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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1929

Page

4

Farewell Party for D A Wallace at Waterloo Plant

D A Wallace, 10 years with John Deere Tractor Co in Waterloo in supervisory roles, leaves May 1 for Chrysler Detroit. A farewell banquet at Hotel Russell Lamson honored him with 115 associates attending. Head of Waterloo plant, B H Head, gave the main talk, noting Wallace shop service. Max Sklovsky spoke briefly. Dera¢ organization members performed and Hotel Trussell Lamson orchestra provided music.

D. A. Wallace John Deere Tractor Company Varlows Chrysler Corporation Detroit Russell-Lamston A. BH Waterloo Wallace Max Sklovsky Moline Pint Dera ¢ Organization

Barriet Slutts to Wed DeWitt Spensley in Spring Wedding

Miss Harriet Slutts daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Slutts of Cedar Falls will marry De Witt Spensley son of Mr and Mrs George Spensley of Waterloo on May 22 a dinner party announced by the bride elects mother the table feature a large rose centerpiece and pastel streamers guests at the event numbered sixteen with honors in bridge awarded to Mrs Maynard Showers and a consolation to Miss Lilian Peterson other Cedar Falls and Waterloo guests attended

Harriet Slutts L. W. Slutts Cedar Fails DeWitt Spensley George Spensley Waterloo Maynard Showers Lilian Peterson Marie Elsie Christofferson Margaret Dahl Grace Clausen Jane Gorsaut Josephine Willard Frances Barsilou Louise Lamb Annabell Séltenvich Ruth Jessie Allen Cedar Palls George Spensiy George Loveaul Lovina Lynn

Majel Guild Spring Luncheon and Program at First Presbyterian

About 40 members and guests attended the Majel Guild spring luncheon at Hotel President, with a program afterwards at the church. Principal speaker Lone Star Indian evangelist, now conducting meetings at Graves Memorial U B church, addressed attendees. Performances included vocal solos by Mrs. Coulstosk, piano by Mrs. Stevenson, violin obbligato by Miss Cutler, a French horn solo by Miss Wahl, and Wilma Schrag’s readings under organizers Mrs. French, Mrs. Bower, and Mrs. Rummell.

Majel Guild First Presbyterian Church Lone Star Graves Memorial U. B. Church Emily Coulstosk Oliver Stevenson Lucille Cutler Wilma Schrag June Wahl Blanch Douglas Arthur French Jessie Bower BE. L. Rummell George Scott Cedar Falls Ed Selzer Sioux Falls Ray Heskett Otto Woodyard J. W. Dryer EF. W. Main

Wateroo Girl and Traer Man Wed at Local Church

Miss Myrtie Hile daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Menges 326 Newell street and John Hilbert son of Mr and Mrs F H Hilbert near Traer were married at 6 o clock Monday evening in First Presbyterian church by Rev Niven pastor Only immediate family present A wedding dinner followed at Hotel Russell Lamson The bride attended East High school and Gates business college Hilbert a Traer high school graduate attended Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls for three years and has worked in Rath Packing Co office He now helps his father operate a farm in Buckingham township Tama county A meeting of the Ladies auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held at 8 o'clock Friday evening in Memorial hall to initiate and the charter will be closed May 8

Myrtie Hile F. J. Menges Newell Street John Hilbert F. H. Hilbert Traer First Presbyterian Church Traer High School Iowa State Teachers College Cédar Falls Rath Packing Company Buckingham Township Tama County

Society Calendar Highlights Local Club Events Tonight

A busy social slate fills Waterloo venues with dances card parties study clubs and auxiliary meetings. The Blue Triangle league W C A Security Benefit dance K P hall and various lodge branches gather across Manase and Mooseheart halls. Friday programs include study clubs luncheon and Mother’s auxiliary groups at Union Congregational First M E St Pauls and Grace M E churches with the Cedar Tent and Maccabeets also listed.

