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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1923

Page

2

Waterloo Woman's club reception details announced

The Iaet society notes final plans for a reception at the Waterloo Woman's Club home set for Thursday afternoon and evening. President H W Grout and other officers will form the receiving line, with board members assisting and past presidents at tea tables. The event includes music, decorations, and a kitchen shower with gifts for club use, plus new membership additions bringing total to over 500.

Iaet Waterloo Woman's Club H. W. Grout George W. Natman Matt Parrott Pgo Mary P. Edgerton J. W. Henderson Sid L.A. Watkins Wrouk Riessling Iairy Kimball Freak Shores H. W. Bigworth Eia Vlestors Ihe House Committee Alfred Longtey WH. Neuman B. W. Scehunomian

University Women to host senior girls dinner

University Women plan a 6 30 p m dinner in Risch's tearoom on Tuesday May 1 for senior girls instead of a luncheon. Miss Lilian Lambert will speak on The Twentieth Century College Girls and the program includes music and readings.

Whle Waterloo A. A. Ui. Wa Risch’s Teuyroom Lilian Lambert Viossar Callega Iowa State Jack Patterson Robert Cole Maudy Dudley

DuMond Recital Set Tomorrow at T C Auditorium

Waterloo residents Joe and Jon DuMond, baritone and pianist, will perform a recital tomorrow evening at Techewera College Auditorium Cedar Balls. The program includes works by Walk, Amaty, Deret, and others, with a cordial reception expected and past appearances noted in other cities.

Jon DuMond Baritage Syeilt Tewxehera College Auditadium Misa Jemy Rohde Companiot Waterloo Axsurey Dol Mio Amaty Boi The Formakon Mariner

Miss Ruth Cusack to Wed John G. Lemmer

Miss Ruth Cusick plans marriage to John G. Lemmer of Cedar Falls. A mother’s 6:30 dinner hosted 18 guests featured lake centerpieces, silver envelopes, and spring lavender bouquets. Guests included Esther Orahan, Grace Orahan, Delwan, and Mrs Murphy.

Ruth Cusick John G. Lemmer Cedar Falls Ganavieve Averill Esther Grace Orahan Delwaln G. G. Murphy Winthrop

Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes

Edna Kent Forbes answers letters on beauty and personal care. Readers describe complexions, hair color choices, and grooming tips with practical advice on cleansing creams tonics and hair removal while warning against unsuitable products and emphasizing hygiene.

Beauty Edna Kent Forbes

Fame and Greatness in Public Life

A discussion on whether famous people deserve forgiveness for tactless remarks. The group weighs perception of fame versus true greatness, arguing that fame implies privilege while greatness is marked by humility, tolerance, and willingness to accept recognition graciously. They contrast temperament and generosity with entitlement.

Esteta Fane Eimes Hugh Fa- Mous

Local Church Groups Elect Officers and Set Activities

Miss Emma Schmidt was named president of the Young People's Missionary Society at First Evangelical church. Officers include Eva Abrams and Trene Arnavier as presidents, Bratten Treichert as secretary, Tata Hostetler as treasurer, and Penlo Anion as delegate to the Cedar Pass convention. Various guilds and Catholic Girls club events are announced, with meals and devotional services planned. a robbery at Rewey State Bank in Wisconsin is reported, with bonds and securities valued at 5000 stolen after telephones were cut.

Emma. Schmidt Young People’s Missionary Society Eva Abrams Trene Arnavier Presdents Bratten Treichert Tata Hostetler Pencl Anion Cedar Pass Pienio Upper

Namey Shopping Guide for Fabrics and Qualities

A shopper’s primer lists common fabrics with origins uses and price variation. It notes long cloth generic cotton blends India linen misnamed as linen, Hinene imitation linen, Challis for dresses or cheap garments, Khaki as dual colored from windward roots, Calico from India for wrappers and house dresses, Plannelet with raised nubs, Gul ing flannel for wraps and gowns, Swiss dimity and mull from Hind sources, with emphasis on recognizing quality and appropriate sections of stores.

India Calfout Switzerland

City in Brief: Ottumwa talks and local notices

Dr E R Shannon will address the Iowa State Medical Society in Ottumwa tonight. M W W Berg begins duties as jelly phusmbing inspector in city hall. Miss Marjorie Burditt returns to Waterloo Public Library after illness. Miss Julia G C Robinson visits librarian Maria Brace. Jerome Myers of Chicago visits city for business and to see sister Mrs W Hanmmand. Miss Mars Taylor recovers from pneumonia. Marie C Brace librarian returns from Dunlap after mother’s death. V W Smnelzer fireman at Station 2 treated at St Francis for typhoid fever. Bertha Lampman operated on for appendicitis and recovering. Florence Able are located in Washburn IA after disappearance. J C Nietzel from US Veterans Bureau reviews trainee cases. will visit Dubuque tomorrow. O A Tadore street commissioner warns against dirt in gutters during cleanup week. Robert Miller bitten by dog. owner to be charged by city attorney.

