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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1925

Page

12

Birthday Party for Civil War Veteran in Black Hawk County

Comrade Charles Koelderling, 77, oldest Civil War veteran in Black Hawk County and member of Robert Anderson post, celebrated at his Grant Avenue home. Guests from out of town included Mrs. AM BE Singer, H. M. Nibeck, G. F. Moodey, and relatives with cakes, bouquets, and birthday cards. Local women’s circle leaders and bake sale plans for April 11 noted.

Charles Koelderiing Black Hawk County Robert Anderson Grant Avenue Alfhe Keidering Keiderling W. J. Webb W.L. Buckley AM. BE. Singer Oelwein H. M. Nibeck Hazleton G. F. Moodey Independence Lottie Flick

Church Welcomes Pastor and Family at Informal Party

More than 400 members of First Congregational church and congregation attended a birthday picnic supper and informal reception for Rev J Richmond Morgan his wife and Miss Marjorie Adams last evening. Yellow and white decor jonquils on tables. Music by Elna Christiansen Holger Christiansen. Easter birthday contest women winners $160 to organ fund. Reception sponsored by Women’s organization board of deacons and wives led by Mrs C D Wilcox.

First Congregational Church J. Richmond Morgan Marjorie Adams Elna Christiansen Holger: Christiansen Fred McClain J. G. McAlvin Ralph’ Hovin Woman's Organization C. D. Wilcox Lormanns

B Natural Elects Mrs. Watterson to Executive Office

Mrs. Watterson was named president of B Natural Music Club for the coming year at its annual election held at Mrs. George Shaemaker’s home. Other officers include Ness, vice president Call, secretary Wagner, treasurer Taylor, critic Gleason, reporter, Smith, director, with committees led by Hager-Means, MacDonald, and Eby. New officers start in fall.

Robert Watterson B Natural Music Club George Shaemaker Shaemaker C. J. Ness Bernica Call Truman Wagner R. G. Taylor Alnldred Gleason Harold F. Smith Louisa Hager- Mean John MacDonald Charles Eby Iowa City C. R. Sanborn Saint-Saens Fenschel Martha MeCarmick Mignon Thomas Ness Woman's Club

Beauty tips and home remedies from a 1910s column

A reader asks about improving complexion and skin care through yeast treatments and digestive cleansing. Advice covers masks, agar, olive oil soap, and gentle shampoos, plus exercises to reduce a double chin and notes on dry hands, oily skin, and red noses linked to digestion, circulation, or eyewear pressure.

Savoring Vulgarity in Public Whispers

A reader recalls two women on a trolley giggling over a vulgar joke, their faces expressing disdainful pleasure. The piece condemns vulgarity as a cardinal sin of personality and urges parents to model tasteful behavior, stressing cleanliness of mind as well as body.

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P T A Convention Luncheon Guests Highlight Delegates

Delegates and visitors of the northeast district P T A convention will be luncheon guests at First Presbyterian church with Mrs Frank McDonald as committee chair. Mrs S V Williams presides as toastmistress and Mrs C L Lowe of Cedar Rapids will respond. Mrs A O Rusta of Charles City will speak on Looking Ahead with musical numbers by Golda Knapp and Burdella Sankey. Invocation by Rey EL W Main opens the morning gathering focused on business matters then delegates attend teachers convention at East High auditorium.

First Presbyterian -Church Frank McDonald S. V. Williams Elyse Walcome Co. L. Lowe Cedar Rapids A. O. Rusta Charles City Golda Knapp Burdella Sankey Wil Furnish Rey EL W First Presbyterian Church East High School Waterloo BE. H. Laner Iowa City Shepherd-Townerelinic Towa

Y W Club Begins New Term Swimming Classes

Y W swimmers prepare for 13 week term at the Y W C A with beginner through advanced groups. Peter Many returns for intermediate, a demonstration on April 7 will show strokes and life saving. 13 weekly lessons plus a plunge period planned for women and children.

F. F. Campbell Society of United Presbyterian Y.W.C Jer Peter Many J- F. Dempster Fundamenulais

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Central Christian Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of Central Christian Church will convene at 2:50 p m Wednesday in the Announcements. General notes urge clear typed or legible handwriting for reports, with proper member identification and complete names for initiates, reflecting the paper's traditional data style.

Woman's Missionary Society of Central Christian Church Washaad

Broken lens duplicated at Buchanan's ad copy

Mrs. Samuel Silvers returns from a three month visit in Los Angeles and California. Mrs. William Bates travels to Madison to attend the funeral of sister Mrs. Ellis Murdock in Chamero, Pa. I Atkinson improves but remains critical after tongue cancer treatment at University hospital Town City. About 130 church workers attend Grace dining hall for evangelistic visitation training under Dr H R DeBra. Two jail detainees bond out, forfeit bail after sobering. County attorney hints at Marie Maharries parole. County board assesses property along waterworks road. Rev Christopher Morkides to Dubuque for services at St Johns Episcopal. no Greek church services Sunday locally.

