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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1920

Page

3

Society Notes Span Meetings and Weddings in Local Clubs

Monday through Tuesday reports from Pfening and various clubs detail chapter gatherings, dinners, and a D A R session with talks by Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Guernsey. Highlights include Tillouloy reconstruction fundraising, a senior class stunt party, a Garber Ploung wedding, missionary tea with Corea curios, and multiple social events at homes and clubs.

H. G. ‘Wilkens W. L. Allen John Berggren Wilkens Corea Robert Caffel Castiel

Side Talks on Aloofness and First Impressions

Ruth Cameron notes how shy behavior is often mistaken for aloofness. A friend misread a trip companion as stand-offish, while a shy person may merely wait for others to speak. The piece urges readers to conquer diffidence and help others over their social walls, citing reciprocal misreadings.

Mrs. R Douginuts Ata Little Inn

Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes On Exercise And Weight

Exercise helps health more than weight reduction, says a noted doctor. Outdoor sports and dancing build muscles, while brisk housework and deep breathing aid fitness. Readers asking about weight loss receive plain diet notes and tooth cleaning tips, with color and styling advice.

Worship listings across Waterloo churches

A dense roster of church services and schedules, listing denominations, pastors, and times. Includes Adventist, Seventh Day Adventist, Lutheran, Catholic, Congregational, Presbyterian, Methodist, and many others with Sunday schools, sermons, prayer meetings, and special events across Waterloo venues.

Junior Mother Daughter Evening Planned by Waterlo o Girls

The Waterloo YWCA plans a junior mother daughter evening for April 25 at a city church to include seventh and eighth graders of the Waterloo school. Last year about 200 girls attended a to get acquainted event with mothers, an occasion likely to become annual. Miss Minnie Smith is credited with growing the girls department through two years of work.

Grace Methodist Church Waterloo School Minnie Smith

Bishop Morrison of Iowa Dies at Seventieth Birthday

Ottawa Ontario February 18 1850 born son of Rev Dr Morrison after Western Theological College Chicago he served as curate at St Pauls Pekin Ill 1873 advanced to priesthood 1876 rector Church of the Epiphany Chicago presided until elected bishop of Iowa in 1895 consecrated February 22 1899 served as bishop over 21 years and marked his seventieth birthday.

Ottawa Theodore N. Morrison Western Theological College Chicago St. Paul's Church Pekin Pricethood Iowa Morrison

H H Bezold Critically Ill Veteran Waterloo Lawyer

Henry H. Bezold a long time Waterloo attorney and former city attorney lies critically ill at Presbyterian hospital after five weeks with heart trouble and prior severe smallpox. His daughter Mrs Cora McMillan of Wyoming is with him. He is 68, born in Philadelphia to French parents and has practiced law over 44 years.

Henry H. Bezold Nestor Waterloo Presbyterian Hospital Cora McMillan Wyoming Bezold Philadelphia

Vaudeville Tonight at East Clubrooms

Free lunches still exist in the United States as the Commercial club rooms host vaudeville tonight at 9 30. A program of music and acts is offered for the pleasure of members and friends with no tip required. The Greater Waterloo association invites new members and guests to attend after the work week.

United States First National Bath Greater Waterloo Association

Council Bluffs Church Meeting Ends Tonight

The town conference of the Civil Evangelical association in Council Bluffs ends this evening after its sixtieth session begun Wednesday. An ordination service is planned Sunday, with Waterloo ministers and laymen traveling home afterward. Conference secretaries were Rev. C. F. Smith of Waterloo and Rev. J. A. Haehlen of Cedar Falls, and Rev. L. W. Bock was re-elected district superintendent in Waterloo at Thursday morning session.

Evangelical Pirat—Corner Park Avenue Laffayette Street Church Court House Square Clinton Ff. Smith W. EL Brunn Sertheg Wervines Young People' S Meeting Galvary—Newell H. Windersoll Y. PA Y. B.A Logan Avenue United Logan and Dane J. B. Speaker Pirst—Park and Mulberry John Robertson Macartney Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Wellington Wertnchaeter Wellingnon Randolph Archibald Campbell Preston Rogaine Pap M. Morriss Lord God Reaper Salvation Army Big Mother Water Street Ensign Henry Nicholls Holiness Young Peor Fe's Legion Salvation Meeting W. C Woods Building Ruth Magowan Vesper Service Uridge Street Church of Jeaus Chrias Stone Chapel Parker and Columbia Streets Victor A. Hall Webster Street Pitth Street East Town The Evangelical Association Waterloo C. F. Smith J. A. Haehlen Cedar Falls L. W. Bock

Bishop Morrison to Lead Confirmation at St Mark's

Rt. Rev. Theodore N. Morrison, bishop of Iowa, will administer the rite of confirmation at an 11 a m service at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Waterloo. He will preach and confer the sacrament to a large class, arriving in Waterloo this morning for a three day visit with Rev. Dr. Horton.

