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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1924
Page
2
Numerous weddings loom in June with brides from Cedar Falls to Sumner and Waterloo. Miss Aliss Elizabeth Reaney announces engagement to George Leon as events unfold with parties and showers across towns.
Mrs Eleanora Stewart announces the marriage of her daughter Mary E to Harold L D Hoffman of Mechanicsville Ta. The ceremony was held at 7 7 m Thursday at First M Church with Dy Ray PL Murlburt officiating in his study. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Rosesett. After Sept 1 the Hoffmans reside Sulphur City Mi where he is superintendent of schools. The bride formerly of Aureive Ta.
Fifty five guests attended a luncheon and bridge party in the gallroom hosted by Mrs. P. J. Bryant assisted by her mother-in-law Mrs. W. A. Bryant. The event featured pink, yellow, green and blue decor with candles and placecards. Foursomes were arranged for bridge after lunch and non-players gathered in a drawing room. Participants included Mrs. Albert Israel, Mrs. Brien of Independence, and Mrs. W. Higork from Washington.
Two meetings are on the Business and Professional Women's calendar before summer adjournment. Miss Lillian Holmes leads the June committee with a 6:30 dinner at K P Hall, orchestra, readings by Holmes, a vocal solo by Mrs. Phyllis Dahl Sheeley, and dancing to follow.
A discussion on how perception shapes what we notice and value. The eye highlights pleasing details while the camera records all, including unseen foregrounds. An electrician’s claim that a room’s fixture changes its feel illustrates how interests shape attention.
Helen Gould auxiliary hosts a party Wednesday evening to celebrate its twelfth anniversary with Spanish American War veterans invited. Invitations include silk sacks with pennies matching veterans ages. Mrs Fannie Brown and Mrs Josephine O'Brien lead entertainment. Jeanetta Zeulke to cut the birthday cake, with past presidents and W V auxiliary leaders present.
Girl Reserves of Y W C A confer honors for two years of service at a concluding ceremony of grade school triangles held this afternoon at Byrnes park. Miss Aimee Fagundas presented rings to four honorees, while nine-month advisor rings went to three other members. The event included a flag salute and songs, with banners painted and readings of dedication to health service knowledge and spirit.
The R Rest club met with Mrs. OG O Donner to plan a pledge for the Young Women's Christian Association building fund. Contests entertained, with Mrs. Charles Moesner and Mrs. A H Adams as winners. Lifke club enjoyed a Tuesday gathering hosted by Mrs. Ed Anderton with dinner on a table decorated with blacks and carnations.
The First American Lutheran Church confirms nine candidates in a class of 36 at the church parlors last evening honoring Rev. F Herbert Moehlmann and their parents. Nine candidates will be confirmed Sunday morning. Fidelity class hosts a potluck supper at 6 30 p m Monday with planned business, program and social time. BEG YOUR PARTON The Courier notes a misreport in a trial story about a farmer killing a pheasant at Allison Iowa noting Dennis Georsel KR is a justice of the peace and a candidate for county office.
Waterloo women organized under the Waterloo Federation of Women's Organizations urge full participation in the Monday primary. Volunteers in every district aim to inform voters about candidates and issues while stressing the citizen duty to vote. The nonpolitical campaign emphasizes informed choices and 100 percent turnout on June 2.
Elizabeth Kenney urges voting for fit candidates in the June primary. Messages from Waterloo civic leaders stress the importance of informed votes to ensure law enforcement and civic progress. Parents and teachers are urged to participate, stressing democratic duty and civic responsibility ahead of the June 2 primary.
A compiled city brief notes Fred Hurlbert confined by serious illness at 1819 Third Street West. Irene N. McMillan sues for divorce and injunction against Orbin N. McMillan. Mrs Marie Nauman of Los Angeles visiting Waterloo relatives. Horace Van Metre gave Memorial Day address at Breda. Dr and Mrs O W Kress traveled to New Hampton. Vincent Golinvaux visiting from Omaha. Mr and Mrs Was wley Sanford and family visiting St Paul. John H Nauman back from Tow University to Rebel Avenue home. Dorothy and Dick Burt from Town State U visiting parents for summer. Seventy two instruments were ...
A column discusses practical steps for improving perspiration odor and skin issues. It advises daily warm baths with soap, antiseptic additives, and powders, plus cooling applications and doctor consultation for red eyelids. Tips include using boric acid powder, creosote baths, and formulas for cosmetic preparations.
Sled event with Miss Jennie Hird sets a county record as 38 quit claim deeds are filed with Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mill Co. Dr Charlotta Davenport, 99, will speak at Theosophical Society room 602 Lafayette building at 8 pm. Five minor auto accidents reported to police. Frank A Floward to build a two story residence at 221 Columbia street costing 5200. Hope Martin secures permit for front store at 238 Fourth street west. Cedar Rapids Foresters initiate about 50 candidates aided by degree team from St Marys Court. A special interurban car carries the Waterloo delegation. excursion rates posted by W C N railway.
The Hobby and Pet Show promotes boys adopting pets with a parade through Waterloo’s business streets. J. T. Lay, the boys' secretary, organized the event with cash prizes from local merchants. Dogs lead the entries with various breeds and other animals including squirrels rabbits bantam roosters and turtles displayed for spectators.
The campaign for funds by the Young Woman's Christian Association in Waterloo postpones its opening dinner from Monday to Tuesday evening due to Lea lie M. Shaw's visit and the primary election. The 6 p.m. dinner at the Y W C A gym will gather workers to raise 125000 to complete the new building.
Cedar Rapids Iowa May 21 C A Thompson died instantly yesterday after falling from a step ladder placed on a window sill in his office His skull was crushed and he died before the ambulance arrived.
A new cash and carry grocery called Sana S shop and save opened this morning in the former Kramer Hardware Co. at 225 Fourth. Margadant brothers operate a second store and expect wide public use of the new retail format.
A bridge play discusses when to force the longest suit quickly in no trump hands. It argues that standard rules fail in exceptional layouts and presents a refined tactic illustrated by a precise hand example. The piece emphasizes flexible strategy and sharp judgment over rigid conventions.
The hand describes the opening lead of a three of spades and a plan to reach six spade and heart tricks. It weighs options between a diamond finesse or forcing heart trick to secure game, arguing that heart development at once ensures the game despite the opponents’ four hearts.
In a four spades contract doubled South defeats the contract after clever play by East. East led clubs and forced West to trump, disrupting dummy’s spades and diamonds. The defense’s misreadings and a cautious East cost 100 points as the declarant failed to secure two diamond tricks. Alf Acton note cautions players to trust partner while aiding them.
South leads the King of Clubs in a bridge deal as East must decide how to counter the nine or Jack when defending with four trumps. The text analyzes ruffing, deception with partner, and the strategic aim to force a Heart discard while preserving a losing Club continuation. It also notes a separate South industry fact about making fertilizer from oyster shells through burning and grinding as a growing southern industry.
Waterlog Evening Couriee patterns offer a pleasant frock for mother’s girl in white or colored linen or crepe. Features include a joined skirt underbody finished separately with options for drawn work, beading, embroidery, or braiding. Sizes 8, 10, 12 years. 10-year uses 3 1/4 yards of 32 inch material. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.
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