Waterloo visitor Bess Morrison stages varied readings
Mrs. Morrison, a dramatic reader and impersonator, appeared at the Waterloo Rotary guest night in the Hotel Russell-Lamson grillroom, performing eight selections from authors including Badger Clarke and James Whitcomb Riley. The event featured personal anecdotes, music by harpist Mrs. Truman Wagner, and a store opening for Paul Davis with patriotic table decor.
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Waterloo
Bess Gearhart Morrison
Hanquet
Woman’s Rotary Club
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Channing Pollock
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Bess Streeter
Aldrich
Booth Tarkington
Edgar A. Guest
Bill
George Worthen
Edythe Elliott
Berkele Players
Blanche Brubaker
Lettie Highmey
Bniita Balensifer
Belle -Wise
A. G. Agnew
Lillian Kuhrke
E. R. Shoemaker
R. R.young
C. BE. Ransier
Leo Gilchrist
Vinton
Margery. Graham
Margaret Gininger
Olga. .Thompson
Ruth 3Ruender
Mary. Eckes
Annie Bevan
Wonica Nettieton
Florence Black
Chariotte Birong
Helen Swinback
Bess Ahearn
Edith M. Marken
H. BE. Scrogey
Principals Chosen for Comic Opera Princess Bonnie
Principal leads chosen for the comic opera Princess Bonnie to be staged by the First Presbyterian church choir in East High spectical auditorium March 11 and 12. Director F. R. Thomas of New York selected ten main roles and three choruses, with over 100 in the general choir. Lead actors include Eunice E. Howard, Emily Trevarthan Sanborn, Dorothy Wilbur, and Craig Ellyson, supported by Victor Zellhroefer and others.
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Princess Bonnie
First Presbyterian Church
East High Spectical Auditorium
F. R. Thomas
New York City
Eunice E. Howard
Emily Trevarthan Sanborn
Dorothy Wilbur
Craig Ellyson
Victor Zellhroefer
W. W. White
Roy Gilfillan
George Coutts
C. L. Tarbell
Frieda Buenneke
Miss Howard
Americanization Theme at McKinley P T A Program
McKinley P T A held an Americanization program with a The Melting Pot feature and Mrs. A G Sawyer talk on how foreigners assimilate. High nationalities appeared in costume with flags. banners were raised, then flags and the American creed saluted. Decorations, refreshments, and a poster contest finished the patriotic event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bassarear
W. W. White
O. H. Keeler
C. W. Brayton
L. ©. Hickeberg
Mary Stanfield
Wilson White
Pearl Ness
Dorothy Holt
Keith Hickelberg
Miss. McElhinney
Elizabeth Hudson
J. B. Goodwin
Velma Wellmeyer
Robert Shaw
King Philip
Betsy Ross
George Washington
America
S.O.V Camp and Auxiliary Plan for Social Activities
February through March will feature many Sons of Veterans camp and auxiliary events. A benefit dance on Feb 27 at LoO. O. F. hall and a March 11 box social are planned, with women supplying box suppers. Monthly Kensingtons begin March 18 hosted by Mrs Mae Rodenheaver with several hostesses. The auxiliary marks its fifteenth anniversary March 24 with a picnic supper and program, then regular meetings. Tonight’s benefit play Builder of Bridges at East High School draws a full house. tickets selling at door. Waterloo Male Quartet and Walnut Street Baptist Church orchestra provide interludes. play is sponsored by Walnut Street Baptist organizations.
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Sons of Veterans Camp
Loo
O. F. Hall West
Kensingtons
Mae Rodenheaver
Neya Clark
Elizabeth Billings
Grace Stallman
Rodenheaver
Truman DeRoame
East High School
Waterloo
Henry Iblings
Harry McCowen
Charles Felsing
H. T. Wagner
Walnut Street Baptist Church
PURSE VERSUS SPIRIT GENEROSITY IN FAMILY RELATIONS
A discussion contrasts generosity of the purse with generosity of the spirit. Some people give money, others give warmth, while some act coldly yet politely. A widow-like mother-in-law receives more affection from Lucy than from a dutiful sister-in-law, proving kindness matters more than wealth. Hazlitt’s saying echoes: goodwill, not service, strengthens friendships.
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Richard
Lucy
Mrs. L
Hazlitt
Hazlitt's
Party at Woman's Club Hosts 135 Guests
About 135 members and guests gathered at Waterloo Woman's Club Tuesday afternoon for an informal party hosted by the Home and Education department. R L Corton and club officials greeted guests in the receiving line. A reading program and musical numbers followed with prizes awarded for card games. An out of town guest, Mrs. R. E. B. Hurlburt of Hampton, attended.
