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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
2
Social events fill Cedar Falls with a busy week as residents attend Royal Neighbors gatherings and a farewell party for Mrs. Coleman. The WCT A plans World Temperance Sunday with Dr. Macartney speaking, while dances and meetings feature local talent and visiting guests from Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.
The Autumn Leaf club hosted by Mrs Ed Widdel welcomed twenty members and guests on Wednesday afternoon in Dewar. The gathering featured social time and discussions among members about upcoming activities.
A reflective column discusses old warnings about appearing unkempt for spouses and contrasts curl papers with modern beauty regimens. It argues inner ugliness shows on the face and in expressions when jealousy, resentment, or petty thoughts surface, worse than any cosmetic habit.
The article extols self arm and hand massage to improve skin texture and reduce swelling. It claims benefits for arthritis and digestion, notes non rich persons can practice it, and gives simple exercises like standing erect with arms extended to stimulate circulation. It emphasizes consistent, gentle rubbing with lotion and regular arm stretches as a home treatment.
Church news notes a Holloween party planned at St Pauls with masking sheets for guests. Woman's auxiliary of St Mark's met with Miss Mary Horton. Mrs S T Lewis spoke on church work after moving to Waterloo. Mrs G B Worthen reported Cedar Rapids deanery meeting and box work. united offering received. refreshments served.
A collage of short notices covers residents traveling to Los Angeles and Minneapolis, choir outings at First Congregational Church, rising homelessness near the city jail, a cow collision on Walnut street, medical updates from Dr. Shannon, a land dispute appeal, staff transfers to Los Angeles, stolen furs from Des Moines, and church name amendments in Cedar Falls with local trustees and officers named.
Senator Schmedika of Radcliffe, Iowa, states the primary road system should remain under county option and oppose expanding state highway commission authority. He argues the current road law works well with county input and cites Parson Anderson as allowing primary funds for county and secondary roads. He urges economizing and road building rather than broader control.
Citywide Boy Scouts prepare for their annual fall rally at the Dairy Cattle Congress Hippodrome tonight featuring events such as trade and grand review knot tying equipment race horse and rider relay rescue litter carry signaling by semaphore bugling antelope and wall scaling. A. G. Williford will timekeep Sylvester Howell starter and a panel of judges including Judge Gwynne Kaltenbach Miller Morris Reed and Trunkey with Tompkins Bennett and Davis judging the bugling contest. The 1922 23 efficiency banner goes to troop 13 and James Mussett receives a gold watch fob along with other medals for top standings. Scouts from Waterloo expected to join and campers will be housed at Kamp Kiwanla with A R Jury guiding. Public invited to observe.
Ehrig Me Turk post of Gladbrook files suit in Tama county district court seeking $1,423 from a war fund balance raised for Y. M. M. C. A. and other war causes. The legion argues the original purpose no longer exists and the funds can aid ex service members.
Willis Wm. Pritchard, publisher and county auditor, is appointed grand marshal of the state encampment of the Town I O O F. The post follows the Cedar Rapids convention. Mrs. Rye Cox is named grand marshal of the Rebekahs. Rev. Fred C. Taylor declined grand chaplain. The next state convention will be in Sioux City next year with planning starting next month.
Waverly Iowa residents held a mass meeting to attract Andrew Camp’s plan for a one million dollar hair brush factory. G O Van Derveer urged unity among groups to prevent another city from securing the project. A committee was formed to confer with Mr Gump and inspect sites in Bremer county.
Miss Katherine Adrian attends the first annual Institute of social work at University of Town Iowa City. The program runs from yesterday to Saturday noon with social workers from the Midwest and speakers including BE Lauer Ralph Reed Dr S F Orton TL Edmunds and Miss Geaise Cottrell.
Plaza theatre manager Alexander Frank announces weekly morning programs starting this Saturday at 10 am with Ghikien's shows at popular prices. Harold Taoring organist directs music while educational films like Julius Caesar and Quo Vadis are planned with University of Iowa extension. School principals supervise. Local students will provide vocal and instrumental numbers.
Santa Barbara California October 26 It is reported that old city ordnance requiring bathing suits only from 6 am to 8 pm does not permit wearing at other times on the beach. The claim notes past public disregard and now asserts legal backing for returning to ancient customs.
A sedan owned by Olivier Johnson at 212 Union Street was destroyed by a fire started by a short circuit. The car, parked at 1132 Steely Street, burned after Johnson attempted to start it again. firemen extinguished the blaze with a still alarm No 1 and about 500 feet of hose reached the scene.
George Lynch, of near Morrison, honored by Reinbeck Farm Bureau at a farewell gathering after the last meeting is planned by associates as he prepares to move this fall to St. Paul. The event also marks Lynch’s birthday.
Matt Rock of Oelwein was sentenced to one year of hard labor in the county jail after pleading guilty to selling intoxicating liquors before Judge James Cooney. A raid on his Oelwein home found a barrel of hooch and several small containers of liquor. He is married with several children.
Petitions in bankruptcy listed for Waterloo area: Adam C Leeper welder with debts of about 105.35 and assets 150 exempt. Herbert McNeilus farmer Plainfield debts 1413.06 assets 742.50. Nicholas Prevas cook Waterloo debts 2771 assets 66 clothing exempt. Laurel Jubs Cedar Falls farmer debts 8711 assets 4240.
Announcement from Capt and Mrs Julian H Gist Scho field Barracks Hawaii Oct 6 of their fourth child a daughter named Alpha Patricia Arlene Mac Bride former stenographer at Herrick Refrigerator and daughter of Mrs C V Smith now Los Angeles Cal Mr Gist is son of the late Dr W W Gist longtime Teachers College faculty and ex commander of Y O W G A R two days before his death Traer Iowa Oct 26 officials report water works upgrade at Traer cost 24000 includes new steel tower and tank replacing wooden one in service 30 years work on second well and pulping station to begin immediately including engineering fees not yet counted
Mrs Homer McQueen 65 wife of Oelwein chief of police died suddenly Wednesday morning about 5 15 as husband spoke with her at 1 o clock. He rose to build the fire and found her dead. The incident occurred in Oelwein Iowa. Also items note a large German postage stamp value and the death of architect Frank L Packard in Columbus Ohio.
Amy asks Aunt Martha about filling a camphorwood chest. Aunt Martha quizzes Amy on starting a hope chest as Amy blushes and answers ambiguously about “things” to put inside.
Amy inherits affection from Aunt Martha and Uncle Joe as they discuss a camphorwood hope chest. The dialogue centers on wedding preparations, modest plans, and the uncle’s joke about saving money while Amy cherishes the relatives who have adopted her.
Boys and girls in the Christian Endeavor societies are doing fine work with enthusiasm. They seek the prayers of the church as they grow into potential leaders.
Amy Leeds, an unmarried 24 year old, watches as Uncle Joe arranges a camphorwood chest from China. Peter Hanbury, a dairy farmer from the next county, visits and eyes Amy while admiring the chest. He hints at courting as Amy hides, then accepts an invitation, making the chest a hope chest for Mrs Peter Hanbury.
Advertisement requests readers to obtain the Courier pattern of the accompanying design by sending 16 cents to Fashion Department Waterloo. Patterns allow for seams and orders are filled as soon as possible but should reach ten days after sending a four order.
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