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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1916

Page

4

Iowa Defeated State Teachers In Slow Basketball Tilt

Iowa defeated the five from the State Teachers college 33 to 15 in a slow, listless game. Captain Punnick opened scoring, with Bannick leading for the Snowers and Leitch the only pedagog who showed real power. Ames reports Deke Walters’ squad opening season 32 to 19 over Central College of Pella, Packer scoring three baskets and Aragdon adding 16 from the field.

Town City Iowa State Teachers College Punnick Bannick Vannick Sluwkeres Byer Schiff von Lackanl Hausler Jenkins Leitch Berrien Graydon Ames Deke Walters Central College of Pella Packer Aragdon Due Yore Rhynsburger Walters Bragdon

Martin Promoted To Trainmaster At Esther

F. E. B. Martin, longtime Rock Island line chief train dispatcher once of Waterloo, has been promoted to trainmaster at Esther. He is well known locally for his service in rail operations and management.

Martin F. EB. Martin Rock Island Waterloo Esther

Martins Long Service at Rock Island Noted by Friends

Word from local friends notes Mr. Martin has spent many years with the Rock Island railway. The message reflects a lengthy tenure and the esteem in which he is held for his dedicated work and loyalty.

No Bids For City Building Bid Process Scrapped

City Council reports no bids were received by March 1 after advertising the property for sale. City Clerk DeGen will pause plans for a new building while a disposal method for the existing structure is decided. Council members consider alternatives and may repurpose the water works reservoir site at Third and Sycamore.

DeGen Gome Munter Pal Counci DeGaon Amrabde Uber Third and Sycamore

Judgment Asked on His Accident Policy

Albert Strong a TWinois outrat e and acter seeks 390 from National Traveler Benefit assoc. He joined accident dept May 23, 1914 and says he was hurt as conductor on a Waterloo to Port Coflge freight train May 16, 1916. He claims a broken wrist and two broken ribs after a collision, 16 weeks laid up. policy benefits total 16 weekly. Mable Emry sues James Emry for divorce and child custody. Married Prairie du Chien Wis July 4 1901.

Albert Strong National Traveler Benefit, Association Strong Accident Department Waterloo Port Coflge Mable Bmury James Emry Prairie du Chien Wis

Work Of Modern Church Urges Turning To Social Leadership

Pastor Hey G. Serritt of Central Cheisgan church told Waterloo Ministerial association the church’s supreme task is christianizing the forces of discontent through social leadership. He argued traditionalism hinders progress and urged embracing scholarship and higher criticism to reunite church and world. He cautioned ministers to face materialism and adapt programs to reach all, as Christ urged effort in the changing order.

Hey G. D. Serritt Cheis- Gan Waterloo Ministerial Association Mr. Serrill Brotherhood of Man Serritt Christ

Girl Guardian Groups Attend Christmas Party

Five Girl Guardian groups of the Young Women's Christian Association hosted a Christmas party in the association parlors. Gifts for the Good Fellows were placed under the Christmas tree. Stunts, readings, songs, and a Christmas play by the Hawthorne group complemented the event.

Young Women’s Chris. Uan Association Christas Santa Claug Miss Weavers Edison Club Mother Goose Hawthorne Group Mrs. Bintz Miss Geard

City Water Purity Report Finds Few Bacilli Detected

Analyses of six samples show artesian city water remains pure with bacilli counts from none to five or six per cubic centimeter. Dr. J Henry Alberts, bacteriologist for Town City, writes to water trustees that the water is satisfactory and meets standards.

J Henry Alberts Town City Whon Sys

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