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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1920

Page

10

Society News List of clubs and meetings in social calendar

Wednesday afternoon society notes list numerous clubs with hostesses and meetings at churches and hospitals. Thursday Federation meeting featured Armenian orphans gift of 60 dollars and musical program by Mrs. Sigworth Cascaden Dudley and others. A B Natural Music club session included Italian opera study and performances. A Waterloo Fruit employee birthday surprise attended by family and friends.

J. G. Hildebrand H. W. Sigworth Grace Cascaden Marion Ransier F. W. Robertson W. W. Miller Oliver Stevenson B Natural Club Bernice Call B Natural Music Club Leon Cowles Eudora Cary Marian Walker Blanche Taylor Cavajeria Rusticana Waterloo Fruit & Commission Company Calvin Moothart Moothart George Moothart

The Woman Hater and Her Masculine Counterpart

Side Talks by Ruth Cameron explores a recurring type the woman hater who denigrates women. The piece notes her flattery of men, distortion of facts, and isolation from marriage, asking readers whether a masculine parallel exists among unmarried men who disdain men. It ends with a brief ad and a plea for reader input.

Justin Woman Fearer

Among the Churches Annual Meeting and Week of Prayer

Central Christian holds its annual meeting tonight in the church parlors with officer elections and full department reports for the coming year. Calvary Evangelical observes a week of prayer with daily services and a visiting speaker from Rochester, N Y.

Central Christian Calvary Evangelical F. G. Crutcher Rochester N. Y J.C. Olson

Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes

A reader column summarizes responses to letters about beauty and health matters. Advice covers manicuring, skin care with cleansing powders, diet corrections, and hair care tips, plus personal situation guidance and requests for sample tonics or home routines.

Edna Kent Forbes

Waterloo realtors join with Greater Waterloo association drive

Waterloo realtors become 100 percent members of the Greater Waterloo association. M L Bowman leads a rumor campaign, with Majors from various groups meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson Grill to outline plans. A letter from Brebner to Reed urges unity for a stronger Waterloo in industry and commerce, saying it must be done and will be done. Hats offered at deep discounts by Iver Hat Shop at Bridge Street.

Waterloo Realtors Greater Waterloo Association G. IE. Brebner LE. F. MacDonough M. L. Bowman Russell Lamson H. M. Reed Brebner Harry Waterloo Greater

New Memberships Required for Greater Waterloo Association

The executive committee clarifies who should sign the new membership applications. Every man in Waterloo must sign the updated form, regardless of past affiliations with chambers of commerce or the Waterloo Commercial Club. All memberships expired January 1, 1520 and applications are available from solicitors or at the association’s office.

Greater Waterloo Association Waterloo Russell-Lameon Chamber of Commerce Waterloo Commercial Club

H. and D. Blue Line Co Incorporation Articles

A new corporation to sell fuel repair and store autos and operate transportation lines formed with 75000 authorized capital stock. Name H. and D. Blue Line Company. 7500 shares at 10 each. Officers: A. F. Decker president O G Howell vice president Raymond Rouse secretary treasurer Directors: Decker Howell Rouse Faulkner. MINISTERIAL MEETING Black Hawk County Ministerial Association met at First Methodist Episcopal Church with 52 present. Topics centered on psalms as religious literature. Speakers included Mrs. J R Macartney Rev O A Nash Dr Eugene Allan Dr M K W Hebber. Music by Mrs Fred J Clark and Rev and Mrs C Smith. Closing prayer by Rev C Mith. Attendees included Rev and Mrs T B Taylor Rev and Mrs J K Hawkins Independence.

