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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1920

Page

10

Our Lady of Victory alumni banquest and meeting notes

More than fifty attended the seven teenth annual banquet and meeting of Our Lady of Victory academy Alumni association in the auditorium with Rev F J Toomey as toastmaster Urban Mullan greeted at the welcome and Joseph Kelly replied Miss Mary Kelly sang with Loretta Pint and others also performing Rev Luke Striegel gave the address Election results named Mary Kelly president Urban Mullen vice president Anna Casey secretary Genevieve Wilhelm treasurer and trustees Constance and Neil McDermott Walnut Street Baptist and Alpha Phi Phi class hosted Mrs John Bunyon Smith write up notes a long list of society and church events continue throughout the city referencing meetings, gifts, and gatherings across several organizations.

C. L Mary Kelly Urban Mullen Anna Casey Genevieve Wilhelm Mark Striegel Constance Neil McDermott Walnut Street Baptist Alpha Philiathea John Bunyon Smith Charles Glockyer Smith Wichita Kan Glockier Bess Johnson Anna McCowan Louemma Dunlavey Luella ‘Slight

Beauty Chats BrEDS A KENT FORBES

A correspondent reports weekly progress on weight loss and shares a practical hint for preserving rhubarb by cold water canning. She plans to store stalks in jars with pure water and seal for winter, to use later in fruit desserts with sugar or saccharin.

Side Talks On Closet Space And House Improvements

Ruth Cameron advises readers to reverse their thinking when needing home upgrades. Look back at past improvements and savor what exists, then plan gradually. impatience eases as you count your current conveniences. The author recalls wishing for more closets at a summer home, learns labor barriers, and finds contentment through reminiscence and gradual progress.

Lace and Mantilla Dreams in a Pitying Tale

A romance unfolds from a failed writing contest twist as Sally Day learns her work was competing under a rival pen name. An editor reveals Eliza Townsley as the real winner, triggering Sally’s despair before friends urge resilience. Roses arrive as Peter’s visit looms.

Sally's Vocation Sparks a Choice Between Love and Fame

Sally Day declares she will not marry Peter or any man to pursue a literary career after winning a $1,000 prize. Anna Flarity objects, accusing Sally of being mean for choosing ambition over marriage and a life with Peter.

Anna Flarity Anna Frank Peter Sally Sally Day

Bathing Beach to Be Open Tomorrow

The Cedar River park beach and bathhouse will open to the public tomorrow. River soundings by Park Commissioner Albert Sherwood show a deep channel about 25 feet from shore, limiting access for non swimmers. The sandbar is in fair shape and no diving bells are yet placed. divers platforms may be delayed until dredge and sand pump arrangements can be made.

Cedar River Albert Sherwood Jane Sherwood

Cedar Heights Child Reports Improvement After Illness

Lorraine Stevenson, four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Stevenson of Cedar Heights, has shown a change for the better after a severe illness described as pneumonia with measles onset risk. Her condition remains critical due to heart strain and related complications as she responds to treatment and care from local physicians.

Lorraine David Stevenson Cedar Heights

Pickett Labeled Top Convention Orator in Chicago Speech

Waterloo man Charles Pickett earned praise as the top convention speaker for Gov. Lowden, delivering a brief yet pointed address in the Chicago Coliseum. Lore Alford and other Republicans praised his eloquence and impact, noting delegates from other states also lauded his oratory.

Charles 9. Pickett Waterloo Gov. Lowden Coliseum Chicago Lore Alford Black Hawk County Republican Central H. W. Brown W. H. Hurk GD. Cass W. Hellen Mr. Pickett

Judge Williams in Critical Condition

Judge J. E. Williams, who has suffered paralysis since January 31, 1923, worsened yesterday morning. He has been unconscious since midnight and his condition appears to be rapidly fading.

J. E. Williams

Firemen Save Local Car Blaze At Station Approach

On Fifth street an automobile owned by F. T. Elghmey burst into flames while en route to the east fire station. Firefighters quickly tackled the blaze with chemical tanks, using six gallons, preventing major damage to the vehicle. Elghmey steered the car to headquarters, aiding a safe extinguisher response.

Alama F. T. Elghmey Eftr Fifth Street Bighmey

Civic Organ Makes Its Bow to the Public

The first edition of the Greater Waterloo official organ edited by HK F McDonough is on association desks. The four-page issue is typographically keen and brimming with brisk editorials, likely to win broad approval and success.

