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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1923

Page

2

Memorial day plans of Lincoln circle GAR

Lincoln circle GAR members met at Memorial hall for memorial day planning with 40 members and 10 com grades present. Nellie Entwisle to direct 10 am services at Fairview cemetery. Alta Misher in charge of sea service program. decorations led by Hotchkiss, Miler, Dennatt. wreaths to be prepared May 29. picnic dinner led by Belle Wise. circle invited Greene Lincoln circle to June picnic. rites for deceased members conducted by chaplain Alta Fisher with eulogies by Mitchell, Loban, Helple, Becker, Eaton.

Lincoln Circle Memorial Hall Mra Nellie Entwisle Fairiew Cemetery Alta Misher Mmes Emma Pierce Harriett Hohl Fairview Lizzie Rickert Cara Broadbent Mary Woore Elmwood Calvary Addie Hotchkiss Mary Miler Lilie Dennatt Ora Hefpléd Raymond Jessie Sohner Myrtle Washburn Alta Fisher Carrie Eaton

Vera Zwanziger and LeRoy Shaw to Marry at Walnut Street Church

Vera Zwanziger daughter of Mrs. M. I. Zwanziger will wed LeRoy Shaw at Walnut Street Baptist Church Sunday at 2 30 p m Rev R N MacDonald to officiate Mrs Marlow Koch and Mrs Clinton Strowe plus daughter Jane Mason City attend The couple will reside at 721 1/2 Sycamore Street after June 1 Shaw works for Artificial Ice and Fuel Co Dinner will follow at the Zwanziger home.

Vera Zwanziger M. I. Zwangiger Shaw

Luverne Gibeaut and Hugene Ploung Wed This Afternoon

Luverne E Gibeaut and Hugene Ploung wed at the home of her brother Charles Ky Gibeaut at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev C Allison officiated at Central Christian church. The bride wore a navy blue suit with mettled ribbon and a gray picture hat. Flowers were violets and sweet peas in a corsage. A luncheon followed for about 20 guests. The couple planned trips to St Louis and Chicago before returning to Waterloo. He works for H F Groten furrier. she was at Ives Hat Shop.

Mise Luverne WU Gibeaut Mugene Co Chartes Ky Rev C. ¥. Allison Central Christian Church

Betrothal Announced for Elsie Hersch and Eugene Davis

Miss Elsie Hersch announces her coming marriage to Eugene R. Davis set for June 3. She hosted a course dinner for Washington Living School teachers. Vera Maust and Verda Hershberger served. Hersch, a Waterloo teacher for two years, home in the city. Davis and a brother run a farm near Vinton since January. McKinley PTA closes with address by I.T. A. Cl Me Glade. Program includes vocal numbers and whistling by John Liffring. Philomathians hold plenie with new members Minnie Zeuch sponsor. supper served at Roy Sinnard home Cedar Heights.

Elsie Hersch Eugena R. Davis Washington Vera Maust Verda Hershberger Stersch Waterloo Davis Leen Vinton McKinley 1 T. A Me‘Glade McKinley Parent-Teacher Association John Liffring Philomathians Plenie Philomathian Literary Society of East High Roy Sinnard Cedar Heights Minnie Zeuch

Two Kinds Of Good Sportsmanship In Life And Games

Ruth Cameron reflects on true sportsmanship beyond games. She cites Bobby Jones counting a stroke, praises integrity in sports, and contrasts behavior in life, urging fair play, patience, and self-control when faced with power, jealousy, and scandal.

Bobby Jones Ilfa Spari J

Beauty Tips and Dangers of Homemade Dry Shampoos

Edna Kent Forbes surveys dry shampoo myths noting scarce use among women. The piece describes improvised methods using gasoline and benzine, praising quick drying and softness while warning against fire risks and dermatologic conditions. It includes reader questions on tonics and coloring approaches, advising medical consultation for eczema and detailing walnut shell tinctures for darker shades.