William Bates Madison Wis Ellis Murdock Chamero I. Atkinson University Hospital Town City Altho Walnut Street Baptist St. Paul’s Grace Methodist Grace Dining Hall H. R. DeBra Gary Ind Carl W. A. Cook Marie Maharries Rockwell City State Hospital For the Independence T County Waterloo Hudson Benton County Christopher Morkides St. Dimitrios Dubuque St. John’s Episcopal Church Freeport Oeal

McCallum Guilty in Fake Railroad Damage Case

William Wallace McCallum, attorney for Adeline Allen of Waterloo, found guilty of contempt by Circuit Judge H M Fisher in Chicago. McCallum fined 500 for pressing fake personal injury damage suits against the C B Q railway. Detective D J Scanlan alias Donohue sentenced to 60 days for feigning paralysis to trap the McCallums into a 40000 suit. Jamies A McCallum also fined 400 for contempt.

William Wallace McCallum Adeline Allen Waterloo C. G. W. Railway Chicago H MF. Fisher Chicago Tribune D. J. Scanlan Donohue McCallum Scanlan W. W. McCallum Jamies A James A. McCallum Fisher McCallins

Contempt Adjudged In Railroad Suit In Cook County

The Tribune reports McCallum and Mrs. Allen were found in contempt for drafting a false affidavit about Scanlan's condition to speed a hearing. A railroad suit in superior court ended with a verdict for the plaintiff, now on appeal. The county injunction against Mrs. Allen dissolved last summer but remains against McCallum.

Tribune McCallum Scanlan Adeline Allen CG. G. W. Railway Cook County

Decoration Day to Be Observed Here in Usual Manner

Veterans of all wars will join in Memorial Day observances on Saturday May 30 in Waterloo continuing the World War era tradition. Morning graves will be decorated followed by a mass meeting in Memorial hall with G A R and American Legion representatives coordinating arrangements. G W Bothwell was named general chairman with Mrs Elva Wannemaker secretary and John Becker treasurer.

Waterloo Memorial Hall American Legion Auxiliary G. W. Bothwell Robert Anderson Post Elva Wannemaker John Beeker Fred Willier U. S J. H. Butts Beeker-Chapman Post T. F. Shannon

Crossword Puzzle Solve Guide From The Tiny Page

Junior Cross Word Puzzle explains solving methods with numbers and letters. It provides a single example word in the drawing and lists keys for other words including word clues such as a roadside hotel a tree type and a general term for each and all. It also gives running across and running down word clues like a fruit a refusal to accept a notion and a country of the old world.

Fuzzy puzzle answer shows floral values and odd notes

Mrs Elam reports a acacia display bought by a Kansas City banker valued at 30000 while a corsage with a rare orchid was priced at 260 for the mayor’s wife. The orchid plant worth 1000, an Egyptian Devil lily blooms every four years without soil or water. Miss Mary Anderson leads a department wears bureau with 30 assistants aiding in cut for interests of about 1 900 000 workings two men.

Elam Kansas City Mary Anderson Wears Department of Tabor

Mrs Ruby Fam Back From National Flower Show

Mrs Ruby Etam a Waterloo florist returns from a month with relatives in California. Attended the National Flower Show at Electric Park in Kansas City hosted by the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Describes the display as among the most beautiful and costly she has seen.

Ruby Kansas City Ruby Etam Florist California Irma Austin Stolywood C. D. Stewart Bessie Forners W. H. Fisk Compton Cal Waterloo Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Electric Park

Building Permits Rise in March totals and new homes

Sixty six building permits were issued in March by Charles Watson building commissioner. The $145,800 construction value included 13 residences 36 private garages and a large factory office building. The largest permit funded a $78 thousand factory office project by Bath Packing Co. Remodeling added $16,500 to Waterloo homes. Two new houses were listed at 530 Newton Street by C H Storm and two more on Reed Street cost $2,000 each.

Charles Watson Bath Pennis Bath. Packing Company Waterloo Commissioner Wasson Newton Street C. H. Storm Arnold Nemeck Reed Street

Scottish Rite Club Plans Easter Observance

Waterloo Scottish Rite club will hold its annual Easter observance in the Masonic temple on Easter Sunday at 9 30 a m according to tentative plans made at the monthly meeting.

Waterloo Scottish Rite Club Masonic Temple

Marble City Marble Championship Finals Set at Lincoln Park

Waterloo district marble tournament crowns 22 finalists for Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. final at Lincoln Park. Twenty players already qualified for Edison school district meet, with prizes including golf medal, shoes, silver medal, shirt, bronze medals and caps. Contests feature knuckle down play and no hunching, with preliminary, semifinal, and final rounds leading to a city marble champion. Eligible players include Clarence Jeffries, James Gordon, Henry Cottrill, Vesper Helm, John Jack, Francis Narey, Joe Puhl, Fred Arend, Paul Walker, Walter Peterson, August Anderson, Kenneth Zwanziger, Ray Nyban, Bruce Barnes, Irvin Kobi, Clark Moses, Vern Morgan, Forest Anderson.

Waterloo Linc Coin Park Edison’ School Lincoln Park Waterloo Playground Association City Marble Clarence Jeffries James’ Gordon Henry Cottrill Vesper Helm John Jack Francis Narey Joe Puhl Fred Arend Paul Walker Walter Peterson Anderson Kenneth Zwanziger Ray Nyban Bruce Barnes Irvin Kobi Glark Moses Vern Morgan Forest Anderson

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