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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1923

Page

4

Waterloo Rotary Delegation Sets Out for Davenport Convention

Waterloo Rotarians led by W S Williams depart on a special train from the Illinois Central station for the eleventh district Rosary International convention in Davenport. The train includes Pullmans and a dining car, with 75 delegates and stops at Independence and Dubuque to join additional Rotarians.

W. S. Williams Waterloo Rosry International Davenport Illinois Central Williams BE ¢M Senderson Music Company Independence Dubuque Cherokee Clinton Norfolk Omaha Keokuk Burlington Lincoln Crete Sioux Falls S. D Dempsey Boone Newton Nevada St. James Fairfield Carroll and Belle Plaine Beatrice, Crefe Mel Cook

Lutheran Educational Association Grows in Midwest Outreach

Rev E G Juengel of Fort Dodge spoke to Walther League members on the need for broader higher education. He outlined the association’s rapid growth since 1917, with 7500 members in 21 states and 2325 000 in assets to support Lutheran higher education initiatives. Bernard P Holst is named national president and a Luther Institute may be built.

G. Juengel Fort Dodge Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota Lutheran Institute Lutheran Educational Associations Boonela Bernard P. Holst Thergel Eoucational Association

New Leaders in Doubles in A B C Bowling Meet

Frwin Mueller and Frank Summers led the doubles in the American Bowling Congress tournament in Milwaukee with 2273, nearing the Toledo record by Barner and Spinelli. K Shario of Canton led singles with 658, while Summers came within 34 of a 300, and Mueller totaled 617. A motor road to Mt. Mitchell reached the summit recently.

Milwaukee Wis Frwin Mueller Frank Summers American Bowling Congress Toledo Barner Chris Spinelli Brooklyn K. Shario Canton Summers Mueller

Waterloo Daily Briefs Highlight Local Moves And Events

Waterloo residents attend funerals travels and business trips as local venues report minor incidents. Police handle a traffic violation, patients recover, and community meetings plan picnics and charitable activities.

Snowdrifts Deep Block Chicago Great Western Lines

An official reports heavy snow on Chicago Great Western tracks, with drifts from Oelwein to Clarion reaching 1700 feet long and about 12 feet deep. No trains entered Clarion for three days, isolating the town until plows reached it and delivered newspapers and passengers later.

Chicago Great Western Oel'wein Clarion Teape

Negroes Escape After Robbing T N Stevens

T N Stevens of 122 Smith street was robbed of 28.80 at 2 p m yesterday by two men on Independence avenue near Smith street. A heavy set man held him at gunpoint while a taller assailant searched his pockets. Police investigated with a patrol car, but no arrests were made.

T. N. Stevens Smith Street GW. Viaduet Stevens

Danish sculptress and W C T U advocate visits Brooklyn

In Brooklyn N Y March 21 a Danish sculptress and organizer for prohibition Miss Prior talks about leaving art for social reform. She traveled from Denmark to America for the World W C T U I U convention in Philadelphia and plans to promote a Denmark without alcohol. She explains her work molding happiness by helping children and urges prohibition through churches and American support.

Brooklyn N. Y Magulst Hine Prior Frances Willard Tam Hye Sam Yamy Apt Misa Prior America United States Denmark W.oc I. U Philadelphia T. U

Brick Tile and Stucco Residence With Basement Garage Plan

A detailed description of a modern 2 1/2 story brick tile and stucco home with a basement garage under the same roof. The plan includes a central hall, den, 14 by 25 foot living room with brick fireplace, glazed porch, kitchen with built in refrigerator, four bedrooms, attic storage, full basement, and asbestos roof. Estimated cost from 3100.08 to 12,900 dollars, exclusive of heating and plumbing.

