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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1923

Page

3

Society Notes Highlight Waterloo Club Events

Prof. T B Homan of State Teachers College will address the Hone and Education department. Waterloo Woman's club hosts Fire Book Shelf in the Home at Hotel Russell Lunison with program by East Ish girls' glee club. Music includes a lantern slide talk on primary education and a playlet by East High students. Wild Rose club's party features costumes, prizes, and a four course dinner. Public meetings and school events fill the Waterloo social calendar with lectures, music, plays, and community gatherings.

T. B. Homan Lows State Teachers College Waterloo Woman’s Club Russell-Lunison Greater Waterloo Association Homan Waterloo Eastish Girls’ Glee Club A. B. Keppord Mmes W. He! Scheel E. 1 Robb OS. Raape Wl. Beaebier East High Caroline McFarlane Altgradt Mary Helen Hutaska Vera Steely Marion Longley Monica Weute Jeanette Kettwig Chester Stilson Wilt Rose Club Wild Rose Club Emmia Miller Leonard Weber Viola EL Harlseh Branche Crowther Lulu Belle Esher Lizzia Palmer Erin

Beauty Tips for Protected Hands and Hair Care by Hona Kent Forbes

Housewives seek methods to keep hands looking good despite domestic work. Advice includes wearing long rubber gloves during dishwashing, using wooden handles, scrubbing and using canvas Floyes for cleaning, and applying oils and creams after work. Regular care suggests lard or cold cream, leather gloves, nail trimming, and DIY hair tonic to reduce dandruff, with a request to mail the formula.

Knowing What You Won't Want to Do on Sundays

Side Talks by Ruth Cameron discusses the balance of leisure and personal choice. It reflects on preferring solitary joys over social pressures, such as choosing quiet reading or nature over riding in cars or playing cards, and suggests couples should share mutual interests while honoring individual pleasures.

Tan Rariy Navin Nik Shea Urarelht Shane Ang

Club Notes and Hostess Actions Highlight Regional Meetings

Mrs Raymond Addington hosted Novelty Twelve club with Irish decorations and guests including Mrs Wyat Thompson and Mrs G Shoe maker. Mrs C F Nagle led Jueves Tarde gathering with Des Moines visitors and green white refreshments. Petwoven and Social Circle clubs featured hosted moments with guests and contests.

Raymond Addington Novelty Twelve Club Wyat Thompson G. &. Shoe Jack Tucker C. F. Nagle Jueves Tarde Club Mark Alten Carr Des Moines Kiichenstein Herman Kopel Mite Carr Nagle

Officers elected at Macedonian Bible class session

In Westminster church officers were elected at the current Macedonian Bible class session. Mrs. W. D. Repass and Mrs. H. L. Bruns were noted among new appointees. Thirteen Philathea class members from First Presbyterian gathered at Miss Eleanor and Grace Barr's home for an evening of storytelling and refreshments. St Paul Sunday school council formed recently will meet at 7:60 p.m. in the church study with Rev Clinton F. Smith delivering the address. The forty hour will be social.

St. Patrick's St. Pacevick I. A B. of R. 1 Westminster Church Ares W. D. Re $ Ricketts Repass First Presbyterian Philathea Eleanor Grace Barr St. Paul's

Western Union Girls Aid French War Orphans

Western Union female staff assist in a 1917 started rehabilitation effort for devastated France and war orphans, aiding the American Committee for Devastated France with relief work and support.

Western Union American Committee For France

Decorator Urges Metal Floor Lamp Bases for Harmony

A New York designer recommends metal floor lamp bases for longevity and harmony in rooms. He advocates adjustable bases, pull chain sockets, slim tines, and safe, glare-free lighting, noting refinishing ease and durable, fashion-proof decor.

New York

Pruah arrangement with Strand theatre manager

The Strand theatre manager A Weld gets 66 percent of ticket proceeds from Drums of Fate presented March 22 23 24 to fund labor and materials for rebuilding their devastated territory. Local ticket sellers gain a vote for two candidates for a France trip. Three Western Union girls in Iowa enter Davenport Sioux City Cedar Rapids. Miss Holgrem helps in Cedar Rapids. Ten cents supports two war orphans daily.

Pruah A. #. Weld Strand Theatre Drums of Fate France Western Union Iowa Davenport Sioux City Cedar Rapids Holgrem

Waterloo Men Attend Ames Meter Study Short Course

Several Waterloo men including J Pairbanks and J B Jones of Waterloo attended a state college course on meter study at Ames. The program, run by Iowa State College engineering, trained metermen on care and installation of selectric meters to ensure accuracy. About 126 metermen from across the state enrolled. A banquet featured electric ranges in the engineering building with showcases of electrical progress and devices. The college issued pamphlets guiding consumers on reading and understanding their meters.

