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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1923

Page

2

Founders Day Celebrated by Woman's Missionary Society

Grace M. E. church hosted a day of events by women’s groups with a founding-year play, a graduation fund donation for Adeline Smith School in Little Rock, and a luncheon led by Mrs. Briden and Mrs. Babcock. Members approved a $150 pledge payment to the church and plan a racial affair for next month.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Grace M. BE. Church Adeline Smith School Liua Rock Ark Focal Organization W. W. Wyant Ted Blanche Curran Frank Briden D. H. Babcock Ladies Aig! Society Maybeth Lyons Billie Lane Dorothy Cohagan Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Maybeth Wayne Shiek King's Herald Harry J. Fisher Maude Werner M. OB. L Soung Women William Butler Society Boston F.C. Sage

Sacred Heart Pupils to Present School Program Sunday

Sacred Heart school pupils will perform a program at the school auditorium on March 13 featuring the one acts The Kleptomaniae and The New Housekeeper plus varied musical numbers. Sisters of Mercy direct the school and supervise preparations for what promises to be a notable entertainment.

Sacred Heart’ School Sisters of Mercy

Waterloo Girl to Be Initiated Into Simpson Sorority

Miss Dorothy Jack daughter of Mr and Mrs BE M Black will be initiated tonight into the Alpha Chi Omega sorority at Simpson College Indianola Ia according to a ward from Simpson college this evening Alpha Chi Omega a national sorority ranking high both nationally and on Simpson campus where Mu chapter is chartered Miss Black pledged to Alpha Chi Omega at the start of her course at Simpson this fall Tonight's initiation ceremony is the first of the year.

Dorothy Jack BE. M. Black Alpha Chi Omega Simpson College Indianala Ward Bering Slmpson Diack

Waterloo Woman's Club Bridge Party Planned

Committee plans a large bridge event at the Waterloo Woman's Club in the girls room of the Russell-Lamson hotel Friday evening. Mia H. Liehty and committee arrange for 50 tables of players with all proceeds to the club home furnishings fund. Mr and Mrs Jacob Levingston donated the drill for the evening to keep costs low.

Beers Waterloo Woman's Club Girllroom Russell-Lamson Mia H. B. Liehty Committtee Jacob Levingston

Club Notes From Yesterday’s Forget-Me-Not Meeting

Mrs May Rodenhaver hosted the Forget-Me-Not club at her home with guest Gwenivere Ritze. Prizes went to Eunice Arnold Ida Alderman Nelle Lawless Fannie Cerda J W Ritza Mary Hickey Josie Upcraft. A four course luncheon followed with decorations and assistance from Stella Shirley Carrie Leckington. Mrs Harry Pashby’s birthday was celebrated with an electric toaster presented by Triple Four members.

May Rodenhaver Gwenivere Ritze Mmes. Eunice Arnold Ida Alderman Nelle Lawless Fannie Cerda J. W. Ritza Mary Hickey Josie Upcraft Stella Shirley Carrie Leckington Harry Pashby Triple Four Club Wred Bartz Floyd Loomis A. A. Stewart L. Erickson

Church News Highlights Walnut Street Baptist Luncheon

Walnut Street Baptist Woman's Missionary Society served 125 at a hoon luncheon launching an all day church meeting in the parlors. Rev. P F Moore missionary from Assam India spoke on his work experiences and displayed native jewelry and weapons. Mrs I D Colling and Mrs O C McCain hosted with singing led by Mrs. I Tan. A piano duet featured by Mrs Ralph Dunlavey and Mrs Harry McCowen. Mrs B E Halmes led drivation exercises. At Our Lady of Victory auditorium last evening St Joseph's Catholic Ghi st club voted to form two branches to serve high school age girls.

Walnut Street Baptist Woman's Basiery Hoon H.G. Ludtken P. EF. Moore Assam India I. _D. Colling 0. C. McCain Tan Our Lady of Victory Amictorium St. Joseph's Catholic Ghist Club

Beauty Chats on Shampoos and Hair Care Tips

Edna Kent Forbes outlines various shampoos from plain soap and water to oil and tar remedies. She advises on olive oil treatments for dandruff, egg shampoos for scalp health, and cautions about alcohol and soda in commercial products.

Beauty Edna Kent Forbes

SIDE TALKS BY RUTH CAMERON THE SOME AND THE FEW

A reflective column notes variations in honesty under pressure. It discusses people who keep secrets and promises, and those who speak harshly unless provoked, comparing a large first class with a small second class. It ends with a metaphor on negligible difference between top athletes.

Thisorld Fon Aind Toin

Community groups plan meetings and socials across town

Local clubs and church groups held meetings to elect officers host plenic suppers and plan activities. The First Lutheran and United Presbyterian branches announced meetings with hosted hosts while auxiliary groups across Grace M E and First Presbyterian prepared programs, dinners, bazars, and scholarships.

Quality in Tab le Damask Described by Expert Tests

A detailed guide explains how to distinguish damask from cotton and linen by signs and touch. It notes flax threads versus cotton, the moisture absorption test, and the feel of fabrics, with observations on weave, body, and polish. It also mentions the wartime impact on flax quality and origins.