Danish Sculptor Praise and American Reception of Art

The article describes Danish sculptor August Saabye praising a young artist, her wax modeling, and seven years of study in Saabye’s studio. It notes her works including a statue of Jonathan and a piece titled A Blind Girl Listening to Music. She presents in Philadelphia to Miss Anna Gortien of the World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and plans to model pieces for fundraising. The piece contrasts Danish and European interest in sculpture with American focus on music and literature, as Rev Harrap urges greater scouting involvement, and Roland Reed is installed as stout master of troop No. 7.

Denmark Pang United States Washington Sonn Miss Prior Italy U. Ss 2 Bola August Saabye America Philadelphia Anna Gortien Evanston Thorvaldsen Migs Prior France C. W. Harrap Linden M. E. Church A. F. Jury Roland G. Reed Frances ‘Grout School

Scout Demonstration Demonstrates Intertroop Patrol Contest

Boy Scout troop No. 12 staged a demonstration before the Parent-Teacher Association at Lafayette School last evening. The event showcased an intertroop patrol contest highlighting scout skills among participating troops.

Parent- Teacher Association Lafayette School

Spring Comes But Weather Forecast Is Not Cheerful

The 1923 Waterloo scene notes a cloudy day as Spring makes a hesitant entrance. Miss Spring shows wariness about remaining silent until Old Man Winter is definitively gone, while forecasts predict snow and colder conditions. Overnight low was 25 below zero, with a high of 44 above. The day opened with a chilly 32 above at 8:30 a.m.

Spring Waterloo Sol

Women Offer Skin to Save Burned Boy

Five women volunteered to undergo skin grafting to aid 94 year old John O Boyle whose legs suffered severe burns after a kerosene lamp explosion. Doctors warned he would lose both legs without enough donor skin.

Chicago John O'Boyle Jenni

Convicts Sought After Guard Choking Escape to Chicago

Police chase continues for Edgar Pruett and John Hale who escaped Joliet prison by choking a guard and fleeing in a car toward Chicago. The vehicle was later found near Lisle with the guard thrown from the car.

Chicago Page County Edgar Pruett John Hale Joliet Lisle

Miss Geary to address Central Labor Union meeting

Miss Marjorie Geary a New York folly playground and recreational expert will speak to the Central Labor Union delegates at Carpenter hall tonight. The meeting will discuss poll tax proposals local attitudes and recreational effort funding and travel accommodations for northern Minnesota spats.

Marjorie Geary New York Central Labor Union Carpenter Hall Organized Labor Waterloo Lara Lana

Vacation Car to Visit Waterloo Promoting 10,000 Lakes

A. J. Howard announced that Friday, March 30, the Prescott Special will arrive in Waterloo for a few days. The car serves as an advertisement for Minnesota's 10,000 lakes district and showcases grain, land, game exhibits to attract vacationists.

A. J. Howard Chicago Great Western Prescott Waterloo 10,000 Lakes Minnesota

Scoutmaster Attends Executive Training Course

Scout executive A. B. Jury will attend a training course for regional executives 4 7 8 9 and 10 at Iowa City from April 2 to 12 under University of Iowa auspices. Lectures cover purpose and method of scouting the executive's job recruiting leadership local council camping and scout programs with university faculty and national Scout council staff leading discussions.

A. B. Jury Iowa City University of Iowa National Scout Council

Fort Dodge Minister to Preach at Christ Episcopal Church

Rev. D. Drake of Fort Dodge Iowa will be the special preacher at Christ Episcopal Church this evening. This service marks the final Wednesday lent address by visiting ministers from neighboring parishes. Rev Drake is well known to the Christ parish communicants.

James and Alfred Parrott Sualneck Military Adhat Faribault Minn J. S. Parratt Third Street Richard Wells Gues Clair Freedman Los Angeles Cal Waterloo New York City Chicago Baltimore Washington, D. C J.B Teetey Oakland W.S. Winchell Waverly Nev Edward HW. Rudd Jana Palls Cuthbert F. Hin‘ton St. Mark's Episcopal Church F. Green Drake D. D Fort Dodge Christ Episcopal Church Sir. Drake Christ

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