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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
12
Bailiff J. Sweitzer reports a near miss on a highway two miles north of Cedar Walls when a swarm of bees struck the windshield as Ville h e and Glen Auller rode in an automobile. The windshield kept bees out. only a few entered the car, none stung them, and the swarm dispersed.
Announcement by vice president V. E. Fields shows Chrysler retail sales by the dealer network rose sharply for the week ended June 14 compared with a year earlier. The analysis notes a sustained demand growth since January, with the May production of the fifty thousandth Chrysler and a strong year forecast.
Standard Battery & Electric Co. known as the Willard station will relocate one block east to the Bernbrook building at 217-21 Fifth Street from 313 Fifth Street West. Growth of business and new lines require more floor space. Remodeling has begun to create rooms for battery service, elevator and starter repair, testing, headlights, and radio receiver demonstrations. The firm is led by John Tansonm and M. Wood.
Studebaker asserts it not only builds engines axles springs transmissions and clutches but also all car bodies. Few manufacturers do this two major rivals Ford and Studebaker. The company argues external suppliers add multiple profits raising prices and reducing value while complete in house production yields better materials design and durability with lower costs and higher resale value.
Frank L. Negus takes charge of the Northern Own Motors service department succeeding Ray Dixon who moved to the sales staff. Negus, formerly with central Iown Motors in Des Moines, may have an assistant in about a week with Tt. AL Steninger also in Des Moines mentioned.
J A Paulsen reports traffic returning to main routes across Delaware Buchanan Dubuque Fayette Clayton and Winneshiek counties after recent floods. Over 1000 bridges washed out or approaches destroyed required rapid temporary repairs in all affected counties and detours on primary roads have been abandoned.
W J Nelson and Viola E Banter of Waterloo obtain a marriage license. George Matthews of Waterloo and Bernice Aman of Waterloo also listed for license in the Waterloo area.
Des Moines July report on the latest law requiring owners or partners using a trade name to file with the county recorder a verified statement listing each owner's name address and residence and the business address. The attorney general clarifies that this applies to corporations as well for responsibility in claims debt and obligations.
The state legal department requires verified ownership statements to be filed with the county recorder. A penalty bill imposes fines from 25 to 100 dollars per day for noncompliance. Representative Stepanek of Linn introduced the bill February 14, passed the House March 23 by 81 to 66, and it moved through the Senate committee March 28, passing the Senate April 3.
Waterloo Shrine club members will meet at Masonic Temples at 7 p.m. Tuesday July 14 to finalize plans for the annual all day Shrine picnic. Shriners and families from the northeastern Town area will be invited. About 100 visitors are expected. Clyde Hingon, a delegate from FL Kahir temple in Cedar Rapids, will report on the recent Shrine convention in Los Angeles.
Rev W O Roush pastor of United Brethren Hudson along with Norman Digelns and son Wrank caught a remarkable eel in the Cedar River between here and Cedar Falls last night. The eel measured 8814 inches and weighed six pounds. Veteran fishermen said they never saw an eel in the river before. Rev Rousel said he had tasted cooked eel in youth.
A note indicates someone intends a dinner of baked eel tonight. The brief line suggests a simple domestic plan with no other details or names.
Waterloo Kiwanis Club members and families will hold an annual picnic on Tuesday August 4. Picnic committee members in charge are Russell DeGon Rogie Miller and R F Short. Site location is not yet determined. Graders work on the county road from Hudson to Cedar Falls reach the north boundary of Black Hawk County.
County Engineer WW Johnston describes a rolling hilly road section. In court Judge Beem swiftly disposed of cases. Charles Schneck, intoxication charge, failed to respond and $16 cash bond was forfeited. B J Gardner, motorbus driver, pleads not guilty to passing a traffic signal. trial continued to Friday. Roy Bock of Detroit and Lena Bock of Chicago visit Rev L W Bock residence in Cedar Falls.
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