Club meetings and social gatherings list in Waterloo society notes
Numerous clubs held meetings and sociables amid Thanksgiving date shifts. Linger Longer and Fortnightly Needlework hosted at homes. Aria and Art clubs met at Cedar Falls and Metropole. Guests included Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Cook, Miss Helene Cook, Mrs. Turner elected president, and many others as hostesses and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. Hansen
Newton Street
John Gorensen
W. A. Newman
Clu
George Hildret
Hayes
Bent Hueber
Cedar Falls
Miss Helene
Helene Cook
A. OG. Fink
Harrison Street
Courier Patterns Offer For Fashion Department At Evening Courier
Readers are invited to obtain courier patterns by sending the coupon to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo, enclosing ten cents per pattern. Patterns include seam allowances and orders are filled promptly, with delivery expected within ten days after sending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Motor coats update fashion notes from La Raconteuse
Daily fashion hints describe the season's motor coats as elaborate garb in velour and chamois cloth with fur trimming. A rose velour motor wrap with full skirt and self buttons appears. sleeves form a muff in front. outfits feature long loose waists, beaver trimming, and white stitched pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sligh
Ory
Reopening of Miss Dolliver’s Book Shop and Library
Wiss Margaret Dalliver, daughter of the late Senator JP Dalliver, reopens her Fort Dodge shop today from 4 to 8 PM. The current fiction library, started a year ago, adds 100 dusted books and offers readers the latest publications. The cottage library, the Dolliver Grounds site, features a reading room with a cheerful fire and current magazines for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss Margaret Dalliver
JP. Dalliver
Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Hand Crocheted Christmas Gifts Craft patterns for crochet gifts and accessories
Instructions for easy to make hand crocheted items for Christmas gifts. Includes baby cap pattern and lists materials, stitches, and detailed row directions though many symbols are garbled. Promises additional patterns like handkerchief case and opera bag if readers send a stamped self addressed envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He & Fain
Bullion St
Bael
Rosk
Nant T
Women club leaders and social events noted in Webster City
Federation president Frances J Whitley of Webster City will speak at the open meeting of the Women’s club auxiliary at University First church on Nov 20. A reception for Mrs Dra, GL Miardy Clark and Margaret Clark will follow on Nov 19 at Mrs J D Kuston’s residence. Also reported are Lambda Alpha Chapter and Westminster Guild activities, Ruth Reed’s talk on philanthropy at Hirst Methodist, and multiple bride and social honor events for Miss Proline Fedderson and Mr. Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clark
H. M. Reed
Publicbrary
Third Street East
Lbrary Board
Waterloo
Long Beach
Cal
Mr.Reed
Dr. Clark
Miss Brace
City Lbrarian
Mildred Hoffman
Anton
Madame Parrott
Carleton Sias
Drs. Clark
East High Commercial Club
Ames
Irene Fritche
Ethel Burgess
Marjorie Heald
Federation
Frances J. Whitley
Webster City
Laws
Federation of Women's Clubs
Lea
Elyic
University 1St Church
Miardy Clark
J. D. Kuston
South Street
Miss Reed
Proline Fedderson
Fred Prehse
Mary Hain
Jeasle Fowler
Marie Edwards
Western Coast Tour Recap By Hudson and Waterloo Friends
Miss Ellen Walter of Hudson and Miss Alfa Mueller near Waterloo returned yesterday after about three months touring the western coast. They visited California expositions, the Pacific Northwest, Salt Lake City, and relatives in Rawlins Wyoming and Leland Oregon. In Seattle they stayed with Mrs. Mary Coddington, formerly of Waterloo, now at Richmond Reach near Seattle. Miss Inga Sprensen also returned from seven and a half months with relatives in Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Walter
Hudson
Alfa Mueller
Waterloo
Pacific Northwest
Salt
Lakea City
Rawlins
Wyo
Leland
Ore
Seattle
Mary Coddington
Richmond Reach
Inga Sprensen
Norway
Seeks Annulment of Her Marriage
Ethel Pikell files for annulment of marriage to George A Rutherford after discovering a prior Canadian marriage from 1908. They wed in Oct 1915, separated days later. Rutherford later jailed for fraud and bigamy, serving time at Fort Madison penitentiary. Pikell requests restoration of her maiden name.
