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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1919

Page

11

Memorial hall tribute to late Mr Becker by G A R women

Yesterday afternoon in Memorial hall Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A R held an appreciation meeting honoring the late Dr Becker. Speakers included J D Liffring and Ray K W Court. Musical numbers featured Miss Faye Dorothy Martin Mrs Madeline Smith Althouse and Mrs George Moody. Benediction by Rev M L Tate followed supper hosted by club president Mrs Fred Warren.

Lincoln Circle Memorial Hall G. A.rt Becker J. D. Liffring Mason Mmes George Walker Elliot Wise Faye Dorothy Martin Madeline Smith Althouse George Moody Robert Parrott Welker Frank Sherwood Ray Kk. W. Court Astor

Weight norms by age and height for women

The article explains a weight standard by age and height and notes a healthy variance of up to 10 pounds from the ideal. It advises regulation if the deviation exceeds 10 pounds and mentions insurance companies in relation to ages 15-19, 20-24, and 25-29.

What You Should Weigh And Weighing For Beauty

The article presents weight tables and height standards for women advising weekly self weighing to maintain a “standard of beauty.” It includes age ranges, height figures, and suggested diet implications while offering brief Q A and etiquette notes on social behavior.

Local Woman Will Direct YWCA Fund Campaign

Mrs. T. A. McManus named chairwoman of the Blue Triangle drive for a national YWCA appeal to raise 3 million dollars for overseas and field work. Waterloo will host state headquarters with Deora Lanhan and Gena Thompson arriving to assist. The effort funds construction of town and county associations and expansion of programs in Europe Asia and the Americas.

T. A. McManus Blue Triangle Camipaign In Laws Young Women’s Christian Association Waterloo Deora Lanhan Xcor Gena Thompson McManus Waterloo Association Iowa National Board Northcentral Minnesota North South Dakota Nebraska Jawa Europe China Japan India South America Egypt Near East Siberia Mexico

Club meetings and special sermons noted in local notices

A Thanksgiving party hosted by Mrs. Frank Fisher for the L club and a Friday Study club meeting with Mrs. A C Preston as hostess covered. Talks on social and industrial South American conditions by Mrs. B S Harrison and a Brazil-Argentine paper were on the agenda. Special sermons begin tomorrow at First Presbyterian by Rev Jecartney presenting a series on prophecy and world government themes.

GC. L. Club Frank Fisher A. C. Preston South America B. 5. Harrison Brazil Argentine W. H. Bickley G. H R. Jecartney First Presbyterian Church Hades Comig

Relaxing to Sleep Facts From a Sleepless Morning

The author shares personal experiments with sleep and relaxation. They note waking early before an alarm, relaxing rather than fighting sleeplessness, and advice from doctors about reframing sleeplessness as rest. They discuss aging, wakefulness, and a friend’s comment on thinking of pleasant memories.

Ministers Sponsor Interdenominational Bible Conference

A week long conference on Fundamentals of the Christian Religion runs starting Nov 30 at Walnut Street Baptist and First Presbyterian churches. Dr. J. C. Massee of Toledo and Dr. W. Riley Minneapolis will be chief speakers with topics on biblical questions, Christ, the Holy Spirit, prophecy, the millennium and salvation. Local pastors and groups will host daily events and music. Thanksgiving vesper services and youth involvement are listed.

Walnut Street Baptist First Presbyterian J. C. Massee Toledo W. Riley Minneapolis Christ

Church Services Grace ME Morning Evening Programs

In Grace Memorial Church services the morning sermon titled The Holy Spirit Who He Is and What is His Mission Today and the evening talk A Friend and Life’s Loneliness are listed. Music includes Marche Religieuse and other selections with offertories and performances by Mrs. Campbell Roy Gibbs Mrs. Deters Miss Rickett and Mr. Nelson.

