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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1923

Page

9

Society Notes From Waterloo Woman's Club Open Meeting

Large attendance at Waterloo Woman's Club open meeting under the Literary department with reports from the board and secretary. Miss Marjorie Geary urged organized playground efforts for summer. Myrta S. Naven read a scene from The Great Divide, and others compared drama roles. Dues were amended to five dollars plus ten cents for Fine Arts members.

Waterloo Woman's Club Greater Waterloo Association George Nauman A. T. Atkinson A. B. Kepford Marjorie Geary Myrta S. Naven William Vaughan Moody W. N. Blekley Fine Arts Federation of Music Clubs

Waterloo Woman Is Made Delegate to World Conference

Mrs. George W. DeWald received credentials to serve as delegate-at-large from Waterloo for the world conference of women in Washington D C under the Woman's Universal Alliance She also was asked to join the national research committee of the world council of women She is a former regent of Waterloo chapter and recently attended the state DAR convention and has been named organizing president of Children of the Revolution in Waterloo Also notable is a meeting of Wisconsin Women's Relief Coins with 70 members and 12 comrades in Memorial hall and plans for a March 28 all day fair at Memorial hall plus a Black's Tea Room glee club banquet featuring Iowa State teachers college president Dr Homer H Seerley among about 60 attendees with daffodils and yellow candlesticks at the tables

George W. DeWald National Waterloo World Conference of Women Washington, D. C Woman's Universal Alliance world council_of women DeWald Waterlas Cedar Rapids Daughters of the American Revolution National Society Ean Memorial Hall Lillian Dennis Jennie Stricker Yeeport Anna Higgins Presbyterian Hospital Olive Stevens Louise Mkoeneke Kimitebee Glee Club Banqguet Homer H. Seerley Iowa State Teachers College Minnesingers Glee Cclub Black Lemon Sandren Max Noah Wateriog C. A. Fullerton Harold Palmer Dr. Seerler Bills Clough Edwin Brockman W. E. Hays Sandren Brockman Palmer and Wolfe Woman's Federation T. B. Homan Town State Teachers ‘College

Beauty Chats on Diet and Calorie Science

Edna Kent Forbes explores scientifically correct dieting, explaining calories as heat units from burning foods. She notes the average man uses about 2700 calories daily and suggests practical tips for weight, complexion, and hair care from readers Angel C Jean C Francis and L T with doctor consultation advised for health conditions.

Angel C Jean C Francis L. T

Side Talks on Letters and Future Communication

Ruth Cameron muses on writing letters versus talking into machines that record speech. She speculates a future where conversations are captured on a recording device and mailed, then played back, imagining privacy concerns and the ease of telephonic life evolving toward direct thought transmission.

Sacred Heart St Patrick program fills capacity crowd

Sacred Heart School in the auditorium last evening hosted a packed St Patrick day program. The grand march, Irish chorus, dancers in costume and two plays The Kleptomaniac and Pa's New Housekeeper drew strong audience support. Music by the school orchestra accompanied the performances.

Sacred Heart School

First Presbyterian Homemakers Banquet Held At Bishop’s Cafeteria Annex

Twenty four covers were laid for the First Presbyterian Homemakers class banquet at Bishop's cafeteria annex last evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seger, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bell, and other couples. A short business meeting and games followed with hosts and hostesses Mrs. Fred Troughon, Ralph Taffner, and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Thompson assisting. The Philadelphian class of Westminster Sunday school met for a picnic supper at the Irwin residence and elected officers: Mrs. H. Rathbun president, Mrs. H. A. Manning vice president, and Dr. Max J. Wilson secretary-treasurer.

First Presbyterian Bishop's Cafeteria Fred Seger E. W. Bell Melvin Carnett OG. van Trees Robert Harbin Fred Troughon Ralph Taffner R. H. Thompson Westminster Sunday School C. W. Irwin H. Rathbun H. A. Manning Max J. Wilson

Buying Cameras A Guide For Beginners And Pros

The article outlines choosing a folding and bellows camera, stressing fixed focus box models for beginners, portrait lenses for close work, ground glass focusing, and the tradeoffs between small fast lenses and larger detail. It notes cost efficiency, light requirements, and that professional buyers seek high quality lenses and materials.

Woman's church groups organize chapters and discuss social issues

Mrs Madorah Smith hosted guests at Cedar Street while Dr A C Preston gave a short talk. Young married women at Park Presbyterian organized a Westminster guild chapter. Twenty two women attended the Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the McCoy residence where Rev Mounsey spoke on religious work and mite boxes. Mrs George Worthen spoke on the negro question and church efforts for those people. Refreshments were served by Mrs McCoy and Mrs Rube Brown.

Ast Park Presbyterian Church C. M. Brees Westminster Guilt Cheist McCoy Oe Mounsey George B. Worthen Rube

West High Debaters Defeat Charles City

West High defeated Charles City last evening at West High Auditorium on the question that the state should by proper legislation halt surfacing primary roads and provide a bond issue. Debaters Wendel Webb Cornelia Wells and Russell Beachler upheld the affirmative for West High, while Harry Harper Alfred Prottengier and Heathfield Seymoure argued for Charles City.

