged to view War Pictures with text matter in the Waterloo Evening Courier during the sixteen weekly sections.
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Sacred Heart Church
Shorlock
Sacred Heart Auditorium
J. J. Lenihan
God
Willie John Cortes
Edge
Waterloo
Waterlon Evening Courier
Waterloo Evening Courier
Sieek
Conpon
Bank Robbery at Cylinder Bank Exposed by Explosions
Five men dynamited the Cylinder Bank vault early today and escaped by automobile after explosions shattered the vault door. About $1900 to $1000 is reported stolen as authorities pursue suspects. Local authorities warn of danger to the public amid the investigation.
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Bank of
Vlinder
Watda
Parteau
Rebbers
Death of La Porte City resident Elida Gallagher
Elida W. Gallagher longtime La Porte City resident died at 3 30 Friday morning after a series of strokes. Born November 19 1856 in Madison Wisconsin she lived with her children in Dana Iowa and Madrid Iowa. Funeral Monday at 10 30 in Emanuel Evangelical Church with Brethren church pastor officiating. burial in West View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte City
Jime
Elida W. Gallagher
Minnie
Jessie J. Martin
Dana
Sharp
John Gallagher
Margaret
Will
Gallagher
Warren Martin
William Heath
Madrid
A. J. Heath
Randolph
J. Kershner
Emanuel Evangelical Church
Brethren Church of Waterloo
Cawelti
Weeti View Cemetery
Civil service exam dates announced for multiple posts
Civil service examinations for several branches are listed with start dates and salaries. Positions include Assistant in farm management in San Francisco. Supervisor of athletics. Mechanician and laboratory assistant. Agriculturalist. Cadet engineer. and Indian service teachers. Exams may be taken in Waterlon.
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Jaiy Wi
Bureau of Juiies
San Francisco
Cal
Indian Service
Way
Waterlon
Great Western Officials Visit Des Moines for Meeting
H C Hilborne and George Bristow of the Great Western were in Watering today with headquarters in Des Moines. They will attend a higher officials meeting to be held at Oelwein with Ray Gh Countremian in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Hilborne
Che Qs i
Chicago
Great Western
George Bristow
Des Moines
Oelwein Conteht
Chassell Wins Republican Nomination for Secretary of State
Complete returns from nearly all Iowa counties show E D Chassell leading State Senator Allen of Fairfield by about 1000 votes for the Republican nomination for secretary of state. Dubuque county results are not yet counted and Allen disputes the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dubuque County
E. D. Chassell
Allen
Fairfield
Fined for Fight at Barn Dance in Waterloo Area
Francis Swanson, 20, appeared before Police Judge Meyers on assault and battery charges arising from a May 31 fight at a county barn dance. After pleading not guilty to one count and guilty to another, he was fined 10 dollars plus 12 dollars costs. County Attorney Hoxie aims to break up local dance disturbances. Swanson was brought to court by his father to pay the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Swanson
Fairbank
Meyers
Waterloo
Nellie Daniels
F. D. Daniels
Scanlon
Young Man
Hoxie
John Bierie
Blacklister Ordered Home In Waterlooo Incident
J. F. McGlade a 40 year old Marshalltown carriage maker previously blacklisted was taken into custody for entering saloons. He admitted visiting several saloons since arriving Friday night. Police Judge Meyers suspended sentence for one year allowing return to his home.
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J. F. McGlade
Marshalltown
McGlade
Waterloo
Meyera
Drowned in Hydroplane Test in Davenport Area
During a hydroplane speed trial in Davenport Raymond Garner 18 Rock Island and G L Viroman Davenport were aboard a towed skiff. A spray swept them as the boat overturned while cutting the tow rope. The hydroplane owned by W T Kaufman was traveling at high speed.
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Davenport
Raymond Garner
Rock Island
Wil
G. L. Viroman
Mississippi River
Garner
Vivoman
W. T. Kaufman
Murtagh Praised For His Oratory
The Rockwell City Advocate credits Attorney J. O. Murtagh of Waterloo with delivering a foremost Memorial Day address. After a city park program led by the march band, the procession went to the Methodist church where a patriot hymn was sung and Murtagh spoke to an immense audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
J. OC. Murtagh
J. (.Murtagh
Waterloo
Boy Runs Away From Step Mother
An 18 year old crippled son of Thomas Kelly ran away from his step mother Anna Kelly after she whipped him with a rawhide whip. Neighbors found him with cuts on his legs and brought him to the police station where Police Judge Meyers ordered care until the father’s return and set a hearing to investigate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kelly
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Anna Kelly
Meyers
Kelly
Mission Festival Sermon By Rev H Mueller
Rev H Mueller of First Lutheran church left at 10 this morning on the Mlingis Central to Preston Minnesota where he will preach at a mission festival tomorrow. He previously served there before coming to Waterloo. Mrs Mueller and their baby joined him for a visit with old friends and will return later in the week. No church service will be held during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Mueller
First Lutheran Church
Mlingis Central
Preston
Minn
Mr. Mueller
Waterloo
Man Fined For City Ordinance Violation
L H Johnson of 1603 Lafayette street found guilty in police court of violating city ordinances by performing scavenger work personally. Complaint sworn by C E Jones city scavenger. Johnson was fined $6.
