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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1923

Page

4

May customs brighten town with church breakfasts

Society notes describe a community May festival with morning church breakfasts. First Baptist started the long tradition now at its final old building venue, with Women’s Society in charge. Christ Episcopal, Westminster, United Presbyterian and others plan breakfasts or sales starting 6:30 am. May baskets, races, and a Willard Hall honor for Mrs Pendleton accompany events as May celebrations continue through the month.

First Baptist Church I den Prishioners General Publc Christ Episcopal Ladies’ Auxiliary Church Hall Westminster Presbyterian Ladies’ Auxiliary United Presbyterian Church Nountes Ladies’ Aid Society Woman's Christian ‘Temperance “Union Rovilla Pentdleton Willard Hall Pendleton Council Bhiffa Neva Steinlmarer Laney Gilbert Elizabeth Kenney Mayr

St Paul’s Church Play Promises Evening Entertainment

St Pauls M E Ladies Aid society presents an “An Old Fashioned Mother” play at the church auditorium on Wednesday night May 2. Mrs Graham Messinger directs. Miss Viqla Billings leads the orchestra. Cast includes Devoran Undecktts, Mrs RG Wilkins, and others. Entertainments begin 7 45 with interludes and special numbers.

St. Paul's M. E. Ladies' Aid Society Church Auditorium Graham Messinger Viqla Billings Devoran Undecktts RG. Wilkins Widder Pindle Herbert Sherwood Lowley Lovina Abs Stuart Lewis Isabelle Simpscott Helen Stufflebeam Gloriana Perkins Carl Updegrat Sukey Pinidle Che Witde Mite Eneaitha Kenyon John Underhiil Anson Stephenson Charley Underhilt Teylor Messinger Jonah Quackenbush L Louis Jorhan Jeremiah Gosling J. R. Hov Enoch Rone Antcaat Claude Orvis Quir ‘Todd George Berras K. Church Henry Brandes Ida’ Ruby Ifenldan Marian ‘d. Adertr

Beauty Chats by Edna Event Forbes Fattening Shoulders

Edna Forbes offers shoulder enhancement tips using hot water baths, massaging with warmed bacon fat, and a muslin shoulder jacket to protect clothing. Advises deep breathing and arm exercises, plus a lemon glycerin borax lotion recipe and a rose petal infusion for skin care.

Edna Forbes Silico

Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on Shrinking Things

In a reflective exchange, Ruth Cameron muses on how objects from childhood seem smaller with time. She and the author discuss pythons, Niagara Falls, and apple trees, noting memory versus present perception and the comfort of familiar, climbable trees. The talk explores nostalgia, perception, and contentment with change.

USA South America Zoo Niagara Falls

Baptist Players to Stage Deacon Dubbs at West High Hall

Virgie Baptist players present Yeacon Dubbs, a three act rural comedy drama, at West High Auditorium Tuesday at 8 p m. William Thompson stars as Deacon Dubbs with 35 cast members from the parish. Proceeds go to the new church building fund.

Baptist Deacon West High Hall Yeacon Dubbs William Thompson Virgie Baptist Players West High Auditorium Lulu Teater Smith Deacon Dubbs Sorghum Belter William ‘Thompson Amost Coleman Tecrancs Vetal Rawdon Aslar ‘Tarbell Moses McNutt Robert Stovles Leuteronomy Jones Homer Asaulth Rove Rateigh Arline Stull Philipeni Popover Kan Helen Mae Asye Emily Leona Foster Trixig Coleman Edith Edwarda Yennie Vensen Sweden Alene Harrett Pirst Baptist Young People

Waterloo Students to Give Recital at Cedar Falls May 3

Miss Martha McCormick and Miss Elsie Byvank, students of Lowell Mabie at Iowa State Teachers College, will present a recital in the college auditorium at Cedar Falls Thursday evening May 3 at 8 15. The program includes solos and duets with works by Hudac Handel Schubert Rubinstein and Cadman among others. A correction notes Mrs B B Schenk was mislisted as deceased at Waterloo Women's Club annual meeting. she is joining active membership.

Martha McCormick Elsie Byvank Lowell Mabie Welles Iowa State Teachers College College Auditorium Waterloo Hudach Niss McCormick Miss Byvank Handel Moonlight Schumann Schubert Sprogs Rubinstein Wintter Watts Becker Cadman Miss McCormick Lalo Brahms Cgretchaninow Clough-Laighton Miss Bryank Henschel Mallinson Ward- Stephen Miss Byyank Pam Henry W. Grout Waterloo Woman’s Club B. B. Schenk

Church Activities Highlight Youth Club Skate and Bible Sessions

Junior division Catholic Girls club plans a 7 30 p m roller skating party at QOLVA auditorium with girls bringing sandwiches and another dish. Unity circle of Kings Daughters to elect officers. Ena Hams leads Bible study. Sacred Heart Catholic Girls club meets officers at church hall this evening. First Lutheran Young People to transact monthly business Tuesday at 7 p m in church parlors. First Presbyterian groups delay meetings for Bible conference sessions. Westminster Presbyterian Women’s auxiliary meets Wednesday afternoon at church parlors with Mrs. C M Greham in charge of entertainment.

