Older Boys Conference of Black Hawk County to Meet
The Black Hawk County Y.M.C.A. will host its first annual older boys conference at the Congregational church in Cedar Falls next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Open to high school boys outside Waterloo, the program features devotional study, conferences, athletic contests, Hi Y activities, factory sightseeing, and a 6 p.m. banquet. Reservations go to F. P. Remeier in Waterloo or the local school superintendent.
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Black Hawk County
Congregational Church
Cedar Falls
F. P. Remeier
Waterloo
Remeier
Wafford
Goodrich
Des Moines
Man Severed Arm and Mangled Leg in Saw Accident
Ira S Webster, 37, of Center Point Louisiana, was badly injured at a Tandon sawmill yesterday afternoon when he was struck by timber and thrown against a jig saw. His left arm was amputated at the shoulder, and his left leg mangled, with surgeons hopeful to save the limb. He received first aid with tourniquets, was transported by interurban to Waterloo, arriving about 5 PM, and is reported recovering from shock and blood loss at Presby Hospital with a good chance for his life per local physicians.
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Ira
Webster
Tandon
Presbyerian Hospital
Center Point
Lateas
E. C. Webster
Waterloo
Leon Geyer Hero of Cantigny to Rest in Home Cemetery
Mr and Mrs Frank Geyer of New Hartford received word that their son Leon Geyer who fell in the Cantigny fighting in June 1918 is to be buried at home. He enlisted soon after the U S entered the war and was only years old. In June 1927 he went overseas to the front and served as a messenger amid hail of bullets. He never complained and was killed by a shell on the third day after his digout was attacked.
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Frank Geyer
New
Fatford
Leon
Cantignyrance
New York
United States
Ine
Hells
Cantigny
Pat's Pond Project Awaits Appropriation
Reclamation improvements for Pat's Pond are ready but require park commission approval and funding. A Lafayette meeting of the joint committee was adjourned due to the absence of park board members, with plans detailed and awaiting authorization to begin before pond surroundings.
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Pat’s Pond
Lafayette
Park Board
anUr
E. F. Macdonough
O. A. Hunt
Joint Committee
Anther
Palmer Named Red Cross Field Agent in Waterloo
Ada M. Palmer has been appointed as field agent for the central division of the Red Cross, succeeding Ruth Reed. The news reaches Waterloo, noting Palmer’s four years as superintendent of the Social Mare league and Elmer’s recent trip to Cedar Rapids for rest with her mother. The central division covers several western states with headquarters in Chicago.
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Ada M. Palmer
Social éiMare League of
Waterloo
Ruth Reed
Red Cross
Elmer
Cedar Rapids
Centralivision
Headquart
Chicago
Pioneer Residents of Tama County Die in Traer
Traer Iowa March 19 Death claims two Pioneer residents Mrs E C Glasser Jr and William Stuart Mrs Glasser a Polo Illinois native born May 1843 married Freeport Illinois Oct 1865 moved to north Tama in 1866 Mr Glasser a carpenter and contractor in Traer for years Survived by three children William H and Howard C Traer and Mrs Alice Stauffer Gladbrook Mr Stuart born Arena Wisconsin Oct 9 1854 a member of the large Stuart family of north Tama County engaged in grain business for years later dray line operator then bought an interest in a grocery business survived by wife Crissie Harrison and two children Jessie and Carroll across Wisconsin Washington state and Chicago respectively
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Traer
E. C. Glasser
William Stuart
Tong
Glasser
William HE
Howard C
Traey
Alice Stauffer
Gladbrook
Stuart
Arena
Wis
North Tama County
Mr. Stuart
Wisconsin
Crissie Harrison
Jessie
Washington
Carroll
Chicago
Traer Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Traer
William Stone and Margaret Stewart marked 40 years in north Tama county with a golden wedding at their Traer home. Stone, Civil War veteran, married in 1871 in Shelbyville Missouri, served on a Union gunboat on the Tennessee River and later worked as a mail carrier and farmer in Iowa. Their four children and nine grandchildren attended.
