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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1923

Page

2

Founder of Drama League of America to visit Waterloo

Mrs. A Star Best founder of the Drama League of America will speak at Waterloo in two addresses under the Literary department of the Waterloo Woman's club. The event includes a 3:30 p.m. talk before tea and an evening open meeting at the club house with a focus on Community Drama. Musicians performed for McDowell day with Miss Saneen Davis singing Folk Song The Sea and violin by Emmons John son Ware hosted by local women. Third district federation convention set for Eldora Oct 16 and 18.

A. Star Best Drama League of America Waterloo Waterloo Woman's Club John Robertson Macartney Saneen Davis E. J. Covell Rosa Realéhard Marshal Wild Rose Mmnes Claude Bennett Etta Wood Loveail Emmons John Federated Clubs Eldora

Teachers College rush parties open fall season

Teachers College Literary Society activities begin the fall rush season with luncheons dinners and line parties. Alpha Crestomathian meet at Black's tea room for dinner then theatre. Shakespearean hosts a 60 guest luncheon at Black's tea room. Meotrophian plans a 6 pm Bartlett hall dinner and theatre. Eulalians form a line party and proceed to Co-Ed inn for a two course luncheon.

Literary Societies Iowa State Teachers College Alpha Crestomathian Black’s Tetroom Shakespearean Literary Society Black's Tearoom Meotrophian Society Bartlett ‘Hall Eulalians

Relief Corps Holds Friday Session at Memorial Hall

Robert Anderson Post Woman's Relief Corps met in regular session at Memorial hall with two members and eight companies present. Mrs Lillian Dennis presided. Visitors Mrs Ethel H Milliner from Santa Ana California and Mrs Lara Claussen from Minnesota spoke. Comrade S Merrick of Mason City and Comrade Amos attended. Mrs Josephine Wilbur was admitted to full membership. Algith district convention convenes at Memorial hall today. Sons of Veterans auxiliary served a chicken dinner at noon. Black Hawk county reunion of Civil War veterans set for Memorial hall October 10.

Robert Anderson Post Woman's Radet Corp Memorial Hall Lillian Dennis Ethel H. Milliner Santa Ana Cal Lara Claussen Minnesota Corp S. Merrick Mason City Amos Josephine Wilbur Algith The Sona of Veterans Auxiliary Black Hawk County

Miss Clara Foss and Emmet Link Married in Gary Indiana

Miss Clara Josephine Foss daughter of Milwaukee residents Mr and Mrs Martin Foss and Emmet G Link formerly of Waterloo were married today in Gary Indiana His brother Joron A Link was notified They will reside at 3049 Pierce Street Gary Mr Links a pon of W EB Link

Clara Josephine Foss Martin Foss Milwaukee Wis Emmet G. Link Waterloo Gary Ind Joron A. Link Pierce Street Links W. EB Link

Side Talks on Mothers and the Flapper Image

Ruth Ameron critiques a story about a mother and son, arguing the plot rests on a false premise. She contrasts the ideal of dignified, respectful motherhood with the flaunting flapper model, noting how youth admire youth but reject maternal showiness. The piece reflects on intergenerational respect and the changing tone of motherhood in a modern era.

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Beauty Chats on Pimples Dandruff and Shoes by Edna Kent Forbes

In reader exchanges, tips cover acne care with antiseptic peroxide touches and alcohol acetanilid mix, plus a hot water rinse and a facial routine. Advice on footwear favors low heels with grounded arch support to reduce ankle strain. Katherine answers dandruff questions, condemning oil-only scalp treatments and recommending a night oil massage for the scalp followed by proper washing.

Katherine

Waterloo native marital notices and society events

Waterloo social notes report Mr Link returning to Milwaukee for work then Gary Tribune. H G Robins hosts a dinner for Doris Rolling and upcoming Oct wedding to Ralph Alexander. Mr and Mrs J P Greeley celebrate 51st anniversary, lifelong Waterloo residents. L A Parker and spouse commemorate 25 years with relatives over dinner. Iowa State Teachers College Clio sophic society hosts formal dinner party for rushers at Black's tearoom. Mrs Morris Greenburg and Charles Tenenbaum host prenuptial luncheon for Rose Cohn prior to marriage to Herman Rubinek. Phi Stigma Chi holds meeting at Black's tearoom.

Hrie Elect Hyrs H. G. Robains Doris Rolling Ralph Alexander Miss Robins Mmes. R. A. Maldiman W. J. Smith Oscar Berry J. P. Greeley Western Avenue Cliosophic Literary Society Iowa State Teachers College Mmes Morris Greenburg Charles Tenenbaum Rose Cohn Black’s Cohn Xin Herman Rubinek

Women of Grace M B church canned goods drive

The committee asks Grace M B church women to bring canned goods to the church before Wednesday for shipment to St Luke's hospital.

