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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1925

Page

11

Pioneer in Work for Crippled Children Tells Experience

Miss Jane Boyd of Cedar Rapids described the need for ready and loving service to crippled children and praised the Perkins hospitalization law aiding Cedar Rapids and Johnson County families. She spoke before the Home and Education department and Water-Joo Woman's Club, outlining her thirty years of welfare work, child health basics, and the impact on families and citizenship.

Jane Boyd Cedar Rapids Oak Hill Perkins Home and Education Department Water- Joo Woman's Club Miss Boyd Boyd

Indian Pianist to Perform for Waterloo Woman's Club

Miss Georgette LaMotte an Antrican Indian pianist from Pawhuska Okla will give a concert in East High school auditorium Friday evening Jan 23 as the second number in the Waterloo Woman's club series Miss LaMotte trained in Kansas City New York and Paris praised by Rene DeVries for interpreting music rather than mere technique Miss Caroline Powers Thomas violinist who first showed talent as a child then studied in the east and Europe later returning to America to appear with prominent orchestras and with John Philip Sousa on tour performs in the same program.

Georgette LaMotte Paris Caroline Powers Thomas East High School Waterloo Woman's Club LaMoltte Pawhuska Okla Carl Bush Kansas City New York Kastler and Cortet Rene DeVries The Musical Courier LaMotte Thomas Europe America Aeoliantal East Pittsburgh John Philip Sousa Bergonzi London

Side Talks on Labor and Perfection in Daily Tasks

A reflective piece contrasts modern reluctance to perform routine chores with past virtues of patient, exacting work. It recalls music practice, home maintenance, and grandmothers who valued flawless effort, noting how small failures prompt enduring reminders of pride in work.

University Women Accept Members in Session Tuesday

Waterloo branch of the American Association of University Women met as guests of Mrs Harry Reed and Mrs J H Butis at the home of Mrs James Black. Sixty members attended. New officers included Mrs Fred J Miller as president and Mrs Leslie Behrubte as secretary. several national and local members were admitted. The group welcomed new mother and daughter members and hosted an evening of bird calls and lectures on China under the Republic.

Waterloo American Association of University Women Harry Reed J. H. Butis James Black Fred J. Miller Leslie Behrubte Leo Leeper G. W. Dunham Cornell College Eula McKinley Iowa State University Ruth Tumbleson Drake University Bessie A. Young Opal Haven Dalla Ross Iowa State Teachers College Margaret Aten Drake Ames C. T. Wilson Cornell Blanche Stewart Texas G. T. Wilson L. H. Edwards Rowena Edwards Cedar Heights M. E. Witt John Liffring F. G. Liffring C. W. Ellyson Caina United States China Japan Anna Leggete Home Economics Department State Teachers College Richard G. Cabot Harvard University Anna Patterson Jessica Milligan Marie Watters Janet Stoan A. D. Donnell Alfred Lyons Chesley Jenness O. W. Gilligan R. A. Bodwell Harold Chamberlain Davenport C. J. Nesa Fred J. Clark Sara Anne Smith Re, Williamson Oskaloosa la Porte City

D.A.R. Chapter Highlights Americanization Work and Events

The Mary Melrose chapter Daughters of the American Revolution discussed the Americanization report by Mrs. E. R. Bergstresser and noted school for aliens progress, Christmas baskets, a 252 pound box to Piney Woods school, and local entertainment. Other items covered included state government study, joint luncheon plans with Waterloo chapter, a Wartburg Normal College banquet honoring Mr. and Mrs. Heyde, and a Sucrede concert in Waverly.

E. R. Bergstresser Mary Melrose F. L. Northey School For D. A. RR Piney Woods Braxton Miss John Lifiting F. C. Lifiting F. P. Rehimeier F. W. Powers Winnie Stevens W.S. Dawson Noerthey BE. R. Bergstresser R. A. Folk W. 8. Dawson Hugh McCartney Sliss Flora Miner G. L. Revington Cedar Falls R. C. Pedersen G. J. Mack Waterloo Black’s

Eyeglasses and Style Go Against Age in Public Taste

Edna Kent Forbes notes tortoise shell eyeglasses are seen as flattering adding character and eyes, while plain lenses suggest age or profession. She observes Americans abroad and on stage, and discusses how glasses influence perception, with advice favoring tortoise rims despite hat conflicts. The column also touches on hair changes with climate and cautions against home treatment of serious skin diseases.

Ruth M

Girls' Orchestra to Be Formed at Y W Tonight

Final arrangements for an employed girls' orchestra at the YWCA include registration at 7 30 this evening at the association building. Mrs J D Knapp to teach with a 4 dollar fee for 16 lessons and instruments may include mandolin banjo guitar ukulele and tenor banjos.

