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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1928

Page

2

Mrs Murphy Honored With Tea By Sister At Prospect Avenue

Friends of Mrs 0 8 Murphy formerly Miss Fannie Bates gathered this afternoon at 104 Prospect Avenue hosted by her sister Mrs Charles Chickering. Attendees included former teachers and local society figures as garden flowers adorned the tea.

Murphy Peoria Fannie Bates Charles Chickering Prospect. Avenue E. B. Simith Jessie Cooley B. EB. Peck Matt O'Keefe Joseph Gary John Knox D. FR. Vaughn John Rath Charles Slack W. E. Schallian A. E. Rumsey Harold Rugg D. H. Hatin T. H. 'McCoy F. F. Strayer Awilliam Bates Chickering Ralph Fickelberg

LUncheon Held in Cedar Rapids for Miss Rotman

A luncheon at Hotel Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids honored Miss Rose Rotman on her upcoming marriage to Harry Conn. About 60 guests attended including Mrs. M Rotman, Miss Marion Peidman, and Miss Henrletta Liebman from New York. Additional entertainments are planned by Mrs. Fae Zimring and Miss Lee Rubin with further events in Dubuque and other locales.

Rose Roitman Harry Conn Cedar Rapids M. Rotman Herman Kaplan Marion Anne. Peidman Bessinger Henrletta Liebman New York Evelyn Cohn Fae Zimring Lee Rubin Miss Rotman Leo Gradinger Louis “Rotman Dubuque

Organization of District W M A Made Permanent

The first permanent district organization formed by the Woman's Missionary Society of United Brethren churches at Graves Memorial church. About 50 members from Dumont Bristow Hudson Winton Cedar Falls Sumner Manchester Washington chapel and Waterloo attended. Mrs W N Roush Hudson was elected district president and Miss Mira Pierce Waterloo secretary. Semi annual meetings will be held with location chosen by officers. A program committee will include one member from each society and one from each guild. The program Wednesday featured talks by Mrs Fred Riggs Dumont Mrs C G Gowin Bristow and others. A round table discussion was held and a basket dinner was served at noon.

Woman's Missionary Society of United’ Brethren Churches Graves Memorial Church Dumont Bristow Hudson Winton Cedar Falls Sumner Manchester Washington Chapel Waterloo W. N. Roush Mira. Pierce Woman's Missionary Society Olerbeln Guild Fred Riggs CG. Gowin

Mrs Morse to Lead Grace Choir at Methodist Church

Mrs M C Morse introduced as new musical director for Grace Methodist Episcopal Church choir. Thirty choir members entertained at Dr and Mrs Roy Leslig Smith home with a brief program including a tenor solo by Mark Taylor a violin piece by Margaret Miller and piano numbers by Mrs Morse. Guests included music committee couples and wives.

Graces Methodist Episcopal Church Choir Roy Leslig Smith Walnut Street Music W. Thode CG. J. Stickman W. W. Wyant Marcam ©. Morse Waco, Tex Hie Mark Taylor Margaret Miller Morses Gilighter Anna Smutty

Marriage Announced At Dinner Party In Vinton

The marriage of Miss Helen Brendel of Vinton and Floyd Brandt of Garrison, March 3 at Morrison, TH, was announced at a dinner in Binck's tearoom by Mrs. T. L. Wenner and the bride. Guests included numerous local residents and friends, with orchid and yellow decor and tiny scrolls on gold bells marking the announcement.

Helen Brendel Vinton Floyd Brandt Garrison Marth Morrison Binck’s T. L. Wenner Brandt Ella Brendel Minnie Brandt Mary Lynch R. EH. Lynch W. J. Sandberg Waterloo H. G. Wenner H. J. Rozema B. A. Ulice Leland Weyer Leland Hanna Joseph Ehblinger Agnes Bachand Helen Allam Carol Beller

Miss Crowell to Wed Milwaukee Man on Sept

Miss Beth Crowell daughter of Mr and Mrs Porter H Crowell 421 Logan avenue will marry Harold Reitz of Milwaukee on September 4 announced by the brides parents The bride to be and close family will be entertained tonight by Mrs Stephen Hayes at 431 Bayard street A bridge party for Miss Crowell hosted by Mrs Earl Glasson will be held Friday afternoon at 234 Prospect avenue

Beth Crowell Porter H. Crowell Logan Avenue Harold Reitz Milwaukee Miss Crowell Stephen Hayes Bayard Street Earl Glasson Prospect Avenue

Labor Day Dance Set at Sunnyside Club

Plans for Labor Day at Sunnyside Country Club include a special dinner and a 7 PM dance, replacing Friday events. Golf likely crowded. many private parties expected. Other notices cover Womans Benefit picnic with 35 attendees at Castle Hill, a Moose Hall card party next Tuesday, dancing at Betty Burk's on Alta Vista, and Sunnyside ladies bridge with 18 tables and prizes.

