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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1923

Page

10

Eastern Star Officers Entertained Here In Society News

Waterlog chapter invites Eastern Star officers to several social events starting Wednesday with a tea at Dr. and Mrs. H Bary from 3 to 5 pm. Guests include Nora Springs associate grand conductor Mrs. Wheeler and her husband George Wheeler, Nora Springs worthy patron, plus district eight instructor Mrs. Frances Cedar Falls. Tea program led by Mrs. A T Petersen. serving directed by Mrs. Ruth Baldwin. Cars will transport those without conveyances. At 5:30 pm officers past matrons and patrons will dine at Black's tearoom, followed by initiation and entertainment at the Masonic hall. Refreshments to follow. All Eastern Stars of Waterloo and vicinity invited.

Eastern Star Bary Jassie “Wheeler Nora Springs George Wheeler Frances Cedar Falls A T. Petersen Watertoo

Marjorie Tucker and Forrest Pratt Wed Today

Miss Marjorie L Tucker daughter of Mr and Mrs James Tucker wed Forrest Bennett Pratt son of Mr and Mrs Bratt in a 7 o'clock ceremony at First Congregational church Pastor Clark officiated. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Eason. Guests were immediate relatives and a few friends. the couple will reside in Chicago.

Marjorie L. Tucker James Ticker d'Forrest Bennett’ Pratt Chica Eason Stromber Motor Thera Mrg West High Art Waterco Business College Lichty Metal. Products Company Bo Natural Music

Golden Wedding Observed by Gresham Couple

Mr and Mrs John Buehner near Fairbank celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home. They had 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild present with a noon dinner. The couple received gold coins from Evangelical church with pastor GV Wilson officiating. Birthdays and anniversaries were honored at a neighborhood surprise party at Mrs I E Updegraft home with dinners and decorations. An out of town guest was L M Burt from Sheboygan Wisconsin, brother of Austin Burt.

John Buehner Fairbank Gust Herman Charles Faust Mary Finch Sid Buehner Ev. GV. Wilson Irdhay Slrs E. Updegraf Ww. E. Johnson Adelaide Hungerford W. NX Birdsall Yeu Ruth. Updegratt J.C. McAlgin Dorothy Purt Jean Rohit L. M. Burt Sheboygan Wis Austin Burt

Club Notes Report on Autumn Leat Ladies’ Party

Members of the Autumn Leat club gathered for a Friday afternoon girls’ party at Black's Tea. Miss Alcott Widdel from Waterloo helped serve refreshments and Mrs. B. A. Widdel and Dewar assisted. J. Deelb was noted for a 12.89 oelock luncheon planned.

J. Deelb Black's Tea B. A. Widdel Dewar Autumn Leat Club Alcott Widdel Waterloo

Beauty Tips for Colored Hair and Face Firming Advice

Edna Ment Forbes offers hair powdering tips using starch and coffee or tea for different hair shades to avoid dusty looks. She advises gentle brushing, a cotton brush finish, and home blowout to remove powder. A reader aged 17 seeks guidance on weight and a double chin, with a facial toning routine and chin-throat massage to firm muscles.

Reather

Side Talks by Ruth Cameron The Me Too Folks

Ruth Cameron critiques the Me Too crowd who mimic others to gain popularity. She argues simulating agreement erodes sincerity and independent thought, noting it harms long-term trust even among friends.

Ruth Cameron Tess

Community Notes on Upcoming Meetings and Socials

An evening business meeting is scheduled at Our Lady of Victory auditorium at 7 30 p m today. The Alpha chapter of First Presbyterian Westminster guild will be entertained by Miss Helene Balliett at 2 p m Tuesday. Mrs Arthur French hosts Majer Buildt on Wednesday at 2 20 p m in church parlors. Walnut Street Baptist youth class plans a party at Mrs W W Sinwisle's home Wednesday afternoon. The February Committee will entertain and the Daughters of Plymouth have an all day meeting with Mrs Wilson Walton on Wednesday.

Sons of Veterans' Camp Memorial Hall John~ Robertson ‘Macartney First‘ Presbyterian Church Our Lady of Victory First Presbyterian Westminster Guild Helene Balliett Walnut Street Baptist W. WW. Sinwisle Daughters of Plymouth Wilson Walton

Prospects For Gelwein High Baseball Team Improve

Gelwein Indiana Feb 26 The official call for candidates for base ball at Gelwein high school will be made March 1 according to H C Morris coach With six lettermen and a number of first string subs from last season a fast team is in the making for 1923 Effort is being made to pre serve games with other high schools Coach Morris is hopeful of a complete schedule.

