Waterworks debt paid down as earnings rise in Waterloo
Officials at the Waterloo waterworks annual meeting reported steady progress in reducing indebtedness while plant value climbs. John W. Rath was named president, with A W Trown as VP and George E Shoemaker as secretary and general manager. Bonds paid include 84,060 this year, completing the first 200,000 of the original 525,000 debt. The plant cost 362,000, with 165,000 in initial bonds for extensions. Outstanding bonds total 325,000 to be liquidated from earnings and a five mill tax, the latter funding hydrant rentals. Plant value now est at 1,279,000. earnings have risen annually since 1910, aside from two years.
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Board of Waterworks Trustees
John W. Rath
A. W. Trown
George E. Shoemaker
W. 4A
Hendry
Rath, Brown
H. F. Swisher
Waterloo
Lee Eee Ee
Quadrangular high school debate set for Wednesday evening
West High and East High send teams to a quad declamatory contest at Cedar Falls high school auditorium Wednesday evening February 11. Cedar Falls high and Teachers College high join with musical interludes from all four schools. The program features oratorical dramatic and humorous selections by named contestants from West and East Highs.
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West High
East High
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls High
Teachers College "High
Romegius Slattery
West Hich
Austin Marlow
Twenty-One East High Seniors Earn Graduation Credits
Twenty-one members of East High senior class have earned the required credits for graduation, announced today. No commencement exercises will be held until June and diplomas will be issued then. Most students with 32 or more credits plan to continue in school or pursue college entrance requirements. Names include Marjorie Anderson, John Tozer, William Brietske, Thyra Buck, Lucille Curler, Edwin Green, Iuai Gary, Mary Harper, Ken McNiell, Marjoris M nard Redden, Frenne delia Sankey, Dorothy Stover, Marion Towns Wiegert.
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East High
Marjorie Anderson
John Tozer
William Brietske
Thyra Buck
Lucille Curler
Edwin Green
Iuai Gary
Mary Harper
Ken McNiell
Marjoris M Nard Redden
Frenne Delia Sankey
Dorothy Stover
Marion Towns Wiegert
Superintendent Rest Ay Cedar Valley Hospital Superin
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a superintendent resting at Cedar Valley Hospital for a year and a return to Waverly. Mentions Nettle McMillan Chicago and the proctors by Presbyterian church. Names Gates Hull Walker Elizabeth Jodee Henry and others in a billed program with music and accompaniment.
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Cherries Cita
Migsiva
Asi Mienéent
C Valley Hospital
Hes B Waverly
Mise Nettle
Proersbyterian Church
Evenirg
Gates
Hull
Walker
Elizsteth
Jodee
Henry Bli
College Will Have Oratorical Contest Cedar Balls Web
Annual oratorical contest at the college opens this evening with a violin solo by Miss Helene Glenny. Contestants and numbers are listed. features include a program of readings and songs and remarks on local church and community news.
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Sato
Thsjere Kalli
iHubay
Helene Glenny
Will Dlogo
Minnesinger Quariee
Reng Downie
Marler Vrs Flont
Warth Johnsun
Darksewn
Ch Gurddner
Withun
Cuba
Harstonj
Laaejen
Www
Co. T.G
Pearl Willams
W. CC. TV
Pearl Williams
Print
Rose
Neighbors Save Parsonage From Fire Near La Porte City
Neighbors formed a bucket brigade to fight a roof fire at the Wesleyan Methodist parsonage northeast of La Porte City on February 2. The blaze, starting from chimney sparks, was contained to the attic and roof with minimal damage.
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LaPorte City
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mr. Johnson
la Porte City
Spring Creek Township
Lori
Bucket Brigade
January Snowfall Records by Local Weather Observer
Snowfall in January was among the smallest on record, with only about half an inch near a new low for the month. The weather bureau notes January typically brings several snowstorms, and lists historic January snow totals dating back to 1900, showing wide variations decade by decade. February arrived with a stormy start, 1.2 inches measured by the observer, the second heaviest for the month in recent years.
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Ralph R. Slippy
Zemo Promoted as Healer for Skin Ailments and Burns
A vintage advertisement touts Zemo as an effective liquid treatment that removes eczema heals skin troubles stops itching cleanses and soothes. It claims use for burns wounds chafing and rashes with a large size priced at $1.00 and promotes products like Zemo Hair Dye and related items.
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Zemo
Zemo Bair
Severe winter cold and forecast relief ahead
The season saw its heaviest snowfall on December 7 with 1.5 inches. The government thermometer fell 34 degrees in 15 hours on Saturday, reaching a high of 40 above and a low of six above. Yesterday’s temperatures ranged from 20 above to eight above. Warmer weather is forecast tonight and tomorrow as clouds persist per the state weather bureau.
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State Weather Bureau
Confirm Sunday at Cedar Falls Church
Cedar Falls February 2 Bishop Harry Longley of the Episcopal diocese of Tawa confirmed a class of five at St. Luke's church. A capacity congregation witnessed the ceremony.
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Cedar Falls
Harry
Longley
Episcopal Diocese of
Tawa
St. Luke's Church
Farewell party for D. B. Cribbs in Cedar Paris
Mr and Mrs D B Cribbs hosted a farewell affair at the Commercial club rooms. The gathering honored Cribbs for years of service with the Western Ohio Fuel and Railway division’s local office. Attendees included division employees and colleagues.
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Cedar Paris
D. BE. Cribbs
Gribbs
Y Seniors Rout Hawkeye Oil In City League Victory
The Y Senior basketball team defeated Hawkeye Oil five in a City league game at Y M M C A on Saturday, 81 to 6. The pace exceeded the lopsided score as the Seniors outclassed their opponents. Gates Business College beat GCompany B by forfeit, Bath Packing toppled Waterloo, and Gasolina En zing edged its rival 26 to 22 in another City league tilt.
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Hawkeye Oil Company
Gates Business College
Gcompany
National Suara
Bath Packing Company Cagers
Waterloo
Gasolina Enzing Company
Aplington Boys Triumph Over Shell Rock In Doubleheader
Aplington high school basketball teams defeated Shell Rock cagers in a Friday doubleheader here. The boys won by a score of 16 to 5, with Whlenhopp contributing a standout performance amid a tense finish.
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Aplington
Spacelal
Shell Rock Cagers
Uwhlenhopp
Aplington Girls Defeat Shell Rock 65 7 for Eighth Straight Win
Shone leads scoring for the winners as Aplington improves to 8-4 this season. Minnie Ritter totals 314 points through eight games. Iowa Falls comes to town tomorrow night for a continuation of the matchup.
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Shoneman
Aplington
Falls
Aplington Girls
Shell Rock Sextet
Minnie Ritter
Iowa Falls Girls
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Waterloo Evening Courier
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