Society Notes Honor Teachers and Plan Club Events
Fires Mo B w Philothea class members gathered at Mrs J W Mayer's home where Genevieve von Lackum was elected president to complete Mrs Katherine McIntosh Thompson's term. A gift honored Mayer, and entertainment included a guessing game and piano numbers by Velgin Imen. The hostess and daughter Marguerite Mayer served refreshments as an all day meeting of women’s organizations was planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.w Philothea
J. W. Mayer
Genevieve von Lackum
Katherine .McIntosh Thompson
York
Bernice Rawlin
Mayer
Velgn Imen
Marguerite Mayer
Dhurch
the Friend
Ladies Aid Society
Mayor Calls For Meeting On Relief Work
Mayor N W Frisbie calls a Sept 22 meeting at 7 30 p m in Waterloo city hall to form a preliminary organization to coordinate winter relief efforts. A letter has been sent to civic groups and ministers asking for representation to avoid duplicating aid and ensure help reaches those in need. The aim is to name an executive committee to work with the Social Welfare league on relief measures as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
N. W. Frisbie
Central Labor Union
Auerd
Thursdey
Social Welfare League
The Sandman Story of Maida and the Bluebells
A selfish nobleman traps his daughter Maida with wealth and status. Maida falls for a gate florist whose bluebell gifts win her heart, but her father condemns the romance and arranges a grand betrothal. Maida pleads to stay single, dressing in mourning bluebells as she faces an impending union. Continued tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maida
Pretty Maida
Marital Woes Divorce Suit Filed in Janesville Marriage Date
Sylvia Werriges sues Efstrate for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment alleging marriage in Janesville Wisconsin on September 18 1918. She asks for the home household goods at 406 Vaughan Street. Defendant is said to be a non-resident of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Werriges
Efstrate
Janesville
Wis
Vaughan Street
Beauty Chats Advice From Edna Kent Forbes
Readers submit beauty questions with hair care tips and home remedies. The column discusses scalp oiling, heat treatment, weekly or biweekly shampoos, sage tea tonics, and methods to manage limp or oily hair while advising on practical dress alterations and hair removal.
Side Talks On Cars And The Flivver Choice
Ruth Cameron collects reader explanations for choosing a cheap car over pricier options. Respondents reveal practical motives like quick service, low depreciation, and urgent need, with anecdotes about settling for a flivver due to slow deliveries and immediate use. The tone resembles casual newspaper reader opinions.
Bad Roads Curtail Kroh Audience in La Porte City
An audience of about four score business men and farmers gathered at the La Porte City high School to hear A R Kroh Chicago discuss agricultural prosperity. Bad roads kept many farmers from attending. Plans are set for Mrs Kron to return for a larger gathering. Kroh spoke at Black's Tearoom and will address Cedar Falls and Hudson meetings before the Greater Waterloo event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City High School
A. R. Kroh
Chicago
la Porte i City
Hudon Consolidated School
Greater Waterloo Association
Consolidation Planned for Sheboygan Newspapers
Sheboygan Wisconsin reports two evening papers the Telegram and the Press consolidating to form one city paper. Circulation overlap means only a nominal increase. The note adds a tongue in cheek remark about women and mail handling, from a veteran attache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan
Wis
Telegram
Press
Frances A Grout Memorial Tribute At Waterloo School
Friday evening a bronze memorial tablet will be presented to the Frances A Grout named school by Henry W Grout and Waterloo D A R members. Miss Evelyn McQuilkin, the new principal, will acknowledge the gift and recount shared memories with Miss Grout. The event features reminiscences, a solo, flag salute, and The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Grout
Frances A. Grout
Daughters of the American Revolution of Waterloo
Miss Grout
Evelyn McQuilkin
Waterleo
John Fiske
East School Board
Waterloo
McQuilkin
J. W. Arduckle
Board of Education
Mary Christie
H. A. Boysen
Marian Walker
Fred &. Pettit
Des Moines
Blanche Stewart
Waterloo Scouts aid at Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo Boy Scouts will extend their public service at the Dairy Cattle Congress, starting Sept 28, acting as ushers, messengers, guides, and flag ceremony leaders. They plan demonstrations from tent pitching to emergency signaling and will support winter programs centered on Camp Kiwanis with training for scoutmasters and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
W. Benbow
Grundy Center
R. L. Short
Benbow
Camp Kinadis
Waterloo Council
Kiwanis
Rainfall Pushes Month Total Toward Six Inches
Rainfall this month reaches 5.97 inches per local observer R B Slippy. From 7 am yesterday to 7 am today precipitation stood at .66 inch with rain starting around 1 am. Weather caused Rock Island trains to run several hours late due to a washout near Vintox.
