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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1923

Page

2

Fragmented remarks on folklore and women’s club plans

The piece records a discussion on folklore from various regions, noting America’s comparative youth in development. It quotes Miss Kigshals on limited sources and mentions Mrs. J. EB. Ridenour presiding at a women’s club meeting. Upcoming events include a Social Welfare League dinner, literary programs, and a dances series with dates and committee roles outlined.

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Shriners Dinner-Dance Opens Waterloo Shrine Event

Waterloo Shrine club opened its annual sovint program with a dinner dance at Hotel Russell Lamson. About 100 persons attended. Music featured a brass quartet: F. L. McCreary, Kirk Oleson, Reuben Miller and Lest Hughes of Cedar Falls. Mrs. Kirk Oleson, Cedar Falls, sang. Cornet and trombone solos were performed.

Waterloo

Lincoln Circle Plans Shower of Fruit for Iowa Soldiers Home

Lincoln Circle members and guests gathered for a community service talk and planned a fruit shower for the Iowa Soldiers Home. Attendees included Mrs Lewin Shupe and Comrade David Krockton, with reports of activities at Marshalltown and a request for patriotic orders to attend Armistice Day services.

Lincoln Circle Iowa Lincoln Cirele A.ometan Businesn Lewin Shupe David Krockton Peapols Aasterlea Mary Harelete Dion Mary Myre Shoemaker N. McDonald Walnut Shannon Memorial Jase Wisner

Anna Case to Sing at Teachers College recital

Anna Case of the Metropolitan Opera, a renowned American soprano, will sing Monday evening October 29 at Iowa State Teachers College. The program begins at 8 15 p m. Clare Heald led the assembly in song, Claude Miller spoke, and other local figures gave addresses.

Anna Case Teachers College Metronolitan Opera Pigy Iowa State Teachers College Ber Miss Case Williams St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Clare Heald Claude Miller Offgial Stewart Willer Elsie Kaltenbach Eva Colry Merle Miller Helen Wilkins Children of Highland Cis E Metropolitan Opera Co Schniemianu 4Th and Lafayette Sts

Side Talks on Mind and Heart in Controlling Fear

The author discusses the conflict between clear thinking and felt fear, advising that mental calm alone cannot suppress anxious feeling. With example of a friend and a golfer in a slump, the piece urges continued effort to see things sanely, acknowledging progress may be slow but possible. It suggests addressing serious fears such as insomnia or jealousy with steady, rational striving.

Gace

Local Charity Plays Attract Funds In Mason City

A staged entertainment last night at the Par- Tatt garage showcased Japanese lanterns and cinema style theatrics. Two plays raised 2 dollars for a charity fund this Christmas. performances repeat next week featuring Jexis Parrot and James Parrot and several local performers.

R. W. Par- Tatt Jexsis James Parrot Terty Young Jeannette Potsen Eleanor Alford Mary Wazsglhir Margaret Beccles Flora Mnac Law Mason Ty

Church and church group notes and officers

The Young Married People's class of Central Christian church hosts its annual homecoming tomorrow with a dinner and program. First M. E. Fellowship officers elected include A. R. Moor, president. R. J. Tarpy, vice president. Mrs. W. FH. Garman, secretary. T. Ward, manager. Committees cover visiting, entertainment, flowers, and finances. The Missionary Society of First Lutheran planned an iced chicken supper and sewing for the Orphans' home at Waverly. Altrurian class of First Methodist met for a day session with officers elected and a noon picnic. Reports showed several church contributions. Homer Kills, a military university student in Berkeley, California, was a guest.

Central Christian Church M. EB A. R. Moor R. J. Tarpy W. FH. Garman T. Ward J. A. Worley C. F Good Low Hecklinger George Lucht Richard Sterling Charles Stuhler I. T. Weare E. Yhuteh G. J. Smelser J. M. Deal Ll. FB. Foster W. A. McMacray BP. B. Welker Council Riffs Homer Kills The Military University Berkeley Cal

Home Remedies and Beauty Tips From a Vintage Column

A fragmented page discusses facial care, skin cleansing, and beauty routines. It mentions using horacic powder with hot water, massages to open pores, and the belief that scented preparations improve complexion. The text also touches on weight guidance and eyewear aesthetics, with varied fragmentary instructions and opinions.

