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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1921
Page
3
Society notes describe a June 14 banquet honoring East High School's graduating class. Juniors plan a summer garden theme in the cafeteria with crepe ribbon latticework and yellow and green decor. A "farewell to the seniors" will replace the usual program in the auditorium amid surprise attractions.
Mrs J Hartleip announced the coming marriage of her daughter Lillian to George Meister of Winton at a large party Friday night. June 16 is set for the wedding. The Hartleip home was decorated pink and white with snowballs and pink carnations. Music by Ruth and Alice Rodamer and games by Mildred Leihart and LaVerne Kloster. Luncheon served by the hostess with help from Dorothy, Mary Norther, Ruth and Alice Rodamer. Out of town guests included Clementine Meister, Mrs Jay Bates of Vinton, and Pearl Hartleip of Cedar Rapids. Earlier a prenuptial shower for Elizabeth Wisner hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Kenney and Miss Edna Lick. Wisner received kitchen gifts. Another honor shower followed from Miss Ethel Falls. Wisner’s marriage to Myron Bundy has been announced for June.
The twelfth bi ennial National Federation of Musical clubs convention in the Tri Cities June 6 to 14 features Apocalpse the $8 600 prize oratorio with leading singers Cyrena Van Gordon Katherine Meisle Frederick Gunster Edwin Swain Augustus Ottoni and a Tri City chorus and orchestra under A Cyril Graham Ludwig Becker. Notable events include harp recital by Betty Gilmore and a lecture by Nelson Illingworth, with social programs daily and Mississippi river excursion on the Washington.
The 1921 Dancing club party announced for Tuesday evening has been indefinitely postponed. Araminta club will be entertained at Willard Hall Wednesday afternoon by Mrs J H Porcupine. Amici club meeting moved from Tuesday to Thursday afternoon with members as guests of Mrs H Weaver.
Round shoulders spoil tailored suits and healthy posture. Sleep flat without a pillow to align spine and shoulders over eight hours, and stretch with hands clasped behind the neck to reset the base of the neck bone. Freckles stem from natural causes and sun protection plus mild bleaches protect skin. yeast treatments are urged for pimples tied to internal disorder.
Imogene sits with her feet iced and repeats a strange formula as Andrew wraps a toe with gauze. Tension rises between them as she protests and he snaps at her, muttering of a stubborn fire and unfinished tasks.
A raw monologue reveals a restless narrator vowing to endure extreme dancing torture for a stubborn goal. He likens his struggle to Columbus steering into the unknown and jokes about paying to be twisted into motion. The piece cycles between defiance and self mockery as winter approaches.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a reliable home dye product. It warns against using other dyes and promises simple directions to tint garments or draperies without streaks or fades.
The text presents a chaotic scene with dialogue about doom and success. A shouted vow to learn every figure and dance a risky dance follows a tense moment. Andrew tries to prepare as Imogene laments sore feet and readiness for a lesson.
Police linked a collision near Waverly to a stolen Ford truck car reported by Howard Hinkle of Sycamore street. The vehicle bore license 26088 and had Hinkle’s name on both doors. No serious damage occurred. another stolen Ford was found on Lafayette Street after leaving the game block.
H O Kelley traffic director of the Greater Waterloo association travels to Des Moines to petition the railroad commission to change the minimum container size from 30 inches. He will present about 150 petitions for changes in freight classifications and R Fyfe of Chicago will file for wider Midwest standardization. Some Iowa firms oppose the move, fearing higher commodity classifications.
Catalog notes three small family needs a refriger food cabinet in oak with white enamel lining. Design praised for keeping food in perfect condition. Prices listed from 18 to 75 dollars and curtains values also shown.
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