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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1923

Page

14

Society Notes Highlight Flag Ceremony at Black Hawk County Courthouse

The 12 foot flag presentation by the Woman's Relief Corps followed a Memorial hall meeting with 61 members and 14 comrades. Talks by Com rades Boehmler and Stevens capped the event, with plans for district conference, a thimblebee, a picnic dinner, and an annual Wagar in November. Several members were noted ill or recovering, and social gatherings included a diatograph reception and a Kenneally tribute party.

Black Hawk's Robert Anderson Martina Sweeney Heary Court Zepha Hanna Mulberry Street Viole Wightman Wellington Street Hazel Fairbanks Presbyterian Hospital Carrin Johnston Sons of Veterans Frank M Stull Order Dennla Wheat G. A. F Willl America the Beautiful Mmes Anna Glas Barnes Arnold Bila MccHeffy Pearl Ellis Estella Burkes Avanello Crowther Margaret Hunt Boehmier Stevens Thelma White Lillian Porter Charlotte Duke Mae Tunis Anna Somner Diatog Raom

Entertains in Honor of Former Resident at Slumber Party

In compliment to Mrs. M. M. Kenneally of Philadelphia visiting relatives around Waterloo Mrs. G E Shoemaker hosted a slumber party at her home last evening. Guests included several friends and relatives in a cordial social gathering.

M. M. Kenneally Philadelphia Waterloo G. E. Shoemaker Grace Boeller Alda Lam Vera Stealy Cornell College Mt. Vernon Mary Ramsey State University Town City Robert Meyers Chicago Harland Krueger Town May Beatricel Massey Ruth Mitchell Huron L. D L. D. Massey Bernice Charlotte Thompson Billings A. M. Tunis Lois Kansas City Tunis Hennedy Tyler J. Kennedy Howse Wut Misa Nellie Bowser MinnHwelia Cromont Pestswere Michel Voelker Miay Berntveg Wrteyloa Janet Merk Yonkers Plearant McClure

Reunion of Mt Morris College alumni in Orange township

Former students of Mt Morris College and friends gathered at Fannyeather Grove in Orange township for a reunion. After games and a light supper they moved to the church where Dr L B Shively and Prof Ralph Fahrney spoke, reviving interest in Mt Morris activities. Visitors came from Cedar Falls, Grundy county, Garrison, Greene and Fredericksburg.

Mt. Morris College Mt. Morris Fannyeather Grove Orange Township Shively Ralph, Fahrney Little Denominational Cedar Falls Grundy County Garrison Greene Fredericksburg

Traveling Men Have Annual Outing Today

Attendance at the Waterloo Traveling and Business Men's Association outing at Electric Park was expected to set a record with about 323 participants if weather cooperates. Dinner featured varied dishes served openly and George W. Huntley arranged supplies. John T. Rock led the post meal entertainment planning with flexible suggestions for activities and contests. Mrs Hall Birthday Surprise at Cliff Cabin Cedar Falls event included a picnic supper, games, marshmallow toast, and a thermos jug gift.

Apaua Phcaic of Waterloo Electric Park George W. Huntley John T. Rock W. S Slalt Cliff Cabin Grandfield Park Cedar Falls Mrs. Hall

Beauty Tips on Nails and Hair Growth by Edna Kent Forbes

Edna Kent Forbes explains nail biology, growth cycles, and care routines including professional manicures, daily polishing, and cuticle work. The piece covers nail length, ridges, and the impact of seasonal growth, plus guidance on cocoa butter’s effect on hair and safe facial neck massages with vegetable oils.

Bobbie Annie L. S

Annual Lincoln Circle House Party Delights Members

Enjoyable Willard hall gathering hosted by Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G A Tu and Robert Anderson post honored by members and guests. Programs included music, dramatics, needlework, dancing, and community singing with out‑of‑town visitors from Chicago, Des Moines, St. Louis, and Salt Lake City.

Lincoln Circle G. A. Tu Robert Anderson A. J. Artus Commmittes Ada Warren Kitty Wilbur Belle Wiss Bugle Call Margaret Howell L. BE. Park Stella Grindall Mmes Anna Baker Louise Shupe Ada Warred Carri Park Hattia Fawcett Mary Lighthart Warren Smith Chicago Walter Mayns St. Louis Harry Gruefe Des Moines Harry Eica Salt Lake City Ralph Law Mason City FL McElhinney Edmund Miller McElhinney Bridge James Parrott H. B. Plumb Harry Rice

Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on Selfish Reading of Compliments

Ruth Cameron muses on how people share flattering opinions to shape reality. She laughs at empty assurances from sellers, teachers, and builders, warning readers to savor praise privately while avoiding acting on half truths.