H. & D. Blue Line Company A. F. Decker O. G. Howell Raymond Rouse Lee Faulkner Black Hawk County C. Fmith T. B. Taylor J. K. Hawkins Independence

A DAINTY BETDOIR SET PATTERN OFFER

An advertisement explains how to obtain the Courier up-to-date sewing pattern by sending a coupon and 10 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department of Evening Courier, Waterlooo, with patterns arriving within ten days. The dainty bonnet and sack pattern uses multiple fabrics and sizes from small to extra large, with yardage details and postage options.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Martin Cigar Co Moves Wholesale Tobacco to New Location

The Martin Cigar Co will move its wholesale tobacco business from 211 Fourth Street West to 717-719 Sycamore Street around March 1. The firm plans to expand its office staff and add salesmen as it enlarges operations. The Willford Flour & Feed and Tony Gentle Fruit firms vacated the leased rooms, with Willford relocating near Great Western railway tracks and Tony Gentle moving to 723 Sycamore Street. The Martins’ retail store stays at its current site for now.

Martin Cigar Company Fourth Street Sycamore Street Martin Company Orce Willford Flour & Feed Company Tony Gentle Fruit Company Willford Company Great Western Railway Tony Gentle Company

Owa Fruit Jobbers Meet Here Tomorrow

About 26 members of the Iowa Fruit Jobbers Association will meet at Hotel Russell Lamson tomorrow. O B West of Des Moines, president, will open with a talk. The session aims to improve trade conditions for the fruit industry and discuss transportation needs, shrinkage reduction, and trade abuses.

Iowa Russell- Lamson O. B. West Des Moines

Quiet 24 hours with two city fire calls

The city fire department reported a quiet 24 hours with two calls. At 5:40 p m yesterday they responded to a roof fire at the Waterloo Sash and Fixture Co plant on Seventh Street East with minimal damage. A meat market chimney on Third Street West caused an alarm at 6:35 p m, but no damage occurred.

Waterloo Sash & Fixture Co Seventh Street Third Street

Play Flate Insured by Bronwen Insurance Agency

A fragment notes insurance for a play titled Flate provided through Bronwen Insurance Agency. Details on policy terms are limited in the readable text, but the mention confirms coverage arrangement and the insurer involved.

Bronwen Insurance Agency

Petition to Return Read Acknowledged in Waterloo

Waterloo mourns 56 service members killed or wounded in France. Mothers of most signed a petition seeking repatriation of remains. sent to Congressman Burton E. Sweet who promised action and referred the petition to the military affairs committee. Majestic Mabel Order postscript advertises show tonight.

Waterloo France Red Cross Home Service Bureau G. B. Worthen Burton E. Sweet

Free Public Lectures At State University Of Iowa

Two lectures at the Black Hawk county teachers normal institute feature Dean William F. Russell on Bolshevism and education and Educational Lessons from Siberia. Russell spent a year in Russia and will speak Friday along with a health pageant and readings by Dr Earl. Admission is free. attendance encouraged at the East High auditorium.

St+beria Wiliam F. Russell State University of Iowa Teachers’ Normal Institute Black Hawk County Coast High School H. C. Moeller Russia Hudson Consolidated School Riley Earl Grundy County East Nigh Dean Horn State Univesty of Iowa Alice Hawthorn State Teachers College F. J. Cram Cerro Gordo County Mr. Earl Lupis F. L. Mahanna Cedar Falls C. W. Kitne H. D. Lee Waterloo

L F Templeton Home After Siberia Service Returns

Private Lewis F Templet on son of Mrs Mae Templeton 1321 Lafayette street arrives home after 15 months with U S forces in Siberia. He enlisted October 17 1917 at Fort Dodge first to the Philippines then Siberia with Japanese brigades and fought Bolshivk forces as his unit penetrated 1300 miles inland.

Lewis F., Templeton Mae Templeton Lafayette Street United States Siberia Fort Dodge Philippines

Fragmentary wartime note on Trans-Siberian guards

Disjointed military fragment describes interior guards of the Trans- Siberian railway. References a worn supply clot closure and fear of deprivations. Private Templeton mustered out at San Francisco after a long, wearisome journey homeward.

