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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1925

Page

14

New President Chosen for Waterloo Woman's Club

Waterloo Woman's Club elects Mrs. C. W. Chapman as president for 1925 26 succeeding Mrs. Raymond A Folk. Chapman's long service includes vice president and literary chair roles since 1921 with 521 members reported and funds totaling 5663 76. Delegates selected for Des Moines biennial convention.

Waterloo Woman's Club C. W. Chapman Raymond A. Folk Walter E. Johnson Chapmen Waterloo Difugue Robert Knox Federation of Women's Club Des Moines Alfred Longley DH. Wick J. P. Jones N. A Lickly Herbert F. Marshall EL. Corton Home and Education Department L. C. Leeper A_ $8. Weisham G. W. Nauman TE. W. Grout W. EB. Johnson L. Ostrander E. A. Boges Folk B. J. Howrey W. N. Birdsall

Burton Avenue Church Sees 110 New Members This Year

Burton Avenue Baptist church reports exactly 110 additions over the year with Sunday school and three divisions of the young people's society more than doubling enrollment. The annual meeting featured new initiatives the men’s gospel team of 25 and a girls’ bible study class, plus readings, songs, and a violin piano program. More than 200 attendees enjoyed a social hour and refreshments after the program.

Burton Avenue Baptist Church Young Ralph Aldrich Merle Drysden Harry McLane Wilkies iMisses Grace Train 7 Eleanor Fleming Ruth Stull

Viola LaTour and Harold Poyner to Marry in May

Announcement of the engagement of Viola LaTour and Harold Poyner with a wedding planned for May 1. The event followed a gathering hosted by Mrs. Verne C. Stebbins at 1253 Loan Avenue, featuring games, a two course supper, and pink white decorations.

Viola LaTour Harold Poyner Missy Viola LaTour Verne C. Stebbins Avenue Mausie T. Flater Fcs Devils

Beauty tips from a garage fashion in old solor car book

A reader shares beauty and home care hints found in a car maintenance book. Tips include using soft soap to clean hands after oiling, a soap-and-water mix for cleaning garments and car exteriors, and a formula to wash hands with alcohol and ether. Additional advice covers bunion relief, massage for legs, wart care, and making a vegetable oil cream.

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General Secretary of Y W C A to Start July 1

Miss Florence L Brinton of Hamilton Ohio will become general secretary of Waterloo YWCA on July 1 after resigning her Hamilton post effective June 1 Her prior work includes eight years as travelers aid and service as secretary at Yakima Washington She will spend a month in Wisconsin before starting and will be accompanied by her mother tandem with praise from national and regional secretaries for her achievements

Florence L. Brinton Hamilton, O Waterloo Y. W. C. A Hamilton T. A. McManus Acttos Legal Association Ater National Y, WC. A New York City Miss. Brinton Travelers’ Aid Yakima Wash Brinton Isit Aimee ‘Fagundus Myre D. P. Gaylor Lillian Rohweder McManus

Glee Clubs Sing Monday at Wartburg College

Glee clubs of Wartburg College in Waverly Iowa will perform Monday evening in the college auditorium under the direction of Martin Heyde. Piano accompaniments by Erian Ermisen and Louise Stave. Program includes parts by the Girls and Men's clubs with selections from Strauss Weber and Rubenstein among others. An audience banquet followed the concert.

Wartburg College

Notices for Pace Mist Reuch Society Editor

Announcements for the pace mist reuch the society editor before 8:00 a.m. Musical programs and many items cannot be taken by telephone and must be sent to the offer im typmierities form. Clu secretaries and repeaters are asked to remember the paper is read by thousands and not just members. Provide complete names with first names or two initials. Female names should be accompanied by the husband’s name or two initials. This is the paper’s style and the rites must be observed.

Clu Marrion

Black Hawk county W C T U holds institute at Cedar Falls

Representatives from six counties attended the annual Black Hawk county war day institute of the W C T U at the Danish Baptist church in Cedar Falls. Mrs Mary J Philpot presided and discussed a membership and finances campaign with devotions led by Mrs George Lucht. Afternoon addresses featured Mrs Bell Jewel and Mrs William Parrott on cooperation and rural union activities, with a main address by Prof George E Robinson on Citizenship and the Law. Luncheon and supper were served, and multiple towns were represented including Cedar Heights Oakridge Dunkerton La Porta City Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Officer roles and upcoming Waterlog YWCA luncheon were listed.

Black Hawk County War-Day Institute Danish Baptist Church Cedar Falls Mary J. Philpot Rose Wild Philpot George Lucht Bave Bell Jewel William Parrott Cedar Heights W. C. Deer Cedar Walls Waterloo Society F. J. Schroeder Gail Canfield Dunkerton Oak Willard All

Cedar Heights Church Luncheon Sparks Brief Meeting Program

Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian members met in the church social rooms after a 16 percent clock luncheon. The program featured Mrs G A Johanson Elva Grout and Ruth Cage. Westminster Presbyterian invites new members to an acquaintance social Monday in church parlors.

Cedar Heights Community Westminster Presbyterian Church

YWCA Employed Girls Picnic and Club Activities

Cedar River park hosted a picnic supper for about 50 Employed Girls' department and gym classes of the YWCA. Mrs Nellie Brown Sinclair and Miss Edna George attended with the Fine Arts Department. A special meeting at 3 pm Tuesday will select a department chairman as Mrs Loren J Berry retires and Mrs Stanley D Moore resigns. Mrs Harold Smith to host final music lesson, assisted by Merle B Witte and Fidella Anos. Temple Rebekah degree staff to practice at 7 24 pm in the IOOF hall east.

