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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

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Reception Honors Rev and Mrs Clark at Bickley Home

Dr and Mrs W H Bickley hosted a reception for Rev and Mrs Fred J Clark of Eugene Oregon. About 125 church members and friends attended with Mrs Clark singing selections and readings by Mrs John Knox. Attendees included Judge and Mrs J J Clark of Mason City and other local society members.

W. H. Bickley Fred J. Clark Eugene Ore Clark First Congregational Church Clarks J. J. Clark Mason City Dvorak John Prindle Soott Laddie John Knox

Myrtle Nielsen Engaged to Wed Robert Mussett

Announcement of the engagement of Myrtle Nielsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Nielsen to Robert Mussett son of Mr and Mrs Robert T Mussett. The couple planned a possible wedding around New Year with parties and family notices.

Myrtle Nielsen Robert Mussett Nick Nielsen High Street Robert T. Mussett Nielsen Julius Martenson Marjorie Fern June Nielsen Mrs. Mussett Rose Harriet Emily Martha Mussett Hazel Gladys Bruce Pearl Fern Jensen Independence Fern Leona Bixby East High School Waterloo Steam Roiler Works

Y W C A Plans Holiday Camp for Employed Girls

YWCA will run a holiday camp at Morris Isle campgrounds September 4 and 6 for employed city girls. Miss Beth Tracy announces the program with a Thursday arrival from the YWCA building. A nominal fee covers food and expenses, with registrations at the association building this week.

Young Woman's Christian Association Morris Isle Beth Tracy Florence L. Brinton Association

Fidelity circle to hold all day meeting at Stoddard home

Club notes say the Fidelity circle will convene for an all-day meeting on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Albertine Stoddard. Regular members and guests are expected to attend in the afternoon session.

Fidelity Circle Albertine Stoddard N. A. Gasser Elynor Jean Second Street West Minnesota Myn Freeman Minneapolis Marioneth Wis Brice F. Gates Fred L. Northey Rotary International Newton Chuir Pearl M McKee Indianola Florel Maytag Gates Northey Long Prairie Deorbell

Miss Sehrodemier Weds Harley A Waldon in Independence

Pauline Sehrodemier and Harley A. Waldon wed in Independence on a Saturday ceremony conducted by Rev. Leroy L. Smith. The couple, after a reception at the bride’s brother’s home near Oelwein, plan a motor trip to Milan Indiana and the Blue Ridge mountains, then reside at 1820 Fourth Street after September 25.

John Sehrodemier Pauline Harley A. Waldon Milan Leroy Leslie Smith Methodist Episcopal Churc Harvey C. Schroedemier Oelwein

W R C Plans Birthday Dinner and Homecoming

The Womans Relief Corps announces a birthday party and homecoming program to be held Wednesday in Memorial hall with a noon picnic dinner. G A R members and wives are invited as the July and August anniversaries are celebrated. The event features reminiscence walks and is led by Mrs Hartsell with Mrs Ganz in charge of dinner and Mrs Moore of the dining room. Transportation can be requested through Mrs Hartsell. The corps meets Friday afternoon.

Wom~ Pans Relief Corps Memorial Hall G. A. R. Crmrades Vio Fred Moore Coulasios America Gilley Hartsell Reewar

Miss Schultz Hosts Birthday Dinner in Black’s Tearoom

Miss Anne Schultz will celebrate her birthday with a party at Black's tearoom. A four course dinner for 12 starts at 6 30 with summer flowers and dainty table appointments. Guests include Miss June Slakoff from Chicago and Mrs Louis Schultz mother of the hostess along with several friends. The evening features cards and dancing.

Anne Schultz Black Miss Schultz June Slakoff Chicago Louis Schultz Ruth Sherman Ann Feldman Goldie Rewbens Lillian Golofsky Pauline Pabach Gilda Kaplan Eva Blot Jean Cohn Lee Lipkin

Wisconsin Folk Organizer Mrs Harker Heads Group

Former Wisconsin residents met at Cedar River park and formed a new organization. Officers elected include Harker as president Travis as vice president Williams as secretary Raine as advertising manager. The group planned an annual meeting with the first annual picnic set for September 16 at Byrnes park.

Wisconsin Cedar River Park Byrnes Park H. D. Harker E. Travis Bert Wil Hams William Raine

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting at St Pauls

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church will meet tomorrow evening at Mrs Homer Jolls home. Mrs George Woodall will present the lesson. Mrs Ralph Myers will lead the enigmas. Mrs S M Muzzey will conduct devotions.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Homer Jolls George Woodall Desson Ralph Myers S. M. Muzzey

Hints on Beauty Care Eyelash Creams for Different Seasons

Advice on using eyelash creams and tonics in hot weather and cooler seasons. Recommends olive oil, castor oil, lanoline cold cream, and a homemade mixture to nourish lashes. Suggests clipping tips, daily rubbing, and diet tips to improve skin and lash appearance.

Death of Waterloo resident John Baro at 84

John Baro, 84, early Waterloo settler, died at 4 a.m. yesterday at 12 Commercial Street due to complications of age after a fall four weeks earlier. Born November 12, 1842 in Bacon near Mannheim, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1858 and moved to Waterloo in 1869. Surviving are three sisters, with burial at Calvary after services at St Mary’s Church tomorrow.

