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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1928

Page

2

Waterlooman's club clears seven thousand debt at anniversary

Mrs E T Alford completes two year term as president as Waterlooman's club reports debt payoff of seven thousand dollars accrued when she started. Six thousand was raised by pledge duties and gifts, with another thousand from the prior year as the club marks its golden anniversary and the election of her successor proceeds.

E.T. Alford Waterlooman's Club A. &. Weishaar Rsb Solix H. B. Boies Alford

Prenuptial Party for Mary Korthaus at Kitchen Shower

Thirty neighbors surprised Mary Korthaus at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Frances Studebaker at 2201 Fourth Street. Miss Korthaus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Korthaus, will wed Ltancil T. Gilley of St. Louis on May 2. Favors were given by Mrs. A L Saltz and Mrs. John Schaack. high scores at 500 went to Mrs. Thomas Levis and Mrs. George Sager. A two course luncheon was served by Mrs. Studebaker and Mrs. J W Koch, with assistance from Miss Jane Korthaus.

Mary Korthaus Frances Studebaker Fourth Street Crast Miss Korthaus William ©. Korthaus Ltancil T. Gilley St. Louis Bridge A. L. Saltz John Schaack Thomas Levis George Sager Elizabeth Butte Studebaker J. W.koch Jane Korthaus

Mrs John Martin Honored at Dinner by Daughters

Mrs John Martin was honored yesterday at a noon dinner hosted by her daughters Mrs John Knott and Miss Minnie Martin in Knott home. The event marked her birthday anniversary with pink and green decor and hand painted placecards. Rev OF M Yaggy read Edgar Guest poems.

John Martin Daugthers John Knott Minnie Martin Edgar Guest M. Yaggy

Club Notes Highlights From Various Ladies Groups

The 500 Hawks gathered at the Ingamelis home with favors to Irvin Thomas and Mrs. John Makinster while Mrs. E. L. Jobrk hosts later. Club members met at Mrs. Williamson’s home yesterday with high bridge scores for Mrs. Donald Findlayson and Mrs. Russell Pelfey and guest Mrs. Roger Lawrence. J. U. G. club met at Mrs. Owen Hughes’s yesterday. favors to Mrs. Albert DeWilde and Mrs. Donald Stauber. May 10 hostesses noted. Mrs. Sam Dillén hosted T. T. F. club. guest Mrs. Ralph Shave. 500 favors to Earl Dean, Henry Bills, and Harold Masters. BR special favor to Mrs. S. J. Mahanke. Do-A Best club hosted by Mrs. Gale Morelock with radio, sewing, and a contest won by Mrs. Frank Tates. guests Mrs. Nancy England and Miss Annabelle Salisbury. hostess aided by Mrs. Arthur Hickiman. Mrs. Alfred Pines to host May. Wild Rose club met at Miss Addie McCormick’s. Miss Lena McGullough ghost. devotion by M Henry Glas. afternoon press reporting by Mrs. Bartsell, assistant Mrs. A. H. Crowther. Mrs. Fred Press led program. July Seven Birthday club met at Mrs. T. N. Acland’s. winehesw served by daughters Marian and Carel Joyle club at Mrs. Walter Snyder’s home. favors to Mrs. Gordon, Ellis, and Renny Snyder. Ghosts named: Mrs. A. B. Smith, Mrs. J. E. Tromhauer, Mrs. Els. Mrs. Otto Stegman to entertain May 10.

J. D. Williamson Donald Findlayson Russell L. Pelfey Roger Lawrence G. R. Baum Sam Dillén T. T. F. Club Ralph Shave Mines Earl Dean Henry Bills Harold Masters S. J. Mahanke Jack Fogle Gale Morelock Frank Tates Nancy England Annabelle Salisbury Arthur Hickiman Alfred Pines Wild Rose Club Addie McCormick Viola Hartsell Lena McGullough M Henry Glas Bartsell A. H. Crowther Fred Press Joyle Club Walter Snyder Pavors Mmes. Tune Gordon Hugh Ellis Renny Snyder A. B. Smith J. E. Tromhauer Els Otto Stegman

Loyal Helpers meet at Brooks home for monthly supper and lesson

Twenty six members of Loyal Helpers Adult Bible class of Plymouth Congregational church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Brooks for their monthly gathering. A chicken supper was served and a lesson titled Democracy in Church and State was given by R K Chapman. The serving committee included Mrs Brooks Mrs T P Kenny and Miss Marjorie Guyer. The next meeting will be in the home of Mrs Wilson Walton.

