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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1923

Page

2

Mary Melrose D A R Honors Mark Chapter Progress

Mrs Floyd L Chamberlains section to the state office of historian at the twenty fourth conference of the D A R in Cedar Rapids honors Mary Melrose chapter noting their rise in ten years Waterloo chapter earlier produced a state regent and both units share committee posts Fifteen local women attended with Mary Melrose representatives plus Waterloo delegates The D A R will mark unmarked 1812 graves in Waterloo and Revolutionary graves across the area The Whitson Tegtmeier nuptials took place at Walnut Street Baptist with the bride in anne velvet They will reside at 121 Quincy street after a Des Moines visit The bride is a Waterloo College graduate The groom works for Waterloo North Star company

Floyd L. Chamberlain State Office Conference of Law Cedar Rapids Mary Malrosa Waterloo Lucinda Richards Thummel Fred Pettit E. G. Leffler P. L. Chamberlain Mary Melrose Mrs. Chamberlain Mmes A. G. Sawyer Regent Cora Sawyer J. M. Hileman F. Pp. Robmeier H. W. Sigworth Fred S. Pettit C. F. Brown G. W. DeWald P. H. Paulwen Ben Hesser E. C. Leffler Warren Gilbart J. W. Gwynone Fegimieier-Whitson Mise Hletta Whitson Lewis C. Whitson Ernest Tegtmeier Henry Tegtmeier Walnut Street Baptist Church Hey R.N. McDonald Cora Brinseeon Oliver Whitson

Legion Auxiliary to Meet in Waterloo in April

The third district convention of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held in Waterloo toward the end of April with identical timing to the district event. Mrs Inez Glockner was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs J P Riordan’s resignation. Miss Marjorie Geary spoke on playgrounds as the welfare committee work was completed and many membership applications were submitted.

American Legion Austrary Waterloo Memorial Hall Ume Legion District Convention Inez Glockner J.P. Riordan Marjorie Geary Weltire Committee

St Pauls Basketball Club to Present Musical Program

The St Pauls M church youth group will stage a musical and dramatic program in the church auditorium tonight. The event features a chorus and solo numbers plus contributions from Miss Mildred Luce Beatrice Allen and others. An offering will support the baseball season equipment fund. A separate note mentions a card party for Waterloo Woman's Club funds with fifty tables planned for April 6 at Bishop Cafeteria No. 2 chaired by Mrs Petersen and colleagues.

St. Paul's M. 5 Mildred Luce Beatrice Allen Graham Messinger G. H. Luce Clare Heald Claranea Dewey Alfred Levi Waterloo

Riverside social clubs host meetings and luncheons

Club notes recounts gatherings at Black's tearoom and Bisack's tearoom with members of Thursday and L.I.C. clubs, needlework circles, card parties, and receptions. Visitors include Mrs Vernon In and Mrs Helen Sheppard Chicago. A birthday postcard shower for Mrs Charles Brown is noted.

Riverside Drive Club Mra. Gifford Chester F. J. Miller Helliway Vernon Mra. W. A. Peterson Black’s Harry Stewart A. J. Mueller Helen Sheppard Chicago HH. Caughlin A. B. Budaerlein Minerva Club Bisack Dirs J. Langfeldt Charles Brown F. ©. PB. Club George Jump M. D. Brown

Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes Feed Elbows Fashion

Edna Kent Forbes discusses elbow fashion in Paris designs with short and long sleeves. She offers cosmetic tips for ugly elbows, recommending scrubbing with soap and warm olive oil, later adding oil for nourishment and nightly application to avoid staining garments. The column includes fashion and health advice for young readers.

SIDE TALKS DISCUSSES HEREDITY VERSUS ENVIRONMENT

Ruth Cameron reflects on why people cling to sides in debates about destiny heredity environment and beliefs. She cites reading a science history book and James Harvey Robinson to argue that people defend opinions to protect self esteem and social identity rather than facts.

Lalli Reat Harvard James Harvey Robinson

St Mark's Woman's Auxiliary Plans Easter Mission Dresses

The St Mark's church auxiliary met to study the negro and sew dresses for a Negro mission to be sent before Easter. The nationwide campaign pledge was paid and thank offering boxes opened. Tea was served at the close. Mr and Mrs A T Petersen will host altar guild members and their husbands for a picnic supper this evening.

