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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1924

Page

2

Vocational survey outlines aims of senior girls

Friday afternoon a survey of 102 senior girls in public and parochial high schools examined vocational plans. Teaching tops the list with 24 expressing intent, Nursing 3, College work 6, Journalism 7, many unsure of plans, 24 undetermined. Meetings, conferences, and refreshments followed, with Miss Brace and Mrs. Kenney directing.

Educaional Committee of Business Udofessional Women's Club Princcipals Ceat Maria Braco Szereda H. Plow USA Elizabeth Kenney Mice Mere Aylesworth Miss Brace American Association of University Women FL J. Miller Waterloo Ihpir Gast Myra Loban Mites Hak Nor Library Della Darning Library West

First Trinity reception for new members noted

Trinity American Lutheran church held its first reception in the church parlor greeting about 168 people led by Rev. and Mrs. FL Moehlmann and the church board. A program followed with songs, readings, and a tea service as 91 new members joined since the new quarters were dedicated two months ago. Bray Huckins news: Edwin Bray married Ruth Inez Huckins in a single ring ceremony at Rev. Henry Mueller's residence with witnesses Mrs. A. W. Doyle and Mr. and Mrs. Bray residing at 701 Webster Street. Bray works as a driver for Independent Fruit Co.

Trinity American Lutheran Church FL Herbert Moehlmann Violet Lily Michael M. Moeh Rosene Mansning Arline Peters

Missionary Talk Highlights Life in Java and Plantations

A church program covered missionary experiences in Java, detailing native customs, plantation life, and efforts to address shortages and discipline. Mrs B A Weald presided with ten served by Mrs G Wilkins and Mrs Kate Branson. plans included a prayer service for the annual bank offering and honors for original charter members of St Pan’s Society.

Java Ivir Mars Mahle Sh Pants Wanan Puerto New England Deta Fonr Square B.A. Weald Mys It. G. Wilkins Kate Branson Innter Peurling St. Pan's Society St. Totinson

Real Live Husbands and Mothers Speak Up

A reader letter argues women should not be chained to home duties while husbands roam weekly. The writer urges independence, shared public work, and balanced roles, asking why a tired mother must stay home when many men and women share community duties.

Voniplala Ctr Rhight

Lectures Promote South America Health Drive and Public Notices

Dr WA Ronit of Waverly spoke at a Woman's Foreign Missionary meeting on sanitation in South America and a hospital project to improve disease safety. The event included readings, music, and a talk by Elner M. Luchty on code revision. Others announced club activities, elections, and upcoming social functions.

South America WA. Ronit Waverly South América Woman's Foreles Grace Mook Church Audiencs Ranvinerdhia Missildegerde Fitny Portville Robttrata T Amtertern Rane Laws State ‘Teachers College Warren Avcloly Mred J. Miller I White Curran

Community Club Notes and Society Meetings Summary

A jumble of social events spans several groups. The Thimblebee-Thirty-Ave unit of the Helen Gould auxiliary hosted a sewing session at Memorial Hall with Miss Pawling Garnion performing piano numbers and a reading by PL Smith. Lady circles plan Memorial Day observances, a May dinner, and a Bishop’s dinner. Teachers and parent groups announce picnics and banquets, while the Shakespearean society at Town State Teachers College schedules a Sunday banquet with 57 reservations. A Lions Club auxiliary meeting at K. O. Hall closes the notices with a 2 pm gathering.

Helen Gould Memorial Hall Harry Society Town Staite Teachers College Black Helen Stuntz

St Johns Bazaar Opens With Strong Attendance And Interest

The St John church bazaar drew good attendance and lively interest with many booth offerings. A supper runs 5 to 8 pm nightly this week, with night lunches available afterward. Saturday closes the event.

St. John's Bazar

Bridge Club Notes and Franklin Club Meeting

Tuesday Twelve Bridge club held an evening at Mrs. EB C G Johnson home with Carl Hutton and Mrs Ed Wratt sharing honors. Miss Altan Dickens assisted in serving. Franklin club members gathered at Black's last night to hear Gerald Holton discuss The Origin and History of Insurance and Wendell Miller speak on Modern Autocratic Tendencies In Government.

Mrseule Temple Waterloo Order of Eastern Star A.W. McFarlane Wnhterloo Nihe Mas Mildred Rector Elizabeth Artus Mmes Freda McLean Anna Winstead Emma Willier Mies Emma Smith Anna Are Ivlen Hutton Edna Bradford Inez Lund Anna Thomas Luca Burk Edna Kleist Flora Leland Ccub Margaret Morrison Lichty Pythian Sisters of Waterlan Temple Grace Bickelberg Fairbank Clara Steere Ethel Snodgrass Mary Ttorner Ble Dion Cedar Falls Rofrestine Twelve Bridge Club EB. C G. Johnson Carl Hutton Ed Wratt Altan Dickens Franklin Club Gerald Holton Wendell Miller

Jimmy Nuss Defeats Bobby Woplin in Easy Bout

In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan last night Jimmy Nuss beat Bobby Woplin from Minneapolis over ten rounds. Nuss won every round, scored five knockdowns, and controlled the match despite Woplin's toughness.

