Christmas reunions fill Waterloo households with kin
The Waterloo area heard of multiple Christmas reunions as families gathered across towns and states. Notable groups included John Averill’s extended family from Waterloo and Ogilvie visiting in shift, while Mrs. Miller’s relatives in Orange township joined Mrs. Klingaman’s kin for Christmas dinner. Various households reported piano and vocal numbers, meals, and intergenerational greetings, with Grandma Sally Fika aged 98 among the elder attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Averill
Robert Anderson
A. C. Miller
Orange Township
Miler
Mr. Miller
Miller
J. Wilbert Miller
Walter Miller
Lloyd Miller
W. H. Maust
Lloyd Manat
Wilbur Miller
Wiliam Bridge
Frank Beck
C. J. Miller
J. J. Miller
Ira Fike
H. W. Miler
Sally Fika
Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes
Edna Kent Forbes answers reader letters on hair care skin care and cosmetics. Advice covers hair net colors matching natural hair prevent frostbite on feet care with borax in creams and cleansing routines for aging skin with oils creams and baths.
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Beauty
Edna Kent Forbes
Health, Money, and the Sin of Wasteful Health
Ruth Cameron argues against the habit of saying I can't afford it and expands the idea to health. She notes health extravagance mirrors financial waste, citing glasses, eating, summer habits, and sleep as common self indulgences that harm well being and ultimately cost more. She urges disciplined, practical care to preserve health.
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Sam
Church News Highlights and Meetings Recap
In Walnut Street Searchlight class at the Y W C A Wednesday luncheon at 1 pm. Annual business meeting and officer elections follow. Deborah society holds all day quitting at First M B church parlors Wednesday. Daughters of Plymouth plan all day Wednesday with Mrs A Heath. Sacred Heart court W C GO KF meets 8 pm at St Marys auditorium. Trinity American Lutheran Ladies Guild meets Wednesday in church parlors hosted by Mrs Emma Geiseman and Miss Melinda Geiseman.
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Walnut Street
Deborah Society
M. B
BD. Davis
Our Lady of Victory
W. G
C. F
K. of C. Hall
Daughters of Plymouth
A. Heath
Sacred Heart Court
W. C. GO. KF
N’ St. Mary's Auditorium
Trinity American Lutheran Ladies’ Guild
Emma Geiseman
Melinda Geiseman
Bulgarian Girl Best Spoiler at Cedar Heights
A Cedar Heights Christmas party hosted by Mr and Mrs W Parrott drew over 100 children who enjoyed carols, games, and a spelling contest. Prizes went to Robert Fowler Harold Jensen and Ruth Dage for essays on why we celebrate Christmas. Each child received a school bag and candy along with a 15 foot outdoor tree and guiding star.
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Cedar ’Heights
Mary Siykoff
Robert Fowler
Nhoiy
Harold C. Jensen
Christ
Ourereiter
Ruth Dage
God
EVIDENCE GATHERER IS SORELY CRITICIZED
Fairfield IA December 26. The board of supervisors at Parr field faced criticism over paying Emel Johnson a month’s $420.64 for aiding the sheriff in securing evidence against bootleggers and gamblers. A companion, Joe Butcher, received $319.20. Critics allege Johnson gambled and drank with offenders, aided by county funds for drink and medical care, and that Johnson profited from the operation.
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Fairfield, Ja
Der
Board of Supervisors
Parrfield
Emel Johnson
Muscatine
Johnson
Joe Butcher
Fairfield
Rob Packers SAR Heist Hits Morris & Co Chicago
Robbers blew the door from the Morris and Co branch office in Chicago early today and took about 2900 dollars from last Saturday’s receipts. The incident occurred at the packers facility as the firm’s staff reported the break in and theft to authorities. No arrests were announced immediately.
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Rob Packers
Chicago
Yeggnien
Tafe Ia
Morris & Co., Packers
Salvation Army Plans Christmas Party for Needy Family
After two weeks of strenuous work to aid the poor and down and out, Salvation Army members and Sunday school children will host a Christmas party at the Water street barracks. The second floor will be cleared, decorated, and a big fishpond will let each child cast a line for a present. Mrs. Victor Lundgren will attend and address the children. Donations totaled 1234.61, with any balance to be used for winter relief as accounting is completed.
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Salvation Army
Water Street
Victor Lundgreau
Des Moines
Salvation “Army
Edward la Plount
Kathleen will stage Kathleen Kathleen rehearsals and venue
Rehearsals for the Legion play Kathleen begin Thursday at the Rialto hall with director DB Darfler arriving from John B. Rogers Producing Company. The Waterloo theatre production runs Jan 22 to 24 under Beecher-Chapman post auspices, promising a landmark amateur performance with notable talent, scenery, and costumes.