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R. B. Slippy
Rock Island
Vintox
Hawkeye Oil Company Declares Regular Dividends
Hawkeye Oil company announces regular semi annual 4 percent dividends to stockholders of record October 1 payable October 20. The payout follows a merger six months ago with Consumers' Service and Iowa Consumers, boosting local employment and signaling restored business strength in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Oil Company
Consumers’ Service Company
Iowa Consumers Company
Waterloo
Patterns pattern and order details in Waterloo Courier
A grainy Waterloo Evening Courier fragment describes obtaining the up to date Courier pattern designs from the Fashion Department. It notes a 15 cent pattern price per pattern and that orders should be filled as soon as possible with delivery in about ten days after sending the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Missing Colored Baggageman Percy Tate Feared Lost
The relatives of Percy Tate a colored baggageman at the Illinois Central depot fear foul play after his disappearance at midnight last Saturday. Tate, trusted and diligent, drew his salary that day and two weeks pay remained. He may have been slugged and thrown into the river near the depot as one theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Tate
Mfinois
Central Depot
Tate
John McCabe
Dubuque
Excursion Steamers Tie Up for Winter on Mississippi
Keokuk officials report upper Mississippi excursion steamers from Steeckfus and Wisherd lines have closed for the season and winter quarters are set. Government river boats will also be retired for cold months. The Keokuk will continue daily trips to Keokuk Burlington and Quincy until navigation ends in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Keokuk
Mississippi River
Steeckfus and
Wisherd
Iowa
Burlington and Quincy
Altho
Lis
River excursions transform with modern boats and shows
River trips today differ greatly from prewar days say river men. Boats lack old vigor yet offer motion picture machines for passenger amusement. The biggest change is in the class of gusto drawn by the excursion boats.
27000 Teachers in Towa to Receive Citizenship Courses
Iowa will provide citizenship teaching for 127000 teachers under laws from the 38th and 39th general assemblies. The programs aim to educate teachers in state and national constitutions and the art of teaching these topics to pupils. Federal Judge Martin J Wade of Town expressed gratitude in a letter regarding the latter law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Thirty-Eighth General Assembly
Thirty-ninth General Assembly
Martin J. Wade
Town
P. E. McClenahan
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Teachers Gather for Citizenship Lessons in Schools
Prominent state figures will lecture to teachers during the school year on the aims of citizenship while workers follow guidance from the state superintendent. The program emphasizes service, high standards, and a focus on friendly, recreational, and sociable schooling.
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Loren T. Mann
Little Brown Church
Nashua
J. G. Pilson
Miss Pilson
East Park Presbyterian Church
Avis Bluhm
Richard Vanderlin
Elizabeth Larson
Clark Beasley
Frances Ester Beasley
Walter Scott Clark
J. L. Prugh
Benjamin Bechtel
Congregational Church
Clark
Qelein
Cedar Rapids
Estelle Beaster
Crawford Biblical College
Boone. Ia
Ames
Ben Swisher
C. W. Bruner
McCann
James Chapman
H. H. Caughlin
United States
Nettle Becker
Cedar
William Galloway
Cedar Heights
Grant Circre
Chester Cadwallader
Rome
Minerva Club
Elmer Ford
Universalist Ladies’ Social Unilon
O. 5
Raspe
Northminster Ladies‘ Auxiliary
Eva Burbank
D. B. L. Bridge Club
BL FY Beck
Wilkinson
Columbia Circle
Library West
Graehner Mehl
Laura J. Mehl
J. H. Meh
Carl H. Gruehner
C. H. Haehlen
Revie
Waehlen
Presbyterian—Mission Department of Women's Working Association
James Black
van Hook
Persia
Missionary Societies of
Westminster
Northminster
East Park
First Congregational
W. H. Bickley
M. J. Brown
Christ Episcopal
E. B. Mounsey
Helen Gould
Aux- Mary
Grace M. H
Ella Watters
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lady Bluebell
Beauty
Edna Kent Forbes
Ruby
M.C. M
Mary R
Tial
Susan
Ruth Cameron
Hall of Fame
KROH
Wiscoxsix
Washington
Frances Grout
Val Schumacher
Paragon Orchestra
Alice Calhotn
Stanley Tript
Maryin
Rollins Sisters
Lewis
Wilsons
Majestic
Hawkeye OL CO
Fear
I. C. Depot
Mississippi
Towa
Ny Moi
Willie
Horlick
Optical Service
Amazon
South America
Coffee Club
Focmans
Wall Street
New York
Universal
Berkey & Gay
New England
Colonial
Davidsons
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