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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1925

Page

14

Courier Staff Annual Party Set for Saturday Night at Rialto Gardens

The second annual Courier staff banquet will be held Saturday evening at Frank's Rialto Gardens with dinner at 6 30. Wives and husbands of staff join the event as editors and staff share readings entertainments and speeches. The program features toastmaster Wilton Ml Ob erg and speakers Hartman Mesick Hartman and Link plus a Rialto troupe entertainment and the Courier extra being issued for the occasion. Dancing starts at nine with additional acts and a supper dance hosted by William McDonald for guests from Oelwein.

Biven The Courier W. WH. Hartman Frank Rialto’ Gardens Force Wilton Mloberg G. R. Moore Jackson McCoy Edwin Mesick J. C. Hartman Trin California Leon Link Carolyn Wells Arlene Stull Duncan Sisters Laura Struible Mable Kies Grace Schuneman Harry the Evans Rialto Courier Extra

Teachers Club Carnival at East High Saturday

Waterloo Teachers' Club schedules a carnival in East High main corridor at 7:20 Saturday evening with attractions by faculty including a fishing pond beauty parlor chamber of horrors art gallery Japanese tea room baby rack and refreshments. Four auditorium acts follow featuring Jeannie Shortlegs Fallies of 149 and other sketches. Board members and wives invited. Chairmen Miss Ethel Howard and Miss Ethel McBroom in charge.

Ast Waterloo Tts East High Sehoy Chamber of Horrors Jeannie Ethel Howard Ethel McBroom

Woman's Auxiliary Elects Officers at St Mark's Meeting

Mrs Lillian Kuhrke was elected president of the Woman's Auxiliary to St Mark's Episcopal church at a yesterday session in Mrs G S Millard's home. Named were Mrs Millard vice president secretary Irene I Gerke treasurer H Q O Brenrock bank offering and Mrs Frank Busby box secretary G Stearns educational secret and George B Worthen. Rev Charles W Baxter addressed the gathering and plans were made for a lent tea at Mrs W E Johnson's home. Baxter announced a series of creed lectures at 2 30 pm each Thursday in the church hall during lent.

Lillian Kuhrke St. Mark’s Episcopal Church G. S. Alillard Millard Irene I. Gerke H. Q O. Brenrock Frank Busby Mgr. G. Stearns George B. Worthen Charles W. Baxter W. E. Johnson Baxter

Beauty tips for tired feet and modern home fashion notes

A column advises tired workers and homemakers to wear soft low heeled sport shoes to prevent foot and back pain. It explains weight should rest on the ball of the foot, discusses arch support, and suggests warm baths and talcum powder. The piece also touches on hair styling advice for Bobby with comments on a bobbed cut and grooming.

Storm Lure and Winter Fireside Memories

A reflective meditation on storms and winter, exploring the thrill of weather, the romance of snow days, and family warmth by the fireplace. The author contrasts sunny lands with stormy moods, celebrating rain and snow as adventurous, childlike awakenings and cherished memories.

Varinty Siun Evermore

World's W C T U Convention to Be Held in Scotland

Fifty one countries will be represented at the World's W C T U convention in Edinburgh Scotland in June 1924 with Anna A Gordon of Evans ton Illinois president of the World W C T U and National White Ribbon organization presiding. Delegates from China Japan India Australia New Zealand France Germany and many European nations are to attend with more than two thousand expected.

Edinburgh Scotland Anna A. Gordon Evanston Ill United States Oswald Carver London England Orient South Africa China Japan India Australia New Zealand France Germany Europe Lattvia Czecho-Slovakia Poland The Works Group

Methodist Veterans club formed by Upper Iowa clergy

Retired ministers of the Upper Iowa Conference living in Waterloo Cedar Falls and vicinity and their wives organized the Methodist Veterans club at Rev J H Sheckler's home. Temporary officers are George B Shoemaker president and W J Lemen secretary. Meetings monthly with social literary and spiritual fellowship. Next season begins March 26. Guests included Rev I x Miller Rev and Mrs George B Crinklow Rev and Mrs H H Barton Rev and Mrs Wm Lemon Rev George F Kelly Rev and Mrs George B Shoemaker Rev E J Lockwood and others from Cedar Falls Cedar Heights and special guests.

