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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1920

Page

11

Waterloo and Area Women Active in Clubs and Society

Woman's Club delegates to the national federation convention in Des Moines. District committee named for October entertainment. Dr Lilie-Arnett spoke on refugee work with the Red Cross in Belgium and France. A musical program featured Miss Shoemaker, Mrs Hoffa, and Miss Berguson. Opal Freeman and Greeley educator were married. Rauber wedding reception noted. Business Women’s Club forms interest in a Waterloo club after Elizabeth Sears visit. Mothers Day WCTA program highlights mothers of men with music and enrollment drives. St Luke's Hustle division closes activities. Swimming class cards urged. 1920 Dancing Club to plan spring outings. Betrothal announced for Alice Frances Metruire to Edward Reymond Donohoe. Ladies’ Aid M E Sale raised funds. Needle Club to meet. Various meetings and postponements noted.

Woman's Club Mre HW. B. Boies C. M. Young Women’s ‘Club Wade Federated Clubs Des Moinés Commersdal Department Russell-Lambon B. J. Howrey Boa Folk W. L.atkinson Miso Wo Arbuckle Netle“Spusden Lilie-Arnett Belgium France Red Cross Business Woman's Club Waterloo Ives Elizabeth Sears George Metruire South Street Mise Alice Frances Edward Reymond Donohoe Pocahontas Vinden M. E

Beauty Chats Ex Edna Kent Worres on Reduction

This column urges starting a summer weight-reduction plan with a light three week diet and vegetables. It recommends eating as much as desired of specific greens and spinach for toning, plus water between meals to curb hunger.

Beauty Edna Kent Worres B. H

Side Talks By Aut A Cameron Review Services in Waterloo Churches

A local column reviews church services in Waterloo subdivisions including Seventh Day, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist and more. It lists sermon themes and service times across multiple congregations and notes parish activities and prayer meetings.

Sunday School Lesson by Rev P B Fitzwater

Rev P B Fitzwater presents a Sunday school lesson from Moody Bible Institute focusing on English Bible teaching. The piece reflects early 20th century Protestant instructional style and aims to guide teachers in biblical interpretation and classroom discussion.

P.B. Fitzwater D. D Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western News- Paparaton

Samuel The boy given to the Lord in God’s house

The lesson explains Samuel’s dedication by Hannah, his service in the sanctuary, and his obedient response to the Lord. It contrasts Israel’s failed priesthood with Samuel’s faithful leadership, noting his early prophetic call, courage before Eli, and eventual establishment as a prophet of the Lord.

Sam Samuel J. Samuel Samual Hannah Washington D. C Israel Connalleville Alameds Cal Platte Noth Platte Han Nsh I. Sauel Eli Samwel God Goss Danaven Bearsheba

Sunday School Leaders Training Class Opens in Waterloo

A three day program at Walnut Street Baptist Church begins Monday for Waterloo Sunday school leaders and teachers to prepare for next summer’s vacation bible schools. Rev C A Carmen of Shenandoah Iowa leads with Miss Hazel Bond and Prof Jay A Layham coordinating Bible stories crafts habit talks music and live school exercises.

Waterloo Walnut Street Baptist Church C. A. Carmen Shenandoah Hazel Bond Jay A. Layham Des Moines Will

Rev Nanninga to Lead Evangelical Services at First Church

L. M. Nanninga will conduct the usual Sunday service at First Evangelical church with George D. Reep as musical director. A mass meeting for men follows the talk The High Cost of Low Living and a 7 pm rally of young people features Rev. C. F. Smith.

Helston Fiymosth Walnut Street Fourth Fifth Dhey Raymond W. Cress D. Gnator Jday School Mhureday Baptist Mon—Thirteenth and Jefferson Bartos Connor Burton C. A. Nash V. C. Kela Ford m.iEndeavor Pontor M. Brotherhood Garever Jerrersutr Tract Park Avenue Clyde J. Askins America Walnut Stret Cime Wain John Bunyan Smith E. Im Senor B. Y. L.U Ziret Calvary—Newell I. le Baumeartor Benior Logan Avenue Oxsted Logan and Dane J. GB L.C L. C. Wan Dom L. M. Nanninga First Evangelical Church George D. Reep Rev. Nanninga C. F. Smith

Fred Daniels Named Interim Pastor at Union Congregational

Fred Daniels of the Rescue Mission will fill the vacancy caused by Rev. A. Nash resignation. Daniels will preach until a permanent pastor is chosen and begins May 9 at Union Congregational Church after Nash departs for Wheatland Nebraska en route to visit his brother.

Fred Daniels Rescue Mission Union Congregational Church Dc. A. Nash Wheatland Wyo Nebraska Mr. Daniels

White Elephant Sale Planned by Westminster Guild May

The Ladies Aids and Westminster Guild of First Presbyterian plan a White Elephant Sale on Saturday afternoon in May at the KC hall on Sycamore street to raise funds for the church building. Donors are urged. items are high quality and not worn out, with proceeds aiding the church.

