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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1925

Page

14

Waterloo women attend department convention and May gatherings

Delegates from the Waterloo chapter Mrs. George Carroll Mrs. Ollie Knapp and Mrs. Grace Bross were named for the Daughters of Veterans department convention in Mason City. May 19 Mother’s Day program includes a picnic supper arranged by Mrs. Ethel Snodgrass and Miss Alice Stewart with supper planned by Mrs. Ollie Knapp Mrs. Gertrude Wright and Mrs. Grace Stallman. Various social events follow including card parties and club meetings at St. Mark's Moose Hall and the YWCA, with multiple hosts and attendees from local groups.

Waterloo Department Convention of Daughters of Veterans Mason City Sinx George Carroll Ollie Knapp Grace Bross Memorial Hall Ethel Snodgrass Alice Stewart Gertrude Wright Grace Stallman

Happy Hour Club Luncheon and Social Gatherings Noted

Mrs F J Bightley hosted a 1 PM Happy Hour luncheon with three sisters present including Mrs F L Benedict and Mrs G H E Bower man, Los Angeles, and Mrs G A Willard Pipestone Minnesota. Snapdragons decorated. R F club to meet at Mrs Ethel Snodgrass home Thursday with husbands as 6 PM dinner guests. Social band plans a noon picnic dinner with Mrs Ray Burday, while Mrs E A Williams hosts Social Circle for picnic luncheon Thursday evening.

F. J. Bightley Happy Hour Club F. L. Benedict Dlup G. HE. Bowerman Los Angeles G. A. Willard A. Be. Alexandar Ethel Snodgrass Husbands Art Ray C. Buraay E. A. Williams

First Lutheran Women Meet in Church Parlors

First Lutheran women gather in church parlors with Mrs. Caroline Hartman and Mrs J B Becker as hosts. Sewing circle members from St Mary’s hall participate with a hostess committee including Mrs Joseph Voellinger and others.

First Lutheran Caroline Hartman Mra J.B. Becker Sewing Circle St. Mary's Hall Joseph Voellinger Kenneth Farrell Ralph Barratt J. J. ‘Brenson A. BE. Will Methodist Church

The Side Talks on Skipping Grades in Children

An essay discusses Barbara who skips a grade and the pride it brings her mother. It questions what is gained by advancing early and notes potential losses such as missed material and lack of companionship. It cites childhood pace and a Miss Evelyn reference on rushing children.

Barbara Ander John Mary Izd Alice Meynell John Evelyn Evelyn Miss Mesnel

Civil War Veterans Honored at May Party in Lincoln Circle

Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A R hosted Robert Anderson post for a May party at the White Sea Inn. A 5 dinner at 7 featured May pole decor, orchestra, and varied entertainment. Speakers included Paul Davis and Amos Wheat. Proceeds and decorations supported hospital children in Town City.

Lincoln Circle Robert Anderson White Sea Inn Muate Paul Davis Anna Waager Becker Mrs Iblings Edward Swank Mr. Davis Mr. Iblings

Optimistic Expansion Outlook Held By Waterloo Real Estate Men

Waterloo real estate board met at Black's tearoom to discuss conditions. They noted many homes are being built, population growth to Waterloo could reach 10 000 in five to seven years with loyalty, and rentals and prices remain strong. They plan to send a delegation to the National Association of Real Estate Boards convention in Detroit June 23 to 26.

Waterloo Waterloo Realtors National Associattion of Real Estate Boards Detroit

Fashionable Slim Figure Promoted by Exercise and Health Tips

The article counsels a slim, healthy figure via daily exercises for hips abdomen back and legs. It describes a model of tight fitting dresses, emphasizes a firm yet relaxed look, and suggests routines including bending to floor, hip pivots, and deep breathing. It also offers dubious dermatological and dieting tips mixed with readers’ questions about weight and skin issues.

Waterloo club elects Fanny Hemenway president

Miss Fanny Hemenway, vice president and parliamentarian of the Waterloo Business and Professional Women's club, was elected president at the annual meeting succeeding Elizabeth Kenney who retires after a constitutional term limit. Delegates to the state convention and officers were named as nominees and reports showed club finances and publication results.

Fanny Hemenway Waterloo Business & Professional Women’s Club Kenney State Federation Waterloo Waterloo Club B. Pf. W Maude Harmon Bess Cooley Aline Krieger Callie Wieder Eda Behrens Lois Cass Mae Howard W. D Ives Marion Cooley de Paar Ruth Hamlin Charlottte Howe Mayme Egan Alice Wyckoff Eda Ahrens Mae Keller Tre S Keller Lillian Hileman Ken

City in Brief Highlights Local Notices and Appointments

Local items include Maurice Van Metre moving to Cleveland for a copy desk post, Mrs. T A Houlihan called to a relative’s bedside in Wisconsin, and George Hayes reporting a 200 pound Jersey Red hog theft. Officials note Scout court sessions in Waterloo, and Lions Club plans for a district convention in May.

