Society Notes Spotlight 1920 Iowa Convention Plans
Miss Lota Kelly of Denver leads Society notes as she may address the Iowa federation state convention in Haverport in May. Waterloo hosts executive board meeting that shifts May dates and allocates 540 dollars for The Independent Woman ad efforts, with a push to raise dues for a stronger budget. Various committees, marriages, club events, and civic notices fill the era through community topics and personal milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lota Kelly
Denver
National Federation of Business and Professional Women
Iowa Federation
Haverport
Waterloo
Helena Mitchell
Davenport
Lown
Nary Horner
Alicn Wykoff
Motha Walker
Helen Hrockynan
Mason City
Alma Negel
Mise Wrkoff
Chairan
Hazel Brown
Cedar Rapide
Jenee Genge
Marshalltown
Miares
Katherine Ming
Gertrude Jenne
Martha Pattee
Anna Roheeder
Clinton
Lyla Arnett
Fort Dodge
Beauty tips and simple facial care advice feature
In a vintage beauty column reader tips cover hot and cold facial treatments using washcloths and cold creams, avoiding soap, plus options like ice water or witch hazel for pores. It also notes massage with cocoa butter to shape legs, dancing to gain grace, milk to gain weight, and olive oil rich castile soap for dry skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castile
Side Talks on Logic and Life by Ruth Cameron
Ruth Cameron argues people often misprioritize where to live and how to pursue goals. She uses anecdotes about a bachelor logic and a wife’s housing choices to illustrate how minor details can mislead major life aims and urges deliberate, logical planning aligned with true desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming
Lome
Legionnaires Warned Against Taking Part in Coal Strike
Iowa American Legion commander Daniel F. Steck urges posts to stay out of the nationwide coal strike. Members may act per conscience if belonging to trade groups, while nonmembers follow their own judgment. The Legion will remain uninvolved, and order must be enforced by law if riots occur. Thousands of UMW members served in WWI, and the Legion expresses full confidence in their conduct and in maintaining the organization’s integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa American Legion
Daniel F. Steck
Ottumwa
American Legion
Iowa
United Mine Workers
Legion
Molly Bawn Will Help Building Fund at Ma jestic Theatre
Proceeds from the two night production of Molly Bawn at the Majestic Theatre on April 6 and 7 will be placed in the building fund for St Marys new parochial school. The Irish comedy drama features pupils from the Michigan School of Music Oratory and Dramatic Art with Cavanaugh assisting directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Bawn
Majestic Theatre
St. Mary's New Parochial School
Marihigan School of Music, Oratory and
Dramatic Art
Jee Cavanaugh
Constance Ale Dermott
Colleen
Franklin Lies
Cliff Hayes
Molly
Bill Mann
Margaret Maddigan
Maddigan
Maria Amherst
Vera Peck
Amherst
Lyle Webster
Planty
Potts
Cecil Stafford
Margaret ‘Joyce
Dick] Dinzy
Wiliam
Free four-day cooking school begins April 18
Beginning Tuesday April 18 the Courier presents a free four day cooking school in the Waterloo theatre. Miss Vera M Megowen, Columbia graduate and home economics instructor with Corn Products Refining Chicago, will lead sessions from 1 to 3 pm covering diet, food combinations and menu planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Waterloo Theatre
Vera M. Megowen
Columbia University
New York
Corn Products Refining Company
Chicago
Poukerk
Miss Megowen
Woodpecker Outsmarts Fox in Woodland Tale
In a woodland tale narrated by Mrs F A Walker, Woodpecker plans to prove Fox is a petty critic by shaping a doorway for his own nest. Fox’s misguided pressure prompts a clever ruse revealing his lack of real skill, while Coon and Possum celebrate Woodpecker’s victory over wasted meddling. McCormack improves after tenor illness. cancels local engagement in New York on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Woodpecker
Pax
Max
Mr. Rabbit
Mr. Fox
Bear
Mr. Owl
Bri
Woodpecker
Mr. Possum
Mr. Coon
Judetment
Mrs. Woodpecker
McOrmack
New York
Joahn McCormack
Criminal Cases Reset for Thursday in Local Court
