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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1928

Page

2

Mrs Stover Hosts Bridge Shower For Miss Flint

Mrs Orville W Stover hosts a bridge shower at her home this evening honoring Miss Julia Flint ahead of her August 11 marriage to Ora K Richardson. Four tables will contend, bridal colors yellow and orchid featured, a two course luncheon to follow. Miss Flint was honored yesterday by a party at Sunnyside Country Club hosted by Miss Virginia Fish with favors to Miss Frances Stotts and Miss Flint.

Orville W. Stover Stain Miss J Flint Ora K. Richardson Frances Stotts Howard Rath Sunnyside Country Club Eelock Burt Towne Towne Adellal Damee

Mrs Blasdell Hosts Tempie Re Lodge Ladies

Mrs Coniff of Los Angeles entertained a number of ladies of Tempie Re Lodge at her home this afternoon. The guests included Mrs Olive Walden Mrs W W West Mrs Rose d Mrs Margaret Courtright. Mrs Coniff was assisted in serving by her daughter Mrs L Grover.

Melvira “Blasdell Los Angelés Cal Ity C. G.goniff Hekah Lodge

Verva Leonard II Hostess for Mrs Wilson Party

Miss Berneice Emerson wed after marriage to Philip Wilson. Bride presented at a small gathering last night at Verva Leonard II home with guests Mmes Ingalls Emerson Baker Wilson Leonard Roeker Eckstein Miller Dutch and Vision Wilson. Mrs E T Alford hosts luncheon Monday at Sunnyside Country Club for houseguest Mrs K E Cochrane of Chicago.

Verva Leonard II Mrs. Wilson Verva “Leonard Philip ‘Wilsont Berneice Emerson Mmes I.E. “Ingalls P.emerson E.G. Baker Dana Leonard Hilda Roeker Catherine Ecktein Marian Miller Bernice Dutch Vision Wilson Sunnyside Country Club KE. Cochrane Chicago

Mothers Study at Union Congregational Church Postponed

Church news notes the Mothers Study group of Union Congregational Church has postponed its regular meeting to Friday August 10. The notice reflects a change in the church calendar and urges attendees to adjust plans accordingly.

Miss Opal Getty Hostess to Honor Nebraska Guest

Miss Opal Getty entertained last evening at her mother's Hastings home as a surprise birthday celebration for Miss Ruth Persell visiting from Hastings. The party featured sweetpea decorations, games, music, and violin solos by Miss Ruth Holdiman. Guests included Mrs. G. U. Stahly, Miss Holdiman of Dunkerton Iowa, Mrs. Bertha Lyons, Mildred Jimes of Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College, and Willard Tollefson of Cedar Falls, all former John Fletcher college students.

Ruth Persell Hastings Neb Opal Getty E. M. Getty Miss Persell Getty Ruth Holdiman Avith Lst G. U. Stahly Dunkerton Bertha Lyons Mildred Jimes Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Willard Tollefson John Fletcher College Oskaloosa

Mrs McKim Showered With Gifts At Thompson Home

Mrs William McKim formerly Miss Dorothy Morehorse honored at a Thompson home party. Guests included Mines Ivan Bartell James Sollerup and A M Hoskins with Misses Esther Yardho Gladys Lincoln Margaret Cage Catherine Lincoln Marian Coble and Catherine Hanig. Bride received miscellaneous gifts amid bunga low minis and floral decor featuring larkspur and sweetpeas. Mrs A M Hoskins helped serve.

