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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1927

Page

2

Little Light Bearers party features Mother Goose dramatizations

Annual gathering of the Little Light Bearers at Mrs. W. A. Lane’s home drew over 30 children and 20 mothers. Program included piano duet by Mrs. Lane and her son Billy, songs led by Mildred Gleason, violin by Margaret Miller, and talks by Mrs. W. B. Small and Mrs. Nellie Kell. Marshall Craig Cheever became a life member.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. Lane George Cheever Marshall Craig Cheever Herbert Cheever Bozeman, Mont Little Light Bearers W. B. Small Nellie Kell Gleason Mildred Clark C. W. Brayton

Fayette Postmaster to Wed Pennsylvania Girl

Postmaster Charles S. Parker of Fayette Ia is to marry Miss Bess M. Driscoll of Warren Pa in New York on Aug 25. The ceremony at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church will be conducted by Rev A B McCormick. Driscoll is a Clarendon Pa native and teacher. Parker is a Grofton born postmaster.

New York Charles S. Parker Fayette Bess M. Driscoll Warren A. B. McCormick Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church J. H. Driscoll Clarendon Parker Dae Parker Grofton

Arthura Merritt and Horace Brown wed in Grundy Center

Miss Arthura Merritt and Horace Brown were married at noon at the bride’s parents home in Grundy Center Iowa Rev F C Winslow officiated Mrs Brown has taught at Hampton and graduated from Iowa State College at Ames Mr Brown is a farmer and they will live on his mother’s farm northeast of town Also notes include encampment plans for the Sons of Union Veterans in Grand Rapids and local social events and picnics at Mason City Gates Park Byrnes Park and K of P hall with committees named

Grundy Center Arthura “Merritt Horace Brown Arthur Merritt F. C. Winslow Methodist Episcopal Church Brown Hampton Iowa Ames C. V Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Auxiliary Grand Rapids Mich Hotel Morton East Park Mason City George Wright Gates Park Lillian Dennis Katherine Edwards Elizabeth Moore

Mrs Nauman Elected Secretary of Lucky Thirteen Club

Mrs C J Nauman was elected secretary of the Lucky Thirteen Bridge club at yesterday afternoon’s meeting in Mrs L W Smith’s home. She succeeds Mrs George Highley who is moving to California. Favors at cards went to Mrs Smith and Mrs Nauman. Special guests included Mrs Frank Wagner, Mrs P H Townsend and Mrs W Q Card. Past presidents of Helen Gould auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans will meet with Mrs John Beéeller tomorrow afternoon.

C. J. Nauman Lucky Thirteen Bridge Club L. W. Smith George Highley Waterloo California Smith Frank Wagner P. H. Townsend W. Q. Card Helen Gould Auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans John Beéeller

Club Picnics and Socials Tonight and Friday

Tonight events include a family buffet supper at the Country Club with Loyal Helpers and Plymouth Congregational Church and Mrs William Hardcastle, a Blue Triangle league picnic at Island Park Cedar Falls, and Holy Name court at Sacred Heart Parish hall. Friday features W R C Memorial Hall programs, Past Presidents Club with Helen Gould Auxiliary, First M E Alg tribe Class all day, plus mixed bridge at Country Club and Ladies Encampment Auxiliary Picnic at Cedar River Park Waterloo camp Royal Neighbors at K of P hall.

Cc. M. W. Club Electric Park Loyal Helpers Plymouth Congregational Church William Hardcastle Blue Triangle League Island Park Cedar Falls Holy Name Court Sacred Heart Parish Security Benefit Association K. of P. Hall W. R. C.—Memorial Hall Helen Gould Auiliary John Boeller M. M. Beal Country Club Cedar River Park Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors

Woman's Relief Corps Honors Old Members at Homecoming

Longtime members of the Woman's Relief Corps were celebrated at Memorial hall with a July August birthday dinner. Comrade Henry Woore is 85, 170 total attendees including G. A. R. comrades and guests. Highlights included welcome for Miss Martha Weyland, flower decorations, and a chicken dinner. The program featured speeches, songs, and a 2:30 pm meeting, with future gatherings planned. Birthday party noted for Gladys Marie Hogan's tenth, with prizes awarded to Patricia Leese and Charles Wells. Royal Neighbors Waterloo camp to meet with no juvenile session.

Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Henry Woore W. P. Kearns Martha Weyland Margaret Salsbury Cedar Heights Sarah Mosier Corps Avarice Gilley Lottie Flick James Houghton David Allison la Porte City Howard Husseman R. B. Trenor Waverly Lizzie ‘Wells Humboldt Maude Lennox Chilocco Okla Mary Frahm Cedar Rapids Emily T. Cutler Cherry Vale Kan J. J. Enes Jesup Laura Gan Newton Henry Glas Carrie Johnson America Ida Alderman Lillian Porter Glas G. W. Bothwell Gladys Marie Hogan Patricia M. Leese Charles E. Wells George Gnagy

Church News from Trinity Lutheran Guild Meeting

The Ladies' guild of Trinity American Lutheran church met Wednesday in the basement of the new church. The Sept. 14 meeting was moved to Sept. 7. A membership campaign is under way. The Altrurian class of First M. E. church will meet tomorrow at Mrs. M. M. Beal's home with hostesses Margaret Courtright Ida Bell Hattie Eason C. I. Patterson and John Fox. A luncheon and social hour will follow.

Ladies’ Guild of Trinity American Lutheran Church M. E. Church M. M. Beal Mmes Margaret Courtright Ida Bell Hattie Eason C. I. Patterson John Fox

Hints in Beauty Care Simple Foods

Taste guides food value and dining pleasure. The text links instinctive taste to nutrition, discusses tomatoes cheese spaghetti nuts and salads, and warns against overreliance on condiments in elaborate cooking. It also notes wart treatment and eye exercises from a “Chats” column with a note on sending a stamped envelope for an eyelash tonic formula.

Dorothy C

Marian McCreath Becomes Bride of Levi B. Barnhart

Marian McCreath of Marshalltown Ia and Levi B Barnhart of Waterloo Ia were married Saturday at Waverly Ia by Rev Bacon of the Methodist church. Attendants were Mr and Mrs F E Barnhart, brother and sister in law of the groom. The groom, formerly of Laurens Ia, now works for the Iowa Dairy Separator company. They will reside at 153 Argyle Street.

Marian McCreath Marshalltown Levi B. Barnhart Waterloo Waverly Bacon Methodist Church F. E. Barnhart

City in Brief: Local Notices and Visits Across States

A digest of residents visiting relatives and traveling for holidays, plus notices of local events. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lawton visit in Boston. Fred Morse to Clinton and Chicago. Harry Scott and son drive to Minneapolis. Miss Alta Holland vacationing with Davenport parents. Mrs. F. M. Keller and three children visit Indianola relatives. Andre family travels to Freeport to stay with sister Will Grant. Olson family visiting Chicago relatives. Marian Snow on vacation between Reinbeck, Des Moines, Davenport. Mrs. Earl Henningsen and Donald visit Cedar Rapids. the Predeaux and Niemeyer households host travelers. Motion pictures and ice cream sales at Gates park playground to raise funds for grounds equipment. Waterloo club president Mrs. Alice Warsaw returns from California with daughters Kathryn and Eleanor Jean. Local visits to Dora Prehn on Falls avenue. Mrs. Goodluck’s aunt Miss Prehn noted. Mrs. George Troestler reports husband’s post-op condition in Rochester with blood transfusion required after empyema surgery.

Waterloo Ad Club Speaker Promotes City Trading Territory

L M Bailey to address Waterloo Advertising club on the value of a city's trading territory at the noonday luncheon in Hotel Waterloo. Bailey, with 22 years in advertising and circulation, will introduce a discussion of local newspaper advertising. Rail travel detail Chicago to Waterloo given with sleeper and time notes. Reservations by phone.

