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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1927
Page
46
In the offices of City Assessor J A Townsley the numerical method for real estate assessment, introduced in 1923, plus daily deed inspections, keeps ownership updated to Nov 1. Properties are listed by lot, block and addition, not alphabetically, aiding comparisons and complete taxation.
Adoption of minors under a new 1927 law is now kept by the district court clerk, with four-way indexing by natural parents, adopting parents, natural and foster names. Clerk J. W. Thompson notes easier location of adoptions and name tracing. The piece also notes juror excuses, municipal court relief, and a staffing update: Hasner replaces Stiles as judge in the Black Hawk Grundy Buchanan Delaware district, with Hasner’s first day in Waterloo.
Nathan Northey of Wateron township serves on the Black Hawk County Board for three years, guiding water governance amid drought conditions in the region.
County treasurer Boa Madigan details 1927 first half revenue including general tax of 2,396, hyd level of motor license fees totaling 261,192 with 16,773 autos registered in the year. He notes bond sales of 725,000 in general refinancing and 3,615 premium on issues, plus 1,000,000 in jailouts and bridge bonds sold at a premium, highlighting ongoing county improvements and growing staff needs.
The county auditor’s office handles massive tax figures, assessing property values and calculating levies for the coming year. Tax redemption and issuance of funds for public needs are noted, while a 1947 autumn peak saw tax books filed earlier than usual. A past plan to pay bounties for dead rats, approved by supervisors, cost the county about 378.70, and canine license fee issues show widespread nonpayment of kennel taxes among 300 of 409 dogs.
Four of seven Black Hawks county supervisors face re election in 1928. Names include Matt Alv FP T Bentley and Refshange with holdovers T B Teeter H W Miller and Mathan Northey. County actions include jail contracts and road improvements toward Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Public bond issue details note a $700 000 fund and ongoing support from local groups.
The Friday Study Club promotes mutual culture and fellowship among members through education, science, philanthropy, and parliamentary law topics. Meetings emphasize music, art, and current issues with open discussion. The club supports the Near East Relief, Perkins Hospital sewing for children, scholarships, and the institution for the Blind in Vinton Iowa, purchasing towels hemmed by students for cash. Social events include a spring luncheon with husbands and a Colonial tea with guests.
The Waterloo Kiwanis club promoted aviation as a key community project for 1937, helping sponsor a new city airport east of Waterloo. They invited service clubs to join, hosted leaders on aviation topics, and collaborated with the American Legion to bring Clarence Chamberlin and Mrs. Chamberlin to the area. The club funded relief efforts for Mississippi flood victims, supported youth camping, and advanced local tourist facilities and park plans. They coordinated with Rotary, attended events in Fort Dodge and Newton, and organized numerous programs and tours. The club's activities included fire prevention demonstrations, international week observances, and hosting prominent speakers on transportation, sanitation, and community service. The Waterloo Kiwanis Club, established 1920, had 95 members with 80 percent attendance, led by a series of past presidents residing in Waterloo.
The Y M C A Glee Club under Max Noan has grown in stature, led an active 1927 jubilee week with the fried chicken dinner for top points, and secured 209 memberships. Officers include Ray Paul president and R L Short vice president. Holton and Albright attended Milwaukee international convention. next meet set for Grand Rapids April 27 29.
A 280 acre farm in Vernon township supports the county home housing 35 inmates and 64 insane in the hospital. Mr and Mrs Glenn W Morris oversee operations since 1911, with 99 mouths fed daily. The farm yields grain for stock, dairy cows, horses, hens, and a large garden, plus canned produce. The home and hospital are clean, sanitary, and well kept.
On March 24 1920 eleven businessmen met at Hotel Russell Lamson to form the Spokesmen's club with the aim to promote public speaking. Seven remain active with weekly Wednesday luncheons at Block's tearoom as offices rotate every three months among members. Bruce Gates now serves a second term as president with A A Lohner as secretary treasurer.
The Maccabee Lodge No. 28 at Cedar Rapids lists Charles Sherwood of 308 Fourth Street East and B.M. Close of 725 Franklin Street as two charter mentors still active after 35 years in the local lodge. The group notes a year of membership gains and community work with the Y through initiatory efforts and drill team success, while involving Cedar Rapids and Waterloo youth programs and base ball club supervision.
Waterloo Canopus club holds Tuesday noon meetings at Black's tearoom to promote civic welfare under its international banner. About 75 members, led by president Harold S. Butters with new officers installed December 13, discuss child delinquency efforts and cooperation with local organizations to aid Waterloo institutions.
Thirty three members of the B Natural Music Club, an organization of women musicians affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs, study Epochs In Musical Progress by Clarence G. Hamilton. They meet semi monthly September through May and host social events with the Cedar Rapids Beethoven club. Officers include Marthe McCormick president Mae Howell vice president M C LaRue secretary Lillian Lohner treasurer R B Addington reporter and H F Smith director.
The Waterloo Advertising club led by H E Kiester directed constructive efforts in Waterloo's commercial life during the year. Members met at Hotel Russell Lamson and Black's room to discuss advertising and sales promotion with a program of regular meetings and constructive critique of Waterloo newspaper advertising.
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