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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1929

Page

2

King's Daughters Host State President at Waterloo Luncheon

Seventy five members from four Waterloo circles of the King's Daughters Mizpah Silver Cross Scatter good and Inssmuch met at Black's tea room to honor state president Mrs Mansfeld of Burlington. Mrs Mansfeld urged spiritual life and junior work, noted the Montrose summer camp, and outlined the scholarship fund as plans for a state convention in Independence October 8 to 10.

Waterloo King's Daughters Mizpah Ids Mansfield Burlington Black's Mansfeld J. G .Ralston Black Hawk Leschetizky Iowa Davenport Jennie McCow

Waterloo Girls Recital at Cedar Falls College

Waterloo singer Violet Watters will perform a faculty recital Wednesday evening at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She will be accompanied by pianist Virginia Gable and violinist Dorothy Maxwell with Gladys Ams at the piano. The program includes Mozart Estrelita and selections from Le nozze di Figaro, Der Freischutz, and Chopin Nocturne in E major, among others, showcasing Violinist Maxwell and other performers.

Watters Waterloo Iowa State Teachers College Virginia Gable Dorothy Maxwell Maxwell Gladys Ams la Forge Mintet Edward Kure Gymnopedia Setle Stoessel Gurran Becker Viella

Champion Team Entertained at Dinner Party

Members of the Zipper basketball team that won the city girls championship were guests at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Oscar Berry at 117 Mobile Street. The trophy sat as centerpiece, with red and black team colors on display. Assistant hostess Mrs. Sabert Hellman helped serve a three course meal as music and games followed. Guests included Dorothy Porter and other local players. In a separate note, Chautauqua Circle discussed the British Isles postwar status with emphasis on the general strike and its impact on shipping and England’s lifelines.

Zipper Oscar -Berry Mobile’ Street Sabert. Hellman Dorothy’ Porter Juanita Harties Lois Barnes Burnita Ryan Ruth Pollock Beatrice Reisner Harriet Reisner Margaret Stevens Helen Nelson Virginia Herry British Isles

Society Calendar of Local Groups and Meetings

Tonight and Wednesday features multiple society gatherings across churches and halls. Daughters of Isabella and Christian Endeavor events at First Evangelical, P.T.A. at Alcott and Lincoln schools, Masonic and Royal Neighbor functions, and various lodges at venues including Memorial Hall, Black Hawk I.C. O.F. vat, and Sunshine Lodge. Wednesday includes missionary societies, guilds, circles, and entertainments at several churches and the Masonic temple.

Daughters of Isabella Hall Christian Endeavor Union First Evangelical Church P.T. A Alcott School Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliary—Memorial Hell Waterloo Royal Neighbors Black Hawk 1 C. F. Hall Ace of Cluts Guy Haney Sunshine Lodge Fireman’s Hall St. Mark's Episcopal Church Lincoln School H. W. Miller Graves Memorial U. B Mrsa. C. F. Stanheim Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Church Holy Six Club William Blowers Majel Guild First Presbyterian Church Ladies Inelal tinion—Universalist BOB. OS. BE Orville Hamilton Wedinbridge Club Ralph Steninger General Aid Society Central Christian Church W. B.S. Thimblebee Circle First Lutheran Missionary Society Martin ‘Tollefson Missionary Society Northminster Presbyterian Church Robert Anderson Post G. A. R.— Memorial Hall Masonic Temple West Teachers Black's Standard Grace M. E. Church First Presbyterian Choir Norma Galser

Silver Wedding Celebrated at Clarksville

Clarksville April 9 Mr and Mrs Robert Burroughs were surprised Sunday by 22 relatives at the home of Mrs Burroughs parents Mr and Mrs James Martin in observance of their twenty fifth wedding anniversary A picnic dinner was served and a gift was presented to the couple Guests from out of town included Mr and Mrs Charles Martin and daughter Maron Mrs Leonard and son Donald from Waterloo

Courier Clarksville and Mirs Robert Burroughs Burrough James Martin Charles Martin Maron Leonard Donald Waterloo

Visitors Host Guests of Honor at City Dinner

Miss Jean Bickley hosted a dinner for ten at her parents home in Davenport. Guests included house guest Miss Ethel Pryde of Evanston and Miss Lucy McKee of Kenosha visiting the Easton family. The event featured dancing after the meal.

Jean Bickley St. Catherine's School Davenport W. H. Bickley Fourth Street West Ethel Pryde Evanston Lucy McKee Kemper Hall Kenosha Wis J. D. Easton

Hints in Beauty Care From Edna Be Frivolous Text

Fashion notes describe spring garments with frippery such as draperies sashes and flowers. Topics include lingerie touches for mood lifting, adjustments to sleeves and collars, and practical style ideas. Skincare tips offer cleansing routines for clearer skin and remedies for blackheads with soaps oils and cold water finish.

