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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1927

Page

2

Blues Triangle YWCA Guest Night in Waterloo

Blues Triangle league of the YWCA will host guest night at the association building tomorrow evening. Supper at 6 p.m. followed by a program with Miss Wilda Mae Beck as toastmistress. Welcomes by Mrs W. Kirkpatrick and Miss Cal le Wieder. Speakers include Miss Tris Nelson and Miss Hulda Huesli. The glee club directed by Mrs Wilbur performs and a pantomime closes. Open to any employed girl in Waterloo. Regular supper meetings and short programs each Thursday.

Blues Triangle League of Young Women's Christian Association Association Wilda Mae Beck W. Kirkpatrick Misa Calle. Wieder League Glee Club WH. OC. Wilbur Tris Nelson Hulda Huesli Hazel Windolph Marbeth Bellis Della Hitch Selah lKikenberry Waterloo Thes Association

Business Women Entertained at YWCA Building

Fifty members of Business and Professional and Quoi clubs met for supper at the Young Women's Christian Association headquarters. Mrs C F Altstadt spoke on the YWCA as a community center. Margaret Miller described Friendship clubs for high school girls and their leadership and conference benefits. Kathleen Adams recited the Girl Reserve code, Demaris Sohner spoke on Girl Reserve camp, Della Hitch outlined Blue Triangle league activities and Ye Yr Ones. The program closed with songs by a Girl Reserve chorus.

Business & Professional Young Women's Christian Association Florence Grinton C. F. Altstadt Margaret Miller Kathleen Adams Sohner Della‘. Hitch

Walker Alcock Service at First Presbyterian Church

Miss Eleanor Alcock daughter of Mrs Jessie Alcock 422 Clay street married Bertis C Walker son of Mrs Nina Walker Lafayette street at 10 am. Dr J B Macartney read the ceremony. Bride wore a blue crepe dress and carried Ophelia roses. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Trimble. The couple will reside at 501 Saxon street after a brief wedding visit to Des Moines. Mrs Walker worked for the telephone company. her husband for the Tribune. Local social note mentions 25 Temple Rebekah members from Waterloo Cedar Falls attending Independence event. four generations present, oldest 87.

Eleanor -Alcock Jessie Alcock Clay Street First Presbyterian Church Bertis C. Walker Nina Walker Lafayette Street J. BR. Macartney

Club Notes: Luncheon Meet at Mrs Hu Jett Home

Members of Eildeen club will meet for a 1 o'clock luncheon tomorrow at the home of Mrs Roy Hu Jett. Mrs Link White opened her home yesterday to members of Tuesday Luncheon club with Mrs Hat tie Eason as guest assisting were Mrs Walter Jones and Miss Lillian Sinelser. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Louis Blackman. Three Link circle will meet at 2 39 p m tomorrow at Waterloo I O O F hall for a social hour and refreshments.

Eildeen Club Roy Hu Jett Waterloo I. O. O. F. Hall

Community events and clubs listed for Waterloo area

Tonight events include Homemakers' course at CLA Waterloo chapter and a night school party by the Woman's club. Rehearsals for a Spring Music Festival at East High School, plus various card parties and circles at churches and halls. Thursday activities feature Joyle club and Loyal Helpers class with multiple church groups.

Homemakers Waterloo O. FE. S Masonic Temple Woman's Club Hemaworth First Brethren Church Clara Barton guild—Universalist Church Myastic Workers Waterloo I Walter Schneid

W C T U Plans Luncheon at Y W C A May 10

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union discussed its final season luncheon at the YWCA building on May 10 and urged reservations with Mrs. F. F. App president. Members noted 26 comfort kits completed for soldiers and sailors and to be sent to Fort Ringgold, Texas.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Willard Hall F. F Yapp Fort Ringgold Tex A.A. Bontrager Federation of Women's Clubs Council of Social Agencies Amanda, Rickert J. W. St. John Martin Burke W. C. Te Benedict -Home Des Moines

