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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1917

Page

10

Engagement Announcement Dinner Supports Violet Theme

Miss Hristia Luthmer daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Luthmer 569 Logan avenue will marry Mr John Bovis of Lansing Michigan on April 16 The engagement was announced at a dinner party Saturday with violet decor at five small tables and violet lighting Billie Van Vleck delivered wedding date telegrams Guests included out of town attendees from Des Moines Chicago and other areas The notice lists numerous guests and social activities surrounding the couple and other local clubs and gatherings in Waterloo Iowa the report reflects society events and church notices from the era

Henristta Luthmer Logan Avenue John Bovis Lansing Mich Billie van Vleck Lucile Krapfel Mayme Callahan Krapfel Marguerite Luthmer Mmes George Valentine Albert Hintz Lloyd Young Lou Henry Ben Little Clark O'Connor Wilson Ward Wassum Jamesson Davis Richie Shoemaker Roland Cook Marie Mealey Mabel Bennett Gelwein Marguerite McDevitt Des Moines Myra Keete Chicago John Tyler

Among the Churches Grace M. E. notices and schedules

Grace M. E. all day women’s societies meet Wednesday with Miss Grace Holmes hosting Ladies Aid and Home Missionary groups. Foreign Missionary led by Mrs Peavey at 10 a.m. Lunch. Cornell College Glen Club concert Tuesday. Communion service Friday. First Baptist council meets 7:45 p.m. today. Women guests Friday at Mrs Grace Holmes’ home. Woman’s Missionary at parsonage Wednesday. Congregational communion Friday. Walnut Street Philathea class meets tonight. 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Missionary at Mrs Westrate. Senior XY PLU social Friday.

Grace M. E Ww. BE. Peavey Foreign Missionary Society Tinon Mmes Sage and Bentley F. L. Benedict Home Missionary Society Aid Society Cornell College Glen Club First Baptist Sunday School Council Ladies Aid Society Mssim Grace Dies Walnut Street Philathea Miles Sauerwine Woman's Missionary Society Matthew Westrate B. XY

Chain Letter Appeal Falls on Deaf Ears

Several Waterloo business men who received the Red Cross chain letter refused to send the 24 cents for anaesthetics and supplies. A bank official said his copy was thrown into the waste basket and urged direct pledges to Red Cross work. No threats are made if a link is broken. Others plan to investigate before acting.

Waterloo Red Cross

Yellowstone lecture urged for school teachers

Public school teachers invited to hear William Bruce Leffingwell present Yellowstone National Park at 7 p.m. Wednesday April 4 in Commercial club rooms. Leffingwell has spoken to Waterloo audiences twice before and is well liked. Illustrated by slides and two reels, the talk is praised as beautiful and instructive as part of his See America First series.

Yellowstone National Park William Bruce Leffingwell Commercial Club Let Fingwell Waterloo Elstai America

City Council Prepares Busy Month With Streetcar Franchise Review

City officials begin one of the year’s busiest periods as the April agenda includes a streetcar franchise review. The new fiscal year opens with department heads preparing annual reports for the state auditor by May 1. Mayor Law and council members will assess salaries, tax appeals, and budgets while city clerks and engineers tackle extensive municipal improvements. The council will also convene nightly as a board of review to adjust taxes following Townsley’s assessment book.

L. DeGon State W. R. Law Board of Review J. A. Townsley

College Man Should Have Soul Culture Message at Grace M B Church

J W Arbuckle urged Grace M B Church listeners that a college man should graduate with both mind culture and soul culture. He called for a vision of usefulness and altruism, and for courage to apply the acid test of God s truth to creeds and doctrines.

J. W. Arbuckle Grace M. B. Church

Macey Sectional Book Cases Demonstrated for Libraries

The text describes Macey sectional book cases that adjust section by section to library needs. They are praised for design, rich finish, and dust proof construction that protects books and lengthens shelf life. A demonstration is available on request.

Trained minds meet through schools to face societal conflicts

A speaker emphasizes the need for disciplined minds and education to prepare for ongoing social conflicts. He argues schools and colleges must recognize their duty to equip individuals to confront forces shaping society, underscoring lifelong learning.

Chamber of Commerce Directors Set Monthly Meeting

The board of directors will meet tomorrow at noon for the regular monthly session at the club rooms on Fourth Street West. The secretary notes important matters will be discussed.

Chamber of Commerce Fourth Street West

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Paul's M. B Martha Africa Young Women's Missionary Society Howard Peek King’s Heralds Woman’s Club Home and Education Department Russell-Lamson C. L. Loveland F. D. Popp D. D. Sheldon George Wood R. J. Hoxie J. E. Ridenour Parent-Teachers Round Table Dubuane Josephine Nesbitt F. C.platt Clara Sturm John Kimmel Carl Salshure Sturm Kimmel Elsie Wendt Charles City Harry Fergeman Walter Fergeman Story Tellers League W.C. A Alice Miller Jeanette Cushman Grant Chautauqua Circle Chester Cadwallader Desdemona Club Paul Ewing Hazel Russell-Lamson S. B. Reed Pythian Sisters and Friends C. H. Eighmey Central Christian Frank Richardson Springfield Burton Avenue W. H. Rogers Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor Societies of West Churches Central Christan Church Westminster Deborah Chapter Fred S. Pettit Hhostessea Universalist Ladies’ Social’ Union B. E. Manbard R. A. Folk George Cousins Anna C. AL. Tillinghast Woman's Missionary Society of the Universalist Church Model Laundry Co Yellowstone Council Consid Arbuckle Germany Uto Mackey AL. Gorrell Guys Pe Whong Suffragette Review Crystal Charles Ray Keystone Comedy TC Hanan Duces Sena Fashion Department Hvening Courier Norma Talmadge Monckton Hoffe Wena Benimanes Steneewett Eee Nie SiMe Wartey West Fourth Street Town Muresco UT K Sudest First National Bank Mit Rere Brawn Wrigley Wrigley's Wrigley’s
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