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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1923

Page

8

Rotary party marks eighteenth anniversary at Hotel Russell-Lainson

Society notes describe Water loo Rotary club’s eighteenth anniversary party with 190 attendees in blue and gold decor. Mrs. Flolen Jackson of Spokane wowed the crowd as guest speaker while Charles Pickett spoke on George Washington. The evening included songs, humor, slides, and a later dance with an A Cedar Rapids orchestra.

Fou Waterloo Rotary Club Russell-Lainson Rotary Carleton Sias Flolen Jackson Spokane Wash J. E. Brinkman Charles EB. Pickett George Washington Washington Lincoln America United States Shas Hernenlint E. L. Johnson Fred “D. Adams

Beauty Tips From Edna Kent Forbes on Nails and Skin

Readers seek causes for white spots on nails and get explanations such as excess lime in blood poor circulation or bruising. A nightly mix of turpentine and myrrh applied to nails removes spots with warm olive oil in the morning. Also notes on bruised nails soaking in hot water and foot care using indoor slippers and careful nail maintenance.

Castile

The Blessed Middle Class Side Talks

Ruth Cameroxx muses on wealth and happiness arguing riches do not guarantee joy. She favors the middle class as best for happiness, citing a family with $2000 to $10000 income, stable work, and health, then describes a Christmas filled with self sacrifice and warmth as a prime example.

Romance Language Club Hosts Waterloo Woman's Club Event

Romance Language department served as hostess to the Waterloo Woman's Club, youngest section, at Greater Waterloo association rooms. A walking French play rehearsal of Monsieur Perrichon and a song by Mrs Corton formed the program. Mrs Grout chaired the session and announced upcoming bake sales to beautify the new clubhome.

Waterloo Woman's’ Club Greater Waterloo Association Monsieur Perrichon F. F. McElkinney E. L. Corton W. HL. Bickley Corton Chaminade Ruth” Bassett Monsieur Perrison Howard Madame Perrichon R. M. Knox Marjorin B. T. Alford le Gom- Mandart Mathieu Ruth Bassett Armand Desroches George Garrettson Daniel Savary C. L. Ostrander Jenriette Were Alford Joseph Jean Auberjete Bassett

Patriotic Orders Observe Washington Lincoln Birthday Joint Program

Women and 18 veterans gather for Washington and Lincoln birthday observance at Memorial hall. 125 attendees heard Dr. John Robertson Macartney review the presidents’ eras. Mrs. Anna Glas and Mrs. Elizabeth Billings directed the program with singing, readings, and a duet finale. Dinner followed under Mrs. Julia White’s supervision.

Women's Relief Corps Hobert Andersen .Post Grand Army of the Republic Washington Lincoln Open Post Memorial Hall Lillian Dennis Women’s Organization Post Way Amos Wheat Con Mander Anna Glas Elizabeth Billings Lydia Miles Bernice Manning Nesaled Maria Bowman Cornet Viola Gitlings Dorothy Holmes Emerson -School Ness Abrs J. C. Murphy Dorothy Hartleip Jimmy John Robertson Macartney Fliat’ Presbyterian Church Bowman Miss Billings Julia White Weett Davis Gilley and Sawyer Stephen Gilley Mercy Lawless Joils Isaac’ Wright Vinton Lizzie Wells Hurmboldt

Thimblebee event and society notices from Town

Thimblebee Twenty five members and friends of I A T B of R T attended a thimblebee at Mrs Laura Faley yesterday afternoon sewing carpet fags and quilt blocks Mrs Claude Byerlyook won a prize for accomplishing the most work Alumnae luncheon Phi Omega alumnae met at Black's tearoom with Mrs Ethel McBroom hosting Miss Adelaide Blythe Beta chapter University of Town attended Phi Sigma Chi members to dine at Black's tearoom Monday at 6 30 p.m A business slate will follow Washington Party Miss Flor-

R. T Laura Faley Lancheon Phi Omega PY Black's Ethel McBroom Adelaide’ Blythe Beta University of Town Phi. Sigma Chi Phi’Sigma Chi Black’s Psychology Club Hileman & Gindt First Presbyterian Homemakers Black's Tearoom Emmett Miller Ars Lea Litchfield Maurice Peterson G. Farnsworth

Substituting Linen for Table Cloths in Home Economy

A 1920s shopping feature argues substitutes for fine linen when setting tables. It praises hard finished cottons, unbleached and mercerized cottons, union goods, and basket weaves as economical, durable options. It notes cross stitched toweling runners and painted mercerized cotton luncheon sets as attractive, easy care alternatives.

