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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1923

Page

2

Waterloo Woman's Club Receives Historic Brass Knocker

A brass door knocker with royal and historic echoes was presented to the Waterloo Woman's Club, once used on a nobleman’s home in Trinity and tied to Waterloo’s social memory. Decorators finish interiors as Japanese lanterns and furnishings arrive. members prepare for a biennial federation convention and club elections.

Traty Waterloo Waterloo Woman's Club Sunnyside Country Club Alfred Longley Hve

Marionettes to stage two plays in town appearance

Tony Sarg's Marionettes present Yon Quixote in the evening and Big Man Winkle in the afternoon on Tuesday April 1 at the Concret-Sational church. Vehicles chosen to suit attendees. Quixote recalls childhood reads. adults will view marionette art. Also notes upcoming nuptials of Yor Tride Fleet Willms Nellie Jensen and related parties.

Tony Sarg Big Man Winkle Nellie Jensen William Welk J. C. Jensen Paul Davis Company Relnteck Jensen Hone

Beauty Chats on Food Values and Diet Advice

Edna Kent Forbes discourses on food as fuel, calorie science, and early diet experiments. She cautions against simplistic substitutes, notes animal protein via gelatin limits, and advises gardening produce, fresh milk, fruit, and moderation to ensure vitamins and amino acids for nourishment.

Science

Side Talks on Fashion Freedom and Distinctive Dressing

Ruth Cameron discusses evolving women’s fashion, rejecting a single dictatorial style. She notes varied hats and silhouettes in the East, the rise of line over color, and the value of well-cut frocks that flatter figures. Distinctive, practical dressing becomes a lasting trend.

Waterloo Alumnae Luncheon for Sorority Chapter

Waterloo alumnae hosted a 1 pm luncheon in Black’s tearoom for Phi Omega Pi’s Eta chapter from Jowa State Teachers College. Yellow and white decor, 20 covers, talks from chapter presidents and guests, conclave plans for Estes Park, Calo, plus Rebekah program notes and campus birthdays and social events.

Waterloo Phi Omega Pi Sorority Eta Jowsa State Teachers College Clara Orange Towne Loustijpereass Edward Dahl Lewis Begeman Satlerg ST. C Janes Kospers Winterton Estes Park Calo

Walnut Street Baptist youth class social at McCowen home

Mr and Mrs Harry McCowen hosted 35 Walnut Street Baptist Young People's class members for a business and social meeting last evening. Mr McCowan sang and Mrs R N Mac Donald played wirelele numbers. After games, refreshments were served with help from Mr and Mrs Will Beck and Mr and Mrs Alva Annen. Nineteen members of Galloway Social union attended yesterday at Northminster Presbyterian church for the regular meeting. Mmes Charles Smith L C Buhman and FLW Dack were received.

Jamie Daley Halger Christensen Elna Christensen Roso McCord Anna Armstrong Jesse Geertsen Dora Dietz Harry McCowen Walnut Street Baptist McCowan R. N. MacDonald Will Beck Alva AnNen Galloway Social Union Northminster Presbyterian Church Mmes Charles Smith L. C. Buh- Mian Flw Dack

Miss Bob White charm leads Waterloo theatre musical comedy

Charming music and an experienced cast prepare for two Waterloo performances of Miss Bob White under St Marys Social club at Waterloo theatre. Final dress rehearsal is Sunday at 9 pm directed by Joseph O Brien of John B Rogers Producing Company.

Bob White St. Mary's Social Club Waterloo Theatre Joseph O'Brian John B. Rogers Waterloo Aliee Brown Shores Margaret Connelly Phyllis

Brethren Fellowship Plans May Meeting Schedule

Committee chairmen named for program finance membership and flower duties. Parcel post schedule announced for May 1 meeting. First Brethren Fellowship class plus monthly church parlors gathering after pleate supper at 6:26 with planned entertainment.

A. Dudley John Yeoman Paul Gessler K. D. Moore First Brethren

Club Notes Names Elected At Ida Maeclib Meeting

Mrs. I L Benedict will entertain Happy Hour club at a 1 o'clock luncheon at her home Tuesday. Mrs. George Forrester was elected president and Mrs. B De Wald secretary treasurer when Ida Maeclib met with Mrs. Mary Orine yesterday afternoon. Music helped to pass the time. Mrs. E B Lashbrook helped the hostess to serve.

Mrs. I. L. Benedict Happy Hour Club George Forrester B. de Wald Ida Maeclib Mary Orine E. B. Lashbrook

Wrong Man Is Listed as Victim of Wreck

Reports misidentified Frank E. Adams of 300 Oakland Avenue as injured in the Great Western wreck at Marshalltown. In fact F. B. Adams, a Langfeld Candy Co traveling salesman, rode the train. Wire notices led to the error and the train passenger had recently moved from Waterloo to Charities City, not listed in the directory.

Frank E. Adams Oakland Avenue Marshalltown F. B. Adams Langfeld, Candy Company Mr. Adams Waterloo Charlies City

April Showers Aid May Blooming Season

Waterloo weather notes a light .07 inch rainfall by official observer Ralph B. Shippy as overcast skies persist. The day featured mild, agreeable spring conditions with crowded streets and a high of 48 degrees and a low near 34, though the pleasant spell is expected to be brief.

