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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

2

Shower to furnish rectory for Father Lentz at St John’s

ElNems and Locited Women of St John’s Parish hosted a shower for Father N J Lentz’s rectory. Gifts included mattresses, blankets, linens, towels, glassware and a full aluminum kitchen set. Guests enjoyed a social afternoon with roses and garden flowers, while harp and piano music accompanied the event.

St. John’s Parish St John's Parish N. J. Lentz Mother Lentz Mmes B. HH. Bickley Walter Freeborn J. Fairbanks Rank Bernard K. Ridenour E. F. Stevenson J. H. Murray Anna Buberffeld Viola Millar Wagner Ruby Reimer

Missionary Reports on Work in Persia at Midweek Service

Westminster church held a fast fall semisocial meeting with elders and trustees meeting led by Rev. M. G. Court. A picnic supper preceded an auditorium talk by Dr. B. Holtman, missionary at Meshad, Persia, on furlough, illustrated with lantern slides. social rooms hosted a priest’s talk in the dining area.

Persia Westminster Church M. G. Court Northminster Church Westminster B. B. Holtman Meshed Myre Hoffman Fom

Ross Conservatory Recitals Set For Tonight at School

Ross Conservatory students present two recitals this evening. Younger pupils perform at 7 o clock and older students at 8 20. All interested in music elocution and dancing are invited to attend either or both performances at the school.

Ross Ross Conservatory Mfusic Conservatory

President of Legion Auxiliary Resigns

Legion auxiliary met last evening at Memorial hall for a monthly session. Dr. Glockner tendered her resignation which was accepted. Mrs. J. J. Becker will chair the remainder of the year. A membership drive was planned under Mrs. J. C. Youer. Cedar Heights W C T U discussed America Go Back with Mrs. B P Redmeter noting the Eighteenth Amendment remains, seen as vital for child welfare. Also: Shenandoah state convention report by Mrs. C. M. Deal. 400 delegates, social hour. A Florence Wooller shower honored her upcoming marriage to Fred Thies, hosted by Mrs. Richler.

Booth Dairy Cattle Congress J. c. Youer Cedar Heights America BP. Redmeter Cedar Heights W. C Mothers of America Mmes. Crozier William Galloway C. M. Deal Yester- Day Shenandoah W. OT

Anniversary Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Stearns at Black's Earoom

Last evening Mr and Mrs Charles G Stearns were guests of honor at a dinner party hosted by Byron Clark Claroves Wynkoop Cedar Pals at Black's Earoom Mexsry and Mines A theatre party concluded the evening Also announcement party in Oelwein announced engagement and roughing marriage of Phyliia Shee to Frank M Waterloo Pink and lavender decor and balloons marked the wedding date for Feb 28 A buffet luncheon was served

Charles G. Stearns Stra J. A. Dahl Oelwein Phyliia Waterloo Balloone Peterson T. G. Club James Contests Mogs S. L. Penn E, . Chamberlain T. R. McGoy Sunnyside

The Hardest Thing to Get A Refined Voice

SIDE TALKS notes a shift in fashion from shop girl to sales world. It argues modern store workers, especially women, show better taste and self-improvement, yet many lack refined speech. It urges listening to admired voices, then imitating them to attain clear enunciation.

Long Chin Tricks and Beauty Advice for Babies and Teens

A column offers advice on chin shape from infancy to adolescence, noting long chins can be shaped through posture and exercises. It warns about adenoids affecting chin development and health, promoting removal where appropriate, and discusses diet and massage for facial appearance. It also touches on hairstyles and age-appropriate changes like bobs and weight management through diet.

Club Notes Highlights From Afternoon Card Teas

Mrs Flaury Kruse and Mrs Pauli Bailey led high scores as Petrya club guests of Mrs W 7 Dempsey. Anna Kruse won guest favor with other visitors A Allen and Elmer Mohr. L M T club hosted a 1 pm luncheon at Mrs J Brinkman with A Maderlein and B HR Shoemaker assisting. Halloween ideas and a sacred music concert were noted. Good Luck club joined by Mrs J Foulk and Mrs Craft for a meeting at Mrs Fred Morgan. Contests prizes went to Mrs Don Lewis and Mrs B S Chandler. Mrs J W Koch hosted a bridge at Black's tearoom with guests Forrest R Shores and W H Wing. High scores to Mrs J C Knacit and Mrs I Sackman. Wing won guest prize. Carnation club met at Mrs Jess Bougher for 500 with prizes to Mrs Ed Westhoff and W M Wilkins. W C L G club hosted a 1 pm luncheon at Sunny side Country club hosted by Mrs T F Thornton.