Greater Iw Waterloo Greater Waterloo Association HK. F. McDonough Linembera

Waccabee Rally in Waterloo Wednesday

Mrs Eva L McNett of New York and Mrs Ella Mark Lee of Boone Iowa will attend a Women s Benefit association of the Maccabees rally in Waterloo Wednesday A banquet at Hotel Russell Lamson will follow at 6 p.m with many local and nearby members expected The order maintains a large active presence in the city

Eva L. McNett New York Dast Ella Mark Lee Boone Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Russell-Lamson At & P.m Order

Waterloo asked to give $1,000 toward Jewish sanitarium

N H Schultz secretary of the Jewish Consumptives Society asks Waterloo residents to donate 1000 as Waterloo’s share of a 1 million dollar rebuild project after a Denver fire. Mrs J H Cohn directs fundraising in Waterloo. The society, 18 years old, serves tubercular patients with free admission and no religious or racial restrictions. 486 patients were treated last year.

N. H. Schultz Jewish Consormatives Sellet Society Aselet Waterloo Denver Colo Mildwestern Mre J. H. Cohn Colonrado Infirmaries

Marriage Licenses Listed in Cedar Falls Area

A list of marriages shows Ira A. Byers Cedar Falls wed Leoman Moxie Cedar Falls, and M Linnell wed Charles City. Gladys H. Scaco of Sioux City tied to Norris M. Blanchard of Des Moines, with Ruth I. Rigger of Des Moines also noted in the report.

Ira A. Byers Cedar Falle Leoman Moxie Cedar Fally M. Linnell Charles City Gladys H. Scaco Sioux City Norris M. Blanchard Ruth I. Rigger Des Moines

Mortuary JAIMIE J Wanna and Judge Hanna Deaths

Dr WH Wanna returns from Grand Island Neb after brother Judge James Hanna dies of heart trouble at 59. Hanna, banker and former Nebraska legislator born in Illinois, survived by widow and children, brothers and sister. Catherine Landau dies after eight months illness. Mitchell Noragart to wed Tres Smiddy in Waterloo. wedding license issued to Glaston ND and tres Smiddy.

Jaimie J Wanna WH. H. Wanna Grand Island Neb James &. Hanna Vinton Nebraska State Bank Dayton State Bank Nebraska Loan & Trust Company Eatata Greeley County Hanna Cornell College Nebraska Greely County Dr. Hanna Waterloo J. W. Hanna Farmera Savings Bank Garrison W. H. Vianna The People's Savings Bank Belle Hanna Aceaur Lab College Abingdon Catherine Landau Wranklin Street Gers Wil Wileman & Gindt Mitchell Noragart J. J. Lockwood Glaston N. D Tres ‘Marie Grace M. St Smiddy Lee Center Elijah J.tl Jefferson Street Misa Landau Lea Can Foster John Landa Bradford Tll Mia J. ©. Smith Miss Landau Henry Frederickshurst William Ill Chris William Claim Dixon Adam Cleim Bradford, I Frank Anderson Bvanston William Johnson Rockford

Births Reported In Local Notices

Birth announcements list newborns with parents and dates including Walter H Wilson at 1902 Walberry June 7 a son Robert Lea, Harry French at 915 Itrehl June 10 a daughter John Lucile, Robert J. dichty at St Francis May 28 a son John Wels, P Archer Cedar Walle May 8 a son Blair Clifford, Samuel Hermann Treiehler Cedar Walls April 10 a son Samuel Richard.

Walter H. Wilson Walberry Robert Lea Harry French Itrehl John Lucile Rovert J. Dichty St. Trancis Hospital John Wels P. Archer Cedar Walle Blair Clifford Samuel Hermann Treiehler Cedar Walls Samuel Richard

Toledo Public Safety Hushed Up by Gunmen

At 3:45 am Toledo Waterloo police were alerted to two bold robbers who held up the town marshal in Toledo Indiana. The pair, described as 18 to 20, tall slender dark complexioned and a 5 feet 6 inch suspect with a green sweater, demanded the marshal’s revolver and personal property. The other is 4 feet 11 inches tall, 129 pounds, wielding a .38 caliber gun.

Waterloo Police Department of Toledo

Argentina imposes heavy wheat and flour taxes

Buenos Aires reports the senate approved a four pesos per hundred kilograms tax on wheat and a five pesos per hundred kilograms levy on flour, to take effect after the chamber of deputies amended the bill. The notice also notes an odd aside about butter found by ink on comets.

Buenos Aires Senate Chamber of Deputies

Pattern of accompanying design for Waterloo Courier

To obtain the Courier up to date fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department, Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow seams. All orders filled as promptly as possible and should reach you in ten days after sending order.

Waterloo

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