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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1923

Page

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Lenten Yaaper Service Postponed Then Held at Home

The Yow community held a postponed Lenten Yaaper service Sunday at Aire C F Alistads home with Rev W L Beschler of First Brethren delivering a message on passion week and Christ’s unity with God. Mrs A Welshagr led songs and performances followed by refreshments. Local society notes include weddings, officer elections, and social events across Waterloo.

A. Veapera Aire C.F. Alistads W. IL. Beschler First Brethren Christ Welshagr Charlotte Altstadt Y. W. Board

Daughters of Plymouth Hold All-Day Meeting

The Daughters of Plymouth plan an all-day meeting at the home of Mrs. Harry Pines on Wednesday. Members will gather for fellowship and organizational activities in the church neighborhood.

Sacred Heart Court É BR. Ui St. Mary's Daughters of Plymouth Harry Pines

Club Notes J D ladies host luncheon in Black's Tearoom

Mrs W E Peavey and Mrs Fred C Sage will be joint hostesses to members of the J D club at a 12 39 clock luncheon in Black's tearoom Tuesday afternoon

AL Ro Waterhop Mary Melrose Black's Tearcom Star Rebeksh Star Rebekah Club D. W. Dacey W. E. Peavey Fred C. Sage J. D. Club

Waterloo Elks Entertainment at Clinton Tonight

Waterloo booking agency presents a six act vaudeville at Clinton tonight for 170 B P Elks initiates. A buffalo meat banquet starts at 6 p m followed by the second degree ceremony. Delegations from Davenport Dubuque Muscatine and nearby towns attend. Performances include Dolite Warien Swiss chimes Spears and Jaeger classic dancing Burger platers Mile Ramon de Co and others with two numbers from Chicago.

Logce Booking Agency of Waterloo Clinton Toda B. P. Go! Elks Waterloo Elks Davenport Bubuque Muscating Boyce Booking Agency Dolite Warien Spears Jaeger Burger Platers Mile Raemonde & Co G. BE Boyes Chicago

Sedan Sled Patented by Waterloo Inventor

George Mourer of 1315 Seventh Street West, painter and decorator, invented a miniature sedan sled for children to ride on winter days. The first model was made for his niece Madelyn Wilson, and he has since secured a patent. Orders have come from Duluth, Montreal and Winnipeg.

George Mourer Seventh Street West Madelyn Wilson Mourer Duluth Montreal Winni

West Grade Schools Stage Tha Mouse That Jack Built

Children from west grade schools present the operetta Tha Mouse That Jack Built at West High auditorium on April 19 and 20. A planning committee led by Miss Naneen Davis, Miss Edna Lick, and Miss Alice Swanson met to finalize preparations. About 200 children participate in the Yeast production.

West Jack West High Auditorium Naneen Davis Edna Lick Alice Swanson

Proper baby shoe fitting and care guidelines

Advice on selecting flexible soled laced shoes for standing babies. Emphasizes long broad soles, no heels, ample room, and avoiding tight or overly stiff footwear. Recommends wooden shop fitting, examining wore shoes for signs of foot issues, and preferring laces to adjust as the foot grows.

Childre

Beauty Chats On Dandruff Care From Edna Bent Forbes

Hair health advice lists common dandruff causes from washing frequency starch content soap strength and even hats. It advises scalp treatments using oils or tonics and suggests careful application to reach roots without wasting product.

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Chorus at First Presbyterian Enjoyed The Oratorio

A large crowd attended the First Presbyterian Church last evening to hear Arthur Gaul's oratorio The Holy City, directed by Jersa M. Church. A 50-voice chorus, soloists from Cedar Falls and Galser Cardad, and broadcasts via Cole Bros. station marked the event. several seats remained empty as many were turned away. Dr. Macartney led a sermonette linking faith and science, with remarks on the unity of nature and revelation.

First Presbyterian Arthur Gaul Oly Jersa M. Church Mr. Church Gsolo Irving Wolfa Cedar Falla Misa Sisie Byvank Misa Norman Galser Cardad Byrantt Galser Sennen J. R. Macartney Cole Bros. Electrical Macartney Jesus Christ Hearon William Jennings Bryan Heaven Christ Will Earth

Hazleton Girl Die in Hospital After Peritonitis

Miss Lara Simek of Hazleton died Friday afternoon at People's Hospital from peritonitis due to a ruptured appendix. She was 14, born in Hazleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J Simek. Survived by parents, brother Leonard, sister Layonne, and relatives. Services held at Harlaton Presbyterian Church. burial at Smith Funeral Friday.

Independence Lara Simek Hazleton People's Hospitalere J. Simek Leonard Layonne John Miguet Fred’ Clark Harlaton Presbyterian Church Mary A. Sharp Hagleville Missouri Mr. Sharp

Local Notes and Social Roundup

A digest from town includes visits by Miss Irene Junkins and Mrs J Eighmey, a scarlet fever patient at home, building permits issued for remodeling at 1423 Second Street West, and several residents traveling or attending events. Highlights include a public speaking event in Waterloo, university visits, prayer week by the Salvation Army, and local accidents with injuries.

