Society Sees 1921 Through Wartime Social Pulse
A year in Waterloo society capped by war’s aftermath, with clubs and events shaping civic life. It highlights Sunny Side Country Club, Lincoln and Washington celebrations, bridal fêtes, music from Ross Conservatory, and community projects by Waterloo Woman’s Club and Business and Professional Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arief
Sunnyside Country Club
Hallowe'en
Lincoln
Washington
Teachers College
Tha! Drama League
Miriam Marsh
B Natural
Echoes
Ross Conservatory
Ricardo Martin
London String Quartet
Percy Grainger
Ruth Ray
Waterloo
Fve
Waterloo Woman's Club
Yowaj Federation of Women's Clubs
W. C
Waterloo Women’s Club
L. C. Hemsworth
Hag
Life Insurance Society
Order of
Raostern
Waterlan
Becker
I Tx
Iowa
Charles Becker
Black Hawk County
Mary Melrose
American Association of University Women
Miss Maria Cline
Mos
Miss Marian Walker Weds Hamlet Hall in Yuletide Setting
Miss Marian Walker and Hamlet C Hall wed at 3 PM New Year’s Day in Columbus Junction, with galys and red green tones creating a yuletide backdrop. The ceremony at First Baptist was led by Rev Clyde J Askink. reception follows Jan 8 at the Hall home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marian Walker
Hamlet C. Hall
Yuletide
Marian J. Walker
J.C. Walker
Coumbus Junction
Walker
Wellington Street
Arthur Gerhart
Jefferson ‘City
Teou
Hall
Columbus Junction
W. N. Hughes
Neat High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Glenwood
First Baptist Church
Muscatine
W. I F. Hall
W. Channing Hall
Ta'clack
Girls of B
Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes on nails and hair care
Edna Kent Forbes offers practical beauty advice on nail polishing powder usage and tinting, warning against overuse and urging moderation. The column also critiques curlers and suggests gentle styling for healthier hair while noting the risks of overprocessing and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauty
Edna Kent Forbes
Side Talks on Debt and Luxuries in Hard Times
Ruth Cameron reflects on people who borrow from friends to cover debts while enjoying luxuries such as piano, car, and Victrola. She cites nurses and dentists discussing why some ignore bills for years while funding private schooling and fashion, questioning values and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonca
Gills
New Year's Parties Scatter Merriment Across Town
The 1922 season opens with club and private watch parties Saturday night. Mia Kerry and E R Bades won prizes for high scores while Gladys Morrow and Gertrude Morrow hosted a watch party. Eugene Brannon and F G Nuggage hosted gatherings with tables, games, and refreshments. Elks and K P ball crowds overflow with confetti and carnival stunts as formal dinners and dances cap the celebrations, with attendees including Miss Luella Mohrbacher and Bert Wright among out-of-town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Gertrude Morrow
Miuses Opa
Mildred Lowe
Elks
Frappe
Chateau Studio
Misa Luella Mohrbacher
Cedar Rapide
Ceton Bowlin
Jows City
Bil Wright
Ames. Sr
G. H. Blogpery
Kenneth E. Runkel
Douglas Kloss
Amedio
Gola
K. of P
Moore Hell
Family of Twelve Saved From House Fire Near Cedar Walla
Fire destroyed a Cedar Walla residence two miles south of town, sparing a phonograph. The Hansen family, including Mrs Hansen and 10 children, narrowly escaped as flames started in the basement and spread quickly through the dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Walla
Jan
Vang Hansen
Cedar Ialla
Op.am
Sanday
Pho
Tfiunsen
Chine
Hey
Mercury Cold Snap Follows Christmas Holiday
The article notes frigid weather with temperatures near zero and single digits. Averages show the day after Christmas brought a low of 14 below zero, while recent nights hovered around 1 degree above zero amid light snowfall. Outdoor skating and golf on ice drew crowds despite the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millunel
Ico
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Walker
A cautionary tale recounts Mr Fox’s dry hunger and a trick on Mr Bear. Fox schemes to steal pantry food while Bear sleeps through spring, bears a gun threat, but Bear learns from the ruse and Fox’s naivety, ending with a neighborly lesson learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandman
F. A. Walker
Bear
Bone
Mr. Pox
Pox
Lear
Mr Ox
Young Bear
Baer
Nee
Dog
Yan
Mr. Bear
Mr. Fox
Fox
Kar
Foy
Young Bestraul
Sergeant Ed Douglass swaps desk for beat duty on protest day
At a Saturday meeting seniority dictated a swap of posts. Sergeant Ed L Douglass left the desk on the wild shift for the day and moved to first shift, with Patrolman Charles Mohris exchanging places and rising to sergeant. Lawrence Johnson becomes plain clothes officer as other beat and shift interchanges occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jn O
Ed L. Douglass
Charles Mohris
Douglass
Q. l. Beckwich
Smith
Larry Johnson
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Society News
J. DB. Cuore
Charles Fergu
Helen Gould
Fred Willier
We. 11
Memorial Hall
Alma Boevler
Atp
Gnulth
JackiXohl
Sheridan Bridge Club
Ruth Cameron
Mia
Rhea Kerry
E.R. Badesvem
Dancink
Eugene Brannon
F. G. Nuggage
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Amedia
Curnes
Alice Town
Hotel Tuseell Lanison
X - Pytilan
Dunetays Grarty
Af P. Wiudding
CYS Sample Cloak & Suit Shop
Majestic Theatre
Hix
Majestic Theatres Bhig
Our
Coats
Bolivia
Normandy
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