Y M C A Activity Expands to Schools and Community
The Y M C A in Waterloo outlines a broader program beyond Bridge Street, extending into schools and shops to engage the whole community. It notes a 100 acre Morris Isle camp gaining statewide recognition and discusses financial and building plans guided by a board of trustees including H B Lichty and J Edward Chapman.
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Uccessful
A. Cohagan
Everenayry
Dividge
inter-Sosdins
Gyijoasiums
Zionship
Pionerr
Alain Dots
M.C. A
Morris Isle
Brotherhood of Andrew
Y. A
Waterton Boys
Middlewest
Waterloo
Bridge Street
Park Avenue
Serien Tity Codagan
Community Mall
H. B. Lichty
H. T. Fisher
J. Edward C. W. Chapman
Henry W. Grout
J. EB. Johnson
F. Swisher
J. W. Arbuckle
Kirk Stewart
W. A. Lane
Dr . Stevenson
Home
Church
Imen
W. Richardson
R. Chore Hea
EL T. Lar
Boys' Secret
Relph Minkler
Charles WhitGell
W. Chapman
W. H. Beverstock
H. B. Plumb
F. U. Ming
John W. Gwynne
George E. Pike
Allen
A. Tane
W. H. Langlas
Fred
D. ‘Adams
H. S. Tasior
D. Atian
William Hansen Fatally Dies in Carbon Monoxide Incident
The 20 year old William Hansen was found dead in a garage on the farm north of Dike Ta after a carbon monoxide accident Monday night. Investigators say the furnace and car were running and both doors of the garage were closed. Parental notice filed by Mr Hansen.
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William Hansen
Dike
December arrests flood Waterloo police docket
In December Waterloo saw a surge of arrests totaling 52 to 53 for intoxication and disorderly conduct while traffic violations spiked with many noted in the clerk’s docket. December 1923 surpasses the prior year’s totals, linked to census traffic law authorizations and broader enforcement.
Improvements in Waterloo Telephone Plant in 1925
Northwestern Bell plans extensive 1925 improvements in Waterloo replacing and expanding the local plant. Expenditures total around 100000 with additions to northwest city areas Home Park Prospect Hills and Mounty Street east. central office, toll lines, and repeater equipment revised. About 200 new phones installed bringing Waterloo total to 10080 with 520 rural subscribers. Daily city conversations average 63000 plus 500 toll calls. workforce about 144, including 10 women. The company shares facilities with American Telephone and Telegraph and handles long distance and press telegraph contracts.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Cgonbary
Waterloo
A. J. Weivel
City
Home Park
Prospect Tihs
Hanundad Avenue
S47
Ayo
Mounty Street East
Syenzore
Third Streets
Devonport
Minneapolis
Iowa
Weigel
Calla
Northwestern Belt Company
Witerlag
North- Western Bell Triophone Company
Amerie Telephone & Tele-graph Co
Two bitten by dogs believed rabid taken to Iowa City
Two people were bitten by dogs believed rabid and taken to University Hospital in Iowa City for observation. A collie belonging to Hart Gerber near Tipton was found with rabies exposure and several other dogs and cattle in the area faced exposure. Townships enforce muzzle ordinances. several city dogs have been killed.
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Iowa City
Tipton
Brura Kimberling
Irving Wimburling
Ed Martin
Ling
University Hospital
Towa City
Hart Gerber
Local Masonic Bodies Prepare Joint Installations
Four local Masonic groups announce a joint installation at the Masonic temple on Saturday evening. Wa lodge No 13 4FL AL Miz Martin lodge No 124 ALF ea Tab ernacle chapter Royal Arch Masons Crescent council Royal and Select Masters Ascalon commandery No 25 Knights Templar will install January 26 Waterlon chapter No 128 Order of Eastern Star installs next Tuesday evening Tan and Broker chapter No 499 Order of Eastern Star will install January 7
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Masonic Temple
Wa Lodge
FL & AL Miz
Merner reports $902 taken as county fines at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls assistant county attorney F Merner says in the past year he prosecuted 125 cases, collecting about $400 in 1924. Cases ranged from forgery to intoxication to breaking and entering. He notes public reluctance to prosecute and cites a view of the county attorney’s office as a collection agency. Also, Mrs Ronald Reed travels to Clarksville for sister Margaret Perrin's wedding at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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F. Merner
Cedar Falls
K. ON Merner
Cedar Is
Booderrini
Merner
Cedar Ralls
Ronald G. Reed
Clarksville
Margaret Perrin
Bersl Ilgentrie
Mason Cty
Miss Perrin
Mark J. Perrin
West High School
State University of Tow
Mason City
Waterloo Fire Department Sees Record December Alarms
Waterloo fire department responded to 117 alarms in December, a monthly record far above prior figures. For the year, total fire loss reached 15902 dollars amid heavy activity from heating, chimneys, and furnace fires.
