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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1928

Page

2

Friday Thirteenth Not Deter Waterloo Social Events

Waterloo society pages report a busy Friday with community nights, dances, and meetings across St. Paul’s church and local clubs. Women’s groups host dinners, a Knapp studio program, and a Cedar Heights schoolhouse gathering, while other societies plan Easter dances and club socials despite the date’s superstition.

Women's Home Missionary Society of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Orcfesera Knapp Studio J. D. Knapp Snimvers Fox Ob Henner Tom Dorothy Lea Quarkth Fox Tint Idles Boffand Kaynenot Gutraw Rimenseeig Jeane Iisembiet Bolerst Walt Pye Elizabeth Foster Fox Trou Sul- Omy Wildens Rose Chaunmb Sassie Sam Paini The

Prochaska Sullivan Nuptials Performed at Independence

Marie Winifred Sullivan and Frank Prochaska united in marriage at St John s Catholic church Independence with Rev Wy T Donohue officiating The bride daughter of Bert and Sullivan and the groom son of Joseph Prochaska Lime Springs will reside on a Winthrop farm after a brief wedding trip and May first homecoming.

Vourter Speciaic Sac Independence Marie Winifred Sullivan Prank Prochaska St. John's Catholic Church Wy T. Donohue Copie Rriaabeth Sullivan Carl Broghiske Daui Weber Inver Bert Sullivan Dubuque Joseph Prochaska Lime Springs Notre Dame Seminary Winthrop

Miss Becker Weds A J Oberhauser in Gilbertville Church

Miss Julia Helen Becker daughter of Mrs Barbara Becker married Aloysius J Oberhauser son of Mrs John Oberhauser at St Marys Gilbertville Ja Rev Joseph Mayer officiated Best man Louis Oberhauser and bridesmaid Miss Gertrude Becker. The couple will reside on a farm near La Porte City with reception for 66 relatives and friends.

Gilbertville Julia Helen Becker Barbara Becker St. Mary's Church Aloysius J. Oberhauser John Oberhauser Joseph Mayer Louis Oberhauser Gertrude Becker Becker Oberhauser la Porte City

Hints in Beauty Care From Edna

A 1920s style advice piece urges balanced diets with watery vegetables, dairy like buttermilk, fruit, starch, and limited fat. It discusses calorie targets for a 173 pound woman and suggests exercises like walking and dancing for overall fitness and tone.

Edna KE Jazmine Omrat Ordy

C A R Members Hear of National Organization Plans

Twenty members and three guests attended a Children of the American Revolution meeting at Mrs. Laura Gholson Ak dost home. Guests teoberk Frederick Howe and Mildred Berry heard a report on the Washington convention and the concurrent D A R congress.

Laura, Gholson Fuphiard Gholson Ak Dost Teoberk Frederick Howe Mildred Berry West High Quartet Tchaikowsky Moskowski Marrvna Murtagh Washington, D. C Continental Congress Daughters of the American Revolution Marjorie Agnew Waterloo Children of the American Revolution A. R Vernon D. A. RR Sarah Shelton C. A. Royat Tamasse South Caroline Waterloo G A. R Milich Willie Grace Gumbriell Binnehe Morris Benehtsig Wakefield Washington Joe Marian Murtagh J. G. Murtagh

Waterloo O E S Members Listen to Varied Program

Waterloo Chapter of Eastern Star held a meeting with 135 attendees including visitors from Auror Fort Dodger Parkersburg Perry and Waverly. The program featured music solos a piano duet a play by West High Dramatic Club and a paid supper planned for April 35.

Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Matt Parrott Auror Fort Dodger Parkersburg Perry Waverly Wilma Schrag Helen Louise Bernbrock Ishtar Hyatts Glick My Desire Eberhart Naneen Davis

Club Notes From A Times Past Luncheon Group

Fragmented notes report a Wednesday luncheon hosted by A B Smith at White Sea. Attendees include Thomas Landgraf, Mrs Pyrdforee, MM. SNANO Wwern Apert POW, Wittitock, Afr Bandfivid, Mire, M J Culligan, Mrs J 2 Takin, and Mrs Joseph McCilade. Judge Devine named secretary and Brak Finay as treasurer.

Thomas Landgraf Erdagy Sherieen Lucky Phat Mrs. Pyrdforee MM. Snano Wwern Wittitock High Sea A. B Smith White Sea Otheryange Mire M. J

Church News Details From Pir Lateran Society Meeting

The Pir Lateran church society met at Mrs J W Brandes home to plan bake sale. Mrs Fannie Barrett was admitted to membership and the Lutheran church brotherhood plans a regAl meeting tomorrow with a radian show and a year box social.

