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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1923

Page

8

Society Notes From Annual YW Dinner Program

Demonstrations at the annual YW dinner will illustrate Girl Reserve work and welfare efforts for city girls with music, tableaux, and a finale on general activities. Also reported are Women’s Relief Corps officers and committees, plans for Valentine and patriotic events, a pupils party hosted by Mrs Bennett, an informal afternoon at Dawson Street, and a Phi Sigma Chi dinner followed by initiation.

Young Women's Christian Association First Methodist Biscopalehureil Red Cross Women's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Lillian Dennis Mae Tunis Nalie Davis Carrie Leckington Thimblebee Elizabeth Billings Ida Alderman Carrie Johnston East Maude Brayton West Horal Viola E. Hartsell Carrie Mathie Julia White Louie Flick Mary Shirley Phi Sigma Chi Black’s Tearoom Alonday

Melrose D A R Holds Annual Guest Party in Black's Tea Room

The Melrose Chapter D A R hosted an annual guest party with about 50 attendees including D A R members, Sons of the Revolution and spouses. John G Hartman spoke on Black Hawk County’s early settlers, with photographs and old editions shown. Guests included Mrs J M Hileman and Miss Maria Brace. birthday gatherings and farewells followed with piano and violin selections.

Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Melrose Sons of the Revolution Black’s Tearoom Black Hawk County Iugen Eral Waterloo J John G. Hartman Waterloo Hartman Cedar Falls William H. Hartman The Courier U. S. Grant Hamilton Fish GC. W. Knoop W. 8. Dawson and F. H. Peterson

Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes

A discussion on changing fashion shapes from the 1890s revival to the present, noting fuller busts return as styles shift toward basque waists and draped skirts. Advice includes tonics, diet, skin care, and home remedies for beauty concerns and cosmetic whitening tips.

Beauty Edna Kent Forbes Targe Gnather

Side Talks on Hate and Its Boomerang Effects

Ruth Cameron notes hate harms the hater more than the hated, citing a friend who lets cultivated hates drive away enjoyable places and waste nerve energy. She argues hate spreads distrust, harms judgment, and even poisons the hater's body, urging readers to avoid the habit.

Hannah More

Central Christian S. S. Class Marks Fourth Birthday

Twenty eight members of the Married Folks class at Central Christian church gathered at Hotel Russell-Jamson for the fourth anniversary dinner and program. Mrs. R. W. Sheplee chaired the planning committee, with R. E. Black as toastmaster. The program highlighted the class’s progress in Sunday school and church work, noting about 12 teachers and most Sunday school offers now coming from this group led by EB. Wardle as president and R. E. Black as teacher.

Central Christian Church Hotel Russejl-Jamson R. W. Sheplee R. E. Black S. Metteeman G. WW. Chester F. J. Brocksus V.L. Richardson Joseph Saivelly Ulano EB. W. Wardle

Burns Night celebrates Caledonian guests in Cedar Falls

About 160 Scottish born or descended guests attended the Burns night program of Black Hawk Caledonian Society at the Cedar Falls Commercial clubroom. Edward Cosrin Cedar Falls will celebrate his hundredth birthday next Wednesday. Rev Robert N McDonald Waterloo gave the feature address on Robert Burns. Others on the program included Joe Miller and Mrs Edward Short. Cedar Falls poet Mary Fisher read an original poem. Attendees came from Waterloo Cedar Falls Nashua and Oelwein. Cedar Heights Woman's club meets Monday for 12 30 luncheon followed by a transportation program led by Mrs T W Eaton. Mrs W Stillson to lead. Mrs W H Hoover hosts wax work exhibit by Mrs Earl Jacoby.

