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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1925

Page

14

Waterloo Club to Send Large Delegation to State Meeting

A Waterloo Business and Professional Women’s club plans a 16 car motor trip to Dubuque Friday for the state convention sessions at the Julian Dubuque hotel. The regional committee chair Mrs Elizabeth Kenney will preside at a sausage breakfast Saturday with stunts by club representatives and Sousa’s Band. Distinguished speakers include Frances Plath Mayme Stevens Martha Pattie Ann Lawther and Auraux Rolph. Delegates chosen at the annual meeting are Fanny Hemenway W D Ives Marion Cooley de Paul Charlotte Howe Ruth Yamlin and Lois Cass.

Waterloo Business and Professional Women's Club Dubuque Julian-Dubuque Hotel Auraux Rolph Minneapolis Midland National Bank Kenney Allee Wrkoff Mayme Egan Fanny Hemenway

Exemplify Work as 250 Watch at Masonic Temple

More than 250 attended the exemplification ceremony by Becker chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic temple on Wednesday evening. Mary Erhet Dixon greeted guests as worthy matron of Waterloo chapter. Myre Bella Adams sang When the Mists Have Rolled Away.

Becker Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Waterloo Mary Erhet Dixon Bella Adams Truman Wagner Hotel Russell-Lamson Mabie Coykendall F. W. Edwards Delile Adams Russell DeGon Lalu Ladage Mollie Towne Mae DeGon Grace Seebers Eunice Bunker Mable Bailey Irene Stainbrook

New President Named for U B Sisterhood

Mrs. E G Heskett was elected president of the Sisterhood of Gray Memorial United Brethren at a Wednesday luncheon. Mrs. R C Akin was chosen secretary to fill the vacancy. The group, divided into divisions, planned for a bazar with chairs including Mrs. W W Anderson and Mrs. Buchan, and tables featured baskets of spring flowers.

A. T. Whittle Sisterhood Gray Memorial United Brethren E. G. Heskett Siyen George Buchan R. C. Akin|t Heskell W. W. Anderson Viola Piarce Akin Ve] W. Hall Lloyd Peverill Albert Kistner Buchan

Girl Reserves Hold Rituals for Mothers at YWCA

Central school Girl Reserves led a ceremony for mothers and teachers at the YWCA building. The program featured student performances including instrumental and vocal solos, a reading, duets, a violin solo, and a playlet with truth songs.

Central School Qarl Mantz Margaret Moring Geraldine Lyon Rose Goldberg Wanda Hawly Jordina Withite J. B. Johnson OW. Walsh Etnb

U P Aid Society Group Chairmen Named

United Presbyterian church Aid Society appoints 2024 chairmen for activities. Mrs J C Fair weather Jr announced the assignments at a Wednesday gathering at Mrs F A Ferguson home. Roles include Mrs 3 BL Young hostess Mrs FP Campbell work Mrs F A Ferguson entertainment and Mrs George Meleery flowers. Olga Truxton to entertain June 17.

Aid Society of United Presbyterian Church J. C. Fairweather, Jr F. A. Ferguson BL. Young FP. Campbell George Meleery SleCleery Hazel ‘Ferguson Olga Truxton

East Park Church to Consider Calling Pastor Friday

A congregational meeting at East Park Presbyterian church will discuss calling a pastor at 8 Friday evening. Reports from Ames presbyterial meetings were given by several members. Various social and wedding notices accompany church activities and upcoming events.

East Park Presbyterian Church The Missionary Society of the Church T.B. Sanford C. EB. Cheney Ames Megs J. G. Pilson

Side Talks on Travel Friendship and Lasting Ties

The piece reflects on how travel friendships form and fade, asking how often post cards, calls, or visits sustain ties. It muses that few friendships endure beyond months, noting proximity influences lasting bonds and imagining a neighborhood of real friends rather than random travelers.

Helen McHugh Crowned Queen of May at Teachers College

Helen McHugh known as Mac was crowned May queen on the Iowa State Teachers College campus this morning. The Cedar Falls born student, daughter of Mr and Mrs M M McHugh of 903 Franklin Cedar ally, has studied in Cedar Falls and will receive a B A degree in June. She led the English club and Alpha Literary Society, and served as class president her junior year.

Iowa State Teachers College Misa Helen Mctugh M. McHugh Franklin Street Cedar Ally Miss. McHugh Alpha Literary Society Bor Miss Mehngh Watatloa

Sacred Heart Pupils Present Morning Musicale

Sacred Heart Grade School pupils performed a musicale during the morning assembly. Participants included Agnes Flornn, Were Jagnés Flynn, Dorothy Mc Manus, Lucille Engimann, Russell Knapp, Italia Fee, Mary Lois Mullen, Milton Gille, Irma Duffy, Gretchen Estes, Anna Trainor, Margaret Stefan, Eleanor Kelly, Genevieve Rice, Margaret Curry, Mary Fee, Elizabeth Meinzmann and Wulalie Slack.