Fathers Honored by Alcott P T A Program Is Given

Fathers were guests of honor at an Alcott school Parent Teacher Association meeting. Mrs. W. G. Wahl gave a welcome address as Roy Gilfillan led community singing. A French horn and clarinet duet by June Wahl and Virginia Dilger entertained, with Mary Pitts on piano accompaniment. Earline Roadman read aloud. A violin solo by ID L Goss was backed by Miss Marie Weiser, Independ ence. A violin trio by E J Goss, John Smith and Sam White performed. Alice Margaret Shirey of Iowa State Teachers College read. W W Stark summarized the Cedar Rapids P T convention. Miss Thora Coltver led games after a brief business session. Fifth grade won the attendance flag. first grade mothers served refreshments.

Parent Teacher Association Alcott School W. G. Wahl Roy Gilfillan June Wahl Virginia Dilger Mary Pitts Earline Roadman ID. L. Goss Marie Weiser Independence E. J. Goss John Smith Sam White Alice Margaret Shirey Towa State Teachers College Mass W. W. Stark Cedar Rapids Thora Coltver

Hints In Beauty Care Bleaching The Nose

Sunburnt noses appear redder than the rest of the face and may burn even with little sun. A starch paste bleaches the nose and a zinc oxide starch ointment with sulfur heals skin. Regular rubbing, washing, and light exercise aim to improve circulation and tone the skin while diet choices may affect weight and skin condition.

Picnic supper unites three hundred at First-Baptist church

Congregation of First-Baptist church gathers for sociable evening with informal program and a salad-themed skit titled A Spring Salad in the Church. Key participants include Rev. Carl Lee Kenagy, A. J. Van Doren, Dorothy Holmes, and Ruth Pollock.

First — Baptist Church Co. A. Lasser A. J. van Doren Arthur van Doren Charles Isbey Carl Lee Kenagy A. J. Cornwell J. R. Vaughn Ruth Pollock Gelery Young People's Department Elbert Green, Jr F. R. Asquith Wommn Elbert Green Rachel Holmes Anna Winder Dorothy Holmes Earl Wayne Florence Smith Anna Moline Cecil Lanning J. J. Miller Richard Holmes B L. Felcher

Swank School of Piano Public Program Friday

Pupils and assistant teachers of Swank Piano school will present a concert at 8 p.m. Friday in the Y M C A recreation room. The program lists duets, solos, etudes, and two short group pieces by various composers, featuring several named performers. A second note mentions a Waterloo gathering with a special session tonight in Moose hall and confirmations of delegates to a supreme convention, plus a forecast of a security benefit meeting and a picnic supper with balloting planned.

Swank Piano School Y. W Montaine Kathryn Wilma Egdort Cunning Cupid Anthony Village Fiddler Wilmerdere Ala Pieetla Wretela

Church News Roundup From Local Faith Groups

Aid society of First Lutheran plans a 6 p m Thursday picnic supper in the church basement with Mrs. J A Fratzke Mrs Otto Meyer and Mrs John Teptmeyer in charge. Thirty five members of the Home Missionary society of St. Pauls ME church met last evening at Mrs George Woodalls home with plans for a June convention at Rockford Iowa. Laval Helpers class at Plymouth Congregational church will meet at 730 p m Thursday with Miss Jessie Sweeney. Devotions followed by a study period led by Mrs Tro F Kenner. Home department of First Methodist Episcopal will meet at 730 p m Thursday with Mrs Eleanora Beaver at Henry Glas home. Seal Winners held a close of First Evangelical church with a dinner and program last evening. Counters were laid for 40. After dinner the Yo Wr peak chorus and Miss Margaret Marrs accordion and Mrs Arlene Bradley sang. The committee included Mrs VA Zellhoefe r and others. Sunday school ideas of the Church of the Brethren were discussed at the regular monthly day meeting at the YWCA. Talks on avenues of church and neighborhood help were given. refreshments concluded the evening.

