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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1924

Page

9

Rotary Club in Waterloo Aims at Service and Scholarships

The Waterloo Rotary Club promotes service above self, funds an educational foundation, and maintains a private playground on the Cedar River. It fields 150 members, supports graduates with low-interest loans, and hosts annual picnics and outings while praising local clubs for cooperation.

Retarn Rotary Uiie Comercial Chamber of Commerce Eftr Rotary Wub Waterloo Club Waterloo Educational Foundation Rotary International Waterloo Clubs United States Ela Cedar River Cedar Falls Ciabs Ralph Hoxte Kiwanis Lions Ralph J. Torle Bruce 7 Gearse FL Arthur Fliin GC. M. Warne Carleton Neil 0. Jackson Music WW. Wyant Publier Harry Kiester Preeran W. Kline Mendership Nathan B. Barber Awards of Merit A. A. Zimmerman Business James M. Graham Educational FL Swieher Shin J. W. Rowntrench

H and Brown Family Celebrate Grandfather's 94th Birthday

Nellie Brown, secretary to a Dumont resident, joins a New Year’s Day family reunion honoring H. Brown’s 94th birthday. The elder Brown emigrated from New Hampshire over a century ago, first living in Waterton, later settling with his son G. S. Brown in Dumont.

Nellie Brown Dumont H. ©. Brown Mr. Brown Tutler County New Hampshire Waterton McKenzie G. A. Ty Hampton GS. Brown Mra. H.R. Aein Alan Ls

Red Cross records service to Waterloo veterans in 1925

The Red Cross in Waterloo and Black Hawk county tracked aid to disabled World War I veterans, with $2,201.18 in direct financial help and about $20,000 in back pay obtained for ex-service men. The year saw extensive office work, compensation claims, hospitalization aid, vocational training, and employment support, under executive secretary Mrs. George B. Worthen, with local officers listed.

Waterloo Black Hawk County The Red Cross George B. Worthen AQC Elnega Naturalization Mery Dob Worthen Theta Waterloo Ex-Saice Mnien M Worthen Nan Nf. B. Cropper Chanan TC. Menges a.Rudolphh Spere J. QO Prumbauer Treasur George J Nauman Home Service George Kh. ‘Worthen

Waterloo Lions Club Plans Busy 1925 Year in Waterloo

Waterloo Lions Club reports a successful year and previews 1925, aiming to entertain the Town Neb district convention in May and promote highway and road programs. Noted guests included A J Edwards and Senator Whitehead Klutz, with Lions aiding Neely Boys and local community drives.

Sorie Waterloo Lions Club Omaha Neb Sid Ising Watertoo Lions A.J. Edwards Waterloo Whitehead Klutz North Carolina American Leseion Leronnaire Euests He Lions Neely Boys

Waterloo Kiwanis Club Promotes Service and Growth in Iowa

The Waterloo Kiwanis Club, with 108 members, closes a successful year noting aid to local enterprises, a new scholarship fund, and tourist facilities improvements. It advocates a separate Iowa district, reports convention participation, and outlines officers for 1925 plus activities in Oelwein and community events.

Waterloo Kiwanis P Cunery Tye Kiwanis Elit Stoade Diorer Jenndey Sabanrip Elub Waterloo Park Board Sherwood Park Kiwanians Waterloo Cedar Falls Rainbow Drive Cedar Pass Towa Foral Club Ferrie Iowa Kiwanis Club James Bailey Ralph Bierkelberg Harry McCawnin Victor Zeithoefer Oelwein Kiwanis Oelwein Oelwein Kiwanjung Alice Qelwoin Rotary Club Waterton Kiwanians Fir Run T. J. Thornton EH. C. Wurster W. A. Lane W. P. Kerwin C. H. Trunkey J, HB. Dempster Clyde Hinson B. Chambers B. W. Biehler A. Lommel W. P. Jensen R.A. Rat

Snorting Goods Store Moves to New Quarters

Coburn & Son sporting goods store relocates to a new 24 by 60 foot building at 181 Bridge Street. The old shop, one of the region’s oldest sporting goods firms, now features a large display area, a back room for repairs, and a rear balcony for displaying wheeled toys. The project was completed by Coburn-Althouss and John G. Miller Construction in about two months with Lions club support and local leaders including Tarry M. Reel and C A West serving as officers.

Coburn-Althouss John G. Miller Constructions Company Cedar Falls la Porte City Waterloo Lions Club Tarry M. Reel C. A. West View PT. R. McCoy Wasi Dent G. W. Thode Trea Urer A. C. Willford

Police Had Busy Year as City Laws Often Broken

Police records show 1562 calls answered in 1924 with 446 arrests in city and state, plus 116 calls with no arrests. Liquor cases totaled 71 with arrests, and 1089 calls were logged in the secretary’s office. State felony arrests reached 316 with 1190 city ordinance bookings. Car thefts numbered 69 with 64 recovered, and seven pensioners received $4039.89 in 1924 payments.

M. G. Rechtfertig E A. Leighton Mateo Pelige Anetran Comcilman FL ¢ Sege Waterloo Nick Maharries Ada Fuller Harry Bell Elica

Waterloo keeps ahead by paying progress in city improvements

Waterloo adheres to conservative policy with city improvements authorized over the past year totalling 8274.86.25, including paving, sensors, street lights, and sewers. The report cites 3 city blocks repaved and 19 blocks resurfaced, with paving value $196,695.97 and a river walk project costing $27,867.25 above prior estimates. Total investments reflect ongoing efforts to keep Waterloo at the forefront of progressive municipalities.

Ute Waterloo Ralph ZB Slippy Sukmer the Cedar

Welfare league reports year of broad community service

The Welfare League under Miss Helena Hughes highlights a year of clinic service including dental, baby, and eye care plus nursing outreach. It notes support for families, prevention of future crises, and calls for broader public help, with emphasis on housing, poverty reduction, and child care. The article also mentions Pulitzer prizes and Columbia University scholarships announced for June.

Witerlog Social Welfare League Helena Hughes Welfare League Health Department Publi Health Department Waterloo Public Health League Miss Hughes 2 Courier New York Columbia University Joseph UN Fackenthal Theseniversity Frank D

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