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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1923

Page

2

Elected officers for Ladies Aid at First Methodist session

Officers named for the Ladies Aid Society at the all day meeting in First Methodist Episcopal parlors. C J Miller president H L Hawk vice president J O Lowe secretary J A Worley treasurer J F Peterson reporter. Delegates chosen for Des Moines district convention, and missionary reports given.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Methodist Episcopal Prrlors C. J. Miller H. L. Hawk J. O. Lowe J. A. Worley J. F. Peterson Dairy Cattle Gongreas Order of Eastern Star Cart “Est R. F. Hurlburt Des Moines Home Mission Department Herne Lotus Sar- Vay Upper Iowa Marlou R. Cassell Korea C. W. Bruner Oldfather Waterloo Ace Gary Ferguson Olive Davis Portland Ore

Emerson P T A hears address by Dr Fred J Clark

Emerson Parent-Teacher Association opened its year with a large turnout in the school gymnasium. Halloween decorations and autumn flowers brightened the room as new teachers were introduced. A program featured a trio Wonderland of Dreams by Hortense Morgan Geraldine Brinkman Wilma Anderson and a vocal Goodbye Summer by Agnes Thompson with Patti Patsch on piano. Farewell Bridge honored Marion Patterson and Wilma Peverill who depart for California over the holidays. Paul Manning and Eyelyo Wilcox tied for high score while hostesses and Mrs. M Gleason served a two course luncheon after the social hour.

Phyllis Dahl Frank Shealy Kane Thiry Black's Tearoom Hallowe'en Dahk Marguerite Driscoll Veronica Gorman Ed Frankfurt Emerson Parent-Teacher Association Buriog Hortense Morgan Geraldine Brinkman Wilma Anderson Agnes Thompson Patti Patsch Marie Kathryn Gleason Uridge Marion Patterson Satturday California Wilma Peverill Paul Manning Eyelyo Wlcox M. Gleason

Side Talks on Life Lessons From Poor Card Play

Mull over past misplays in life like a bad card hand. A woman recalls quarrel moments with her husband and realises that dwelling on mistakes harms balance. The lesson: study errors, then fix attention on the next hand and play with purpose for happiness.

Jay Jimmie

Beauty Chats on Blackheads and Skin Care Tips

A reader column discusses blackheads and facial care. Steps include steaming, using a cleansing powder with corn starch and almond meal, and finishing with warm water then cold to close pores. Diet and exercise are noted as factors. later notes cover perspiration, growth forms, and improved circulation through hand massages.

Jake Blackhead

Northeast Iowa Club Notes and Upcoming Events

The community bulletin lists social and literary events from Miss Marguerite Shirey's engagement to Archie Stuart, with an Oct 27 wedding planned. It covers Junior Class Picnic at Elk Run, Russian literature discussion by the Literary Department, banking program at the Women's Club, G A R Lincoln Circle meeting, Sunshine Lodge thimblebee, and a Shriners dinner dance at Hotel Russell Lamson with dinner at 6 23.

Shriners Dance Waterloo Shring Club Russell-Lamson G23

Church Circle and Ladies Aid Hold Meetings

Weymnster circle met for tenthay business meeting and lesson study of Japan with supper at six. Reports from Cedar Falls given by Misses Marjory Loomis and Ruth Mowbray. First M B Altrusan class to meet Oct 19 with Mrs. G H Smelsar hostess. Picle luncheon served and officer election to follow. Ladies Aid of First Evangelical held annual homecoming with Mrs. B E Cherney elected president. vocal solo by Mrs. Ben Waterfield and duets by Mrs. Clinton Smith and W M Yordy.

