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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1922
Page
5
A dense, fragmented page lists want ads and notices in Waterloo and nearby areas. It includes rental offerings, employment inquiries, sales pitches, and public notices with numerous garbled names, addresses, and prices, reflecting an old newspaper classifieds section with many ad blocks and contact cues.
A chaotic classified page lists farm lands for sale near Cedar Falls and Marinette County Wisconsin, plus dozens of real estate and used goods items in Waterloo Iowa. Advertisers include Skidmore-Riehle Land Co Marinette, Cedar Falls listings, and local dealers offering homes farms and vehicles with contact numbers and nearby towns.
A large turnout and much interest marked an election rally in Allison. Mrs Levin plans to leave Allison this summer after her millinery store was purchased by Urnett Weires of Allison. Ali son Welres has worked as a trimmer in a Des Moines wholesale store. A carnival dance by the Allison American Legion at the opera house on St Patrick's Day drew a good crowd with games and dances and a fancy pager prize. The auxiliary served refreshments. J B Robinson of Robinson Bros Bank Hampton visited Allison Friday to pursue his bid for Congress in the Third District. OW A Getting bought a farm from Jonu & Porkers and plans a modern residence. Butler courthouse stairs work began Monday by Murbridge & Burbridge, with Maeve Mik Inspector. The Autonomy council passed a milk supply ordinance, creating an inspector to visit places where cows are kept, approved by the dairy and food commission under state health rules. Welters returned home after a week with friends in Emory and nearby. Warm weather spurred old baseball fervor in Allison High School, with many students out practicing. George W Raley and family moved to Ulm farm near Waverly, purchased from the Drummer brothers who acquired the Raisty and Morria Borchers properties in the east. Voters will be asked to approve funding for a town band at Monday's election. Mr and Mrs Witt Nicholas, Miss Mario Petry, and Carl Timblin drove to Waterloo Saturday to attend the Bart at Waterloo theatre.
In Vinton Iowa on a Saturday ceremony Miss Margaret Nichols daughter of Judge Clarence Nichols and James H Milroy married at the bride’s home with Rev J Arthur Young officiating The couple, both from local families, plan a short wedding trip and will reside in Manchester The event drew about 75 friends and a large wedding dinner followed by gifts The region also reported a house fire at the Tweddin residence with extensive damage but insurance coverage.
Clerksville area brief details births marriages illnesses and community events. Newborn son to Raymond Wamsley on March 14 and twin daughters to Bert Dagerty on March 29 are listed. Local families report pneumonia grip and other illnesses with several recovering. Church groups and Crusaders basketball, Bible contests, and social visits are noted along with travel to nearby towns for events and care.
Horton Iowa March 21. Officials discuss abandoning a drainage district along the county line between Bremer and Polk townships. Residents debate costs estimated at 50 000 dollars, borne by many, as petitions for the district are rejected after local meetings. Several residents visit relatives in Waverly while council nominations are set for Tripoli city offices.
Cedar Falls March 21 organization of the school board for the new term re elected LeClair Martin as president and announced that standing committee personnel will remain the same. The board extended a two year contract with F L Madanna as superintendent at 3200 yearly.
La Porte City Bulletin reports on local figures including Walth Adame and Trent Ni seeking representative roles in La Porte City. The piece covers community notices, church membership drive at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches, and personnel changes. It notes W. W. Hamilton’s embolism and recovery, plus various social updates such as funerals, illness, and students visiting home for weekends.
Readlyn Iowa March 21 election results show two directors elected and John Kehe re elected. A small vote occurred as Readlyn pupils received their report from Miss Reebe with eleven passing the eighth grade exams. Local residents Mrs Paul Reinhart and Pauline Sumner visited. Emma Zann celebrated her eleventh birthday. various social visits and gatherings took place around town including a Progressive party and a 600 game night.
Kraft in Oelwein Wednesday. Adams and Holdiman were Waterloo travelers. Chapman and Wilson noted in town and ill with pneumonia. St Glee club to perform readings and music. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Bart Teisager and to Mr and Mrs Henry Hemisath. West dies suddenly at Syearfish South Dakota. paralysis cited. George McNellis to farm nearby. Lyon family to move into McNeilis house.
Greene and Mitchell notes report Darreall Kahuda of Greene dying March 18 1923 at 23. He was born June 25 1900 and lived most of his life in Greene. He was valedictorian of his class, attended Drake University 1919 20, contracted tuberculosis, and belonged to the Presbyterian church. Funeral services set for 2:00 PM Tuesday at Greene Cemetery with Rev. W F Fisher officiating. The Mitchell section notes families returning from Alpena Osage and Charle City, local school events including a basket ball victory 25 22, and residents moving or entertaining guests at home.
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