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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1923

Page

2

Third district convention to feature Waterloo club women

Waterloo club women take a leading role in state federation activities as the Third district convenes at Eldora Wednesday and Thursday. speakers include Mrs. E L Johnson, Mrs. Parrott, Miss Mattie Peabody, and Percy Pennybacker. sessions highlight rural education community drama and international relations.

Waterloo Eldora W. F. Barratt Cedar Heights E. L. Johnson Myre Raymond Polk B. A. Boggs Parrott FE. Plekattami Boles International Relations Percy Pennybacker General Federator W. Spaulddent Iowa Repre Matti. Peabody Dupuque Presida Ing

Elizabeth Banks to Wed New York Man

Announcement lists Miss Elizabeth Banks formerly of this city to marry Robert Brownell of New York tomorrow at 5 p m in a Columbia Circle church ceremony with Rev. Mr. Knox officiating. Brownell, a New York City lawyer, will reside in Washington after the term ends. Miss Banks is sister of W J Banks of this city.

Elizebeth Banks Calumpia University

Are Children More Fragile Than They Used To Be

Side Talks considers childhood health and safety from a past era. A neighbor recalls a doctor visit for a scraped knee and contrasts it with years when home remedies and bruises were common. The piece questions whether children are more fragile today and what causes any changes.

Bea Reader Lyland Tate

Beauty Chats on Riding and Health Benefits for Movement

The article promotes horseback riding as a path to grace and poise. It notes riding improves posture, eye and arm steadiness, digestion, and complexion while offering mental and physical tonic benefits. It suggests exercise, fresh air, and a regimen for facial muscles, plus a brief health tip on weight and skin care.

Juureies

Club Notes: French Club Meeting and Picnic Details

Club Notes report the La Reunion Francaise opening meeting Tuesday with hostess Mrs. Alford and president Mrs. Macartney who will speak while Ames MeKhinney and G N Garrettson discuss French letters. Figellty circle plans a Thursday picnic dinner with Miss Lillian Subrke. Members of 8 nire Noua club should notify hostesses of tomorrow's meeting.

Cub—Business and Professional Woman's Club Black's Stunta Laurene Rose Plang Hallowe'en Waterloo Mary Melrose Black's Tearoom la Reunion Francaise T. Alford J. R. Macartney Ames FLFL Figellty Pythian Alsters Puerday Lillian Subrke 8 Nire Noua Club It. E. O'Keate

First Presbyterian Homemakers elect officers

Emmet Miller was chosen president with J Selzer as vice president Mrs G H Yarnsworth as secretary and Mrs Melvin Garnett as treasurer in the Friday church meeting of the Homemaker's class.

First Presbyterian Homemaker's Emmet Miller J. ©. Selzer G. H. Yarnsworth Melvin Garnett

Red Ball Contract Draws Many Bids for County Paving

Bids for 8 miles of county highway along the Red Ball route and Waterloo Hudson road are expected to exceed 880000 with about 44 000 certified checks each. Bids open at 40 a m with 340600 square yards and 1000000 cubic yards of grading involved. Leo Butler for Northern States Contracting Co may be among bidders.

Johnston The Highway Commission Waterloo-Hudson County Board of Supervisors I Leo Butler Northern States Contracting Company

Death Rides Close to Four Passengers of Wrecked Autos

Cedar Falls Oct 15 Four passengers escaped serious injury in a double auto wreck at a township crossroads five miles from town on Tivelfth street. In the light coupe were James Grim a high school coach and Axel Damm of Dike both with deep gashes and cuts. in the heavier touring car were Miss Dana Murritt Grandy Center and Charles Simonsen with several broken ribs though praised for calmness. All are at Sartori hospital likely to stay through the week.

Cedar Falls Tivelfth James Grim Axel Damm Dike Grimm PBS Dana Murritt Charles Simonsen Mr. Simonsen Sartori Hospital

McGlade Attends Iowa Board Meeting and Staffing Moves

John C. McGlade west school superintendent returned from Des Moines after a Iowa examining board meeting. The board discussed substituting a state certificate for first second and third grade teachers certificates and the new certificate would note qualifications and placements. Dr A Waterbury appointed physician and Dr Max Wilson dentist for west schools. Marriage licenses Alvin J. Rohan and Lorraine K. White, both Waterloo.

John C. McGlade West Nee Moines State Board of Educational Examiners A. Waterbury Max Wilson West Schools

Cedar Falls Suit Joins Mayor and City Marshal in Damage Trial

A damage suit in Cedar Falls district court accuses former mayor A. W. Refshauge and City Marshal Nathan Finlow of assault battery and false imprisonment in Miss Helen Schultz’s arrest when her Red Ball Transportation business faced inter-line disputes. Schultz seeks 10,000 total. The case proceeds with jury selection and opening statements expected.

