Auto Collisions Big Problem for Streetcar Fleet
Streetcar operators warn that auto collisions are a growing burden on upkeep and delays. Maurice Welsh, superintendent of the W. C. F. & N. Railway, says nine in ten crashes result from driver recklessness, with repairs and lost time borne by the street railway. One collision occurred at Ninth Street and Grant Avenue. no injuries but damage to both vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Welss
C. BF. Enilway
Mr. Welsh
D. W. Dailey
Bampton
Westfield
Lone Rock
Mrr. Welsh
Two Civil War Vets To Join G.A.R. After 50 Years
The G A R remains active as two Civil War veterans apply for membership at the Robert Anderson Post Memorial Day meeting. One veteran hails from Vinton, the other from Waterloo, with Byron Leighton urging present members to attend and welcome the new comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Alr
G. AR
Robert Anderson
Vinton
Waterloo
Byron Leighton
G BR
Scout Troop Heads to Camp Kiwanis Friday
Retn spent the week with Kiwanis, the Scout reservation near Elx Ray Ang will leave the city Friday afternoon returning troop. Troops spend their time in ice craft and campers' activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Troop
Kiwanis
Hiwanris
Elx Ray Ang
Peturaing
Wks
Official Birth Records Documenting Local Names and Dates
Fragmentary birth record notes registrar Keisi Stearns and dated entries listing multiple family members with unclear spellings. Mentions include a daughter Margaret Calicon and a son Lekie Muu, with dated references and monetary line items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keisi Stearns
Civil War Vet Refuses Tax Exemption in Generous Stand
Fred A. Carpenter of Cedar Falls declines a soldier exemption to avoid raising other taxpayers’ burden. He letters county auditor F W Esher saying he would not be happy to accept the exemption. The 80 year old Civil War veteran served from 1862 to the war’s end and relies on a farm home and a government pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Esher
Esher
Fred A. Carpentier
Cedar Falls
Carpenter
Waterloo
W.esher
Fred A. Carpenter
Grace Epworthians Raise $50 for Relief Concert
Epworthians of Grace MM EEichareh raised about $50 at the Tuesday auditorium concert. Proceeds fund relief work planned for the year. Audience praised the recital featuring Kenneth Ey, Runkel organ, Emily Trevarihan Sanborn contralto solos, Min Zeurh readings, and W W White bass. Clyde Sanborn announced more recitals with no admission, offerings to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworthians of Grace
MM. Eichareh
League
Kenneth Ey
Runkel
Emily Trevarihan Sanborn
Zeurh
W. W. White
Whites
Clyde Sanborn
Epworthians
Sailor John Dreffein to be buried in Moline III
Funeral services for John Dreffein, sailor on the drowned T S submarine Essex, are expected tomorrow at Rotine, Ui, the home of his sister Mrs Claude Strait in Los Angeles area. His father Hartwig Dreffein and brother George Dreffein reside at 1501 Grandview Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jona Dref Ifein
T. S
Essex
Los Angeles
Rotine
Claude Strait
Hartwig Dreife
Grandview Avenue
Dreft
George
City Manager Plan Committee to Meet Monday
The Grester Waterloo association plans a Monday session at the clubrooms to study the city manager plan of government. Judge Franklin C. Platt chairs the committee with members including Cohen, Dolan, Mrs. W. D. Ives, Mrs. Wm Langias, Leon A. Litchfield, Br. BE, E. Peek and W. A. Read. The group aims to report to the association directors with recommendations on adopting the city manager system in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Liehty
Grester Waterloo Association
Franklin C. Platt
Lichty
Platt
Cohen
T. BE. Dolan
W. D
Ives
WH. Langias
Leon A
A. L. Litchfield
Br. BE
E. Peek
W. A. Read
Gament
Ciation
Waterloo
City weighs future of education in careful study
City officials vow a measured approach as they study education needs and policies. The effort aims to balance budget constraints with improving schools, facilities, and learning outcomes for residents. Community groups expect clear guidance and timely updates.
Mortuary notices for Wiltse and Clark in Minnesota area
Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Wiltse will be at the family home at 529 Logan avenue Thursday at 2 PM. Burial will be in Fairview. David A. Clark’s prayer services were held at Hileman Gindt chapel before removal to Sherburn, Minnesota for interment tomorrow. The decedent’s parents and sister traveled from South Dakota to accompany the remains. One herring yields between 34 000 and 30 500 eyes annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wiltse
Logan Avenue
E. J. Lockwood
Royal Neighbors
Moose
Hayles
Fairview
David A. Clark
Hileman & Gindt
Sherburs
Minn
William Clark
South Dakota
Sherburn
Elbert Clark
Cedars
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Lillian Hayden Hieston
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Rhone
Daudet
Grave Carlyle
Alephonse Daudet
Saint Benedict
Alps
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Christ
Laos
Martha
Lazarus
Mediterranean
France
Provence
Benedet
Joan of Arc
Saint Benedict's Bridge
John Stuart Mills
Maguif
Naples
Papal
Rome
Rienzi
Petrarch
Laura
Anly Vail
Lyote
Merry
Rene
Louis XI
Jeanne
Peres
Clement V
Gregory XI
Catherine of Sienna
Louis XIV
Louis XV
Pius VI
Phillippe le Bel
Boniface VIII
Vli
Napoleon
B. C
Teader
Charles Martel
Constantine
Charlemagne
Alecivory Malls
AGOST
Foie SH Aupe Pry, Aone
Alild Alis
Loutyl Fomlerps A. Feleiy Gates
Willian
AL Kerny Stroea
Eric Isten
Maw Meariaratta
Bmro
Mrv
Geearmet Woody
Margaret Calicon
Ethad
Percy
Cany
Bene
Hine
Aceght
Itennee Bisch
Lekie Muu
Grace Epworthians
John Dreffein
Moline III
Scientific
Bauer & Black
Overland
Erloo Co
Waterton
Iowa
Leonard
Hioven
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Nichols & Gates
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