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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1928

Page

2

Waterioo Woman's Foreign Missionary society convention delegates named

Mrs C A Ferguson leads Waterloo district delegation to the thirty seventh annual convention at Rudd Ta with district secretaries Mrs C R Cassell and Mrs A N Gleason presiding Grace church will provide literature by Mrs William Watters Local delegates from First church include Mrs HH Bunker Mrs H L Sawtyer and Mrs Tiry Milter Mrs Sawyer to attend demonstration The Modern Ruth and Naomi Linden church delegates to be decided Sessions run Thursday and Friday Speakers include Dr Stella Dodd Mrs J F Bosye Alice Rigby Monre and Lars A Baker Local Methodist women and other clubs host meetings in the week

C. A. Ferguson C. R. Cassell A. N. Gleason Waterioo Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Waterloo Methodist Episcopal Church Rudd Ferguson Gleason Grace Church William Watters First Church Society Cassell HH. Bunker H. L. Sawtyer Tiry Milter Sawyer Ruth Naomi Charles Storin C. E. Thornberry St. Paul's Church Linden Church Stella Dodd Sironcha India J. F. Bosye Drs Moines Alice Rigby Monre Lars A. Baker

Lafayette and Alcott P T A Meetings Set Tomorrow

Lafayette and Alcott P T A meetings planned with programs including violin solos by Margaret Miller and readings by Miss Anne Peters. Talks by J B Godtfri ng on Conservation of Natural Resources and community singing led by Miss Ettabelle Storer. Highlights include school orchestra selections and a thrift talk by Miss Stelis Lackey. Community details list volunteers and serving duties.

FC. Liffring Johnn Alcott School J.B. Godtfring Lafayette School Margaret Miller Anntne Peters Fred Adams Gladys Atkins Stanton Halvorson Lafayette Ettabelle Storer Godt~fring Oda Anderson Margaret Berry Stelis Lackey First Grace Makers

Lydia society meets at Mrs Wilbur home tomorrow evening

The Lydia society of First Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs M C Wilbur. Mrs E F Shapland and Miss Ethel Howard will be hostesses for the event.

Lydia Society of First Presbyterian Church M. C. Wilbur Irs

Queen Esther Society Meeting At First Methodist Church

The Queen Esther society of First Methodist Episcopal Church will meet at 5 30 p m today for a church picnic supper Mrs H O Barton new counselor will preside Mic boxes will be opened A copal church afternoon at Mrs M B Skillman Cedar Bond boulevard.

O. L K. of C. Nail John Koch Ames Nick Delegardes Thomas Meisch Andrew Selz Fred Hacker John Eascht Pierre Witry Queen Esther Society First Methodist Episcopal Church H. O. Barton

Hints In Beauty Care For Ears And Hair Styling

A fragmented advice piece discusses ear coverage and facial framing using long hair to alter appearance. It mentions flats against the head, styling with parting to soften features, and a massage tip for legs to appear plumper. It also notes a small product cost and the option to mail order instructions.

Queen Esther Girls Meet for Rally at First M E church

Sixty two girls from Queen Esther circles across Waterloo district gather for luncheon and program at First M E church. Representatives arrive from First Grace St Pauls Waterloo Cedar Falls La Porte City. Hosts include Mrs Barton and Mrs Dunham with service by Mrs Powers Gortright Watters Maner. Decorations purple and white. Jubilee talk outlines missionary celebration planned for 1930 and fund plans. Yells songs by societies, La Porte City wins originality prize. Birthday cake cut by Miss Miner. gift from Waterloo auxiliary. Mrx Meyer hosts birthday surprise for Mrs Meyer with local guests, music cards and dancing, pink and white appointments.