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L.H. Johnson
Lafayette Street
C. E. Jones
Johnson
War veterans to attend encampment
Camp Villier of the Spanish War Veterans held a regular meeting last evening in the G A R hall. Invitations were received for the sixth annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans department of Town to be held at Dubuque June 13 and 14 and a large number plan to go from here. Those who attend will strive to bring the encampment to Waterloo next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villier
Spanish War Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
United Spanish War Veterans, Department of Town
Dubuque
Waterloo
Sans Souci Hotel Opens With Sunday Night Liners
The Sans Souci hotel debuts with a Sunday night lineup featuring linners and specialty offerings. Local patrons expect a refined dining and entertainment experience as doors open.
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Sans Souci
Card of Thanks for W. H. Lighthart’s Illness and Death
The Lighthart family thanks members of the Robert Anderson post Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A R and friends for assistance and floral offerings during W. H. Lighthart’s illness and death. MRS. OW. WT. LIGHTHART AND FAMILY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson Post
Lincoln Circle
W. H. Lighthart
OW. WT. Lighthart
Foley Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble Claim
Charles Sable of Rochester New York says Foley Kidney Pills gave him prompt relief from long standing kidney trouble. He endorses the remedy as strong evidence of its curative qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sable
Cook St. Rochester
N. Y
Foley
Lela Love
Wile Love
Covend Ga
Van
H. W. Taggart
City in Brief: Walnut Street Baptist Cradle Roll Invited
Walnut street Baptist cradle roll members are asked to attend Sunday morning service at 10 30 at the church. The note highlights local social visits and travel by residents including Mr and Mrs Rankin of Iowa Falls and the Mantle family visiting St Paul Milwaukee.
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Walnut Street Baptist Cradle Roll
Harry Wemple
Jesup
Waterloo
Omaha
Charles Mantle
Lillian
John Mantle
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Grinnell School Teacher Back From Waterloo Summer Visit
Miss Gretchen Greene a Grinnell public school teacher returns to Waterloo to spend summer with her parents at 1326 Fourth Street West. She was re-elected to a Grinnell school post for next year with a salary increase. the afternoon included music by Miss Olive Jensen and Mrs. Marqui and a two course repast. The club will meet again in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Greene
Grinnell
Waterloo
William Greene
Fourth Street West
Greene
Nice
Olive Jensen
Circle group guests at Mrs Jensen’s Oneida home
The M. S&S circle members, hosted by Mrs. A. M. Jensen on Oneida street, were guests yesterday afternoon. Nearly all members attended and enjoyed the social gathering.
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M. S&s. Circle
A. M. Jensen
Oneida Street
For Sale Multiple Homes in Waterloo Area
Several short sale notices from The James Gardiner Company list six room modern houses and cottages in East Waterloo and near Washington Park. Properties feature new or updated interiors, various lots, flexible terms, and prices from 2250 to 5100 with phone numbers 206 or 266 for inquiries.
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James Gardiner
Waterloo
James Gardiner Company
Flrst National Bank
Washington Park
First National Bank
Wellington Street
First National
Home Park
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Apgaret Moretmerer
Ethel Louise Hand
Cornett
Walter I. Ducc BR. Fischer
Uildan Clair Graves
Machel Lewise Welles
Li R. Faufman
Opal
Virginia Lavina Rust
Mabel Blanche Fiva
Ruth E. Tyrrell
Sacred Heart
Cylinder Bank
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LA Porte
Ray Gh Countremian
Ga Adel Story
Bib Herbert Draper
Anna TE. Olesen
Wateries
Chassell
Blacklister
Murtagh
Mission
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Buchanan
A. George
J. Keables
Pella
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Lake Francis
Minh
J. M. Rankin
Iowa Falls
Delbert L. Rankin
Wangler Bros. Comp
Slanson-Jenks
Ing
Sheriff Shores
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