Black Hawk Caledonian Sociery Cedar Falls Edward Cosrin Cedarus Joe Miller Edward Short Sylvia Brown Rodney Winleyson William Thompson Mary Fisher Robert N. McDonald Waterloo Robert Burns Nashua Odlwein Cedar Heights Tome Department of the Woman's Club T. W. Eaton W. Stillson

Club Notes and Social Meetings Highlight Local Groups

Thirty members of the Women’s Auxiliary to the B of R T gathered at Mrs. J. A. McDonnell’s home for a quilling and carpet sewing session to raise funds for the WGC A building. Seventy five attended a picnic supper for Pythian Sisters and families, served by Mrs. Luetla Cowles with white rose centerpieces. Initiation was part of Friday’s Study club business. 19 members met at Mrs. Willis Johnson’s home with magazine reviews. Mrs. T. S. Glenny spoke on petroleum resources while Mrs. J. H. Forester’s paper was on how others see us. Mrs. G. H. Edginton read It Snows. Mrs. R. B. Williamson and Mrs. J. C. McGlade were admitted. Mrs. J. O. Trumbauer hosts Happy Hour club luncheon Tuesday at 1. Psychology club meets Monday at 7:30 p m in 721 First National Building. A 6:30 Black’s Tearoom banquet for Kilkarreelo members featured talks by C. C. Herman and F. C. Nus, readings by Mrs. Damon Cheney and James Searles, violin by Erwin Lamb, and a Thyme prophecy by Mrs. C. C. Herman. Five hundred attended the late hours. high scores went to Mrs. Nus and Mrs. Schmolt. Theatre party planned for next week.

Luetla Cowles Willis Johnson T. S. Glenny J. H. Forester G. H. Edginton R. BE. Williamson J. C. McGlade Black Kilkareelo W. J. Lang C. C. Herman F.C. Nus Damon Cheney James Searles Erwin Lamb Flo. Nus C.F Schmolt

St Marys Social Club Hosts Ninety Couples In New Hall

Ninety couples attended dancing and 30 tables of cards at St Marys Social Club in the new hall last evening. A nine piece orchestra played with solo dances by Mary Katherine Kerwin and songs by Miss Matteresa Garrimoni. A similar party is planned for a date near February 1. Grace Saxe served as honor guest at the Homemakers class dinner and social evening at First Presbyterian in Inghall.

St. Mary's Social Club New Hall Mary Katherine Kerwin Grace Saxe First Presbyterian Inghall Jesse Church Damon Chen

1922 Clothes Baskets Move From Hampers to Carriers

The Clothes Basket and Bamper discuss new 1922 basket styles combining hampers and carriers. Willow or reed baskets with covers rise in height, while flexible straw baskets resemble large hats and can be carried single handed. New designs emphasize ventilation, washable interiors, and decorative white finishes.

Ike

Bible Expositor Miss Saxe Joins Mission Board Meeting

A small company gathered at Mrs. A. G. Sawyer’s residence yesterday afternoon for deliberations of the Episcopal Church Woman’s Board of missions. Noted bible expositor Miss Saxe attended along with Miss Lucy Lowvitt hostess Miss Chubbig and other attendees including Dr. Macartney and Mrs. OC Boatman. Maud Dudley reported on work done at the recent diocesan convention.

Lawrence Dawson Miss Saxe Guesis Lucy Lowvitt Chubbig OC. A. Boatman Macartney Lang Earl Kimball Wayold Cole A. G. Sawyer Board of Missions of the Episcopale Curch Maud Dudley

City in Brief Homely notices and local updates

A roundup of short items from Waterton and nearby: visits, illness, deaths, and social news. Mrs Henry Schramm of Chicago visiting her brother H G Bloeser at 229 Clay St. student Ames spending weekend at home then leaving for college Monday. Lichty Metal’s N A Lichty to discuss Shear Metal Industry at Rotary luncheon. Louis Kresensky and wife travel to Mankato Minn. as his mother-in-law ill. return to resume duties. Mrs P Banta dies at Marshalltown soldiers home. interment in Hampton. Mrs A T Hukili travels to Hot Springs Ark for health. Mrs Su E Dietel’s daughter Dora Dietel Brainerd gives birth to Marilynn Jan 23 in Tollywood Cal. Court raid yields $25 bonds. traffic hearing delayed. Co F London to Clarksville for mother’s illness, then death. K of P guests George Wood and J W Gwynne to talk on Boys Welfare. both judges seasoned in juvenile matters. Cora Bryant arrested for assault. released on $300 bonds. Four reels of film and radio program win praise at East Janesville church. church ladies serve refreshments. Austin Burt travels to NYC and Philadelphia for electric association meetings. two weeks away. Dr T R O’Dell dentist resumes practice at 807 Binex Walk blog.