Flaury Kruse Pauli Bailey Petraya Club W. 7. Dempsey Anna Kruse Mmes. A. Allen Elmer Mohr L. M. T. Club Good Luck Club J. 7. Foulk Me. I. Craft Fred Morgan Fathors Don Lewis J. W. Koch Black's Tearoom Mmes Forrest R. Shores W. H. Wing 7. C. Knacit Af. I. Sack- Man Wing Carnation Club Jess Bougher Ed Westhoff XV. M. Wilkins

Up-to-date Fashion Pattern Ad from Waterloo Courier

Water loo Evening Courier prints a call for up-to-date fashion patterns from the fashion department. It lists a popular style for the little man in jersey weaves flannel or serge and notes patterns cut in sizes 2 4 and 6 years.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo Jersey

Hostess Mary Sullivan Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs Mary Sullivan of Cedar Rapids hosted a Calmich Card club gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs John KL Con ry. Mr W C White and Mrs C Booth captured high score awards.

Mary Sullivan Cedar Rapids Qalmich Card Club John KL. Conry W. C. White C. Booth

Cooler Weather on Way Says Forecast

The government thermometer reached 80 degrees for the second straight day. The day was sunny with bright foliage on the ground. A sharp temperature drop is forecast for tonight and tomorrow with increasing cloudiness and possible rain.

Royal Select Masons Honor Ralph Slippy at Assembly

Ralph B. Slippy of Waterloo was named illustrious grand conductor at the twenty fifth annual assembly of the Royal and Select Masters of Town 2 Masonic body in Burlington. Flarry E. Virden of Mount Pleasant was elected most illustrious grand master, with Rob ert Hunter Sioux City and James Sterling Eagle Grove named other state officers. PD M. Brownlee of Sioux City and Fay Hempstead of Little Rock attended as officers and guest. Sippy returns home this evening.

Ralph B. Slippy Waterloo Burington Flarry E. Virden Mount Pleasant Robert Hunter Sioux City James Sterling Eagle Grove

Rail commissioners uphold bus line across Waterloo to Marshalltown

Wulis N Birdsall and J C Murtagh for 8 and S Bus line Waterloo Grundy Center to Marshalltown received the railroad commission ruling upholding the bus as a passenger carrier against objections from C G W and C N W railways. The commission says the bus provides service the railroads cannot due to needed connections and that through traffic between Marshalltown and Waterloo will not suffer because bus time is longer and fares higher. Kathryn Meek discount hats ad at 304 E 4th.

Marshalltown Waterloo

Counterfeit Silver Dollars Found In Circulation Here

Banks and merchants report a flood of counterfeit silver dollars during Cattle Congress week. The fakes imitate recent issues but lack a clear ring, sounding dull on drop. Counterfeits are stamped counterfeit by law and returned to depositors. theatres appear to be the main victims with at least five fakes found by one teller.

Moving Picture Theatres

Dr Cardle to Speak at Coe Parents Day Oct 26

Cedar Rapids Iowa Oct 12 Rev Archibald Cardle Burlington will represent Coe parents at the annual parents day on Oct 26 delivering an address at a chapel convocation. President Harry M Gage will speak at vesper services. Activities include receptions an automobile ride through the city and dinners by fraternities.

DR. Cardle Burlington COE Cedar Rapids Archibald Cardle Cardle Harry M. Gage Coe-Knox

Victor Records October Release Highlights

Palms an icepick and hunts the composer in a new f record. The Victor company with the assistance of The Virginians presents Ive Got the Yes We Have No Bananas Blues as an intro and Jubilee Blues on the other side. October releases include Rimsky-Horsakov and Moussorgsky songs Song of the Viking Guest and Song of the Flea. Tenor waltz-songs If I Knew You Then as I Know You Now and I Wish I Had Someone to Cry Over Me are sung by Charles Hart and Lewis James. Latest Benson orchestra dance hits and other Victor troupes complete the month’s music lineup.

Victor Virginians Rimsky-Horsakov Moussorgsky Charles Hart Lewis James Benson Orchestra of Chicago Vietor

No Bananas Blues in Victor Studio Release

Belle Baker headlines a new Victor release featuring the tune No Bananas Blues. The playful plantain themed number is promoted as a tuneful novelty with upbeat tempo and catchy chorus.

Lord's Day Services at Westminster Church Farewell Series

Our folks plan to attend the farewell series in the Poulder Building at Westminster Church in the evening with seats reserved for Westminster guests. The day features Sabbath School at 9 45 a m Midday Worship 11 15 a m Intermediate C E 5 36 p m Senior C EB 6 36 p m Glasing Worship 7 30 a m.

C. E First Church Poulder Building Westminster

Also Mentioned on This Page

ElNems Legion Auxiliary John Gould Charles Brown Memorial Hall Isabella Danny Ouring Bobbier Albo W. C. L. G. Club Sunnyside Country Club T. F. Thornton Royal Select Masons Ralph Slippy Rail Commissioners BUS Company Kathryn Meek Belle Baker Hollywood Fitzgerald Bros West Fourth Street Ako Newark Ces. Te United States East Fourth Street Westminster Presbyterian Church Fourth Street Wellington Trey Albert B. Thutt Memorial Presbyterian Church Cherokee Lord New Era Committee Christ Church W. Fourth St Foss Minte Rex Bitter Rex Vee de Whitman's Fass Bunte’s Murray's American Candy Co Keeley’s Box Big WY Kayser
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