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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1913

Page

10

Meeting on Amalgamation of City Commercial Bodies

Four presidents of the Chamber of Commerce North Waterloo Commercial club Town Criers and Board of Trade issue a call for a Tuesday evening meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to decide on uniting the local commercial organizations. If approved a committee will draft a plan for combining the clubs for unified work.

Board of Directure Chamber Oa Commerce Fourth Street West C. L. Kingsley Chamber of Commerce W. W. McFarlane

Big Demand for Outside Workers in Waterloo

As winter approaches, Waterloo sees a surge of men seeking work with local employment agencies busy. Most want inside, sheltered jobs, but farmers report shortages of help. Cornhuskers are in unusually high demand, alongside line workers, dishwashers, and housekeepers, reflecting a tight labor market.

Waterloo

First Baptist Church to Host Pulpit and Address Events

Rev J M Rhoades, assistant pastor at Walnut Street Baptist, will lead tomorrow morning services at First Baptist church. In the evening W L Clapp speaks. Tomorrow afternoon Clapp speaks to Iowa Falls men at a joint church meeting to spur a male club movement. On Monday he visits Des Moines for ministers conference on United Mission Campaign.

J. M. Rhoades Walnut Street Baptist Church First Baptist Church W. L. Clapp Clapp Iowa Falls Des Moines United Mission Campaign

Grace Church Young People's Club Meets Tuesday

Grace M. E. church Young People’s club holds its informal meeting Tuesday evening in the church dining room. Supper at 7 o’clock precedes an address by Pastor Dr. A. J. Northrup on The Imperial Rome and Nazarene about Christian civilization. Fred Miller leads current events. members are asked to bring worthwhile items and origins. Social hour to follow. organized by John Christianson Mrs. Ross and Howard Sharp.

Young People’s Club of Grace M. E. Church Inibal A. J. Northrup Rome and Nazarene Fred Miller John Christianson Ross Howard Sharp

First Presbyterian Church to Host Monday Bible StudyOT

Rev W F Reherd of the First Presbyterian Church will speak tomorrow afternoon at the Yes ter hour. Mrs W Clapp will sing a solo and Miss Alice Wrehse’s class will act as hostesses. The Monday Afternoon Bible class meets at 2 oclock for all interested in the study.

If. W. Reherd First Presbyterian Church

Announcement of Attle Thompson Birthday Parties

Two small gatherings honored Annabelle Thompson daughter of Mayor RC and Mrs Thompson. She will leave Sunday night with her mother for a winter in Los Angeles. The first party, at Yo WoC, ran from 4:20 p.m. to early evening with Junior Camp Fire girls hosting and children making candy popcorn and apples. A second tribute was hosted by Vic ofa and Esto Miller at a home with Weir parents and Cala Miller in attendance.

Attle Amnatele Thompson RC. Thompson Los Angeles Yo Woc al Omer Vic Ofa Esto Miller Tim Letie Weir Miso Ars Cala Miler

Town Talk Highlights Local Visits and Events

Ames visitors C R Hutcheson and Dale Andrews attend the football game. Elizabeth Zangmeister of Dubuque visits Mrs Bertha Burton on Washington street. Mrs Harry Limbert shows slight improvement after illness at Presbyterian hospital. Mrs J F Simpson improving after three weeks illness at Presbyterian hospital. W E Fitzgerald of Des Moines visiting with his mother Catherine Fitzgerald of Oskaloosa. Mrs Joseph Drennan of Corning convalescing after serious operation at Presbyterian hospital. First year MCA boys department meeting set for 3:30 pm with H T Fisher in charge. John Smith hosts H G Hunter and Mrs Hunter from Altoona visiting. Hunter travels on Pennsylvania railroad. Brotherhood of American Yeomen meeting with supper, program, and dancing. 201 attendees. H O Bernbrock to speak at Young Men’s Sunday Afternoon club at A M E church Bates and Merriman streets with musical numbers. Halloween party at Sans Souci hotel by Iowa Slatin Teachers’ college B A class. sixty attendees. Mrs L A Woodruff hosts Halloween party at Seventeenth Street West home for daughter Velene. fourteen young friends present. home decorated in yellow and white with ghosts and witches. games and refreshments.

