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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1923

Page

4

Engagement of Miss Rena Cramer to Paul Schneckenberger

Society notes announce the engagement of Miss Rena Cramer to Paul L Schneckenberger. Her sister Mrs Roy Mantz hosted a 7 oclock dinner for 12 at Black's festooned with pink and yellow roses. The wedding is planned for the end of the month with out of town guests Miss Anne Cramer and Miss Helen Rae. Invitations for further pre wedding parties have been extended.

Rena Cramer Paul L. Schneckenberger Roy Mantz Orin Shafer Abs Will. Margedant Anne Cramer Parkersburg Helen Rae Waverly Cramer George Quest Albert Bitterly Fern Kelley Quest

Legion Auxiliary Adopts New Officers at Memorial Meeting

Mrs E L Rehff the first president installs successor Mrs J T Riordan and other officers for 2924 at Memorial last evening. The group reports $3,000 spent on welfare and hospitalization work while members pledge support for the entertainment and ticket sales. Dinner and cards followed with Miss Ida Schultz hosting a party for local youth and several performances by community members.

E. L. Rehff American Legion Auxiliary J. T. Riordan Memorial Reh F Wr. B. Becker American Legion Lesiia Lewis Pot Sheriff Anna Casey Ralph Martin Kathleen Missea Myrtle Margaret Hughes Misa = Idas Schultz Dolores Wiltstock Lyle Webster Clark Kniss Danteing

Beauty Chats On Skin Care And Candy Cravings

Edxna Kent cautions against eating between meals to protect complexion. Readers discuss chocolate, cream, and sweets as causes of pimples and dull skin, with advice to eat candy after meals and maintain regular meals. Personal notes offer color guidance and a cocoa duster tip for massage, though caution is given about facial use.

Soda Water Counter Segar Io Harriet

Side Talks on Automobiles Through the Ages

Ruth Cameron muses on the evolution of the automobile, noting color, design, and cost shifts since 1900. She recalls early ads with glamorous riders, observes mass production lowering prices, and cites statistics on cars, phonographs, and telephones while speculating about future cheap engines.

United States

Unusual Talent Displayed in Pied Piper Poster Work

The Pied Piper poster contest showcased 16 student entries judged for originality and artistry. Katherine Bates won high school first prize with Floyd Teater second. Pauline Saunders won first prize in grades 1–7, Audrey Carron second. Several standout works received special mentions and a bonus prize of two tickets.

Mbrary Katherine Bates Floyd Teater Atudenta Pauline Saunders John Fiske Scnool Audrey Carron Portia Prime Misa Printé Floyd Tester Black East High Auditorium West West T. G. Menges Yves Hat Shop

Installation Ceremony for G A R and Lincoln Circle

The G A R and Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G A R WW held a joint installation at Memorial hall yesterday afternoon. Dr W W Gist of Cedar Falls officiated for the veterans, while Mrs Carrie Riley Eaton installed the circle of Treers. After the ritual, an informal hour followed with music by Comrades Gilley and Sawyer. Refreshments were served under direction of Mrs N W Entwistle and committee. Harbin honors at Leavitt Johnson Bank dinner for Belle Harbin as she leaves next week to become deputy assessor.

Robert Anderson Gncoln Circle G. A. WW Memorial Hall W. W. Gist Trom Cedar Falls Carrie i Riley Eaton Teers Gilley and Sawyer N. W. Entwistle Harbin Belle Harbin Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Black’s Tearoom

Club Notes and Social Gatherings Reported

Club notes recount officers chosen at New Century club with Mrs A B Nanoan as president and Mrs James S Saunders as secretary treasurer. Various groups held afternoon activities, prizes awarded, and hostesses served two course luncheons or cards, with names of members and guests listed.

Mmrs A. B. Nanoan New Century Club Jamess. Saunders Nautisa George Carpenter Julius Mortensen Pete Olesen George Kelsh George Selbig Riverside Drive Club I. D. Bandfield Y. Corning Adam Entz I. F. F. Club Glenn Barker P. H. Granham J. E. Frumbaterwert

Girls' Service league to affiliate with Girls' Friendly Society

Church news reports Christ Episcopal church Girls' Service league voting to affiliate with the international Girls' Friendly Society. Meeting led by Mrs Elliott Wise featured remarks by Rev B E Mounsey. Officers Mrs Contes and Florence Tate retain posts as social hour follows.

