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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

2

Waterloo film planned for a large public production

AMD and the Commercial club prepare for a Waterloo publicity play with cameras due to film scenes over two days. A detailed schedule lists scenes at the Fowler farm, Galloway home, and Grace Methodist church, with crowds invited and a parade. Names proposed for the cast and a $5 prize contest are noted, along with May Day exercises at Cedar Heights Park.

AMD Waterloo Toba Amelia Araella Cleveland Nome Wmo A. m Sition No Herse Hazel Jick Harmon Havel Tazel Jari Mazel Waterlon Savings Bank Hopkins Galloway Tay Hanker's Hame Poh Miller Howe Tebe Vohe Gurats Tebea Aelia Byrnes Park Tobe Grace Methodist Church Jack Gilbertville Gilbertsville First National Bank Court Neuse Lo Cedar River Fowler Farm Tohe Charles van Vinck Commercial Club Park Franklin Schumeman's Yohe Graham Wiliim Toohey Acob Graham Hor’s John Shanawise Jacob Grahaw Hoy’s A. E. Harriinia Graham Comiiadya Shores F. W. Robertson W. F. Parrott Jack Jlarmon Rob Ltchts Faltry Worth Hillman Clercure Bevank Arriot Touhoy Fred Norther Aysney Charlie Lewis

Two Lowans Named to Presbyterian Education Board

Two Lowans, Atlante City and Martin of Ges Maines, were named to the newly formed general board of education created by the one hundred twenty-eighth general assembly of the Presbyterian church. The 36-member panel merges the college board and the board of education, with 18 ministers and 18 elders. A meeting in the near future will select officers and determine headquarters. current college board sits in New York and education board in Philadelphia. The charter will be applied for in a yet undetermined state, with location decisions possibly influencing the permanent offices.

Atlante Ciy Magate Archer Sinclair Cedar Rapides Jaod James Martin Ges Maines General Board of Education Presbyterian Pehurch College Board Board of Education New York Philadelphia

Local grade school track meet prelims draw crowd and fast times

About 150 boys entered the annual YMCA grade school track meet preliminaries amid ideal weather. By midday 50 advanced to finals as hopefuls chased several event records. leaders include George Miller and Donald Hetts in class D T, Clarence Smith and C. Urener in class B, Roy Whitmore in class C, with Jacob Bintz overseeing the meet.

Jacob Bint Vou George Miller Donald Hetts Central School M. A. Fighmes Clarence Smith C. Urener Washington School

Foresters to Give Benefit Program for St Joseph’s Church

Members of St Joseph's court S63 Catholic Order of Foresters will host a Tuesday evening benefit at the U S academy. Proceeds go to St Joseph's Catholic church. The program features songs, solos, a comedy sketch and refreshments.

St. Joseph's Court Catholic Order of Foresters U. S St. Joseph's Catholic Church Tony Barend T. R. Sawyer J. Fitzgerald D. Conklin Ed. Purtell Joe

Waterloo Militia Companies Strongly Recruited in Iowa

Waterloo militia units including Town National Guard companies exceed peace strength, with Company B at 71 and Company C at 68. Additional infantry, cavalry, and artillery may be raised as the new army bill moves through Congress and awaits Wilson’s signature, set to take effect July 1. Iowa guard totals about 3,640 men. the bill aims for 10,400. Pay scales set private drill pay at about $1, salaries at 25 percent of regular army rates.

Wilson Iowa Guard Iowa Utla

Haies ot Held Better Operation Postponed

St Paul Minn May 27 The condition today of Jamies 1 Full was reported as satisfactory by Dr James Gilfillan of St Paul who with Dr William James Mayo of Rochester Minn made a careful examination of the aged railroad builder with his residence late funday As a result of the consultation between Dr Mayo and Dr Gilfillan it was decided not to operate upon Mr V E and last night Dr Mayo who arrived in St Paul aboard a special train returned to Rochester Thaw is apparant that friends of the Hill family and business associates of daniel J Ti were apprehensive as to Marti Ss candition hence and every precaution was taken at the residence to assure a maxima of quiet and optivaes for the sirk wan.

St. Paul Minn Jamies James GiAtlan William James Maro Rochester Mayo Gilfillan Maya Thaw Hill Daniel J. Ti Marti

Pavement Plans May Be Prepared for West Bell Addition

Manufacturers urge West Bell area paving linking Falls Avenue and Duryea Street. City committees discuss repaving business and residential streets, funding, and potential donor contributions. A special council meeting Monday will hear reports on street paving and sewer plans, with legal opinions requested on a power district and bond issue.

Cfiy Tall Westfield Failsavanue Duryea Street Galloway Werntfield Falls Avenue Great Western Tracks Manhard Henk Avenue Oral Teck Durye Avenue Rock Island William Galloway Water, Sewer and Gas Committee Wastheld Hagerman Downing Addittons Burr A. Brown

Technical Club Elects Officers

Waterloo Technical Society held its annual meeting at the Citizens Gas and Electric Company club room. Officers elected for the year are George B. E. Bickler president G T Wilson vice president C W Bhy secretary treasurer T EK Rust Y W H Carl and C S Shipler on the membership committee. A building code action committee reported encouragement from contractors and others and will submit plans to the city council soon.

Waterloo Technical Society Citizens Gas & Electric Company Coeiety George BE. Bickler G. T. Wilson C. W. Bhy T. EK. Rust Y W. H. Carl C. &. Shipler Waterloo Cownell

Lincoln Township Picnic Draws Extended Crowd

The Lincoln township picnic yesterday drew a large attendance with ATL schools represented. Profs Campbell McGlade and Eells from the Teachers' College and Superintendent Moeller led talks and conducted contests. Winners included Verda Greeley for division A and Rub Schmidt for No 1 division, Schon for No 2, and Miss Anon Turk earned a diploma for top reading. Spelling winner was Gleneva Philp No 1. Prizes and ceremonies continue in Washing town township Thursday and in Cedar Friday.

