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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1923

Page

2

Society Notes Cover Luncheon and Music At Black’s Tearoon

A gathering of about 50 women with husbands for the Austin convention featured luncheon and musical performances at Black’s tearoon. Flowers and crystal baskets adorned tables planned by Mrs. W. H. Bickley’s committee, with vocal solos by Mrs. Alice Brown Shores and Dr. Martin H. Hoffmann of Dubuque and piano by Mrs. A A. Hoffmann. The program was arranged by Mrs. J. E. O’Keefe, and visitiors enjoyed an automobile ride through Waterloo and Cedar Falls.

Black's Tearoon Austin Flint Bmedical Association W. H. Bickley E. F. Stevenson Alice Brown Shores Martin H. Hoffmann Dubuque AA. Hoffmann J. E. O'Keefe Waterloo Cedar Falls Rew Menis J. G. McAlvin

C V Camp and Auxiliary Honor State Officers

Waterloo event honors state officers and local leaders during a reception at Memorial hall. Decorations feature national colors, with programs including talks by Combs and Stull, musical selections by local youths, and gifts for Comrade Averill on his 90th birthday. Lincoln circle hosts dinner and birthday tributes follow.

Waterloo Memorial Hall Elva Wannemaker Wilma Combs Des Moines Zola Kingsley Afontezuma Thomas Shannon Rank Stuil Waterion Nelle Sherrill Mae Walker Michel Snodgrussa Artrude Wright Winnie Eggieston BM. Carrier R. J. Snodgrass Esther Gretchen Taylor Neve Ellsworth Gladys Crowell Rodney Finlayson Combs Averill John Averill Lincoln Circle Daughters of Veterans and Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Louise Shupe Phil C. Haana Comrades Wheat Elva N. Wanniemaker Effie Zeller L. &. Park

Beauty Tips From Edna Bent Forbes Eyelash Treatment

Edna Bent Forbes shares a beauty column on eyelash and eyebrow care using a thick cream recipe with cocoa butter lanolin and oils. It describes trimming lash ends, daily mucilage brushing for brows, and nightly cold cream caution, plus a milk based skin treatment for a smoother complexion and reduced pores.

Lulu W. B Daily Reader

Good Samaritans and Automobiles A Side Talk

Ruth Cameron argues a modern link between driving safety and moral duty. A driver helps a injured child, another man offers witness testimony, and Cameron urges ethical civic action and readiness to assist others in future incidents. She emphasizes personal risk, social responsibility, and the value of good citizenship.

Stevenson and Beaver Wed in Manchester Indiana

Mr and Mrs William J Stevenson announce the marriage of their daughter Melon to Cyril James Beaver in Manchester Indiana on Tuesday. After a motor trip the couple will live in Waterloo. The bride studied at Town Stats Teachers college and the groom works with Celotapeed Products in this city.

Wiliam J. Stevenson Melon Cyril James Beaver Madison Wis Manchester MureshiWoue W. W. Marsh James Dalton W. W. Brazier Jesup Les Hawkinus Katherine Helen Independence Hawkins California

Miss Lois Ganty Weds Judge Warl Peters in Clarinda

Miss Lois Canty married Judge Earl Peters at the bride’s home in Clarinda. After a trip to Washington and New York the couple will reside in Paris. Mrs Peters taught at West High School for three years and is a University of laws graduate. The groom serves as circuit court judge.

Pountsin-yak Ethel Marea Mak East Kay Fountain St. John's Drake Jean S Birdsall Institute of Fine Arts Drake University Dramatic Miss Birdsall University of Iowa Minneapolis School of Dramatic Art Iaken Chicago Lois Canty Earl Peters Clarinda le Zon Washington, D. C New York Piarads Peters West High School University of Laws Gircuit Frances Hayes Eva Lottie Chenoa Ill John Hamlet North Manchester Ind G. L. Keechling D. BE Metcalf Mulberry Fort Madison Cedar Rapids Ella Ashbrenner Clark & Clark Alice Wilts L. & J. Trust Co Banff Lake Louisa Vancouver Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Yosemite Grand Canyon Denver Trinity Lutheran Lawn Sth

Club Notes Host Picnic and Luncheon Gatherings

Mrs. Henrietta Egan hosts Elite circle mermaids at Cedar River park picnic with loop cars to Burton avenue. Kum-chat-a guests of Mrs. Walter W. Anderson yesterday. Anderson assisted by daughter La Veta. Etaviro club guests of Mrs. A. A. Hoffman for a 1 o'clock luncheon with pink crepe decor and forget me not favors. Mrs. John J. Mellugh wins first prize in cards.