Loyal Helpers Adult Bible Class Plymouth Congregational Church Leo Brooks R. K. Chapman Brooks T .P. Kenny Marjorie Guyer Wilson Walton

World Wide Guild Girls Meet Here for Supper Rally

A missionary World Wide guild rally hosted by First Baptist church featured girls from Dunkerton Jesup Cedar Falls and local churches. The event included devotionals led by Miss Lily Wright solo and spirituals by a Jesup quartet readings by Miss Dorothy Holmes and remarks by Miss Irene Lyons national field secretary of the Baptist Missionary Training School. Sixty girls attended with fifteen from Dunkerton twenty from Jesup and twenty five from Cedar Falls. The dinner was served by Mrs. Homer Smith and guild leaders Mrs. C A Lasser Mrs Nora Strayer and Mrs Harry McDonald.

Wrinul ‘Street Burton Avenue Dunkerton Jesup Cedar Falls World Wide Guild First Baptist Church Jor Kuck Lily Wright Nellie Swyers Dorothy Holmes Irene Lyons Baptist Missionary Training School Chicago F. L. Asquith Dinkerton Homer Smith First Baptist Guild C. A Lasser C. L. Kenagy Nora Strayer Harry McDonald

Bickley Home Hosts Card Party Benefit

About 65 guests attended a benefit card party hosted yesterday by the permanent Romance Languages department of the Waterloo Woman's club at Mrs. Carl Bickley's home. Guests included Mrs. Bickley Mrs. C. W. Ellyson and Mrs. A. E. Endevierin, with arranging help from Mrs. J. E. B. Ridenour and others. Tea was poured by Mrs. K. E. T. Alford and Mrs. A. S. Weishaar, with pink snapdragons and candles as decoration. Music accompanied the event during the reception hour.

Roynance Languages Department of Waterloo Woman's Club Carl Bickley Bickley C. W. Ellyson A. E. Endeviein J. EB. Ridenour Mmes. R. W. Waite Sherman McNally Ralph Bowen E. Magee George Newsum

Mrs Claude Sippel Birthday Dinner Honors guest list

Mrs Claude Sippel was honored at a Black's tearoom birthday dinner hosted by Miss Fannie Smith. Pink and white decor, a large birthday cake, and lighted candles accompanied a guest list including Mrs Lella Gallup and others. Gifts were presented to the honoree. A separate party for John Gentzler appeared in later notes.

Fannie Smith Black Claude Sippel Lella Gallup Jack E. Cook Ina Vv. Wright Walter Dee Viola Mishak Bess Larson Jennie Louise Michaelsen

Hints In Beauty Care Eye Wrinkles

Eye wrinkle care advice suggests preventing age lines around the eyes with nightly flesh-making cream treatments. Instructions cover cleansing, pore opening, and leaving cream applied overnight, plus a basic recipe using oils, waxes, and rose water. Guidance includes color choices for eye makeup and a note on peroxide bleaching for the skin around the eyes.

National Head to Speak at State B P W Meeting

Lena Phillips, national president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women, will address the Keokuk session of the Iowa federation convention on May 4 or 5. Phillips, a Kentucky-educated New York attorney, led a pivotal 1918 survey and helped form the federation. She has since spoken in 23 states and held multiple leadership roles in professional women’s groups.

Waterloo Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Keokuk Lena Mades Phillips New York City National Federation Miss Philips New York Kentucky National Young Women's Christian Association St. Louis National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club Miss Phillips University of Kentucky New York University Equitable Broadway Federation of Business Women Des Moines Oakland Cal Federation Commission On International Relations Pilb- Ug Southern Women's Educational Alliance Womens’ Civic Organization American Bar Association Chi Omega Sorority Phi Delta Delta “Legal Society New York League of Business and Professional Women Women's City Club of Caroline Country Club Hartsdale National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs United States District of Columbia Island of Hawaii

Girl Reserves Plan May 5 Gypsy Hike Event

Girl Reserve units organize their annual gypsy pattern hike for Saturday May 5 starting 9 30 a m at the W C G A building. The group will travel in a caravan to a camping ground for games contests and an outdoor meal of hot dogs and marshmallows. Beth Tracy leads the event with a message left by 1927 hikers and a greeting from 1929 followers anticipated.

