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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1923

Page

2

Waterloo Society Elects Officers For 1500-Strong Federation

Mrs. George B. Worthen heads the Waterloo Woman's federation representing over 1,500 city women. Miss Mary Horner reported nearly 300 mail pieces processed. Other officers include Mrs. Wood as vice president and Mrs. Corton as secretary-treasurer. sixteen member organizations join the federation, which funds joint projects and social services. Last evening’s meeting at the PLOW club rooms closed with a three course luncheon for about 25 relatives.

George B. Worthen Waterloo Woman's Federation Birs. Worthen Red Cross and Howe Service Society George W. Wood E. L. Corton Mies F. S. Petit Wi H. Langlas E.L. Rohit City Federation Etearinss Livoysa Bi & Plow J. Rs Hemsworth Mary Horner C. W Ellyson A. G. Sawyer C. J. Rudolph F. J. Miller Hawk County Peru Board of Supervisors Eds Federation Girls’ Industrial Training School Mitchellville Board of Control Glenwood Waterloo

Miss Sheehan and E C Harris Wed at St Josephs Church

Miss Wynous Sheehan daughter of J Sheehan and Edgar Harris son of Mr and Mrs J Harris exchanged vows this morning at St Josephs church The Rt Rev Edward Slattery performed the service with a single ring ceremony Mrs Andrew Saiz played the organ and Howard Girsch sang I Love You Truly and A Perfect Day The honor matron was Mrs F D Mabb best man G P Wagner was the bridegrooms cousin Gray was the predominant factor

Wynous Sheehan J. Sheehan Edgar ©. Harris J. €. Harris St. Joseph's Church Andrew Saiz Howard Girsch Edward Slattery F. D. Mabb G_ P. Wagner I Gray Eotor

Juniors of O. L. V. A Entertain Seniors at Dinner Monday

Juniors of Our Lady of Vietary academy hosted a dinner for seniors at Black's Yeardom with Rev. John McDonald as guest. Decorations in coral and silver adorned the room. Thirty four hand painted place cards plus a sweet pea motif on programs accompanied an original poem Bon Voyage by Miss Man Duffy.

Our Lady of Vietary Academy Black John McDonald St. Joseph's Church Man Duffy Delores Jennings George Heath Leo Webber Clarigan McDermott Oui Beatrice Massey Gizabeth Tes Edward Slattary Father McDonald Emelda Reilly Liea Helen O'Tools Claire Williams

Gifts for the Sick by Ruth Cameron

The article suggests practical hospital gifts during convalescence. Flowers are common but not always best. alternatives include cheerful durable options like colorful carnations, daffodils, jonquils, irises, sweetpeas, and fall chrysanthemums. Plants and bulbs offer ongoing joy, while books, magazines, and especially readable print help eyes. A letter, a fruit basket, or homey kitchen treats can outvalue costly floral gifts, with proximity lowering cost.

Yisk

Beauty Chats: Readers Seek Advice On Skin Hair And Diet

Edna Kent Forbes compiles letters from readers requesting beauty and health guidance. Advice ranges from diagnosing headaches and liver issues to hair care, eyelash formulas, and skin care while noting to consult doctors for medical concerns.

Beauty Edna Kent Forbes

Prohibition Pageant Set At Cedar Heights Friday

A prohibition pageant titled The Downfall of King Alcohol will be presented Friday at 7 30 p m on the Cedar Heights lawn if pleasant weather, otherwise in the school auditorium. Cedar Heights school pupils above second grade will participate under Mrs Beetzel with Mrs P L Ferguson directing. Miss Ruth Orth will provide music with Mrs Jane Haffa on violin. Cast includes Margaret Morehouse as Prohibition King Alcohol attendants Jovelyn Staver Wh old Jansen and others. Mother Auntie Lawean and children join as speakers and performers in a pageant linking songs and recitations. Refreshments offered free to all attendees.

