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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1924

Page

2

Waterloo hosts fourth anniversary convention of Federation of Musingsome Professionals

Elusive OCR text reports Waterloo hosting a women’s federation convention, celebrating four years with clubs joining, 1,447 members and 20 clubs, hospitality plan, registrations at Hotel Russell Lamson, state president Martha Pattie presiding. City welcome by Mayor Gnagy. Activities include education talks, committee reports, social events at Sunny Country Club, and a Mother’s Day service.

Fows Federation of Musingessme Woest Claus Waterloo Federation Hotel Russell-Lamson S$alan Martha Pattie Mason City Woh. Deachler First Brethren Church A. E. Gnagy Edith 8 5S. C. Saunichsen Des Moines Sigéin State Bulletin Ascha Margaret Barrette Helena Mitchell Davenport Adelia Prichand Portland Ore Conven Zion Sunny Country Club Carrie M Lyon Milinquist Lioux City Devenpor Ives Prichart Baturisy

B P W Officers to Be Chosen at Meeting Tuesday

Officers will be chosen at the annual session of the B P W club on Tuesday evening in Black's. Delegates to the national convention will be named and other business of the year closed. Miss Maria Brace directs the vocational survey as a major project, with group conferences among senior and parochial school girls. Miss Brace and club president Mrs. Wlizhett Kenway led sessions, though Miss Hemenway and Miss Scati were ill. Copies of the club booklet Every Girl were given to each participant after the conference.

Waretlos Budtusiaind Proteastonal Woman's Club Lehievesteut Wilde Entertainment MH Ge Tursity Tintronit Conventionise Otter Atticial Board Béssiun Momlay Maria Brace Unisyi Wits Miss Brace Wlizehett Kenway Aliss Fanny Hemenway Misa Nfagell Scati Misa Brace Club

Lincoln Circle May Party Planned For Tuesday

Lincoln Circle plans its annual May party at Bishop's East Cafeteria next Cedar. Ladies of the G A I at its Tamlar business session yesterday afternoon noted dinner at 7 P M with reservations to Mrs. Hare Tiett Hohi before Monday evening. Next assembly at Memorial hall features an open post supper. arrangements by Mrs. Mathilda Schultz. Members to bring sandwiches and one other item. A Junchean dinner at Memorial hall May 30 for GAL RL members. Ada Warnar to chair. First meeting of Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Willard Hall this season set for 2 30 p m Tuesday. Homecoming planned for all former and honorary members especially those invited who have served 25 years. Mrs. S8 Williams and Mrs. G H Thorson to discuss scripture lesson and Florida work. correspondent from Los Angeles to report.

Bishop's East Cedar Lincgin G.A. It Tamlar Hare Tiett Hohi Mamerial Hall Mathilda Schultz Willy Ada Warnar Caly Dan Women's Christian Temperance UN Willard Ball Wilf Sonvene Williams G. Hf Thorson Willk Union Florida Wit Weiss Los Angeles Helen Hyrm

Curious Health Notes From Aged Observations

A jumbled column discusses hair and nail growth, claiming nails grow faster when dry and hair length relates to color. It mentions a Washington fashion of a four hundred calorie portrait chart, then shifts to beauty tips, skincare advice, and dubious claims about aging, digestion, and impurities.

Japanese Party Farewell for Two Waterloo Associates

A United Presbyterian lecture room hosted a farewell gathering for Mes. i A. Sweet and S. M. McCauley, who will relocate to South Carolina and Chicago respectively. The event featured piano and vocal solos by local artists, and Rev. F C L Hankin delivered remarks for the congregation.

United Presbyterian Idi I A. Sweet S. M. McCautey Waterloo Adan Sweet Chichrg

Henry Weis Birthday Family Reunion Host in Quincy

Henry Weis celebrates his eightieth birthday at his Quincy residence as he hosts a family reunion. Others attending include Mr. and Mrs. P.O. Weis of Quincy with daughter Mrs. Roberta Likely and her son John. Extended relatives from Weis families in Pensacola and Dayton join in, while some cannot attend.

