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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
11
Knights of Columbus in Waterloo announce Archbishop James Keane of Dubuque will lecture in four talks from March 27 to March 30 with Kenneth E. Runkel directing music and choirs from local Catholic churches. The lectures will cover topics of interest to all denominations and Keane is a renowned public speaker.
Dr Robert C Westenberg pastor of First Presbyterian Church Marshalltown will speak to the Galloway Club at the Agricultural Building Monday evening at 7 mclock The lecture titled The Grand Canyon of Colorado will feature stereopticon views The speaker has long drawn attention for illustrated talks and promises a treat for attendees
The Courier regrets that in taking an item over the telephone yesterday, the name of Mrs. Simon Plasey was used.
Former Waterloo resident Mrs. Simon Clasey died at her home in Alen Minnesota at age 60. Cause of death unavailable. She was active in First Presbyterian church and religious work. Sister-in-law Mrs. J B Hall of 321 Mullan Avenue East is a relative.
The fourth constitutional convention now in session adopted a proposal to amend the state constitution to permit women to participate in all elections. Delegates will submit the equal suffrage amendment to male voters. Of 109 delegates voting, seventy six supported the measure. the convention has 119 delegates.
Lom bard college president Dr Fisher of Galesburg Ill will visit Waterloo on Sunday to preach at the Universalist church both morning and evening. He has spoken here before and addressed Universalist congregations, drawing a large listener response.
A union meeting of the teachers training class is set for next Tuesday evening at the First United Brethren church. A Bible study contest covering old testament history will highlight the program. All Sunday school workers and Bible students are invited to attend. Also advertised: Jellycon, Fancy Head Wserve, cucumbers, home grown radishes and green onions at C H Eighmey’s.
Local grocery note lists strawberries and sausage available at C H Eighmeys with specials on a carload of potatoes at C UU Fighmey Grocery, indicating promotional items and stock. The terse item signals a small-town market update.
Cedar Falls Iowa March 7 1912 Rev Oscar Lowry on a productive winter tour in the Rocky Mountain states continues his evangelistic success. After meetings in Butte Helena and Alliance he plans three more gatherings before summer. His wife and the singing team aid his ministry as tabernacles rise in invited cities. SISTER HOOD ELECTED OFFICERS in Cedar Falls also form the week’s notes with C T Wise as president and Ruth Fy lot as recording secretary among others.
Cedar Falls la March 8 Special The Woman's Relief corps meets with illness among leaders prompting sympathy. Reports include a letter from Mrs J P Leland in California. Local moves include bid interest on paving and civic gatherings with meetings at Danish Nazar church and parent teacher group formation.
A drilling project halted after the borehole penetrated soft shale following limestone. The stoppage pauses deeper investigation into the formation and potential next steps for continuing the well project.
George Harris wed Ada Wallace of Creston as Cedar Falls prepares two kindergarten rooms near April. A new city water test with Viking pump shows a deep limestone seam yet water supply remains ample. Rasmussen to move to Montrose South Dakota. Maccabees banquet Wednesday honors new members and banner transfer. Pastor Lowry to visit Chicago aiding students.
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