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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1924

Page

3

Woman's Club to Publish 1924 25 Yearbook

The Waterloo Woman's Club finalizes the 1924-25 yearbook with 486 members. Officers include Mrs. Raymond Folk president and Mrs. H. B. Cropper treasurer. Departments cover literature fine arts home education civic languages and more with lectures by Emma Stratton Jane Boyd Francis Whittey and others.

Waterloo Woman's Club Mre J. Q Trombauer Raymond Folk W. Chapman Leeper J. E. Ridenour H.B. Cropper T. C. Menges Ostrander Reelstrar Mary P. Edgerton Lillian Wambhert Iowa State Teachers Calle Thomas Wardy John Masefield Walter de la Mare Arnold Bennett Barrie, Yeals Robert Louis Stevenson Israel Zangwill Alfred Noyes Rudyard Kipling Hillaire Belloc William J. Locke Rupert Hughes N. G. Wells Chesterton William de Morgan Lord Ansany Civic Department B. F. Swisher J. C. Murtagh Iowa Misa Helena Hughes Wll Towa Commission On J. M. Molloy Sacred Heart Church F. J. Kluss West High School Harry M. Shaw Tribune Willtalk S. ME. Wallace Home and Education Department Emmna Stratton Iawa State Teachers College Frank Q. Davis Munson

Waterloo Gains in Musical Interest

Marion Ransier notes Waterloo’s growing music interest since earlier neglect. She cites school programs, local clubs, and performances that raise appreciation, while urging stronger community support and after-hours study credits to inspire more student musicians.

Waterloo Marion Ransier Iowa Aes Marion Ts ‘Ransier Tater 1 Uio Seeral Musts Siate Grace Memeyer East High School Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Cedar Walls Gail Wilbur West High Mary Nancy Graham Ith Dla Ranst

B P W Delegates Headed to Indiana Meeting

Town delegates to the national convention of Business and Professional Women are en route to West Baden Indiana for a weekend gathering. Notable attendees include Mrs W D Ivea Mrs Elizabeth Nenney and officers with thirteen or more delegates accompanying state leadership. The event offers networking and a vacation tone as many will attend for the first time this summer.

Business and Professional Women West Baden Ind Edna B. Lick Wateriog

Lincoln Circle Plans Noon Picnic at Byrnes Park

Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G. 2. R. met in Memorial Hall and scheduled a noon picnic for next Wednesday at Byrnes Park. Frances Hussey led a program with piano and violin by Belle Wise and Stephen Gilley, followed by a circle history by Emma Krapfel. Readings and talks were given by A. H. Wheet, Charles Kelderling, Byron Lelahton, and G. W. Bothwell. Fiesser and committee arranged supper.

Lincoln Circle Byrnes Park Memorial Hell Frances Hussey Belle Wise Stephen Gilley Ben Liesser Emma Krapfel Anna Shannon Eave A. H. Wheet Charles Kelderling Byron Lelahton G. W. Bothwell Fiesser

Miss Cascaden Hosts Luncheon for Houseguest Miss Stuart

Miss Cascaden entertained at a bridge tea in Nashua with guest Miss Margaret Stuart. Mrs. Thomas Cascaden and Mrs. George Scott served as hostesses as four tables of players, including Helen Fusley and Dorothy Bickley, joined the afternoon event.

Grinugll Margaret Stuart Nashua Caroling Cascaden al Bridge Thomas Cascaden George Scott Helen Fusley Dorothy Bickley Mary Paulsen Mary Vaughn Martha Swisher Marion Longley Harriet Sedgwick Lucille Albee Helen Maynard Josephina Lumry Helen Mac

W C T U Picnic Set For Next Wednesday In Ninetawn County

Annual W C T U picnic for Ninetawn county will be at the county farm next Wednesday. Attendees will bring Thasketa for the noon dinner served with china and silver. Gifts for farm residents include fruit candy cookies flowers and reading materials. Executive board meeting at 10 40 p m. All county units urged to attend.

Ninetawn County

Mrs Fisher Talks Music Work With Chilewomen

Boston educator Mrs William Arms Fisher addressed a Waterloo Woman's Club gathering, contrasting eastern and western musical life and outlining the National Federation of Music Clubs' past efforts and future plans. The event was sponsored by the Waterloo Federation of Woman's Organizations.

William Arms Fisher Boston National Federation of Music Clubs Waterloo Woman’s Clubhouse Waterloo Federation of Woman's Organizations East West Federation America

Kerr Club Meets For Readings And Contests

Kerr Friday afternoon with 40 members present. Readings by Mrs. F. Burling and two contests, with prizes won by Airs. J. J. Worley and Mrs. James Cook. Refreshments served by Miss Lydia Kerr and others. Celebrates Leonard Miller birthday with a party of fourteen at Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Miller's home. Musical numbers and dancing followed with refreshments.