Edna

Club to Continue Study of Modern Musical Works

A second lesson on Music Today and Modernism will be taken up by L. M. L club Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas Cascaden 1024 Fourth Street West. Mrs. Lo A Cobb will be joint hostess with luncheon at 1 o’clock. Mrs. Oliver Stevenson will lead the study. Musical numbers include piano Salut d Amour Debussy by Mrs. Ray Shoemaker vocal from Debussy by Mrs. Cobb piano Spanish Dance Granados by Mrs. Miller piano Humoreske Dvorak by Mrs. Lindner and Mrs. Powers vocal Where Drowsy Waters Sleep Lieurance by Mrs. Swift piano Shepherds Hey Grainer by Mrs. Hoxie vocal Banin Song Sidney Homer by Mrs. Wilbur sacred vocal solo by Dudley Buck by Mrs. Bunker piano Finlandia Sibelius by Mrs. Bennett and vocal selection from Madame Butterfly Puccini by Mrs. Enderlein.

L. M.L Club Thomas Cascaden Fourth Street West Lo A. Cobb Oliver Stevenson Eigar Ray Shoemaker Debussey Mus Cobb Granidas FP. J, Miller Bvorak Lindner F. W. Powera Voica Lieurance John Swift Grainger O. R. Hoxie Sidney Homer H.C. Wilbur Dudley Buck O. H. Bunker Sibellius Claude Bennett Puctini A. E. Enderlein

Afternoon Series at Woman's Club Brought to Close

The Waterloo Woman's Club concluded its afternoon season with a large turnout at the clubhouse on Monday. Mrs. EB. Johnson described her Washington trip for inauguration ceremonies. Miss Florence Ward, now in Washington with the agriculture department, attended as a guest. Vocal numbers by Mrs. Eliott Wise and accompanist Mrs. James Chapman entertained. Little Miss Winifred Rickhoff presented two readings. Seventeen bridge tables produced prizes for Mrs. Guy Johnson and Mrs. George Shoemaker. Tea service featured decorated cut flowers with Mrs. A. S. Weishaar and Mrs. J. O. Trumbauer presiding. event overseen by Mrs. H. J. Wheelock.

Waterloo Woman’s Club EB. L. Johnson Washington, D. C Florence Ward Department of Agriculture Washington Eliott Wise Sprogs Brahe James Chapman Liitle Winifred Rickhoff Bridge Guy Johnson George Shoemaker A. S. Weishaar J. O. Trumbauer

Chapter FE Hosts Meeting at Revling Home

Mrs. TF Harold Revling hosted Chapter FE of the F E O at 421 Sunset Road on Monday evening. Mrs. George Lichty spoke about her Washington trip during inauguration events and a Hoover war-era food administration reunion. The group voted to donate 12 to cover two girls’ expenses at a W G A camp this summer. Refreshments were served by several members. The next meeting, April 22 at Mrs. H H Caughlan’s home, will study the opera Il Trovatore.

Harold Revling Sunset Road Chapter FE George Lichty Washington, D. C Hoover Food Administration W. G.A W. J. Hoxie Glen Miller Ben Howrey John Gwynne H. H. Caughlan

Waverly Nurses Entertain Fourth District Members

Fourth district Town Registered Nurses met in Waverly hospital with 35 members present. Sister M Madeline from Marshalltown reviewed the National League of Nursing Education. A tentative outline for the October state convention at Marshalltown was announced along with readings and vocal numbers by local members. Refreshments followed. next meeting planned for Marshalltown.

Courier Special Service Waverly Waverly Hospital National League of Nursing Education M. Madeline Marshalltown Dotty McCulloch Doctor

College Faculty Member Will Be Married in Fall

Miss Mildred Sharp of Teachers College social science faculty announced her engagement to N. M. Gauwens, a Jackson Mich Boy Scout executive, with a fall wedding planned at Sharp's Elmore Minn home. The notice appears amid campus club updates and local event notes from Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls Mildred Sharp Teachers College S. F. Hersey N. M. Gauwens Jackson, Mich

Club Notes Postponed Meeting At Mrs Esher Home

The T. R. I. S. club postponed its meeting set for the tenth Thursday next week at the home of Mrs. Frank Esher. P. K. Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Lynes on Denver Street and favors a Hog going to Mrs. Herbert Lantz. Guests were Mrs. A. E. Relff and Mrs. Lantz. Mrs. Gene Fisher will entertain the club on April 16.

T. R. I. S. Club Frank Esher P. K Ix. Lynes Denver Street Herbert Lantz A. E. Relff Lantz Gene Fisher Wil

Church Group Meetings And Socials Schedule For Week

A compendium of church groups arranging meetings, luncheons, and socials across Grace M E First M E Macedonian Westminster Westminster Park Presbyterian and Calvary Evangelical churches. Events include luncheons at 1 pm and 2:30 pm, all day quilting, missionary society gatherings, and a piano party at Miss Norma Gaiser's home with choir members. A birthday party honored Dr W L Steeves at Walnut Street Baptist Church with 38 attendees and a cake.

