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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1920

Page

18

West High Plans Annual Commencement Ceremony

West High prepares for the forty-fourth annual commencement with five days of services from May 28 through June 2. The program includes senior class play, graduation at First Methodist Church, and processions, with 69 graduates, 37 girls and 32 boys, led by two valedictorians and salutatorians.

West High School West High Assembly Room Fred J. Clair First Congregational Church Waterloo Theatre First Methodist Moem Want Mayer Everett Houser Jewell Johnson Coralle Green Meyer Ardis Cook Bev Methodist Church Compriger -Reve FW Court “Damascus Priumphal Mere Boys James Proneater Jack Squi Hazel Gaston Gumbert Evelyn Weigand Alexander Harold R. Allan Russell H Ballantyne Frances Barron Mabel C Branton Charles H Brown Fivelyn Gertrude Burnham Joseph Kenneth Button Harry J Cohn Elmer Ue Conger Alma Mary Cooke Ardis Mignon Cowlishaw M. Ruth Decker Evelyn M Draper Paul Ix Forrester James K Gaston Hazel_M Greene Coralie Harke Romney Haselman A. Willig Ci Hersch Margaman Clarence G Hilmer W. Waldo Hitchins Owen Houser Everet Huck Doris Johnson Jewell W Kern Helen Grace Misner Arvilla Eleanor Mythaler Belva Jane M.thaler Femn M.mythaler Mabel E. Mythater Pearl G Medlvin Dayne Nickerson Jessie E Perrin Mark Paterson Kenneth L. Pullener Gardner Heaney Inson Kenneth Smythe Bernice Frances Dorothy Speicher Dorthea Esther J. Tarbell Robert M Quetta Thompson Annabdelles Whitney Joan Wolfe Dwight He Wooley Edith Carrol Bemis Henoneton Kenneth Peterson Jeremy VW Harold Alexander Hatten Patrick Squire Piper Way Fairbanks Clarice Courtne Margaret

Girl Says Grace in Cafeteria in Chicago Tale

Marie King, a 13 year old, explains she always says grace before meals even in the cafeteria. She recalls learning to kneel and give thanks from her grandmother and the Children’s Home in Danville. She lives with her mother at 1654 West Congress Street and recently cares for her wounded mother after a streetcar accident.

Chicago Marie King Grace Tate Marie Carmen's Hall Danville Congress Street John McLaren

Iowa Tops Nation in New Car Purchases for Year

Iowa leads all states in new car purchases since January with 25 814 vehicles The National Underwriter lists New York as second with 33 839 cars Pennsylvania Massachusetts Illinois Ohio and California follow Florida has the fewest with 678 and New Mexico 774

Cedar Rapids Iowa Town New York State Pennsylvania Massachusetts Ilinois Ohio California Florida New Mexico

Eleven or More Bishops Possible at IM E Conference

Des Moines May 7 The Methodist Episcopal general conference discussed electing bishops and officials with a plan due by May 11 and reports suggesting up to 13 bishops. A joint committee on Asia division and resolutions to expand church work in Russia were also noted amid rule changes.

Des Moines Methodist Episcopal Church Committee On Episcopal College of Bishops Methodist Episcopal Church South Asia Russia

Newsprint Law Seen Bad for Shortage Relief

Washington May 7 5 BE Thomason manager of the Chicago Tribune told the senate committee the newsprint shortage could worsen if a law interferes with paper making. He advocated voluntary savings by Chicago papers and noted large metropolitan dailies average similar news columns to smaller papers.

Thomason Chicago Tribune Senate Ribune Tribune Chicago Wooden Hat Forest’ Menace Washington D.C Risdale American Forestry Association

Judge Springer Seeks Supreme Court Seat With Thirteen Omen

Judge W. J. Springer of New Hampton, entering the race for justice of the supreme court, says “Thirteen is my good omen” as he campaigns in the thirteenth judicial district. He has practiced law 30 years and served eight years on the bench, counting on Republican support to advance his candidacy.

Thirteenth Judicial District W. J. Springer New Hampton Thirteenth Justice The Supreme Court Springer

One More Consolidated School Added to List in Delaware County

Manchester Iowa reports a vote approving consolidation adding a ninth consolidated school in Delaware County. Mrs. Austin Morey died in Cincinnati after illness. funeral held in Manchester. The item notes the continued expansion of local education and lists family connections and community events surrounding the consolidation news.

Delaware County Austin Morey Manchester Art ‘Mour & Co Mar Mia To Morey Mannax City Dundee Oak, Park, Chi Ar. Morey Cincinnati Ste Isabel William Graham Kansas City M. J.yoran Catholic Church Chester Conte Order National Church WH. L. Gouphnour St. Mary's Church Belwe Waterloo High School Operstts I Jana ’Sioux Cily Armory Glovelyn Erowine Saundly Huberta Clemans Assurcaret Graham Doris Davis Zea Bilis Athents W. B. Hawkes William J.’ Hawkes Sivas Armenia Hawkes Ay. Cc France Near East Pan Aust'n Morey

Danderine Ad Claims Hair Renewal Glow

An advertisement for Danderine promotes a product that allegedly removes dandruff and hair loss. It asserts hair regrowth, added vigor, brightness and thicker strands after application. The blurb emphasizes visible improvements and a shiny, healthy look.

Summer in Northern Pine Woods with Local Notables

Readers learn of a summer in Northern Pine Woods with Randall Dutty Wayne Hall and others while the Gresley consolidated holds a county defamation contest. The Memorial building progresses at Mow Bank and Ogilvie workers install terra cotta front on the Farmers & Merchants State Savings Bank project.

Randall Dutty Wayne Hall Court Chaumabershium Max Tsunsen Joe RaSh Co. Bu Gresley Consolidated John Averit Rob Ert Anderson Pont G. A. St. Sind Mow Bank Ogilvie Teon Farmers & Merchants Ings Bank Pest

Don’t Hide Freckles With Veil Ree tnovy Thou Whh

An advertisement touts double strength Othine for freckle removal with a money back guarantee. It promises improvement after a few applications and even total fading of some freckles. Buyers are urged to ask for double strength Othine.

Local family duties outlined for summer at farm

Minn residents plan a partial summer on the farm with son Frank. Averill will supervise a nearby 49 acre tract. Mr and Mrs Harvey G Zeller of 414 Forest Avenue are appointed to care for Memorial Hall.

Zeller Family Assigned Hall Duty and Sweden Uses Peat Coal Substitute

Mr Zeller, a mail carrier, will guard the hall in the evening while Mrs Zeller handles afternoon duties. Separately peat powder is now employed in Sweden as a direct firing substitute for coal in locomotives.

Mr. Zeller Mrs. Zeller Sweden

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West High Ross Leavitt and Johnson Building Dedk J. C. Murphy D. D First National Bank Percy R. Wood Leavitt & Johnson Bank Waterloo Br Denn Ff Mewtbeg Btinske s_ BLACK HAWK FRUIT & COMMISSION CO Iows Scieton Center Milinesy Iapy FISK Lillie A. Arnett Elix Buick Buic Sycamore Morris Motor CO East Fifth St HAT Nash Morris & Company Standard Oil Company Palmolive Company American Steel Foundries Nash West Motor Sales Inc Jefferson Street F. O. B. Kenosha Nash Quad Chassie
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