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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1924

Page

2

Golden wedding anniversary honors at Eye post meeting

Honored couple Mr. and Mrs. Dorman Johnston celebrated their sixty fifth wedding anniversary with services and visitors from Universality church. Rev Otto Raspe led prayers as 75 members attended including family, comrades, and local residents. A program of songs and readings followed a luncheon for over 100. evening entertainment featured music, dancing, and a theatre party.

Eye Post Woman's Bellef Corps &T Dorman Johnston W. D J.D. Johnston Otto Raspe Universality Church Johnstons Mrembers Johnston New York Cavalry Robert Anderson Carrie Shreve Rodenheaver Lilian Porter Weslie Lawless Alvin Bross Mary Goss Gla Feell Mary Stowell Ed Stark Washington Fisg Edith Teasdale J. C. Murtagh Mr. Raspe America Lulu Belle Esher Planet

Granddaughters of Revolution Host at D A R Luncheon

Granddaughters of Revolution and real granddaughters of the Revolution attended a Georgia Washington luncheon at Kirst MoM church dining room. Mrs. W. G. Leffler regent and officers welcomed guests including Mrs. C. F. Brown and Mrs. Eleanor Childs. The event marked Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Brown’s sixtieth wedding anniversary with corsages and tricolored decor. Tables formed a large open square with carnations, red white and blue candies, and printed programs featuring Mrs. Brown. Music and talks highlighted Mrs. Brown’s life. Twenty young Women Line Party served plated luncheon supervised by Mrs. M. M. Beas and Powers Manufacturing Co.

C. . Brow Eleanor Childs Willian Bates Wateriog DAL Tt Georga Wa Wington Kirst Mom Bortealc Lorraine Zummerman Helen Bloarer George Martha Washington Ee Barters W. G. Leffler Regent, Mines Anna Becker G. S. Allard Georges W. DeWald Fred G. Pettit C.F. Brown

Advice on handling sharp words after domestic tension

The piece discusses how saying sharp hateful remarks under pressure yields immediate relief but later pain for both sides. It argues against rigid stoicism and urges readers to recognize misstatements as moments of hurt, not fixed character, and to use understanding of shared hurt to avoid repeating harm. It inclusive reflects on a wife recounting a husband's confession of irritation and its impact.

Eitar

Beauty Secrets For Mature Women From A Bygone Era

Advice for women over 45 on preserving youth through rest, sleep, and grooming. Emphasizes dental care, complexion, hair, hands, and nails, recommending pure creams, almond or olive oil, hair tonics, and regular cleansing. Warns against aging signs like creased skin and gray hair, urging consistent daily care and modest fashion choices.

Cephard

Colonial Tea Tribute by Mary Melrose Members Friday

Colonial Tea at Mrs Northey home hosted by Mary Melrose chapter with 4 guests, honoring George Washington birthday anniversary. Attendees wore colonial costume, performances included piano by Mrs Covell and readings by Miss Damge, with decor in red white and blue. Tea served by Mrs Sawyer and Mrs Hergestressor, menu featured hutchat sandwiches, cherries, and red white blue candies. Social committee led by Messrs Coykendall Hutchison Van Doren Kuhrke and Maynard.

I I, Northey Mary Melrose D. A George Washington Colby Laverne Beal Covell Misa Addelta Damge Joan Margasdant A. G. Sawyer Mra

Miss Ruth Knudsen Weds Mr Furneaux in Morning Service

Ruth Knudsen daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Knudsen wed Bert Furneaux son of Mr and Mrs George Furneaux in a 10 AM ceremony at First Baptist Church with Rev R L E Williamson officiating. Bride wore brown crepe gown with matching accessories and corsage bouquet. Dinner followed at the Knudsen home and the couple will reside on a farm north of Hudson Indiana.

Ruth Knudsen J. C. Knudsen Bert Furneaux George Furneaux First Baptist Church RL EB. Williamson Hudson High School Waterloo Antil Here

W C T U Recitals and Society News at East High

The W C T U announces joint recitals at Grace M E auditorium on Feb 29 and March 1 featuring Margot Mayes and Florence Brinkman. Praise notes Mayes as a versatile contralto with expressive singing. Brinkman praised for piano artistry by the Dortmund General Anzeiger. Also reported are social events in Waterloo including a marriage in Los Angeles and multiple parties hosted by local families, with birthday observances and a radio party at Stewart Manufacturing.