Riverside Drive Club Hosts Guests at Meeting

The Riverside Drive club gathered yesterday at Mrs. Emmett Miller's home with guests Mmes. George Green and Lee Litchfield. Mrs. F. 4. Eightey will host a Wappy Nour luncheon on Tuesday October 23 at 21 oclock. Five hundred was saved by members at Bishop's Safeteria No. 1 after seven o'clock dinner. P A Manning and Mrs. WJ Lang received favors. Golden Rod club met yesterday with Mrs. Panl Venter for a social hour. Serving was by the hostess with assistance from her sisters Mrs. Ern and Mrs. George Vens.

Riverside Drive Club Emmett Miller Mmes George Green Lee Litchfield F. 4. Eightey Wappy Nour Club Ofelock Bishop's Safeteria No. 1 P. A. Manning End WJ. Lang Golden Rod Elu Panl Venter Ern George Vens

Disabled Vets Plan For Get-Me-Not Day

Members of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War discussed plans for Get-Me-Not Day on November 10 at Memorial hall. Mrs J O King who led last year will again head the drive with her committee. She will meet with Mayor A T Quagg and Rufus Jacoby to finalize arrangements. William H Nye state commander will address the chapter next meeting at Memorial hall. Officer elections will be held at that gathering.

Order of Disabled Veterans Nayid

Grand Officers Arrive for Iowa Eastern Star Session

Grand officers of the Iowa chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star converge on Waterloo for the forty sixth annual convention beginning Tuesday at West High School. Grace Sprecher, already a state figure, presides as grand matron. John Hammill, worthy grand patron, travels from Washington with the governor’s conference. Events include a grand reception, a district-style dinner, pageant Wishes Five, formal processions, and multiple musical performances as Masons and Stars gather for four days of ceremonies and installations.

Towa Order of Astern Star West High Auditorium Waterloo Grace Sprecher Electa Grand Rehapter Committee of Star Ruth Denison John Hammill Town Inesa Conference of Governors Coolidge Washington, D. C Hammill Becker Black's Teargam A. W. McFarlane Town House of Representatives Cora A. Pranz Dackannville Fla Willi A. Grow St. Joseph Grace B. Sprecher John Hammt Ast Theodore Piak Piak Dorothy Wilbur Bess Cooley Ellewene Jensen Hnurriett Egan Lucile Cutler Hazel Burr Cara Bickelberg Water- Ino Mmes Nellie Welker Grace Cornish Mabel Rector Hanice Bunker Molly Towne Elizabeth Peavey Mary_L. Miller Elia Leffier Elna Christianson Mary Nancy Graham Rita Loaveau Jeanette Wimber Millie Towne Marvis Bellis Geraldine Kepford Mary Ethel Dixon Ethel Coffitt Bess Gormley Blanche Joney Meta Dryer Princes Sage Grace Boeller Lillian Johnson Bess Nichols Lorraine Rose Mayme Nichols Sirs Mae DeGon Evan Miller Marguerite Strickler Mabel Lohman Nellie Orr Jane Mariel Glen Howard Roy Short Earl’ Glasson Nellie Hvans Loma Griffin Myrtle Falan Gledys Hemsworth Bess Gormly Jeanette Wimder Booker Will Wise George Wheeler Charles Iknoep Edward Towne Tia Mae Fox Minnie Bashford Mabel Luhman Bessie Nichols Alice Litchfield Alice Edwards Herman Miller West High Mr. Miller Ascalon Commandery No. 25 Knights Templar Ace Webster Woman’s Club God of Our Fathers Paul Davis Kiwanis Quartet Victor Zellhoefer Ralph Bickelberg James Bailey FE. K. Spangler Albert Scholin Maude Knoop Berry John Hammil John Hobertson Macartney A. E B. Gnagy T Elizabeth Wise Carolyn McFarlane Myrtle Wiley Family Sanborn Earl F. Mayer Nora Banton Charles City Sarah Bachman Emily Sanborn Becker Chanter Bang Zerwekch Ruth Gilbert

Union Suits Didn't Come Yet Crowded Theatre Crowd

Des Moines Oct 20 The union suits feminine beauty contest at a local burlesque theatre drew a crowd despite Chief of Police Hammond declaring censorship. An old man and a woman suffered injuries in the rush for seating as the show proceeded without stopping.

Des Moines Hammond Divine

Poultry and Corn Show Slated for Grundy County in December

The 1923 Grundy County poultry and corn show will be held December 3 to 7 in Dike. Rev Mr Weeldreyer is president with A P Jonergan and Hans Knudson as secretaries. Premium lists will be at the county farm bureau office. Harry Atkins of Davenport, a noted penn judge, will work the event. A junior club display will accompany the exhibit and special premiums will be awarded. The final day features a sale of poultry by juniors for egg settings.

