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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

Page

11

Silver Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs Thomas

Saturday marked the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Thomas with a noon surprise dinner at their Waterloo home attended by about 45 relatives and friends. Rev A J Grant of Geneseo was master of ceremonies and the program included a toast by Oscar Speer, aNeighbors talk by Rev Samuel Fike, a vocal duet by Macron and Norma Purdy, and assembly singing. Gifts of silver and flowers were presented. Attending out of town were many friends including W T Robbins and daughter Tracy, Rev and Mrs Grant, Will Speer, Oscar Speer, O T Tanneather, W H Maust, W H Miller, Ira Wike, Ep... Lieh ty, Sam Harbaugh and Mrs Maggie Miller.

Macron Norma Purdy Jaren T. H. Sheckler Thomas Waterloo A. J. Grant Will Speer Oscar Speer Geneseo O. T. Tanneather W. H. Maust Lou Cunningham W. H. Miller Ira Wike Epbham Liehty Sam Harbaugh Maggie Miller Orange Township Miller

Chinese Republic Is Topic of Paper for A A W Program

Waterloo branch of the American Association of University Women will discuss China under the Republic in a Tuesday meeting at Mrs James Black home. Hostesses include Mrs James Black and daughters plus reviews of two diving books and talks by Mrs C W Kirkpatrick and Miss Anna Lesger. Simmons-Kober report marriage Dortha Simmons to Bert H Simmons in Omaha on New Year’s morning. couple to live in Emerson apartments after Feb 1.

China Republic 0. W. Ellyson Waterloo American Association of University James Black Harry M.reed J. H Butts G. T. W. Patrick C. W. Kirknatrick Richard Cabot Anna Lesger Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Fal Liffring Teed Western Reserve College T. W. Butts A. D. Donnell Anne Patterson Jessina

Pythian and Federation Meetings Set for Evening Events

Mrs. B S Shapland plans to join the Progressive club for a 6:90 start in Jack's Tuesday eve. Pythian installation for 1925 officers at K K hall follows, with ceremonies, program and dance. City Federation of Women’s Clubs calls a special Tuesday 7:70 meeting at the Woman’s club house to discuss the proposed child labor amendment.

B.S. Shapland The Progressa Jack I Knights Pythias Pythian Sisters K. R Hall Federation City Federation of Women’s Clubs Tesday Tr. O. O. FV Rebekahns T. O. O. F_ west Sunshine Rebekah Lodges West Hall

Sermon in Song by Henry Iblings Draws 800 at Toledo Church

Henry Iblings presented a sacred song recital titled Sermon in Song at a Toledo Methodist church before more than 800 attendees. Accompanist was Mrs. Robert W. Parrott. He has broadcast on WODAP Drake Hotel Chicago WTAS Elgin NL and with the Chicago Circuit Lyceum bureau. He has given sacred concerts in Nashua Reinbeck Traer and Dysart and will perform in Waverly Belle Plaine and Vinton in the coming Sundays.

Henry Iblings Toledo Robert W. Parrott Iblings WODAP Drake Hotel Chicago WTAS Elgin Chicago Circuit Lyceum Bureau United States Canada Hoe Nashua Reinbeck Traer Dysart Methodist Waverly Belle Plaine Vinton

Favors Won by Mrs Beaver and Mrs Imhoft in Bridge

Mrs Tari Zook hosted the B O F club at Black s Friday afternoon with Mrs Cyril Beaver and Mrs Karl Imhoft taking top honors in bridge. A two course luncheon followed.

Cyril Beaver Karl Imhoft Tari Zook Black’s

The Pendulum of Pride and Modesty in Daily Life

A journal essay explores the anxious bragging and self doubt many feel after social triumphs or missteps. It notes the common mix of modesty and arrogance, then the swing back to balance as the day ends and self view returns to normal.

Natya

Popular Y W Pool Draws Waterloo Women and Girls

Since the Y W C A pool opened last Wednesday its facilities attract many Waterloo women and girls. New classes were added for beginners and intermediates, with diving and life-saving sections. Plunge periods require no instruction. an attendant stays at the pool during water activity.

Association Waterloo Ann Attendant J. E. Dempster Cedar Falls

Westminster guild meets at 3 PM at Mrs Alexaner's home

Alpha chapter of Westminster guild schedules a 3 p.m. Tuesday meeting at the home of Mrs. A L Alexaner. A Waterloo presbytery special meeting is called for Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church with the session opening at 7 p.m. Major guild gathers at 2 30 p.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian parlors hosted by Mrs P J Muleay and Mrs D W Nicholas.