Christ M. L Holy Buchertet Spa Merke Denver Thomas Horton St. Mark's Episcopal Church Theodore N. Morrison Iowa Bishop Morrison Waterloo Horton St. Mark's

Notice of Contest Filed to Strayer Will

Probate of the will of Mrs. Margaret Strayer, who died March 6, files a contest by grandchildren led by J. C. Murtagh. Contenders include Hazel McLasky of Winnipeg and Ruth Strayer, Linnie Strayer, and William Strayer of Waterford. The will leaves all to Frank F. Strayer with bequests to Alice and Florence Strayer. Grounds allege unsound mind and undue influence by Frank F. Strayer. Property = homestead on Commercial Street.

Margaret Strayer J. C. Murtagh Hazel McLasky Winnipeg Canada Ruth IT Linnie Strayer William Strayer Wateriog Frank F. Strayer

Mayor Frisbie and McDonough Speak at Grace Church Supper

Mayor N. W. Frisbie and B. F. McDonough are to speak at the monthly Brotherhood supper in Grace M. E. church Tuesday evening. The public is invited.

N. W. Frisbie B. F. McDonough Brotherhood Grace M. E. Church

Deems to Speak to Rotary as Governor Candidate

J I Deems of Burlington, a former food administrator known for urging wartime bread toasts, will address Rotary members at noon on Monday. He is the third gubernatorial candidate to speak to Ro tary in as many weeks. The Rotary Boy Scout committee will report Monday on progress toward establishing a city council.

Nestri J. I Deems Burlington Rotary Rotary Boy Scout Committee

Condition of roads improves over last week notes

Highway conditions between Waterloo and Dubuque are largely good after recent reports from the highways weather service. Farley to Dyersville is good, Dyersville to Fairville is bad with a drag and drying patch west of Dyersville, Earlville to Masonville is good except rough spots. Independence says Grant highway dries, Jesup to Waterloo is good, and the Red Bull route from Waterloo to Waverly and Cedar Rapids is in good condition. North and south roads between Waterloo and Marshalltown are good except in a few places.

Waterloo Dubuque Highways Weather Service Farley Dyersville Fairville Earlville Masonville Independence Grant Jesup Red Bull Waverly Cedar Rapids Marshalltown

Grey Wolf Shot Near Waterloo in Black Hawk Township

A large grey wolf slain near the William Crownover farm in Black Hawk township was shot by Bert Strayer and Brandhorst. It weighed nearly 100 pounds and was brought to the county auditor for a $10 bounty after slaughtering lambs and chickens. The remains were sent to a taxidermist for mounting. The wolf had shown teeth until the end.

William Crownover Black Hawk Township Brandhurst Bert Strayer Black Hawk

Hoover sentiment grows in Waterloo for Hoover

The Waterloo area shows notable Republican talk favoring Herbert Hoover for president. While no unified campaign exists, supporters cite Hoover’s local ties and family links to Waterloo. Local organizers note the effect on county convention delegations remains uncertain amid scattered activism.

Waterloo patterns coupon order for fashion department

Waterlou Evening Courier offers up to date pattern designs with a coupon to be sent to the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Each pattern costs 15 cents and allows for seams. Orders are filled promptly but may take ten days to arrive after sending the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Quiet caucus chatter and fire news firms in city

Fragmentary text notes quiet civic work and a window fire with chemicals. Mentions Hoover candidacy and Lowden sentiment. Vestry with Bromsen Insurance agency listed with phone 1374 in an advertisement.

Hoover Lowden Bromsen Insurance Agency Fhone

Bed on Fire From Fumigating Candle

A fire at 132 Chestnut Street caused by a fumigation candle nearly destroyed the Freeman residence. Mrs Freeman and their daughter, outside during fumigation, saw smoke from the windows and alerted the fire department. Firefighters found bedding ignited by the fumigation candle near it.

Tony Freeman Chestnut Street

Young Kid McCoy Leads Revival at First Baptist

Evangelist Young Kid McCoy conducted revival meetings at First Baptist church drawing many converts last night. He will continue with four services tomorrow at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. young people's meeting 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. service.

Young McCoy First Baptist Church Kid McCoy

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