Queen Esther Waterloo Methodist Episcopal Church M. E First Grace St. Paul’s Cedar Falls la Porte City First Church H. ©. Barton George Dunham Ilk E B. Powers Margaret Gortright Floyd Maynard Fairbank Young People's Work Raymond Brown Woman's Home Missionary St. Paul's Methodist Church Jubilee Fund Dorothy Miner Grace Church Circle Wafterloo Auxiliary Mrx Meyer C. R. Meyer Jess Smith Charles Tarr Warren Frank Clark Venitta D. D. Meyer Rosa Vice Melba Powers Elveln File Thelma Hasbrook Esthur Nelson J. §. Hansen Oliver Sorerison Arlo Royer Reuben Ackerman J. Steeley F. H. Lemley Dewar Lemley Steeley Meyer

Club Notes O. B. I. meeting at Mrs Sullivan's home

The O. B. I. club will be entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. T. Sullivan.

O. B. I. Club J. T. Sullivan

Essay contest on voting by women’s clubs nationwide

Washington announces a national high school essay contest on Why Should I Vote? with a $1,000 prize, sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and approved by national civic leaders. The program aims to educate youth about voting, urging their first ballot next November as seven million young voters approach the polls.

B. and. P. W. Club Eva Brady National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Better Business Womeen Washington, D. C General Federation of Women's — J Clubs Pidenty Circle Mys Perry Coviles National Civic Association John D. Sherman General Federation John Heys Hammod Civic Federation William R. Alvard Detroit Mich Department ‘of American Citizenship General Federation of Women's Clubs Alvord General Federation of Women’s Clubs Department of American Citizenship Peaveriz Pulriatte

Orchesis Recital at Cedar Falls Draws Interest

Waterloo residents will fill the Iowa State Teachers college auditorium tomorrow for the Orchesis public dance recital. The show features Waterloo students and a dramatic dance drama The Birthday of the Infanta with Doris Nelson and Harriette Egan in leading roles. The program begins at 8 15 p m and is directed by Miss Monica R Wild.

Waterloo Folk Iowa State Teachers College Orchesis Waterloo University of Wisconsin, Das Oscar Wilde College Eye Doris Nelson Harriette Egan Liszt-Lack Kreisler Chopin Wagner Beethoven Big Brown Bear Mana-Zucca Grieg Scherzo Mendelssohn Dawn Wind MacDowell Children of Earth Beathoven-Chopin Rendeavous Aletta Frantella Rubinstein Monica R. Wild

Miss Dorothy Wilgus Hosts N B Club Slumber Party

Miss Dorothy Wilgus entertained N B club members at a Saturday slumber party with favors for Ruth Stoner and Helen Enfield. A 3 am luncheon followed. Wight 500 club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Steninger’s home, with high scores to Mrs. Walter Woodyard and George Sonn and a consolation favor to Lee Briden. Mrs. Steninger assisted by Mrs. Harold Korth in a two course midnight supper. Tiny May baskets were given as favors. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lawrence attended, and the Korths will host again May 5.

Dorothy Wilgus Bunce Ruth Stoner Helen Enfield Ralph Steninger Walter Woodyard George Sonn Lee Briden Steninger Harold Korth Harold Lawrence Korth

Our Married Life Happy All the Way Diamond anniversary noted

Mr and Mrs George W Hubbard celebrated their sixty eighth wedding anniversary at 326 Newell Street with relatives including their son William G Hubbard and grandchildren. Hubbard built the first Methodist Episcopal church in Spring Creek Township and many local homes. The couple married April 22 1860 in Porter Center Michigan. Also noted is the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harry Moon who traveled from Glendale California to Harlan Illinois with their three year old Eugene in four and a half days in a new midsize sedan, via the Santa Fe trail.

George W. Hubbard Newell Street William G. Hubbard Fourth Street John §. Hile Parker Street West Leo F. Bedard Harry Moon Glendale Cal Ralph Hubbard Minot N. D Michigan Hubbard Porter Center Mich Black Hawk County Fox Township Spring Creek Township Jesup Roswell Stubbard Mr. Hubbard Isaac Hall van Buren County Potter Center Sarah Jane Luther Esther A. Govid Mariel Briggs D. P Eugene Harlan Santa Fe

City in Brief: Local Movements and Court Note

City in Brief items show Charles W. Knoop visiting Waterloo on bank business while former treasurer Loren Starrett faces a 9 am April 30 contempt judgment. A California trip by George and Mrs Schoel is summarized along with Mrs Flieder’s Nebraska visit. Silk train on a tight Japan to New York schedule passes Waterloo, and W W Warsaw returns from California to Racine via Waterloo.

