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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1924

Page

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Parent Teachers Congress Opens in St Paul Meeting

The twenty eighth annual congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers opens in St Paul with 360 delegates expected. Topics include child development motion pictures and parenthood training as workers extend cooperation to high schools across 45 states in the 650000 member union. Delegates also visit Minneapolis kindergartens and primary grades as attendance nears 1000.

Irass St. Paul. Minn Honami National Congress of Mothers Parent-Teachers'sociation International Kinder- Batten Union National Conference On Home Education Minneapolis A. H. Reeve Philadelphia Minn International Kindergarten Union Convention Ieaders

Farmers weigh third party bids on government power and wheat price plans

In Washington Western farmers debate the McNary Haugen wheat price plan and a Ford waterpower franchise proposal. Farmers split between government backed price supports and business groups opposing wide farmer relief schemes. The issue includes opposition from independent farmers and support from farm implement manufacturers and western bankers.

Ford Henry Ford Minnemote Minnesota McKelvie Nebraska Herald-Tritin News

Grant township Farm Bureau meeting at Amity church

A prominent Grant township farmer faces soil robbery charges at a Grant Township Farm Bureau meeting held at Amity Church near Reinbeck. The report also notes Moose Lodge initiation of about 25 candidates at Moose Hall and a Scarlet Fever patient, Harry Garland, 23, moved to detention hospital.

Reinbeck Grant Township Grant Township Farm Bureau Amity Church MOOSE Waterlaa Lace Loral Order of Meose Moose Hall Harry Garland Jefferson Street Tie

Adams' Campaign Aide Named RNC Chair Successor

William O M Hutler of Massachusetts, Coolidge campaign manager, is selected by the president as the new chairman of the Republican National Committee, replacing John T Adams.

William OM. Hutler Massachusetts Calvin Coolidge Sec Republican National Committee John T. Adama

Ministers Urged to Keep Fit by Diet and Exercise

Rev Blain Hyten of First Christian Cedar Rapids told Waterloo Ministerial Association members that proper diet and exercise sustain health. He urged simple meals with minimal meat and argued no cooking improves on God’s food. Fresh air and regular activity are essential for long life. Rev L Baumgartner reviewed The Haunted House.

Blain Hyten First Christian Church Cedar Rapids Waterloo I, Li, Baumgartner Calvary Evangelical Church

Rev William Wilkins Welcomed at Burton Avenue Church

Rev William Wilkins spoke his first sermons as pastor to two large congregations at Burton Avenue Church. He and his wife with two sons formed a quartet providing vocal and instrumental music on the platform. The Wilkins family recently moved from Minneapolis to 46 Dawson Street.

William Wiking Burton Avenue Church Wilkins Minneapolis Aro Dawson Street

Personal Visitation Campaign Promoted By Churches

Citywide church effort urged personal visitation to win conversions. Methodists and Westminster Presbyterians plan workers visiting homes in pairs, with 40 cars to aid outreach, four evenings this week, supper at 6, calls at 7. Goals include revitalized worship and outreach through home visits.

City Ui Mack Philadelphia Home Mission Board Methodiss Metscopal Church First Mel Church Cheist Hitek Black Cedar Falls Gr. Co SSE Tabernacles Westminster Mombora Westminster Presbyterian Church

Radio Programs on Tuesday May 6 Across Major Cities

Radio Digest lists schedules for May 6 with multiple stations in Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and more. Programs include concerts orchestras talks and children segments across networks WSE KYW WGL WEAF and others with varying times from early morning to late night.

Radio Digest Central Standard Time Associated Press WSE Atlanta Journal pRuartek Darky SWGR Buffalo Chicago Tribune Soues Orchoestra Chicago News Wiaa Town City Kansas Wgl Medford Teluh Ha- Waar Orchestra WAM Pad Minneapolis York New York Na WN Kao Gaki Tale Wei Orchestra WARE Pittsburgh Y Portland KFC San Francisco Schenectady Springfeld Renams Mathodist Church RSD St. Louis St. Louis Post-Dixtech (346); Ts, Werte Military Academy Band Washington

Multiple Obituaries and Death Notices in Waterloo Area

The Waterloo area reports the deaths of Lovina Jenks 78 at her adopted daughter’s home after a two month illness with funeral services at Kistner chapel and burial planned in Aleeville. Alfred D Jenkins 44 dies at his brother’s home in Summit Acre. Augusta Wing notables. C B Henderson 67 died in Irong Beach California with several siblings listed.

