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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1928

Page

2

Six weeks of Chicago work trial by college women ends

Twenty four woman students from 13 states tested unskilled labor in Chicago for six weeks under WCA auspices. Earnings pooled, dividends small, two joined unions, two signed pledges against unionizing. Most jobs paid meager wages. some earned up to 28 dollars weekly while lamp shade work paid 3.50. Participants from Iowa State Teachers College among others, plan teaching instead of industrial work after experiment.

Chicago Iowa State Teachers College

First Meeting of Business Women's Club to Be Sept 4

The Waterloo Business and Professional Women's club will hold its first regular meeting on Tuesday September 4 with pre-meeting director sessions today at noon the Green Lantern tearoom and a board picnic at Byrnes park. Members named include Miss Eda Behrens Miss Callie Wieder Miss Fern Gray Miss Maude Harmon and Miss Della Tritz.

Waterloo Business and Professional Women's Club A. E. Johnson Green Lantern Byrnes Park Eda Behrens Callie Wieder Fern Gray Maude Harmon Della Tritz Johnson Des Moines Planns F Council Bluffs Elizabeth Kenny George B. Worthen Christine Owens The Waterloo Way Bulletin Behrens Noble Grand Association of Temple Rebekah Lodge W. Dwight Bower Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors Black Hawk I. 0. O. F. Hall

Farewell Parties for Mrs Entwisle and Lieberte Families

Mrs N W Entwisle honored with farewell gatherings by Monday and Dickens clubs at homes on Third Street East and Mulberry Street. Relatives from Waterloo and nearby towns attend as she plans to move with her son and family to Spring Valley Wisconsin. A Maccabee Picnic at Electric Park features children’s activities and Dr Roy L Smith as speaker.

N. W. Entwisle Truman DeRoame Third Street East Monday Club Enteisle Frank Fisher Mulberry Street Enta Electric Park Roy Leslie Smith Grace M. B. Church

Mrs Simpson of Philadelphia Guest of Honor Luncheon

Mrs Ronald Reed and Mrs Roger Miller hosted a luncheon at Black's tearoom in honor of Mrs Arthur Simpson of Philadelphia visiting her mother Mrs G R Spensley and mother in law Mrs J F Simpson. Bridge was played at Mrs Miller's home during the intermission with guests listed.

Ronald Reed Roger Miller Black’s Tearoom Ais Arthur Simpson Philadelphia G. R. Spensley J. F. Simpson Miller Prospect Avenue A. B. Chambers Richard Hall Earl Glasson Paul Eighmey Albert Greeley E. E. Magee Stephen Hayes Wade Preece Spensley Simpson Black's Tearoom

Club to Honor Former Member from California

Mrs. A. A. McCormick of Huntington Park California and formerly of Waterloo will be honored at a picnic luncheon Tuesday at Byrnes Park by members of the C. E. S. L. club. She is a former member of the club.

California A. A. McCormick Huntington Park Cal Waterloo Mrs. Co. &, Brundage Third Street West Byrnes Park McCormick

Oelwein Women to Be Guests at Sunnyside Club

Oelwein women visit Sunnyside Country Club Tuesday for golf and luncheon at 1 o clock. Regular ladies bridge to be arranged Wednesday afternoon and family plate dinner served Thursday. No dinner dance Friday. Engagement announced Miss Warnella Brumble to wed John Furbush September 15 at home of the bride’s parents. Attending guests include Miss Helen Potter and Mrs John Brumble along with several friends.

Star Rebekah Club John ; Munson CT U Willare Chautauqua Club First Methodist Rehyrch Oclweln Sunnyside ‘Country Club Noble Grand Association Temple Rebekah W. Dwight, Bower Oelwein Sunnyside Club Oelweih Sunnyside i Country Club Warnella Brumble E. E. Brumble Dawson Street John Furbush Frank Furbush Gonger Street Helen Potter John Bramble Bernice Potter

Church News Group Meet and Picnic at Byrnes Park

The Ladies A historically active group from First United Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs J M Hamilton at 1009 Forest Avenue on Wednesday at 2 pm. Westminster Presbyterian Sunday school plans a picnic Wednesday afternoon and evening at Byrnes Park starting 4 o clock with supper at 4 15.