Sacred Heartschool Agnes Flornn Italian Fee Jagnés Flynn Dorothy McManus Lucille Engimann Childred McGreevy Russell Knapp Italia Fee Mary Lois Mullen Milton Gille Irma Duffy Gretchen Estes Anna Trainor Margaret Stefan Eleanor Kelly Genevieve Rice Margaret Curry Mary Fee Elizabeth Meinzemann Wulalie Slack

Two Brides elect Honored At Litchfield Party

Eighteen office staff at Litchfield Manufacturing entertained by Mrs. Robert Hanson in honor of two brides elect Miss Gertrude Henning and Miss Amanda Sassaman. Henning’s fiancé is Theo dore Mueller of Cedar Rapids and Sassaman will wed John Dunleavy of St. Paul Minnesota. Dates pending.

Litchfield Manufacturing Company Robert Hanson Gertrude Henning Amanda Sassaman Margath Henning Theodore Mueller Cedar Rapids Sassaman John Dunleavy St. Paul Minn

Club Notes Highlight Neighborhood Social Activities

Six couples attended a picnic supper and bridge at Mr. and Mrs. Mark Campbell home. Honors went to Mrs. Max Wilson and Loren Berry. Leig h Ransom led the Double Five club session with Ms Regal and Ms Frank Powell. A three course luncheon ended the afternoon. Mrs. John Cratsley to entertain June 3. Joyle eauly held a surprise housewarming for Mrs. Willis Gleckner. New Century club meeting postponed. Sneves Tarde club hosted by Mrs. Ralph Daninavey with guests from Nebraska and Idaho for a 1 PM luncheon today. Flowers and sweetpeas decorated the events.

Mark Campbell Max Wilson Loren Berry Leigh Ransom Lea Regal Frank Powell Black Regal Ransom John Cratsley Ralph Daninavey Sneves Tarde Club Rodney Devor Gamaha Neb Alfred Budge Boise Idaho

Playlet directed by Mrs B A Boggs at First Methodist

First Methodist church members met for an all day Foreign Missionary society session on Wednesday. Mrs B A Boggs directed a playlet with participants including Mrs B E Davis Mrs O E Junger Mrs H L Hueston and Mrs Glaris.

B. A Boggs Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church 8. E. Davis O. E. Junger H. L. Hueston Glaris

Short Hair Health Debates and Backward Fads

Readers debate whether short hair is healthy with old wives theories and beauty-inked claims. Experts urge cleanliness to prevent scalp disease, and diet and exercise advice target weight loss amid fashion talk about bobbing hair.

Harmony and Social Aids Highlight Cedar Falls gathering

Dr G W Bothwell sang a solo after lunch as Trembars of the Aid department met briefly. The Home Missionary society presented the pageant Every Foreign Woman by Cedar Falls Evening auxiliary with Mrs H Culver organizing. Jos DuMond and his singers performed at Kensington of Grace Methodist church with Mrs DuMond at the piano. The Epworth League advertises a penny supper to aid Clear Lake Institute. Burton Avenue Baptist plans Friday services with gospel team at Castle Hill schoolhouse led by Rev William Witking and a special quartet program.

Home Missionary Society Cedar Falls H. ©. Culver Jos DuMond Kensington of Grace Methodist Church Burton Avenue

Des Moines State Briefs Cover Lawsuits Weather Crashes and Local Elections

A Des Moines brief notes Cyril Kendree a choir singer sued by R F Jordan for alleged alienation of affection marked as blackmail hope. Des Moines sweltered on a hot May day with state temperatures ranging 6 to 2 Dubuque reports an explosion near here killed Allen Reifler 40 and injured Harry Havill among ten road crew members. explosion considered accidental. Creston and surrounding towns report church conference selections bank elections and road crew injuries. An aircraft crash near Omaha left Edgar Miller 20 seriously injured. Johnson of Ardmore Okla injured. Camp Dodge officers training scheduled June 23 to 26. a Des Moines woman convicted for bad checks to serve seven years at reformatory. A $55 000 contract awarded to contractor William Nusser with work starting immediately. Senator A J Cummins ill two days returns to office. son Gean charged with passing worthless checks in suit by W C Willes against Newark Shoe Co and A C Yeager. Sioux City Brotherhood ceremony initiates 150 candidates with banquet and ball. Lamont to introduce vocational agriculture next year led by Prof F S Parks. Crest on real estate deal sees Arnard Creamery building sold to Henderson Glove Co. Note mentions a stand refusing to answer questions due to lack of introduction.

