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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1921
Page
2
Social clubs from la Lochta to Sumset host meetings with piano and vocal numbers, lectures, and Shakespearean excerpts. Highlights include Der Freischutz program scenes, a Rockers reception, a guest day party at the Study club, a betrothal announcement, and a charity ball plan by Christ Episcopal women.
Mr and Mrs George Miller celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on a Monday at their son Karls Beaver Crest Farm Union township home. They married November 25 1871 and joined 68 guests including Frank Fox Iowa City and Fernando Ford Waterloo. The day included meals, gifts, and a surprise evening reception with neighbors. The gathering featured chrysanthemums and a variety of family and outside guests. Chautauqua circles discussed Athens and Pacific zone maps while Kiwanis hosted 150 guests with Hawaiian themed music and a club quartet performance.
A column discusses how J. R. may not like anyone sincerely and argues that liking people keeps the heart open. The author recalls moments of misjudgment with friends and neighbors, noting the danger of a habit of dislike and the value of giving people a fair chance.
Edna Kent Forbes advises arms development by daily exercise and weight management. Suggestions include tennis, indoor workouts with dumbbells, and housework routines to build toned shoulders and arms. Skin care notes and hair styling tips accompany reader questions.
The First Baptist Woman's Society meets in church parlors for a missionary program Sunday afternoon. Miss Mary Warner will lead a study of The Woman of ... The Ladies Mary Baro Ernest Becker and John Cowans will welcome sewing circle members in the auditorium tomorrow afternoon.
A fragment describes Garet's guild meeting at bushes with Mrs. C. M. Howelears awaiting a spectacle at 2:20 p.m. near Hotel Russell Lamgon. Mr. Coon is seen digging a basket along the ground, not on his arm as usual, and plans a chock full haul for the morning.
Wild Rose club schedules an all day meeting with Mrs. A. H. Crowther on Thursday with a noon picnic dinner. Social circles plan a Christ man party at the E. A. Heald residence tomorrow afternoon with each member bringing one gift.
Reddy Fox spies Mr Coon washing meat in a river and gathers the woods folk to watch. Mr Coon surprises them by washing his meal, staying cool and confident as the crowd follows. The tale ends with woodland characters awaiting the outcome of the curious habit.
Cedar Falls November 30 special report describes the Lawn City Council moving the Johnson Motor Bus company terminal to the south side of Third Street from the north side. Johnson alleges discrimination by the council in past actions and contemplates further agitation as officials offer no clear resolution.
Waterloo appears prominently in the November 25 Iowa American Legion issue from Des Moines. The Hecker-Chapman post is covered on one page with a brief history and photos of notable members, plus a large Waterloo advertisement featuring local firms.
First Baptist church honored members aged 60 and over with a rejuvenation day feast in the church dining room. More than 60 attended the annual fellowship meeting as Miss Anna Mishler and Mmes. Will Davis, R. G. Taylor and Clarence Wise served dinner, with decorations from Sherwood's flower shop and a program led by Rev. Clyde J. Askins and Mrs. E. Pendleton.
Patterns advertised by the Waterloo Evening Courier for up-to-date designs sent to the Fashion Department. Enclose 15 cents per pattern for delivery to Waterloo. Orders filled as soon as possible and should reach you ten days after sending.
A pattern for a set of attractive nursery toys is offered. The pattern uses terry cloth or similar materials and fills with sawdust or cotton batting to float. One size pattern costs 15 cents plus 2 cents in stamps, mailed to any address.
A committee of local men and a Greater Waterloo Association group will meet tomorrow at association clubrooms at noon to decide actions for Waterloo’s proposed entry into the revived Central Association. It is believed the association may approve the proposal and seek city backing for a league team.
Representing R cities the delegates will gather in Cedar Rapids Friday afternoon to discuss pay for the proposed league. Frank Boyle, manager of the Cedar Rapids Three-I team, attends as an observer and says he is not leading the local committee.
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