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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1923

Page

2

Committees Formed for G. A. R. County Convention

W R C outlines committees for the county veteran convention at Memorial hall with receptions, registration, dining room and programs. Mrs. Grace Bross and Mrs. Estella E. Plopper among speakers with the theme The True Auxiliary of the G. A. R. Various club members from local societies named to roles in reception dining and registration.

Thrulls Lillian Denis Anna Glas Caro Hue Maricia Viola Harts Chris Johnston Anna Shannon Mary Refscary Ethel Stull Blizzbech Mmes Lulu Belle Esher Mary Shirle Corsa Ida AL Gorman Olive Levens Grace Bross Exeter

Dinner Party Ends Prenuptial Series for Miss Murphy

Miss Regina Murphy, whose marriage to Myron F. Thielen is set for tomorrow at Sacred Heart church, was honored with a 6 36 dinner at Black's tea room hosted by Mrs. Clifford W. Marlow and Miss Eve Weires. Ten place settings, yellow appointments, and a presented gift marked the event.

Regina Murphy Myron F. Thielen Sacred Heart Church Clifford W. Marlow Eve Weires Black's

General Meeting for YWCA Postponed to October 15

The Young Women's Christian Association announces its general membership meeting is postponed to next Monday October 15 to avoid conflicts with other events. Miss Aimee Pagandus, the general secretary, said the meeting will be open to all members and will cover policies and plans.

Young Women’s Christian Association Nex Aimee Pagandus Association Cirectors

What Is a Profiteer According to the Price Obsessed

The writer debates profiteering amid rising living costs and high rents. A builder explains profits from new apartments, claiming costs justify high rents while a friend questions fair returns versus exploitation. The piece asks who qualifies as a profiteer and laments finding someone to blame.

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Bust development tips from a bygone fashion era

Readers seek advice on enhancing the bust with breathing exercises and posture. Tips include deep breathing while arms move, daily gentle massage with cocoa or cotton butter, cold water dabs for sagging areas, and tonics. Responses cite massaging and professional treatments, skin tone ideas, and color suggestions for brunettes with lighter eyes.

Community Social Schedule and Hostesses This Week

Major guild members will visit Mrs. George Dunt on Wednesday afternoon. First M. Fidelity class plans an autumn picnic Tuesday at A. H. Welt home in Sherwood Park with officer elections. Frat Presbyterian Philathea Society hosts Mrs. O Li Wymore and Miss Lusetta Wog at her home Thursday evening. Mrs. Fred B Pettit hosted Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. R B Holli wman Meshed Persia. Mrs. Holt- Inan discussed Meshed home activities and plans to return with Dr Hoffman on November 30.

Iowa George Dunt M. 1 Fidelity A. H. Welt Sherwood Park Frat Presbyterian Philathea Society O. Li. Wymore Lusetta Wogon Fred

Thief Steals Shoes Samples Then Discards Them

A thief stole two large cases of leather telescope shoe samples from a car near the YWCA building. The cases contained only right shoes, and 48 pairs were still missing. Police recovered the scattered footwear and connected the loot to Arthur Sullivan, Brockwell Arms, Ira. In a separate arrest, Hera Clark, 16, Delweth Penn., was caught for bicycle theft and linked to a boy wanted for stealing watches and boots.

John H. Brown Arthur Sullivan Brockwell Arms Ira Garry Mullan Thirteenth Street Irving Street Hera Clark Delweth Art Young Boys’ Industrial School Oelwein

Marshalltown Man Faces Manslaughter Trial in Des Moines

In Des Moines on October 8 trial proceedings set for October 22 in district court against Fred Thomas a Marshalltown garage proprietor charged with manslaughter in the death of Willis Lee hit by a car near Fort Des Moines last Thanksgiving Thomas allegedly fled the scene and later admitted to Sheriff Campbell that he struck a man in Des Moines. A key witness John F Riswick an employee at Thomas garage testified the car returned damaged after the trip a claim the witness later denied before the grand jury.

Des Moines Fred Thomas Marshalltown Willis Lee Fort Des Moines Thomas Willis Campbell Marshall County John F. Riswick Thomas’ Parage

Royal Select Masons to Burlington Meet

Ralph Slippy grand stewart Al Holt grand treasurer and Magnus Hilliat master of the local council Royal Select Master Masons depart tonight for Burlington for grand council beginning tomorrow Royal Arch Masons will also convene in Burlington.