Templeton San Francisco

S. B. Howell Returns From Army With German Curios

Sylvester I. Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Howell, comes home after 34 months abroad with a collection of weapons said to be from Germany. The items include a war club and a billie. Discharged at Camp Dix, N J, he reached the city Saturday. He served in Co G and later in the Rainbow division with time spent in Winchester England and Paris. He drove 60,000 miles as chauffeur in the motor transport corps across England France Germany Austria Switzerland and Italy.

Sylvester I. Howell W. 13 Winchester England Paris Motor Transport Corps France Germany Austrian Switzerland Italy

Close of Waste Campaign Nears As Bryan Expecteds Run

GOP women instructed on party problems as waste campaign ends and committee members gather for president message. Bryan still urged to declare stance on treaty and seek nomination. Kansas City leads convention bid with Chicago and San Francisco poised to join. Waste collection nears completion, bags sold, funds for Social Welfare league expected to be sizable.

Ded Pace Onh Mr. Bryan Teyan Castor Himselit Agalo Assudig Uryan Kansas City Chicago San Francisco Gilespy Tintabad Social Welfare League

Hammond State Agent Resists Enjoining Order

State agent Hammond and city assessor Burtner face a temporary injunction over a $160 mule tax assessment. Swisher and Farwell, business-property owners, claim illegal liquor sales cited as basis. Hammond contends the Department of Justice and Attorney General powers support officers’ duties.

He Department of Justice J. B. Hammond J. B. Burtner B. F. Swisher F. Farwell Hammond Burtner

Faulty setee delays tax levy dissolves writ

The passage notes the plaintiffs were unaware of a faulty setee which caused the intended tax levy against the property not to be carried out, leading to a request for dissolution of the writ.

Chain Store Leases Fourth Street Property Here

A report from local businessmen states that the eight eight Kresge company, a five and ten cent chain operator, has leased rooms on Fourth Street East and plans a store opening in early summer. Kresge already runs outlets in Des Moines Cedar Rapids Sioux City and aspires to a local location.

Kresge Company Middlewest Fourth Street Eastroperty Iowa Des Moines Cedar Rapids Sioux City

Mortuary Notice for Seth Gilbert Funeral Planned

Seth Gilbert died last night at 9 40 in Presbyterian hospital of pneumonia. The body remains at Kistner's mortuary until the funeral Thursday at 2 p m with Rav FLW Court officiating at 40 Fowler street. Burial will be in Fairview. He was born January 23 1867 in Joliet Illinois and moved to Mount Vernon township 25 years ago. He married Miss Begsie Eye stone on October 30 1895 and she survives with four sons Kenny Harry Arthur and Harvey at home.

Seth Gilbert Presbyterian Kenny Harry Arthur Harvey

Annual Parish Meeting at Christ Episcopal Church

The parish meeting at Christ Episcopal Church will be held this evening in Lloyd hall. A new vestry will be elected, reports heard, and plans for future activities presented. The nationwide campaign in progress for several weeks will be acted upon during the meeting.

Christ Episcopal Church Lloyd Hall

Diamond Dye Your Old Dress Material Ad

A brief ad promotes turning shabby discarded garments into fresh items using Diamond Dye. It promises success on wool, silk, linen, cotton, and blends with directions in the package and a color card available from the local druggist.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Vic Club Robert L Penne St. O'paul’s W. FL M. S Stewart Freeman Ray Tiller Graves Memorial Missionary Society O. A. Manning Westfield Social Union George Bessemer Westminster Ladies’ Auxilary First Presbyterian L. A. S C. Ryan Walnut Street Baptist W. M L. G. Adams Petrova Club Louis Voldtenweider Edward Burk, Jr Hast Park Presbyterian L. A Glen Smith Oats and Inns Club Roscoe van Schoyck Maude Dudley Presbyterian” Hospital Auxiliary W. H. Bickley Ruth Cameron Rehen Fhone Roo A. S K. N Ass'n Iver Hat Shop Bridge St Trucking Company Ambret City and U. T. Shop Co Pont Plicae Rawseell Wealth Pageant Miley Reader Teachers' Institute L. F. Templeton S. B. Howell Curios Falan-Fleming Wateroo
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