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Waterloo
Waterlon
FBI
Ray Tiller
Jimi
Ald
Tiller
United States Bureau of
James Black Dry Goods expands store interior and buys new building
James Black Dry Goods remodeled the Fourth and Sycamore store at a cost of 20000 adding a complete mezzanine square and new departments including a beauty shop and luncheon alcoves. The firm also acquired the A I Alexander Auto building on Park avenue for storage and extra sales space. Coal is reported mined from beneath the sea off England’s coast several miles out.
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Janes Black Dry Gooda “Otpany
Fourth and
Sycamore Streets
Middle West
James Black Dry Goods Company
A. I. Alexander Automobile Company
Park Avenue
Waterloo Reacts to Quickening Era in Business View
The Waterloo Suavi ngs bank official says 1995 will bring favorable business conditions. He cites robust stock movement, conservative policy, low rates, strong bank reserves, railroads improving, and farmers diversifying, predicting Waterloo back to prosperity within 10 months with plenty of work at good wages.
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Waterloo
J. E. Johnson
Waterloo Suaveings Bank
New York
Washington
Mellon
Congress
Calvin Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Middlewest
Germany
Europe
Free Ceremony and Gifts for Leap Year Weddings
Maquoketa Iowa reports leap year marriage activity low with 349 licenses issued in Jackson County, 1924 vs 164 in 1920. Mayor F J Swift offers to perform all ceremonies free today and Clerk Charles Seda promises prompt handling with gifts for each bride. He will provide witnesses or other office services as needed, noting today is the last leap year day for four years.
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Maquoketa
Jackson County
F. J. Swift
Charles Seda
Copper Carries Bigger Current At Science Meet
At the White House reception for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, papers covered copper conductivity improvements and a medical study on hiccoughs. Dr. D P B Davey described a new form of copper with 13 percent higher efficiency. Dr. Edward C. Rosenow reported hiccoughing bacteria, streptococci, affecting animals and linked to persistent hiccoughs. Dr. John R. Mayen discussed insulin as a potential oral treatment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
White House
American‘ Association For the Advancement of Science
Piper
D. PB. Davey
General Electric Company
Edward C. Rosenow
Mayo
John R. May-en
University of Rochester
Berkel Players Show Receives Waterloo Courier Review
The Billboard's Christmas number highlights Waterloo as a Bond dramatic stock town and quotes the Waterloo Courier on the Berkell Players' performance at the Waterloo theatre. Also notes London reception for Just Married with Lynne Overman and a strong opening run. The Berkett Players will present Tug Married? in Waterloo this week.
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Waterloo
Billboard
New York
Waterloo Courier
Berkel Players
Waterloo Theatre
London
Lynn Overman
Berkett Players
G A R Post Disbands When Only Five Remain
In Dewitt Pennsylvania on December 31 a local G A R post disbanded after losing members. Only five veterans are living now. The post was organized 55 years ago.
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Y.M.C
ADLER
Cp Karaa
Pew
Young Women's Christian Association
Admes Agxundus
Kenius
Fagundos
Anbus
James Black
Sccures Building
England
Crystal Ice and Fuel Company
Mullan Avenue
Lair
Gienge
Courier
Berkell Players
G. A. R. Post
Repass
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