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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1920

Page

12

Society notes detail prenuptial events and club gatherings

Friday afternoon society items record a prenuptial courtesy shower for Miss Alice Beatle, a mock wedding, a Farman-Nemecek wedding, a housewarming for Mr and Mrs Shirley Davis, church and club meetings at Westminster Presbyterian, Woman's Club, Fortnightly Club, Woman's Relief Corps, and other local gatherings with attendees including Mrs Roy Bentley Mrs Carl Lorenzen Miss Beatle and Miss Ella Ashbrenner. social hostesses and venues listed along with brief event details.

New Century Club Roy Bentley Galloway Social Union Carl Lorenzen Ss . Rosary Society St. Joseph Church John I. Sullivan

Club Meeting Notes Highlight Social Rounds

Mrs Louis Vollenweider hosted the Petrova club yesterday afternoon with five hundred in play. Mrs Clarence Lubbs received the favor and light refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs H A Buchman. Outs and Nuns club met with Mrs Roscoe Van Schoyck for cards and favors were given to Mrs H J Chap wah. Mrs CG B Elsner assisted serving and Mrs West Eldworth attended as a guest.

Louis Vollenweider Petrova Club Clarence Lubbs H. A. Buchman Roscoe van Schoyck H. J. Chapwah CG. B. Elsner West Eldworth

Among the Churches Grace M H all day meeting summarizes church women

Grace M H church held an all day gathering of women’s societies with multiple programs. Mrs Georges DeWald led the 10 am session on Spanish Work. W F M S chaired by Mrs A N Gleason discussed progress and a 1:15 pm meeting followed. The group planned ten round robins for Jan 30 and welcomed 15 new names to membership. A memorial note and missionary society activities were also reported with several organizers and speakers.

Grace M. H Women's Societies Grace M. H. Church Georges DeWald W. W. Beal F. B. Dietrick Birthday Club Guy Lee Howard Sharp A. N. Gleason Augusta Baker C. A. Ferguson Rational Society Mries Etta Loveall Harold Duke

Hints For Hair Care From Beauty Chats Section

Edna Kent Forbes and contributors discuss simple, practical hair care tips for women. Emphasizes avoiding coarse soaps, using oil-based soaps, lathering twice, thorough rinsing, and optional oil scalp treatment to improve luster and combat dandruff under modern life constraints.

Side Talks on Grievances by Ruth Cameron

Ruth Cameron discusses how some people seek grievances as a habit. She notes an elderly woman who fabricates grievances to justify doing favors, then complains about effort and timing. The author warns that grievance hunting harms marriages and stresses bearing and forbearance as the golden rule. Women may be more prone due to monotony and social dynamics. The cure lies in awareness and replacing grievance thoughts with healthier interests.

Eavan

Waterloo to Organize Second National Guard Company

Maj George Wellein, former commander, helps organize a second Waterloo national guard company as a continuation of past service in Spanish American War and World War I. Waterloo’s Co M is well trained, modernized armory can host four units, and fundraisers include remodeling showers, clubrooms, and an indoor fair with carnival next week.

Waterloo Co Ndh George. Wellein Gov. Harding Guard Citizens’ Army Co. M. Waterloo National Guard American Legion Co. M.boys

Lining Up 100 Percent Memberships in Greater Asi'n

The Cedar Valley Traffic bureau met at Hotel Bills with A. Kessler stating 100 percent membership lined up for the Greater association. Waterloo Medical society nearly all joined, Waterloo master builders backed merger, and local industry leaders actively recruited staff for memberships. Jacob Levingston noted 24 restaurant men in Waterloo, 22 already signed.

Greater Waterloo Association Cedar Valley Traffic Bureau Kessler Waterloo Medical Society Greater Association Waterloo A Greater Waterloo L. A. Knabenstein Jacob Levingston Hae

Auto Owners Must Attach Little Holder to Car

The state supplied aluminum holder for registration cards must be attached to vehicles. Transfer rules require both former owner and buyer to sign before county treasurer. About 60 cars delinquent since January 1 face penalties. 6,500 sets of new plates will soon be issued for Black Hawk county.

C. C. McCoy Sisis Black Hawk Coun ‘Ty McCoy

Oskaloosa Mayor Appoints New Police Chief

Oskaloosa with a new chief of police today, appointed by Mayor Albert Mendevall who discharged F M Blair for misconduct in office. Records show no fines for six months and no arrests in December.

Oskaloosa Al‘bert Mendevall F. M. Blair Blair

Supreme Mash 62x0d'10 Workers dies at Clinton

Clinton Iowa January 10 45 year old Ja Notley supreme master of the Mystic Workers of the World died here Wednesday night at Dr J P Cunningham home He had been ill since August came to Clinton in December entered a local hospital in December and worsened suddenly The body was taken home today

Clinton, Ja John Notley Kalamazoo Mich The Mystic Workers of the World J. P. Cunningham Clinton

Code Commission continues work despite pay hold in Iowa

In Molnes on Jan 8 Refused pay for further work on the revised Iowa code members of the code commission persist. Gow Harding and state officials say no authority to pay after Jan 1 while commissioners contend there is no time limit. The code is compiled and printed and the group plans drafting bills for the legislature to legalize changes. They also consider a court suit to test post January pay.

Dex Molnes Jan Gow Harding

Fire alarms respond to chimney sparks at local home

The fire department was dispatched to 316 Eleventh Street East at 11 40 p m yesterday to Mrs Myrtle Barr police matron s residence. Sparks from the chimney caused a scare but caused no damage.

Eleventh Street Myrtle Barr

John Entz Visits Brother While Touring Iowa

John Entz, Pennsylvania educator and principal of the Southwestern State Normal school in California, Pa., visited his brother Jake Entz in Waterloo yesterday. A delegate to a Pennsylvania normal schools gathering, he expressed interest in seeing the Iowa State Teachers college and toured Cedar Falls before departing on a late train home.

