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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1923
Page
3
The Waterloo Woman's Club, after remodeling its club home and hosting a large state federation convention, discussed ongoing initiatives at Friday's opening meeting. New officers and department chairmen were elected, a chorus plan announced, and attendance exceeded expectations with about 150 members present.
The Melrose D A R announces its annual chapter picnic at Hanna homestead on Tuesday September 1 with Mrs G M Coykendall heading committees. The program features Women’s Patriotism in Political Life and special days including Christmas party guest day and a flag day picnic on Washington’s birthday. Regular luncheons are the third Tuesday each month at Black’s tearoom under Regent Mrs T. W. Sigworth. Also reported are a June wedding of Getty Stahly and Mabel Getty at the bride’s home with ceremony officiated by Dr J Brasher and a reception, followed by a trip to Illinois and Indiana, and a note that Chapter 7 members and husbands will have an annual picnic at Byrnes Park Monday with supper at 6. In case of rain the event moves to the First Congregational basement.
A reader seeks amusement and escape in short stories, valuing clever structure and humane, convincing human life. Critics debate living truth versus normal world, but many favor stories with happy endings and light-hearted sympathy for a half hour of worry-free reading.
Edna Bent Forbes discusses healthy fat intake and the foods to avoid to prevent excess fat. She warns fats contaminate many foods and suggests reducing fatty meats and rich desserts. The column also covers substitutes, fruit consumption, salad dressings, and tips for digestion and skincare health.
The Friday Study Club of Iowa will meet twice monthly to study Iowa history and institutions. The thirteenth annual program lists officers and outlines topics including governors, legislators, colleges, schools, state capitals, parks, and the Amana colony. Meetings cover Waterloo authors, social welfare, divorce laws, religion, homemaking as a vocation, with a spring luncheon on May 15 closing the season.
The Fortnightly Club opens its season with a September 12 meeting at Dr and Mrs Hemsworth’s home. Speakers include Walter P Jensen on American participation in European political affairs, with ELH McGoy leading the discussion.
A hectic city note updates readers on visitors to local households including Mrs. Alice McDonald of Chicago and Misses Hazel and Annabelle Clark alongside Mrs. Jack Duffy spending a weekend at Elma. Creighton University student Vincent Golinvaux heads to Omaha for study. Miss Myrtie Deyo returns from Clinton trip. Philadelphia visitor Mrs. Marion Kenneally returns home. Local events cover a scarlet fever case, honor guests, a garden flax display, a marriage at a church, and a bartered afternoon of games, music, and luncheon. Building permits issued for private gardens. street resurfacing on Logan Avenue advances. veteran stonemason W. Ruvane returns to work.
A busy local social week includes Card Lip as She Lady of Victory Court hosting a 6 30 dinner party and business meeting with refreshments after games. Legion Auxiliary executive board meets at Dutch treat lunch at Black's Tearoom Monday at 12 30. Temple Rebekah members held regular meeting last evening at C C F hall with plans for a September 12 Byrnes Park picnic and a basket bring event.
Mrs B Bentley will entertain Happy Hour club at a 1 o'clock luncheon Tuesday at her home. Golden Leaf club met yesterday at the home of Mrs Lash brook Mines WC Renner B J Heathershaw and AO Ausgaard Were Klests of the club. Baskets of Barden flowers furnished decorations. Favors for contests went to Mines JB DeWald and WC Renner. Needlework was the pastime. The hostess served refreshments.
First Presbyterian Homemakers class held a semi monthly banquet at Bishop's cafeteria with a business session and entertainment. The Young Married People's class at Walnut Street Baptist was hosted by Mr and Mrs McMillan. A contest starts next Sunday with classes split into reds and blues. the side with the larger attendance for 10 Sundays wins a dinner party.
Representatives of Waterloo relief groups will meet at 7 30 p m Monday to form a council of social agencies. Attendees include Miss Abmie Fagundus YWCA Mrs Brandis Robbing probation officer and others. The aim is better coordination avoiding duplication and friction, with monthly meetings and broad cooperation.
Sept 8 Cedar Falls John Seliger a Miller Shoe bench veteran of almost thirty years leaves for Albert Lea Minn with wife and son Mark for two weeks of fishing and sightseeing in northern Minnesota His first real vacation since learning the trade from his father Parks crews trim trees in Lincoln and Washington parks after rains revived grass signaling springlike conditions
Lake Forest Illinois September 8 F fdson White Jr 15 son of Armour Co president dies after a shotgun exploded while warding off an infuriated bull at the White farm The weapon then fired by a 15 year old friend to drive the bull away. In a separate note Pelham suspects burglaries in the area may be tied to pilots and faces questions about his own involvement. In 1922 Russia imported 264 automobiles.
A man named Stanley Pelham tests a quirky theory to gain fame by cultivating a public persona. He explains to Evelyn that a person is defined by what neighbors perceive, so deliberate quirks and staged traits become his path to recognition and wealth.
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