Henry Weis Jhonty Wars Waterlao Commercal Enterprises Ciia City Waly P.O. Weis Quincy Mra Rtobert Licily Mrs. Burnham Mre A.W. UD. Weis

Gordon C Locke Marries Iowa City Girl Months Ago

Jown Chay Ia May 3 21 Mrs Cecil S31 Biss of this La day announced the find image of their daughter Ione to Gordon C Locke famous University of Iowa football star The marriage took place here Sent 15 £ 23 and had been bent a secret for almost eight months Mrs Locke is a teacher in a junior high school here Locke is completing his law course and will act as assistant to Burt Ingworsen football coach next fall.

Associated Press Jown Chay Cecil

Last Woman's Club Birthday Party Set For Monday

Waterloo Woman's Club hosts final birthday party of the year Monday afternoon at the clubhouse with hostess Mrs V O Sullivan and others. Miss Margaret Weishsar will read as part of the program, with contests in plan for the afternoon.

Woman’s Club Waterloo Womans, Club V. 0 . Sullivan Margaret Weishsar Fred McChtin

Club Notes Fun Luncheon at Mrs Reed Residence

Happy Hour members hosted guests at the residence of Mrs B Reed on Tuesday at one o'clock for luncheon music and needlework contests. Golden Leaf civic members were entertained with provided pastimes and social diversions.

Mrs. 5 B. Reed Tuteday O'Elpel Golden Leaf Civic

Side Talks on Nationality and the American Identity

A discussion about people’s perceived national origins reveals how Americans, with generations of ancestors from diverse countries, often label themselves as English French or Irish while recognizing a broader American identity. The piece notes statistics on parents born in the U S and reflects on how lineage shapes self perception and pride, ending with a wry remark about family trees.

France England America Auch New Ac Analytance

Local Socials Highlight May Gatherings And Hosts

Mrs J B DelWaia hosted guests yesterday as Antek club members Bucs of Miss Avis Lewick, with plans for a June party at Miss Lulu Mosher's country home. Mrs Taylor Alessingar entertained B B club for a motor ride and luncheon at Mrs P O Marble's home with Mrs Walter Belworg and others as guests. The gathering featured a May basket centerpiece in red and white.

Antek Club Bucs Avis Lewick P. Oa. Marble Walter Belworg 5. B. Mosher T. ON. 4 Club

Church Youth Group Attends Wiener Toast and Radio Concert

About 20 members of the Senior Christian Endeavor of First Presbyterian church attended a Wiener Toast at Cedar Heights last evening, then went to Marie Witt's residence for a radio concert. About 150 were entertained in Northminster parlors last evening at a hard times party, closing with refreshments. Flo wers for best costumes were awarded to Kenneth and Bertha Kress and Izola Jennings.

First Presbyterian Church Cedar Heights Marie Witt Northminster Kenneth and Bertha Kress Izola Jennings

Insurance Agency Opens and Local News Roundup

Albert G. Greeley and Leland B. Johnson announce the Gregley Johnson insurance agency opening. Mrs Elizabeth Jenuney is named district manager for Mutual Life Insurance. Various locals travel, study, or attend meetings in Ames and nearby towns. A missing heir is named in the John Brewster estate decree, with Emma sister of the deceased and her surname undisclosed.

Albert G. Greeley Leland B. Johnson Gregley-Johnson Insurance Agency Elizabeth Jenuney Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York John Brewster Eliza Brewster Emma

East High Circus Day Observed May 16

East High students plan Circus Day on Friday May 16 with a parade through the business district a field program and a picnic style supper. Dismissal at noon and classes prepare three committee led events featuring floats clowns and a variety of stunts with interclass competition and lemonade popcorn and circus accessories available. Senior junior and sophomore committees list leaders including Norbert Roepe Carl Artus Robert Patterson Geraldine Gilchrist Nina Andrews Robert Lee Hubert Patterson Eleanor Hughes Leroy Markham Helen Bird and Leland Beckner.

East High Orange and Black Vine Mast High Uch Norbert Roepe Carl Artus Robert Patterson Geraldine Gil Jchrist Nina Andrews Robert Lee Hubert Patterson Eleanor Hughes Leroy Markham Helen Bird Leland Beckner

Minneapolis Symphony to Play at Cedar Falls May 21

The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform at Cedar Falls on May 21 with Lenora Sparkes as soprano soloist. The concert is part of the annual music festival program produced by the Teachers College committee and WOL station.

