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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1925

Page

11

Women’s club plans underwrite poetry book and new quarters

The Waterlag Business and Professional Women’s Club held a session presided by Mrs. Elizabeth Kenney. Plans discussed include underwriting Bernice Ravell a’s first book of verse, securing club rooms, a mock trial, and housewarming. reports covered Christmas relief work and membership drive.

Courier Bernice Ravelin Lila Marcham Waomin’s Club Elizabeth Kenney Craig Ellyson Jude Chaminade Kashimir L. A.” Daum Aliss Wanda Daum Miss Daum Miss Ravella Mayme Lean Glenna Johnson The Independent Woman Ruth Kodegraff Edgar Mary Stewart Washington, D. C Madesin Phillips B. P.W Fanny Hemenway

Girls Employed in Homes Form Social Club Plan

After a holiday adjournment, girls employed in homes will resume Thursday dinners at the YWCA in Milwaukee. A 6:15 meal precedes an organization meeting to form a club with classes in military drill, needlework, English, home planning, volleyball, swimming and gym work. Miss Nellie Brown urges cooperation from employers.

W. C. AL Build‘ns Nellie Brown Association Sue Northey Frank Nabholz Pearl

Illinois Bride Weds in New Orleans Statewide Interest

Missa Stuart Bruington, Alexis, Jr. becomes Mrs Donald B Walker in a Dec 31 ceremony at New Orleans. The bride, daughter of Warren Bruington, is a Villa Rock Island and Knox College alumna, later studied drama and commerce, and worked at First National Bank in Alexis. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. BE Walker, is an Iowa State College engineer graduate and Theta Chi member. They plan to live in Peoria Illinois where he works for the state highway department. Other items note Temple Rebekah-Past Noble Grand Association luncheon and officer installation, a National Male quartet event, Elsie Millard’s sixteenth birthday party, and a WCTU meeting in Cedar Heights with a World Peace topic.

Jesup Jan New Orleans Missa Stuart Bruington Alexis, Jr Donald B. Walker Walker Warren Bruington the Villa Rock Island Knox College Phi Mu Isarovity Emerson School of Dramaaties Simms School of Commercce Boston EB. Jordan James Alfred Parrott Parrott Third Street East New Peek’ City Alfred A. C G. Cole The Realty Investment Company Williston Avenue J. H. Win ‘Dolph Gable Street W. H. Ross Waterloo California Pacific Coast Pasadena J. B. Stewart Hunting Cal Austtary Westminster

Church groups elect officers and plan events in Waterloo area

Mrs. H J Burdick was elected president of the Cedar Heights Community Church Women’s Missionary Society with officers named for secretary treasurer and literature. Several churches including St Margaret’s Guild and St Mark’s Episcopal plan meetings and officer elections with teas, lectures, and social gatherings, plus a school of missions opening with Dr J R Macartney. Local committees host luncheons, picnics, and Friday events as various unions schedule meetings and installations.

H. J. Burdick Women's Missionary Society of Cedar Heights W. FP. Parrotte David Stevens0n J. Fowler Frank Cage W. Jd. Bulelitte H. L. Slaughter St. Margaret’s Guild St. Mark’s Episcopal Church George Lingelbach

Marriage of Maud Owen and Conrad E Haldum Surprises Iowa City

A New Year wedding united Maud Owen and Conrad E Haldum in a noon ceremony at the bride’s sister Mes A Op Btud home in Iowa City. Rev Keeler officiated as the couple, both described with ties to Reinbeck and Waterloo, begin married life at 15 Pino street.

Iowa City Aliss Maud Owen Conrad E. Haldum A. Op Btud Grant Street Mr. Keeler Methodist Church Ink Mrs. Haldum Minnie Grashorn Reinbeck Waterloo Pst I. BE. Roberts Plumbing &Healing Co Haldum Paul Davis Pino Street

Fear of accidents and worry in family life

Side Talks 22 discusses fear and its effects after a car crash last fall. A woman recalls guiding her family through anxiety, choosing to focus on sensible plans. The piece weighs how overprotectiveness often harms more than the event itself and urges letting caution coexist with living.

