Local society notes highlight theatre project and social events
Iowa institutions partner to develop a county theatre for the state fair with readings and student performances under Miss Fredericka V. leading the program. Socials from bridge and birthday gatherings to picnics, reunions, and club activities fill the week as Cedar Falls and Waterloo women host guests and plan events at homes, parks, and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littts County
Lowa State College
University of Iowal
Lowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Atary College
Fredericka V
Anon
Stuart
Waterloo
Margaret Scott Oliver
Lew Teach
Iows
State College
H. N. Israel
Cedar Falls
Walkie
Airs
Summertime Frocks For Economical Dancewear
Edna Kent Forbes advises on simple summer dance frocks made of organdie or lace using last winter's foundations. Emphasizes refreshing overembellished looks, suggest overdresses without sleeves held by a waist girdle, and colorful fabric combos. Also notes lash growth tonic offers and health helpful tips for teens.
Side Talks on Homemaking and Women’s Independence
Ruth Camberon argues knowledge of cooking and housekeeping empowers women whether married or single. She notes rising maid costs push households toward self-sufficiency, predicts a future where daughters must manage homes or risk dependence on servants. The essay stresses practical skills to avoid exploitation and maintain autonomy.
Mr Fox Sets a Trap Part I in The Sandman Story
Mr Fox devises a box and string trap to catch hens, testing a clever scheme that could reduce his need to work. He adjusts the mechanism with a stronger stick, rock, and wire netting, then plans to share the idea with Mr Coon while Mr Possum rests after a moonlit party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Fox
Mr. Man
Bunny Rabbit
Bunny
Mr. Coon
Mr. Dog “Rowling
Fox
Ming
Wight
Wight Resition 2 Real'n Not Work, It, Is 9 Mlesenty
Mr Coan
Tomeresn
July traffic near top record at Waterloo terminal
July business near top, with 637 cars through Waterloo terminal of Illinois Central Railroad. Measured traffic included 148 meat cars, 239 stock, 160 green fruit and 120 grain, marking one of the heaviest days of the year. Passenger on time at 8.7 percent. coal moved at 1,200 cars daily from Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama. Grain, cement and gypsum shipments also heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Illnois
Williams
Tlinois Central
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Chase After Girl Attacker Proves Fruitless
Police failed to capture a ragged young man who tried to assault a 12 year old girl near Westfield after O F Hickman of Bismarck Street reported her scream at 7 p m Saturday. The girl escaped unharmed and a second similar incident had been reported recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Hickman
Bismarck Street
Westfield
Hickman
Agel
Mrs. L. L. Brooks to Go to Turkey for Three Years
Mrs. L. L. Brooks, longtime worker with First Congregational Church, will leave around September 1 for Constantinople, Turkey, under a three year contract to serve as secretary to Rev. Arthur C. Ryan, representative of an American Bible house. She is expected to return to the city around August 10 before departing overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Brooks
First Congregational Church
Wichita
Kan
W. H. Rolins
Constantinople
Turkey
Brooks
Arthur C. Ryan
American Bible House
Oil firm doubles capital with new name Waterloo Oil and Chemical Works
Amended articles of incorporation for the Leader Oil company were filed with the county recorder today. The filings state the name now becomes Waterloo Oil and Chemical Works and outline the increased capital and corporate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OIL Company
Leader Oil Company
County Recorder
Waterloo Oil and Chemical Works
Fashion Pattern Ad From Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloos Evening Courie advertises up-to-date fashion patterns from the Courier pattern department. Patterns cover seaming, require 4 sizes, and cost 3 dollars, mailed to any address on receipt of postage or silver. Orders promised within ten days. pattern suitable for crepe and decorative edge treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Company changes place of business and increases capital
A notice states that its principal place of business shifts from Casey Illinois to Freeport Illinois. The capital stock is increased from 500000 to 91000000. The company manufactures and deals in drugs paints oils chemicals and chemical compounds.
Illinois medical group to tour Mt and other towns
The physicians and surgeons equipment and supplies group will appear weekly at Mt Tuscola Minot Ginton Shelby ville and other Illinois towns. The organization will return to Waterloo for the American state convention September 7 9 48 with the official convention band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ei Tuscola
Minot
Giinton
Shelby
Ville
Illinois
Waterloo
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Rockford
Jlr
P. L. Bryant
Lenore Donegen
James Collard
Autumm Leaf Club
Alfred, Smith
G. Zack
Maus Schmitt
Ruth Zack
Schmitt
Heiple
Glasener, Heickel
Flickinger
J. J. Heikel
Tracy Glasener
William Glasener
Canada
Cedar Heights
Ladies’ Aid Society
Community Church
A. H. McCutcheon
I. N. Littrel
L A
R. T
Cedar River Park
J.F. Dara
Ruth Lawson
Des Moines
Ruth Paine
Grinnell
Awkumon Klub
Forum Athatic Club
Roland Farrall
Virgil Chesebro
Arnold Bender
George Lighthart
Jessie Fowler
Sara McBride
Mae Wangler
Frank Fowler, Jr
Charles W. Smith
Dunkerton
Sunda
Oliver Smith
Whoa
King’s Daughters
Unity Circle
Chautauqua
Mizpah Circle
King's Daughters
M. E. Church
United Presbyterian
Byrnes Park
Motor Club
Waterloo Motor Club
John Jago
Walter Trask
Royal Neighbors
I. O. O. F. Hall
Rosa Lukes
Wheart
Giis’ Club
Maymegan
Clara
Edna Engler
Odd Fellows
Black Hawk
Electric Park Pavilion
J. R. Chapman
Beauty
Edna Kent Forbes
Stadler
Ruth Camberon
Eleanor
Arma
Ali
Foot
Irma
Sandman
Tee
Rainbow
Lou Morguns
One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry
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