Waterloo Woman's club hosts merry Christmas dancing party
Waterloo club members gathered at the home of Miss Alair garet Welshallg and Miss Mary Stevenson to greet over 100 young social members. Red decorations and candles adorned the ballroom while guests passed through a receiving line and enjoyed musical stories, word tables, mahjong, and cross word puzzles.
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Waterloo
Alairgaret
Welshallg
Mary Stevenson
Robert Stevenson
Dean Goby
Ruch Rausch
Una
A. 5. Weishaar
K. F. Stevenson
James Switzer
Grace Cobb
Jewell Johnsson
Ruth’ Rausch
Jean
Church and parish meetings announced this week
Church session at First Presbyterian to confer with applicants for church membership at 7 30 Monday. Altrurcian class of First Methodist meets Friday at Mrs George Lurington’s home. lunch served at noon. About 80 hosted at St John’s parish card party last evening. players named. Calvary Evangelical Christian Endeavor meets 8 30 tonight for officer election and a Walsh party. New Year social Sunday at 3 pm to elect trustees class leaders and Sunday school officers. supper at A and program of stunts and games in evening.
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Alpha Larsen
Katharine Graham
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
J. H. Butts
Anne Patterson
Butts
Donald Graham
Matt Patterson
First Presbyterian Church
Mirst Methatist Church
Sby
George T Lurington Wriday
Pfenie Lunrehean
W. W. Peavey
G. Conniffs
U .G. Phinney
St. John's Parish
Frank Conner
Jack Bussey
Frances
Marie Schmitz
Paul Dunwaild
Lewis Schmitz
Praecis Clabtry
Christian Endeavor Society of
Calvary Evangelical Church
Walsh
J. Ja. Baumgartner
Eupper
Club Notes Deliberations Post Meeting at Rittenhouse Home
Members of the F C T club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Minnie Rittenhouse home. Special guests included Mrs William Watters Mrs Martha Eddy and Mrs Mable Dueth of Freeport. Elected officers are Mrs Carrie Porcupile president Mrs N W Entwhistle secretary Mrs Cai Schmidt press correspondent and Mrs N Cowlishaw flower committee chairwoman. Mrs Schmidt will host on January 13.
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F. C. T. Club
Minnie
Rittenhouse
William Watters
Martha Eddy
Mable
Freeport
Carrie Porcupile
N. W. Entwhistle
Cai Schmidt
N. Cowlishaw
Schmidt
Agnew Leaves Waterloo Bank for Stewart-Simmons Press
Arthur G. Agnew, vice president of Waterloo Bank and Trust Co., resigns to become general manager of Stewart-Simmons Press Co. He starts Monday, with a successor to be named at the bank's annual board meeting on January 13.
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Arthur G. Agnew
Waterloo Bank & ‘Ouse Co
Stewart-Simmons Press Company
Agnew
Stewart-Simmons Company
Waterloo Bank & Trust Co
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co Elects Officers 1925
Johnson elected president at an adjourned meeting. Other officers named include CR. Davis Carleton Sills W E Johnson as vice presidents A G Greeley secretary Il frank Nathan Northey M L Ea a and George Williams as directors Emmons Johnson serves as president of the board.
Side Talks on Conviction and Gender Roles
A long monologue mocks the idea of a woman convinced against her will and critiques male resistance to persuasion. It muses on silent suffering, social expectations, and the stubbornness of both sexes, urging tact and gradual influence over confrontation. The piece uses humor and speculation about domestic dynamics to comment on communication and bias.
Des Moines Banks Closed Under State Oversight
Two Des Moines banks the Mechanics Savings and the Commercial Savings were closed and taken over by the state banking department after reports of 48 withdrawals of public funds. The Commercial Savings held 1.5 million in public money. mechanics Bank had 115 thousand in state funds plus large insurance company deposits. Hearing on state surety claims and subrogation continued in district court as bankers conferred on a purchase of Commercial's assets.
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Hiv
Associated Press
Luey Moines
Dev
Des Moines
Mechanics Savngs
Commercial Savings
State Banking Department
Surery Comyprouies Bally
Commercial Savings Bank
Officars
Mechanics Bank
Itha Mechanics Bank
Ben J. Gibson
United States Bank
Disorderly conduct cases drift as defendants fail to appear
Mika Careless and Elizabeth Yager forfeited $15 each in police court this morning for disorderly conduct after not appearing to defend the charge. Two alleged drunks pleaded not guilty, while three others faced intoxication charges with one leaving a $10 bail unclaimed. cases continued.
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Mika Careless
Elizabeth Yager
City in Brief Highlights and Local Notes
West end 4th St bridge and Buchanan for glasses. R Wilkin, Tacoma, visits Mrs. Riley and friends. Mrs. Stover and son Dwayne visit Dallas Center relatives. Miss Rosan Palmer returns from Edgewood to stay with aunt. Lt. Alice Kowa of Salvation Army visits Keokuk parents. Bernice Munger, wanted for larceny at Oelwein, arrested and moved there. J J Knowles family heads to Los Angeles for New Year. Gretchen Richards visits aunt Rosap Palmer. Becker-Chapman post, American Legion, cancels New Year meeting, rescheduled Jan 8. Warvey McDonald and wife visit Waterloo. Mrs McDonald teaches in Pine schools. W K Hostettler and wife go to Des Moines for New Year and Cement company meeting. John G. Miller, contractor, building permit for Gringes Memorial church repairs after fire. cost excluding furniture about 7. A Mantle uninjured after car collision with Timels Central switch engine at Utica street. engine and car not high speed. MoV. Kelly to become North American Life Insurance general agent after Jan 1. continues law practice. Min Tesla buys Oak avenue grocery from O B Christen son.
