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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1923

Page

2

Speaker to open Booval meeting at Waterloo club

Ming Mary D Haight head of Bartlett hall at State Teachers College will speak at the Booval Home and Education department meeting in Waterloo Tuesday afternoon. Her topic compares Iroquois and American foods based on a continental tour. Luncheon at Black's tearoom at 12 30 with reservations by Monday evening.

Ming Mary D. Haight Bartlett Hall Town’ State Teachers College Home and Education Department Waterloo Wotoan Miss Haight Black George F. Soelesa Cedar Is Miss Height Ceder Rapids

Beauty Chats By Edna Bent Forbes Rainy Day Style

Edna Bent Forbes argues rainy days can be cheerful with colorful accessories. She suggests blue and red umbrellas, bright hats and leather or lacquered rain gear, and notes hair care tips while recommending cheerful personal grooming despite wet weather.

Beauty Edna Bent Forbes

Side Talks on Words People Hate and Their Pet Antipathies

A reader sharing Ruth Cameron's discussion of hated sounds and words. The piece lists terms like swell ton y hubby wifle and phrases for money, noting their perceived cheapness and discomfort. It invites readers to submit more words and join a future symposium.

Tony Melio George Ade

Club Notes Highlight Local Luncheons and Socials

Bea Frank Harris hosted a 1 pm luncheon at Black's tearoom for Petrova clubwomen with favors to Mrs. M. D. Brown and Mrs. James Bailey and guest Mrs. Anna Kruse. J. E. Morehead hosted a 6 pm luncheon for J. C. club at Black's tearoom. centerpiece American Beauty roses and a line j party followed. Double Four club held a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. George Postel with Mrs. Frank Stone. Good Luck club welcomed new members Mrs. Clyde Ludwig and Mrs. D. C. Haley at a 4 pm luncheon at Kretz's cate.

Bea Frank Harris Petrova Black M.D. Brown James Bailey Anna Kruse J. E. Morehead J. C. Club American Beauty Roses Morehead FR. S. Liner I 'Ossee Double Four Club George Postel Frank Stone Clyde Ludwig D. C. Haley Kretz Cate

Biennial Committees Named For Iowa Federation Meeting

Committees for the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention in Waterloo during the week of May 22 have been appointed. Mrs. B. Howrey chairs the Biennial board with officers and many Waterloo club members preparing entertainment, transportation, badges, publicity, refreshments, and hospitality duties.

Lowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Waterloo Woman's Club Mra G. W. Nauman Su Wonlen Bragdon EL T Alford Dan Mines C. W. Chapman F. J, McChinney FR G Fock Mes Hal Boiled Mani Mmsa J.D. Easton Ira Koda D. O'Harrow C.F Zimmoreman CR Ransler Funk Colford, Jr Robart Parrott J. Hidenour Ene Boles Jean Birdsall Hazel Ett Brhibit J. Atkinson Mmes L. Corton M. B. Cleveland W. Powers WF. Pars Trott A. G. Sawyer C.E. Howard Simoes Marin C. Brace Manetta Bell Bid Downing Ushers Jackson C. W. Kirkpatrick A. McManus Predit Miller Mias Bertha Stiles J. G. McAlvin Mimes

How Dressings Give Cloth Finishes Its Look

The article explains cloth finishing through dressings like starches gums fats and minerals to alter stiffness weight gloss and softness. It covers methods such as calendaring beetling and hot-roller drying, noting these finishes are mostly temporary but enhance fabric beauty until wear or washing wears them away.

BE A W club gathering honors Mrs Charles Bailey

Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Hall home BE A W club members gathered to honor Mrs. Charles Bailey of Chicago. Games and puzzles filled the time while Mrs. John Mead hosted and served dinner with help from Mrs. Anna Sanberg.

John Mead BE. A. W. Club Charles Bailey Chicago Anna Sanberg

St Mark's Guild Luncheon Ends With Short Session

Mrs James T Knapp hosted St Mark's Altar guild luncheon at 1 pm Thursday in Black's tearoom. Eighteen First Presbyterian Phi Latheans with Miss Rowena Weller as guest visited Miss Margaret Black's home, Miss Hattie Buettner assisting. Ethel Miller won a contest. The group served refreshments. Nearby, 53 Ladies' guild members hosted by Dr George W Hinkie planned a white elephant sale for May and enjoyed afternoon refreshments served by Nelle Green and Mrs E F Stevenson with several assistants.

