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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1928

Page

2

Missionary Critiques Indian Social Wrongs At Methodist Meeting

Dr Etella Dodd lectured Mary B Lockwood League on Indian child marriages and temple practices. She contrasted alleged evils with pride in culture and described mission hospital life, nursing status, and a cobra in a hospital bed analogy. The audience heard tales of jungle peril and mission work amid India’s social customs.

India Etella Dodd Sirovcha Teld Mary B. Lockwood League Circe Methodist Episcopal Church Sciunell Brayo Demels Ie Miss Mayo United States Chicago Speater Mason Mr. Dodd Mary Pitts iClemenzi

Birthday Dinner and Program for Grant Observed by W R C

W R C held Grant birthday observance in Memorial hall with an all day thimblebee. Activities included a history reading of General Grant, musical offerings, talks by club members, and a group dinner. Forty five members and two comrades attended.

Waterloo Chapter of O. and S. Plans Future Events

One hundred members and visitors attended supper and initiation under the Watering chapter Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. George Welkersan and Mrs. James Newry were noted. Plans an infantory service in charge of pris matrons and patrons for May 33. The next meeting May 9 will precede a program and serial hour led by Mrs. B C Guenther.

Watering Chapter Order of Eastern Star George Welkersan Holy City E Adams James Newry Pris B.C. Guenther

Wed Couple Honored by Christ Episcopal Choir

Mr and Mrs Clarence L Thompson were honored at a Christ Episcopal church choir supper at the Greeley home. Mrs Thompson formerly Carrie Wilimek sang in the chair for years and now as her mother. The couple received gifts and a rehearsal followed the dinner.

Clarence L. Thompson Christ Episcopal Church Lab Albert Greeley Thompson Carrie Wilimek

Dr Murphy Weds Helen Krueger at New Hampton

Miss Helen Krueger of New Hampton and Dr. Frank J. Murphy of New London Wis were married at St Marys church in New Hampton Ia Rev B H Forkenbrock officiating A breakfast followed at the bride s parents home The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs William Krieger of New Hampton educated at St Marys School and St Marys High School

New Hampton Helen Krueger Frank J. Murphy New London Wis St. Mary's Church B. H. Forkenbrock Myr William Krieger St. Mary's School St. Mary's High Schido

Motor Club Party Plans Completed

Waterloo automobile club members and families are invited to a party at Hotel Russell-Lamson tomorrow. Music for dancing and tables for bridge and 500 will be provided. The hotel will open first and second floors to guests with preparations for up to 1,000 attendees.

Waterloo Automobile Whrhh Bop Russell-Lamson

Club Notes Show Social Gatherings and Hospitable Hosts

Yesterday afternoon at various homes, members of social clubs gathered for teas and bridge sessions. Mrs. Irvin Thomas Mrs. J A Cashman and Mrs. Wiling Cummings hosted with Martha Prahian serving refreshments. Honors went to Mrs Merle Plunkey Mrs Will Herven and Mrs Edward Gindt. Mrs Wayne Palmer hosted a later event while Mrs Willis FL Toomey received a favor in the Wednesday Birdie club.

Oj. Tapamells Irvin Thomas J. A. Cashman Wil‘ing Cummings Martha Prhian Ernest Porter Edward Selzer Sioux Falls A. Curran N Oo Bridge Club Merle ‘Plunkey Will Herven Edward Gindt Wayne Palmer Willis Toomey

Hints in Beauty Care and a Calorie Reduction Method

An advisory piece promotes aggressive calorie control and strict regimens for weight loss. It suggests breakfast mostly fruit, a vegetable based lunch and dinner around 400 to 450 calories, with total daily intake near 1800 calories. The article includes sample meals, cautions about high calorie foods, and mentions scalp care and shampoo tips.

Minas

Church activities fill Burton Avenue church with youth events

Twenty five members of the Intermediate Baptist Young People's union at Burton Avenue Baptist church enjoyed a Wiener roast on the riverbank last evening followed by games and COMOTS. Mrs. Marion Flint and Ming JF C Armstrong accompanied them. Brotherhood of Graves Memorial United Brethren church will meet for supper at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow. Worth Hillman will give a stereopticon talk on his European trip. Thirty three members and two guests attended yesterday at an all day Majel guild meeting at First Presbyterian church. Tine was spent with sewing for the Whitheames. The Plymouth Congregational eliuiretr loyal helpers class will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Brooks. The serving committee will include Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. TB ikenny and Miss Marjorie Crver. Rev Ro K. Chap will lead. Astrarian class of First Methodist Episcopal church will meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs. W. SB Horner. The hostess will be assisted by Mimies Margaret Cortright, Chester man, J E Johnson, Eliza Odell and Cara Powers. Plowie dinner will be served at noon followed by social time. Searchlight class of Walnut Street Baptist Sunday school met yesterday for 6 o'clock dinner in the dining room. Five members and one visitor were present. March and April committees served meals denoted in apriary feolari.

