Notable entertainers and lectures at lowa State Teachers College
The committee led by M R Thompson lists famed artists and speakers for the college entertainment and lecture course. Highlights include soprano Sigrid Onegin in a Oct 14 recital, a March performance of The Marriage of Figaro, and a joint concert by Arthur Shattuck, Hans Kindler, Sascha Jacobsen on Apr 9. Lectures feature Rebecca West on modern novels, Dr Johnston Best on Hell Rearing Waters, Tom Skeyhill on the Renaissance of Europe, and Wilfred Thomas on the clavichord. The Coffer-Miller players present Mistress of the Inn and Sleepy Hollow. The first concert is Oct 14 by Sigrid Guegin of the Metropolitan Opera. Chapter P P Bb O Mrs Ia Fairbanks Presbyterian Hospital Alumnae called meeting at 7:40.
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M. R. Thompson
Lows State Teachers College
Sigrid Onegin
Mozart
Arthur Shattuck
Hans Kindler
Sascha Jacobsen
Rebecca West
Coar Johnston Best
Hell Rearing Waters
Columbia River
Tom Skeyhill
Europe
Winifred Merrill
Thomas Wilfred
Paris
Coffer-Miller Players
Gokion
Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
Sigrid Guegin
Metropolitan Opera Company
Miss Bemnet to Talk to Congs Mission Societies Tuesday
Miss Frances Bamnet a 35 year missionary in China under the Congregational board will address a joint meeting of Plymouth and First Congregational churches mission societies in Waterloo Tuesday. She will be a guest of Miss Lucy Levitt and speak to Junior High pupils at 1 30 that afternoon. The Plymouth church gathering is open to the public.
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Frances Bamnet
Shaowu
China
Congregational Board
Waterloo
Missionary Societies of
Plymouth
First Congregational
Lucy Levitt
United States
Miss Bennnet
Oberlin
Middlewest
Iowa
Plymouth Church
Prenuptial Party Honors Dorothy Shissler Before Marriage
Miss Dorothy Shissier, slated to wed Roy Murphy, was feted at a prenuptial party hosted by Mrs. J. E. Trimbis at her home this week. Twenty five guests shared in a shower of gifts while Mrs. Jessie Alcock and Mrs. A. F. Kingsbury helped with serving. Games and music provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Shissier
Roy Murphy
J. E. Trimbis
Jessie Alcock
A. F. Kingsbury
Miss Ruth MS
Aline Doty
Miss Adams
Miss Doty
Imogene Fowler
Bridge Social Honors Miss Alicea Smith in Detroit
Miss Alicea Smith, her marriage to William Nugent announced in Detroit, was guest of honor at a Park Avenue West gathering hosted by Mrs. C. A. Hanson featuring bridge and social time. Autumn decorations, young women from Burton Avenue Baptist church, and plans for study in Minneapolis framed the event.
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Alicea Smith
William Nugent
Detroit
Mich
C. A. Hanson
Park Avenus West
David Gauf
Miss Rush
Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School
Minneapolis
Alpha Thornberry
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
Laura Armstrong
Gillf
President Plans to Make Woman's Club of Greater Service
Waterloo Woman's club envisions greater service with social activities for girls lacking other amusements and a commission shop. President Mrs C W Chapel Mian opened the year with a business meeting as members discussed expanded opportunities, political and economic roles for women, and district delegate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Waterloo Woman's Club
C. W. Chapel Mian
Waterloo Wawan
Waverly
Mary Edgerton
J. 5
Bragdon
J. G. McAlgin
Sam Frank
Alfred Longley
W. HH. Langles
N. A. Lichig
Weishaar
F. A. Kessling
J. P. Jones
Chapman
A. J. Busby
F. A. Keisling
the Tribune
Martha Bedford
D. B. Henderson
Wiss Maud Dudley
Victor Zellhoefer
F. H W. Rueling
Red Cross
George B. Worthen
C. W. Ellyson
Clit
Les Moines
George B. Nauman
W. E. Johnson
R. A. Folk
California
Home and Education Department
Mortimer B. Cleveland
Is. N. Oa
Convention Stories Featured in B P W Bulletin for Month
The Waterloo Way September issue highlights national conventions in Parte land and Des Moines, with Bernice Ravlin’s three poems and “Points of Historical Interest on Our Trip.” Sisters Marion Cooley de Paar and Bess Cooley appear in Who’s Who, while Fanny Hemenway, club president, shares greetings and philosophy. Managing editor Brockus heads the business side. staff includes Meddi Hombs, Margery Sntard, Emma Fralick, and Edna Callahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parteland
