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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1929

Page

4

Dinner Party Plans for Bride-Elect Licille Bunting ton

A dinner party in Lovejoy Avenue honors Miss Licille Bunting ton next week. Mrs. Edward Northey Mrs. LeRoy Junger and Mrs. Leslie Lewis host at Mrs Northey's home. Pink white and green decor set. after dinner, bridge and a linen shower for Miss Huntington with guests listed.

Licille Buntington Edward Northey LeRoy Junger Leslie Lewis Huntington George ‘Muntington EL Ad. Sandhagen Cedar Rapids FL M." Ross Harold Sibert Merle ’. Braden Wilbur. van. Eman Julius Johnson Virginia Pedicord Frances Thuil

Legion Auxiliary elects officers to fill vacancies

Mrs Henry Dallman was chosen president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Thursday evening Memorial Hall meeting to replace Mrs J H Love who is leaving the city. Mrs J F Balensifer was named first vice president and Mrs erg Dilworth second vice president. Plans for May’s annual poppy sale were discussed with Mrs F Treganza named chairman. Refreshments were served by Mrs D E Tyler and committee.

Henry “Dallman American Legion Memorial Hall J._H. Love J. F. Balensifer Erg Dilworth F. Treganza D. E. Tyler

Elklets Sponsor Benefit Bridge at Hibs Club

Waterloo Elklets held a benefit bridge party with fifteen tables at the Hibs club on Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Hussman Mrs. W. R. Burkett Dr. George Murphy and Dr. Mark Smith. A door prize was won by W. Q. Foster.

Hibs Club Waterloo Elklets Arthur Hussman W. R. Burkett George Murphy Mark Smith W. Q. Foster Ray Eggert George Cousina H. W. Flint H. A. Limhert H. P. Sandergard Franklin Street Roy Mclaln L. C. Zarson

Tea and Program of Ladies' Guild Is Well Attended

About 75 persons attended the dramatic recital and tea by Christ Episcopal Church Ladies' Guild at the home of Mrs. Cecil Bickley 407 Pine street. Mrs. Stanton Noelverson presented readings from Tom Sawyer and The Highwayman along with dialect poems. Mrs. Bickley offered two piano numbers and guests enjoyed pink floral tea table decor.

Ladies' Guild Christ Episcopal Ehurch Cecil Bickley Pine Street Stanton Noelverson Tom Sawyer Mark Twain Alfred Noyes Angelina Jolson Paul Lawrence Dunbar St. Patrick Lemuel Losee Nod Eugene Field Thomas Baley Aldrich

College Dances Lead Week end Social Affairs

An all college dance will be held at the Woman's gymnasium at Town State Teachers college this evening. Saturday inter sorority dancing and a Minnesingers banquet at Hotel President Waterloo are planned.

Town Westminster House

Worton’s First Baptist Church Elects Officers

Worton’s society of First Baptist Church held its annual election of officers. President is Mrs J J Miller, first vice president Mrs George Pett, second vice president Mrs Nora Strayer, third vice president Miss Anna Mishler, secretary Mrs A E Randall, treasurer A A Cornwell. Miss Earth Ballard, missionary from India, spoke on her work, and Mrs Charles Eby led devotional on Women of the Bible. Refreshments followed.

Worton’s Society of First Baptist Church J. J. Miller George Pett Nora Strayer Anna Mishler A. E. Randall A. A. Cornwell Miss Earth Ballard India Charles Eby Jed

Hints in Beauty Care By Edna Be Some Problems Solved

A beauty column discusses solving scalp and hair issues and notes how four Chicago roommates improved their health and finances by sharing an apartment and meals. It explains scalp conditions from excess oil to hair thinning, urging diagnosis by a scalp specialist and detailing how dead skin can block hair growth.

Edna Chicago Altho Earh Zach JL. T. Q

Club Notes Bring Bridge Wins and Next Meetings

Multiple social clubs report bridge prizes shared by Balensiefer Patterson and Harris with a series of upcoming gatherings. Reorganization at Bon Amicus features a picnic luncheon. future hostesses and dates are listed alongside club plans and attending guests.