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Traer
William Stone
North Tama County
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Missouri
Tame County
Iowa
Stone
Waterlooan Sailor Honored For Submarine Sighting
George W. Henning, a Waterloo sailor, received a Navy commendation for meritorious service while aboard the Parker in August 1917. He sighted an enemy submarine in the war zone, its gunfire sent it to the bottom, and the secretary praised his keen lookout and dedication. Henning now serves as a boatswain's mate, second class at the U S submarine base in the Canal Zone.
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Waterloo
Kaiser Wilhelm
Davy Jones
George W. Henning
U. S
Coto Solo
Canal Zone
Secretary of the Navy
D.S. 8
Parker
Henning
Henring
Palm Sunday Services at Church of the Redeemer
Palm Sunday services planned at the Church of the Redeemer Universalist on the mezzanine of the Hotel. Rev Otto S Raspe speaks on The Victory of Oliver's Heights Idealism from the Heights. A report on the canvass by 10 solicitors. Thursday at 7 30 p m annual communion and reception for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palu
Church of the Redeemer, Universalist
Russell Lamson
Otto S. Raspe
Oliver's Heights
Calvery
W. H. Bruna
F. J. Gretzinger
Dorothy Ewan
Rush Gruener
Urmire
Mexsapine Floc
Russell-Lamnon
Arora
I Rene
Reape
Ington Street
Oliver'a Helghta
Central Christian to Host Mission Speaker John Stuart Mill
John Stuart Mil, field secretary of United Christian Mission Society, will speak at Central Christian Church in St. Louis Missouri during Sunday school and morning services. He travels to support the School of Methods in Marshalltown, a training institute for Christian workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stuart Mil
St. Louis
United Christian Mission Society
Central Christian Church
Mill
School of Methods
Marshalltown
Christian
Central
Fourth and South
D. Serrili
Christian Endeavor Societies
John Stuart Mills
United, Christian Missionary Society
Births Reported For February and March
Mr and Mrs Valentine Bahl Raymond announce a February 25 birth, a son named Roman Joseph. Mr and Mrs Everett Keefe Barclay township report a March 11 birth, a daughter. Mr and Mrs Leonard J Pint 3417 Thompson report a March 5 birth, a daughter named Mary Catherine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Bahl
Raymond
Roman Joseph
Everett Keefe
Barclay Township
Leonard J. Pint
Thompson
Mary Catherine
Levingston Leads West High In Pre-District Oratory
Max Levingston representing West High won the pre-district oratorical contest at East High Auditorium and remains a strong contender for state championship. Twelve high schools competed. East High exited after two wins. Judges reported closer scores and slower decisions. First and second place winners included Oratorical Max Levingston Wa Pens, Paul Spangy Postville.
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East High
Max Levingston
West High
Eldora
Tis State
Wapenewest
Paul Spangy
Postville
Catherine Leytzs
Independence
Luberta Levingston
Hopkinton
James Gow
Vinton
Olive Strand
New Hartford
Manchester
Sheil Rock
McGregor
Waterloo East
Fireworks and Flights Set for Shrine National Meeting
Des Moines plans for an elaborate Shriner council meeting display on June 14 featuring the riverfront fireworks show, a 25 airplane fleet in Shrine colors, and a naval searchlight battery. Estimated fireworks cost about 2500 dollars, with the Swaney Airplane company supplying aircraft and transport options for attendees.
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Des Moines
Shrine Council
Shrine
Swaney Airplane Company
Ross Clemens
Dr Patterson Preaches Three Sermons at Graves Memorial
Dr J H Patterson conducts a Graves Memorial L B church revival with three sermons on Sunday. At 11 a m the theme is The New Covenant. At 7 30 p m Get Into the Kingdom. A 3 p m service for women and girls is also held. Tonight the message is Happy Christians.
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Graves Memorial L. B
J. H. Patterson
Patterson
Martha
Mary
Evangelist
Dr. Patterson
Waterloo area church calendar preview with multiple listings
A long list of church services across Waterloo includes Adventist Seventh Day, Baptist, Catholic, Congregational, Lutheran, Methodist and more. It notes sermon times, Sunday schools, B Y F A programs, prayer meetings, revival services, and pastor assignments at numerous streets and avenues including Conger, Jefferson, Park, Walnut, and Fourth streets, with visiting pastors and special rites.
