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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1924

Page

12

Initiation of Juvenily R N A Camp In Webster City

Twenty two of thirty names on the charter list of Juvenily R N A of Gannon Lamp were initiated at Ben Hur hall at 6 30 Friday evening in the presence of supreme manager Mrs Anna Bair Webster City and Royal Neighbors. Mrs Harriett Wightman was chosen juvenile director with Mrs Emma Thomas helping organize the glider. Mrs Etta Gutnon mustered the membership. New camp officers include Evelyn Gannon flag bearer Grace Shannon oracle Mina Coffin past oracle Agnes Glade vice oracle Marcus Shannon chancellor Henry Spiers recorder George Jirak Ernest Hopke marshals Kenneth Gannon inner sentinel Clara Hopke outer sentinel Margaret Johnson musician Mary Spiers Kathleen Forrester Evelyn Shauks managers Ruth Tegsmeier Adeline Jirak Mildred Forrester Dorothy Harmon graces. Margaret Johnson played two piano selections. A card party at seven tables accompanied the event. high scores went to Mrs Angie Barkhaus and Mrs Edith Philips, with Mrs Laslie Robbins winning the draw. Two candidates were initiated and six names voted upon that evening. Dancing was prayed for by Mrs Gladys Burke Cedar Falls Miss Genevieve Shannon and Mrs James Thomas. A monthly dancing and record party is planned with visitors from Cedar Falls Waterloo and Maynard camps.

Juvenily R. N. A Gannon Lamp Ben Hur Hal Anna Bair Webster City Harriett Wightman Emma ‘Thomas Etta Gutnon Bair Evelyn Gannon Grace Shannon Oracle Mina Coffin Agnes Glade Oratle Marcus Shannon Henry Spiers George Jirak Srnrest Hopke Kenneth Gannon Laslie Robbins Gladys ‘Burke Cedar Falls Genevieve Shannon James Thomas Waterloo Maynard Camps

D A R Mary Melrose members plan Hanna Homestead picnic

Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Melrose chapter will gather at the Hanna homestead for a picnic at 12 36 p m Tuesday Sept 3 as part of their annual customs The social committee leads the event and yearbooks note a study program on government with plans for meetings through June including a colonial tea and Flag Day picnic

Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Melrose Hanna Homestead Mmes F. T. Reuling Loren J. Berry Zathoe Burke H. B. Boies C. R. Davis Miss. Netlie Lichty D. A. R. Chorus H.W. Sigworth Contiental Congress Social Committee

Sunnyside Club Fires Warmth With Seasonal Events

Grate fires blaze in Sunnyside's huge fireplace as members enjoy flowers, warm refreshments, and season’s cheer in the clubhouse. The note suggests popcorn parties and marshmallow toasts, with lunch and bridge games for ladies and matrons and daily golf. Two special meats offered tomorrow require reservations.

Sunnyside Guite

P. E. O.s Chapter FE Year Begin at Mrs Clark Home

Chapter FH of P E O begins its year with a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Fred J. Clark’s home, 735 Home Park Boulevard, featuring Miss Dorothy Burt on Stephen Leacock’s Over the Footlights and music by Mrs. H C Shear.

P.E. O Fred J. Clark Home Park Boulevard Stephen Leacock Dorothy Burt H.C. Shear Chanter

Pythian Sisters Plan Fall and Winter Program

The Waterloo temple Pythian Sisters renew their program focusing on fraternalism patriotism and benevolence at the first meeting Tuesday evening. Planning for fall and winter activities follows a business session with refreshments by Mrs Charles Fivash and committee. Dancing and cards will occupy the remaining hours.

Waterloo Temple Pythian Sisters TE. m Charles Fivash

Woman's Club Home Opens Monday with Two Events

The Woman's Club in Waterloo announces a Monday opening with two events. Mrs. Raymond Folk leads the executive board meeting at 9 39 a m to map the year ahead. Officers include C W Chapman vice president and J A Ridenour recording secretary. Plans cover department chairmen for Fine Arts Civic and other areas. A luncheon for ticket sales and a concert series is set, with committee leadership named. The general membership meets Sept 26.

