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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1917

Page

9

Valentine Club Hosts Variety of Social Events

News notes list numerous social gatherings including a Valentine party hosted by Mrs. J. W. Rinker and Mrs. M. Kentzelman at Rinker’s home with a picnic dinner and valentines decorations. Other entries show club meetings, banquets, lunches, dances, and church events across households and venues with many named hosts and participants.

Mmes J. W. Rinker M. Kentzelman C. S. Club Dill E. Perkins M. B. Needlework Club Perry Denver Colo

Wishing Ring Patronesses List Expanded For Charity Show

The Wishing Ring musical extravaganza patronesses list grows with Mmes. Silas Northey and others joining under St. Mark's Episcopal church funds. Principal cast rehearsals progress under Cc. B. Gingereich while Bo-Peep and Knave of Hearts roles are filled by local figures. Tickets available at Waterloo theatre for Friday evening and Saturday matinee performances.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Mmes Silas Northey W. E B. Cowan Edmund Rausch Guthrie McConnell Edward Headford F. O. Hitchins FF. M. Scane H. C. Martin George Millard Walter Johnson J. EK. Sedgwick George Worthen Fred Wimber William A. Read F. E. Farwell W. H. Bickley C. O. Lamson W. H. Burk F.L. Northey W. W. Marsh Cass W. T. Warwick Cc. B. Gingereich

Social events and anniversaries brighten Waterloo gatherings

Planned by Mrs J W Kilgore, the Kilgores celebrated a twenty year Waterloo residence with a wedding cake and a silver gift. Chapter Z PEO hosted a Valentine party with Miss Maud Dudley winning a rhyming contest and Miss Elvira Tyler guessing candy hearts. Callie Cling Mission circle met at Miss Elsie Wanamaker’s home to study West Indies superstition work. Mr and Mrs George DeBubr marked fifteenth wedding anniversary with crystal gifts. Iowa Telephone girls surprised Mrs U Ball at 134 Maple with games, fortune telling and readings.

J. W. Kilgore James Gregg Elizabeth McFarlane Kilgore New York Waterloo P. MW Elven Alfred Longley Lucy Kimball Wi. C. Logan Maud Dudley Longley Elvira Tyler Iola Weishaar Miss Ettinger Ee Mission Callie Cling Central Christian Church Elsie Wanamaker Ada Slifer Mildred Richardson West Indies Slifer Wanamaker George DeBubr Gable Street O. M. Yaggy Frank Edwards Clarence Wallace George Hawvar Iowa Telephone Company Maple Street Donna Swift Judith Olsen

Cascarets Candy Cathartic Advertisement

A maternal appeal urges urgent action for a sick child with stomach and bowel distress. It promotes Cascarets candy laxative as harmless and effective, claiming it cleanses the bowels, sweetens the stomach, and acts within hours. Suitable for men, women, and children, the ad notes a 10 cent box.

Edith Miller Sings And Local Social Events Close

Edith Miller sang at a luncheon hosted by Miss Pearl Dean and Mrs. C R Page as a Laura Webb Sunday school class farewell for Mrs A M Walters who will move to Grand Rapids Michigan. Norse stories were shared by teachers at a storytelling league meeting with several readers and visitors noted.

Mises Nell Kayes Esther Heffner Raymond Addington Library West Cadman Farwell Bartlett Missa Edith Miller Laura Webb A. M. Walters Hammond Avenue Story Tellers' League Ruby Cave Saga Frithrof Edith Korinke Inez Bristol Muss Henrietta Hill Vee Missus Weaver Kline Hubard

Families Moving In Braver Gold Transfer Boom

Despite six weeks of poor weather, Waterloo sees a surge in new residents. Transfer men report January and February counts exceed those leaving, with September kicks beginning a sustained rise. Many newcomers secure jobs or expect to start businesses, arriving from Kansas City Omaha Web Toledo and Fort Dodge among others. Major factor cited is growing tendency for families to move and settle rather than float.

Waterloo Ely Jonesity Kansas City Omaha Web Toledo Fort Dodge

Paul Davis Dry Goods Company Midwinter Get-together

Reed with real estate men predict heavy house demand as Thiasara helps attract famles to Whe terlay. Paul Davis Dry Goods company will host an annus Midwinter get-together at Moose hall in a masquerade program with luncheon. About 130 persons are expected, including employees and friends, with two gatherings held each year.

Thiasara Reed Kirwaves Orhe Paul Davis Dry Goods Company Moose Hall

Westminster Brotherhood Banquet at Westmingtor Church

The Westminster Brotherhood will serve a banquet at Westmingtor Presbyterian Church at 6 30 tomorrow.

Westminster Rotherhood Westmingtor Presbyterian Church

Northern Iowa synod to host eastern Iowa work gathering

The Cedar Walls group led by Rev Win Weir and general neuros tary for men's work will lead a principal gathering under the church synod committee in eastern Iowa. The event is one of several conferences planned by the synod to advance new work across the region.

Cedar Walls la Porte Win Weir Jordan Huireh Nynod Lowa

Williams Brothers Elected to State Historian Society

At the monthly meeting of the board of curators in Iowa City, Robb and Johan M. Wiis were elected to membership in the State Historical Society of Iowa. The society recently distributed its annual materials and referenced ongoing historical projects.

Boncd Sociedy Towa City Robb Johan M. Wiis Membersip Phe State Historian Society Lowa

First Volume on Statute Law Making Noted in State

A report notes the publication of a volume titled Statute Law Making in which Ubraviva of the state presents a comprehensive study. It marks the first volume on statute law making for the state and aims to inform both members and the public about legislative processes.

Moderate Weather Returns After Warm Spell

The forecast for this week predicted milder conditions and yesterday the temperature rose to 19 above zero after starting just above freezing. The brief warm spell faded and the day offered modest relief from prior cold.

Change in Weather Promises Sunshine For City Streets

Indications from Des Moines point to a shift in prevailing weather with several days of genuine sunshine expected. The ice and snow that have blanketed the streets for a month would melt, improving travel and daily life. A want ad in the Evening Courier and Reporter is anticipated to yield results for residents.

I. Moines Evening Courier

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