First Presbyterian Church Norma Gaiser Independence Avenue

Birthday Party Held for Capt Armstrong by Firemen

A large gathering of Capt Lew Armstrong's friends filled his 1010 Herth Avenue home for a birthday surprise. Activities included 500 games and refreshments, with a gift presented to the captain. Additional guests from area families and associations attended, all noting the festive salute.

Lew Armstrong Fire Department Herth Avenue Capt. Armstrong Roy. Armstrong and Charles Isenhower William Gleason al Manahl Arvine Ayers Nelson King Frank —Balensiefer E. Wright Maude Hosmer Brynnie Bruner Tim Mahoney

Iowa Gains in Employment for March Report

Des Moines April 9 reports A L Urick state labor commissioner notes Iowa industrial employment rose 0.6 percent in March from February with gains led by stone and clay products at 13.1 percent and iron and steel at 5.3 percent. Of 313 firms: 257 full-time 45 part-time 11 shut down. 91 described conditions good 31 fair and one poor. Building permits in 15 Iowa cities over 10,000 population fell in February to 288 value 807 470 from January 217 permits valued 544 869.

Des Moines U.P Iowa A. L. Urick Urick Utick Iron and Steel Works Tn Dainsry

Izaak Walton League Membership Drive Update Report

Waterloo chapter holds 7:30 p m meeting at city hall municipal courtroom to reveal progress toward the 1000 member goal. E W Koepke president announces the drive started two weeks ago and has made good progress. Other topics will be discussed for new and old members.

Izaak Walton League Waterloo City Hall E.W. Koepke

Waterloo G A R and local groups host social events

Local notices show Mrs Mayme LaBarre improving at 227 Commercial, Henry G Mack heading to W F Mack funeral in Sans Souci with 14 siblings mostly deceased, L K Miller's wife and daughter traveling from Dallas via Los Angeles Phoenix San Pedro Long Beach to Waterloo. Dentist F Hevgerly at 608 Black Hawk Bldg announces contact. Virginia Fish hosts bridge party with prizes to Marjorie Gross and Bee Driscoll. G A R post Robertson Anderson meets Memorial Hall. Waterloo Credit Men's Association hosts ladies night with music and program.

L. K. Miller Locust Street Los Angeles Dallas Tex Phoenix San Diego San Pedro Long Beach Waterloo F. Hevgerly Black Hawk Ladies’ Wight Waterloo Credit Men’s Association Black's

Man who crashed with Kane flies to Chicago again

Gerald Wilson of 702 W Lerkerith street west suffered a skull fracture and other injuries when the Fairchild monoplane Kane drove sideswiped a tree and crashed near Keane's Cedar Falls road airport. He later flew from Waterloo to Chicago with Kane as witness to aviation safety. Other passengers included Homer Reece Myrta Kane Carroll Medole and Kane’s mother. Kane landed at Chapman Field Saturday during rain and hail.

Gerald Wilson Wleverith Elmer Kane Keane Homer Reece Eleventh Street Myrta Kane Blut Street Cedar Falls Carroll Medole Chicago Omaha Chapman Field

Deere expands Waterloo plant holdings in Acres adjoining Miles Street

A year ago today in Waterloo on Monday April 3 1929 John Deere Tractor Company expanded its plant area by purchasing three and a half acres of lowland adjoining its Miles Street site formerly known as Brewery Pond. Dr E R Shannon returned from a three month abroad trip reporting burns from a train incident in Egypt and lost baggage in a sleeping car fire. Sheriff H T Wagner was moved home from Allen Memorial Hospital where an emergency appendicitis operation was performed two weeks earlier.

John Deere Tractor Company Miles Street E. R. Shannon Africa Egypt H. T. Wagner Allen Memorial Hospital

Roof fire damages Frederika parsonage in brief blaze

Frederika Iowa April 9 a roof fire damaged the Frederika Methodist parsonage. A bucket brigade and fire extinguisher quenched the flames. A hospital treatment note mentions a pneumonia case for Alton Grover, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Grover.

Frederika M. BE Alton Ray Grover New Hampton

Jellied Tongue and Kitchen Tips from Old Menu

A recipe describes smoked tongue with a lemon gel and jelly mold, plus a 12 hour chill before serving. Tidbits offer kitchen tips: whipped cream doubles in bulk, avoid baking other items with cake, frying ham briefly, cheese and Russian dressing sandwich filling, use leftovers promptly to prevent spoilage, and easy egg peeling with cold water.

Brain Test Answer Longest Words List

The provided list identifies the four longest words in the prompt text. Unfamiliar appears first, followed by considerably, encountered, and misunderstanding as the longest terms present.

The Junior Mode In Print in Evening Courier Patterns

The Evening Courier promotes junior fashion with a practical pattern for a smart dress. It details a spring style for girls ages 8 to 12, listing fabrics, trims, sizes, yardage, and easy instructions, all for 15 cents per pattern and 10 cents for the new fashion book.

Evening Courier Courier Pattern Dept 17Th St New York City

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