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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
2
Mrs. Henry W. Grout faced a surprise luncheon at the club house after a strenuous term. The executive board hosted a first courtesy in the new quarters with a reception, flowers, a letter of appreciation, and a decorative dinner setup.
Leader of State's OLE S. was guest of Waterloo Chapter as Grace Sprecker and Arch W. McFarlane hosted a 2 o'clock dinner at Sunnyside Country Club. Frances Dahl was honored. baskets of roses accented lavender and pink. At 8 o'clock a special Masonic Hall meeting initiated a class of candidates with violin by Miss Mary Nancy Graham. 154 Stars attended, including visitors from Canada, New England and Cedar Falls. Mrs. Margaret Milvyersted,
Engagement news from Osage and Waterloo announces Miss Alice Swanson and Milo H. Miller will marry Wednesday June 27. A luncheon party at Miss Naneen’s home featured pink roses, and guests exchanged miniature bride favors. Miss Swanson teaches music at West High School and has three years’ experience in Waterloo.
Ruth Cameron writes on how trying too hard to please others or win popularity can backfire. Overemphasis on perfect sleep or ideal care for a sick child wastes energy, hampers natural behavior, and prevents steady progress. Find balance, do your best, and avoid self defeating overreach.
Edna Kent Forbes offers beauty chats on cold remedies and preserving skin during illness. Advice covers lip care, steam facials, tepid drinks, creams, and gentle routines to maintain complexion while sick.
Miss Selen Louise Davis daughter of Paul Davis wed Benjamin S Naven son of Mrs Duke Naven in a private ceremony at the Davis home 502 South Street. The bride wore navy georgette with blue accents and a sash while a corsage of sweetpeas and valley lilies complemented her outfit. The couple will reside in Chicago until the new year and then at 52 Garfield Avenue Waterloo. The groom a former East High graduate and CPA candidate studied at the University of Iowa and had been an accountant at Guy Edwards.
Central district teachers attend a dinner at Wilack's tearoom honoring Martha Becker and Geraldine Kepforad with guests including brides to be Frank L. Gale and others. Emerson and Kingsley staff members also host picnics at Byrnes Park for faculty.
A shopper guide urges careful evaluation of building lots before purchase. Consider lot size shape and future room placements, views, ventilation, noise, nearby transit, and potential industrial nearby. Check zoning protections and deed restrictions, slope and drainage, fire and flood risks, water pressure, and avoid buying below flood lines.
Fast High Alumni announce the annual banquet for the 1923 graduates at Hotel Russell-Lamson Friday with dinner at 6 30 and an evening of toasts and dancing music by an orchestra Reservations are requested through Paul Elghmey at the First National Bank W D Hoxie serves as association president. Memorial Day social at the Wright home hosts Sons of Veterans Camp and auxiliary with about 75 attendees and games decorations in patriotic colors Comrade Bothwell thanks the hosts for hospitality Miss Eubank event features a mock wedding and a surprise shower for Winnie Butank with gifts arranged by a poem reading and pink and white decorations
Northminster Presbyterian youths prepare a play for Friday night in the church auditorium. Several local church groups plan meetings and socials including the Sacred Heart card group and Walnut Street Baptist and First Presbyterian youth activities. Twenty seven eighth graders graduate in Oelwein with fifty five set to graduate from high school. Prof Knight to deliver the address.
Prize recipes awarded in the Waterloo Fruit and Commission Co event used Sunkist oranges as the main ingredient. The fragment lists eggs, flour, orange zest, orange juice, and other steps for batter and baking, with Mrs. Mary Murphy of Seventh Street West, Waterloo, noted.
Local tidbits list residents visiting and traveling for business and pleasure. Notable moves include A C Smith heading to Chicago for New York Life Agents meeting. Mr and Mrs George Dunham returning from California. Roy O Brien and Mrs William Adrian visiting Waterloo. Arthur Webb leading World Bros circus tour. school officials and community members attending commencements and visiting relatives. A building permit and a wartime veterans bureau transfer are noted along with a local auto supply business and a Rotary club charter in Oelwein.
May ends with warm spells and frequent rain threat as the month averages around 70 degrees. Rain totals reach 2.96 inches in Waterloo with .73 inches on May 11 12, while May 29 peaks at 86 degrees and May 9 drops to 30. June forecasts remain uncertain though the season is drier than last year.
The 10 year old son of James Lammert was struck by a car on Rainbow drive while biking to a ball game. He suffered a severe arm fracture yet attended both games and later required medical care for swelling. The motorist fled the scene.
Raymond W. Sheploe and J. F. Page lead Waterloo Shriners to the Imperial Council meeting in Washington D C June 6 7. Almas Temple in Washington plans excursions concerts balls feasts fireworks a water carnival rodeo and a decorated illuminated city. A concert by all bands led by John Philip Sousa and William White is billed with about 6000 musicians.
May arrests total 196 as police court records show violations of the city code. Among misdemeanors 223 involved traffic violations and speeding. Thirty-one arrests for intoxication, about one a day, were recorded. Twenty-five accused of disorderly conduct or loitering with others. Seven arrested for disturbing the public quiet and six for miscellaneous law breaking. Additional arrests on state charges and investigations noted.
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