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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1920

Page

3

Society Notes Highlight Local Clubs And Meetings

Thursday afternoon social events feature remarks by Mrs. Hattie Eason and Mrs. J E B Dewoate. Circles discuss The Old South and Reconstruction, plus Blaine in Congress. Parent-Teacher Association reports have 150 attendees with school-board talks. Young People’s Society meets at Immanuel Lutheran. Adele and Oscar Tews perform. Sons of Veterans plan a thimblebee with drills and social. Entre Nous club hosts visitors for luncheon. St Mary’s Sewing Circle hosts, First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid hosts, Christ Episcopal Ladies’ Guild meets, XX club notes.

Hattie Eason C. B. S. B. Club J. EB. Dewoate Silent Club—Airs M. M. Smith St. Margaret's Guild H. E. Figeld Pe Chantauqua Grant Columbia Blaine Congress John Fiske Kline James Howard H. A. Boysen W. H.brunn J. W. Arbuckle Fidella Koeneke Mmes. Slight Dan Tavey J. O. Berggren Pres St. Mary's Circle Maes Thomas Meisch John Koster Albert Hoffer St. Mary's Sewing Circle

Footwear fashions drift from French heels to wider toes

The article traces a long history of shoe styles from pointed toes to broad tips, noting French high heels and slanted heels strained feet. It praises broader toe boxes and moderate heels and advises buyers to pick comfortable walking oxfords and plain pumps for versatile wear across seasons.

Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on happiness and doing

Ruth Cameron writes on choosing to pursue tasks with joy. A friend faces a dilemma between duty and happiness, deciding to travel despite worry. The piece explores mental restraint and a New England conscience that dampens enjoyment during effort.

Ruth Cameron

FALSE TEETH OF DEAD WOMAN CLUE TO HER SLAYER

Sioux City Iowa May 5 Paul Kronvich Balvenan a farmer jailed on suspicion of running over and killing Mrs J F Peterson Saturday night was about to be released after he pleaded innocence. Police found the dead woman's false teeth wedged between the car's fender and radiator. Kronvich confessed saying fright caused him to drive away and report nothing.

Sioux City Paul Kronvich Balvenan J. F. Peterson Ho Peport

Poultry Breeders School Held at Ames Iowa

A school for poultry breeders training men in poult culling and reduction under the supervision of the Iowa State College department of poultry husbandry aims to certify county agents and county participation. Forty counties will be served with demonstrations and booster days. Eligibility open to anyone interested in poultry.

Ames la Kgwa State College HLA Ames Accordi ‘Ing Rittenhender Wills Enyralls Ime Enhiond R

Waterloo to form city wide music alliance this fall

A meeting of Flow Arts division and city music groups led to plans to merge all Waterloo musical interests into a single parent unit. Mrs. Inkle of Peoria outlined federation benefits and the need to attract top national talent, aiming to boost Waterloo as a leading Iowa music center. A survey meeting was set for this afternoon to finalize details and name.

Waterloo Flow Arts Division Womens Club Natural Club Hotel Russell-Lamson Inkle Peoria Federated Music Clubs of the United Greater Waterloo Association Iowa

Furnishings traced by drivers and notices followed

Drivers are stopped to learn origin of furniture loads while divorce and death notices are followed up by househunters seeking clues to ties and provenance.

Organized Labor Opposed to Adams in Dubuque

Organized labor of Dubuque Iowa, the hometown of John T Adams Republican national committeeman and vice chairman, went on record Monday evening opposing his re election to the national committee. The action was taken on the ground that he is a powerful enemy of organized labor.

Dubuque John T. Adams Iowa Republican Nationtl Committee National Committee

G A Rallies Labor to Oppose Adams Re election

A labor meeting in Iowa urged organized groups to oppose Adams re election. Delegates were told to prevent Adams from becoming Republican national committeeman as part of a broader effort to influence state and national party positions. A special price ad appears at end.

Ahe G. A. BK Ubugue Upduell Chike Iowa Organized Labor Adams Auka State Federation of Labor Ita

Waterloo Courier Patterns Tailor Request Coupon Offer

To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design, mail the coupon and 16 cents for each pattern to Fashion Department, Evening Courier, Waterloo. Patterns allow for seams and orders filled as soon as possible, but expect delivery about ten days after sending the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Help ad sparks housing hunt in Des Moines

In Des Moines on May 4, inventive househunting methods surfaced. An advertisement headed Help claimed a one year old baby needed a home and that parents must accompany her, prompting a race to rent a cottage. Moving van contests to secure vacancies followed.

Des Moines

Daniel M All to Visit Des Moines for Grand Army Campfire

Daniel M all commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic will stop in Des Moines Sunday and Monday May 23 and 24 to hold a campfire at Crocker post. He arrives from Kansas City and proceeds to the northwest as part of a statewide tour in the interest of the grand army.

Des Moines Daniel Mall Grand Army of the Republic Crocker Post Kansas City Grand Army

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Society News Sons of Veterans Entre Nous Club Joe Schiel 4. H. McCoy C. CG. Calkins John Berne Margaret O'Brien Mmes. D. Bennett L. Bennett John Hilemen Ladies’ Aid Society Christ Episcopal—Ladies' Guild F. Stevenson J. D. Caldwell Second Street West Edna Kent Jean New England Inet Tals Commercial St Woo Daetedity Waterloo Coening Poach MN Chiropractic Jinal National College of Chiropractic Chicago J.G. Jones 4Th St Dayton de Luxe Riverside Bicycles Bicycle News H. H. Miller Jefferson ST Masur Merley Good Food Products Co Lincoln Nebr Alec Make- Gos Spr Abe Aghettiat Forest Ils Underwear Hes Forest Mills Macardn Fulstadt ¢ & Langlas Baking Co
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