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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1923

Page

2

Consecration Song Debut At Ruth Fitzgerald Wedding Plans

Society notes report a song Consecration by James A. Murphy written for the Ruth Fitzgerald and Joe Lutgen wedding at Sacred Heart church on June 6. The piece premiered last evening during a dinner hosted by Mrs. Jos Averill for the church choir, of which Miss Fitzgerald and the hostess are members. Murphy directed and acted as tags master. Lavender and white decor graced the table as gifts of bridge elect set goblets and sherbet cups were exchanged.

James A. Murphy Ruth Fitzgerald Joe Lutgen Sacred Hearst Church Jos Averill Bishop's Miss Fitzgerald Murphy

Royal Neighbors to Organize Camp Here Thursday

Organization of a Royal Neighbors camp is planned at a meeting tomorrow in Knights of Columbus hall. About 35 charter members are assured. Mrs Irene Bentley of Oelwein will supervise the session. A supper and acquaintance hour will close the business, attendees asked to bring sandwiches and another article.

Royal Neighbors For P. Mu Knights of Columbus Hall Irene Bentley Oelwein

First Presbyterian group meeting and Miss Shoemaker gift

The flame makers of First Presbyterian Church will meet in the Bishop's private dining room on Friday. The Philathea class of Westminster Presbyterian will host a church supper Monday night followed by a business meeting and social hour. Mrs Karl Rauth presented Miss Susie Shoemaker with a gift as she departs to teach elsewhere. Miss Ender Brack also received another call.

First Presbyterian Church Bishop's Philathea Westminster’ Presbyterian Church Karl Rauth Susie Shoemaker Shoemaker Miss Enderbrack Lam Yo

Club Notes Mrye and Luncheon Enjoyed by Members

William Bates hosted the Happy Hour club luncheon with about 80 attendees. Decor included apple blossoms and lilies of the galley. Guests included Mrs Willingworth of Los Angeles Mrs Minnis Lamb Perry of Denver Mrs J Bus Bates and Mrs Kerglon of Waterloo. Mrs Ph R McCoy Mrs Charles Knapp and Miss Kathryn Bates assisted with service. Lamita club postponed its meeting for two weeks. More than 24 percent of a Wanker w anew sometimes is made up.

William Bates Happy Hour Club Willingworth Los Angeles Cal Minnis Lamb Perry Denver Colo J. Bus Bates Kerglon Waterloo Ph. R. McCoy Charles Knapp Kathryn Bates

Habit Is Oil Of Life In Early Habits And Daily Order

Ruth Cameron reflects on habit as the oil of life urging discipline from childhood. She cites examples like hanging up clothes and writing checks in order, noting that habits ease future tasks and even influence parental responsibility and spiritual insight.

Emmens Wellington

Beauty Chats on Cleanliness and Everyday Grooming

Edna Kent Forbes outlines historical and modern views on cleanliness, soap use, and daily bathing. Advice discusses baths, brushes, and tonics, with reader questions on henna for gray hair, skin bleaching, and braces for teens, reflecting early 20th century beauty culture.

Progress of the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Convention

Reports indicate steady progress as the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs convenes to set goals for greater achievement. Highlights include district gains, new clubs, junior groups, governance revisions, and debates over delegate voting rights amid federation affiliations.

OWA

Sugar and its role in the home pantry described

An article explains sugar history from medicine to staple, noting the United States as the top consumer and detailing granulated, powdered, leaf, and brown forms. It covers refining methods, texture and sweetness perceptions, and advises on storage, quality, and buying in bulk for savings.

United States

Federation Debate and Illiteracy Drive Highlight Iowa Meeting

Delegates discuss federation rules and per capita dues while Miss Mae Hi Peabody notes declining individual memberships. Frances I. Whitley urges peace efforts over politics, and Mrs. W H Snitter reports on illiteracy study. Mrs. Howe praises scholarship funds. theatre event receives rave reviews for cast and production values.

Iowa Mae Hi. Peabody Dubuque Chairrman Third Frances I. Whitley F . Frisbie Sheldon W. H. Snitter Davenport Washington, D. C Igt Kendal Detroit Mich Henry Howe Burlington Federation USNZ W. H. Davidson Howe Third District Waterloo Russell-Lamson Fabricator West High Auditorium Florence Clay Knox Woman's Club Jean Birdsall Alice Tastings Knox Mabel Hastings Alfred Longley Ralph Sarft Kathryn Crosby William Beecher Roger Birdsall Glenn Heers

Lawn City Minister to Give Address at Michigan Festival

Dr. Eugene Allen pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church accepted by wire an invitation to deliver the opening address at the homecoming at First M. E. church in Ypsilanti Michigan. The event runs July 1 through July 4 as a community affair. Dr. Allen previously served five years as pastor in Ypsilanti and will be joined by Dr. Seth Reed Flint Michigan who will be present and speak. Reed will be 100 years old on June 2.

Cedar Falls Eugene Allen Methodist Episcopal Church First Ypsilanti Mich Allen Seth Reed Flint Methodist Church

Bids Sought for Y W C A Building Project

Plans for a new YWCA structure on the former St Marys site at Park avenue and Lafayette street near completion in M B Cleveland’s office. Bids for general heating plumbing and electric work will open in about two weeks with construction hoped to start mid June.