Intermediate Baptist Young People’s Union Burton Avenue Marion Flint Ming Jf, C Armstrong Brotherhood of Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Worth Hillman Bnesls Majel Guild First Presbyterian Church Kums Sage Mk Gk AL Me Hlelpers Plymouth Congregational Eliuiretr Leo Brooks Brooks Tbikenny Marjorie Crryer Ro K. Chap First Methodist Episcopal Church Walnut Street Baptist Sunday School Hve Goldie Cook Cedar Rapids Unity W. E. Warren Rock Island Railroad Waterloo Vernice Hughes Dora Hughes J. D. Raines Westminster Presbyterian Church I. J. Bolster Rialto Theatre Marion Fling Burton Avenue Baptist Church Margaret Flint Shenandoah, Ta Alfred Jones Knights and Ladies of the Maccabres I. O. Co. I. Hall

Junior Endeavor Society Banquet Closes Contest

Members of the Junior Endeavor Society at First Presbyterian Church held a dinner last evening to close a four member contest. Mary Mulray Wan captained the losing team which was honored by the winning side. Helen Schner Covers lent support and 30 points were claimed for the winning effort.

Christian Endeavor Society First Presbyterian Church Mary Mulray Helen Schner Sald. Mnes. P Jd. Mulray F. A. Hunt Oscar Klein L. Hutchinson Anasette Fisher

Miss Markussen to Wed Simmett McBride

Annette Markussen announced her forthcoming marriage to Emmett McBride at a dinner party for 15 in Hotel Oxford Cedar Falls April 26. The wedding is planned for May 15. Markussen and McBride are described with their parents’ names. The event included colonial corsages as favors.

Courier Cedar Falls Emmett McBride Annette Markussen Oxford Miss Markussen James Markussen McBride Kemper McBride

Mrs. Kepple Heads Burton Avenue Baptist Mission Society

Mrs Neth Kepple was elected president of the Woman's Missionary Society of Burton Avenue Baptist Church at a meeting held yesterday afternoon in her home. Other officers named include Mrs H WM Murray vice president Mrs Oscar Schadt secretary and Mrs Earl Jago treasurer. Mrs Herman Warner named chairman of White Cross work and reported on the Cedar Valley district rally of Baptist women held April 20 at New Hartford.

Neth Kepple Woman's Missionary Society of Burton Avenue

Kingsley P T A elects officers and hosts event

Mrs H C Miller was named president of the Kingsley P T A at a meeting held last evening in the school. New officers include Mrs D Hays as vice president and Miss Della Orcutt as vice president. Prof John W Charles from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls spoke on The Superior Child. Encampment Auxiliary initiation to be held tomorrow night at Black Hawk I O O P hall with degree staff in white. entertainment and refreshments to follow.

Herman ©. Miller Kingsley Patent- Teacher Association Schol D. Hays Della Orcutt Huntington John W. Charles Education Department Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Paus Black Hawk I. O P. Hall

Society Matron Champion in Trap Shooting

Memphis matron Mrs Thomas D Snowden rose to top trap shooter in Tennessee and tri state contender. From a social life to fields and targets she trained early with 4 am sessions and cold marshes. In 1926 she won the tri state title and 1927 she broke 1532 of 1700 targets with a 90+ average and defends her title while pursuing the national championship.

Memphis Tenn Tennessee Thomas D. Snowden Memphis Society Mirs Snowden Arkansas Mississippi

Play to Feature P T A Program at Edison School

The Edison school P T A meeting will feature a five act play Siaw the Story Grew directed by Mrs Dwight Bower. Cast includes Edward Bower A H Adams Charles Moessner Arthur Hickman Ray Smith Lawrence Olsen Hans P Clemmeyisen and Frank Tate. Westfield women with Mrs John Byerman will serve refreshments. Plans for a spring dance at the Elks club on Friday May 14 are announced.

