Elite society notices and a church wedding report
The society page covers multiple events. A wedding at St Josephs Catholic church unites Miss Jane Elizabeth Kirsch and Lewis Coury with Rev Slattery officiating. Guests include Miss Marie Kirsch and Francis Coury. A reception follows at the bride's mother Mrs Kathryn Kirsch home. Additional items list PT A activities, betrothal announcements, and various club gatherings in Lincoln and Waterloo society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conry Kirsch
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Jane_Elizabeth Kirsch
Lewis Siward Coury
EB. Slattery
Marguerite Cordes
Marie, Kirsch
Francis Coury
Kathryn Kirsch
South Barclay Street
Millicent Clarke
Eva Kirsch
Conry
Paul Davis Company
J. T' Conry
Hudson
Cramer Motor Car Company
Home Park Boulevard
Side Talks Offers Economic Advice on Shopping Habits
Ruth Cameron surveys a federation of women’s clubs where a leading outfitter urges buying wisely and economizing. He promotes home-made items to bridge price gaps, warns against careless spending, and notes the sales staff’s shifted attitude as demand climbs and taxes and labor pressures bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessen
Indoor circus tied to Dairy Cattle Congress profits
The independent indoor circus, part of the roundup and frontier celebration, will run June 10 11 12 under congress direction. Profits support the Dairy Cattle Congress building fund and an estimated audience reach covers a 100 mile radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dairy Cattle Congress
Big Indoor Circus at Stock Show This July
Waterloo plans a three ring circus in the Dairy Cattle Congress coliseum on July 3 4 and 5 with animal acts clowns and thrills. Principal events include Arab pyramid building trained lions musical high school horse and comedy stunts. Estel secretary EB notes the genuine article will entertain attendees at home town celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Estel
Waterloo Boy Wins Distinguished Service Cross Record
Waterloo native Fred H. Sexton earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary bravery near Bayanville in the Argonne sector. He advanced with one comrade, seized five machine guns, took 14 prisoners, and exposed himself to danger. Enlisted June 16, 1918, served from October 20 to November 8, 1918, in France and discharged May 22, 1919, with high marks for military efficiency, obedience, and sobriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Sexton
Misa Jennie S. Bird
County Recorder
Myers
Bayanville
Argonne
Saxton
Waterloo
Fertile Eggs Command Higher Market Prices
The Agriculture Department warns farmers to produce infertile eggs as warm weather nears. Roosters removed in summer, clean nests, untouched washing, twice daily gathering, cool storage, and quality grading boost value. Markets show slight price shifts with increased poultry movement and ongoing swat the rooster week. Receipts of cream rise in northeastern Iowa, while butter prices ease with higher production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Black Hawk County
Fies
Iowa
Missionary Society of Iowa Convenes in Grinnell
The Iowa Christian Missionary society began its northeast district convention at Central Christian church in Grinnell with about 150 attendees, including delegates from other states. President Pendleton of Cedar Rapids presided. Drake University President Arthur Holmes spoke on educational aspects of the mission movement, followed by a business session led by district evangelist Benjamin Tate. a banquet and program of talks and music were planned by Endeavor members for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Christian Missionary Society
Central * Christian Church
Fourth
South Streets
Laws
P. Y. Pendleton
Cedar Hapida
Arthur Holmes
Drake’ University
Des Moines
Christian Missionary Movement
Sistak
Benjamin W. Tate
Waterloo
Christian Endeavor Society
Traveling in war zone difficult but possible
The Hague May 12 Thousands of American tourists to Europe this summer face far fewer comforts than before the war. Harassed travelers report overcrowded trains and hotels, passport bureaus, frontier controls, and police registration offices persist in many countries, with passports and passport visas still required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Europe
Associated Press
Frontier Controls
Institutonhs
Hague
Brussels
United States
Holland
Cnss
Belgium
Germany
Travel Woes Mark War Era Frontiers Between Holland Belgium
The passage describes travel barriers between the Netherlands and Belgium including visas bread rationing police registration and crowded trains. It notes frontiers for crossing into Belgium and Germany with multiple checks and overcrowded carriages reflecting postwar disruption and wartime shortages.
Courier Patterns Coupon for Fashion Department Order
Readers are instructed to complete a coupon to obtain up-to-date Courier patterns. Enclose 16 cents per pattern and mail to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterlooo. Patterns include instructions for seams and aim to be filled as soon as possible, with delivery within about ten days after sending the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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Society News
George] Mitchell
E. A. Gregory
Hilatter Klubs
Keith G. Crowther
St. Mark's Altar Guild
A. H. Rawlins
Lincoln P. T. A
Parentrteacher
Duniaver
Stight
BR. Macartney
A. E. Johnson
Anna Anderson
Marengo
Charlotte
Cleveland
Alrs
Third Avenue West
Migs Anderson
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington, D. C
Mr. Cleveland
Walter Reed Hospital
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Catherine Edwards
Anna M. Kistner
Mmes, Tunis
Rigel Millem
C. J. .Askins
First Baptist Church
Miss King
Drs Grant Williams
Lanestreet
Cedar Rapids
Central Battery Company
Grace M. E
BJ. Lockwood
Miss Rickert
Home Missionary Society
C. G. Conniff
Ella Loveall
Willard Hall
Dy. Becker
M.o'reese
Eli Teffler
C. H. Hail
Miss Ella
White
Alpha Philathea
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Felu
Merry Makers Club
Charles Will
L. H. McGehee
Thomas McCoy
Frank Eakin
Rebekah
Orns Rebekah Lodge
J. A
First Baptist
C. Hall
el Deen Club
M.S Cornish
Minerva Tub
Minerva Et vi
Maijesticl
Edona Kent
Forbes
Kate G
Ruth Cameron
Postum, Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Missionary Society of Iowa
Tomiget
AL McBride
Grinnell
Pendleton, “Cedar
Capida
Endeavor
Board of Missions
Miss Newcomer
W. M. Baker
Bible School
West Wits
Royal
Roya Cook Book
Royal Educational Department
Man
Tego
Lis Fullon Beret
New York City
Fatay-Fremine Co
Fourth Street
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