Kenry Schramm Chicago H. G. Bloeser Clay Street Roger Bruns Cortlandt Street Ames N. A. Lichty Lichty Metal Products Rotary Club Russell Lamson Louis Kresensky East High Mankato Minn Mandax Courier Hampton P. Banta Marshalltown J. G. Bates Waterloo A. T. Hukili Fourth Street Hot Springs Ark

Vesper Service Cancelled For Carpenter Funeral

Rev. FE B. Mounsey withdraws from leading the vesper service previously set for tomorrow afternoon at Christ Episcopal church as he is asked to assist at the funeral of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Carpenter in Cedar Falls.

T. B. Carpenter Cedar Falls FE. B. Mounsey Christ Episscopal Church

West Restroom Lease Terms Negotiated in City Action

City restroom committee and Wack Hawk Building Company negotiated a 10 year lease for a women’s restroom in the bank building at Fourth and Commercial streets in the West business district. Rent set at 75 dollars monthly with furnishings 1500 dollars. city may terminate in five years with proper notice.

City, Council Wack Hawk Copany Lor & Woman's Restroom Wack Hawk Jamasional Bank Pourth Commercial Streets West Business District Messrs C. B. Howard Leon A. Link W. Powers Bank Building Company City Light West Howard Uink R. A. Buck Bank Counery Hes

Wartburg Normal defeats Janesville IGH in decisive game

A poorly played Janesville IGH fell to Wartburg Normal 221 to 3. defense and scoring lapses plagued Janesville as prior loss at Waverly 48 to 11 underscored the visitors’ issues. Building permits show roughly 28,500 in expenditures for local remodeling projects including Liberty cafe and Leavitt Sonnson Trust Co offices.

Burg Normal Janes Tavesville Janesville Waverly Warthore Charles W. Wasson Town State Bank Fourth Street Liberty Cafe Leavitt& Sonnson Trust

Fire incidents and birth announcement in brief notices

Fire department responded to two incidents including a bins and garage fire at 816 Fourth Street East with no damage and a roof fire at 326 Linden Street, also without damage. A baby girl was born to Mel Samuel Kaufman and Annette Schultz in Lyon, Massachusetts, with Mrs Schultz in Lyon. Montreal plans a new hotel costing 9 million dollars.

Fourth Street East Linden Strreet Mel. Samuel Kaufman Lyon Mass Annette Schultz This City 2B. Schultz

Methodists Transform Epworth Into Military School

Epworth seminary, founded in 1867, will convert to a high grade boys military academy on campus this year. A special Upper Iowa conference meeting reviewed the plan, emphasizing physical and social development over a large military scope. The change follows a long history of education since 1857 with many graduates moving into global leadership.

Worth Kent Lowarth Dar Dheth Chan Iran Worl Jameson Iava Cedar Raps Upper Iowa Handlomer Cr. Sumis Oma Wishop Thomas Nicholson Chicago John Is Seaton Board of Education New Lark City Board of Trustees Epworth Seminary Aemibury Tyne Iapworth Seminary Ite Sda

Boy Scouts Emblems of Honor Awarded at Court of Honor

The Boy Scout radio school and court of honor met at headquarters last night with H Plowman of Black Hawk Electrical Company giving the first lesson on electricity and magnetism. Six more boys joined, total 3 percent registered. Second class pins awarded to Floyd Teeter and Ralph Childs, first class pin to La Verne Bachteil. badges of recognition to David Dewey for first aid and Pathfinding, Robert Northey for first aid to animals and personal health, Edward Anderson as assistant scoutmaster for cooking and other skills. Ancilerson Nay qualified for Feasle badge. David Dewey earned the ant star badge. An all night camp began today with tests planned in hamid, returning late afternoon. lunch cooked over a campfire at wood.