Dlue Triangle League Y. W. C. A. Security Benefit Association K. P Women of Mooseheart Legion Manase Knights of Columbus K. C. Hall Young People's Activities Club Universalist Parish Melchett Court Tribe of Ben Hur -Waterloo I O. O. PF Ladies’ Society Union Congregational Church Waterloo Woman's Club Helen Goulds Otto Zuehike M. E Nella Merrill Cummings G. Ft R. L W. R. G—Memorial Hall St. Paul's M. E. Woman's Home Missionary Society Cc. A. Cawhey R. L. PF John Stalinena

Series of Parties Given This Week for Miss Heald

In honor of Miss Rubye Heald ahead of her May 1 marriage to Aubrey Jolls, Mrs. Albert Scholl hosted an evening party at 2121 Third Street West, Bunee. Guests played in Re parts and wore pastel colors. seventeen guests to dine tonight at Black's Tearoom, pink and green scheme with umbrella centerpieces. Further events include Miss Albrecht hosting Friday and Mrs Homer Jolls hosting Saturday with a stream of gifts and advice to the bride.

Rubye Heald Aubrey Jolls Albert Scholl Thirdt Street Pauline Horton Louise Wood First MM. E. Church Alice Heald Ralph W. Heald F. Nagle Black's Ralph Heald Homer Jobs GC. A. Scholin Claude Berray C.F. Nagle Harold Beckner Roger Ellis Edward Mebnke Alice Heat William Welnts M. A. Carr Des Moines Helen Wilkins Frances Stotts Mildred Oman Jane Mahnke Mary Albrecht Miss Albrecht Miss Heald Homer’ Jolls

Howard-Hauge Rites Performed at Cedar Falls

Marriage in Cedar Falls unites Esther Hauge and Justin Howard with attendants Kenneth and Mrs. Johnson. Esther, employed at Bergs drug store, and Howard, a Bartles Shepherd Oil station manager, plan to reside in Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls Esther Hauge E. E. Pines Justin Howard J. G. Howard Park Rapids Minn Havelock J. Alber Kenneth Johnson Waterloo Berg Howard Bartles Shepherd Oil Company

How to overcome dull looks with bright fashion hints

A dated column advises women to shed a drab appearance through vivid colors, bold accessories, and polished nails. It suggests pairing blue serge with bright red accents, and recommends cosmetics to energize the face while noting risks to skin and hair. A reader offers a home facial cream formula and skin care tips, alongside advice on facial massage and skincare routines.

Nanse Yuman

Waterloo Girl Wins Grinnell Drama Prize

Miss Margaret Weishaar of Waterloo, a Grinnell College senior, won the Steiner drama prize for her play Lone Flannels, produced Wednesday with three other originals. Judges were Yale drama heads. Weishaar, active in drama and journalism, holds Phi Beta Kappa and Theta Sigma Phi honors.

Margaret Welshnar Grinnell College Grinnell Atudents Cclass Department of Yale University Weishaar Grimyel Theta Sigman Phi Phi Beta Kappa National Dramatic League

Installation of Sacred Heart W C O F officers

Sacred Heart court No. 39 W C O F held its officer installation in St Marys auditorium. New officers include Chief ranger Mrs A A Hoffman and vice chief ranger Miss Catherine Shea. A sick committee and entertainment committee were named with plans for a guest dinner on May 8 and a May 19 breakfast.

Sacred Heart Court Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters St. Mary's Auditorium A. A. Hoffman Catherine Shea Helen Kurth WT. Quarkenbush F. J. Fforawske E. G. Baker Charles Burke Outer Sentinel Thomas S. Levis Inner Sentinel Ph. Witty R. R. Bartelt T. M. McNally John Welbes Condon Louis Vollenweider T. S. Levis Lucille Dletsch J. J. Brennan

Charity Bridge Party Friday Hosted by D of Isabella

Mrs J W Koch to host third charity bridge party at 2008 Fourth Street East Friday evening. Attendees include Miss Mayme Egan and Miss Mary Sorenson among numerous society names. W R C and G A R note thimblebee and dinner in memorial hall with quilting supervised by Mary Bartlett.