Weymnster Japan Trieute Supiper Cedar Alls M. B. Altrujan G. H. Smelsar Picule Ladies’ Aid of First Evangelical Church BE. J. Cherney Ben Waterfield Mmes Clinton Smith W. M. Yordy F.C. Sage

Local religious meeting notes and club activities

An afternoon assembly featured speakers including Dr. F. E. Blyine addressing the group on Woran's role in a major undertaking. Attendees numbered about sixty with three members admitted. Separately, the First Presbyterian Church hosted a Woman's Working Association gathering at Mrs. F. J. Eighmey's home with a varied musical program. The Walnut Street Baptist Caledonian society planned a special program with radio broadcast, and Grace M. EB hosted a Ladies' Aid sewing event at Mrs. Cora Paul's residence with readings and music.

Woran F. E. Blyine Brooklyn N. Y First Presbyterian Church F. J. Eighmey Mmes Harold Smith Oliver Stevenson False Church A. L. Alexander Grace Barr Read Walnut Street Baptist Caledonian Society Grace M. EB Ladies' Aid Society Cora Paul C. W. Hutton Ben Hesser George Dawson D. Yahnkae G. W. Thods Fred Adams J. H. Good John Boaller Jos Steeley Charles Wichmann Elizabeth Williams F. KK. Myers A. W. Greenlee Josephine Rouse Emma Reader C. W. Cotton Laura Bennett David Hutton F. Cutler Lucile Cutler Virginia Gable Mildred Rosenbloom Emily Sanborn Fred

Club Notes Q and A Hand Guild Meeting Friday

The Hand Guild will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. oan Fair weather for its annual business session.

Qand-A-Hand Guild Oan Fairweather

Former Commanders of U S W Y Relate Queer Experiences

Former camp commanders of the U S W V told anecdotes at Memorial Hall after a social night and dinner led by women volunteers. Phil C. Hanns, honorary U S W V member and G A R veteran, recalled Spanish War incidents and his romance with an Iowa girl, including a wartime honeymoon aboard a warship.

Fred Willer Helen Gould Memorial Hall Phil C. Hanns Mexico Porto Rico Was & Guest Iowa New York Hanna

Recruiting for U S Army Quickened as Enlistments Expire

Capt J P Glandon in Des Moines assists in stimulating recruiting as 60 percent of current enlistments near expiration. The campaign highlights equal opportunity, schooling, and trade training across branches. Harl Fitkins reenlists in coast artillery for the Hawaiian Islands. Herman Haskins assigned to the Lafayette building recruiting office.

J. P. Glandon Nue Quartermaster Department Des Moines U. S. Army Glandon Dubuque Harl Fitkins Waterloo U. 5S. Navy Coast Artillery Hawaiian Islands Fort Des Moines Herman M Haskins Fourteenth U. S. Cavalry Sergt. Lea Greenup Lafayette Building

Man jailed after late night arrest for intoxication

A laborer, father of three, was awakened and jailed after a judge ordered detention for intoxication. He challenged the judge on household control and pay, and was sentenced to 15 days with suspension if he behaves and supports his family. Police also logged parking and speeding fines and a domestic dispute report involving a wife who left with a seven month old.

J. W. Gwynne Sycamore Street

Marksmen of Rotary Club Report Tragic Fate

Waterlooo Rotary Club marksmen faced a tragic turn in the international team match as gusting winds disrupted the forenoon event. The local squad, usually averaging ninety, endured a bad half hour with erratic shooting and winds affecting targets and scores.

Rotary Club Waterloo Rotary Club

Waterloo marksmen fail to beat Old Boreas in 260 target match

Five man Waterloo team shot 60 targets each in a 260 target event, posting an 189 total. Frank Shores 43, Harry Northey 35, Lou Wiery 25, John Hartman 39, Bert Renasg 43. The result was wired to international headquarters. The 1920 Waterloo team won 234 with Burr Lichty replacing Hartman.

Fve Frank Shores Harry Northey Lou Wiery John Hartman Bert Renasg Waterloo Burr Lichty Hartman

East District Schools Report Reveals Yearly Cost Of 290765

The 1923-24 East district directory shows total annual costs from July 1, 1922 to June 30, 1923 amounting to 290,765.20 dollars excluding repairs, equipment, interest and insurance. Teachers salaries 227,351.65 dollars. janitors 21,075. books 21,516.51. fuel 16,660.25. gas and electricity 3,215.29.

