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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1922
Page
2
In the Courier, society announcements must reach the office by 9 30 am for day of publication. Other articles are due by 10 30 am Wednesday afternoon. Names include Mrs John Dunt Fred L Northey 4 chapter A B Lovejoy Fairbanks BR Hutchson FY chapter.
The marriage of Miss Carmen L Rivera and Arthur H Petersen was solemnized at St Mark's Episcopal church in the forenoon. The ceremony featured white asters, a prayerbook, and family attendees Ada Rivera and A T Petersen. The couple plans a motor tour to Chicago Rochester Niagara Falls and New York City and will reside in Petersen Apartments after November 1.
Letters and advice on cosmetics and hair care. Readers discuss wart treatment with salt and lemon juice, hair color and shine maintenance, hair removal methods, henna shampoos, neuralgia impact on hair, foot massage for reducing flesh, and skin care cautions about peeling and powder application.
Ruth Cameron argues the modern focus on children is good yet risks harm when over sentimental. She cites a mother who excuses duties, urging balance between happiness and responsibility to form character for later life.
The Waterloo Women’s City Federation plans a busy year led by president Mrs. L. C. Hamworth. Goals include strengthening unity among women, aiding girls in Mitchellville reformary, establishing a girls’ home, and creating a welcoming city restroom. A junior city plan, closer federation ties, and a full‑time probation officer pay amendment are among actions to pursue with area groups and local officials.
Mrs Calvin L Kingsley hosted 150 guests at Sunnyside Country Club with Mrs B F Lowell of Colorado Springs and Mrs John B Loeffel of Washington DC among out of town attendees. Swisher helped greet guests. frappe bowl on the porch, refreshments in dining room late evening.
Council Bluffs Iowa reports a $150000 check signed by Daniel Smith, once a paramour of the Thomas family, was received by Edward Thomas but not cashed. Merchants National Bank Detroit Minnesota denies such large accounts, guessing a prank. The elderly man, about 65, lived with the Thomases last winter and left a perplexing impression.
Des Moines Iowa hosts a veterans gathering as G A R members from many states visit. Police protect reserved park seats. veterans share memories of Lincoln and Civil War events, including firsthand recollections of 1864 raid and a personal sighting of Lincoln in Washington.
Pressmen's Home Tenn Sept 26 reports from officers and committees will be heard as the twenty ninth biennial convention of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of North America begins. Secretary of Labor Davis will address the gathering, with President Gompers and AFL Secretary Morrison also scheduled to speak.
Fredericksburg Texas September report: a four year old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry McConkey, north of town, swallowed an open safety pin about an inch long last evening. She was taken to New Hampton hospital for treatment.
Waukon Iowa Sept 26 Flather Slattery West Ridge priest collapsed while reading Mass at church. He was leading services when he suddenly died and parishioners prayed as mourners awaited officials. Local clergy and authorities began investigations into the sudden death.
An obituary notes Father Mood, age 76, native of Ireland, served churches in Lycurgus Farley Storm Lake and Fort Dodge. Funeral tomorrow with burial under the care of an archbishop from Dubuque. The report begins with a church scene and mentions a horse injured in an automobile crash shortly after.
A farm wagon driven by M1 collided with an automobile driven by Hodges at 1:30 am on Pails and Mullan avenues. The hay wagon was damaged and Leo Demuth was in charge. Hodges was badly hurt and another person suffered injuries in the incident.
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