Women War Fund Drive Boosts Subscriptions Varying Totals
Women’s committees and school groups launched canvasses for the YWCA war fund. Conclusions reported show $5,461.62 subscribed from three representative bodies. East high school raised $310, West high school expected similar totals, with funds to support hostess houses and Red Cross nurseries at cantonments and camps. Foreign language work will expand with secretaries at centers, aiding wives and foreign born workers. The effort aims for lasting impact beyond temporary relief through international service and publicity.
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Y. W.goa
West High School
East High School
West High Iy
Red Cross
Althe
S mm
Laymen to Conduct Evangelistic Drive at Walnut Street Church
Laymen of the Walnut Street Baptist congregation will run a 10 day evangelistic drive at the Walnut Street Baptist church starting tomorrow. Meetings begin at 7 30 p m with Frank Sage of the Washington Loan and Trust company opening as the lone outside speaker. A chorus choir and orchestra will aid. Tomorrow’s sermon by Dr John Bunyan Smith asks Can Pentecost Come Again.
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
Frank Sage
Washington Loan & Trust Company
Sage
John Bunyan Smith
Baptist. Pirat
Jefferson Street
Park Avenue
Clyde J. Asking
Walnut Street
Lime and Walnut Fetreetsy
Jeb Bunyan Smith
Spastor
Berton Avenue
Worner
Burton Avenue
Kiel Street
W. HH. Rogers
P. U
Della
Paator Wa
Antioch
Douglas Sireep
J. W. Bowles
Partor
Special Meetings Keep Up Interest at Graves Memorial Church
Attendance at Graves Memorial L. B. Church in Marshalltown remains strong despite cold weather. Rev F J Thomas spoke on True Greatness last night and will deliver a Booze sermon tonight after a 45 minute temperance program directed by C B Brooks. Sunday he preaches on A Bankrupt with a 3 pm mother and daughter meeting and a sermon on Mother. At 115 the young people tally contest continues between the sexes. Evening sermon titled The Great Day.
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F. J. Thomas
Marshalltown
Graves Memorial L. B
Thomas
C. B. Brooks
Churches to raise funds for Armenian and Syrian relief
Tomorrow local churches will conduct offerings to aid Armenian, Syrian, Greek, Assyrian, Jewish, Maronite, and Arab communities facing hunger. The drive seeks 30.9 million dollars for this winter's relief, with every donated dollar used for aid and no overhead costs. If churches miss collections, they will be asked to contribute before January 1.
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America
America’s
Church Directory Listings Show Daily Holy Services Across Denominations
A dense listing of worship times and locations for Adventist, Baptist, Methodist, Brethren, Catholic, Congregational, Presbyterian, and other denominations. It notes churches, pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and special meetings across Waterloo, with numerous street addresses and localized schedules.
Cedar Falls Choir in Waterloo Concert
Cedar Falls Zion Evangelical church choir performs at Calvary Evangelical church in Waterloo Sunday at 7 30 PM. Carl W Miller directs with Miss Clara Wolte as conductor and the ensemble includes M Viola Wolte Clara Mathes Ciara Nolte Rose Seltenrich Carl W Miller Reuben H Miller George Foffman and other capable singers and instrumentalists.
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Evangelical
Calvary—Newell
C. MM. Yagsy
Strayer
Choir of Zion Evangelical Church of Cedar Paris
Etret
Lafayette
Ark
Kev Rod Lang
Logan Avenues United
Jocan Ant Dane
S. Emrich
Zion Evangelical Church
Cedar Falls
Calvary Evangelical Church
Carl W. Miller
Clara Wolte
M. Viola Wolte
Clara
Mathes
Ciara’ Nolte
Rose Seltenrich
Messrs
Reuben H. Miller
George Foffman
War Bread to Rule Monday in Waterloo Markets
War bread will appear Monday as local bakeries join a nationwide rollout of the government's standard loaf. The 16 ounce loaf will sell for 10 cents with an 8 cent wholesale price to retailers, while the 15 cent loaf remains on sale. Officials say the policy guarantees uniform weight and price, preventing future disputes. Meanwhile special rule No 5 for bakers was cancelled. bake sweet doughs and pastries may proceed for now, with later determinations on pies and cakes.
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Waterloo
Cc. F. Altstadt
W. H. Langlas
War Emergency Organization
Meyers
Altstadt
Langlas
Police Sergeant Breaks Wrist in Street Fall
Police Sergeant John T. Farrell broke his right wrist at Fourth and Lafayette streets at 6 20 am after alighting from a street car. He extended his arm to break the fall, injuring the same arm previously hurt on patrol. Patrolman McCausland slipped at the same spot but was uninjured. A man named El M. Davis fell at Fourth and Sycamore streets at 9 am and was taken for medical attention. Ten streets were icy as teams labored in freezing 13 below zero wind. one horse wandered from Waterloo laundry area.