Minneapolis “Symphony Orchestra Cedar Falls Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra WOL

Bennington Drainage Petition Dismissed by Officials

A petition to form a joint drainage district across Bennington township into Bremer county was dismissed yesterday afternoon by a joint meeting of the boards of supervisors. Filed in 1919, the plan faced objection from more than 50 district farmers after six prior joint meetings over five years to review the project.

Bennington Township Bremer County Boards of Supervisors Cownty

Sunday Radio Programs List from multiple stations

Radio Digest summarizes Sunday programming across stations including WSB Atlanta KYW Chicago Chicago Tribune listings Detroit News Fort Worth Star Telegram Kansas City Star Los Angeles Medford Omaha Philadelphia and Des Moines. The long schedule notes church services concerts organ recitals sermons lectures and various time blocks from early morning to evening with specific station call signs and brief program hints.

Radio Digest Associated Presa WSB Atlanta Journal Wesley Memorial Church KYW Chicago Chicago Brening Cint Sitakar Kansas City Kita Los Angeles KHS Cisrd Medford Omaha Philadelphia Eto T. Archesten T. Archesten, | Why. Sehenretady Athans Ery Winnipor Atlantic Das Moines

Balmy Weather Ahead for Waterloo Area

Balmy conditions and rising temperatures are forecast by the Des Moines bureau for the weekend. Roads are in good driving condition and woods and fields are turning green, ideal for enjoying the Waterloo Rock Stand baseball game. Yesterday’s low was 42 and the high reached 67. today was warm and sunny with expectations of agreeable weather tomorrow.

Des Moines Waterlon

Busy Y.M.C.A Boys Department Plans May Events

The Y M C A Mt G A boys department schedules a busy May with a free swimming school starting May 19 a bird house contest May 24 and a pet and hobby show May 34 Entries for the bird house contest are due by May 24 at 6 p.m in the lobby and premiums awarded in each class A nationally known bird specialist will lecture The pet and hobby show will display dogs ponies birds cats rabbits and various hobbies with first and second premiums in each class Entries for the show must be in by 6 p.m Friday May 30 and exhibit dates run through May 31

Boyal Department Ie Y.M. G. A

Moose State Officers Plan May Convention

State Moose officers J G Cunningham Ames vice president and B Davenport secretary will discuss the Loyal Order of Moose state convention plans on May 28 29 with George Wellgin local secretary. A Moose hall bazar this week raised funds for the band building and the lodge has moved meetings from the second and fourth Mondays to the first and third Mondays.

The Loyal Order of Moose J. G. Cunningham Ames Shire B.y Davenport Wil George Wellgin Toda Moose Hall

Aplington High Nine Beats Dumont Two to Nil

Aplington high baseball team defeated Vicont high nine here yesterday in a well played game. Arends struck out 17 and allowed three hits. Piatzerafl Dunton struck out six and gave up six hits. Aplington scored the winning run in the ninth when Dreyer drew a walk, stole second and scored. Unbeat en teams Dunstan and Anlington meet here next Friday.

Aplington Aplington High Vicont High Arends Piatzerafl Dumont Dreyer Stockdale Dunstan Anlington

Little Tots Carry Rifles Arrested on River Bank

Two young boys were found with rifles on the river bank below Eleventh street bridge. They faced Chief P. E. Walter for discharging firearms inside city limits and await parental guidance on the seriousness of possessing firearms.

P. E. Walter Eleventh Street Bridge

Expert Bridge Doubles Sparkboard Controversy in Historic Tips

The article discusses the informatory or negative double in Auction Bridge, detailing how its improper use can cost points, undermine firm plays, and tempt players to drive up bids. Examples show misjudged doubles harming both the doubler and partner, with calls for rule changes to curb abuses.

C. H. Colson New York Hearts

Water loo Evening Courier Patterns Pattern Orders

To obtain the Courier up-to-date pattern of accompanying design send to Fashion Department Waterloo enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. Patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible but should reach you in ten days after ordering.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

A MATTY' SUIT FOR THE SMALL BOY 1924 PATTERN

Pattern details for a matty suit for boys ages 2 4 and 6. Materials include pongee linen gingham and neat cloth. Cut in three sizes with yardage estimates and instructions for contrasting collar cuffs hat and pocket. Postage payable by order of 15 cents in silver or stamps and 12 cents for address notification.

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