Presbyterians in Russia famine area urged to aid
Indianapolis May 21 AP Dr Henry Master leader of the Alliance of Reformed Churches urged action after reporting large European aid efforts. He noted over half of Russia’s 100000 church members live along the Volga and warned of a growing Presbyterian movement in eastern European Russia. He called for immediate help and announced a $15 million endowment appeal over three years to sustain pension and relief needs.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Henry
Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Alliance of Reformed Churches
Europe
Russia
Volga River
Moscow
Ural Mountains
Presbyterianski
Prbyterian Board of Ministerial
Ile
Ter Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Jacome
Presbyterian
Master
General Assembly
Jarmen’s Movement
Playgrounds Set to Open in Waterloo June 18
Public playgrounds in Waterloo to open Monday June 15 as the supervising committee at Black's Tearoom approved arrangements. Mr. and Mrs. C L Gormler named general directors with five assistants for proposed centers. Grounds inspected for suitability and equipment purchases planned this noon. Margery Geary of the Playground and Recreation Association of America will visit later to assist the committee.
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Waterloo
Black's
C. L. Gormler
Mi Jey
Gorm
Margery Geary
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Would Have Church Replace Politics in World Court Issue
Dr Cor nell Woelfkin pastor of Park Avenue Baptist New York told Sunday Evening club an effort is under way to push a world court proposal through churches. He cited a telegram from the state department asking religious bodies to discuss the issue and said church action could remove factionalism and foster moral support for recon- struction. No definite program has been laid out by world court advocates.
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Chicago
Cornell Woelfkin
Park Avenue Baptist Church
New York
Sunday Evening Club
Imbibers of Booze Given Stiff Fines
Five prohibition evaders were jailed or fined after police acted Saturday night and Sunday. Charles Willcox, a repeat offender, received 30 days hard labor. two were fined 323.50 and costs. two forfeited 23 dollar bonds. Royal power was fined 5.50 and costs for speeding without rear light. Seven other violators faced fines or bond forfeitures, while four drivers without rear lights were discharged after explanations to the judge.
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Charles Willcox
Royal Power
Waterloo Gun Club to Shoot Thursday
Waterloo Gun club will hold its semi monthly practice shoot at Byrnes park traps Thursday at 2730 p. With agreeable weather conditions a good crowd is looked for. A registered shoot at Grundy Center Wednesday and Thursday will attract trapshooters from northern Town. EF. M. Shores, Q. A. K Repass, ln W. Witty and several other sportsmen from Waterloo plan to attend.
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Waterloo Gun Club
Byrnes Park
Grundy Center
EF. M. Shores
Q. A. K Repass
Ln W. Witty
Waterloo
World population in cities tops fourteen percent in 1920s data
Berlin reports a global population of 1,804,187,031 with only about 7 percent in cities over 100,000. New York leads with 6,620,048. London 4,483,249. Berlin 3,803,770. Europe dominates urban centers, while Asia has more large cities than North America.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Bis
New York
London
Europe
Paris
Glasgow
Vienna
Moscow
England
Germany
Italy
France
Russia
Asia
North America
Shanghai
Hankou
Calcutta
Bombay
Tokio
Osaka
India
China
Japan
Last Call for Long Distance Dancers record 161 hours
James Yarnell of Youngstown set a marathon dance mark of 1.61 hours and 36 minutes at Avon Park. He and wife began at 10 a m Monday. Mrs Yarnell ended her effort after 132 hours 27 minutes, a worldwide record for women. Yarnell quit at 4 20 today.
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Niles
James Yarnell
Youngstown
Avon Park
Yarnell
Notable City Population Figures Across Americas
A historic survey lists large cities in North and South America with New York Chicago Philadelphia and Mexico City in the million-class. It notes 68 U S large cities, 12 above half a million, with South America hosting 24 such centers including Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Australia has eight large cities none exceeding a million.
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America
North America
Asia
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mexico City
United States
South America
Brazil
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Australia
Rotary Studies Membership Phases at Luncheon
Rotary's membership committee discussed phases including What Membership Should Be Classification and Growth rate at the noon luncheon in Hotel Russell-Lamson. Speakers Dr W B Small Will Ogle Fred Young W J Stevens and T M Buchanan outlined growth tied to obtaining quality material with John Liffring entertaining with bird-call imitations amid a note on ocean volume and coverage.
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Rotary
Hotel Russell-Lamson
W. B. Small
Will Ogle
Fred Young
W. J. Stevens
T. M. Buchanan
John Liffring
F.C. Liffring
Hazing probe at East High School picnic
School authorities led by C. W. Kline and Fred Miller investigate alleged initiation roughness at a Cedar Heights picnic tied to the Philomathian Literary Society. Several students reportedly injured. Superintendent vows action and future safeguards.
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East High School
C. W. Kline
Fredan
Miller
Kline
Severs
Supt
Kling
Philomathian Literary Society
Pirle
Cedar Heights
I Upromptu
H. A. Boysen
Kilne
Feast of Fruits Observed by Sons of Jacob
Members of the local congregation of the Sons of Jacob observed the first service of a series marking the Feast of Fruits. Rabbi M. Ostrowsky preached on The Day God Gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. A large congregation attended. Services will be held this evening Tuesday morning and evening.
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of the Sons of Jacob
M. Ostrowsky
God
Moses
Mrs. George Worthen to Red Cross Convention
Mrs George B Worthen secretary of the local home service division will represent Waterloo as a delegate at the state Red Cross convention on June 6 at the Fort Des Moines hotel Des Moines The event will review the past year s work and map plans for the future.
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George B. Worthen
Home Service
Igection
Red Cross
Waterloo
Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
Red Crass
Arraignment in Assault Case Delayed in Municipal Court
Charles Schreck was arraigned in municipal court on a charge of assault and battery filed by Mrs Arch Putney. By agreement of attorneys the hearing was continued until further order. The defendant was released on a $50 bond.
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Charles Schreck
Arch Putney
Marathon Potato Peeler Beats Hoofer in Davenport
Charles Teeple, 22, employed at a Davenport restaurant, completed a 48 hour marathon toiler stint by peeling potatoes washing dishes and carrying trays nonstop. He finished at 9 am. A friend who bet he could dance longer quit after six hours.
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Davenport
Charles Teeple
Teeple
Ostrowsky to Open Meat Market at Franklin and Reed Streets
Rebbi M Ostrowsky has purchased the grocery store at Franklin and Reed streets and plans to open a meat market around June 1 after fixtures are installed. The market will be closed on Saturdays but open evenings.
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Rebbi M. Ostrowsky
Franklin and
Rhey
Wateroo Trains In and Out and Surrounding Stops
Train schedule fragment lists arrivals and departures for Waterloo and nearby towns including Dubuque Dubuque Dubuque and Chicago Ltd. Services to Omaha Fort Dodge Oelwein Minneapolis St Paul and Kansas City noted with times and depots. Local and intercity trains referenced with multiple departures and arrivals across twin cities and rural stops.
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Ghleseg Duduus
Dimitea
Chicago
Sioux City
Omaha
Dubuaugq
Fort Dodge
Omahs
Sioux
Dodge
Dubuque
Borth
Albert Lean
Albert Lea
Albert le
Twin Cities
Albert Ley
Union Depot
Oelwein
St. Depot
Twin c
Twin Cc
Oelwain
Kansas City
Kansas Cit
Hansagey
MeIntira
Union
Worth
Aaeas Am
Minneapolia
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Manly
Burlington
St. Louis
Fio de Mecoeee
Vinton -S
Davenghrt
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