Pir Lateran Ehirch J .W. Brandes Fannie Barrett Mirst Lutheran Church

C F Conference to Attract Iowa School Folk Next Week

About 200 to 300 educators and board members are expected at Iowa State Teachers College for the annual conference for consolidated, normal training high and elementary schools of Iowa. Miss Agnes Samuelson will speak with H H Seerley delivering the welcome. Noted speakers include L Driver Cornelia Adair J C Brown and W G C Reavis. Demonstrations will feature Elsie Lorenz and Eulalie Turner with Amy Arey assisting.

Iowa State Teachers College Iowa State Department of Education Agnes Samuelson H. H. Seerley State Teachers | College L. Driver Pennsylvania Department of Public Education Cornelia S. Adair National Educational Association J. C. Brown State Teachers College Dekalb W. GC. Reavis University of Chicago Elsie Lorenz Watterloo West

John N Sweitzer Seriously Ill in Minneapolis

John N Sweitzer former municipal court bailiff and early Waterloo merchant is seriously ill at his daughter Mrs G W Perkins home 3516 Portland Ave Minneapolis Minn after an influenza attack he is 80 years old and in very weak condition.

John N. Sweitzer Waterloo G. W. Perkins Portland Avenue Minneapolis Minn

George S Myers in Hollywood Hospital Report

George S Myers, an 84 year old retired conductor with Illinois Central rail road, is seriously ill with heart trouble in a Hollywood California hospital. He has been living with his daughter Mrs George A Baker in Hollywood for a few weeks after moving to California several years ago.

George 5S. Myers Illnois Central Railroad Hollywood Cal Althe Los Angeles Myers George A. Baker California

Waterloo City Briefs and Notices

A collage of short items from Waterloo and nearby: Buchanan’s optical ad and appointments. Harry Tucker and W.D. Foster in Waterloo on business. railroad reps from Chicago Rock Island and Kansas City Southern visiting. Dr Len Lyris at St Francis hospital shows slight improvement. H.C. Worthley and Mrs. Webster visiting Waterloo. Miss Lauri Mahon underwent surgery at St Francis. trial jurors excused to 9 am April 24 per Clerk J. W. Thompson. Mrs. A. B. Sibert returns from Chicago wedding visit. announcements of births and family ties involving the Johnson and Williams families. local photographers Jennis h and Mack attending a two day Photo Punishers meeting in Des Moines. dinner parties at Barron and Gale my circles. a social note on chess camaraderie and birthday celebrations for Marjorie and Shinn family ties.

Harry Tucker Oelwein Waterloo W. D. Foster Des Moines Chicago, Rock Islands& Pacific Railroad P. WN Wickham Minneapolis Kansas City & Southern Railway Len Lyris Grmmdy Center St. Francis Hospital H.C. Worthley Kansas City & Southern Railroad F.C. Webster Galesburg J. A. Bown Third Avenue West Lauri Mahon Alcott School Mack Jennis H Association Winnie

Rath Hormel Pact Decision Delayed in Conspiracy Case

Washington April 12 Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Dun pap said no decision would be rendered for some days in the Rath and Hormel packing conspiracy case due to review of Iowa hearings and the oral session here. Rath Longley for the Iowa packers urged prompt action. Tycher of Kansas represented the National Livestock Exchange seeking tighter stockyard control.

Courier Special Service Washington, D. C Dun Pap Rath and Hormel Iowa E. F. Rath Alfred Longley Tycher Kansas National Livestock Exchange

Eagle and Coyote Taken by Hunters in Death Battle

In Geelysburg, S D April 12 a dramatic woodland clash ended with James Dillon and Tom Burdick discovering an eagle and a coyote locked in mortal combat. They subdued both. the eagle is described as a 32 inch tall specimen with a wingspan of 7 feet 3 inches and noted for its fearsome fight.

Eagle Coyote Geelysburg S. D Batling James Dillon Tom Burdick Forest City Dillon Burdick Missouri River L-T Dilson

Celery and Chicken Olive Sandwich Recipes

A vintage guide presents two sandwich ideas for salads or soups. Celery with cream cheese and parsley creates a paste for buttered brown bread, while chicken with olives and mayo fills wheat or bran bread. Also notes on wholesome cooking and versatile puddings.

Brain Teaser Says Word RIGHT Has Hidden Rules

A puzzle declares the letters AH T G i R form RIGHT and tests vowel count and position rules. It asserts the fourth letter is nearest the alphabet, and that the last letter being not T is true, though that claim is false.

Lindbergh Attacks Balboa Steps On Pacific Side

Panamanian voyage details several ports from Puerto Colombia to Cartagena and Cristobal. Mr and Mrs J A Bown of Waterloo hear Col Charles Lindbergh speak at Balboa Admin Building, then tour Panama Canal sites and visit old Panama ruins. They also meet Clifford Ham in Managua via telephone, after a voyage across the Atlantic and through the canal.

