Employed Waterloo Girls to Learn Variety of YWCA Classes
Miss Nellie Brown heads five new activities for employed girls at the Waterloo YWCA for a 16 week term starting January 27. Courses include millinery, home nursing, and home planning with glee club and dramatic work led by Mrs. Harold Smith and Mrs. Marion Cantey De Pear. A small fee applies and enrollment is open to all employed girls.
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Waterloo
Nellié Brown
Harold Smith
Ib Natural Music Club
Glee Club
Chiss
E. L. Rohif
XY. W. Dramatic Club
Marion Cantey de Pear
Nellie Brown
Y.W. CG. A
Art Exhibit at Whittier School Displays 200 Pictures
Whittier and Kingsley schools host a 200 picture exhibit from Eleo Art Publication at Whittier building on June 28 29 and 30. Admission is charged with proceeds funding wall decorations. Ruth Updegraft will give picture histories at 2:30 daily. pupils provide music and entertainment. public invited.
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Whittier
Kingsley
Eleo Art Publication Company
Belmont
Mass
Emerson School
Ruth Updegraft
Caledonian Society Burns Program In Cedar Falls
About 236 members of Cedar Valley Caledonian society attended a Burns birthday banquet at Commercial club rooms Cedar Falls last evening. The event featured a two part program with music readings and a talk on the Scottish post by Rev J A Lawrie plus entertainment by Des Moines performers Mr and Mrs Kendree. The gathering showcased poems dances and bagpipe numbers as well as a display of national flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley Caledonian Society
Robert Burns
Cedar Falls
Tahies
United States
Ava Watts
Jessie Wead
Georgia Gaileadings
Georgia Gal- Dickson
Dorothy Mueller
J. A. Lawrie
Professor Bush on France status and postwar outlook
Professor Stephen A. Bush head of the French department at Iowa State University Waterloo spoke to the Waterloo Woman's club on France's postwar rehabilitation. He described reforms, employment gains, and new cities with American influence, noting Verdun may never regain its prewar value. He touched on reparations and the political shift from politicians to professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A.bush
The
State University
Towa City
Waterloo Woman's Club
France
Bush
Prof. Bush
Verdun
Poincare
United States
Fred 8. Pettit
Jonning
Ferns
Georgette LaMotte
East High School
BE T. Alford
Elmer Dunkelberg
Haroll Plumb
Fred MrClain
A. L. Beneston
Warren Relflen
Clarence Robertson
R. N. Knox
Side Talks on Foolish Similes and Pet Peeves
A columnist invites readers to contribute to a collection of thoughtless similes. He critiques phrases like works like a dog and quick as a cat, questions the calm May morning image, and notes regional variations. He urges ongoing contributions while noting the reader’s memory is tapped not their pocketbook.
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Coliic
Tabby
Rosary Society Event At St Joseph Parish Hall
Twenty five tables were set at the Rosary Society gathering in Our Lady of Victory hall Friday afternoon. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. W F Wittstock and Mrs J J Klidee. cash prizes to Mrs Mars Kelley and Mrs L D Massey. Grace Methodist guests joined a dinner hosted by Mrs W D Small. Marion Ferguson was elected president with officers Mable Buechner secretary Helen Cameron treasurer Lillian Cameron and Thorgas Knudsen social committee member and Margery Anderson religious committee chair.
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Rosary Society
St. Joseph's Parish
Our Lady of Victory Hall
W. F. Wittstock
J. J. Klidee
Mars Kelley
L. D. Massey
Nick Roberts
Nick Delegardelle
A. J. Joynt
Grace Methodist Church
W. D. Small
Marion Ferguson
Mable Buechner
Helen Cameron
Lillian Cameron
Thorgas Knudsen
Marjory Anderson
Club Notes Highlight Local Women’s Groups And Events
Members of the T. G. FL club enjoyed a fine party hosted by Mrs. Cora Paul Friday afternoon and returned to her home for social time. N. G. O. club members were entertained with 500 by Mrs. J. O. Maize yesterday afternoon, with high scores going to Mrs. W. P. Foster and Mrs. J. B. Kohl. Mrs. W. D. Nichols to host next meeting. HK L. Hawk joined the FLY. W. club at Friday’s all day meeting at Mrs. A. R. Harris’s home. After dinner, needlework was shared. C. W. Dicks to host in three weeks. William Bates to host Happy Hour club at a YWCA luncheon Tuesday. Autumn Leaf club special guests Mrs. Frank Turner and Mrs. Warren Hewitt attended Thursday afternoon. hostess served at close. Mrs. Harry Griffith to entertain February 9.