Wateriog Wombat Raymond Folk Mra C. W. Chapman Leeper J. A. Ridenour H. J. Cropper C. Menges G. K. Ostrander Mary P. Edgerton Walter E. Johnson G. J House B. JT Howrey Gnance Fine Arts Waterloo B. J. Howrey ET. Alford R. GO. Hutchison C. A. Waterbury Howard Burr G. M. Young B.A. Boxgs Thedyncheon

Noon Service Read for Margaret Lowe and Ray A Pillard

A noon wedding ceremony for Margaret Lowe and Ray A Pillard was held at the bride's mother's Cedar Heights home. The couple, who will live in Seattle while Pillard pursues law at the University of Washington, were celebrated with a luncheon and guests from Milwaukee Fort Dodge and Cozgon among others.

Margaret Lowe Ray A. Pillard Blanche Lowe Cedar Heights Bond T. E. Stockdale Whiting Tnd J. R. Macartney First Presbyterian Church Pilard Seattle Wash University of Washington

Side Talks On Praising Helps Helpers Succeed

A friend’s method turns poor household help into capable workers through positive guidance. She avoids constant fault finding and praises when deserved, guiding with praise to foster better performance. The piece argues praise builds initiative and suggests replacing blame with constructive reinforcement.

Beauty Advice Letters Pulse Through Reader Suggestions

Readers share homely beauty tips and tonics from Miss Sunshine and other contributors. Advice covers freckle bleaching mixtures, hair curl fluids, scalp care, and critique of everyday shampoos with emphasis on circulation and general health.

High School Girls Club Season Kickoff Weekend Party

East and West district Friendship clubs of the Young Women's Christian Association hold a Morris Isle house party to launch the school year program. Officers from both clubs organize sessions and plan months ahead with the joint cabinets meeting to outline activities.

East West Friendship Clubs Women's Christian Association Morris Isle Marke Watters Leola Stone East High Watherine Young West High Adt Lha Iunchene

Merchants Back Private Yet Public Dairy Show Nuptials

Merchants unite with Dairy Cattle Congress officials to stage a public wedding at the hippodrome on Monday evening September 22. The couple will receive a gold sum and household articles from local merchants, with plans for a limousine to transport the wedding party. Applicants for the bridal party are urged to contact show officials in confidence.

Dairy Cattle Congress Hippodrome

U. C. T. Picnic At Electric Park In Waterloo

Waterloo council plus United Commercial Travelers members and families attended a large picnic at Electric Park. Guests included George Radasch and L. Austin. Activities featured athletic contests and a Wa llerloo Independence baseball game if weather allows. Fleisch supper at 6 PM and dancing to follow. Alexander Frank filmed events for Plaza show next Saturday.

Waterloo Council United Commercial Travelers Electric Park George Radasch Keokuk Zeus Guild Mystic Order of Bragmen Bagdad L. Austin Des Moines Recorder of Revenue Ous Wallerloo Independence Alexander Frank K. of P. Hall

Walnut Street Baptist Fidelity to Hold Monthly Meeting

Walnut Street Baptist Fidelity class will hold its monthly business meeting at the home of Mrs. Q.1 Bateman on Monday at an unspecified time.

Walnut Street Baptist Fidelity Bateman

Women of Past Matrons to Meet at Summer Home Luncheon

Becker chapter of the Women of Past Matrons' Club will be entertained at the summer home of Mrs. Al Holt Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. If rain prevents, the group will meet at Mrs. C. H. Bunker's home.

Becker al Holt Tain C. H. Bunker

Unsettled Weekend Weather Near Waterloo and Vicinity

The forecast calls for showers and rising temperatures in Waterloo and nearby areas through tonight and Sunday. Last night dipped to 44 degrees, one degree above the prior three nights, while yesterday’s high reached 73 degrees. Rain threatened but had not fallen by noon as skies stayed below 70 degrees.

Waterloo State Bureau

John Davis Passes Through Waterloo on Campaign Route

John W. Davis Democratic nominee for president passed through Waterloo at 1 25 a m on a Illinois Central train en route from Chicago to Omaha Neb. The special consisted of an engine and five cars with Davis in the Chicago car. Two cars carried newspapermen and assistants. train delayed 20 minutes for inspection. Davis spoke in Omaha that night after arrival at 8 10 a m.