Beth ‘Tracy Girl Reserve

B Natural Club Presents Bach Themed Playlet

The B Natural Club's Junior Auxiliary plans a Bach themed playlet at its regular meeting of the YWCA branch. Home directed by Merle Wratisky features Helen Simmons Helen Soler Jane Eby Shafftner LaVerra Hamm and Mary Penner with string quartet and piano numbers.

Johann Sebastian Bach Junior Auswer Jto Natural Music Club W. GC. A Mes Merle Wratissy Helen Simmons Helen Soler Jane Eby Tea Shafftner LaVera Hamm Mary Penner

County Clubs Promote Iowa Woman for National Club Post

Waterloo Cedar Falls and Iowa City clubwomen back Mrs. Henry Taylor Bloomfield Iowa for recording secretary of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Campaign team includes Iowa Federation officers and some 40 supporters. Taylor has 15 years of active club leadership and national committee experience. Election set for May 28 to June in San Antonio Texas.

Waterloo Cedar Reighte Cedar Falls Iowa Federation Henry H. Volland Iowa City Blanche Wingate W. E. Maulsby Des. Moines Martha McClure Pleasant Gordon Ellett Des Moines Taylor Town Good Rords Association Iowa Davis County Federation of Women's Clubs Edward Franklin White Indianapolis Ind John F. Sipple Baltimore General Federation Grace Morrison Poole Brackton Mass Eugene B. Lawson Novasta Okla George Thomas Palmer Springfield William R. Alvord Detroit Mich Department of American Citizenship H. G. Reynolds Paducah

Mrs Campbell Hosts Bridge Party For Eight Guests

Mrs Campbell was hostess at an informal bridge party last eve ning at her home. Favors were given to Mrs Merle Brown and Mrs G W Ilten. Mrs Campbell was assisted by her mother Mrs Martha Taylor. Also attending were Winthrop resident Miss Ark Manz and guests Mints W F Wash W Ho Acker Fred Wagner C W Rathbun and Karl Krause. A separate note says Richard Cherney was surprised at his parents home with attendees including Ruby Myers Vergene Dilger Rose Feinberg Arlene Perisho Winifred Kaufman June Wall Wanda Young Ruth Miller Robert Pierce Earl Armstrong Charles Kaufman John Latta Robert Boyland Ronald Scott and Richard Cotton, with Ronald Scott organizing.

Mark Campbell Merle | Brown G. W. Ilten Campbell Martha Taylor Mis Ark Manz Winthrop Mints W. F. Wash W. Ho Acker Fred Wagner C. W. Rathbun Karl Krause Richard Cherney E. J. Cherney Ruby Myers Vergene Dilger Rose Feinberg Arlene Perisho Winifred Kaufman June Wall Wanda Young Ruth Miller Robert Pierce Earl Armstrong Charles Kaufman John Latta Robert Boyland Ronald Scott Richard Cotton H. H. Young Cherney

Tuna Fish Canapes and Custard Dessert Highlights

A collection of simple recipes includes Tuna Fish Canapes with olives peppers horseradish and mayonnaise finished with parsley and paprika for luncheon bites. Also described is a custard dessert using milk eggs sugar vanilla chocolate and a water bath bake until set.

Henrietta Keding to Wed Dayton C Wright

Mrs. C. H. Keding of 1018 Berteh avenue announces the engagement of Henrietta to Drayton C. Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wright, with the marriage planned for early May. Birthday party honors Joyce Miller with friends and games, a luncheon, pink and white decor, and a large cake, hosted by Mrs. Nels Miller.

C. H. Keding Berteh Avenue Henrietta Drayton C. Wright J. ©. Wright Nels Miller Joyce Marian Shaulls Aliee Buehler Normandine Mason June McShane Ruth Garvey Esther Kaplan Bernice Dicke Betty Smith Tee

Karolyi Begins Covert Voyage To Enter U S

Count Karolyi, ex president of Hungary, travels on a tramp steamer via Mexico to attempt entry into the United States after his wife was denied admission by Secretary Kellogg. His exact purpose remains undisclosed.

Karolyi Paris INS Count Karolyi Hungary United States Kellogg

Bombing blamed on cleaners dyers war in Chicago

A bomb placed in a vacant building wrecked the tailor shop of Hy man Glazov on the west side. Glazov his wife and two children were hurled from bed but uninjured. Police tie attack to the cleaners dyers conflict as the cause. Separately Supt R C Williams Jesup will travel to Des Moines to confer with Iowa State Teachers Association leaders on autumn session dates and common speaking talent. County Supt A E Jewett, chair of the executive committee, cannot attend due to influenza recovery. Scheduling meetings close together aims to cut program talent costs.