R. J. Stetze Department of Scientific Education W. CG Cedar Heights William Galloway Rymansium Beetzel A. Ferguson Ruth Orth Ylanist Jane Haffa Will Furniah Uth Dage Eugene Shoemaker Elva Stout Mks Margaret Morehouse Jovelyn Staver Ard Whole Jansen Alccohol Impa— and James Burdeile Moeller James Maton Werald Guay Joe Slaughter Jordon” James Perry Sanborn John Lawcon Forrest Trunky Forrel J Janson

Iowa O E S Grand Matron to Visit Waterloo Chapter

Miss Grace Sprecker of Denison Iowa grand matron of Eastern Star in Iowa will guest Waterloo chapter at an initiatory meeting in Masonic hall Wednesday at 7 40 p m Arch W McFarlane worthy patron will host officers at a 6 30 dinner party at Sunnyside Country club before the meeting Miss Mary Nancy Graham will play violin during the ceremonies Light refreshments will be provided by Eliza Mantle Osta Soliner Ethel Schrag and Adelaide Dawson and served by eight young women

Grace Sprecker Denison Eastern Stara Iowa Waterloo Masonic Hall Arch W. McFarlane Sunnyside Country Club Mary Nancy Graham Eliza Mantle Osta Soliner Ethel Schrag Adelaide Dawson

Miss Neva Maust and Alvin Summy to wed next month

Miss Neva Maust, two year home economics instructor at Orange High School, announced her coming marriage to Alvin Summy to associates at a party Monday evening. Hostess Mrs. W. H. Maust served dinner assisted by Mrs. L. R. Maust and Miss Halen Miller. The cake was cut with a 2 daisy petal rhyme revealing the couple and the marriage date of June 10.

Neva Manust Orange High School Alvin Summy W. H. Maust L. R. Maust Halen Miller

Five Food Groups Plan Guides Nutritious Meals

The article stresses a balanced market basket and science in meal planning to combat child malnutrition. It outlines five food groups including protein rich items, starches, fats, sugars, and fruits and vegetables, with daily portions and example totals to guide everyday meals.

Social events fill town with dinners and showers

Mrs. C J Caldwell hosts a 1 oclock luncheon at Black's tearoom with guests Mrs Annie Hillman Mrs Wyant Mrs George B Miller and Mrs Illingworth. Mrs W L Alingworth to host a dinner at Black's for the visitor tonight. Orval Anderson departs for Los Angeles after two months here with James Les. honored at a farewell dinner by Mr and Mrs Edward Conner. Julia Lang's upcoming wedding to Joseph Wharem prompted a yellow and white dinner with 123 friends at Black's tearoom. Lulu Hoffman hosted guests and gifts. The Sons of Veterans auxiliary and camp members plan a post dedication gathering at George Wrights with sandwiches and two other foods. Whittier school teachers honored at a dinner by Mrs E L Rohit and Mrs J R Thompson at Black's tearoom. 18 attend. Virginia Smith marks eighth birthday with a party at home. lunch by Mrs A P Smith. Phi Sigma Chi fraternity to hold homecoming dance June 21 at Johnson's pavilion after a dinner and meeting at Black's tearoom. Ida Greenburg given a miscellaneous shower for upcoming marriage to Homer C. Caplan. Miss Mary Lipkin assists. Philomathian Banquet at Hinck's tear room for Gast high school graduates. 70 reserved. Minnie Zeuch to attend. Anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Connie Faust with 35 guests and picnic supper. John Fiske School teachers dine at Black's tearoom. ten place cards with sweet peas. Thinkerton Party at Tuncheon with 11 Dunkerton friends at Black's tearoom.

Orval Andersen Mason City Los Angeles James Les Edward Conner Anderson Julia Lang Joseph Wharem Lulu Hoffman

Sunnyside Dinner Dance Opens Club Season Friday

Sunnyside Country Club announces its first dinner dance of the season for Friday evening June 1. Reservations close Thursday noon. Memorial Day caused the weekly card party to move to Friday afternoon with luncheon. Walter E. Johnson hosts a dinner party honoring Mrs. Sydney Osmer of Denver.

