Plan to Combat White Plague in Waterloo 1919
Waterloo groups map 1919 work plan to stamp out tuberculosis with expanded public health nursing, district divisions, and rural outreach. They seek a possibly $5,000 fund via Red Cross membership fees, increasing dispensary clinics, and a stronger nurse corps to detect incipient cases and prevent infection. Local committees list key members and roles for the Red Cross, Social Welfare League, and Public Health Nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculosis Committee
the Red Cross
Social Welfare League Committee
Committee On Public Health
State
Waterloo
Iowa Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Anti-Tuberculosis Association of the Red Cross
Toin Red Cross
Red Cross
Eberdire
Wloh, Bickley
Marian Chapman
Ada M. Pahner
The
Oral Welfare League
Ma Chapman
C. BE. Rausier
Farmers Plowing As Unseasonable Warmth Returns
In Iowa farmers work on fields despite unusual December warmth. Gartersnakes appear in sunlit areas and strawberry beds begin to show midwinter signs of growth. County Engineer Nathan D. Darber notes more road crews active than in recent years, contrasting with frigid Decembers of 1917 and 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iowa
Nathan D. Darber
Federal school man praises Orange Township spirit
Mr. Linke federal director of vocational training visited the consolidated school in Orange township with W H Render H C Moeller and A A Burger. He praised the community spirit and the high character of the school and noted the township’s use of Smith Hughes act aid for practical agricultural training for young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linke
Orange Township
W. H. Render
H. C. Moeller
A. A. Burger
Iowa
Commandery Elections Close for 1918
The Ascalon commandery No. 25 completed its annual officer elections last evening with A. I. Bunn named commander and George C. Welker as generalissimo. George E. Pike became captain general while R. A. Buck was chosen senior warden and H. L. Thomas junior warden. C. D. Becker was named prelate, W. O J. Burbank treasurer, and RK. L. DeGon recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascalon Commandery No. 25
A. I. Bunn
George C.welker
George E. Pike
R.A. Buck
H. L. Thomas
C. D. Becker
Waterloo Chapter and Relief Corps Activities Noted
Twenty three members of Waterloo chapter DOA R Mrs WH Fifield Dew Maines joined Abbuil Adams chapter guests at a Waterloo meeting hosted by Mrs Cecil Bickley. Reports from Iowa flag sales totaled 60.10 dollars for state relief work. Iowa banners planned for two libraries. Relief Corps elected Mary Shirley president and listed officers and delegates. Daughters of Isabella to initiate forty five candidates at Court Castle with mass at St Joseph's. Civic, Needle, Lend a Hand and Red Cross activities scheduled. Church groups met for aid and mission programs. C B Holt, Chicago lawyer and church leader, dies at 69 in Chicago. former Presbyterian Brotherhood leader and McCormick Theological Seminary director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
0. A
Doa. R
Fifield
Dew Maines
Abbuil Adams
Carrie McVarlane
Patti Lindner
J. A. St
Cecil Bickley
Moses
M. J O'Keefe
P. J. Paulsen
Relief Corps
Women’s If Relief Corps
Memorial Hall
Mary Shirley
Carrie Johnston
Carrie Leckington
Anna ‘M. Kistner
Lydia ‘Miles
Dora B. Me
Kellar
Minnie Juhl
Mary Markle
John Duke
Lottie Flick
Ida Nichols
Lillian Norris
Angie Lewis
Olive Steviins
Mary Wester
Daughters of Isabella
Court Castle
St. Joseph's Church
Sacred Hearts School Hall
K. of B. Vhall
Holt
Chicago
Presbyterian Brotherhood of America
Jonce
Presbyterian General Assembly
McCormick Theological Seminary
Illinois Central Electrifies Chicago Lines Plan Major Terminal
Chicago reports the Illinois Central will electrify its Chicago right of way and begin early construction of one of the world’s largest passenger terminals at Twelfth street and the Lake Shed. The project includes filling in land for a six mile lake front parkway linking Grant and Jackson parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Central
Twelfth Street
Lake Shed
Lake Front Parkway
Grant and
Jackson Parks
Salvation Army to Hold Services Here Tonight and Tomorrow
Brigadier Ashley Pebbles and Ensign Marshall will travel from Des Moines to lead Salvation Army services at the local army hall on Watery Street tonight and tomorrow. Services are at 10 20 a m and 8 p m with the general public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Ashley Pebbles
Nebraska
Marshall, Singer
Des Moines
Army Hall
Watery Street
Pebbles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wes
HlNewins
Sociep
Civic Department
Civic Departtment
Woman's Club
H. W. Sigworth
BE. J. Covell
W. TL. Ross
M. B. Needle Club
Mrs. Nettle
Pine
A. B. Gates
As . Book and Needle Club
E. L. Johnson
G. O. Rollins
Lend-a-Hand Guild
Hed Cross
First
Presbyterian
Women's Working Association
James Black
CG. O. Balliett
FW. Gregory
Calvary Evangelical
Harold Mala
John Berger
Stanley Kline
W. Butler
J. R. Mishler
Emma Scheppele
Sister
Sis
Bobby
Fessler & Demmel
Lavallieres
Fessler & Demmel Jewelers
East 4Th St
Cuti
CURA
Poe
Royal Electric Cleaner
Waterloo Electrical Supply Co
Bridge Street
Majestic Theatre
Comaini
Lincoln Savings Bank
National Palace
Mexico
Mal
New Mampsh
United States
Xmas Records
Leath
East Fourth Street
Tiel Port Mistenge
R. Davis
Waterloo Savings Bank
Commercial Street
Towa
Hall-Ekfest CO
Park Avenue and
Lafayette Street
Lichty’s
America
West Fourth Street
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