Women invited to dinner honoring Florence Allen at Russell-Lam s
The Business and Professional Women's club hosts a dinner for Florence Allen at Hotel Russell-Lams with her speech on The Outlawry of War at the high school auditorium. Reservations via Mrs Ives Elam or Miss Thompson. Mrs. Lydia Miles led prayers. Attendees include 38 members and 14 comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiorenca E. Allen
Russell-Lams
Eaat High
Waterloo
Ohio
Town State
Teachers College
College Club
H. Wheat
Lydia’ Miles
Stephen Gilley
Margaret Hoth
Commander Wheat
Open Post Program of Patriotic Orders Held
Four out of town guests attended the open post meeting of the G A R after the Woman's Relief corps session at Slemorial hall. visitors included H F Keck of Freeport Illinois and friends of Comrade J T Mover along with Mrs Hestor Kerr Mrs Martha McCumber Wa verly and Mrs Sarah B White Gering Neb greetings from new division president Mrs Orpha P Turner and from Mrs Minnie Walker were read. Committees for the bazar were named and a thimblebee set for June 27 to make cushions for the soldiers home at Council Bluffs. The charter was draped in memory of Commander W W Gist and James B Harsh Cres ton. America sung to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Slemorial
H. F. Keck
Freeport
Ill
Illinois Forty- Fifth Infantry
J. T. Mover
Hestor Kerr
Martha McCumber
Waverly
Sarah B. White
Gering
Orpha P. Turner
Pairfield
Minnie Walker
California
Ethlyn Stull
Mary Shirley
Ida, Nichols
Ida Alderman
Council Bluffs
W. W. Gist
James B. Harsh
Creston
America
Awl
Woman's Club Plans Lawn Fete Tuesday Evening
The Woman's Club hosts its first birthday season party Tuesday at 8 p.m. on the club terraces. June-born hostesses lead committees for reception decorating lighting program and refreshments under Mrs. B A Boggs chairing. All members and guests welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
B.A. Boggs
Marla Good
U. B. Keptord
Eleven Couples Wed at Little Brown Church Ceremony
Eleven couples married at the Little Brown Church in the Vale near Nashua, surpassing all previous records. Reverend Edward Lee officiated eight ceremonies from Nashua First Congregational Church, while Reverend Elmer Shafer led three. Naomi Powell, from Dewar, was the sole local participant amid the weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Brown
the Vale
Nashua
Edward Lee
Nashua First Congrégational Church
Elmer Shafer
Naomi Powell
Lynn M. Simmons
Dewar
Beauty Chats by Edna Zent Forbes for Mothers
Edna Zent Forbes advises young and old mothers on beauty after birth. She emphasizes four weeks in bed, postnatal rest, specific in-bed exercises, gradual weaning, and support like corsets and a trassiere to restore figure and bust. She warns against drying up milk and suggests cold water, ice rubs, and hair care tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise
Peggy
Mickey
Cole
The Noble Simplicity in Childre n Character
Ruth Cameron weighs traits to foster early simplicity in children and the dignity of unpretentious work. She cites Theodosian Garrison and Charles Lounsberry on simple joys and nature, then praises quiet acts of kindness and artless work. The piece spots two couples, one a farmer-to-be and another scholars choosing honest labor, to illustrate noble simplicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodosian Garrison
Charles Lounsberry
Fel Fess
Hoe
Wednesday register makes history with many weddings
Wednesday saw a series of unions as Wilda M Kropf of Sioux City wed Reuber S Carroll of Cedar Falls and Miss Alma Bertha Crosby of Mason City married Welter Ames Woods of Clear Lake among others. The week promised over a dozen ceremonies, with 28 wedding lines noted and a Sunday ceremony only remaining. A birthday masquerade for Miss Wilma Baden drew 12 young ladies in elaborate costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda M Kropf
Sioux City
Reuber S. Carroll
Cedar Falls
Alma Bertha Crosby
Mason City
Welter Ames Woods
Clear Lake
Cieva KB. Millar
Iarl Goettel
Ackley
Kathering
Brown
Centuville
Ernest Lehiwnan
Cedar Paris
Clara Edith Miller
Greene
Harvey Arthur
Shannon
Nashua
Renola Peart Johnson
Otis O. Higgins
Waverly
Pearl Lovena
Bassett
Argust Willam Ebert
Charles City
Naomi Powell
Waterloo
Lynn M. Simmons
Dewar
Jessie Pifer
Green Mountain
Glenn Brown
Gladbrook
Caroline J. Thorensen
Farmersburg
Toeautrey
Skogniani
Cambridge
Minn
Gertruda
Ida Cuchett
Aurora
Glenn J. Stewart
Stanley
First Brethren Sunday School Plans Cedar River Picnic