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Home and Education Department
Waterloo Woman’s Club
R. L. Corton
Batteran
Raymond A. Folk
GS. OV. Williams
F. L. Marquis
E. Leffler
Mary Bigot
J Entertainment
Kensington
Mis
Wo’ Nauman
H. C. Orrick
Max Wilson
Robert Miller
Connor
Leah Mickelberg
Arlene Murphy
Raff
Gabriel Marie
Margaret Miller
Fred J. Miller
Edgerton
Corton
N. A. Lichty
John W. G
Mrs Steely Honored With Dinner And Bridge Party
Mrs W E Steely formerly Miss Marian Patterson tied to California Feb 6 marriage. Miss Virginia Clary hosted a dinner for 12 friends at Black's with orchid and gold decor and bridal couple place cards. Bridge followed at Miss Clary’s home won by Marie Gleason. gift presented. Steely to attend two more socials next week. she and husband just back from wedding trip.
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W. E. Steely
Marian Patterson
California
Virginia Clary
Willard Memorial Event at W C Z U Aimed at Preserving Miss Willard
A Frances Willard memorial program drew 70 Women’s Christian Temperance Union members and guests to W. W. CG. A. parlors on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. C. H. Thompson read Miss Willard’s challenge, and Mrs. Mary J. Philpot spoke of Miss Willard’s statue unveiling in Washington. D C. Mrs. S. L. Garvery read a poem. Musical offerings included a solo by Mildred Wittick and a group of children singing When We Are Twenty One. The meeting also established a donations committee for the Benedict home in Des Moines and noted notices from the City Federation of Women’s Clubs. The Waterloo union was invited to Cedar Falls rally on March 13 with dinner at 6:30 followed by program.
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Frances Willard
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
C. H. Thompson
Miss. Willard
Mary J. Philpot
Union
Miss Willard
Hall of Fame
Washington, D. C
Club Notes at Mrs Wrant Home Luncheon
Mrs W W Wrant hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon Tuesday afternoon in her home with baskets of spring flowers at each table. Special guests included Mrs T Mas of Hollywood California Mrs B J Lockwood and Mrs C H Bingham. The Star Rebekah club later entertained with a picnic supper at A T Petersens home as a courtesy to their husbands followed by an informal program arranged by Mrs Will Far. Peter Daley to host next meeting. fourteen Kens members noted.
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W. W. Wrant
Happy Hour Club
T. Mas
Hollywood
Cal
B. J. Lockwood
C. H. Bingham
Star-Rebekah Club
A. T. Petersen
Will Far
Peter Daley
Local club guests visit Mrs Kahler at Mues day home
The Washington club were guests of Mrs Charles Kahler in her home Mues day afternoon with Mrs F C Lindsey assisting with serving.
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Ington Club
Charles Kahler
F.C. Lindsey J
Church Meetings and Ladies Groups Gather in Local Churches
The Junior Luther league of Trinity American Lutheran meets at 7 30 tonight in the church social rooms. Mrs G S Millard hosts the Women’s Auxiliary to St Mark’s Episcopal in her home. Thursday afternoon Mrs E R Schram hosts the Home Department of First Methodist in her home at 3 30. St Mary’s Sewing Circle meets in the school hall Thursday afternoon. Entertainment committee includes Mrs Parry Witty, Mrs J P Welbes, Mrs J T McGinnis, Mrs Charles Anderson, and Mrs William Kurth. Altrarian class of First Methodist meets at Mrs J P Jones’s home for a noon picnic Thursday. Hostesses are Mrs Lattie Eason, Mrs Ida Bell, Mrs W B McMurray, Mrs William Smucker, and Mrs Art Slummell. Abrs A B E Hurlburt of Hampton will be a guest.
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Junior Luther League of Trinity American Lutheran Church
G. 5. Millard
Womal Wg
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
E.R. Schram
First Methodist Church
St. Mary’s Sewing Cirle
Parry Witty
J. P. Welbes
J. T. McGinnis
Charles Anderson
William Kurth
J. P. Jones
Lattie Eason
Ida Bell
W. B. McMurray
William Smucker
Art Slummell
Uncle Wiggily and the Willow Buds
Uncle Wiggily seeks willow buds to nourish Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy. He braves ice over the duck pond and meets beaver twins Toodle and Noodle, who help him. Dr. Possum diagnoses the illness and prescribes willow buds as medicine, while the bunny endures a cold trek to fetch them.
