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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1924

Page

12

Illiteracy program talk at Waterloo Woman's Club

Frank O. Davis of Manson will speak at the Waterloo Woman's Club home and Education department program. Mrs Davis urges each club to dedicate one program to the subject. Mrs W F Schrag leads the Heparts mental program committee. Tea will follow. hostesses named. notices on reporting deadlines and typed program lists emphasized.

Frank O. Davis Manson Long Federation of Women’s Clubs Waterloo Woman's Club Davis W. F. Schrag Mines R. W. Waite Kirk Stewart D. Brundage J. H. Ferguson R. 3. Russell Robert R. Francis A. G. Fox jMaud Dudley J. P. Jones Civil Department B. A. Boggs Jackson McCoy Department

Joel Lay Baritone to Give Recital at First M. E.

Joel Lay a baritone from Illinois will give his first Waterloo recital. Sponsored by the Sunday school and choir of First Methodist, the program features Verdi Berlioz Rimsky Korsakov and others with C Albert Scholin as accompanist. The recital begins at 8 p m Tuesday in the church auditorium.

Firs Methodist Church Joel Lay Illinois Waterloo Lay EB. T. Lay Europe Italy France America C. Albert Scholin Mephistophele Berlioz Ferrari Palidilho Hachmaninom Rimsky

Guest Lecture Recital Tickets Sell Fast at West High

Ticket sales for Edgar A. Guest lecture and recital on December 4 at West High auditorium are brisk, with 1200 seats expected to be sold. Guest, famed as the poet of the plain people, has published multiple works and started as an office boy at Detroit Free Press. The report also notes related community events and society notices in Cedar Heights and surrounding areas.

Edgar A. Guest West High America Guest Detroit Free Press

Edward Kurtz violin recital at Cedar Falls college auditorium

Edward Kurtz head of the violin department at Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls will give a free recital in the college auditorium Tuesday at 7 p m. He has performed with major symphonies and is noted for technical mastery and musical insight. His program includes Handel Andante Rondo and other works. The event is part of a Cedar Falls music department series with no admission charge.

Edward Kurtz Town State Teachers College Cedar Malls Ar. Kurtz Waterloo Cincinnati Cleveland Minneapolia St. Louis Tawa State Teachers' College Kurtz School of Wine Arts Kansas University Lawrence Westminster College Pennsylvania Cedar Falls

SIDE TALKS 33 ANIMALS 1 HAVEN'T KILLED

The essay ponders drivers who avoid harming animals on roads, praising cautious drivers and exploring animal behavior. It notes cats as highly wary crossers, describes hens and dogs as more reckless, and mentions squirrels chipmunks and turtles as common road crossers with few fatalities.

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Beauty tips to dress well and care for skin and hair

A magazine style guide outlines practical beauty routines for women, describing how Barbara spends time and money on grooming. It covers cleansing creams, cold rinses, powders, manicures, hair brushing, and advice on scalp care, moisture, and avoiding dryness to enhance appearance.

Marbara Jane Tareless Barbara Dathara

University Women Hear Lecture on Modern Poetry

Mrs. Jewell Bothwell Fith read poems of her own at the Waterloo branch of the American Association of University Women guest night in Mount Vernon. Mrs. Pall spoke favoring lyric over epic verse, noting many short pieces resembling Carl Sandburg. Miss Callie Weider discussed national fees funding preschool outreach and clubs, while new members were welcomed and hostesses assisted. About 180 attended.

Jewell Bothwell Fith Mount Vernon Waterloo American Association of University Women Wagner Jack Patterson R. EB. Dunlavey Mmes Florence Waid W. A. Thomson 0. H. Lundquist Chesley Jenness Mary B. Bond Ina K. Wood Jaude L. Barghart Norma Gaiser Pearl Crisman Mary Ellen Cathcart Nellie Brown Edith May Marken Iowa Static University Upper Iowa Universitty

Hickville Ladies' Aid play draws crowd at Northminster church

Church notices report the Hickville Ladies' Aid stage play at Northminster Presbyterian last Monday evening. due to popularity, a repeat engagement is planned at Linden Avenue Methodist next Monday. A musical prelude begins at 8 pm. The Baraca class at Burton Avenue Baptist shared a social after practice, with Arthur A. Dahl in attendance. Deborah society held an all day rug and comfort project at First Methodist. Mrs. Williams and husband shared South American missionary experiences during a program for Northminster auxiliary. A father son banquet is planned for United Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening with an unusual program.