Charles W. Knoop Poe First State Bank Rockford Waterleo L. T. Potter Denver Street Des Moines R. W. Hasner Loren Starrett George Schoel Riverside Drive California Oregon Washington Denver Agnes Flieder Fowler Street Prank Los Angeles Cal Belle City Manufacturing Company Racine Wis W. E. Peavey Third Ave Nué West Warsaw HM. Peavey Peavey Huntington Park

Mickerdon enters age for representative race

Woor in Fox township filed nominating papers as a candidate for state representative before the Republican primary. The petition reportedly carries about 100 signatures. Other candidates include Finer Mo Viehty and A Hollis, incumbents, plus Frank I Righmey of Waterlog.

Nas Woor Dygmer Heibg Fox Township Aled Bammarian Nickelson Finer Mo Viehty A. Hollis Frank I Righmey

Unclear Puzzle Words From Ancient Lettered Clue

Fragmentary text presents a brainteaser with scattered terms Yenard 4liptment Pavisian and others. It lists odd words and numbers possibly part of a cipher or word game rather than a news item.

Skelly Oil Buys Inland Co Plans Expansion

Skelly Oil Co of Tulsa purchased Inland Oil Co assets including real estate, plants, leases, and dealer contracts from George D. Aner. Daggett appointed Waterloo district manager as Skelly plans expansion with 50 percent storage increase and 2–3 new stations this summer. Inland began operations March 1, 17. The Skelly firm, valued at about 110 million, operates 22 natural gas gasoline plants across multiple states with 4,000 retail outlets and 1,000 service stations.

Skelly Oil Company Tulsa Okla Inland Oil Company George D. Aner Skelly Company Waterloo Standard Sinclair Mid-Continent Roxana Cities Service Bartles- Shepherd. Oil Company L. L. Daggett Gedar Rapids Waterlow District Inland Oill Company Westfield Avenue Commercial Second Streets la Porte City Jesup Daggett Sig Skelly Git Skelly Wetintyyal Eldorado Kan Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arkansas New Mexico Kansas

Churches Exchange Choirs in Cedar Falls and Waterloo

Cedar Falls and Waterloo churches swap choir programs next Sunday. The Waterloo choir will perform Light and Life at First Baptist Waterloo, while the Cedar Falls choir presents a cantata Our Lord Victorious by Shelley at First Presbyterian Conn Falls. Both programs were first given at their home churches last Sunday.

First Baptist Church Waterloo First Presbyterian Church Conn Falls Cedar Falls Shelley Waterton

Week by Week With Marylou Ready for May’s spring offerings

Marylou previews the final week of April and the coming May season. She highlights upcoming shop items, spring fashions, floral displays, and ideas for celebrations with practical, stylish guidance for readers.

Wedding Gifts at Pickworth Gifts Delight Brides

Gift shop feature touts Pickworth Gifts offering bridge luncheon sets and fine linen with Chinese and Italian handwork. New domestic and imported glassware including ice tea sets bowls vases and candlesticks praised for superb quality and design.

Pickworth Gifts Pickworth

Antique Shop Treasure Trove at Mrs Shores

A reader praises Mrs Shores Antique Shop at 402 W Park Ave for a quaint display of wall brackets pewter old glass chinr walnut chests and chairs claiming a treasure trove of antiques is available locally.

Hats and shoppers delight at Woods in Waterloo

Noah Himself notes sunny skies as Waterloo shoppers swarm Woods last Saturday. Women flock to Woods for hats, drawn by a large assortment, smart new-season colors, and prices that suit every purse and budget.

