Missionary Dr Musser Speaks On Democracy Threats
Dr Musser warned that democracy faces danger from a revived Germany with Bolshevik influence and from Japan’s political turmoil. He urged Christian missions to elevate education in Asia and recounted ten years as a Methodist missionary in India. The address closed a Waterloo district Methodist conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Musser
Asia
Mupser
India
Russia
Musser
New-York City
Japan
Germany
China
Christian People of America
Waterloo
Directors’ meeting sets stage for annual Y.M.C.A. election
The Y.M.C.A. board met after a chicken dinner to appoint a nominating committee and plan the annual election. Terms of IG. B. Miller KE Stevenson W. R. Law expire, others to be elected. A one day institute for board members and businessmen was approved. State institute planned with Waterloo as a host. City secretary for boys’ work rejected. Free nine lessons for a week to all boys approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F Swishier
Austin Burt
H. B
Plumb
Will Langlas
IG. B. Miller
KE. F. Stevenson
W. R. Law
Waterloo
Waterloo’ Association
Paperwad in a Lad's Ear Found by School Nurse
At Join Fiske school Miss Manetta Beil the nurse found a boy whose hearing in one ear was impaired. He recalled a paperwad lodged in the ear since last fall removed by a physician who expects full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Fiske
State Declamatory Contest Held At Waterloo In 1920
The State Declamatory Contest for 1920 will be held in Waterloo at the new high school auditorium early next spring. Representatives from the entertaining school will participate in the contest and Supt. C. W. Kline is appointed secretary of the declamatory association in Iowa for the next year. An advertisement urges safety and wise investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cc. W. Kline
C. W. Kline
Towa
The Minister's Wife's Bonnet Sets Local Play Mood
A large audience attended a clever comedy by the Westminster guild at First Presbyterian Church last evening. Miss Carrie McFarlane directed with Mra Bentz and W Gregory chaperoning. Helen Macartney accompanied songs as the church choir accepted a new season. The cast featured Ethel Reinhart Dorothy Blask Helen Coolby Bess Cooley Ephine Nauman and others with costumes and scenery praised. A plan to present the play in nearby towns soon was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary-chapter
West‘minster’ Guild
Alpha Chapter
Arthur
Ethel Reinhart
Graham Dorothy Blask
Helen
Coolby
Bess
Cooley Ephine Nauman
Alpha-Larsen
Katherine Carpenter
Merie: Miller
Russell Sartey
George
Gregory -Renno Eyett
Ladies of the Circle
Agatha
Wephe
Cayanne
Ceeey
Anonit Grundy
Howler
Billy
C.K. Bentz
F. W. Gregory
Penelope
Perkin
Billy She
Boss
Orth Denniston Wedding Set For Tomorrow Evening
Rev John C Orth to wed Miss Clara B Denniston in Cedar Falls The couple long acquainted taught together in Iowa schools and were friends for over 25 years. The ceremony will be read by Rev M K W Heicher. They will reside in Cedar Falls until Aug 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Orth
League To
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Clara’ B. Denniston
M. K. W. Heicher
Presbyterian Church
Orth
Miss Denniston
America
Germany
Barclay, Township
Denniston
200 Guests Enroll for Party of Girl Reserve at Y.W. C. A.
Two hundred girls and mothers registered for the Girl Reserve mother and daughter banquet to be held at the YWCA tonight. Miss Minnie H. Smith leads the girls work department, with a program of toasts led by Helen Stevenson and supported by several speakers and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie H. Smith
Helen Stevenson
E Schlesinger
Iw.cg. T.U
Eustis
Cedar Falls
Frank Cotton
Marr E. Kroesen
Kathryn
Stevenson
F. J. Eightey
Yapp
Mmes. W. R. Walker
Harry ‘T. Fisher
F. J. Becker
Clara Waterbury
Ida Mitchell
Seeley
Loban
M. L. Garvin
Brokaw
L. BE
Park
F. J. Clark
Carol Kroeésen
Irene Bagley
Burton L. Rockwood
Social club meetings noted in local society items
Twenty members and five visitors were hosted by Mrs Edward Molloy for Entre Nous club’s regular meeting yesterday. The Even Dozen club was entertained by Mrs C H Highmey for the customary pastimes. Double F club postponed its meeting two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Molloy
Entre
Among the Churches and Cedar Heights Events
The Episcopal Ladies' Guild plans a meeting with Mrs M L Tate and a group will ride to Independence Avenue. Cedar Heights Community Church hosts Prof Burton L Lockwood Thursday to discuss War Activities and the Liquor Problem. A recent night’s disturbance led to arrests. Judge Birdeaul fined the youths $20 each with no remission if celebrations continue.