East District East High

Railway Y Men to Meet in St Louis for Conference

Waterloo Railway Y M C A members will join six men and four older boys at the sixteenth international transportation conference in St. Louis November 15 to 18. Delegates will discuss Transportation's Fundamental Need with representatives from all transportation departments. Iowa has two Railway Y s, Waterloo and Boone, with over 300 associations expected to be represented.

Yen Waterloo Railway Transportation Department of the St. Louis Charles W. Smith Departments of Transportation Iowa Waterloo Boone

Thirteen Gifts to Church Building Fund Total 18000

Thirteen voluntary pledges totaling $18,000 were made last evening to the First Presbyterian church building fund during the second prededication meeting held in the new building. Dr. F. W. Divine of Brooklyn spoke on Investments and will address a partnership meeting this evening in the church dining hall. Yesterday’s meetings including a women’s session at the F. J. Hiney residence drew large congregations.

First Presbyterian Church F. W. Divine Brooklyn N. Y Dr. Divine F. J. Highmey

Oilfields Railroad Proposal Seeks Interstate Approval

Washington Oct 18 The North and South Railway Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to build a 232 mile railroad from Miles City Montana to Casper Wyoming. The line would serve Salt Creek oil fields and divert traffic from Teapot Dome oil fields leased to Sinclair interests last year.

Washington, D. C North & South Railway Company Interstate Commerce Commission Miles City Mont Casper Wyo Salt Creek Teapot Dome Sinclair Interests

Runaway Girl Taken Home by Policewoman

In Keokuk Iowa on October 18 Lilian Chap a 14 year old Chicago high school student who ran away from home was arrested and returned to Chicago in charge of Policewoman Helen Bowden. The girl was taken to the policewoman's home by a police commissioner who later showed mercy but she stole the commissioner’s pet dog and fled into Missouri where she was nabbed at Gallatin and brought back to Keokuk on Monday.

Keokuk Lilian Chap Chicago Helen Bowden Missouri Gallatin

Waterloo Attorneys Before Supreme Court in Des Moines

Three Black Hawk county appeals were argued in the state supreme court in Des Moines yesterday. Waterloo lawyers GC. B. Ran sier Harry M. Reed B. H. McCoy Pressy Frank A. 3. Lovejoy and B i Ritz appeared before justices and returned to Waterloo last night. A fragment reads about a soldier and a negro suitor. The piece also mentions Daniel Webster in a biographical mockup.

Black Hawk County

Congregationalists to Meet in Capital 1925 Meeting Planned

In Springfield Mass on October 18 1924 the National Council of Congregational Churches voted to hold its 1925 bilennial meeting in Washington DC President Coolidge was elected honorary moderator and Rev Dr F Bradley of Cleveland suggested inviting him to preside but no action was taken.

Springfield Mass National Council Ai Congregational Churches Washington, D.C Coolidge F. Bradley Cleveland

Sioux City Lawyer Charged With Insanity and Murder Attempt

Sioux City Ta Oct 18 A charge of insanity has been filed against Charles R Metcalfe 70 a lawyer in jail here charged with shooting three small boys A charge of assault with intent to commit murder also stands against Metcalfe authorities announced

Sioux City Charles R. Metcalfe Metccalfe

Why Girls Are not prettier why women grow old

Edna Wallace Hopper promotes a beauty regimen claiming White Youth Clay, Youth Cream, Facial Youth cleanser, and Hair Youth as the keys to lasting youth. She markets these products at 60 to 74 cents each, with a payoffs promise of dramatic cosmetic results and repeated appearances in theater venues.

Edna Wallace Hopper Fay Loys France Edna Wallace Hooper Waukesha Wis NOTA Miss Hopner Pantages Theatres Pacific Caat Western States

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