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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1925

Page

14

Cedar Heights Woman's Club Spring Luncheon Observed

The Cedar Heights Woman's Club held its annual spring luncheon Thursday in the YWCA recreation room. Thirty six members and guests attended with tables decorated for the 12 months of the year. Gifts included a birthday cake with thirteen candles signaling the club anniversary.

Cedar Heights Waterloo Cedar Falls Albert Greely Misa the Brinkman Enethea Kenyon Princes Stotts W. 3. Sutcliffe E. C. Litchfield MW. J. Fowler

Couple Honored by Church with Farewell Party

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cundiff were feted with a farewell reception at Plymouth Congregational Church as they prepare to move to Centerville. Rev. William Hardcastle presented a congregation gift. A mixed quartet performed and daffodil centerpieces brightened luncheon tables.

J. G. Cundiff Centerville Plymouth Congregational Church Cundiff Ed Kelly T. FP. Kenney G. W. Richardson RK. J. Shepherd William Hardcastle Iowa Falls

Piano Teacher and Pupils Will Have Lecture Recital

Mrs Gertle Abdill and 20 pupils will present a piano lecture recital at the home of Mrs David Ramage on Saturday afternoon. Abdill will discuss her European visit to homes of the old masters. Participants include E J Ralston Margaret Moore Mary Esther Nauman Blanche Curran Margaret Morris Mary Humphreys and others. Beethoven Chopin Wagner Rachmaninoff Spindler Lyle Gaynor Nevins and Guigley works will be played.

Gertle Abdill David Ramage Abdill Europe E.J. Ralston Margaret Moore Mary Esther Nauman Blanche Curran Margaret Morris Mary Humphreys William Scully Mary Katherine Kerwin Gaynor Hivans James Ramage Loraine Boni Betty Burk Robert Fern Jo Sark Billie Beck

Waterton Woman's Club Evening Department Officers Named

Officers chosen at the Waterton Woman's club Evening department include Mrs. D P H Wick as chairman Mrs A Raymong as vice chair and Mrs Bessie Peterson as secretary for the coming year Departing executives are Mrs F A Kiessling Miss Jessia Ryan and Miss Florence Stines The program committee chair is Mrs S P Fairbanks with assistants including Mrs L A Daum Mrs Wick and Miss Bernice Gall Mary Horner spoke on political issues and year reports show six regular meetings plus social events with proceeds added to the treasury A picnic supper preceded the meeting

Waterton Woman's Club DP. H. Wick A. Raymong Bessie Peterson F. A. Kiessling Jessia Ryan Florence Stines Mast S. P. Fairbanks L. A. Daum Wick Bernice Gall Mary Horner General Club Treasury

St Marks Choir to Present Easter Cantata Resurrection Light

The volunteer choir of St Mark s Episcopal church will present the Easter cantata Resurrection Light at vesper services Sunday afternoon at 4 30. Solo and duo pieces accompany chorus numbers performed by Helen Reed G C Welker J A Pickworth and James Robinson with Mrs Welker as director and organist. The service is open to the public.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Ashford Helen Reed G. C. Welker J. A. Pickworth James Robinson Welker

Club Notes Show Busy Afternoons Across El Deen Groups

Report lists El Deen club members and guests socializing at various homes. Goldengla and Ace of Clubs meet for games like banco and 500 with prizes. new member Mrs. Guy Robbins joins Forget-me-not and Golden Red hostesses coordinate events with Mrs. Paul Venter and Mrs. Ernest Schultz assisting. Old songs and harp music enliven Lottie Fiick’s Forget-me-not gathering.

George Venter Golden Red Paul Venter Ernest Schultz Lottie Fiick Ethel Kennis Emma Moore Otte Obele

Society Announcements and Submission Guidelines Seen

Announcements reach the society editor by 9 30 am. Musical programs and song lists must be sent in typewritten form or legible handwriting. Club secretaries and reporters should note the pauper in read by thousands, not just members. Provide complete names with initials, married women using husband name or initials.

What Do You Think of Yourself at 3 A.M.

A reflective meditation on self during the small hours. The author asks what a man thinks of himself at three in the morning, and whether his true self is visible then or only in daylight. The piece ponders self-perception, responsibility, and the discrepancy between inner and outward life.

Hal

Joel Lay to Return for Spring Music Festival Recital

Waterloo citizens will hear Joel Lay again as he assists in a three day spring music festival at Pirate Methodist church. Lay recently toured and performed in Waterloo last fall, sharing his baritone in services and luncheons as he prepared for further study abroad.

Joel Lay Waterloo Pirate Methodist Church Mr. Lay BT. Lay

Church Gatherings Highlight Women’s Groups Activities

More than 80 attended Trinity American Lutheran’s Ladies' guild party for young women. Maria Watters spoke on Mother and Daughter. Violet Michael and Lily Michael performed. Arlene Paters read. Martha Kattwig and Silk Shanger sang. First Lutheran missionary society hosted sewing and refreshments with guests Mrs Join Flottsman and others. Christ Episcopal women planned bake sales and musicales. Mrs Lore Alford hosted lunch. Northminister Presbyterian Woman’s auxiliary installed new officers led by Mrs Truman Imerson.

