Waterloo postmastership race simmers as candidates field
Competition for the Waterloo postmaster position tightens with internal candidate J N LaBarre and Charles I Munger hinting their civil service applications are in progress. Former postmaster Kelly faces renewed interest from outside contenders led by Fred S Pettit and Ray Hegert Hill as names circulate and the process nears the Dec 20 deadline.
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Kelly
Interior
Lrance
J. N. LaBarre
Waterloo Sea
Charles I Munger
Waterloo
United States Civil “Service
Mely
Pettit
E District Court
Ray Hegert Hill
Mer. Pettit
Eggert
la Barre
Unger
Io Post Office
Civil Service Commission
Ice coated sidewalks create peril for walkers
Snow mist and a thin ice glaze left brick, asphalt, and curb paths treacherous while pedestrians stumbled yet avoided serious injuries. City crews spread sand on crossings and bridges as merchants applied grit to melt the slick surface.
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Mea
Best U S Warship Launched But Faces Scrap Heap
The West Virginia, among the finest battleships designed for the U S Navy, slides down the ways at Newport News with heavy armor and eight 16 inch rifles. The armament plan proposes scrapping the ship, and if agreed, the dreadnought will be never finished and never sail with the Stars and Stripes. Alice Mann of Bramwell, W Va, stands as the ship is named as she leaves the ways.
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West Virginia
Newport News
Alice Mann
Bramwell
W. Va
Thanksgiving baskets withheld by welfare league and Salvation Army
For the first time in years no Thanksgiving baskets will be delivered by the Social Welfare league. The Salvation Army will issue 10 or 12 baskets tomorrow due to special needs. Schools collected fruits and clothing for distribution, totaling 4,933.91 in cash donations to the army, with 180 garments given and three people finding work. Bread donations reached 300 loaves. Army hopes to exceed the year’s budget despite the shift in traditional help.
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Social Welfare
Social Welfare League
Salvation Army
Hudson
Army
Wild parties at rich man's home spark divorce trial
In Sioux City Iowa navy 23 Mrs O J Moore wife of a millionaire grocer sues for divorce claiming her husband railroaded her into an asylum. Testimony portrays the Moore home as a hub of wild parties with heavy drinking and guests dancing on a mantel. Oliver Moore testifies to his father's endearments for Miss Kendall and lavish gifts.
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Sioux City
Navy
O. J. Moore
Sophomore Class Presents Historical Patriotic Thanksgiving Program
West High Sophomores stage a first time historical and patriotic Thanksgiving program directed by Miss Dorothy Seifert. Malcolm Francis welcomes, Jack Levingston reads President Harding’s proclamation, and Marion Templeton receives the American history medal. The event features quartets, a Pilgrims selection, essays on duties to the Pilgrims, fife and drum music, and a flag presentation by the Woman’s Relief Corps.
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West High
West
Dorothy Seifert
Malcolm Francis
Harding
Jack Levingston
Arthur Mains
Moses Miller
Lawrence Hutson
Donald Graham
Heith Edwards
John Young
Marion Templeton
Carleton- Sias
Woman’s Relief Corps
Arthur Swigert
Fusie
Fife and Drum Corps
Robert Anderson Post
University cuts social function expenses at Iowa
Iowa City November 23. University of Iowa social committee limits formal admission to 2.50 per couple and freshman party to 1.50 to curb lavish spending. Committee chair Dean Teeters cites high costs and corn prices, reducing party committees from 15 to seven to limit wasted funds. Sunday dancing has never been permitted and student ire rises. Clarce Huston, Daily Iowan editor, questions the claim of a new ban.
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Iowa ‘City
University of Lawa
John
W. J. Teeters
Towa
Clarce K. Huston
Stanfordsville
Daily Iowan
Liberal Arts
Local Relief Funds Hinge on Broad Participation
A report notes a $10,000 goal in Black Hawk county tied to a relief effort. Officials say the full quota hinges on widespread support and collective action, with emphasis on meeting outstanding needs through community involvement.
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Black Hawk County
Dolius Bia
West High Night School Grows in Popularity
West High Night School expands as adults enroll in reading writing and spelling classes. Monday session drew 34 attendees, with a second meeting planned from 7 to 9 p m at West High. One class includes a nonEnglish speaker learning by acting out words while others study standard topics.
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West High
Waterloo woman vows full-time divine healing work
Mrs. Mary 5. Gunningham, a self described Divine Healer of 415 Parker St Waterloo, says she will devote all efforts to healing humanity. She lists several healed individuals from Omaha to Maxwell and will see patients daily 10 AM to 12, 1 to 5, and 7 to 9 PM without a set fee, accepting only voluntary offerings.
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Gunningham
Parker St
Waterloo
Joseph Wells
Omaha
Ed. Sharkey
Coon Rapids
Ed. J. Rushmors
Jefferson
Beck
Herman
Maxwell
Huis
Roy Davis
Garren
Biihart
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