Upper Iowa Rev Alrs. J. Lockwood George Shoemaker T. H. Sheckler J. J. Lockwood Wr. i Lemon Mr. Shoemaker F. X. Miller H. H. Barton I. x. Miller George B. Crinklow WM. Lemon George F. Kelly Cedar Falls George B. Shoemaker Cedar Heights E. J. Lock- Wood

Retiring Minister and Wife Honored at Picnic Supper

Retiring Rev and Mrs Allison were honored at a farewell picnic supper hosted at the Clark home with about 150 congregants from Central Christian Church in attendance. Music by Lovina Allison and John Ray accompanied the evening as a celebration of their service and the church’s growth.

Allison Central Christian Churchy C. N. Clark Lovina A Ilison John Ray Arr Torale

Club Notes at Cedar Rapids Honor Members and Guests

Mrs J Lighthart hosts Cedar Rapids club meeting at home of Mrs C S Mer than Thursday afternoon. George dump received honors. Lotte Ortagen club enjoyed favors as Mrs Artur Stitt guest. Mrs Raymond McLaren and Mrs Bt Anderson assisted hostess. Silver class work guest dinner followed.

C. L. Sterting R. DL. Negsham Bigeen Club H. FB. Reynolds Sterling J. 1S. Lighthart Cedar Rapids F. O. Pocint C. S. Merthan George Dump Mrs. Orville

City TN Brief Highlights Local Goings On

Mt Vernon visitors Carleton Sias and Henry O'Connor called on business in the city. Mrs R H Stafford returned to Sumner after visiting the Hugh McCartney home. Decree divorces granted in several cases including Genevieve Hardy vs Robert Hardy and Carl Berend vs Salon Berend.

Carleton Sias Henry O'Connor Mt Vernon R. HH. Stafford Sumner Hugh McCartney G. H. Scully Ilinois

Wind Drops as Mercury Falls in February Cold Snap

The Wind Wold Wave eased Waterloo and Northern Iowa traffic grip as a forecast warns unsettled weather with higher temperatures tonight and Saturday. Extremely cold winds cooled cities with temps dipping to five degrees below zero, marking the second subzero day in February after February 17. Yesterday’s high reached 19 above.

Waterloo Iowa State Bureau Mercury

Plaintiff Victorious Yet Lost in Cedar Falls Case

A jury verdict in favor of Farmers Co operative Company Cedar Falls against Fred Marks awarded $117.94 on a $335.16 account. The defendant admitted debt of $125 and counterclaimed $221.74. Costs taxed to the plaintiff as the award was below the settled amount.

Farmers Co-operative Company Cedar Falls Fred Marks

Thursday's Crossword Puzzle Answers

The page lists the crossword puzzle clues and seeks solutions for each entry. It mentions a variety of wordplay items from animals and objects to mythological beings and colors, inviting readers to fill the grid with correct terms.

Junior Cross Word Puzzle and Reading Book Clue

A newspaper puzzle clued as Running Across and Down with Word 1 Word 4 Word 6 and Word 2 Word 3. The solution references a reading book for first graders and a sun shade cover. The answer claimed is yesterday's pula le.

SOMMERCIAL TEACHERS ANNUAL CONVENTION AT DES MOINES APR 9 11

Bruce Gates president of Gates Business College and W OH Indis head of commercial at West High join the twentieth annual Central Commercial Teachers association convention in Des Moines April 10 11. Notable speakers booked include J W Miller from Chicago Salesmanship School Dr Harry Morehouse Gage of Coe and H E V Porter executive secretary of the National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools.

