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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1927

Page

2

Club party set at YWCA with musical program

The B Natural Muele club plans its annual guest party on Monday at the YWCA building. Each member may invite five friends. Miss Mildred Gleason and Miss Willian Sohner oversee arrangements. A musical program and a playlet are scheduled with a trio featuring Mrs. George Shoemaker and others singing well known pieces.

Muele Club Mildred Gleason Willian Sohner George Shoemaker Eudora Carey C.J. Ness Minnetonka Vieurante Cadman Maxine Kessler Scott Clarence Wise Jeanne Krause Janet Little Dohnanyi Speake Shoemaker Mae Howell Fae Collins C. Wie Eby Th. %. Addington M. ©. la Rue Mantkins Mintkins Merle Wratislaw Misa Ethel Brinkman

Public Eager for Reservations for Galli-Curci Recital

Advance sale and demand for tickets to the Galli-Curci recital on May 6 at Teachers College show unusually heavy interest in this town and nearby areas. The article recalls a prior London reception with 180000 tickets sold nine months earlier and Albert Hall crowds, highlighting the singer's global appeal.

Teachers College Ware Collatira England Prince. of Wales London Albertiv Hall

Women Arrange Musicale for New University Members

Women of the University organization die joiners for 1926 27 will be tested as honors at Tuesday evening meeting held at the home of Mrs. Biealey. A Smith College report of state invention at Cedar Falls and annual reports of officers and committee chairmen, with the nominating committee announced.

Asho Dation Lhe Biealey A

Mothers Club Dinner for School Teachers Planned

The Mothers Club announces a dinner for school teachers with readings by Miss Mildred Rosenbloom and a talk Books Our Children Should Read by public librarian Miss Callie Wieder. Hostess committee includes Mmes. C Ke Bentz Edward Kelly Ro Mackaman Helen Koester and BE Rummel.

Club Notes G F Club Meeting at Mrs Yagla Home

The G F club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs P H Yagla's home. Fifteen dozen handkerchiefs to be sent to Bilis Island were finished. Mr and Mrs J T Riordan entertained dinner bridge club members last evening at Hotel Russell Lamson, then hosted them to play cards at their home.

G.F. Club P. H. Yagla Bilis Island Birs J.T. Riordan Russell- Lamson Royal Waterloo

Social Events on Week's Calendar

Social events listed include United Commercial Travelers activities with dancing and meetings at K of B hall. Various clubs meet at W C A and Mary Melrose rooms, with dates across Monday to Saturday featuring book reviews, music, and civic group gatherings.

United BR Hall

Friday Study Club Elects Mrs Davis as Its President

The Friday Study Club elected Mrs C H Davis president at a Friday afternoon meeting held at Mrs C F Robe s home. Officers chosen included Mrs C D Hays as vice president Mrs J C Forbes secretary and Mrs C Brecken ridge treasurer Retiring president Mrs A Lasser served as critic The program committee will include Mrs T C Scott Mrs M Coontz and Mrs A C Cole The social committee will be Mrs Willis Johnson Mrs Peter Findlay and Mrs B A Holton The program featured a paper on Germany s Contribution to Science by Mrs C E Klingaman and a drama review of Nathan Wise Lessing by Mrs Johnson The club will meet next with Mrs B Holton

Co. H. Davis C. F. Robe C. D. Hays J. C. Forbes of C.breckenridge A. ‘Lasser T. C. Scott M. ¥.‘ Coontz A. .C. Cole Willis, Johnson Peter Findlay B. A. Holton Germany C. E. Klingaman Nathan Wise Lessing Johnson

Woman's Relief Corps Votes on Bronze Tablet Gift

The Woman's Relief Corps at Memorial Hall voted to place a bronze tablet 24 by 34 inches as a memorial to members of Robert Anderson post Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs Miola, E Hartsell, president, appointed members to select the gift and serve on the reception committee. Thirty four members attended. talks were given by Mrs Stevens and Mrs Johnson. The corps will hold an all day thimblebee and quilting next Wednesday with a picnic lunch at noon.