J. Pairbanks B. Jones W. W. Zoltsf AL DR. Moreton Waterloo Ames Lowa ‘State College

Y W L C A Plans Vesper Program at Altstadt Home

Young women and rights will be received at the home of Mrs. C F Altstadt Sunday at p.m. for a yes service under auspices of the YWCA. Rev W H Beachler of First Brethren Church will give a brief address. Mrs A S Weishaar will sing and read choral music with accompaniment by Mrs Oliver Stevenson and others. Refreshments to follow.

C.F. Altstadt Bunday Y.W.C. A W. H. Beachler First Brethren Church A. S. Weishaar Oliver Stevenson Maud Dudley Weishaar Aimee Fagundus F. W. Megaw Frank Kiessling Nan- Black B. Eddy Ruth Updegraft Myra Coban

Stebbins Resigns City Plumbing Inspector Post

James H. Stebbins, city plumbing inspector, today tendered his resignation to the mayor and city council, effective May 1, 1923. He cites salary as insufficient to make the job profitable after costs, plans to enter the plumbing business. He had held the post for three years, appointed after war service by former Mayor Frisbie and reappointed by Mayor Gnagy.

James H. Stebbins Stebbins N. W. Frisbie A. BE. Gnagy

George Sisler May Require Nasal Operation

St. Louis March 16 George Sisler star player may need a nasal operation in the near future. If required, the first baseman probably will not participate in the opening game of the season with Detroit here April 16.

St. Louis George Sisler Sacker Detroit

Railroads Fight Interchangeable Mileage Books

Railroads nationwide oppose issuing interchangeable mileage books. The ICC ruled larger lines must offer them at 90 for 72 dollars, with sales possibly through June 1. Short lines push to skip issuing. Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern asks for permission to issue, claiming travel losses. A New York railroad plans to seek an injunction. scrip books at 15 and 30 dollars are sold for convenience with no reductions.

Waterloo Interstate Commerce Commission Haa Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Commission Wight Lara New York

Thorson Optical Shop Moves to New Quarters

Optometrist A A R Thorson has moved his business from the Black Hawk bank building to 1s Bringe street. The newly enlarged space allows installation of additional equipment as it arrives. The front refracting room tests eyes while the rear lab grinds lenses and handles repairs. A retail cigar shop will occupy the former Thorson location.

Aa. R.thorson Black Hawk Bank Bringe Street Thorson

Oelwein Forecasts Big Building Year in 1923

Oelwein Iowa projects a record construction year with a $200,000 high school, a $100,000 Memorial-Community building to be voted on next Monday, Elks plans for a new home on South Frederick, numerous residences in planning, and the newly opened New Orpheum theatre.

Oelwein Elks South Frederick Orpheum

Kellogg's Bran Promises Constipation Relief and Health

An ad touts Kellogg's Bran as a permanent relief for constipation and a life sustaining food. It claims Bran acts as a natural cleanser, boosts health, and protects families when eaten daily, with guidance on daily portions and culinary uses.

Man’s simple remedy stops hiccoughs quickly

I A Cook of 307 Commercial Street tells the Courier that a longtime remedy stops hiccoughs at once. Close the ears with a finger on both hands while drinking water from a glass, either on a table or held by another person, to wake dormant nerves and end the attack.

I. A. Cook Commercial Street

Citizens Military Camps Set For August Training

Three citizens military training camps will run in the Seventh corps area from August 1 to 30 with basic, advanced red, white and blue courses available. Age limits range from 17 to 24 for most courses, with adjustments for those who have previously attended a camp.

Seventh Corps

War veterans urged to apply for training camps network

Government funds travel and camp expenses for veterans up to 35 years old. Applicants can obtain blanks at local recruiting offices. Camps set for Port Snelling Minnesota Fort Des Moines Iowa and Fort Leavenworth Kansas with meals medical attendance uniforms transportation and tram camp included.

ZééSprea Port Snelling Minn Fort Des Moines rFort Leavenworth Kan

Greene Girls Face Aplington In County Tournament Finale

Greene Iowa March 16. Greene will play Aplington here tonight in the final game of Butler county high school girls basketball tournament. Aplington beat Clarksville 26 to 12 in preliminaries and followed with a 17 to 14 win over Sheil Rock. Greene defeated Parkersburg 19 to 16 this morning.

Greene Aplington Butler County Clarksville Sheil Rock Parkersburg

Milk for Schools Program Moves Forward in Oelwein

In Oelwein Iowa on March 16 the school board voted to start serving milk at grade schools this coming school year. The decision aims to improve pupil nutrition and support student learning outcomes.

Oelwein,Ta TAL

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