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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1921

Page

4

Y W C A RECORD MERITS APPROVAL

The Y W C A of Waterloo asks citizens for 6000 to complete this year’s budget starting May 23, citing twelve months of solid work. The report highlights classes, clubs, health talks, a Bible study led by Clinton F. Smith, and strong gym activities with 373 participants since last September. The organization also notes room registry and employment services aiding women, families, and the community.

Young Women’s Christian Association Waterloo Citizens Association Clinton F. Smith First Evangelical Church di Teeter Smuch D. P. Gaylor Frances ‘Rainbow East High Cattle Congress Chautaugqua Grounds

Moon Named to G A R Scroll of Dead

William Harrison Moon, Civil War veteran, age 75, added to the local G A R honored dead roll. He died at home at 627 Harrison Street after a long illness linked to wartime fever. Born August 7, 1846 in England, he moved to Wisconsin as a boy, enlisted March 29, 1864, served with Co G Eleventh Wisconsin, and mustered out Sept 4, 1866. He moved to Waterloo in 1913 and leaves a widow and ten children. Funeral and burial planned in Richmond, Wisconsin.

G. A. R. Post William Harrison Moon Harrison ‘S Street William Moon England America Wisconsin Eleventh Wisconsin Infantry Robert Anderson

Chilly Winds Save Gardens as Frost Threat Lifts

Weather kept frost at bay as wind and clouds limited damage. The official recording at BR. G. Slippy’s home showed a 49 degree minimum, one degree below frost line and seven above freezing. Gardeners protected tomatoes and cucumbers with paper and cloth while a northwest breeze persisted and temperatures were expected to rise later. Overcoats returned to storage after a cold night.

BR. G. Slippy

Ireland a Nation to screen again at the Majestic

The seven reel film Ireland a Nation by Emmett Moore is shown tonight at the Majestic in Waterloo. Shot in Ireland with Irish actors, it depicts the seven century struggle for independence and authentic historical episodes. An Irish concert with vocal and instrumental numbers accompanies the showing.

Ireland Waterloo Majestic Theatre Treland Emmett, Moore

Two Couples Take Out Licenses to Wed in Hoodoo Friday

At Black Hawk County courthouses on Friday the thirteenth two couples, Arnold John Reker and Alice Hatcher of Cedar Falls, Darwin W. Pitts of Waterloo, and Freeman E. Dyer of Waterloo, obtained licenses to wed. The article notes the date as Friday the thirteenth and mentions the superseded “hoodoo” superstition surrounding the day.

Ife Blackhawk County Arnold John Reker Cedar Fails Alice Hatcher Cedar Falls Darwin W. Pitts Waterloo Freeman E. Dyer

Grace M E Church To Install League Officers Sunday

Epworth League officers will be installed at Grace M E Church during the evening meeting. The address titled Emergencies and the People to Meet Them will be given by Dr J Lockwood. Officers include Clyda Sanborn and Walter Lee as presidents and several others as vice presidents secretaries pianists and treasurers.

League Grace M. E Church Epworth Jeanue Grace M. E J. Lockwood Clyda R. Sanborn Walter Lee Gladys Vetter Margaret Harvey Fiossie Worsfall Ethel DeLong Hattie Stark Geraldine Gilchrist NeNie Truak Genevieve Schultz Wendell Bar- Telt Stanley Gerald Madge Hosteter Beatrice Allen Ethel Lindelot

Gray Squirrel Traps Reddy With Shell Nut Pile

Gray Squirrel stores real nuts away from the entrance while placing fake shells and loose shells at the doorway to mislead Reddy Squirrel. He plans a quiet trick to stop Reddy from visiting, aware Reddy is clever and meddlesome.

Gray Squirrel Reddy Squirrel Reddy Gray

Reddys Squirrel Stumbles Into Gray Squirrels Trap

Gray Squirrel traps Reddy after the thief climbs into a hollow tree to steal his winter stores. Reddy falls through the trunk to the ground, then scurries away, while Gray contemplates a peaceful winter with secured supplies.

Felf Gray Squirrel

Organ IS KING at Strand Theatre Debut

The Strand Theatre announces the installation of a grand organ, offering patrons access to unusual organ music with a vast range of tone color and power.

Strand Theatre

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Y.W.C. A Aoustify Don Julien W. H. Moon G. A. R. Scroll of Dead Trish the Majestic Ifting Majestiq Douglas BacLean Stone Chick Eng Sandman Mrs. F. A Wal Dorothy Dalton the Strand Beazly Isis Theatre Denver Cole Totem City Colette Yukon Saan Idalion The Paramount Picture AAA Robertson Cole Letty Olivér Morosco
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