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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1924

Page

10

Farewell Picnic Honors Margaret Morrison by Local Club

HNews of Socitebia B P W to honor Margaret Morrison a charter member and director guest speaker at a farewell picnic at Island Park Cedar Falls. Morrison leaves September first for Medrick Iowa with her parents. Members meet 5 30 p m club room. cars will ferry them to the park for track stunts and water sports.

Stargaret Morrison Business and Professional Women’s Club Sland Park Cedar Falls Morrison Iy Medrick Union Mill Company Elizabeth Gale Elizabeth Kenney Miss Morrison Waterloo Way Eda Behrens May Keller Tal Press Meddie Hombs Mayme Egan Mre Howard

Betrothal announced for Betha Powers and Albert Roderick

Engagement of Betha M Powers to Albert L Roderick Chicago announced by Mrs Cora M Powers. Wedding planned at the bride's home on Wellington Street Saturday Aug 40. Roderick an Ernst & Ernst auditor in Chicago and grandson of Mrs B A Roderick Watering.

Cora M. Powers Betha MM Albert L. Roderick Chicago Wellington Street Miss Powers West District Roderick B. A. Roderick Wateriog Ernst &Ernst Auditing Company C. A. Morris Shell Rock Catlay el Kahir Temple Ali J. Artus Clyda Hinson Russell de Gon

Club Notes Delayed Meetings and Afternoon Gatherings

Faithful chib piente postponed to next week. Amitae club meets at Cedar River Park Thursday after noon with a picnic at 6 30. Kum Chat Awhile club to meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs EH H Broders.

Amitae Club Cedar River Park EH. H. Broders

Side Talks and a Cowardly Mother Across the Beach

A reader recalls overheard rude talk on the beach and a hot street encounter with an exhausted child. The piece argues harsh parenting harms a child, cites a notable sensational case, and warns against corporal punishment while urging restraint and parental responsibility.

Shower of Gifts Honors Esthar Pullen at Abs. C. D. G'Harrow Party

A party in honor of Miss Esthar Pullen awarded gifts for cleverest doll costume and best dress. Miss Ima Leonard won second place, with Miss Helen McCleary gaining the consolation. Mrs. O Harrow's pink and orchid decor brightened refreshments served by Miss Margaret Pullen. The marriage of Miss Pullen to Lynn P. Eady is set for Saturday at 1448 Second Street West. G A R notes Lincoln circle reps attend national encampment in Boston with visits to Washington Baltimore Gettysburg.

Esthar Pullen Abs. C. D. G’harrow Ima Leonard Helen McCleary Margaret Pullen Miss Pullen Lynn Eady Brida G. Alr Lincoln Circle G. A. TL Nacional Boston Grace Seebers National Teasurer Louise Ships Anna Becker M. J. O'Keefe Waterloo Washington, D. C Baltimore Gettysburg

Church News Briefs Roundup for Local Women Groups

First Baptist Women’s Organization will meet Thursday afternoon at Byrnes Park with a supper to follow and a prayer service. Chairman FR Cole leads the committee. The Ladies’ Aid Sewing Circle also gathers. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church holds a Thursday meeting at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium.

First Baptist Byrnes Park FR. Cole Ladies’ Aid Sewing Circle Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church

City In Brief Notes On Local Travel And Visits

Miss Margaret Walsh toured through Dubuque and Chicago for a five week visit. Several residents returned from out of town trips including Mrs. M. Lowe from St. Francis Hospital and Mrs. Glen Dalen Young from Downey California. A mass of short notes lists visitors and motor trips among Waterloo residents with several motor excursions to Chicago Milwaukee and Duluth along with a birth and local civic updates.

Illinois Wisconsin Margaret Walsh Dubuque Chicago Addie Hungerford Merrill Tacoma Wash BR. BE Russel Mela Emma Hock Dubugque C. J. Beaver Elsie Katz Deaburne Bath Rowena Wellman James Ryan Cuift Sorenson Milwaukee John Ford Anna CG. Adrien Fremont Street Cedar Rapide M. F. Lowe Jefferson St. Francis Hospital Lowe Glen Dalen Young W.P., Jr Edgewood Richards Rosan Palmer Mulberry Mason Russell Mackinstry Los Angeles Cal J. Zeising

Beauty practices for attractive eyes and hair tips

The article advises that healthy rested eyes appear more attractive and outlines common eye troubles such as dark circles conjunctivitis and styes with simple home remedies like hot compresses and a proper diet. It also suggests treating unruly lashes and brows with oils and special preparations and cautions against improper skin peels, recommending a specialist for Serious work.