Jimmy Nuss Bobby Woplin Sault Ste. Marie Mich Uss Billy Woplin Minnneapolis Woptin Gentely

Fire at Mitchell residence sparks chimney debris

A fire at 4 0 S Richt caused by sparks from a chimney fell on the rear of Henry Mitchells home. Damage was limited to 25 dollars. An oil burner at A Burfer 116 West Peltington became unmanageable at 1045 yesterday. Firemen used three gallons of chemicals. No damage reported. A rubbish fire on a Mobile street at 2 30 yesterday required firefighters. they were not needed. Public notices advertise insurance services.

Flenry Mitchell Richt WL A. Burfer West Peltington D. I

Dysart Names Cedar Falls Man as Superintendent

Dysart Iowa May 1 A B Farrell of Cedar Falls has been elected superintendent at the consolidated school for the coming year. He and his wife will take special work at Town State Teachers college Cedar Falls this year. He was formerly head of the validated school at Wyman Indiana. ABANDONS FURNITURE. Trask May Tess Wattand was issued for the arrest of Ed Surder of Geneseo township east of Geneseo church on a charge of passing a bad check. When country officers went after him he and his family were missing though the furniture was still in the house.

Dysart A. B. Farrell Cedar Falls Consolidated School of Farrell Town State Teachers College Wyman Trask May Tess Wattand Ed i Surder Geneseo Township Geneseo Church Counry Altho

Hair Care and Styling Advice From the Past

Woman readers learn current hair fashions for short, thin hair with side or middle parting. Styles feature forward strands, back knots, and delicate braids. Tips include fringe shaping, cloche hats, and front-wave techniques for a flattering silhouette. Public health tips appear alongside beauty guidance.

Amart

Waterloo April post office receipts set new high

April receipts at the Waterloo post office reached 43833.23 dollars, up 12752.90 from April 1923's 30752.23. For January to April 1924 total revenue reached 144891.92, an increase of 22481.49 over 1923, with parcel post shipments from Joburg and manufacturers rising steadily per postmaster Ray C. Sygert.

Waterloo Postoice Ray C. Sygert Jobberg

Western Asphalt Co. Wins Oelwein Paving Bid

Oelwein city council accepted Western Asphalt Co. Sioux City bid for eight inch asphalt paving at $2.69 per square yard with five inch concrete base. Two bids filed. total project cost about $215,000. Work to begin after order.

Oelwein Westersphalt Company Sioux City Ieationa Aca Bry-iana

Yussif Hussane Fractured Rib In Fall

Los Angeles May 1 Turkish heavyweight wrestler Yussif Hussane is hospitalized with a fractured rib and other injuries after being thrown to the floor during a match with Jim Londos. He was unconscious for about 20 minutes.

Los Angeles Cal Yussif Hussane Jim Londos Hussane

Dubuque Judge Addresses Rotary on U.S. Constitution

On May 1 Judge John W. Kintsinger of Dubuque spoke to the Rotary club about the U.S. Constitution at its Tuesday meeting. About 57 teachers from local grades and high school attended the invitation to hear the lecture.

Honoring Judge F G Platt at Memorial Service

District court adjourned at Boon and Waterloo Saddlery closed as Black Hawk County Bar Association honors the late Judge Franklin C. Platt. Funeral held at 2 p m at 515 Third Street East Waterloo with Rev Efe McCollum Jones presiding and a quartet performing. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named among local judges and attorneys. Relatives attend from Port Huron and Boston.

Boon Waterloo Saddiery Company Franklin CG. Platt Third Street East Mawk County Bar Association Efe McCollum Jones Universalist Church Waterloo Platt Albert Greeley Naneen Davis Henry Iblings Harry McCowen C. E. Pickett George E. Lichty G. W. Huntley A. B. Lovejoy Alfred Longley

Careless Shampooing Spoils The Hair Ad

An old advertisement touts Mulsifuad coconut oil shampoo as pure and gentle. It warns against harsh soaps that dry the scalp and damage hair while promising rich lather and easy rinsing for soft, lustrous, manageable hair. Fulfilled cocoanut oil shampoo sold at drug stores.

Autobiographical notes on Judge Platt and training details

The text cites Mrs HH M Beamer of Mishawaka and an autobographical statement by Judge Platt. It mentions 1869 entry to the University of Illinois, captaincy of a guard company, participation during the Chicago fire of 1871, and Illinois bar admission in 1876. It also notes a Chicago law practice period and Oswego New York high school nursing courses for girls.

HH. M. Beamer Mishawaka Ind Ilinois Feading Chicago

Use Lemons to Whiten Skin Advertisement

An old advertisement promotes a lemon and Orchard White mixture as a skin whitener. It claims a quarter pint bottle yields a fragrant lotion that lightens the face neck arms and hands and removes freckles sunburn and tan. It urges readers to mix the remedy themselves for best results.

Brake Weil Tate

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