W C T U House Party Draws Cedar Falls Delegation
About 150 women attended the three day WCTU house party ending at Willard hall with open house today for visitors. Mrs. Laura B. Hale Ames IA led the noontide service and urged support for soldiers bread and child labor laws. Cedar Falls, Cedar Heights, Oak Ridge, La Porte City and Waterloo members attended. Cedar Falls members chaired events and discussed convention plans. A social evening followed a picnic supper as Cedar Falls plan contributors shared impressions and a Japan Korea China letter was read. A notice requests club meeting announcements reach the office by 9:30 A.M. Saturday for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Willard Hall
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
Cedar Heights
Oak Ridge
la Porte City
Waterloo
Laura B. Hale
Ames
George Philpot
Hale
Eychaner
Parks
Carter
Cedar Fails
A. J. Edwards
L. E. Park
L. B. Park
Social club gatherings and charity meetings aired
Numerous clubs met yesterday with appointed hostesses and activities. Minerva club entertained guests led by Mrs. W. F. Condon. Arta club planned a Red Cross party. I. F. F. club eyed a fine next week event. Other groups included J. L. B. and Elite circle gatherings, Mothers and Presbyterian auxiliaries, a kitchen shower for Mrs. Treloar, and PEO and Christian Endeavor events with talks on relief and a taffy pull at Cedar Heights Church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Club
B. T. Condon
Frank Fox
Elmer Ford
W. F. Condon
Arta Club
Red Cross
A. QO. Fink
I. F. F. Club
L. B. Roberts
J. L. B. Club
J. M
Among the Churches War Era Guilds Meet Across Iowa
Christ Episcopal members of the Ladies’ guild voted to dispense with refreshments during the war period. Guests included Mrs. Harry Longley wife of the suffragan bishop Des Moines Mrs. J. T. Hamilton and Mrs. W. M. Cunningham en route to a deanery meeting in Charles City. U C T auxiliary holds a 2 30 pm meeting with a hard time party in the evening inviting U C T members and wives. Calvary Evangelical Burden Bearers class marks its first anniversary with an evening party at Mrs. Emma Scheppele’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxilary
Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary
F. J. Eightey
W. W. Marsh
Christ Episcopal
Ladies’ Guild
W. H. Reid
Harry 58. Longley
Des Moines
J. T. Hamilton
W. M. Cunningham
Cedar Rapids
Charles City
Au. C. T
Iliary
O— Calvary Evangelical
Emma Scheppele
Elijah Would Fly Like His Namesake But Army Says No
Elijah F Black, born in Providence Kentucky, passed preliminary exams and reached Jefferson Barracks Missouri before a late test exposed him as a Negro. He was rejected because colored men are not eligible for aviation service, despite passing the initial requirements and getting by earlier officers. His sister Elsie Johnson remains the nearest living relative.
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Elijah
Elijah F’ Black
Army of Flyers
Davenport
Jefferson Barracks
Auiation
Black
Providence
Elsie Johnson
British Admiral Visits Harvard For Radio School Inspection
Vice Admiral Montague E. Brown ing of the British Navy and Lieut. Ayer of the U. S. N. take the salute as they begin inspection of students at Harvard's national radio school. The admiral commands Britain’s fleet in these waters. one arm hangs loose from a Jutland battle injury.
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Montague E. Browning
His Majesty’s Navy
Lieut. Ayer
National Radio School
Harvard
Great Britain
Jutland
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
The notice thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during a recent bereavement. It also thanks for beautiful flowers from Mrs J E Lansing and Slaughter, Mr and Mrs E D Lansing and family.
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J. E
Lansing and
Slaughter
E. D
Lansing and Family
Slanders Against the Red Cross Run Rampant
A Cedar Rapids Gazette note reports widespread rumors about Red Cross slanders during wartime. A tale claimed a mother knitted a red sweater with a ten dollar bill or gold piece for her son in the army, with stories of misdelivery and counterfeit purchases circulating from Des Moines to Minneapolis.
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Washington
Rea Cross
Cedar Rape Ids Gazette
Red Cross
Center Point Independent
Crimp Dodge
Des Moines
Polles
Grocery Specials From A Busy Market Stand
A shopper list details numerous canned goods and staples with prices: Red Salmon 45 cents for two cans, Bee Brand Peas two cans 25 cents, Crackerjack Peas two cans 25 cents, Corn two cans 25 cents, Hebe Milk three cans 99 cents, Iowa Milk three cans 40 cents, No 2 Tomatoes two cans 25 cents, Macaroni three packs 25 cents, Spaghetti three packs 25 cents, Noodles three packs 25 cents, Catsup two bottles, Corn per dozen cans 4.35, Peas per dozen cans 3.35, Washington Crisps two pounds, Steel Cut Coffee 456, Daily Brand Coffee 42, Green Jap Tea four pounds 20 cents, Green Jap Tea one pound 40 cents, six bars Bob White 25 cents.
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Iowa
Washington
Six Boys Excused From Army Service in Waterloo
Six Waterloo registrants were sent to Camp Dodge but turned back by the war department for presumed physical unfitness. Named are Samuel Thompson Fred Pettit Ernest Lowish and James Ostergaard Lewish has a family and did not claim exemption. Two called by the local board Henry Henderson and Ile Nicholas have not appeared. Bert E Stanley’s standing for Waterloo service was reconsidered leaving a small margin over needs. Also divorce suits filed Pegia Brewer seeks divorce from Jesse Brewer and Odessa Brown seeks divorce from E O Brown.
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Waterloo
Camp Dodge
War Department
Samuel Thompson
Fred Pettit
Ernest Lowish
James Ostergaard
Lewish
Crowder
George Demicoff
John Popsterioff
National Army
Courier Patterns Order Coupon For Designer Selections
To obtain the up to date v pattern of accompanying design fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 10 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible, but I should reach you in ten days after pending in your order.
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Patttern
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Fragmentary Street Scene Stirs Gossip and Rumor
Readable bits describe a theft accusation on the street with a mother identifying a six dollar gold piece. The tale hints at hostile propaganda and calls for marshals and judges to address the circulation. An advertisement glimpse mentions Weeds Hats for fall.
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United States
Bank Looted of $18,000 by Bandits in Concord
Farmers' State bank in Concord near Jackson, Michigan, was robbed early today. Bandits exploded eight charges to breach the vault and escaped in two automobiles with about $18,000 in cash. Explosions drew citizens but robbers kept them at bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
Farmers’ State Bank
Concord
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Emems Socited
Suate
Carl Miller
Lyin McElhinney Treloar
FP. E. O
Austin Burt
J. H. Goodrich
H. C. Gordon
H. W. Hammond
Ravenna ES
Vwice
AD. Browning
Chicago
Bouregnerg
Joe Varnish
Brownie Beaver
Paddy Muskrat
Peter Mink
Jimmy, Rebbit
Billy Woodchuck
Tommy Fox
Goe
Michael O'Halloran
Paradise Ridge
Star Rover
Dabney
Todd Kitchener
Warwick
North Waterloo Meat Co
East Fourth Street
Attend Woods Millinery
Pegia Brewer
Jesse Brewer
Corsicaba
Texas
Odessa Brown
E. O. Brown
First National Bank
J. H. Sieged’s Grocery
Sycamore St
Monarch Food
Monarch
Ohio
Campbell's
Baker’s
Baker
J. H. Siegel
Family Shoe Store
Goth Sycamore Street
Boston
Hamburg
Little Ham L
Pound
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