John Entz Southwestern State Normal School California Waterloo Jake Entz Entz Pennsylvania Normal Schools Des Moines Ent Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Iowa

YMCA Finance Committee Plans Canvass Drive Meeting

The YMCA finance committee in the financial drive for 16000 will meet in the offices of Pike Sias and Zimmerman in the Waterloo Savings Bank building Saturday evening to discuss and agree on canvass methods. Members include C. W. Chapman W. H. Langlas George S B Miller and George Pike.

Klnanch Pike, Sias & Zimmerman Waterloo Savings Bank C. W. Chapman W. H. Langlas George SB. Miller George Pike

Fire near death of three children at Barclay Street home

A blaze discovered at 5 p m in Dan Coravija’s 243 North Barclay Street home threatened three children Stephen six Ime three and Nilocent aged years. A neighbor pulled them from smoke and Captain Ross Baldwin treated them before hospital transport to St Francis. The fire, believed caused by play with matches, damaged one room. all three are expected to recover. The children’s mother has died. the father works at I C shops. Also Census blank sheets and an advertisement from Watkins Coal Co.

Dan Coravija North Barclay Streat Stephen Imeka Nilocent Ito Ifo Ross Baldwin St. Francis Hospital Qoruvna I. C Stephan Coravija Hitle Bogfsh

Census Takers Are Making Progress in Cedar Falls

Enumerators report good progress covering Cedar Falls territories and say communities welcome them, with some middle aged and elderly residents finding inquiries too inquisitive. Notes on naturalization papers, some lost or stored, hindering exact information. many recall district court and state details. Marital news includes Sarah Helen Wilson wedding to Curtis Ferris at 5 pm at John Wilson’s home, Rev. W. A. Ferris officiating. Also local notices on visits, transfers, funerals, and home purchases.

Cedar Falls Dan Miss Wilson G. G Ferris John Wilson Claystreat Sarah Helen Wilson Curtis Farrig Willard & Alexander Clay Street

State Agent Backing Up in Injunction Case Across Waterloo

A private citizen seeking an injunction to halt alleged liquor sales faced a tough job to prove the state agent’s actions. Investigators reviewed local conditions and found predicate actions in about 40 Waterloo cases. One suit targeted H. W. Taggart, but later evidence showed no liquor was bought from that store. The piece outlines the private complainant’s role in such actions.

Blate Waterloo H. W. Taggart Taggart

Investigation and Dismissal Process Outlined

The investigator must apply to the county attorney to have the case dismissed. The county attorney conducts an investigation and reports in writing to the court. The judge then enters a dismissal based on the findings.

First Wedding At Cedar Falls City Hall In 25 Years

Cedar Falls Jan 8 Special The first wedding in the city hall during its 25 years of use occurred yesterday afternoon when Justice of the Peace S. Huntley officiated at the marriage of Harold T Baker and Margaret Guardian Named. Henry C Fasse applied for August Mixdorf to be named temporary guardian of Charles Mixdorf's 145 acre farm valued for rent at $6.75 an acre.

Cedar Falls 9. S. Huntley Juathee Harold T. Baker Margaret Henry C. Fasse August Mixdorf Charles Mixdorf Fasse

Gray hair becomes youth with Brownatone tint

An advertisement urges readers to tint gray hair with Brownatone to restore youthful appearance. It claims easy, safe coloring in light to medium brown or dark to black shades, non irritating ingredients, and offers a free trial by mail with a coupon to Kenton Pharmacal Co. Covington Kentucky.

Kenton Pharmacal Co Coppin Covington

Pattern order notice from Waterloo Evening Courier

A faded notice explains how to obtain up-to-date Courier patterns by mailing a coupon and 10 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Orders are filled promptly and should arrive within ten days after sending the request.

Evening Courier Waterloo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Frank’ Shoemaker Edward Larson Land Frank Asquith Alice Beatle Larson Beatle Shoemaker Frederick W Cobb Boston J. G. Ralston Farman Shirley Davis Sinnards Fourth Street Sullivan Avenue Davis Westminister Presbyterian Ladies’ Auxiliary Elosie Burton Marjorie Loomis Maybeth Mack Charles Trunkey W. H. Michael Woman's Club Watel Russell-Lamson W. QW. Highmey John Masefield L. M. Small Donald Black Mexico Maude Dudley W. W. Krapffel W. H. Bickley Fred J. Clark Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Ee Thirst Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society 4. C. Ryan Perty Emma C. Freehn Sioux City F. J. Koepke Ella Ashbrenner Methodist Church Sacred Heart — Women of the Church Mes Graves Missionary Society C. A. Manning R. A. Coates Mmes J. A. Munson Geo. Bbvey P. M. Schreiner B. L. Morrow Viola Pierce A. BE. Hites George Bovey Dewar Matt Miller Phil Wanna Edna Kent Forbes Ruth Cameron Gompany Wightings Asi B’gosh AE Clinton Waterloo Hospital Medical Society Smith Garden & Martin Chicago Benton, Ja Citizens Savings Bank Code Commission Bronson Pennsylvania Syndicate Watkins Coal Co Cedar Venting Courier Snd Daily Reporter West Fourth Lee ‘Pelephune Mra John Fanner T. C. Stephenson Kearer Ferdinand Larsen Hudson New York City Copenhagen Harriett Smalling Janesville Josalyn Oakwood J. Smalling D. Langley Ainsworth Neb Dietor FL. McGreary Katherine Se¢holl Popejoy William Ford Logan Utah G. &. Palmer Cedar, Falla Herman Tostleba Temple Tex Waterloo Epening
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