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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

3

Marriage of Katherine Cerpenter and Leo J Keegan

Society notes report the marriage of Miss Katherine Cerpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Getty to Leo J Keegan son of Mr and Mrs T B Keegan at Sacred Heart Church with Rev J M Molloy officiating. The gown, bridal party, music, reception at Willard hall, and guests from out of town are detailed along with future plans and local club notices.

Katherine Cerpenter Ira Getty Leo J. Keegan T. B. Keegan Sacred Heart Church J. M. Molloy Della ‘Tritz Keegan West High Ant Laurence and Theodore Keegan John ‘Trem B. F. Smith C. 5. Stover John Ronseur la ‘Porte’ City R. C. Carpenter J. W. Thompson Frank Hardman Garl Odell Chicago Odell Cedar Falls S. Rh. .Green Charles City Charles Gael Ackley Earl Beebe Flint Mick F. L. Douglas Elevore Des Moines Etian Beebe Daze Toma Ela Earl Gaeli Georgia

Red Cross Woman's Life Saving Corps Organized Here

The Red Cross forms a Woman's Life Saving Corps in Waterloo with 60 members. Officers include Mrs. Rudolph as president and Mrs. Bryant as vice president. Swimming classes to be held Fridays at East High School pool, life saving tests planned, plus committee work to support young women in the city.

Red Cross Woman's Athletic, Association of Waterloo C. J. Rudolph L. W. Bryant H. O Chapman M R. Cook Shepherd R. G. Smock East High School H. “C. Chapman

Cleansing Powder Advice and Hair Care Tips

A beauty column by Edna Bent Forbes offers practical skin and hair guidance. It discusses a cleansing powder recipe using wheat or cornstarch borax almond meal and soap, plus a method to open pores, apply powder, and finish with ice. Hair tips advise loose overnight braids for scalp ventilation and sleeping without a pillow. The piece also notes nervous spells and breathing exercises as self help.

Generosity and hardship in local lives

A reader’s tale contrasts generous outsiders with fair dealing versus consequences for spouses and families. It cites a craftsman who won’t press for payment, a community worker driven to breakdown by others’ sacrifice, and tenants hurt by well meaning landlords. The piece explores unintended harm from kind acts within domestic partnerships.

Rotary Plans Armistice Day Observance at Hotel Russell-Lamson

Rotarians will observe Armistice Day with a weekly luncheon at Hotel Russell-Lamson. Bruce Gates chairs a committee preparing a tentative program featuring a Brain talk by Rotary members and several musical numbers. The committee will meet tomorrow noon to discuss plans. The team includes Al Led Head, M. L. Bowman, Glenn Weston, Tom Buchanan, and Fred Adarus.

Wil Ba Russell-Lamson Bruce Gates Rotary West Bif Feaside Mr. Gates Mr.Gates M. L. Bowman Glenn Weston Tom, Buchanan Fred Adarus

Tares Man Charged With Larceny Back To Ottumwa

Hilton 704 Ackerman Street was taken to Ottumwa last night on a warrant charging larceny. He was arrested yesterday by Chief Young on advice from Ottumwa police. An officer arrived to take charge of the prisoner. Ottumwa officers say Hilton, with a man named Rex Pord, stole spendometers from automobiles. Hilton, recently from Ottumwa, had been employed there.

WLM Hilton Ackermantistreet Ottumwa Young Iaw Rex 'Por

Boy Scouts Hold Big Round Up at Cedar River Park

About 356 Waterloo Scouts will meet at Cedar River Park on November 21 to end the troop efficiency contest with an educational Round Up. Marion Kenneally, Round Up committee chairman, says the event marks the first in a series of demonstrations of scouting activities for the year. Prizes will be awarded to winning troops.

Waterloo Cédar River Park Marion Kenneally Ted Boy Scouts of America

Funeral Plans For King Alexander Of Greece

Athens reports funeral services arranged for the late King Alexander to be held Friday with attendance expected from the crown prince of Sweden and other diplomats. The king’s death is attributed to lung congestion and heart strain after a period on artificial support. His final moments were spent seeking to embrace his wife as he died.

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Death notices and social notices from Geneseo and Waterloo region

William Knowles 61 died at his home in Waterloo from heart disease after a long illness. Born October 6 1869 in Cedar Falls, he lived in the area all his life and worked as a gardener. Surviving relatives include brothers Harry and Leonard, sisters Mrs Latton and Mrs Collins, children Harvey Ray and Mrs Hell and Miss row, nine grandchildren, with funeral arrangements pending. Mrs George French 52 died of epilepsy after a long illness. she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Melendy, married in 1895 to George M French who died in 1910. She leaves three children Harry Arthur and others. siblings Frank Lou Arthur and Charles. funeral plans filed for Towne funeral home. Notes on local events include a church dirt-digging project at the basement, Freeman Higa’s hospital visit, B I Shores receiving pledge requests to repeal foreign language laws, and various social visits and travel among residents in Hansell, Jamesville, Chariton, and surrounding towns. The Geneseo item reports Miss Ruth Boyd at Cedar Falls studying, with several local residents traveling and visiting, and a note on air mining machinery for a mine improving transport time.

