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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1919

Page

3

Grace Seebers National Secretary of Patriotic Society

Mrs. Grace Seebers of Waterloo was elected national secretary of the Ladies of the G A R by Mrs. Lillian Cary of Dubuque at the G A R encampment in Columbus Ohio. Seebers and Cary are the only Iowa women to hold national office. both attended the encampment.

Grace Seebers Waterloo Ladies of the G. Aa. R Lillian Cary Dubuque Columbus Seebers Dubuane Sin Cars Lincoln Circle Order State Council of Administration Cary Iowa Altho Tow No Order Seekers

Yeast as a weight loss fad and beauty tips

The piece discusses using yeast as a reduction agent to slim flesh, advising moderation and noting risks. It also covers cosmetic advice including blackhead treatment, drying powder, and facial cleansing to tighten pores and clear skin. The text reflects period health guidance and casual Q&A style.

Laura

Tensions and social pressures in hosting and wealth circles

Ruth Cameron ponders awkward gatherings as a hostess, noting distress from mismatched temper and constant pleasing. She recalls a powerful figure who dreaded visits due to his wife’s anxious reactions over small faults and underdone meals. The piece also explores family quarrels, servant tensions, and why the wealthy gravitate toward their own social set, questioning authenticity amid wealth and pretension.

Hushand Toomee Willehfer Theibhuighter

Services Calendar in Waterloo Churches

Readable fragments list church services across Waterloo and nearby areas. Includes pastors, service times, Sunday schools, evening worships, and midweek prayer meetings for numerous denominations such as Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and others.

Y W C A Organizes Clubs for Younger Girls in Schools

The YWCA launches a program to organize Girl Reserve corps in Waterloo schools starting this fall led by Miss Mnie I. Smith though she was briefly ill. volunteers and junior high groups will be formed citywide. The project embraces knowledge, spirit, health and service with local leaders and student participants named, including Dorothy Kaasen and Stella Hirshnell among supervisors and organizers.

Mi Nie i. Smith Waterloo United States Wrynilowes Cers Ave Norsidens Dorothy Jcaasen Secretares Tafe

Local club events mixed with society notices and a funeral

A collage of society items from Meyers and Headberg circles includes a parliamentary debate on literary variety, a freshmen birthday gathering at W. E. Shanti’s Oak Ridge home, and a farewell for Mrs. A W Carney bound for California. Harvest party for George Hess hosts 20 guests with games and refreshments. A special Mary Melrose chapter meeting and a Daughters of the King gathering are announced.

Harvest George Hess Fourteenth Street West

Jews to Observe Tabernacle Feast Starting October

Observance of Sukkot begins Wednesday evening and lasts eight days. The festival, also called Succoth, marks thanksgiving for harvest and recalls Israelites dwelling in booths during their desert journey. Families build sukkahs at homes or synagogues and offer prayers and offerings in the temple.

Kexpt Jerusalem Temple Syagor

Children Bring Offerings at Temple Harvest Festival

Several temples host harvest celebrations where children present fruits grain vegetables and flowers for distribution to the needy and sick, reflecting communal generosity and religious observance.

Baptist Y P U Rallies Here and at Mason City

The Cedar Valley association of Baptist Young People's union plans two rallies tomorrow at Walnut Street Baptist church Waterloo and Mason City. This semi annual meeting aims to set plans for unions for six months. W Bauler Barnes presides local session with Miss Adah Boomer as secretary. An afternoon program features reports from TB Y group planners and talks on group plan and funding. In the evening a Cedar Falls union model service precedes the regular sermon by Rev V T Smith.

Cedar Valley Association of Baptist Young People’s Union Walnut Street Baptist Church Wateriog Mason City W. Bauler Barnes Miss. Adah Boomer TB. Y Nick Becker Waterloo Merle Witt General Madeston BLY. P

Lutheran Churches Launch Relief Campaign for Europe

Lutheran church relief drive plans a nationwide network of women led units within congregations backed by men. 2000 tons of clothing are needed immediately in Eastern Europe, with potential fundraising surpassing a million dollars. Rev O H Pannkoke leads, with Yr 1 Larsen directing overall efforts and organizers including Rev A Pohlmann and Rev C F W Happe.

Lutheran Churches For European Relief Lutheran Commissioners In Europe O. H. Pannkoke Larsen Lutheran Relief A. Pohlmann Happe Tell Aasgaard Kona

Mission to Open at St. Joseph's Church Sunday

A two weeks mission opens at St. Joseph's Church directed by Passionist fathers from Chicago. Fathers Nenry and Fran cis will lead with solemn high mass at 7:30 p.m. and a sermon by a missionist. The first week focuses on women and children, the second on men.