Maurice van Metre Cleveland News Clark Smith Baby Sam Smith Winthrop, la Burl Downs Russell Sherren Winthrop, A George Ayes Twelfth Street Eva Purington Waterloo Hot Springs Ark Comanche

Whittier and Kingsley Children Praised for May Day Dances

Whittier and Kingsley school children earned praise for May Day dances presented at Byrnes Park as part of the playground association program. Participants included Pauline Moothart Avon Harris Tone Crumrine and many others with roles in the Tonto Swedish Clap and Crested Hen dances.

Whittier and Kingsley School Playground — Association Byrnes Park Victor Read Waykround Whitt Pauline Moothart Avon Harris Tone Crumrine Dorothy Pederson Lois Smith Katherine Sarsat Margaret Thompson Elizabeth Gilbert Virginia Cole Betty Tiekky Elsie Harwick Tunice Myrtle Hadley Myrtle Lartred Barty Eleanor Glasara Newhbecke Helen Wal- Tkinvster Betty Waterberg Ruth Scheibe Pern Taylor Betty W Ter Andrey Seige Mary Marais Vuritle Queer Vera Jensen Bonnie Hall Ruth Johnson

Myrtle M Homan Granted Divorce From Professor

Myrtle M Homan was granted a divorce by default from Thermas B Homan a psychology professor at Iowa State Teachers College. He waives all rights to property including the Cedar Falls home and a farm and pays court costs plus $100. Spouses names and ages appear, with residence implied in Cedar Falls.

Myrtle Moman Thermas B. Homan Towa Colege Byt Co Margaret Jane Bandfield C. B. Tandfield

Waterloo Represented at Sixtieth State Sunday School Meet

Delegates from various churches attend the Burlington session of the sixtieth annual state Sunday school convention. W. W. Beal of Westminster Presbyterian is president. other attendees include Cal T. Miller Elmer Blough Ince Witter Bloyd Ringler and Frank Wisner.

Clearing House Seeks Loan Payoff From Bank Closure

The Waterloo Bank and Trust Co receiver asks court to authorize paying off a $108,000 loan from the Waterloo Clearing House Association made the night before closure. The bank hoped $100,000 plus deposits would cover it but failed, closing at 2 p.m. A collateral release is sought as the loan has fallen to $68,000 and the clearing house will buy $23,000 of collateral to help liquidate the balance.

Waterloo Bank &Trust Go Waterloo Clearing House Association

Missionary Society Honors Mrs G W Chester

Mrs G W Chester of 113 Sunny Side Avenue was elected to the board of managers of the Women’s Christian Missionary Society of Iowa at its Davenport annual meeting. New president and general secretary elected were Mrs A George of Des Moines and Miss May Frick Cedar Rapids respectively. Other new board members include Mrs William Caldwell Centerville Mrs A G Standley Boone Mrs W H Baits Adel C Travers Des Moines Annette Newcomer Des Moines.

G. W. Chester Sunnyside Avenue Women's Christian Missionary Society of Iowa Davanport A. ©. George Des Moines William Caldwell Centerville A. G. Standley Boone W.H. Baits Adel May Frick Cedar C. Travers Annette Newcomer Plds

Junior High Musicians Rehearsing for Friday Recital

Junior high school singers and violinists are holding daily practices for a Friday concert in East High auditorium. Miss Norma E. Gaiser and Mary Nancy Graham have arranged a balanced program. Participating groups include the girls' chorus the boys' glee club the girls' lee club and the violin choir.

Baily East High Auditorium Norma E. Gaiser Mary Nancy Graham Girls’ Lee

Building Permits and Marriage Notices Summary

Building permits issued for G M Simmons for a house and garage at 17 Baston avenues valued at 7100 dollars and J B Bickley for a garage at Home Park boulevard valued at 200 dollars. Waterloo Boiler Works plans a one story office building at 3750. George Zwanziger files a garage at 4081 Dawson street valued at 200 dollars. Marriage notices: June Roy Derby and Eva May Cameron, both of Waterloo.

G. M. Simmons Baston Avenues J. B. Bickley Home Park Boulevard Waterloo Boiler Works George Zwanziger Dawson Street Roy Derby Waterloo Eva May Cameron

Typing Expert Demonstrates Across Local Exhibitions

Miss Minnia Regelmeyer of New York, world amateur typing champion, showcased rapid typing in events at Mast High and West High, Gates Business College, and Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Arts. She appeared this morning at Gates and Teachers colleges and this afternoon at Hast and Weat Highs under the local Underwood Typewriter branch, displaying new magnified-point shears for removing needles from co cewing-teac.

Minnia Regelmeyer New York Mast High West High Gates Business College Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Arts Regermeyer Underwood Typewriter, Coping

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