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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1923

Page

2

Water loo Woman's Club November Birthday Party

Water loo Woman's club hosts a November birthday party with four cards and sewing as diversions. Mrs. George C. Welker chairs arrangements and supervises committees guiding refreshments, hosting, and program details at the Water loo clubhouse on Monday afternoon November 19.

Waterloo Woman's Club George C. Welker Floyd Chamberlain Mines WB. Nauman Arthur Simpson John Swiss F. F. McElhinney E. F. Stevenson Nellie Green J. G. Messgin Mmus J. J. Sweeney C. E. Brokaw Crowther F. L. Benedict J. A., Foote Fred Pence Mary Horner George DeWald Imes H. L. Hawk F. L. Heverley J. R. Howard M. H. Cleveland R. H. Thompson Bert Williams George Waren C A. Clack O.L. Ostrander He’ Mmes Sam Peterson C. C. Shean Roy Sinnard John Wilson J. K. Allen F. H. Wright W. P. Hoxie

Orchestra Solo Feature at First M. E. Church Concert

The First M. E. church orchestra led by C Albert Scholin will present a concert Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the church auditorium. The program includes cornet and violin solos, a number of vocal pieces, and ensemble numbers. Selections listed feature Raymond, Tannhauser, Moonlight Sonata, Canebrakes, Draumerei, Hungarian Dances, and other works performed by K A Borges, Nisa Maybeth Mack, Schumann Prandyis, and the orchestra.

M. E S P.m C. Albert Scholin Raymond Thomas-Roberts Comet Tannhauser Wagner-Hecker K. A Strobl Nevins Theodora Ptek

Hospital Benefit Planned for First Auxiliary Meeting

The annual Presbyterian hospital shower of fruit, jellies and linens will be held at the first auxiliary meeting.

Presbyterian Hospital

Lamps That Look Expensive Prompt Christmas Shopping Insight

A trolley talk between two women on a hunting trip through shops reveals a habit of seeking items that look pricier than they are. The piece argues this hunt lengthens shopping and reflects on the distorted idea of giving as a spontaneous expression of love.

Beauty Chats and Personal Care Advice From Readers

A column replies to readers on dieting skin care and grooming. Advice covers avoiding heavy foods, sun exposure, nail and cuticle care, facial lines from stress, hair and skin steps, and sleeping positions for adults and children.

Club Notes From Local Societies

Mrs William McGlade will host Wild Rose club all day Thursday for comforts with a picnic dinner at noon. G I A to B of BE meet tomorrow afternoon for picnic supper and social time. ForgetMeNot club to be entertained at Mrs Leo Billings home Thursday afternoon. attendees to bring sandwiches and another food item for the picnic. dishes provided by hostess.

Westminster Presbyterian «Church Friends of the Hospital G. M. Covkentiall William McGlade Wild Rose Club Forget Leo Billings

Women church events and social notices in Burton Avenue area

Miss Marguerite Driscoll and committee served refreshments. Burton Avenue Baptist Women will meet tomorrow after noon at the church for social time and a program including an address on Chinese mission by Mrs. Stanley Dixon visiting on furlough. Women of St John’s Catron church host thimblebee tomorrow at 1620 Mulberry St chapel. Mrs. Noble Little with helpers will receive Central Christian Ladies Aid at her home Wednesday for bazar plans. Ladies Social Union meets at Universalist parish hall tomorrow with supper and program. Macedonian Bible class holds all day session tomorrow at Westminster Presbyterian Church parlors.

Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Burton Avenue Baptist Women’s Eirely Stanley Dixon St. John’s Catron Church Mulberry Street Noble Little Willis Richardson Lester Martin Central Christian Ladies' Aid Society Ladies' Social Union Universalist Parish Hall P. m Westminster Presbyterian Church

County autos licensing rising with 1923 totals reported

The article notes that by 1923 the county has licensed 11 790 automobiles and the motor vehicle head, L L Orth, predicts about 11 800 may be issued before 1924 plates go on sale. It also lists residents returning from trips and local events including a Masonic cornerstone ceremony in Cedar Rapids.