Association J. D. Knapp Nellie Brown

Church News Highlights Church Activities and Meetings

American Luther Teague will finep this evening in Jimanuel Lutheran parochial school hall. Officers borned last evening by First Lutheran Wartburg Teague are Louis Stolte president Carl Ehrke vice president Elena Anderson secretary Edward Ehrke treasurer Paulina Morkel flower fund treasurer First Lutheran Missionary society will meet at the church tomorrow With Mines C Herman J C Jago and Cal Salisberg as hostesses. Standard Bearers of Grace Methodist church had their regular monthly dinner and program meeting in the church parlors last evening. Dinner served by Mary Sharper Lucile DeLong Mildred Gleason led devotions and Mar ivel Fern. Lucile DeLong and Dorothy Johnson took part in the program. More than 100 attended the board party at St. John's parish house last evening. Favors in play went to Mrs Harry Roberts Mrs Henry Conter Miss Katherine Kline Henry Conter Leo Newton and Harry Roberts. St Marys Sewing circle will meet in the school hall Thursday afternoon. Cards and quilting will furnish diversions. Ladies auxiliary of Northminster Presbyterian church will meet for picnic supper in the church parlors at 6280 Thursday evening with a program to follow.

Lutheran Wartburg Teague Louis Stolte Carl Ehrke Elena Anderson Edward Ehrke Paulina Morkel Flower Fund Grace Methodist Church Mary Sharper Lucile DeLong Mildred Gleason Marivel Fern Dorothy Johnson St. John’s Parish House Harry Roberts Henry Conter Katherine Kline Leo Newton St. Mary's Sewing Circle H. J. Center 5. J. Hacker G. P. Rechttertig John Reid- Sen T. J. Winninger

Club Notes and Social Events Spread Across Hampton

Multiple Hampton clubs report recent gatherings with hostesses, new enrollments, and planned future meetings. Mrs. J. E. Froning attended with special guests, Go-Together club shared a 1 pm picnic luncheon, Innocent Imps met for a business social, La Lomita postponed two weeks, and a new group Our Gang formed at Carl Anderson home.

la Lomita Harrs McCower

Waterloo Bank Elections Reported In 1928 Officers

Waterloo residents learned of bank officer elections held yesterday. The First National elected A. Marsh president and A. M. Place and H. A. Matue vice presidents. Commercial National named B. W. Miller president and J. M. Graham as vice president. Waterloo Savings announced Emmons Johnson as chairman and re-elected officers. Leavitte Johnson National Bank reported re-elected officers.

Waterloo Industriad Daas Black Hawk National Bank Waterloo Bank & Tres. Co Tice H.W. Wente Jeashier S. Colinan Charles 5. jAfter Instry R. L. Penne Lane Cashiers Miss Lillian Shoemaker Warren Brown W. P. Broxie A. J. Edwards J. M. Graham Worth Sillman G. W. Neces CG. W. Aller H. B. Plumb J. S.tiuthill Lt. W. Weate Waterloo Savings Waterloo Savi Johnson IR. Vv Carleton J. J. Miller Wayne EE Anith Francis R. LaBarre Emmons Johnson Harry G. Northey Will BE. Orle Cameton Sias BR. W. Walte A. E. Glenny W.R. Small GC. T. Wilson L. W. Witty J. E. Johnson C. R. Davis Walter B. Johnson Leavite & Johnson National Banks

Cant. Fred G. Clark Hosts Army Unit Evening

Cant. Fred G. Clark leads a Monday night gathering at Armory Hall for his company and local officers. The event features sandwiches and coffee as Clark honors enlisted men for cooperative efforts in building the unit.

Fred G. Clark Fred , Clark Go. 2 Susrd Swatt Armory Hall Dongewegen Haim Towa Naronal Zer Clark Lord M. Shepherd Moe Very Ald Guyer Clark

Representative party at Iowa U attended by three Waterlooans

Three Waterloo men attending the University of Iowa were guests at the Finkbine dinner for representative university men at the Jefferson hotel in Iowa City. Hobart Dawson, Ward Mayer, and Leland Parkin were listed with Dawson speaking. The event hosted 128 students and professors, with William O. Finkbine as host.

Waterloo University of Iowa Manual Finkbine Jefferson Hotel Iowa City Hobart Dawson Iail Ward Mayer Privel Iowa Leland Parkin Hawkeye Dawsoon William O. Finkbine

Morgans Granted Divorce After Testimony in Des Moines

Mrs Lou Morgans received a divorce from District Judge Bonner in Des Moines after she testified against her husband, a director of the State Revisits, on grounds of null support. Her maiden name was Marion Henderson and the couple wed at Waterlooi.