Ralph Slippy al Holt Magnus Hilliat Royal Select Master Masons Burlington Grand Council Royal Arch Masons

Masked Bandit Robs Jay Jail Then Frees Noted Prisoner

A masked bandit held up the jail in Jay Oklahoma and released Ed Lockhart, a notorious bandit, according to a Grove dispatched special to the Times Democrat.

Muskogee Okla Jay Dela Ware County Ed Lockhart Times Democrat Grove

Dairy Delegates at Syracuse Presented University Degrees

Syracuse October 8. Ten foreign government delegates and three Americans attending the World Dairy Congress and National Dairy Exposition received honorary degrees at the University of Syracuse. Chancellor Flint presided as delegates marched with thousands of students into Crouse College for the ceremonies. Henry C. Wallace and H. A. Van Norman were named Doctors of Laws, with O. Lowden awarded a Doctor of Civil Law.

Syracuse University of Syracuse Crouse College Charles Wesley Flint Mount Vernon Henry C. Wallace Department of State H. &. van Norman California World's Daily Congress Association O. Lowden Hlinots Tvas

Col John P Irish Former Iowan Noted Editor Author Dead

Col John P Irish a long time California publicist orator and farmer died Saturday night after being struck by a streetcar Funeral services are planned for Tuesday He was born January 1 1843 in Iowa City and held multiple public roles including editor of the Iowa State Press legislator and founder of UI medical and law departments He came to California in 1882 and edited the Oakland Times This obituary notes his journalism career and family in Iowa and California

Oakland Cal John P. Irish California Port of San Francisco Col Trish Yowa City Towa City Towa Ytowa State University of Anne Fletcher F. L. N. Hus Stockton Irish The Ookland Times

Mobility surge as 104 move within Waterloo in early Oct

In the first week of October Waterloo saw 104 people and families relocate within the city, 17 becoming new citizens and 13 moving out. Listed newcomers include Mrs M L Taylor, Dorothy L Ailen, Eugene Robertson, G M Lydon, Louis Myerhoff, Mrs Mary Philo, John Lorenz, Wilson B David, AL McConnell, Peter A Gardner, Reuben Knudsig, Lester V Folley, Harry Parker, Norman Norman, and Mrs Anton Heyen among others.

Waterloo M. Ll. Taylor Dorothy L. Ailen Franklin Eugene Robertson Independence G. M. Lydon Rebel Louis Myerhoff Mulberry Mary Philo Vine John Lorenz Randolph Wilson B. David McConnell Newall J. Jarosh Summit Peter A. Gardner Grant Reuben Knudsig Jefferson Lester V. Folley Avalon Harry Parker Brockwell J. GC. Muney Norman Norman Fremont Anton Heyen Lincoln

Osage Couple Observes Fiftieth Anniversary

Osage Iowa Oct 8 Mr and Mrs B J Woodward celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception yesterday Their children Clair and family Cedar Rapids Clell Cedar Falls Ross Sumner Melburne and Mrs Ralph Lerch Town Walls attended with their families

Osage Woodward Clair Cedar Rapids Clell Cedar Falls Ross Sumner Melburne Orchard Ralph Lerch Town Walls

Nurse's Love Charm Ends in Sudden Death Murder

Lorenz Bavage, 24, described as an alleged voodoo practitioner, is jailed on first degree murder charges in the slaying of nurse Elsie Barthel near the Hushey mansion in Pittsburgh. Bavage allegedly confessed, detailing a plan involving cards and a ransom, then struck and crushed Barthel with a 70 pound stone after a confrontation over money.

International News Wire Pittsburgh Lorenz Bavage Elsie Barthel Hushey East End Y Savage Savage Miss Barthel Sayeeesha Miss. Barthel Barthel

Unimproved Farm Sells for 200 Per Acre in Poweshiek County

In Tracr on Oct. 8 R Spire of Tama sold 100 acres of unimproved farm land to Frank Shadel of Sheridan town ship Poweshiek county for 200 per acre. The tract joins Shadel’s farm and has no buildings.

Patterns for Waterloo Evening Courier

Request for up to date courier pattern designs detailing pattern submission to the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Enclose 16 cents per pattern for postage. Patterns are cut for seams and orders are filled as soon as possible, with delivery within ten days after sending.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

A Simple Dainty Sack 4463 Fash Pattern

The pattern combines filet lace and crepe de chine in a comfortable dainty sack. It offers four sizes from Small to extra large, with yardage details for 32 inch material and a contrasting yoke. Send 15c for the pattern and 12c for the Faith and Winter 1923-1824 Book of Fashions.

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