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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1927

Page

2

Miss Popp Honored With Bridge Parties Before Wedding

Society notes recount Miss Maude Popp of Freeport to wed William A Wiese as she is feted with theatre and bridge events. Mrs Ernest Johnson hosted a theatre party and a subsequent bridge gathering at Business and Professional Women's clubrooms in orchid and pink decor. Luncheon at Walnut Court featured spring colors green yellow orchid and pink, with Miss Popp praised by guests including Mrs Browning and Mrs Wilharm.

Maude William A. “Wiese Freeport Ernest Johnson Mmnes Dean Browning Leslia ‘Wilharm Karl Zellboefer Geneal Jenness Ioy Short Karl Burris Flora Miner Jessia Ryan Corinne Keagy Beas Nichols Ruth Hamlin Miss Fopp Mrs. Browning Walnut Court Apartments Miss Popp E D. Popp Bridge

Neighbors Hold Farewell Party for Manahl Family

Neighbors at 318 Linden Avenue gathered last evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Manahl who plan to move to a new home. The social event featured cards and games with favors given to Mrs Frank Geler Mrs Bishop Mrs Shurbank and Ida Fisher. Present were Mr and Mrs Manahl who received gifts from attendees including Mrs Shear Mrs A B Reiss and Mrs George DeRousse plus a guest Mr Burbank.

Anah Clarence’.Manahl Linden ‘Avenue Mmes ‘Frank ° Geler Wae Bishop Shurbank Ida ‘Fisher Shear A.B. Reiss George DeRousse Burbank

Contests and Entertainment at Mrs Adams Lena Event

Mrs Adams Lena hosted a social afternoon with guests including Mrs J Adams, Miss Leila Stanger as guest of honor. The event featured informal evening entertainment and appointments noted for Eve Kezar and Glen McCulloaste among attendees.

N. White Leila Stanger

Piano Recital by three music pupils at Miss Collins home

Miss Collins presented three piano pupils Doris Dunham Annabelle Phennicie and Martha Thommeson in a recital at her home. Dunham played Spring Mendelssohn Dance of the Bears Valsette Schmolle Spinning Song Aleter and Phennicie with Shepherd Wilson Water sae Heller Prelude Chopin March Memetesonn. Thommeson offered Scherzo Boccherini Minuet Birchings and Treasured Memories Johnson. A duet Polonaise by Krentzlin was performed by Phennicle and Thommeson.

Collins Doris ‘Dunham Mendelssohn Dance of the Bears Ins Valsette Schmolle Aleter Annabelle Phennicie Shepherd Wilson Heller Chopin Memetesonn Martha Thommeson Schebert Boccerini Griez Johnson Miss. Phennicle Miss Thommeson

Leaf camp event at local gathering noted

Tonight a Leaf camp and Knights of Columbus Yeomen Knights of P ball linked to Homemakers class at First M E church Temple Rebekah Black Hawk I O hall with Tdnden Junior and Standard Bearers Miss Ruth Foster referenced.

R. Nin-K C. A Yeomen—K P. Ball M. E. Church Temple Rebekah Black Hawk I Hall Tdnden Miss Ruth Foster

Scribner Renner Betrothal Celebration Reported

Mrs BR Jennish hosted a gathering at her Waterloo area home for Miss Alzina Scribner and Martin Renner as their upcoming marriage nears next Tuesday. About 35 relatives and friends attended with gifts, opening packages, and a rose and white decor theme. future bride and groom are Mrs Glen Scribner’s daughter and Oscar Renner’s son.

BR. W. Jennish Alzina Scribner Marlin Renner Miss. Scribner Glen A. Scribner Oscar Renner Waterloo Logan Avenue W. F. Baum Clarence Deal

Church News Notes From Local Congregations

A church gathering at Christ Episcopal parish house featured auxiliary views and sewing in progress with talks by Mrs. Bis J Thompson from Indianapolis and Rev. C P Drew from Marshalltown on auxiliary work in their districts. Homebuilders class of Walnut Street Baptist church holds its regular monthly business and social meeting at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs J S Carpenter. Mary Jane Howard and Mildred Bixley to host King's Heralds of Grace Methodist Episcopal church at 2 p m Saturday in their choir room.

Christ Episcopal Church Bis J.’ Thompson Indianapolis Ind C.P. Drew Marshalltown Walnut Street Baptist. Church J. S. Carpenter Mary Jane Howard Mildred Bixley -Ywill King's Heralds of Grace Methodist Episcopal’church

Hints In Beauty Care By Edna Kent Forbes

Advice on dancing as the best exercise for slim figures and graceful posture. Encourages forming a dancing class, using music at home, and drills to limber muscles. Warns glycerine mixtures may irritate skin. suggests better complexion options. Mentions a reader aged 18 with a height of five feet four and weight 120 pounds.

Recent Bride Honored at Dinner Party in Black's Tearoom

Mrs. Robert Hird of Decorah hosts guests including Mrs. Paul Brokaw and Miss Madeline Moore at a farewell dinner following Norma McMurray's recent marriage. Attendees listed with several others. Hird and husband depart for Decorah. upcoming piano lecture recital by Mrs. Gertie Abdill features works by Beethoven Chopin Grieg Wagner and more.

