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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1925

Page

11

Joint recital planned by LaMatte and Thomas in East High School

Reservations for the Georgitte LaMatte pianist and Cireline Powers Thomas violinist recital at East High School auditorium Friday evening as part of the Waterloo Woman's Club concert series. Season tickets and single admissions available at Schuneman, Wednes­day to Friday stores. Thomas owns a Cremona Bergonzi violin of historic nobility, obtained via a London connoisseur.

Georgitte LaMoette Cireline Powers Thomas II East High School Witerloo Woman's Club Wade Schuneman Ding LaMatte Thomas Miss Thomas Bergonsi Tor London

P. E. O. Sisterhood Educational Day Observance

P. E. O. Sisterhood marks ten years with more than R20 000 in the educational fund and over 1,000 scholarship recipients. a joint luncheon in Mtack's features a history paper by Mrs. Austin Burt, musical numbers, and greetings from chapter presidents. Frances Grout PTA notes follow, with community singing and an attendance banner won by first grade. Also reported are surprise party for Taxige Officer Noanoved-Mr. Maule Franklin, and Waterloo Shrine Club dancing at the armory on Jan 25 directed to Master Masons. W.B.A. Lodge 3, A. Lodge No. 22 to meet Wednesday in prebea hall.

P. EB. QO Sisterhood J. G. McAlvin Andes FE Mtack Austin Burt H. ©. Garton A. E. Enderlein Enderlein Mred J. Clark W. W W. Marsh Brantes Grout Della Darling Frances Grout Clinton F. Smith Lea Wickelberg Danny Bill Smith Norma Gasser Maule Franklin Women of Mooseheart Legion Masonic Danece Waterloo Shrine Club Armory

County Pioneer's FKighty-first Natal Day Observed

The eighty first birthday of Henry C. DeWitt, longtime Jack Hawk County resident, was celebrated Sunday with an anniversary dinner at his home. His youngest daughter Mrs. H. E. McDougal also shares the day, with 30 relatives in attendance. DeWitt family includes five daughters and 18 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and living daughters in Hudson and Waterloo area. DeWitt, born 1844 in Delaware County, moved to Black Hawk Township in 1855, later to Waterloo, and has long read the Waterloo Courier since its 1858 founding.

Henry C. DeWitt Jack Hawk County H. E. McDougal DeWitt William Brandhurst A.A. Wilson Hudson FC. Campbell Black Hawk Town Ship McDougal Waterloo DeMitt Black Hawk Creek Muscatina Airs Seventh Street Maryj Pratt Black Hawk Township Miss Pratt Henry DeWitt Ben Brisco

Club Notes Highlight Local Social Gatherings

Miss Gladyce Fannon hosted the H. T. a A. R Gluy group with her mother, enjoying cross word puzzles and embroidery then a four course chicken supper for 11. Miss Letha Shirley was the special guest. Mrs Charles Lanefeldt to host a luncheon. hearing fruit club to be entertained by Mrs Mary Noonan. Dickens club dinner hosted by Mrs Charles Eaton. officers introduced at Mrs G A Repass home. radio music in the evening. Paragraph also notes ALN membership admission by Mrs Repass and a Buenos Aires port project proposal with funding through 1927 totaling 2,000,000.

B Natural Music Club Gail Wilbur Robert Watterson Bernice Call WW. Gallup Bach Umber Harold Smith Ellowen Jonsen Bess Cooley Gladyce Fannon Frank Fannon H. T. A A. R Gluy Letha Shirley Charles Lanefeldt L. M. T. Club Charles Eaton Dickens Club G. A. Repass O. Shupe M. 3. O'Keefe Anna Becker Repass Buenos Aires

Sisterhood of Graves Memorial Work Meeting

The Sisterhood of Graves Memorial United Brethren church will hold an all day work meeting at the home of Mrs. L. G. Ranson on Wednesday with a picnic lunch. Rev. R N MacDonald of Walnut Street Baptist will speak on Behold My Servant at Central Christian Church Wednesday night with a family supper at 6 30 and program at 7 30. Mrs W E B Robinson will lead community singing and Mrs W A Thompson will give devotions.

