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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1928

Page

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Eighteenth season opens Fri day Study club with officers and tea

The Friday Study club begins its eighteenth season on September 14 with officer installations and a social tea. Officers include President Mrs B L Cobb and secretary Mrs B K Holton. The year features programs, guest speakers, reviews of books, Americana notes, home making talks, and seasonal events through May.

B. L. Cobb D. Hays B. K. Holton W. C. Breckenridge C. H. Davis W. W E. E.brown A. CO. Cole F. R. Asquith Willis Johnson Wilfred T. Grenfall AE. Jewett B. L. Holton Cartle Jacobs Bond Waterloo E.klingaman C. H. Abbs

Last Vote Evil Display at Iowa State Fair

The Iowa League of Women Voters plans unusual exhibit at the state fair to stir interest in national politics. A chart by University of Town historian Prof Schlessinger shows lost vote percentages, with dolls in period costumes illustrating the gap between actual and potential presidential votes from 1658 to 1924. A printed roll curtain with election facts will also be shown.

Iowa ‘League of Women Voters Iowa’ State Fair University of Town Schlessinger United States

Church Choir Plans Miss Meyer Shower

A Monday evening party by the First Methodist church choir hosted a shower for Miss Eva Meyer ahead of her wedding to Carl Hansen. Green and white decorations matched Miss Meyer's chosen colors as guests enjoyed music, games, and refreshments served by Mrs. George Steiger and Mrs. O A McKirryher.

Eva Meyer

Miss Hubbard Is Honor Guest at Luncheon Today

Miss Hubbard of Sycamore Illinois is lauded as honor guest at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Vera Rock Walls at 314 Wellington Street. The gathering included old West High School friends and three bridge tables formed after noon. additional informal events are planned through the week with Mrs Louis Cohen hosting luncheon at Sunnyside Country Club for six guests Wednesday and nine guests Thursday.

Helen Hubbard Sycamore, Ill Vera Rock Walls Wellington Street Miss Hubbard West High School Louis Cohen Sunnyside Country Club

Waterloo Couple Married Today at Church in Vale

Miss Ruth Smith and Vern N Anton of Waterloo wed at Lillie Brown Church in the Vale Nashua. Rev M Yagsy performed the ceremony with no attendants. The couple will reside at 136 South Street after Sept. 4 and plan a motor trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Ruth Smith Vern N. Anton Waterloo Lillie Brown the Vale Nashua Oo. M. Yagsy First Evangelical Church

Summer Party Held by Woman's Club Members

About 35 members and guests attended the fourth in a series of summer parties at the Woman's club house Monday afternoon. The Civic and Home and Education departments organized the affair with garden flowers on display, a 1 o'clock buffet luncheon, and a short program led by Mrs. A. J. Busby. Melba Read played two selections, and Miss Alice Bellinger read poems. Bridge tables formed, with favors won by four members. Luncheon plans announce a party for 16 at Black's Tearoom next Thursday, followed by bridge at Mrs. Campbell's home. The Wild Rose club picnic was postponed indefinitely.

Woman's Club A. J. Busby Melba Read Durand Grainger Alice Bellinger Ralph Sarff H. B. Maynard John ‘T Rock Www. G. Wright

Church society meetings and a Labor Day Linden picnic

The Ladies Aid of First United Presbyterian meet for mountaineer breakfast at 9 AM Wednesday at Mrs. Joseph Fay’s 211 Sheridan Rd. Linden M E Sunday school plans a Labor Day picnic on Sept 3 with location undecided. Various church groups host picnics, quilting, and regular meetings Wednesday afternoon and evening at parlor venues.

Independence Country Club Sunnyside Country Club Daughters of Isabella Hall W. L. B. Ehib Cedar River Park Royal Neighbors of America Sons of Veterans Cyrus Carpenter Bridge Dorcas First Baptist Trinity American Luther League George Woodall St. Paul's M. E McGillens Lodge Fireman's Ladies’ Aid Society First United ,Presbyterian Church Mountaineer Joseph Fay Sheridan Road Linden M. E First Baptist Church W. D. Pollock Sherwood Park Ladies' Ald Society of Calvary Evangelical Church Sisterhood of Graves Memories LL. B. Church

Hints on Beauty Care for Winter Diet and Skin Care

A vintage style health column advises avoiding weight gain as weather cools. It recommends balanced meals like poached eggs with black coffee and skim milk, cautions against excess sugar, and suggests hot baths, vigorous rinsing, and pore care to reduce freckles and keep skin firm during the season.

Reception to Be Given in Honor of Woodall Family

A farewell reception at St. Pauls Methodist Church will honor Rev. George Woodall and his family as they depart for California on September 1. The program includes prayers, readings, musical solos, and tributes from church leaders and organizations, followed by seven games directed by Cecil Miller.