James T. Knapp St. Mark’s Altar Guild Black's Tearoom First Presbyterian Philatheans Rowena Weller Margaret Black Hattie Buettner Ethel Miller George W. Hinkie Cleveland Christ Episcopal Church Ladies’ Guild David §. Ramage Nelle Green E. F.” Stevenson Mmes. M. B. Cleveland W. J. Banks J. J. Lynch Burr Lichty

Gity in Brief Ad Notes Local Crimes and Visits

West end 4th St bridge building for experienced optical service. Harry T Wolfe, 140 Rhey street, is at St Francis hospital for diabetes. Mrs Daniel LeFores, 1003 Rebar Ave, seeks medical advice in Rochester MN. Trial jurors for March term excused for remainder of term. D J White of Delaware Lackawanna & Western in city meeting railroad officials. Mrs A R Markle confined to bed improving. Three traffic law violators posted $5 bonds. none appeared to defend. James Evans of Chicago visiting sister Mrs J G Hill. Auto shock absorbers stolen from O R Swanson. bicycle stolen from Floyd Meyers. Andrew Turney recovering after rusty wire pierced eye. Restoration of light planned. public library talks at 2:30 PM tomorrow with Miss Theresa Feyerelsen east library and Miss Ruth Fressin west. David Campbell of Grinnell, Ia in city jail for addiction to opium. arrestee attended by physicians. Roy Cook, Independence attorney, in Waterloo district court business. father J E Cook also a 1870 graduate of Iowa State Univ.

Harry T. Wolfe Rhey Street St. Francis Hospital Daniel LeFores Rebar Avenue Rochester Minn D.J. White Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railway A. R. Markle Jafferson James Evans Chicago’ Commission J. G. Hill J. S. Tuthill O. R. Swanson Third Street Floyd Meyers Hogle Street Andrew Turney Air M. J. Turney Watering Public Library Theresa Feyerelsen East Library Ruth Fressin West David Campbell Grinnel Wiessud E. Purmort Veterans’ Bureau Waterloo Purmort

Unidentified Man Struck and Killed by Train

An unidentified man, about 30 to 35, was struck and killed by westbound Burlington Express No 25 on the Agency grade near Ottumwa at about 5 am. He stood about 5 feet 10 inches, had dark hair and a light complexion, wore gray trousers a dress shirt a gray sweater and a light hat. The name Alosius Bargmier appeared on his underwear.

Ottumwa Burlington Express Alosius Bargmier

Gangster slain in car ambush near St Louis road

In St Louis on April 13 a new wave of gang violence left William J. Tabor, 19, described as an underworld figure and member of the Cuckoo Gang, shot by a comnanong in a car and dumped beside a country road. police report.

St. Louis William J. Tabor Polles Tabor Cuckao Camnanong

Friday Thirteenth Fails to Stir Waterloo. Police Report Quiet

Despite omens linked to Friday the thirteenth, Waterloo observers found the day uneventful. Third shift police noted a midnight to dawn patrol produced no disturbances while a motorcyclist crash caused minor injuries. No marriage licenses were issued by mid afternoon as couples avoided the bureau.

Waterloo Buck John Cable Wellington Street Hardluck John

White Youth Clay Beauty Claim Promises Timed Skin Rejuvenation

A promotional piece by Edna Wallace Hopper touts White Youth Clay and related products as age defying skin care. It claims 36 minutes to look up to ten years younger, with promises of rosy complexions, reduced wrinkles, and refined pores.

Abla Lana Cainty Edna Wallace Hopper

Lucky Friday Thirteenth Mystery at Russell Lamson Shop

Local report notes a lucky day vibe at the Russell Lamson shop in Kaila as staff recount a busy Friday with 60 sales by 10 p m and no broken dishes. J L DeCamp from Prescott Minnesota lakes special refused to open the car to the public citing reluctance to rush. An employee calls the day unusually good despite odd claims of luck and a hastily told backstory about a double hoodie and a ducky star.