Mrs Whitley to Speak at Iowa Federation Convention

Mrs Francis E Whitley of Webster City heads the general division of natural resources and will appear on the biannual Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs convention program. She spoke at the national council meeting in Atlanta recently and has addressed several state groups. Widely known in Waterloo, she is among the best saved officers in the state with a popular administration as state president.

Francis E. Whitley Webster City General Division of Natural Resources Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Whitley National Council Allanta Gay Waterloo Beast Javed

Couple Celebrates Fifty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Woodring were feted Friday by relatives and friends on their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. Their children and grandchildren planned a spread and gifts, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. R. D. McCormack and Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Ford. The afternoon featured reminiscences and an evening reception in Waterloo with most of the couple’s 26 descendants in attendance. A San Francisco contact and a daughter in Joplin, Missouri, were noted among well wishes. bouquets were given with the gifts.

Peter Woodring Hheir Lonarad Nev R. D. McCormack H. D. Ford Woodring Wraterloo San Francisco Joplin

Irma Barnes to Wed Ernest Henderson Next Month

Engagement announced for Miss Irma Barnes Eldora Iowa to Ernest Mortimer Henderson Waterloo Iowa. Wedding set for June 27 disclosed at luncheon honoring the bridge elect by her mother Mrs C M Barnes. Guests included Mrs M S Manhard Waterloo sister of the groom.

Irma Barnes Eldora E. M. Henderson Eliort Ernest Mortimer Henderson Waterloo C. M. Barnes M. S. Manhard Henderson Helen G. Dinsmore Cedar Fails Prorence Isher Rock Rapids L. M. Henderson Bon

Miss Corinne Close and John Morrical to Marry in June

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Corinne Close and John W. Morrical, both of Waterloo, came last evening after a gathering of 16 at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs T J Close 723 Franklin street. Marriages planned for June with pink and white decorations and help from Miss Hattie Stark and Morinne Sholes.

Corinne Close John W. Morrical Waterloo T. J. Close Franklin Street Gerge Welker Hattie Stark Morinne Sholes

Aluminum Utensils in Daily Use What Shoppers Ask

Readers question aluminum cookware advantages and care. Aluminum heats quickly, distributes heat evenly, and retains warmth, reducing fuel use. It withstands cooking moist foods and poses no proven toxicity. Clean with manufacturer guidance, avoid harsh lyes or powders, and remove spinach stains with gentle abrasives.

Ata Pba Alumnium

Qui Vive Club Hosts Dance Night for Twenty-Five Couples

Twenty five couples enjoyed dancing at the Qui Vive club party held in I. O. G F hall west last night. The event featured music and social pacing as attendees shared an evening of recreation and companionship.

Qui Vive Qui Vive Club

Riverside Drive club honors Mrs Steinmeyer with silver spoon

Mrs Harry Steinmeyer, president last year, was presented a silver spoon by Riverside Drive club members at her home yesterday. Eleven women attended. Hostess Neva and June Alice served refreshments. Mrs William Bates plans a Happy Hour luncheon Tuesday. Mrs A J Harris hosted F W club yesterday with plans for a June 3 picnic. Avon, hostess daughter, helped with chores.

Harry Steinmeyer Riverside Drive Club Neva June Alice William Bates Happy Hour Club A. J. Harris Avon

Church social and theatre events at local crossings

St Pauls M E parsonage hosted Truth Seekers with games and refreshments. United Presbyterian presented Goose Creek Line before a capacity crowd with readings, piano solos, and vocal numbers. St Marks altar guild hosted a three course dinner for 28. A musical program followed. Knudsons hosted First Baptist Homemakers for 40 with Rev Derbyshire and guests from Princeton and Rockford. Diamond Lake, Mn.

United Presbyterian Players Goose Creek Church Auditorium Helen McCleary Tittle Claira St. Marie Marie Packard Misses Hazel Eva Ferguson St. Mark’s Altars Guild Theodore Piak Warren Gilbert Join Knudson First Baptist Homemakers George Derbyshire Princeton N. J R. A. Horner Rockford L. Linsmano Diamond Lake

City in Brief Impulse and Visits Share Osage Weekend

Local notes list Miss Hazal Clark Miss Lydia Blakeslee and others visiting relatives in Osage and Waterloo. Names include Mrs. Henry Colby Mr. Parrott Dr. Daum and Miss Whitney. Divorce decrees granted Birdie Steffen Viola Hartington Miss Shacier. Roger Silvers injured. A T Merrill plans fishing trip.