J. W. Koch Daughters of Isabella Fourth Street East Mayme Egan Mary Sorenson T. F. Thornton J. F. Dougherty Russell Pelkey Louis Vollenwelder Joseph Liitgen James Michallen J. C. Kaseht A. J. Allen Jack Flynn J. E. Kurth P. & Snyder Joseph Bollinger Maurice Kirby L. EH. Glaza

Club Notes from Golden Link and Related Social Meetings

The Golden Link club met Wednesday at Mrs. Charles Isenhower’s home at 632 Williston Avenue for a three course luncheon and conversation. Mrs. Law Armstrong to entertain next Wednesday at 1018 Berth Avenue. Other clubs, including IoF, Fo, and the Catechumen study circle, held afternoon gatherings with hostesses such as Mrs. Kitty at 619 Main Street and Mrs. Rather Child Study Club planning a June meeting with Mrs. A. Cathey at 022 Kangstey Avenue. Warsaw to speak, guests invited. A Y.M.C.L. Colony luncheon is noted at Mrs. John Stallman’s home, 180 Fourth Street East.

Golden Link Club Charles Isenhower Williston Avenue Kitty Main Street Erts Rather Child Study Club A. Cathey Kangstey Avenue Wow Warsaw

Fragmented Brain Test Prompt Title

The reader is presented with a garbled set of capitalization rules and scattered phrases. It lists words and names such as British Philadelphia American Vale ry Fate There Washington June 12 The Jupiter Ill Mars A President Lincoln Pennsylvania civil France Is It Setne. The text appears to test capitalization conventions without a coherent narrative or events.

Philadelphia Valery Washington Jupiter Mars Lincoln Pennsylvania France Setne

Church News Highlights Local Church Activities

Numerous church groups held meetings and planned events across several denominations. Alice Eby support approved. drama presentation One of the Nine slated for June 2. Committees organized luncheons, programs, and social gatherings at Trinity Lutheran, Burton Avenue Baptist, Union Church, First Congregational, Grace M. E., and First M. E. churches with members and guests attending.

O. B. S. Card Party Draws 125 At Masonic Temple

Waterloo chapter of Oo. HE. S. hosted about 125 attendees for a card party at the Masonic temple on Wednesday night. Bridge winners were Mrs. Jd. W. King, Mrs. H. A. Hill, Mrs. Charles Sturgis, Gene DeVoe, Bere Blowers, and W. F. Schrag. 500 honors went to Mrs. H. O. Wagner and Wayne Becket. Fred Clark won a door prize. Organizers were Mrs. Ray Metzger, Mrs. W. C. Wright, and Mrs. H. O. Dahl. refreshments by Mrs. R. O. Forbes, Mrs. W. H. Shirey, and Mrs. Lou Wright. Initiation will be held Friday after a dinner for Eastern Stars and friends.

Waterloo Oo. HE. S Masonic Temple Jd. W. King H. &. Hill Charles Sturgis Gene DeVoe Bere Blowers W. F. Schrag H. O. Wagner Wayne Becket Fred Clark Ray Metzger W. C. Wright H. O. Dahl R. O. Forbes W. H. Shirey Lou Wright All Eastern Stars and Friends

Benefit Bridge Party By Church Guild

Eighteen tables formed at a benefit bridge party hosted by St. Margaret's guild of St. Mark's Episcopal church on Wednesday afternoon at Hotel Russell-Lamson. Proceeds benefited. Prizes went to Mrs. F. O. Hitchins Mrs. H. Wilson Mrs. P. EB. Parnell and Mrs. Saner Bell with a door prize to Mrs. H. W. Farr. The af fair committee included Mrs. CG. W. Irwin Mrs. William Harned Mrs. Warren Dilhert Mrs. Charles Howe Mrs. J. &. Dempster and Mrs. W. E. Johnson.

Bridge St. Margaret's Guild St. Mark's Episcopal Church Russell-Lamson F. O. Hitchins H. Wilson P. EB. Parnell Saner Bell H. W. Farr CG. W. Irwin William Harned

Evening bridge party honors Mrs. Schock at home

Miss Maribulge Caughlan hosts an evening bridge party for Mrs. George Schock of Fargo North Dakota at her Fourth Street West residence with three tables and a gift for the honoree. The guest’s brother Frank Miller from Rochester will attend as a out of town guest.