Ming Cny Famiy Is Safe Sid John Nat Ned Mary Thesll John 7 Braach Erave Yard Ife

Club Notes Highlights From Local Social Groups

Mrs. C F P Wichman hosts a 1 o clock luncheon for the Rosebud club. Rosebud members praised Mrs. Jesse Baugher at a Tuesday gathering. favors in 500 went to Mrs. R J Sweeney and club visitor Mrs Adam Lohner. Book Review club to conduct Joseph Lincoln reading at west library Thursday 2 30 pm. Faithful Workers postponed Thursday meeting to Friday afternoon at Mrs Albert Haus. Owl club, a new bridge group, met for dinner and cards at Black's. Arlene Stull won high score. Innocent Imps met Gladys Weatherwax for a business meeting and special time.

Rosebud Club Jesse Baugher R. J. Sweeney Adam ‘Lohner Joseph Lincoln Book Review Club West Library Albert Haus Owl Club Arlene Stull Betsonnel Imogena Payne Lucilla Stull Mildred Woody Geraldine Kepford Jamita Pollock Irma Washa Eva Steinmeyer Madelyn Manning Lotta Mills

Army and Navy Recruit Here At Local Stations

Two men enlisted for military service at rural recruiting stations today one joining the army and the other the navy John Brown of Granny Center joined the Fourteenth Cavalry at Fort Des Moines Vega Land Watering departed for Great Lakes Naval Training Station The army recruiting officer Greenup reported new openings for 15 musicians in the Fifteenth Infantry regiment band stationed in Yien-Tsin China

Rutal Army Navy John Brown Granny Center Fourteenth Cavalry Regiment Fort Des Moines Vega Land Great Lakes Naval Training Station Seret Greenup Fifteenth Infantry —Regiment Yien-Tsin China

Roof fire causes slight damage at Basher home

Fire alarms report a roof fire yesterday afternoon at Mrs. S. I. Basher’s residence 302 High Street resulting in slight damage. Five men were also called at 6 30 p m to J E Shepherd home 1204 Franklin Street due to a chimney spouting sparks. An advertisement follows.

S. I. Basher High Street J. BE. Shepherd Franklin Street

Local notices and court actions dominate Waterloo brief

Miss Wilma Smith returns from Indiana visit as several divorces are granted in district court. Obits mention guardianship appointments and legal actions in Barclay township. Community updates include alumni meeting, Lions and Elks progress, and construction permits for homes on Williston Avenue and Gable Street.

Dot BE. Strube Charles J. Strube Esther Wolfe Harry Wolfe A. Gallickstad Waterloo A. Norman Ocean Park Cal Caroline Des Moines Tay W. Hogan Barclay Township

Memorial Service for Miss McFarlane Held by Teachers

East Waterloo Teachers' club held a memorial service for Carolyn McFarlane East High teacher in the high school auditorium. The club adopted resolutions praising her devotion kindness and impact on pupils and staff and extended sympathy to her mother and family.

East Waterloo Carolyn McFarlane East High L. Garrett Andudith Korinke Heyard Calvinn McFarlane East Waterloo Schenls Waterono Teachers’ Club Jist Watering Teachers’ Club Armites Waterloo Teachers’ Club

Vice President of World S S Body Speaks at Orange

Dr D W Kurtz president of McPherson college Kansas and vice president of the Worlds Sunday School association will speak at Orange Consolidated School Friday at 8 pm. He is well known in religious education circles and has addressed Iowa State Sunday School association and a Glasgow Scotland convention. His messages are described as virile and his platform presence notable.

Orange D. W. Kurta McPherson College McPherson Kay World's Sunday School Association Orange Consolidated School Kurtz Iowa State Sunday School Association Glasgow Scotland Europe

Raymond Dramatic Club Presents The Path Across the Hills

The Raymond Dramatic Club of St. Joseph's church in Raymond hall stages The Path Across the Hills a three act comedy drama. Performances slated for Sunday January 11 and Sunday January 18 at Raymond hall with local cast members listed including Samuels Crawford Robert Post Walter Conrad Jimmie Reed and others.

Raymond, Ilc Dramatic Club St. Joseph's Church Raymond Hall Samuels Crawford Robert Post Walter Conrad Jimmie Reed Salamander A.J. Fy Jones Matt Wingert Davi Agnes Schull Ruth Conrad Artes Vic, Gray Josephine Lutgen Tatie Geraldine Suz Seree Ee Genevieve Petric A. O'Connell

Realtors Will Install Officers at Waterloo Luncheon

The Waterloo Real Estate board will install officers Saturday at noon during the first meeting of the year in Black's tearoom. Officers include CG M. Allen as president Lester W. Miller as secretary A C Cole as first vice president J Co Umbaugh as second vice president. Meetings in 1925 will be weekly instead of semi monthly.

