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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
5
A dense block of classified-style notices and help wanted ads. Listings include positions in hospitality, housework, laundry, and general labor, plus sale ads for household goods, automobiles, plants, and real estate. Numerous phone contacts and location hints appear throughout.
East Junior High presents Just Plain Mary a two act comedy in East High auditorium. The 9 A class stage the most ambitious production yet with 85 girls in the Girls Glee Club led by Miss Belya Marie Marty and a 25 piece junior high orchestra directed by A R Schmoldt. Miss Carolyn McFarlane is dramatic director and 20 characters perform the story with faithful costumes and scenery. Proceeds go to the junior high school fund with general admission cents no reserve seats.
A traveling man and his female companion were assaulted by a colored assailant near Captain Farrell’s residence at 309 Broadway the night of the incident. The attacker struck with a club, injuring the man’s arm, then fled as the two witnesses and Putnam pursued. The victim and his companion reached safety at Martin Hotel before police were alerted.
Real estate notice offers a six room home with a lot on Mulberry Street at 4500 dollars. Trade possible for a bungalow or road rooming house with one dozen stairs bedroom. East of East 4th Street. Chartes B Bickley Co Realtors opposite Union Depot. Phone 321.
West High's forty-fifty commencement week runs May 20 to May 31 with class day May 27 and graduation June 2 at Wire el Church. Dr. Preston Bradley will deliver the graduation address. the senior class play Turandot and a senior reception accompany the ceremonies.
Fairies and children performed at Central School grounds in honor of the May Day queen Irene Brown. The program featured dances including The Virginia Reel and a Maypole dance with crown bearers and attendants. The event unfolded in light rain under leafy trees, creating a festive setting.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Davison daughter of Charles Mallan Sr first settler of Waterloo were held at the Mallan home 166 Falls avenue at 3 p m with Rev Frank W Court of First Methodist Episcopal church in charge Pallbearers longtime family friends Phil C Hampa J C Hartman Ira Rodamer W G Logan Edwin Mesick Fred B Washburn Interment followed in the Mallan lot Elmwood Relatives from out of town included H C Mullan Sioux City IA William Mullan Aberdeen SD H F Mullan Pomeroy IA G H Mullan and two children Mrs W H Davis Osage Dick Virden Rowan IA C H Mullan Sioux City IA and Mrs John Blair Des Moines IA
At a noon meeting the Bunker Hill chapter Sons of the American Revolution discussed aiding the Grand Army post for the upcoming encampment on June 7 8 and 9. A committee including H Grout and T M Buchanan was set to arrange the event. A basket picnic will be held in June at Capt Carleton Sias college in Bennett Park Janesville for members and their families.
A clipped city brief notes a focus on eye care and a buck for Slaysey in an advertisement style snippet. It presents terse local items without full context or details.
Short items report smallpox case at 111 Otho Ems street and travel plans for several residents. A marriage license was issued to George Hick and Cleta Sea ton of Fairbank. Local executives, a theatre manager, and club figures are noted along with diversions and ads.
Funeral services announced for Mrs Myra A Davis Clark 73 who died at Presbyterian Hospital. Officiating reader from Church of Christ Scientist with burial at a later date. Survived by two sons, one stepdaughter, two sisters, and one brother. Also noted is the death of Mrs Alice Hannon, former city resident, with funeral at St Josephs Church and burial in Calvary family plot.
Destructive flood washes out more than 200 feet of Burlington Rock Island street tracks delaying southbound trains. Flood waters invade dozens of homes and yards with chickens and small animals drowned, residents flee by boat as Ralston creek overflows its banks. Majestic theatre now showing.
Iowa state board tightens rules for provisional teaching certificates. No certificate for 1921 22 before August 15, no second grade or out of state certificates, no renewal from prior training or other state, with exceptions for vocational subjects.
A writer recalls rediscovering old friends by sending six newsy letters with snapshots. She plans to keep up periodic correspondence, finding inexpensive, enjoyable fun as she reconnects with schoolmates and colleagues from her newspaper days.
The jury found for defendant Archibald Green in a suit against Joseph Cummins over a silk shirt placed in laundry by a mistake of the dressmaker. The shirt, never worn, was found at the Cummins home weeks later. May Festivities Will Begin Tonight at College with a class parade and crowning of Miss Beatrice Decker. High School Play set for May 17 features local students. Funeral for L. S. Shannon held Friday at Fairview cemetery with services by Dr Eugene Allen. Multiple local notices include residents visiting, travel, and club gatherings in Cedar Falls.
La Porte City high school announces the senior class play It Pays to Advertise to be staged in the school auditorium on Monday and Tuesday May 22 and 24. Rehearsals have begun under Leslie Lewis with Mrs Moorhead previously directing. The May party with a Maypole dance will be held in the city park Friday May 26 and baccalaureate and commencement events are scheduled for May 22 and 25 respectively.
May 18 in Nashua Indiana recounts Harry Hankins whose recently bought auto caught fire while he drove and forced a collision into a tree. Ruste company Charles City reports sale and move of store goods and local family travels noted alongside obituary mentions and recovery from stroke for Rex Br. Ogbin.
Ta May 42 reports receipts from the class play on Friday and Saturday evenings totaling 3252 with large audiences. Mr and Mrs Elio Vining traveled to Charles City for a day with friends while Mr Vining attended a K of C initiation and banquet. The Rushfeldt family from Albert Lea returned home after visiting at Henry Cretsinger residence with Miss Opal Short unable to report for duty.
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