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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1924
Page
2
A Linden M EL group hosts an evening fundraiser at Our Lady of Victory parish with performances including The Fever of St Joseph and The Little Cladhapper. Cast lists feature numerous local residents and alumni. ticket demand prompted overflow seating and extended shows to accommodate attendees.
Lieut Maurie Hugena Knowles son of Mr and Mrs J B Knowles and Miss Dorathe Du Bulsan daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Du Bulsan were married in a military wedding at the Vancouver barracks chapel on Wednesday March 6 Chaplain Hurton F Brontoy officiated. The ceremony was in a dance decorated chapel. Mrs Knowles wore a crepe gown with real lace from her grandmother. The couple will honeymoon in California then sail for Honolulu where Knowles, in the 19th Infantry, is stationed. He is a former East High student and enlisted before the U S entered WWI.
SIDE TALKS explores happiness as moments rather than constant state, quoting W L George and others. It questions the idea of perfect joy, notes that unhappiness defines light and meaning, and cites a dramatic tale of a couple whose overeffort to be happy backfires. It argues toward a habit of contentment over chasing perpetual delight.
The text offers outdated beauty guidance on powders starch bases and perfumes for skin tone, plus dieting cautions and age-based self-image notes. It discusses using boric talcum, cornstarch substitute, and rouge to shape appearance. It addresses a girl identified as Brown Eyes, age fourteen, urging patience and gradual change. Dorothy provides advice, comparing other girls’ development and urging focus on self-improvement.
St Josephs Sewing circle Raye mond Ja will be entertained at Mrs Val Bahl s home. First Lutheran Wartburg league holds monthly social on Tuesday at 8:30 pm in church parlors. Three new members welcomed at Just Lutheran brotherhood meeting in church Friday. W F Trask spoke on Natural Ice. Hosts were H C Hue and J F Balenscifer. Each member pledged to bring a new member to the March 28 social.
The Arbor Vitae club was entertained at a one o'clock luncheon with seasonal topics discussed. Saturday afternoon guests included Mrs. Ed Parr, Mrs. Carl Brown, Mrs. Pearl Bryant, and Mrs. J Wall visiting from Dodge Center Minnesota.
Rev G C Lusted of Grace St church La Porte City spoke at the Wa terley Ministerial association meeting on illustrated cartoons for church work. He showed how simple cartoons convey messages of goodness and worth to audiences. Dr Phoinas Young of Northern Lupliss led a weekday schools convention and will speak at Blitek's tearoom tonight about weekday religious instruction, introduced by Walter Jutton Des Moines.
West High school rifle teams, boys and girls, advanced to the second stage of the national high school championship matches. The article lists members and match scores, highlighting key performers such as Ruth and Helen, with detailed point totals and placements from recent rounds.
Forget-Me-Not club will meet with Mrs. John Ritze Thursday afternoon for a program games contests and luncheon. Other listings include Entre Nous club in Oakland at 1 o'clock luncheon at Black's tearoom Tuesday and a Fort Worth Styr-Ts 34 concert with religious progress and musical offerings.
Des Moines March 17 The department of public instruction asked for greater uniformity in high school courses to ease administration as students transfer between schools Yet May Francis superintendent says no single course fits all communities but enough common ground warrants action
Reinbeck, Dike, and Grundy Center triumph in the Grundy declamatory event held March 17 Roger DeWoulfe of Reinbeck led in oratorical with “This Singer of God Graye” while Grundy Center topped dramatics with “Nicoletta” and “Ike Tannesen.” Dike claimed first in humorous with “The Death of Jim” and Amy Cold of Reinbeck took second. the top dramatist selection was “Dad Joining Our Lodge.”
Harry Fishel son of Mrs Nettie Pishel 1003 Mulberry received word Saturday that he has been accepted for the 1424 citizen military training camp at Fort Snelling Minn The Waterloo young man attended the training camp at Fort Snelling the summer of 1922 He has been assigned to the white course this year the class for those who have had previous military work.