Grace M. B. Church St. Luke's Hospital

Colored Man Given 30 Day Jail Term for Assault

Dave Shepherd, a colored man, was found guilty of assaulting a white woman in a trial before Judge Courtright. He was sentenced to pay a $100 fine or serve 30 days in jail. The woman, with a husband and four children, says Shepherd entered her home and grabbed her arms while she was alone. Shepherd denied entering the house and said he only appeared briefly at the back door to warn about a rabbit run over his yard.

Dave Shepherd GO. B. Courtright Shepherd Warren Steele Gront Wilcox Grout Hyume Warren Grout H. W. Grout Florence Riverside Waterloo Jose Lopez Mexico Lopez Dragoon Deo Ie Grout

City Clerk Extends Office Hours for Poll Tax Payment

City Clerk Charles C. McWay keeps city hall office open until p m to allow men taxed for 1923 poll tax to pay before penalties. Yesterday 103 men paid 3 50 each. Two thousand two hundred delinquents remain. after tonight tax rises to 5. Delinquents after Nov 15 go to county treasurer with tax plus costs becoming a lien on property.

Charles C.mrcway Lin

Peterson Will Filed for Probate in District Court

A.W Peterson probate action filed after the death of Arthur W Peterson naming Louise Young Peterson as widow and executrix with the will dated February 14 1913 leaving the bulk of property to her and a $2000 bequest to sister Mrs la Peterson McCoy of Washington DC. Jerry M Hovgar’s will also tied for probate with clerk J W Thompson.

Arthur W. Peterson Louise Young Peterson la Peterson McCoy Washington, D. C Peterson Jerry M. Hovgar Gussie M. Hoyer J.W. Thompson

McGlade to Speak on Europe at E P Meeting

J OC McGlade will discuss Europe’s tones and conditions at 7 30 p m Monday as part of a Knights of Pythias event. Entertainment includes numbers by Black and White minstrels. A supper at 6 30 precedes the program at Knights of Pythias hall.

J. OC. McGlade Europe Knights of Pythias Knights of I Pythias

Life and murder in Cochise Arizona of 1883

Warren Grout, 28, was shot dead in his adobe cabin near Cochise on Sept 13 1883. Suspects centered on a Mexican boy Jose Lopez and a ranch worker Alex Dee, amid traps, standoffs, and brutal frontier justice. Grout hunted for clues, found a buried relic, and faced a web of violence, vigilantism, and long shadows over years.

Arizona Waterlon Warren Grout Cochise Wilcox Ariz H. W. Grout Mr. Grout Southern Pacific Warren Masons Sponagel Johnson’s Greaser Alex Dee Deo Grout Peale Dee Breckenridge Breckinridge Andell Johnson's Dao Dragon's Summit Jas Texas Jose Lopez Lopez New Mexico Tom Steele Tom Grant Gront Wilcoxly Steele Grontt

Minors linked to gambling at Electric Park prompts inquiry

The Black Hawk County W C T U protested to Iowa Attorney General Ben Gibson over proposed games at Electric Park. Sheriff H T Wagner said no formal complaint existed, some devices were altered to skill games for minors, and the case was referred to county authorities for action.

Black Hawk County Women’s Christian Temperance Union Eleetric Park Congress L. E. Park Waterloo Union T. Gibson Iowa M. J. Philpot Mary J. Irvin Loyal Temperance Region Young People’s H. T. Wagner Electric Park KR. H. Peterson Wagner Ben J. Gibson W. CT. U

Knights of Pythias at Charles City observe anniversary

Charles City Iowa September 29 The local Knights of Pythias will celebrate their fortieth anniversary on October 8 The lodge was organized October 4 1883 and three charter members C B Torrence Ed Werder and P W Burr still reside here

Knights OF Pythias Charles City Jncal Knights of Pythias BD. Torrence Ed Werder P. W. Burr

Sabbath Dance Ban Enforced By Official Threats

The speaker states that on the Sabbath day he immediately ordered dances to cease and warned violators of arrest. Dances halted, and this pattern reflects every other law violation report received by his office whether from individuals or organizations.

Peggy Wood to star in The Clinging Vine at Waterloo

Peggy Wood, headline star of the original New York cast, will appear when The Clinging Vine arrives at the Waterloo theatre in October. The production, one of the season’s major offerings, draws praise from those who saw it in Chicago, calling it a whale of an entertainment. Also note an England meteorite find described in a separate field report.

Peggy Wood New York Waterloo Theatre Waterloo Chicago al Whale

Addition To Hospital At Independence To Be Occupied Soon

Independence Ya Sept 29 addition to Peoples Hospital built this summer will be ready for occupancy about Oct 15. It is two stories high with a roomy basement, rough brick and tile walls, cement floors, and a neat fireproof finish. Main floors hold 7 service rooms and 18 beds with bathrooms on every floor and built in closets and medicine cabinets. Elevator and clothes chute connect floors to the basement laundry. Hardwood pine woodwork, heating plant, cold storage, and frying room noted. Lighting fixtures to be installed. A large supply of crushed stone and planned drives are prepared under Jonathan Biand supervision.

Independence People’s Hospital Jonathan Biand

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