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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1924

Page

12

Business and Professional Women host annual Christmas dinner

The B P W club at Knights of Columbus hall entertained over 90 members with guests Miss Frances Plath Davenport national president Miss Jeanette Ritchio Fort Dodge and Miss Martha Pattie Mason City national vice president. Events included carols readings and a Santa distribution as the group discussed club cooperation and community role.

Knights of Columbus Business and Professional Women’s Club Federation Frances Plath Davenport Jeanette Ritchio Fort Dodge Silent Elizabeth Kenney Alicea Wycott Little Mary Kathryn Gallagher A. A. Hoffmann Martha Pattie Mason City National Miss Plath Businss Wanda Daum Mable Walters Fi Nella Amos Santa Claus Edith Colburn Lillian Hileman

Christmas Play and Evening Program Tonight

Christmas Play by children of Melkinney directed by Suse Plorence Gabriel will be part of an Evening department program by Waterloo Woman's club for after dinner entertainment Thursday. Other numbers include a Christmas story by Arlene Schulliuul and a land Christmas day recap by Mrs J H Crippen. Music features a violin solo by Mrs Loren J Berry and carol singing. Dinner at 6 30. Contributions requested for children at the state university hospital Town City.

Children of Melkinney Serioul Suse Plorence Gabriel Waterloo Wontan’s Club Arlene Schulliuul J. H. Crippen Loren J. Berry Sibe‘ng Dioner State University Hospital Town City Charles Rann W Kennedy Termle Mack Fine Arts B. L. Corton JL. B W. Powler Alrs Arthur Jury Fowler H. W. Sigworth Jack Patterson

County Officials and Staffs Annual Party Held at Black's Tearoom

Second annual dinner of county officers and employees and their spouses was held at Black's tearoom with Ed Madigan as toastmaster. Ninety-two covers, program with piano by Fred Mead, vocals by Henry Iblings, readings by Marian Garner and John William Myers.

Black Madigan Asurer Fred Mead Henry Iblings Marian Garner Cedar Heights Jane John William Myers Grange Hi. C. Moeller

A Vine Bit of Strategy on Taste and Manners

A writer praises using the concept of bad taste to curb vulgarity in children. A caregiver recounts Lucy’s shift from rude to well mannered after peers framed behavior as poor taste. The piece argues combining taste-based appeals with moral currents can shape conduct and attitudes toward social acceptance.

Lacy Lucy

Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors Elect Officers

Royal Neighbors of Waterloo elect officers led by Mrs Grace Bissote for the term. Officers include Mrs Vera Bush vice oracle, Mrs Bernatta Sibert chanter, Mrs Nellie Hutton recorder, Mrs Enina Noltiger receiver, Mrs Lota Reavis musician, and others. A banquest followed at Bishon's Cafeteria, with juvenile elections and a Christmas party planned.

Royal Neighbors Waterloo Camp Grace Bissote Amiust B. Flali Fourth Street East Mil Kntt Vera Bush Bernatta Sibert Nellie Hutton Enina Noltiger Lota Reavis Dorothy Gille Blanche Miller Rose Baker Inahnger Bishon Case Dorothy Wolmes George Harris Anna Shultz June Harvey Louis Shirley Nellie Hurley Pauline Moothart Ruth Miller Lucile Wovell Lilly May Huskins

Club Notes and Meeting Announcements

Five hundred was played at the March club hosted by Mrs. C L Peterson and guests. Mrs. Albert Nelson and Mrs. Fred DuBois won favors. Child study club meets Thursday at 2 30 pm in the First Evangelical church parlors with Mrs Kate Sage and Mrs Clinton F Smith. The meeting is open to the public. Get Together club held a Christmas dinner at Mrs Harry Rober’s home Tuesday evening with dinner at 7 and a centerpiece of four Christmas wreaths and candles plus games and contests after.

Daghters of Veterans R. E. Williamson First Baptist Church Daughters of Veterans Memorial Hall March Club C. L. Peterson Albert Nelson Fred DuBois Child Study Club First Evangelical Church Kate Sage Clinton F. Smith Sitz Harry Rober

Beauty Chats on Face Massage Techniques and Routine

The article argues skilled facial massage offers real benefits beyond self-application. It stresses understanding facial muscles and blood vessels, lifting techniques, and using creams to draw blood to the skin. It advises gentle strokes from chin to cheek, avoiding over-tightening, and notes warmth and pink skin as signs of effectiveness.

