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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1920

Page

10

Enrolment Drive Boosts Friendship Club at East High

Society notes detail a rapid enrolment push for the Friendship club at East High School. Two-team membership drives led by Miss Helene Koepke and a team of assistants use miniature house inns to tally recruits. Public school cabinet members attend an Elk Run house party with Miss Niermeyer as guest, and Mrs. Miller assists as club advisor.

Friendship Club of East High School Helene Koepke Marian Giglow Buretta Walter Madge Renner Opal Dietal Julia Johnson Inn Fred J. Miller Elk Run Miss Niermeyer A. E. Hoffman Girls Work T. A. McManus Minnie H Smith Association West Frances Grenny Dorist Whittle Mildred Bunn Marian Templeton Belle Dawson Helen Easley Cather« Graham Jank Wisner Elizabeth Wisner Wiletta Moore Bess Cooley Marie Ramsey Mary Crowell Zatha Pilson Idle Whitney Dorothy Wilbur Ddvicers H. S. Taylor W. H. Banglas F. J. Miller

Afternoon Nuptials at St Luke's Cedar Falls

Miss Eleanor Marie Comer wed James Thorvald Johnson at St Luke's Episcopal Church Cedar Falls with 50 guests. Rev H C Boissier officiated as Mildred Comer served as maid of honor and John Ray as best man. The couple plan to live on the Johnson farm near Cedar Falls after November 1. A reception followed at the bride's mother's home.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Cedar Falls H. C. Boissier Eleanor Marie Comer Amelia Comer James Thorvald Johnson Nels Johnson Mildred Comer John Ray Frost Caseldine Sophia Caseldine Charles Caseldine Joseph Frost Mathias Frost Gilbertville St. Mary's Catholic Church Theodore Worm Reed Street

Shrine to Host Waterloo Ceremonial Parade and Durbans

Waterloo set to host a Shrine event with El Kabir temple members arriving by special train from Cedar Rapids. A parade, band performances, and a ceremonial Hippodrome show are planned, followed by an auto exhibition and banquet. T. Will Runkle arrives to open the recorder's office at the Russell Lamson hotel.

Waterloo A. Sporle el Kahir Temple Cedar Rapids el Kabir Temple Masonic Temple Russell-Lamson Hotel Washington Mulberry Automobile Exhibition Hall Dairy Cattle Congress Grounds Hippodrome T. Will Runkle Cedar Repids Recorder Peavey Davidson Bros Tater el Kahir

Butterfat rankings spark milk drink chatter at Waterloo

A Waterloo dairy report by city milk inspector J. P. Byes lists butterfat percentages for 15 local dairies. McKinley Dairy missing after sale to Sanitary Dairy. N. L. Bennett now a grade Al distributor with tuberculin tested herd. Special note: Sanitary Dairy and Grant Dairy highlighted.

J. P. Byes Insuss Waterloo McKinley Dai Towa Dairy Farm Lininger Crocery Co Grant Dairy Orange Dairy Shank Dairy Sanitary Dairy R.A. Stitchell & Son Eightney Mit Co Pleasant View Dal Jiruk Special Grant Dairy Deal

Automobile Tire Theft Ring Strikes City Streets

Thieves last night target spare tires on cars around town. Lloyd Klinefelter reports a stolen tire and rim from his car near Elks Club Park Avenue and Mulberry Street, with a chain cut to free the wheel. W J O’Neil's rear tire and rim were taken near the courthouse, and C I Bronson’s car on Park Avenue saw tire and rim stolen. Another theft from Highland and a separate Bronson loss on Alta Vista Avenue are noted, all in the same general area.

Lloyd Klinefelter Tefferson Street Elks Elub Park Avenue Mulberry’ Street W. J. O'Neil Land C. E. Bronson Smith, Lichtz & Hillman Co Highland C. I. Bronson Alta Vista Avenue

Orange Township lecture course opens tonight

Orange township opens its annual lecture series in the school auditorium this evening. The item notes local residents traveling for District Conference of the Church of the Brethren near Fredericksburg and lists several Orange residents and visitors.