Club Notes Mrs Benedict Hosts Happy Hour Luncheon

Mrs Benedict hosts Happy Hour Club at Sunnyside Country Club for a 1 o'clock luncheon Tuesday. Mrs Baldwin used astral decorations for Golden Leaf gathering Friday afternoon. Eighteen members attended, enjoying fancywork and contests. Mrs Miller and Mrs Wilds prepared favors and refreshments were served.

F. 1S Benedict Happy Hour Club Sunnyside Country Club Paul Baldwin Eigh Frank Miller R. H. Wilds Wilds Nee

Picnic Postponed For St. Josephs Girls Club Event

The St Josephs Girls Club picnic announced for Sunday was postponed. Cedar Heights Park hosted a picnic supper last evening with 36 First Presbyterian Homemakers class members in attendance. Meals were directed by Maes Furr. The evening included group singing and performances by the class quartet.

Cedar Heights Park First Presbyterian Homemakers Mears Furrr

Cape Town Visitors Tour International Swing Through Australia

Mr and Mrs W H Cowell of Cape Town and Mrs David Brown arrived yesterday to visit Mrs Emily Marcham and family at 403 Commercial Street. The group plans to circle the globe, touring Australia New Zealand and California before returning to England and then home in December. The Cowells spoke of Cape Town life and Johannesburg’s diamond trade while Mrs Brown praised Australia and its vast undeveloped lands.

W. H. Cowell Cape Town South” Africa Hmily Marcham Commercial Street Lila Marchaid Bernbrook Globe England Brisbane Australia New Zealand Rorotonga Island Fairyland Tahiti Rorotonga California Boors South Africa Kimberley DeBeers Cowell Charleville

Ames Public School Razed by Fire in Welch District

A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Welch school building in Ames Indiana last night, with losses estimated between 50 000 and 75 000. The remodeled upper floor housed furniture fixtures lumber and paint and fire fighting was hindered by low water pressure on the mains. Fire crews reran hoses as flames swept the upper floor into the lower corridor.

Ames Welch College District

Burglars Meet Police at Gold Coast Home Shootout

Chicago August 25 Eddie Anderson was wounded and two other alleged bandits jailed after a gun battle with police while trying to loot the home of David R Forgan president of the National City Bank of Chicago on the Gold Coast. Five men were found attempting entry near the Forgan home adjacent to the residences of James Patten and Edward Liles. Bullets flew for 15 to 26 minutes before the trio were captured and two fled.

Chicago Eddie Anderson David R. Forgan National City Bank of Chicago Gold Coast Forgan James Patten Wheat King Edward ?Lines

La Porte City Bulletin Notes Local Social Life

La Porte City Bulletin reports on chapel services at Quanaty Church with Jost Muerte sermon and union gatherings led by Pastor Hey J. Co Lustod. It also covers social visits, hosted events, family arrivals from Omaha and Minneapolis, and local residents traveling to Des Moines and Oklahoma City, with notes on community guests and upcoming outings.

Quanaty Try Hey J. Co Lustod AL 8 Ty. Berney Ultelala Miss Fowley Susulay Therr Milas Powler Viz Mrs. Mannody Minnenpelia Misa Bowler Jeff Lrtatay Iuethg Neyhens

Butler Supervisors Get Reduction in Land Assessment

Butler county supervisors secured a reduction in land assessment after a trip to the state board of review, saving the county thousands. Examinations of teachers who took summer school work at Iowa State Teachers College were planned for late August and early September. The county fair dates, exhibitor growth, and local news on residents, travel, and incidents fill this week’s Butler County report.

Butler Arison Butler County Ora Moles Butley County Fox Iowa State ‘Teachers College Our Falla Jesse Wile Waverly Vencook J. H. Schuler Penton

Tripoli News Highlights Local Visits and Obituary

A varied set of notes from Tripoli details visits by Carmstine Winconburg’s family from Wisconsin to relatives, and Leo Ladage returning from Retlo Patan. many townsfolk attend fairs, go to or return from Des Moines and Clinton events, with updates on schooling and factory positions. Obituary notes for Louis Carl Hany detail birth August 14 1856 in Sherrill Mound and death after rheumatic illness, survived by wife Kinma Tergman, children and siblings, with funeral at St John’s Lutheran.