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Esther Schmitz
Davenport
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Tuncheon
W. J. Schmitz
Margnerite Pall
Eva Sims
Cora Lee
Mary Kaufman
Annabelle Mulgihill
Mildred Roberts
Mercenes Wolfe
Virginia Foley
Catherine, Dedrick
Marian Callahan
Margaret Redin
Kathryn Stanton
W. R. Cale
C. W. Deer
Cedar Falls
United States
Mr. Deer
Gary
Ind
Arlene
Irma
T. G. FL Club
Cora Paul
Patinge
N. G. O. Club
J. O. Maize
W. P. Foster
J. B. Kohl
W. D. Nichols
HK. L. Hawk
FLY. W
A. R. Harris
C. W. Dicks
Autumn Leaf Club
James Edward
Frank Turner
Warren Hewitt
Harry Griffith
Swift to Spend Million on Sioux City Improvements
Swift & Co plans a million dollar investment in Sioux City this year to double the plant’s capacity by 1926. An eight story building is reported as drafted by the company’s architects with Chicago engineers involved, though officials deny the specific plans.
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Sioux City
Swift & Co
Packing House
Coupany
Althe Swift
Chicago
Weaver to Explain Traffic in Children in Iowa
Des Moines reports James B. Weaver chairing the state child welfare commission says unregistered traffic in children lacks proper home investigations. He will address a joint legislative session Tuesday to push a bill creating a trained social worker led child welfare department under the board of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
James B. Weaver
State Child Welfare Commission
Board of Control
Cops Find Booze in Load of Straw
Federal and county officers uncovered 42 gallons of alcohol in a wagon load of straw near Des Moines. Charles W. Patti faces prohibition charges, denies ownership, claiming the liquor belongs to Des Moines bootleggers.
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Deis Moines
Charles W. Patti
Patti
Nes Moines
Births Record From Local Families in Monroe Area
Local notices report births to multiple families including Reyorted Me and Mrs Jae Vdwar and Mrs Witter J Mink. The list includes newborns such as Robert Wil to, Maxine Tune, and other infants born around January and February in 19th or 20th century dates, with residences in Albert Newbin Delaney and Sycamore, Monroe area.
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Jae Vdward
Witter J. Mink
Albert
Newbin Delaney
Robert Wiltoo
Dau
T. In
Sind
Mrr
Doin
Yosenma Tosh
Roy J. Retecher
Ad Sycamore
Maxine
Tune
Ate
Dock Robinson
Fowler
Loosom
Henry
Monroe Magy
Jerick Paul Driscott
Waterson
Beauty care tips for brushes and hair maintenance
The piece offers household guidance on cleaning hair brushes and combs, including hot water with ammonia and soap, drying methods, and timing. It also covers hair bleaching avoidance, end-splitting remedies, and skin and hair care tips from various readers, with recommendations on peroxide, thinning, and henna for gray hairs.
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Inera
Harry VI
Laura May
Kate F
Uncle Wiggily and Sammie's Sled Baking Tale
A fragment describes a character unsure about baking while noting a cake baked to a lovely brown. It mentions a mosquito making holes in a sugar cookie so it resembles Swiss cheese and promises to tell more about Uncle Wiggily and Sammie's Sled.
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Uncle Wiggily
Sammie
Waterloo City In Brief Items Mixed Local Notes
Fred G Clarke Jr leaves for Chicago on business. Bicycle thieves target Walter Munson and Joseph McGlade. O Montgomery heads home to Columbus after visiting relatives. Rex Bryant goes to St Louis for funeral of Mrs James Bryant. Evans Davis ill at home after a chill. Checker club meets next Monday at Waterloo Savings bank hall. Mrs Harry Hutchinson recovering after appendectomy at St Francis. G E Patterson and J J Polley in the city after western rail inspection trip. Scottish Rites club dinner meeting set for Monday at Bishop's cafeteria. Fred C Campbell injured in farm accident at Black Hawk township. leg fracture treated at St Francis. Engena Strout Jr travels to Detroit amid lamp-works transfer. joins Westinghouse in Minneapolis. E J Lockwood attends groundbreaking for 300,000 addition to St Luke's hospital. Cedar Rapids area hospital plans and local subscriptions noted. New beds planned. expansion discussed. Ads note chicken pie and Saturday specials. magazine subscription offer.
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Fred G. Clarke, Jr
Wourtt Street
Chicago
Walter Munson
Lafayette Street
Joseph McGlade
Trandolph Street
Montgomery
Columbus
J. Rex Bryant
Norwood Avenue
St. Louis
James
Bryant
Evans Davis
Greater Waterloo Association
Checker Club
Eal
Waterloo Savings Bank
G. E. Patterson
J. J. Polley
Illinois Central Railroad
Western Lines
A. B. Curran
Grace M. Em. Church
E. B. Mounsey
Christ Episcopal Church
Scottish Rites Club of
Waterloo
Bishop's Cafeteria
Pump at Traer water works collapses in operation
Traer Iowa January reports a water plant pump collapsed while running. The wreck damaged the new well and machinery costing about 3000 dollars. A factory representative arrived to inspect. no cause found yet though a defect is suspected. The city will pursue manufacturers for responsibility.
