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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1924

Page

2

Waterloo Women's Club Spring Luncheon and Installations

The Waterloo Women’s Club hosts its annual Spring luncheon on Thursday May 2 with Mrs. Rasmold Falk presiding as club president and officers to be installed. Retiring president Mrs George W Nunman speaks and Mrs Falk receives thanks. Reservations required by May 14 with committee leaders named for hospitality and arrangements.

Rasmold Falk Waterloo Women's Club Turssell- Lamson George W. Nunman Folk Cow. Chapman Wes L.lark Lewpe Cord Ridenour Hlbb. Crapper Ds. Ostrander Menge Ferton Walter Johman E. L. Corton Rome Robert Knox Laventry Kine Arts Co A. Wudolph

Waterloo D A R Chapter Closes Successful Year

Waterloo Chapter of the D A R reports financial stability and meaningful contributions to Americanization and education. Regent Mrs E G Leffler and officers plan another term while members recount community outreach, cemetery record work, and school and memorial fund support during the year.

Waterloo Daughters of the American Revolution Black Sbo Lancoln Memorial Bhantler Trainiog Lanmesa Ceorge Washinton van Annite Ab Onssey Viner Mowry Metroge Ehar Ptr Daa Genertocy Committee Ite Pool Panisen Washington Deseret

Bridge Parties at Sunnyside Country Club Next Week

Bridge events at Sunnyside Country Club start next week with women’s weekly party on Wednesday. Fortnightly sessions for men and women follow, leading to a bridge series that ends without a club championship tournament.

Sunnyside Country Club

Beauty Chats Professional Beauty Fears

A reader asks about cosmetic dentistry and if it can improve appearance and health. The reply notes that some doctors will pursue beauty dentistry, while many avoid it as beneath professional dignity. highlights safer approaches like braces and newer methods, plus advice on skin care and almond oil for cosmetics.

Cruelty to Adjectives in Everyday Speech

A discussion on overused adjectives in language, focusing on "cute" and "nice" as prime examples. The author critiques lazy word usage, urges selecting precise terms, and laments the habit of speaking without thinking, urging better language care.

Dre Jokyll Avde Ulead Mark Lo Hawk Beter

West High Juniors Honor Senior Class This Evening

West High juniors host the annual reception for the senior class at the Gatlaway clubroom this evening. The event features a welcome address by John Knox, musical performances by Elizabeth Lamkin and Misses Ward, Little and Bertch, and toasts by Jessica Jones and Margaret Weishr. A dinner display includes blue and gold decor with elaborate floral arrangements for about 280 guests.

West High Gatlawayclibroome Merress John Knox Stussell Beachler Elizabeth Lamkin Borla Ward Danor Little Dorothy Bertch Grace Haswell Thermia Ata Maur Ssica Jones Margaret Weishrar Robert McDowell James Switzer Seeney Chingos Charice Mav Wolsharm Chat

Friday Study Club Ends Thirteenth Year With Luncheon

Friday Study Club wraps up its thirteenth year May 16 with a spring luncheon led by retiring president Mrs. Ct Ba Kingaman. Mrs. Willis Johnson will assume duties after the event. Fourteen programs were held since September 14, with 186 attendees and an average of 13.1. Members resigned and were replaced by election. treasurer Mrs. C H Davis was appointed. The year highlighted Waterloo writers and local projects including health, city federation, and charity drives.

Fridiny Study Club Ct. Ba Kingaman Kilugaman Hoy Willis Johnson W. EH Mred ¢. Clark W.W. Lrtle Edgington H. Davis le Cobb Iidy Iowa Lews Waterloo Hewat Vier Rickley Maud Dudley Mia J. Knor J. Ernestine Wyetts W. J. Howrey Town University Hospital OL Sembagh Town Pha State J

Convention Chitchat at State Teachers College

Miss Adelia Prichard narrates the convention scenes at Cedar Walls with a talk on women’s progress. Delegates from Allendt and McGregor bring literature and auto loads of representatives to the event while plans shift to Tuesday to avoid bar performance conflicts.

State Teachers College Cedar Walls New Womans League University of Michigan, Alg Sayin Taity Adelia Prichard Allendt Portland Ore Milloua Prosi-Jance Conifer Nathan Rather

Women face shelved careers at 40 delegates say no

Convention delegates debate the future of women in business and aging at 40. Miss Melena Mitchell of Davenport argues women should not be shelved at 49 and hopes to avoid rut at 69. Des Moines and Clinton delegates push equal rights, alimony, and education funds amid legislative questions.

Melena Mitchell Daven Port Prel Que Federation Felday Atternoon Mitchell Gray Aho Hoasstelancs Iowa Mita Ruth Outland Marshalltown Waterloo Iss Flaine Cook Clinton the Moines Dubuque Des Moines Maude Litterdale

Club Notes Report Delicate Social Gatherings and Postponed Events

Miss Mary Woore and Mrs Stella Shirley hosted R.V. Moernis members with a pink and white March basket theme at 6 pm. Gifts were exchanged after dinner. plans for a family program in June were discussed. Mrs May Theodore-Torngos led Friday Bridge with wins by Mrs Kenneth Stevenson Miss Trene Zook and Mrs Cart Imholt. The Dicken's club birthday event set for Monday was postponed to May 7 at Mrs Bis Bates home. A picnic supper was planned for Mrs Anna Delfs' home Monday evening.

Mary Woore Mstella Shirley R.V. Moernis Rodenhaver Prident Comerade Woore Famies Lab May Theodore — Torngos Kenneth Stevenson Trene Zook Cart Imholt Dicken Bis Bates Anna Delfs

Church News Briefs Highlight Bazar and Meetings

First Evangelical church members met Friday to plan a bazar hosted by Mrs T O Bakker with Mrs W Rueppel presiding. Forty Homemakers gathered as guests while First Presbyterian Sunday school enjoyed dinner at Bishop’s Cafe followed by a social session at Dr and Mrs Smith residence.

