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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1921

Page

11

Society News from Grace M. E. Women’s Home

Grace M E Women s Home reports the first meeting at the church parlors and plans a March membership drive with a banquet on March 30 to welcome new members. The Ladies Aid discusses the resignation of its president and assigns duties for the remainder of the term while various missions groups share lectures, talks, and tea events with local clubs and schools noted.

Grace M. E Jerrick C. G. Cennis Myre Howard Sharp Ladies’ Aid Society C. H. Hall Cedar Falls W. B Reed F. C. Sage Alice Cheney Towa Japan Women's Foreign Mission Society Tokio W. B. Small Sarah Pierce Charles City A. N. Gleason CA. Ferguson Siven Ferguson Gleason Hila Marsen First Presbyterian Women's Working Association A. ©. Ryan H. A. Boysen J. R. Macartney A. A. Dunham

Club entertainments and playful wildlife tale mix in local notes

Several social items highlight club events with Mrs A G Jaeger and her daughter moving to Dubuque after a farewell luncheon in Black's tearoom. Petrova members enjoyed an afternoon of 500 with prizes to Mrs Paul Bailey and Mrs H C Dunlap, while Triple Four club planned a 2u box social and dance, welcoming guests Mrs B Neville and Mrs F Proust. A lighthearted story follows about a possum’s escape during a nighttime scare, told in dialogue between Mr Fox and Mr Possum.

A. G. Jaeger Jeanette Black's Bridge Club Jaeger Dubuque J. B. Lighthart Petrova Paul Bailey H. C. Dunlap Anna Kruse Triple Four Club Webberking Harry Pashby B. Neville Duluth Minn F. Proust Waterloo C. V. RK. Bassarear Lie

School election plans arranged for district voters

The annual meeting of the west school district will be held in the basement of Central Christian church from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 14. Two directors will be elected for three years to succeed Swisher and Wilson, and one director for one year to fill Colby’s vacancy. A ten mill tax levy for a schoolhouse fund will also be voted. Four candidates have announced for the three west board seats: Swisher, Wilson, Mrs. Marquis, and Glenn Bown. Marquis currently fills Colby’s vacancy. East board candidates have not filed. terms for Arbuckle, Fish, and Howard expire.

Rat Pot Central Christian Church Tow J.B. Dempster B. F. Swisher Burton EB. Wilson Rey H. E. Colby Swisher Wilson F. L. Marquis Glenn Bown Marquis Colby W. H. Bruwn East School Board East Board J. W. Arbuckle C. A. Fish i J. R. Howard

Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes

Edna Kent Forbes shares voice and elocution exercises for singers and students. Exercises include controlled inhaling and counting, vowel enunciation, whispered vowel output, and reciting poem lines in a single breath. Advice covers self–monitoring, poetry selections from libraries, and facial care tips for makeup readiness.

Beauty Edna Kent Forbes

The Sandman Story By Mrs. F. A Walker

Mr. Fox travels home when he trips over a basket dropped by Mr. Possum. Startled, Fox runs away without stopping to recover the basket, while Possum calls after him offering to tell what tripped it.

MR. Possum Mr. Fox Mr. Possur

Albert Spalding Delights Waterloo In Varied Violin Program

Albert Spalding concert violinist charmed about 1,000 Waterloo listeners at the Waterloo theatre with a four part program blending familiar pieces by Schumann Sarasate and Wieniawski with Spalding own Etchings Theme and Improvisations. Andre Benoist accompanied well and future engagements and a 1921 22 music course look promising for Waterloo.

Albert Spalding Waterloo Hans Conservatory of Music Waterloo Theatre Spalding Schumann Sarasate Wieniawsky Paeeter Altho Andre Benoist Spalding Moat Benoist Europe F. M. Ross Ricardo Martin London String Quartet Ruth Ray Percy Grainger Boags Ross

Two Women Victims of Purse Snatchers

Police report two purse snatchings last night with varied methods. Christina Stoner, 303 Locust Street, lost a purse at Randolph and Fifth Streets containing $1. Hilda Messer, 437 Argyle Street, was robbed on Iowa Street with only a small amount of change left in the hand.