Ladies’Aid Society First United Presbyterian Church J. M. Hamilton Forest Avenue Westminster Presbyterian Byrnes Park

Hints in Beauty Care By Finger Nails

A fragmented ad like guide discusses cuticle avoidance and nail care. It notes methods using orange wood sticks cold cream and simple tools while cautioning against cutting cuticles. The piece also touches beauty routines and stray advice on hair styling and brushing techniques.

In Brief School Starts and Local Visits

A Cedar Rapids area notices school opening soon and lists numerous residents and their visitors. Names include Mr and Mrs J L Limbert, 314 Washington. Dr and Mrs Kenneth von Lackum. Judge H Boles. Dick Ghoslin visiting grandparents on Fowler street. Hazel Coontz visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids and Vinton. Myrtle Brigham traveling to Clinton. Frank Meyer family planning Yellowstone trip. George McGuire recovering at home after surgery. W F N railway official and family returning from vacation. MA A boys department redecorating for 16 days. Miss Beth Coe visiting Waterloo. Miss Carolyn Johnson visiting Boone. Miss Viney Cone traveling from Riverside. Mrs Forrest Sargent and family visiting in Fonda, Iowa. Mr and Mrs Hinmon and Brooks leaving for Shiegn. M A Krueger and daughter returning to Cheng today. Dr and Mrs E G Leffler hosting weekend guests. visiting family of J Plance Taylor in Franklin, Pa. Harry Barton and daughter returning from motor trip to the Black Hills. Weather noted as ideal with heat lingering.

M. BR Cedar Rapids J. L. Limbert Washington Street Kenneth von Lackum Boles Dick Ghoslin F. A. Howe Fowler Street Hazel Coontz Vinton A. C. Willford Lafayette Street Myrtle Brigham Fisher Building Clinton Dubuque Chicago Frank Meyer Logan Avenue Yellowstone National Spark Shome Henry A. Gee F. & N. Railway St. Joseph Springfield MA. A Beth Coe Waterloo Vsit H. T. Hewland Logen Avenue Forrest Sargent Daunhte Docaine Wiliam Fonda Fla Banks Pewler Street Avid R. R. Hinmon Neveral Street Brooks Casenerr Heights Manning Bs Motor Shiewgn M.A. Krueger Cheng Anna Tr Cottage Street Yaw Greene G. Leffler Bra Avenue Joamie Plance Taylor Ethel Plance Robert Plance Franklin, Pa Harry Barton l Katherine First Street West

Withered corn and distant visitors mark Hill country summer

A crowded column notes a president's hillside stay boosting regional tourism this season. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maynard and daughter Muncle Indiana. Mrs. H. V. Bunce and daughter Margaret from St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Maynard of Rochester, Mrs. J. E. Johnson at Rochester, Minn.. a 24 inch cucumber from H G Zeller. a West tour by Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Clemence and others. plus railroad executives on a tour of Illinois lines and various family visits and arrivals across Cedar Rapids, Amboy, Madison, and LaCrosse.

Robert Maynard Muncle Ind H. B. Maynard Fourth Street H. V. Bunce Margaret St. Louis Truman Aldrich Independence Avenue Bunce George Hackett Castle Hill H. G. Zeller Denver Street Courier Walter B. Clemence South West Yellowstone Park Pike’s Peak Pacific Coast W. Sealift Williams Western Lines Illinois Central L. A. Downs Ilinois Chicago George W. Mack Prospect Boulevard Amboy Robert O. Bickel Cedar Rapids Bickel Doris Allen Birney Allen Third Avenue West W. F. ‘Jeffrey Sans Georgetown Joffrey Madison Baraboo Kilbourne LaCrosse Metsregor

Removal Of Seven Waterloo Families Prompts Record Check

Seven families left the city last week as records in the Waterloo Retail Merchants association office show. The list includes residents such as Mr and Mrs Newcomer L M Barnes and others with addresses across Lime Mullan Irving Florence Black and Williston.

