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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1920

Page

3

Betrothal announced at society gathering in town

Miss Lucile Whittle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Whittle, and Tracey H. Glasener, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Glasener, were announced to friends at a hotel party hosted by Miss Helen Bovee. Guests included Miss Doris Whitrie, Evelyn Walker and Doris Gaston as servers. The engagement leads toward a January 12 wedding in town.

Lucile Whittle A. T. Whittle Tracey H. Glasener William Glasener Helen Bovee Doris Whitrie Evelyn Walker Doris Gaston Whittle Ma G Miss White Clark

Women Returning to College After Parenthood

In fall news, a 48 year old Boston University freshman mother with two children symbolizes women rejoining college for the education they missed. The piece argues middle aged study frees from economic and domestic burdens and suggests women pursue college or community work to find purpose and happiness.

Boston University Eivision

Waterloo News Roundup with Local Notices and Ads

Local notes report visits and travel plans for Mrs. James Cashman and others, with arrests for intoxication. Land patent transfer in Waterloo township, nurse Esther Anton returns from Chicago training, and an adjourned delinquent tax sale. Eastern Star memorials, real estate suit, and holiday gatherings fill the Waterloo scene alongside holiday parcel post rush and Pilgrim half dollar interest.

Esther Anton Linwood Avenue Evangelical Deaconess Hospital Chicago County Board C Courthouse Helen LaMolle Metropoliltan Life Insurance Company Laura Wilhelson G. E. Weaver Kansas City R. Hohl Fifth Street Weaver Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Georges OC Welker Max A. Fickler William Leask Fickler Doris Leete Orlando Fla Herbert

Beauty Chats By EXSA HENT FORBES

A London style column notes a clear day with hints of spring in the air. Paris contrasts with London’s quiet spirit as the city enjoys warm sun and lingering fog memories while readers recall real fogs that disrupted traffic.

Exsa Hent Forbes London Paris

Pioneer resident Catherine Highmey dies at Cedar Falls home

Mrs. Catherine Highmey aged 6 died just before midnight at the Cedar Falls home of her brother-in-law. She had suffered pneumonia since Wednesday and will be buried in Fairview. She was born in Germany October 20 1834 and came to the United States at age 23. Surviving are sons W F C W and F J Bighmey of Waterloo and daughter Mrs H F Miller of Danville. Miller expected in the city tonight for the funeral.

Warren Farley Waterloo Chicago J. ©. Borchers A. 0 Hasselman Sycamore Street Borchers Greater Waterloo Association E. F. MacDonough C. ©. Ball Cedar Rapids Federal Board of Vocational Education Waterloo Home Service Section American Red Cross Ball Lincoln Savings Bank Plymouth England Mass Catherine Highmey F. J C. H W. F. Eighmey Cedar Falls Orson Eighmey C.W. Eighmey C. H. Eighmey Independence Avenue EB. J. Lockwood Fairview Eighmey Ceremany la Sallie County C. W. Fighmey Rockdale Dubuque County Black Hawk County Hagle Township W. F C. W F. J. Bighmey H. F. Miller Danville

American White Cross Movement Expands Nationally

The first anniversary of the American White Cross marks rapid nationwide expansion to bring free skilled surgery and nursing care to the needy regardless of creed. Originated by Bishop Homer C. Stuntz and the Iowa Methodist Hospital board, it operates through Des Moines and plans to extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific soon.

Iowa Des Moines Atlantic Pacific Homer C. Stuntz F. X. Miller

Cannibal Trialcloud Over Haiti Case Reaches Navy Action

President Dortiguenave of Haiti refused to order a civil trial for Cactus Bellgarde whose murder and cannibalism conviction by a U.S. military court was set aside by the navy for lack of jurisdiction. Bellgarde had said he would return as a mosquito to torment Marines after arrest.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Dortiguenave Haiti Cactus Bellgarde Navy Bellgarde Youngirl Belgarde

Spanish War Veterans Yuletide Program Planned

Veterans of the Spanish war and their families will gather at Memorial hall for a Christmas tree event tomorrow night. A Yuletide program, light refreshments, and presents for children are planned. Helen Gould auxiliary leads the festivities and invites all Spanish American war veterans to attend.

Tropics Cuba Philippines Helen Gould Auxiliary

Rainbow Veterans to Host Christmas Party at Memorial Hall

Members of the Rainbow Veterans association will gather at Memorial hall this evening for a Christmas themed party. Every Rainbow man, together with his guest, is expected to attend.

Rainbow Veterans Association Memorial Hall Rainbow

Oriental Rugs by Harry Mooradian at Davidson’s Furniture

Oriental rug dealer Harry M Mooradian is in town for a visit through Wednesday with a large stock of rugs. He notes prices have dropped, offering notable Christ values for customers. his inventory is displayed at Davidson’s Furniture Store.

Harry M. Mooradian Orienta Yug Len Waterton Wedaay

Loot Stolen From Three Homes Recovered By Police

Loot from three city robberies located by blood hounds from Shores kennels. Value included two rugs from the Grant Willer residence. Trailed from Logan avenue to Argyle street barn then toward near the San Francis hospital area. Arrests expected this afternoon.

Grant Willer Logan Avenue Argyle Street Sa Francis Hospital

Y M C A Boys Granted Use of Two Cottages

Two summer cottages about one and a half miles from Lafayette Street are donated by W N Bird for Y M C A boys to use for hikes. Plans include several holiday expeditions to prepare the cottages. About 25 boys passed through the Iowa Telephone Company exchange office Saturday as part of a Y organized preparatory class.

Lafayette Street W. N. Bird Exchange Office of Iowa Telephone Company

Scroggy Responds to Wife's Divorce Plea Seeks Custody

Harold I. Scroggy filed an answer and cross petition to his wife's divorce action asking the court dismiss her suit and grant him freedom and custody of their 2-year old daughter. Both suits allege cruelty by the defendants.

Harold I. Scroggy

Rival Booze Runners Battle as Rotarians Aid Christmas Cheer

In Omaha two rival booze running bands fought in an east Omaha road house leaving two men badly wounded. About 30 men fired hundreds of shots. police have yet to locate the injured. Separately Rotarians collected about $50 for the Good Fellows fund and Salvation Army at Hotel Russell-Lamson, to be split for Christmas cheer.

United Press Omaha Neb Rotary ‘Club Hotel Russell-Lamson Good Fellows Fund Salvation Army Ben F. Swisher

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