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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1925
Page
4
Waterloo banks announce a 50 cent per month charge on checking accounts with balances under 60 dollars, effective March 1 1925. Officials cite rising handling costs and many small balances as the reason. No charges on savings or certificates. The fee will be billed from the 25th to month's end.
United Press reports on the eighth annual The Pas dog derby with entries limited by course dissension and official bickering. Huntington? no. Hopes rise as W W Turple entries from Big Horse, Susk., and driver W A Mahoney spark field. many veteran racers stay home amid concerns over cruelty and rules.
On Wednesday evening February 3 Elsie Beebe will read with Talitha Rutsford on violin and piano and Mirrians Crockets a contralto who also plays piano and banjo. They perform on the fourth number of the community lyceum course at the school hall at p.m. The final number will be presented by the company in resume. Bes ides her reading tributes custar and wkelele music.
Frank Connolis, 19, son of A Connolly of 1425 Fifth Street West, was badly bruised when the powerful roaster he was driving jumped off the road near Freeport. Connolly fell asleep at the wheel, the car plunged into a creek, and he managed to reach a farmhouse for help before the vehicle wrecked. He was found, and the car remained badly damaged after the incident Saturday night.
The page lists numerous radio stations and schedules with entries for orchestras, choral groups, concerts, and music programs. It mentions WEEI in Boston, WLS in Chicago, WCCO in Minneapolis, WEAS in Louisville, KNX in Los Angeles, and other outlets, noting times, program types, and minor details about performers and events across several cities and dates.
A partial city page lists medical updates, travel plans, and official duties. Mrs. A. W. Brink is dangerously ill at St Francis Hospital, Des Moines hosts painters convention attendees Michael Schick George Potter J D Ohlerts and Andrew Iverson, while Mr and Mrs Hauptfuelrer of Colorado left for their home after visiting relatives. Rankin, recently employed as a blacksmith here, returned to Marshalltown. B A Mosher Chicago Great Western trainmaster visits. Counsell family from Cedar Falls toured to Springdale Arkansas. A H Wilkinson and W Virchow, WW veterans, seek medical care in Des Moines. L A Klisbenstein heads to Florida on business. preparations underway for The Wid’s Awakening at West High. naturalization papers assistance scheduled for February with aliens examined March 20. Producers Milk Company shipped 4000 gallons of cream to Boston. avg 6000 gallons weekly east this winter. Eighth grade rural exams set this week at Dunkerton La Porte City Santsen Cedar Falls and Waterloo district offices.
Superintendent Charles W. Kling released the East District schools attendance report for the first semester. Lafayette sixth grade led with top attendance, while Lafayette and Alcott students posted strong participation. Several schools reported lower tardiness and overall district attendance reached notable levels amid a mix of highs and lows in individual classrooms.
Rotarians plan evening meals at the club with a newly equipped kitchen and dining hall. The modern facility, funded by the club, will serve meals regardless of season and may accommodate about AM attendees.
Four men were held to await action of a grand jury under bonds of $500 each in Judge Gwynne's municipal court division. Charley Wagner Nicholas Wagner and Ray Gaschler are held on breaking and entering and larceny related to an alleged robbery at Dr. Gaige's office. The youths are described as dope addicts. Earl Stevens was bound over on forgery. In Judge Beem's court J E Mays was guilty of operating an automobile while intoxicated and fined $100 and costs. S. A. Brown, who had a continuance, was found guilty of speeding. fine and costs $25.
Prof Macy Campbell head of rural education at Iowa State Teachers College told the Y's Men last night that Iowa needs thinking young farmers. He noted tenants rose from 35 percent in 1880 to 38 percent in 1920 and that the farm dollar is worth about 80 cents, causing many rural churches to die. Campbell spent two years researching rural communities nationwide.
Sixteen high schools from this part of the state will contest the sectional basketball tournament at Mast bigh March 6 and 7. West High East High Dunkerton Jesup Orange township Cedar Walls Waverly New Hartford Shell Rock Teachera college high Pai hank Winchford Kindson Parkers burg Janesville Geneseo join 18 invited. Allison and Quasqueton decline. Drawings set weeks before meet. first round Friday March 6, semifinals Saturday morning March 7, finals Saturday evening. Season tickets 1.50 for entire tourney. single admis-
A plan to use one of East's two gymnasiums for games while erecting bleachers in the other expands seating to just over 400. A session fee is set at 60 cents per attendee. In a separate item, Mrs D EB Miller of 214 Peoria Street was bitten by a vicious dog in the 200 block of Glenwood Street, with city dog catcher M A Parker dispatched to investigate.
An ad copy asserts that applying about four ounces of plain liquid arvon at night will moisten and rub the scalp to dissolve dandruff completely by morning. It promises that two or three more applications destroy all signs of dandruff and stop itching, leaving hair lustrous and silky.
Reinbeck Iowa February 3 Two business deals closed Monday as E D Roberts sold his large house to John Frier farmer south of town for 4200 dollars. Frier to hand farm to sons and move to Lawn Frank Gange related to Ma Roberts has occupied the house for years The business block housing Frei Schell plumber and John Irks Insurance was sold by Taylor and Shear to Mr Biebe scheimer who plans raze the structure and erect a small hospital for his growing practice.
In Judge J. W. Wood’s division today jurors began selection for the state case against Frank P. Mahanna. The defendant is charged with a statutory offense alleged to have occurred in 1937. Mahanna, released on bail, denies the charges and is represented by lawyers Warner and Mowis. The prosecuting team includes Edwards and an assistant.
Albert Graves and Cus Ro Wott departed for Odiwein as local Woodmen members rode to the discharge event.
An old advertisement touts cough remedies claiming to replace opiates with substitutes. It emphasizes clear ingredient lists on each carton and urges customers to choose Foley’s Money Ant Compound as a safer option.
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