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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1919

Page

3

Convention notes highlight Kings Daughters event and club meetings

Reports from the convention and district gatherings outline plans for the next annual Kings Daughters convention. Officers elected include Mrs Mansfeld and Mrs Colonna. Other items cover choir performances, club meetings at hotels, and a marriage at the home of Mr and Mrs C Young with Rev G I reading the service.

T. UL WL T. Uy Winard Ball Marr E. Kreps Zebery Starr George Hum Pee Col Howard Will Kings Daughters Waterloo Iowa Ferkins Lows City MM Mansfeld Darling E. M. Colonna Perry Rahiert Velung G. R. Drenmond Sparks-Coalston C. Young Rev. G. 1 Sparks Tio Hawthorne Avenue

Cream Skin Treatment Menace in 1900s Ad Copy

Dietary claims and cosmetic guidance tout a vegetable oil cream for skin nourishment and cleansing. Instructions describe nightly and morning applications, steam baths, cold water sprays, and wardrobe considerations while warning against mineral oils and suggesting practical vanity benefits amid daily work.

Among the Churches Receives Immanuel Veterans群

Immanuel Lutheran hosts a reception at Immanuel school hall for returning Concordia choir members. Music and games entertain guests with supper served. A separate note mentions First Baptist plans and Mrs Warne LaRue hosting events on Tuesdays at home.

Immanuel Dutheran Concordia Choir Immanuel School Hall

Local club meeting and social events listed

The Delta club will meet at the Y W C A rooms this evening at eight oclock. Following the meeting the girls will play volleyball. Miss Fay Borouiy Marin hosted the G O O D club Saturday evening. A picnic supper will follow the annual Lent guild meeting at Mrs Halden’s home tomorrow afternoon.

Delta Club Go W. C. A T Ofclock Fay Borouiy Marin Lent A Hard Guild D. Halden

Urgent Clothing and Shoes Drive at Welfare Store

The Social Welfare League in Waterloo appeals for clothing and footwear donations at the Co operative store. Manager Thomas Reaney urges residents to donate castoff and secondhand garments to meet rising demand amid the current shortage.

Social Welfare League Thomas Reaney Neaney Waterloo Reane Bier

Unclear historical purchase in Butler County drives local economy

A note on a woman from Uinneseta purchasing a farm in Butler County underscores a shifting local economy. The report cites community reactions and mentions involved parties, though OCR garble obscures several names and details.

Butler County

Money Pro Bono Publica and the Public Good

Ruth Cameron discusses money as a measure of work and value in a dialogue about aging, saving, and the social contract. The Anthorman contemplates the duty to save and how work equates to others’ labor, concluding money is a tool to gauge effort and outcomes.

Moi Indyes Molis Uncertains

Syrian Solicitor Detained Awaiting Investigation

A Syrian solicitor named Isaac George was detained pending investigation amid concerns over canvassing for funds in the United States. Miss Palmer, who helped arrest George Elia last May, notes credentials resemble those of Elia, with 300 to 400 Syrian solicitors active nationwide. If George’s credentials prove genuine he may continue fundraising. if not, deportation is likely.

Board of Official Investigation Miseyr Cyairman Miss Palmer George Elia Isaac George Elia Iss Palmer Palmer United States George

Continuance Granted in Custody Suit for 9-Year-Old Boy

Judge J Williams granted a continuance until 9 am next Thursday in the habeas corpus custody case of Gerald Hunchey. The Ailes divorce left Mrs Katie Ailes with custody despite adoption papers filed by Gordon Ailes. Pressey H. Frank for Mrs Ailes seeks reply from Cook County Court clerk on prior adoption papers. Gerald Hunchey has lived with the Ailes for three years. Ayles attorney is A J Edwards.

J. Williams Ailes Katie Ailes Gordon Ailes Gerald Hunchey Pressey H. Frank

Final Report on Y Membership Drive Awaits Solicitors

The YMCA notes a record high percentage of new male members in the recent drive per J T Houser secretary. The boys division also shows a large gain though many solicitors have not yet turned in their cards.

J. T. Houser

Y Workers Expect Strong Year Under Houser Leadership

Mr Houser expresses enthusiasm for a productive year at the Y and dedicates his energy to making it one of the best seasons. Many activities are planned and with wide cooperation from Y workers, he assures success and positive results.

Houser

Croix de Guerre and Star Await F. L. Sexton Recycler

Wred L. Sexton, ex devil dog, receives government notification that two croix de guerre with gilt star and citation, plus certificate of citation from the AEF commander in chief, await him at the St. Paul recruiting office. He earned honors at Bayonville, France, as a Sixth Marine in the Second Division.

Wred L. Sexton Devil Dog St. Paul Exton Bayonville France Sixth Marines

Soldier Sexton Captures 14 Guns in French Front Trench

Rock Island railroad employee Sexton and a companion led their company into a German trench in the Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood districts. They captured 14 machine guns and 16 German soldiers. Sexton lives at 1061 Cortlandt Street.

Chateau Thierry Belleau Wood Sexton Rock Island Railroad Cortlandt Street

Elder Members Of First M. E. Church Honored

In a morning service at First Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday, about 30 seniors aged over 79 were honored with special features and boutonniere bouquets. Twelve of those present had been noted as long-standing congregants.

First Methodial Episcopal Church

Community church marks 75 years with gifts and praise

Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church celebrated 75 years of service with bouquets for long tenures. Mrs. M S Hewitt, a charter member of First M E Church, and Mrs. Barbara Ackman have 73 years of membership, while Mrs. Lucy A Huntington, nearly 90, was honored as the oldest. The service featured special musical selections and a sermon by Dr. W Court, titled The Passing Years, with autumn flowers and grain sheaves decorating the church.

Methodist Episcopal M.S. Hewittt First M. E. Church Barbara Ackman Lucy/A. Huntington Huntington W. Court

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