West High Charles City Wendel Webb Cornelia Wells Russell Beachler Harry Harper Alfred Prottengier Heathfield Seymoure

Warmer Weather Promised as Waterloo Sees Slow Melt

Waterloo readers report two days of uniform conditions with a chilly morning. Yesterday's sun reduced ice and snow, and by Monday most snow is expected to disappear. Temperatures ranged from 16 to 28 degrees above zero overnight. Forecasts predict rising temperatures, clouds, and unsettled conditions tomorrow.

Waterloo Inday

Whittier Parents And Teachers Hear Program

At Whittier school last evening the largest PTA gathering in the history of the group, during 1950, attended the regular meeting and heard a fine program. A chorus of seventh and eighth grade girls under the direction of Miss Alice Swanson, music supervisor.

Whittier School Parent-Teacher Association Alice Swanson

The Good Little Tailor Play Delights School

A third grade drama The Good Little Tailor coached by Miss Edna Lick drew applause. Whittier Orchestra of 10 pieces performed inspiring numbers with encores for a violin solo by Margaret Gallup and a cornet solo by Dana Lesser.

Edna Lick Whittier Orchestra Margaret Gallup Dana Lesser Marjorie Geary Playground and Recreation Association United States Ruth Updegraff

River Level Threatens Dam Amid Rising Waters

River levels rose materially since yesterday and water swept over the dam in all places. Breaches in sand bag barriers widened, raising questions whether cofferdams can hold until waters subside. New ice remains but poses no danger to completed dam portions.

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Waterloo Relatives Attend New Hartford Funeral

Mr and Mrs Edward Pines and their children Alvin and Mrs J W Weatherwax, all of Waterloo, attended the funeral of Mrs Karl Ehaling in New Hartford this week. Mrs Ehaling, a longtime resident of New Hartford, was 73. She is survived by her husband four children Lydia Nauman Taj Oscar Ehasing Mary Prime and Edna Pines and 19 grandchildren. Burial was in New Hartford cemetery.

Edward Pines J. W. Weatherwax Alvin Waterloo Karl Ehaling New Hartford

Woman's Encampment Auxiliary No 2 Meeting Recalls Initiation

Members of the Woman's Encampment auxiliary No 2 met at Black Hawk temple last evening and initiated wine. Mrs. Sarah Clark will chair the entertainment program at the next meeting.

Woman's Encampment Auxiliary Black Hawk Temple Sarah Clark

Waterloo Women's Club backs Garden Week campaign

The Waterloo Woman's Club supports the General Federation of Women's Clubs Garden Week. The Civic Department with chair Mrs Wal Boges will lead efforts, aided by committees including Mrs Al Young and Mrs Chester Cadwallader. School officials will help promote the idea as plans and a timetable are drafted. President Harding and Garden Magazine endorse the movement, emphasizing garden work as a link to orderly purpose and serenity.

Waterloo Woman's Clu Wal Boges al Young Chester Cadwallader J. T. Allen Walter KB. Johnson Waterloo Harding National Federation Garden Magazine Indarsius Jssue Thomas G. Winter Federation

Red Lights Over Fire Alarm Boxes Effective Guides

Lights in the business district marked fire alarm boxes as effective guides visible from a distance. Fr. Stephenson, fire alarm superintendent, will install alarms as funds permit. Walnut Court apartments near Walnut and Pine streets will have a private system connected to the city, with a master box at the outside entrance linking to six interior stations. This is the first residence building equipped. other plants use private taxes connected to the city system.

Stephenson Walnut Court Walnut Pine Street

Waterloo Libraries To Add Forty New Books In Circulation

Waterloo public library plans to place forty new books into circulation starting Tuesday at 9 am. The additions include recent fiction and nonfiction titles such as The Blue Wound and The Evil Shepherd. At east library only: Landon in Eng.

Waterloo Waterloo Public Library Blue Sue Green Goddess Mtin Mosher Evil Shepherd Ppenhelm Horser Foursquare Richmond Roche Three Lovers Samorton Wickham East Brary Landon

Paul Davis Dry Goods Birthday Cake Draws 3100 Plus

Paul Davis Dry Goods Co marks its twenty eighth anniversary with a massive cake sampling for over 3,090 attendees at the Waterloo store yesterday. The event drew crowds long before the cut as Paul Davis lauded civic support that spurred community growth from village to town.

Paul Davis Dry Goods Co Paul Davis Dry Goads Company Trends Jong Parl Davis Cf.izens Waterloo W. SI. Langlas Altstadt & Langlas Baking Co Davis Langlas

Y Members to Hear Pre Easter Sermons

A Waterloo church program lists daily pre Easter sermons for YMCA members in the city of over 30 000. Rev A C Preston Rev H BeachJer Rev J R Macartney Rev C Bruce Rev Clinton F Smith Rev B R Williamson Rev M Moehlimann Harry Fisher Rev J A Hanley will deliver talks at gymnasium sessions with brief addresses preceding each session.

Athletic Department of Waterloo Jesus A. GC. Preston WH. BeachJer J. R. Macartney C._E.ruce Clinton F. Smith BR. B Williamson MM. Moehlimann Harry Fisher J. A. Hanley

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