Des Moines Lou Morgans Bonner

Attendance at Waterloo Social Welfare Clinic Report

Waterloo Social Welfare League board met at Bincks tearoom. December reports from Helena Muches superintendent and Ruby Reimler public health nurse were read. Nurse made 222 home calls in December including 134 nursing 64 welfare 9 prenatal 4 tuberculosis and five hundred twenty eight other reasons. Clinic attendance was excellent with 34 eye ear nose throat and dental cases treated or examined.

Waterloo Social Welfare League Binck Helena Muches Ruby Reim Jose

Yellow Cab Concern Elects 1925 Officers

Joseph A. Clack was elected president and treasurer of the Yellow Cab Concern at its annual meeting. He will lead the company alongside vice president M. C. Wrsleots and secretary Latin Jack, who serve as directors.

Joseph A. Clack Land Ape Hointells Yellow Cab Company Sterday M.C Wrsleots Vic Latin Jack

Junior Cross Word Puzzle Guide

A compact explanation of solving a junior crossword puzzle. It advises filling known words with one letter per square and notes that words begin at numbered squares either across or down. The text provides hints on using placed letters to form correct words as you progress.

Uncle Wiggily's Cross Word Puzzle Adventure Tale

Uncle Wiggily and Nurse Jane encounter a cro ssword craze as the bunny and a fox form an unlikely alliance over three and five letter clues while dodging dangers in the hollow stump bungalow. The playful scene previews Uncle Wiggily's football tale to come.

Nurse Jane Hollow Stump Uncle Wiggily Uncle Wigarty Uncle Butter Uncle Fuzzy Wuzzy Mr. Longears Jollie Jillie Dr. Possum Wizsily Hut Uncle Wregily Fox Rabbit Uncle Wigvily

Local High S chaas Rank High in Thrift

East High and West High schools appear on the Thrift Incorporated honor roll of 15 U S high schools for high savings participation. West High led with 7.3 percent in December and East High at 11 percent, with 40 percent or more required for the honor. Other Iowa schools earning places include Newton Sioux City Paskalga siene Cedar Falls Vovieoutat Cedar Rapids Marshalltown and Keokuk. Also noted is a legal case about bad eggs in Eldora with Robert J Mason fined $3 19 for selling decayed eggs to a food dealer.

East High West High United States Thrift Incorporated West Ihich Lake Plow Ames. Ia Belvidere Iowa Ion Newton Soux Ciu Paskala Gsiene Cedar Falls Vovieoutat Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Sia Keokuk Taunmvpal Robert J. Ma Eldora

Arrest for Refusing Census Questions in Cedar Rapids

Joseph Benjamin was arrested in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for failing to answer a census enumerator’s questions. He claimed no obligation to reply until the law was explained, then agreed to cooperate after arraignment. He was released on a personal bond pending a hearing.

Cedar Rapids Joseph Benjamin SS. Lightner Dom Felereisen Benjamin Hightner Feierefsen

Romance of Rhine Ends in Iowa Divorce Suit

Mrs Helen Benesh, born in Germany, files for divorce from J G Benesh in Cedar Rapids Iowa. She says they married in Luxembourg on June 8 1922 after meeting during his service with the American occupation army. She cites his conduct as unbearable and says she sought English study and work to aid their life abroad and in America.

Cedar Rapids Rhine Helen Benesh J. G. Benesh

Monticello Banker Marked For 50 Years Service

Monticello Iowa January 14 stockholders and directors honored Henry Carpenter president of Monticello National Bank for half a century of service he began as an assistant cashier at 17 a banquet for 125 attendees including officers and directors heard many happy speeches a Swiss watch and a gold headed cane were presented as gifts.

Monticello, Ia The Monticello National Bank Henry Carpenter Carpenter

Clearing House at Charles City Will Aid Farmers Bank Creditors

Charles City Clearing House association has agreed to relieve temporary embarrassment to depositors of Farmers Trust & Savings Bank, which closed January 6, by loaning 25 percent to holders of certificates of deposit or other valid claims. Local banks expect a substantial payment to depositors soon, with advances to be repaid.

Charles City Charles City Clearing House Association Farmers ‘Trust & Savings Bank Farmers Bank

Waterlog Evening Courier Patterns Notice

Waterlog Evening Courier advertises up-to-date patterns for the Courier fashion department. Enclosing 15 tents for each syattern. patterns are suitable for seams. Orders filled promptly and should reach customers within ten days after sending.

Waterlooq

Stylish Frock Pattern for Slender Figures

Pattern notes describe a stylish frock for slender figures sized 18 to 20 years. Suitable fabrics include Charmeen, flannel, or kasha with satin or silk poplin options and contrasting collar material. Yardage details cover multiple widths and features for facing cuffs and extended plaits.

Jon

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