K.C. Hall Sycamore Street Ladies’ Aid Society Alpha Chapter Westminster Guild of Pirst Presbyterian Church Red Cross First Presbyterian Church J. W. Rath Man A. M. Place Nettie Pine C.Q. Barnett

Women Claim Right To Serve In Vestry

Women members of Episcopal churches in Waterloo expect the issue of women serving on vestries and as lay delegates to the New York Diocesan Convention to be decided at the annual meeting. They argue constitutional equality and wider rights justify access to church offices, predicting a heated debate at the convention.

Iowa New York Women’s League Episcopal Waterloo Episcopal Diocese of United States California

War Bonds Lowered by U S Policy

Senator Owen of Oklahoma charges federal reserve rate policy reduces liberty bonds value. He cites twenty six billion dollars in bonds already depreciated by three billion dollars and urges the government to avoid harming patriotic bondholders.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Board Owen Oklahoma Senate

Connecticut Man to Address Rotary Club

Col A Havers of Hartford Conn will address the Rotary Club at Hotel Russell Samson Monday noon on The Evolution of the Pen. The talk will be illustrated with screen slides and two movie reels. He will also speak to high school pupils during a several day stay.

A. Havers Hartford Conn Rotary_club Hotel Russell— Samson Col Havers

Myre Wins Decision in Long Local Wrestling Match

Mason City Iowa May 1 Hehmer Myre local light heavyweight wrestler was awarded the decision over Louis Pergan las Gary Indiana after Pergan las fractured a shoulder and could not continue The Greek won the first fall with a head scissors in two hours and four minutes Myre was the aggressor throughout the bout.

Myre Mason City Hehmer Myre Louis Perganlas Gary Ind Secon

Quadrennial Conference Opens for Methodist Episcopal Church

Des Moines hosts the quadrennial general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opening in May with 50 delegates including 41 women. Delegates hail from Asia Europe South America and Mexico. The gathering will elect church officers and possibly eight to ten bishops and discuss unification with the Methodist Episcopal Church South and disciplinary actions on amusements.

Des Moines The Methodist Episcopal Church Asia Europe South America Mexico South

Committee named to run rummage sale at YWCA

The YWCA announces the committee in charge of its rummage sale to be held May 12 and 18. Members include Mrs. Jery Easley Grace Friend Mrs. W R Cole Mrs F A Sporle Mrs J S Tuthill and Mrs Thomas Wells. Contributions of clothing furniture and household articles may be left in Y rooms or notified to a committee member.

Jery Easley Grace Friend W. R. Cole F. A. Sporle S. Tuthill

Bank clearings show year over year rise in April 1920

In April 1920 Black Hawk county bank clearings reached 1,735,851 above 1919, with total monthly clearings at 9,731,601 and April 1919 at 7,996,760. County records record property transfers and numerous marriage licenses, plus a long list of legislative candidates filing papers across northeastern Iowa.

Amoouucad Black Hawk Abstract Company Ofice County Recorder Black Hawk County Brantel Thi

Fragmented Local Narrative Appears Incomplete News

A garbled newspaper passage describes events from a town including an evening gathering and a telegraph notice of a death. Mentions of Mrs Vosso and Madaline, a funeral in Ridgewood, and visits by Snyder and family are noted along with relatives in Cresco and Waterloo and a Los Angeles winter retreat.

Christian Mission Society District Meet Planned at Waterloo

Northeast district convention of Iowa Christian Missionary society will be held at Central Christian church in Waterloo from May 11 to 18. Delegates from all Churches of Christ in northeast Iowa will attend and prominent speakers will participate. The local congregation will entertain visitors.

Northeast District Convention of Iowa Christian Missionary Society Central Christian Church Waterloo Churches of Christ Iowa

Funeral services held for Mrs. Foun Howrey at La Porte City

In La Porte City on Thursday afternoon attendees gathered at the M E church for the funeral of Mrs. Foun Howrey. Rev S L E Hammond of Independence assisted and praise for Howrey’s active life in Spring Creek township and in the Pioneer. Relatives and friends from out of town attended.

Porte City M. E. Church Foun. Howrey S. L. E Hammond Independence Clements Howrey Spring Creek Township Burlat West Viewcemer ML Cl Fox George Bellenger Fox

Pretty Frock Patterns Offered by Waterloo Fashion Dept

Waterloo Evening Courier advertises a fashion coupon offering patterns for dresses in sizes 1 to 10 years. Orders cost 15 cents and are filled promptly after receipt, with options including blue chambray and white embroidery in fabrics like gingham linen shantung and muslin.

Waterloo Shantung

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