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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1924
Page
2
Celebrations marked the hundredth birth anniversary of the American flag with public displays in Washington New York Philadelphia Boston and more. President Wilsons 1914 proclamation and public ceremonies highlighted flag symbolism and national unity. A rural comedy Our Ministers Honeymoon drew crowds at Central Christian church. Engagement news from Omaha and Cedar Falls was announced along with local club notices and social events.
Miss Catherine Schubert daughter of Lewis L Behubert and Lawrence C Dugas son of Edwin Dugas wed at St Marys Church with Rev Franc Habig officiating. Attendants included Mina Quackenbush and Walter Wagner. Reception at Black's room featured pink and white decor and Iris arrangements. The couple will honeymoon then reside in Chicago.
A city wide campaign for new members was outlined under Mrs. Mary Coffey, director of Sacred Heart, Holy Name and Our Lady of Victory courts. Plans call for initiatory services after the drive, with no dates named yet. Large turnout noted at a Calvary Evangelical Burden Bearers all day picnic at Cedar Heights with 30 members. 50 at supper. Sacred Heart WC. Co. F. has postponed a party to St Mary’s hall to June 37. First M.B. Home department Girls plan a camp in at 2:30 p.m. at 1305 Washington. YWCA camp at Riverview Park welcomed girls from Waterloo and Hud. Fon. Miss Loma Griffin hosted a party for Miss Mar Jaya Cook of Rock Island with a bridge game and refreshments.
Chautauquans from the Columbia circle gathered at the library west Tuesday afternoon to study representative government and democracy and to review returns from the primaries. Grant circle suspended meetings until fall.
A chatter on facial care outlines steps to improve an ugly chin through hot compresses, cleansing cream, pore clearing, and gentle extraction of blackheads. Emphasizes avoiding harsh popping, recommends steaming, oatmeal paste, cold rinses, and peroxide for small blemishes. Mentions almond oil remedies and hair removal tips, notes red nose may relate to meat intake. Tomorrow some beauty formulas.
Community notes detail Willis of Waterloo now seventh vice president of the International Lathers Union with Cedar Rapids headquarters, and local union activities. It covers travel to Mt Vernon for Vera Stealy’s Cornell College graduation, presbytery meeting in Westminster church, and several visits and movements among labor groups, educators, and residents.
A column notes various local and out of town visits, travels, and court actions. A probate court orders $30,000 distributed among Theodore Mryer estate heirs. Several residents travel to Lamont, Minneapolis, Hollywood, Des Moines, and other places. Library board to meet Friday at 4 30 pm. Band concerts start in Cedar Falls.
A speculative essay discusses why young women engage in flirtations with married men and how perceptions of romance differ from real relationships. It questions motives, social pressures, and the allure of secrecy, contrasting fantasies with the limits of flirtation and propriety.
In Burlington Louisiana a filling station quoted gas at 12 cents per gallon while others held at 14 cents. The local gas war shows signs of continuing with predictions prices may drop to 10 cents by week’s end.
A recount of primary election ballots for county recorder continues in the courthouse board room. Board members expect a full canvass after precinct by precinct review, with disputed ballots unreviewed per guidance from assistant county attorney A G Reid. The final tally will determine certification for Republican and Democratic nominees, potentially extending into another day.
County treasurer Ed Madigan filed a semiannual report showing total receipts from Jan 1 to May 31 at 2,510,563.83 with main figures including general taxes costs and penalties 1,815,522.45 delinquent taxes 12,144.05 automobile collections 278,661.82 and special assessments 121,704.76. the balance on hand stood at 912,956.39 and only Soldiers relief was in the red.
Harry son of Mr and Mrs Ben Hesser recently graduated from Fast High school. He leaves midnight for Chicago then joins his uncle and aunt to travel by water to Toronto Can for the Rotary international convention. The trip, a graduation gift from his uncle and aunt, should keep him away until about June 25. Mr Griswold a longtime Evening Courier journalist and cartoonist accompanies them.
Dr. Harry M. Gage president of Concallcge Cedar Rapids delivered the principal address at the fifty third annust commencement at East High. He urged labor in honesty intelligence and persistence for success and warned that self control is essential. Enrollment shows gain Charlotte Altstadt won the U. S. history medal. East High officials priests and educators praised the class of 24 and presented diplomas.
Automobile accidents late yesterday and last evening left several people injured but none seriously. Dorothy Shimers was struck at Fourth and Commercial by Henry Nauman at 9 16 p m, suffering painful bruises and taken to a physician then home. Mrs F A Hooker was hit at Firth and Lafayette at 10 30 p m by C J Ryan and was taken home after first aid. Burdette Smith reported an incident on Parker street injuring a boy, and William Hudson was slightly hurt after a bicycle collision with a car driven by Mrs J H HM. Several noninjury car collisions were also reported.
A June day brought a sunny spell with the thermometer rising above 70 and reaching 81. Last night recorded a low of 61 above zero, the warmest night of spring so far. Northeastern Iowa expects showers with little temperature change tonight and tomorrow.
Three residents of an Orange Township home are ill with typhoid fever. Nursing and care are provided by Mrs. Allen Lichty of Waterloo and Mrs. Carrie Knopp. The report notes accompanying community events and visits as locals discuss purchases and church activities.
Four defendants under 20 faced police court for speeding careless driving intoxication and resisting an officer. One youth forfeited $5 on a traffic violation for not appearing. A red tag listed three violations for another youth including passing a streetcar on the wrong side and driving on the left. A man blamed a woman for his trouble, trial adjourned, fines typical. George J. Walsh, bruised from a park incident, pleaded intoxication and disputed resisting an officer. half of a $23 fine was suspended.
Cornell College in Mt Vernon Indiana held commencement this morning conferring bachelor of arts on 105 graduates led by president Harland Updegraff. Three graduates earned master of arts while honorary LL.D went to T J Duncan Clarke of Chicago Evening Post and others received various doctor of divinity degrees for international figures.
To obtain the courier up to date pattern and accompanying design send 15 cents to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier Waterloo. Enclose 15 cents for each pattern. Orders filled as promptly as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending.
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