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J. J. Knowles
Vine Street
Los Angeles
California
Gretchen Richards
State University of Iowa
Rosap Palmer
Mulberry Street
Becker-Chapman Post
American Levinty
Memorial Hall
Warvey McDonald
Thighmore
Waterloo
McDonald
Eva McCosh
Hishmore Pine
W. KK. Hostettler
Peek-Rath Building
Des Moines
Hostettler
Portland Cement Company
Mantle
Locust
Park Road
Utica Street
Kelly
North American Life Insurance Company of Illinois
Soan Aftor Jan
Tesla
Oak Avenue
O. BL Christenson
Beauty Tips and Dress Advice for Evening Wear
A garbled beauty page section offers fashion guidance on choosing an evening gown, fabrics, sleeves, and colors to suit moods and figures. It suggests light fabrics, long sleeves, and simple designs for a younger or taller look, with emphasis on avoiding overexposure and balancing color with hair tone.
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Sin
Greene County notes and city updates in Waterloo area
Christensen plans to move to Oklahoma in spring. John Boller leases store room at 625 Lafayette, converting for merchant tailoring after leaving 121 Fourth Street. United Spanish War Veterans feature greetings from Iowa veterans in January issue. Patrolman Peter J. Rock on leave, to Texas ranch oranges. Three days of freezing caused damage. C W T Schmidt, Cedar Heights native now in Waverly, marked 78th birthday. About 150 people queued for 192 motor license plates. sales near 80 cents each, receipts $12,878. County delays on municipal court fees and employee name certification. New Year dinner at Blacks Tea Room 2 to 8 pm with music. reservations by phone.
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United Spanish We Veteran
WU. W._ oY
Iowa
Weterloo
Peter J. Rock
San Feria
Tex
Court House
Prier
Blacks Tea Room
Asda
Junior Crossword Puzzle Solved Today
Puzzle page presents a partial crossword with several clues. The grid shows horizontal and vertical entries, including definitions for tinder plank and mattress spread, and hints that another answer will appear in tomorrow's edition. The readable portion emphasizes solving by filling letters into white squares.
Uncle Wiggily's New Year's Mischief and Resolutions
Uncle Wiggily, after greeting Nurse Jane and planning a quiet year, sets out on a final adventure of the old year. He visits Fox, then Wolf, wishing them a Happy New Year and hoping they make better resolutions, while the nurse bakes a New Year's cake at home.
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Jane Wuery
Nat
Cou
Jane
Geiti
Tox
Uncle Wiggly
Uncle Wiggily
American Gas Co. Gold Bonds Sold Over Par
American Gas Co of Philadelphia is selling gold bonds at prices above par. Terence representative states strong investor interest with waterloo and nearby areas urged to call Citizens Gas and Electric offices for information valuable to potential buyers.
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American Gas Co
Aceotutok Ba Enierigih
Ciijeens Gathileeirie
Salvation Army Aids Boy On Freezing Day
On a frigid day, Salvation Army workers helped a boy wearing worn shoes. His father’s socks were thin, bare feet exposed, and a warm viewing of meals was provided alongside shoe repairs to ease the cost. A separate obituary notes ex-congressman George W. Rakchild’s death in New York City.
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Ollion
Treva
WavbeTers
Lear
Howe
Pes
Oneonta
Sly
George
Vitality of Birds Banned Flocks Over Disease Fears
Des Moines dispatch reports a nationwide embargo on poultry flocks amid concerns over vitality and disease. Iowa officials cite precautionary steps at state poultry facilities, including enhanced cleaning, controlled feeding, and roaming allowances to protect flock health. Dr Charles Murenagy notes no evidence of large scale disease in the Midwest and confirms continued embargoes after inspections.
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Catpy
Abisinan
Liseisa
Vitaliny
Gia
Amy Sigma
Vu Povedire
Avsiebanedt Paisoe
Des Moines
Tisapec
Apriandture
Deling
Murray
Tha Inspection Bureau
le Contin
Charles Murenagy
Towa
Ho Wusk
Asters
Barane
Middle West
Mir. McMueray
Paulery
Poultry Firms Cull Birds to Prevent Transit Losses
Efforts to guard against the spread of the European malady and to prevent loss in transit focus on shipping only healthy poultry. The department says culled birds help reduce disease and embargo effects, with Iowa plants tightening sanitary controls. Elsewhere in Kansas a Valley State Bank robbery netted 11,669 by three men.
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Auite
Mr. McMurray
Igwa
Cane Norge
Olty, Kan
Valley State Bank
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C. WT. Schmidt
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