John Baro Waterloo Gil Commercial Street Ibis Barn Germany Bacon Munheim Casper Mary Hye Bare United States Freeport Mr. Bare George Anna Fried St. Mary's Church Modern Woodmen Wenzl Friedl Louisa Fuesner Helen Babcock Custer S. D St.Mary's Church Theodosius Plassmeyer Calvary Rosary Sociehy St. Marys Church Wengl Frid Frome O'seefe & Towne

Gates College Remodels to Add Seating for Fall Term

Gates College undergoes extensive remodeling to enlarge the shorthand room and windows to improve light as the fall term opens on Tuesday September 6. President Bruce F Gates announces staff for 1929 1930 including Mary S Horner R H Gillespie Charity Craig Phare Thompson Irene Kessler and Clarence Poe. A 1928 29 enrollment summary shows 28 2K students from 9 states 4 territories and 32 counties attending Gates College with Cedar Falls Hampton and Shell Rock represented among counties leading enrollment.

Gates College Bruce F. Gates Mary S. Horner R. H. Gillespie Charity Craig Phare Thompson Irene Kessler Clarence Poe Gates Mitingsata Lineout South Dakota Cedar Falls Srewith Hampton Bli Porte Galliads Claghon Olistast Lowa Tremondleh Witchet Fork Dorie Denison Webster City Shenasdoan St Kourmeytone Rock Galt Magnan Duncombe Brim Fars Sharon McGregor

Eagle Center Picnic Planned for August 24

The annual picnic for St. Marys church of Mt Carmel parish in Eagle township is set for August 24. A chicken dinner, games, and contests will mark the day with a greased pig event, a speech by Daly, and a baseball game between Eagle Center and Hudson. The La Porte Band will perform in the afternoon and evening.

St. Mary's Church of Mt Carmel Eagle Township Daly Hp Afreynanad Tren Eaglie Center Hudson la Porte Ge Band

Local residents on visits and travels across states

Mr and Mrs F R Phippen return from two weeks in Illinois and Wisconsin. Chicago guests Paul W Riley and relatives stay at 223 Leland Ave. J S McHugh of Rock Island Railway visits Waterloo on business. Russell Palmer and party arrive from San Francisco for a month with Phippen family. Various locals plan trips to Wisconsin, Ontario, and beyond.

F. R. Phippen Ninth Street West Ilinoig Wisconsin Paul W. Riley Chicago Jd. L. Riley Leland Avenue J. S. McHugh Rock Island Railway Waterloo Russell Palmer San Francisco Cal Ninth Street Martin Bender Washington Street Robert Anderson Post

Waltonians Plan Picnic Next Month

The Sioux City chapter set a high mark for Izaak Walton picnics and the Waterloo chapter will try to match it early next month. A. C. Willford, state president, attended amid crowds from Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota. The gathering at Caxeheer Heights in early September includes many contests and prizes as a large invitation list extends to all chapters in the Third District.

Izaak Walton Sioux City Waterleo A. C. Willford Towa Nebraska South Dakota Caxeheer Heights

Thunder Shower Yields .64 Inch

Sixty four hundredths of an inch of rain fell yesterday evening and last night during a thunder shower in Waterino. The rain came with thunder and lightning but caused no damage. Muddy roads delayed some travelers returning from Cedar Rapids, while planned outings were postponed. The shower also made a good day for sports and picnics. A few people were seen bathing at Cedar River Park Seach.

Waterino Ralph B. Slippy Cedar Rapids Independence Cedar Yaver Park Seach

Rivalry over Legion band contest ends in friendly accord

The Official Third District American Legion band won first at a state convention with Becker-Chapman post second. A misunderstanding over membership percentages led to a $400 prize split agreement, but Waterloo manager Henry Dahlman says the awards stand as given by the judges. Cinte W Chenette, director, stresses the bands value friendship.

American Legion Waterloo American Legion Becker-Chapman Post Henry Dahlman Waterloo Cinte W. Chenette

Iowa Roads and Weather at 10 A M

Des Moines clear and good. Clinton showers fair. Gotincit Bluffs clear and good. Dubuque clear with roads drying. Marshalltown clear and good. Keokuk cloudy good. Ottumwa fair good. Cedar Rapids clear good. Muscatine rain muddy. Mason City cloudy choppy. Fort Dodge partly cloudy good. Boone clear good. Waterloo area reports No 218 north and south fair No 39 north and south good No 20 east fair No 20 west good.

Des Moines Clinton Gotincit Bluffs Dubuque Marshalltown Keokuk Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Muscatine Mason City Fort Dodge Boone Waterloo Fair Good

Fairy Tales and Outdoor Dramatics in Oak Park Play Leader's View

Miss Josephine Blackstock Oak Park playground director argues for more outdoor dramatics and fairy tales to preserve children's imagination. She contrasts this with imitation of urban elders and urges a fuller childhood heritage through storytelling and play.

Chicago Josephine Blackstock Oak Park

Women pilots eye government licenses in new advertising era

The article notes women in the advertising field exploring sky writing and other aviation uses to promote merchandise. It cites women pilots as having nerve and ambition, pursuing government flying licenses, and predicts licenses may not be far off.

Nervous Woman Causes Crash In Traer

William W. Kahn cafe owner at 508 Commercial Street was cut on the forehead when his car plunged into a ditch near Traer while avoiding a collision with a woman driven car. Two cafe employees were slightly injured and the car abandoned.

William W. Kahn Commercial Street Traer

Arraignment in Police Court Over Disturbance Case

Ben Bell, a Black man, arraigned on a charge of disturbing the public quiet after allegedly striking Bessie Howlett, a Black woman. The incident occurred at 1321 Commercial Street around 2 45 a m. Witnesses are to be secured, Bell remanded to the city jail. Weekend docket also lists one drunk and five traffic violators. total fines and forfeitures reach 26350 dollars.

Ben Bell Bessie Howlett Commercial Street Bell

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