Hazal Clark Osage Henry H. Colby Manly A. BW Roger Silvers AckIny Birdie Steffen Joseph Steffen Viola Hartington Frank Ilarrington Hattie Whitney Fraternal Aldanton California Roosevelt School Mildred Shacier East High Ta. A

Waterloo circulars show hopes for trains and travel

Local bankers plan to join the Iowa State Bankers special train moving north from Waterloo. Citizens seek passports for foreign travel with many applications in the county. Measles and scarlet fever cases rise. a divorce suit seeks custody of four children. Construction plans include a bungalow home at 637 Kingsley avenue and a new Catholic church at Alta Vista.

Des Moines Chicago Great Western Railway A. J. Howard Tuthill A. B. Lovejoy United States Circuit Court of Appeals St. Paul Minn Anton la Porte City Patin Russia J. W. Thompson Emma Johnson Howard Cedar Falls Waterloo Gregates Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs RE. Williamson First Baptist Church Atlantic City N. J Northern Baptist Convention East Williamnson New York M. B. Cleveland Alta Vista Cleveland Winthrop Clevaland

Odd chair owned by Waterloo shown in local exhibit

A horn chair carved from four wild animals is displayed in the upholsteria show of ED W Groom at 87 Fourt Street East. The chair, over 80 years old, belongs to Mrs. RG Taylor of 416 Laland Branue. Her father bought it in an Indian antique shop in San Antonio Texas.

ED. W. Groom Fourt Street RG. Taylor Laland Branue San Antonio Tex

Famous Fabricator charms Waterloo audience at West High

The Waterloo Woman's club presented Mrs. Knox in The Famous Fabricator at West High. Director Miss Birdsall guided strong performances by Knox, Hirdsall, Crosby, Longley and others. An orchestra from the club complemented the evening with Macbeths serenade and well-balanced music. The show repeats Tuesday May 22 for the women's club convention visitors.

West High Florence Clay Trox Mra. Keox Jean Hirdsall Alicea Hastings Miss Birdsall Mrs. Knox Mabel Hastings Edna Barr Kathryn Crosby Edna Miss Senti Coloma Evers Alfred Longley al Martin Roger Birdsall Henry Hastings William Beecher Ailen Sambo J. H. Butts Serff Ralph Serff Alica Joe Klug Alice Mr. King Henry Roger Birdsall Aget Martin Mabel Glenn Beers George Meyers Jows Waterloo Woman’s Club Orchestra Rosé Reichard Marshall Maude Knoop Berry Macbeth Wine Arts Waterloo Women’s Club M. Howe Pred McClain W. H. Stewart A.G. Primed W. B. Johnson Acanes

Bids Sought for City Paving Projects On Streets

City engineer Ralph B. Stinpy invites contractors to bid on paving, resurfacing and brick work for Park road Baltimore street Fletcher avenue Michigan Street and Columbia circle plus Sycamore Logan and Fourth Street West. Total estimated project value about 102000 with bids due June 4.

Park Road Baltimore Street Fletcher Avenue Michigan Brynant Paving Company

Broadway style Radio Concert Schedule Highlights

Radio programs from Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport and General Electric Schenectady list concerts, weather, organ recitals, baseball scores and educational talks. Includes orchestral works, sacred services and a Beechmont trio concert. WHAS Louisville covers church service, sacred concert, and theater bulletins with baseball scores.