Judge H Boles reassigned all criminal cases today, with trials set to begin next Thursday morning. First up is R. B. E. McGraw on assault with intent to kill, followed by Harold Frisby, an escapee from the county fair captured at Glad Brook. The docket also lists W. P. Campbell arrested in Charlotte, S C, brought here by Sheriff H T Wagner, and R. B. Hatch as the last noted case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H . Boles
R. BE. McGraw
Harold Frisby
County Fair
Gladbrook
W. P. Campbell
Charlotte
S. C
H. T. Wagner
R. BE. Hatch
W A Sickles, Once of Waterloo, Passes Away
W A Sickles, formerly of Waterloo, died in Miami Florida late last week. He moved with his family to Evanston Illinois many years ago. Survived by widow Susan Green Sickles and son W W Sickles of San Francisco with another son Arthur G deceased. In Waterloo he was a traveling salesman for Hibbard Spencer and Bartlett of Chicago. The family resided in the Brooks house opposite the park on Washington street. Sister Nellie Sickles taught in local public schools and visited Waterloo last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sickles
Waterloo
Miami
Fla
Evanston
Susan Green Sickles
WW. W. Sickles
San Francisco
Cal
Arthur G
Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett
Chicago
Brooks House
Park
Washington Street
Wises
Nellie Sickles
Cedar Falls Cars Crash on Rainbow
Two Cedar Falls residents reported crashes with unknown drivers on Rainbow drive near Castle Hill. Lester Henderson and S. C. Hugg described collisions, both cars owned by George Barber and Austin Leverette. No injuries, minor damages reported. police logged several further minor incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Rainbow Drive
Castle Hill
Lester Henderson
Waterloo
S. C. Hugg
Ceadar Falls
Genrgs Barber
Lafayette Street
Austin Leverete
Fourth
Jefferson Streets
Patriotic League Plans Grant Birthday Celebration
The Patriotic League of Waterloo will meet in Memorial hall to formulate plans for a Grant centennial celebration April 27. President Thomas R. Shannon urges allied veteran groups to send representatives. Gov Kendell urges observance and Grand Army posts are ordered to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Grant
Patriotic League of Waterloo
Memorial Hall
Thomas R. Shannon
League
N. E B. Kendell
J. B. Harsh
Alteration of First M E Church Choir Loft Approved
Trustees authorize renovation of the choir loft at the First M E Church at a cost about 600 dollars. The decision came at a special session held after morning services. J C Ralston and A BE Glan were among those noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EE
J. C. Ralston
A. BE
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Society News
B. & P. W. State Convention
Glockner-Bussey
Charlotte Bussey
J. Busey
Willis R. Glockner
Charles F. Glockner
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Robert McDonald
East High School
Jewell Tea Company
Glockner
Tinh
Sarah Florca
Nineteenth Heavy Field Artillery
Waterloo Gasoling Engine Company
Third Avenue West
Cedar Rapids
Fine Arta Department
A. J. Bagby
G. ©. Welker
Museria
Miriam Mareh
Fred McClain
Mimi
H. B. Boies
W. T. Headford
A. G. Reid
Virginia Phillips
Isabella Rust
Sarah Shalton
Mildred Anderson
Alcott
P.T. A
Parent-Teacher Association of
Frank Adams
Beatrice Allen
Fonda Mae Jameson
Koren J. Berry
Mars
Rita Lovell
Lincoln P.T. A
Lin
Coln Parent-Teacher Association
Henry Hanson
Franklin Artest
Herbert Sherwood
Lonsdale Copeland
J. Bailey
Misa Bose Stuart
Tom Rooney
F. T. Nelson
Beluge
Paul Matrons
Elizabeth’ Reby
Bishop Cafeteria
Reby
Vandall-Poseckany
BE. J. Lockwood
Grace M. E. Church
Emly Posekany
Jerome Landau
Dike
Sons of Veterans
William Edwards
Lincoln Circle—Ladiles
Orleane Clouse
J. W. East
Iman
BE. PL. Downing
J. A. Club
Emma
Carrie Coway
Ruth Anderson
Re W V. Sheplee
Sacred Heart Court
St. Mary’s Auditorium
Presbyterian
Philatheans
Hattie Buether
Universalist
Clara Barton Guild
Otto S. Raspe
Edna Kent
BES
Jean
Ruth Cameron
Logie
Minera
Thabous
Wrops
Rouen
Shea
Will . Help Building Fund
Columbia Graduate
F. A. Walker
W. A. Sickles
4Th St
L. E. Glaza
James Cook
Hera
Paul Davis
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
iWame
Black
Navy
Onders
Down Stairs Dept
Wearwell
Kloth
Cat
Bunny
Teddy
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