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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1923

Page

2

Society Notes Highlight Iowa Delegates at National Convention

The Waterloo branch hosts an annual meeting with Miss Louisa Fitch of Washington DC as keynote speaker. Members plan a concert and officer elections while youths attend Young Women’s Christian Association camps. Two hundred girls enroll in camps with a $6 fee covering meals and lodging. a swimming school and outdoor sports are planned. The source details multiple society events, bridal news, and university women’s activities across Waterloo and Des Moines areas.

Iowa Portland Ore Louisa Fitch Washington, D. C National Association Ihe University Women's Journal Miller Lusk Waterloo Maude Young Women's Christian Association Executive Council T. A. McManus River View Park Cedar Falls Elrs Morrissle Fis Association Gais Sternat Woebueking Amelia Woebueking Alexander Sternat Y. W. C. A. Building Fund Henry Mueller First Lutheran Church iMrs Amelia Kopplis Bruno iMarx Fred Kammeyer Sternat Newell Street Wide Awake Shoe Hospital J. F. Schermerhorn Des Moines American Association of University Women Inowa Arst Hoyt-Sherman Place Fred J. Miler Edith Lusk Schermerhorn

Beauty Chats By Edna Bent Forbes

Edna Bent Forbes offers tips on cultivating personality through sincere interest in others. Emphasizes being a good listener, healthy vitality, and avoiding vanity, with practical notes on hair care and scalp health for readers.

Beauty Edna Bent Forbes

Side Talks on Ruth Cameron and the Working Man

A column reflects on a dies-early family man who toiled for decades to provide three houses for his wife and five children while planning retirement. The piece questions society’s focus on the provider’s loss rather than the man’s own need for relief and pleasure, urging empathy for both husbands and wives. It calls for appreciation of sacrifice and warns against taking hardworking men for granted while noting the quiet dignity of their efforts.

Burdes

Presbytery Mission Society to Meet at Cedar Heights Church

The Waterloo presbytery Mission Society will meet at Cedar Heights Community Church on Thursday and Friday April 19-20 with Harold Anderson among the speakers. Mrs C C O'Connor will preside, opening at 1 pm Thursday. A closing banquet at Black's restaurant Friday evening ends the events open to the public.

Harold Anderson Braall United States Turloigi Womat Some and Missionary Society of Waterloo Cedar Heights Community Churen C.C. O'Connor Grundy Center Seaason Black Black’s Tenroom Pub Co

Church Notes Feature Evening Meetings Across Local Groups

Junior Catholic Girls club holds 6 30 picnic supper at Our Lady of Victory academy. Alpha Chapter of First Presbyterian Westminster guild meets with Mrs. Harry St. Reed Tuesday evening. Lydia Society hosted by Mrs. L B Larsen assisted by Miss Manetta Bell. First M B E Philatheans plan monthly church parlor meeting with picnic supper at 6 30. Young Woman's Home Missionary Society sessions focus on The Work Among the Negroes. Luther League at 1st Lutheran church gathers in church parlors Tuesday evening. Ay Bregram announced.

Our Lady of Victory Academy First Preasbyterian Westminster Guild Harry St. Reed L. B. Larsen Lydia Society Manetta Bell Philatheans Young Woman's Home Missionary Society Luther League 1St Lutheran Church Ay Bregram

Blue Monday Police Court Sends Sixteen Citizens To Hearings

Sixteen alleged violators were booked in police court after weekend police activity. Eight faced intoxication charges, four disorderly conduct, three for stays in a dis orderly house, and one for parking a vehicle on a fire hydrant. Sixteen defendants saw fines of 23.50 for drunks, two $25 bonds forfeited, two pleas of not guilty continued, and one man Pat Reardon received 60 days jail. The disorderly cases were continued to April 10, with other bonds forfeited by all except two.

Polteta Pat Reardon Tig

First Lutheran Church Seeks More Space for Sunday School

At a quarterly meeting the First Lutheran congregation discussed the need for larger quarters due to about 200 enrolled children and weekly growth. The board was authorized to explore procuring additional rooms as the existing property cannot accommodate a second Sunday school hall. A decision on next steps is planned for Sunday.

First Lutheran

Wearing quality a key in choosing fabrics for lasting use

The article urges buyers to test fabric quality before purchase. It explains methods to judge wear resistance by checking weave closeness, weight, and fabric strength. It advises comparing warp and weft, testing with diagonal pulls, needle insertion, and thumb pressure to detect fraying, uneven wear, and fiber quality for economical buying.

Bluebird Bus Co to Start Routes From Waterloo

Waterloo becomes headquarters for Bluebird Transportation, expanding from Oelwein to West Union and other points. First trip leaves Waterloo Wednesday at 5 a.m. via Independence Oelwein Fayette to West Union, return by 1 p.m. Second round trip departs 2 p.m. and arrives West Union at 5:30 p.m. Return to Waterloo by 10 p.m. A 20 passenger bus with full comfort will operate each route. Mishler, manager, announced more lines to follow this week.

