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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1924

Page

11

Alumni Christmas Party at Waterloo Woman's Club

ElNems of Socitet in Gates alumni hosted the annual Christmas party for about 125 attendees from Gates college including former students, plumbers, and faculty at the Waterloo Woman's clubhouse. The program featured Kathleen Lawrence, Ruth Miter, Helen Nauman, Bessie Crosby, and Blaise Werlen with Albert Pecht as Santa. A candy auction supported boys and girls basketball, followed by dancing to the college orchestra and refreshments.

Gates College Waterloo Woman's Clubhouse Kathleen Lawrence Ruth Miter Helen Nauman Bessie Crosby Blaise Werlen Albert Pecht Santa Claus

Costume Party For G A R At Memorial Hall

An old fashioned Christmas party hosted by Sons of Veterans and auxiliary invites G A R members and families to Memorial hall this evening. A pro train features the entertainment and gift exchange. Mrs May Rotenhaver chairs the event with several committees and host families. Cedar Review plans a 7 45 pm meeting at Bo PL W club rooms Wednesday.

Sons of Veterans G A. R Memorial Hall May Rotenhaver Ellie Zetler Eth.t Snodgrass Grace Stallman Fannie Meggison Wlot. Badwards Mira Wannemaker L. Snodgrass George Carrol Milies Cedar Review Bo PL

Collord-Hull Staff and Families Hold Holiday Party

Collord-Hull Motor Company hosted a Christmas party in its showroom with gifts distributed by Fred Telsinger impersonating Santa Claus. Guests included employees and families as well as readings and musical numbers by company staff and local performers.

Collord-Hull Collord- Hiull Motor Company Tooms Fred Telsinger Santa Claus Frank Colford, Jr W. J. Keefe Hudson-Essex Company Sivs Sewick C. E. Davidson Bessie Parris

Double Five Club Christmas Party At Mrs Gitley Home

The Double Five club held a Christmas party Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Herbert Gitley home with a gift exchange and a program by Betty and Marvel Sweeley. Luncheon followed at a single long table festooned with Christmas decorations.

Betty Marvel Sweeley Double Five Club Herbert Gitley

Central Christ church girls hold Yule Tide party

The Church news notes a Young Ladies class at Central Christ Church celebrating a Yule Tide party in the classroom with carols and a Christ child story told by Beulah Barber Mona Bea Owen and Verne Clark reading the Biblical version. Gifts followed in the church parlors. Miss Anne Kistner teaches.

Toyal Central Christ In Church Beulah Barber Mona Bea Owen Verne Clark Barnes Anne Kistner

Bing Miller Stops Here En Route Home for Christmas

Bing Miller, outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics and resident of Vinton, visited old friends yesterday on his way to his parents farm in Benton county to spend Christmas and hunt. He spoke with Duke Hollenbeck about his major league experiences and predicted the Athletics would finish higher next season than last. Miller began with Clinton in the Central association, then moved to Washington, was farmed out, and finally joined the Philadelphia club.

Bing" Miller Philadelphia Athletics Vinton Benton County Miller Duke Hollenbeck Athletics Clinton Hollenbeck

Navy recruiting depot becomes permanent Iowa substation

The local naval recruiting station is designated a permanent Iowa substation under H. S. Hatten. It will be housed at 444 Lafayette Building with state headquarters in Des Moines. Four cities Waterlo o Cedar Rapids Davenport and Burlington gain permanent substations after an investigation showed strong recruit turnout and meeting navy standards.

Iowa Iureau of Navigation Washington, D.C H. S. Hatten Lafayette Building Des Moines Waterino Cedar Rauids Davenport Berlington Navy

Thinking With the Other Fellow's Thoughts in Gift Planning

A column recaps Madge's gift ideas born from imagining others' needs. She selects Aunt Jen a yearly world events magazine, Gretchen a child friendly apron and cookbook, and Sue a theatre party to ease social obligations. The piece emphasizes thoughtful giving by stepping into others' perspectives.

Madge Aunt Jen Gretchen

Fatherless boys enjoy Christmas dinner hosted by Y M C A club

Seventy five fatherless boys dined with Y’s Men at the YMCA Christmas gathering. Amid the meal, Lloyd Thomas of Seattle performed diving tricks and musical imitations while Dr J R Macartney urged faith and work. The Y’s Men choir sang and Santa distributed gifts, with Strand theatre passes and candy for all.