Des Moines Cyril L. Kendree R. F. Jordan Jordan Weather Bureau Sioux City Dubuque Allen Refler Elkader Harry Havill Here Des Moinés Thomas McGuire Creston Spencer Iowa Congregational Church Hampton R. B. Reis Marble Ftack Iowa Bankers’ Association Camp Dodge Rockwell City William Brooks Women’s Reformatory Woodbury William L. Nusser A. J. Cumsmins Des Gean W. C. Willes Newark Shoe Company A. C. Yeager Brotherhood of American Yeomen Tri-State Nebraska South Dakota Iowa Gamont Lamont High School F.S. Parks Res Agriculture Department Graceland Anard Creamery Company Council Bliffs Henderson Glove Company

GITY IN BRIEF Local notices and events across Waterloo area

Verne J. Wilson, bank examiner, was called to Iowa Grove for business. Brute Gates of Gates College will address East High students tomorrow. Miss Margaret Metcalf assists in a May pageant at the Juvenile Home in Toledo. Osbun Master Car plans on Park Avenue East under revised plans to be reviewed tomorrow. A short fire at CG Huntley’s auto on Walnut Street caused minor damage. Mr. and Mrs. Kimball travel to Columbus for Presbyterian assembly. Mrs. Moyer visits in Waterloo and Cheyenne en route home. Neighbors hosted a 37-person picnic dinner at Fire Station No.3. Long Coal Co amends articles to handle produce. Scottish Rite club plans a banquet at Galloway Clubhouse. reservations with George Sheplee. May I Scout Court of Honor set for 7:30 p.m. at municipal court with Judge Wool presiding. East High Epworthian and Philomathian societies hold picnics and banquets. Mrs. Emily George returns from Texas and California. Taylors visit. James Perry, 88, former banker at McHenry, ill. Army recruiting in Greenup and nearby forts. Fort Omaha Fort Snelling Fort Logan and Des Moines units open for one-year enlistments. Hic S3face discount sale on Ad Wool Millinery.

Verne J. Wilson Iowa Grove Maritars Brute Gates Gates Business College East High Margaret Metcalf Rolly H. A. Moyer Waterton Philadelphia Buffalo Chicago Station No. 3 Long Coal Company Scottish Rite Club Galloway George W. Sheplee Boy Scout Court of Honor Black Hawk Creek The Philomathian Literary Society Black Emily George Cedar Walls Road Texas Healdsburg Cal Greenup Army Fort Omaha Neb Fort Snelling Minn Fort Logan Corio Philip Tingishands Cavalry Field Artillery Fort Des Moines Ad Wools Millinery

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Vertical

Public place, East Indian, Fe anal per, Tours ab, European B, Market, Threw Pastry, Mik product, Stop, South American, Bruised spot, ruminant on the body, To check, Vob be thirsty, Principle Made smooth, A stake by praise or Angry estimation, Austere, Raise A sweetheart, Copy Oil of rosa, Aquatic petals mammal, Changes to Boisterous direction, Anno Reni, A mimber Regis ab, Reverential fear.

Junior Cross Word Puzzle Solve Guide

Puzzle instructions explain letter placement across or down with one letter per white square. The key entries include Word 2 the book of books Word 4 to make into an aet or Jaw Word 3 a little cat Word 1 what dishes in when they fall on the Noor Word 2 any large four legged ameral Word 38 what the item written in a ledger or diary is called.

Thunderstorm Fire Destroys Wasson Barn in Onslow Louisiana

A lightning strike during a May thunderstorm at Duncan Wasson’s Onslow farm set a barn ablaze. Four horses, an automobile, grain, hay, feed and tools were lost, with damages around 7000 dollars. Wasson had no insurance.

Onslow Duncan Wasson Wasson

Three Fires Threaten Dover Manufacturing Plants

Three incendiary fires broke out simultaneously in Dover Maine on May 21 and damaged four plants. About 300 volunteers fought the blazes and saved the town from destruction with damage estimated at 200000 dollars.

Dover

Cleanup drive ends with door signs across neighborhoods

Signs reading OK-Insyevied appear on front doors as final Cleanup Witterlan campaign activity wraps up. Appointed inspectors checked school arenas and posted logs to mark neat premises before the drive ends Saturday. Students may bring dandelion plants for weighing by principals for special prizes offered by AL O. Taber.

Witterlan AL O. Taber

Truce Ends as Traffic Violations Return to Court

After a two day pause for officials, violators of traffic and speed laws were brought to police court. Weldon Betts and Fred Morgan paid 10 dollars each for speeding and exceeding limits, KH Cobb fined 8.50 for a game offense, Willam Beadle jailed three days then released on the condition to leave the city by sunset. A Volstead bail evader failed to claim 14 dollars bail.

Weldon Betts Fred Morgan

Linden Revival Opens at Linden Methodist Church

Rev A R Grant of Genesea conducts revival meetings at Linden Methodist Church this week and this evening speaks on The Devil's Prayer, a topic tied to Devil's Night.

Linden A. R. Grant Genesea

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