Averice Gilley Henry Glas Corps

Mrs. McKeen Is Honor Guest at Kitchen Shower

Miss Genevieve Holman entertained last evening at a kitchen shower honoring Mrs. Eugene McKeen formerly Miss Dorothy Schmidt. Mrs. McKeen was an out of town guest. Other attendees included Misses Della Mitchell Frieda Steege Theo Glaw Bernice Bluhm Jean Shelly Ruth Van Gorder Juanita DeGon Kathryn Wildes and Mrs. Ellis Voshell. Bunco provided the diversion with favors to Mrs. Voshell and Mrs. McKeen.

Genevieve Holman Eugene McKeen Dorothy Schmidt Helen. Deacon Mrs. McKeen Della Mitchell Frieda Steege Theo Glaw Bernice Bluhm Jean Shelly Ruth van Gorder Juanita DeGon Kathryn Wildes Ellis Voshell Bunco

Burton Avenue Baptist Church Sets Trio L and Gleaners Party

Members of the Triple L and Gleaners class at Burton Avenue Baptist Church held a gathering yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Clyde Shupe’s home. Hosts dispensing hospitality included Mrs. Shupe along with Mrs. L. W. Gates Mrs. Harry McLain Mrs. Ray McMullan Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Harry Campbell.

Triple L Burton Avenue Baptist Church Clyde Shupe Shupe L. W. Gates Harry McLain Ray McMullan Charles Smith Harry Campbell

Hints in Beauty Care and Home Remedies

Brief tips on staying healthy to preserve beauty. Advice covers preventive medicines for common colds, fever management, and home treatments like warm baths with mustard, hot lemonade, and aspirin guidance. Includes notes on scalp massage and natural hair care remedies for a child, plus obesity-related weight guidance and oatmeal use, reflecting era health notions.

M.D. F C. TE

Waterloo D A R Chapter Dinner Program Held

Fifty four members of Waterloo chapter Daughters of the American Revolution attended a dinner at the Y W C A building. Mrs Louis S Schmidt Ames spoke on historical relics and preservation work of Iowa groups. she displayed antiques and relic photographs. Mrs L B Gates discussed Paul Revere and Mrs C D Becker gave a flag lesson. Mrs Ben Hesser spoke on national affairs. Warren Gilbert sang solos. The chapter voted to place the Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy in the public library and Vera Ricketts was admitted as a new member. Officers will be elected next meeting.

Waterloo Daughters of the American Revolution Louis 8. Schmidt Ames D.A. St Conservation Association of Iowa Schmidt Sun Dial L. B. Gates Paul Revere C. D. Becker Jesson Ben Hesser Warren Gilbert America Vera Ricketts W. J. Sutcliffe Cedar Heights

Luella Burk and Herbert Miehe Are United in Marriage

Luella Burk daughter of Mr and Mrs F H Burk 420 East Ninth street married Herbert Ai Miehe son of Mr and Mrs August Miehe in her parents home at 6 30 p m yesterday Rev Clinton F Smith officiated the double ring service Twenty five guests attended The bride wore a georgette gown shaded rose with pink rosebuds and sweetpeas The couple will reside at 420 East Ninth street after a brief stay in Des Moines Several community notices followed including lodge installations Western Star meetings and club events.

Luella Burk H.burk East Ninth Street Herbert Ai Miehe August Miehe Oelwein Clinton F.’ Smith Phoebe Jane’ Bickelberg Ralph Bickelberg Charles Chickering Dodge Motor Company Des Moines

Steel orders drop in March for U S Steel

New York April 4 unfilled orders of United States Steel Corporation on March 1 totaled 3,149 tons, down 43,279 tons from February’s end.

New York United States Steel Corporation

Hawkeye Bank Closed in Reorganization

Hawkeye Iowa April 9 First State Bank of Hawkeye was closed by order of the state bank examiner for reorganization due to depleted reserves. The step aims to stabilize operations and protect depositors while the bank undergoes a restructuring plan.