Cedar River Park Nellie Brown Sinclair Edna George Ye Fine Arts Department Loren J. Berry Stanley D. Moore Natural Music Club Harold ¥. Smith Merle B. Witte Fidella Anos Temple Rebekah Hal East

Hi Y Club Film Draws 600 at East High

More than 600 attended the East High auditorium film show hosted by the Hi Y Club. Proceeds will support East Hi Y Club delegates to the state training camp at Camp Foster in August. Preparations proceed for the Pioneer track meet with Cedar Rapids on May 9 at East High Field featuring multiple running and jumping events. Biocycle races are set for May 16. All boys connected with Y M C A departments over the past two years will attend a Plaza theatre party May 4 hosted by E T Lay and assistants Don Gary and Charles Whitfield.

East High Auditorium Camp Foster Cedar Rapids East High Athletic Field E. T. Lay Don Gary Charles Whitfield Plaza

Waterloo high school speakers place in district contest

Robert McDowell of West High took second and Austin Marlow of East High sixth in the Marshalltown district extemporaneous speaking contest held last evening. Mildred Utley of Manchester won first place advancing to the state contest at Iowa City May 1. Representatives from many area schools attended the Marshalltown event.

Robert McDowell West High Austin Marlow East High Marshalltown McDowell Marlow Mildred Utley Manchester Iawa City Charles Chy Garwin Grundy Center Town Falls Mason City Randalla Tama Eldora Independence Waterloo West

DeMolays Plan Patriots Day Observance

Waterloo De Molay chapter schedules Patriots Day program at the Masonic temple Friday evening with nine candidates receiving first degree. New officers take charge and the group will attend the cornerstone laying for the new Masonic temple Monday afternoon to promote patriotism and respect for U S laws.

Lafayette Y.T. AW Waterloo Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple United States Monenho Malsonie Temple

Gold Draws Adventurers Into Tropical Surinam

The Hague April 25 Baron A J van Heemstra, governor of Dutch Guiana, praises American enterprise in Surinam. He notes gold lures explorers and American engineers seek the source of rich tode deposits in the interior. Local papers applaud Americans for bold air transport methods easing travel over rivers. Owls with eyelids drawn across their eyes sleep during the day.

the Hague A. J. van Heemstra Dutch Guiana Surinam

Damaging Praise vs Harsh Criticism in Child Talent

A discussion on how indiscriminate praise can harm a gifted child like Caroline a seventeen year old high school drawing student who earns A s, compared with a mother who offers measured encouragement to a talented writer. The piece argues balanced praise fosters resilience and real effort over vanity and spoiled expectations.

Junior Cross Word Puzzle How to Solve It

Puzzle explains a cross word where letters fill white squares and words form across and down. The first word is shown in the drawing and clues list words by numbers across and down with hints such as wild opposite and a Boy Scout shelter.

Drs California

Rival cyclists forge armistice for six day race

Paris reports Maurice Brocco and Oscar Egg, rivals in a Madison Square Garden six day bicycle event, rode together under a temporary armistice. They spoke only about the contest, avoided each other afterward, and refused recognition on the voyage home. Brocco joked to a steamship agent to keep him far from Egg for the rest of his life.

Paris Madison Square Garden New York Veteras Maurice Brocco Oscar Egg Altho Europe Brocco

Local Briefs Light Circulation News From Mason City

Miss Arlene Smith returns to Manson Ia after visiting Clyde Smith home Mrs Sarah Golinvaux recovering from minor operation at St Francis hospital Russell H Allen Jr in University of Wisconsin Madison elected 1925 26 president of Delta Tau Delta fraternity Mrs Wi St Cothern and Mrs H Hunt Mason City and Dorothy spend weekend with Mrs Pred Emnot and Mrs Nora Phinney C A Rand Faynet agr development agent recovering Rankin Conrad son of Mr and Mrs C A Conrad operated on for appendicitis Presbyterian hospital Des Moines G A R Memorial day committee to meet 7 30 am Monday in Memorial hall business expected Mrs CG Murphy had operation at St Francis hospital

Arlene. Smith Manson Clyde Smith Sarah Golinvaux St.Francis Hospital Russell H. Allen University of Wisconsin Rankin Conrad C. &. Conrad Western Tvenue Presbyterian Hospi Great Northern Des Moines G. A. R. Memorial Day Committee

Local items note health, planning and campaigns

Relief from carcinoma reported as patient taken to home of Mr and Mrs O A Manning at 1313 Jefferson street. Dr M C Smith will handle dental work for capt schools but will keep private practice. Mortimer B Cleveland Watersloo to design Mayerly administration building for 30000 to 100000 dollars with bids in 30 days. Mayor Gnagy to lead Cleaner Waterloo drive with division heads meeting at city hall. Court approves deed between Fred and Melinda Letsch and W T Whitney estate offsetting 3859 dollar claim. Lucy Whitney also joins. Chicken supper set for Wednesday April 29 at First Brethren church corner South Wellington. 650.

O. A. Manning Jefferson Street M.C. Smith Gnagy Waterloo City Hall Fred Melinda Letsch W. T. Whitney Mullan Avenue West Whitney Lucy Whitney First Brethren Church Cor Sirth and Wellington

Sunday Promised as Fine Spring Day for Owa Residents

State weather prophets forecast a fair weekend with slightly cooler temperatures for Owa residents. The day opened with a near ideal sun and a cool breeze from the northeast. An overcast sky threatened rain on Friday with temperatures ranging from 75 to 47 degrees.

Waterlooo Evening Patterns Pattern Catalog Request 1925

Royal request for up to date patterns from Waterloo Evening Courier. Readers may order sewing patterns by mail to the Fashion Department, Waterloo, enclosing 15 cents per pattern. Describes sizes and materials for a simple boy’s pattern and pattern details.

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