The First Brethren Sunday school invites members to Cedar River park on Wednesday for the annual picnic. Autos depart the church at 10 a.m. and 12:95 p.m. stops are planned at Schuneman's east and west stores for those attending only the picnic dinner. Grant Miller leads the men’s Bible class for transportation while Mrs. Puterbaugh chairs the women’s class for the spread. Entertainment is supervised by Mrs. Judd Miss Moser Dr. Butts E A Lamb and Charles Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren
Cedar River Park
Schuneman
Grant Miller
BF. Puterbaugh
Golden Leaf Club Notes and Get-Together Picnic Plans
Mrs Homer A Moyer was re welcomed into Golden Leaf club as Mrs Frank Miller hosted yesterday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs G H Farnsworth and Mrs W H Pike. Sweetpeas and roses decorated the rooms for a tray luncheon. A club picnic is set for July 6. Favors were won by Mrs Beulah Peterson and Mrs Katherine Griffith during Get-Together hosted by Mrs J L Penn. Picnic dinner began at noon with an informal afternoon program and refreshments, assisted by Miss Fern Zuehtke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer A. Moyer
Golden Leaf Club
Prank Miller
G. H. Farnsworth
W. H. Pike
Beulah Peterson
Katherine Griffith
J. L. Penn
Fern Zuehtke
Dysart Approves School Bond Issue
Dysart voters approved a $65,000 bond issue for a high school annex by a wide margin, ending years of debate. Plans show a new structure adjacent to the current building with a hallway linking floors, including a large gymnasium and three rooms above. An ad for Waterloo Dray Line appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracer. In
Dysart
Plang
Five Generations of Clark Family Reunion in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls observes a five generation Clark family reunion led by George W. Clark, a Black Hawk county pioneer who will turn 90 in August. The event features Clark holding his great grandson Paul Webb while relatives from Waterloo Peoria and Provia attend. anecdotes recount early frontier charity, a stranger sharing salt pork and cornmeal, and lasting memories of community ties across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Cedar Falls
George W. Clark
Black Hawk County
Paul Webb
John E. Bates
Mra
Otto Murphy
Peoria
Mrs. Bates
Waterloo
Mrs. Murphy
Webb
Burroughs Nature Notes Questions and Answers
Readers send in natural history inquiries about birds nests spiders and polar bears and the editor provides brief answers. The column also offers practical tips on shade tree placement near sidewalks to protect roots and utilities and notes on swift fish such as mackerel and bonito while debunking myths about nuthatches and nut eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature Notes
Tragedy Shaped Life of Thomas M Watts Pioneer of Waterloo
A long, dramatic life story recounts Thomas M Watts born 184 years ago at 27 Jefferson Street, facing shipwrecks, fires, and poverty in English and early American life. He and family sailed from England aboard The Arctic but The Underwriter collided with ice, saving many. Watts later settled in Clayton County Iowa, worked as a cooper, survived cholera moves, and endured winters on log schoolhouses while building a life ending with a resilient, famed pioneer legacy. The narrative emphasizes perseverance, a benevolent neighbor example, and Watts’ lifelong avoidance of debt.
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Lartmon
Maryum
Bhr
Bnow
Universalist Church
Turkey
Volga River
Tarlow Barnum
Watts
McGregor
Leader
Monte
Thomas Watts
Clayton
Waterloo
William Chaffin
Waterloo West
Oswego
N. Y
Emma Thrower
Marquis
Sioux Rapids LL
James Tyers
Sioux Rapids
Daniel & Slade
Waterloo East
T. M. Watts & Co
Daniel, Slade & Co
Beck & Nauman
Beck, Nauman & Watts Co
Thomas MM. Watts
Jefferson Street
Clayton County
Fatts
England
America
Uncle Tom
Eva
Elkader
Dewey Greensword
Arctis
Mersey
Arctic
Sig Mersey
Heraie
Squam Beach
Low Island
Titan
Huntress
Mr. Watts
Cleveland
Galena
Iil
Dubuque
Mississippi
Attle
Poole
Breen
Elkadet
Rotary delegates return from international convention
Rev William H Beachter and Carleton Sias of Waterloo Rotary returned home from Rotary International in St Louis. Fred G Adams stopped in Chicago. The annual fish breakfast is set for Rotary Isle at 6 am Wednesday. In May Waterfooted clubs of 100+ members in the eleventh district met. last Monday 116 attended and 27 were absent. No meeting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Beachter
Carleton Sias
Waterloo Rotary
Rotary International
St. Lois
Fred G. Adams
Chicago
Rotary Isle
On Girls and Triflers Excerpt Warns Women About Marriage
Miss Fawn Lipplicut voices a sharp satirical warning to girls about triflers who date for appearances. She urges women to keep options open, avoid being tied down, and test suitors with multiple admirers while awaiting a genuine engagement with a real commitment, praising cautious independence.