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Christ ‘Episcopal
Ladies’ Guild
Mra. M. L. Tate
Eugbans
Independence Avenue
Cedar Heights
Burton L.lockwood
Birdeaul
La Porte City Tops County in Victory Liberty Campaign
Cedar Falls May 7 La Porte City led the Victory Liberty campaign with tying colors and efforts by Aby Ashley captain and Service League workers. Waterloo Cedar Falls and La Porte City report clear campaign records as most townships near the goal. Hard work this week could push Black Hawk County over the top and close the campaign Saturday. A number of residents show appreciation for Uncle Sam’s favorable interest rate and increase subscriptions upon settlement. All subscriptions are now due and should be met at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
la Porte City
Iberty Joan
Waterloo
Cedar. Falls
Sa Porte City
Black Hawk Country
Uncle Sam
Drunk Incident As Furlough Soldier Causes Street Ruckus
One truck driver and one auto driver paid fines today for speeding. Cahill noted a drunk man, Pat, who asked a wagon to take him to the station as he could not walk. Three others spent the night in cells after arraignment for intoxication. A furloughed soldier and two discharged sailors celebrated, tossing bottles, tearing signs, and damaging an electric tread light at E. J. Gallagher’s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S St
Cahill
Pat
E. J. Gallapher
County Y M C A Campaign Planned in County
Pipher of Des Moines county Y M C A secretary met in city with Dr J H Styles Jr county Y M C A secretary and W A Peterson organizer for northeastern Iowa. Styles opened an office in Black Hawk Bank building and plans a countywide drive among rural communities. The new county Y M C A aims to educate boys and promote Y principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipher
Des Moines
J. H. Styles
W. A. Peterson
Towa
Styles
Black Hawk Bank
Trapshooting Rules to Be Overhauled
The American Trapshooting Association plans a major rules overhaul not seen since 1909. A committee is revising guidelines, aiming to finish within a month as the sport evolves. Recent signings bolster the professional ranks with John R. John, George N. Fish, and H. G. Ford joining amateur talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. John
Iowa
Hercules
George N. Fish
New York State
DuPont
H.: .G. Ford
District of Columbia
Program to aid returning soldiers in Waterloo Iowa
A meeting led by Raymond A. Hoyer outlined a comprehensive plan to coordinate community interests and enterprises for returning veterans. The effort seeks an office, paid secretary, and funds to support Waterloo activities through 1920, with seven directors to be proposed to New York headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. Hoyer
Waterloo
Iowa
Mins
Ada M. Palmer
Social Welfare League
W. Chapman
Roy C. Eggert
A. J. Glenny
Victory Entertainment Committee
Carleton Bins
Mixa Marian Chapman
Red Croga
H. B. Cropper
R. L. DeGon
Waterloo Retail Merchants ™ Association
HH. O. Bernbrock
J. 4. Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Moyer
Iowa Cities
Chornen
Hoyer
New York
Garleton Slag
DeGon
A. BE. Grenny
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Tat
Hell Menace
Anna
Ipaperwad
Black Hawk County
Anna Mary Guild
Orth-Denniston
Fine Arts
Harry ‘W. Sigworth
Sunset Club
C. M. Young
Woman's Club
Ruswell-Lamson
Floyd
Chamberlain
Mines
Sigworth
Macartney
Welker
Magee
Waterbury
S. Bennett
H. W. Sigworth
Floyd Chamberlain
EB. J. Covell
M. T. Valentine
J. R. Macartnay
Oliver Stevenson
Gertrude, Bayless
J. E. Brinkman
J. B. Kelly
Mary
Grady-Wiliams
Alta Williams
Herman B
Grady
Elder Win.p. Thompson
Hudson
Orange Township
Grundy Countty
Chautaug Circles
Grant Circle
Columbia Circles
Hardy, Howell
Silas Lapham
Ferguson
Albert Meyer
Marie
W. Lee
Lupton Street
Lee
W. Tackiiler
Waterloo Gasoline. Engine Company
Anne Miriam Johnson
Edna’ Dawson
Rosary Society
St. Joseph’s Church
Our Lady of Victory Dead
Emy Auditorium
H- B. H. Club
Harriet Proctor
Caroline, Walker
Yakima, Wash
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Fepar O
Tiger Club
Russell-Lam
Talgum
Brooklyn
United States
Bayer
Animn
Bayer Maniutseture
War Gang
R. A. Boyer
Hom
Somnath
Associated’ Press
Washington, D.C
Lili
Pe Sa
Rey
Axminister
Evening Courier
Fashion Department
Dayton
Sea Island
Namie
Elliott & Howe
Lafayette Street
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