Hawkeye First State Bank This Place

Will of Emmons Johnson Bequeaths One Fifth to Granddaughter

The late Emmons Johnson a pioneer banker dies filing a will dated December 20 1926 leaving three fifths of the residuary estate to grandchildren and two fifths to Mrs James D Easton with trustees for minor beneficiaries. Executor Walter E Johnson is named and exempt from bond. The will directs books to remain for the widow and then be divided among daughter Alice Lucy McKee and Eleanor Williams with the remainder distributed among ten parts to various grandchildren and trustees. The estate includes a large home at South Street Panid Park Avenue and a substantial library with specific division rules for books and furnishings. The executor and trustees are freed from bonds and the will notes no provision for certain heirs.

James D. Easton South Street Emmons Johnson Walter E. Johnson Park Avenue West Pike, Sias, Zimmerman & Frank Carleton’ Sias J. E. Bragdon Mr. Johnson Panid Park Elbert Leland Leland Ella H. C. Johnson Elsa Johnson Alice Lucy. Mckee Eleanor R. Williams Des Moines Carrie .R. Johnson Caroline B.’L. Johnson Bethlehem Louise A. Johnson Walter E Mable A. Johnson Gladys Bragdon Robert E. Johnson Margaret Johnson Walter E Johnson Easton Marion Easton James Gordon Easton Marion Leland B. Johnson

Lecture Recital by Piano Teacher and Pupils Delights Audience

A piano lecture recital by Mrs Gertie Abdill at Mrs W P Kerwin's home featured pupils performing Chopin Beethoven Elfman Grei and other composers. Participants included Margaret Morris Mary Katherine Kerwin Lorraine TH Ruth Cotton Marianna Smock Viola Bent Helen Lytle Robert Fern Betty Burk Winifred Meare James Ramagi Marius Grant Joe Burk Billy Bach Claude Lytle Mervell Dobbing and others in a scholarly artistic program.

Gertie Abdill W. P. Kerwin Chopin Margaret Morris Beethoven Mary Katherine Kerwin Elfman Lorraine TH Ruth Cotton Marianna Smock Grei Viola Bent Helen Lytle Quigby Robert Fern Wasner Betty Burk Gavotte Winifred Meare James Ramagie Marius Grant Joe Burk Billy Bach Claude Lytle Betty Ramree The Mervell Dobbing

Boy Breaks Ankle in School Basketball Play

Wallace Gaddis fractured an ankle during recess Friday while playing basketball at Donkerton Ta. The incident was reported as a special item in the daily edition.

Donkerton Wallace Gaddis

Yanks Trace Fedigres and Irish Genealogy

A Dublin castle note says most letters from Americans of Irish descent seek to trace lineage and coats of arms. Major Sir Neville Wilkinson runs a large staff to provide information.

Fedigres Dublin Irish Free State Dublin Castle Neville Wilkinson Order of St.’ Padrick

Trappers’ Wages Rise as Carcass Byproduct Becomes Scarce

Mitton Holden, a trapper, recalls throwing carcasses by the hundreds and now wishes he had them as prices surge. Another trapper, William Dill, nets 2300 dollars in four months. Reports also note Soviet officials dismissed for not learning Ukrainian, Antrim man keeps a 24 year old car, Halberstadt’s Stelzfuß wooden leg building, and Chicago Union Stockyards spanning 500 acres with 300 miles of switchtracks.

Mitton Holden Holden William Dill Chicago Union

City in Brief and Local Notices

City in Brief items recall local ads and notices including missing letters, a Carnation Milk rep in Waterloo, family visits, a divorce decree for Nellie Crummer, surgery recoveries, 1928 motor truck plates, mastoid operation recovery, and school concerts. Also reported are tax receipts, a derrick accident at the Venetian, a Spoo search, Manion Clothing asset appraisals, and Illinois Central inspectors studying coal chutes for fire prevention.

Boy Ends Life On Farm Near Alliance Neb

The body of 12 year old John Rimmer Jr was found swinging from a barn rafters on his father's farm near Alliance Nebraska early today. Authorities ruled death a self inflicted act with no reason given by the family.

Alliance John Rimmer,Jr

Pattern orders for NB bully PE MAT SL PATTERNS

The note offers up to date NB bully PE MAT SL PATTERNS from the Courier fashion department. Send 15 cents with your pattern request to Waterloo address. Patterns feature seam allowances and orders are fulfilled promptly with expected 10 day delivery after sending.

