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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1920

Page

9

California Town Picnic for Former Iowa Residents

Society notes announce an annual reunion for former residents now in California or touring there. The event is set for Saturday Feb 21 at Lincoln Park Los Angeles with rain postponement to the next dry Saturday. Registration opens early, basket dinner at noon, program at 2 pm, college reunions at 3 pm. Iowa society headquarters are Continental National Bank Ninth and Main Los Angeles.

California Lincoln Eastlake Los Angeles The Iowa Society Continental National Bank Ninth and Main Streets Cal

Y W C A to Elect Officers Tuesday

The annual meeting and supper of the YWCA will be at the association rooms Tuesday at 6 30 PM Invitations have been issued to all members who should notify the desk secretary by Monday noon for reservations The business meeting and election of board members will follow supper A program with vocal solos by Miss Emily Tregarthen a violin by Miss Virginia Miller and an address by Mrs Fred S Pettit will be part of the evening Vesper services resume tomorrow with Mrs Mabel Hanna Davis as speaker.

Young Women's Christian Association Emily Tregarthen Virginia Miller Fred S. Pettit Mabel Hanna Davis Salvation Army Big Brother Waterstreet Ensign Henry Nicholls Fanior Young People's Legion Salvation Woods Building Fourth Street East Ruth Magowan Good Luck Club Hostewst Mabel Hanna Days Seerstery Phil Vanna Mexico United States J. T. Houser Harrizon O'Arthur Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Banute Stone Chapel Parker and Columbia Streets Society Victor A. Hall Resi Dence Webster Street Commercial Street Gospel F Hall Commercial Fred Tanials Rescue Mission Wirth Street West Fred Daniels Ald

Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes on dieting success

Readers share hopeful stories of weight loss through a specific diet plan praised by Edna Kent Forbes. A nearly 5 ft 1 woman weighs 161 pounds then drops to 120 pounds, reporting improved complexion and vitality after embracing the advised regime and lifestyle changes.

Edna Kent Forbes Teo

Adventist and church notices fill the weekend

A long list of area churches schedules for Saturday and Sunday include Adventist Seventh Day, Baptist, Catholic, Congregational, Christian, Church of Christ Scientist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and more. Timings cover morning worship, Sunday schools, evening services, prayer meetings, and youth programs across multiple streets and pastors in the city.

Jefferson Street Park Avenue Clyde J. Askin America The Christian Church Walnut Streat Gime Walnut Streets John Bunyan Smith P. U Eve ‘Ning Hell Church OF Christ, Scientist First Church of Christ Scientist Knights of Pythias

Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on envy and aging

An older woman on a seashore reflects on a young couple in courtship, pondering envy and the differences between youth and age. She considers how pleasure, perception, and daily interests vary with experience, children, and a long marriage, questioning what each generation gains or misses.

Daily News

Supreme Court Affirms Reversals and Remands Cases

Three precedents from the clerk of the supreme court come to Fred Pettit, county courts clerk. An affirmance of a persona injury suit against the city by Harley Burns, a musician. A reversal in the Helen Kauffman case against W C Logen, administrator of G J Parkhurst's estate, with retrial ordered. An affirmance in the Mary Walker Bis partition suit against John F Walker and others. Accused of profiteering, B Clark of a Des Moines bakery is bound over to the federal grand jury for alleged sugar overpricing. Bank at Cambridge, Iowa robbed of war stamps and notes, with liberty bonds untouched. The Westminister church organ dedication set for Feb 16. Second quarterly meeting of Free Methodist church planned tonight.

Supreme Court Fred §. Pettit Harley L. Burns Helen Kauffman W. C. Logen G. J. Parkhurst Waterloo Des Moines B. Clark Federal Grand Jury Itvis Fair Price Commissioner of Iowa Cambridge Bank Fed First National Bank Cambridge, Ay SLMC

All Education Is Worth While and Personal Reflection

A reflective passage argues education yields lasting value beyond finances. It links growth to lived experience and repeated yearly learning, urging continual openness of senses and heart to gain deeper understanding and insight.

Japanese Student to Speak Sunday at Grace Church

Yutika Minakuchi, a celebrated Japanese student and naturalized U.S. citizen, will address international relations between Japan and America at Grace Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening. Prominent speakers praise his eloquence and scholarship and a post‑talk open forum will follow.

Yutika Minakuchi Japan America Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Minakuchi Fred B. Smith Raymond Robbins Mr. Minalonhi

Deems Brother Dies as Son Falls Ill En Route

News reached J. Deems, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, of his Ballsville, Pennsylvania brother's death and his Springfield, Massachusetts son’s critical influenza illness. He alertly learned of the losses while at West Union and Cedar Rapids and shifted plans to reach Burlington and Belleville to assist.

Ballsville Springield Mass Deems Iowa West Union Cedar Rapids Burlington

Kepford to lead Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo

Des Moines reports A B Kepford of Des Moines appointed superintendent of the new state juvenile home for boys and girls at Toledo Iowa by the state board. Gov Harding approved the appointment. The home will house children when local schools are deemed unsuitable and will not be ready until late summer due to remodeling and new buildings.

Des Moines B. Kepford Toledo Iowa State Board of A Central Harding Chicago Eldora Mitchelville

Mission's Day Nursery Opens March at Fifth Street

A day nursery for children of employed mothers will open about March 1 at 226 Fifth Street West under the Fred Daniels Rescue Mission. Miss Bessie Campbell will oversee the nursery for now, and interested persons may contact her or Mr Daniels. A nominal fee will cover operating expenses.

