Waterloo Dedicates Y W C A Building in Waterloo
Waterloo honors the opening of a new 168000 dollar Y W C A building with a dedication program led by Rev. A P Blough and Miss Myrtle King. The late Miss Aimee Fagundus is remembered for her services as general secretary and a series of open house events begins the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee J. ¥Agundus
Ihe
A. P. Blough
Ministerial Association
H. C. Wilbur
W. W. Lytle
W. H. Lenglas
Johnston girl hurt in auto collision near home
Rosemary Johnston seven-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Johnston at 106 Pleasant street was bruised on face and chest in a crash between the car she rode in with her mother and a car driven by H S Probasco at Baltimore and Pleasant streets. Police logged eight auto collisions and one street car collision yesterday with snow and slick pavements given as causes. no other injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Johnston
W. D. Johnston
Pleasant Street
H. S. Probasco
Baltimore
Pleasant Streets
Johnston
New WPA YMCA Building Plans Emphasize Multiuse Spaces
The new YMCA building features a versatile layout with a basement gym and physically integrated service areas. The first floor houses a dining hall, cafeteria, drawing room with a fireplace, and offices, while the second floor supports Girl Reserves and club activities. Third floor provides sleeping quarters for 10 transients and a wash area. The pool will open after the first of the year, with a 20 by 60 foot tiled basin, depth from 3.5 to 8.5 feet and a springboard. A roof garden, theater setup in the gym, and extensive lockerless attire storage using tote baskets complete the plans.
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Kitchener
Association
Eve
Ting Entertainments
Edna George
Health Department
Miss George
Geors
Misa Mary Herzing
Lincoln
Neb
Girl Reserves Grow in Waterloo YWCA Roles
Large, active Waterloo YWCA Girl Reserves program expands with new quarters and facilities. Miss Marie Watters Kerame directs junior and senior high school clubs across waterloo, with riding, crafts, and cooking classes planned.
Funeral of Pioneer Held Wednesday in Fairbank Church
Rufus Trebon 76 died at his Fairbank home Sunday. Requiem mass at Immaculate Conception Church led by Father Hanlon. Burial in Fairbank Catholic cemetery. Born Berlin 1848 to Michael and Marcella Trebon. immigrated with parents to Wisconsin then Iowa. Survived by wife Gusta Ortman and three sons.
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United States
Wisconsin
Buchanan County
Iowa
Fairbank
Dubuque
Airs
J. J. Chase
Trebon
Gusta Ortman
Work for Employed Girls Grows in Favor
The newly created department for employed girls with Miss Nellie Brown as secretary grows in popularity. Membership expands across homes, industries, stores, and offices with clubs already formed for gym, games, crafts, and social activities. Brown aims to add dramatics, bible study, clubs, swimming, and travel as resources from the new building aid education and recreation. Brown previously led similar work for three years at the YWCA in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Nellie Brown
Miss Brown
Waterloo
W. C. AL
Dulath
Minn
Dunkerton Church Property Improved
Dunkerton Indiana reports extensive work on the M. Be church property. Concrete steps, repaired glass windows, and other improvements completed. Pastor served as handyman while delivering 24 sermons since Oct 5 and guiding revivals and church activities. next week Win-My-China services. Ladies Aid bazar on Nov 20 raised 144 dollars. Pastor built a chickenhouse funded mainly by solicited donations. Dewar Ladies Aid bazar receipts were 100 dollars used for shares in the Dewar Electric line to aid church and parsonage. Quarterly conference led by Dr. Lockwood at both churches yesterday.
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Dunkerton
Ciall
Miuch
M. Be
Ladies' Aid Saciety
Dewar Ladies' Aid Bazar
Dewar
Lockwood
Elizabeth Club Builds Waterloo YWCA Heritage
A Waterloo effort began in 1900 to form a YWCA, with the Elizabeth Club housing girls and later evolving into a permanent organization. By 1916 a formal group formed, securing pledges and funds, moving to larger quarters, and establishing a permanent board. A major bequest from Mrs. Fowler and others supported a new building, with cornerstone laid Oct 28, 1928, under President Mrs. W. L. Tangles.
