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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
6
Snowfall record set by October toowy's work as snow blankets Toa and wider Iowa. Heavy four and a half inch fall with strong winds caused icy streets, car slips, and warnings. Historical notes recount prior heavy snows and a city-wide shift to winter gear as temperatures plunged from 49 to 26.
Chicago health officials warn of a potential pneumonia epidemic as weekly data show 25 deaths and 140 reported cases through Oct. 24. Commissioner Indeson urges vigilance and cites crowded, overheated living conditions as contributing factors while ordering targeted health measures.
The article notes Sts Francis Hospital being approved by a national surgeons list. It mentions notable figures and events tied to the hospital and the medical community, highlighting recognition and a connection to the broader surgical profession.
Dr G S Brainin of Columbia Observatory outlines November sky events. Venus and Jupiter dominate evening skies with Venus at greatest eastern elongation on the 28th and Jupiter fading into dawn view. Saturn becomes a morning star on the 9th. The Great Pegasus Square, Andromeda and Perseus rise, Algol in Perseus shows rapid dimming and brightening on Nov 2–3. Orion, Taurus and the Pleiades herald winter, Capella and the Kids nearby. Meteors and meteor trains offer rare observing notes.
Prauh Panne reports motive to improve morale of teams through luncheon table talks. Campaign costs cited with Waterloo camp undercutting others by 3100 or more, while total outlay reaches about 870. Announcement of a drive praised by contributors and city organizations. Courier notes planned gatherings and improvised seating by Mulivenoent group.
The listing surveys radio offerings from Davenport Des Moines and Chicago with farm talks chimes musical programs and orchestras. It notes schedules including closing markets lectures concerts and singers with specific station references and times.
An illustrated lecture on the new Odd Fellows home at Mason City Mass was presented by HL Fay to local members. The gathering featured local pastor Dr Williamson and Rev OB Baxter, with musical interludes by Thompson and Ferris.
Public invited to a four county bankers conference at Knights of Columbus hall in Waterloo. Registration starts at 9 a m with sessions all day. Attendees include gatekeepers directors and stockholders from Black Hawk Bremer Butler and Grundy counties. The meeting aims at uniform interest rates on deposits service charges county credit manager clearing house and county examiner to strengthen public supervision. chaired by C H McNider Mason City with McNider presiding.
Comrades and members of the Grand Army of the Republic gathered at Kearns funeral home in Cedar Falls to honor James Henry Porcupile who died Sunday after a long Memorial hall association. Women Relief corps Ladies of the GAR and Sons of Veterans attended. Rev WW Lemon conducted services. Pallbearers were Sons of Veterans. Body sent to Parkersburg for burial in a family plot. Porcupile enlisted with Co II Ninth Town infantry and marched with Sherman to the sea. Born October 28, 1843 in Tiffin Ohio.
Complete program for the Waterloo Social Welfare League meeting at Black's Theater on Wednesday includes a municipal address by Dr E Lauer with extension division, musical numbers by Martin Beyde and Russ Buretta Walters, a reading by Marian Bronson, officer elections, and board vacancies.
Des Moines October 27 Rear Admiral Moffett chief of the navy bureau of aeronautics declares opposition to a separate air force as proposed by Colonel Mitchell. He argues for a balanced fleet with aviation integrated in the navy and cites naval aviation achievements and a five year expansion program. He stresses funding to complete carrier based air power and condemns efforts to appeal to the people against civil authority.
In the will of Catherine Mason who died Oct. 20 a special bequest of household goods and $2000 goes to her daughter Myrtle McDowell for care. The remainder is to be split equally among children T. J. W. G. Albert B. FG and Harry FP. A. M. Robinson of Reinbeck is named executor.
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