Woman's Auxiliary St. Mark’s Church C.G. Stearns 5. B. Smith Los Angeles Cal Waterloo A. T. Petersen Altar Guild

Miss Bob White Musical Comedy Comes to Waterloo Theatre

St Mary's Social club presents Miss Bob White a 28 performance musical comedy April 9 10 at Waterloo theatre with J T White from John B Rog Producing company directing rehearsals. Mrs Alice Brown Shores stars with a large ensemble including Craig Arhuckla Van Billion and Ralph Alarl among 12 principals and a 200 voice chorus. Omaha district entertainment staff and Albert Hoffer head the general committee with A L Sala H Lehmitz J W Kock and Charles Will handling key roles.

Bob White St. Mary’s Craig Arhuckla Van_ Billion Robert White Margaret Connolly Phiilis Ralph Alarl Jack Frances Adrian Autumn Agnes Kopel Maggie James Murphy Lord Bashful Lester Guy* Er King Beal Triend Rodd Andrew Fried G. Yankemen A. Lasche de Vere A. As Hoffmann Albert Hoffer St. Mary's Afrs A. L. Sala H. A. Lehmitz J. WW. Kock Charles Will

Darning Guide for Stockings and Gloves

A practical instruction on selecting darning cotton and needles. It explains eight ply mercerized cotton, matching thread, and choosing the right needle size. It also describes two types of darners stocking and glove, including materials and shapes for practical home mending.

Five Foreign Born Citizens Welcomed Into American Fold

Five aliens who became naturalized citizens of the United States in Judge B. B. Stiles division yesterday were honored at Memorial hall by the Woman's Relief corps and patriotic groups. Trev. Robert N. McDonald spoke of pride in citizenship. officials presented citizenship papers, flags, and copies of the Constitution to the new citizens.

United States B. B. Stiles Division of District Court Memorial Hall Woman's Relief Corps Lillian Dennis America Home Maud Dudley Agnes Thompson Laverne Beal Carell J. W. Thompson

Woman Bequeaths 1000 to Sister in Germany Probate Today

The will of Philipena Huck of Fox township, filed for probate in Minden Germany, names sister Sophia Schelon of Minden as recipient of 1000 dollars about 10,000,600 marks at old rate. Other legacies include 500 to Wilhelmine Lassenberg in Minden, 500 to Henry Falke in Oklahoma, 1000 to stepson William C. Huck of La Porte City, and 3000 to niece Emma Suhr of Sturgeon Lake Minnesota. Emma Suhr receives the residue. W. C. Huck named executor. bequests shrink proportionally if estate falls short. Será testament executed July 22, 1920.

Sophia Schelon Minden Germany Phillipena Huck Fox Township Field J. W. Thompson Huck Emma Suhr Sant Will

Workers Hear Evangelist Hanley at Illinois Central Shops

Rev. J. R. Hanley spoke to an audience of shopmen during noon services at Illinois Central shops under Railroad Y M C A auspices. He is conducting revival meetings at the First Methodist Church and received a warm reception for his address.

Illinois Central J. R. Hanley Railroad Y. A G. A Vr. Hanley Fred

Fisher Sings at Event With Dr Han Ley

Fisher accompanies Dr Han ley and sang several special numbers. On March 29 Roy A. Graham Y M C A secretary will go to Des Moines for the Midwestern convention of Y M C A secretaries where Dr John R Mott will conduct the one day convention in Chicago.

High Water Delays Dam Construction After Breaches

Advanced dam work was delayed by high water that breached two cofferdam walls likely 10 feet wide. Pressure from the river caused sandbag barriers to fail, opening a wide breach. Officials hope to seal the breaches when river levels permit and resume rapid completion thereafter.

Scout Program Reshapes Leadership Roles At Black's TeaRoom

Three deputy commissioners under a commissioner will lead specialized scouting features at meetings. A. Ralston becomes 6 Deputy for troop advancement, Merle J. Brown oversees disciplinary arms, and C. H. Trunkey handles troop records. Karl Krause named Scoutmaster of Troop 4. Joe Snively reports a snowy pilgrimage to Kamp Kiwanis and a Bible study session.

A. F. Jury Scout A. Ralston Merle J. Brown C. H. Trunkey Karl Krause Brown Joe Snively Kamp Kiwanis Mr. Snively

Poem by Horace E Burt at Starrett School affair in Waterloo

Horace E Burt aged 82 with daughter Mrs Gerald T Smith in Chicago sends a spring poem read by her at a Starrett School for Girls party of about 40. Burt, longtime Waterloo resident, is father of Austin Burt Cit Gas & Electric general manager. Theodore Shawn lecture on Music Drama and the Dance scheduled at Waterloo theatre Thursday March 29 at 3 pm.