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Jane
Mr. Longears
Lindle
Nurse Jane
Dr. Possum
Uncle
Uncle Wiggily
Tarle
Uncle Wigsily
Toodle
Noodle
Bunny
Alligeator
Beaver
The Curious Tale of Willow Buds and Uncle Wiggly
A whimsical story recounts gathering willow buds for Nurse Jane and a recovering muskrat named Indy. It teaches courage amid the unknown and hints at a playful tale about a pink soup cake and a talking wash rag before the next chapters with Uncle Wiggly and the glua pot.
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Nurse Jane
Indy
Uncle Wiggly
Census Nearly Complete in Northeastern Iowa District
The agricultural census in the district covering northeastern Iowa counties is two weeks from completion. Fred L. Mabee, the government official in charge, reports eight of nineteen counties finished and six of the 180 enumerators have completed their tasks. Conducted by the national department of agriculture, the census occurs every five years and returns will be filed soon for district results to be released after the national census.
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Iowa
Fred L. Maben
Black Hawk
Mabee
National Department of Agriculture
City in Brief Update Shows Local News and Events
Waterloo and surrounding area reports cover court terms starting next Monday, school leadership changes, a car theft on Sycamore street, corporate name change to Tawa Sand & Gravel, political party meeting in Chicago, community club luncheon plans, church services, Lions club activity, and a school building contract. Local debaters debated League of Nations, and a $25 reward offered for a poisoned pet incident at 711 South St.
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Doris M. Stoy
School of
Hinton
Roy Farley
Fourth Street East
Sycamore Street
Pith
Cedar River Gand & Material Co
Tawa Sand & Gravel Corporation
Smock
H. D. Bellamy
Louis RE. Hickelberg
US 3
Tal
Chicago
Grace Boeller
Automobile Department
That
Vera Steely
Alan Lamb
Cor[melt College
Mt. Vernon
Harry
Lions Club
Black’s
Edward Rudd
Town Falls
Episcopal Churches
Town
Christ Church
Ball Telephone Industries
Waterloo Council
Knights of Columbus
Ghati
American Legion
Ad Beucher
Hudson, Ta
A. IF. Adam
J. G. Ralston
Martelie
Ralston
Colesburg
East High
Teachers College
United States
League of Nations
Cedar Falls
South St
Junior Cross Word Puzzle and Misc Items
Puzzle clues mix across and down words with mixed letter hints and warped OCR. It lists several entries including marriage licenses for John T D Cortes and others, followed by a fire alarm report about a rubbish fire at Illinois Central shops. No damage reported and an advertisement note urges buying from Herman C Miller.
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Illinois Central
Railroad
Boy Taps Dynamite Cap Loses Two Fingers at School
Anamosa Iowa February 26 Leo Lloyd, 12, lost two fingers on his left hand when a dynamite cap exploded. The accident occurred at school while he held the cap and tapped it on the sidewalk. His father had dropped the dynamite at home, where the boy later found it.
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Anamosa
Fep
Leon Lloyd
Practical Pattern Dress With Bloomers For Daily Work
A 1925 fashion offer from the Evening Courier details a practical dress pattern with bloomers, in six sizes. The pattern costs 15 cents, with delivery within ten days. An up-to-date Spring and Summer 1925 book of fashions is available for 12 cents.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Perhays
Pattern Request Notice for 15 Cent Enclosed
A short reader notice requests sending a pattern to the provided address after enclosing 15 cents. It records pattern number 4991 and asks for the city and state to be supplied.
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D. S. Merrihan
Lend-a-Hand Guild
James Leonard
la Lomita Club
A. K. Smith
el Deen Club
Ars
Harry Reynolds
Jaeves Tarde Club
Ralph Dunlavey
J. E. Brink- Man
C. S. Bennett
McKinley P.T. A
S.O.V
Margaret Howes
T. L. Howes
Clinton
Land
Galen P. Green
Seitz
American Legion Woman's Auxiliary
Memorial, Hall
W. T. McComb
E. T. Marsan
GO. F
Holy Name Court
Sacred Heart School Hall
Kens
Church News
Uncle Wiggily and the
Willow Buds
Howard R. Garis
Pan
Sue Buchanan
C. S. Chase
T ‘the University Hospital
Town City
H. B. Bates
E. B. Stiles
der of Bridges
Aed
Ead
Jie
Subuae
Aa Prassange Mott
Electrade
Mate Ural
John TD
Cortes
Parkersburg
Nuickstena Lupkes
Dike
iCharles Howard
Talede
Ilsie ‘Tagatoi
St. Anthony 2
Herman C. Miller
Iemon
Seth Cirringur
MS Beacon
Bruixes
Louight
Sloan’s
Sloan
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