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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

2

Famous Fabricator rehearsed for final West High show

Society notes describe rehearsals for The Famous Fabricator at West High Auditorium. Florence Jay Knox wrote and directs the play with Miss Jean Birdsell in the lead and Ralph Sarff supporting. Waterlog Woman's Club Orchestra provides overture. ushers from Suntor Auxiliary will assist.

Fabricator West High Auditorium Florence Jay Knox Waterloon Woman's Club Spa Fts Jean Birdsell Fabricater Ralph Sarff Knox Kathryn Grosby Alfred Langler Hager Birdsall J. H. Butts William Hooecher Glenn Beers Waterlog Woman's Club Orchera Dateen Arts Herbert F. Marshall the Suntor Fine Arts Leland Olark Leeper

Betrothal of Ruth Worley and Albert Scholin announced

Miss Ruth Worley and Albert Scholin announced their betrothal last evening during a dinner hosted for Whittier teachers. Mrs. J. B. Davis will host a Saturday evening shower with the First M. E. choir toasts, while Miss Worley’s hosting family and relatives assisted with decor and service.

Ruth Worley Albert Scholin Whittier Echogs J. B. Davis First M. E. Choir Miss Worley Bridgetech J.A. Worley Roberta Onea Worter

Delegation to Represent City at B P W Assembly

About 26 members of the Business Professional Women's club will represent Waterloo at the state convention in Mason City tomorrow and Saturday. Delegates will invite the federation to Whitertoo for the 1924 convention. A banquet in the Wedgewood room at Hotel Hanford with Mrs. Lena Laka Forrest as speaker anchors the meeting.

Mason City Federation Marshalltown Wedgewood Hanford MacNider Lena Laka Forrest Detroit Mich Spreaker W. D Ives Plate Nations Vlee Waterloo Club Orchestra Agnes Thompson Slice Wikoff Elizabeth Kenney Mary Silverstrom Keokuk Will Prasida Esther Rawson Ames Edith Odie Spencer the Business Woman B.& P. W. Club Waterloo Mary Horner Alice Wykoff L. C. Hemsworth Prospect Hills A. T. Petersen J. KH. Ridenour Jean Birdgail Addella Boles Hazel Scott Sunnyside Country Club Blanche Wingate Des Moines

Sacred Heart Juniors Host Banquet for Seniors at Black’s

Sacred Heart Junior Class will entertain the senior class at a banquet in Black's tearoom, followed by a reception in the school auditorium with Towan orchestra. Chaperons are Dr. and Mrs. Thornton and Dr. and Mrs. Gogerty. The Dancing Club hosts an 2 dance at I. O. O. F. hall.

Sacred Heart Sacred Heart School Black Towan T. F. Thornton J. A. Gogerty

Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on Happiness as Help

A Ruth Cameron essay praises women who contribute by being happy. It describes a married, childless woman who, though socially passive, uplifts her husband and others through vigor, good humor, and cheerful energy. The piece argues happiness can serve as a social force and deserves recognition alongside active service.

Beauty Recipes And Tips From Edna Kent Forbes

Edna Kent Forbes presents a selection of beauty formulas from a historic book. The notes include Frangipani Sachet Powder and MiK of Roses for skin care, plus hair and other cosmetic guidance. The piece references eighteenth century fashions and practical homemade preparations for personal use.

Double Anniversary Observed by Spanish War Vets and Wives

The twenty fourth anniversary of the return of Waterloo soldiers from the Spanish American War was celebrated at Memorial hall by Ida Wiley camp and Helen Gould auxiliary. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gary were honored at a dinner where he, a Waterloo unit lieutenant, and she were married on the unit’s return. About 60 veterans and wives attended.