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Burtom Avenue
Conner Burton Avenue
Riebl
V. C. Kelford
Conger St
Jefferson Street
Park Avenue
Clyde J. Askins
Walnut Street
Walnut Streets
I Purser
Marshalltown
George W. Enaman
Moinline
Kinsman
J. B. Smith
M. C
Antioch
Dougie
W. W. Ewley
P. U
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainte
Parker and
Columbia Streets
Come
Victor A. Hall
Webster Street
Epworth League
Svensk
Fraduater of
Waterloo
Grace
Fifth Street East
J. Lockwood
M. Pipa
St. Paul's
C. BH. Luce
Broadway Sunday School
Dodie
Epworth Lesgue
Traden
Archer Avenues
C. W. Harrop
Nevada
Stve
Ya. m
Ares
Franklin and
Lane Streets
P. J. Puller
Albany
110- Mile
H. C. Boyd
Mons
Benedictine Sisters Endorse Foler's Honey and Tar
The Benedictine Sisters from Holy Name Convent in San Antonio Florida warn that coughs and colds are infectious and urge prompt measures to stop spreading germs. They report receiving Foler's Honey and Tar and note it as a household remedy used for children with beneficial results and say it is sold everywhere.
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Benedictine
Benedictine Sisters
Holy Name Convent
San Antonio
Fla
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Fkonths
J . H. Pipher
Leon Geyer
Palmer
Erland
Tama County
Gerland Fhour
Wade
Waterlooan
PALM
Church OF Redeemer
Central Christian
Ford
Repass Automobile Co
Max Levingston Wing
Shriners
Inland Business College
Northwest Room
Flrst
Wellington
W. H. Beachler
Christian Endeavor
Church of the Bbrethran
Seventh
South
Rev
A. P. Blough
Christian Workers
Catrolic
Bt. Joseph's
Mulberry
O. F. Bf
Maurus Eberle
Theodore Worm
Christadelphian Christadelphian Zecclesia
Fifth and
Randolph
Church OF Christ
Scientist First Church of Christ
Jservices
Knights of Pythias
Marsh- Place
Fred A
Clark
Bervice
Plymouth Congregational
Walitut
Traymond W. Crosw
Yaxstar Sun- Gay
Youur Veople
Union
Jefferson and
Thirteenth
Morntik
Christ
Christ Stons
Fourth Street
Ernest B. Mounsey
Holy Communion
Fourth
Denver
Thomas Horton
D. D
Boyan Avenue United
Logan and Dane
J. B. Speaker
Serevices
Sun Gay School
Heweew
Lone of
Inacob
Fifth Street Wegt
F. P. Yampolski
Dasiah Lutheran
H. Mueller
Germany
Mission Society
Father League Business
Dumantel Tatheran
Walnut and Vine
H. Prekel
St. Lexes Brelsh
Campbell Avenue
Wm.Seskarm
Trinity American
Fifth Streets
Herbert Moehlmann
Frank W. Court
Presbyterian
East Park
Kern and
Cutler
Cutler Street
George Moody
Bible
Firet—Park and Mulberry. Rev. John H Robertson Macartney
W. N. Northcott
Clinton Fls
First Evangelical Church
First United Presbyterian
Second
Wellington Streets
Norwood
Calhoun
Morthminster
Malion
Avalon
Daniel J. Gretzinger
S. S
Teachers’ Institute
Wallington
Archibald Campbell Preston
Cedar Heights
Auapress
Christen Avor
Smick
M. Tunter
Salvation Army
Ete
Water Street
Henry Nicholls
Ty Seereee
Kalinese
Fifth Street
Garvanees
THE
Nash
Cord Bress
B. Kenosha
Milwanker
West Motor Sales CO
Jefferson St
Caticora
Speyad
Perez Anterrecn
Edo
Wangler Bros. Company
Broadway Church
Nash Six
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