Baked Halibut and Date Fluff Recipes

Recipes outline baked halibut with tomato gravy and a date dessert. Halibut combines with tomato pulp flour butter pepper and breadcrumbs then baked. Date fluffy uses dates sugar cream tartar eggs nuts and whipped cream for a light dessert.

Louise A Johnson Weds Reeves Taylor in Bethlehem Pro Cathedral

A spring wedding at the Bethlehem Episcopal pro-cathedral joined Louise A Alford Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis H Johnson to Reeves Taylor of New York City Rev D Wilmot Gaterson officiated The bride wore parchment satin from her mother's gown The couple will reside at 136 East 64th Street New York City Attendants wore coral pink gowns and picture hats Guests included Craig Arbuckle of New York City The groom is a New York Stock Exchange member with Swift & Co The ceremony followed by a reception at Hotel Bethlehem.

Louise A. Johnson Bethlehem Waterloo Leland Johnson Evanston Hotel Bethlehem Miss Baldwin Bryn Mawr Vassar College Phillips-Exeter Academy New York Stock Exchange Swift & Go New York Craig Arbuckle New York City Wedng

League to Debate Contributions of Sexes to Society

Plans for a debate on whether the twentieth century woman has progressed as much as the man were announced at a Blue Triangle league dinner. The event featured vocal numbers by Mrs Nella Merrill Cummings and Miss Helen Brinkman with piano by Miss Brinkman. A Saturday candy sale was planned at the same venue.

Blue Triangle League Nella Merrill Cummings Helen Brinkman

Williams Brothers Photos Sent. Three Sought by Sheriff

Photographs of brothers Mickey Ray and Harald Williams received by Sheriff Wagner. Mickey 28 and wanted for shooting Sheriff H T Wagner and other crimes in Cleveland. Ray 25 held for holdups in Rochester. Harald 22 in custody in Cleveland for safe blowing jobs and investigation. Photos sent by Jacob Graut, Cleveland chief of police.

Williams Brothers Mickey H. T. Wagner Ray Rochester N. Y Harald Cleveland Wagner Jacob Graut Harold

Hospital sales army lined for action Monday

General hospital expansion drive kicks off with a 7:30 a m meeting in the Gold room of the Hotel President. The Allen Memorial campaign aims to raise 90000 for expansion as luncheons are set for each day of the week. The five teams of the division were announced, naming captains and numerous local clergy, doctors, and lay leaders.

General ‘Sales William EH. Steely EG Carey Lee Egbert D. Major Harry Northey T. Hiordan R. W. Schear Harry B. Dunlap Nathan Barber A. Lasser Conald Rheiner H. A.boysen C. M. Allen Graham Hay G.H. Hospers C. R.hoxle L. ET. Lersen Robert Lichty Frank McSweeney A. B. Lovejoy F. W. Gregory R. Bruggeman Willis Johnson G L. Kenagy Graydon Nauman W. A. Zellhoefer W. W. Beal Howard Burr L. G. Hemeworth W. A. Lane D. S. Ramage W. W. Lyle

James Black’s Annex Adds Floors for Furniture Department

The James Black dry goods store announces a staged opening of its annex add on, with the fourth through sixth floors already open as the furniture department. Remaining floors are rapidly nearing completion as lighting fixtures are installed and stock moves begin. The full opening date is not set, but construction is expected to continue through most of May.

James Black James M. Graham

E S Chandler Worse Health Report At Chicago Hospital

Word comes that E S Chandler blacksmith at the Illinois Central Waterloo shops is worse in Chicago hospital after three weeks with neuritis. Mrs Chandler and son Bob of 2427 Fourth Street East will travel to Chicago this evening.

E. S. Chandler Illnois Central Railroad Waterloo Chicago

Local Notices Include Illness Recovery and Travel Plans

Mrs. H J Gandiere, ill in Avlen Memorial hospital for three weeks, has improved and returned to Jesup. Mayor Glenn A Tibbitts examined in Rochester Minn with throat concerns found non serious. Mrs Ward E Murray visited relatives in Ruthven Ia then at George Smale home 143 Mohawk. Mrs Emily Cheorge and Mrs B Frank Knapp, sisters of Gen Philip Hanna, spent winter in Imperial Beach Cal and returned home. Waterloo police sought Barnett Cole 13 and Verb Sibert 14 who left home for adventure. Mrs W C Olson reported missing earlier returned home. Mrs J D Easton returned from two month Florida trip visiting Orlando and St Petersburg. Mr and Mrs Fred W Newhottee and children left for Bremen Germany via New York April 24 to tour Europe returning about July 1. Chicken Rupper First Presbyterian church ad at 6:90.

