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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1921

Page

10

Free Methodist conference closes in Iowa with appointments

An Iowa Free Methodist conference ended after four sessions with attendees from across the state. Rev. T. J. Fuller returns to Waterloo, and assignments are read for Des Moines, Fairfield, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and other districts. The Waterloo church will host the 1922 meeting amid praise for hospitality and large congregations.

Fe Methodists Conference Waterloo Iwo Hop W. H. Clark Rome N.Y Free Methodist Gtch Iowa Franklin Vy. J. Fuller Star T. J. Fuller Fairfield Om. Smith Elderl Iesehare B. Devine Immingham Oak Grove J. C. Randingham Pate White Elm Berthel W.elley Tiumowa Charles O. Monroe Centerville Anna Edwards

Baptist Churches Plan Regional Associational Meets This Month

Iowa Baptist churches face budget cuts and will hold associational meetings across Grundy Center Cedar Rapids Dubuque Glenwood Washington Ames Hickory Grove Bradgate Des Moines Sept 12 30 to discuss financing church projects and set plans for the next year. Ministers and lay leaders will attend to elect officers choose meeting places and dates for the state convention.

Ines Moines Rious Tohn G. W. Cassidy Emotion Iowa Baptist Controls Cedar Rapids Association Grundy Inter Dubuque Asociation Independence E Southtwestern Association Glengood Washington Association Aine Iorth Hickory Sto Northern Association Bradgate Town Baptist Des Moines

Pum and Gasoline Furnish Customers for Police Court

The police court opened with four drunks and two speeders to appear before Judge Gwynne. John Arleycorn’s victims and a returner greeted the judge. Tom Lawrence and Nels Krogle were each fined $22.50 and costs for intoxication. Bonds of $25 by W H Turner and Jos Kies were forfeited after arrest. Norris Thusmond claimed a car accelerator stuck, delaying enforcement. case continued for investigation. Henry Erisen, cited for speeding, defaulted $10.

Gwynne John Arleycorn Art Tom Lawrence Nels Krogler W. H. Turner Jos Kies Norris Thusmond Henryeresen

Cornelian First Issue Promises Campus News

Mount Vernon Iowa September 12 M Arbuckle Waterloo Ona Kating lexton and Lowell Henshaw editors of The Cor ian arrive on campus to prepare the first big edition of The Cornelian. The inaugural issue is set for immediate distribution after Wednesday chapel crosses.

Mount Vernon M. Arbuckle Waterloo Ona Kating Lexton Lowell Henshaw Arinda Corian Cor

Luther College Decorah Expands Faculty for Autumn Term

Luther College Decorah announces a larger teaching staff with 24 faculty members all men as Dr. Oscar L. Olson becomes head upon autumn term opening. Others include Henry O. Talle, Francis Peterson, and David T. Nelson joining after notable prior roles. Enrollments expected between 275 and 300, up from 254 last year. The 60th anniversary and dedication of a new library mark the year.

Decorah Oscar L. Olson Lutheer College C. K. Preus Henry O. Talle Albert Lea Minn Aotory Francis Peterson Park Region Luther College David T. Nelson North, Dakota Laur Larsen Luther College Half Way Creek Wis

Liberal Response to Grace Church's Member Canvass

Grace Methodist Episcopal church reports a highly satisfactory all-member canvass led by Dr. BE J. Lockwood. While totals are not finalized due to out-of-town members and incomplete canvass, subscriptions are expected to rise in both the current expense and benevolent funds to offset unemployment-related decreases. the church now exceeds 900 members.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church BE. J. Lockwood

Lightning Starts Two Fires In Storm At Newton Street

Lightning struck the residence of Mrs. Seymour Poyner at 731 Newton Street at 7 40 p m and set fire to the building. Two crews responded as the storm raged. Later four electric poles flashed with fire and crews could not douse the flames until the current was cut off. Fire officials warned of fatal shocks from water on live lines.

Seymour Poyner Newton Street Ross Baldwin

Gas power spans half the nation in homes and industry

A survey by the American Gas Association shows gas fuels cooking and lighting for over 49 million people. Four thousand six hundred communities have gas service with 580 thousand meters and 68,300 miles of mains. Gas use covers 1,200 manufacturing processes, with 25 percent of consumption in industry. experts note gas is in its infancy due to efficiency, cleanliness, and steady supply.

Chicago American Gas Association

Miss Robinson resigns as city court clerk after long service

Ruth Robinson long serving deputy clerk since the court’s founding resigns effective upon appointment of her successor. She requests rest and a vacation before returning to work. The move surprises court staff and draws regret from municipal judges and attorneys. J N Sweitzer remains the only other current official from the court’s founding.

Miss Robinson Ruth Robinson B. W. Koepke Robinson

Mrs W R Collins Sustains Injuries in Auto Collision

Mrs W R Collins sustained several ugly cuts about the face from flying glass yesterday afternoon when the automobile driven by her collided with another vehicle. She was treated at the scene and later released to recover at home.

W. R. Collins Flyinge Glass

Laugh at Corns With Bluejay The Pain Stops Instantly

A promotional medical ad claims Blue-jay liquid or plaster ends corns quickly with a touch. It asserts immediate pain relief and painless corn removal, urging readers to try the product under a pharmacist’s guidance and watch its effect on one corn.

Blue-jay

Hawkeye Highway Collision and Local Crashes Reported

A husband collided with a car driven by John Kies in Jesup Iowa on the Hawkeye highway. The Collins car suffered heavy damage but the injured woman reached home with her husband’s help before reporting the crash to police. Several other non serious accidents occurred over the Sunday period. E McGinnes of 434 Adams Street avoided a right of way crash by veering over the curb and struck a tree at Fifth and Allen. O J Ludwig of 518 Commercial and Miss Budore Carey of 1303 Forest Avenue collided on Rainbow Drive. damage was slight. William King reported his cart struck Miss Anna Johnson’s cart at Saxon and Fourth. both vehicles were lightly damaged. The beating of the heart was made audible to a large gathering through sound amplifiers.

John Kies Jesup Hawkeye Collins E. ¥. McGinnes Adams Street Fifth Allen Streets O. J. Ludwig Commercial Street Budore Carey Forest Avenue Rainbow Drive William King Anna Johnson Mobile Street Saxon Fourth Streets

Missing War Veteran Clay Michael in Talmage Cal

Clay Michael a Waterloo native and waterworks employee disappeared from a hospital in Talmage California two weeks ago according to a dispatch received by his aunt Mrs A Fish of Logan Avenue The 40 year old veteran known for athletic build coal black hair and eyes served in Texas camps during the war and later faced nervous system issues leading to his sanitarium stay his mother accompanied him to Talmage and remains with relatives awaiting news

Clay Michael Waterloo Talmage Cal California A. Fish Logan Avenue Michal Michael Tulsa Oklo Clay Texas Lonettpyen

Boy Rescues Four from Watery Graves on Beaver Island

Lyle Thompson, a 13 year old Boy Scout camping on Beaver Island, saved four boys from drowning in the Mississippi River after their leaky boat sank. Three younger companions and a 11 year old cried for help as two older boys carried the 13 year old on their shoulders to safety. Thompson grabbed a loose boat, rowed to them, and guided all to shore where they found safety. News dispatches note Talmage is far from San Francisco and family friends await further details.

Talmage San Francisco Leare Clinton Lyle Thompson Thhan Mississippi River Thompson Beaver Island

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