Sunnyside Country Club Walter E. Johnson Sydney Osmer Denver J. D. Waston Woman's Club Waterloo Woman's Club Russell- Lamson H. B. Lichty Harry Orrick

Progressive party planned by First Presbyterian youth

Young people of First Presbyterian church meet at the building at 7 30 p m today then leave at 7 45 for a progressive party visiting three homes with entertainment and refreshments A new member drive began at St Josephs Catholic Girls club senior department meeting and candidates will be initiated next meeting A plea at Deril s TiAge Bone set for June 7.

First Presbyterian Church St. Joseph’s Catholic Girls’ Club Deril

Welfare Mascot Patsy Tastes City Life At Police Station

A dog named Patsy owned by Mrs. Dorothy Taylor of Waterloo Social Welfare league joined the league headquarters at 728 Franklin street. After a homesick weekend Patsy was taken to the jail by police and held briefly before being returned to Mrs. Taylor at the welfare office.

Patsy Dorothy Taylor Waterloo Social Welfare League Taylor Welfare Franklin Street Supervons Lfe

Scoutmaster Seeks Merit Badges at Court of Honor

Yoe Snively, scoutmaster of troop 8, filed applications for three merit badges at the Court of Honor meeting. Second class pins were awarded to Claire Stoner and Sidney Sietzel of troop 24, Dean Bachtell and Gilbert Brooks of troop 13, and Jean Berthh of troop 15. first class pin to Floyd Teeter of troop 13. Merit badges were distributed to numerous scouts from multiple troops for forestry, bird study, conservation, signaling, electricity, marksmanship, scholarship, cooking, athletics, pioneering, conservation, first aid, and other skills. Investiture at West High School on Decoration Day will award Life and Star to Lewis Lowderman, troop 15, and Eagle to David Dewey, troop 1. Troops 13 and 14 led the general hike to Kamp Kiwanis, with a long morning–afternoon outing.

Yoe Snively Boy Scout Claire Stoner Sidney Sietzel Dean Bachtell Gilbert Brooks Jean Berthh Floyd Teeter Lowell Smith Lioyd Briden Thorwald Christiansen Farold Dean Chester Walston Lewis Lowderman LaVerne Bechtel Dean McFarlane George Bunn Edgar van Niman Joe Lutier James Mus- Sat Harry Ralston Holand Moritz Scoutmaster Silver West High School Lewis Lowderman David Dewey Kamp Kiwanis

Eldora Boys Band Summer Sunday Concert Series

Eldora Iowa May 29 Iowa Training School for Boys announces a program each Sunday through summer starting June 3. Programs run 6 to 6 45 p m followed by dress parade and rifle drill of all companies. Courthouse offices closed Memorial Day and Saturday half holidays begin next Saturday with afternoon closing through June July and August.

Eldora Boys Eldora Iowa Training School For Boys F. W W. Esher

Oriental rugs at Hall-Ekfeit with Mooradian display

Hall-Ekfeit Furniture Co hosts H. Mooradian showcasing a Mine of Oriental rugs as closing season sale nears end. The entire stock is reduced, inviting customers to inspect the grand display and consider purchases.

Scouts Active in Memorial Day Observances Here

Waterloo Scouts plan a Memorial Day program with traffic guides at Fairview cemetery and Lincoln park. Buglers and drum corps meet at Memorial hall, while a citywide parade forms at Washington park. Scouts will attend a sacred investiture at West High Auditorium to receive streamers from the national round up.

Waterloo A. F. Jury Fairview Cemetery Memorial Hall Washington Park Lincoln Park First Presbyterian Church Weet High West High Auditorium Exgeise Board Waterloo Council

West High to Present A Pair of Sixes Tonight

West High senior class stages the three act comedy A Pair of Sixes in the West High auditorium this evening at humble hour thirty. Admission is 50 cents with no reserved seating. The cast is well rehearsed and a polished production is expected.

West High

Marital Woes Stir Divorce Plea In Clear Lake Case

George S Travlos petitions for divorce from Martha Travlos alleging she threw books at him refused meals and reprimanded him for absence. They wed December 27 1921 and he says she left May 1 1922 to live with her parents. He claims she refuses to live with him at Clear Lake where he runs a soft drink business.

