Big registration sought here for Iowa Sunday School convention
A goal of 1500 registrations for the Iowa State Sunday School Association convention to be held May 1 to 3 in Waterloo was set at a booster meeting of workers. Alvin, general chairman, cited contacts with education specialists, the Temple of Fine Arts presented by Dr. Augustine Smith, and the need for inspiration from speakers as reasons to boost interest. Main sessions will be at First Methodist Church with overflow at nearby churches. Committee appointments include transportation C A Morris and Mire, registration Mrs W W Beal, local registration Mrs F A Wisner, entertainment Mrs C A Lasser, meeting place Mrs T W Eaton, comfort Mrs BD RP Meson, decoration Mrs C F Nagle, book exhibit Hey A F Blough, ushers A A Sohnery, publicity S A Cohagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Augustine Smith
Allan
First M
C. A. Morris
Mire
A. Sellhoefer
W. W. Beal
F. A. Wisner
C. A. Lasser
T. W. Eaton
BD. RP. Meson
C. F. Nagle
A. F. Blough
A. A. Sohnery
5. A. Cohagan
Waterloo Among Leaders in Fire Prevention Contest
Waterloo placed ninth on the honor roll in the Inter-Chamber Fire Waste contest announced today by C A Hanson secretary of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. This honor reflects well on Waterloo as several entries competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
C. A. Hanson
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
Newcomer joins Waterloo firm Lively Clothing Co
A Cedar Rapids newcomer takes a position at Lively Clothing, 218 Fourth Street East, Waterloo, overseeing men’s furnishing goods and hats. Wagner brings years in clothing sales, most recently at Allian’s men’s store. He is married, plans to reside here, and has been active in church work and Knights of Columbus in his former hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Lively Clothing Company
Fourth Street
Wagner
Allian’s
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Fire prevention drive credited to Vaughan and Tiller efforts
J R Vaughan chaired the Cham ber of Commerce fire prevention committee for two years and Fire Chief Ray Tiller aided the effort as several hundred Celtics took part in the contest. Railway spending last year equaled $78.60 per household nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henson
J. R. Vaughan
Chamber of Commerce
Ray Tiller
American Legion Plays Big Role in Allen Memorial Campaign
The American Legion will actively participate in the Allen Memorial hospital drive led by Leslie Schrubbe, captain of Team 44. The legion team includes Earl White, Loren Treganza, Gisle Lee, Ralph Sart, Douglas Donnell, and Leon Campbell, with Henry Clark as the campaign speaker. Schrubbe cites community unity in facing emergencies and stresses that health facilities serve rich and poor alike, needing pooled resources to sustain health and fight disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Allen Memorial Hospital
Leslie Schrubbe
Fred’ Tesmer
Earl White
Loren ‘Treganza
Gisle Lee
Ralph Sart
Douglas Donnell
Leon Campbell
Legion
Henry Clark
Schrubbe
Altho
Community concerns and care institutions commitment
Community concerns focus on the maintenance of care institutions dedicated to healing the sick and the responsibility shared by the community. The text emphasizes collective action to sustain these facilities and support public health efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alck ‘la
Building Strike Still In Force Amid Walkout Tieup
The building strike and sympathetic walkout by allied craftsmen have stalled operations since Monday with no near settlement. Contractors and workers provide no official statements. An unofficial tally lists 35 laborers demanding higher wages and 366 carpenters bricklayers and other skilled craftsmen affected by halted work.
Anniversary of War With Spain Observed Plan Banquet
Plans for the thirty first annual master day banquet and program in observance of the anniversary of the declaration of war with Spain in 1898 were announced last evening by Fred Willier Spanish War Veterans Memorial hall Invitations went out today to department officers and all camps in northeastern Iowa to attend the celebration Wives of veterans and members of Helen Gould auxiliary will be guests of the camp Arrangements for a varied program to follow the banquet at 630 p m are in the hands of a committee Frank Swartz A J Artus J A Trimble James Young and J A Gary Addresses will be given by a notable speaker and visiting guests More than 200 Spanish veterans and wives attended last muster day celebration and an equal number is expected this year The first muster day marking the beginning of the War occurred April 21 1898 After the United States Mexico ranks highest in petroleum production
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lameon
Fred Willier
Iowa
Helen Gould
Frank Swartz
A. J
Artus
J. A
Trimble
James Young
J. A. Gary
United States
Mexico
Library Costs for Year Reported in City Budget
The Waterloo Public Library spent capes on new books and periodicals totaling 6,119.48 and 732.80 respectively during the fiscal year ending April 1, 1929. Receipts reached 38,347 with 37,187.55 from city taxes. fines totaled 1,140. A city clerk file details this annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles MacKay
Balance of disbursements in receipt classifications show varied allocations
The record lists disbursements totaling 38 21.77 with 8119.48 for new books 734.80 for periodicals 1985.20 for binding 19504.20 for salaries 2850 for janitor service and the remainder for heating fighting repairs insurance postage and office equipment Outstanding warrants April 1 1926 were 982.27 compared with 1016.63 currently.
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Ford
Henderson
Frederick Shanks
Cor, E. 4Th & Lafayette
Howard J, Wagner
Allen Gamipaig
Wittick
Fourth ST
Spain
G. C. Kennedy
Marsh-Place
Sea Us
Auto
W. Park Ava
EL A. Smith
T. P. Ashmore
Stehli
Pere
Ives Vew
Schulte
Valie
Fikskin
Oxford
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