Catholic Girls’ Club Sacred Heart Catholic Girls’ Club First Lutheran Young People’s Society Sp. m Westminster Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary C. M. Greham

Oelwein Kintire Refrigerator Car Service Installed

Daily refrigerated service begins between Oelwein and McIntire with up to one round trip per day. Ghieses Great Western Railway promotes improved conditions for Waterloo shippers as 15 local business leaders pressed Chicago rail officials. Tri weekly freight between Oelwein and Clarion expands to daily shipments starting today.

Oelwein MoelIntire Ghieses Great Western Railway Roynlett Waterloo Chicago Chicago Great Western Inc McIntyre McIntire Con Clarion

The Temperamental Bushes And The Price Of Weight

A compact critique of shopping habits urges buyers to abandon order by dozens or measures. It notes weight as the constant yardstick and argues eggs bananas and produce should be priced and sold by the pound. Variations in bushel weights across states are highlighted, urging standardization to improve value.

Missouri Indiana Wisconsin Ohio North Carolina Virginia

Goodbye April You Were a Fine Old Month to Us

April ends with pleasant spring days and warm nights in Iowa. The month saw only 1.4 inches of precipitation, a 63 hundredth rainfall on April 3, and a warmest day of 81 degrees on April 19. Easter Sunday brought a chilly 22 degrees, while average temperatures hovered around 50. Yesterday reached 72, with a 43 night. Official totals show subdued rain and milder warmth for April.

Aril Iowa

April Police List Nearly Double of Record for March

The April police court saw 147 defendants, nearly doubling March totals. Clerk Ernest Koepke compiled the monthly record showing 102 arrests in April 1922, with 31 for intoxication, 71 for liquor violations, eight for disorderly conduct, eight for disturbing the peace, four for operating disorderly houses, 17 as inmates, and the remainder in miscellaneous misdemeanors.

Ernest Koepke

Annual East High Field Day Set For May 11

East High will observe its annual field day on Friday May 11 with classes dismissed at 11 55 am. Students assemble at 1 30 pm for a parade through the business district then proceed to Cedar River park for class competitions including a mudhole tug of war between junior and senior teams.

East Hight East High Cedar River Park

Tug of War Declares Leading Class After Pole Showdown

The winner of the tug of war will be named the leading class replacing the flagpole ritual. Last year the juniors now seniors swept their opponents from their feet in record time.

Calvary Evangelical Church Ends Old Structure Service

Calvary Evangelical church held closing services in the old building with 239 in Sunday school and large crowds for morning and evening sermons. Rev. L W Bock and Rev J H Engel preached. Parishioners plan to help carpenters raise a pavilion for temporary housing while a new church is built. The Logan Avenue church has merged with Calvary, expanding the parish which faces fundraising challenges.

Calvary Evangelical L. W. Bock Waterloo J.H. Engel Altho Mr. Engel H. J. Faust Cedar Falls Calvary Church L. Wei Beck Iowa Bock Conference Board of Trustees Dubuque

Pretty Frock for the Little Miss pattern advertisement

Waterloo Evening Courier advertises up-to-date fashion patterns from the Courier Fashion Department. Patterns mailed for 15 cents with pieces for sizes 4 to 19 years, including percale or voile fabrics. patterns can be used with various sleeve styles and fabrics.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Monetary Help Arrives as Church Funds Grow

Reverend Clinton F. Smith of First Church reports generous offers from supporters after pleas for funds. A donor promises 3009 dollars, another 1000 immediately with more later, and a third pledges 20000. Smith and visiting Reverend Ostrath convey greetings from their congregations.

Clinton F. Smith First Church D. C. Ostrath First Massachusetts Colorado Springs

Purse Thought Stolen Returned to Traveler in Illinois

Mrs William McDunn of Emerson Nebraska reported a purse stolen while she waited for a train at the Illinois Central depot Saturday night. A woman's daughter found the bag and brought it to the police early Sunday. contents intact. Rail officials and police provided cash to help the stranded traveler continue her journey with a baby.

William McDunn Emerson Neb Illinois Central McDunn Waterloo

The Glory of my hair How I got it

Edna Wallace Hopper touts Hair Youth a scalp treatment claiming it revived her aging hair and youthfulness after decades on stage. She describes a French formula, scalp care, and routine applications, promising similar results for others with facial and beauty products offered alongside.

France Edna Wallace Hopper Aliso

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