Lovina Jenks C. E. Damon Wilitston Avenue Decedent Porter Rock County Wis Nelson Jenks Monroa Riceville Kistner Chapel F. M. Smith Ofr Free Methodist Church Aleeville Alfred D.jeneke Alfred D. Jenkins Frank DB. Jenkins Jenkins Apple Tee River Jen. & Rewey Wiss Clare Gregory Waterloo B. &T. Jenkins Augusta 1. Wing Washington Township Augusta Peacock Wing M. Shafer Lev Ernest Shafer Bartal Greenfield N. Y B. Henderson C. B. Henderson Irong Beach Cal George H James L Hester EL Oskaloosa Robert Urbane George IT Medford

Mayor's Chauffeur Fined for Speeding in Sioux City

In Sioux City on May 5 Harry Hacker, chauffeur for Mayor WwW Stewart Gilman, was fined 15 dollars for speeding and 3 dollars for a parking violation in Pollee court. Police testimony stated Hacker drove 46 miles per hour.

Sioux City Harry Hacker Www Stewart Gilman J. C. Gibson Hacker

Governor Kendall Proclaims Mother's Day Observance May 11

Governor Kendall issues a public proclamation urging state residents to observe May 24 as Mother's Day. He asks communities to hold suitable ceremonies in their places of worship to honor American motherhood.

Gov Kendall Kendal Bundy Confess United States Amerie

Waterloo Mfg Co Sold to Chicagoans Inland Supply

The Supply division of the Waterloo Manufacturing Company at Commercial and Miles streets is sold to Chicago’s Inland Supply Company. The stockroom will close Wednesday for invoicing and Inland Supply will operate at the PTESeUL location under the Inland Supply name. The firm makes iron pipe and fittings plumbing mill supplies and metal products including cream separators, tinware parts, skylights vents and furnace fittings.

Waterloo Manufacturing Company Commercial Miles Streets Infan Pany Chicago Wagous HL Co Cowles Supply Com Pteseul Inland Supply Iown

Business Woman's Magazine Dedicates Space to Waterloo

Waterloo hosts the coming state convention of the Iowan Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs this Friday and Saturday. The booster issue of The Town Business Woman fills 23 pages with Waterloo history hospitality and club efforts for the event plus a feature on Miss Mary Horner. The state department focuses on convention prospects as every club member contributes to the enthusiasm of the delegation.

Waterloo Iowan Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Mary Horner State Department

Window falls from bank in strong wind incident

Four people, two men and two women, narrowly escape injury when a window on the second story of First National Bank building is blown out by strong wind at 22 35. The men had just stepped from the spot and the women were about to cross when the glass shattered into fragments.

First National Bank Buildins

Ralph Hoxie Installed Rotary Club President

Ralph J. Hoxie was installed president of the Rotary Club at today’s meeting in Hotel Russell Lamzon. Officers seated included Bruce P. Gates as vice president George E. Shoemaker as secretary Vincent J. Reehtfertiz as treasurer and Ernest M. Hendergan as sergeant at arms. Directors are Fred B. Adams W. H. Beverstock W. B. Oslo Claude D. Cass W. Langlus Wy 1. Beachler and C. A. Morris.

Ralph J. Hoxie Rotary Club Russell Lamzon Bruce P. Gates George E. Shoemaker Vincent J. Reehtfertiz Ernest M. Hendergan Atarnis Fred BD. Adams W. H. Beverstock W. B. Oslo Claude D. Cass W. Langlus Beachler C. A. Morris

City in Brief: Weekend Travels and Local Notices

Miscellany of social visits and movements. Wavett duplicated at Buchanans while Mr and Mrs Z WP Jungkunz spent time at Idwa Falls and Parkersburg. Miss Lumry hosted at Delta Gamma Tawny City. Stella Farley Des Alpines and Pauline Bassareni with friends at Cedar Falls. Mrs Ti Joelle hosted at Moody Bible Institute Chicago. Mrs Uarbett Wightouia organized a Royal Neighbors camp. Petersons moved from Cedar Rapids to Waterlno. joined Leathes sales force. Mrs Costwilh driving to Ashtim, then Riverside drive visit. Judge Boles opened May term in Black Hawk county. Court in Grundy Center for State vs Hell. Federal transfer motion in oil case. Dein couple returned from Oskaloosa after funeral of Mrs Jamison Sr. Local social and legal notices.

WP. Jungkunz Idwa Falls Parkersburg Josephine Lumry Delta Gamma Tawny City Stella Farley Des Alpines Pauline Bassareni Cedar Falls Ti. Joelle Columbia Street Moody Bible Institute Chicago Uarbett Wightouia Jewel Royal Neighbors Harry &. Peterson Cedar Rapids Peterson Marth Bros Hac Leathes Louis Costwilh Ashtim C. Sipple Riverside Drive Des Moines Juige H Boles Black Hawk County Dare Ink G. W., Woot Grundy Center State Vs. Hell Macle White Standard Oil Company Indiana Chris M. Dein Oskaloosa Dein J. 2 Jamison Noey Waterloo Oskalooss Antock

La Follette Heads To Atlantic City In Political Uncertainty

Wisconsin senator Robert M. La Follette leaves Washington for Atlantic City to recuperate and decide whether to pursue an independent or third party run. He may affect the 1924 race by drawing votes from key states and risking a House decision if no candidate wins a majority.

