Year's Reo in Church History in Waterloo Notable Events
Outstanding events in Waterloo church history over the past year include Linden Methodist starting a new unit on Nov 23, the completion and dedication of St Johns City Church with school, the 43rd Presbyterian meeting at Iowa Synod First Presbyterian on Oct 17, a fire at Graves Memorial United Brethren causing heavy damage, and two missionary conventions at Central Christian and First Congregational. Ten pastors changed pulpits, several churches remain leaderless, and Linden Methodist plans a $75,000 building with completion by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Linden Methodist Church
St. John's Cattisls
Forty-Third Presbyterian
Iowa
Synod of
First Presbyterian Church
Graves Memorial
U Nited Brethren Church
Central Christian
First Congregational
Christ Eygenpal
Mast Park Presbyterian
Universalist
Linden Project
C. W. Harrop
Linden Methodist Churen
Q. A. Zuditke
Nevada and
Butler Streets
Netcott & Net
Mount * Carmel Colored Baptist
Sumner Avenue
Graves Memorial United Brethren Church
Olain
Presbyterian Churches
Central Christian Church
Board of Missions of the Interior of Congregational Churches
First Congregational Church
Charles D. Darling
Cleveland, O
Westminster Presbyterian
A. C. Preston
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
William Wilkins
Minneapolis
Nneapolis
Jesup
Newton
W. O. Chisholm
United Presbyterian Church
J. C. Rankin
First Methodist Church
J. Arthur Young
Iowa Falls
R. F. Hurlburt
Hampton
A. D. Cashman
First Brethren
Altoona
Plymouth Congregational Church
Eugene, Ore
A. E. Fish
Iowa State Teachers College
Wauseon, O
East
Park Presbyterian
St Johns Church Becomes Linden Parish In Waterloo
Formation of the parish in 1924 followed a Linden residents petition for a pastor and church. Rev N J Lentz organized the project with a 45x82 foot two story school complex housing eight SUSIE grades. Ground broken Feb 12 1924 for a $45 000 steel and brick fireproof building with space for a pastor's residence and future expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John the Lavangelise
Lalaay
Waterloo
Linden
Bauther Lentz
N. J. Lentz
Mulberry Street
Sisters of Mercy
Collar Rapids
Waterloo church growth and new parish house dedication
Rev D H Middents and Rev Otto Raspe led services as visiting clergy. Christ Episcopal parish house dedicated December 5 connects to the church by a glass screen and serves as a general entertainment room with a gymnasium for youth clubs and potential dining hall or auditorium. Trinity American Lutheran outgrows space and plans enlargement. Overall Waterloo church membership grows, with Evangelists and revival meetings driving large gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Middents
Otto
Raspe
Lalarge Church
Christ Episcopal Church
USA
Trinity American Antheran Church
Old Christian Church
Waterloo
Southern culture owes debt to the Negro says speaker
Chicago reports Alexander Goldenweiser of the New School of Social Research telling the American Statistical Association that Southern culture rests on Negro contributions. He notes slavery and paternalism shaped progress and warns the Negro problem remains critical, while praising American Indian cultural influence and early American heritage.
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Chicago
Alexander Goldenweiser
New School of Social Research
American Statistical Association
Goldenweiser
Goltenweiser
Ska Kinx Klan
Nero
Dormsly Cooner
Bret Harte
Longfellow
Escape From Maryland Penitentiary With Warden Consent
Baltimore reports prisoner Thomas Carlton escaped with the consent of Warden Claude B. Sweezey. Carlton phoned the warden’s daughter claiming he was out, then returned to the prison shortly after. He allegedly hid under a motor truck to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Claude B. Sweezer
Thomas Carlton
Maryland
Carlton
Col. Sweezey
Sweezeyv
Iowa Warehouse expands to meet city demand
Iowa Warehouse company at 821 Mulberry street reports major growth with new equipment in 1924 including a 14 by 7 by 7 foot motor van and 786 cubic feet capacity. Two sprinkler warehouses offer 70 000 square feet, nine freight cars, and pool car service to California. Edward Denby remains manager, with Robert Cass to join as secretary in February after University of Town graduation. Established in 1916 the firm emphasizes storage and moving with carload freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Warehouse Company
Mulberry Street
California
Coods
Wward Denby
Cedar Rapids
University of Town
Robert Cass
C.D. Cass
Waterloo Public Library Continues Notable Service
The Waterloo public library reports steady service in 1924 despite budget cuts, with six active stations and ongoing extension work at Grant school and Litchfield Manufacturing. The once-limited funds constrain new purchases, though a $2,000 fund was authorized for new books. Story hours remain popular and the reference department enhances holdings with major additions and interlibrary acquisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Public Library
Mandern
Jesse Lee Bonnet
Andrew Thompson
Public
Linden
St. Mary's School
Washington Irving
Edison
Washington
Lincoln
Grant School
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Tate Books
Board of Trustees
Tis
Waterloo
Thomas’ Register of American Manufacturers
Savings Accounts in Towe Banks Show Satisfactory Growth
Des Moines Iowa November deposits rose 1 percent across seven banks in the Seventh Federal Reserve District led by Wisconsin with 1.1 percent gain. Michigan posted the lowest rise. District totals show 19 banks reporting deposits of 210 million on December 1, up 0.7 percent from November 1 and 0.7 percent from December 1, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towe
Des Moines
Mee
Federal Reserve
Dee
Lusk
Hingis
Dette
Michigan
Wisconsin
Owa
Federal Coserva Bank of Chienau Beld
Sayines
SLOGA
Wy Ilis
Hostate
Disteter
Dee. Bt
Honor Should Be Taught Child in Home Dean Says
Urbana IL Dec 31 Miss Maurin Leannril of the University of Illinois argues that the honor system must begin in the home and be carried through all life. She says allowing examinations without supervision failed, and mothers and teachers can instill a sense of right and citizenship better than a university degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Leonant
Phadean
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United State
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Los Angeles, Calif
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Tndianapolis
Ind
Maryland St
Waterloo Fruit and Whole Sale
ONL Commission Compan
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