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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1916

Page

4

Weddings and Dinners Highlight Social Calendar of Waterloo

The social column outlines major events from Waterloo including the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gilley at 116 Cortlandt Street with many relatives and friends, multiple club meetings at hotels and homes, and numerous weddings and dinners. Notable mentions include Elizabeth O’Hearn and Robart Flardin nuptials, an upcoming Thanksgiving dinner by Westminster Presbyterian, and various local society gatherings with hosting duties and gifts.

Michaal Gilley Cortlandt Etreet Gilley Lydia Black Macy Fiumnel la Porte Guy Kheble Loy Kimble Ames George Kimble Nevada Oscer Gilley Maynard Mrather Bulley Barney X. D Finndin-O' Hearn Elizabeth O'Hearn Robart Hevard Slatuery James O'Gearn Monmouth Ro Berkering Auplé Alys Jardin James Out Yack Hawk Fruit Company Flardin M Jacob Rofu Carlisle Black Hawk Pratt Company thoMm TD. H. Palmer Broadcroth Hardin Witterton Apartments Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Church GML Cenalthenums Preston Ithnee WP. Jensen H.W. Kendall Saimes If Musin

Local clubs hold meetings and bazaars this December

Mrs Charles Burbank assisted hosts at a Thanksgiving tea and luncheon after a social afternoon. U S Daughters met at Mrs L E Aldrich home with guest Mrs J Burtner. G A R Lingala circle to meet Friday at Memorial hall with initiation and officer elections. Mrs J E Ridenour to attend weekend house party in Charles City aiding child welfare. Jerico Cedar Falls Paul Heltenicastion postponed to Dec 8 at Mrs H A Sharp home. Central Christian church Ladies Aid Bazaar Dec 8 in church basement. Social Center Castle Hill to serve chicken pie supper and program at Castle Hill schoolhouse starting 6:30 p m.

Fdncoin Lingala Ladivk Atate J. E. Ridenour A. Q. Ruste State Mothers’ Congress Charles City Ridenour Jerico Cedar Falls Paul Heltenicastion Mra. H. A. Sharp Highhind Ladies’ Aid Society of Central Christian Church Social Center Society Castle Hill Castile Hill

Sub Scare Cuts Flour Prices Across Markets

The submarine scare boosts talk of lower costs as a 10 cent cut drops the price of a 100 pound sack of flour to 6.60 and another 10 cent drop is planned for Friday. Officials say reduced shipments to foreign markets and wartime disruptions drive the decline while prospects of prices rising again if submarine dangers ease loom. A 40 cent barrel reduction has appeared in wholesale markets with only a 20 cent drop in retail.

Atoet W. J. Poddieord

Vincent Offered Rockefeller Post Says Minnesota Report

Minneapolis November 29 Dr George FE Vincent president of the University of Minnesota has been offered an important position with the Rockefeller foundation and is reportedly seriously considering it. Vincent declined to discuss the matter and directing inquiries elsewhere. The board of regents president Fred W Snyder also refrained from comment.

Minneapolis Minn George FE. Vincent University of Minnesota Rockefeller Foundation Vincent Anea Fred WB. Snyder Board of Wits Butler

Students To Try Living On Thirty Cents A Day

Philadelphia reports that a Williamsport group of 16 University of Pennsylvania students will attempt to live on thirty cents a day. The unique experiment aims to test budgeting and daily living costs as part of a student project.

Teurty Philadelphia Williamsportelec University of Pennyvoun Aen

Rath Warehouse Contract Is Let

Rath Packing company plans a new warehouse with reinforced concrete construction. The 82 by 1,200 foot structure will lie near the present Rath facility beside the central tracks. The project includes modern conveniences and a projected expenditure around 4100.000, with work to start soon.

Tory Rath Packing Company Guemin Cha Company H W. J. Parker Iine Bia Mt Oo Ebay Simmt Dhelfiels Rath

Trativio Signs Etole Seve Flena Mystery Stolen Race

A garbled report claims theft of a race team vehicle or equipment amid confusion over street players and improvised operators. Police have not yet named suspects or locations but say information could prevent arrests and remove some signs from the scene.

Reminov

Local pool meet notes stray from clean attendance

Fragmentary OCR shows a 4A pool meet yesterday with unclear names. Only Ava Doll at Monelila appears as an attendant. Other text mentions Miss Merthae Viramdos, Bal's and Mr Fob McCrashen with odd spellings and unclear roles. The officiating minister is Re Jo darts, location 418 Lar fev ast resct.

Bal Fob McCrashen Waterlon Tonte Thaen MoNelila

Labor ads and post office open amid Thanksgiving crowds

A Des Moines bulletin lists farm labor ads and housing offers in Minnesota and Iowa towns including Mason City and Charles City. The Kimball foundry sale is noted, with new ownership and ongoing operations. Thanksgiving delivery windows and crowded trains and stations mark the busy holiday period as travelers head home.

Freachan Plogiment Bureau Des Moines Maruere State Age Pactorhes Mason City Charles City

80 Welfare League Baskets Told Out in Waterloo

More than 80 baskets filled with food were distributed today in Waterloo. School children contributed goods as patrons and organizations packed barrels days earlier. Superintendent Miss Furth Reed noted the effort aimed to aid every poor family amid rising living costs and wage hardships.

A Peor Waterloo Mation Pletara Theatras Naual Inborlag Furth Reed Irigue

Aged couple credits Virol tonic from local drugstore

An elderly couple from Bleubeoville Iowa credit Virol tonic for sustaining and restoring strength. They report improved health and say they would not be alive without Virol. The ad lists ingredients beef peptonitate manganese peptoniate and other tonics.

Bleubeoville Oho Huebarutd Wwe EU Geutel Luedielog Wangler Dros Drurelsts J. Milter Waterlon Alo Bng Iowa

City churches aid missing families appeal

Needy were furnished by churches of the city, but sum may have been overlooked. If any individual is familiar with any worthy family, we are anxious to be furnished with their addresses.

Suma

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