St. Mary's Church Park Avenue Lafayette Street M. B. Cleveland Young Women’s Christian Association

Delinquent Taxes Pin County At 1923 Figures

More than 7 000 Black Hawk county taxpayers have not paid the first half of 1923 taxes, with delinquencies totaling about 200 000 dollars. Taxes are due January 1 and may be paid in two installments. Failure to pay the first half by March 31 makes the full amount delinquent. a 1 percent monthly penalty applies after April 1. If the second half is not paid by September 30, it also becomes delinquent with penalties.

Paul Black Hawk Ed Madigan Alkaenes

Maude O Keefe Honored by Catholic Daughters of America

Mrs Maude O Keefe of Watertown was honored as state secretary at the Catholic Daughters of America sixth biennial convention in Sioux City. Barbara Cummings of Ottumwa was elected state regent, Celia Mulqueen of Connolly Bluffs became state advocate, and Amlaid es Duty from Emmetsburg was re elected treasurer. The event also saw re elections for key posts and attention to state leadership.

Sioux City Barbara Cummings Ottumwa Catholic Daughters of America Maude O'Keefe Waterto Amlaydes Emmetsburg Celia Mulqueen Connay Bluffs

C G W Inspection Party In Waterloo Tomorrow

Chicago Great Western officials, led by general manager C J Hinkle, will inspect the Waterloo freight yard and depot on a semi annual tour. The group gathers at Oglwein and travels to Waterloo by special train to speed unloading, improve service, and renew efforts to keep yards clean and orderly.

Chicago Great Western C. J. Hinkle Chicago Oglwein Cor. Waterloo

Start Campaign for Masonic Temple Fund

Active efforts began this morning to raise subscriptions totaling £106,000 for operations on the new Masonic temple. Teams canvassed to collect members and, if the sum is obtained, ground will be broken soon for the edifice at Mulberry Street and Park Avenue.

Masonic Temple Gollelt Mulberry Straal Park Avenue

Federation Fine Arts Division outlines ambitious plans

Mrs. Rose V S Berry of Berkeley heads the federations fine arts division and spoke on three occasions about art to life and goals for three years. She urged adequate federal funding for the fine arts commission and a national art gallery, praising American designers and industrial art progress.

Rose V.S. Berry Berkeley Cal Slula Berry Walter S. Little Bridgewater Mass L.A. Miller Colorado Springs Marx Oberndorfer Chicago Art In America Fine Arts Commission Washington California Iowa Marx Oherndorfer Art Association Federation

Waterloo Portrait Artist to Paint Movie Stars in NYC

Waterloo artist H. D. Farrall will depart June 2 for New York City to study oil portraiture at a Times Square studio. A staff of 50 artists there makes likenesses of Broadway and motion picture stars for theatre lobbies and exports to foreign countries. Farrall plans stops in Pennsylvania and Ohio en route to paint stars for motion picture houses and tenter returns to Waterloo late in the summer.

H. D. Farrall Fourth Street West New York City Studion Times Square Mr. Fair_all New York Pennsylvania Ohio Farrall Waterloo

The Sandman Story Part I Dulcia Faces Mountain Ogre

Dulcia helps a kind youth while a witch loses her magic spoon. They flee toward Mountain Highest where Dulcia hides for the night and discovers thirty tiny men plotting a grand supper as a large turkey and vegetables sit nearby.

Dulcia Offers Help To Small Travelers In Cautionary Tale

Dulcia prepares for a dangerous journey and vows to aid the tiny men she encounters. She steps around a sharp bend in the passage and declares her willingness to help if they permit it. The story continues next week.

Dulcia

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Society News Sacred Heart Choir Cedar Raylan W. Bb Ben Hur Petrova Club James McMullan Jueves ‘Farde Club Miles Sauerwein New Century Club George Carpenter Merry Twelve Club Eugena Brannon J. J. Jones R. $. Henzie M. Bd. Home Department F. F Yann! Woman's Society Glen Harker Washington- Irvingent Teacher Association Don Anaxliary American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall Columbia Grant Circles Library West Chester Cadwallader Holy Nance, Court Women's Catholic Order Foresters Sacred Heart School Hall O. F. Bi Black Hawk Lodge O. O. F. Hall Fourth Street G. FE. Barker Friends Waterloo Review Church News Ca Lamita Club Ruth Cameron Beauty Edna Kent Forbes Muriel Iowa Federation of Women'a Tafts Flenry Waytor Broomfield Heroning Ollica Taylor George B. Stewart Worth Madison Francis B. Myatt Maquoketa Ane Peabody Dubuque William Larrabee Clermont A. L Ames George W. Clark Adel F. K. Evans Corydon Congress Taye H. CL. Houghton Red Oak John Yamanill Gritt George LB. Perkins Sac City Anna Gertrude Childs Tawa State Teachers College Myra Jack Patterson A. C. Presto West[minster Anna Lee Leggett Ames Mae Habenfeht Des Moines Jeanene Thrackmorten Pes Moines Board of Health EB. M. Armstrong Helen Watzek Town State Teachers Association Lorace Mann Towner Siddie Richards Thummell Jessie Mallory O’xneil Florida Hotghang Ross By Mre. Harland H. Allen Lawn City Y. W.C.A Masonic Temple Fund Fine Arts Dean Nancy A. Dean Sandman Mrs. F. A. Walker Duleia Tadigam New Brunswick Records Daily Bennie Krueger’s Orchestra Bennie Krueger Brunswick New Brunswick Buchanan Optical Service Horlick’s Fashion Department Evening Courier Fallon
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