Palmer School] of Chiropractic Davenport, Inc N Eat Moline Agrio Russell Sandman Erwin Tewingall Davenport High School Orchestra Julius Schmidt America America's Walter D. Milligan Crook Broa Davenport General Electric Company Schenectady N. Y Royal Dobson Mendelssohn Royal Dobson Eri¢nhugel Sho Austin R. Middleton University of Louisville Mildred Schleiberhan Margaret Bickel Ethel May Fuelle Beechmont Trio J. Harry Trent Blanche Throon Hedwig Tormann Hazel Willingter

Memorial Day program at Lincoln Park outlined

Plans for Memorial Day were announced by the committee. Rev. Robert N. MacDonald of Walnut Street Baptist Church will deliver the address, with Lincoln Park hosting major ceremonies and a chimes dedication from First Presbyterian Church. If weather fails, events move to a theater. The program includes martial music, a Gettysburg address by Russell Lamon, a death rate reading by Henry Seebers, taps by Thomas Hopkins, and a Kiwanis club address by Rev. MacDonald.

Committee On Robert N. MacDonald Walnut Street Baptist Church Mr" MacDonald Jesup Wi Jerloo Lincoln Park First Presbyterian Church Tower Martial Musice G. 4. R. Drumcorps United Brethren Orchestra Imper Kk. Spangler Lincoln Russell Lamon Henry Seebers Robert Anderson

Dr O P Thompson Reappointed Milk Inspector

Dr O P Thompson is renamed milk inspector by Raymond W Cassady secretary of agriculture under the multi department law. He will be stationed at Iowa City and Waterloo territory to oversee inspections. New appointees include Guy Thomas Mason City Pearl White Davenport Burr Willitts Burlington DLvT Broers Fort Dodge W W Newlands Cedar Rapids Fred Suste Marshalltown with appointments effective July 1.

O. P. Thompson Raymond W. Cassady Thompson Towa Cig Wenge Davenport Burr Willitts Burlington DL Vt. Broers Fort Dodge W. W. Newlands Cedar Rapids Fred Suste Warshalltown

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Society News Psychology Club Universalist LeRoy Shaw Luverne E. Gibeaut Hugene Ploung Eugene R. Davis Ruth Cameron Beauty Edna Kent Forbes Raseline H. H Mrs. Francis Be, Whitley John Morrical PAT. A Whittier Parent-Teacher Association Priday Willan EL Robinson Wesley Warsaw Ruth Updegraif Laura Cunbhorn L. Ronit J. R. Thompson Whittier P.T. A Servin Fred Sarce J. C. McGrade Sunnyside Goot Charles Brown Albert Overton Burton Avenue Baptist Church Los Angeles Cal Bieh Warrensville C. F. Goldwin A. R. Rickal Mrs. Harland H. Allen Church News St. Paul's M. E. Parsonage C. B. Luce Graham Messinger Buchanan W. Banzhart Chicago J. S. Parrott A. S. Patton Car Service Department of Great Western Railway Witbur Howard Townfire College Ames Rich Street Clyde McClure Billy Sixth Street West L. Kern Long Beach Don Kern Minneapolis Kern Lowa Bull EH. W. Bell J. 5. Parrott Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company George W. Miller Miller- Fifield Construction Company Kankakee Kankakee River Stevana H. F. Campbell Cherry Street Mauser & Fell Kingsley Avenue Florence Barrett Conner Street Iowa City Woman’s Missionary Society of ODD Chair RADIO Woc WGY First Presbyterian Church N.Y Evgensong Johnston George J. Abbott Id Giarce Fred Goetz Harold Clarke Thomas Hopkins James Crapp Sontano Solo the Ninety Nina Campion Nmrs Frea Goetz Serman Dwight I. Moody Robert W. Anthony Rogers TAS P. In Weber Ethel Nenib Acqual William Demorest K. Chamberlaine Symphonie Espagnole Salos Edward Rice Earl Rice Chopin Ethel Newcomb Kreutzer Beethoven Arditi Bateau Dejbussy Serenade Valdes Tschaikowski Danard Rice Rachmaninoff Whas Courier-Journal & Louisville Imes Louisville Clifford Gorman Hialto Theatre Ha. Pollo Katherine Hannon Wew Albany Ind Mary Anderson Theiatre Orchestra Olile Jones WHAS R. N. MacDonald Beck Park Avenue Iowa Byrnes Park Sullivan Shattuck Minnesota Adiless Shattuck Summer School Yaribawt, Minn
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