Robert Hird Decorah Norma McMurray Black Hird Paul Brokaw Nick McNalley Harry Burd Madeline Moore Claire Wade Elizabeth Lica Delores Wittstock Mrs. Hird Gertie Abdill AW. P. Kerwin Beethoven Chopin Gaynor Grieg Wagner Quigley

Richmond: Funeral to Be Held at Manchester Richmond

Manchester Ta April 1 M I B Richmond longtime local farmer and stock buyer died at his home last night. He formerly owned 500 acres north of town and sold it years ago to move to town. He is survived by his widow. The funeral is set for 2 30 p m Sunday at the family home.

Manchester I. B. Richmond

Indians to hold YMCA meeting with athletic test

Friendly Indians meet at the YMCA Saturday noon for dinner and discussions on plans for air hikes and a pow wow at Elk Run on April 30. Feathers will be awarded based on points won in the athletic test and full Indian regalia will be worn.

Y.M.C. A Elk Run

Protoco by Educator: Keokuk Junior High Reforms

Keokuk in April 1 to 14 featured educator George D. Strayer of Teachers College Columbia University describing a major junior high reorganization. He said seventh and eighth grades should offer varied work to reveal each pupil’s best field and aptitude beyond a traditional elementary curriculum.

Keokuk Tiss George D. Strayer Columbia University Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association

Clay Pigeon Shooting Introduced in France

In Monte Carlo France the humane societies protests against pigeon shoots. A mixed group of American British French and Italian marksmen form a rival club with headquarters at Cagnes sur Mer to use exclusively American clay pigeons. This marks a first definite step to rival Monte Carlo sporting activities. Telephone exchanges appear as workplaces for sisters with 15 pairs in Chicago Portland and other cities finding 89 pairs and three instances of three sisters on the payroll.

Monte’ Carld Monte-Carlo Europe Cagnes-sur-Mer Nige Cannes Monte Carlo Chicago Portland

Step Ladders Excelent Offer and Sizes

The ad promotes sturdy step ladders in 4 ft, 6 ft, and 7 ft sizes with price reductions from last season. It urges checking related items like paints varnish window shades garden tools poultry and screen wire and garbage cans to save money.

Contractors win jail plumbing contract in county bid

Marek and Lavine of Waterloo were awarded the contract for plumbing and heating in the new county jail on a bid of 5758 dollars. George M. Emeex of 412 Conger Street appointed deputy bailiff of the municipal court by Bailiff J. N. Sweltzer last Monday and assumed duties today. Miss Vera Steely, Cornell College student, to spend spring vacation with her parents in Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Ds B. Phelps, 112 Kingnard boulevard, visited Chicago for a family reunion. Birth announced to Mr and Mrs Earl T. Shepherd of Platteville Wis a nine-pound son. Mrs Shepherd formerly Miss Annabelle Thompson, daughter of former Mayor Ray Thompson. Albert Schulz filed for divorce from Grace Schulz, custody sought of their son Dale. Harlow Lent charged with larceny and fined 10 dollars. Articles of incorporation for Massey Plant Company filed with 34,000 dollars capital. W. J. Massey president treasurer, M. S. Massey vice president and secretary. Mrs CM Alles, recently taken to Chicago for treatment, remains at home 226 Alta Vista avenues. Recovery hoped after extraction of Reeth last Monday. Bake sale by Trinity Lutheran church at Paul Davis Store on Sat April 7.

George M Emeex Conger Street The Municipal. Court J. N. Sweltzer Platteville, Wis Shepherd Annabelle Thompson Ray Co. Thompson Waterloo

Revival of Corsets in Men’s Hair Ad Sparks Debate

A Waterloo Advertising Club luncheon featured Tom C. Igo arguing for reviving corsets to win back male clientele for barbers linked to the so called corset craze. He cited actresses signing corset contracts and claimed psychological tactics could beat door-to-door peddlers, urging chain stores to involve managers locally.

Tom Igo Business Waterloo Russell- Shamson AKO

By Maxeloning Maze Promises Prone Individuality

A cryptic note hints at a personal maze crafted by Maxeloning, emphasizing individual experience and self discovery. The fragment suggests a crafted journey or challenge inviting readers to explore their own path within a structured design.

Council Bluffs Man Gets Williams Job

Council Bluffs man Den Maines took over the internal revenue office affairs today, succeeding Dr. Williams who resigned yesterday. Grinde announced the appointment last night, with Bladine as revenue collector for Iowa.

den. Maines LNB Grinde Council” Bluffs Internal Revenue Office Dra. Williams Aie. Bladine Towa

First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Lecturer Tonight

Paul A. Harsch and C Hei B members of the lecturing board will deliver a talk on Christian Science the Power of Good tonight at 8 15 in West High auditorium under the auspices of First Church.

Paul. A. Harsch Hei First Church of Christ Scientist Boston First Need of Christ aWwerioo

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