Waterloo Yuletide dances to brighten social season
ElNems of Sociebif Yuletide Dances Afford Gayety For Social Sets describes a spate of holiday dances in Waterloo. Key events include a Dec 36 party at the Waterloo Woman's club home hosted by Margaret Welshaar and Mary and Robert Stevenson with over 100 invited, a formal dance at Hotel Russell Lambertson with 9 30 start, and a New Year’s Eve dance at Knights of Columbus hall with Chicago orchestra. Also noted is the Masonic dance set for Jan 2 at the armory. Mrs S L rises man hosts a Christmas dinner for family including G F Johnson and Klingaman family. several members plan California winter travel.
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Waterloo
Armory
Waterloo Woman's
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Ellis
Knights of Columbus Hall
Frank C. Fish
George E. Shoemaker
W. F. Rausch
J. A. Raymond
Chicago
Mora
C. E.klingaman
Ray Kliogaman
I. Klingaman
Frank L. Kioganan
California
Daughters of Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Memorial Hall
Elva Wannemaker
Ethel, Snodsrass
Mae Rodenhaver
Grace Stallman
Mary Woore
Charles Hollis, Jr
Elizabeth
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
G. H. Pinkney Lave
J. B. Gaines
Betty
Velma
Cedar Rapids
HR. Otterdahl
Minneapolis
Laurence Hutson
Western Avenue
John E. Young
Eugene Smith
College of Medicine
Creighton University
J. H. Smith
A. E. Gragg
E. A. Leighton
Evelena Brooks
Kansas
Darwin
Z. T. Brooks
Minnie S. Davis
George F. Davis
Fannie
Esther
Jefferson Street
James G. Clark
Roy Bryant
Missouri
Arkansas
P. L. Bryant
Adam Melton
Louisville
Melton
Helen Dubbert
Cedar
A. Pubbert
Des Moines
Donald
Dorothy
Pearl S Anton and Franklin Nabhols Married Thursday
A Christmas wedding in Waterloo united Pearl S. Anton and Franklin W. Nabhols in a noon ceremony conducted by Rev. Clinton F. Smith. The bride wore a blue satin gown with steel beads and carried roses and baby’s breath. Afterward, guests dined at Lie Nome in La Porte and the couple plan to be at home June 1 at 852 Fourth Street West.
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Clinton F. Smith
Pearl S. Anton
Nicholas Anton
Fourth Street West
Franklin W. Nabhols
Brandon
la Porte
Lie Nome
Herbert Anton
Nabhoile
Man‘ual Arts
Iowa State Teachers College
Seven Christmas Days Below Zero In Iowa Weather
Severe arctic air kept the state in deep cold with a seven below zero minimum and six above the same day. Christmas data from 1896 to 1924 shows recurring subzero readings while travel suffered delays due to heavy traffic in frigid conditions. Train service later in the day neared normal levels but remained delayed by up to ninety minutes in places.
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Iowa
State Bureau
Christmas and local notices mix in Waterloo city brief
A Waterloo city brief lists scattered items from ad notices and Christmas greetings to legal actions and personal visits. Highlights include Miss Grace Hinkley visiting Fredericksburg, M. and Mrs. Farr of Los Angeles as guests, a pastor’s Christmas presents, and several divorce cases including Minnie S. Davis vs George F. Davis with custody requests, plus police and civic acknowledgments.
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Grace Hinkley
Fredericksburg
Edward Boeger
White Rock
John
Fourth Street
H. K. Rouse
Franklin Street
W. D. Johnston
Mooseheart
Ames
Los
Angeles
Cal
G. W. Dawson
There Ought to Have a Window in the Hall of Fame
A reader recalls a hotel desk encounter where a harsh clerk changes after a manager intervention. The piece argues travel lodging should reward candid rebuke, praising the effect of honest feedback on service and noting the value of constructive criticism for better hospitality.
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Phin
Lone
Hall of Fame
Beauty secrets for shapely shoulders and nails
A dated health and beauty column advises women on building up shoulders through targeted rubbing with rich creams like danoline or cocoa butter, breathing exercises, posture tips, and sleeping with a low pillow. It also covers a home manicure method using grease, pumice, and a pencil eraser, plus advice on hair bleaching, nail care, and addressing skin issues with baths and exfoliation.
Local News Notes From Waterloo and Iowa City
Brief items mention residents visiting relatives over Christmas, university fraternities and sororities initiation, a death in Chicago affecting a Waterloo family, near term court filing deadlines, and a rush on 1924 license renewals. Marriage licenses list several couples including Cruimmer McIntyre and Ward Uren, plus others in Waterloo and surrounding areas.
Junior Cross Word Puzzle Puzzle Answer Update
A note from the newspaper indicates the solution to Wednesday's crossword puzzle is provided. Readers are invited to check the published answer key for the completed grid and clues.
Local Boy Scout Play The Kid's Awakening Feb. 11
The cast of 100 will perform The Kid's Awakening in East Nish auditorium on Wednesday evening February 11 as part of Scout Anniversary Week. Lewis Lowderman stars as The Kid with Arthur F. Jury announcing the lineup and rehearsals begin January and continue Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays until February 11. The production, the largest ever by the local scout organization, includes Indian ceremonies dances scoutcraft demonstrations and various special groups showcasing signaling pioneering cooking map drawing first aid lifesaving and archery with multiple troops represented.
