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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1923
Page
2
Society pages describe Miss Helen Balliett wedding to Walter R. Mayne in St Louis with guests from out of town arriving Friday. Hostesses host luncheons and teas, paraded by Mrs J E B O Keefe and Miss Bar Wetts, while various clubs, readings, and events fill the week at the Marsh and Knox homes and related venues.
Fine Arts department of the Greater Waterloo association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the Waterloo Woman's club to begin a series of officer elections. Mrs W HR Law heads the department with Miss Maud Popp as vice chairman and Mrs A J Busby as secretary. The term featured talks on folk songs and Americanization through music, with a program including choral music and a string ensemble led by Mrs Herbert Marshall.
Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Porcupila of 610 Eleventh Street West celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary, married April 8, 1865. They have long resided in Iowa, in Butler and Black Hawk counties, now living in Waterloo. Mr. Porcupila served with federal forces in the Civil War and is active in the Rob ert Anderson post G A R. His wife belongs to the Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G A R. A visit by post commander A M Wheat and other circle officers brought a large bouquet from circle and post, with well wishes and refreshments served afterward.
Edna Kent Forbes outlines lemon based beauty remedies including a lemon juice and pulp cream for bleaching hands and skin. Recipes cover pure lemon liquid, rose water, almond milk and glycerine blends for various skin types, plus advice on water intake and diet to aid skin health.
Waterloo Union plans two spring housecleaning bee days at Willard Hall to ready dorms named for local churches and societies. The state branch of the American Association of University Women links its Des Moines Iowa convention with Waterloo leaders and a notable speaker lineup.
Ruth Cameron writes on time its limits and planning mistakes. A personal tale from a busy evening leads to advice on prioritizing tasks by importance to avoid last minute rushes. Community notices and club events fill the page with local names and schedules.
Daughters of Plymouth will meet tomorrow with Mrs. C W Brown. Mrs. William Walton leads the mission. Study and music are led by Mrs. Ed Kelley and Mrs. Arthur Welgie. An advertisement notes cleaning with Cmalene washing powder.
A historical guide discusses selecting a man's umbrella focusing on strength and service over beauty. It covers frame materials such as muted steel ribs and strong runners, options like solid steel ribs with iron runners, and considerations for covers, handles, and stick材 choices.
Danish Lutheran Bishop Harold Ostenfeld and his wife depart for a three month U S visit touring California Oregon Washington Utah Colorado Nebraska Minnesota and Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Pennsylvania Maine Massachusetts and New York. The 58 year old Danish church leader will address gatherings in several states and attend Danish synod meetings before sailing from New York to Copenhagen in July.
A weary visitor from Waterloo hopped off an Illinois Central freight in Rockford early Friday seeking work. A local man offered him a job on the spot after a brief exchange about his need to eat and sleep, and the Waterlooan began work at 7 a m.
A fire damaged a urn at 168 Mullan Avenue West owned by S A Asquith after an unknown origin. Sparks on a roof at 323 Leland Avenue caused minor damage before extinguishment. A further roof fire occurred at 11 PM Saturday at Mrs Stella Stanley's home with minor drainage and measures by Bronson Fire Defense Agency.
Local city news lists visitors from Lima Springs Minot and Des Moines. A diamond ring was stolen from G W Milder’s home. Building permits issued for a shed and a garage. An 8 year old is a scarlet fever patient and four measles cases reported. A coot captured near Fourth Street East. Mabel Sibert recovering at home after auto accident. Spring art exhibit planned at Cedar Falls College. Tickets for Tony Sarg Marionettes advertised.
Dr Mark Ward former Near East Relief representative in Turkey and P Marion Simms state Near East Relief organizer arrived in Waterloo to organize a city campaign for funds. Ward will address luncheon clubs churches and schools. pastors asked for ten minutes on Sunday to hear about Near East situations. Simms says Ward is hated by Turks and has a price on his head. Ward could be executed if captured. Ward previously served in the U S medical corps and once escaped capture in Turkey during the war.
Patterns for evening wear offered by Waterloos Courier department at Waterlo, price 15 cents each. Orders designed to be shipped within ten days. patterns enable seams and are fitted as fully as possible.
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