Des Moines
Waterloo Way
Business and Professional Women Club
J*riday
Bernice Ravlin
Marion i Cooley de Paar
Bess Cooley
Fanny Hemenway
FP. B. Brocksus
Meddi Hombs
Margery S Ntard
Enma Fralick
Edna Callahan
Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Watters With Surprise Toasts
Mrs. Maude Wenner hosted a Friday afternoon birthday gathering for Mrs. Ella Watters, with 15 friends in attendance at her home. Pink and white colors framed the luncheon and a pyramid cake centered the table while guests extinguished a candle with a toast. Mrs. Minnie Stittenhouse assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Watters
Maude Wenner
Watters
Minnie Stittenhouse
Wenner
Lois K Ballou Weds Paul Savage in Ohio
Lois Katherine Ballou, formerly of Waterloo, married Paul Howells Savage at Ashtabula Ohio on September 23. She teaches domestic science at Ashtabula High School and they plan to reside there. Ballou is daughter of the late Fred Ballou. Memorial hall notes and district delegate talks highlight the meeting with Mrs. Maude Lennox and Mrs. Sara Trarty among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Katherine Ballou
Waterloo
Paul Howells Savage
Ashtabula
Fred Ballou
Savage
Woman's Relief
Maude Lennox
Sara Trarty
Ior Memorial Hall
Ethel Cave
Waverly
Elizabeth Wells
Humboldt
Martha Clark
Manchester
A. H. Wheat
W. Bothwell
Frank Stull
Emma Miller
Viola Hartzell
Bridge Club Notes From Friday Afternoons
Lucky Thirteen Bridge club met at Mrs. G E Collentise home with members Favola Sommers Kriemen and W L Pletcher. Special guest Mrs. William Crawford attended. T X N B club guests Mrs B R Toggersen and Miss Olive Bonnallie joined Mrs J M Bandfield for needlework and hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Sommers
George Kriemen
Ars
W. L. Pletcher
Lucky Thirteen Bridge Club
G. E. Collentise
William Crawford
Walnut Street Baptist class hosts picnic for Purser
Seventy five members of the Young Married People class at Walnut Street Baptist Church had a social room picnic supper last evening to honor Rev D J Purser who is supplying the pulpit. Purser organized the era during his pastorate here five years ago. Mothers of East Park Presby terian church Glean era circle gathered at Mrs George Smith's home Friday for a session and brought baskets for a picnic supper and presented Mrs Smith a gift for her leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
D. J. Purser
Tupelo
Miss
Gleanera
East Park Presbyterian Church
George Smith
Mrs. Smith
Mroc
J.J. Chapman
Lincoln Street
Rice’ Lake
Wis
Brady Tells Police Suspects In Chicken Poisoning
W. J. Brady reports to police that poisoned bread was tossed into his yard Thursday, killing 23 of his 4% fowls and leaving six more dying. He names a likely suspect who warned him on the phone to keep his chickens cooped. The crime is tied to Brady’s address 1823 U Black Hawk Street and he says the caller admitted guilt to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brady
Black Hawk Street
Brady
Swehla Wanted on Check Charges Escapes Fracas
Swehla, wanted for passing checks, escaped Friday afternoon after learning lenders were working him. He had recently been bound over to the grand jury on a forged instrument charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Swehla
Swehla
oMvers
Frand Lyty
You May Not Believe It Modern Girl Uses More Soap Than Powder
Twenty Waterloo girls were surveyed on cosmetics usage. Fifteen said they used more soap than any other item, four chose equal soap and powder, and one said she never spent on soap but used whatever the landlady provided. Cold cream ranked second, with some varying brands and preferences. four respondents shampooed their hair, with one noting self-application works as well as going to a shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Artis
Maari
VST
Waterloo girls weigh soap use against powder in survey
Fifteen of twenty Waterloo girls interview spend more for soap than for powder while four spend equal amounts and one buys no soap. A stylist notes washing hair with marceling, rain water, and ice box inputs, with many preferring beauty shops for hair cuts over barber shops. A cynic links extra soap to washing silk hose and socks, and some stenographers wash at home each night. January?