William Knowles North Barclay Mr. Knowles Cedar Falls North Barclay Street Harry Jink Leonard Sioux City William Latton Waterloo Ada Collins Harvey Dunkerton Ray Will Hell Lime Spring Jon Otrow Kistner South Dakota Irving L. Baumgartner George - French George ‘French Endine H. Melendy George M. French Riehl Street Arthur Comger Street Frenk Lou Wateriog Orie Gharies Shell Rock Faz Mand ‘Nash Chirokee Towne Funeral Home Geet Eimoam Jamesville Susan Blottér Cleora Wetherill Hansell Freeman Higa Mattoon Holme HaeSvile Geo. Conway Ana Ighilaten Gladys Weterloo Emma Briden Will Mak J. B. Schmist Clara Weber Mildred Davis BO. Squirer Fay Man Chester BuUto M. E Suss James

Local civic notes and city official movements

J C Hilemay left yesterday in a touring car for Kokomo Indiana. J P Eves, city milk inspector, visits Kossuth County calf club work. E S Estes attends Minnesota Buttermaking convention at St Paul. Macartney to lecture on The Landing of the Pilgrims at 7 30. Cohagan to return from Blakesburg after death of father. Orr spoke on Salesmanship at Black’s tearoom. Harry Reed on M C A educational program. Rural carrier exam Nov 27 at La Porte City Waterloo Cedar Falls. Black Hawk County vacancies possible. Moore-Young Construction starts nine miles of Benton County concrete paving next week. GE Young in charge.

J. C Hilemay Kokomo Ind J. P. Eves Kossuth County S.A. Cohagan M. GA Blakesburg Big Father Orr Bions Club Black’s Harry Reed M. C.A la Porte City Watertoo Cedar Falls Black Ha Moore-Young’ Construction Cor Paty Benton County Young

Roumanian railroads seek U.S. workers for traffic rebuild

In Bucharest on October 5 Associated Press reports severe congestion in Roumania's rail and transit system. Crowded trains force passengers to ride roofs and bumpers with equal fares. Rolling stock shortages from wartime loss require American railroad workers to help reconstruct tracks, bridges, canals, and harbors for extensive reequipment.

Bucharest Roumania Associated Press Balkans Rovumania Romania Transylvania Bessara Germany Putilietor Roumenia Roumanian Railway

Grain Growers Seek Funds For Global Crop Data

Chicago report notes Congress will be asked by the National Grain Dealers Association to furnish Agriculture Department funds for collecting farm product information from major nations. A two day conference of association officers and Washington experts led to plans to relay data on price shifts, weather, and crop conditions worldwide to farmers through existing agencies and possibly globally stationed crop specialists. The aim is to give farmers fuller information to anticipate market changes amid rising costs and global supply and demand dynamics.

Chicago Congress National Grain Dealers’ ‘Association Department of Agriculture Washington United States Combined Crop Reporting Service

November Solar Eclipse Explained For Readers

A historical note explains that November brings a solar eclipse when the new moon aligns with the line of nodes. It describes partial visibility across North America and the need for eye protection to view the event safely. It also outlines why eclipses occur and how the moon's orbital plane interacts with the ecliptic.

North “America Gulf Florida Utah United States Tyre Earth Moon

How News Reaches on Election Night in the U S

Uncle Harry explains how presidential election results are gathered and reported on election night. He describes roles of newspapers, news associations, correspondents, and political party HQs in compiling and delivering returns from cities, towns, and counties to predict the winner by midnight. He notes delays can occur when votes remain in doubt.

Helen Uncle Harry New York Chicago San Francisco Joe California Minnesota Associated Press United Press New York City Sen. Harding Gov. Cox United States

Elmwood Cemetery sale and real estate transfers listed

Abstract of property moves shows Elmwood Cemetery association transfer to Charler Green and several lot sales in McNellis and Cedar Falle additions. Notices include revocable values and lot dimensions with blocks 2 9 and 20 and references to Cedar Place Annié Kemp and other properties in Waterloo and Wadena regions.

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Youth-ify Gray Hair Promises Instant Restorative Color

A vintage advertorial touts Brownstone hair treatment to restore faded gray and streaked hair to former color. It claims instant, harmless results in shades from light brown to black, selling two-pack options and a free trial offer via Kenton Pharmacal in Covington.

Kenton Pharmacal Coppin Covington

Waterlo o Evening Cancies Pattern Advertisement

An 1870s style advertisement offers patterns from the Courrier with a 15 cent price. It describes pattern 3204 Mother’s Girl with sizes 6 to 12 years and notes fabric options like serge, taffeta, satin, and wool blends. It promises delivery within ten days after ordering and includes details on sleeves, plastron, and style features.

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