Tripoli Aue Carmstine Winconburg Wrwls Beary Aiis Marlon Helsner Mattison Wis Mater Leo Ladage Retlo Patan Fe Wes Tuwasley Mary Rhorrsen Hell ‘Selophone Company Waterloo Mer Rhorrsen Wil Kleiss Gunner Minn Ktedh, Jr Phghon Miller Des Moaines Sobbie Hawkeye Mira Inckwood Br & C Clara Clarainus Crater L. M. Furrow Ey G. Hankammer Iowa Clinton Menry Moehling Lou Jahike Orville Port Margen Cole Emma Schroeder Chicago Chas. Jahike Palibank Schmelter Nashua Jean Barnieth Callel Thasemont Aug Barrett Pripolt Peanie Yade Pialnfeld Riehard Rettig Amanda Tahmkuhtl Fairbank Huck Creek Evangelical Wirsonage Adix Ambeesssustatar and Furniture Ete Carl Wul Jahnke Low Yahnke Mort Morgan Louis Carl Hany Henry Bany Sherrill Mound Dubuque County Tow Hremer County Masferd Kinmna Tergman Warren Township Pans Ema Quade Theodora Ran Alee Will Fred. Trepeliz Plainview Mina Cari Ullabudque Caroline iHaenner Emma Hesse Erailyn Dora Schwemm Oulland St. John's Tarthern Ehurch Stankammer Butal St. Paul's Slexel Nets Dehel Wavyeriy Henry Voge Fellixdale reJatt

Clarksville Teachers Honored at Pershing Park Picnic

In Clarksville Friday afternoon a group from Clarksville gathered at Pershing Park to honor Miss Mayreelle Christente vieth- Va and Miss AeCuallt, teachers in Clarksville public schools last year, joined by local families.

Sota Mr. Hunter Erma Schuler Aurvia MeCallas Tors Wierleks Allison Clarkaville Aa Pleme Pershing Park Mayreelle Christente

Bristow News Highlights Local Visits and Harvest Notes

Aug 25 Bristow Iowa brief covers visitors from Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Local families, school officers, and church events are listed along with apple harvest details and community trips to Nashua and Raymondville.

Aplington News and Visits Spark Local Activity

Mrs C F Lee and Miss Dorothy Ravi and Mrs McBride traveled to St Paul for a visit with relatives. The William Ackerman family from Isark ham is visiting. Local residents return from Independence and Rock Rapids trips. Rev George Schnuck officiated a wedding for Dena Meyer and her husband. Numerous church outings and weekend visits to nearby towns are noted along with several motor trips to nearby states.

Aplington C. F. Lee Dorothy Ravi McBride Tamu William Ackerman Isarkham Hann Margaret Ruters Independence George Tiedens Miller Fanlly Rock Rayits Wayne Shaw Cedar Walls Fisges Fanny Jennie Dreyer Mountain Lake Minn George Schliecker Alvin Walla The Baptist Church Elgin D. Waalkes German Valley Pred Woord William Stockdale Ves Moines Dena Meyer J. H. Meyer Hrert Wieses Woden George Schnuckur Baptist Sunday School Tfit Campbell Leonard Excelsior Springs Krawlin J. Stebens Natey Schoneman Keck Rapidas Miguel Jennie Wwattie Dreyer Waterlow Jansyen Worthington D. Woogh Iowa Falls A. Tolfeant Ialives Davenport Margaretta Astinville Iowa William Wagner Chicago

Orchard Notes On Local Movements And Appointments

Vincent Blandin appointed postmaster at Orchard and began duties last week with Mrs Helle Green as assistant. Whither sold the Turner place near Orchard to Mrs Jane Giltt of Osage who moved in. Miss Mildred Lew received a shower at Orchard pavilion and plans to marry Carl Wesley of Vinton in Waterloo.

Ja. Ave Vincent Bklandin Mason City Aimerican Legion Mila J Tigelis Hascal Reynolds A. P. Underwood Bertha Baldwin Whither Turner Place Orchard Jane Giltt Osage Mildred Lew Orchard Pavilion Hamilton Hormel Packing Company Charles Brown Vine Ansgar Spring Green Wis

Dike Notes Misses Travel and Local Wedding

Dike residents report Miss Lara Taylor and Elizabeth Deadricx leaving for Oakland California. Mr and Mrs L P Tobias celebrate birth of a daughter Aug 12. Misses Florence Hawkins and Frances Larsen return from Cedar Liz to Los Angeles. Several families plan Wisconsin or California visits. A wedding at the Sondergaard home unites Mabel Sondergaard and Harry Thuesen with Danish Lutheran ceremony. The Galveston flood of 1900 is cited with 7 008 lives lost and 30 490 000 dollars in property destroyed.

Dike Lara Taylor Elizabeth Deadricx Oakland Gal P. Tobias Florence Hawkins Sisse Frances Larsen Myrtle Larsen Cedar Liz Los Angeles Cal Mra. N Sondergaird Mabel Flarry Thuesen Tlacester Stockholm Predavius Danish Lutheran Church Officiktedl Thuossen Fredavilla Ruthenberg FL Ual Ruthenberg Galveston Tex

Patterns for the Waterloo Evening Courier

Advertises up-to-date pattern designs from the Fashion Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier. Orders cost 16 cents per pattern, include seam allowances, and are filled as soon as possible, with delivery expected within ten days after sending the order.

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