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John T. Farrall
Fourth
Lafayette
Farrell
T. J. McCausland
EL M. Davis
Mulberry Street
Sycamore
Waterloo
Eighteen Below and His Overcoat Missing
Wendell Phelps, suspected of wearing J. P. Murphy years ago, admits stealing a $6 pair of trousers from an employment office and allegedly took Murphy's overcoat after Murphy lent him space near a bakery furnace on a bitter night. Mr Murphy reported the loss as temperatures plunged to eighteen below. Clarissa Wilhite seeks $15 a week alimony in a divorce suit from EF C Wilhite claiming separation October 15 1917 and current Milwaukee employment with $23 weekly salary. Married July 15 1908 in Dubuque.
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Wendell Phelps
J. P. Murphy
Murphy
Pinkerton Bakery
Phelps
EF. C. Wilhite
Clarissa
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Many Hear Social Hygiene Lecture on Playing the Game
Mrs. Lilla G. English drew a large crowd at West High School auditorium with her lecture Playing the Game focused on life and sexual relations. The talk targeted men and boys and included stark statistics and a stark portrayal of contemporary moral and physical conditions.
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Lilla G. English
West High School
First Methodist Church
Wins Prize On Bird At National Show
W. G. Pattison, president of the Waterloo Poultry Association, entered two cockerel bred barred rock pullets at the Chicago Coliseum show and won fourth prize on a pullet. Interest grows in Waterloo events to run December 30 to January 5. Neighborhood classes listed with dates and hosts: Mrs. Dudley, 1220 Englewood. Mrs. Pett, 1624 Jefferson. Mrs. Anton, 161 Linwood. Mrs. McBride, 111 Linwood. Mrs. Bishon, 111 Beech. Mrs. Holls, 423 Ninth Street West.
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W. G. Pattison
Waterloo Poultry Association
Coliseum
Chicago
Waterloo
Dudley
Englewood Avenue
Pett
Jefferson Street
Anton
Linwood Avenue
McBride
Bishon
Beech Street
Holls
Ninth Street West
Fire alarms respond to chimney fires across city
The fire department was summoned three times today for overheated furnaces and chimney fires. At 7:07 a.m. they went to 503 Argyle street with no damage. At 9:02 a.m. a collision occurred between a fire truck and a small truck at Third and Lafayette streets after a roof section burned briefly. At 9:54 a.m. a furnace overheat caused a blaze at the Golden Rule on Fourth street east with no damage. An ad promotes Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company.
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Argyle Street
Third
Lafayette Streets
L. B. Marek
Golden Rie
Fourth Street
Miller Guilty Of Quarantine Violation
Fred H. Miller, a farmer, appeared before Judge H. B. Boies to answer charges of violating health board quarantine orders. He pleaded guilty and was fined $19 plus costs.
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Fred H. Miller
H. B. Boies
Board of Health
Tribute to life of John C Bates at Grace Church service
Funeral services for John C Gates of 402 Franklin Street were held at Grace M E Church with Rev. Lockwood and Rev. Bair in charge. Black Hawk County Bar members and judges attended as honorary pallbearers. Gates described as a public spirited lawyer whose life embodied practical Christianity. Burial followed at Fairview.
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John C. Gatee
Franklin Street
Grace M. E. Church
E. J. Lockwood
Grace Church
C. R. Bair
Black Hawk County Bar Association
Bar Association
C. W. Mullan
F.C. Platt
Garvica
Gates
Mr. Gates
Fairview
Hurrah There’s Fine Prospect of Bumper Ice Crop
A weather note reports extreme cold with temperatures down to 16 below at 7:30 a.m. and a prior high of 14 above. The write up recalls last year’s warmth and mentions past December’s frigid days.
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Ralph
Sappy
Strict Limits on Sammies Baggage Regulations
Washington D C Regulations for personnel baggage allowances of officers and men sent to France limit weight and standardize packages. Captains and above receive gear for extended field service. major and below capped at 250 pounds. NCOs to color sergeant get 100 pounds. enlisted under that grade 75 pounds. Regular winter clothing required. no khaki summer outfits for now.
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Washington, D. C
Bec
France
War Department
Belgian Relief Ship Ambiorix Sunk in Collision
The Belgian steamship Ambiorix of 1,444 tons gross was sunk in the English Channel after colliding with the Norwegian steamship Primo. Ambiorix crew rescued by patrol boats. Primo bow damaged.
Waterloo merchants gain Christmas savings club checks
Christmas savings club members of the Waterloo Savings Bank will receive checks by mail under a plan to issue these documents just before the holiday spending period. The move aims to provide funds for merchants during the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Savings Club
Waterloo Savings Bank
LIFE ON ROLLING DEEP APPEALING ENLISTMENT TREND
A period ending December 6 shows 98 actual enlistments and 424 applications for Iowa. 29 men sought naval or army enlistment at the local station with 11 sent to Des Moines and then to a naval training center. Apprentices, firemen, and other ratings remain in demand as volunteers seek commissions and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Army
Des Moines
Owa
Unprecedented coinage fuels 1900s mint surge report
Washington reports record mint output as war demand drives 406 million coins worth 25 million plus produced by Philadelphia San Francisco and Denver mints. The year ends July 1 with profits of 10.5 million. One cent pieces lead with 213.6 million followed by 87.5 million dimes and 76 million nickels.
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Washington, D
R. T. Baker
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Denver
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