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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

9

Waterloo Woman's Club to Plant Trees in War Memorial Tribute

Waterloo Woman's Club invites the public to a memorial tree planting at the clubhouse grounds after the Waterloo theatre program. Two pine trees will be planted to honor World War I dead and returning veterans, with speakers Dr. Charles D. Darling and Rev. Clinton P. Smith. The ceremony, led by the grounds committee, includes a bugler from the Boy Scouts and a dedicatory prayer. The event features participation by American Legion members and other patriotic organizations.

Waterloo Woman's Club Waterloo Theatre Patriotic Oriers American Legion Waterloo Clinton P. Smith First Evangelical Church Boy Scouts

James G Clark elected Iowa Elks president in Clinton

James G. Clark of Waterloo was elected president of the Iowa State Association of Elks in Clinton. He becomes the fifth Waterloo man to hold the high office, joining past leaders J. C. Murtagh H. B. Maynard Sherman T. Mears and C. J. Pickett, with Clark a longtime member.

James G. Clark Waterloo Iowa Elks Iowa State Association of Elks Clinton J.C Murtagh H. B. Maynard Sherman T. Mears C. J. Pickett State Mr. Clark

Family Finds Four Unexpected Guests Asleep in House

In Essex Iowa May 29 a Woodward Ta family stopped by the Velie farm and, after knocking, found the unlocked front door. The four visitors entered and settled on the lower floor with Mrs Velie discovering them asleep at 3 am. Mrs Vincent is Velie’s daughter and Vincent runs the state dairy farm at Woodward.

Essex Woodward William Vincent J. M. Wells Aii Mr. Welle Mr. Vincent Velio Davenport

Robinson Circus License Set for July 18 Show Here

The city clerk issued a license for John Robinson shows to exhibit in town on July 18. The advance man called the circus bigger and better than before. Cars with paraphernalia will arrive at dawn via the Rock Island railroad and transfer to the Illinois Central after unloading. If park board permission is obtained, the attraction will perform in Cedar River park’s athletic field.

John Robinson Rock Island Illinois Central Park Board Cedar River Parks

Man Thrown 20 Feet After Horse Kick Incident

May 29 Cedar Falls report says Simpson 65 was hurled 20 feet by a horse kick while working on Julia Ford farm. Injuries not yet determined. Also noted is a May 29 social event hosted by Mrs W Lang on Grove Street and a basement fire at T Richmond’s 556 Tiddana Street causing property damage.

Gladys Fedar Falls Withiant Simpson Julia Ford Lang Cedar Falls Th. T. Richmond Tiddana Street

Bankers Offer Reward for Burns Case Suspects

Polk County Bankers decide on a reward of 1000 dollars for information leading to the capture of Eugene Shearer and Scotty Burns. Meeting at the association discussed crime apprehension and radio efforts as a state crimefighting aid. Also notes changes in local banking roles and related public safety measures.

Deg Moines Polk County Bankers’ Asso Eugene Shearer Scotty’ Burns University State Bank

Ford Runs 57 Miles on Gallon of Gasoline

A device invented by John A. Stransky of Pukwana South Dakota claims to boost car mileage from 40 to 57 miles per gallon. It allegedly removes carbon prevents spark plug trouble and overheating. Installation takes five minutes. He seeks agents and offers samples at his own risk. Write him today.

John A. Stransky Fourth St Pukwana South Dakota Iit Straneky

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