William McKim Dorothy Morehorse A. ©. Thompson Mines Ivan Bartell James Sollerup A. M. Hoskins Esther Yardho Gladys Lincoln Margaret Cage Catherine Lincoln Marian Coble Catherine Hanig A.M. Hoskins

Bunce Party Honoring Detroit and Hudson Guests

Miss Agnes McGlede hosted a bunce party for visitors Misses Eileen and Lois Martin of Detroit and Miss Blanche Wilson of Hudson Indiana. Favors were won by Lois Martin and Blanche Wilson. Guests included Beulah Mason Ora McEwen Lois Fry and Dorothy Wise. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Agnes McGlede Eileen Lois Martin Detroit Mich Blanche Wilson Hudson Miss Wilson Beulah Mason Ora McEwen Lois Fry Dorothy Wise

St Marys Circle Holds Meeting at School Hall

St Marys Sewing Circle met yesterday afternoon at the school hall. Bridge and 500 were played with winners in bridge Mrs Ladue Massey and Mrs Fred Follette. Honors in 500 went to Miss Madeline Greeks, Mrs J F Wagner, and Mrs J T Greelis. The next meeting will be held in two weeks.

St.Mary's

Club Notes and Social Bridge Winners

Thisisus club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Russell Pelkey’s home with favors won by Mrs. Dale Williamson and Mrs. Donald Findlayson. Special guests included Mrs. E H Weiser Miss Julia Weiser and Mrs. Wellie Humphrey. Jogle club met at Mrs. Morris’s Elk Run cottage with bridge honors to Mrs. Homer Gordon Mrs. Jay Roberts and Mrs. Neil Webster. Guests listed included Mrs. Neil Webster Mrs Sewall Page Carl Erickson H R Haughton and W F Fox. A picnic is planned in two weeks replacing the regular meeting.

Thisisus Club Russell Pelkey Favors Bridge Dale Williamson Donald Findlayson E. H. Weiser Julia Weiser Wellie Humphrey Jogle Club Fred Morris Elk Run Bridge Favors Homer Gordon Jay Roberts Neil Webster Mmes Neil ‘Webster Sewall’ Page Carl Erickson H. R. Haughton W. F.fox Mace

Tricks for cosmetic lash care and darkening methods

The article discusses eyelash maintenance and ways to enhance their appearance. It warns against mineral oil products and promotes a home-made soot paste mixed with petroleum jelly to darken lashes. It also suggests exercise and dieting tips for facial and body toning, with notes on age and measurements for a reader.

Bether

Ruth Tisdale Weds Passaic Man in St Paul Nuptials

Ruth Tisdale of West Union Iowa wed Alvin Grossenbacher of Passaic New Jersey at St Paul Minnesota vows. After the ceremony the couple left for Lake of the Woods Ontario for a several week honeymoon. The bride a West Union high school and University of Iowa graduate taught English in multiple towns and at West Union high school. They plan to reside in Passaic New Jersey.

Ruth Tisdale Passaic, N. J St. Paul Courier Special Service West Union Alvin Grossenbacher Passaic N. J High Nova Thivedov Aft Bolel Paul Phi Beta Kappa PI Lambda Theta Hanover Estherville Sato Mont West Union High School Grossenbacher

Family Reunion and Social Notes At W F Mack Home

A busy social page outlines a family reunion at the W F Mack home to celebrate Mrs Mack's birthday with relatives arriving from Delta Cole and West Palm Beach for several weeks. Also listed are upcoming concerts featuring Heyde and Duhr, a marriage in Waterloo, a sixth birthday party for Mary Ruane, and various club gatherings and notices for the community.

Former Pot Luck Club Members Entertain at Black's Tearoom

Former Pot Luck club members from this city were guests of honor for a dinner at Black's tearoom hosted by Mr and Mrs W A B Graham and Mr and Mrs BE M Towne in Long Beach California. Guests included Dr and Mrs W E Debe and several other couples. After dinner, bridge was played at the Grahams home.

Long Beach Cal Black's Tearoom W. A. B. Graam M. Towne W. E. Debe A. J. Dem

Precipitation First Two Days of August Reach 2.7 Inches

Gusty winds and cloudbursts disrupted park picnics as August began. Two days of rainfall totaling 2.7 inches, per Ralph Slippy’s government gauge, eased humidity but caused farm work delays including threshing and hay storage. Flooding rose in Black Hawk creeks and reached Waterloo, with muddy waters spilling over a dam.