Waterloo Real Estate Board Black CG. M. Allen Lester W. Miller A. C. Cole J Co. Umbaugh

East High Debaters Open Season at Kenwood Park

East High negative team meets Kenwood Park high in Cedar Rapids suburb to argue US should join the League of Nations. Debaters George Heath Milfred Chaplin and Austin Marlow travel with Edith Evans. If victorious, they advance to the state elimination round with other 34 teams.

East High Kenwood Park High School Kenwood Park Cedar Rapids United States League of Nations Fast High George Heath Milfred Chaplin Austin Marlow Edith Evans West

I. C. Shop Meeting Planned Next Tuesday

The first winter noon meeting for Illinois Central shops employees is set for next Tuesday. Rev. Robert N. MacDonald of Walnut Street Baptist Church will lead. The sessions, run by the Railroad Y M C A, occur weekly during the season. The first noonday movie will screen Friday noon with Mr. C Heald directing Y M C A activities.

Illinois Central Shops Robert N. MacDonald Walnut Street Baptists Church C. Heald

Junior Crossword Puzzle Helps Solve Word Grid

Puzzle guide explains filling white squares with one letter per square. Words start at numbered squares and run horizontally or vertically using cross letters to form valid words.

Crossword Puzzle Snippet for Holidays

A short crossword style item lists horizontal and vertical clues about nouns adjectives and colors. It mentions Miles Muffet Ray Christians Johnny and a school book and cloth piece as sample answers to be provided in the next paper.

Miles Muffet Ray Johnny

Uncle Wiggily Helps Susie Make a Hat from a Nest

Uncle Wiggily guides Susie Littletail to fashion a hat from an old bird nest. He helps by taking down the nest with Billie Bushytail and turning it upside down. A feather from Mrs. Robin completes the chic look as they head home together.

Bob Cat Uncle Uncle Wiggily Mrs. Littletail Susie Uncle Wiggis Jane P Enele Mrs. Robin Fromi Billie Bushytail

Mrs Jennie Ely to Face Jury Trial in Local Court

Mrs Jennie Ely demanded a jury trial after arraignment in municipal court on a charge of illegal possession of liquor. A trial date was set for Jan 27 following Henry Holsapfel who also sought a jury trial for a similar charge. A sample of seized liquor was sent to the state chemistry lab for analysis. A coroner's inquest in Merrill, Indiana, found death by unknown causes for a body burned December 28, 1924.

Jennie Ely J. C. Beem Llegal Mqnor Henry Holsapfel Iotsapfel State Department of Chemistry Drateh Ie Mars Jas Midnlghe Udan Merrill Here

Boy Scout Play Set for West High on February 11

West High will host the Boy Scout play The Kid's Awakening on February 11 after East High proved too small for the cast of over 100. Merle Y. Brown, scout commissioner, will lead a Friday conference at Black's tearoom to map 2925 plans. Whittie School will host rehearsals each Wednesday evening. An Indian dance group will rehearse tonight.

Black Merley, Brown West High East High Whittie School

Velours Cloaking Patterns Offer Multiple Collar Styles

A pattern describes Velours striped novelty cloakings for design. It includes two collar styles scarf and baker and is cut in three sizes. Instructions note material widths and yardage for contrasting trim. Pattern mailed on receipt of payment in silver.

Bolivia

Robbers Hold Woman at Home Loot Noted as Up to 1000

In Des Moines last night a band of three robbers forced entry into Mrs. Isidore Lipsey’s residence and escaped with cash, diamonds, and other jewels valued at up to 1000 dollars.

Tome Des Moines Jan Isidore Lipsey

Mrs Mary Wilmer 87 Recovers From Illness

La Porte City report notes Mrs Mary Wilmer aged 87 was released from Presbyterian hospital Waterloo after three weeks of treatment for a severe hernia and illness. Also updates on Mrs C R Meeker attacked by appendicitis, Pythian Sisters to install officers, and local residents traveling, studying and returning home.

Mary Wilmer la Porte City Mary Hilmer Presbyterian Hosplal Waterloo Hilmer

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