Artell Newty Newton Violet Mishak Edner Sethnan Evelyn Loretta Mishak Mildred Mishak Leonard Miller

Birthdays Observed at Cedar River Club Midsummer Outing

Garden flowers decorated Cedar River park tables as the Me-Nat club women gathered for a midsummer outing. The event honored Mrs. Josie Operaft and Mrs. Hazel Stone, who were presented with gifts.

Cedar River Park Josie Operaft Hazel Stone Ida Alderman Emma Moore Margaret Kilgore Frank Linn Nella Obele Gertie Clemens Alderman Upcraft Gertie Clemons Stone

Sunnyside Hosts Sunday Breakfast and Golfers

Sunnyside Country Club extends morning golf breakfasts drawing many members both men and women. A large Sunday crowd is expected if weather is pleasant and reservations for tables are advised. A bridge party the previous evening filled twenty tables with winners Mrs. Clayton Bronson Mrs Agatha Brauniger Mrs J J Sullivan and R cc Wangler.

Sunnyside Country Club Clayton Bronson Agatha Brauniger J. J" Sullivan R. cc. Wangler

Luncheon Bridge Honors Mrs Powell at Sunnyside Club

A luncheon and bridge party at Sunnyside Country Club complimented Mrs William Powell of St Petersburg Florida visiting her sister Lore Alford. Guests used floral table decor and seven bridge tables with prizes to Mrs Charles Pickett and Mrs ET Alfard.

William Powell St. Petersburg Fla Lore Alford, Sr C. W. Chapman Orrick Sunnyside Country Club Robert i Knox al Waterbury Herbart Cropper Tridge Charles Pickett O. J. Ellingen Menders J.C. Mas Andrew Salz J. Z. Fourdhe H. A. Schmitz Atra Ellingen

Club Notes Highlight Piano Numbers At Social Gathering

Miss Jane Stillwagon entertained Merry Social club members as guests of Mrs. A Stillwagon. Mrs Ss Coumble assisted with serving. The Talne club, formerly FE and W, held a Thursday frolic with dinner at E and M cafe, a theatre visit, and after theatre lunch at a local prior establishment.

Jane Stillwagon A. ©. Stillwagon Ss. Coumble Tdlane Club FE and W E and M Tarly Iosten Priors

First Methodist Church Cedar River Park Picnic Volleyball Winners

Fellowship class members and families gathered at Cedar River park for a church picnic and volleyball contests. Winners included Af HL Abbs, Mrs Barrett, and Mr Abbe, with supper provided by Mr and Mrs Chaney, Mr and Mrs Williams, and others.

First Methodist Church Cedar River Park Barrett Abbe Mro Chaney W. A. Williams J.C. Umbaugh HE D. Harker

Eldora Club Edges Grundy Center 6 to 4 in Baseball Tilt

Eldora Club defeated Grundy Center 6 to 4 in a well played game. Eldora trailed 3 to 1 until the sixth inning when a batting spree rallied the team. Hecht pitched a solid game for Eldora allowing five hits and Eldora tallied seven late runs. Grundy Center had errors and fans saw strong play despite the loss.

Eldora Trumiy Center Yester-Dar Hecht Hibbins Grundy Center

Man in Oelwein Wanted in Illinois Case

Oelwein July 19 a man who gave the name William Johnson when arrested for driving without a license and who served 30 days in jail has been identified as Lawrence Tare son by a representative of Williamson Motor Company Rockford. Larson was sought for removing mortgaged property from the state.

Oelwein Wnan William Johnson Lawrence Tareson William$on Motor Company Rockford Larson Litios

Granger Plans 128 Mile Fast From Waterloo to Des Moines

A. D. Granger of Waterloo intends a five day to week long fasting walk to Des Moines covering Hudson Traer Toledo Tama Grinnell Newton Colfax and Des Moines. He will fast starting Sunday to prove fasting is healthy while estimating two pounds lost first day and will post daily reports from the Courier front steps.

A. D. Granger Vina Street Waterloo Des Moines Hudson Traer Toledo Tama Grinpall Newton Colfax Dea Moiner Granger New York Chicago Altho

Clermont high school contract awarded to Tapager for $46,000

Clermont high school construction bid awarded to Tapager Construction of Albert Lea Minnesota by architect J G Ralston. The gold high school donated by ex Governor Larrabee will be used for the Stades. Bids for the Frederika high school will be received next Friday by the local architect.

Clermont High School Clermont Tapager Construction Company Albert Lea, Minn J. G. Ralston Larrabee Frederikal High

City In Brief Located Inc Optical Service Ad

Advertisement notes an optical service and a Buchanan location for Located Inc on the ground floor. No further details provided.