E. R. Shannon Iowa State Medical Society Ottumwa M. W. W. Berg Misa Marjorie Burditt Waterloo Public Library Mars Taylor St. Francis Hospital Marie C. Brace Public Brary Dunlap V. W. Smnelzer O. A. Tador iStreet Robert Miller Max Miller Tie Polica Cily

Beauty Drives Waterloo Welfare Building's Exterior Makeover

Waterloo Social Welfare League at 728 Franklin Street seeks improvements to its grounds and exterior. Superintendent Dorothy Taylor notes no beautification funds exist but calls for shrubbery flowers and brass accents to improve appearance for visitors and inspire civic pride. Donations from businesses florists and individuals are welcomed to support the project.

Waterloo Sys Taylor Welfare League

Capriet Limited Fast Pullman Service Chicago to Washington

Baltimore & Ohio railroad announces a new 15 hour Pullman only Capriet Limited between Chicago and Washington starting Sunday May 18. The train departs Chicago at 1 pm and arrives in Washington the next day at 5 am, with connectivity to New York at 2 44 pm.

Baltimore & Ohio Railway Chicago Washington Capriet Limited

Government Seeks Reinstatement of Soldier Insurance

Grover C. Davis plans to visit Waterloo subdistrict Veterans Bureau tomorrow to discuss reinstatement of war risk insurance for World War veterans in the area. The nationwide drive promotes liberal terms and claims the converted policy offers cheap coverage, noting Waterloo district restarts led by Captain John C. Newman and Roland E. Netcott with notable totals in the nine district.

Grover C. Davis Lodey Waterloo Veterans Bureau Iowa John C. Newman Wichtta Kan Roland EB. Netcott

May Close Streets to Make Playground for City's Children

Indianapolis prompt to close several city streets at set hours to serve as playgrounds for children. Capt. Michael Glenn head of the police traffic department proposes closing streets part of each day in summer. The idea is before the city recreation department and is under advisement.

Indianapolis Ind Michael Glenn Glenn City Recreation Department

Pythians and Guests Enjoy Supper and Dance

Members of Helmet lodge Knights of Pythias with their wives Pythian Sisters and escorts attended a supper and dance last night. The program opened with the D. R. K. Ko band, featured Ralph Martin James Murphy in a vocal duet, and included solos by Wayne Henning with orchestra accompaniment.

Helmet Lodge Knights of Pythias Ralph Martin James Murphy Mr. Murphy Wayne Henning Margaret Connally Darlene Whittle Miss Whittle United Brethren Orchestra Clifford Patry Earl Wilcox Leta Poulner Laveta Anderson Loyce Thornberry Delbert Hanson Helen Hertzog Wayna Henning R. G C. Metcall Donald Main Amyr Whittle Harold Parry William Hanson Lee Hanson Herbert Osthalmer Floyd Dolan Helen Whittle

Nu-Shine shoe polish advertised with glossy claims

An advertisement extols Nu-Shine shoe polish from the Nu-Shine Co of Reidsville NC. It promises quick high shine, lasting durability for six days, leather protection, water proofing and pore sealing. Available in multiple colors for 25 cents per bottle at stores and cobblers.

Browe Murtas Coele Nu-Shine Reidsville N.C U-Shine

Injured Man Survives After Bridge Collision Crash

Ralph Tullar of 1656 Sycamore Street was thrown from his car when it struck the Eleventh Street Bridge at 3 20 yesterday. At St Francis hospital doctors report no skull fracture and expect rapid recovery. Witness Paul Porter, Forum Saute manager, said the car sped west and zigzagged before the crash.

Ralph Tullar Sycamore Street Eleventh Street St. Francis Hospital Tullar Paul Porter Forum

Bishop to Speak at District AME Convention Here

Rev. I. J. Cottin of Philadelphia, bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church, is expected to speak at the district convention in the Local AME church May 15 to 18. The district covers Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota and much of Canada. Presiding elder Rev. T. B. Stovall of Minneapolis will oversee sessions. A reception is planned for May 17 with welcome remarks by Mayor Guagy and ministers. Rev. P. M. Lewis is host church pastor.

I. J. Cottin Philadelphia African Methodist Episcopal Church Iowa Aiinesota North South Dakota Canada T. B. Stovall Minneapolis A. F. Guagy Ministerial Association P. M. Lewis

Fifteen New Measles Cases Reported

Fifteen new cases of measles were reported to the city clerk at noon today. The previous day’s total stood at 20, with a case of scarlet fever reported yesterday afternoon involving Coral J. Cobb of 1115 Reco jp Street west though the spelling is unclear. A plan began for bringing a number of Norwegian volunteers to Angby along the Alaska Highway.

Belo Aligs Coral J. Cobb Reco Steeet West

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