Harry Limbert Presbyterian Hospital J. F. Simpson W. E. Fitzgerald Des Moines T. J J. H. Fitzgerald Catherine Fitzgerald Oskaloosa Joseph Drennan H. G. Hunter Altoona John Smith Riehl Street Tdancing H. O. Bernbrock Young Men's A. M. EL Church Bates and Merriman Streets Sans Souci Iowa Slatin Teachers’ College L. AH. Woodruff Tou Seventh Street West Ao Hallowe M Velen

Train Tied Up by Throttle Defect Delays Passengers

A near-bound passenger train on the Hlinots Central was held for hours after No 10 developed a disconnected throttle between Town Balls and Hort Dodge. The Fort Dod area reported engine tram issues but no damage or injuries occurred.

City Employes Await Pay As Warrants Issued

City auditors delayed pay for municipal workers awaiting monthly checks as warrants, issued after a written legal opinion, push the general fund further into the red. Auditor De Gon waits on state attorney general guidance before issuing more warrants, amid revenue overage concerns.

Russell de Gon J. S. Kenyon de Gon Kenyon

Twins Opposite in Character Highlighted by Traits

The passage describes twins as opposite in temperament: one is quick and self confident yet quick to forgive, while the other is slow, shy and good tempered but slow to forgive when aroused.

Lord's Supper Observed at Walnut Street Baptist

The Walnut Street Baptist Church schedules Lord's Supper tomorrow morning with Dr. Cupyan Smith delivering a short address and greeting new members in the evening. The church also plans a helpful meeting at Castle Tin schoolhouse between Waterlon and Cedar Falls led by Dr Smith. Rev Bo M. Rhoades will conduct services at the chapel with a message on Thyra nance Sixty-GWwo.

Walnut Street Baptist Body Cupyan Smith He Churete Gore Cepa Gew Tin Chhapel Bo M. Rhoades Elyiel Reherd

Address Full of Practical Advice at Waterloo College

Rev Effie McCathon Jones pastor of the Universalist church urged Waterloo College residents to complete one day’s work before attempting the next. A new issue for student use was placed in service at the exercises. Miss Poline Krause sang solo with Miss Potter on piano, while Mrs Wicker played two instrumental selections.

Effie McCathon Jones Universalist Chore Waterloo Business College Jones Poline Krause Potter Mis. Wicker Imstrinmentil

Local Civil Service Test Draws 36 Applicants

Residents in the area showed strong interest in federal work as 36 applicants attended a civil service examination held by C. J. Munger. The test, for a clerk-typist position, required extra room at the west high school due to turnout.

Uncle Sam C. J. Munger Civil Service Commission Munger Lad West High School

Detectives Investigate Waterlon Shotgun Theft

Two special detectives of the Great Western were in the city yesterday and today investigating the theft of fifteen or twenty shotguns from a car in the local Verdes. It is unclear where the theft occurred, but detectives think Waterlon is the likely location.

The Great Western City Verdes Waterloo Waterlon

Choir Social Gains Funds for New Organ Fund

The Cristchurch guild held a Hallowe'en social and dance in Russell-Lianson hall last evening. Barrance Place organized the event which raised over fifty dollars for the organ fund. Vaudeville acts drew guests, fortune telling booths and refreshments complemented the party with Perkins' orchestra providing music for dancing. Miss Peabody of Dubuque attended as a guest.

Cristchurch Guild Russell-Lianson Barrance Place Evenutte Perkins Henry Miss Peabody of Dubuque

Davies to Preach as Pastor Absent at Mast Park Church

DI Davies to preach on the absence of Pastor Rev Frank Sehroeder at Mast Park Presbyterian. Daniel Da will occupy the pulpit tomorrow as Rev Sehroeder is called to Maniton by illness of his brother Dr William Sehroeder of South Dakota. Next Sunday Rev Sehroeder will begin his pastorate at Mart Town. First note outlines themes Great Things on God s Land and Faithful Service.

DI. Davies Mast Park Presbyterian Frank Sehroeder Daniel da Sehron Maniton Willian Sehroeder South Dakota Sehtaeder Mart Tew

For Rent Adverts From Historic Minneapolis Pages

Classified rental notices describe furnished rooms and modern amenities. Listings mention contact phones, street addresses such as Minn esoba Avenue and west side residences, with options for both single and shared accommodations and various preferences.

West Side

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