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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1919

Page

6

No Gessation in Work of Bureau Keeps Bureau Open

A group led by Fr. B. Lichty prevents closing of the free employment bureau. The office will continue at Fifth and Sycamore under E. Barnes and Social Welfare League payment, with government funds expected soon. Barnes remains a government agent, paid $1 yearly, aiding labor department cooperation. Ruth Hurforth records show 34 of 34 discharged soldiers secured work in five days, 53 appeared, 48 referred, 20 advance applications, 87 on file.

Verdun Fr. B. Lichty Waterloo Commercial Club State Federal Free Employment Bureau Free Employment Bureau 8. E. Barnes Fifth and Sycamore Streets Social Welfare League The Jeague Congress Labor Bureau Employment Bureau Welfare League Barnes Civil Service Department of Labor Ruth Hurforth

Electrical Supply Store to Open With Brilliant Display

Waterloo Electrical Supply announces a new three floor showroom at 303 408 Fourth Street West. The firm, 18 years in operation, moved from Syndicate Building on Bridge Street to house its expanded contract work, wholesale stock, and motor repairs. Demonstration rooms display living dining and office fixtures with ceiling hung lighting, plus a fully furnished living room for customers to preview effects. John A. Harsliep serves as vice president overseeing construction and contracts. J E Sweeney is secretary directing sales and demonstrations.

Waterloo Electrical Suppl Company Fourth Street Syndicate Bridge Street John A. Harsliep J. E. Sweeney

Aberdeen Angus cattle sale sets record prices at dairy event

The Aberdeen Angus sale at the Dairy Cattle Congress barns drew out of town buyers as Harvey Hess A Q Binnie of Chester and RL W Frank of Renwick sold mostly Hess-Brown stock. High price for two cows reached 1250 dollars, with a top bull price of 1025 dollars. average bid was 600 dollars.

Dairy Cattle Congress Harvey Hess Q. Binnie Chester RL W. Frank Renwick Hess Frank W. R., Cooper

Local Club Meetings Highlight Social Calendar

El Nems Society hosted CI HS L club with Mrs Behrens as hostess and guests G R Buyght 4 K Smith and C C Dillon. Petrova club members played five hundred with Mrs Joseph Cindt entertaining and Mrs Gene Payton winning the prize. Mrs A J Jaspers admitted to club membership. Refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Clarence Lubbs. Helen Gould auxiliary hosted a Spanish American War veteran at Memorial hall for a picnic supper with about 75 attendees. Golden Red club elected Mrs Walter Ryan as vice president. Mrs Wilson president and Mrs Otto Tuiltien secretary named previously. Silent club elected officers and admitted new member Mrs M M Smith. officers include Mrs Jay Jones president, Mrs R J Lewis secretary treasurer, Mrs Bross reporter. A program of music was presented by Mrs Jones, Howard Woolfman and James Furbush. Mrs E J Hance aided serving. Cedar Heights Woman's club met at Mrs J G Brinkerhoff with Mrs F L Hoffman assisting. program featured Bess Shoebaker piano solos, a paper by Mrs Jet Speer on adolescence, and a talk by Mrs Harry T Fisher on W C A work. Mrs Thomas Eaton led the program. Garden School speakers Ches ter Cadwallader spoke at West High and Washington ichpot about scientific gardening. enrollment urged for Barden school attendees. Taylor Floyd wedding noted as Lester Taylor of Waterloo married Miss Alta Floyd at Suebridge in Vinton. Rev Hoy L Smith officiated. Couple graduates of Vinton high school and Waterloo Business College, plan residence in Waterloo. Pupils recital planned by Mrs Charles Banks at her Kingsley avenue home with nineteen boys and girls. recital in the afternoon.

A. ©. Behrens CI HS. L la Lomita Club Mmes G. R. Bught 4. K. Smith C. C. Dillon Mathew Westrate Petrova Club Joseph Cindt Gene] Payton A. J. Jaspers Clarence Lubbs Helen Gould Memorial Hall Golden Red Club Walter Ryan Wilson Otto Tuiltien Silent Club MM. Smith Fred Bross Jay Jones R. J. Lewis Bross Mmes. Jones Howard Woolfman James Furbush E. J. Hance Cedar Heights J. G. Brinkerhoff F. L. Hoffman Tls Bess Shoebaker Jet Speer Harry T. Fisher

Among the Churches Social Events Reported

First Evangelical women hosted a social at Mmen Altstadt home with Miss Noma Smith and Mrs. M F Dilger performing. Refreshments followed. First Baptist Ladies Aid met in church parlors for business and social activities with vocal numbers by Miss Mildred Wittack and a supper after.

First Baptist Ladies' Aid Society Mildred Wittick

Indian immigrant Amos Salmon seeks aid after Chicago robbery

Amos Salmon of Wagner, D C, claimed thieves robbed him of 7 dollars and 50 cents in Chicago while en route to petition officials in Washington about a 250 acre land claim. He sought help from city departments and Welfare League, citing a home aquawa and a Wagner bank reference. The report links his claims to assistance efforts and a broader news brief.

Amos Salmon Wagner D. C Y. M. Cla Thin. Joorning Washington Chicago Amos John T. Homner Welfare League

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el Nems Society Chesster Cadwallader Garden Schools of City West High Washington Ichpot Barden School Taylor-Floyd Lester ‘Taylor Waterloo Alta Floyd Suebride Vinton Hoy L. Smith Bath Taylor Vinton High School Waterloo Business College Charles Banks Kingsley Avenue First Evangelical First Evangelical Congregation Mmen. C Iindiam Waterloo West Engy Janda Lydia E. Pinkham United States Brooklyn Lydia B. Pinkham Mrs. M. Finogan Marcy Avenue Brooklyp N.Y Klean Kwick Paul Davis Scharfenberg’s Market Lafayette Street Ostsup Freeh Mente Fashion Department Evening Courier Terloo
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