Fashion Departmentv Evening Courier Waterloo

Day debate puts prohibition up as convention issue

Boston April 9 Prohibition coined today as a possible big issue for the Republican national convention next year Debating the question last night both Senator Borah Idaho dry and Dr Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia university wet said they would discuss their views on the convention The fight will be presented to the American people in the campaign of 1926 About 3000 packed Symphony hall and many listening by radio divided as to who won The Herald Republican appointed nine prominent Republicans as unofficial judges Vote favored Borah Their vote 6 to 3 in favor of the senator The Herald construed the judges sympathies as evenly divided The disputants agreed from the start on liquor evils and that general enforcement was unsatisfactory Butler took the affirmative that the resolution repeal of the eighteenth amendment would be advocated by the 1928 Republican platform

Boston Senator Borah Idaho Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Borah Butler Symphony” Hall Beaton ‘Herald Herald

Fragmentary note on trial and governance

A garbled excerpt discusses a fair trial over 25 years and mentions Dr Butter seeking treatment. It references changes in the federal government and Quebec government control, implying debate over a better approach to correcting the overarching issue.

Quebec

Pedestrian Fell After Car Stopped. Drunk Man Arrested

F. P. Hackley faced a mystery at 213 Eleventh Street after a pedestrian Lester Chevalier appeared beneath a halted auto near Sycamore and Fifth. Officer C E Thornberry arrested Chevalier on intoxication charges amid foggy traffic confusion.

F. P. Hackley Eleventh Street Lester Chevalier Hackley Sycamore C. E Thornberry

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Ent Conservation Jleague Y. TW AL Book Review Club Y. W. C. A. Mary’ Melrose Board Progressive Delphian Robes W. Co. UY C. A W. H. Bickley Waterloo Musicians Uniondance Elks Vluh Mary Melrose D. A. R. Black's Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Q. E. S.—Masonic Hall Fred J Miner Home and Education Department Carl Bickley Woman’s Relief Corps Church News Edna Kent Forbes Health and Beauty Waterloo’ D A. R Herbert Miehe Masonic Hall Cedar’s Falls Bethany Shrine Russell DeGon C. HL Bunker Emma’ van, Orsdol Storrs Order of Eastern Star Eastern Star Oliver Yas Women’s Christian Temperance Union Y. W. Cla L.t.l’s Moose Heart Legion Moose Hall C. W. Randall Elmer Ohrt Bridge Hi. C. Gordon Gordon Ohrt TE. A. McCuillough Christopher Morley Book Review Club Fred J. Miller Independence Avenue E. J. Brucher W. B. Howell Little Brown Church the Vale Bessie Peterson Clifford Jenkins Delphian Society Maymo Daniels Faterson Musicians Union Elks Club Menales Beulah Bean Bova Chambers Hoelen Ann Uhan Albert James Mes yAuuaa Te Sumner Champaign Atl University of Ilinois Brive- Le-Gaillarde France Damian Hartford Conn Henry A. Perkins Trinity College Matterhorn Mont Blanc Hartford Club Czar Leningrad Russia Nicholas Boise United States Weather ‘Bureau Barre Mont Glasgow Paris Bridgeton Kharkov Ukraine Antrim N. HE. J. Thompson Halberstadt Harz Buchanan Chester L. Neve Sioux Carnation Milk Company Cedar “Rapids H. B. Taylor Third, Avenue West Marshalltown John Coyne Mary C. Schmidt Cleveland, C Elizabeth Schmidt Harry L. Blades Oaklawn. Avenue Allen Memorial” Hospital Nellie B. Crummer James Stanley “Crummér J. P. Greeley Western Avenue California Ralph Childs Iowa State’ Teachers College St. Francis Hospital Ed Madigan Burdell Glenn Biggle Commercial Street Presbyterian Hospital Gladys Towne National Kindergarten Elementary College Evanston Ill E. M. Towne Fourth Street Leone Ewoldt Henry Ewoldt East High School Orchestra East High Russell Lamson West Baldpate George M. Cohan West High Charles Berger Allen Memorial Hospital Nick” Spoo W. ON Spoo Elfin Charles Mohlis Spoois J.E. Fanning Illinois Central Railroad Company Narested Libert Boundry All Valetine Master Cleaners
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