Fifth Street West Fred Daniels Rescue Mission Bessie Campbell Mr. Dandlels

Sunday School Lesson on Growth and Miracles in Acts

A 1915 Western Newspaper Union lesson discusses church conditions in Acts, focusing on three growth themes edification outward progress and the two mighty miracles in Lydda and Joppa. It links perseverance foundation and completion in spiritual growth to the church’s expanding witness through Peter’s healings and the revival of Dorcas.

Jesson J. Freeda Prom Sunol Jesus Jesus Christ Paleyin Eneas Peter Christ Lydda Sharon Jess Dorcas

Free Tickets For Chaplain Robb Lecture At East High

Chaplain W E Rohl of the Rainbow division will give an illustrated war lecture on Keeping Fit in East High School Auditorium Tuesday evening. The talk is sponsored by the Greater Iowa and Greater Waterloo associations. Tickets are free for men and for those over 12, distributed today by the local association with state support. Employers are urged to send all employed boys to hear the lecture. Richardson Quits Y M C A Director Resigns To Enter Business In Port.

W. E. Rohl Rainbow Diviston East High School Greater Iowa Greater Waterloo Assclatins Tckets God Bible School the Church Geo. FE Pike Harold Bell Wright Mr. Wright Alice Bickley Leland T. Powers Boston Annia Fellows Johnston Our Fine Concert Orchestra

Jack Lapp Passes at 35 After Pneumonia

Philadelphia star catcher Jack Lapp, former Philadelphia Nationals ace, died last night from pneumonia at age 35. The silent but effective salesman earned honors in baseball and was widely mourned in sports circles.

Jack Lap Dread Philadelphia Jack Lapp Philadelphia Nationals Ite

Young Priest to Officiate at First Mass Sunday

Louis J. Grunewald will celebrate his first Mass at St Marys Catholic Church at 10 25 a m tomorrow. The ceremony has a changed program due to illness among Dubuque college students and staff preventing Father Rohiman from attending. The sermon will be given by Rev Henry Kuesler, pastor of the church.

St Joseph'e Third Mulberry Stav BE. J. Slattery M. Toomey Sacred Heart Fourth Randolph John MoKoy Walher McMahon Miey Lafayette and Park Avenue East Henry Kuester Maurus Eberle O. F Fourth Street Hey M. B. Tate al Aw Denver Thormas Morton lFourth Frank W. Court D. D Bible School Epworth League Grace Fifth Street East B. J. Lockwood Yutaka Minakuchi St. Paul's M C. BE. Lues Broadway Street Enworth League Samuel Hedmden Arcner Avenue John C. Olson Nevada Street Christ Jan Truth Taras T. Z. Fuller Mobile Douglas Albany John Robertson Roy Petersen Ashe Wellingtom Archibald Campbell Preston TelGdo Christian Admayver Mitriotic Progission Vern and Cutler Cutler Street George Moody Actius Northminatex Jalion Avalon Rey J. Crogzinger Key Louis J. Grunewald St. Mary's Catholic Church Dubuque College J. P. Rohiman Atlenlag Henry Kuesler

Expenses for the Poor in City and Cedar Falls in 1919

An abstract from J. A. Francis county auditor details the 1919 poor fund expenses. Waterloo records show $30,850 paid from the poor fund, Cedar Falls $4,053, with items including overseer, physicians, rent, fuel, medical aid, and public health nurse costs. Pensions for widows and Iliad pensions appear along with laboratory and detention hospital entries.

J. A. Francis Waterloo Cedar Talis Iliad So Minkeswl Laboratory Eer Paee

Funeral honors for Mrs J Q Stevenson in Waterloo

Funeral services for Mrs J Q Stevenson were held yesterday in First Congregational church Waterloo. Rev Tred J Clark and former pastor Dh N H Rollins led the rites. Death occurred early Wednesday in Wichita Kansas from heart trouble. Ella C MacDonald, born in Salem Ohio, 85, was married to John Ogilvy Stevenson who led Waterloo’s First Congregational church. She later served as secretary to Rev Hi C Her ring in Wichita and was active in P E O society.

J. Q. Stevenson First Gong Tred J. Clark Dh. N.H. Rollins Wichita Kan Ella C. MacDonald Salem Waterloo Oberlin College John Ogilvy Stevenson First Congregational Church Stevenson Stevanson Gales & Liffring Hi. C. Herring United Congregational Church P. E. 0. Society Papery

Unusual Circle Formed By Her Rare Friendliness

Mrs. Ray Bensett, stepdaughter of Bonheraville, Mo., arrived in Wichita under the care of Mrs. Stevengan but soon contracted influenza after arrival. Abraham Stevenson, a stepson, attended the funeral services, reflecting a notable gathering sparked by her interest in people and affairs.

Ray Bensett Bonheraville, Mo Wichita Safet Stevengan Abraham Stevenson

S P Hoover Farm Sale Brings Close to $12 000

Proceeds of the S P Hoover public sale in Orange township brought in about $12 906. Prices were strong with a gray draft horse team selling for 650, a four horse team at 475, seventeen young heifers at 876, thirty young steers at 1845, fifty five brood sows at 45 each and thirty five sheep at 25 each. Hoover planned another sale of Llorebred cattle later. grain and hay were not offered.

S. P. Hoover Orange Township

Patterns for Wa terloo Evening Courier Readers

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Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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