Woodall St. Paul's Methodist Church George Woodall California Alfreda Borden Joseph Yates Linden M. E. Church BE. J. Lockwood M. Yuggy First Evangelical Church Harry Reed American Legion Melba Read J. R. Howard R. G. Wilkins Ladies’ Aid Society R. L. Brown Qelia Brown Woman's Missionary Society Sion Helen Willns Cecil Miller Epworth League Woodalls Cecil Miler

Miss McGarvey Welcomed At Bridge Party In Cedar Falls

Miss Elizabeth Lies and Miss Claire Wade hosted a bridge gathering at 9291 Lafayette Street honoring Miss Villanova McGarvey as she plans to marry Robert White of Chicago. Four tables played with Miss Madeline Moore receiving a favor and Miss McGarvey awarded electrical gifts. Attendees included Miss Dolores Whittstock, Miss Arlene Bradley, and other guests, with musical numbers by Misses Bradley and Ludwig.

Elizabeth Lies Claire Wade Dolores’ Whittstock Bridge Miss Lies Lafayette Street Villanova McGarvey Robert White Chicago Madeline Moore Arlene Marjorie Bradley Margaret Ludwig Faye Roher Dorothy Lynch Helyn Miller Carl Grings N. J. McNally Ella Ashbrenner Caroline Cascaden Dorothy Wadsworth L’ FL McGarvey Madeline Moore Wil Miss McGarvey Steely Street Miss Cascaden Fourth Street

Judge Enjoined From Fishing by Cedar River

Waterloo residents seek equity in Black Hawk and Bremer counties asking a permanent injunction against Judge George J. Sager of Waterloo municipal court from fishing on Cedar River and tributaries during vacation. Writ issued without bond directs service at Waverly Iowa, aided by local attorneys. Also notes Gypsy Tourists meet for 1928 group and exchange photos before attending the Riviera.

Waterloo Waltonians Munnelyal George J. Sager Waverly Minnesota Jakes Reading Black Hawk Bremer George Sager Black Hawk County Towa Muntipal Court Cedar River Black, Hawk and Bremer J. ©. Beent In. J C. Beem Sager Maey Riviera

Waterios Pattern Orders Sent to Fashion Department

Waterios Evening Courier directs readers to obtain up-to-date patterns from the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Enclose 13 cents per pattern and request enables seams. Orders filled promptly, expected delivery about 10 days after mailing.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Dumont Girl and Bristow Resident Wed at Nashua

Miss Tillie Olthoff daughter of Mr and Mrs Ade Olthoff married Lyla Morford Bristow Saturday at the Little Brown church Des Moines Rev George Cowelll officiating. Morford will be superintendent of the Ireton public school next year and they left for Ireton Monday.

Courier Special Service Dumont Tillie Olthoff Ade Olthoff Lyla Morford Bristow Little Brown George Cowelll Des Moines

Brain Test Answer Summary

A brief answer set states the correctness of seven items. Item one is false. Items two through five are true. Item six and seven are false. The note adds that in item two gold is weighed by toy weight, with a pound lighter than avoirdupois.

Avoirdupois

W. F. & N. Builds Team Track for West Side

The W W F N Railway will construct a new team track near the west end of Mullan avenue bridge to unload carload freight for local industries. Ground acquired with John Deere Tractor factory expansion. Track laying and re location work to finish in days with electric car routing resuming soon.

Www F. & N. Railway Co Mullan Avenue C. M. Cheney John Deere Tractor Company

City in Brief Highlights Local Health Ad and Visitation Notes

Brief city item notes an optical service advertisement and appointments. It also lists a string of visiting relatives and motor trips from Chicago to local residents, plus a large desertion of names and addresses and a Trail of travel plans including visits to Florida and destinations in the west and northwest.

Corn Chowder And Kitchen Ethics Tidbits

A corn chowder recipe uses six ears of corn onion milk potatoes butter flour salt and pepper. Steps include boiling corn draining liquid back in with corn and potatoes then simmering until soft while a butter flour roux is whisked into milk and added for a smooth chowder. Kitchen ethics notes advise salting water for vegetables and avoiding mustard, plus tips on raisins and pastry dough storage.

Marathon Sitter Ends Dance Marathon Standoff

Des Moines August 14. Officials averted a potential strike as marathoners agreed to permit Nick Pappas Des Moines boxer to stay on the floor. McGarrah the champion marathon sitter watched the 298th hour with yawns as 12 couples endured the lengthy event.

Des Moines O. CG. McGarrah Nick Pappas Pappas

Caraway and Dickinson to Talk in Illinois on Farmers Day

United States Senator T. H. Caraway of Arkansas and Congressman L. J. Dickinson, both leading figures from major parties, have been commissioned by their national committees to discuss agricultural policies with farmers at the Illinois state fair on August 24. Earl C. Smith, president of the Windis Agricultural association, announced the plan.

Chicago United States T. H. Caraway Demneral Arkansas L. _J. Dickinson Laws Dinois State Fair Earl Co. Smith Windis Agricultural Association

Velvety Hands Promised by AVALOS NARCISSE Lotion

Beery man and woman can achieve well groomed hands with soft clear texture. Rub a few drowsy of the lotion into the skin after ashing. Dispels redness coarseness and roughness leaving hands clear as crystal. Available at all mitet counters and KRESGE STORES at special low prices.

Kresge

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