Hickville Baraca Burton Avenue Baptist Church Arthur A. Dahl Bennie Redgen Kenneth Larrabee Ernest Williams Charles Williams Walls Northminster Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary Thurst United Presbyterrian Church

Club Notes Describe Christmas Plans and Social Games

The Autumn Leaveluls convened with Mrs. Robert Lazem to plan a December 17 Christmas party at Mrs. Ernest Widdle home. Twelve members attended with N. G. OL club members playing 500 at Mrs. Jesse Baugher’s home. high scores earned by Mrs. J. O. Maize and Mrs. A. H. French. Special guest Mrs. J. F. Hohl attended. Progressive Delphians to meet in West Library at 7 13 Monday evening. Needlework and Christmas party planning featured during the F. W. club gathering at Mrs. ________________________ home.

Royal Waterlolo Gannon Q. FE East Ben Hurhall J. T. Hacker Harriet Wightman Roy Gilley Ernest Widdle Auttumn Leaveluls Robert Lazem N. G. OL Jesse Baugher J. O. Maize A. H. French J. £. Hohl Relub Progressive Delphians Wit West Library

Hostess Virginia Assists at Friday Afternoon Party

The fragment notes W. A. Butt hosting on Friday afternoon with Mrs O. We ix of Dec 12. The hostess was assisted by her daughter, Virginia, in serving.

W. A. Butt 0. Weix Virginia

Welfare League to Distribute Food on Thanksgiving Day

Waterloo Social Welfare League will distribute about 66 baskets of food on Thanksgiving Day to Waterloo families that are fatherless or have sick members. Helena Hughes, superintendent, said donations come from area firms using trucks for collection. Students will bring food and clothing to school Monday and Tuesday, with collection Tuesday afternoon, distribution to the worthy poor Wednesday. Boy Scouts will aid in collection and distribution.

Waterloo Social Welfare League Waterloo Missa Helena Hughes Boy Scouts

No Stove, Barber's Wife Seeks Divorce

Mason City Iowa November 22 Mrs Fern Phie filed a petition for separate maintenance against her husband Roy H Phie a barber at Thornton alleging he failed to provide a stove or other means to keep the family warm. The plea states the couple has one child and seeks support and alimony.

Mason City Roy H. Phie Thornton Fern Phie

Innocent Spectator Suffers Collarbones Fracture at Nashua Football

Nashua New Hampshire Nov. 22 Special Charles Dixon a retired farmer was watching a Nashua versus Hampton football game Friday when a player collided with him and he was thrown to the ground breaking his collarbone. Dixon held a spectator banner and received aid from nearby bystanders before being taken to a hospital.

Nashua Charles Dixon Farmer Hampton

Mighty Big Potato Sent to Waterloo

The largest potato seen in the Courier area measures 19 1/2 inches long and 11 3/4 inches in circumference, weighing two pounds. It was sent to Burton Burritt by his grandmother Mrs B W Burritt from Monroe county New York. Mrs Burritt, age 7, reports a fairly good crop this year. Rev and Mrs T J Fulter of Waterloo hosted them and brought the potato back by car.

Courier Burton A. Burritt B. W. Burritt Monroe County New York

St Pauls M E Church Plans Scout Troop 11 Formation

Preliminary plans for a four boy scout troop at St Pauls M E church were made after a father and son banquet last night. A board committee will assist Rev S V Williams in forming Troop 11 with Walter Wade as scoutmaster. The boys work committees led by Hed Margadant and others will visit other troops this week for ideas on the scout program.

St. Paul's M. FE S. V. Williams Walter Wade Hed Margadant B. Truak Ralph Myers L ¥ Nyhan Mr. Williams Ow. JL Macarthay First Presbyterian Thera Holnz AL i Roy Scouts Clarence Dewey Vetor Olsen Ladies’ Ald Society Colored Pathers Fathers and Sons of Antioch Baptist Mt. Carmel Baptist Aftrican M Robert N. MacDonald Walnut Street

King-Marson Post and Auxiliary Host Social Meeting

Members of King-Marson post Disabled American Veterans and its auxiliary enjoyed a social evening at Memorial hall as an introductory feature of a membership campaign. Several new members joined after an entertainment program of music games and dancing, followed by refreshments.

King-Marson Post Disabled American Veterans of the World War Memorial Hall

Holdup Shoots Farmer at Cornell Bluffs

Joe Rogers, a retired farmer, was shot by a highwayman in Cornell Bluffs last night and is in dangerous condition today. Three men are detained in connection with the shooting, and Rogers provided a fairly complete description of his assailant.

Farmer Cornell Bluffs Joe Rogers Rogers

Fathers and Sons Banquet At Otter Pauls Church

Fathers and sons from Otter Pauls Church and nearby congregations gathered at a banquet in St Pat’s church hall with about 80 attendees. Speakers highlighted father son relations and local Y M C A and Scout leaders discussed youth engagement, while the gathering featured music, a radio program, and a group photograph.

