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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
2
Luke's Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. Charles Swyers Graves A. B. Mission society was chaired by Mrs. Susan George St Paul’s W F M society was led by Mrs. Kate Bronson Can nes
Mrs. N. B. Hersch announces the engagement of her eldest daughter Miss Mae Hersch to John Brough son of Mr and Mrs U S Blough with the wedding planned for August 2 at a dinner party for twelve guests Hearts and cupsids decorations highlighted the event and miniature keepsakes were shared during the reception.
Veterans of Robert Anderson post G A R and their wives plus Friendship Club No 25 are invited to Mrs Elizabeth Billings summer home tomorrow. Attendees may take the Cedar Falls interurban at 850 or 1012 am and alight at Glendale station where bozis will be waiting to cross the river to Merry Mac. Mrs W H Zimmerman formerly lived here hosted a I club gathering at her Finchford home last week. Guests included Mrs H B Taylor and daughter Henrietta Waterloo at the P Pashby Finchford home, Mrs S L Jackson Chicago and Miss Olive Strand New Hartford. After chicken dinner the hostess Mrs E H Layman and daughter tied comforts for a bride elect.
Birth notices list Mr. and Mrs. Wirsin and Rowe Avenue families. Mentions Mr. Worsis Ay linked to the Courier advertising department for several months and notes a transition to the Chicago Messenger.
In a forest near dusk the big oak bears a fresh mark from a woodsman, unsettling every tree. The cross on the bark signals trouble tied to the oak’s fate, a recurring fate noted as men with axes pass through the undergrowth.
Ruth Cameron discusses using spare time for social service and suggests war veterans’ women volunteer to care for mothers’ children for a few hours weekly. She notes tired caregivers and the value of brief rest, urging young women with summer free time to offer help to needy families.
Postum, the cereal beverage noted for its rich golden color and coffee like flavor, gains traction among breakfast drinks, appealing to those seeking a caffeine free alternative with robust aroma and flavor.
A letter speaks of mothers and soldiers on prolonged duty, urging village societies to aid the "army of peace." The author imagines mothers of small children supported by Girl Scouts or women's clubs, proposing communal relief and sympathy.
Water loo Boy Scouts undergo physical exams by Dr. H. T. Alford to ensure a healthy troop for the summer camp starting next Saturday. Junior staff and merit badge group depart tomorrow morning with A C Willford by boat. other parties, led by C A Ralston, depart by automobile. Twelve adult leaders supervise camp activities led by Ray L. Short with A D Stocker and Judge J W Gwynne among the administrators.
Waterloo Phi Delta Theta members meet at Sunnyside Country Club for luncheon to organize a local alumni association. About 20 attendees include guests entering higher education this fall. organizing members named Frank Fowler Jr and others plus prospective college entrants.
Deputy game and fish warden Ed Chapman investigated two boys accused of killing robins with air rifles. He lectured them and confiscated their weapons. The act is unlawful with possible fines and imprisonment, and Chapman warned that further violations would be pursued.
Rock Island railroad officials announce a Cedar Rapids Minnesota division picnic at Electric Park on Saturday August 20. About 1090 Cedar Rapids employees expected with 15 car special from Cedar Rapids shops. Visitors from Burlington to Minneapolis likely. Hal S. Ray may speak. Events include baseball, races, swimming, dancing and basket dinner.
At about 10 a m Miss Belle Devlin and Mine Olive Trains will run as usual but Brusgeman street is set to rup then ao to permit commissioners in St Louis to attend the festivities. This first such event in years aims to be memorable with maximum employee attendance by road officials.
Cedar Heights town council set the 1922 levy at 18 mills with 12 for general purposes 3 for grading and 3 for water The levy is four mills lower than 1920 The town began in 1917 with 15 mills and rose through 128 20 and 22 in following years Mayor W F Parrott notes the treasurer is in good condition Paving begun weeks ago will start August 15 and sewer work should finish about September 15.
John Cotten, 92, died at his La Porte City residence at 7 a m after an illness of five months. Born in Indiana he came to town in 1857 and settled here in 1887. Funeral plans await the arrival of his son Eber from Lawton Ohio.
To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design send to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. Patterns allow seams. All orders filled as soon as possible but should reach you in ten days after sending for your order.
Pattern 3564 offered in sizes 6 8 10 and 17 years with an 18 year size needing 41 yards of 27 inch material. Describes fabrics suitable such as serge taffeta gingham and embroidery. Pattern illustration available by mail on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps.
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