Russell-Lamson Kaila Ie Cay J. L. DeCamp Prescott Minnesota Lakes

Patterns Offered by Evening Courier for Dress Design

Waterl oo Evening Courier advertises obtaining up-to-date patterns for fashion design. Send to Fashion Department Waterloo enclosing 15 cents per pattern. Orders filled promptly and should arrive within ten days after mailing.

Fashion “Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Stylish Dress In One Piece Style 4303

Fashion pattern description for a one piece dress with double breasted vest, options to roll collar, three sizes 6 18 and 20 years. Requires 1 4 yards of 40 inch fabric for size 18 with 23 4 yard width and plaits. Pattern mailed for 15 cents plus 22 cents for spring book.

Spring & Furlmer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Home and Education Members Central I.T. A Aace Orcheatra Miss Swanson Mise Wacek Faustra Misa Edna B. Lick Harrld Steege Pat Super- Syaine Wiles Peck Jack Marvin Althouse A. C. Smith Jean Scroggy Mother Goosa Jack J. A. Althouse Ernest A. Matthias Charles H. Sandos Sandos March Matthias Qui- Vira I. C.C. F. Hall West Waterloo Woman's Club J. E. Ferguson Emimargens Udwarde Disck Executivs Board M. Young Committes Planning Entertainment H. W. Slgworth J. W. Henderson Juniaor Greater Waterloo Helen Ensley Leland Clark J Lesper Tha Opew Russell de Gon Cedar Falls C. H. Bunker Madonna Howard Burr Ralph Slippy C. WiKnoop St. Mary's Social Sclub Fourth Parker Streets Misa Bob White Waterloo Theatre Bes Monica Mius Alffretta Bomlen Town State Musical Association Miss Borden Maddigan School of Music Mackintoches Lulu F Ruth Cameron Lee Knode Novieity Twelve Club Esther Ludike Harry Kirkex Ed Parr Joe Griffith G. TG. Club George Musher Guy Rutter Man Mmres Raspes J.T. Lindner Boorlo Hob Lichty Cate J G. Ralston Otte Rock J. A. Bown C . W. Bruner H.W Grout H. M. Reens Pickett Emmoens Johnson P. Kerwin W. H. Bickley G. M. Covkendatt CG. Glasson C. Ho Bunker Kiessling H. M. McMasters Les Litchfield Thomas J. Winter J. O. Trimbauer Mracs Claude Cass Lora Alford George Garrettyon O'Keefe A. B. Graham M. Howe James Coolay Tan Si Mra CO W. Ellyson Char AL W. Peterson Menges Sam Frank F Eishmey John Swift Wal Tring Floyd Chambarlain J. O. Stevenson AI. J. Morgan P. H. Paulsen A. E. Russell Hugh van Pelt J.T Riordan J. M. Hileman J. J. White A. B Chambers H. C. Barnbrook Jacob Levingston W. Waite H. J. Wheelock Les Wood Mand Nudie Clubhouse Johnson Grout W. EL. Bragdon Quis FL i.Howrey Fe Jworth Alter Irman Hlow. Marsh Hom. Reed J. I. E. Fowler FY. Mar Boles C. M. Young A. OF A. Hoyes L. CC. Hems- Tlicker Matt Parrott Mary T Edger‘ton W. WW Mrs A. Morri Mies H. J. Merlein HH. A. Iorson J. EL Palan J. FE. Forgagon I. G. Hilfebrand CO. Lamson J. A! Foote Bb, Hunter L. BE. Fowler H. Miller E. J. Peck Oal Sharp Hel Dunlavey A. Dats FS. Estel Mrs. Harland H. Allen Charles ‘Hall Jaeves Tarda Club Jack Patterson Lyle FB. Small Vallejo Cal Was & Guest Church News Jerico Jesup Waterloo Public Library U. S. Touring Information Bureau M. W. Briggs J. W. Boting Avenas Clemons Nancy Jang Mell Oskaloosa Boling C. A. Tumler C. H. Abbs Rebel Avenue First Brethren Ofureh Corner Sixth Wellington Han Rainbow Circle MacStay's Walnut Street Baka GCE Westminster Presbyterian Church Waterloo Electric Supply Co Ladies’ Aid Grace of WHS Grace High School East Fourth Gity West End 4Th St. Bridge Hortick All Apes Secret Diary FLIRT Holland Belgium Rayser Ieare
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