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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
4
Davenport Iowa officials and street railway representatives favor a service at cost plan to end monthly deficits under a new one man car system. A commission of representatives from the public and company would set fares based on monthly earnings and a sinking fund, with possible line shortenings to maintain service.
Fifty three Waterloo bank employees met to reorganize the Waterloo Bank Men's club originally started in 1913. W. L. Bartling named president with R. H. Penne as vice president and A. Schaefer secretary. D. P. Bardeen treasurer and new chairs announced for entertainment and literary activities. Meetings set for the first and third Tuesdays each month at the west club for now.
The Elks will finish their Salvation Army fundraising drive tomorrow night and report to the county board next Wednesday. Black Hawk county is unlikely to meet its quota as progress has been slow. Local manufacturing firms report varied results from the industrial drive, with Armstrong at 69 dollars, Powers 16.75, Stewart-Simmons 35, Swift 24, and Litchfield still tallying. Waterloo Gasoline Engine will wrap up its campaign this week.
City wide celebration of national children’s book week features an open house at 47 West Station Library tonight and all day tomorrow. Johnson Brigham was to speak but will not attend. Miss Maria Brace leads displays of books for home gifts and juvenile libraries.
Culmination of a romance is revealed in the issuing of a marriage license to Joe L. Heyberger, 21, Waterloo, and Florence Stine, 26, Cedar Rapids. Heyberger is free on bond on a larceny charge for a diamond ring theft from a Nashua girl, and while in jail awaiting the hearing, his fiancée traveled from Cedar Rapids to visit him and voiced her faith in his innocence. A correction notes a misstatement about Crete’s development.
A roundup of local items includes a men’s banquet at First Evangelical Church at 7 p m, Y M C A secretary W N Northcott’s Waterloo visit, J E Ticker charged with coal theft, a scarlet fever quarantine at 221 Cottage, and travel news from G H Farnsworths, Mrs Frank Morris, and other residents. Edward J Roach assists Boy Scout work. guards for a West Des Moines game. several fines and legal actions. W C T U meeting reports. Navy recruits enlisted. Sacred Heart bazar attendance. and guardian petition filed for Katharine Fritz with Relief Corps sale planned.
Victor Anton Gurr of 45 Franklin Street will enter Scout Gary, 13, of Waterloo Troop 2, Christ Episcopal School, for an honor medal after Gary plunged into East High pool to rescue James Torpley from drowning. Torpsey, unable to swim, was cramping and sinking after diving from the board. the pool instructor helped pull him from the water. The rescue occurred at 2 15 p m yesterday and the National Court of Honor in New York City will decide the medal nominee following a report at last night’s troop meeting.
The annual agency conference of Central Life U. S. Mutual Insurance company will be attended by about 30 officers and agents from the northeastern laws under R. H. ill supervision. After luncheon in the grillroom, the conference business will be disposed of followed by an evening banquet to which the agents’ wives are invited.
Open Waterloo Women's Club meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson featured Rev. Mr. Stooks of Waverly delivering an illustrated lecture on Art and Dickens Tale of Two Cities after Johnson Brigham Iowa state librarian failed to arrive due to a missed Des Moines train.
Joe and Uncle Harry discuss the value of sports in American life. The talk centers on football and baseball as community events that boost health, spirits, and social ties, with emphasis on outdoor games, exercise, and the idea that a strong body supports a sharp mind. Uncle Harry mentions organized company teams and promises tickets for a Thanksgiving game after dinner.
Margaret Isabella Stewart nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Stewart Dunkerton Ia died after a week of illness at her home. Funeral at home 104 tomorrow and then Barclay United Presbyterian church with Rev Black and Rev Calhoun officiating burial in Barclay cemetery. Jesse Bogardts funeral set Petersen Bros chapel tomorrow at 2 36 pm with Rev D L Purser in charge interment at Fairview cemetery. Si las L Klingaman funeral Sunday at 3 30 pm from First Brethren church Wellington and Sixth streets burial at Elmwood cemetery.
Edward Rochie Hardy and Samuel Rzeschewski are noted boy prodigies, yet 12 year old Robert Murray of Tacoma wowed Metropolitan stars by singing high notes with ease and transposing them to a higher key. Frances Alda helped spotlight the youth who reportedly reached the highest note ever heard.
The hydroairplane Santa Maria, which departed Key West at 4:30 PM for Havana, was reported safe after landing at Santa Cruz, 15 miles from Havana. The pilot, captain, engineer, and six passengers were unharmed. The craft diverted due to rough seas and reached the landlocked harbor.
Doorn, Holland, Nov 1. Former Empress Augusta Victoria suffered a severe heart attack and now appears in a more serious condition than officials admit. All her children are notified and may arrive. Prince Henry of Prussia may also come. Doctors report danger, but a bulletin says she had a good night. Her temperature stood at 38 C morning.
Washington opinion leaders predict 1921 fashion as a conservative Harding year for men. Speakers at a dinner, including P J Foley, say President elect Harding favors blues and dark greys with no frills, guiding designers and custom tailors.
A citizens conference in Atlanta opened to discuss improving facilities for educating 12 million African Americans in the southern states. Governors and state superintendents attended as sessions focused on agricultural and mechanical colleges for Negroes, industrial education beyond land grant colleges, and teacher training for Negro schools.
Arthur Haensel was executed in Cook county jail after Gov. Lowden denied a reprieve. He faced the gallows calmly, thanked jailers and supporters, and smiled as the cap was placed. He had killed his wife in February 1919 after returning from the army.
President-elect Harding and his party, aboard the steamship Parismina on November 19, enjoy calm seas and flying fish crossing the bow as they head toward Panama. He rested after a busy day in New Orleans with three speeches and numerous informal meetings, then relaxed in the wireless room and social hall.
The Associated Press reports from Mexico City that mining properties in the state face a three day window to restore coal output. Details specify urgent action by operators to resume production and avert further disruption amid ongoing challenges in the sector.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers to reduce pimples blackheads and blemishes by aiding impurity elimination through the skin. It claims calcium sharpens the process for a finer texture and a lily-like complexion. a 60 cent box is available at drug stores.
Gov. Luis Gutierrez of Coahuila returned coal mines under owner control after a miners strike. The decree set a wage scale and binding terms for workers and owners with three days to resume production to support dependent industries, or the government would resume control.
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