Beethoven day observed by Waterloo club and notes
Beethoven day at Waterloo Women's club featured Fine Arts remarks by Mrs A S Weishsar and musical selections including Egmont overture and Sonatas. A West High quartet played Adagio Cantabile. a Jan. 6 lecture by Tom Skegnill was announced. 35 members attended. New Orleans report follows on women in public life and work in Nicaragua, focusing on Senora Deifilin Pollex Viquez, Nicaragua's first woman consul general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven
Waterloo Women's Club
Herndon
Fine Arts
Kitter Dale
A. S. Weishsar
Uhey
Frank Margulis
Operies Greeley
Celia Yhaxter
Crest Bickley
Robrett
B. MW. Brat
Karl I<rause
A. W. Peterson
Charles Young
Andanie
W. W. Gallup
West High School
Mildred Luce
Maxine Kesster
LeVeta Anderson
Margaret Gallup
Virgil Troup
E. T. Alford
West High
Tom Skegnill
Tve
New Orleans
Senora Deifilin Pollex Viquez
Nicaragia
Senora Viquex
Bartolome Viques
Tay
Senora Vignez
Foreign Department
Managua
Gold Leaf Camp Hosts Christmas Party for 200 Attendees
Two hundred men women and children attended the Gold Leaf camp Christmas party last evening with a supper program and gift distribution. Royal Neighbors visitors and Hudson delegates joined the event while Daniel Branman and Mrs Frank Shannon served as Mr and Mrs Santa Claus. Mrs Harriett Wightman announced a joint installation with Woodmen and a dance to follow. Mrs Eunice Arnold led refreshments for the next card party on January 6 with Mrs Wightman in charge of card tables. Favors were given to Mrs William Hill Mrs George Mootharf and Mrs G J Mehanke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Leaf Camp
Hudson
Noo
Daniel Branman
Frank Shannon
Santa Claus
Harriett Wightman
Oracle
Eunice Arnold
Wightman
William Hill
George Mootharf
G. J. Mehanke
Christmas Party at Westminster Church Sponsored Festive Exchange
Philadelphians of Westminster Church hosted a Christmas party at Black's tearoom last evening for about 30 couples. Decor featured poinsettias a Christmas tree and tapers. After dinner games and a gift exchange followed. The class voted to continue yuletide baskets of food and clothing to needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Black's
O E S Chapters to Hold Sessions Next Week
Both local O E S chapters will hold meetings next week with Becker chapter holding a regular business meeting and officer elections Wednesday at the Masonic Hall. A picnic supper precedes the session. Waterloo chapter plans a special initiation meeting Thursday at 8 p m. Christmas music and refreshments will feature the final Easter Star gathering in the old Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Easter
Star
Becker
All Stars
Waterloo
Old Masonic Temple
P. E. O. Plans Christmas Party At Nan Black Home
Chapter 7 P. E. O. will host a Christmas party at 7 p.m. Monday in the home of Miss Nan Black. Committee members include Mrs. George Garrettson Mrs. George W. Nauman Mrs. Zathoc Burk and Miss Elvira Tyler. A program and refreshments are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.m
Nan Black
George Garrettson
George W. Nauman
Zathoc Burk
Elvira Tyler
Social Events on Week's Calendar
Week long listings show social gatherings across clubs and organizations in Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Notable items include Mrs Lee Briden hosting at 500 club, various church and service group meetings, Christmas parties, and chapter events at local halls and schools.
