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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1923

Page

2

Waterlog society notes mark open house at new Washington street home

Society news lists Waterlog Woman's Club open house celebrations for the new Washington street home with decorated rooms, refreshments, and hostesses including Mrs. H W Grout and Mrs. George W Nauman. The event features music from Marion Rousier, A A Hoffmann, and Oliver Stevenson, with past presidents presiding and a drive for kitchen donations.

Honeed Washington Street M. Shores H. W. Grout George W. Nauman Matt Parrott Mery Edgerton J. W. Henderson L. A. Watkins Frank Kiessling Lucy Kimball Minoes E. A. Boggs I E. Bragdon F. L. Marquis W. W. Marsh L. E. Fowler L. ©. Hemsworth B. J. Howrey B. Boies H. M. Reed H. W. Sigworth Marion Rousier A. A. Hoffmann Oliver Stevenson Jack Patterson C. M. Young Alfrer Longiay W. B. Nauman B. W. Schuneman Sambo Went High Auditorium Walerlan Wontan J. H. Butts Civit Walter EB. Johnson Tl. Clu

BEAUTY CHATTER BY EDNA KENT FORBES

A reader panel offers fitness tips and beauty advice. Readers discuss reducing exercises, stomach firming routines, and the Cone method of using imagination. Tips cover leg raises, back bends, and daily practice for a firmer figure, with notes on hair color, waving, and skin eruptions.

Ile Lily Aksuming Foyeh Jane M

TRUE FOLLY OF SHRINES: Side Talks on Children and Voice

Ruth Cameron recounts a scene where five women tried to teach children a new game. A shrill, nasal voice failed to quiet the group while two other women used calm, patient methods to gain attention. The piece argues that quiet authority fosters responsibility and that shrillness signals weakness in both teacher and child.

Idath Termine Autekls

Fortnightly Club ends thirtieth season with banquet at Hinek's tearoom

Fortnightly Club closed its thirtieth year with a banquet in Hinek's tearoom. Tables held 112 guests including Prof. and Mrs. W. oH. Kadeseb and Prof. and Mrs. Te. B. Homan. The evening featured a four course meal, vocal numbers by Mency Uilings and Mrs. Parrett, and remarks by Prof. Abbott on belief in modern agencies. New officers and a planned 1929 schedule followed, with a program update and community singing led by W. B. Howell.

Hinek W. Oh. Kadeseb Te. B. Homan Ret. Abbott State Teachers College Cedar Falls Hlaspe Mency Uilings Robert Parrett Woman's Club Orchestra Unter Direstion Rose Reichert Marshall Jack Patterson Prof Abbott Ancient Annes Adam Suman Moses Pilate W. B. Howell George Tt. Worthan Maud Dudley O. A. Brundage W. Gwynne W. P. Jensen W. W. White C. R. Wilson Emma Blythe Airs Weishaar Blythe Dudley W. A. Lave Europe Wal- WL McCoy I Jensen M.D. Clevland Nork Tuth A. B Lovesey Ars G. Imatt Iowa Cities DL. M. Weis Marera A. Li Gnigg Sears J. 1D Easton Tell Bauer Mits A. Dleursworth Aline Jeane Fs Havikera Wilson Jussie Sweeneee Mes McCoy Worthen WD Alkineon Mareh Rey Hoinwiler Escuszion Abs Br. Howray Ryom Cor Rey

Practical Glassware And How To Choose It

The article advises careful selection of glassware for practical use and ornament. It discusses pitcher balance, spouts, handles, and pouring efficiency, plus the importance of durable, well grasped glasses. It notes flower vases must suit flower types, and that durability, not aging, matters, with maker stamps aiding quality checks.

Twenty Fifth Anniversary Observed at Private Home

A couple celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home on Friday evening with a silver gift presentation. A three course dinner was served by the callers. Pythian Sisters regular meeting will be at 7 20 p m Friday at P hall. The please supper planned to precede the business has been postponed for two weeks.

Delia Southerland Julia White Lillian Denula Aund Elizabeth Billings Gilley and Sawyer Florence Dunkelberg Anna Glis Gomrada Dethwell Dennis Nelle Cray Stephen Giltoy Dunkelberg Maud Hrayton Maggie St. Peter At the Gate Camrana Wheat Denuts Leighton Alagness Snd Dunkelverg Mary Bartlett Wheat Robert Ansderson Pythian Sisters

Church News Highlights Local Women Group Meetings

St Josephs Rosary Society will host a Friday afternoon gathering in the auditorium with Mrs Louis Vollenweld serving. Union Congregational Women’s Bible class met at Mrs Ralph Ywan ziger’s home. May activities include carnations for mothers at Central Christian Church and a bake sale planned by Trinity American Ladies’ Guild. Twenty-one other church groups held meetings, sew-along sessions, and card parties as planning for picnics, meals, and fundraisers continued.

