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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

14

Christmas church programs and cantatas across town

Churches announce a busy Christmas observance with special music, processions, and cantatas. First Congregational lists a full morning program with solos and choruses led by Miss Patt Lindner, while Church of the Brethren details Sunday evening activities and gift presentations across grade levels. Central Christian and First Methodist Episcopal outline morning and evening services featuring anthems, readings, and nativity pageants.

First Congregational Patt Lindner Boomhower Herald Aneais Bethlehem Hulm Miss Lindner

Knowledge of French Aids Business Postwar Careers

The article argues that French language skills will boost business prospects after the war. It notes banks and large firms offer language classes, improving promotions for bilingual employees, and highlights the Soldiers-Sailors Diary and English-French Dictionary distribution by the newspaper with a check plan for readers.

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Christmas Programs at First Presbyterian and First Methodist Tonight

First Presbyterian and First Methodist Sunday schools present Christmas programs this evening. White Gifts for the King will be given by the Presbyterian school with solos and readings by Elsie Byvank Helene Balllett Bristol, and a scripture reading by the junior division. Dr John Hobertson Macartney will address the school. The program features many recitations and readings by children, interspersed with musical numbers. The Methodist program includes orchestra selections, carols, a Cantique de Noel, a saxophone solo, and a talk by Mr Rickert, followed by gift distribution to all children. Card of Thanks' note follows.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Zethian Choir King of Peace H. 3B Kceng Lillian Fleming Sateiste Mmea Clarence Wise R. R. Krebs Don G. Cox J. E. Brinkman Yenney Fedora Gavotte Violz Miler Kelly Krebs Don. G. Cox Helen Cowies Batha Powers Blanche Henning Pauline Petrie Mildred Court Marlen Reaney Margaret Horner Thelme Abbs Darlene Decker Floy Abbs Irehe Newell Marioni Dunlavey Altos Warren Gilbert A. T.hakill Janet Townsley Joy Woodru Esther Spry First Presbyterian First M. E First Presbyterian School Elsie Byvank Bethlehem Byvank Helene Balllett Bristol John Hobertson Macartney Santa Claus Little Girl Dolly Dorothy Hitchcock Edith Beansy

Christmas club meetings and social gatherings noted

Numerous women's clubs held holiday gatherings with entertainments and meals. Guests included Mrs. Leo Huntington Mrs. B H Frankfort and Mrs. Thomas Lehan among others. A marriage of Ruth Corey and Koscog Ede announced with ceremony at Great Lakes.

la Lomita Club John Strayer Jolly Ten B. H. Frankfort McGee Leo Huntington Minerva Club Thomas Lehan Mites Warry Rynearson Eines Ford Emiin Bastian Frank Cowles D. M. GC. Club Dowles Helen Elkfets Wiks’ Hall N. A. Bucman B. B. Club Paul Bailey George Jump R. B. Jolls Nichols Denver M.D. L Clyde Hall Thelma Griffin Verna Blow Era Alta Hurley O. F. Anderberg Corey-Patton Ruth Gough Corey Bristow Koscog Edewirh Patton Public Works Department United States Navy Great Lakes Ith Mace Dee Ll Patton Waterloo Hoss Conservatory of Music Groene Harry Edward Romnel Methodist Episcopal Church Wankegat

Among the Churches Activities Reported

The St Marys Catholic parish group met in the auditorium with several speakers and refreshments after the gathering. Calvary Evangelical Altruists held an evening meal at Mrs J K Mishlers home with Christmas exchanges leaves and contests. The Ladies guild met with Mrs P A Sporie for a thank offering to Christ as a business meeting occurred. Many dolls received and a clerk reflected on scarce dolls for needy children described in a Courier and Reporter story.

St. Mary's Catholic Eirela Mines Anderle, Ritz and Koch Lostenses Calvary Fivangulienl J. KR. Mishiler Christ Piscopak Ladien’ S Guild FP. A. Sporie Christoas Black the Courier and Reporter

Doll Committee Receives Donations for Charity Fund

The article notes a doll committee at Good Fellows receiving 40 dollars per box of vandy from clerks yesterday afternoon and 25 dollars more from other sources. Funds are sent to Mrs. J.T. Muldoon and Mrs. R. N. Cowin, who oversee the doll department. Od dolls or new ones are acceptable.

Wages Rise for Railway Clerks on Cotton Belt

St Louis Missouri December 21. An increase of 7.5 percent in wages of railway clerks and telegraphers has been granted by the St. Louis Southwestern railway the Cotton Belt. The increase becomes effective January first.

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