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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
8
A cluttered notice offers farm chicks and poultry stock at reduced June July and August prices including Barred Rocks White Rocks White Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds and other varieties with prices per dozen listed. Also advertisements seek roomers and various goods and services with multiple names and addresses.
A garbled page records multiple death notices and family gatherings around Littleton. It mentions Mrs Tresdors Williams passing at home, fade details of mourners and friends, funeral attendance in Stoddard and Melrose areas, and various relatives visiting, with names such as Isabel Davis, Ula Motwhy, and several others noted among attendees and supporters.
Parkersburg Indiana June notes list residents visiting relatives in Chicago and nearby towns. The column names people at events, church parishes, school commencements, and social visits, including Mrs. 0. Mthoffig, Donald Lobberts, Arthne Allen, Mrs. Eso Allen, and others, with multiple trips, hometowns, and gatherings noted along with church attendance and summer plans.
A garbled but readable report lists residents and events around Bristow including names such as Mrs Laf Arasid and Warren Aris, plus details of a picnic hosted by Pret Maton’s cleat. It notes obituaries in Minnesota, a marriage at Spm, and services at the Referred church with a funeral for Mrs. Bristow.
Community notices from Marble Rock recount visits and household moves. Mr and Mrs Len Ritter Sr and Mr and Mrs Peter Schaush welcome guests, while Rosa Vorhes returns from Rochester for medical care. The Moore family moves into Rexford Street’s Onn Millis house for the summer as Denny and Mabel circles host gatherings.
Local items note visits and family gatherings across Auburn and MT. Mr Mubura hosts guests at Joby Tourie residence while Mildred Redbigton travels from Yon after care in the Dente Solkin home. Families including Andersons Vase and others spend weekends visiting relatives in Butte and Cleve areas.
Mrs Ira Ellsworth, 31, mother of seven, left Millerdale with two young daughters after reporting years of harsh treatment by her husband. She walked with the children toward La Porte City, slept in a shed near Washburn, and was later found by deputies who brought her and the two girls to the county jail. The mother claimed she fled to escape abuse and loneliness, hoping for a better life.
Mrs Clay Keefe, after months in California, returns Wednesday. Families in Mason City and Storm Lake host visitors. Mr Yearnus has just returned from New York after attending Columbia University. Moore Brothers sell property and residents relocate toTruman Mills residence on Bradford Street amid community updates.
Eight Winthrop witnesses who testified in June 1925 in a drug store case seek their long delayed fees. Attorney Roy C. Cook filed an appeal to a district judge as costs were taxed but witness payments were not included. The case arose from an injunction against Lula Ladage and others in State ex rel Aveher v. Ladage.
Nearly 40 representatives from Trinity American Lutheran and First Lutheran churches departed by motor to Dubuque for a northeastern Iowa Wartburg league convention to be held at St Peter's South Grand Church. Delegates from 20 societies attend with opening reception tonight and worship service tomorrow morning. An afternoon reading by Lenora Zeilenger is on the program and John Stolte serves as federation treasurer. Official delegates include A F Stocker Edwin Towne Lila Shauger Edward Bhrke Mildred Holm Grafton Zimmerman from Trinity while Louise Flitzer Margaret Hais Paul Struck and Louis Stolte attend from First Lutheran.
A meeting of master and journeyman barbers at Gabor temple, 324 1-2 Fourth Street East, last night backed a plan for a rigid state barber examination. They aim to push a bill in the next general assembly requiring barbers to hold state certificates after passing tests to protect the public. A picnic is planned within three weeks, with closing of union shops in Black Hawk County for the afternoon. The committee, led by L. E. Peek, includes Fred Sloan, Bob Faval, J. L. Markussen, F. A. Ewing and BR. Frederick, and outside speakers will be invited.
Camp Ingawanis near Janesville and Waverly, a local Boy Scout camp, expects many visitors from Waterloo and surrounding towns. The court of honor meets at 2 30 p.m. tomorrow. examinations for management are noted as unusually in demand. Most campers return to Waterloo Monday morning, with 13 scouts staying for a second period. The group will total around RA BAY Scouts next week, including 17 boys from Ackley, Ia.
Dr and Mrs Wart and Alderman announce a newborn son Nemeth Wa Afr. Alfred Peterson and Ricker Tunei report a son Roland PawWasne. Walter A Freeborn and Presbyterian hespite announce a daughter Janet Max Mmro. Vernon township records a daughter to Renard Daimmerann.
June 16 reports show Mr. and Clarence Leversee and Gee Ta S visiting relatives in Indar Rapids. Grace enjoyed a brief stay with Mrs Fevih Heoke, confined to the house by measles last week Ruth Shew aided at John Assink Non due to Mrs Assink illness. Harid Baskins visited Marenus Anchorson family. nieces Evelyn and Veda Vareo joined the Jays’ trip home. Mrs Charles Wehberking in serious stomach cancer. Keith Askey visiting sister Mrs Wack Bol r.
City Council to discuss forester office forrest, new salary via fees, and 28 dangerous trees. A. Sherwood of Dk board reviews re position proposals. Floyd Cole plans new dump contract. Western Avenue sewer petition to council. Lafayette Street extension to Cedar River Park under consideration. calcium hydroxide road treatment discussed with alternative grinding from tracks to entrance.
George Liumax and Tem sore rel, both of Sious Guy, were arrested by Officer Tack Raines and Andrew Showers on early morning train theft charges. They were released when no formal charges were filed. At headquarters a cache of tools suggested planned illegal activity, including a four inch blade dagger knife.
Over £00 members of the Waterloo K K K organization traveled by train over the Chicago Great Western to Des Moines for the state conclave. The party, including both men and women, featured prominent speakers such as Mrs Robbie Gill Comer the imperial commander of the women's order from Little Rock Arkansas. Delegates return late tonight.
Four men suspected burglars fled in a car after an early morning break in at the Krensky grocery on Commercial and Fourteenth streets. Bathing Wehrs and others reported the incident. Officers Charles Pickens and John Raines arrived, but no damage or items were found disturbed.
Sheriff 4H Wagner announces auction of a Ford vehicle seized from Mike Henge in Dubuque. Debtors lien holder and highest bidder win. Bid reached 3400 with payment due for lot including charges. Harrison Ard faces speeding charge in Waterton city. fined 10 dollars in municipal court. Gladys Towne returns home from Evanston where she studies at National Kindergarten School.
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