Chicago Hyman’ Gilazov Glazov R. C. Williams Jesup Des Moines Iowa State Teachers Association Williams A. E. Jewett

Optical service advert brings patient to Buchanan area

Olry IN BRIEF notes a complete optical service ad with phone contact. It also reports Homer Barbour traveling to Cresco for his father's death, and local society items including a Tama county niece visit, Matt Frost's injuries, and several small court filings for motor vehicle accidents. It mentions road conditions east of Winthrop, a No. 20 cast, and four advertisements for local events and services.

Homer Barbour Castle Hill Courier Cresco James Burnside Josie Colorado Springs Colo J. A. Townsley Tama County Matt Frost Waterloo St. Francis Hospital Bertha Windolf Clarence Isabelle Albright Cedar Falls J. A. Paulsen Winthrop

Woman Lecturer to Speak Daily on Health Topics at Rialto

Elsie Audrey Hille will deliver a week of women only health and physical culture lectures at Rialto theatre beginning Monday April 30. Assisting is Virginia Harlan. Each 1 pm session lasts one hour with demonstrations and music, free admission. doors open 12:30. Topics cover self expression vitality nutrition constipation psychology youth figure care of the body.

Lauerman’s Elsie Audrey Hille Health Authority Bernarr Macfadden Physical Culture Magazine Rialto Theatre Miss Hille Virginia Harlan

Creaking Chair Mystery Drama at East High Tonight

East High presents The Creaking Chair a three act farcical mystery with humor suspense and drama at 8 15 p m. The crippled Egyptologist in a creaking wheelchair stolen headdress romance and detectives propel the plot. Cast includes Angus Holly Henry Timmerman Rose Emily Winch Carel Burr Essa1 Aissa Max Gerber Edn Latter Sylvia Latter Eleanor Carruthers John Gulting Philip Speed Oliver Hart Henley Jim Bates Dorotha Bennett Margaret Moore Iya Eickelbers Frank Beatle Robert Pritchard Russell Sohner Eugene Smith Francis Mead.

East High Angus Holly Henry Timmerman Rose Emily Winch Carel Burr Essa Aissa Max Gerber Sylvia Latter Eleanor Carruthers John Gulting Philip Speed Oliver Hart Henley Jim Bates Dorotha Bennett Margaret Moore Iya Eickelbers Frank Beatle Robert Pritchard Russell Sohner Eugene Smith Francis Mead

Beal to Be Re-Elected Iowa Sunday School Head

W W Beal was indicated for re election as president of the Iowa Sunday School association at the annual convention in Council Bluffs He is the only nominee and serves as president of the Iowa Securities company Beal has led the association for a year and has long served in its councils formerly heading Westminster Presbyterian church Sunday school in Westminster Iowa

W. W. Beal Bheriden Road Iowa Sunday School Association Council Bluffs Beal Iowa Securities Company Association Westminster Presbyterian Church

Legger Bray Pleads Guilty in Bootlegging Case

William Bray, who earlier pleaded guilty to violating a liquor injunction and paid a $200 fine plus costs, pleaded guilty again today to bootlegging. Judge R W Wasner set June 8 as the sentence date for the contempt case that had dragged on for months.

Legger William Bray R. W. Wasner

Brain Test Instructions Dotted Line and Figures

The passage notes that the answer to a brain test should be the word Eight on the dotted line. It also requires a figure 1 to follow each lettered question while no other marks appear.

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Waterloo Woman's Club Joé Ingamelis Irvin ‘Thomas John Makinster E. L._Jobrk J. U. G. Club Owen Hughes Albert DeWilde Donald Stauber Donald Porter T. N. Acland Marian Carel Church News George Lingelbach Tia Stafford St. Mark's Episcopal Shuren Wiliam — Ashmore United Thank Offering Independence Gentzler John Gentaler R. DB. Williams Matt Schaack Robert Elliott Wille Edna Kent Forbes Wales Jake State B. P. W Natural Club Mrs. Campbell Butler Ontometrists Mfg Opticians Doucet Grege Georgette Crepe Henrietta Keding Dayton C. Wright May Alma May Olry Buchanan's Oy Gertrude Collins Russell Coates Lafayette State Streets Coates Red Rail Inn Yow. Co West Fourth St E. High Fedelco Federco Iowa Public Service Co West Side State S. S Woods Smart Fashion Department Evening Courier Book OF Fashions Tert Eeee Bins
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