Cain

Compensation claims filed before January details unclear

OCR text reports compensation claims filed before January tied to veterans and health issues with references to tubercular illness and related diseases. It mentions deadlines, medical conditions, and procedural notes, but the passage is garbled with uncertain names and terms, making the exact entities and events unclear.

East School Board Debates Plan for New Grade School

Dowdy Bay offices heard superintendent Kihne outline a 22 room grade school to sit on Prin street between Seventh and Eighth. Engineers Mortimer Ro Clevadand and others discussed building ethics and district use for indoor playground work, with final action on building type pending.

Prin Street Dowd Iy Bay CLW Kihne Mortimer Ro Clevadand Arehineer

Forget-Me-Not Club Postpones Meeting For Ill Member

Diversionsavers went to Mines. David Stevenson, Lester Miller, J. P. vou Lackum, J. M. Jensen and L. A. Link. Exchange of gifts was made thru a prabbag. Eleanor Kober played piano numbers during the serving. Assisting hostesses were Mines Harmett Bartels, L. A. Pink, Floyd Rupp and Lester Miller. On account of the serious illness of Leo Billings, members of the Forget-Me-Not club have postponed their meeting planned for Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Idi, Alderuian.

David Stevenson Lester Miller J. P. Vou Lackum J. M. Jensen L. A. Link Eleanor Kober Harmett Bartels L. A. Pink Floyd Rupp Lester Miler Leo Billings

Church Guild Meets At Parish House This Thursday

Christ Episcopal church guild meets at 1 o'clock in the parish house on Thursday with Mrs. Fred Northey chairing committees in charge. Officers will be elected and hostesses named for the St Marys Sewing circle in the school hall Thursday afternoon include Mimes Matt Frost John Kurth Elizabeth Kramer R L Penne and John Fenelon.

Christ Episcopal Church Guild Fred Northey St Mary's Sewing Circle Mimes Matt Frost John Kurth Elizabeth Kramer R. L. Penne John Fenelon

Greek Church Plans Christmas Services

The Greek Church of St. Dimitrios announces Christmas worship next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon marking the first Christmas under the Gregorian calendar with a 13 day difference from the Julian calendar. A benefit dance will follow that night at K of P hall. Elected for the year are George Bliss president Peter Makris vice president Spira Daskalakis treasurer Mike Vkonzis secretary. Board members include Mike Karlas Christ Arvanitis Mike Tervas George Kemeras Peter Kourtis Danes Nick Tom Kypreos Andrew Salas Lewis Colony James Gades. Board of inspectors: John Foufas Harry George Peter Psilas.

St. Dimitrios du

Hat Blown From Woman's Head by Boy on Bicycle

Police seek assistance in recovering a hat valued at 25 dollars blown from a woman's head on a downtown street last evening. A boy on a bicycle rode away with the hat after the incident. Seaman Judd Marvel Trask visiting his mother Mrs Ida M Trask and other relatives. his ship USS Cincinnati departs Brooklyn Jan 4 for a Pacific cruise returning December 1923. Saint warns plaster should not be applied while setting remains soft.

Judd Marvel Trask U.S. S. Cincinnati Ida M. Trask Trask Brooklyn Navy Yards Tiawaiian Islands Australia

City in Brief Fourth Report from Spokesmen Club

Erie lines agent Daniels from Des Moines attended on business yesterday. Speakers Tl. B. Gichty and Georgn Ww spoke at the Spokesman’s club noon meeting at Black’s tearoom. Mrs. George W. Cone, former Waterloo resident, died last night at her daughter’s home in Minneapolis. Len iilling, having an operation on Monday, is recovering from appendicitis in serious condition. Rev. A. P. Blough to attend general board meeting of missions. L. W. Slocum, former deputy county auditor, remarried. Roland Merner, Cedar Falls attorney, named to county gathiers eat commission after Call’s death. Mr. and Mrs. Good returned from Indianapolis, reports wife improved. State inspectors checked city weights. conditions favorable. Arbuckle left for Chicago to attend hospital board meeting on care work. Leomer couple to spend winter in California with Christmas in Los Angeles. Travel to San Francisco and Belingham en route back next May. G. A. Hansen heads to Chicago for rate hearing on canned goods. Boies District Court: Richard Grietman given state reformatory term. Ro Syrarsan given 30 days jail for drunkenness. For Xmas magazines, phone Lee 2.

