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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1925

Page

2

Employed Girls League Provides Gifts for Montgomery Children

Members of the Employed Girls League of the YWCA host a weekly dinner to raise funds for gifts of games toys and books for 39 Montgomery West Virginia coal miners' children who face a two year strike. Women with suitable clothing for a seven year old girl are urged to contact Miss Plovenca L Brinton the leagues secretary.

Plovenca L. Brinton League C. A. Morris Gils Wilma Gates Blanche White Iola Hooker Marbeth Bellis H.C. Wilbur

Waterloo chapter names officers at annual election

Mrs Hulett and J W Miller top O B S posts in 1926 Waterloo chapter elections. New officers include worthy matron Miss Mary Ethel Dixon and worthy patron Charles H Chickering. Initiation planned for Dec 22 with supper for members and guests supervised by Mrs Elizabeth Arcus and Mrs Rhea Trybitts.

Waterloo Worthy Iatron Rey Walett Joan W. Miller Temple Roy Bliort Martrons Slips Charles Ashwell W. F. Schrag Oma Griffin Juin W.W. Miller Masoule Temple Board Mary Ethel Dixon Charles II Chickering Ders Mrx Elizabeth Arcus Rhea Trybitts

Missionary Society of St Luke's Plans Evening Entertainment

The Missionary Society of St Luke's English Lutheran church will stage an entertainment Friday at 7 45 PM to raise funds for the Home and Foreign Missionary Society. The event features the play The Ghost performed by eight women, a reading by Miss Nellia Swyer, solos by Mrs G Ghesterman and Miss Margaret Ghesterman, and numbers by the girls quartet. Members taking roles include Mmes J R Howe F C Miller A M Sundby F A L Potter JL Hz Bensar R E Boellar and Mrs Chesterman and Mrs C O Barnes. Refreshments will follow the program during the social hour.

Treasury Home and Foreign Missionary Society of St. Luke’s English

Presbyterian Nurses Elect Mrs. Ray Tiller President

Presbyterian Hospital Alyimpse association members elected Mrs. Ray Tiller president at the annual meeting Wednesday afternoon. Other officers named include Miss Minnie Martin as vice president and Miss Emma Krumwelde as second vice president. New directors listed are Miss Minnie Maibauer and Miss Margaret Mastain among others. A conservation report by Miss Marion Shatger was read, and the group plans a Christmas party December 18 at Mrs. Frank Ber.

Presbyterian Hospital Alyimpse v Association Ray.Tiller Ella Lenius Kate Le-Husky Tiller Minne Martin Emma Krumwelde Clara Norby Lenius Minnie Maibauer Margaret Mastain Edna Mo Marion Shatger Mabel Pugh Shatger Frank Ber

Universalists Elect Cropper President for 1926 Term

WH B Cropper was chosen president of the Universalist society at the annual meeting in the parish house last evening. New officers include C N Shane as vice president ALE Weatherwax as treasurer Mrs N W Frisbie as secretary and N W Frisbie along with Miss Mary Edgerton as trustees for three years. Reports showed all departments in good condition. Birthday Surprise honor for Miss Imogene Fowler with friends hosting gifts music and refreshments. Also a YMCA style meeting with 25 attendees at Ernest Mixdor residence planning fortnightly gatherings after holidays.

WH. B. Cropper Universalist Society C. N. Shane Ale. Weatherwax N.W. Frisbie Mary ‘Edgerton N. W. Frisbie

Goldie Nation Wed to Harold Massee in Chicago

Announcement records the marriage of Goldie Pearl Nation to Harold R. Massee on November 25 in Chicago. The couple will reside on the bridegroom's farm near the Little Brown Church at the Vale. The bride, formerly employed in local doctors’ offices, is a West High School graduate. Parents are Mr and Mrs Oma Nation of Buckingham. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Seymour Massee of Nashua.