George Palmolive Washington Lloyd Thomas Seattle Thomas Mucartney J. R. Macartney First Presbyterian Church Wim Dr. Macartney Y’s Men's Glee Club Noah Santa Art Weld Merle Brown Bairman Bailey Baraoes Bob Hassey Wayne Smith Harrison Arthur Harold Perry Henry Dallman F. B. Brooksus Leo Cohrt Glare

Subzero Weather Returns Tonight for Christmas Eve

Frigid conditions persist as the forecast from the state bureau predicts snow and colder air for Christmas Eve and Wednesday. Waterloo ends a five day cold spell with a zero to 15 degree rise, while trains lag by up to two hours though service improves in Hindu Central and other routes.

State Bureau Waterloo Hindu Central Klingis Chicago Rock Island

Dorothy Saunders Case After Police Raid On Home

Nine defendants, except Dorothy Saunders, were found not guilty of disorderly house charges after a trial. Saunders was found guilty for keeping liquor at a disorderly house, fined $50, and bonded for appeal. She was later rearrested on an old liquor violation warrant. Other intoxicated defendants bonded at $10 were released.

Dorothy Saunders J.C Reem Saunders M. F. Fields T Wa Ren

Beauty questions answered by readers in earnest style

A 1900s style advice column offers beauty and health tips. Readers ask about throat massage, cod liver oil, weight guidance, pore cleansing, hair care, teeth odor, ear surgery, complexion powders, and a scalp dandruff cure. Expert and reader responses provide practical steps and cautions.

Leysers E. Wu Witter Monty Miss GP Marthai Paulty

Dr G W Hardin Rites Tomorrow Funeral Leader

Funeral services for Dr G W Hardin who died after a long illness will be held at Christ Episcopal church tomorrow afternoon with Rev Tha Mounsey officiating. He was a Waterloo Fuel Co. president, previously in Chicago coal business, born Shelbyville Kentucky November 8 1859. Survived by widow Mrs F W Waldorf, daughter and two grandchildren. two sons predeceased. Body with Hileman Gindt mortuary then church, cremation in Chicago.

W Hardin St. Prancis Hospital Christ Episcopal Church Wellnes Tha Mounsey Mardin Waterloo Fuel Company Chicago Kentucky Shelby County Hardin Emimance College University of Louisville Medical College

Grundy Reds Defeat Des Moines Quintet In Fast Match

Grundy Center Ta Dec 23 Spectal Grundy Cent Reds defeated the Central Christian basketball team 53 to 38 in a fast game. The Christians led early and the Reds tied at 21 21, with a balanced contest throughout. The Reds surged in the final five minutes to secure the win.

Grundy Spectal Grundy Cent Reds Central Christian Central Christians Reds

Bathing Beach Near Monuments Opposed

In Washington D C controversy grows as proposals to establish a bathing beach near the John Paul Jones monument and the Lincoln Memorial spark opposition. Supporters say the area could be beautified while critics argue against any bathing beach so close to the famed monuments.

Washington D.C New Plains Washington Alwayr Lincoln Memorial

Postoffice Rush Sets Citywide Parcel Post Record

The Waterbury post office reports Christmas parcel post rush as the heaviest in memory. Postmaster George Coren, in his 20th year, says cancellations of parcels and letters totalled 81,800, surpassing prior records. Clerks labored long hours to sort and route gifts, with nine trucks distributing parcels through city districts as workers kept at their posts.

Whe Tong Do Seotor George Coren Imal Elias Peel Belings Surviers LT Howe Spiett Vaive Kelly Yah Joan Chirk

Public Library Hours Narrowly Hit for Holiday Week

Public library stations will close at 6 pm Wednesday and reopen Thursday morning as staff observe the Christmas period. University of Iowa scholar TH Curtis Syndor returns from Inwa Ghry for the holidays. Several local residents face illness recoveries and travel notices. a city division investigates a cigarette theft. and a Christmas party planned by city officials will be held in the mayor's office.

Curtis Syndor University of Iowa Inwa Ghry

Convict Free for 10 Years Re-Arrested in California

Beverly Wood, 45, was arrested in Los Angeles after ten years of freedom. She is charged with escaping from the Montsville prison farm near Houston, Texas, while serving a 65 year murder sentence.

Angeles Cal. de Beverly Wood Montsville Houston Tex

Patterns for Waterloo Evening Courier patterns order

To obtain the Courier patterns send 15 cents for each pattern to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier, Waterloo. Patterns are suited for seams and orders are filled in ten days after receipt.

Waterloo

Connolly Carriage fire prompts South Port rebuild plan

A large force of workmen began clearing debris at the Connolly Carriage and Auto works after a fire damaged the front section. President Arthur Gonolly said the loss runs about 14000, fully insured, with several cars destroyed. Temporary offices rise on the second floor as the shop rebuilds and high security kept vital records safe.

Connolly Carriage & Auto Works Noan Kinch Arthur Gon- Wolly Notics Connolly Ady Valwalle

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