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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1918

Page

11

Cedar Falls War Year Highlights and Community Efforts

In Cedar Falls a wartime year of conservatism and service saw churches consolidate, schools close briefly, and fuel controls in place while factories remained busy. Local leaders and professionals enlisted, lectures occurred, and banquets honored service. Red Cross contributed massively as 3,768 members produced 116,078 articles and shipped seven tons of clothing to refugees. Several ministers changed posts, military marriages occurred, and the community mourned many who passed in 1918.

Board of Health Bankers Cedar Falls W. L. Hearst M. _V. Haley Frank N. Mead Frank L. Vander Veer John H. van Dyke Natherine Roach M. K. WW. Heicher First. Presbyterian Church Irving H. Hart J. Owen Pertine Harry Fells Henry J. Peterson B. H. Vann Ott Php Hill John G. Clark W.H. Shaw Lily A. Arnett HIG Northeastern Iowa Teachers’ College Cedar Valley Field and Track Association Iowa State Teachers’ College Towal Bankers’ Association Cedars Falls Iowa Evangelical Association Riverview Park Iown Danish Baptists Ims Christian Endeavor Society Federal Land Bankers’ Association Win. H. Taft Pat O’brien Bert Hall William A. Shepperd Sauvage Arroy S. G. Brexfoge Evangelical Association Wilson Lewis Methodist Church W. L. Harding Titus Lowe Omaha Thos. D. Tiealey Fort Dodge Matthew Gerring Plattsmouth Neb Fort Riley Kan Medical Department Army Duane Corning Aviation Division Kihonte Icave N. M. Andreasen Racine Wis Danish Nazareth Church Blof Street J. M.morris The Christian Church Andrew Scott Cherryville J. W. Holland First Methodist Episcopal Church St. Paul Eugene ‘Allen Sioux Falls Royal Church Rank Meek Rusk Texas Lilliani Christofferson M. K. W. Heicher Tames Hoskins Keota Elsie Whitford Jacksonville Fla Forest B. Claxton Fayette Ruth C. Duthbert J. W. Bissell Atehle Minish Greene Walter Robinson Mildred C. Walls Cedar Rapids Fred A. Unur Sterting Eleanor Welderanders A. 3 Welderanders St. John's Lutheran Church Chas. Schwanke Blanche Clark Walter Metcalf RED Cross Central Organization Peen George Mitchell Frank L. Jewell Tens P. Jepsen Henry Hahn Anna Larsen Chas. M. Oveyiound James K. Snowden Amy L. Gates Nels Peter Miller Ky P. Streeter Charlie Boehmer Sophia Leland Mary Stiles Ida G. Rhoades Julia A. Pierce Jens P. Larsen Elizabeth Philpot Kate Knoche M. E. Hunter Peter Roi George Seavey George M. Ball L. Granger J. B. Jennings Chas. Miller Harry A. Wilson Frank Jackson John W. Philpot Twenryn Weigbard L. I. Severin Rodney Jexter Knud Oster Thorval Christiansep Harry R. Turnipseed James A Anderson W. T. M. Aitkin Dr. C. VY Cedar Pails Wommi's Club Tower Snavitt Gilkey George Blarnin A. Bemler W. A. Bryant TL XN Israel Arian Church Methodist Unday School Jeanetts Carpenter Eastern Star Ladies’ Aid George Hughes & Sons E Doereas Misses Thornton Townsend Chiss Presbyterian Miss Brace American Library Association Camp Rodee Camp Hospital Missy Thrace United War Food Administration Dibjan Waashirston

County Board Inducts Over 600 Men Into Army

Black Hawk county’s exemption board in Cedar Falls inducted over 600 young men into U S Army service. They were sent to camps across the country including Camp Dodge Fort Logan Camp Pike and Fort Leavenworth. The board issued induction papers conducted physicals screened questionnaires for 2900 registrants and maintained county records outside Waterloo.

Black Hawk County Army Service of the United States Cedar Falls Camp Dodge Fort Logan Camp Pike Jemferson Fort Leavenworth Des Moines College Sutie Feachers’ College Iowa State College Grinnell College Notre Dame ¢College Dubuque College Fort Riley Camp Grant Kelley Wield Fortham State War Department Waterloo

Patriotism in East Public Schools Drives Thrift Stamps Record

East district schools report a standout thrift stamp drive with a total of 206,900.75 raised. War effort integration touched every subject as 100 percent Junior Red Cross participation and strong support from teachers and pupils boosted enrollment to 3,400 for the term. A new high school building faces delays, but progress continues, with total projected costs around 288,204.84. Superintendent Kilpe credits teachers for essential wartime education, stressing democracy relies on public schools.

East Alwolt Wiske Wee Tawthor Dunior Lincoln McKinley Washington Red Cross Itaek East Independent Cisst C. W. Kilpe Hawthorne Kline Board of Education I Kline Publix Poly Shedr Howe Board of Education of Waterloo East

Free Employment Bureau Puts 5 163 Persons to Work

The local federal state free employment bureau reports 6 163 people placed since March 1, with 4 028 male and 2 831 female directed to work. It aided 14 738 calls from employers, supplied war workers to shipyards on the coast and in Oregon and Washington, and now seeks to place returning soldiers in peacetime jobs while continuing farm and municipal projects. John B. Densmore heads the national system. Bert J. Barnes leads the local unit with Ruth Herfurth and Mrs Gertrude Van Gorder assisting.

