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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
12
A wartime aged accounting reports fire losses totaling 127 042 with 841 fire alarms in the year. It notes total property losses and insured value, the department’s new engines and upgrades, and a change in fire alarm supervision to improve protection across four stations.
Wutt Club held a rally at the Y M C A with a two reel film By Their Latte addressing moral questions. Harry Fisher and C A Morris spoke on camp pep and planning for a future big camp, Morris noting the Y subcommittee on camp respite. Morris also explained the Nutt savings system for fees. Members contribute any amount to be credited toward camp costs.
A reader reports a black caterpillar alive on a doorstep on Sullivan Avenue Waterloo. The creature appeared healthy and may have been drawn out by unseasonably mild weather. Notes suggest February or March could bring cooler conditions.
A Benton Harbor wife seeks the custody of Robert E. B. Freder 00, eight years old, and alimony of sixty dollars monthly after a divorce filing against her husband Wal Fredericson, whom she married August 2 1904. She alleges ill treatment and requests maintenance and guardianship. Silvers also seeks a divorce from her husband at Malcom Iowa, married December 2.
Cedar Heights has completed and planned improvements valued at 165952.92, including a new sewer system and paving. A future program calls for a beautified Grand Boulevard, rounded shoulders, ravine cleanup, new sidewalks and signs, better fire protection, upgraded school grounds, and more outdoor activities for children.
Des Moines reports a vigorous drive by the state conference of social work to systematize poor relief, cut waste, and ease county budgets. Miss Louise Cottrell notes plans to show counties a stabilizing relief system, with costs being tallied for county supervisors and officials in upcoming meetings and regional conferences across Iowa.
Waterloo Motor Club emerged as a growing civic institution promoting motorists interests and tourism. It runs 103 service stations across Iowa, offers day and night emergency help, and has grown membership from 66 to 500. The club displays warning signs at schools and crossings and has been profiled in Motor Age. L. B. Strothiman is president. W. T. Edwards secretary.
Rev Clyde J Asking pastor of First Baptist will preach the New Year sermon at Walnut Street Baptist Sunday morning. F G Wyant to speak at First Baptist at 11 am. Waterloo Gideons will conduct evening worship. Walnut Street annual meeting Monday evening with officer elections and department reports in church parlors. Women serve dinner at 5. Rev E J Lockwood will greet and introduce talks and music.
Firefighters responded to 1632 Mulberry Street to find Charles Courter's home filled with smoke. The blaze was traced to the kitchen range oven where a beef roast burned to a charred mass, spoiling a dinner but causing no other damage.
Waterloo realtors reported a busy year with a two day January convention drawing nationwide interest. They held thirty five regular and two special meetings with an average of thirteen members, counting twenty nine active plus twelve non residents, two salesmen and five associates. The board appraised thirteen properties totaling 227800 dollars and planned to expand public service through valuation expertise. Members attended national and state events, including Chicago convention and Iowa association meetings, while a Waterloo booth at the Dairy Cattle Congress boosted local exposure. Officers named for 1922 and committees announced for convention efforts and publications. A New Year sermon by Rev Otto S Rasne and Epiphany services followed the midday gathering.
The American Legion, young yet powerful, drives civic and social impact through activities like auxiliary groups, memorial ceremonies, boxing exhibitions, and charity events. Waterloo post organized in 1919, broadened reach by 1920 with officers Rohlf and Green, and later leaders. Memorial Day observances, funerals, hospital and veteran aid, and regional conventions marked a year of vigorous community service and fraternal activity.
A brief note recalls whist long ago dating to 1506 with an early term trumph cited as the original name. The snippet highlights a historical shift in card game terminology and the etymology of whist.
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce reports California’s citrus industry surpassed gold output in 1920. Returns from fruit shipments and exchanges totaled about 59.2 million dollars, with statewide crop value near 331.2 million and consumer spending around 168 million. By Oct 31 1921 growers had earned about 83.6 million on the citrus crop.
The home demonstration agent extends New Year wishes as Black Hawk County women outline a busy 1922 program. Officers look to a strong farm bureau year built on cooperation, service, education, and community spirit, with many meetings planned for women and girls.
A list of aims for Hawk County Farm Bureau members includes frequent meetings, active participation in clothing and home projects, nutrition and beautification efforts, and county wide collaboration. Plans call for poultry and egg projects, hot lunches in rural schools, leadership development, exhibits at Institutes, and stronger township publicity. The message closes with a 1922 slogan urging bold effort and ambitious progress.
Annual goctal of Molders' Society No 459 set for Monday evening in Ben Hur Hall. An elaborate menu will be served at 7 pm. Members will attend a accord and time honored program with speaking, dancing, and games to follow.
A reader from Bacadville describes chronic backache joint and muscle pains and kidney trouble lasting ten years. After trying many remedies with little benefit, Foley pills and Ford kidney relief, the ad notes, brought notable improvement and the writer claims to be well now.
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