Y M C A Secretaries See War Work In Homefront
J. T. Houser secretary of the Waterloo Y M C A will not go to France. The board decided his services are needed at home as thousands of soldiers return. The Waterloo Y M C A plans to welcome veterans and assist them, with a committee led by S. F. Swisher. A united drive with the Y W C A aims for about 15 000 dollars. The boarding club will be discontinued January 1 and W. H. Brunn was elected secretary to succeed George B. Vike.
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J. T. Houser
Waterloo
Houser
Waterloo Y. M. C.A
F. Swisher
W.C. A
United
W. H. Brunn
George B. Vike
France
Thrift stamp sales fall short of county quota
Waterloo and Black Hawk county thrift stamps total $527,129.78 in 11 months, far below the $1,079,000 quota. Officials blame influenza and peace demonstrations for hindering progress. November sales reach $74,498.94. a long table shows monthly figures for Waterloo and eight county post offices, excluding Cedar Falls.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
J. N. la Barre
Waterloo Hawke
Federal Reserve Barn
Chicago
Waterloo Landmark Goes Into Discard as Historic Hotel Falls
The Crystal Tee and Fuel company tears down Waterloo's old frame hotel at Second and Cedar streets. Erected 1856 by Seth Lake to replace a 1453 Bugler cabin, it was once the city’s oldest hotel and a central gathering place near the river ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Cedartreets
Crystal Tee & Fuel Company
Waterloo
Seth Lake
Adam Bugler
Ltst
Ferry Landing
George P. Beck
Pecatia
No More Overseas Red Cross Service Order Cancelled
An order cancels all overseas Red Cross assignments and will affect several Waterloo women. Twelve Des Moines women with passports ready to sail for the personnel division are blocked, and no further American personnel will be needed unless conditions change. Waterloo’s Ada M. Palmer and Mrs. Franklin D. Platt face uncertain prospects, while Ruth Reed sailed recently for France to work with the foreign Red Cross. her status is unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Waterloo
Des Moines
America
Ada M. Palmer
Franklin D. Platt
Ruth Reed
France
Amarican Red Cross
Society News Tonight Across Local Clubs
Tonight presents a schedule of society events at Christ Church Lloyds Hall and St Social Rand. Mrs E B Carey leads the Ladies Guild. Mrs Paul Bailey heads the B B club. Mrs R F Hen zie presides over El Deen. Mrs A EB Wagner directs the Silent club. First Lutheran Ladies aid meets in church parlors.
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Modern History Study
Library East
Ladies’ Guild of Christ Church
Lloyd’s Hall
St Social Rand
E. B. Carey
B. B. Club
Paul Bailey
el Deen
R. F. Henzie
A. EB. Wagner
First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Social Clubs Aid Food Conservation Effort in County
The women’s council of defense in Black Hawk County pushes food conservation amid postwar scarcity. Waterloo social clubs will discuss limiting a fourth meal at hostesses’ meetings led by Mrs. JF Ridenour. Daughters of Isabella officers were elected at O S U auditorium with plans for Dec 15 class initiation. Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. James Black’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of Defense
Black Hawk County
Des Moines
Waterloo
JF. E. Ridenour
Daughters of Isabella
Daughters of Isabella Court ‘and Aid Department
O. S
T. O. McCarthy
W.A. Delaney
Martha McLaughlin
Alice Goswiller
Theresa Feyereisen
Fred Fisher
Bernadine Kann
Monitor
Doris Fitzgerald
Sentinel
Susie Goswiller
Hugh Taggart
Elizabeth Johnson
Nick Wolf
J. A. Ehler
J. T. Bruggeman
Frank Finn
M. J. Butterfield
Mmes. J. ‘Rt. Muldoon
M. H. Kelly
J. JL. Eby
Frances Heffernan
Aid Department
M. J. Johnston
T. C. Menges
Mmes
John Schiel
B. F. Beck
Emma Bayler
Air Hospital Auxiliary
Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary
James Black
Westminster Presbyterian Ladies Meet for Red Cross Work
The Ladies auxiliary of Westminster Presbyterian will gather at the new church tomorrow to work for the Red Cross. Luncheon at noon will be under Mrs George Corson and committee. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches and dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian
Ladies’ Auxiliary
New Church
Red Cross
George Corson
Red Cross Notes at K of P Hall Meeting
Pythian Sisters and Red Cross workers will meet at K of P hall tomorrow for a full day of Red Cross tasks. A large quota of bathrobes must be completed. Women will bring sandwiches and one other food item.
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P. Hall
Leon Rice Tenor to Sing in Grace Church Concerts
Leon Rice, dramatic tenor of New York City, will present programs at Grace Church on Friday and Saturday evenings. Critics call him among America's greatest concert tenors, with a history of praise in major cities. Jennie Rice will accompany.
