Red Cross seeks 1300 motor drivers for quick overseas service
The American Red Cross in Chicago calls for 1300 men aged outside the draft class to train as motor drivers and mechanics. Training camp in Uneaga lasts three to five weeks with $20 monthly while in training and $40 monthly plus equipment, maintenance, and a life policy on embarkation. Overseas duty follows, with possible advancement to non commissioned officer. Major H P Harding heads the automotive and mechanical bureau from 528 Peoples’ Gas building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Chicago
Uneaga
Peoples’ Gas
France
Russia
Italy
Greece
Automotive and Mechanical Bureau of the Red Cross
H. P. Harding
Society of Automotive Engineers
United States
Questionnaires Are Interesting In Cedar Falls
Gedar Falls Oct 3 Canvassing of questionnaires completed by registrants reveals unique situations. Many admit education did not extend beyond sixth or eighth grade. some live frugally, while others report high annual incomes. Foreign born men largely reject returning to native lands. Farmers report surprisingly big incomes from land. Spanish Influenza subsiding. doctors note lingering colds. Local church awaits appointment of a new pastor. Notables visiting include Mrs Schilling and Lieut O Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedar Falls
Cedar Falls
Overseas arrivals noted for several local service members
First Lieut Delbert Lawless Co B 138th Infantry arrived overseas per four cables to Mrs Nettie Lawless. He trained at Camp Cady NM prior to departure and served on the Mexican border two years ago. Also Lt Earl F Jago of the 133rd Infantry arrived overseas after serving at Camp Cody. Carleton Sias learns George E Pike arrived overseas after leaving Waterloo for YMC A war work. Louis H Burk and John Brown of the motor transport corps arrived overseas after training in Kansas City and Atlanta. Private J E B Heinen of Co B quartermaster mechanical division arrived overseas. he enlisted April 55 1918. Try Phelps glasses for headache. Jones advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Lawless
Co. B
138Rd Infantry
Nettie Lawless
Lincoln Street
Lawless
Camp Cady
N. M
L. Jago
Earl F. Jago
133Rd Infantry
Lieut
Gorps
Kansas City
Atlanta
M. J. Heinen
Vine Street
J. E B. Heinen
Co. B, Quartermaster’s Mechanical Division
Help Belgian Relief Commercial Club Plea
A Belgian Relief program at the Commercial Club features lectures next Sunday to back a food fuel and clothing appeal for Belgium. The notice urges support, noting Belgium’s sacrifice in early battles and the ongoing suffering of Belgian women and children. It highlights urgently needed clothing and urges Waterloo to contribute generously. Also mentions civil service course registration at College of Commerce with phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgian Relief Society
Commercial Club
Behall
Waterloo
Ans
Social Welfare League
Belgium
Germany
France
Paris
College of Commerce
Circle and Club Meetings Across St Francis Area
El Nems and St Francis circle met with guests including Mrs Jacob Reihsen and Mrs Fred Hart. Various ladies entertained sewing circles and social clubs as the Red Cross and missionary groups held meetings. Reports covered from foreign mission societies showed year totals, officer changes, and planned charitable outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Circle
Jacob Reihsen
Mmes
Fred Hart
M. Frost
Frank Seliman
Frank Brolt
Stlich and
Chatter Club
Red Cross
Minerva Club
D. M. Pelton
Eli Cameron
B. B.club
TD. F. Steegan
Paul Bailey
Grace M
Foreign Missionary Society
Cora Fowler
A. N. Gleason
G. H. Cheever
Home Missionary Society
William Watters
Mmes. Keiffer
Cavanaugh
L. E. Park
Pollution Charge Against Citizens Gas & Electric
County attorney B Z Wenner filed a nuisance charge in municipal court accusing Citizens Gas and Electric of polluting the Cedar River with an oily tar flavored effluent from the gas plant. Fishermen report polluted fish as far south as Gilbertsville. The case seeks injunction and rests on alleged unlawful discharge around Sept 28 1915 in Waterloo Black Hawk county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
B. Z. Wenner
Atttorney
Cedar River
Secret Service
Gilberts Villa
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Public health nursing service aids Waterloo residents at 66 cents
Waterloo public health nurses, under the Social Welfare league, offer general service to all classes at 66 cents per call to fund social agencies. Nurses respond to private cases under doctor directions and may deploy a third nurse if needed due to wartime shortages. Calls may be made to the league office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Waterloo