A. W. Refshauge Nathan Finlow Cedar Falls H. B. Stiles Helen Schultz Red Ball Transportation Company Middlewest Miss Schultz Waterloo IF. CG. Nehlsen H. C. Dunlap John Singer Kate Chapman Fern Canfield Mark Humphrey F. B. Moffit FP. L. Klingaman N. Arnold Gasser Dora Pritchard W. E. Chesley George Willard

Iowa Sheriffs to Demonstrate Firearms Skill at Fort Des Moines Meet

Representatives from each of Iowa's 9353 counties compete in a marksmanship test for revolver and rifle at Fort Des Moines on October 17 beginning 7:30 a.m. Sheriff H. T. Wagner represents the county. Col. H. L. T. Cavenaugh directs the event with lectures on firearm care and law enforcement by Col. Cavenaugh and Attorney General Ben J. Gibson. Prizes totaling 430 dollars are offered by the Iowa Bankers Association for top marksman.

Iowa Vigilance Committee Fort Des Moines H. T. Wagner Iowa Hawkers' Association Iowa Col H. L. T. Cavenaugh Ben J. Gibson Iowa Bankers’ Association

Allan Foss Former La Porte City Youth Killed in Accident

Allan Foss 25 son of Mr and Mrs Ns B Foss of La Porte City was killed Saturday in an oil field accident near San Gabriel Georgia where he worked He married Geneva Phinney in 1921 and leaves a widow two young children a sister and his parents Informed by his wife’s family the body will likely be brought to La Porte City for burial in the near future Also mentioned is a separate note about Ned Trinda Mercada found robbed and thrown from a train in the Missouri Pacific yards at Eagle Lake Minnesota.

Lawrence Martin United Press Minneapolis Minn America Great Northwest Lloyd George J. A. G. Preus Twin Cities University of Minnesota Winnipeg Gav Preus Swinson Magnus Johnson Henrik Shipstead Parmer Minnesota Watts Liscyd George Poralica Great Britain Canada United States London Alan Foss Ns. B. Foss la Porte City San Gabriel Gal H. G. Phinney Waterloo la Porta City Independence Geneva Phinney Bruce F. Gates la Porte

New Hartford Food Fair Draws Hundreds of Attendees

In New Hartford Iowa on Oct 15 a Saturday food fair drew 752 adults registered with a mid afternoon estimate that children total about half that number. Organizer John J Wise, a local general merchant, oversaw the event attracting a large crowd.

New Hartford John JL. Wise

Fowt Wins Hearing in Arnstein Appeal

Washington D C October 15 the federal government was granted a hearing by the supreme court in the case against Jules W Nicky Arnstein. Argument set for November 19 by the high court in the Arnstein appeal.

Fowt Arnstein Washington, D. C Supreme Court Jules W Nicky) Arnstein

Cedar Rapids Safe Robbers Active on Sunday Night

Cedar Rapids October 15 safecrackers carried out at least three raids. They robbed the Isis Theatre safe of 1200 dollars, took 200 dollars from the Cedar Rapids Load company office, and broke into Armstrong Clothing Company store where the gate was jammed. Experts work on opening the door.

Cedar Rapids Tha Isis Cedar Rapids Load Company Droka Armstrong Clothing Company

Risk Concerns Lose Suit to Halt Paying at Rail Dividends

Continentals and Fidelity Phoenix Fire Insurance lose in the U S Supreme Court appealing a case over the Minneapolis railway paying a 2 percent dividend declared in March 1922. Insurers held preferred stock and argued a contractual obligation to 7 percent on preferred share before any common dividend.

Washington, D. C Continental Insurance Company Fidelity Phoenix Fire Insurance Company New York Supreme Court of the United States Minneapolis St. Paul

Court orders halt school penny banking scheme

A temporary injunction restrains school board members principals and teachers from issuing bank books or receiving pupil deposits for the First National bank or any bank. Judge C H Kelley granted the order at Mason City Iowa after Security National Bank claimed the penny banking system was unfair competition exploiting a public institution. An advertisement notes Kentucky lump coal sold by Bartleton & McParlane at 11.50 per ton.

Mason City First National Bank C. H. Kelley District Court Security National Bank First National Kentucky Bartleton & McParlane

Davis Urges Selective Immigration to Curb Illegals

Secretary of Labor James L. Davis told the American Legion in San Francisco that a system of selective immigration is needed or an absolute immigration ban. He proposed examining every prospect immigrant abroad, consular refusals for ineligible entrants, and census of aliens with deportation for illegal stay. He warned that bootlegging and smuggling are surging, with 100 to 1,000 illegal entries daily.

International News Wire San Francisco Cal Secretary of Labor James L. Davis American Legion United States Davis America

Secretary Avis Addresses Regionalists on Citizenship Standards

Secretary Avis told regionalists that American ideals and institutions require contributions from all citizens. He warned that the government would bar aliens who cannot win citizenship or who, by moral or physical defects, would lower American standards.

Tan Avis Regionnaires

Fraud Charge Filed Against Gov McCray

United Press reports in Indianapolis on October 15 that Warren T McCray is accused in circuit court of preparing signing and executing a note for 2500 dollars to fraudulently obtain money and credit in a case linked to Gov McCray of Indiana.

Gov. McCray United Press Indianapolis Ind Warren T’. McCray Indiana

Patterns for the Waterloo Evening Courier

The Waterloo Evening Courier offers up-to-date patterns from the Fashion Department. Send 15 cents for each pattern to obtain the Courier’s accompanying design. Patterns allow seams. orders fill as soon as possible and reach subscribers within ten days after mailing.

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