George S. Travlos Martha Travlos Clear Lake

Kiwanis Clubs Occupied at Divisional Parleys

Atlanta Ga May 23 With the second business session of the national convention of Kiwanis clubs international set for this afternoon 17 divisional conferences occupied the attention of the delegates during the morning hours.

Atlanta Convention of Kiwanis Clubs Internationale

Gideons Bring Services to Eldora School An Eldora event

Waterloo Gideons and friends conducted two worship programs at Eldora Sun training school for boys with 17 attendees. The highlight was bird call demonstrations by 6-year-old John Liffeing, son of Dr. and Mrs. F C Liffeing, prompting repeats in the afternoon and plans for a repeat at Winard hall next Saturday.

Waterloo Gideons Eldora Sunway John Liffeing F.C. Liffeing Alta Vista Avenue Eldora John Gideons Winard Hall

Many Activities Planned by I O O F Lodge 716

I O O F lodge 716 moved furniture from the Rialto hall to the old Chamber of Commerce rooms over Margadant Bros. grocery. Remodeling will create a clubroom lodgeroom poolroom parlor kitchen and dining room. Officers for the coming year were nominated and election will be held next Monday. Installation will follow at a Cedar River park picnic. A slag party and housewarming will conclude the week.

I. C. OG. F. Lodge Rialto Theatre Chamber of Commerce Margadant Bros Eice Waterloo Cedar River Park

Final Gate at Dam Installed Shortly

Workmen on the Cedar river dam clear mud and sand behind two gates as they prepare to raise them for water passage. Sandbags are stacked for sinking once ready for the third and final gate. Progress is rapid aided by the river's extremely low stage.

Cedar River

Storage House Fire Damages Parkersburg Site

A storage house at the community service station in Parkersburg was damaged by fire yesterday. Firemen responded promptly but the blaze was contained to the storage area. Damage estimated between 1260 and 1600 dollars. Property owned by Thole Cramer.

Parkersburg Oy Herd Thole Cramer

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Society News G. B. Worthen Woman’s Federation Columbia Sheehan Lome Hilda Ruth Des Moines Harris Utica Street Ife Gary Fant High Our Lady of Victory Académy Ww. Ip Fran Ama Anna Wagner Kathryn Sheehan H. EB Scarbrough Newton Tom Sheehan Charles City E.C. Harris Ruth Cameron Harriette Miss R Santa Marie Pat Mary Bobby Rachel Kay M.S Aunnie Lawean Jane Edwarde Richard Peatwy Jauva Ferguson Hugi Galoway Band of Hope Dorothy Yareha Beth Kittrell Dna Kellye Neva Maust Mrs. Harland H. Allen C. J. Caldwell Black's Annie Hillman Wyant George B. Miller Illingworth W. L. Alingworth Sons of Veterans' Auxiliary Sona of Veterans Camp George Wright First Presbyterian Whittier E. L. Rohit J. R. Thompson Tris Virginia Smith A. P. Smith Virginia Phi Sigma Chi Phi Sigma, Chi Fraternity Johnson's Pavilion Diack Ida Greenburg Homer C. Caplan Philo Philomsathian Literary Society Gast High School Hinck Minnie Zeuch Connie Faust John Fiske Dorothy Ewan Faye Bondurant Thinkerton F. P. Davis Dunkerton Tuncheon Black’s Tearoom Sunnyside E. W. Bell Florence Street Eugene Herbert Lawless Eugene Bell Viola Billings Dorothy Ryan Geraldine Gilchrist Madge Hosteter George Hagerman Virgil Chesbore Ralph Jameson Bell de Forrest Caster American Association of University Women Ruth Ruth Aliss Imma Divine Blanche Robbins RP. FE Mieetings H._H. Caughlin Chapter FE J. W. Ladege Alta Tate Winterset C. O. Lamson C. W. Robertson Evelyn Sherman C. W. Tilingworth W. W. Wyant Church News Oriental Rugs Harding West High Comedy Kiwanis Buchanan Buchanan, M. C. A Eldora School Ory Ee Spring & Sumner Siva Nawe City Btate Hes
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