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Ethel Pikell
George A. Rutherford
Bigany
Fort Madison
Things Theatrical Here At Home At The Waterloo
Tonight Wheeling match and Saturday Lady Luxury promise lively vaudeville at The Waterloo. Sunday features matinees and a Burlesque revue from 1916 with Lady Luxury in the title role and a cast including Florence Webber, Arthur Ashro, Forrest Huff, and Joseph Herbert in a lively musical comedy by Aida Johnson with music by William Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Waterloo
Lady Luxury
Aida Johnson
Young
William Schroeder
Florence Webber
Arthur Ashro
Forrest, Huff
Joseph Herbert
Fritz von Busing
Gipsy Daie
Sam J. Burton
Eddie Morris
Emily Fitzroy
Lerl
Waterton theatre to present The Big Revue of 1916
Madcaps with Cassie girls star in The Big Revue of 1916 at Waterton theatre with two acts and two scenes. A critic lauds the show as a briesque of the old school with fresh, electric, and surprising features. Chick Sale carries the Majestic bill with his country school parody and strong mimicry in a lively program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Heyne
Ita
Waterton Theatre
Inko
Man
Monkey
Majestic
Chick” Sale
Mimic
Rural schoolmarm to village leader on bill highlight
A fragmented performance review describes an act lineup including a chimpanzee star nicknamed Little Nap performing feats on mounts and meals, threaded with local acts such as Gordon and Day cycling and Marie Bishop violin pieces. The text notes transitions from schoolmarm to preacher to school board chair along with vaudeville curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Horoda
Vinol cough remedy advert promises money back offer
A Waterloo Iowa ad by Wangster Bros and C J Miller promotes Vinol as a cure for chronic cough and asthma. It features a testimonial from W B McMurtrie, a railroad station agent, claiming seven years of coughing and sleepless nights ended after using Vinol, with a money back guarantee if not cured. The piece emphasizes a bold return policy and urges readers to visit local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Vinci
W. B. McMurtrie
Willisville
Wangster Bros. Co
C. J. Miller
Towa
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Acco Noma Club
Frank Cisna
Y. P. C. B. of Universalist Church
Benona Jones
Christian Endeavor Society of
Pirat Presbyterian Church
Hagerman Addition
Frank Schebeck
Black Hawk Road
Donahe
Meterville
Thurber
Elkader
George Baruth
Waterlo
Margaret Thiltgen
Independence
Daisy ‘Fate
Ars
Irene Cowles
Clara Gregory
Florence Beebe
Martha
J. G. Ralston
Day
N. E- Wood
New Century Club
H. W. Sherwood
P.M. Schreiner
C. E. S. I.club
Orla Miller
Baltimore Street
A. A. McCormick
Charles Jump
Mayle Street
Triple Five Club
Murphy
Jane Philley
Charles
Gable Street
Lesnard Bryant
Leland Avenue
Clinton Worth
Effa” Wilson
Jessie McLean
Wilson
Columbia Street
Margaret McNamara
Eugene BE
Glen Wilson
Mary Bradley
Margaret
Agnes McNamiara
McLean
Edith Ford
McNamara
Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary
W. W. "Miller
BE. H. Headford
Thomas Scales
Miler
W. H. Bickley
Calumet Division
Walnut Street Baptist Church
J. Hy Storm
Ties
la Raconteuse
Bonnet
By Katheri
Krochet
Alpita
F. W. Gregory
Westminster Guild
Xni
Garrettson
Ada Younus
Dolla
J. R. Macartney
Wim. F. Higgins
Anna Dank
W. H. Michael
Wellington
J. EB. Joltiaan
Hinz Street
BT. Margaret’s Guild
St. Margaret’s Guild
George A. Worthan
Wm. FP
Yearsley
Fred Wimber
Earl T. Sadler
Vermont Street
George Strifert
Phi Beta Eta
Ellis’ Hall
Rue
Orchestra
Elksets
Elkjets
Elks’ Hall
West Side
Cassie
All
West Third’ Avenue
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