Maribulge Caughlan Fourth Street West George Schock Fargo N. D Helen Miller Frank Miller Rochester

Our Lady of Victory Academy PTA Meeting Friday

The Parent Teacher Association of Our Lady of Victory Academy will hold a meeting at 6 o clock Friday evening in the school auditorium.

Parent-Teacher Association of Our Lady of Victory Rexademy

Youth Paralysis Result Of Waterloo Hit And Run

Hudson high school sophomore Charles McFarlane was struck on Grant avenue near Fourth street while repairing a faulty gas line. He suffered a skull fracture and paralysis, with doctors planning head surgery after the initial shock. the driver fled and remained sought as authorities warned of penalties for hit and run.

Charles—McFarlane Hudson High School Waterloo Street McFarlane St. Francis Hospital Grant Avenue Fourth Street Hudson

Witnesses account of accident reported to police

Following the collision the injured companion was rushed to St Francis hospital. Elmer Diekman of 303 Saxon Street reported he observed the accident and explained the details to police.

St. Francis Hospital Elmer~ Diekman Saxon Street

Methodist Men Council to Meet in Grace Church Waterloo

The world service staff of the Methodist Episcopal Church will conduct a men’s council at Grace M E Church on Monday May 6 for the Waterloo district of the Upper Town conference. A series of 31 meetings in seven central western states will include Signor Mario Cappelli singing and giving a recital at First M E Church in the evening for women. Attendance by men is urged. women may attend sessions up to 2 p m. The full program runs from 10 a m. with Dr F C Witzigman as leader through a 7 30 p m mass meeting featuring Ralph A Ward and Signor Cappelli.

World Service Operating Methodist Episcopal Church Grace M. E. Church Dubuque Waterloo Upper Town Mario Cappelli M. E. Church F. C. Witzigman Ralph A. Wardsley Carl Madgsick Charles City Singer Signor Marie Cappelli Merle N Fsy J. W. Arbucktia Bert Edward Smith Ray E. Pauley Meson City EN. Neal Ralph A.ward Signor Canpelli Lorenzo H. King Tor

Magyars Warned Race Is Fading

Budapest reports that Wilhelm Taufer a leading Hungarian gynecologist warns the Magyar race could become extinct in fifty years if current birth rates continue. He blames low birthrates saying Hungarian homes are cradleless and condemns child marriages as a cause of declining population.

Budapest Wilhelm Taufer Hungary Taufer

Pineapple Marmalade and Kitchen Tips Combined Recipe

Weigh pulp from two large pineapples and add 434 pounds sugar per pound of pineapple. Add juice of two lemons and grated rind of one lemon. Cook until clear, skimming. Includes baked omelet with butter milk cornstarch and pepper. Also notes on garnishes, lettuce shredding, lime water for milk, lard frying tips, and raspberry and cream color tips.

Unusual Yoke Treatment in Little Tot Frocks

Pattern notice details Design 1540 showing yoke buttons with pearl effects and ruffled collars. Describes percale or gingham dresses with bloomers in sizes 2 and 6, yardage for size 4, easy instructions, and order details from Courier Pattern Dept in New York City.

Evening Courier Irth St New York City

Divorces and Personal Notices Fill Waterloo Briefs

Local items report petitions for divorce in two cases, custody orders, and attendances of residents at family and social events. Mentions Mae Heiple and Harry A Heiple, Scholl vs George E, and Arline through Luverne children custody, plus travels of Edwin Moore to Des Moines for Drake relays and St. Louis to visit kin. Also notes deaths and illnesses prompting travel, including Mrs Floyd Kennedy after a niece’s passing, and L F Kinder’s illness prompting trips. A mastoid operation recovery for James Watt is described with flood context.

F. A. Wiley St. Louis Waterloo Fourth Street East Mae Heiple Harry A. Heiple Scholl George E Ed Belzer James Sioux Falls Louisville Kennedy Evan Romine Helen Urie Kothe Street Leo A. Larsen Conger Street Council Bluffs L. F. Kinder Urie Atha House Glenn House R. W .Hasner House Arline Lorraine Luverne Capt George Watt Salvation Army Burton Avenue James T

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