Sisterhood of Graves Memorial United Brethren Church L. G. Ranson Noo R.N. MacDonald Walnut Street Baptist Church Central Christian Church W. EB Robinson Swill W. A. Thompson

SIDE TALKS AND HOSPITALITY REMARKS FOR WOMEN SOCIETIES

Community notices describe Mrs C C Chesterman hosting Women’s Home Missionary Society of St Luke’s English Lutheran church, Mrs L F Potter reading on Missionary Mail Day, Ladies Social Union of Universalist church meeting at noon, and other home gatherings including St Margaret’s Guild at 2 30 with Mrs Ida Stafford. An old article urges sympathy for invalids and discusses caring for sick and their families, urging balance of compassion for patients and support for attentive spouses and children.

C. C. Chesterman Women's Home Missionary Society of St. Luke's English Lutheran Church L. F. Potter Missionary Mail St. Margaret's Guild

Elects Mildred Roderick President Of Philathea Class

Miss Mildred Roderick was elected president of the Philathea class at First Methodist Sunday school during a business meeting after supper. Carol Maxon was chosen vice president, Gladys Gregory secretary, and Marie Schmidt treasurer.

Mildred Roderick First Methodist Sunday School Carol Maxon Gladys Gregory Marie Schmidt

Beauty Chats and Reader Remedies From the Page

A column of reader tips covers practical skin and hair care, foot hygiene, and simple home remedies. Advice ranges from corn removal and oil softening to avoiding heat, using salicylic acid soap, agar agar in foods, mineral oil myths, lemon juice with soda for blond hair, and buttermilk for skin care, all framed as quick, friendly suggestions.

Sissie John KR. F H. P.t

Bur ton Avenue Baptist Church Woman’s Circle Session

The Woman’s circle of Burton Avenue Baptist Church holds an all day session in the church parlors on Wednesday starting at 2 30 p m. Mrs C D Krider assists with entertainment. A picnic lunch at noon invites members to bring sandwiches and another dish.

Burton Avenue Baptist Church

Balmy Breezes Briefly Halted by Cold Spell

The Iowa weather bureau forecasts colder weather tonight with a rise in temperatures expected Wednesday. Snowfall forecast yesterday did not materialize and is not anticipated for several days. Today was partly cloudy with sun often breaking through. Yesterday reached 34 above zero, the warmest in over a week, with a night low of 19 above.

Iowa Weather Bureau

Assessment for Weed Cutting Denied in Clover Claim

Joseph Kelly contests an assessment of 95 cents for weed cutting on a vacant lot in Manson's Fourth Addition in August 1924, and counters with a $4 claim against the city for clover damage. The matter was referred to the city attorney for investigation. City clerk Charles MacKay says no 1924 weed-cutting assessments have been levied, suggesting Kelly misreads the year.

Joseph Kelly Manson Charles MacKay Kelly

Fire Alarm Report From Local Homes

Fire alarms reported at multiple locations including 1007 Third street and 91 Adams street. Roof destruction at BE Moore residence. minor damage at Frank Wagner home. slight loss at Mrs Etta Amen residence. smoke from a burning comb triggered alarm at T Dolan home. moving picture film in basement caught fire.

BE. R. Moore Third Street Frank T. Wagner Adams Street Etta Amen Bates Street T. C. Dolan South Street

Young Britons For Save Pleasure Tore Business

London hostesses report youths now take engagements seriously and decline weekend invitations for business. Debutantes gain political interest with diaries and MPs photographs replacing actor autographs and photos.

London

Flax Machinery Shipped from Belfast to Detroit for Ford Hood Covers

Belfast reports a large shipment of flax processing and dressing gear bound for Detroit to treat flax grown on Henry Ford's 10,000 acre flax project. Treated flax will be used to make hood covers for Ford automobiles, as Ford shifts toward flax replacing cotton in a new industry push.

Belfast Ireland Detroit Henry Ford Ford

Woodpecker's Unlucky Day A Winter Tale

A woodpecker, hungry in winter, drills holes in a tree hoping for bugs. Uncle Wiggily helps with bread crumbs and suet, but a fox plots to steal him. The bird resists, the fox tricks him into drilling a hole in a bungalow door, triggering a noisy alert and a close escape.

Uncle Wiggily Hales Uncle Wiggly Vuele Woodpecker Woodnecker Jane

Uncle Wigelly and Baby Bunty’s Boot Discovery

A curious note describes waking to a puddle of water and hints at Uncle Wigelly and Baby Bunty’s boot, promising further details. The fragment suggests a domestic or whimsical scene with unnamed speakers awaiting more information.