Navy Recruiting Sports 11 Seeking Lives of Sailors

Navy recruiting in this district shows a boom as 11 young men applied for enlistment at the local recruiting station. Three were accepted Robert Kelly of Waterloo Carl E Neal of Delhi Ia and Henry Anderson of Manchester Ia They head to Mare Island San Francisco for training. Chief W A Nemes cites avoidance of cold weather desire for adventure and lack of employment as the main motives.

Navy Robert Kelly Waterloo Carl E. Neal Delhi Henry Anderson Manchester San Francisco Cal Mare Island Station W. A. Nemes

Dope Follows Misspelled Letter with Property Description

A letter to the county treasurer shows extreme misspelling yet provides a crucial property description. It requests tax details for a specific lot and block in an addition, as explained by Treasurer W J Burbank who notes the misspelled prose still carries the essential description of the real estate in question.

W. J. Burbank

Two Independence Boys Join U S Army in Germany

Two Independence men George W. Howard and Rudolph Bule enlisted for three years at Waterloo to join U S Army in Germany. Gayle Hamilton of Waterloo heads to Camp Grant to train with Third Field Artillery. Lieut Sykes from Des Moines replaces Maj Ward in Des Moines area. Cedar Rapids to receive orders. Enlistments closed for Tenth Cavalry and cooks. infantry expeditionary force still open.

Waterloo Germany Jafter George W. Howard Rudolph Bule Gayle Hamilton Camp Grant Third Field Artillery H. F. Sykes Des Moines Iowa W. C. Ward Des Aveines Col. Sikes Cedar Rapids Tenth Cavalry

Local employers report rising labor supply in Cedar Falls

Oct 6 Cedar Falls reports increased labor supply as factories note more applications for work. Several manufacturing plants close at 5 p m with quitting time previously 6. Local social notes include Mrs A Frank Mason City and Mrs Frank Younker Parkersburg visiting G A Younker home, Cedar Falls. Former Cedar Falls boys Ralph Jennings and Gaylord H Ford of Indianapolis visit this week. Mr and Mrs Anton Friis plan winter in Los Angeles with en route stops. Mrs J B Jennings to Chickasha Okla for winter at daughter Mrs F E Chandler. Fifth division of Women’s Association First Congregational church met at Mrs Charles Schwanke’s Clay street home. Mrs Harry Merrill assisting. Mrs Fred L Rehbeck returned to Abbott Wash after a month here with relatives.

Cedar Falls CO. A. Frank Mason City Frank Younker Parkersburg G. A. Younker Ralph Jennings Gaylord H. Ford Indianapolis Anton Friis Los Angeles Cal J. B. Jennings Chickasha Okla Women's Association of First Congregational Church Mirs Charles Schwanke Clay Street Harry Merrill Fred L. Rehbeck Abbott

MacSwiney Passes a Rather Bad Night

London on October 6 reports Terence Mac Swiney lord mayor of Cork suffered a rather bad night at Brixton prison as hunger strike enters its eighth day. A physician said his general condition remained unchanged. The bulletin came from the Irish Self Determination League.

Associated Press London Terence MacSwiney Gork Brixton Prison Irish Self Determination League

Atlantic Deeper Waterways endorses Moore for inland waterway

Atlantic City officials report that the Atlantic Deeper Waterways association backed Mayor J Hampton Moore of Philadelphia, the group’s president, for a continuous inland waterway extending from Maine to Florida during today's sessions.

Atlantic City N. J Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association J. Hampton Moore Philadelphia Maine Florida

Odd Fellows Homecoming Party Tonight at Black Hawk Lodge

Local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will hold a homecoming party this evening at Black Hawk lodge on Fourth street east. The event starts at 8 20 PM with hosts from the lodge and many members expected to attend to ensure a successful gathering.

Odd Rebekahs Black Hawk Lodge Fourth Street East

Zemm Clean Antiseptic Cream Ad

Modern cosmetic sale copy touts Zemm antiseptic cream for non greasy skin care. Available in extra large 35g bottle at $1.00 from The E W Ram Co Cheveland. Includes claims of dependable results and removal of samples.