Westminster Guild A. L. Alexaner Waterloo First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian P. J. Muleay D. W. Nicholas

Beauty chat tips for nails and skin care by Edna Kent Forbes

Edna Kent Forbes advises on nail care to prevent hangnails and dry hands. She recommends cutting hangnails early, using gloves outdoors, oiling the skin around nails, nightly moisturizers, avoiding drying powders, and using petroleum jelly or thick greases to protect during housework. The column also notes facial firmness, eczema needs medical care, and a quiz item on a young reader’s ideal weight.

Annual Banquet Set by Gates College for Jan 30

Gates College will host its annual complimentary banquet for students and parents Friday evening January 30 with no formal program. Alumni are invited and a few original stunts will be presented after a beef toast. A debate tournament by Burton Avenue Women’s Circle will meet at 2 30 pm in the church for a primary paying program on a pay plan.

Gates College Andalumni Burton Ave Baptist Church the College Dunkerton High School

First Congregational Plans Annual Church Meeting at 7 30

The First Congregational church will hold its annual business meeting in the church at 7 30 Thursday evening. Reports of officers of 1925 will be given, plans for 1925 discussed, and several officers chosen. Daughters of Plymouth to meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Wilson Walton's home.

First Congregational Church Plymouth Wilson Walton

City in Brief Repairs and Travel Notes

Local items report repairs at an optical shop in Buchanan. George B. Worthen departs for Chicago on business, while C R K Stewart travels to Moorcraft Wyoming. Several residents return from trips and visits, with changes in employment and community notes. Trial jurors, hospital recoveries, and shop positions are mentioned alongside a Cleveland behavior clinic and other local occurrences.

George B. Worthen Chicago Stewart Moorcraft Wyo Ida Davis Armstrong Lowell Godhool St. Francis Hospital County Recorder Cann-Miller Products Company Miller Products Company F. H. Ralon Doris Pittsburgh Ralph J. Valentine Moir, Street

Hanson Returns From Traffic Experts Meeting

C A Hanson traffic manager of Greater Waterloo Association returned from Chicago where he attended a 1400 plus traffic experts meeting from Western Trunk line territory to protest new freight tariffs set to take effect January 31. Hanson and other managers will file with the Interstate Commerce Commission for suspension of these tariffs.

Co. A. Hansen Trafic Greater Waterloo Association Chicago Western Trunk Line Hanson Interstate Commerce Commission

Seniors Defeat Guardsmen 63 to 17 in City League

The Seniors basketball team defeated Company B National Guard in a City league game at the YMCA. The Seniors built an early lead and continued strong offense and defense, winning 63 to 17 amid a dominant performance from the home quintet.

Y”” Senliors Company B National Guard

Junior Cross Word Puzzle Solving Tips

A scrambled puzzle page offers guidance on filling a cross word with one letter per square. Clues reference vertical and across entries, with notes on preserving letter placement and avoiding spoilers. The piece hints a future answer in tomorrow's paper, mentioning a Jack and Jill clue.

Jack Qin

Waterloo Boy Wins Year Tuition at London University

Robert Pollard son of Mr and Mrs J M Pollard of 217 Sunnyside avenue was awarded a year’s tuition at the University of London. He, a West High graduate and current Cornell College sophomore, plans to drive to New York to ship as a hand on a cattle boat or take third class passage to Britain. He will study literature in London for a year then return to Mount Vernon and graduate from Cornell. Forrest Werling of Tipton, also a Cornell sophomore, may accompany him and hopes to enter the Royal School of Mines for chemical engineering.

Robert Pollard Ang J. M. Pollard Sunnyside Avenue University of London Tie West Tigh Cornell College Mount Vernon Pollard New York Ford Mount Vernon Anul Forrest Werling Tipton Cornell Tiptton Royal Sowege of Mines

Dunkerton High Beats Manchester 39 to 14 in Hoops Showdown

Dunkerton high school defeated Manchester high 39 to 14 on Saturday night. Dunkerton led 19 to 11 at halftime with Bellmer scoring main points and Page and Messer guarding well. Manchester guards Maiven and forwards Harris and Duncan battled hard. In the earlier girls’ game Dunkerton defeated Winthrop 34 to 9 with Netha Messer scoring 26. Mendellvall of Iowa officiated.

Dunkerton Dunkerton High Manchester High Bellmer Tiger Page Q Messer Maiven Manchester Harris Duncan Dunkerton High Girls Winthrop High Girls Netha Messer Dunkerton Boys Tripoli High Mendellvall Iawa

Routine Business on Councilmen's Slate

City council opens with routine items including an appeal from a building commission decision about removing a cover from an open airway at 1113 Fourth Street filed by petitioner R. Anderson. Deputies named by J. A. Townsley for 1924 assessments will seek approval, likely already listed in the Courier.