L. L. Orth

City in Brief and Social Notices

Fred W. Peters of International Mercantile Marine Chicago was here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Robe plan winter in Long Beach California. St Paul’s Methodist Ladies Aid meets at the church tomorrow afternoon. Doyle H. Wren returns from a Dubuque visit. Mr. and Mrs. AL Pattit of Osage en route to Florida. Miss Bessie Bird returns from Charles City on business. Waterloo Shrine club to sponsor a dance for Master Masons at Armory hall Friday Dec 7. Mrs. E. P. Hulett returns from Waverly visit. Mrs. Nettie Diamond of Mason City visits 1722 Third Ave W. Harry W. Startong visits Waterloo on business. A. Clark of Repass Auto attends National Automotive Dealers’ Assn convention in Chicago. Mrs. William Newton of Chicago visits her daughter Mrs. S. A. Cleveland, a former resident. Waterloo Social Welfare League board meets at Black’s tearoom 12:15 p m tomorrow. Fern Stanson, 420 Almond, moved home after operation at St. Francis. recovering. No action on graveling Hagie township road to Tama county. M. H. Loomer and wife return from two weeks in Boone by motor. Mrs. John N Niedert ill with diphtheria. Catherine Yerguson, 10, Scarlet fever at 1290 Burton Ave. William Gindt returns from Ottumwa after attending a corporate board meeting. Coutts and DeWitt Spensley visit relatives. student’s return to University of Iowa. Charles Smith of Waterloo Y M C A leaves for St. Louis to attend railroad Y M C A convention.

Fred W. Peters International Mercantile Marine Company Chicago W. M. Robe Long Beach Cal Ladies' Aid Society’s St. Paul’s Methodist Church Doyle H. Wren Ias Dubuque al’ Pattit Osago Florida Harry W. Startong Oo Sett Do. A. Clark Repass Auto Company National Automotive Dealers’ Association William Newton S. A. Cleveland Third Street West Waterloo Waterloo Social Welfare League Board Black’s Misa Fern Stanson Almond St. Francis Hospital Hagie Township Tama County M. H. Loomer Fourth Street Boone John N Niedert Ankeny Catherine Yerguson Burton Avenue William Gindt Ottumwa Io 7 Charles Smith Waterloo Railway Y. M. C. A St. Louis

Grandmothers and weather frame a changeling verse

A letter parcel mixes verse and notes about license plate sales and local officials. It mentions B A Mosher and T Smith from Chicago Great Western Railway in Des Moines. The writer cites Ed Madigan's treasurer office for 1923 plates and reflects on grandma’s wisdom amid seasonal changes and holiday images.

B. A. Mosher Southern Division Chicago Great Western Railway Des Moines T. Smith Chicago Ed. Madigan

McGlade Speaks on Famous Battles at Legion Party

Members of the Women's Auxiliary to Becker-Chapman Post American Legion hosted legionnaires and their fathers in Memorial Hall. John G. McGlade compared battles at Lexington Concord and the Argonne to Armistice day ideals, noting force and sacrifice. The program included music by local performers and readings, ending with The Star Spangled Banner.

Woman’s Auxiliary Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Memorial Hall John G. McGlade West Schools Lexington Concorum Argonne Gettysburg Geraldine Brinkman Hortense Morgans Wilma Anderson Frank Bernard Alice Brown Shores Mary Kildea Dr. A. A. Hoffmann Louis John Andrew Salz J. J. Foarde Karl Zellhoefer John Gilles Assembly

Child Photograph Featured In Chicago Chrysanthemum Show

Alene Dunlap of Waterloo aged three posed among giant mums at Garfield Park conservatory as part of Chicago’s chrysanthemum show. The exhibit draws florists and visitors nationwide to admire scientifically bred blooms. The feature appeared in the Chicago Evening American.

Alene Bernard W. Dunlap Independence Avenue Chicagol Dunlaps Chicago Waterloo Courier Orient Alene Dunlap

Luck observes ninetieth birthday in New Hartford Iowa

G B Luck, who carried mail from Cedar Rapids to Cedar Falls in the area’s early days, marked his 90th birthday in New Hartford on Friday. Family hosted a picnic dinner and all day reunion with children and grandchildren. friends joined for an informal gathering in the evening.

New Hartford G. B. Luck Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Mr. Luck Bolling

Popular Blouse Pattern From Fashion Department

A May 1923 notice offers an Up-to-date pattern for a stylish blouse in slip-on style. Patterns come in six sizes 34 to 44 bust and require 25 yards of fabric for 38 inch size with long sleeves. 24/4 yards for short sleeves. Send 15 cents per pattern and 12 cents for the Fall and Winter 1923 24 Book of Fashions.

Des Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo Agaon

Pioneering Iowa settler Luck timeline and Cedar Falls ties

Green Bay area to Dubuque, then Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids mail routes in early Iowa. Luther Luck and Susan Williams married 1854, first couple married in Butler County. They farmed, moved to Sinclair after a Cedar Falls store fire, with Luck operating a store until his death.

Waterloo Susan Williams Luck Butler County Harlan Bros Cedar Falls Butle County Sinclair

Family obituary notes large descendants and relocated image text

The obituary records a move to New Hartford, a wife who died March 30 1920, seven of ten children living, and forty two grandchildren plus forty two great grandchildren. It mentions a painting about Michel Angelo and the temptation of Saint Anthony as a referenced subject.

New Hartford

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