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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
3
Chicago March 9 The effort to abolish saloons in Chicago likely will not appear on the April 2 ballot. Election commissioners ruled in favor of liquor representatives on signature validity, delaying checks against polling lists and making ballot inclusion impossible.
Representatives of all garden groups met in Odear Falls to plan county garden work. The aim is to form a special county agent program with government funding for travel expenses, plus a Waterloo representative and local gardener aid. The gathering included county agents, home demonstration staff, Rotary, the county gardening association Sona of the Soil, and a Iowa State College extension rep. The plan seeks to boost food garden production to high efficiency and raise garden product output beyond normal years.
Waterloo court records reveal indictments from three years prior against O. C. McClinton and F. J. Hacker, park commissioners, for being interested as municipal officers in a park contract. Judge Mullan has considered demurrers challenging that park commissioners are not city officers and thus not capable of such interest. J. T. Sullivan had sought withdrawal of guilty pleas to apply demurrers. the May 1917 trial term was set, with arguments completed last summer and under advisement since.
A Waterloo court severed the marriage between Robert F. Elay and Mrs. Ulrica W. Allen after a cross petition. They had obtained a license March 6 1917 and the second ceremony occurred March 12 1917 in Rochester Minnesota. The decree ends the union amid desertion and cruel treatment claims.
Boston March 9 officials reported no hope for the recovery of former secretary of the Navy George von L Meyer who has been dangerously ill at home with a liver tumor for weeks. Dr Henry Jackson, his physician, said the end might come within a few hours.
The reader is advised to consult the Want ad page for detailed listings and notices. This brief directs to the specific section where job, sale, and personal advertisements are organized for easy viewing.
Charles H. Pickett, ex congressman, addressed Waterloo Civic club at Hotel Russell-Lamson, arguing that the United States and Allied nations shape the future world diplomacy through democratic principles. He warned that only a complete defeat of militarist autocracy can clear the path for lasting peace and treaty-obedience. The program included music, a sing by Robert Cotton, and club business on war relief, fundraising, and next year’s patriotic work.
First Presbyterian Anna Mary chapter to meet Dorothy Black Wednesday. Mrs. 9 C Linehfeld to host Alpha chapter Tuesday afternoon. Lydia society regular meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. Warren Hrawn’s home. Sunday school annual banquet Monday evening. officers to be chosen. Friday evening team preparations for canvass March 17. Christ Episcopal Daughters of the King meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. C W Hardin’s home with Mrs. A J Busby assisting. Vestry to meet at 7 30 p m in the Hardin home. The Laces guild to meet 3 p m in Lloyd's hall. 4 p m rector to expound 1 Thessalonians fifth chapter. Calvary Evangelical Burden Bearers class met last night. 35 present.
Sacred Heart Ladies and St Rose circle met at homes to discuss events and refreshments for an Easter ball on April 1 and a card party. First Presbyterian Ladies Aid hosted 65 women with a refreshment table. Rosary society held a thimble bee with 149 women at the academy auditorium. Meanwhile brothers George and James Parras, returning from New York and New Jersey, bring brides home to Waterloo after spending honeymoons in the East.
Advertisement touts remarkable values in spring suits at Wilhelms. Highlights wide selection and exclusive styles, claiming exceptional quality and style. No names or dates provided.
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