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Leon Rice
Grace Church
New York City
Grace M. BE
Mr. Rice
America
Trinity Church Corporation
New York
Jennie Rice
Sugar Situation In Black Hawk County Clarified
Food commissioner says no sugar purchase limit removal by national administration. December sales capped at four pounds per person. County reports due to county administrator. Parrott receives commendation from W T McElroy for handling sugar situation in Black Hawk during summer and autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Commissioner
W. F. Parrott
Ord
Births Recorded in Lester and Bagelay Townships
To Mr and Mrs George Alliott White a son Lester township November 30 a daughter Cleo Mn To Mr and Mrs Paul A Nenbdel Bagelay township November 24 a son Edward
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George Alliott Whiteson
Lester Township
Cleo Mn
Mroa
Paul A. Nenbdel
Bagelay
Edward
Versailles Background Sets Stage For Peace Conference
Versailles may lack hotel rooms and a grand convention hall but its background and history make it a compelling backdrop for a world peace gathering. The palace’s Gallery of Mirrors links to historic events and the idea of democracy writing a covenant, with Paris nearby as a ready host city.
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United Press
Versailles
Altho
Toledo
Salt Lake City
St. Paul
SPE
la Vallieis
Mmnes
Montespan
Maintenon
Dubarry
Pompadour
William
Prussia
William Hohenzollern
Germany
German Empire
Paris
War message awaits delivery to Mrs Grim
A war department telegram addressed to Mrs Ellen Grim 725 Columbia Street could not be delivered in time. The note concerns her son Alfred Grim with the American army in France. Neighbors lack current address. exemption board says Alfred was not inducted from Waterloo. Telegraph operators urge reports of Mrs Grim's new address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Ellen BE. Grim
Columbia. Street
Western Union Telegraph Company
Telegraph Company
Grim
Remenones Named To New Spanish Ministry Post
Madrid dispatch reports Count Remenones, the foreign minister, has been assigned to head a new ministry after his resignation announcement. Cramer MotorCar Co. advertises autos for sale and open late at W. 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romanones
Associated Press
Madrid
Count Remenones
I O W A Falls Conductor H H Young Injured On Trip
H H Young an Illinois Central conductor from Waterloo was seriously hurt yesterday at Iowa Falls. He was riding the engine pilot and became caught between the pilot and coal chute, injuring his hip and shoulder. He lies in a hospital at Iowa Falls. He lives at 846 Logan avenue Waterlooo.
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H. H. Young
Illnois Central
Waterloo
Iown Falls
Iowa Falls
Mr. Young
Logan Avenue
Waterlos
Waterloo Faces Influenza Crisis and Hospital Quarrel
Dr. D C Huntgan city health officer warns 20 influenza patients crowd Knights of Columbus hall as St Francis hospital refuses admission. Legal action planned to compel hospital to take patients while questions loom over public status and obligation during the epidemic.
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City and St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
D.C. Huntgan
Knights of Columbus
Bt. Franela Hospital
Mars
St. Francis Hospital
Memorial Hall
Pickatt, Swisher & Farwell
City Board of Health
St. Frencia Hospital
Edwards, Longley, Stansier & Smith
Board of Health
Franciscan Sieters
St. Louis
Has Bo
Presbyterian Hospital
Ravens Wholly Unsuitable at City Theatrical Health Board
A fragmentary report describes pleas by health officials about inadequate ventilation at a Columbus club room used as a makeshift ward. Dr. Tinntean notes that patients are exposed to delirium and death across a screen, and complains regular hospitals are not accepting the afflicted, risking further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamner
Theature Board of Health
Rhaient
Columbus Club
Tinntean
Boy Sharpshooters Scores From Local Marksmen Contest
Reports show Virgel Love of 929 Randolph scored 29 out of 2617 in the boys and girls shoot alongside Truman Walters of 626 Independence Avenue. Paul Lode of 803 Cottage Street posted 37 and Loula Alvstadt of 205 Lane Street 36 in the sharp sharpshooter class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Tt. J. Corps
Marksman
Virgel Love
Randolph
Truman Walters
Paul Lode
Cottage Street
Loula Alvstadt
Lane Street
Open Mid Night Auto Sale Ad By Cramer Motor Car Co
Advertisement from Cramer Motor Car Co. promotes an open midnight sale of stor. autos with promotional details and contact cues.
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Cramer Motor Car Go. W. Ltd
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Board of Directors
Overseas Red Cross Service
Athan & Miller's
News of Society
Nee Ae
Black Hawk
Hesse
Louis
Jan
Louis XIV
Misa la
Vallere
Javaleres
Fouguet Louis
Orance
Miss la Valliere
Finance
Louis I
Fouquet
Louis XIII
Louis Svi
Louis XV
Louis XVI
Napoleon
Louis Philippe
Cramer MotorCar Co. W. 5Th
Arant
Shoe Shop
Marsh-Place Bidz
Pedsea
Alek Im
City Board of
Healil
Wang & Muller
Leath’s
Leath's
East Fourth Street
Palae
Wm. S. Hart
Wireless
Billy West
Pathe News
Mary Pickford
Charlie Chaplin
Brunswick
Pathe
Brunswick-Mann Music CO
Commercial Street
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