Waterloo Ida Wiley Camp Helen Gould Memorial Hall J. A. Gary W. A. Burton Gary Co. B. Forty-ninth Lons Infantry Leutenant

Understanding Wood Types for Household Goods

A shopper guide to wood classes in house furnishings. It explains hard versus soft woods, how properties like hardness, lightness, and resilience affect items such as ironing boards, chopping bowls, and utensils. Examples include oak, beech, walnut, basswood, and hickory with their best uses.

Edison PTA Set to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

Edison P T A plans its annual meeting in the building Friday at 3 p.m. Police matron Mrs. F C Sage will address the gathering. officers will be elected. A fridge party hosted by Mrs W C White drew 12 guests with prizes awarded to Mrs Norman Bell and Mrs Elis. Sturnett's quartet will provide music.

Whittier P.T. A District Organization of Parents and Whittier School Fred C. Sage Naneen Davis Edison P.T. A F.C. Sage Edison Parent Teacher Association

Church groups stage plays and meetings across town

East Park Presbyterian plans Hoy Dayton Up-to-Date at Northminster Friday. The Goose Creek Line will be presented with readings and music by United Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid. Various church circles and societies held meetings, devotionals, and programs including mission talks, piano numbers, and needlework sessions across multiple churches.

East Park Presbyterian Players Dayton First Presbyterian Northminster Auditorium Goose Creek United Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society Katherine Marshall Grace M. B. Ladies Ald Society W. 8. Small Will A. Lane Beatrice Allen Sanes Philo Margaret Hull Martge Hosteter Lucile Cutler Co. W. Brayton

Club Notes on 500 at Mrs Charles Parker’s

The L. B. P. club played 500 at the flame of Mrs Charles Parker last evening. Miss Kathryn Herman and Mrs Frank Vallentina were prize winners. Refreshments were served by the hostess to conclude the party.

Walnut Street Baptist Congregation Myrtle Robbins Bernice Berg Lila Redmond N. W. Entwisle RE. L. BP. Club Charles Parker Kathryn Herman Frank Vallentina

Clerk Revises City Records and Filing System

Charles MacKay introduces a major revamp of city records storage to reduce congestion. A steel desk replaces the rolltop in his office, more tables added, vaults overhauled, older files moved to a basement storage area, and shelving requested. Ballots from the last municipal election are sealed and stored per law for one year.

Charles MacKay

City in Brief Local notes from St Paul and surrounding areas

Mrs L F Anderson returns to St Paul from visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J Bassarear at 721 Seventh Street West. Miss Margaret Muustain, nurse, will live with Miss Myrtle Crane Brown Apartments. An auto driven by Ola Madson collided with a Linden Avenue streetcar causing automobile damage. Mildred Bunn elected music and penmanship supervisor for Gilman Iowa schools next year. A tool chest owned by H Wy Carter was broken into and stolen from 700 Kingsley Avenue. police notified. Mra George Gilpatrick returns from hospital improved. Burning rags caused slight damage at 1927 Franklin Street. firemen used chemicals. Heat touring car with Dubuque County license brought to police HQ for ownership inquiry. Diphtheria and scarlet fever quarantines issued for local residents. Nine new measles cases reported. Five dope addicts escaped from Independence State Hospital. Ralph B Slippy and H R Plowman visited Cedar Rapids river walls for plans. Rummage sale at First Presbyterian Church Friday at 9 o clock.

Ola Madson Lafavatts Street Linden Avenua Mildred Bunn Denver Street Teachers College Gilman H. Wy. Carter Irving Street Kingsley Avenue T. B. Gilpatrick Marion St. Francis Hospital George Gilpatrick M. E. Carr Franklin Street James Campbell Cherry Street Willard Smith Fromerloo State Hospital Independence Ralph B. Slippy H. R. Plowman Cedar Rapids Fifth Street Bridge First Presbyterian Church

New East Grade Teachers Announced For Fall

CG. W. Kline, superintendent of east schools, lists new teachers for fall at east grade and junior high. Names include Pearl Crisman, Mary Cathcart, Mary Gilchrist, Clara Cross, Arlena Denton, and others from Cedar Falls to Ottumwa. Several staff additions and sewing and cooking classes planned. long list of tenured teachers not retiring next year.