Waterloo Bluebird Transportation Company Oelwelh West Union Independence Oelwein Fayette Hally West Unon Mishler

Waterloo Man Heads Iowa College Press

Jewel W. Johnson of Waterloo was elected president of the Iowa college press at the convention closing session. Other officers include Emily Withrow, Forrest Chapman, and directors Bayliss, Parsons, D. W. Dausman, John W. Hillman, with WLC Maulsby as faculty advisor. Awards in front page makeup honored Coe Cosmos, Iowa State Student, and others. speakers included G L Caswell and Howard Price.

Ames Jewel W. Johnson Waterloo Iowa State Iowa College Press Johnson Emily Withrow University of Iowa Forrest Chapman Grinnell William Bayliss Parsons D. W. Dausman Coe John W. Hillman Simpson Daily Towna University of Town G. L. Caswell Iowa Press Association Howard Price Etl London Chicago Daily News James D. le Cron Des Moines Register FP. Hirshack Mr. Bell

Associate Member Into National Jewish Journal Fraternity Chapter

An associate member advances into the Jews State College chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, the national professional journalistic fraternity, marking a step in the organization’s editorial and ethical education program.

Jews State College Chapter Sigma Delta ,Chi, National Professional Journaltetic Fraternity

Woman Escapes Explosion That Destroys Kitchen Stove

Hazleton Iowa May 16 Special. Mrs Keith Lawrence accidentally dropped gunpowder into a kitchen stove causing a violent explosion that blew off the stove top shattered windows and sent a flatiron to the ceiling. She was not injured as plaster fell from the ceiling.

Hazleton Keith Lawrence

Auditor of Bremer Resigns and Deputy Named by Board

Waverly I a April 1 Pred Boedeker county auditor has resigned due to ill health and stroke. The Bremer County Board appointed Herman Stumme as his successor. Boedeker had been ill for a long time and recently suffered paralysis.

Bremer Waverly Pred Boedeker Herman Stumme Boedeker

Snowfall Report and Weekend Weather Outlook

Two inches of snow fell Saturday in this vicinity per Ralph B. Slippy, weather observer. Saturday’s high reached 54 degrees with a 31 degree low, yesterday’s high 48 above zero, and a 29 degree low this morning. Tomorrow’s outlook forecasts warmer temps for the north and west, with generally fair skies expected.

Ralph B. Slippy Harry Iowa

Promotion Trail of Clark Moody at Nash Motors

Clark D. Moody of Waterloo rose rapidly after joining the Nash organization. He has been elected vice president and manager of the wholesale department of the Philadelphia Nash Motors company after prior advances locally and in Chicago.

Clark D. Moody Walter P. Jensen Waterloo Nash Automobile Organization Mananger Philadelpha Nash Motors Company Chicarro Nash Motors Company Mr. Moody Harry Padden Auto Company Chicago

Munger Quits Y M C A Work Over Health

I E Munger former Waterloo official and once Bennington Vermont Y M C A general secretary resigns effective April 30 due to ill health. He and Mrs Munger have led extensive work with the association and First Baptist church in Bennington, leaving a void in the community.

I. E. Munger Waterloo Bennington Y. M. CG Inc. M. GC Munger Association First Baptist Church

Two More Waltons Join Izaak Walton League Volunteers

Two more volunteers, W. W. Johnson and Charles Kelly, joined the Izaak Walton League roster today. Canvassers could not reach everyone interested in the movement, and those missed are urged to come forward and participate.

Waltons W.W. Johnson Charles Kelly Izaak Walton League Éyveryone

My Perennial Beauty And My Debt To France

Edna Wallace Hopper promotes White Youth Clay with French beauty wisdom gained during the war. She claims 20 years of study refine a rare clay for facial use, promising quicker rosy skin, firmer texture, and delayed wrinkles. The kit includes Youth Clay, Youth Cream, Facial Youth cleanser, Hair Youth, and a Beauty Book, priced 50c and 1.00.

France Edna Wallace Hopper Edna_Wallace Hopper

MCA Official to Attend Banquet Here

A E Roberts of New York senior secretary of the international committee county work department of the YM C A will speak at the annual convention and banquet of the county YMCA here Friday evening April 27. The event at the Y is open to all subscribers and others interested in boys and young men. Reservations must be made by April 26. Reports from local HI Y clubs and other groups will be given, including one by B L P Rehmeter, county secretary.

A. E. Roberts New York International Committee Y. Mf. CG. A Y. MC. A Blp. Rehmeter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News N. G. Altiand Kulmund Mifer R. I. Price Edward Molloy G. G A. 8. Thorson Y. W C. A Womwir Chuir Education Department Lafternoon Mary Haight Battle Jail Jowy State Teschlers College Oberammergau George F. Scales EB. J. Covell Plano Mines J. If Bailey J. G.ralston C. A. Morris Dolly D Ay Ruth Cameron Rurde Tia Oureidera Presbytery Misson Society Janet Kirkwood Daughters of Veterans Ita Memorial Hall Port Dodge Maud Harmon Mary Kerner Walls Minneapolis John Rock Max Wilson W. P_ Ker‘win W. B. -Ross G. R. Spensley Black’s Tearoom Delyeln Isabella G. Hall Catherine Pint J. C. O. F. Hall East Knights of Columbus C Hall Three Link Circle Odd Renan Hyal Ss Collegiate Gma Russell-Lamsa Church News Blue Monday Mrs. Harland Allen Bluebird Bus Co Auto Co MCA Nisgara Falls N.Y
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