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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
2
High school girls host visitors at the Y M C A camp open this week. Camp opened Tuesday morning and runs through Sunday with a program for guests including a chapel and activities each afternoon.
Announcement of engagement and marriage plans for Bernice A. Bittle and Ralph D. McSweeney. The ceremony is slated for Sacred Heart church in early July. Bittle came from Fayette Indiana about five years ago and served as assistant to Dr. J W Rowntree. McSweeney is a salesman for Repass Auto.
Edna Kent Forbes advises women on achieving attractive arms through contour, skin care, and balanced weight. Exercises such as rowing swimming tennis and golf help tone muscles while skin care uses olive oil cold starch paste and oatmeal soap to improve texture and appearance.
Ruth Cameron discusses irritability as the chief cause of unhappiness in marriage. She argues that habitual rudeness and outbursts destroy sunlit moments, citing George Eliot to illustrate the fault, and notes men exhibit this trait more than women, promising further analysis of women's role.
Miss Marian Horner daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Horner Waterloo and George Raymond Biddle of Seattle Washington married June 23 at 6708 Second Avenue Northwest. Rev Carton J Greene officiated in front of immediate relatives. Mrs Biddle a West High graduate recently visited with her parents. Biddle is manager of Shaw Supply Company Beatle. The couple will reside in Seattle after a short trip to Rainier National Park.
Six women completed courses at Chantanqua Literary and scientific tours this year. A gold badge ceremony was held at Chester Cadwallader's home with Mrs. J. E. Johnson and Mrs. Tink Bickley honored. The program featured organ and guitar by Mrs. Colt Cassell, vocal numbers by Miss Margaret Johnson, and readings by Miss Lillian Gaimb. Mrs Cadwallader outlined next year’s study in American literature and history.
Club Notes describe Mrs. A. E. Heald hosting an afternoon of sewing and sociability with her three daughters Mrs. Mark Carr Des Moines Mrs. Fr Nagle and Miss Ruby Heald providing music and service. Guests helped with serving and planned future travels to Colorado Springs Hutchinson.
Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway reports a net loss of 12 621.44 for May from city streetcar traffic. Passenger totals reached 155 407 with 4 and 2 school children paying fares. gross revenue 14 215.5 and operating expenses 11 503.00 yielded net income before taxes 2 716.23. Taxes 908.50 and interest 619.26 plus renewal allowance 5 809.91 reduce the bottom line to a 12 628.64 loss. April fare count was 155 987.
Waterloo citizens receive compliments in Iowa Federation News for hosting the fifteenth biennial convention of women’s clubs last month. Music, Florence Clay Knox’s play, exhibits, and hospitality draw high praise with a photo of Mrs. Henry Taylor Bloomfield, the new president, on the cover.
Miss Myrtle Chandler and Miss Ida Vance preside as temporary officers at a Waterloo meeting of Women Rotary clubs, with Des Moines and Ames also represented. A committee headed by Miss Maria Brace drafted a constitution to promote ethical standards and professional service among members. Eligibility and charter divisions will be defined by a future committee.
Readers learn of numerous visitors and local happenings. Mrs. KE M Shaw of Chicago visits relatives here while Mrs. duck Hill and children tour Albert Lea Minnesota. Rev W H Beachler spoke at the old settlers reunion in Waverly. Several residents plan trips and attend events as part of a busy summer season.
A car driven by Mrs. M. V. Omar collided with a streetcar at Saxon and Fourth streets. the automobile was damaged but no injuries. L. S. Miller, streetcar motorman, and A. H. Zilmer reported a boy struck in the 900 block of Baltimore at 7 p.m., who jumped up and ran away uninjured. Another collision occurred at Fourth and Franklin streets at 9 a.m. involving Ernest Sandhagen. damage was slight.
General Gouraud of France will tour the United States as guest of Rainbow division veterans over six weeks, visiting states tied to the Worth Second Division. He will attend the Rainbow veterans convention in Indianapolis July 18 16 and be accompanied by military and embassy aides.
Arrival of Sheriff reveals pieced together lies by Oscar Huehne alias Lester Trindel found with a forged $1230 check to swap for a car. Age misstatement shows he is 14, not 18, and he rode a horse from a Platteville farm. Sheriff Edge recounts the forged name of an ex-soldier on the check and that the instrument was cashed before discovery. The boy and the car were taken to Lancaster by authorities.
Magistrate Simms in New York City traffic court fined motorists for defective brakes. National Safety Council data urged brake inspection. 30 percent of crashes linked to brakes and 12,000 injuries reported last year. The piece warns drivers to thoroughly inspect brake systems before purchase or use.
Night intrusion at the First Congregational Church likely by boys left Rev E J Clark’s desk broken into and silver drawers damaged while valuables were hidden. The janitor discovered the open front door and disorder. police are investigating theft was not reported.
Washington reports that since 1906 John Huddleston, a farmer, recovered more than 6000 diamonds after a mule kicked a brilliants stone. Experts verified the gem as genuine and Huddleston later sold his 40 acre farm for 36000 dollars as Arkansas mines attract attention.
City council holds special session in city hall at 9 am to receive bids for roughly 45 670 square yards of new paving and 17 300 feet of curbing across five streets connected to the main highways. Cement contractors anticipate strong competition as three large paving projects this year proceed.
St Louis June 29 The National Automobile Dealers Association moves to expand the district meeting program following four successful Pacific coast meetings. Plans hinge on the 1924 Chicago convention and the new district system reducing district sizes for tighter dealer oversight and ethics. The note references redistribution of districts, director elections, and growing association scope.
Hiram Price 72 died at 1 20 a m today at the home of his daughter Mrs Clarence Hackett 403 Beach street Born February 10 1851 he lived in Iowa 18 years and moved to Waterloo two months ago Surviving are daughter and son in law Clarence Hackett and grandson Nathaniel Hackett a son Ulysses Price Buxton Iowa The body is at Kistner chapel pending funeral arrangements.
Readers submit questions on nature topics asking if water cress weed is edible and whether goldfish are good to eat. The column promises answers in tomorrow’s Nature Notes and shares that the department invites questions for general interest.
The text discusses lion subspecies with varying manes from dark to light, noting Cape and Algerian lions near extinction and Northwest African lions as tawny. It also mentions a small snake with a brown back and yellow collar likely a young Dia dophis punctatus, and a query about bluebird egg coloration sometimes having white eyes.
Advertisement notes patterns offered by the Waterloo Evening Courier Fashion Department. Prices are 1F cents per pattern with 10 day delivery. pattern labeled A Very Dainty Dress for “Moths Girl” available in voile organdy silk gingham and other fabrics. sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 years. yardage requirements listed. patterns mailed for silver or stamps.
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