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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1925

Page

11

Mary Melrose DAR Advances Lincoln Birthday Plans in Busy Session

Mary Melrose chapter held a large meeting at Mrs. G. M. Coykendall's home with regent Mrs. F. P. Reitmeier presiding. Delegates to state and national DAR congresses were elected and a benefit card party at Hotel Russell-Lamson was planned to raise funds for local and educational causes. The group discussed Americanization, national government talks, and a Lincoln birthday observance with a night school program and a patriotic film.

Russell-Lamson Mary Melrose G. M. Coykendall F. P. Reitmeier Lincoln Washington E. T. Alford F. L. Chamberlain Liu Chapter Taminasses School Iowa D. A. R Iowa Martha Berry Mt. Berry Schauffler Training School Cleveland American Indian Institute State Museum A. G. Sawyer H.W. Sigworth W. M. Beal R. A. Polk C. L. Kingsley W. Ww Warsaw W. Birdsall Regent’s Co. L. Kingsley Regent's Minnie Crippen FL. Chamberlain H. W. Sigworth KK. A. Folk B. T. Alford F. Snorthay H. G W. Burr M. J. Morgan Coykelda G. J. Mack Alts

Isabella Circle Hosts 450 at Charity Card Party

A large charity bridge and 500 party by Daughters of Isabella in Knights of Columbus drew over 450 attendees. Winners included Miss Nell Wallace and Aliss Lutilo O Hagern for women and J. J. Gallagher with George Scully for men, with several couples earning top honors.

Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Nell Wallace Aliss Lutile O'Hagern J. J. Gallagher George Scully Dan Peck Edward Brennan John Brennan Peter Conter Robert Penne

Lutheran Young People Dinner Highlights Local Society

About 70 attended the annual banquet of the Lutheran Young People’s Society of First Lutheran Church held in the Bishop’s cafeteria. Rev. Henry Mueller spoke on “Why a Luther League” as part of an evening with music and readings, while Miss Ruth Gabriel outlined plans for the coming year.

Young People’s Society of First Lutheran Church Bishop's Erst Valentina Imantle Louis Stolte Clifford Fratzke Ruth Gabriel Henry Mueller Luther League Harold Parry Hazel Dow Henry Zupke Fred Button Grace Schimeman First Lutheran Brotherhood Freda Bunnecke Martin Heyde Ada Haus Trask Life of the Brotherhood J. J. Hal Fritschel

Moral and Spiritual Basis for World Peace Talk

Rev C Y Alison of Central Christian Church spoke on World Peace to the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at the YWCA on Tuesday. He urged a moral spiritual foundation and noted perspective as a key asset. 50 people attended with Miss Ethel Brinkman at piano and Mrs D M Mealt of Pierre as a guest.

C. Y. Alison Central Chrisian Women’s Christian ‘Temperance: Union Mr. Allison Clinton Smith Ethel Brinkman Donald Thompson Lincoln D. M. Me ¥Alt Pierre S. D Lincoln Ptsa William Wilkins Burton Avenue Baptist Church Parent-Teacher Association Helen Axtell Hlinor Flemming Jay Armstrong Jack Murphy Wilkins

Church Socials And Meetings Fill Week Across Local Faith Groups

Local congregations held socials and meetings across multiple churches. Women groups hosted parlor gatherings and Valentine events while the First Lutheran and Steeple divisions planned banquets and parish picnics with musical features by Henry Zupke and others.

D A R Members of Waterloo Chapter Meet Friday

Waterloo chapter of the D A R will hold a regular session Friday at 4 30 PM in the YWCA parlors. A luncheon will follow at 6 PM in the cafeteria. Delegates to the Des Moines state convention March 17 will be elected. Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook, president general, will attend from Hotel Savery. Hostesses for dinner are Mrs W A Lane Mrs Deeil Bickley Mrs Frank Smith Mrs FP Robertson and Miss Maude White. Also That evening Our Lady of Victory court at the W C F planned a card party for Wednesday night February 18 in Knights of Columbus hall.

Waterloo Hotel Savery W. A. i Lane Deeil Bickley Frank Smith FP. W. Robertson Fred J. Miller Maude White W. C Our Lady of Victory Court A. LE. Gagey Des Moines League of Iowa Fury Munnicipal Emma Smoltz North Waterloo Meat Company Co. B Waterton National Guard

Club Notes of Happy Hour and F C T Clubs

Mrs. 3 M Bentley entertained Happy Hour members at her daughter Mrs. Cass home with Valentine decor. Mrs. W W Wyant. visiting Californa guest. to host next session. F C T club guests attended Mrs N W Entwistle’s luncheon. red and white table decor. Mrs. William Watters voted into membership. contests won by Mrs Alfz Fisher. guests included Mrs Watters Mrs Peter Bere Mrs Tru Tan DeRoame and Mrs Wy J Hotchkis.

3. M. Bentley Happy Hour ‘Club Lurcheon C. D. Cass Valentine W. W. Wyant California F.C. T. Club N. W. Entwistle Ai O Iwhcheon Paul Entwistle J. F. Ball William Watters Alfz Fisher Watters Peter Bere Tru- Tan DeRoame J. Hotchkis

Plans submitted for Hawthorne School to East Board

Mortimer B. Cleveland, architect, presented plans for a new Hawthorne school on Franklin street between Seventh and Eighth at the East High board meeting. The two story, 17 room building will cost about $10,000 and relieve crowding at Junior Wich and Hawthorne schools. Final approval will come from a special building committee. construction to begin this year with occupancy hoped for fall 1926.