Births Report From Cedar Township and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Frank Schacter Cedar township June daughter Roger John 1 Mr and Mrs Edward Martin 321i Second west May 29 daughter Fonda Mae and Mrs Henry MM Stafford June 11 daughter Bienne Char j and Mrs Hezekiah Dunbar Stratford June 15 daughter Mr and Mrs Carl Christian Jensen Francis hospital June 6 son Carl in Mr and Mrs George Burdett Postel age Adams June 15 son Burdett Eugene Mr and Mrs Thomas F Sexton 818 Wranklin May 13 daughter Jeanette Way Mr and Mrs William August Pfitt er afte Reed June 14 daughter Retta Marie Mr and Mrs Louis J Miller Washington township June 12 daughter Delia May Mr and Ofrs Yaniel Brannon St Francis hospital May 23 son James The parents live at La Porte City Mr and Mrs H Llewellyn Baggs 230 Randall June 14 daughter Jacqueline Louise Mr and Mrs Edward Smith St Francis hospital June 12 son Donald Fugene The parents live at Lonta Ta Mr and Mrs Detey Winder 1227 Waycate June 1 daughter Maxine Atey Mr and Mrs Chester Heath 11 Branktin May 29 daughter Mary Catherine semiets
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Frank . Schacter
Cedar Township
Roger John
Edward Martin
Second West
Fonda Mae
Henry MM
Stafford
Bienne Char J
Hezekiah Dunbar
Stratford
Carl Christian Jensen
Rancis Hospital
Carlin
George Burdett Postel
Age Adams
Burdett Eugene
Thomas F. Sexton
Wranklin
Jeanette Way
William August Pfitter
St. Francis Hospital
James
la Porte City
H. Llewellyn Baggs
Randall
Jacqueline Louise
Edward Smith
Donald Fugene
Lonta
Detey Winder
Waycate
Maxine Atey
Chester Heath
Branktin
Mary
Catherine Semiets
Duluth Cold Spell Contrasts Nation Warm Heat
White residents in Waterloo and across the country feel scorching heat while Duluth Minnesota endures an unexpected chill. Harry M Reed, returning from two weeks in district court, recalls a Thursday night with a roaring fire as temperatures dipped to 40 degrees. He wore a heavy suit and top coat all day and only shed the coat at midday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Duluth
Minn
Harry M. Reed
Mr. Reed
Marriage Licenses in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapidac
Marriage licenses issued for Hepitazatti F Hazen Cedar Rapids Niekals Cedar Rapids Lloyd Van Dorn Waverly with notes on transfers and a contact for a delivery line. The fragmentary list includes addresses and an instruction to call Waterloo Dray Line for a transfer.
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LIGENSES_ Hepitazatti
F. Hazen
Cedar Rapida
S. Niekals
Cedar Rapidas
Lloyd
van Dorn
Waverly
Ergpeer Bk.myattway
Cedar Pals
Wee Wee
Wien In
Waterloo
Join M NIX Optometrist at Waterloo Iowa
Optical shop offers 6 percent on all optical work and lens duplication. Bring old pieces to copy lenses. Prices on Viryptelce in Visible, contact M NIX, Optometrist, Waterloo Iowa. Phone 774. All motor vehicles stop near the office one block from the car line. Meet any language spoken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin St
M.nix
Optometrist
Waterloo
Iowa
Patterns for Child Romper Suit in 1923 Fashion Catalog
Waterloo Evening Courier advertises up to date fashion patterns from the Fashion Department. It promotes a popular romper suit pattern 3885 for children, describing pockets, sleeve options, fabric choices, and sizes 2 to 6 years. Patterns mailed on receipt of 12 cents in silver or stamps, with a spring and summer 1923 fashion book offered.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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Virginia Bish
Viola Timson
Frances Stotts
Louise Benjamin
Leona Ferger
Norma*'’Connor
Kathryn Berry
Kathryn Thompson
Irma Eickelberg
Dolores Long
Dorothy Kline
N. W. Groomes
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Frank
W. J. Callihan
T. B. Callihan
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Miss Stiller
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Jane Haffa
Chicago Musical College
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Electrin 'Park Pavilion
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Illinois Central
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Deacon Randolph
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Sixth
Randolph Streets
Jefferson and
Seventh Streets
Samuel G. Stevenson
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Sean Co
Thomas M. Watts
Good Samaritan
Mya. Watts
Thomas
Konn
Rotary
Abh Martin
Miss Fawn Lipplicut
Gring
Pervica
Waterloo Evening Courier
Meres Reaetee
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