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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1927

Page

16

Waterloo Cedar Falls W C F N Faces Milestone Year

The Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Railway, a regional pioneer since 1695, reports 1927 miles driven by street cars and buses totaling over 1.16 million. It adds $52,000 in new equipment and notes traffic alliances with major steam railroads while citing challenges from private autos reducing passenger revenue. President Cheney forecasts a bright industrial outlook for Waterloo and its merchants.

Waterloo Cedar Falls Os Northern Railway Company Waterlor Wateriag Waterboard Tar Tory Cedar Rapids Auto Bis Orisin Jong Hal Cheney Waterton

Seven new gasoline stations rise across the city

Seven retail and one wholesale gasoline stations are built as demand grows. In the past year six new filling stations and a wholesale plant have obtained sewer permits or are pending. Locations include Hayes at 327 Seventh Street East and Campbell at 112 Park Avenue East, with others at Commercial Street, Jefferson Street area, and Milan Avenue. Roxana Petroleum operates a wholesale plant at 400 Milan Avenue.

Thelly Councrs Co. D. Hayes Seventh Street J. Campbell Park Avenue J. D. Cecil Commercial Street Standard Oil Company John Roof Li Porter A. Duke Jefferson Stephen DP. Brown Sycamine Mullan Avenue Roxana Petroleum Conyrmy Milan Avenue

Medical and Dental Societies Unite to Fight Disease

Waterlog Medical Society and Waterloo Dental Society report joint efforts to prevent disease during the year. Doctors from Waterlog and Cedar Falls outline programs, school collaborations, and agency partnerships. Officers include William Hearst, A A Hoffman, and Drs C W Gort and P Heverly, with ongoing dental and medical initiatives.

Medical and Dental Societies Medicu Suv Black Hawk Waterloo Soriedy EL Waterian Town Dental Association Wran Waterlor Gort Perme EL Muykelb Tiewk Cnwt Medical Society William Hearst Cedar Palla Presdent A. A. Hoffman Waterlog

Parity regained as major currencies fluctuate

Foreign exchange market sees mixed moves with the English pound and several European currencies regaining parity against the dollar while others show volatility. Uncertain global factors influence the values of the Austrian schilling, Danish krone, Norwegian krone, and Canadian dollar amid shifting trade expectations and policy signals.

Sterburg Belman Dels Laiteh Gunder Grrman Feiehsmark

D A R Chapters Honor Opiit Of Founders Of Uo

Waterloo and Mary Melrose chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution honor founders and promote Americanization, patriotic education, and aid to immigrants. They note activities include night school advocacy, naturalization ceremonies, flag instruction, and historical medal contests, with markers placed at Elmwood Cemetery and Elks sites. Officers for Waterloo and Mary Melrose chapters are listed.

National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Waterloo Mary Melrose Arch McFarlane W.C. A Ells Island Elvtc F. C. Uiffring Iowa A. G. Sawyer Norwood Mass Elmwood Mars Amanda Conk Ellsworth Captainin Moody Cook Sumner Jomel Rachel Harding Orvis Samuel Harding Fone Elmwood Cemetery Mary Melrose Hanna Black Haawk County Ry Mairese America Wattertop Ay Fallowy Juhi Cuyne Hen Fleeser Regen M. J. O'Keefe Thoms Eaton Walter TP Jensen A B Doyo Uae Enberks Sibella Tro Balwant Brys Oustodain Mary Cl Lifting Howard Burr R. Dews Julius Kulirke B. Lickts

Wool Fabric Prophecy Sparks Spring Styles in Paris

Lightweight wool fabric groups from Wingene and georgetite are touted as key routes for new spring fashion. Wool jersey remains popular among top dressmakers for mid face garments and costume design. A few winter variants are scarce, with limited stock shown at sales stalls.

Paris Georgetite Wingene Hovarcs

Waterloo Playground Projects Expand Year Round Activities

Waterloo expands playground programs under Victor A. Read. Summer and winter activities engage thousands, including supervised skating, street closures for coasting, indoor leagues, girls and boys basketball, and community events. Attendance reached 118,574. numerous citywide events and concerts complemented the season.

Waterloo Victor A. Read Haven Cedar River Park Read Counci American Legion Jiue Edison John Fiske Go Park Lawndale Pat’s Pond Washington Park West High West Side East High School East High Athletic Field Mitchell Cedar Rapids

Waterloo Voters Urged to Build a New City Hall

A survey of Waterloo residents shows near unanimity for a new city hall. Leaders urge a Cedar Rapids style civic center with auditorium, integrated with police and fire facilities, and propose Lincoln Park as site with a large grounds and riverfront access.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids Marshalltown C. A. Morris Morris Motor Car Company Municipal Court Ray Tiler Suffern Nutl River Wall Fourth Street Fifth Street City Hall Tenry Frank Frank Bros., Clothiers Charles MM. Young Lincoln Park Harry St. Clair Waterloo Baseball Association A.B. Lovejoy Mears, Lovejoy, Jensen & Gwynne Co. A. Hanson Greater Waterloo Association BP. OW. Frank Republican County Central Committee Dairy Cattle Congress

Expansion Aimed at Longer Aircraft Range Plans

The report notes a push to extend aircraft range and mileage, implying shorter timeframes and greater capabilities in upcoming operations. It highlights strategic motives within the broader program and references propulsion and route considerations affecting daily long-haul efforts.

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Wateglc Pr. C. Ro Bruggeman Ary P. Heverly DAB Trydnor Pryrd I Forum John Griffith Timothy Earass Thiethy Hansen England Auto Radiator Repair Co Awe Proton Hsell Macks West Fifth St New City Hall Washington, D. C Wilson Drug Co Rexall Wilson’s W. Mourth St Mike W.B. Horner Bluff St Waterloo, Towa SE Eee OUP Bel Vice Ewing G& Crozier Cedar Heights Iowa Securities Company W. W. Beal Alfred Longley G. 8, Kleckner W. P. Jensen
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