D O V Special Meeting And Holiday Party Scheduled
D O V and Deughtors of Union Veterans of the Civil War announce a full day Tuesday with a called 2:30 PM meeting for installation of officers. Annual reports will be received and year’s business closed. Picnic supper for Daughters and families and G A B comrades followed by a Christmas party with a 10 cent gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. C. Vi-Sona
Union Veterans of the
Chapter FE to Host Special Program at PEO Meeting
Children of members will present the program Monday at 7 45 p m when the regular meeting of Chapter FE P E O is held at the home of Mrs C M Young Assisted hostesses will be Mrs A E Enderlein Mrs J W Henderson John W Gwynne and Frank Fowler Also noted is a surprise for Miss Lu ette Engleman a Sacred Heart eighth grade girl who received a gift yesterday at her home during a pleasant afternoon gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter FE
C. M. Young
Mmes
A. E. Enderlein
J. W. Henderson
John W Gwynne
Frank Fowler
Sacred Heart School
Luette Engleman
Aged beauty myths and domestic fear in marital lore
Edna Kent Forbes discusses a theory that a wife's beauty should remain private to avoid spurring irritation in a high-strung husband. The piece traces observed declines in marriages as women’s intimate traits fade, urging restraint, quiet resilience, and practical beauty tips while warning against vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Kent Forbes
Thev
Pianist Soprano and Ensemble to Appear in Recital
Ruth Genevieve Shimp a Hull pianist assisted by Erma Stewart Michael Cedar Falls soprano and a waiting ensemble will give a recital in Gilengist chapel Iowa State Teachers college Cedar Falls at 8 Pm Monday. Members of the ensemble are Maryis Schwarck Cedar Falls and Dorothy Maxwell Epworth first violins Doris Williams Delta and Edward Kurtz Cedar Patts second violins and Roland Searight Cedar Falls and Thelma Liliig Dubuque cellists. The program comprises early classical compositions and will include Bach and Gluck pieces along with a sonata for piano and strings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Genevieve Shimp
Hull
Erma Stewart Michael
Cedar Falls
Aiting
Gilengist
Iowa State Teachers College
Maryis Schwarck
Dorothy Maxwell
Epworth
Doris Williams
Delta
Edward Kurtz
Cedar Patts
Roland Searight
Thelma Liliig
Dubuque
Christmas Club Gatherings and Gift Exchanges
Wonder club met at Mrs. John Gentzler home for card favors won by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Parkins and Elmer Smith. Limeheon served, and upcoming Dickens club luncheon planned at Bishops. Members to Mrs. Alta Fisher for a tree program and gift exchange. Monday club held dinner at Black's tearoam, then program at Mrs. Aida Webster’s with Mrs. Entwhistle and Mrs. Snyder in charge. Each member shared a Christmas quotation, carols sung, Santa gifts from the tree, and a poncarn stay hall shower surprise. West Grange club entertained by Mr. and Mrs. George Kline with readings by Mrs. Buchan and a talk by Miss Sadie Miller titled Christmas in Tadia. Picnic dinner served, gifts exchanged. Mrs. Homer Livhly to entertain. Acdiilin Beatrigh met at Mrs. Watler Lazen’s. Christmas gifts exchanged after brief business. Members listed by names and roles. Next meeting at the home of Mes. iar gid Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonder Club
John Gentzler
Edward Parkins
Elmer Smith
Dickens Club
Bishops
Alta Fisher
Gill
P.m
Black
Aida Webster
Paul Entwhistle
Peter Snyder
Mushy
George Kline
West Grange Club
George Buchan
Tadia
Sadie Miller
Homer Livhly
Dan
Acdiilin Beatrigh
Tharsedi
Watler Lazenby
Yoresiny
Ernest Widdle
Harry Padget
Ray Permen
FE DA. Schneider
Robert Lazenby
Chaurip Holajman
Iargid Anson
J. P. Fey
Independence
Kan
Waterloo
M. A. Parker
Herich Avenue
Ralph Miller
Quartermaster Reserve
Wastiighe
Sieutenant
Allan Johnson
Pioneer National Bank
M. T. MacRachern
Chilcago
American College of Surgeons
Waterloo Medical Society
Pres
Bierian
SL. Francis
Allan
Mrn
Black's
D. Wilcox
Frances Brophy
Christmas Party at Local Church Sparks Fun
Sunday school groups from Grace M. Church and First Baptist held old fashioned Christmas gatherings in church parlors and at Mrs. A. P. Smiths home. Activities included games contests music and a gift exchange with refreshments served in festive colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uthl Duley
Grace M
A. P. Smith
Sune Day School
First Baptist Church
D A R Plans Living Christmas Tree Planting Drive
The Daughters of the American Revolution urged to plant living Christmas trees this year with guidance from Mrs Maurice Clark Turner of Dallas Texas chairing the conservation committee. The plan calls for tubs first then planting when ground thaws. aims include reforestation protecting wildflowers and water sheds and promoting national resource legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maurice Clark ‘Turner
Dallas
Tex
United States
Turner
Thiis
Forestry Department
Married Folk of Congs Church Attend a Party
A picnic supper and Christmas party was given by the Young Married People's class of First Congregational church in the church basement. Santa Claus distributed gifts from a large tree while the room featured miniature trees and candles. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bennitt, Mr Braeheimer, Earl Compton, C H Greeler, J H Godtiring, B M Gotsehnil, G H Hospers, G D Lee, J R Morgan, C W Reading, L H West, Herman Wilts, C H Yerkes, Victor Read, Don Servis, Robert Joe Beard and Mrs Marvey isch, FL B Pratt, and Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Santa Claus
Ani
Gaines
BE. R. Bennitt
R. A. Brae Emier
Earl Compton
C. H. Greeler
J. H. Godtiring
B. M. Gotsehnil
G H H. Hospers
GC. D. Lee