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Traer Water Works
Traer
Jan
Leetrie
Aro
Uncle Wiggily's Cocoanut Cake in Kitchen Capers
Uncle Wiggily asks Nurse Jane to bake cocoanut cake but she is called away. He tries to crack a large cocoanut himself, accidentally hits the fox, then finally breaks it open and retrieves the white meat. Nurse Jane returns and completes the cake as Curly is tended.
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Nurse Jane
Mr. Longears
Wig Lily
Mrs. Twistytail
Curly
Uncle Wiggily
Jane
Cocoanut
Wheily
Uncle Wholly
Kharre
Sale of Gas-Electric Co Stocks Promotes Employee Customer Ownership
Central Iowa Power Light Co launches a $300000 sale of preferred securities across its Waterloo Humboldt and Charles City divisions to fund improvements and extensions. Employees and customers may purchase at par plus accrued interest or via installment plan. Local division teams organize about thirty workers under several captains. prizes awarded for top sellers. Campaign runs to March 1 under Don Stearns and Vic Stafford. Also reports volcano near Kusatsu in Japan emits ash and smoke causing public alarm.
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Tthe
Central Iowa Power & Lights Co
Eitedina Fresenburg
Fred Moore
John F. Englen
B. H. Widman
Ben Brown
Earl Henney
Bert Oman
Lena Lundgren
Leta Moeller
Ruth Smith
B. E. Felcher
Frank Jenkins
C. H. Phillips
G. W. Lonnecker
Verne “Oils
Lela
Don Stearns
Central Iowa Power & Light Co
Vic Stafford
Omen
Humboldt
Abraham Littlejohn Pioneer of Buchanan Dies at Independence
Abraham Littlejohn Civil War veteran and longtime Independence resident died Friday morning at home. Born August 17, 1833 in Columbus, he moved to Independence in 1856 and later ran a harness and shoe business before enlisting in Company C, 27th Town Volunteer Infantry. He served in campaigns around Vicksburg and returned to operate his shop until retirement, survived by son William C., and daughters Mrs. Warren and Ira, with sons James in California and Frank in Spencer, Indiana.
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Independence
Abraham Littlejohn
Mr. Littlejohn
Columbus
John Wiley
Co. C
Water loo Evening Courier Patterns Requestal Assistance
The Waterloo Evening Courier advertises obtaining up-to-date patterns for accompanying design. Send 15 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department, Waterloo, for seama. Orders filled as soon as possible but should arrive ten days after sending in the order.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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Josephine Gibbs
Lucile Deitsch
Margaret Schmitz
Williams
F. J. Alghmey
Whittier School
Caledonian Society
Ye Ya 2Es Club
Business Girls
YWCA
Helen Swimback
Minnie Band
Hazel Dow
Bric ,Ylaskins
Margaret Howell
Mildred Gleason
Ce Reichert
Bric Bogardus
Grace Alemeyer
Laltn Smith
Doris Kruger
Helen Partridge
Dorothy Miller
Verna Cole
Nellie Truai
Marjory Barlow
Margaret Harbsleb
Charlotte Hlawe
Dn. Henderson
D. J. Walker
Hare
Evelyn Hile
Dora Mitchell
Hazel Trent J
Leta Mahoner
Bitedine
Fresenberg
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Mare Dillon
Dillon
Wellington
Thrypsda
Gaines
Rol Dillon
8. A. Bush
Martino Heyde
Cititgeng Gas & Electric Co
Ralph Slippy
Yeh
Ant Air
Heyde
WR. CG
Mary Foster
Nell Davis
Carrie Leckington
Anna Glas
MecKinley
Grace Bross
Ida Alderman
Our Lady of Victory Court
K. CL Hall
Tamelenine
Austin Burt
J. G
Vin
Trntter
Abs. M.A. Parker
W. M. Speicher
Carehes Lane
K. P. Hall
Adviou
Wexin
Gs Fraternity
Phi Sigimu Chi Fraternity
Knights of Prehias
Church News
William Bates
Happy Hour Club
Swifts
Weaver
Dandruff
Murlin' Bidge
Harry Hutchinson
St. Francis Hospital
Engena
Ink E. J. Lockwood
St. Luke's Hospital
Methodist Episcopal Church
Plt
Keeney
Upper Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Do Miller
Myron Millard
Mascaine Man
Cadvretisrnent
Howard R. Garis
Uncle
Gas-Electric Co
Toxeto
Tokio
Kusatsu
Ries
Walter Baker& Co.Ltd
Dorchester
Montreal
Con
Buchanan
Commercial Street
Leavitt & Jennings Hardware Store
J. Casebeer
R. Leavitt
Bluff Streeet
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