Harry Atkins Davenport Penn

A Silk Umbrella and a Gentleman’s Trust

Miss Evelina Day cherishes a silk umbrella and a budding romance with Mr. Jarvis. After misplacing her umbrella and meeting the umbrella’s rightful owner, a shy courtship unfolds with playful dreams and a serious gesture of trust. Evelina finally offers her hand in partnership, while Brutus the alligator remains a cautionary gift.

Blind Love Overcomes Barriers In Osage Marriage

In Osage Oklahoma Territory Oct 20 Mrs Laura Scoggins Gratton who is deaf and stutters and has been married twice and John Cherry of the same place who is impeded in speech wed here in the county clerk vault by Mayor Swanson in their late fifties.

Osage Laura Scoggins Gratton John Cherry Swanson

City in Brief: Various Local Notices and Appointments

Community notes from Buchanan include visits, travel, and hospital updates. Mrs. Sarah Heiser returns from Iowa City. James Dolliver, Fort Dodge attorney, was in town on business. Mrs. W. H. Foutch goes to Leavenworth. Miss Frances Campbell visits Spencer and returns home. Jack F. Ballensifer leaves hospital after surgery. Frank Hescott and son visit Blooming Prairie kin. Dr. T. F. Thornton and others head to Chicago for surgery meetings. Miss Martha Reed improves at St. Francis hospital. Cahill sisters, Mount St Joseph students, spend weekend home. W. H. Burk to return from St. Francis hospital. Decree granted in Myrtle Devo case. Myrtle Brigham restored. Lincoln Park trees pruned by park commissioners. I. O. O. F. Black Hawk lodge gets building permit. garage permit issued for 100. State auditors complete municipal checks except water works. Albuquerque. J. Lloyd Althouse and son arrive for visit. travel plans noted. W. C. F. N. Railroad manager attends Atlantic City meeting. discusses motor buses and electric railroads. Delinquent property list prepared for December advertising. taxes due by Nov. 4 with costs only up to that date. Mason foundation excavation underway for new temple at Park Ave and Mulberry. Caterpillar shovel crews busy. Cedar River park road work delays due to light team supply. Local church chicken supper scheduled Wednesday evening December 24. Danish radio stations offer free medical advice to vessels of any nationality. Florida and California citrus packing requires 30,000,000 wooden boxes annually.

Frances Campbell Cherry R. B. Dick Spencer Jack F. Ballensifer Walnut Street Presbyterian Hospital Frank Hescott Blooming Prairis Minn Hescott Kergas Holland Eighth Street T. F. Thornton Chicago American College of Surgery Martha Reed Lafayette St. Francis Hospital F. T. Hartman A. J. Joynt T. ¥. Thornton Waterloo Rra American Clinical College For Surgeons Alice Genevieve Cahill JP. Cahill Sycamore Street Mount St. Joseph College Dubuque W.H. Burk Home Park Boulevard Myrtle Devo Floyd Devo Fourth Street J. F. Rubendall Quincy J. Lloyd Althouse Jack Minneapolis Airs H. W. Althouse Jefferson Street Althouse Cleveland Traction Company Willl Co. D. Cass W., C. F. N. Railroad Company Atlantic City N. J American Electric Railway Association Ed Madigan

Citizenship of Three Chinese Wives at State in Court

The U S circuit court of appeals at San Francisco weighs whether Lau A Leong's three Chinese wives gained American citizenship when Hawaii was annexed. The case centers on whether all three or only the first wife, Hung Shee, became citizens. Ho Shee remains in China. if the court affirms Honolulu, she may not return. Attorneys from Honolulu and Hawaii argue the extra wives issue.

San Francisco United States Circuit Court of Appeals of Lau A Leong Republic of Hawaii Islands United States United State Government District Court Honolulu Ho Shai Hawaii China Hawaiian Islands Lau Ah Leong Hung Shee Ho Shee Wong Shee

Boy Killed by Pitchfork in Iowa Barn Accident

In Cherokee Iowa on October 20 eight year old Wilbur Patterson was killed while helping his older brother bed down cows. The pitchfork tines pierced his skull through the base while both boys, unable to see each other in the dark barn, were at work.

Cherokee Wilbur Patterson Logan Patterson Here

Youthful Stylish Design Pattern 4505 from Evening Courier

Waterlog Evening Courier advertises up-to-date fashion patterns from Fashion Department. Pattern 4505 serves ages 12 to 20 with five sizes and details for belts and revers in contrasting material. Mailed for 15 cents, delivery in ten days. 12 cents for an up-to-date Fall and Winter 1923-24 fashion book.

Fashion Department Waterloo

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