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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
11
Mrs. C. Pickett, district chairman, says women delegates at the Chicago Republican convention commanded attention and respect. She witnesses a new era where women speak clearly, gain influence, and fit naturally into party leadership, signaling a vibrant future for women in politics.
At Byres Park the Waterloo city council set to consider a proposed aviation landing field at Byrnes Park. Greater Waterloo Association outlines plan for city to gain air traffic and passenger service with a concrete landing area and hangars. Minor matters and petitions are also on tonight's agenda.
O M Boys enjoyed a weekend march encampment at Elk Run near a lake between two banks. Guardsmen conducted a scheduled mimic battle with no casualties, breakfast and rifle practice followed by a field kitchen dinner. Camp was broken by 2 pm and return hike began, with Capt. H Nwn praising discipline and efficiency after the 24 hour duty.
Samuel Jama of Greenwood Virginia, a candidate before the Republican national convention for the vice presidency, said he would campaign for sixteen Republican nominees for president and vice president.
A wind driven event caused a factory wall at Chamberlain Machine Works to collapse onto a trolley wire pole, igniting a live wire that set a freight car on fire on a sidetrack shared by Plowman Tractor and Chamberlain. The car was moved away and the blaze extinguished before the fire department’s full survival.
From Rautenberg Germany a card to Jos Schiel from Louis Alter says he enjoys the climate and scenery at his birthplace but longs to return to Waterloo the est town on earth for me I am reading your dailies and learn that Mr Frisbie was elected mayor I am glad that Mr Frisbie of the old reliable Illinois Central landed the office He does not know when he will visit friends in Waterloo again.
City wide effort by Boy Scout officials at the 701 702 L and J building to match Scouts with odd jobs to earn money for summer camp. Calls include lawn mowing garden work and various tasks. A file records each scout’s job type and results ensuring fair pay and satisfactory service.
A small group held a hike last Saturday to raise funds for a camp scheduled later in the summer. Organizers encouraged broad participation to boost proceeds and community support.
The June 14 flag day passed with limited public display as downtown streets mostly lacked decorations. Some churches held programs and children joined in exercises, while many residents overlooked the date. A few businesses displayed small flags, but overall observance was muted.
William G. Wood and Clara Clark pass away. Wood’s funeral in O'Keefe Towne with police attendance and ex chiefs among pallbearers. service followed by burial in Horton Iowa. Clara Clark dies at farm near Dewar age 41 with six children survive. funeral at Dunkerton Baptist church Wednesday at 2 30 pm.
Mrs. Margretha Mengel died at 1:30 a m today at the home of her daughter Mrs Jerry Thede 908 First Street West after a long illness She was born in Germany and lived here for years
Dec 12 1837 a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schriber wed Leary Mengel on Feb 17 1861. They moved to Dysart in 1881, lived 21 years, retired in 1904, and moved to Dysart. Four months ago they moved to Waterloo to be with their daughter. Surviving: husband and seven children including Mrs Thede, Mrs William Bunyan, George Mengel of La Porte City, Mrs Adam Kamps of Rheivals, Mrs George Kolbe of Dixon IA, Mrs George Bunz, Mrs Jacob Klar of Dysart. 84 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Body at Petersen Bros chapel until noon Thursday, then to Thede residence for a short prayer. Funeral at Peace Evangelical Church, Dysart, 2:30 pm, interment Dysart cemetery. Mrs HL Speicher, 50, mother of nine, died 3 am today at 619 Newell St. She had influenza a year ago and died of complications. Born in Pennsylvania in 1870 and married there in 1892. Came to Waterloo in 1900 and resided since. Surviving: husband and nine children, all unmarried. Body at O Keefe Towne mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.
C. W. Taft, a Jesup business pioneer, has left Waterloo after over 30 years to reside in California. He travels with his daughter Miss Jennie Taft and Dr. O. Chase of Iowa City. They head for Los Angeles to join Taft relatives. Dr. Chase will stay until September to resume teaching materia medica at the State University of Iowa. Taft, aged 87, is described as growing feeble.
A Waterloo resident with ties to the Baptist church and the Taft family spent years in hardware and ticire businesses. He retired after following the Tutter business in Waterloo, plans to visit relatives in Los Angeles with his daughter. Delegates from multiple states attended a federation convention focusing on thrift, community service, and Americanization.
In Waterloo prices for potatoes soar to record highs with wholesale quotes for old potatoes at 100 pounds from $10 to $12.50 for new. Retail prices run from a pack of a peck at $1.50 to $2.40 depending on old or new stock, as limited quantities push costs higher.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at 407 Mullan Avenue West as drying clothes on a gas stove caught fire after water evaporated. No damage beyond the clothes reported. A second small fire at a nearby dump near the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company plant triggered a still alarm.
Leo E Nichols and Elizabeth Patt of Waterloo obtain a marriage license along with Harold Turney of Waterloo listed. further details appear to be incomplete or continued in subsequent entries.
The Business and Professional Waymen's club will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at 807 Black Building. Carleton Slugs is slated to be the featured speaker.
Police court had no visible prisoners though it yielded revenue for the city. Leo Rooney of Des Moines was booked for disorderly and indecent conduct, forfeiting 50 dollars pledged as beds yesterday. Ralph Gaish paid 10 dollars for release on intoxication charges. Six traffic violators forfeited fines.
Des Moines reports the first delegates arrive for the fifteenth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The event opens with anticipation as representatives from member clubs gather to discuss program priorities and committee appointments.
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