Bruce Gates Gates Business College W. OH. Indis West High School Central Commercial Teachers Association Des Moines J. W. Miller Chicago Noxn School of Salesturnship Harry Morehouse Gage Cedar Rapids Coe Calete H. EL V. Porter Jamestown

Needle Ice Blocks Dam Gates For Powerhouse

An unusually cold snap packed needle ice against the dam gates on Wednesday evening. The ice raises the gates and stops water flow, but no damage is expected. Workmen plan artificial means to raise water head while ice is removed and river bed is packed above the dam to create a temporary head.

Hugh Watur

Suit Over Burial Of Woman S Ninth Husband

Mrs May Hoyt testified in Davenport Iowa that her ninth marriage ended in a dispute over a cemetery plot. The Fairmont Cemetery Association sought 75 from M V Boles Undertaking for a deeded plot tied to an insurance payout, with funeral costs totaling 617.30. Justice M Wells awarded the cemetery association 73 and costs after the undertakers delayed payment awaiting full collection.

United Press Davenport Leo May Hoyt Fairmont Cemetery Association M. V. Boles Undertaking Company Breathitt Holes Company Justice M. ¥. Wells Cemetery Association

Dinner Bridge Party by Pny Sigma Co t Fraternity

Twenty five couples attended a dinner bridge party hosted by PNY Sigma Coat Fraternity at Black's last night. Miss Marie Gleason and Ruben J. Miller were the prize pair. The event featured piano selections by Leo Gasweillar and Mrs John Fitch of Des Moines as an out of town guest. The fraternity will hold its regular dinner session in Cluck's in March.

Tve Fhi Sigma Chiraternity Black Marie Gleason Ruben J. Miller Leo Gasweillar John _ Fitch Des Moines Richard Youngs Cluck

Rox Oar Society Plans Regular Meeting at Memorial Hall

The Waterloo Voiture No 82 Le Societe des Hommes d Chevaux holds its regular monthly meeting this evening in Memorial Hall to plan activities for the coming year.

ROX Oar Waterloo le Societe 40 Des Hommes d Chevaux Memorial Hall

Humboldt Man Used Home for Bank and Hoarded Cash

Ole Christensen, 80, living alone in Gilmore City, had $8,230 discovered hidden in his home after investigators searched for robbed funds. A broken window suggested a burglary but officers found currency stashed in multiple places including under a stove and in clothing and boxes. They deposited the money in a bank and handed him a passbook.

Humboldt, Ja Ole Christensen Gilmore City Christensen Christenson Nan

Stunt Flier Dies After Water Drop Incident

Walker the city detective received a letter detailing the accidental death of 19 year old Frank Walker of Milwaukee Wis. He was performing a stunt under an airplane with the Diane Fireus company and grew exhausted unable to climb onto the wings. The pilot moved over the river to offer a rescue but the youth loosened his grip and fell into the water, the shock likely causing his death.

Salvation Army Captain George Duerr to Visit Waterloo

Cant George Duerr, secretary of the Iowa division of young people's Work of the Salvation Army, will visit Waterloo over the weekend. He conducts Saturday meetings at 2 30 p m for Sunday school children, then addresses worshipers at 8 p m. Sunday he speaks at 10 30 a m, 2 30 p m, 7 15 p m and 8 p m. The public is invited.

George Duerr Lowa Young People's Work The Salvation Army Waterloo

Wateriss Evening Courier Pattern Advertising

Wateriss Evening Courier advertises patterns sent to the Fashion Department Waterloo with 15 cents per pattern. Patterns are low cost for seams and orders are filled promptly though delivery may take about ten days after sending the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Pretty Afternoon Frock Pattern Details

A vintage dress pattern describes a crepe and silk trimmed afternoon frock with options in charmeen or taffeta. It lists Wonuse 4583 with seven bust sizes 34 to 44 inches and corresponding waist and hip measurements, skirt widths, yardage for specific fabrics, and pattern mailing details with price and mail options for the 3925 Book of Fashions.

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