Waterlolo DAR aids Paris books drive and exhibit plans
Society notes report the Waterlolo chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution pledging help for the American Library in Paris project and assisting the exhibits committee for a biennial convention by collecting and organizing historical relief. A post dinner program featured a mixed quartet, readings, and discussions led by Mrs. Hugh Van Patt and Mrs. Ben Hes ser with several society members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterlolo
Daughters of the American Revolution
Paris
Instavaning
Black
Joan
Mae Lewis
Hugh van Patt
Ben Hesser
PH. Paulsen
G. Leffier
F. S- Pettit
W. J. Alta Fisher
C. J. Becksar
Osris
Claire Parker
T. Scott
Nellie Blents
Iowa Auxiliary of B. R. T. to Meet in Waterloo in 1924
The Iowa Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Trainmen accepted Waterloo as the site for its next annual convention during a Fort Dodge meeting that ended yesterday. Sessions will be held in May with dates to be chosen. About twenty Waterloo women attended, including national president Mrs. Clara Bradter and six national vice presidents among other speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Dodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Trainmen
Fort Dodge
Clara Bradter
University Women to Meet Tuesday at Waterloo branch
Mrs Pred J Miller and Miss Edith Lusk attend the first town convention of the American Association of University Women in Des Moines today. They will report at Waterloo branch’s annual meeting Tuesday evening at Miss Maude Papp’s home. Officers to be elected and committee reports heard, followed by a music program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred J. Miller
Edith Lusk
Towa
American Association of University Women
Hes Moines
Waterloo
Maude Papp
J. W. Club
Business
Maud Warmon
Miriam
Broysen
Voral Trin
Dorothy Wilbur
Lowene Jensen
Ross Cogley
Ing
Anpatha Kenyon
Craigson
Tearing
Miss
Mary Kildee
Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes On Complexion Care
From Paris comes a column on complexion care using benzine for cleaning and then warns against indoor use due to explosion risk. It mentions dry shampoo options, oatmeal treatments, and notes English damp climates influence skin. Includes reader suggestions and health tips for teens and ankle healing advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on The Allure of Travel
In these reflective pieces Ruth Cameron muses on trains ships and distant horizons. She recalls the thrill of awaiting a long journey the longing to board the great adventure and the pull of travel’s promise especially for readers who yearn to see the world. She recalls a nurse who used $5000 to travel then returned to nursing, a testament to seizing life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna St. Vincent
Daffy
Sha
Mrs. Bragdon Chosen to Lead Civic Department
Mrs. J. G. Bragdon was drafted to head the Civic department during a Waterloo Women’s Club meeting in the new club home. Officers re-elected include Mrs. C. J. Rudolph as vice chair and Mrs. Sam Frank as secretary. The article notes building improvements, funds raised for furnishings, and a schedule of next year’s program themes and committee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bragdon
Civic Department
Ichome of Waterloo Women's Club
C. J. Rudolph
Sam Frank
House
Alfred Longley
Pinkerton
Mra
BE. B. Johnson
N. W. Grout
Juamson Lawn
Washington Park
Leavitt Place
W. B. Nauman
Boges
Grace Teater
Jackson McCoy
PW. Powers
A. A. Hoffmann
Nuptials of Helene Balliett and Walter Mayne Tonight
A large audience will witness the marriage of Helene Balliett and Walter Raymond Mayne at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 8:30 p.m. The ceremony, performed by Dr. Macartney, will feature an Easter lily and smilax décor, a Benett Clark piano program, and a detailed bridal procession. The reception follows at Hotel Russell Lamison with elite guests and plans for a Chicago Cleveland Detroit honeymoon and a St. Louis home.
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Helene Balliett
Walter Mayne
Westminster Church
Charles Oliver Balliett
Helene
Walter Raymond Mayme
Bertha L Mayne
St. Lewis
John Robbertson Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Bennett Champ Clark
St. Louis
Bennett C. ‘Clark
William IL. Woodward
Walter Bowlmer
George Lawler
Lohemgrin
Mendelssohn
Janet Uox
Gladys Klein
Chicago
Mac Wangler
Marold Kt. Plumb
Balliett
Harald B. Plimb
Janet Knox
Margot Iace
Mayne
Emma Mayne
Copenhagen
Cleveland
Detroit
Heman Avenue
Miss Balliett
Waterloo
National Park Seminary
Washington, D. C
Social Welfare League
Drama League
Fabric Testing Without Modern Chemists
A guide explains simple home methods to judge fabric quality by appearance and burn tests. It describes distinguishing cotton from wool or linen, silk burn characteristics, and how unraveling yarn reveals fibre quality. It also notes fabric spotting resistance by a water and lime test for outdoor wear.