Army recruiting limited to former service men in this period

The city notes that only former service men are being accepted for the U S army at this time. Bryant Paving Company reports pavement repairs with tar patches nearly finished under contract. Bills totaling 12740.13 were filed with the city council at its adjourned meeting last night. School starts soon. Cadvertisement TM Bldg. eye care for children.

U. S. Army Bryant Paving Company

Wives Seek Divorces Amid Desertion Allegations

In district court Adorn Barr seeks divorce from John Bert Barr of Dubuque whom she married April 5 1905 alleging desertion since Feb 7 1923. She requests temporary alimony 500 and 1000 to cover bills plus 100 monthly manen alimony. Lola Webber sues Herbert Webber for divorce after their Dec 5 1922 Waverly marriage seeking weekly alimony of 5 rising to 10 after Feb 1. Gillian LaReintz sues Marion Reintz for desertion since Dec 1 1920. they wed July 1913 in Marion. their son Marion Jr 3 lives with the father.

Barr John Bert Barr Dubuque Cara Mich Bart Manen Lola Webber Herbert Webber Waverly Gillian LaReintz Marion Reintz Marion, Jr

Motorist speeds to 68 in Waterloo chase record

Elmer Lapole 22 holds a Waterloo speed record at 68 mph on Logan avenue. Officer Dave Shook testified he could not overtake until a dirt road dust screen aided the pursuit. Lapole was fined 25 pounds for reckless driving. other defendants faced costs and forfeited bail.

Elmer Lapole Waterloo Dave Shook Lapole Logan Avenue La.tin Shook Althe J. W Gwynne

Y M C A Building to Close Two Weeks

The local Y M C A will close for two weeks starting next Monday and reopen on Tuesday Sept 2. The overhaul aims to prepare for fall and winter activities with painting donated by Walter Coward redecorating the pool room gymnasium and dining room.

Walter Coward Association

Boy Blind In Explosion After Dynamite Prank

Spencer Iowa August 13 Harold Marchand eight was blind in one eye and near death after dynamite detonated following a prank by his brother John twelve who wrapped it in paper and set fire to it.

Spencer Harold Marchand John

Uncle Wiggily and the Grinder

A humorous seaside tale finds Uncle Wiggily seeking a grinder to sharpen Nurse Jane’s scissors. He encounters a donkey and a bear before an Old Man of the Sea arrives with a grinding machine to sharpen the mermaid dresses’ shears.

Uncle Wiggily Sam Wizgiy Grinder Amele Bere

Unclear Ocean Tale With Beasts and Bizarre Dialogue

A strange nautical fable scene unfolds with Brotund the Boar and the Sea Man trading odd phrases. The Sea Man denies a request, the Rabbit expresses thanks for ears saved, and Nurse Anos gels the situation as stories weave toward Uncle Wingley’s bird kite.

Fiend Wiefir Seeks Consent for Wild Fishing Trip

Andrew announces a fishing trip with Tom Lom and Jim, to his wife Imogene. She objects to his absence and fears neglect and misbehavior on the boat. He insists on going, arranging the trip and leaving no address, while Imogene confronts the plan with resolve.

Andrew Jin Lom Imagony Dim Tom Miss Black Ana Misa Black Aix Imogene

Iowa Honors Crime in Chicago Chicago Sioux City Journal piece

The article discusses Chicago crime syndicate activity and murder rates in July, highlighting the expansion of organized crime and its impact on victims, with references to policing and societal implications. It references the Des Moines Capital and portrays an alarming view of syndicate operations.

Chicago Sioux City Journal Uhlewea Chicago’ Crime Syndicate Cort

Senator La Follette’s plan threatens Supreme Court powers

The text argues that La Follette's program would allow Congress to repass unconstitutional laws and override Supreme Court rulings, rendering the court powerless and eroding constitutional freedoms including speech and worship. It warns this would grant Congress excessive authority and diminish checks and balances in government.

All American Oteras la Follatte Congress Tata Supreme Court Legislative Department Con Sieh

Patterns of the Waterloo Evening Courier patterns request

Patron request offers up-to-date patterns from the Fashion Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier. Enclose 15 cents for each pattern and allow ten days after landing for delivery. patterns allow for seams and orders filled at as near as possible.

Iment Waterloo

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