Ralph B. Shippy Waterloo

How to Select Tibhhons Ribbon Tips for Economy and Durability

This guide explains ribbon weaving types from tabby taffeta and satin to double-faced satin and velvet. It notes weighting and sizing affect wear, explains warp and weft colors, picks per inch, and why satin catches. It warns against cheap prints and stresses selecting strong silk threads and standard widths up to No 12.

Iowa Tonight Forecast Promises Rain And Wind

An official Iowa forecast indicates tonight will bring more rain with strong shifting winds. The report also notes that tomorrow will be fair but cold.

Iowa

Gladbrook Woman Injured in Waterloo Auto Crash

Cedar Falls April 7 Mrs G T McDowell of Gladbrook Iowa formerly Joyce Downs of this city suffered a fractured arm and other injuries when struck by an automobile at Waterloo Thursday She was taken to Presbytere hospital on arrival. The piece notes she is 24 and mentions India life duration trivia.

Wt, Atkinson Mine Arts Departement Gladbrook Waterloo Cedar Falls G. T. McDowell Joyce Downs Presbyterean Hospital

Radio Will Garry Rotary Program Broadcast Starts Luncheon Club Talk

A new Rotary program will be aired across Iowa and surrounding states through WRAN Black Hawk Electric on 360 meters at 8 30 PM. Roy Shoemaker will speak on Sparks from the Rotary Wheel along with music from the Iowa State Teachers College glee club quartet and other performances. The luncheon club Water loo Rotary will be featured with officers elected at the Monday noon meeting and W Y Sibert of Sibert's White Laundry addressing members on the laundry business.

Iawa Rotary Waterloo Rotary Wran Black Hawk Electric Company Roy Shoemaker Fiano Plerott Cyril Scott Amiss Marton Tyron Ransler Sparks Roy Sheamaker Iowa State Teachers Colleges Glee Club Fener the Cottonwood Cadman Marshall Henry Iblings W. Y. Sibert Sibert White Laundry Company

Girls of East High Please with Stunts

A large audience watched East High girls perform in gymnasium stunts under instructor Misa Mary Freeman. The event featured rope climbs, apparatus work, calisthenics, folk dances such as Varsovienne and Clapdance, and concluded with a basketball game in which the freshman sophomore team won decisively.

East High Misa Mary Freeman

Boy Forger Released to Father's Care in Iowa Case

Clyde Jackson of Winthrop Iowa, accused of forging two checks to buy clothes in Waterloo, is under 18 and ill with Bright's disease. Municipal Judge postponed the hearing to September 24 after Jackson’s father pledged $500 to secure his appearance. Witness Cecil Uthe, 14, returned home. Adagi E. Shilling, in military uniform, arraigned for forged checks and continued to Monday for trial.

Clyde Jackson Winthrop Waterloo OB. Courtright Jude Municipal Court Ae J. D. Jackson Clyde Bright Cecil Uthe Jackson Adagi E. Shilling J. 5 Roth John G. Miller Shilling

Boys Held for Juvenile Court After Cow Shot

Two boys were seen with guns near 1003 Rebel Avenue where a milk cow owned by Daniel LeFerce was shot late yesterday. The cow suffered a bullet wound to the foot and another through the abdomen as police arrested the youths this morning. A window was shattered by a bullet. the pair deny intent to harm. The case goes to juvenile court for processing.

Daniel LeFerce Rebel Avenue

Assistant Examiners Sought for Patent Office in Washington

Civil service tests for assistant patent examiners will be conducted in April and May per the local civil service board. Congress authorized the patent office to add 43 assistant examiners, signaling expanding hiring and potential growth in the nation’s inventive capacity.

Civil Service Civil Service Board Congress Patent Office Washington

Patent Office Training Needs and Salary Range Mentioned

The article notes that applicants must have training in physics, mechanics, chemistry, or engineering and that entry salary is $1,740 per year with promotions up to $3,900. It emphasizes the need for the force to stay current with patent applications.

Bentrance Safery

Ex-Soldiers May Reinstate Their Risk Insurance

Four hundred thousand veterans in Missouri Iowa Kansas and Nebraska have allowed their war risk insurance to lapse since discharge. The U S veterans bureau begins a systematic drive to reinstate this insurance with 100 specially trained officers and coordinated participation from Red Cross chapters American Legion posts and other groups. Free medical exams are offered at 12 district suboffices and insurance cashiers operate in St Louis Omaha and Kansas City. The goal for April is ten million dollars of life insurance reinstated.

Missouri Iowa Kansas Nebraska U. S. Veterans’ Bureau Red Cross American Legion Posts Veterans Bureau St. Louis Omaha Kansas City Nfe

Stove caused small blaze at 518 Jefferson street

Fire alarms reported a gas stove starting a small fire at the home of Company A. Braden, 518 Jefferson Street, at 7 o'clock yesterday. Firemen responded with hand pumps, and damage was slight.

Co. A. Braden Jefferson Street

Ayrelly House Dress 4054 Pattern Advertisement

Figured percale shown with white linen collar used for string girdle. Styles suit crepe, glughain, new prints and fabrics. Skirt finish options include straight or shaped hem. Tie width 26-5 yards, plaits extended. Pattern in 7 sizes from 38 to 48 inch bust. Materials and collar contrasting fabric yardage listed. Mail pattern for 15¢. send 12¢ for the SPRING and SUMMER 1923 BOOK OF FASH NS.

Ayrelly House

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