Sunnyside Country )Club

Hints in Beauty Care for Summer Feet and Skin

Edna Kent Forbes advises weekly pedicure steps to prevent ingrown nails and rough cuticles, plus post sun care using cold cream and witch hazel. Advice covers foot grooming, removing cuticles, nail shaping, and avoiding tanned, freckled skin through proper moisture and after-sun care.

Edna Kent Forbes

Margaret Howe to Wed Virgil Thomas Saturday

Announcement from 307 Bath street that Miss Margaret Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs John Howe will marry Virgil Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Walter Thomas at the bride’s home on Saturday Rev C W Harris will perform the ceremony in the afternoon The couple plan a trip to Clear Lake and will reside at 415 South Barclay street after the wedding Several out of town guests and local events accompany the news including showers and birthday gatherings.

Margaret Howe John Howe Bath Street Virgil Thomas Walter Thomas Reed C. W. Harris Sumner Ralph Wilson Charles White Joliet Rev Miss Howe Cedar Heights Katherine Berry Linden-M. &. Church Lester West Lindale Avenue M. J. Hartlelp Fourth Street F. H. Shedd Iown Nebraska Atlantic M. Shedd Northminster East Park Presbyterian Harry Seydel Washington, D. C Mr. Seydel M. M. Seydel Second Street West Vaughan Park Avenue West Hal Mosier Columbia Circle

Church News Divison Two Ladies Aid elects leaders

At Central Christian Church a Wednesday afternoon meeting of Division Two Ladies Aid elected Mrs A W Blisworth as leader Mrs W Clark as assistant leader and Mrs Vern Johnson as secretary treasurer The hostess for the gathering was Mrs Gilbert Ogaard at 3062 Sunnyside avenue

Ata Ladies’ Aid Society Central Christian Church A. W. Blisworth W. Clark Vern Johnson Gilbert Ogaard Sunnyside Avenue

City in Brief School Start And Local Notices

Community items note school deadlines and local moves. Residents like Miss Bernice Gremmels in Chicago and the Hussey family visiting relatives in North Dakota are listed alongside police reports of tire thefts and a vandalism incident. Attention to church figures and area travelers rounds out this compact bulletin of people, places, and events.

Proposed Changes in Game Protection Reach Waltonians

A. C. Williford, president of the Iowa Izaak Walton league, received proposed plans for the state game protection board and state game warden powers. The plan would grant the warden near total control over deputies and work, set salaries, allow board purchases of 500 or more for refuges, hatcheries and sanctuaries, dictate department policies, and designate the warden as chief executive with sole authority to issue orders for fish and game protection when not otherwise specified by law.

State Advisory Board Iowa Fist and Game Department A. c. Williford Izaak Waltony League

Legion Post Set to Meet Next Week for Pre Convention

Becker-Chapman American Legion post adjutant E. J. Brucher says the next meeting will be Thursday Sept 6 not tonight for a pre-convention gathering to prep for the state convention at Cedar Rapids Sept 16. A Waterloo parade is planned for Monday night Sept 10 and the post golf team will compete Sept 9 in Cedar Rapids. More than 260 post members and over 100 musicians are expected to attend portions of the sessions.

Becker-Chapman Post American Legion E. J. Brucher Cedar Rapids Waterloo Becker-Chapman Post Golffeant C. Kimm K. L. Bragdon Bob Elderton Ge. K. Cropper Herman C. Miler Hecker-Chapmian Post Post

Woman visitor uses plane part way to Waterloo

Mrs. Gilley of St. Louis visits her parents on Fourth Street. She flew from St. Louis to Chicago last Friday in a tri motor Ford plane with 14 passengers and arrived by train to remain until about October 1. Mr. Gilley will enter a transcontinental air race from New York to Los Angeles on September 5 in a Fabbins monoplane for Curtis Robertson Co.

P. Gilley St. Louis Willam Korjhaus Fourth Street Gilley Chicago Waterloo New York Los Angeles Curtis Robertson Company

Army Recruiting: Miller in Waterloo to urge enlistments

Sgt. August Miller of the U S army recruiting service, Des Moines, will be in Waterloo aiding Sgt. Lee Greenup to enlist men. He promotes infantry, field artillery, cavalry, or quartermaster branches and highlights the same Fort Leavenworth disciplinary barracks guard and service company. Enlistments open for men 18 to 45 in multiple Iowa cities with officers stationed in Burlington and Ottumwa.

Miller U.5 Army Recruiting” Service Des Moines Waterloo Lee Greenup Army Infantry Field-Artillery United States Disciplinary Barracks Guard and Service Company Fort Leavenworth Kan Fort . Leavenworth Fort Dodge Mason City Cedar Rapids Davenport Burlington Oltumwa

Telegraph Office Manager Survives 3200 Volt Contact

William Robinson, manager of the local telephone exchange in Rowley Ta, narrowly escaped death after touching a three thousand two hundred volt live wire. He was knocked unconscious but revived by coworkers.