Horace E. Burt Gerald T. Smith Chicago Austerloo Austin Burt Citizens Gas & Electric Co Waterloo Woman's Club Alexander Frank Ted Shawn Waterloo Theatre

Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Losses Reported

Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway Co. shows February losses of $13,210.42 with 191,151 fares collected. Gross revenue $13,324.37, operating expenses $11,196.72, net income $1,218.76 after taxes, but interest and renewal charges total $14,429.17 leaving a net loss for the month of $14,210.42. Fares remained seven cents.

Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co Waterloo Ehig Traction Company

Women’s World Ide Guild appoints new branch councilor

Mrs W H Indra was chosen as councilor of the new branch. Officers include Gladys Aiken president Leona Foster vice president Adeline Van Doren secretary Opal Lowe treasurer. Committees to be named later with meetings slated for the second Wednesday evening of each March.

Worldide Guild W. H. Indra Gladys Aiken Leona Foster Adeline van Doren Opal Lowe Marth

Tut Exhibit Sparks Window Display Of Vintage Car

A Waterloo garage show features an embedded sepulcher containing a vintage Overland car, marketed as more famed than King Tut's tomb. Officials claim the display rivals Tut's notoriety as public curiosity swells over the mysterious chamber and the car's antique prestige.

Tut Overland-Waterloo Company Waterloo Garage King Tut The Overland Company Nile

First Baptist Women Form World Wide Guild Branch

Thirty six young women of the First Baptist church formed a local branch of the World Wide guild at the church parlor. They will join with Walnut Street and Burton Avenue Baptist churches on April 8 to entertain Cedar Valley associa tion branches honoring Helen Hobart of New York City, the national organizer. The event followed a dinner party hosted by Mrs. R B Williamson and Mrs. R R Asquith. The day also featured a blizzard that fizzled with clearing skies and cold temperatures.

First Baptist Church World Wide Guild Tey Walnut Street Burton Avenue Cedar Valley Association Helen Hobart New York City Guild R. B. Williamson R. R. Asquith

Kellogg's Bran Promises Constipation Relief and Health

An advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as a complete all bran cereal that cleanly relieves constipation when eaten regularly. It promotes krambling cooked bran, frequent daily use, and versatility in recipes while claiming health benefits and physician recommendation.

Kellogg’s Kellogg

Legion Dance Thrives in Mason City Oldtime Party

Mason City Iowa March 23 A Legion hosted oldtime square dance drew over 2000 attendees the largest dance crowd in city history. D Masley age 84 danced past midnight while many seniors and flapper girls tried quadrilles and two steps. Dick Lloyd won the clog contest as a second dance was requested by crowds unable to enter the armory. Lincoln cirere Ladies of the G will attend the funeral of Mrs Alissa Gates at 227 Reed street Saturday at 2 p.m.

Mason City American ‘Legion D. Masley Siz Dick Lloyd Armory Lincoln -Cirere Tadies The Alissa. Gates Reed Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Melrose Edison P.T. A.school Loge Commeres William Galloway Company Waterloo North Star Company Legion Auxiliary St. Paul’s Qui Vive Club West Carl Nath L. I. C. Club Walter Moyer W. H. Diefenbach Black's Tearom Clarence Schinter Roy Stevens James T. Knapp Black’s Tearoom Beauty Edna Kent Forbes Paris Betty & Dotty Ruth Cameron Church News Church Social Club Wills Mrs. Harland H. Allen Friendship Club Girl Reserve Friendship Club of West High School William Burke Elma Alice .C. Bilek Eiletta Whitson Earl Parker Blanche Foulk Hester Woods Sacred Heart St. Patrick’s Day Sacred Heart School Emerald Isle Kleptomantac John Burton Monica Melternan Vateria Chase Armsby Luthia Schmidt Charley Dover Mary Alice Hannon Preston Ashley Irma[ Cotton Pa Jackson Lawrence Bellows Dimmie Jackson Jimmie Beretta Coury Ook Ellen Trainer Freda Dixon Anna Murphy Mina Ackerman Donald Burger Marcus Arend Evelyn “Tovians Rose Vanvilet Menry_ Arend Elmer Manahl Ack Drown Dimmie’s Chur Arthur Arend Mattie Jact Hanley BOY Scout News First Baptist Ralph B. Slippy Iowa Millinery Majestic Theatre Legion Horlick
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