Trinity American Lutheran Church Ladies’ Guild Maria Watters W.G A Violet Lily Michael Arlene Paters Martha Kattwig Silk Shanger Missionary Society of First Lutheran Church Society Join Flottsman Alden F. B. Shane A. M. Holt H. J. Burk 4. J. Burk, Jr Pes Ovis Burk Women's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Lore Alford, Jr

Speeders Haled Into Court In Morning Session

Five speeders and two traffic violators crowded police court. Four drivers pled guilty to speeding and were fined 310 each. George Thomas was fined for speeding after a red tag and again speeding minutes later. Thomas was clocked at 34 mph then 32 mph by officer W M Wilson. Two car owners fined 5 each for parking after 7 am with part suspended.

George Thomas W. M. Wilson Thomas Wilson T A. m

Colored man awarded damages after pedestrian collision

A jury in the Dock Robinson versus R O Meek case awarded plaintiff 3730 dollars after a Bryant Paving employee on a bicycle was run down by a motorist. Robinson suffered a double leg fracture and other injuries as the trial continued in Judge E B Stiles division. The eight woman four man jury was led by foreman Agnes Perry Grant and defended by Filhill Reed and A B Lovejoy for insurer.

Tailored coats and ensembles widen fashion options for women

A fashion piece urges women to embrace long coat ensemble suits as an affordable option for those who cannot wear standard coats. It suggests dark coats with matching dresses, plus bright silk dresses and a removable lining coat to create multiple looks, and notes how the style flatters varied figures.

Paris

Memorial Day Plans Outlined by Legion

The Shenandoah American Legion Becker-Chapman post held a semimonthly meeting at Memorial Hall with L.8 Treganza presiding. They outlined Memorial Day observances including marking unmarked graves in Waterloo cemeteries and replacing frayed flags on the fourth street bridge, plus completion of the courthouse basement rest room and civic aid reports for 1926.

Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Memorial Hall Treganza J. H. Butts Waterloo Fourth Street Bridge Legion Peste Memorial All The Post

District Oratorical Contests On Boards At West High Tonight

Howard Snodgrass will represent West High in a district oratorical contest this evening in the auditorium. He faces competitors from Charles City Hansell Geneseo Consolidated and Tama. Sponsored by the Des Moines Capital with 30 newspapers, prizes include 15 for the district winner, 50 for the state winner, and 2 000 to 300 for national finalists.

Howard Snodgrass West High Charles City Hansell Geneseo Consolidated Tama Des Moines Drake Auditorium Drake University Kansax City Washington, D. C the United States

Members Auxiliary A L Visit Hospital To Greet Veterans

Welfare committee of the American Legion Auxiliary visited Independence state hospital to serve ice cream cake and candy to World War veterans. Mrs Danin president and Mrs Reed secretary led the group. auxiliary members visit monthly to support local veterans in treatment.

A. L American Legion Auxiliary State Hospital Independence Mys. Jl

Youths Who Hopped Freights Sentenced In City Court

Three boys aged 17 38 and 19 were sentenced to one day in the city jail by Judge J W Gwynne to curb freight train hopping on the Waterloo Cedar Falls line. A. J. Schauer railroad agent reports ongoing trouble as youths ride trains. some even tampered with hand brakes. Light penalties were given with promises to aid officers in stopping further hops.

J. W. Gwynne A. J. Schauer Lllinois Central Railroad Waterloo Cedar Falls Cedar Walls Gwynna

Few property owners show up for Waterloo assessments

A Waterloo city council hearing of the board of review drew only a few property owners who voiced concerns about assessment values. The session, held in the county board room, will recur each evening for owners with real estate in Waterloo west and, later, Waterloo east once rolls are updated.

City Council Activg Board of Reviews County Board Room Waterloo West J. A. Townsley Waterloo East

Water loo Evening Courier Patterns for Child Dress

Patterns from the Waterloo Evening Courier depart fashion section offer a dress with jacket option. Sizes 6 8 10 12 require 2 1 2 yards for jacket and dress or 2 3 4 yards for dress alone. Send 15 cents pattern or 12 cents for the fashion book.

Chomen Sought Divorce From Samberg Over Harsh Treatment

Mary Samberg names Ali Samberg in a divorce filing dated after their 1906 Russian marriage. She cites cruelty and infidelity, seeks temporary alimony of 25 dollars weekly, permanent alimony of 6000 dollars, a writ of attachment, and an injunction to stop harassment. Susan Baldwin sues Rodney Baldwin for divorce on cruelty grounds, filed after their 1923 marriage at Waverly.

Mvorce Ertay Mary Samberz Ali Samberg Vrementz Russia Nellie Baldwin Rodney Baldwin Waverly May BR

Pattern Enclosed Request Sent to Address 6058

Enclosed 15 cents to obtain a pattern listed as Pattern No 6058 sent to the address given as City and State. The readable text indicates a request for mail order pattern with a garbled name line.

Untitled Beauty Ads Claim Timeless Youth and Cure-All Creams

An old style beauty advertisement touts products promising dramatic skin and hair results. It claims white youth clay, facial youth cleanser, hair youth serum, and two powders can erase wrinkles, clear pores, and grant lasting youth. The copy invites readers to mail coupons for free trials and samples.

Leit France Edna Wallacs Hopper Lake Shore Drive Chicago Facial Hale White Clay

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