Henrietta Egan Elite Circle Mermabers Cedar River Park Burton Avenue Walter] W. Anderson Etaviro Club A. A. Hoffman John JD. Mellugh

Church News Highlights Local Ladies Aid Meetings

First Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a regular meeting tomorrow in the church with Mrs. W. F. Stokte and Mrs. Louis Stoffregan as hostesses. East Park Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets at 3 p.m. Thursday with Mrs. William Bishee. First Presbyterian Harmony class schedules a Thursday picnic at Cedar River park with customary dishes. Mrs. T. F. Conry hosted a name court party yesterday. guests included Mrs. Elizabeth Shaw and Chicago visitor, with several attending. A large audience inspired First Baptist youth to perform Deacon Tyrblis at their State Teachers College venue.

First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society W. PF. Stokte Louis Stoffregan East Park Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society William Bishee First Presbyterian Harmony Cedar River Park T. F. Conry Ly Name Court First Baptist State Teachers College

Evening theater at college ends in improvisation

The college presented an improvised play with Misery member of the cast Verne Arthur and Lyle T. Smith directing. With two players on vacation the actors created scenery and props on their own as curtain support was lacking. Attendees included visitors from Pullman Washington awaiting the engagement of younger players. The event moved to Cedar River park for a picnic Thursday evening with rain plan featuring supper at the church.

Verne Arthur Lyle T. Smith Pulla First Presbyterian Homewakers Days Cedar River Park

City in brief notes from Waterloo Iowa events

Local notices report obituaries, visits, travel, court entries, and social happenings. Jane Doe and Joseph J. Tritz mourn a Burlington death. families return from Nashua and Chicago. Fern Dean takes a two week vacation. window awnings ease city hall heat. Evelyn Wiegand studies in Europe. a divorce suit is filed. a boy breaks an arm at Pat’s pond. trips include Waterloo to Chicago, Chenoa and Fort Madison. local gatherings feature an ice cream social at Trinity Lutheran.

Svelyn Wiegand Europe Victor Heidsick Munich Miss Wiegand Elmer Gren Travis Ida Travis Iowa City Robert J. H. Blitsch Washington Street Pat's

Dr J G Evang Of New Hartford To Head G V Medics

Dr J G Evang of New Hartford was elected president of the Austin Cedar Valley Medical society at the mid summer convention at Westminster Presbyterian church. About 100 physicians attended as topics included disease treatment and patient care. Next meeting planned for Nov 13 in Waverly. Officers elected included C J Starr vice president, W E Long treasurer, L A West secretary.

J. G. Hyane New Hartford Austin Fuint Cedar Valley Medical Society Weatminster Presbyterian Church Waverly C. J. Starr Mason City W.E. Long L. A. West de. Bliss Omaha L. T. Curry W. D. Runyon Sioux City Sunnyside T. F. Thornton Walterlog Stone N. G. Alcock Lowa City W.H. von Lackum Rochester Minn H. BE. Mages Waterloo C. W.llyson W. A. Rohlf South America J. G McAlvin Surgical Clinic Sunnyside Country Club Rohlf W. BE. Long T. A. West

Garments and Shoes Sent to Near East Relief

Waterloo residents contributed clothing and shoes to Near East Relief. A shipment of 25,200 pounds was sent from here yesterday via New Orleans to be loaded aboard a vessel bound for Armenia. Mrs. N. A. Lichty and George W. Van Dran organized the collection and thanked Waterloans for their generous response.

Waterloo Armenia New Orleans N. A. Lichty George W. van Dran

Miss Rachel Trask Hurt In Auto Mishap

Miss Rachel Trask of 1619 Commercial street was badly cut about the face and nose bruised when her car collided with a mail truck at Commercial and Fourth streets yesterday at 1 30 p m. Three other occupants, Miss Laura Murray Theodore Murray of 79 Ninth street west and Early Vaughn of 71 Ninth street West, were unhurt. Colvin Beard, driver of the mail truck of 21 Commercial, claimed the truck had no lights. Trask was taken home and a doctor summoned.

Rachel Trask Commercial Street Commercial Fouurth Vaughn Ninth Street Trask Laura Theodore Murray Ninth Street West Colvin Beard LA21 Taugbn Miss Trask Kian

Chevrolet Dealers in Conference Here

Twenty Waterloo area Chevrolet dealers met at Hotel Russell-Samson with Des Moines zone experts to discuss dealer problems. Attending from Des Moines were F. Ryer sales manager Q T Miller assistant sales manager W W Benedict factory representative Waterloo district WW Nalr and R S Lincoln special representatives. The meeting wraps up this evening.