Gelwein Gelwein High School H. C. Morris Iast Jean Jtnes Morris

Fire Causes Slight Damage to Poolhall

Fire of unknown origin caused several hundred dollars in damage to the Dew Drop Inn poolhall and building at 629 Commercial Street just before midnight Sunday. A patrolman discovered the blaze. firemen forced entry through the front door as a rear window was broken and hose lines extended into the building from both ends. The fire likely started in the basement and spread to the room above in three places, soaking one or two billiard tables. The building is owned by John Fantas and the poolhall operated by J. W. Orr.

Dew Drop Inn Commercial Street John Fantas Pooolhall 5 J. W.orr S. H. Basher High Street Fred S. Pettit Sullivan QO. H. Houbuier

Mortuary Obituaries From Waterloo Area

Multiple notices list Carroll I Whitney 24 dying at home from complications in Waterloo with brothers and sisters named and funeral details. Harvey C Medley 33 dies after influenza illness. burial plans pending. Mrs J H Brandes obituary notes services and burial. Baby Murphy infant dies. mother critical. John Over funeral at Gilbertville church. Manila palace description appears, unrelated to local notices.

Harvey C. Medley Ackermant ‘Street Medley Sextonville Wis Waterloo Oklahoma City Freda Medley R. G. Medley Richland Center C. D. Lindberg Oklahoma” City Eutler Okla G. Medley Harlan Gkla Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainte Kistner Chapel Ve Oal Riehland Center John Over Jonn Busin Washburn Gilbertville Barialip Mr. Over

Learning the precious stones by color and group

A guide explains simple methods to know precious stones for beginners. It suggests starting with birthstones, then grouping by color, durability, luster, and rarity, and highlights representative stones in each color class such as diamond for colorless, ruby for red, emerald for green, sapphire for blue, and onyx for black.

Imine Tie Ollers

Red Ball Buses to Stay on Waterloo Charles City Route

The Red Ball Motorbus company will continue service between Waterloo and Charles City despite reports of withdrawal. Officials at headquarters deny any halt and confirm the schedule will remain as in the past, pending further circulation.

Red Ball Waterloo Charles City Red Hail Motorbus Company Oill

Presbyterian board grants $200,000 to Coe College

Cedar Rapids, Feb 20. The General Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church has appropriated $200,000 as part of a $600,000 endowment fund to aid Coe College. The fund aims to support salaries, with $400,000 to be raised by Coe before the expiration date. The endowment drive began last fall, producing $400,000 in Cedar Rapids in three days.

Cedar“Rapids General Board of Education The Presbyterian Church Coe College Coe General Board Cedar Rapius

Waterlog Evening Courier PATTERNS

Waterlog Evening Courier advertises up-to-date patterns from the Fashion Department. Patterns cost 16 cents each and include seam allowances. Orders are filled at 2900 45 possible, but delivery may take ten days after sending in.

Fashion Department

Endowment Expansion Campaign Seeks 4.5 Million Dollars

The drive targets four and a half million dollars from local, state, and Mt. Oasis donors to fund an expanded endowment and campus growth. The campaign aims to strengthen financial stability and support future programs.

Wyant to Speak on Astronomy at Y M C A Meeting

Wylie W Wyant will speak on astronomy and recount his trip to Mt Wilson observatory California at the Y M C A meeting at Calvary A community church this evening Two reels of motion pictures will be shown with refreshments.

Wylie W. Wyant Mt. Wilson Observatory California Calvary A. Compuunity T Evangelical Church

Patrolman Beckwith Weds Esther Heppner

Esther Heppner daughter of c. and Mrs. 1 R. of 114 Sixth Street West married Patrolman Beckwith of Co. B Winter Police Department on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Fifth Brown church near Nashua. They returned to Waterloo to reside at 606 Walnut Street. Beckwith was appointed patrolman December 4, 1917 and is now a plainclothes officer.

Esther Heppner Sixth Street B.beckwith Winter- Yoo Nolice Ifth Brown Naashua Watterloo Walnut Street Beckwith

Banks report increased deposits amid inflation signals

A long Chicago River edition reports higher deposits across banks as inflation concerns grow. Notable notes include a $1,000,000 rise over six months, cautious rural lending, and a shift to lower loan percentages on land purchases, with banks favoring amortization plans and early payoff options.

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