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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
4
The Waterloo Evening Courier advertises local want ads with rates per word and minimum charges. Listings include help wanted, real estate, rentals, autos, and miscellaneous items with numerous names and addresses in Waterloo Iowa.
Court issues eight week public notice for administration of Alexander Scott McEwen in Waterloo Iowa. Petition seeks letters of administration and appointing Mabel McEwen as administrator with heirs determined. hearings set March 25 1921. notice published in Waterloo Evening Courier.
Iowa aims to issue 22 million dollars in bonds over 20 years to fund veterans bonuses. A 1 mill tax would back principal repayment, with a bonus commission reviewing eligibility for ex service members who served 60 days or more between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918.
At the eleventh annual Iowa Ice Cream Manufacturers convention in Hotel Rusgeil-Lamson, Mrs. L. M. Fetherston urged dairy-based nutrition for children. She cited malnutrition in various districts, praised milk and dairy products, and highlighted the Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund's work on child health and diet education.
Mrs William Bonewitz of Traer fell on stairs at a home near Clutier and suffered painful bruises though no bones were broken. She was en route to a bedroom when the mishap occurred, leaving her unable to continue her visit with injuries described but not life threatening.
A Saturday Waterloo city council session on muk dealer complaints about 11 cent keg milk sales led to heated exchanges. Milk inspector J P Eves testified tests show butterfat near legal limit while producers claim a higher average. Council urged third party testing with samples drawn from standard sales.
Samuel A Ormsby aged about 75 or 76 died at Presbyterian hospital at 1 55 am Sunday after illness. Known as Uncle Sam he lived in Waterloo 30 years and ran the Chau Teauqua hand laundry for 20 years. He built Park Side sanatorium and helped manage the Plaza theatre in recent years. Survived by widow Nina Freeland and three daughters from a former marriage Hazel Pellard Olive Randall Hel Beckwith, plus three brothers A F Charles Frank Ormsby and five grandchildren. Private funeral 2 30 pm Tuesday at home with Rev W C Keiford conducting. flowers requested not to be sent.
Delegates and visitors at the Iowa and Nebraska Master House Painters and Decorators association convention in Omaha heard addresses by F W Duprie and Dr D L Ireton. F M Michael was re elected secretary. J B Page of Waterloo named delegate to the Louisville national convention. Des Moines chosen as 1922 convention site.
Home Lodge A F and A M in Iowa Falls installs officers for the year led by acting deputy grand master S L Rutjlews. Worshipful master is Dr J H Stocksberry and other officers named include George W Wilson R C Sheldon W S Walker C A Warthow Henry Traden HPP Crew Frank Smith Noah Falk John Sanders and John S Rimmel. The column also notes a wedding at St Paul, a house fire causing $3000 damage to E F Romaine’s home, and a 13th birthday party for Margaret Johnson with 15 guests.
Cedar Falls notes announce Edward Corrin who lives with his daughter in Tremont street will mark his 97th birthday on January 29. Born in the Isle of Man in 1824 he sailed to America in 1849 and later joined the Civil War as a member of the Fifteenth Iowa infantry. He traveled widely, remained active in current events, and makes daily trips to Cedar Falls business district.
Mrs Beck and Mrs Jake Schimit hosted refreshments at the Traer Rein-Refreshments annual meeting where E L Parker reported on expenses rising yet income improving. Philip Meisch Miss Anna Tes Regina Meisch Esther Wagner_Fred Albus year receipts totaled 43599.72 up about 4000 from 1919. Leaning Tower of Pisa note references German architect William of Innsbruck. Tower built in 12th century. 50 feet diameter 180 feet high leans 1 1/2 feet. Seven bells top, largest 12000 pounds.
Gilbertville Iowa January 17 The Five Hundred Club gathered at the home of Mrs William Wagner Thursday evening for card play and socializing.
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