Europe Russia Althe Flanders

Waterloo Labor Union backs nine hour day for women

Waterloo Central Labor union in regular meeting March 1923 strongly favors a Iowa bill to limit women to nine working hours per day and urges district legislators to support House File No. 478. The union also discussed polltax collection reforms to place levy and collection under city oversight.

Waterloo Central Union United States Iowa

Shy Weather Keeps Spring at Bay in Local Forecast

The article notes spring may be near but a bashful mood persists in the forecast. Yesterday’s high reached 32 degrees with a low of 1 above, while today’s weather is expected to be better. Forecasts cover the region with chances of warmer days ahead.

Lonienl and Tomper

Waterlog Evening Courier Patterns Order Notice

Waterlog Evening Courier PATTERNS orders available through the Fashion Department. Obtain the courier up to date pattern designs and send to WaTERLOG. Cut losses 35 cents per pattern. Orders filled promptly and should reach you within ten days after sending.

Fashion Department Evening Courier

A Jaunty Frock for the Young Miss Pattern

A pattern for a $207 woolen and serge young miss frock offered in sizes 6 8 10 12 years. Sleeves wrist or elbow length, trim with 3 4 yards of 62 inch fabric. 10 year size uses 244 yards of 32 inch material. Pattern mailed for 5 cents, plus 2 cents for updated Spring Summer 1923 style book.

Gates Students Set To Entertain East High

Gates Waterloo Bus Mess college pupils will perform at East High tomorrow with orchestra glee club and chorus. East High heard Rev Clinton F Smith of First Evangelical Church speak on Left Handed Men, noting a biblical tale of underdogs proving their worth.

Gates’ Waterloo East High Sembly Clinton F. Smith First Evangelical Church

Park Clubhouse to be Repaired and Refurbished

The Park Department plans to repair and paint the old Park Clubhouse and make it safe and sanitary. Plans include remodeling the kitchen, removing the back porch, overhauling plumbing, and possibly restoring the entire exterior. Waterpipes will be installed on the golf links and cooperation praised for tourist camp grounds in Waterloo.

Byrney Park Big Spring Board of Park Commissioners Waterloo Iowa George B. Shoemaker Park Board Shoemaker Heal

Grand Jury Opposes New County Jail Plan

The grand jury report, signed by foreman George C. Sargeant, visits county and city jails and the county home. It commends the fingerprint system and Sheriff H. T. Wagner for clean jail conditions and supervision, notes interior improvements, and recommends repairs and new mattresses where needed, while opposing immediate construction of a new jail.

Ithe Trinh India Department of Police George c. Sargeant Grand Jury Board of Congrvisors Police Department H. T. Wagner Atest Dart

Dunkelberg Elected Exalted Ruler of Waterloo BPOE

Harry A. Dunkelberg was chosen exalted ruler at the Waterloo BPOE lodge during the annual meeting in K hall. L. B. Laird was re elected secretary with officers including Walter Bass and Dr. Sidney Smith. A large attendance noted as the Monte Carlo event cleared just over $1,300 for the Elke charity fund from the six day carnival.

Harry A. Dunkelberg Waterloo P.O. Hills Grand Lodge T. Mears Monte Carlo Elke’ Charity Fund

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Grace M.E L. E. Swine Art Pyriday Pruniga Sisters K. P. Bail Sacred Heart B. A. Club J. R. Roper Joyner Jassie Joyner Calvin Green Owith First Street Simpson Sorority Church News Ruth Cameron Sanior First Lutheran Brderhood Ray Ashworth C. F. Beilke G. Brennecke Herman Bruon H. ¢. Brizoun United Presbyterian W. Marv Mra. Jr. C. Rankin J. B. Young Joseph Hay FP. B. Fowlis Tice F. A. Ferguson Willem Lytle Treaurer W. J. Fran Marie Cline Meepul Tana Elmer Cable Seoul Korea M. BL. Auxilary Grace M. E. Church Carrie Watson Velma Older Sweetpeas Smilax Mattie Nppet Winnie Kubank Pang Brethren Woman's Missionary Society J. J. Peck Mmes William Shirey George B. Strayer Roward Morris P Astesses John Daltz Mmes Hdna Wengart Paul Strayer H. W. Heller F. W. Wisner Etta Lichty Women’s Bible Class Union Congregational School Will Twaites Women's Working Association First Presbyterian Church A. W. Peterson E. T. Alford H. A. Boysen F. R. Hohl Westminster Presbyterian Church A. J. Jackson J. W. Henderson B. J. van Ausdel Eliott Purmort C. F. Zimmerman H. H. Corning G.W. Selbig Kingsley P.T. A Kingsley Parent- Teacher Association Maxine Skeels Cedar Falls Zion Evangelical Church Waterloo and Cedar Reviews Ben Hur Hall Relief Corps Woman’s Relief Corps Memorial Hall C. F. Hall Mrs. Harland Is Allen Labor Unions J. Plavius Biza Wean Eterno GATES Post Bran New County H. A. Dunkelberg Shredded Wheat Company Niagara Falls, N
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