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Owl
OWA Educator Named General Editor for Webster Dictionaries
Thomas A. Kevett, English professor at Iowe City, to become general editor of all Webster dictionaries with Prof Knott handling editorial administration. A. G. Baker of G and C Merriam Company announced the deal after summer negotiations. Knott will teach until a replacement is found, while collaborating on five volumes. Knott, famed for Chaucer studies, is noted as America’s foremost early English scholar by John A. Manly of the University of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowe City
Thomas A. Kevett
Webster
Prof. Knott
A. G. Baker
G. and C. Merriam Company
America
Knott
Noah Down
John AL Manly
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
Univey of
Town
Military Intelligence Division
General Staff
Washington
City in Brief and Local Notices from Buchanan
City in brief item reports visitors from Rice Lake Wisconsin and Marshall Minnesota visiting local families and planning Cattle Congress attendance. Notices announce landowners to be served in a water overflow dispute from a Central Power and Light Co dam project with a jury slated Oct 13 to assess damages. Also mentions community ads and a note on Jupiter’s four largest satellites observed.
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Central Power & Light Co
W. CG. A
Beauty Chats Convalescent Treatments
Advice for convalescents on beauty routines to pass time and aid health. Recommends scalp massage with liquid dry shampoo, gentle cleansing, optional toilet water, and skin care including creams and astringents. Covers nails, hair shedding, dandruff treatment, and daily scalp massage to improve circulation and comfort during illness recovery.
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Val
Zera
SINTY BOY SCOUTS VOLUNTEER AT DAIRY CATTLE CONGRESS
Waterloo Boy Scouts will take an active part in the Dairy Cattle Congress program next week with about 60 volunteers for public service at the grounds. They will work in shifts, some excused from school, to aid the YWCA and Waterloo Social Welfare League. They began by distributing pass books to exhibitors for the show. The scouts will handle long distance calls and other duties at the grounds. The local organization will again have a booth, with a larger display including miniature bridges, bird houses, candlesticks, and handcrafted items. The drum and bugle corps held its final rehearsal and will open each evening program with a march and flag raising. The color guard will change each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
C. W. Kline
5. M. Wallace
Schol
Waterloo Social Welfare Teague
Arthur F. Jury
Waverly
Central School
Hippodrome
Bugiers
Karl Moessner
Kenneth Baldwin
Kenneth Marse
Floyd Roberts
Chester Ralston
John Koch
Franz Wille
Donald MccCayick
Gilbert French
Meyerses Freed on Bond in Lewd Acts Case
Mrs Florence Meyers was released from the county jail on a 500 appearance bond ahead of a hearing on lewd acts with a child under 16. Her husband Bert Meyers was released Tuesday on a similar bond. Grand jury investigation set to convene next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Meyers
Bert Meyers
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Fairbanks, Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Bemnet
Cong
Dorothy Shissler
Alice Smith
Kelley Watters
Will Epping
Primghar
C. PB. Strayer
Ocheyedan
Do. Grant
Cedar Falls
Lee Watters
Hudson
St. Francis Organization
L. D. Miller
Nick Delagerdet
Walter Delaney
Nick Roberts
J. J. Kildee
Hiklets
Black's
Elks
HL O'Neil
Mulkern
C. W. Chapman
B. P. W. Bulletin
Lois K. Ballou
Ohio
T. XN B! Club
B. R. Toggersen
Olive Bonnallie
J. M. Bandfield
Togfersen
Church News
Clifteen
OWA
Thomas A. Jinere Williance University
Morlern Language Association
Buchanan, Bidy
Jupiter
Oynte
Dandrauds
Sinty Boy Scouts Volunteer Aid Cattle Congress
Mrs. Meyers
Safe Deposit Boxes Insurance, Loan & Investment CO
Lafayette Bldg
Allied Arts Conservatory of Music
Wm. Rogerson
C. Albert Seholin
William Rogerson
Henry Iblings
Mrs. A. C. Kessler
BLACK
West Virginia
Dairy Cattle Congress
Sibert
Canada
Eourope
U.S
Dig Civens
Guro- Puan
Jubilee Singers
South
Third District
American Legion
Pierces
American Poultry Congress
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