Y M C A canvass kicks off with large turnout and pledges
The Y M C A canvass opened last evening in Waterloo with a feed at the Y gym served by Baptist women. About 100 men attended and several pledged substantial amounts. Harold J. Wilson and others urged teamwork and organization as keys to the campaign. Cedar Rapids plans a $66,000 start tonight, aiming to finish in two days.
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A. Cohagan
Harold J. Wilson
Burlington
Market Place
Young Men's Christian Association
Waterloo
Wilson
Manhood
Mr. Maney
Mr. Wilson
New York
Young Men’s Christian Association
Brotherhood
Service
Ben Hur
Michael Angelo
N. G. Schilechter
International Committee
C. Thornburg
Tha
W. A. Parsons
C. W. Kirkpatrick
Michigan
Uncle Sam
Harter A. Hull
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Worlds
Mr. Hull
Monona School Wing Designed in Waterloo
Netcott Donnan Netcott, architects, received a commission to draw plans for a Monona public school addition in Grayton county. The two story, basement wing will measure 80 by 60 feet and cost about 40000 dollars. It will house a high school and gymnasium. Superintendent Stephen C Gribble, formerly a physics teacher at West High, left Waterloo to head Monona.
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Netcott-Donnan-Netcott Company
Monona
Grayton County
Waterloo
Stephen c. Gribble
West High
Auto and Cycle Meet Collision Injures No One
An auto driven by W. Lu. Headford of 120 Leland avenue and a motorcycle ridden by Mike Minola of 705 Logan avenue collided yesterday afternoon. No injuries were reported, and both drivers filed police reports. Also listed: Mrs. Martin Burk of 12290 Commercial street and Miss Evelyn Sherman of 400 Third street east drove cars in yesterday’s incident, with damages to both vehicles.
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W. Lu. Headford
Leland Avenue
Mike Minola
Logan Avenue
Martin Burk
Commercial Street
Evelyn Sherman
Third Street
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For Fabrics
The Diamond Dyes advertisement claims Diamond Bytes kits let any woman dye or tint faded skirts coats draperies and more with simple directions. It guarantees 15 color results that never streak or fade, compatible with wool silk cotton linen or blends, and advises checking fabric type with the druggist.
Mrs Kelly Soloist in Evening at First M E
Mrs H B Kelly of Chicago sang as soloist at First M E church last evening performing Mother O Mine Tours. She plans to use the piece as her Mother s Day solo at Sheridan Road MM BE church in Chicago where she belongs to the choir. She recently moved from Waterloo Inst and had returned from a tour of the Holy Lands and the South visiting friends from Iowa City with Miss Reba Kelly.
State University Journalists Return After Graduation
Mrs Kelly plans a quicker comeback this season after completing her journalism course. Miss Kelly is set to rejoin activities following graduation, resuming duties with the university’s journalism program and related projects.
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State University
Kelly
Miss Kelly
Judge Ill Small trial delayed again in Waukegan
Gov Small's trial was postponed as Judge Clare C Edwards, nursing an infected arm, adjourned court until Wednesday morning.
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Small
Waukegan
Gov. Small
Clare C. Edwards
Swimming of Value as Pastime Says YMCA Communique
A YMCA communique extols swimming as a valueful pastime and a democratic sport. It notes water danger and the idea that aristocrats are those who can keep their heads above water. The piece reflects praise for vigorous swimming and youth over elitism.
Swimming Fun and Water Safety Message at Waterloo Y
An old advertisement extols swimming as relief from summer heat and promotes learning to swim at the Waterloo Y. It urges proper conduct along river road and warns against dumping rubbish, with the River Commission ordering enforcement.
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All Waterloo
Long River Road
River Commission
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McCall Summer Quarterly
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