Waterloo wedding lists wide circle of guests and connections
The report details a Waterloo marriage with Miss Baler and Mr. Mayne linking to East High School and Fordyce Holliday and White law firm. It notes the groom’s St. Louis and club affiliations and lists numerous guests from Cedar Rapids to St. Paul, reflecting the couple’s extensive social ties and wartime service of the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Baler
East High School
Mayne
Fordyce, Holliday and White Law Firm
Bennett
Clark
One Hundred Third United States Infantry Regiment
Frange
St. Louis
Missouri Athletic Association
Sanger Hill Country Club
Jr. Levis Club
North Hells Country Club
Waterloo
Agarsetoo
Thomas Heneage
Harry i Crowe
Gladys
Gertrude Kietn
Bligh Grasett
Afra
Carroll Berkley
George Lawler
Robert Cook
Charles Hilman
George Beattie
Frank Dunshee
Addison Ramsay
Albert Duren
Arno Treman
Frances Jenntedt
Fred Groottz
Church News Highlights Women Society Meetings
The First Evangelical Ladies Aid and Missionary Society held an all day gathering in church parlors with a noon picnic lunch led by Mrs. BE. J. Cherney and a mission lesson directed by Mrs. W. F. Schrag. Thirty five members and friends of Burton Avenue Good Will Circle met at Mrs. Man Rose's home with prayers led by Mrs. R. V. Williams and Mrs. EH. G. Williams, entertainment by Mrs. Wayne Garvin and Mrs. E. G. Williams, and a luncheon at 10:30 served by E. G. Williams, Charles Brown and Clifford Bryden. Sandy Furry was elected president of First Presbyterian Homemakers. A 7 pm banquet at Bishon's private dining room announced new officers Emmett Miller, vice president, Mrs. M. A. Peterson, secretary, and Mrs. Les Litchfield, treasurer, with 40 attendees including Mr. and Mrs. M. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. L. Larson. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Artus, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blitch, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Church. Dr. J. R. Macartney, L. C. Larson, G. M. Allen, and Fred Seger spoke, with responses from old and new officers. Music by Air. Church and the class quartet closed the program.
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Jelret Corps
Mark HW. Ward
New York City
Memorial Hall
Worrah
Ward
W. R. C. Glee Chorus
Carrie Teckington
C. By Robe
C. B. Klingaman
Mmies
W. Bilysen
V. C. Breckenridge
Will Johnson
NearEnstelie
FA. Howard
the Cathedral
B. L. Cobb
Bertha Howell
Ottumwa
Elma Heil
Vinton
First Evangelical Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society
BE. J. Cherney
Aid Society
W. F. Schrag
Burton Avenue
Good Will Circle
Man’ Rose
R. V. Williams
EH. G. Williams
Wayne Garvin
E.G. Williams
E. G. Williams
Charles Brown
Clifford Bryden
Sandy Furry
First Presbyterian Home-makers
Bishon’s
Byrivate
Emmett Miller
M. A. Peterson
Les Litchfield
M. Allen
L. ©. Larson
A. J. Artus
Lewis Blitch
Jesse M. Church
J. R. Macartney
L. C. Larson
G. M. Allen
Fred Seger
Air.Church
Burks Observe Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary in Waterloo
Mry and Mrs H B Burk celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a Sunday breakfast and dinner for children and a sister in Cedar Falls. An informal reception Monday drew many friends. their grandson was baptized and orange blossoms arrived from California. The couple, long residents of Waterloo, have both been retired from active work since 1914 after prior careers in sales and manufacturing.
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Mry
H. B. Burk
Third Street East
Waterloo
Mr. Burk
Cchildren
Burk
Devrin Harvester
Janney Manufacturing
International Harvester Companies
Theie Connnections
Eickelberg Company
McKinley P T A Speaker On Child Mental Health
McKinley P T A will host I S T C professor T B Homan who speaks on The Mental Health of the Child at Monday evening’s meeting in the school building. The program includes music and a violin class demonstration directed by Miss Mary Nancy Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Social Club
McKinley P.T. A
T. B. Homan
McKinley Parent-Teacher Association
Mary Nancy Gra
B Natural Club Holds Opera Study Meeting
The B Natural Music club will continue its study of American opera at a Monday evening meeting hosted by Mrs. N. C. Altland. Earlier, Mrs. A. F. Koch hosted a dinner party for 12 at Black's tearoom, with cards lingering into the evening. Mrs. Edward Moorn, wife of Tsondon’s new lord mayor, showed strong interest in social and philanthropic work.
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Pythian
Black's Tearoom
Sirs
Laura Hauser
Margaret Lichtz
Waterson
K. of P. Hall
Natural Club
Natural Music
N. C. Altland
A. F. Koch
12 In Black
Tas
Tsondons
Edward Moorn
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