Autumn Loaf Marie Weldman Sacred Heart Parish M. E Henry Glass Plymouth Church Jessie Sweeney Efeast High School Security Benefit Association K. of P Aid Society First Lutheran Church Aid Society of J. A. Fratzke Otto Meyer John Teptmeyer Home Missionary Society of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church George Woodall Rockford Woodall Henry Brandes Laval Plymouth Congregational Church Walnut Streat Tr O F. Kenner First Methodist Episcopal Church Eleanora Beaver Henry Glas Will Lane Jea i. Mab Ter Margaret Marrs Alisa Arelene Bradley Va, Zellhoefer Eiveety Soon Ralph Fox Robert Francis Fred Fell Chris Hansen R. S. Jiekelberg Church of the Brethren

S O V Auxiliary Announces Plans for Many Events

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War camp and auxiliary meet in Memorial hall to outline a series of events. A May 4 card party at Mrs. John Stallman, May 12 luncheon for comrades, May 19 Lincoln Gettysburg address copy for Jubilee school, May 26 presentation at Lincoln school, May 10 Mother’s Day luncheon, May 2 Memorial day planning meeting, and the Iowa division encampment June 21 22 23. Mrs. Ray Snodgrass and Mrs. Stallman received flags and a banner staff. initiation for several members occurred. Grant birthday talk. birthday surprise for Mrs. Adland. bridge and 500 card parties and hospital auxiliary meetings noted.

Sons of Union Veterans of the Plcnk Bupper Iowa Division Ray’. Snodgrass Alice Stewart Mmes Tom Gordon O. M. Yaggy Ortha Carpenter A. R. Markle Maggie McNamee

City in Brief Highlights and Local Notices

West end 4th St bridge and Y M C A building mentioned with Buchanan for glasses. E F Wenner returns to office after two weeks illness due to forehead infection. Injunctions to restrain liquor law violations granted against Mike Karlas and Al Beebe. Maria Kelleher resigns from Sloane M Wallace school. Albert J Jacobson of Tripoli requests discharge in bankruptcy case. Maurice Welsh to discuss rail and water transportation at Waterloo Technical Society meeting. Henry Hilmer wills life estate to his mother with equal division to brothers on death. Mrs J J Cooley 82 critically ill at home with complications of are at 727 Park Ave W. children at bedside in Los Angeles and Kansas City. Estella McMillan sues for divorce from A Stewart McMillan. asks temporary alimony of 250 and weekly support. Dunkelberg Leener & Cropper Lumber Co. office broken into Monday night for the third time.

Maurice Welsh Waterloo Technical Society Black's Henry Hilmer la Forte City Maria Hilmer Christian John Herman August William J. J. Cooley Park Avenue West J.L. Leavitt Charles W. Parker Los Angeles Cal James Ll. . Cooley Kansas City

Local items include a burglary note and community events

A late yesterday report notes a burglary with no evidence found and nothing stolen. Other items mention Mrs Barbara Grings recovering after surgery, a Woman's club event closing foreign born assimilation classes, and remarks on monoxide gas deaths. Also updates on a divorce suit, daylight saving time for the Chicago Waterloo line, and upcoming sales by St Margaret's Guild with bake sales on April 30.

St. Margaret's Guild Schuneman

Kingsley Pupils Tuck Little Seeds in Sun Loved Earth

Kindergarten to third grade pupils at Kingsley School plant a garden on school grounds with lettuce radish and other seeds. The janitor prepared the plot as part of classroom lessons, reading work and future picnic plans. Unbreakable phonography records mentioned separately.

Kingsley Kingsley School

West High Senior Wins State Chemistry Essay Prize

Robert Young, a West High senior, won first prize of 20 dollars in a state essay contest run by the American Chemical Society for an essay titled Chemistry in the Home. His win advances to the national contest with four year scholarships. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J A Young of 432 Vermont Street.

George W. Huntley Travelers Protective Association Racine Wis Huntley Wisconsin West High Robert Young American Chemical Society Robert J. A. Young Vermont Street

Kotex replaces old sanitary pads with modern absorbent aid

An old-time advertisement touts Kotex as a superior, discreet menstrual product. It claims five times the absorbency, deodorizing effect, and embarrassment-free disposal. It notes wide medical and hospital endorsement, easy store pickup, and low cost for a package of twelve with emphasis on genuine Kotex.

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