CG. W. Kline East Schools Pearl Crisman Misa Mary Cathcart Misa Mary Gilchrist Clara Cross Arlena Denton Lowa State ‘Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Lisa Marjorie Patterson Waterloo Dysart Fern Dick Algona Doris Ah Harriet Beavers Signe Freeburg Bessia Meek Vera Wintersud Oral Painter Mattie Tinnett Hlennor Keyes M. V. Shorea N. B. Maetain

The Laws of the Land Explored by Uncle Harry

Uncle Harry explains to Jimmy why law books differ from actual laws. He notes each state plus federal laws, the shift from personal vengeance to court disputes, and the evolution from ancient self law to organized society with established statutes. The dialogue frames law history and sources.

Jimmy Uncle Barry Helen Uncle Harry Harry United States

Simplifying a Massive Body of American Legal Opinions

The American Law Institute, formed by lawyers and judges, will study and restate vast legal opinions with a $1,075,000 Carnegie gift. The project aims to clarify thousands of laws and hundreds of thousands of judicial opinions without changing actual statutes or enacted laws.

American Law Institute Carnegie Corporation Congress

Fruits Endangered as Mercury Drops

A sharp drop in the government thermometer brought temperatures near freezing risking frost for fruit trees and galden products. The low reached 33 degrees above freezing, but a casual survey found no visible damage. Yesterday was cool and clear with a high near 69 degrees, and seven tenths of an inch of rain fell Monday and Tuesday. More rain and unsettled, colder weather are forecast tonight or tomorrow.

Missionary Mary Pratt Returns After Fifty Years in India

Miss Mary Pratt, once a Waterloo teacher, arrives in Waterloo Friday after 50 years as a missionary in India. Landing in Boston after six weeks at sea from Ambala, she has not visited since 11 years. She will stay with Mrs. Jaume Black and may spend the rest of her life nearby.

Mary Pratt Waterloo India Waterloog Boston Ambala America Jaume Black

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Mra A. R. Harris B. P. W. Assembly Uniiversal Hau Ruth Cameron Cote Bar Natu Beauty Edna Kent Forbes Ean de Cologne Fastern Star Black's Tearoom J. R. Reetor Nellie Welker Jeanetts Chickering Mildred Roctor Hertha Chickering Copenhagen N. C Becker Eastern Star Hotel Russell-Lamson Arthur Fowler Roy Smock Mmes C. T. Alford J.B. O'Keefe C. J. Rudolph Roy Bryant Harry Brown Lore Alford, Jr Mae Wangler Albert Greeley Fred McGlain Helen McSweeney Edison School Byrnes Park Edna Lick Fraternal Aid Union S. L. Kern Whoa California Queen Lodge Moose Hall Lincoln Circle Castle Hill Julia Thrower B. Peek Mrs. Harland H. Allen Sturnett Tnerumedial Quartet Church News C. W. Kline Moon James Black Roy Graham Cadar Heights P. EB. Ritz Davi Stevenson John Laffring T. L. Tollefson Sam Pinkerton F. J. Lee BE. J. Turnbull First Congregational Women's Organization A. Cobb Mary Davis Madame Buttery E. G. Leffler Upper Iowa Missionary Society Home Mission M. E Iowa City J. B. Johnson Will Puterbaugh H. W. Dallman Leifer F. A. Becker Lartes’ Aid Society Henry Glas Foreign Missionary Society J. P. Jones Philomel Chorus West High Walnut Street Baptist Young People's Union Ee Buchanan L. F. Anderson St. Paul J. Bassarear Seventh Street Margaret Muustain Presbyterian Hospital Myrtle Crane Brown Apartments Buchanan ¥. M A. Bldg Rani Eti Niuries Frank Toy Vay Frank Elia Nisgara Fells N.Y
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