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Ritchie hosts George Washington party with 500 wis

Friends gathered Thursday evening for a George Washington party. Five hundred wis were played and a colonial luncheon served. Singing and dancing concluded the entertainment. Marguerite Mayer celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a party for 14 friends, games and refreshments. Mrs Mayer and Dorothy served. Church notices detail varied group activities and meetings across several local congregations including Happy Hour club and First Presbyterian Homemakers with programs, dinners, sewing for missions, and planned bazaars.

Jénce Ritchie Marguerite Mayer J. W. Mayer Dorothy M. E. Homemakers C. T. Wilson C. PF. Nagle H. W. Dahlman

Fire Alarms Report Multiple Small Blazes in City

A still alarm at 6:59 a.m. sent firemen to 1717 Forest Avenue to extinguish a chimney fire. Earlier, at 5 a.m., Fowler Company building workers triggered a private alarm at the whalesale house. A small roof fire at 830 Logan Avenue was put out by 2 p.m. yesterday.

Forest Avenue Fowler Company Whalesale House Logan Avemile

Decide Mayoress for Monte Carlo at City Tonight

Monte Carlo closes tonight after a lively campaign by Waterloo Elks. The mayoress selection will be announced after the 11 o clock ward results, with contestants Miss Adelin Damee, Mrs Madeline Althouse, Josephine Remnard, Agnes Maanr, Miss Maxie Torney and Mrs IL G. competing for the honor.

Monte Carlo Tun and Fronc Waterloo Elks Arra Vity Hells Dante Leiuls Tuva Adelin Damee Madeline Althouse Josephine Mremnard Agnes Maanr Maxie Torney Airs IL G

Fred Young to speak on America’s role in World War II

Fred Young of Moos Young Construction will address the Rotary noon meeting Monday on America’s role in the world war. He served with American forces in France, and the club’s membership committee will accept candidate names for treasurer and construction posts until Monday noon.

Fred (. Young Moos ‘Young Construction Company Rotary Club America Young France Gwynne Weston

Traction Report Shows January Loss for Street Car Line

The January traction report records a net loss of 15,882.80 for the street car line after operating expenses and taxes, with receipts of 22,000 and an overall negative result. December 1922 shows 194,780 fares and a larger loss, while January 1923 compares with 172,374 fares a year earlier and a 11,000 plus loss.

Watertoo Cedaralts & Northern Railway Ti Nan Jett

City in Brief Highlights Local Visiting and Legal Notices

The Waterloo area reports frequent visits from Frances Hall of Washington and Mary McGuire seeking guardianship for Agnes Kelly and Martin Dolan. District officials Don McQuigar and John G. McGlade attend meetings in St Louis and Cleveland. Local residents face health notes, housing tales, and upcoming sewer regulations while employers announce staff changes at Dothan-Karwin and surrounding firms.

Don M. McQuigar Veterans’ Bureau St. Louis Waterloo

Prisoner Hangs Self in County Jail Cell

In Chicago Illinois Beney Greg erson aged 52 hanged himself in his county jail cell today after being charged with annoying young women. He was held on a state charge and died in custody. Local authorities reported the incident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Chicago Beney Gregerson

Waterloo Enjoys Visit Today in Spring Weather

Waterloo reports a welcome spring warm spell after a fortnight of icy blasts. The Government thermometer peaked at 28 degrees, with a 3 degree range in 24 hours and a late 25 degree low. Eastern winds brought a gradual rise and promises several fair days ahead. forecasts note generally fair conditions with cooler parts in the southwest. The piece also mentions rare sightings of the fisher, one of America’s smarter creatures.

Fabove Towa Altho

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