Girls’ Service League Christ Episcopal Church Girls’ Friendly Society

Diamonds by Quality: Brilliance Color and Perfection

A vintage guide explains three standards for diamond value: brilliancy from cut, color from blue-white to black, and material perfection. It notes that brilliance comes from precise geometry, that color ranges from water white to steel blue, and that imperfections like cracks affect value to knowledgeable buyers.

Local Obituaries and Notices from Rock Rapids

Mortuary notices report Mrs Jonathan Miller of Rock Rapids age about 75 died suddenly. Survived by husband a son Edward Minnesota and daughter Mrs Hmma Link Rock Rapids. Funeral arrangements at Kistner undertaking parlors with services Sunday led by A H Zilmer. Also listed are Frederick Brown Coleman obituary and Charlotte Jane Chase death details with funeral plans. Elvira Whitmore and Mrs William Kemp memorials. a cafeteria dance event announced for Bishop Cafeteria No. 2.

Jonathan Moller Jonathan Miller Rock Rapids Grange Township Edward Minnesota Hmma Link Ulinais Central Railway Kistner Undertaking Tha Kistner A. H. Zilmer Christadelphan Church Ovtsial Orange Township Miller Frederick Brown Coleman Eleventh Street West Florence Illinois Lada Carria A. Eno Waterloo Horace B. Coleman Baxster W.B. Coleman Plint R.A. Mitchel Los An Cal Missy Louise Coleeman Ij. Tt. Howe Chicago Peterson Cros Yemotal Charlotte Jane Chase Charlotte Jane A. B. Chase Commercial Street O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Atrora Elvira Whytmore Elvira Whitmore Independence Otto Raspe O’ Keefe & Towne Fairview Whitmore Decatur Frank Cole

Marital Woes Highlight Local Divorce Hearings and Alimony

In district court Judge H B Boies granted Ruth Newton a divorce and custody of her minor daughter Alta May Shepherd, with $20 monthly alimony from Benjamin F Shepherd after default of the husband. Clara Carpenter’s petition against Henry Toenter to be renewed and tried. Judge G W Wood granted a divorce on default and later set aside after defendant’s affidavit refuting plaintiff. A modern battleship reportedly uses about 6000 gallons of fresh water daily.

Ruth Newton Harry C. Newton H. B. Boies District Court Alta May Shepherd Benjamin F. Shepherd Boies Clara ‘Carpenter Henry Toenter Elmer F. Feely Attocrney G. W. Wood

Waterloo Chautauqua Forming After Conference

The Waterloo board of chautauqua directors met for the first 1920 session at Y M C A and listed major attractions for July 29 to August 2. James Lear of the Independent Co operative Chautauqua association aided in selecting numbers with two main lectures by Judge Marcus A Kavanagh on policy manipulation and the prison system. Secretary Carl Kirkpatrick was elected to fill an unexpired term, with Rev W H Beachier as president and A W Brown as treasurer. Indications point to a strong season with Water loo joining the independent system and many towns embracing the chautauqua idea.

Waterloo Board of Chautauqua Directors Y. W. Ci Chautauqua James Lear Chautauqua Association Bloomington Ill Kavanagh Marcus Avanagh Chicago Waterloo Chautauqua Davis Light Opera Verne Stout Play Company Middle West Patric Carl Kirkpatrick Paul Kemmerer Waterloo Cheautauqua Association W. H. Beachier A. W. Brown

Police cleanup of Boxcar Gang yields income in fines

Police officers today estimated that about $1,400 in fines and costs will be collected from a raid on a gang of boxcar robbers. The operation targeted a band responsible for stealing cargo and disrupting rail service. The force emphasized public safety and warned of further arrests pending investigations.

Nine Plead Guilty in Stolen Merchandise Case

Arrest of nine persons as most plead guilty to purchasing and concealing stolen property. Offenses ranged from concealing hundreds of dollars in goods to smaller consignments of ecigarettes. Fines of 300 dollars and costs, or 25 dollars for lesser offenses, were imposed and mostly paid. nonpayment yielded eight day prison terms.

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