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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
12
Louis and Nathan Spivack recount relatives in Russia sending a letter with 40 stamps totaling 40,000 rubles. They note 1,000 rubles now worth about 20 cents, rampant depreciation, and that flour and meat prices are exorbitant. They claim letters and rail transport are free in the Soviet Union.
Trustees announce a meeting in the church auditorium this Friday at 7:30 pm to update on the building fund canvass for next Sunday. Final announcements outlining completion details will be given. A planned supper was canceled to keep the program in full.
Manchester Iowa city council adopts paving resolutions for 20 blocks funded in part by 16854.92 state primary road aid. Projects cover main corridors from four corners to oil station and north of Clara avenue to city limits plus access to Illinois Central tracks and station. Nathan B Barber of Waterloo will handle engineering work.
Workers lay cement gutters on several streets lacking drainage as part of a new paving project described as a much needed benefit for the city. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure and street conditions for residents and motorists.
Federal officers with local sheriff and deputies raided moonshine operations in Delaware County. Eight gallons of finished hooch were found on the Sam Bartling farm near Worthington and a large mash stash was uncovered in Richland township. Investigators expect stiff fines and note previous seizures remain in custody.
Walter Reese, Greene county's oldest resident, died at his home in Jefferson City at age 93. The death occurred May 12 in his city residence. He was a longtime local figure and part of the Greene County community.
Born in Washington county Ohio on October 36 1824 he would have turned 98 next October. He moved to this county in 1889. Mrs Reese died in 1908. Mr Reese leaves two sons and two daughters.
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