Frances Day
Jessie
Beck
Watterloo
Public Health Nursing Department
Social Welfare League
Ada M. Palmer
League
Miss Palmer
Girl Seeks Career Leaves Rich Father's Home Missing
Nancy Arnold, 11, daughter of Quincy, Illinois printing plant owner A. Q. Arnold, is missing in Chicago. Detectives search as she came to Chicago on Sept 2 seeking a career and a letter later said she was well and doing well. Father arrived to aid in the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Nancy Arnold
A. QO. Arnold
Quincy
Ill
Army life praised by former municipal court clerk
Joe Snively, once clerk of the municipal court, writes of life in the army with optimism. A post card from Columbus Barracks, C., says the man arrived in good order, passed exams, and may enter regular service. He notes good barracks, fine officers, plenty to eat, and hints mail restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Snively
Municipal Court
Columbus Barracks
O. K
Death of Clifford Dye Adds Another Gold Star
Death notices recount Private Tutard Dye dies, with Henry Dye from Jelly listed as a relative. The Red 058 were asked to locate the mother, originally listed as Waterloon, later found to have moved to Center Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Dye
Tutard
Lye
Gentes Polat Ta
Center Point
Nashua News Roundup Highlights Local Health and Family News
Nashua residents report a stroke recovery and several hospital updates. Clifford Cairns and family welcome a son in Des Moines while Mr Cairns furloughs five days to be with his wife. Car accidents bring minor injuries and ongoing repairs. Locals join outings, including a picnic for Dr Taylor's donors. Aging resident Claremont Dennison Loper, 85, celebrated with relatives and remains active at home with family support and praise for his vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Horn
Clifford Cairns
Yes Moines
Cairns
Iyce
Carrna
Carl Peterson
Jasper Shufelt
Ray
France
Bhufait
Hartwell Littey
Harry Gogg
Waverly
Harry
Smith Gogg
Clarence
Co. A. 108Th Engineers
Merland Hazelman
C. F.F Hazelman
Culver
Ind
Haymond
Des Moines
Rassmussen
M. Wellman
Fred Cross
Gon
Claremont Dennison Loper
Hose Carter
Charles City
Flord County
Unday
JM. Vl Perry
Ae Loper
Local notes from Geneseo and vicinity detail visits and transactions
GeneSEO reports M Gunn hosting a nephew, an aviator at Camp Dix Texas. Rev. Gaugh attends Clinton conference. RC McElhinney and O E Merit travel to Chicago with stock shipments. Andrew Speer visits Waterloo for friends and the dairy show. S G Harman buys Frank Nechnicky farm across the Black Hawk line and will take possession this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
M. Gunn
Sam
Camp Dix
Texas
Rev. Gaugh
Clinton
RC. McElhinney
O. E. Merit
Chicago
Andrew Speer
Waterloo
S. G. Harman
Frank Nechnicky
Iine
Black Hawk County
Learn bookkeeping at night jSchool in Charles City
An advertisement notes night courses at the College of Commerce with a September 30 start date and a phone contact 218 for enrollment. It references church events in Charles City and a historical note about the name Loper connected to the first steamboat on the Hudson, Clermont Dennison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Carlton
Zamin
Mr. Loper
Hudson River
Cleremont Dennisone
College of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oheorge H. Twaddle
Waterloo Evening Courier
Westbourth Street
Dakotas
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Upper Iowa
J. W. Holland
Eugene Allen
Vermilion, D
Wilbur Schilling
St. Paul
Fame
T. HB. Keene
Anton Berg
Great Lakes Training Station
B. van Horn
Topeka
Kan
Pat O’brien
Jesse W. McCluskey
Fort Sheridan
South Dakota University
H. N. Silliman
Phelps
Jefferson. Jones
el Nems
Socie
Walnut Street Baptist—The
Missionnary Society
Home and Education Department of Woman's Club
Russell Lamson
D. D. Sheldon
St. Anne Chele
George McGuire
C. H. Abbs
Harris Kelber
C. E. Redman
Henry Austiz
St. Paul's M. B
M. L. Newton
Stewart Freeman
Th Society
E. A. Heald
Freeman
Charlies Burroway
R.G. Wilkins
F. OS. Merrian
James Zeran
Wu. Allen
C. F. Nagle
King's Heralds
J. H. Johnson
China
Ctizens Gas & Electric Company
LOOX
Welfare League
Sumner
Sunmanner
Stella Welle
Wisconsin
Lloyd
James Noon
Waverly Hospital
George Hading
Ray Wells
F. J. Wells
W. M. Farnum
Gaylord
Elmer Baker
Maynard
Camp Custer Mich
Sam Ir
Allen Schuknecht
Lloyd Wells
Chas. Day
Richfield Creamery
Joe Snively Tikes Post
Danderine
Fee
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Orson
Sian Ore
Arownntone
Kenton Pharmacal
Coppin
Covington
Sycamore Street
W.C. Kohl
London
A-Kohl
East Fourth Street
Smart Shop
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