GP. Daniels Erie Lines Jes Moines Tl. B. Gichty Georgn Spokesman George W. Cone Waterloo Ob. K. Kirkpatrick Minneapolis Aisin Len Iilling Los Angeles Cal L. W. Slocum Anda Roland Merner Cedar Falls Gathiers John Call Wltf. Leomer California Leomer Loomer Bar Francisco Bellingham Wash G. A. Hansen Grenthe Chiesse Interstati Commercs Commission Hansen Smith, Lichty & Willman Co Powler Company Rectors

Troop 1 Recognized as Veteran Scout Troop

Word from Boy Scout headquarters that Troop 1 led by Charles Greeley aunt William Ashmore Jr is recognized as a veteran unit by the national office. Troop 1 has five years of uninterrupted registration and meets Wednesdays at the First Congregational church.

Focal Boy Scout Charles Greeley William Ashmore, Jr First Congregational Church

Fire incidents sweep through multiple homes in Pine Alan Mg

An explosion at C. W. Hobbwin residence 1904 Pourth Street East sparked a small fire. no injuries. A Bremen residence on A. J. Wigoer Marsh trail reported a blaze with no damage. By 10 92 pm two more fires appeared. Martin Ruey’s 308 Ibn Street blaze caused minor loss. Firefighters traced a hot air furnace fire at Martha A. Miller’s 265 Hammond Avenue residence. No casualties. residents advised to insure.

Bremen A. J. Wigoer Martin Ruey Ibn Street Martha A. Miller Hammond Avenue

Orange Township Mothers and Daughters Banquet Held

The Orange Township Mothers and Daughters annual banquet drew many families and community figures. Local hosts and guests shared updates on activities, with reports of visiting relatives and church events, and plans for future gatherings noted at the event.

Junior Cross Word Puzzle How to Solve Puzzle

Puzzle page explains filling white squares with letters to form horizontal and vertical words. Clues include nouns for reading news, squirrels, writing items, toys, small animals, and family relations. The article notes an answer will appear in tomorrow's paper and mentions Queen Mary’s personal effort related to revival of the Hinco snaking Industry in England.

Queen Mary Io England

Uncle Wiggily and the Pretty Berries

Nurse Jane Pusey Wizzy creeps downstairs with a calt basket to greet Uncle Wiggily in the hollow Kump Wungalow scene as morning begins, the quirky tale unfolding with playful dialogue and whimsy.

Jane Pusey Wizzy Wungalow Jane Uncle

Uncle Wiggily Chases Red Berries For Nurse Jane

Uncle Wiggily and a bobcat encounter a thorny bush full of red berries while searching for treats for Nurse Jane. The bobcat helps gather berries despite getting pricked, while the bunny saves the day with a basketful for Nurse Jane and continues on the woods path.

Jane Nhaele Pwoods Hungarow Wome Uncle Whesly Uncle W Temline Bob Cat Nuren Jane

Radio Fans Set Thursday Conference In Waterloo

Radio enthusiasts convene Thursday at the Greater Waterloo Association to shape a listener league aimed at improving broadcast reception. A tentative organization form will be shown, focusing on reducing regenerative receiver interference. A test program will demonstrate interference causes and mitigation with two temporary receiving sets.

Radio Deatera Aul Farm Greater Waterloo Agsociation Waterloo Trex

Miller Girl Is Cut In Auto Collision

Six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs GFL Muller of 1006 Rich street was severely cut when the car she rode with her father collided with a saw driven by Gerald Royke of 1324 Fourth Street East at Logan and Dane streets at 6 p m yesterday. The child suffered deep cuts from broken glass but is reported to be out of immediate danger.

Aod Strg GFL Muller Richiwirret Ahe Gerald Royke Ourth Street East Logan Ageing Dane Street

Nashua Woman Dies After Long California Stay

Nashua resident Mrs Jan Keyes died in California on Monday after living there with her daughter. Former Waterloo resident Mrs M Broam Kardner also passed away in California. The body will be brought to Nashua next Tuesday. Survived by her husband two sons and one daughter.

Nasiua Nashua Ja. Dee Jan. Keyes California M. Broamkardner Waterloo

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