Work iWin First Evangelical Church T. O Bakker If W. Rueppel Hostesa Bishop's Cafeeteria Smith

Forget-Me-Not Fund Disbands After Relief Report

The Forget-Me-Not Fund committee votes to dissolve after exhausting its relief funds. Treasurer Mrs. George B. Worthen reports 233.96 disbursed to seven families in April for hospitalization and recovery. The disbursements include a 25 gift. repayments total 40 from retirees with compensation.

George B. Worthen D. A Dion J. King D. AL Vz J.B. Beeker American Legion J E. L. Rohit Womclth B. Pubbert Cedar Falls BL Boyd D. AL VL George HK. Worthen Home Service Section The Red Cross

Dike Seniors Host Junior Party in Waterloo

Seniors at Dike high school were entertained at a dinner in Black's tearoom by the junior class. Faculty members attended, daffodil centerpieces lit the board, with Walter Bonn as host. Speakers included C. A. Morris, Miles Arnold, and Edward Sindeveaare. musical numbers were performed by several students. A dancing party followed.

Dike Waterloo Ike. Ja Dike High School Black The Facalty Enest Lst Walter Bonn Bastmaster C. A. Morris Miles Arnold Edward — Sindeveaare Marie Volberding Katherine, Johnson Johanna Keison Ralph McKinger Alicea Tonfesen George Krog Miles Arnold Ralph McKinder William Aschhart

Iowa Presbyterian Education Fund Nearing Goal

Des Moines May 10 The Presbyterian Education Fund of 2 000 000 dollars is within 500 000 of its target an announcement by Rev FE C McKean chairman of the fundraising committee said last night The money will aid the support and achievement of Caes Parsons and Buena Vista colleges and fund Christian education centers at Ames Cedar Falls and the University of Iowa Des Moines quota to be completed by the meeting at the railroad last night

Des Moines Presbyterian Education FE. C. McKean Cae Parsons Buena Vista Ames Cedar Falls University At Iowa McKeanig

Waterloo Y best but equipment poorest in state

About 260 Y M C A members attended the annual banquet in Waterloo to hear reports from committee chairmen. W A Lane presided as board chairman, with Fred M Vansen praising the association's work despite poor facilities. The evening highlighted progress in boys work, gym, summer camp, and Sunday school athletics, plus active civic involvement by the Ys Men’s club.

Dininhgroui W. A. Lane Fred M. Vansen Waterloo C. al Morris WH. Beverstock George Wheeler Glenn B. Beers Eith GD. Allan Stltan S.A. Cohagan J. A. Vaughan inter-Sunday School Athletic League Sby C.D. Atlin Bileceeht Kreg D. Adams C. W. Kirkpatrick W. H. Langlas C. D. Allan H. §. Taylor GW Chapman Frank L. King Ralph J. Milter T. Lay

Weekend guests and a stolen ladder report headline

Weekend guests include Mrs. Gee Whitfield Young and Miss Caroline Crscaden visiting their mother Mrs. Thomas Cascaden. An extension ladder was stolen from the GC G Forney residence at 2847 Fourth Street East between Sand and Pine. Alta Allene filed for divorce from Roy Aten claiming his earning potential and seeking alimony. Leota St John pled guilty to forgery and was sentenced to a $100 fine and costs with two days in jail if unpaid.

GC. G. Forney Fourth Street Gee Whitfield Young Sioux City Caroline Crscaden Grinnell College Thomas Cascaden Alta Allenesterday Roy Aten Omaha Neb Leota St. John March Brand FH. Boies Sthunhoman

Simple Subtleties in Bridge Play and Winning Tactics

The article discusses consistency over bold brilliance in bridge. It warns against gambling on unlikely tricks and stresses counting winning tricks, patience, and avoiding misplays that squander a hand. It notes how even strong cards can fail if mismanaged.

Bidding and play controversy over a bridge hand

A bridge discussion analyzes a South overcall in hearts with a spade assist and a misread club lead. The writer notes a correct counting of winners shows ten tricks and the game possible, while criticizing an expert misstep and a temptation to concede.

Bridge hand reasoning on spade king placement and leads

The article analyzes defense against the king of spades in a bridge deal. It suggests treating the king as possibly with East, describes an immediate spade lead from North to force East to cover or allow the queen to win, and discusses scenarios if the king is with West or East and the resulting discard or tricks.

South West

No Trump Bridge Play With Hearts Lead and Diamonds Opened

A fragment notes a bridge scenario where South wins with two Hearts after West opens Diamonds. It discusses the game pattern and mentions fashion pattern details with yardages and pattern mailing offers from 1924.

Husband’s heart softens after arrest of wife and mate

An irate husband had charges of adultery drawn against his wife and her alleged paramour after they spent several hours in the city jail. At municipal court arraignment the husband asked for dismissal of the cases and offered to pay the costs.

New Arrival Notices List Births in Various Addresses

A long list of birth announcements with names addresses and dates from March to May, including Lillian Jean, Edward Benard, Jean Maxine, Helen Louisa, Verdeen Dorothy, Marvin Edson, and other infants. The page notes hospital births at St Francis hospital and mentions malaria relief aid by the American Red Cross shipping quinine to Grae.

Albert Victor Stiehlman Wellington Lillian Jean Sa Francis Hospital Helen Jean Jaco Verden Falls James Vernon Guy EB Burbank Dunham Verdeen Dorothy Eason Thomas Burnin Oak Lawn Marvin Edson W. F. Howard da Porte Road Tex Frantkvin Mar. Ivey Park Road Grae Rea Cross

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