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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1923

Page

2

Waterloo D A R Officers Win State Honors

Past officers of Waterloo D A R receive state honors from State Center Amy Gilbert who appointed them to committees. Mrs Sawyer and Mrs Petit named to Americanization and periodic education committees. State historian Mrs Chamberlain leads Mary Melrose chapter as Waterloo D A R gains notable recognition.

Pase DA. R Amy Gilbert State Center Mra. A. G. Sawyer Mary Melrove Frad 5. Petit Waterson Daughters of the American Revolution Patriotic Education Committee Wluyd Chamberlain Mary Melrose Waterloo State Society

Large Companies Entertained at Sunnyside Country Club

A social week-end at Sunnyside Country Club features a Thursday luncheon honoring Mrs. Ben Ray Lichty of Philadelphia with 108 guests. A Friday breakfast and bridge invite about 102 women, and Saturday lunch and bridge follow with notable hosts including Mrs. James G. Clark and Mrs. R. W. Cowin. Dinner dance planned for around 60 guests.

Mmes Burr Lidh Robert Lighty George Lichty Sunnyside Country Club Ben Ray Lichty Philadelphia G. Ua Willard Pipestone Minn L. KE. Puffer Joler Ben R. Lichty E. T. Alford Plumb

University Women to Talk on Travels at Meeting Tuesday

Four women share vacation tales forming the program for the initial Waterloo branch meeting of the American Association of University Women. Maimee Pagundus hosts at Mrs J D Easton with talks on Europe, the Pacific coast, Colorado motor trips, and New England travels.

Waterloo American ‘Association of University Women Maimee F Pagundus J. D. Easton Carrie Neidy Europe Eima Printer Pacific C. McGlade Colorado Myra Owns New England F. J. Miller Hazel Bond Witt W. I. Atkinson Doris “Alencine Kathryn Cry Agnes Hrmwines Esther Slip

Iowa clubwomen named to national film advisory board

Mrs. EE A Boggs is listed as a member on the National Non Theatrical Motion Pictures advisory board though she has no seat. Other Iowa dists include Mrs J C Cummins Des Moines Ars G F Armstrong Fort Dodge and Miss Muttle Cottrell Iowa City with roles in literature Industrials and welfare while J H Biddie heads a Des Moines branch. Francis M Hugo of New York is national president overseeing the board. The group aims to provide church school and club use films to promote cleaner cheaper options.

Iowa National Non-Theatrical Motion Pictures, Inc EE. A. Boggs Waterloo J. C. Cummins Des Moines Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Ars. G. F. Armstrong Fort Dodge Seth Thomas Harry M. Lilly General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Hudson Resident Celebrates 85th Birthday at Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs H B Eighmey of Hudson hosted a dinner for children and grandchildren to mark the 85th birthday of Mr Eighmey. The evening featured a pyramid angel food cake, pink and white decorations, and music with Miss Elizabeth Highmey of Waterloo providing a solo.

Hudson H. B. Eighmey Granichildren Boamo Mr. Eighmey Elizabeth Highmey Waterloo Lettie Bighmer Elizabeth James Bighmey Ralph Highmey Francis Myron Elghmey Ars Roger Baldwin Watersoo C. Baldwin Harry Petersen Hollis W Northfield Minon

Church News Highlights Local Activities And Installations

Miss Bereniece Gremmels was chosen to head the Presbyterian Phitnthea class meeting with Mrs. F. H. Kimball. Officers for the American Lutheran league and First Brethren Missionary society were installed. The Walnut and Wreemont Streets area hosted an evening of songs and games with refreshments served by local members.

Bereniece Gremmels Presbyterian Phitnthea F. II Kimball i Sans Broud Park Gladys D Beeghley Janice MelKenisle Merle Miller Kimba V. E. Sanquist American Lutheran League Walther Jeagues School Auditorium Walnut Wreemont Streets First Brethren Missionary Society J. Deitz Homer Chamberlain Mabel Trafnor Aline Doty A. Doty Ruth Adams Doty

Miss Hilda Meffert Complimented by Card Club Members

Miss Hilda Meffert, whose marriage to Raymond Webber is set for Tuesday at St Josephs Catholic church, was honored at a Progressive Five Hundred party hosted by Mrs. Lena Anderson. Guests included Mrs. R J Aweeney, Mrs. Glen Smith, Mrs. Dan McCarty, and others.