Atlantic Coast South America Panama Canal Pacific Coast San Francisco Mrr J. A. Bown Third Avenue West America Col Charles Lindbergh Balboa Pacific Canal Cristobal Canal Zone Atlantic Bown Colombia Pedro Miguel Getun Bantons Pembroke Banton Waterloo Banton Panama Canal Administration Panama Henry Morgan Lindbergh Central American Corinto Nicaragua la Union la Libertad Acajutla Salvador San Jose de Guatemala Champerteo Guatemala Dubuque Ham Ox Team

Central American Coffee Crops Highlight San Salvador Visit

The Waterloo party toured San Salvador on January 19, traveling 27 miles from La Libertad to the capital. Coffee emerged as the region’s principal crop with large shipments seen at ports, while locals mostly did not benefit from the labor. The Colombia reached San Francisco January 27, and Mr and Mrs Bown spent the winter in Los Angeles.

Ham Dubuque Customs Service Philippines Mary Barber la Libertad Salvador San Salvador Republic Bown Central America Colombia San Francisco

Quarantines for Noted Illnesses in Local Cases

Whooping cough affects Gerald Clemenson aged 6 of 1212 Wallgate. Measles cases include Bernadine Greenburg 2 at 706 Moir and Charles Becker 17 months at 1709 Jefferson. Chickenpox involves Faye Lambertson 6 of 860 Logan Avenue and Lyle McGuiwen 8 of 1104 Ackermant.

Gerald Clemmenson Wallgate Bernadine Greenburg Moir Charles Becker Jefferson Faye Lambertson Logan Avenue Lyle McGuiwen Ackermant

Edna Wallace Hopper Promotes Facial Youth Aunty Cleanser

An advertisement features Edna Wallace Hopper praising a facial cleanser named Facial Youth A uny toler counter. It claims to cleanse deep pores removing dust and soot residue with a fresh scent and gentle method. The copy touts ease of use and skin protection for busy, overworked faces.

Edna Wallace Hopper Tessly Wallace Hopper

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Cedar Heights Mimes J. G. Brinkerhoff H. A. Gee J. C. Kingsland Ralph Edgerton Becker Chapter Elks Club Harald Miller Martha McCormick Frappe Orio Miller Bfr Robert Francis L. B. Gates J. B. Knowles Home and Education Department of Woman's Club Jo Richmond Morgan First Congregational Church Mmes George E. Lichly J. B. Innes H. W. Wilson H. C. Wurster Glenn Tibbitts H. L. Wheelock Ladies' Encampment Auxiliary Black Hawk I Hall First Presbyterian Sunday School J. J. Roberts First Methodist Episcopal Church Brotherhood of First, Congregational Church Charles W. Kline First United Presbyterian Church Wil Harta Gilmore AlcDowell Blue Triangle League St. John's Young People’s Club K. of Hall. P. A Emerson School, Security Benefit Association K. of RP Home and Education Department Priday Study Club Election Co D. Hays White Shrine Cedar Press Red Black Fidellé Eliss Walnut Street A. J. Oberhauser Memorial Hall B.S. Axtel Imnusic Wayne Bergen Alameda Cab Alfred Kies Witte Maxine Zack Shirley Nemceck Madonna Hogan Richard Fay David Weborine Beth E Eemdarlor Ana Wba Waterloo O. E. S King’s Daughters Mizpah Circle J. P. Jones King's Daughters Fort Madison Perkins Hospital W. E. Peavey Sliver Cross Circle L. Sansom J. G. Ralston Ottawa Can Towa Mdlinois DY. W. CG Frances — Esslinger Betty Potter Edith Ranney Bernce Taylor Dorothy Robinson Vert Sturges Eleanor Rickhoff Evelyn Finck Althera Dudley Gladys Radclitt Margaret Wilson Constance Olsen Helene Jensen Millicent Lueht Evelyn Sidtsema Audrey Scevetis Irene Kopache Ewo Cunorning Allen George Wo Selbig J. D. Bandfirla Bridge Madeline Sims Annet Markessen Cedar Ralls W. D. Endres Central Christian Church Mary Henning Roy Ande Hot Malo Anders Anders Oplecin Devine Secretar Tom Stuirley Church News C. F DeKalb, Illinois Normal School George Hollywood Hospital Buchanan's Barron FMS Forest Avenue Ning Womer Runes Cadar Falls Tigh School Jesse Seege Newcastle Ind Lew Butler A. B. Hemstreet Donald Letts Sue Lamb Cedar Falls J. EB. Gale Marjorie Fhonp Miss Shinn William Shinn Myrtie, Dunkerton Leona New Bess Burns Irs Paris Premet Rath Langley Lagerman Helen Steffi Lauerman's Corey de BorbBle Goma Serre Optometrists—Mfg Opticians Banta Fashion Department Ivening Courier Patter Weg Abdu
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