E. W. Ram Co Cheveland

Benefit Concert For St Marys At Park Avenue Church

Fundraising for a new St Marys house of worship at Parker Street resumes with a Sunday evening concert at Park Avenue and Lafayette Street. Soloists John la Conrad Dr Alphonse Dress and Mrs Leo A Hotan join choirs from St Marys and St Josephs. Mrs Hoffman appears in the city for the first time. Tickets handled by Cecelian Society members.

St. Mary's Parish Parker Street Park Avenue Lafayette Street John la Conrad Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Alphonse Dress Columbia College Dubuque St. Mary's Cecelian Society

Price of Bread to Fall Not Just Right Away

Price adjustments will come after the current supply from high priced wheat is exhausted, with bread and bakery goods to decline gradually rather than immediately.

Waterloos bakerial forecast on flour supply and bread price

A Waterloo bakery manager warns flour type affects bread costs and urges a 3 day to six week reserve. He predicts bread prices may fall once current stock depletes, noting flour prices track wheat. The note appears amid a for sale ad in the Courier.

Mystery Beauty Formulas and Hair Growth Claims

A long list of facial and hair care remedies claims quick skin plumpness, wrinkle removal, and hair regrowth using mixtures of glycerine, eptol, beta quality, bay rum, and other ingredients. It promotes DIY preparations and discounted drugstore components as cure-all regimens.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Friendship Club of East High Faith Crete Evangelical I C. ES. L. Club Orlo Miler Cedar Heights jAire C. W Carlson-Pyle Fannie Elizabeth Pyle Frances A. Pyle Elmer Richard Carl- Bod Ciarriage First Presbyterian Church J. R. Macartney Carlson Falan-Fleming Companys Chicago Eas Falan-Fleming Bieber-Wells Zora Wells Elias B. Breber Reinbeck Little Brown Church the Vale EH. J. Lockwood Ida Wells P. E. Taylor W. W. Taylor Polly Emma Taylor Hotel Russell Siamson Gertrude Hilmer Belie Horrigan Elizabeth Horrigan Miss Horrigan Frank Nichols St. Joseph's Church Central Christian Abs Rh. W. Sheplee Sans Souci Park Tri- State Russell-Lamson Waterloo Medical Association Viole Miller First Congregational Lucy Leavitt W. M.S Grace Funk China Viola Henzie R. S. Henzie Miss Henzie William W. Bennett John Fiske T. A Ellis Slisses Lawless Cass C. E. Howard Board of Education Belen Gould Aauxiliary Memorial Hall Ella Kops St. Louis A . Baughman-Roush Gladys M. Roush Brooks Baughman Our Lady of Victory K. of C. Hall St. Mary’s John Baro Regon First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Social Circle Cedar River Park Wild Toselub Miss Comer Mr. Johnson WH. Bickley I¢A Waterla' Woman's Club E.T. Alford Jennie Haffa Laverne Beal Covell Alice Bickley W. W. Marsh J. D Easton Rainbow Drive Minerva Club J. E. Selzer P.H. Paulsen J. L. Ferris George Millard Will Lane Waterloo Woman's Club J. QO. Trumbauer Claude | Bennett Trabel Otterstrom Herey | McKay Ti. B. Kelly Fred Clark Catto Congress Grounds East Business Section Orange Township Sam Pa Ks Jorkiesburg Church of the Brethren Vredericisburg Strayer Seal Ciriclo Aurars Tlinois Collin Franklin Grove John Herkinson Mole Ed Lehi Waddgime Grove Matvey Lidie Somerset Jay Schrod Lydie B&o John Listy Earl Lichty Treston Alvin Relves J. J. Hoft Mee CE Wiliams Cando John Miller Carleton Neb Trignds Orange Pennsylvania J. J. Klingaman Wm. If Lichty Sumiay W. A. Tinnreather John Cunningham Pace Creamery Road N.Y Shick Cleve Ahl Jer Reybiehts Charles Grady Brower Sunny Dope U.S. Army MacSwiney Vaterwan Mietha Aeanntntn Coverze Br Sey WA ‘Terloo Ius Isk Chantilly France Meyer Brothers Drug Co Lorate Poe Weeee City State Eee Jake Moouer the Courier Madame Ma Gui Ruestions Sivan Roste Leonard Nichols & Gate West Fourth Street Iys
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