L. M. Bailey Waterloo Advertising Club Russell Lamson Bailey Chicago Great Western Chicago Waterloo

Ten Thousand Illinois Central Clerks Win Wage Increase

Ten thousand clerks and freight handlers of the Illinois Central railroad won a .5 percent wage increase from a federal arbitration board. About 150 employees in Waterloo are included in the rise, which adds an estimated $56,000 to the monthly payroll. Formal notice to Illinois Central officials was pending, with confirmation sent to Brotherhood of Railway Clerks leaders. The two month federal hearing covered the clerks and freight handlers appeal.

Illinois Central Railroad Federal Board of Arbitration Waterloo Illinois Central W. Scott Wiliams George Kreiman Minnesota Bortherhood of J. A. McLean Chicago Brotherhood Board of Adjustment Kreiman Illinois Central Freight House Federal Board

Call Dies in California After Law Career

Sioux City Iowa August 25 Joseph Harry Call 69 son of Kossuth county's first white settlers died in Los Angeles He once practiced law in Des Moines (P)

California Sioux City Joseph Harry Call Kossuth County Los Angeles Des Moines

Government blind training school urged by veterans in Muscatine

The national convention of the United States blind veterans of the world war at Muscatine Iowa urged the establishment of a government training school for both civilian and ex service blind. The meeting concluded with the recommendation as part of postwar welfare measures for the blind.

URGES Muscatine National Convention of the

Lemon Juice is Best to Whiten Skin

The ad promotes using two lemons mixed with Orchard White for sunburn relief and skin whitening. It claims freckles tan and discoloration fade faster than store bought products and touts low cost and quick preparation for a seasonal supply. It suggests applying as a lotion to face neck arms or hands to stay white.

Bandits Blow Cedar Falls Oil Station Safe

Burglars blew open the Black Hawk Oil station safe at Main and Lincoln in Cedar Falls at 2 am, taking about 300 dollars receipts from Wednesday. Nitro glycerine wrecked the safe and office equipment as officers pursued leads on a suspected gang. The incident mirrored a prior Standard Oil break in Independence Avenue and Steely Street. A second local office, Farmers Co operative nearby, was entered with no loot. Sheriff Wagner and Det Steffen note evidence points to the same gang. Steffens took photos of the scene.

Cedar Falls Black Hawk Oil Company Main Lincoln Streets Wiineis Farmers Co-Operative Company Chris Wurster Dubuque First Clay Streets H. T. Wagner Emil Steffen Standard Oil Company Independence Avenue Steely Street

Pattern orders from Waterloo Evening Courier

An advertisement for fashion patterns from the Waterloo Evening Courier fashion department. It asks readers to send 15 cents per pattern and promises delivery within about 10 days after sending the order form, noting concerns about potential scams.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Fractured Safe Blast Shocks Hope Station

A direct blast at the station blew out windows and ripped the safe apart. The door was torn off and its bottom blown through the floor, wrecking the safe interior as officers sought fingerprints to identify robbers.

Panted Girl Bum Married to Her Pal in Fort Dodge

Mary Dugan a 19 year old Fort Dodge girl and John Jacob of Lehigh were married by Justice J B Cross Fort Dodge. They were detained for investigation. The bride wore blue overalls she said she adopted to ease life traveling in box cars with her husband.

Humboldt Mary Dugan Fort Dodge John Jacob Lehigh J. B. Cross

Year-Old Fine Drawn From State Fair Show

Des Moines reports the Morris and Castle show was fined fifty dollars for displaying obscene pictures at the state fair penny arcade. Castle and Seitz pleaded guilty, the card noting James Cavender as then police chief. The show had left the city when indictments were returned, then returned for the state fair and warrants were served.

Des Moines Teczu: Hed JR. Castle Charles Seitz Morris & Castle James Cavender

Chamberlin Honored as VP in Aviators Society

Denison Iowa August 25 Clarente D Chamberlin has been notified of his selection as a vice president of a New York chapter of the Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs an aviators society including war aces civilian pilots and aircraft manufacturers

Chamberlin Denison Clarente D. Chamberlin New York Ligue Internationale Des Aviateurs

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