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Waterloo
Elizabeth Club
Inter Organication
Wn Y. W
Menthara
Rae Mutrhiad
Billy Sunday
Witerloo
Alton
National Board
W. C. Astetoile
R. As. Smith
I. L. Johnson
M. Woods
Murry Fisher
Smith
W. B. Shallenberger
James Minck
Annie ST. Hlman
Paul Davis
Century Building
Sycamore Street
First Permanent Board
First Congregational Chick
Mmes. Graeel Friend
F. S. Merrian
Sb. A. “Rink
W.B. Shallenberger
J. T. Alford
Joseph Appleman
J. A. Moore
E. L. Johnson
If. T. Wisher
Paul Davie
J. A. Henderson
G. Ll. Dixon
Vf. Lewleston
J. AL Forbes
J. AL Forbes, W_ RR. Cole, FL J. Wightney, G. 1. Bradbury, W. W. Lytle
CG. M. Wouts
T Gu, McManus
Elizibeth Hildebrand
Eva Licht
Louise Woodruff
Anna Davidson
CG. M. Wonds
HB. L. Johnson
Dr Henderson Address Triggers Debate On God Atheism
A sermon against atheism by Dr Henderson, pastor of the Madison Baptist Church, sparked a long address and discussion at a youth conference attended by about 1,000 boys. The event featured speakers from Des Moines to Ames, with James Switzer elected president of the conference and Claude Gessler as secretary.
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Older Boys’ Conference
Madison
Mmfe
Andisland
Neravin
Fonderson
Baptist” Church of
Wis
Cink
Gightorrthania Tews
Oller
Belleyua
Wauvkel
John [Iske
Jesus Christ
Christ
Fred M. Vansen
Y. M
James Switzer
Clauds Gessler
Des Moines
Marlow Williams
Boons
Champion Stakes
Port Dodge
Claude Guisler
Champion Stokes
Fort Dodge
Clah Wood
Waterloo
Jerry Crain
Town Clity
Forrest Richeson
Marshialltown
Burton Bradstreem
Glinton
Fred M. Webber
Feiriel
A. J. Graves
Ames
Fred Ramsey
Kinnell
Thaddeus FR. Churchill
Strongs City
Richard Collins
Fort Node
Herbert Korf
Washington
Merrill Stobb
Moretelle Knapp
Cedar Rapids
Charles’ S
Paterson
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Cfavice
Aimee Fagundus
O. Trumbauer
F J. O.trumbauer
Mortimer B. Cleveland
Charles W. Chapman
Board of Trustees
J. R. Macartney
W. SC. A
H. Abbs
Myrtle King
Business Girls
C. G C. Howe
W. BH. Howrey
Marjory
East
Westigh
W.H. Beverstock
J. R. Asquith
Triangle
Sen W P
Hoxie
Irl
Y.W.C. A
Herzing
Lydia Bunten
Esther Peek
Marie Watters
Tfe
Marie Watterg
Y. Wo
Ana Steela
Leela Strope
East High
Wilma Hey
Kathryn Young
Grant School
Girl Reserves
Oakland
Cal
Quite Girls’ Christian Association
Oakland ¥. W.C. A
Poughkeensie
General Association
Marie Waiters Kerame
W. Cool
New York City
Minnie Smith
Pioneer
Fairbank Church
G.e.borger Optometrist
Yearuin Waterloo
Commercial St
Carl G. Bickley
Leavitt and Johnson
Kurtz-Reinhart Co
Fuel & Transfer
West Mullan Ave
Miss Bronces Grout
Sli
F. Kowler
Cuimpalen Plaag
J.B. Selgwick
Tle Indlding Conallten
Habbett Ehtair- Tap
Will Onalke
Glad Ranch
Terich Ave
Ces Th
Walnut Street
Baptist Church
Bible School
R. N. MacDonald
DR. Henderson
Energe
Waterloo Oil CO
Fifth
Jeffersonn Streets
The
Rath Packing Company
W. C. Logan
L. & J. Bank
Waverly
Gm Accessore
Veagueayy
Fish & Unger
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