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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
12
ElNews describes Society Triangle and Friendship clubs launching a busy war time season through February with meetings, banquets, and health themed programs. Activities include Charm School health talks, mother daughter events, guest groups, and an all day conference at the YWCA.
Mrs. Martin Barth and Mrs. Henry Marsh joined the First Lutheran Missionary society at a church gathering with hostesses C C Herman J C Jago and Carl Salsburg. Thirty five members and five guests attended as plans for a St Marys Valentine card party were set.
Women and girls in the health education department of the voWG enjoyed a juvenile party in the gymnasium with a grand march relay games folk dances and family singing. Lollypops rewarded best costumes with winners named Indna George Ruth Kloster Margaret Walsh and Hilda Freed.
Wild Rose club members hosted an all-day gathering with Mrs Lina Knapp as hostess and Mrs Grace Bross assisting. The day featured readings, patriotic songs led by Mrs Elia McHeffey, a two-tone program, and a noon picnic. Guests included Mrs Ida Meyer and Mrs A E Bross. A Washington costume party was planned for Feb 19 at Mrs Ita Meyer’s home. Goldenrod club elected officers at Mrs Paul Venterard’s home with Mrs William Webb King as president. Forget-Me-Not club members enjoyed music by Mr and Mrs Herbert Lawless and a three-course luncheon after games. Riverside Drive club hosted a needlework session and lunch.
One hundred Illinois Central railroad employees will attend the opera Alda at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago Sunday evening as part of a Central night observance. About one third of regular price admission is offered to workers. Attendees from this area plan to travel Saturday evening or Sunday morning and return after the performance. Chicago Civic Opera Company stages the production.
Firemen from station No 4 quickly controlled a blaze in the cupola of the W Co FP N powerhouse. Sparks from a nearby locomotive or smokestack are blamed. Also noted were two small fires at nearby homes due to stove and stovepipe issues, with minor damages reported.
Agealone commandery No 2h Knights Templar holds its annual dinner and officer installation in Black's tearoom and Masonic temple tonight. Dinner at 6 30 p m features harp music by Mrs Trumann Wagner and pink and white decor. George Sinclair Sioux City grand commander will attend and deliver the main address.
In a special session the city council fixed the 1925 poll tax at 5 dollars with a 1.50 discount if paid before October 1, matching 1924. A raise to 6 dollars with a 2 dollar discount was opposed by the majority. Exemptions apply to disabled. veterans and guards are mostly over age limit. Also approved installation certificates for boulevard lighting and paving contracts Nos 19 and 20.
Waverly interurban cars will be parked on the spur track at Sixth street between Lafayette and Sycamore, instead of Park avenue west, during layover time. Maurice A. Welsh announced the change to ease traffic congestion caused by holding cars on Park avenue. The move was made voluntarily after complaints to city officials.
A readable list of cryptic clues and partial phrases for a children's crossword puzzle includes horizontal and vertical entries such as large tract of woods and what the clock does every hour, with many typos and misaligned letters to guide fill in.
Miss Amanda Rickert travels to Hot Springs Arkansas to visit relatives, while Mr and Mrs Berton plan a Los Angeles trip. Y Indus club held a meeting with 30 attending. WCTU members urged to attend funeral services for Mrs Alfred Morris. A three day jail term was given in police court for an unspecified offense. Pool of stolen spoils reported from two cars. Little Boy lake postcards arrive from C J Woolley of Waterloo. A sweeping liquor nuisance injunction is filed in district court. Cornelia Smart granted a divorce from F R Smart with alimony and name change. Omar temple plans February ceremonial and Dokies entertainments. Building permits issued for warehouse and residence. Railroad officials visit. Navy man H B Rannie on leave and awaiting Hampton Roads training. An accident on Fifth Street Bridge injures merchant policeman George Gilley. Delegations travel to Des Moines for church and youth events. Des Moines conference on municipal legislation. Drake student Preston Lawle pledges to Alpha Delta Sigma Pi and Alpha Tau Omega. guards varsity basketball squad.