Mortimer B. Cleveland Hawthorne Franklin Street Seventh Eighth Streets Board of Education East High Wich Uwawthorne

Eldora Youth Sentenced In Jail Break Case

In a Waterloo court hearing two youths faced charges after a jail escape. D W Brewer, age 17, was ordered to the Eldora boys industrial school, while accomplice Jackson Roberts received five months with credit for prior confinement. The judge warned both to reform and warned Brewer of severe discipline at Eldora. The case was prosecuted by W A Cook with F W Edwards assisting.

Eldora Brewer H. B. Bates Waterloo Armour Institute Chicago Emil Steffen Police Department

Ten Jurors Say Newspaper Did Not Influence Verdict

Ten jurors in the Waterloo vs Frank Stapher case signed affidavits stating their verdict of guilty for operating a disorderly house was based on evidence and court instructions, not a newspaper item read during breakfast. Two jurors had previously claimed the article influenced their verdict. The article noted Stapher’s municipal court conviction and $106 fine cited in the prosecution’s opening.

City of Waterloo Frank Sttapher District Court Stapher Aftidayit

Kid’s Awakening to Play Tonight at West High

The Kid’s Awakening, a four act play promoting the Boy Scout movement, will be shown at West High auditorium at 8 p m today. A large crowd is expected with five thousand free tickets distributed. Arthur F Jury leads the local scouts and leaders in rehearsals and the production emphasizes camping and the transformation of a gang of boys into Boy Scouts.

West Hig Auditorium LAD Iocai Arthur F. Jury Scort San Francisco

New Music Store Opens at 606 Jefferson Street

M. K Black of Dubuque leases the former Hawkeye Realty space at 606 Jefferson Street and opens a music store. He formerly ran a tram manufacturing business in Dubuque and worked as a professional drummer for 12 years.

M. K Black Dubuque Jefferson Street Hawkeye Realty Company

City in Brief Highlights Local Notes and Legal Cases

Local notices cover family travel and illness, estate executrices named for William Garrabrandt, and births in Waterloo area. A. D. Merrill recuperates after university hospital operation. Claude Hatfield seeks divorce from Carrie Hatfield in Polk County District Court amid allegations of cruelty. Municipal court fines issued for public disturbance and intoxication. Eva Blitsch seeks divorce from Roy J. Blitsch with demand to resume her maiden name and injunction.

Fred Kroll Greenville Mich George Hannan Grant Avenue Russell Minn Alice H. Bourquin Grundy Center Marshall‘Lown Ethel G. Jansen Ledah MM William Garrabrandt Mary Ligbhthart Pasadena Cal M. J. Jewell W. B California A. D. Merrill Thompson Avenue University Hospital Town City Claude Hatfield Polk Carrie Hatfield Waterloo Jeruel W. A. Young Randolph Street Llearooms Prescott Banton Eva Blitsch Roy J. l Hiltsch iThey Eva Kezar Fourth Street

Meeting Thursday to Plan Kennel Show at Forum

Cedar Valley Kennel Club sets a Thursday meeting at Greater Waterloo Association to finalize plans for the beach show at the Forum on April 24 and 25. Four judges and a superintendent will be chosen, committees formed, and entries are pouring in with prizes from eastern kennel clubs.

Cedar Valley Keenniel Club Greater Waterloo Association

Debating Teams Advance to Gates Finals

Carl Meier and Mabel Evans won the last debate of the second round at Gates College affirming a plan to waive taxes on primary roads. Three teams remain to contest the finals starting next Tuesday evening with Evans and Meier facing Wilbur Brown and Mildred Stauffer, while the other semifinal pits Tul a Martin and Josephina Gallery against the remaining team for the school championship.

Carl Meier Mabel Evans Gates College Wilbur Brown Mildred Stauffer Sibe Tula Martin Josephina Gallery

Waterloo Chautauqua Plans Announced For Summer

Preliminary arrangements for a Waterloo chautauqua session were discussed at a morning board meeting in Y.M.C.A. rooms. Janesfall and Bloomingon represented J. L. Lear agency. dates set for June 30 to July 4 with events on Third Avenue and Jefferson Street. 1000 season tickets pledged, Dr. W. J. Beachter may return as platform manager Rev. A. J. Blough presided. July 4 planned with plays operas and nationally known lecturers.

Waterloo

Quadrangular Meet of Speakers at Cedar Falls

Waterloo high school declamatory reps join Cedar Falls high school teachers college and Cedar Falls high in a quadrangular meet tonight in the Cedar Falls high auditorium. Judges Miss Marian Smith and Thomas Roberts.

Waterloo High School Cedar Falls High Lawe Teachers College Cedar Falls Breatha Kenlgan West High Remegius Slattery Wilma Hey Alica Redington

Fire damages Ankeny Street home. several minor blazes reported

Fire at 625 Ankeny Street started in a defective chimney and caused about 50 dollars in damage to J. E. Conrad's home at 6 30 am today, confined to a partition wall. Earlier fires at 2119 Rich Street 1123 Sycamore and 258 Baltimore caused only minor damage. Buy insurance from Herman C. Miller, phone 2484.

J. E. Conrad Ankeny Street Fireme Rich Street Sycamore Baltimore

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Ver 1

The reader is invited to solve the puzzle titled Daily Cross Word Puzzle Ver 1. The page lists scattered clue fragments and garbled entries including partial words and stray letters. The unfinished grid and clues reflect a damaged puzzle page from a historical newspaper.

Junior Cross Word Puzzle Running Across

Word clues yield a themed set of answers. Across: part of the machine in the picture plural. Down: Bound with ropes. Heady for reaping or gathering. To propel one's salt in water.

Lemon Rinse Keeps Hair Curl and Clean

An old grooming tip explains that soap curd forms on hair after washing, making curls fall and hair feel sticky. Rinsing with juice from two California lemons removes the curd, leaving hair clean and curls retained. Suggests using California Sunkist lemons for best results.

Caliifornia Sunkist

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