Waterloo faces treasurer vacancy as finances stay secure
Waterloo city finances remain sound after treasurer John Boeller resigns effective April 1. Deputy Leo Leeper handles books and checks. bond remains in force. City auditor A E Gnagy expects no funds trouble until a new treasurer is appointed, with council set to meet April 11 to resolve the vacancy.
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Altho
Waterloo
Eluer Feely
John Boeller
Feely
Leo Leeper
Bossier
Boeiler
Boeller
C. A. Morris
Morris
A. E. Gnagy
W C Martin Dies at Shell Rock After Illness
Shell Rock Iowa April 2 W C Martin 78 died early today at the home of a son four miles south of town following apoplexy suffered while en route from his daughter Mrs Bert Benton’s home to the city Surviving are his wife a son and four daughters and a brother and sister Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 am and burial at Riverside cemetery
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Shell Rock
W. C. Martin
Bert Benton
John
Nora Springs
Jerry
Clarence
Roy
James
Clarksville
Shannon
Canada
Riverside Cemetery
Poppies Framing McRae Poem at State Teachers College
Poppies gathered from Flanders’ fields by John Barnes of the State Teachers College faculty, while serving in the war, are arranged around a hand penned copy of John McRae’s poem In Flanders Fields and America’s Answer. The display, preserved in a glass frame, draws attention at the college.
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Cedar Walls
Flanders’ Fields
John Barnes
State Teachers College
M.C. A
John M. McRae
Flenders’ Fields
America
R. W. Lillard
Barnes
Teachers College
Private Gillpatrick to be buried Sunday
Private William G Gillpatrick, World War II hero, will receive both religious and military rites. His body, arrived yesterday, lies at Petersen Bros chapel. A Becker Chapman American Legion procession will move from Memorial Hall at 1 pm to Linden Methodist church for a 2 pm service conducted by Rev C W Harrop, then to Fairview Cemetery for a military salute. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Gillpatrick of 625 Indiana Street.
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William G. Gillpatrick
Petersen Bros
Becker- Chapman Post American Legion
Memorial Hall
Linden M. BE
C. W. Harrop
Fairview Cemetery
Gillpatrick
George Gillpatrick
Indiana Street
Five Room Cottage Designed by Char. B. Redgwick
The article describes a quaint five room house by Char. B. Redgwick, suited for young couples or small households. The living room dominates the layout with a brick fireplace and bay window. the first floor bedroom can serve as a living room if desired. Upstairs hold two bedrooms and a bath, with creosoted shingle exterior and central chimney. Total size 33 by 25 feet, estimated cost 4500 to 5500 dollars.
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Char. B.redgwick
Marr
Scouts Scramble for Early Camp Rolls at Waterloo
Waterloo Boy Scouts rush to place names on the camp roll for the August 6 to 26 summer camp. Attendance last year reached 100. organizers expect about 250 this year. A Camp Savings club will collect weekly sums for the trip while troop representatives meet next Wednesday to elect officers. Over the year, 300 scouts attended hikes and more than 2,000 scout units ran supervised hikes.
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Boy Scouts
Waterloo
Scout Headquarters
Oct 15 Selected for Homecoming at I. S. T. C.
Cedar Falls special report states Oct 15 has been picked for the second annual homecoming at Tawa State Teachers College by a committee of faculty students and alumni. A football game with a state rival and an alumni invitation plan set the event as the feature of the afternoon.
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Cedar Falls
Tawa State Teachers College
Anns
Teachers College
City in Brief Notes on Local People and Visits
Local items list residents and visitors: H A Hickle seriously ill at 305 Columbia. J C Berry and family visiting in Waterloo. J S Cass returning from Hollywood. Florence Van Metre visiting in Waterloo. Carrie McFarlane in Des Moines visiting Arch McFarlane. J W Arbuckle at Charles City for district court. Mrs A J Artus called to Galena for mother’s illness. W H Foutch family traveling to St Paul and Balsam Lake. M E Patterson to speak at Cedar Heights Community Church. J J H Van Engelken former mint director. Henry Arbergast held in Waterloo boys ward. Herbert Carter fined for intoxication. another bond forfeited for prohibition evasion. W S Williams returns from Chicago. Waterloo-Cedar Falls agents meet in Hotel Russell-Lamson. A L Hart, George Orr, B A Swasand and others guests. G L Van Desteed of Orange City guest. Miss Mabel Dean and Miss Myrtle Hether ton traveling. Miss Hether ton health improving in Santa Fe. Myrtle Barr, police matron, reports March activity totals. J T Sullivan travels to Minneapolis to assist federal case against Lesser Young et al, Consumers' Service & Supply Co. members charged with mail fraud. company sold farm-direct memberships for $10.
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J. W. Arbuckle
Charles City
A. J. Artus
South Barclay Street
Galena
W. H. Foutch
Linden Street
St. Paul
Minn
Balsam Lake
Wis
M. E. Patterson
Wcc. T. A
Community Church
Cedar Heights
J. W. Rowntree
Florida
J. J. H. van Engelken
United States Mint
Henry Arbergast
Oelwein
Chicago
Williams
Mabel Dean J
Excelsior Springs
Myrtle Hetherton
Kansas City
Hetherton
Santa Fe
N. M
Rome
J.T. Sullivan
Minneapolis
W. H. McDonald
United States
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
Puzzle by Sam Loyd presents a rebus clue about a summer monarch hinting at two bird names. Readers must deduce the hidden birds and submit answer to No 654. Belfast, Cork, Galway, Dover, Chatham are listed as the source locations or references.
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Belfast
Cork
Galway
Dover
Chatham
Cedar Heights to Hear Objections April 11
Cedar Heights city officials announce a full hearing on the proposed improvement program. The city council will meet again on April 11 to hear objections pro and con, with officials ready to present figures and answer questions.
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Cedar Heights
Vacationists' Society Plans Membership Drive
R E B Newell supreme president of the American Name Industrial society says a large membership drive will be held soon. The group aims to acquire land near Waterloo for a community with homes, schools, and a resort, built to provide vacations and aid to working men and women based on specified Bible texts.
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Vacationists’ Society
R. EB. Newell
American Name Industrial Society
Waterloo
Phillipiang
James
Doares
Levi L Stout grateful to Waterloo firemen
Levi L Stout praises the Waterloo fire department for their prompt response and effective action during a fire that destroyed his farm home at Castle Hill last week, saving his garage.
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Waterloo
Father John's Medicine Promises Purity and Strength
Health claim notes that Father John's Medicine purifies impurities and soothes breathing irritation while building flesh and strength. It is advertised as guaranteed free from alcohol and dangerous drugs, with a long history of use spanning 65 years.
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Father John
Neighbors Earn Gunther Award Amid Fire Rescue
A county 20 years ago, residents aided in a fire response at Black Hawkvania. The effort saved belongings when Mr Stout and others assisted, highlighting community valor and readiness.
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Penme Fee
Mr. Stout
Black Hawk Vania
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M’rae
Teachers’ College
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Scotland
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H. A. Hickle
Columbia Street
J. C. Berry
Livingston
Mont
Joseph S. Cass
Hollywood
Cal
Florence van Metre
Janesville
Carrie McFarlane
Des Moines
Arch McFarlane
Sam Loyd
Garland Flanz
Garland
Levi Spout
FOR
Gifford Ernest
Economics and Industrial Democracy
Ben Hur Hall
Nest
Ernest
Universal
FORD
Repass Automobile CO
West 3Rd and
Cedar, Watertoo
Willys- Knight
Buick
Waterloo Buick Company
West Fourth St
Plaza Theatre
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