Margot Mayes Florence Brinkman Grace M. E National Society For Broader Education Waterloo W. GT Miss Mayes Miss Brinkman East High Anzieger Dortmund Germany Stewart Manufacturing Company Coolddge George Washington Heron

Expert Bridge for All Players Defies Simple Rules

A long, slightly misspelled reminiscence on bridge luck and learning. The narrator argues against fixed rules and promotes flexibility over rigid precepts, noting that true skill comes from adapting to each hand. The piece teases a nearly unreadable hand diagram as it recounts lessons.

Bridge lessons on leads and covers in tough hands

A veteran analysis discusses whether to cover an opponent's top card in a diamond heavy no trump hand and explores leading from partner's suit. The piece compares leading fourth best versus top card, with examples from duplicate play and the impact of covers on game outcomes.

Ridge Balora Dicky North Acs East Aca

East Deals and Preempts with Three Spades

The excerpt discusses bridge play where East preempts with Three Spades. If South opens clubs, North should finesse the Jack, leaving the contract at one trick. With a heart opening, the declarant must win ten tricks for game. The text notes distribution could alter outcomes but a sound opening yields wins in most cases.

South West Soith East Woos Ae Ce East Tf South North

Edison P T A meeting and club notes from the Edison area

An Edison Parent-Teacher Association meeting featured a postmaster Ray Eggert talk on the U.S. mails and postal workers. 160 members attended a grand march and dining, with a tricolor setup and dancing later. Miss Naneen Davis led a community sing and a music appreciation demonstration. 73 attended. other clubs held luncheons and social gatherings with hostesses named.

Edison P.T. A United States Ray ©. Eggert Edison Parent- Teacher Association Naneen Davis Lavonne Foster

Evening Dance Event Serves Guests and Refreshments

Guests were served with dancing and refreshments as the event continued into the evening. Miss Frieda Krueger assisted the hostess in passing the refreshments and helping with service.

Frieda Krueger

Boy Scouts Plan Spring and Summer Activities

Youth scouting events include promoting five boys to second class from Troops 14 16 and planned sessions at Camp Ingahoe near Waterloo. Key speakers and trainers from O B Cowles to John Piper are set for March through May with outdoor demonstrations at Kamp Kiwanis and a closing dinner featuring Judge Hubert Utterback.

Boy Scout Court To Honor Merle Allen Edward Burbank Lawrence Dawley William Burban Roy Payne Harry Northey George W. Wood A. C. Wilford John W. Gwynne Lowellscheg Ingahooe Waterloo Brandon Ingahove Thao Scoutmasters O. B. Cowles Town State Teachrs College John Clinton Waverly Ralph Suppy Merle Brown Beauk Kamp Kiwanis John Piper Omaha Hubert Utterback Des Moines

Accidents Decrease Thru Co-Operation in Safety Campaign

Railroad crossing accidents in this vicinity have diminished due to full cooperation in the Stop Look and campaign. George A. Wheeler engineer for the Illinois Central reports a great decrease in crossing fatalities after a weeklong eastern Iowa tour. Wheeler noted clubs societies and schools gave full support to the effort to save lives and will address the Dubuque Kiwanis club upon returning.

Thesr George A. Wheeler Ilinois Central Wheeler Iowa Dubuque Kiwanis Club

Chautauqua Speakers Highlight Midwinter Event

The report notes a schedule of talks with Rotary, Business Girls, and Woman's clubs across Tuesday to Friday, plus appearances at various schools and secretarial events. Wheeler addressed over 800 attendees yesterday as a featured speaker at the midwinter chautauqua.

Rotary Club Business Girls’ Club Woman's Clubs Wheeler

Community Players of Hudson Stage "Husbands on Probation"

Hudson Community Players presented "Husbands on Probation" at the school auditorium before a large audience in Orange Township on February 23. Cast included Mrs. A. M. Jonnan Mrs. T. W. Strayer Ralph fogehead Mrs. J. J. Copley Mrs. DD. W. Axon Arthur Knudson Philip Rosemund Dr. W. D. Axon Edward J. Brucher J. L. Copley Hazel B. Witt. Waterloo coached.