St. Joseph's Rosary Society L. Via Louis Vollenweld Pers Circle Union Congregational Women's Ralph “Ywanziger Golden Red Club WK. Twaltes Central Christian Church Robert Patrick Myre I. R. Wardle Joe Snively Patrick Trinity American Ladies’ Guild Otto Reinecker Otto Koepke Mmes T. A. Trudgian M. Peterson Elmer Togerson Majeal Guild A. C. Trudgian Gus Julian

Club Notes: Mrs Hi J Merlein Hosts La Lomita Club

Mrs Hi J Merlein and daughter Mrs Luella Slight entertained La Lomita club at their home last evening with guests Mmes Mandeville, Ralph Dunlayes, A t db and G Montgomery. Fancy work and games occupied the gathering and at 10 30 the hostesses served refreshments.

Hi. J. Merlein Luella Slight la Lomita Club Mmes, Mandeville Ralph Dunlayes A. T Db G. Montgomery

City in Brief 2nd District Notes and Local Activity

City in Brief reports several local items: Kirk M. Bates returns to Milwaukee after visiting his sister, Mrs Elliott Wise, 422 Sixth Street West. Judges Stiles and Wood visit Manchester for court. G W Samson inspects Cedar Falls and Orange County schools. Missouri Kansas Texas agent W P Cox in city on business. A J Edwards attends funeral in Des Moines and burial in Manchester. J G Pilson appointed guardian for Cecil Brewster in Washington DC. A Faseline torch incident causes minor fire damage at 1814 Lafayette Street. Recent divorces granted: Rinard, Moyer, Geiger, Leeper. Linnie Strayer returns from California to 618 First Street West. Waterways work: a second sand barge under construction by Waterloo Dredging. B F Swisher to speak at events in Grandoon and West Union. William Kamaras, not a roomer at 1220 Lafayette, connected to marriage license case. JJ Steely sells Jackson assets to J F Slifsgard for 4250. Randall Wells touring northern Alaska on Admiral line. medical prep at University of Oregon. wife runs Eugene fraternity house.

Kirk M. Bates Milwaukee Elliott Wise Sixth Street E. B. Stiles Manchester G. W. Wood G. W. Samson Cedar Falls Hudson Orange W. P. Cox Missouri, Kansas &Texas Lines Chicago A. J. Edwards G. H. Sumner Des Moines J. G. Pilson Cecil Brewster St. Elizabeth's Hospital Washington, D. C G. G. Werchold Lafayette Street William Kamaras Polk County Edith Snyder JT. H. Steely W. I. Jackson Shell Rock J. F. Slifsgard Waterloo Slifsgard Tripoli Jackson Randall Wells TF. S. Wells Eugene Ore Alaska Admiral Steamship Line University of Oregon Wells

Larsen Children Inherit Five Dollars Each In Will

Bequests of five dollars each are given to the children of Lars Larsen in his will filed for probate with J W Thompson clerk of courts. The children named are Lars H Larsen Katrine M Hansen Anne H Milier Anne M Hansen Marie D Larsen Anne D Holm Ellen S Fergeman. The remainder of the estate goes to widow Anne Mary. Larsen died at Cedar Rapids on May 8 1923.

Lars Larsen J. W. Thompson Lars H. Larsen Katrine M Goick Hansen Anne H Niels Rmilier Anne M Niels Hansen Marie D Jorgen Larsen Anne D Chris Holm Ellen S George Fergeman Anne Mary Larsen Cedar Rapids

Welfare League April Report Highlights Unmet Needs

Waterloo Social Welfare League’s April report by Superintendent Mrs. Dorothy Taylor details 67 cases carried over into May, 28 recontinued, and 16 old cases. It notes reliance on medical professionals, hospital and sanitarium arrangements, and ongoing unemployment challenges amid condemned houses and rental issues.

Waterloo Social Welfare League Dorothy Taylor Taylor League Susan Lentz Burse Altho Oakdale Iowa City

Leath's Store Opens in New Quarters on Park and Lafayette

Leath's furniture store opened in a four floor, 80 foot frontage building at Park avenue and Lafayette street. The new quarters feature living room and dining room selections, rugs, bedroom suites, and a weekly refreshed housekeeping suite. Ralph Larson and George Wilkes supervised the floor set up, with Harry Waterman decorating the window and Joe Raymond overseeing the Waterloo store.

Leath's Park Avenue Lafayette Street Fourth Street Ralph Larson Elyio, I George Wilkes Dubuque Harry Waterman Joe Raymond Waterloo

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Society News Women's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Nelle Davis C. E. Cushman Town Falls Congregational Church Buxton Eek Stern States Montana Hinerson Beauty Edna Kent Forbes Ruth Cameron Mrts Grace Streck-t Towa O. WS O. E A. J. Artis Vieilaty Keokuk Tfalmes Frank Blanche Palmer Gertrude T. Quinby Tessie Fabian Miss Holmes Presbyterian Synodical Hospital Anna Mary Atiss Nellie Mitehell Phagome Frank XII. Hecht St. Joseph's Abo AN Seung T. W. Laavie Mrs. Harland H. Allen Rome China Church News Sacred Heart Church King’s Carl Schmidt A. Boggs T. Wilson First Presbyterian Home Makers Tishon’s St. Paul's Westminster Ruth Buchanan Watterloo Dredging Company Shipyards Mullan Avenue B. F. Swisher American Legion Grandy Center Mwalfara Leath’s New Quarters HESE Mehiy Oscar J. Ludwig Secunt The Shredded Wheat Company Niagara Falls, N
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