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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1919

Page

3

Community clubs and meetings fill Waterloo schedules

Diverse groups including Merry Makers and Geneva Club hold Tuesday events at the Y W C A and Hotel Russell. Rev Goughnour and Rev Serrill will teach the Bible class as Serrill steps in after Goughnour moves to Manchester. Major topics include Home and Education, law enforcement, and veterans night with music and readings.

Geneva Club H. J. Goughnour G. D. Serrill Serrill Goughnour Manchester

Winter weight worry solved by outdoor activity and fruit

A reader asks why winter weight tends to rise. The advised plan urges daily outdoor exertion, brisk walks or golf if possible, and outdoor chores. Emphasizes fruit intake like oranges grapefruit and apples, plus ample water.

B. M Musa

Among the Churches and Peddicords in Florida

First Baptistic The King's Daughters society is entertained at Mrs. C. J. Askins home. Our Bit society meets at Mrs. A. R. Thorson. Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Askins entertain Young Alarmed Folks class tomorrow. Walnut Street Baptist Young Woman's Missionary society meets in Searchlight room. Afternoon siredlight bible class members entertain at Mrs. H. J. Marlern. Peddicords in Florida: W. J. Peddicord and Mrs. Peddicord arrived in Jacksonville after visiting Cuba. He is a corporal from Co B Forty-ninth Town volunteers and plans to return to Waterloo by Dec 1.

First Baptistic King's Daughters Society C. J. Askins Mirs A. R. Thorson Walnut Street Baptist Young Woman's Missionary Society Siredlight H. J. Marlern Peddicords Florida W. J. Peddicord W. &C. F. Union Mill Company Peddicord Jacksonville Fla Cuba Co. B. Forty-ninth Town Waterloo

New Police Captain Named in City

At 3 p.m. today John F. McSweeney, patrolman, assumed the duties of police captain to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Capt. C. W. Werlauf er. Promoted by Chief George Wailein, he has served in the department since April 1, 1890 and will command the second shift from 32 to 11 p.m.

John F. McSweeney George Wailein C. W. Werlaufer

Birth Announcements for Three Families in November

Mr and Mrs George Mosher of 290 Linden welcome two daughters, Kathryn Lovatia, on November 11. Mr and Mrs Harry A Stoan of 1026 Berth announce a son Harold Harry on November 15. Mr and Mrs William Fo Earls of T5808 Lafarette report a son Leaten on November 4.

George Mosher Linden Kathryn Lovatia Harry A. Stoan Berth Harold Harry William Fo. Earls Lafarette Leaten

Does a college education pay in today’s world

A reader argues education’s value lies beyond earnings. The piece discusses whether college justifies its cost, noting business courses may yield quick money while college builds broader purpose. It cites Aldrich Brooks Jordan on education shaping civic contribution and personal growth.

Thomas Bailey Aldrich Ine Anaoney Mure Aldrich Phillip Brooks David Starr Jordan

Special Session Threatened by Santee over Code Revision

Nov 17 report quotes C B Santee of Cedar Falls as opposing a rushed code revision session due to political influence from pre election seekers. He argues delay to a regular session reduces issue confusion and benefits the state, even with a longer-than-usual session. The piece notes stray astronomical and unrelated commentary included in the issue. It also details Armenian relief efforts by Miss Zarooh Mesrobian addressing thousands and pledges for orphans, and mentions a Rotary speech.

Cedar Falls Beloves C. B. Santee Santee Friends Seasion Zarooh Mesrobian Ministerial Association Rotarians Miss Mesrobian Iowa

Canopus Brightness Compared To Sun In New Estimate

Canopus, the giant star, is described in a recent calculation as 49 000 times brighter than the sun, with a diameter 134 times that of the sun and a surface area about 18 000 times larger. The report notes the massive scale of the star within the solar system context.

Venus Earth

YUR EE BEARS TAKE TOWN IN RIDGEWAY PA

In Ridgeway Pennsylvania a mother bear with two cubs and a male bear invaded the town. They raided the meat market, stole milk bottles, rifled a honey case, and frightened residents for nearly two hours before wandering back into the woods.

Ridgeway Three Bears

Also Mentioned on This Page

Merry Makers M. Callis Entre Nous Club J. J. McGarvey I Paushiere Isabella—k C. All Hotel Russell- Lamson Home and Education Department Woman's Club C. W. Bruner G. F. Altstadt Gertrude Beylesa O. R. Brundage F. W. Powers W. C T. U John R. Hammond Pes Moines George E. Turner Clinton F. Smith Bleamaster-Crummer Dorig Grummer Leslie Bleamaster Grace M. &. Church E. J. Lockwood Brian Lane Street State Highway Association Misa Gertrude Martin Association of Collegiate Alumnae Hotel Russell-Lamson Veterans’ Night Memorial Hall Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary F. W. Court Litchfield Young Womans’ Christian Association Isolde Menges College Auditorium Petrie Ehd Katherine Edgerton Frank Petrie Popejoy Grace M. EB. Parsonage Delta Club W. CG. A Forbes the Courier Optical Service New England M. E. Church Laura Webb Boston Fashion Department Tee Angela National Toilet Company Paria Hansen & Hansen New Orleans Brer Rabbit Penick & Ford Led Penice & Ford Brer Orleans Risco A Doe Fiegng Gag Miortening
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