Auto of Howard Carmody Recovered by Marshalltown Police

Marshalltown police recovered Howard Carmody's touring car at the outskirts after it was stolen from a Danger Street location. The vehicle, with a Fayette county plate, was found abandoned and contained only an old storage tag from a Waterloo garage, triggering alerts to Waterloo and Oelwein authorities.

Marshalltown Polles Thea Brankdin Howard Carmody Lindale Avenue Danger Street Marshalltown Waterloo Fayette County Oelwein

Lichty Company Buys Alexander Chattel Property

The Lichty company, formerly owner of a Park Avenue two story building near Sycamore, bought in lump the assets of the A L Alexander company rent debtor. The sale, for 3096 in rent, interest and costs, was by sheriff H L Wagner amid a landlord lien foreclosure. Assets include auto parts, office and shaw equipment and six used autos to be sold in parcels.

the Lichtry Company Purazo Park Avenue Sycamore Black Dry Goods Company A. L. Alexsander Company Qutsfy Hlt. Wagner Lishty Company Shaw

Qity in Brief Advert for Misa Evelyn Semilig Guest

A collection of brief notices lists visitors and events. Misa Evelyn Semilig of Minneapolis is a guest of Dr and Mrs L A Daum. W W Simmons returns from a business trip south. 13 year old Wark Gilbert, son of Mrs Bert Kern, is at Utivarsity hospital for treatment. Loyally Lovaloy returns from Waukon Iowa after a week in Cassatn district court trials. Martin Heyde to sing at Sacred Law Catholic church during High Mass tomorrow. Elizabeth Day of Cunandalrun NY visiting cousin Mrs Jaimea Cook in Randolph Street. A daughter born Thursday to Mr and Mrs William Kennehan of Marshalltown. Mrs Kennehan formerly Genevieve Tigging of Waterloo. Wilma Waller resigns as paralegal for attorney A G Feld in Los Angeles. Miss Wicker to leave Monday via St Louis to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs John Noehrn. Sylvia Stock sues Fred Stock in Waterloo for custody of two children, Charlotte and Richard, and alimony. One stolen bicycle recovered. another reported stolen. A Miami-made bicycle owned by John Courter found. Traffic police announce no left-turn restrictions tonight. additional officers at key intersections. Charles M Place bankruptcy petition referred. assets total about $4,623.95, with household goods exempt. Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner advertised with Blackn Tex Home and music. reservations urged.

Wark Gilbert Bert Kern Utivarsity Hospital Lovaloy Hias Waukon Casatn Martin Heyde Ponca Sacred Law Catholic Church Elizabeth Day Cunandalrun SN. Y Jaimea A. Cook Randolph Birect Wilma Waller A. G. Feld Los Angeles Cal Miss Wicker St. Louis John Noehrn Sylvia Stock Fred Stock Waterloo Charlotte Richard Jarney Charles M. Place Buchanan County J. LE. Jordan Towa

Finchford Teams Sweep Plainfield In Local Basketball Night

Finchford host teams defeated Plainfield with the girls winning 20 to 11 and the boys 16 to 7. Earlier last week Finchford girls beat Plainfield 23 to 9 while the boys lost 12 to 4.

Finchford Tasketeers Finchford Plainfield Pinchford

Archery Contest At Kamp Kiwanis Highlights Scout Activity

An archery contest between Jon Sulvely scoutmaster of troop 8 and Arthur F Jury scout executive was won this afternoon at Kamp Kiwanis. Judge G W Wood introduced archery at the scout camps last summer and interest in the sport has grown among Boy Scouts since.

Jon Sulvely Troop 8 Arthur F. Jury Kamp Kiwanis G. W. Wood

Real Estate Men Look Forward to Iowa Convention

Waterloo will send a delegation of realtors to the Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards convention in Des Moines. C. Allen, Lestey W. Miller, and Perry W. Belangee will speak as part of a program featuring national and state speakers on agriculture, budgeting, and good roads. Waterloo competes for two silver cups and several trophies for best papers and talks on home ownership and community development. Henry A. Sturm, formerly of the U S Navy, has enlisted for a year with the Fourteenth Cavalry at Port Des Moines.

Waterloo Iowa Associaton of Steal Estate Boards Bac Don Moines C. 3. Allen Lestey WW. Miller Perry W. Belangee BE L. Hogus Iowa Albert Towne F. M. Collard Tue Lester W. Miller Lastlo HH. Schrubbe J. C. Umbaugh ARMY Henry A. Sturm U.S. Navy Fourteenth Cavalry Regiment Port Des Moines

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