Orange Township Hudson Community Players A. M. Jonnan T. W. Strayer Ralph: Fogehead J. J. Copley DD. W. Axon Arthur Knudson Philip Rosemund W. D. Axon Edward J. Brucher J. L. Copley Hazel B. Witt Waterloo

Supreme Court to Review Tenth District Appeals in March

The Iowa Supreme Court will consider several appeals from the Tenth Judicial District in March. Black Hawk county cases include Esther Lewis v Lew is, Waterloo Savings Bank v Campbell and others, and F and N Railway v town of Cad ar Heights. Buchanan county matters list Milton Feder v W G Elliott and O N Adams v R A Stewart. Delaware county case J J Pentony v Frank and Mary Dudley. Grundy County cases RT & P Railway v Reinbeck and John Tjaden v Wellsburg.

Tenth Judicial District Supreme Court Black Hawk County Esther Lewis P. It. Lewis H. A. Maine Waterloo Savings Bank W. Campbell W. Ww. Blasier Truatea Kate Doyle Woc. F. & N. Railway Cadar Heights Caseyare Buchanan County Milton Feder W. G. Elliott O. N. Adams R. A. Stewart Hospital For Insane Rt, & P. Railway Reinbeck John Tjaden Wellsburg

Legislature Refuses Sanction to Election onowa Falls Hall

Town Falls Ta Feb 23 The senate recommends indefinite postponement of the city hall election bill. The bond issue was carried by five questionable ballots, or six with lame ducks counted, pending canvass details. State Senator Schmedika is noted in the report.

Town Falls Senate Schmedika

Notice to East Side Gas and Electricity Customers

East Side consumers must pay bills by the 25th 8 30 P M to avoid delinquent penalties. Bills can be paid at Wangler Bros Drug Stores Crowther and Newbauer Confectionery 1101 East Fourth Street or at the Company's office.

East Side Wangler Bros. Drugo Crowther & Newbauer Confectionery

St Josephs Girls Club Picnic Supper Plan

Church news notes a St Josephs Girls club will meet Monday evening at Our Lady of Victory Auditorium for a picnic supper. Each member will bring a sandwich and another dish. Thirty four members of Firat Presbyterian Homemakers Class dined at Bishop's cafeteria and then held a church business session. Mrs D Litt Baporine hosted entertainment and Miss Margaret Cutlens hosted 21 members of Virst Louth eran Girls Glee at her home as they rehearsed for a program.

el Deen Club Georges Baum Sean . Rausch Josephine Bar Hospital St Francis Hospital Raymond Hennett Jacob Reitsen Perry Witry Cecelia Witry St. Joseph's Girls Club Our Lady of Victory Firat! Presbyterian Homemakers Bishop's Cafeteria East Jast Church James Margaret Cutlens Loutheran Girls Glee Clit

Local Iowa Falls Leader K C Curtis Dies At Home

K C Curtis prominent in Odd Fellow circles and local politics in Iowa Falls died Thursday evening after a short illness. Born in Clinton County he was nearly 68 and had lived in Calamus before moving to town. A former city councilman he held fraternal roles including lieutenant ecowtonic on the staff of the second brigade in Iowa and past patriarch of the local lodge. Survived by his widow, two daughters and a son, services likely Sunday.

Iowa Falls JK. C. Curtis Iowa Clinton County Calamus Knights of Pythias Ond Fairy Homestead

District Seeks Tax Relief Over Bond Plan for City Hall

The district argues that if the bond company refuses to buy HA bonds due to narrow margins, another election could be held and legal action is to shift responsibility to the legislature. Taxpayers are said to be overburdened, urging tax relief rather than raising them to fund a new city hall. The district believes the current city hall will meet community needs for years.

Sunday Radio Listings From Coast to Coast

Radio program grid shows Sunday schedules across multiple cities including Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago New York Louisville Cleveland Omaha Davenport Jefferson City Atlanta Detroit and St Paul with times for concerts church services and religious addresses. A brief note credits a researcher describing a method to produce petroleum products from vegetable oil by hydrogen decomposition.

Io Digest Associated Press Los Angeles San Francisco Wort Worth Phittadelphia Chicago Sunay Frank 0Asen WDAP Louisville Cleveland Omaha WGC Davenport Ore Jefferson City APSE Atlanta Detroit News St. Paul

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