Ralph Slippy Black Hawk Creese Reinbeck Grundy Genter Waterloo

Buchanan Farmer Fatally Stricken by Heart Disease

Lamont Iowa August 3 John Houska a Buchanan farmer was fatally stricken by heart disease Thursday morning. His body was found on the floor of the kitchen after he had completed chores and returned to the house for breakfast. He was 64 and survived by his widow and three sons Jake Peter and Albert.

Courter Lamont John Houska Mr. Houska Here Jake Peter Albert

Anglers See Strong Catchs in Cedar River Runs

Anglers report good catches of game fish this week at the Waterloo dam and upstream pots in the Cedar and Shell Rock rivers. Two youngsters, who learned from Izaak Walton, caught five small fish below the dam and brought them to Coburn's for identification. two were walleyed pike and the rest catfish.

Angers Waterloo Shell Rock Izaak Wallon Coburn

Colored Boys Band Seeks Instruments For Mt Carmel Church

A new cadet group at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church announced by Pastor Rev J H Patten aims to boost Sunday school interest with a band led by Gc K Whaylen of the American Legion band. The group seeks a snare drum two bass horns a baritone horn three melophone horns three cornets one slide trombone and five clarinets and invites donations via Whaylen at 61118.

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church J. H. Patten Gc. K. Whaylen American Legion Band

City in Brief

Buchanan's for 8 complete optical service. Phone 4343 for appointments. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and daughter Roberta left for Spirit Lake and Leake Okoboji for a few weeks. Esther Trumbauer, Denver, is a guest in the J. E. Trumbauer home. The old fiddlers will play at West High playground at 7:30 p.m. A homemade candy sale will be held. Terpany family left for Marion for two weeks to visit relatives. Rev. and Mrs. Middents and son John were guests during the Gedar Falls bible conference. Lindner couple returned from six weeks in the West via California and Oregon. They viewed the Grand Canyon. Reed family from New York City are guests of Frank Kipp. they traveled by paved roads except for a 14 mile dirt stretch between La Porte City and Vinton.

wCynthia. Hughes Robert Hughes Presbyterian Church Berh G. Palmer Waterloo Lorvella Palmer Pasadena Cal Roy “Leslie Smith Grace Meth Odist Episcopal Church Anna Maggy Davis Lee Nielson Cedar Raplas Marguerite Oftries Davis City Pearl Roberts Blodwen Johns William Ea Johnson Pittsburgh Palmer Une Town State College Ames Witt Zeta’ Tau Lpha Lews State College Farts House Alpha Zeta G. A. Mills Walnut Street Black Hills Yellowstone Park Miller Roberta Fourth Street Spirit Lake Leake Okoboji Esther Trumbauer Denver Colo J. E. Trumbauer Lane Street West High Playground W. D. Terpany Alta Vista Avenue Marion D. M. Middents John Augusta Dil W. W. Holman Logan Avenue Gedar Falls M. Lindner Wellington Apartments West California Oregon Mr. Lindner Portland Grand Canyon Arizona William B. Reed Hazel New York City Frank Kipp Home Park Boulevard la Porte City Vinton

See Her Home Doubtful Meaning Sparks Confusion

The passage argues a double meaning around the phrase see her home. It claims the scene could not occur since addressing the girl would force second person usage and prevent the misinterpretation of May I see you home. It also notes total eclipses imply the moon covers the sun and that six days between events force successive weekly placement on the same weekday.

Cup ThINGS Tunafish in Aspic and Warm Tomato Dish

A vintage recipe section shows a tuna fish in aspic mold with cucumber slices and olives, covered with aspic and served on lettuce. Also included are Fried Tomatoes with Cheese and a Butterscotch Ice Cream recipe, detailing ingredients and steps to prepare and finish in the oven or freezer.