J. R. Morgan
C. W. Reading
L. H. West
Herman Wilts
C. H. Yerkes
Victor Read
Don Servis
Robert Joe Beard
Mmes. Marveyisch
FL B. Pratt
Easton
Friday Study Club Sews and Hosts Yuletide Party
Friday Study Club met yesterday at Mrs. C. E. O Klingaman’s home. Members completed a swing for Perkins hospital Iowa City and enjoyed a holiday themed luncheon. Contests were led by Mrs. William Johnson Mrs. Petor Findlay and Mrs. Bo Holton. Coralie Coontz and Spiros Daskalakis gave a reading on Christmas customs in Greece. Caroling followed as gifts were exchanged and mistoms of yuletide in other lands were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EO Klingaman
Perkins Hospital
Iowa City
Klingaman
William Johnson
Petor Findlay
Holton
Coralie Coontz
Spiros Daskalakis
Mrs C Bennett Hosts Boys Music Club Christmas Party
Mrs C Bennett entertained six members of the Boys Music Club with a Christmas party at her home. A program featured readings by Jane Hendy, and refreshments were served by Laura Tinstess aided by Charlotte Sampson. Attendees included Roy Larher, Dek Larher, Charles West, Charles Chirk, Jan Henderson, Richard Corton, Jack Biechanin, David Buck, Allan Walden, and others. The group planned gifts for the old soldiers home at Marshalltown and a G A R circle meeting followed with treats and card exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude S. Bennett
Bova’ Music Club
Ione
Expensive Toys Not Key To Happy Christmas Children
A columnist argues children crave engaging gifts and family warmth over lavish, costly toys. Personal anecdotes contrast indulgent households with frugal homes where affection and meaningful activities bring genuine happiness, noting excess items lead to clutter and irritability.
Lola Puffer Weds Arthur Youmans in Graves Memorial Church
Miss Lola Puffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl E Pudter 224 Duryea street became the bride at 2 pm today in the parsonage of Graves Memorial United Brethren church of Arthur Allen Youmans son of Mr and Mrs John V Youmans 00 Wallgate avenue Rev BE W Main read the service The bride has been employed by Stewart Simmons Press Mr Youmans is connected with Silver Manufacturing Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Puffer
Carl E. Pudter
Duryea Street
Graves Memorial United Brethren Church
Arthur
Allen Youmans
John V. Youmans
Wallgate Avenue
BE. W. Main
Stewart-Simmons Press
Youmans
Silvers Manufacturing Company
Christmas Glasses Gift From Juchanan's Store
Brief items note Father and Mother receiving glasses from Juchanan's for Christmas. Various locals mentioned visiting relatives, rail delays due to subzero winds in Minnesota, and moves to Denver. Rotary luncheon speaker Dr. W A Rohlf of Waverly, and liquor injunctions against defendants Pugh Kittrell Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Ward
San Diego
Cal
Edgar Lee Clayton
Sycamore Street
William A. Hendry
Waterloo Waterworks
Great Western
Rock Island
Minnesota
George Coulis
Brockwell Arms Apartments
Denver
Colo
Fish Tire Company
W. A. Rohif
Waverly
Rotary Club
Hoonday
Russell-Lamson
BE. L. Rohlf
H. B. Boies
KuleTney
Janes A. Pugh
Fred Kittrell
L. Fletcher
Riviera Theatre
Waterloo Tile & Marble Co
Early education starts at birth says Frederick W Lewis
Frederick W Lewis president of the College of Emporia argues that a child's education begins at birth and that a mother's moral influence is vital. He emphasizes early social contact with peers and skilled teachers through kindergarten to complement home training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Frederick W. Lewis
College of Emporia
Ifansus
Des Moines Antituberculosis Lecturer and Banquet Postponement
Des Moines hosts an Iowa Anti Tuberculosis Association talk by Supt. R C Williams with discussion read. News notes report infant wear aid for a 3 day old child from a Courier appeal, Izaak Walton league banquet postponed to mid January, elk carcass on display at E A meat market, and two divorce filings for desertion including Matilda Green vs Peter Green and Lesa M Station vs Arthur Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Anti-Tuberculosis Association
R. C. Williams
Courier
Izaak Walton League
A. C. Willford
Jackson Hole
Wyo
Fifth Streetoast
Matilda Green
Peter Green
Memphis
Tenn
Lesa M. Station
Arthur
Lincoln Birthday Day of Prayer and Penitence
A Federal Council of Churches plan calls Lincoln’s birthday a national Day of Prayer and Penitence to combat lynching. The Race Relations Sunday aims to renew respect for justice and curb mob violence, noting about 4,000 lynching victims in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
New York
Federal Council of Churches
Council
United States
Wholesale Prices Down by One Third of One Per Cent
Washington December 17 The bureau of labor statistics reports a nearly one third of one percent fall in wholesale prices for November index 96.7 down from 97 in October based on 300 commodity prices. Farm products eased while foodstuffs rose with 157 increases 154 decreases and 229 unchanged in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D. C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bazar Profits Reported From Catholic Ladies Aid Sale
Proceeds from the annual bazar and supper of the Catholic Ladies Aid Society totaled 79 dollars with special mention of Greene and Se. December 7 was noted in the report as the date of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Catholic Ladies' Aid
Newsboys Christmas Party At Bishop's Cafeteria
Waterlon newsboys and boys who sell papers will join B F Bishop for a Christmas party at Bishop's cafeteria on December 23. Invitations have been extended, with food and fun planned, casual atmosphere, merrymaking, and festive decorations for the youths.