B. J. Howrey Weterloo Town Federation of Women’s Clubs Henry C. Taylor Bloomfield Des Moines Waterloo Chevrolet Motor Russell-Samson F. Ryer Q. T. Miller W. W. Benedict Wy. Nalr R. 8. Lincoln

Gooseberries Grown by Geiger Win Palm

Gooseberries as large as a pigeon, grown by R. M. Geiger at 1427 South J Street, are shown in his garden. Several are nearly three inches in circumference. Until proof of a larger local fruit is provided, Geiger earns the palm. A boxful of evidence was submitted to the Courters office. The editor suspects the Peart variety though Geiger does not know the fame.

R. M. Geiger J Street

Police notes and local thefts reported in Waterloo area

Joe Wilbur of Waterloo is sought by Buchanan County sheriff for stealing a black mare harness horse near Independence. A light car was stolen, and a previous accusation linked Wilbur to a racehorse theft in Independence years ago. Other crimes include carpenters tools, a bicycle theft, and prowlers at 2:40 am. police failed to catch them. Also report of heavy rain at New Hampton with wind damage to corn and storms nearby. Robert Anderson post Grand Army of the Republic to meet in Memorial Hall tomorrow afternoon.

Joe Wilbur Waterloo Buchanan County Independence Tom Morris Jaman Wilbur Iofra‘pendence Fremont Austin Mullan Avenue Abe Rosenbloom Franklin Forest Avenue New Hampton Sperial G. AL TL. Meeteng Robert Anderson Post Grand Army of the Re- Dubie Memorial Hall

Many Hued Sandals Not Popular With Shoe Shiners

A reporter interviews Nick the shoe shiner about colorful sandals worn by Waterloo ladies and the fashion impact on his trade. Nick, skeptical of fancy styles, notes white shoes stay in demand and weather drives business, with women increasingly buying their own polished footwear. He hints at judging people by their shoes, and promises to reveal more about the trade.

Nick Waterloo Sheea Kanda Iris Cleopatra Peopic

Emerson Held in Omaha for Gun Toting

R A Emerson formerly indicted by Black Hawk county grand jury on stealing a car from Paul Davis, released on 1500 dollar bond, held in Omaha city jail for gun toting. Detective Ralph Davis saw him and noted a facial knife scar, and Emerson claimed lack of evidence for the car theft. Emerson and an ex convict were found together with concealed weapons. identification linked him to Waterloo jail via photo and fingerprints.

R. A. Emerson Black Hawk County Grand Jury Paul Davis Omaha Ralph Davis Merson Davis Emergon Waterloo Jimi Steffen

Two Seriously Hurt When Car Overturns Near Osage

In Osage Iowa on July 11 Mrs. W. Hastings and Joseph Cole were badly injured when a car driven by Miss Solas veered from the road near Roy Richards place north of Orchard, struck gravel, plunged into a ditch, and overturned pinning two passengers. Roy Richards and John Lewis freed them and they were taken to Sayre hospital for treatment.

Osage W. Hastings Joseph Cola Miss Solas Roy Richards John Lewis Sayre Hospital

Eight Jailed After Union Meeting Fight in Ta

In Cedar Rapids, July 11, Fred Mader business agent of local No 881 of the Fixture Hangers union, Grvnle Jennings St. Louis vice president of the International union, and six union officers and members were jailed on assault charges. Police faced a disturbance at a meeting over an officers election where three police and several union members were injured. The clash arose from objections to police presence at the meeting.

Cadar Rapids Fred Mader Fixture Hangers Union Grvnle Jennings St. Louis International Union Olicemen

Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids teachers win health scholarships

Fifteen teachers from various sections of the country are awarded scholarships by the American Child Health Association to summer courses in schools teaching health science. Winners include Miss Florence Imily of Cedar Falls and Miss Rachel McIntyre of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

New York American Child Health Association Florence Imily Cedar

Old Miser Water Rat Cheats Widow Mouse for Rent

A Miser Rat corners Mrs Field Mouse, a poor widow with many children, selling a false mercy. He pretends generosity and demands five grains of corn weekly as back rent, threatening danger from foxes and cats. She reluctantly agrees to pay to keep her family housed, fearing for their safety. Continued tomorrow.

Mrs_.Field Mr. Rat Mrs. Mouse Tomorraw

July Weather Brings Heat Then Cool Down in Waterloo

The Des Moines Weather Bureau reports Waterloo as Iowa's hottest spot yesterday with 0 degree registration. A late afternoon cold front cooled the city rapidly by 31 degrees, bringing thunderstorms and a brief rain in the evening, followed by cooler, fair weather and mild temperatures today and tomorrow.

Des Moines Waterloo Iowa

Waterlog patterns order to fashion department

Waterlog Evening Courier announces patterns to obtain up to date Courier patterns for the fashion department. Send to Water Lod with 15 cents per pattern. Patterns allow seams. Orders filled as soon as possible and should reach within ten days after sending the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterlod

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