Located Inc Grou Floor Buchanan

Various Local News Items From Parkersburg Area

Local notes report Mrs. Clara Houghkirk visiting Parkersburg while Mrs. Hallie Brady rests at home on Thompson Avenue. Ira A. Fairbanks, formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, rallies and rests well. Fisherman A. A. Lawless fined five dollars and costs for undersized river fish. Mrs. John Berne of Alhambra California visits Waterloo natives at 82 Franklin Street. Rev Otto Haspe and family drive to Cambridge Massachusetts and plan to stop in Syracuse New York. Navy recruit officer S Hatton moves office to Lafayette Building. May Thomas released from county jail after paying 18.34 balance of fine from Eagle Center wreck. Bryant Paving Company contracted to pave and resurface for 150 483. Genevieve von Lackum and Helen Moore depart for ten day western vacation including Yellowstone and Colorado. Uniform teaching examinations scheduled with H C Meeler. Writ of temporary injunction in Cowin v Black Hawk County postponed to July 30. Esher and Mrs Esher leave for Des Moines for lodge meetings and Pythian events. Experienced hat maker at Woman's Shop listed.

Clara Houghkirk Parkersburg Hallie Brady Thompson Avenue Ira A. Fairbanks Rochester Minn A. A. Lawless John Berne Alhambra Cal Waterloo Johanna Mooney Franklin Street Otto Haspe Cambridge Mass Syracuse H. S. Hatton U. S. Navy Fourth Street Lafayette Building Army May Thomas Eagle Center Road Bryant Paving Company Genevieve von Lackum Helen Moore Thlinois Central Yellowstone Park Colorado Gish H. C. Meeler R. N. Cowin Black Hawk County Cowin Red Gall Flw Esher Des Moines Grand Lodge of Lawa Knights of Pythias Grand Temple, Pythian Sisters

Expert Bridge Etiquette and Law Reforms Spelled Out

An Indianapolis inquiry prompts discussion of simplifying Auction Bridge laws and removing harsh penalties for looking at cards. The piece cites Portland club rules and urges banning signaling, clarifying etiquette, and enforcing honest play to ensure tricks are counted accurately and the game remains a gentlemanly pursuit.

Manniax League Portland Club London Manuel Ayer pWithouut

Bridge Hand Analysis and Flaw in Play

A bridge narrative reviews two hands where Hast and Hast Hast faced contracts of four hearts and two no trumps. West leads clubs, spades and diamonds are played with missteps and hesitations that affect the outcome. The text notes a misread re-entry and uncertain club count influencing the defense.

Hast South West North Worth East Wrest Taft

Cedar Falls Flour Mills to Close Around Aug 15

Cedar Falls Flour Mills, in operation since 1854, will discontinue around August 15. Materials on hand will keep operations running until then, with Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mill Co. handling orders. The Overman plant, rebuilt after a past fire, has a 250 barrel daily capacity and will be curtailed as the local market is supplied by the Waterloo plant while the feed mill continues.

Cedar Falls Overman Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Mill Co

Homan to Address Waterloo Rotarians on Criminal Psychology

Prof T B Homan of Iowa State Teachers College will speak to the Waterloo Rotary club on Criminal Psychology at the Hotel Bus Sell-Samson Monday noon. New members CG M Cheney Lester W Millar and W A Handry were admitted. Officers thanked committees and Rotarians for the annual penny Thursday success and the weather man for his favors.

T. B. Homan Iowa State Teachers College Waterloo Rotary Club Sell-Samson CG. M. Cheney Lester W. Millar W. A. Handry Rotary Club George B Shoemaker

Joe Schuey Aims for Fame as East Athlete

Joe Schuay, chief superintendent of Stewart-Simmons, trained at a New York physical culture school. After a three month course he entered a track and field meet with 2,000 athletes and finished tenth. He earned a gold medal and a $10 prize for his success.

Joe Schuay Stewart-Simmons Company

Rowelt and Willard Return From Nebraska Trip

George B. Rowell and Malcolm Willard of Cedar Falls returned today from a two weeks rotor trip through Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. They were guests of Roy Davis in Lincoln, Davis a former Waterloo resident. Mrs. Davis heads the Nebraska Women Voters League and prepared for the Governor Bryan Home coming. Crops in Nebraska lagged Iowa, roads were poor and muddy with little gravel. Iowa dirt roads are improving but mercantile outlook remains shaky in the region.

George B. Rowell Malcolm Willard Cedar Falls Nebraska Iowa Roy Davis Lincoln Davis Waterloo

Patterns for the Waterloo Evening Courier

Instructions detail sending 15 cents to the Fashion Department at Waterloo Evening Courier for accompanying designs. Patterns allow seams and are filled as promptly as possible, but should reach you within ten days after ordering.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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