George R. Holmes Washington, D. C Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin Follette Atlantic City la Follette House of Representatives Democratc New York Byt Savcy Coolidge National Farmer-Labor Party Norris Nebraska Brookhart Iowa House West Brent la Foullette la Joyette Minnesota North Dakota Montana Maryland Delaware New Hampshire

Waterloo Hawks Change Game Start To 2 45 P M

The Waterloo baseball team will play Rock Island tomorrow at 2 45 P M instead of the usual 3 30 weekday start to allow travel connections for Ottumwa. The change aims to help players catch trains and reach their next game.

Waterloo Ottumwa Hawks Rock Island

Huisman Withdraws From State Senate Race in Iowa

Des Moines May 5 William Huisman Democratic candidate for the State senate in the Forty-ninth district including Lyon Osceola Bronx and O'Brien counties notified Secretary of State Ramsay of his withdrawal. Two Republicans remain in the race. Detroit May 4 Robbery at Regent Theatre where two men menaced employees with guns and escaped with $5000.

Huisman Des Moines Wiliam Huisman Senate Lyon Osceola Bronx O'Brien Ramsay

Weekend Motor Collisions Reported With Few Injuries

A motorcycle driven by William Thoraid of Chicago and an automobile driven by Nick Gates of 419 Franklin collided on Fifth Street East injuring Thoraid slightly and damaging his eye. Police responding to a Saturday 11 30 p m call found two men uninjured in a separate Eleventh and Lafayette crash disputing fault. both cars wrecked. Drivers identified as NA ed of 610 East Eighth Street East and Robert Swehle of 716 Indiana. Weekend traffic saw multiple collisions and vehicle damage with no serious injuries.

William Thoraid Chicago Nick Gates Franklin Fifth Street East Eighth Street East Robert Swehle Indiana

Paving Firms Accelerate Road Laying in Iowa

Rapid work by Bryant Paving Co on Red Ball north of Jia Porte City proceeds with 3200 feet laid as of Saturday night. A second contractor crew will start within a day or two. Weather supports continued paving north of Washburn and from Watersoa. Moore-Young Construction also lays concrete for the Red Ball from Cedar Falls to Janesville and the Hudson road in Cedar Falls Units.

Bryant Paving Company Jia Porte City A. F. Miller Iowa Highway Commission Miller Washburn Watersoa Moore-Young Construction Com May Cedar Falls Janesville

Sunday Splendid Weather For Motorists And Picnics

A glorious weekend of spring weather brought clear skies and cool breezes. Temperatures ranged from 34 to 68 degrees with a refined note of cheerful outdoor activity and many people enjoying picnics and golf on the pleasant day.

Weather Looms Dark For Sunnyside Park Tonight

forecaster predicts lower temperatures and thunder showers tonight and tomorrow for Sunnyside Country club and Byrnes park Hoks. Early today a north wind cooled to about 0 while afternoon heat rose to 9 above setting a 1924 record. barometer fell to 28.72 signaling storms ahead.

Sunnyside Country Club Byrnes Park Hoks Arizona

Bible Conference Emphasized at First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian highlights the 100 Bible conference opening next Sunday with talks by Dr. T. T. Shields of Toronto. Shields, noted preacher and president of the Baptist Bible Union of North America, will speak at Rotary and Lions events and arrive Saturday for the sessions.

First Presbyterian Miss Stope Asi High Ross Nortom Gospel “Mission Irel- Bilans T. T. Shields Toronto Can Baptist Bible Union of North America Rotary Club Lions Club Dr. Shields

Vet's Wooden Leg Shattered by Auto

Cedar Rapids man Frederick Doetzel bandmaster for local high schools escaped death when hit by an automobile driven by W A Ball, hurled 20 feet. He suffered many cuts and bruises. Doetzel, a Canadian war veteran, lost both legs at Ypres. one wooden leg shattered in the crash.

Cedar Rapids Frederick Doetzel W. A Met Doetzel Ypres

May Festival Set At Cedar Heights School Grounds

A May festival will be held on the Cedar Heights school grounds next Friday May 9. The event aims to celebrate spring with activities for students and families at the campus.

Cedar Heights

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Parent-Teachers ST. Paul Adams William Wilkins First M. E. Church Christ Waterloo Mfg. Co Chicagoans Business Woman’s Magazine Ralph Hoxie Rotary Wavett Buchanans Theatirg Detroit Regent Theatre Estabhi GITY Leavitt “Johnson National Bank Waterloo Bank Vet
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