Rotary Picnic Ends All Wet But Joyful

Two hundred members of the Waterloo Rotary club and families spent a damp day at the Rotary reserve near Winslow for their annual picnic. Children aged 6 to 13 raced for candy prizes before a hard rain drove them to Rotary lodge, where many stayed to dance and vote the outing a success despite the weather.

Waterloo Rotary Club Rotary Reserve Winslow Rotary Lodge Altho

State Fair Exhibit Plans and Dairy Cattle Show Display

The State Izaak Walton League plans an exhibit in the isle and game building at the Des Moines state fair for the first time this year, per state president A. Will ford. An exhibit is also planned for the Dairy Cattle Congress featuring live wild game including pheasants, Canada honkers, geese, and ducks.

Izaak Walton Jeague Des Moines A. ©. Willford Dairy Cattle Congress

Artus Family Attends Dubuque Funeral Today

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Artus and son Clyde of 421 Almond street traveled to Dubuque this morning to attend the funeral of Mr. Artus' mother, who died last Tuesday. Mrs. Artus and Clyde will return this evening.

Dubuque A. J. Artus and Son Clyde Almond Street Mr. Artus

Taxis Replace Old Cabs in Paris

A Paris traffic survey shows only 40 horse drawn cabs remain in the French capital as automobiles push the old coaches toward museum status. About 30 drivers still work in the Champs Elysees area aiding occasional tourists or residents in a romantic mood.

Paris Champs Elysees

Picnic for 125 Legionnaires on Cedar Island

One hundred twenty five members of Becker-Chapman post No. 138 American Legion held a picnic last night on Legion Island in the Cedar River. Two launches, Miss Cedar and Allen Lown’s boat, ferried the men from the boat house to the island. Lunch was prepared by the men. The rain forced an early break up, but all reached a protected spot before the storm.

Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Legion Island Cedar River Miss Cedar Allen Lown Waterloo Boat Club

Fred Washburn and Olive Gilman Marriage Announced

Announcement of the recent marriage of Fred Washburn and Olive Gilman. The bride resided in Minneapolis where the wedding took place. The groom was a well known Rock Island doctor formerly from Waterloo. They reside at 312 South Sixth Street Cedar Rapids.

Fred. Washburn l Olive Gilman Minneapolis Rock Island Waterloo Routh Sixth Street Cedar Rapids

Say goodbye to dirty rings in your wash

Advice on hard water causing soap scum and dirty rings around wash tubs. Recommends Mele to soften hard water, improving cleaning and saving soap. Encourages purchasing Melo at grocery stores for whiter clothes and more effective washing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cynthia Hughes Herbert Palmer Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors K. of Hall Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G. 4 Mrs. Stover Bridge-Shower Church News Miss Opal Getty Nebraska Mrs. McKim Thompson St. “Mary’s Circle Jerry M. Mc A. Fi A. A Jerry Eresh Mrs. Grossenbacher W. F. Mack Mack Van Metre Heyde Martin Heyde Waterloo Valce Sherwood Music School Schwabenvertin WIBO Franz Schubert Margaret I. Scoles Nashua Grate Methodist Episcopal Church Dale G. Williamson Roy Leslie Smith C. R. Scoles Marshalltown Williamson Tenth Street West T. A. Ruane Mary Sy Os Catherine Melnnes Harvey Voight New York Life Insurance Company Waukegan Mceets Black's Wade Nelson G. Homer Albright Blue Triangle League Herbert Reed Jaseye- King Lucia Fordyce Bloomington St. John’s Young People’s Club Madeline Sims Temple Rebekah Black Hawk F. Hell Pot Luck Club Catherine Crowley John McQovern Marie Miller Buchanan Farmer Cedar Colored Boys Buchanan’s Rotary Artificial Ice &Fuel Co B. Sth Pond Liggett’s Pinkham’s Rexall Kodak Legionnaires Pexel the The Pexel Company Pexel Peneepeeene Fred Washburn Mares Cote Watke Melo Ees the Hygienic Products CO Canton, Ohio Hills Bros Hills Bros ' Coffee Ott Fashion Department Evening Courier
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