Rowley William Robinson

Friedley Heads to State Fair and Achievement Day

Mrs P L Friedley of Bennington township travels to Des Moines for the state fair and plans to return via Grundy Center to attend Achievement Day celebration there Saturday.

P. L. Friedley Bennington Township Des Moines Grundy Center

Hulda Schmidtke Heads to California for Vacation

Hulda Schmidtke left this morning from 2018 Lafayette Street for a vacation trip to Alhambra California. Her destination and purpose are stated as a leisure trip with travel plans to the West Coast.

California Hulda Schmidtke Lafayette Street Alhambra Cal

Exsplant Fritters and Leftover Mash Dishes Revisited

A compact guide for making exsplant fritters from mashed potatoes and dawned leftovers. Linked recipes include nut bread sandwiches and a walnut bread batter layering with eggs sugar milk and baking powder.

Mrs A E Smith Dies in Eldora After 63 Years There

Eldora Iowa Aug 30 Mrs A E Smith 78 longtime Eldora resident since 1855 died at home after months illness Funeral will be at 25 PM Saturday with burial in Eldora cemetery She came from New York after Civil War era homesteaded here married harness maker A E Smith Survived by five children Ellis Robb Morrison Herbert Hough Atlanta Gay Smith Eldora George Smith Grundy Center Robert Smith Eldora

Eldora A. E. Smith Hidora Cemetery Ellis Robb Atlanta Herbert Hough Morrison, WI Gay Smith George Smith Grundy Center Robert Smith

Ben Hur Chapter Forms New Court At Newton

In Newton a Ben Hur chapter led by manager Paul McCarty plans a new court with 14 members. A junior court will be installed and 55 children aged 1 to 15 will join as members.

Melchoir Ben Hur Newton Ovine Stall Paul McCarty Maneger

River Drops Slowly as Gauges Register Low Water

Water continues to fall at one half inch per hour from midnight. Public Service Company gauge shows river depth at 13 feet 6 inches this morning and 14 feet at midnight. Virden and Black Hawk creeks have returned to normal levels.

Wate Dtowa Virden Black Hawk

Brain Test Answer Pairings From Dual Word Lists

The puzzle lists words that have similar partners in another set. Examples include Pale with Sole, Part with Pare, Pole with Poll, Peal with Meal, Crate with Treat, Stoop with Stoops, Fresh with Flesh, Mart with Math, Pay with May, Say with Say, Prate with Plate, Mole with Mole, Meal with Mail, Gay with Day.

Soft, Smooth, Clear Skin Lotion Offer

An advertisement promotes Avalon Narcisse Lotion claiming to soothe sun and wind irritation, reduce roughness and redness, and leave face and hands soft and white. Sold at toilet counters with 15c small bottle and 35c large bottle, with prices at Kresge stores 10c and 5c.

Kresge

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Mrs 0. S. Murphy Social Calendse Blue Triangle League Y. W A. Daughters of Girl War Veterans Byrnes Park Sunnyside Country Club Maccabee Picnic Electric Park King's Heralds M. E. Church -Byrnes Rotman M. C. Morse Grace Choir Sam Greesman Minneapolis Aaiming Mre. Dimring Ely Katz Cortlandt Street Grossman Sunnyside Club W. B.A Woman's Benefit Association Frank Higgins Castle, Hill Moose Hall Herbert Lantz Frank Willey Betty Burk Alta Vista Avenue Eleanor Alford Hetty and Margaret Hellen Jessie Jane Parrott Virginia Zellhoefer Bud Wolf Robert Bruner Richard Burk William Dotean Franklin Law Sunnyside Sumnyside Country Club Clayton Bronson Agatha Brannger George Shoemaker Robert Hardin Frank Fowler Bennett Clark W. W. Marsh South Street M. HH Mary Ann Billie M. M Charles Isenhower Williston Avenue Isenhower W. A. Sandiland Albert Chapman Phoenix Ariz Black's Tearoom Chapman’ Lumber Company Church News Buchanan, YM. O.A. Bidg Eleanor. Schmidt Sioux Falls Ss. D. Ts Jean Rolf Seventh Street R. G. Pickett Bernice Gremmels A. A. Smith Conger Street Samuel Hussey W.A. Sandiland Will Kramer Erma Evans North Dakota Clem Grenville Lou John Omaha Neb J. G. Gilley Sumner Street Ed Banser Ash Street Lower Sycamore Street John Nemmers Gilbertville St. Francis Hospital Father Nemmers J. W. Lynch Agnes Thompson Dawson Street Scott Bluffs Lynch Agas and Oil Company Richard Cass CG. D. Cass Annapolis United States Naval Academy Cass Stanley Pfeiffer Ed. Klein Elms Apartments Wre George Bedard Eagle Cen Or Ikes Legion ,Post Paris Uteb Mendoza Blue Star 0. S Fannie May Sweet Shop Fashion Department Evening Courier Wei
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