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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1922
Page
6
A garbled Waterloo classifieds page shows want ads PERCENTS, lost and found, rental listings, job seeks, and items for sale. Numerous notices include declarations of moving, hiring solicitations, and a corporate incorporation filing with names and local contact details.
Notice publicized in Waterloo Iowa outlines a city plan to assess costs for street and railway improvements in blocks and streets including Linwood Ave Prospect Place and West Originals plat. It lists affected lots and owners as known, plus deadlines for objections within days after first publication.
Cedar Heights will formally open its new school building on Friday December 8 during school hours with a community meeting in the evening. Mrs Macy Campbell was elected PTA president Mrs Mary Bond named principal and vice president Miss Ortseh secretary. Women of the Pomomanly will guide visitors and a program led by the PTA and WGH will host the evening events company refreshments.
Boy Scouts displayed a display in Frank Broswin fox showing jagged glass pieces and spikes from a road safety drive. Nearly 300 pounds of debris weighed the display as scouts prepared for a winter pilgrimage hike, starting from the Suferin building at 9 36 a m with equipment and food, returning by 3 p m.
Rev Henry Mueller, minister of First Lutheran, Waterloo region, learns of his brother in law Rev E H Gabriel's death at Storm Lake. Gabriel, a Lutheran pastor, had been superannuated due to ill health. Last charge was Holstein, SA. Mueller plans to travel to Storm Lake for the funeral and will return to conduct Sunday services, with instruction classes paused during absence.
Eggert explains a cooperative plan to ease holiday package congestion by moving weighing and postage stamping to separate counters in the post office and Station A lobby. Two counters at each location handle weighing and stamping, then patrons pay and depart. The campaign emphasizes wrapping and addressing clarity to speed service.
Bishop Cafeteria Noa 2 will open to the public early next week, announced by B F Bishop who runs a Hotel Ellis establishment and others in Cedasi Rapids. The new eating house occupies two rooms formerly Williams cafe and a confectionery on Bridge and Carpenter streets. Remodelling has continued for two months with attractive interior decor. Fixtures installation is underway for a prompt opening, two orchestras will play, dancing planned, and a soda fountain plus luncheoner to stay open until 1 am for late theatre crowds.
Roy A. Graham secretary Railroad TLC reports from the fourth triennial Y M C A secretaries convention in Atlantic City. About 1,400 delegates from 664 associations worldwide attended including city student railroad industrial colored and department workers. Graham, representing Waterloo, focused on railroad work though he attended all sessions. Two railroad sessions featured speakers on railroad Y work. John R. Mott gave the closing address on occupying the field. Graham then paused in Philadelphia and Washington on the way home.
Police broke up a late night petting party at 11 30 P M after a call reporting attempts to enter the MM and Pint grocery at 11332 Fra. Officers found a young couple in a car with engine running and discussing their future. They were ordered home.
Public notices announce the partnership of Hines and O Teele to handle stock machinery furniture and real estate sales. An office opens at 5OT Lafayette Bldg on November 25 with promises of courtesy and satisfaction. phone number to follow.
Cedar Falls hosts delegates to the national Zeta Kappa Psi convention at the college with sessions starting Friday morning in the chapel. Notable speakers include Frances Wheeler and Luin Sweigard, with a welcome from Mrs. Marion M. Walker and a reception to follow. Saturday covers business elections and a sightseeing trip organized by the Cedar Falls Commercial Club.
In La Porte City the Presbyterian Women held their regular November meeting at the home of Mrs. C. P. Strolin. The group discussed parish activities, with Mrs. Stroum assisting and a social hour featuring refreshments. A farewell for Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Sheets was held after their return to California, with family members in attendance.
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