An art exhibit by Whittier and Kingsley schools is planned for the last week in January at the Whittier building. It will feature reproductions of famous old masterpieces to raise funds for purchasing pictures for the schools.
All Great Western trains passing through Waterloo adopt a new schedule effective Sunday. No. 4 arrives Union Depot 10 11 a m and Sycamore Street 20 21 a m. No. 56 due Union 2 55 p m and Sycamore 17 02 p m. No. 22 arrives Union 4 40 p m and East 4 45 p m. No. 6 due Union 10 16 p m and East 10 27 p m. No. 2 arrives Union 12 22 a m and East 12 37 a m. Westbound No. 1 to Sycamore 2 50 a m and Union 5 50 a m. No. 4 at East 7 40 a m and Union 7 00 a m. No. 22 East 12 01 p m and Union 12 05 p m. No. 55 East 7 p m and Union 5 20 p m. No. 3 East 2 03 0 p m and Union 2 14 p m.
Two churches, First Congregational and First Evangelical, held annual business meetings last evening. Re-elected officers at First Congregational included Miss Adrielle Mungerford and Albert Sweitzer, with C. Marsh and others as deacons and trustees. First Evangelical reappointed trustees Altstadt and Schrag for three years, with new Sunday school officers led by H. W. Rueppel. Reports indicated increases in attendance and a strong financial year under Rev. Clinton F. Smith.
BKightewn high school baseball teams will probably contest in to sectional tournament at East High March 6 and 7, according to information received yesterday by FT. Miler, principal, from George Brown, secretary of Iowa High School Athletic association. Miller has been asked to invite these teams to participate in the tourney here, and it is likely the following will be represented when drawings are made March 5: Parkersburg Jesup Hudson Dunkerton Janesville Allison Shell Rock Oran Township Cedar Falls Geneseo Quasqueton Teachers College high Fairbank Waverly Pinchford New Hartford East High West High.
Edward Schmidt of Dewar found a cast iron guard from a grass mower beneath a rock in a meadow on his farm last fall. He believes it is at least 50 years old, attached by rivets, and notes that newer guards use bolts. The guard is rusty and likely broke after striking a rock during mowing.
Tonight and tomorrow will bring colder weather to the region. Temperatures dip below freezing with a low around the mid twenties and about half an inch of new snow expected. Winds ease but the day tomorrow remains chilly with no major warming expected.
Nashua New Hampshire January 14 report shows fifty nine vaccinations given in a single day at Bassett clinic. A Nashua physician oversaw the effort and noted it as part of ongoing public health work for the 100 population area.
Ice in Botna River serves as a makeshift roadway between two banks. The surface appears smooth like a paved highway with large tiles and dark patches, suspended between cut banks and a frozen riverbank.
In a cottage scene Nurse Jane boils Uncle Wiggily’s eggs hard as requested. A visiting Wonzie Wolf arrives at breakfast and, after a misfire with a soft egg, is splashed in the face by the softened egg, fleeing in distress while Uncle Wiggily’s breakfast continues.
Readable lines depict a puzzling rural scene with a radio speaker malfunctioning and a humorous nod to Uncle Wigerly and a catnip tea. Characters and setting feel casual, with implied local color and whimsy in dialogue.
Twelv contestants will vie for declamatory honors at East High tonight in three divisions. Four students compete in each of oratorical dramatic and humorous categories and the event starts at 7 30 p m. Judges are Mrs Trond Witt Mrs Fae Vaughn kep and P K Ritz. The program includes musical selections by East High students.
Dr Charles Henry Keys, president of Skidmore College, died today in New York City. The report from Stratova Springs New York states the death occurred today. The obituary notes Keys led the college in recent years and was a prominent figure in higher education.
A wedding advice item promotes a Gold Mahal cooking school at the Armory on January 26 21 23 23 to help brides avoid early quarrels by learning salads breakfast breads cakes and pastries. Crosby company's home service department will teach economical easy ways to prepare meals with recipe samples for attendees.
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