Waterloo Woods

Step Out with Color Fixtures by Lightolier Ad

An advertisement from Walker and Mevars at 515 Sycamore promotes a full line of Lightolier fixtures in colors and designs suitable for both bungalow and larger homes. The seller offers shopping help or advice at no cost to the buyer.

Ughis Walker and Mevars Sycamore

Ina Class of its own at Maddleton School of Music

The Maddleton School of Music Dancing and Oratory Ri vista Building offers unique amateur stage training for vaudeville. With spring bookings open, acts are prepared for professional presentation and new acts are being built to fit those needing guidance, all for a single fee.

Maddleton School of Music, Dancing and Oratory Riviera

Fashion Frock News From Frances Shop Arrivals

You You want a frock but cannot afford it until you view Frances Shop new arrivals. S Cartier prints, georgettes, all silk designs and color blends captivate with polka dots, bayadere effects, diagonal hems, and plaited truffle tones.

Frances

Dr. Hawk's Foot Treatment Promises Quick Relief

A fragmented ad style note touts Dr. Hawks foot treatment as a quick relief for smarting and aching feet. It implies foot pain is abnormal and caused by a condition that someone “knows how” can fix, inviting readers to seek Dr. Hawk’s expertise.

Hawk

Mother's Day Portraits at Tritz's Studio Sparkle

Readers are invited to capture natural pictures in a comfortable informal setting at Tritz's Studio. The message highlights a relaxed atmosphere ideal for sending a personal Mother’s Day image and emphasizes authentic, "just like you" photos.

Tritz

State Loan Co Riviera endorsers offer bylaw friendly credit

Housewives, many practical women, have learned that pooling old bills and borrowing at a legal rate lets them pay back in moderate monthly amounts. The State Loan Co Riviera offers this arrangement with endorsers, noting convenience and no delay.

State Loan Co. Riviera Comra

Re-Nu Shop Upholstery Brings Fine Craft to Waterloo

Waterloo merchants learn Mary Lou recommends the Re-Nu Shop for upholstering in colorful frieze tapestry or leather, caning and rebuilding of furniture at 328 West Park Ave downstairs, promising durable, stylish results.

Re-Nu Shop West Park Ave

Wardrobe Plan From The Fonda Mae Shop

The piece outlines a coordinated wardrobe for various occasions including a practical house dress, an afternoon frock in soft sheet material, a smart street costume, and evening fluffy pieces. It promotes Fonda Mae Shop as the source with affordable prices and offers mail orders and personal assistance from Mary bon the personal shopper.

Fonda Mae Mary Bon

Donohue Signs Up with Cincinnati Reds After Salary Fight

Veteran Red pitcher Pete Donohue signed a contract with the Cincinnati club ending a salary dispute that began in February. Terms were not disclosed by Donohue or Reds president J. Mel Diarmid. Also noted is the death of Marlon Smal, 19, a Wapella High junior and multi sport star, who died by suicide after drinking poison. motive unknown.

Pete Donohue Red Cincinnati Donohue Ge. J. Mel Diarmid The Reds Wapella Marlon Smal Wapella High

Cucumber Relish And Quick Kitchen Tips

Pure cucumbers with onion and green pepper are ground and simmered in a seasoned vinegar base until tender then canned. Culinary notes suggest frying mackerel in milk, dipping sardines in batter, and garnishing with hard boiled eggs. A simple sour milk substitute is explained using a splash of vinegar.

Child killed when auto hits parked car near Newmarket

Bedford Ta April 23 Helen Banks nine was killed last night when the car she rode in struck a second car parked along the road and careened into a ditch. Her father drove the machine. he wife and another daughter were slightly injured. The accident occurred a half mile west of Newmarket. The Banks family lives southwest of Newmarket.

Bedford iMsi Helen Banks Newmarket Banks

Waterloos Evening Conche Patterns in Courier Supply

To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design send it to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo and pay 15 cents for each pattern. Patterns permit seams and all orders are filled promptly, with delivery about 20 days after sending in the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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