Uncle Wigelly Baby Bunty

St Marys Court of Foresters Plans Evening Meeting

St Marys Court of Foresters will meet this evening at the parish hall on Parker and Fourth streets. Charles Byrnes, Cedar lands officer of the state organization, will address the gathering. Refreshments will follow the business session.

Portugal Arouses Dutch Holders Of Loan Bonds

Amsterdam reports discord between Dutch holders of Portuguese bonds and Lisbon over paying interest in Dutch currency. Dutch bondholders claim loan terms require payment in their currency. Amsterdam Stock Exchange will not quote new Portuguese issues. A Portuguese tax official defends Lisbon stance as a postwar finance debate erupts.

Portugal Amserdam Lisbon Bondholiders Clalin Amsterdam Stock Exchange Amsterdam Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant Argentina Greece

Berlin Deems Delinquent Dogs for Tax Auction

Berlin plans to pawn and auction dogs whose owners owe dog tax. A collar notice marks the dog as pawned, authorizing a public sale once enough delinquent dogs are gathered. If bids fail, the city recoups the tax and sends the dog to a kennel for euthanasia.

Berlin Lankwitx

City in Brief items from local notes and events

Mrs Mae BK Shane returned from Waverly after her mother Mrs F S Bunth died. Prank M Wilson, homebound three weeks, is recovered and will be at the store tomorrow. Cavell division granted divorce from Emmet J Cavell with $400 alimony. Francis Callins to move to Chicago to live with sister Mrs Pat Weldon. Paul D Leigh enlisted at local naval station and left for Great Lakes. Rev T J Fuller and family left for North Chili NY. he resumes financial secretary post at Chestra Junior College. 3-year-old Walter R French Jr improving in Presbyterian hospital. Dorothy N Plater's wedding to Guy L Barron celebrated with a shower. Glenwood inmate chides for Black Hawk map collection. county auditor F W Esher boasts 27 maps and aims for 72 more. Gannon Camp Royal Neighbors dues payable at Commerce National Bank. St Paul M E church supper Wednesday at 4 20 with 25c proceeds for W F M S.

Mae BK. Shane Waverly F. S. Bunth M. Wilson LuVernary Cavell Emmet J. Cavell Francis Callins Chicago Pat T. Weldon New York City Paul D. Leigh Nashua Sevice U. S. Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Station Tinots T. J. Fuller Beaver Street North Chil N.Y

Gates College Banquet Set for Jan 30 at First Baptist Church

Gates College and parents will attend the twelfth annual complimentary banquet Friday evening January 30 at First Baptist Church. The program includes 36 second toasts by students and two original stunts. Also noted are first round debates of a Town paved roads tournament this evening and tomorrow, with six teams remaining. Gates basketball hosts Wartburg at the Y M C A Boor tomorrow. Bruce Gates to speak at a father and son banquet Thursday at Dike.

Gates Business College First Baptist Church Otto Koenig Ramona Smith Wilbur ‘Brown Mildred Brauffer Ivan Tellier Dorothy ‘Shimer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Societ Woman’s Club Chautauqua Library West Chester Gadwallader Haywood Russia Panama Canal Congress Efty Federation of Women's Club Cadwallader Woman’s Rotary Club Iie’en Honzéen Iie McCollum Jones Woman's Rotary Club Black Callie Weider Ada “Ellacher George Worthen Sacred Heart Catholic Church J. M. Malloy Della Charles Fagerlind Melvin Pagerlind Becker Masonic Temple Louis Armstrong P. E. O. Sisterhood W. B. A. Lodge A. Lodge Prrebaa Hall Henry C, Dewitt Fluit Club Mary Noonan Church News Ladies' Social Union of Universalist Church W.L. Jennish Roger Jennish Ronkle Peter Berg Tha Women's Aid Walnut Street Baptist Church Ilex First Methodist Church Foreign Missionary Society J. E. Johnson Aid Society D. Mitchell Sanus Sational Church C. D. Krider Sory Herman C. Miller Ford Wilse Flax Sweden Uncle Wigerly and the Woodpecker Howard R. Garis Nathan St. Mary’s Court of Foresters Buchan and Y Tox Glenwood Chiles F. W. Esher Black Hawk County Mills County O-Keh Records Cal. J. Miller Gannon Camp Royal Neighbors of America Commerce National Bank St. Paul's M. Th Gates College Buchanan Yoursel Cellucotton Products COL Boutevard Chico Fashion Department Evening Courier Ter Ee Terete Eee
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