Guil- Mant Love Shepherd Ts Shelly Pflueger Mrs. Campbell Roy Gibbs Guilznant Deters Rickett Mr. Nelson

Secretary Worthen Leads Red Cross Home Service Efforts

Mrs. G. B. Worthen, in charge of the Red Cross home service in Waterloo, coordinates aid for returned soldiers. She assists men re entering civilian life, secures disability benefits, settles marital and financial issues, and works to improve wages and living conditions. A new county questionnaire will reveal unfinished Red Cross aid needs.

G. B. Worthen Red Cross Home Service Waterloo Sayings Bank Red Cross Home Service

Thanksgiving Services Planned by Vinisterial Union

The Vinisterial Union schedules Thanksgiving Eve services at First M. E. Church and East High School. Newly arrived ministers will preside and speak. George B. Turner leads music at First M. E. Church joint Protestant service with combined church orchestras and choirs. The Philome chorus performs with selections by Rev. Clinton F. Smith and Rev. C. A. Nash plus Miss Constance Towner.

M. E. Church East High School M. E George B. Turner Philome Chorus West High Washington News Bureau Clinton F. Smith Waterloo Evening Courier First Evangelical Church Washington, D. C C. A. Nash Constance Towner Union Congregational

Preachers Lead Joint Thanksgiving Service in Plymouth

Rev R W Cross of Ply mouth Congregational will preside at the joint Protestant church service for the section. Rev J J Gretzinger of Northminster Presbyterian will speak. George L Moody will conduct music. Services set for 7 40 p m on Thanksgiving Day with ministers from many churches participating.

R. W. Cross Plymouth Congregational Church J. J. Gretzinger Northminster Presbyterian Church George L. Moody Wiii

Death of Corporal Marvin Collentine Confirmed

Mr. and Mrs. GC Collentine of 1917 Lafayette Street received official notice confirming the death of their son Corporal Marvin B Collentine. He belonged to Company B of the old national guard and died in a hospital at St. Bar nce France on October 8 after being reported in a France letter dated November 3.

Carroll Adams Carroll Raymond Loandi Adams Rich Street Carroll R. Adams Waterloo William Russell Edward O'Keefe & Towne Chapel

Officials Named for Annual East West High Clash

Mr. Miller announced today that the game officials will be W. J. O Broin former town player likely referee Robert Thompson former linesman and Paul Barrett Cedar Falls likely umpire

East West High Mr. Miller W. J. O'Broin Robert Thompson Ones Paul 44 Barrett Cedar Falls

Plot to assassinate all officials active in prosecution

New York reports a discovery of a plot aimed at officials prosecuting I. W. W. and Union activities. Details remain sparse as authorities investigate the threat and monitor potential accomplices and locations.

Associated Press New York I. W. W. and Union

Embargo Actions Reported by U S Agencies

Washington announces embargo upheld on export of anthracite coal except to Canada. New York states grain embargo on wheat will be lifted December 16 per the United States Grain Corporation.

Washington, D. C Tn Canada The Fuel Administration New York United States Grain Corporation

Revival meetings announced in La Porte City churches

La Porte City hosts revival events at Emmanuel Evangelical Church starting Sunday night with Rev. Sol Strutacher of Cedar Rapids leading evangelistic work. A 30 to 40 voice chorus will sing under Dansehner. Local clergy invite communities to attend as part of ongoing church activities and missionary efforts.

la Ports United and Emmanuel Evangelical Churches Inge Hmmanuel Evangelical Sol. Strutacher Cedar Haplds United Eivangelical Church Dansehner la Porty City Regaardicas Golo Walker Marie Unger Mutr Iowa City Mra Nannie &Eregreing Noah Beers ST Mens Watersloowers M. B. Church A. Brustase Melville Haven J. H. Scott PC. Tuttle Tuttle Waterloo Misa Pauline Ashley Town George Crum Liord Lamb Louis Ohrt Baby Ant Joe Ball

Waterloo travelers and hospital notes mix with local moving plans

In Waterloo fragments a hospital reference lists Mrs Eanes and Miss Hawkins while a group of locals including Garrabrant Richards and Knokes prepare to travel to Iowa City for a football game. Nearby mentions note Ouse McCall family moving to near Waterloo for winter and Otto Thigen’s farm care, with others heading to California.

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