Free Employment Bureau Ootenho Te Sen Gaz Greenwood Prdstross Ahshep Carl H. Mowe East Twelfth Street Clive Street George Crosby Olive Street Fred Krader Walnut Street Sen Cateen Agnes Wallace Sean Adolph Wolff Iocal Bu Teau i di- Bole dl Lst Abstetercete Oregon Wash Federal State Free Labor Bureau Fowler Build Ing. Fifth Sycamore Streets Staund Bert J. Barnes Examinear Wii Barnes Ruths ‘Herfurth Gertrude van Gorder John B. Densmore WaterIno U. S Employment Service Department of Labor Washington D.C War Service Ife Union Porto Rico Iowa L. H. Chase Lincoln Park

Waterloo West Schools Report Wartime Efforts and Growth

Waterloo West schools report a strong wartime year with $62,000 spent on bonds, 100 percent enrollment in Red Cross work, and continued French orphan care. Liberty bonds and savings stamps covered all issues while enrollment rose, two new rooms added at Edison and Whittier, and strong achievements in debating, public speaking, and football. High school costs per pupil set at 35 cents daily and grade pupil costs at 15.458 cents daily, with attendance at 87 percent overall and a total wartime thirteen thousand and eight dollars expended.

Zayin Achoth Frink B. Milter Brocksmith Bartot Hat Miss Brocksmith Darrett Flult John Rose Campton Jefferman Publiccchool Jing Scout B.S. Krennington Oscar Tostleha Prion Manforla Miller Miner St. Marx's School Codae Balls High School Lincoln Public Reno Lincoln Publle He Lincoln Public School JTHEK Gig Council Fire Department Prade Waterloo West Edison Whittier Nuaber Bpnool Abe Onur Rei Cress

Public Libraries Circulate 167 099 Books Past Year

The war increased demand for reference works and war related topics at public libraries. Circulation rose from 140,969 to 167,099 year over year, with 15,261 of the rise from library stations. Librarians expanded school cooperation, community centers, and wartime relief efforts while staff reassignments occurred due to the war.

Falk Atas Aml Mershing Peel Haig Waterloo Woman's Club Maria C. Drace Caran] Helge Board of Trustees

Athletics Slump in 1918 and War Enlistment Impact

Waterloo's 1918 sports scene reflected wartime enlistment with football and golf attracting most interest while baseball vanished from the scene. West High dominated football, Clyde Miller and Ronald Read earned all state honors, and golf saw long daylight hours boost participation. Bowling met modest success but no records fell as clubs balanced war duties with sport.

Waterloo East High West High Tolowsey Clyde Miller High Helen Miller Wast High Navy West High Ronald “Heed Iowa University Dulvenfarenge Qulayer West ‘High Tred McClain Alfred Longley Red Cross Longley Burr Lichty Avery Baners

W., C. F. & N. R R Keeps Pace With City's Growth

The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Railway notes steady growth with line and equipment maintenance. In 1918 the company spent $10,090 on power station improvements and $10,060 on completing paving work in Waterloo, marking notable progress amid a year of lighter railway improvements.

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Neighbors Quit Beds Solve Vocal Puzzle on Rambler Night

A passenger train known as the Rambler car horns woke Pimento area residents. Conductor Harvey Thompson and motor man Charles McClain sped along the line near Terre Haute. A cow was found at the edge of a crack, reportedly tossed from the train, with minor injuries and intact skin.

Pimento Ind Harvey Thompson Charles McClain Mnomo Thompson Jones McClain Terra Firma

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Lawn City Juwa Bankars’ Association Black Hawk Wiliam H. Taft State Teachers’ College Alumni Association Army Service Commercial Club Duhuque T ‘Oe T. B. Carpenter Adam Warner Cedar Falls Commercial Club Benedict Brown Martha Hansen J. Janson Chris. Refshauge Tadies Aid Bethleherm Qureh Bontien Aid Aid Tadise Danish Nazarhy Church Young People's Society Danish Agareth Warrict Iduch Wiitt St. Luke's Episcopal Christian Science Sae Standard Oil Co First Clay Streets Shepard Co Main Street Herman Sigelkow East Thirteenth Street Viking Pump Co East Fourth Street Wilcox, Stewart Co Fifth Street Ree Po Vairfield D. Hadlon Des Moines A. Hadlon H. J. Manat Engle Hubbard J. H. Orth M. Yaggey Waterlon Chas. Lang Audubon Araand Eeeseceese Mildred Maynard Mildred Hoffman Washington School Linden Gistion Liteltield Manufacturing Company Social Welfare League Council of Social Agencies Otser-J Vane Lall Cedar Falls & Northern Liberty America Johnny: Noy Neuris Ward Caddeck Dohn Olin Sarediah Gignt George JU Trelmer Myrer George Vasil Joe McVoy Charlo Rentrap Uncle Sam Ronald Ied Tronalte Dreed University of Lowe State University Oma Cate Town Weal Allison George Hitchcock Navy Waterson Central Association Evan the Jobbers' League
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