A natural history note describes the Spotted Sandpiper or Teeter-Tail as a widespread shorebird along inland streams, lakes, and ponds. It feeds by running and pausing, gives a sharp peetrpaet call when it flies, and skims the water to relocate. The piece notes its protection under state and federal law and contrasts it with the Killdeer, while detailing chick plumage and early fledgling behavior.
Three Saturday night intoxicated individuals failed to return for a police court after $25 bonds. bond forfeitures ordered. Leonard of 218 Berteh reported a toolbox stolen days earlier found abandoned in a cornfield. An emergency call to 826 Black Hawk reported a big fight. husband allegedly beaten by his wife and fled. George Weilein’s car stolen Saturday night near Moose Wall, found abandoned by joyriders nearby.
Dr Alvin B Poore longtime Cedar Rapids clinician dies in Canandaigua New York following injuries from a car crash two years earlier. Funeral held there today per word received here. Poore regarded as a top diagnostician in town.
A jumble of local notices mentions Buchanan for glasses and various residents traveling for medical exams and visits. Frank Klinga returned from a wine tour in California, Mrs. Evaders travels to Rochester for clinic exams, and May Cola-Gruener visits Western Reserve College guest of Mrs. Macartney. Gladys Breghley visits Burroughs Adding Machine in Des Moines. Sacred Heart school plans St Patrick’s Day entertainment with Irish music and readings. Mrs. Nellie Corliss reports for Judge Stiles in New Hampton. Earl Cortright’s motor tram collides with a switch engine near the packing house. driver uninjured. Will of amen fb Canty distributed among eight children. two grandsons receive bequests. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Wilson visit Mrs. Arnold. Wilson formerly with Miller Construction, now with Chicago Herald-Examiner. Fred C. Young’s condition remains unchanged after a slightly better night. Cornell College Girls Glee Club touring, stopping at Cedar Rapids and other Iowa towns. Advertising mentions eye examinations and Rose’s Beauty Shoppe. An event at Byanselicat church is planned for Wednesday evening. The article also notes a broader shortage of lumber and wood contents globally.
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 17 voters braved a fierce blizzard to cast ballots in the city primary for ten offices with eighteen candidates. Finance Commissioner Louis Rothy and Superior Judge Thomas Powell have no opposition. Mayor race draws Miss Cherry the vaudeville star running against Mayor Huston and ex mayor Ball. Miss Cherry first woman candidate here with a sparse campaign and little spending. Polls opened 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. results likely late due to long ballot and wage referendum. In Des Moines the primary opened at 4 a.m. with big registration but bad weather may cut turnout after thirty six candidates closed their campaigns yesterday.
Newton March 17 Judge Henry F Wagner in Newton County upholds officers right to use detectives to ferret out bootleggers. He states an officer of the law can't buy liquor and that there should be no action if he employs someone whom illicit liquor venders will not suspect.
The Woodbury county grand jury returned sixty five true bills including five against Charles Fay George Clark Dennis Maloney Robert Gilbert and Charles Downs members of a gang accused of winter terror through a series of highway robberies Ray Wiles was indicted for holding up a paving gang near Salix Ta and George Schoen, alias George Schultz, also charged with robbery.
Sioux City March 17. Persons who claimed exemption from the world war draft as aliens struggle to prove they can be good Americans. Alley Smael a Syria native was refused naturalization papers in district court after recalling his birthplace when Uncle Sam called for help in 1917. District Judge Robert Wy Munger admitted citizenship to 15 others from Russia Norway England Poland and Greece.
Britt, Va. March 17 Mr and Mrs Rasmus S Erasmussen celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Hancock County They came to Iowa in 1875 from Front Hudson Wisconsin and helped build the state Their four children and extended family of about 140 relatives joined the celebration with spouses and grandchildren involved in the event.
Mason City Iowa March 17 State Commander Bert Halligan of the American Legion will open the membership drive of the local post next Thursday at a large legion meeting State Adjutant James Horton will also be present.
A vintage notice instructs buyers to ask for “Diamond Dyes” and return any package without the name. It touts a 16 cent diameter kit with simple directions for dyeing clothing and fabrics, including skirts, dresses, waists, and draperies, and claims any color is available at the drug store.
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