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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1925

Page

14

First Baptist Church Welcomes New Members at Banquet

More than 200 members of First Baptist Church greeted 60 new affiliates during a dedication banquet for the new building. The event, led by Mrs. A. J. Van Doran and the Women’s Society, featured speeches, cornet solos by Dana Lasser, and recognitions of new members and certificates of baptism.

First Aptist A. J. van Doran Women's Society Intel Dana Lasser J. H Ieee M. C. Vaughan W.R. Cole H. W. Closson A. J. Cornwell G. A. Aasser J. E. Williamson Women'society Earl G. Smith W. BE. Smith R. I. Williamson Oran nupmYbers Bliner 4 Dirae Immermann

Friday Study Ends Year with Spring Luncheon

The Fri ay Study club concluded its yearly activities with a spring luncheon at the Y W C A this afternoon, followed by installation of officers. Yellow club colors, floral centerpieces, and personalized place cards highlighted the event. The club quartet performed with piano by Mrs Klingan. farewell remarks were given by retiring president Mrs Johnson. New officers include Mrs Lasser as president and Mrs Lytle as vice president, with Mrs Edgington as secretary, Mrs Breckenridge as treasurer, and Mrs Johnson as critic.

Friay Study Club C. A.lasser R. BL. Williamson C. H. Abbs Willis Johnson C. E. Klinga C. H. Davis Ohnson W. W. Lytle Lasser Vrea Hinna Edgington Wv. C.breckenridge Johnson Washington-Irving Parent-Teacher Association J. J. Miller Clara McKitrick Harry Bahr Bernica Call

Luncheon Honors Women Guests of T P A Convention

The thirty second annual Travellers' Protective association convention hosts women visitors with a 1 pm luncheon at Sunnyside Country Club for 100 guests. A card party, floral table décor, and a Saturday sightseeing tour accompany the program, with dinner at Hotel Russell Lemson and a Knights of Pythias hall dancing party planned.

Travelers’ Protective Association Sunnyside Country Club W. W.wyant W. A. Dobson A. L. Lommel Fred D. Adams Gus Thode H. E. Weatherwax CG. H. Bingham Russell- Lemson Knights of Pythias Hall Georges W. Huntley

Four to Represent Legion Auxiliary at State Meeting

Four delegates were announced for the state convention in Dubuque on June 2 to 4 during the American Legion Auxiliary session in Memorial Hall. Names include Mrs. L A Daum president, Mrs A A Hoffmann, Mrs K I Preganza, and Mrs Fay Cobb.

Dubuque American Legion Memorial Hall L.a.daum A_. A. Hoffmann Fay Cobb France Jesm Louise Netcott

Sacred Heart Senior Banquet and Junior Class Party

Sacred Heart High School seniors were guests at the annual spring banquet hosted by the junior class with Rev. Father J. M Molloy presiding as toastmaster. The event featured pink and green decorations, a theatre outing, and a list of class officers including Frank McGarvey president and Mark Strubel Robert Rawlings Lucile Duffy Ruth Van Vliet and Thomas Penne as junior-class president.

J. M_Molioy Sacred Heart High School Black Frank MicGarvey Mark Strubel Robert Rawlings Lucile Duffy Ruth van Vliet Thomas Penne

Beauty Chats and Skin Care Advice

A page offers skin care guidance, comparing cleansing creams, pastes, powders, and starch blends for dry and oily complexions. It suggests paste for pores and blackheads, oatmeal powder as a toner, and cautions against improper products. It also notes age and weight considerations for growth and mentions a pilocarpine tonic affecting hair color.

T C Organizations Close School Term at Formal Parties

Approach of commencement brings a flurry of campus social events at Town State’s Teachers college Cedar Falls. Delta Phi Delta hosts about 65 at Rialto Gardens dinner dance. Zeta Kappa Psi Sorority and Crestomathian Society host 710 and 710 at Hotel Russell Lamson with dinner and program. Minno singers and glee club hold a banquet and program at Black’s. Marriage announced Edith Rudel and Otto Landgraaf Freeport IL to wed April 10 at New Hampton.

Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Waterloo Rialto Gardens Delta Phi Delta Sorority Rusesli- Lamson Zeta Kappe Psi Sorority Crestomathian Literary Society Minnosingers Edith “Rudel Otto Landgraaf Freeport Til New Hampton Moose Lodge Mooseall

Church Notes Admits Two New Members At Guild Meeting

Two new members Mrs. F. H. Sittell and Mrs. Carl Baker joined Trinity American Lutheran Ladies' guild at a Wednesday gathering in the church parlors. Hostesses were Mrs. Emil Nelson and Mrs. F. C. a3. Fifteen Philathea class members from First Presbyterian enjoyed a social evening with Mrs. Leola Nevills as guest of honor. Ada Johnson and Jessie Foster served as hostesses with readings and music by Harmony club in First Presbyterian social rooms featuring piano by Mrs. George Selbig and a duet by Mrs. Cutler and Mrs. Patterson with Mrs. Bickenbach at the piano.

M.agnes Hathaway Japan Universalist Ladies’ Social “Union Miss Hathaway C. W. Caldwell Myrtle Barr Ir. Seerley Cedar Falls Seerley F. H. Sittell Carl Baker Trinity American Lutheran Ladies’ Guild Ae Emil Nelson Birs F.C Philathea First Presbyterian Church Leola Nevills Ada Johnson Jessie Foster Harmony Club First Presbyterian George Selbig Fred Cutler Hugh Patterson Robert Bickenbach Jane Bickenbach Andrew Mitchell

Nine of Hearts Club Meets at Mrs Callahan Home

Mrs M A Callahan hosted the Nine of Hearts club at her Fowler street home on Thursday afternoon. Members favored Mrs George Cohn and Mrs Louis Lentke, with Irvin McGintis admitted to membership. A three course luncheon was served and May 28 plans were set for a gathering at Mrs Jack Kent’s home.