A. McFarlane Chicago Irene Junkins Bristow Verne Junger High Home Denver Etreat W. L. Venable R.D. Colvin Wiss Doris Allen Milwaukee Downer Birney Allen Glena Second Street Paul Kildes Waterloo Columbia Academy Dubuque Maybeth Mack W. of. Mack Lincoln Neb Salvation Army Russell Lamson Vance Morton Iowa City

New Cafe Opens with Red Cross Receipts Donation

The Liberty cafe at Fourth and Jefferson opens Wednesday with door service from 9 a.m. Gifts for Women and cigars for men will be given from the day's receipts to the Red Cross Chapter Waterloo. Officials from the Waterloo office handle the cash register. Proprietors Stelios and Elias Myrisias previously ran the old Liberty next door. William Karabis, ex-chef at Black's Tearoom, guides the kitchen alongside a lunch counter and modern mahogany furnishings.

Liberty Cafe Fourth and Jefferson Streets Red Cross Waterloo Dla. m Stelios Elias Myrisias Elias ‘Myysias Ta‘coma Wash William Karabis Black's Tearoom Sunny Side Country Club

Black Hawk Veterans to Receive Checks Soon

About 2000 Black Hawk county veterans will receive roughly 450000 dollars in World War I compensation. Payments come after bond sale negotiates around April 18, with Waterloo serial numbers among the first to get checks.

Black Hawk County Iowa Veteras Des Moines Waterloo

Thirty-Nine Admitted to Grace M E Sunday

Thirty nine adults and children were received into membership at Grace Methodist Church Sunday morning. It was the largest single class in the curran pastorate begun late last September. The sermon titled The Triumphal Entry marked Palm Sunday with special choir numbers.

Grace M. E A. B. Curran

Shoe leggars Newest Booze Peddler Species

Martins Ferry police raiding party found bottles of toxicants concealed in old shoes on a shelf. Thomas Murnizan was fined $400. Local booze peddlers referred to as shoe leggars mark a new breed in illegal trade.

Martins Ferry Thomas Murnizan

Dodge Motor Car on Display Three Days

Spring display of all Dodge models to run Thursday through Saturday at Harter B Hull salesroom 627 Franklin street. Technical demos show disassembled motor transmission and rear axle to explain parts coordination. Show highlights include after service emphasis, parts shop facilities, new overhaul machines, Endurance film, and music souvenirs.

Dodge Harter B. Hull Franklin Street Louisiana

Dedicates Lives to Christ Sunday at First Baptist

Thirty young people accepted the Christian message yesterday at First Baptist Church as Rev. R. Hi Williamson preached God's Greatest Gift. Evening services urged older members to support the younger group. The sermon stressed the parable of the great supper and warned that indecision is the deadliest health of the soul.

R. Hi. Williamson First Baptist Church Williamson-salg Jesus

Fragmentary religious fragment discusses soul versus world

The passage rails against ignorance and unbelief and questions the value of gaining worldly wealth at the cost of the immortal soul, urging reflection on spiritual duties over material gain.

Hesitant Spring Forecasts Warmer Weather Ahead

Weather outlook tonight and tomorrow hints at warmer conditions for the region as residents weary of a cold spring. Weekend temperatures failed to bring crowds with Saturday topping 38 above zero and Sunday peaking at 38 before a 3 am drop to 16 above. Birthday party reported Sunday for Elizabeth Kent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. R Kent, at 1013 Wellington, planned by Mrs. Homer Barron and Mrs. N. S. Kent with pink and white decorations, music, games and refreshments.

Tofay Elizabeth Kent N. R Kent Wellington dAfrs Homer Barron N.S. Kent

Every member canvass at Cedar Falls church

The First Presbyterian church conducted its every member canvass yesterday afternoon to raise $10,500 for current expenses and benevolences for the coming year. The event emphasized shared support and community involvement within Cedar Falls.

Cedar Presbyterian ‘Church

Waterloo Public LibraryAnnual Report Shows 1922 Circulation

Waterloo public library released a summary annual report for the year ending December 31, 1922. It details total circulation of 247,842 across adult, juvenile, stations, and schools, a 44,500-volume collection with 4,623 additions, and 3,596 new cards issued. Financials show a balance of 340.95 on Jan 1, 1922, rising to 38,105.10 after taxes and fines, with year expenditures totaling 82,056.49 and year-end balance 6,048.61. The report notes strong school cooperation and highlights staff contributions in children’s and stations departments.

Waterloo ‘Public Library Waterloo Library H. M. Reed Board Ofbrary Trustees Reputy Mies Florence Tate Alina Golda Aunbury Galloway John Fiske Lincoln Ginden Lowell Washington Washington- Irving Presbyterian

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Society News Zimmerman-Wheeler G. R. Shoemaker Methodist Episcopal Church Ida Wheeler Shel Rock Theo Zimmerman Sanborn Cedar Heights Zimmeyerman Cedar Falls Colordo E. W. OA. D. Society Florance Howard Miss Howard Goldier Bishop Katherine, Luehr Fidelity Tuvedas G. G. Club Elmer Sherrill Rose Cohen Herman Rubin J. D. Cohen F. Rubin Federation Waterloo Woman's Federation Church News Elks At Clinton Mrs. Harland H. Allen Beauty Edna Bent Forbes J. Eighmey Pasadena Cal Wil A. Lane First National Bank Oklahoma City Central States Conference of State Association Lang Town Bankers’ Associates Harlan Gordon Butler Avenue Clara Frenzel Mullan Avenue Third Avenue West EB. L. Cortan Miss Frenzel Moore-Young Construction Company R. H. Mack A Mack Phong Black Hawk Dodge Motor Car First Baptist Buchanan XM Ron Patsia Spring GAN Reneto Gardini Boston Strangler Lewis Gardin Lewis Gardinz Shredded Wheat Company Niagara Falls, N.Y
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