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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
14
Home Park storm sewer costs of 27,269.95 spread across about 900 properties face hearings as owners challenge equity. Average lot tax around 35 dollars with highs to 53 and lows 6 to 10. Protests voiced. 12 owners filed objections. Five levels of benefit guided assessments, with hearings set by aldermen.
Dr Moore of Mo neck and his son George linked to Kneeskern murder trial died last night from heart disease in his yard. Investigation confirms cause. Sioux City also notes Maurice Gibson, 24, who killed his four children near North Kansas City formerly lived in Scott Township and moved to Prather a year ago. In other city news, William Orchard, editor of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil, to speak to Associated Students.
Workers in the visitation campaign in the West District of Charity, under Dr A Kernahan, met at First BLE Church for supper and received brief instructions. More than fifty workers reported early success by inviting people to enroll under the white banner with the red cross. Tonight workers are urged to attend a second supper for further instruction as Dr Kernahan continues his talks.
A library project will store directories of many principal U S cities at the Greater Waterloo Association. Courtesy of McCoy Directory Co the first batch of about 20 directories will arrive soon with more to follow to build a nationwide collection for business people. Miss Helena Hughes spoke to the Y M C A s Men club on welfare work, urging members to support organized charity over uncoordinated giving.
A fragment notes that many beggars find Waterlog 4 a preferred field of operation. The text hints at a crowded scene with Beggars exploiting the area, suggesting concerns over oversight and safety in the field. The readable words imply a social issue without full context or dates.
Madeline J Newell files a second divorce petition against Fred Lee Newell after a troubled marriage beginning in 1914 at Waverly Iowa with separations in Black Hawks county and Waterloo. She cites cruel treatment and asks for an injunction and custody of two children Theo Velzora nine and Velda Marte four at 325 Park Avenue East.
Trial began in Cedar Falls before Judge Boles in a damage case brought by P. M. Smith against Nathan Enlow and others. The suit claims reputational injury from a search for intoxicants at Smith’s home during his wife’s illness. Plaintiff seeks $5,000. defendants include J. W. Meyers attorney J. Newman and Roland. A jury of six men and six women heard the case.
A performer charmed an audience with a varied program featuring pieces from The Melting Pot Polly of the It is not known what her pro Circuit A Christmas Carol and The Music Master. Her engaging readings and musical choices drew praise for versatility and stage presence.
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