H. J. Gandiere Avlen Memorial Hospital Jesup Glenn A. ‘Tibbitts Rochester Minn Ward E. Murray J. N. Bruck Ruthven George Smale Mohawk Street Emily Cheorge B. Frank Knapp Philip ¢. Hanna Imperial Beach Cal Vorme Waterloo la Porte City Barnett Cole Verb Sibert W. C. Olson Frank Police Department J. D. Easton Booth Street Florida Jack Coughlan Orlando W. P. Powell Sy. Petersburg Fred W. Newhottee Roland Louise Logan Rverile New York Bremen Germany France Belgium England First Presbyterian

Boy Hit by Bat in Baseball Game Still in Danger

A nine year old boy injured when struck by a bat during a backyard game remains in critical condition with a skull fracture. He was reported resting at Sar tori Memorial hospital today and was in danger of death. The incident involved a companion swinging at a pitched ball. The boy is the son of Mr and Mrs George Haab r.

Falls Kenneth Rashi Sartori Memorial Hospital

Incorrigibles From Orphans Home Sent to Industrial Home

Two of five boys from the Lutheran Orphans Home in Waverly Virginia were sentenced by juvenile court to the state Industrial Home at Eldera for insubordination and incorrigibility. Paul and Clarence Steinberg were sent, while a third boy will be paroled to an uncle in Waterton. The remaining two were readmitted to the home on promise of good behavior.

Waverly Lutheran Orphans Home Eldera Paul Clarence Steinberg Waterton

Grain test results show Group I E leads overall

Group I E posted the highest total while Group II E led that group. In Group TEL the top scorer was D, reflecting varied performance across tests.

Bus Line Cleared in Injury Suit Against Mrs Wood

Bremer district court awarded the bus line absolution after a ten hour jury verdict concerning injuries suffered by Mrs Ella Wood of 614 Washington Street in winter 1927. She claimed 310000 in compensation for a vertebra injury hospital and medical expenses and lost time. Her lawyers argued the company caused the accident by having a road patrolman plank a culvert for buses. The jury returned the decision at 1020 p m Thursday.

Red Ball ‘Transportation, Company Ella’ Bs. Wood Washington ‘Street Bremer County Bremer District Court

Dainty Frock For Tot Pattern Ad from Evening Courier

An advertisement describes a charming toddler dress pattern for sizes 2 4 and 6. It specifies dotted fabrics such as swiss dimity or voile with a rounded yoke and cuffs, offers color combinations, and notes yardage for size 4. Instructions and sizing details accompany the pattern order.

Evening Courier

Bus Collision Case Highlights Speed as Cause

A bus collision case features witnesses claiming the accident resulted from excessive speed as the vehicle struck a culvert. The report notes a back injury with a broken vertebra sustained by a person aboard.

Bus‘ Company wit+nesses

Chamber of Commerce committees plan convention bidding

The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce committees meet at Hotel Russell-Lamson with F McGinn as chair to outline plans for summer conventions. The industrial committee led by H Wente meets at 1 15 pm. The relations committee chaired by Herman Miljer meets at 7 30 pm Monday. The board of directors meets 8 15 pm Tuesday to approve the year’s program drafted from member suggestions. Canada accounts for nearly one fifth of US exports.

Waterloo’ Chamber’ of Commerce F. McGinn Russell-Lamson H. ‘W. Wente Presi~ Dent Ern F. the. Clyid Herman. C Mil~ Jer Hotel

The Hostess Cake Sales Pitch for Home Bakers

An advertorial touts Hostess Cakes as superior to home baking with lower costs via bulk ingredient purchases. It highlights Pineapple Layer Chocolate Layer Cup Cakes and Devil’s Food, endorsed by Good Housekeeping and domestic science experts, urging customers to insist on the correct cake type.

Good Housekeeping

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