L. M. Barnes Lime. Co W. Cleary Mullan Earl McFadden Irving J. Houston Florence Hoag Black Frank Petersen Denver G. J. Beers Mulberry Mary Thomas Williston Lou Johnnon Newell Anton Brigson Clay R. K. Naylan Third West William W. Gibson Allen E. Willey Brockwell Arms Apt Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association

Fudge and Food Mishmash From a Frayed Recipe Fragment

A garbled recipe note blends fudge making with cooking tips and dish ideas. It mentions cooling fudge to the softball stage, adding nuts and vanilla, and pouring over a greased dish with alternating layers of tuna fish and tire. It also references a sauce bake time, a butter flour mix, eggs, pies, stewed apples, candied orange peel, fruit butter, marmalade, and a summer dinner fruit salad with whipped cream.

Srasan

Ten-Year-Old Boy Buys Tooth With pennies for a filling

A Waterloo ten-year-old saved 100 pennies to pay for a dental filling as he was the only pupil with imperfect teeth. Miss Clella McCullough, a West High dental hygienist, spoke in Minneapolis about school dental programs and free clinic efforts. She noted Waterloo's strong dental health initiatives, including classroom contests for best records, toothbrush clubs, and health talks promoting cleanliness and regular checkups.

Waterloo Minneapolis Clella McCullough West High American, Dental Association Miss McCullough West Waterloo Denth

Mark Centenary of Gladstone at English College

Oxford England Aug 27 Christchurch the college of prime ministers marks the hundredth sanniversary of William Gladstone matriculation here from 1828 to 1831. He earned a double first in mathematics and classics as an undergraduate at Christ Church. Lord Rosebery, memorable PM, studied here.

Oxford England Christchurch College of Prime Ministers William Gladstone Gladstone Christ Church Virginia Ohio Lord Rosebery

Jesup Woman Hosts Birthday Party for Mother

Mrs. Viva Maltas entertained women at the Nesfield home in Jesup to observe her mother’s birthday anniversary. Neighbors and longtime friends attended. Mrs. Nesfield, who was badly hurt in a recent automobile accident, is much improved.

Moourier Jesup Viva Maltas Alfred Nesfield Nesfield

Brain Test Answer Frequency Table

The text lists the top three most frequent words from a brain test answer set. what appears 21 times, how 8 times, when 13 times. Other frequent words include whe 13, why 11, whem 91, which 8, where 7, whose 6.

Weekend Iowa News Roundup From Across the State

A weekend report from Iowa notes multiple tragedies and incidents. Raymond Peezel a Webster City teen died in a rollover near Webster City. Elstrom Ashpole and Marian Midland were treated for injuries. James Garcia is in critical condition after a stabbing in Cedar Rapids. two Mexicans are held for questioning. Bery Shiftley died in a Webster County car crash near Webster City. Mayors and officials visit ill relatives. James Walker and Phelan travel to support Mrs Travers Allen in Clinton. Dewey Shuey, a Black man, escaped the county jail in Marshalltown. Meskwaki Indians plan a second powwow August 28 at Willow Brook. A long-running clothing businessman reports burglaries totaling $6,000. Council Bluffs petitions seek a $400,000 bond to fund a non toll bridge with Omaha. filing is set for today.

Associated Preas Webster City Raymond Peezel Elstrom Ashpole Webster , City Marian Midland Hagle Grove Cedar Rapids James Garcia Webster Bery Shiftley Clinton James Walker New York City Phelan Inlaw Etta Travers Allen Altoona Willow Brook Bennett Council Bluffs Pottawattamie County Missouri River Omaha

Water loo shopping hints and fashion notes from Mary Gow

A compact Water loo shopper column highlights fall fashions and store offerings. Mary Gow advises on school etiquette, transparent velvet dresses, autumn hats, and home cleaning services while promoting nearby retailers like Schuneman's Fountain My Valet Inc and the State Loan Co for debt help.

Modetti advice on figure and shop for school needs

Young Modettis learn modern beauty starts with the figure and support comes from a garter belt and brassiere. The piece suggests buying school essentials early, or perhaps a belated vacation or staying at home, with a hint of needed purchases to maintain style.

Melo soap booster promises less scum in hard water

A vintage ad extols Melo as a bath cleaner that softens hard water, boosts soap lather, and reduces scum around tub edges. It claims the product makes soap more effective and recommends buying three cans for kitchen laundry and bathroom.

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