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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
17
A transcribed school column from East Waterloo Township covers junior high Shakespeare classes under Prof. Lynch, ballads by Miss Lambert, memory tricks in business English, new equipment, Halloween activities, athletic injuries, and student achievements across grades from kindergarten to high school with numerous named students and teachers.
The Monday Rotary session will feature Larry W. White of the Y M C A in New York and O. O. Stanchfield, a WWII airman who was shot down and survived. They will discuss Y M C A athletics aid to the old world, Y M C A leadership in business and a survey of the field of assistance.
Manchester Nov. 7 the old Tierney building on Main street, once a hub of commerce, yielded stories of 1800s life. The structure tied to John Tierney and early Minnesota trade, with notes on prices, goods, and a 19th century mass. Leo Tierney, Manchester city attorney, is his grandson.
In Vinton on November 1 Mr. and Mrs. James Kennedy marked their golden wedding after marrying in Vinton and living on a farm near Traer before moving to town. Neighbors joined a picnic supper as they celebrated the milestone. Kennedy served three years in the Civil War.
Fred Phippit, veteran firefighter, was appointed by Chief Titter as fire captain after a written exam of all first class firefighters. He ranked highest on merit and years of service and is said to have 11 years with the department. In a separate note Bellaire reports an eagle near a farmer Tom Cline’s home weighing 64 pounds with a Foot wingspan, engaging with his sheep.
Fire records show October losses of 4274 with most covered by insurance. The heaviest damage involved a Hook Island railway yard incident and a house at 313 Quincy Street October 1. A lighting strike damaged a residence on Quincy Street and a second fire damaged bedding and clothing at 1005 Sycamore Street. Total 26 people affected, five Tulsa alarms noted.
A group of about 144 students from local school gardens were shown moving pictures at the Palace theatre under Mrs. Chester Cadwallader. The program included films of work in gardens on Lowai, Mullan and Grant avenues and a segment from Iowa State College Ames. Women from the Woman’s club helped sponsor the home and school garden movement and assisted with the event.
Notable visitors in St Louis prompt a new wage scale for waiters. The scheme sets seven dollars for six hours work with a seven percent salary increase and holiday pay of seven dollars for six hours on major holidays. Several restaurants plan to adopt the scale.
Michael X. Moschus a Socialist of Chicago was sentenced by the supreme court to one to two years in state prison for blasphemy in lectures at Rumford. Pending appeal he was admitted to $1000 bail. He was arrested on charges of publicly ridiculing the crucifixion the Holy Trinity and other religious subjects in three lectures before the Lithuanian liberal society.
The piece extols William Howard Taft, praising his steady nature and constant activity. It argues his good temper and judicial mindset set a constructive example for nations and individuals to avoid pessimism and keep learning.
The notice reports the marriage of Miss Anna Nelsen of here to Vat Bananas from Laas Lloyd DeGretf, with the event held Sunday. Mrs John Werner hosted a gathering for women Tuesday evening.
Police reports show increased arrests for intoxication and public disturbances in October, with 63 drunks processed at Watertog Police Station last month. Municipal court notes list 146 misdemeanors and 15 felonies including speeding, disorderly conduct, and resisting an officer.
October monthly report by the city milk inspector and dairy expert notes Waterloo suppliers delivered unusually high quality milk and cream. Butterfat percentages average near 4 with a high of 5.8 and none below 2.5 while the state minimum is 3 percent.
Crow died at his Winthrop home after years of poor health. Funeral at the Catholic church Thursday morning. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Mayme Kelly and several siblings and nieces. A flurry of family travel and local activities are noted, including weddings, job changes, and community events in Winthrop and nearby areas.
The text identifies the subject as the father of Major George Wellein and Wil dims Weblein, noting their relation within the family.
John G. Weilein, 78, suffered critical injuries at his home in Texas after an attack by Shrawgnodir. He is described as a long‑time veteran with prior wartime wounds and prolonged health issues.
Karlington November 1 The largest casket ever made in Iowa was turned out last night on a special order by a local company for a 600 pound woman of Albia. The 700 pound casket is large enough to hold six average sized men and was built to accommodate a heavy burial.
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