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Beecher-Chapman Post
American Legion
Kathleen
Waterloo Theatre
Post
Rialto Theatre
DB. C. Darfler
John B. Rogers
Fostoria
Whoas
Waterloo
50 Above Marks Christmas as One of Warmest Days
The mercury topped 60 at its peak and a 29 degree low yesterday, marking one of the warmest Christmas days in this region. Professor M E Hoar predicts mild weather for the rest of the month with rain and thawing on December 28 and 29, and generally mild conditions thereafter.
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M.E. Hoar
Big Creek Farmer Declares Bankruptcy in LaPorte City
Walter W. Clark of LaPorte City files a voluntary bankruptcy petition with referee J. E B. Jordan. Claimed debts total 6151.15, with 1500 secured by chattel mortgages on livestock and 4251.19 unsecured. Assets listed at 3255, with 300 exempt, including a soldier’s uniform. Also noted is a separate item: arms banned in Poland.
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Walter W. Clark
LaPorte City
J. E B. Jordan
Clark
Christmas Seal Money Still Coming In Waterloo
Christmas seal funds continue to arrive at the Greater Waterloo association headquarters. Director Mrs. W. T. Allington praised the public for generosity in buying these health messages and urged donors to mail their checks. The drive aims to surpass $2,000 as headquarters stay open several more days for public health support.
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Christas
Greater Waterloo Association
W. T. Allingon
Gales
Waterloo
Sociat Welsha League
Mra
Ate Kinson
Dinner for 89 relatives at Hudson home
On Christmas day Mrs J W Steeg hosted a large dinner at Hudson in honor of Alves Samuel Cifhsan and Mrs Byees mother. Eighty nine relatives attended the meal and gifts were distributed after. Mrs J L Blarvey of Waterloo is among the town’s oldest settlers nearing eighty two and has twenty eight branded children with fourteen great grandchildren.
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Emily P. Vaughan
Vaughan
Grocent
Will Vaughan
Minneapolis
Airs
George Sawyer
Ossie
James Loonan
Hudson
J. R. Vaughan
Herbert
Des Moines
Mary
Hobnes
Arthur
C. A. Petrie
Waterloo
Petrie
Ray
Clinton
Farmer Lake
Cole
Lloyd Loonan
Tay Sinnard
FL P, Gregg
Dallas
Tex
Ed Shoring
Davenport
Christman
Anna Gregg
Carl
Grover Grege
George Counsell
F. O. Gregg
Cedar Palle
J. W. Steeg
Alves
Samuel Cifhsan
Burglars Visit Dentist Office Third Time at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls, Dec. 26 Special report says burglars paid a third Christmas visit to Dr. J. Jensen's office yesterday but left without taking valuables. They tried to pick the lock. five prior efforts had yielded about $200 in goods. Authorities suspect drugs were the motive.
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Cedar Falls
J. Jensen
First Evangelical Aid Society Meeting Postponed
The First Evangelical Aid Society meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed indefinitely, delaying plans and any planned discussions or activities.
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ATIC
First Evangelical Aid Society
Tests for Good Writing Paper Quality
The article explains shopper tests for writing paper quality, emphasizing smoothness both sides, uniform surface, lack of stray fibers, and a distinct “snap” when flexed. It contrasts plate glazed with friction glazed finishes, notes texture, opacity, and durability from dry vs wet processing, and warns to balance economy with sheet strength and appearance.
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Furly
Athera
Halse
Gael Andl
Son Gifts Mother House and Furniture for Christmas
Des Moines reports Grace Crawford Myre receives a New England cottage at 67 Portia Street as a Christmas gift from her son. Neighbors note a caretaker figure and the setup includes installed furniture and curtains, with a man named Christos observed as an overseer.
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Des Moines
Grace Crawford
New England
Portiath Street
Christos
T. W. Craw
Contractor Drives Mother to New House Gifted Furnishings
Ford drove his mother to the new house and presented the furnishings to her as a Christmas gift, signaling a personal gesture tied to the holiday season.
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Ford
Boys Must Restore Fodder Damage by Youths
Seven young men torn corn fodder shocks yesterday were gathered by police after being found damaging fields. They were disciplined, escorted through the jail for a sake of accountability, and promised to repair the fodder before release. Local resident P. J. Bennett complained.
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P.‘J. Bennett
Western Avenue
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