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East Hish
Arthur FP
Lewis Lowderman
the Kid
Fast Nish
Evers
Czst
Welly Sane
Lewis
Tharry Debs
Charley
Eden
Tavertit
George W. Wond
Tleeman
John W. G Wellp Harriman
Ecceses
Charles Creeley
George Gunn
Id van Ninn
Robert Dotsin
Billy Ashmore
Bugier
Leslie Nfallwin
Jack Xorton
Bill Burbank
Tim Murphy
Lylik Spencer m
Halley Bean
Otty Stone
Ratiee Rey
Wildlams
Dino Marston
Gordon Alexander
Donald McCavick
Postoffice Rush Delivers Christmas Mail Amid Busy Season
The city post office endured a Christmas rush with four baskets left due to insufficient addresses. On December 24, 634 special delivery items were delivered, over five times the average. Registered mail also spiked, while many parcels and cards were misaddressed or going to former residents, prompting heavy tracing work. Stores reported a 10 percent year over year sales uptick despite cold weather and an unprecedented late-season surge.
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Uri
Elysnal
Ray Cliegeert
Ely
Uncle
Klartlad
Uncle Wiggily and Susie's Doll Adventure
Uncle Wiggily wanders the woods seeking a morning adventure with Sammie Littletail and Susie. Susie returns to the burrow to fetch one of her dolls before joining the old rabbit for a day after Christmas.
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Uncle Wiggily
Susie
Howard RI. Garis
Wigily
Sammie
Susie Littletail
Mr. Longears
Wiggily
Five Applicants Take Tests For Building Inspector Job
Five applicants seek the city building inspector post. L. T. Chester A. Dudley Alfred Cook David Toenies and Charles Wasson appear for the exam before a board of examiners led by M. B. Cleveland and George W. Muller. Expires June 1. Successful candidates will be certified to the city council for appointment under the building code. The two year term for Wasson ends Jan 1. Salary after Jan 1 is 32 500 per year, cut from 32 600 under the new budget.
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Policy Council
L. T. Chester
A. Dudley
Alfred
Tern
Charles Wasson
Harvest to begin on Cedar River tea near Neshua
Harvesting of tea along the Cedar river at Neshua is set to start within a fortnight if weather stays cold. Officials report the river depth and thickness around 12 to 16 inches while preparations prepare storage for 20 000 tons of tea. Local skaters sharpen gear as a season begins near Mullen avenue bridge and the dam.
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Cedar River
L. BD. Milter
Crystal Sea & Ruel Co
Hevror Ineles Ehick
Young Coat Company
Uinols
Akatera
Mullen Avenue Bridge
Sone
Salvation Army Feeds 600 for Christmas Day
Two hundred needy children attended the Salvation Army Christmas party at Water Street Hall. Each child received a tog, candy, nuts, apples and cr anes. Mrs Eddie Bowe oversaw decorations and gift distribution. Commander Bowe reported kettle receipts should cover Christmas dinners for about 600 people across 260 baskets. Waterloo residents were thanked for their generous support.
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Salvation Army
Water Street
Eddie Bowe
Commiander Bowe
Mull
Waterloo
Patterns for the Waterloo Evening Courier
To obtain the Courier up to the patterns pattern of accompanying design send to Fashion Department. Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. These patterns are low for seams. All orders filled as far as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.
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Fashion Department
Waterloo
Watertown Treasurer Coon, 88, Celebrates Long Service
In Watertown New York on December 26 a report notes John Coon, aged 88, as the state’s oldest treasurer in continuous service. First elected in 1875 he has been re elected annually and expects to finish a fiftieth term this year.
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Watertown
Lofsen
Fohn
Coon
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Nelle MeIntyre
Stanley Crommnier
J. R. Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
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A. G. McCormick
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Franklin Gregory
Hazel Hewitt
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Ray C. Hensweter
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T. H. Sheckler
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Vinion
Mary Grvil W. Holmes
Loahod
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First Presbyterian
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Earl Blitseh
A. D. Anderson
Wonder Club
William Speicher
Grace Holt
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Buchanan
Frank T. Wagner
Hazel Scoville
J. Conrad
Gertrude Stoner
Walter Scheppela
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J.B. Pritchard
Methodist , Episcopal Church
J.C. Corsaut
Charles K. Corsaut
Edna B. Fish
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Citzox
Chork
Howe
Daisy
Drew
Morida
Dr. Corsaut
Gonbieg
Allison
E. B. Spencer
Herbert Koepke
University of Low
F. J. Koepker
Robert Thomas
Chi Delta Sigma
University of Iowa
Martha Swisher
Delta Gamma Sorority
University of Town
Chicago Great Western Railroad
G. H. Hunt
Chicaga
Hunt
FLI
James
Cruimmer
Nille E. McIntyre
Leslie Cowell
Theresa Ward
Jowa Jalil
Lester Uren
Ruth Marsh
Franklin W. Nabhholz
Pearl Sophie
Anton
Ray C. Henspeter
Hazel M. Hewitt
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Vrk
Acuuts
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Santa
Amd
Uncle Wirily
Caine
Uncle Wigelly
Saato
Bern
Jackie
Fowler Coffee
FowLer
TRE Poyeer Oistare
Towa
Weeny
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