Joseph Mutherry BE. J. Slattery M. J. Toum Massus Sacred Heart Tourth and Randolph Juin Molloy Father McMahon St. Joseph's Church Chicago Nenry Francis

Rally Day at United Presbyterian Church School

Rally day will be held Sunday morning at United Presbyterian Church with a scheduled program during the morning service. Includes welcome remarks, hymns, promotions, diplomas, anthems, and a violin offertory, led by teachers and the church choir.

United Presbyterian Church School United Presbyterian Church William Templeton Charlotte Arth Munn Roye T Davidt Galloway John Lawson Robert Ferguson Naomi GalenWway Ron Barbara Brown vAnna Basson Ofertory Jennie iTafta MG. Mann God Be Mercital

Y W C A Vespers Resume With Conference Talks

Vespers at the YWCA will resume tomorrow at 4 30 p m. Short talks will cover summer conferences. Miss Mary Schmidt will preside. Speakers include Miss Jessie Sweeney representing Geneva club Miss Billy Lindelof and Barnice Pil Bon from clubs that sent delegates to the Lake Pepin Minn industrial conference. Miss Ponda Jameson also participates.

Young Woman's Christian Association Dete Mary Schmidt Jessie Sweeney Geneva Billy Lindelof Barnice Pil- Bon Lake Pepin Minn Ponda Jameson

Geneva club hosts high school girls conference

Geneva club members will be hostesses at a Lake Pepin conference for high school girls. Following the service refreshments will be served. The committee in charge includes Misses Myrtle Shannon Vesta Hoover Edna Falls and Ethel Rush.

Lake Pepin Geneva Club Myrtle Shannon Vesta Hoover Edna Falls Ethel Rush

Sermon Series On The Life Of Abraham Starts Tomorrow

Tomorrow evening Grace church pastor Lockwood begins a series on the life of Abraham. First topic titled Abram, A Man With a Life Mission. Subsequent topics include Abram in Egypt, or a Hero's Mistake and Tow, Abram Became Abraham, or Climax in Character Building.

Grace Fifth Street J. Lockwood D. D Epworth League Fourth Fred J.avening Abram Clark St. Patl C. EF. Luce Pastoor Broadway Pubin Law Union Thirteenth and Jefferson Sev Lockwood Grace Ai i Abraham Egypt

Moviegoer Attendance Reaches Fifteen Million Daily

A statistic shows average daily attendance at movie shows in the United States totaling fifteen million. The figure reflects sustained cinema-going activity across the country.

United States

Concert program under W C T U auspices scheduled

Miss C N Moore of the Society of Broader Education arranged a patrons list for the annual W C T U concert series next winter. Florence Otis soprano Florence Austin violinist and Josef Martin pianist will perform in three artist lineup after securing a special permit from the board of official censors. First Presbyterian rally features songs and recitations during Sunday school hour and an afternoon service by the Young People’s society traveling to Washburn. Waterloo Ministerial Association to hold a regular meeting.

C. N. Moore Society of Broader Education Miss Moore Board of Official Censors W.C T. U Florence Otis Florence Austin Josef Martin First Presbyterian Rally First Presbyterian Church Young People's Society of the Church Washburn

Genesis Paper Read at Waterloo Medical Clubrooms

The Waterloo Medical Association meets in the Black Building Monday morning for a feature paper on Genesis to be read by Rev. A C Preston. As customary, the paper will be delivered at the start of the meeting.

Waterloo Medical Association A. C. Preston

Hunters bag 62 squirrels and 22 rabbits on Orchard trip

Four hunters Nary a duck fell to the guns but Harry Swinbank Charles Swan Charles Cetthe and Lowner Miller returned from a three day tour near Orchard with 62 squirrels and 22 rabbits. Ducks scarcer this year than expected. Sunday services at Christ Episcopal church resume tomorrow at 7 30 with Rev. M L Tate. Morning services at 5 and 10 45. A cordial welcome to all.

Christ Fourth Street M. L. Tate Eibas Evenius St. Mark Snd Dover Streets Thomas Horton A.m Jenus Olen Yatter FA. Mayne Glenwood St Sunuay School Albany Mobile Rew A. c. Boyd Younessens Harry Swinbank Charles Swan Charles Cetthe Lowner Miller Swinbank Christ Episcopal Church

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