Linraln ATL Prots Campbell

Morris drives in ahead of Get Acquainted on Rock Island line

A motorist named A. Morris drove in late on the Get Acquainted special to Union Station on the Rock Island route. He arrived with his Cadillac and a coach passenger, then picked up at the last regular stop. The ride was thrilling as the car skimmed low over the ground.

Cl A. Morris Rock Island Tie Union Station Jin Morris

Robbery Tale Causes City Police Confusion

A tangled robbery report involving Thea Larsen and Larken created conflicting statements. Chief Ciddwell doubted Larsen’s memory while Larken claimed he was robbed of $5 after being sold. Larsen later admitted memory gaps and police pursued the evolving story, with earlier accounts deemed unreliable.

Thea Larsen Ita Allssadl Larsen Larken Selday Wis Et al Pollea Belleva Ha Jim

Cedar Heights Considers Water Supply Extension Agreement

Cedar Falls council approves terms for Cedar Heights to receive water. The package calls for 4900 feet of four inch main and 3200 feet of four inch main to be laid, plus a guarantee of at least 68 subscribers at 9 dollars yearly. Cedar Heights council to meet Monday to study details. officials expect work to begin soon. Mayor Newman says Cedar Falls may soon supply Cedar Heights.

Cedar Falls Cedar Heights Council of Air. Parrott Cedar Treights J. B. Newman

Chautauqua Fund Progress Report For Waterloo W OTU

Members report progress toward funds to purchase Chautauqua park by city or park commission. The June 1 deadline nears as pending payments from former subscribers are tallied. Recent contributions include Homemakers' band 20, Laura Woebh S. S. class 16, Brovubsay W OT 40, Mrs. A E Stull unknown amount, A Friend 2, Holliday Des Moines 10, Garver 222.

Waterloo Chautauqua Park First Baptist Church Laura Woebh

Waterlooan to Chicago Oil News manager W J Shaw

W J Shaw, formerly of Waterloo, moves with his family to Chicago to become part owner and manager of Oil News. He previously managed Me Times-Tribune and was active in Old Town Orbeye elit circles. Friends wish him success in his new venture.

Gaming Waterloo W. J. Shaw Chicago Oil Newa Shaw Walerlag Times-Tribune Alwisn Adelob Old Town Orbeye Elit

Removal Notice for Tie Hacher Shop Move

Removal notice indicates Tie Hacher Shop formerly at 162 West Fifth Street has relocated to 624 Commercial Street in Ma. wahis poo hall. Public notice summarizes the address change and relocation details for local customers.

Sipple Weet Fifth St Conmerrial St

Thieves Arrest After Cedar Falls Copper Ring Bust

Waterloo police rounded up a group linked to stolen copper wire from a local yard. Investigators say suspects planned to sell copper in Cedar Falls and nearby cities. Mayors and sheriffs cooperated as three others fled toward Cedar Falls while a fourth man confessed to thefts in Seattle and Philadelphia. Bright, charged on grand larceny, agreed to a guilty plea and 80 day sentence in county jail.

Waterloo Voday Palla Pollee Ealow Bulow Bhoeritt Cedar Falls Sheri’ T Heniersonlso Oan Cora Una Draga Walarton Tava Waleed Winn Lewis Seattle George Mayers Philadelphia HL Apeford Wo. O. Fm & NL Tina la Ports City Meyers Lawle Bright Wrank Bright Kepford M.S. Wenner

Clean Life Boys Parade Through Waterloo Streets

Waterloo today saw hundreds of youths in a Clean Life for Every Young Man march. American Life educational banners flew from bicycles and Shetland ponies as delegations from schools moved along Fourth Street toward the east business district, starting near 11 o'clock.

Waterloo Bannors Anil Atrests Mrred Acrnas Lierlyver East Business District

Italian steamer Moriva torpedoed by submarine rescued

May 27 report from Fort Venur says five French torpedo boats rescued thirty Morinda crew members after the Italian steamer Morinda was torpedoed by a submarine on Thursday afternoon. The vessel, en route from New York to Goenew with a cargo, was abandoned at sea in lifeboats.

Pacis Fort Venur Othe Morinda New York

Beulah Soros and Names in a Waterton Ledger Mystery

Fragmentary OCR reads Beulah Soros and figures Waterton linked to a ledger. Mentions coins, waterboard, Tatler Waterton, Carl DP, Medgar Falla, Wook, Cedar Malls and a numeric tag 22.205. Details are incomplete, with multiple proper nouns unclear.

Stephan RL Ocuasa Waterton Oo Beulah SOROS Wendt Waterboard Tatler Waterton Carl DP Will Medgar Falla Vera Wook Cedar Malls

For Sale and Rent Ad Fragments From Classifieds

Fragmented want ads list items for sale and rental notices. Readable details include a six room modern house for sale and rooms for rent with partial addresses and contact hints, though many words are garbled and uncertain.

Parthy Tandern Creqiinas Ete Atuyette Mere Wade T Thriee Meeiy Tommy Slase Ji Cbeatlenien Peoferre Senet

Wanted A Good Second Band Pony for Sale Ad Site

Fragmented notice listing various items for sale and rent including baby chicks and modern houses. Contains scattered phrases about services, housing, horses, and miscellaneous goods with unclear attributions and numerous garbled terms.

Ad Sitees Fova Pit Powutry Mihara Banny Fen Tabin Pemotia

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