John W. Davis Waterloo Illinois Central Omaha Neb Chicago Davis Lllinnis Central

Trainmen Asked to Write Experiences with Boob Autoists

E McCabe superintendent of Minnesota division of Illinois Central Railroad asks engineers and other trainmen to write of careless motorists at crossings. The plan is to publish short human interest stories to boost the Careful Crossing campaign and curb fatalities, noting 8582 crossing deaths in 1923 up 20 percent from 1922.

E. McCabe Minnesota Illinois Central Railroad Dubuque McCabe H. G. Brown

Injured Woman Struck By Electric Auto in City

Mrs. H H Strayer is badly shocked and bruised after being struck by an electric automobile driven by Mrs. J O Rona on Fourth Street West. She remained in temporary home of Harold Strayer and Mrs. Cal Miller, with severe bruises to shoulder arm and back though no bones broken. Accident occurred in front of the Miller residence and was described as unavoidable. another motorcyclist pair escaped with minor injuries in a separate crash.

Harold St. Strayer Cal J. Miller Fourth Street J. O'Ronela Cis Miller Residence Clifford Pettis Seventh Street Engl Stanley Stoke Seventh Street East Bruses M. B. Nutt Ninth Street West T Imne Lioyd Starr Sherman FL P. Connelly Wirth Street Tan Harley Stureh Fifth Gom

Salvation Army Busy With Clothes for Needy Children

The Salvation Army under Commander Eddie Bowe plans fall and winter work. Home League members led by Mrs. A Tharp at 218 Beech Street sew garments for children in rooms over 513 Water Street using six sewing machines. A rummage sale run by Mrs Tharp on Tue Thu and Sat sells donated clothing shoes furniture and stoves at minimal prices to cover collection costs. Cooler weather boosts charitable Army activities.

Salvation Army Oftcer Eddie Bowe Home League A. Tharp Beech Street Water Street

Hollenbeck R E Butler Pioneer Dead In Shell Rock

R E Hollenbeck 65 longtime Butler county resident dies at daughter Mrs Soash home southwest of Shell Rock after long heart disease and asthma. Funeral at Methodist Episcopal church Rev C G Fort presiding burial Riverside cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Soash another daughter Mrs Henry Palmer Excelsior Minn brother George Bunn Hot Springs Ark and several grandchildren.

Shell Rock R. BE Hollenbeck Butler County Miner Spash Mrnday Methodist Episcopal Church C. G. Fort Riverside

Expert Bridge Hand Sparks Sharp Auction-Club Debate

A long, contentious bridge hand described by Graham at the Players club features 1 466 penalty points and a grand slam near 2 No Trumps. The narrative notes risky bids by North and clever play by West, with discussion about possible alternatives and a Teather medal contention.

Bowhidden Graham

Bridge Hand From East West Auction Ends In Four Spades

The article describes a bridge deal where East dealt and opened a Heart, South overcalled with Spades, and the contract settled at four Spades. West struggled to assist, South navigates risky trumps and ruffs, North led diamonds and clubs, and East eventually wins with the King to force heart continuations. The detailed play shows trumps, finesses, and ruffs shaping the endgame.

East South West Land North Jend

Bridge nonstandard play hints and tricky trump timing

The passage discusses a bridge hand where South should avoid taking a finesse and warns that two rounds of trumps could be fatal. It describes overruffing with the Ace and King of trumps, a heart lead being ruffed, and cautions against early trumps removal. The fragment mentions a self-playing land or hand misperceived as Pinhela.

South

Grand Slam Triumph In Bridge Despite Oversights

North opened the deal and spade overcall secured the contract while Phe of Clubs led. HAMA Slam reached every table except one with a grand finish as declarer overcomes misreads by timing trump plays and discarding diamonds to make the grand slam.

North South Mast Dumpty Trumps

Native of Syria to Address Rotarians at Noonday Luncheon

Karam, a Cedar Rapids attorney and Syria native, will speak at the Rotary club noonday luncheon at Hotel Russell-Lamson. He will discuss "World Conditions of Today" based on extensive travel.

Ram Syria Cing Attorney Cedar Rapids Rotary Club Russell-Lamson Karam Ravel

Patterns for patterns and fashion orders in Waterloo

The Waterloo Evening Courier advertises up-to-date patterns from the Fashion Department. Enclose 5 cents per pattern. Patterns allow for seams. Orders filled promptly and expected to reach customers within ten days after sending the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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