Building Commissione Fourth Street R. Anderson Vidge Hall JT. A. Townsley Courier

School of Instruction for County Assessors Held

A deputy assessor class led by J. A. Townses is underway in the county board room at the courthouse Waterloo. The session reviews values and matters to standardize real estate and personal property valuations citywide. After completion, deputies will list property for the 1925 assessment, with taxes based on these values in 1926 and 1927 for real estate as per the odd numbered cycle.

Waterloo J. A. Townses

Large gathering to hear Hough speak at K of P dinner

A large crowd is to attend a Wednesday dinner at the Knights of Pythias hall with Donald Hough as principal speaker. Judge George W. Wood will act as toastmaster and a two reel film on fishing in northern regions will be shown. Tickets from I W Koepke or C R Hallowell are available. open to Izaak Walton league Elks members and the public. women invited.

Kwek Wilten K. of P E.W. Koepke League Northlands Jackson Hoe Wyo Donald Hough Wisconsin W. J. Jamison Chicago Judge Wool George W. Wood I. W. Koepke C. R. Hallowell Izaak Walkion League Ind’ Elks

Education chief cites service over intellect in college admissions

Dr Brank P Graves state education commissioner told Cornell founders day exercises that service should override intellect in admissions. He warned against universities catering to sensationalism and urged removal of such influence for the good of the world.

Jahack Ingine Brank P. Graves Cornell Juniversity Leopolds and Loebs

Woman's Relief Corps Presents Flag to Carrville School

The Woman's Relief Corps of Charles City presented a silk flag to Carrville school in Floyd county as the first of several to be given to rural schools. A brief service was held at the schoolhouse and accepted by teacher Miss Mildred Herrling.

Charles City Woman's Relief Corps of Carrville Floyd County Mildred Herrling

Uncle Wiggily Goes Coasting in a Tin Dish Pan

Uncle Wiggily and Uncle Butter, two old animal friends, take a playful ride down a snow hill on Nurse Jane’s shiny tin dish pan. They improvise a sled and slide, ducking a humorous close call as they laugh at youth and adventure.

Uncle Butter Uncle Mr. Longears Mr. Butter Sammie Susia Jackie Pretie Bow Wow Johnnie Bittie Bushytail Tinele Uncle Wigerly Art Nurse Jane Jane Uncle Wiekly Wiekily Patter fUnete Wirely Uncle Wigeily

Uncle Wiggily’s Dishpan Coasting Fun

Uncle Wiggily rides a dishpan sled with his goat friend Uncle Butter down a hill while Nurse Jane returns home. Butter falls out mid ride but later holds on tighter for a successful run. The pair end with plans for supper and a future tale about Uncle Wiggily painting his roots.

Uncle Wiggly Uncle Butter Uncle Wigelly Uncle Wigigily Bunny Nurse Jane Unela

Fire alarms disturb Sunday quiet at Stillwagon home

Sparks on the roof of the A. R. Stillwagon residence caused slight damage after noon at 415 Ninth Street West. Firemen were summoned yesterday as readers are urged to insure. Royt of Herman C. Miller phone 2404.

415 Ninth Street A. R. Stillwagon

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AlNems &I Socied I. W. M. T. Club A. EB. Lawton Home and Education Department Woman’s Happy Hour Club J. W. J Arbueckle Sons of Veterans Sons of Veterans Camp Auxiiliary Memorial Hall Progressive Delphans J. WW. Thomingen Lafayette Building Adea Tittle Y. W Alpha Delphian Alpha Delphians East High Sehea E. E. Brown Fred! “Morgan Lloyd Shepherd T Fred Mead Marian Wells Wisie Michaelson Slee Church News Beauty Edna Kent Forbes Alice Freddie G Mery Lee Gates Business College Buchanan Cecil Decker Great Lakes Naval Training Station W. B. Wilson Franklin Street Hawkeye Oil Company Abettor Cigar Company Ottumwa Fred L. Wimber Schuneman Drug Store United Drug Company Iowa Boston Russell DeGon Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association Manchester Commercial Club Ef Seort IT. B. Boies George IL. Ulicks Associated Press J. E. Wilson Fort Ondee Falan-Fleming Gates Dry Goods Fort Dodge Fl-Food America Cleveland C. A. Hanson London University Wyoming North Uncle Wiggily Howard R. Garis Royt Herman C. Miller Phono Sera
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