Boy Scout Radio School Court of Honor H. Plowman Black Hawk Electrical Company Floyd Teeter Ralph Childs David Dewey Hamid Woot

Three Floodgates for Dam Unloaded and Installation Begun

Three massive hydraulic steel floodgates for the dam were unloaded on the river bank above the dam. Work starts early next week with bottom braces for the first gate being fitted today and concrete for the frame additions at Henrys Pravat. Snow yesterday slowed operations but all workmen reported for duty.

Henrys Pravat

Man and hose clear sidewalk with hot water method

A man uses a hose to spray hot water on a sidewalk to melt snow while a second man with a broom helps push the melted snow into the street. The scene, noted at Leavitt & Johnson National tank, leaves the path spotless as in spring. Hudson’s Tal dson bests Traer 24 to 10 in a hard fought game with Sargeant and Seaver lifting the home team.

Leavitt & Johnson National Tank al Broom Taldson TRAER Hudson Traar Sargeant Seaver Oval

Three Inches Snow of Clinging Sort

A snowfall disrupted Waterloo by delaying streetcars and hindering pedestrians. Weather observer Ralph G. Slippy notes about three inches fell from 7 p.m. yesterday to 2 a.m. today, with faint indications of lingering disruption as coal deliveries and drifted lanes affected activity.

Waterloo Ralph G. Slippy C.F. & Os Traction Fitise

Council Seeks Higher Poll Tax for 1922 Proposal

In a special session the city council plans a poll tax raise from 2.10 to 5.00 with a refund of 1.50 if paid before October 1, 1922. The meeting may also discuss assessable city property values as requested by Tax Assessor J A Townsby.

Wllikely Elso Thay Toming Board of Review J. A. Townsby Ely Issosaor

Net income from Pied Piper play for Waterloo Woman's Club

The Waterloo Woman's Club reports a net income of 955 dollars from two performances of The Pied Piper. After final bill checks, financial results were satisfactory and funds will support entertainment for the Town Federation biennial convention in Waterloo next May. The club previously had 220 dollars in the treasury for this purpose, now totaling 175 dollars.

Waterloo Woman's Club Edward Alford Town Federation of Woman's Bus Waterloo

Injured Woman Reported Serious After Fall in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls January 27 Mrs Carpet Une Crain age 69 is in serious condition at her daughter Mrs J Lh Kent 1007 First Street West following a fall yesterday Marriage licenses R J Guenther Waterloo and Gertrude Akin Waterloo 728

Pali Cedar Falls Carpet Une Crain J. Lh Kent Atreet West Falk

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Society News Y.W Bennett Third Avenue West Paul Thornton Avonelle Crowther Katherine Sarset Andrew Thomas Preston Wilma Schrag Emma Lou Smith Dorothy Wna Nevin Doda Jack Limbert John Edward Corton Mary Robinson Margaret Thompson Frances Mauser Adele Bradford James Leckie L. B. Jones Dawson Street Bittner Misses Bradford Menta Everitt Virginia, Stuart Happy Butner Melrose Chapter Bva Spencer Lee Ernest Black Hawk Street Herman Lewis Cedar Falls Road W. S. Shanks B. F. Knapp Lewis G. W. Hanna Jess McDonzlé Odd Fellows I. O. G. F. Hall Manchester Bir Charles Sidash Lyle Harold Stone Frank Lee Tony C Ruth Cameron Central Christian S. S W. H. Hoover Earl Jacoby McEmbers Women’s Auxiliary B. of R. T J. A. McDonnell W. GC. A J. O. Trumbauer Happy Hour Club Psychology Club First National Church News Mrs. Oarland Allen Anite Nun InGhey Keuper Co Pty Ive Atere Su. E. Dietel R.A. Braniger Tollywood Cal Marilynn Dora Dietel John W. Gwynne F. P. Rehmeier Castle Bros East Janesville Methodist Church Austin Burt Oitizens Gas& Electric Co New York City Natiotail Electrical Light Association Burt Philadelphia Ife R. O'Dell Mhone Black Hawk Bank IGH Wartburg Normal Flag Safe Bronkos m France Montreal Methodists Epworth Iowa Boy Scouts Mr. Traveling Man Waterloo Commercial Fund Bridge Street Waterloo Community Fund Council FT. Alford Fimtince R. J. Guenther Gertrude Akin Ween Life Insurance
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