Mrs Geo House Dies Sudden in Kansas City Mo
Mrs George House a former Waterloo Independence resident died in Kansas City Mo after a half hour illness Relatives here have not learned details Funeral services planned for Monday with Mrs House s mother Mrs H House Castle Hill and sister in law Mrs John Hansen of Parkersburg joining in the arrangements The body to be taken to Independence for services Mr House and son Richard will accompany the casket She was born in Buchanan county and reared near Pine Creek later moving to Waterloo and marrying George House She leaves husband four children her mother three sisters and two brothers all names given in the notice unknown as to exact wording
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George House
Waterloo
Independence
Kansas City
House
H. House
Castle Hil
Ninth Street West
Nolec
Buchanan County
Pine Creek
J. P. Hansen
Celia Peterson
Cedar Fails
Sophie Olsen
Parkersburg
Emma Alderman
John
Elmer Hansen
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Women Doubles Have Same Name Age and Tastes
Two women named Elsie Knapp Forbes, one from Newark and one from Douglas Manor, Queens, discover striking similarities. They are nearly identical in appearance, age, and interests in art and psychology, and they soon form a close friendship believing they might be related through cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elsie Knapp Forbell
Rosedale Avenue
Newark
Douglas Manor
Queens
Farbells
Elsie Knapp
Robert Hays
Forbell
Elsie Knapp Forbes
Hays
Elsie Knapp Fordell
Douglas Sannt
Porbell
Charles H. Fobell
Physically Unfit in French Military Ranks Show Gain
Paris reports that over half of young Frenchmen drafted for annual service are found unfit. Officials note the rejection rate has risen since the war, with about one third refused at age 20. Many later pass for office duty, while roughly one sixth are sent home in early service due to strenuous conditions revealing preexisting issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ufe
Women Teachers in France Hold Fast to Profession
Paris reports that French women are remaining in teaching despite broader gender advances. Many normal schools reject applicants, with shortages in areas like Aisne. City girls attend provincial schools to teach in smaller towns. Men resist women in higher faculty roles where pay is higher. Ohio farmers average 90 miles monthly tending livestock with pedometer trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Ma‘'Am
Aisne
Fezbelald of the Israel Woman in Austin Life
Mrs. Dan Moody wife of Texas governor leads a quiet home life in Austin as a former journalist. She enjoys books art and study and adheres to frugal living with a salary of 4900 dollars for the governor. She belongs to the Quill club and is noted as a lively chaffeur figure with short hair. During the war she trained at Vassar in Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Dan Moody
Texas
Moody
Hub Electric Opens New City Store on Fourth Street
Hub Electric Co opens a new permanent location at 217 Fourth Street West featuring a remodeled storefront and a 20 by 90 foot interior with a showroom, display room, and back shop. Officers include J A Hartleip president K C Updegraff vice president and H Brandes treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub Electric Company
Fourth Street West
J. A. Hartleip
K. C. Updegraff
H. ©. Brandes
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Viquez
Philadelphians of Westminster Church
Lee Briden
DB. O. V
Mermaorink Hall
B. and
P.W
Golden Link Club
John Genteler
Becker Chapter
O. E. S—Masonie Hall
O. E. S—Masonic Hall
S. 0
P. EB. O
Pont
B. Bach
Gigue
Mithsthoot
Sentiitt
Ramen
NMA
Eeers Pergolene
Soeur Notique
Couperin
Gertrude Hof
June Hetener
Willan Goetz
Allen Memorial Hospital
Ranchen
Phi Onegu Pi
Eta
Black’s
Church News
Bennett
N. C. Christensen
Hemay
Nestor Noel
Home Education
Frechel
National Kindergarten Association
Wext Fortieth Street
New York City
Evening Courier
Arthur Youmans
Ruth McClain
Irving School
F. Robe
Juchanan
J. T. Farrell
Bath-Peek Apartments
The
Mystic Workers
Hotel Morrison
Chicago
Thioweer
M. E. Warner
Longfellow
Walker Streets
Essex Ranch
Beteen Pourth
Fifth Streets
Newsboys’ Party
Geo. House
Kansas City, MO
Ohio
Fezbelald
Israel
Mrs
HUB Electric Co
Pier Sayeres
Gend Fith Washion Department
Watierloo
Vee Pteerey Ett
Eweee
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