M. A. Callahan Aostess Nine of Hearts Club Fowler Street George Cohn Louis Lentke Irvin MicGintis Jack Kent

Octagon Club holds afternoon session at Jackman home

After informal hours Juncheon club met at Mrs. Mike Jackman’s home Thursday afternoon for a 600 hour session. Honors went to Mrs. Victor Poster and Mrs. J. C. Maize. Guests included Mrs. Harold Pendley and Mrs. Lawrence Hummel, with Miss Margaret Jackman assisting in serving.

Octagon Clup Mike Jackman Victor, Poster J. C. Maize Harold Pendley Lawrence Hummel Margaret Jackman

City in brief highlights local events and notices

A city in brief digest notes missing girls in Dubuque, funerals in Cedar Heights, a Hatlock return, a patrolman illness, building permits for a Silvers plant addition and a Braham garage, hospital updates, a Cornell chemistry address, Boy Scout camp plans, school board May meeting, navy station move, National Guard pay, Des Moines camp applications, a silk train to Chicago, Illinois Central safety meeting, and lighter news on 100 horsepower more efficient airplane engines weighing 140 pounds less.

Silvers Manufacturing Company Linden Avenue P.M. Braham Leavitt and Cover Streets Ira Alberts Donald May Forbes Cedar Beights Californiaa Los Angeles Gladys Mantian Frank Penone Harry F. Lewis Cornell College Mount Vernon East High East High Chemistry Club Waterloo Lincoln Park Kiwanis Cast” District Board of Education Charles W. Kline Navy Lafayette Building Fourth Street Waterloo National Guard L. CG. Greenup Citizens Fort Des Moines

Side Talks on Adjectives for a Woman’s Appearance

The piece examines how the words pretty beautiful handsome and other terms differ in meaning for women. It argues pretty implies fresh charm and smaller features, handsome connotes size, and beautiful is rare and requires ideal skin and form. It notes most women fall between these labels and suggests testing opinions like a game of consequences.

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Daily Crossword Puzzle Answer Tomorrow

A note says the daily crossword puzzle answer will appear tomorrow. The brief hints at an upcoming solution release and prompts readers to check back for the completed grid.

Junior Crossword Puzzle Solving Guide and Clue List

A newspaper puzzle item explains solving a junior crossword with across and down words. It lists Word clues such as what men in a drawing play, wrath, permit, a boy's name, a male cat name, wonder, close to, and more along with down clues including the greatest player’s name and season terms. The page notes the puzzle answer as YES1 and mentions a solvable format.

Strike against $10 fine ends quickly

After one night in the city jail on a three days sentence for speeding, H. M. Buchanan of Le Mars Iowa attempted to strike against payment of a small fine and sought settlement. Judge W Gwynne suspended half of the fine, allowing payment of $5.

H. M. Buchanan le Mars

Fishermen Target Game Species at Cedar River Dam

Northern zone opening draws many sportsmen to Cedar River banks and dam in Black Hawk county. Reports say a dozen anglers at 7 a.m. with boats and banks crowded. few large catches as crappie sunfish catfish and a few pike and pickerel reported. Wardens monitor to enforce fishing laws.

Black Hawk County Cedar River

Showers Promised Tonight and Saturday by State Weatherman

Farmers and gardeners welcome rain as the state weather bureau forecasts showers tonight and Saturday. Slightly warmer weather is expected. Crops need moisture to avoid slowed growth, and city gardens and lawns would benefit if the forecast holds. Yesterday was cooler than the day before.

State Weather Bureau Cropa

Cleanup Trophy Cups Displayed for District Prizes

Six silver cups to be awarded for first second and third prizes in east and west school districts were placed on display today in the windows of Paul Davis and James Black dry goods stores. The cups go to schools with best results in the cleaning campaign which ends Tuesday. Saturday will be spent by school groups clearing rubbish heaps gathered over the past ten days in preparation for final inspections Monday and Tuesday. Score cards will be turned over to the general committee to determine the winners.

Waterloo Paul Davis James Black

Waterloo Druggists Hearing Set May 21 on Nuisance Charge

Hearings for nuisance charges against Waterloo druggists whose liquors were seized by John B Hammond and raiders have been scheduled for Thursday May 21 at 10 am Bonds were posted by all defendants late yesterday afternoon No trial time yet set Condemnation proceedings started in Dunkerton and moved to city court by Mayor C W Smith on a change of venue It is hoped hearings and criminal trials occur on the same date

Waterloo John B. Hammond Raidera Hammond Dunkerton C. W. Smith

Explosions Hit Faversham Powder Works Killing Three

Two powerful blasts rocked the Faversham powder works in May killing at least three people and injuring many others. Emergency crews were deployed as investigators surveyed the site for causes.

Kilther Faversham England

Unconscious Man Found in Parked Car

James Laurie remains unconscious after an attack authorities cannot explain. An anonymous call led to his discovery in a parked car. he was found by responders and transported to a hospital.

Sioux City, Co James Laurie Focal Lauria

Bernard Shaw Ill With Severe Cold In London

London reports Bernard Shaw playwright and author is ill with a severe cold. Physicians say his condition is serious.

London Bernard Shaw Physiciana

Waterlo o Evening Courier Patterns Offer

Advertisement notes how to obtain the Courier pattern for the accompanying design from the fashion department in Waterloo. Instructions specify sending 16 cents per pattern and promise delivery within 10 days after the order is sent.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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