Hilda Meffert Raymond Webber St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Progressive Five Hundred Club Lena Anderson R. J. Aweeney Glen Smith Dan McCarty Winthrop Brile-Eleat

Club Notes and Social Activities in Local Groups

Kum Chat Awhile club hosted by Mrs. J A Munson with guest Mrs Peter Hurley spent Thursday afternoon in social and business, then luncheon. New Century club plans a lunch October 6 at Black's tearoom for its tenth anniversary. Riverside Drive club and Petrova club held meetings with sewing and cards. winners listed. B and W Five Hundred hosted by Mrs F Wightman with guests Burgess and Leng.

Peter Hurley J. A. Munson New Century Club Black's Tearoom I. L. Ingersoll A. G. DuBois A.B. Johnson Riverside Drive Paul Gailey Petrova Club P. J. Schafer W. J. Dempsey D. Merriman Elmer Mohr Merriman Carl Roth

Autoist Fends Off Hold Up As Thieves Try Nighttime Robbery

George Bailey of Cedar Rapids reported two thieves in overalls and red handkerchiefs attempted to rob him at Burton Avenue and Parker Street shortly after midnight. One shot was fired. Bailey escaped unharmed. Police later jailed Tim O Neil for intoxication and fined several motorists for offenses including speeding and improper parking. A 12 year old girl was injured by a slingshot at 728 Dawson Street but not seriously.

George Bailey Cedar Rapids Gailey Burton Avenue Parker Street Bailey Dawson Street Tim O'’Neil Jal O. B. Courtright O'Neil

Waterloo Shows Improved July Business Conditions

Waterloo reports stronger business activity in July per Babson surveys with total purchases at 17.878 million dollars, up from June and 126 percent of July 1922. Waterloo ranks fifth in Iowa for purchases last July though overall activity remains below 1917 levels.

Waterloo Roger W. Babson Hobson Anyother City Iowa

Northwestern Hotelmen Hear Levingston At Convention

Jacob Levingston manager of Hotel Russell Lamson will address the Northwestern Hotelmen association at their convention opening Thursday Sept 29 in St Paul and lasting two days Mr and Mrs Levingston depart for St Paul Sunday

Jacob Levingston Russell Lamson Northwestern Hotelmen’s Association St. Paul Mrs. Levingston

Lay to Lead Waterloo YMCA Boys Department

Ewell T. Lay new boys secretary to Waterloo YMCA arrived yesterday and will start work Saturday. He and his family will reside at 226 Bertha Avenue. Lay brings a strong record from Ottumwa Iowa and Louisville Kentucky and plans immediate organization of the boys department for fall and winter activities.

Ewell T. Lay Waterloo Association Berth Avenue Lay Ottumwa Louisville

Funeral services for 62 year old Janssen Monday

The town mourns 62 year old Janssen long employed at a local furniture store and former town marshal. Funeral be Monday at 1 p.m. He is survived by his widow and ten children: Mrs Ontjo Moyer, Mrs William Peters, Mrs Wrunk Schoneman, John, Chris, Edward, Sievert, Lillian, and Ifer Man, all of Anlington.

Ness Funerlal Janssen Dryer Ifurniture Ontjo Moyer William Peters Wrunk Schoneman John Chris Edward Sievert Lillian Ifer- Man Anlington

County considers testing dairy herds for bovine tuberculosis

The farm bureau reports 2 356 breeding cattle owners in Black Hawk county. 57 percent signed to test area. If over 50 percent petition, a tax up to three mills may fund eradication. Auditor I W Esher notes verifying petition against assessment records is a lengthy task.

Farm Bureau Black Hawk County I. W. Esher A. A. Burger F.T. Bentley

Day of Atonement Observed by Waterloo Jews

Rabbi B. Kasier of New York will stay in Waterloo to lead the Yom Kippur observance starting Wednesday sundown September 19 and ending Thursday sundown September 20. The service emphasizes humility, pardon for sin, and the memorial rite reminding worshippers of immortal life and noble deeds.

B. Kasier New York Sons of Jacob Waterloo

Cornelius Janssen Dies at Aplington

Cornelius Janssen died at his residence in Aplington yesterday after an illness. He was a longtime resident and is survived by family in the area. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the local funeral home.

Cornelius Janssen Aplington

Sinclair Refining Leases Southwesterly Lots in Waterloo

Ira Fairbank leases the southwest 80 feet of lots 6 and 7, block 19, original plat, west Waterloo to Sinclair Refining for 15 years at 382.50 per quarter and 480 per quarter by end. An option to purchase the property exists for 27,500 with Sept 15 1928 as deadline, per county records. Former 8 H Pinkerton residence property.

Ira Fairbank West Waterloo Sinclair Refining Company Oil Company County Recorder 8. H. Pinkerton

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