Christina Stoner Locust Street Randolph Fifth Streets Jiss Hilda Messer Argyle Street Iowa

Frank L. King Honored on Leaving Wholesale Grocer Post

Frank L. King, longtime superintendent and traffic manager of Smith Lichty Hillmar Co., was honored with two gold watches and a chain upon resigning to lead the grocery department at James Black Dry Goods. He started with the wholesale firm in 1901 after finishing high school, served in the Iowa National Guard during the Mexican border troubles, and led the Red Cross canteen committee in the war.

Frank L. King Smith, Lichty & Hillmar Co Whelesale Grocers James Black Dry Goods Company King Iowa National Guard Red Cross

O'Harrow Joins Alexander Firm as Sales Director

Charles D. OHarrow, a Waterloo automobile man, became sales director of the A L Alexander company in Liberty and Chevrolet cars on March 1. For two years he was with Hansen O'Harrow, an electric lighting concern, after years with the Waterloo-Overland company.

Charles D. O'Harrow Waterloo A. L. Alexander Company Liberty Chevrolet Cars Mr. O'Harrow Hansensé O

Motorist Sues For Damages In Crash

D. J. Walker files in municipal court seeking 200 dollars from Independent Meat company for damages to his automobile after a delivery truck owned by the defendant allegedly crashed into it. The accident occurred December 3, 1920.

D. J. Walker Independent Meat Company

Waterlog Chewing Courier Patterns Offer

Waterlog Chewing Courier patterns advertised by the Evening Courier in Waterlo o. Send to Fashion Department, Waterloo, enclosing 15 cents per pattern for up-to-date designs. Patterns allow for seams. Orders filled as soon as possible, but expect ten days after sending.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Migratory Bird Season Opens September Sixteenth

Birds now bound for Canadian breeding grounds cannot be shot under federal law. State and federal wardens monitor for violations. The open season for wild ducks and geese runs from September 16 to December 31, with hunting allowed after the start date.

Wright and Ehrig Dissolve Partnership

Wright and Ehrig dissolve their partnership. John G. Wright becomes sole proprietor of the tin and sheet metal shop at 402 Fifth Street. The Cedar Falls shop becomes Ehrig’s, ending a 13 year local business run.

Toru Wright & Whrig Ohn G. Wright Fifth Street Cedar Falls Ehrig Wright Bag

Beautiful hatred ad at Woods Millinery roved price tag

An advertisement notes a striking display of fashion or mood with themed language, claiming superior beauty and hate in a controlled, heavily priced sale at Woods Millinery. The copy emphasizes distinct style and a high price point to attract buyers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News John Fiske P. T Chester Cadwallader John Fiske ADR Ortson Meanis Dc. W. Kline East Schools Jared M. Miles George Wheeler George Thompson Marjotie W. Wise J. Jackson Miller Macartney Guited Presbyterian—Women’s Missionary Society W.W. Templeton R. Holt N. W. Grooms John Fairweather Douglas Blackhaul S. McAn Jey Joan Hay F. Fowlie Anna McCreary John Hay N. J. Calhoun Westminster Presbyterian Ladies’ Auxiliary HH. Caughlan A. W. Brown Ayes W. H. Ross Herry Padden Laurence Scott A. A. Zimmerman First Congregational Airs J. D. Easton H. D. Lee West Schools R. C. Hufstader Easton F. M. Shores J. G. McAlvin J. Clark Emmons Johnson Becker Ch Masonic Temple Riverside Dive Club H. A Gee 8. George Church of Bodesmen C. A. Dickey Leah Robinson Robinson Woman's Club—tLiterary Greater Waterloo Association Agnes Repplier Simeon Atruusky Charles Stephen Brooks J. B. Kelly J. E. O'Keefe W. R. Law T. J. Fitzgerald Mies Vera Peck Nick McNally Peck D. W. Peck Galloway Dana Leonard X “T Attok Bo-Peep Mr. Posleam West Independent Ron Serses Mise Forbes Hese Dancel Questa Frank King Postum Cereal Company, Inc Barcle Creek, Michigan O'Harrow Toins Alexander FIRM Mame Whight Eurig Optometrists Cher Var- Adermant Manch 2 Derotty America Hall-Ekfelt Company Park Avenue and Lafayette Street Herra A LE Vna Aller the Arbuckle Guest Coffee
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