Parent-Teacher Association Edison School Dwight Bower Taking Park Mnics Edward Bower A. H. Adams Charles Moessner Arthur Hickman Ray Smith Lawrence Olsen Hans P. Clemmeyisen Frank Tate Westfield John Byerman Ehoalyman

Buchanan's complete optical service advertised in Cedar Rapids

A misc. local notices column lists Buchanan's optical service with phone 443 for appointments and a lad advert inviting readers to visit Unity Center tonight for a fitting. Other items note W. E. Warren visiting Waterloo, Vernice Hughes filing for divorce from Dora Hughes, J. D. Raines becoming organist at Westminster church, and funeral business and community notices.

Buchanan’s

Equalization of School Taxes Aimed at Rural Education

Mrs. W. F. Parrott of Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs calls equalization of school taxes the only path to give rural children city-scale educational opportunities. She cites kindergarten expansion, industrial education, and continuation schools, with state and national support to keep country schools vibrant and connected to communities.

W. F. Parrott Cedar Heights Towa National Kindergarten Association H. J. Burdick Cedar Falls Iowa National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education Clty Maine California Wisconsin John Callahan Madison Wis New York Consolidated Unit of Taxation G. St. John of

Riverview Man Fined for Disturbing Quiet in Municipal Court

E M Quail of Riverview addition pleaded guilty to disturbing the public quiet after an incident with a neighbor at midnight. Judge J C Berm fined him 50 dollars with costs. A second matter involved Thomas Shrehan of Chicago posting a 55 dollar bond for a charge of driving while intoxicated. the bond was forfeited when he did not appear.

E. M. Quail Riverview Addition J. CG. Berm Thomas Shrehan Chicago

Brain Test Answer Fragment

A cryptic OCR fragment lists scattered words and numbers including coming up, obey, winter, states, sank, how, ate, omn i day, fish caught, jetters, alphabet. No coherent event or entities emerge from the readable text.

Raleigh First Lady Angers McLean Redefines Hostess Role

Mrs Angus Wilton McLean wife of governor Angus Wilton McLean the first lady of North Carolina is lauded as a perfect hostess. She manages the executive mansion including its marketing and aims to spend more time with her three children. Her social functions attract high ranking officials and international figures, reviving the mansion’s social life.

Raleigh N. C Washington North Carolina Angus Wilton McLean Old North State Gov McLean United States War Finance Corporation

Paris Eases Rules on Costume Trimmings

Paris loosens limits on non essential trimmings for costumes. Paul Poiret features a navy rep coat with long silk tassels at patch pockets. The coat includes metallic weave braid as part of a two piece ensemble.

Paris Paul Poiret

National Boys Week Observance Set for April 29 to May 5

The National Boys Week committee led by Walter W. Head of Omaha promotes a week dedicated to recognizing the role of boys in society. Endorsed by John J. Pershing, Vice President Dawes, and Secretary Hoover, Waterloo Kiwanis will hold a program at Hotel Russell Lamson with Judge George W. Wood speaking on the Boy Problem and Billy Lane performing a musical reading with his mother.

Walter W. Head Omaha John J. Pershing Charles G. Dawes Herbert Hoover Waterloo Kiwanis Club Russell-Lamson Bay George W. Wood Billy Lane W. A. Lane

McGarvey Estate Left to Two Orphaned Children

The will of John J. McGarvey leaves all property in trust for his children Ann and Cornelius, with Lawrence F. McGarvey as trustee and executor. Income supports the children, with main estate split at ages 25 and 30. Other estates bequeathed to two women and to First Congregational Church Missionary Society. Executrixes named for Shaffer estate. probate filed.

John J. McGarvey Ann Cornelius Aled Lawrence F. McGarvey Locust Street Mary Cottrell Carvie Lovejoy May Woods Missionary Society of First Congregational Church Emma Gillisple Etta L. Gillin Malinda Shaffer

Many Pay Tribute at McGarvey Bier

The Catholic church was filled with relatives and friends of John J. McGarvey for a solemn requiem mass and funeral services. Many from surrounding county and Enagle township attended. Casket bearers included W. H. Mitchell and others. honorary pallbearers followed to Calvary grave. Fr. J. M. Molloy led high mass with Fr. T. F. O'Brien as master of ceremonies.

Sarred ‘Heare Catholic John J. McGarvey Enaglé Township W. H. Mitchell J. J. Meaney C. J. Kirby John Fitzgerald G. B. Huston L. Gi. Mullan

Gleaming Carrots and Asparagus with Drawn Butter Sauce

A compact kitchen column offers a carrot and asparagus preparation with half inch carrot slices boiled tender, baked in buttered pan with salt pepper and sugar, then served with a drawn butter sauce. Includes a recipe outline for sauce and notes on bread crumbs for frying and low water boiling for carrots. Quarantine notices list named individuals with mumps and chickenpox cases.

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