Goldie Pearl Nation Harold R. Massee Nashua Chicago Litthe Brown the Vale Massee Qma Nation Buckingham Seymour Mansee

Fifth Division of Linden L A S to Sponsor Program

Fifth division of Ladies Aid society of Linden Methodist church will sponsor a benefit entertainment in the church auditorium Friday evening. Program begins at 8. Instrumental music by First Tech band or orchestra. Vocal solos by Alta Carney and Mrs. Licht. Readings by Lucile Smith and Margeret Hancock. Cornet solo by Benty. Accompaniment by Lucie Horton and Margie Leckington on piano and violin. Reading Margeret Hancock. Tiny Matrimonial Advertisement.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Linden Methodist Church First Tech

B P W Organ for December Issued

The December issue of the Waterloo Way the official organ of the Business and Professional Women's club is ready for circulation Miss Callie Wieder city librarian is featured in the Who's Who section and a letter from Miss Lila Marcham visiting relatives in South Africa Also highlighted is the honor toll of emblem wearers noted.

Waterloo Way Business and Professional Women’s Club Feaures Callie Wieder Lila Marcham South Africa

W B A of Cedar Review Chooses 1926 Officers

The Cedar Review W B A elected and installed officers at the annual meeting in I O U Hall West. Mildred Grant served as installing officer. New officers include Helen Fairweather commander Josephine Johnson lieutenant commander Mary Trotter post commander Anna Dillon chaplain Mildred Grant record and finance keeper Charlotte Duffey lady at arms Clara Lantz sergeant Rowena Chesebro sentinel Mary Wright picket Estella Mussett junior commander Olive Walden collector and Durfey publicity reporter. A Christmas party with gift exchange was planned for December 23.

Cedar Review W. EB. A I. O. Q. F- Hall West Mildred Grant Helen Fairweather Josephine Johnson Mary Trotter Anna Dillon Charlotte Duffey Clara Lantz Rowena Chesebro Sentinel Mary Wright Estella Mussett Olive Walden Durfey

De Molay Chapters to Sponsor Christmas Dance

Waterloo and Cedar Falls De Molay chapters will sponsor a Dec 25 dance at the Armory. Carl Clayton is general chairman. Students home for Christmas vacation will attend. A tight-piece orchestra will provide music. Mooseheart Legion Women will install new officers at Moose Hall Friday evening. A program and refreshments accompany the social hour.

Waterloo Cedar Falls de Molay Armory Carl Clayton Mooseheart Legion

Beauty tips for the plain girl in fashion

An era of fashion favors the plain girl with ordinary features and dull color. Guidance covers hair shaping and fringe, scalp cleansing, simple dye with henna and shampoo, facial care, shaping brows, massage for the neck, manicured hands, and posture. Exercise and corset shaping improve figure. Advice includes dyes, notations on scents, and cautions about peroxide bleaching.

New Year Festivities at Russell Lamson to Be Elaborate

Managers Russell Lamson B FL Cangney and McGill report elaborate New Year celebration at the institution. Dinner starts 9 30 with novelty acts vocal solos and instrumental music interspersing courses. A 10 piece orchestra will provide popular music for dancing as midnight carnival decor and novelty favors enhance the atmosphere.

Russell- Lamson FL Cangney McGill

Church and Guild Activities From Wednesday Meetings

Parish Ladies’ Social Union hosted a noon luncheon and quilt sewing in the parish house. World Wide Guild and Westminster Workers and Majel guild held meetings with sewing, studies, and charitable work. Pilgrim class and Plymouth Congregational plans included fundraising and fellowship meals. Central Christian Tables’ Aid prepared for a bazar and chicken supper. Trinity Ladies’ guild met in church parlors. First Presbyterian Homemakers’ class scheduled a potluck supper. Rosary society of St. Joseph’s set a rosary and thimblebes session at Our Lady of Victory auditorium.

Ladies’ Social Union R. A. Folk C. W. Caldwell G. G. Swettzer Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Church Harry A. Limbert F. J. Hadish Central Christian Tables’ Aid Society Mra. J Rosary Society of

Club Notes Details from Wednesday Bridge Gathering

Ron Amicus club members and Mrs W G Lamb and Mrs PL HL Sherwood played 5900 Wednesday afternoon to Mrs J Callahan. Honors went to Mrs W J Alley and Mrs Pail Lucas. The Christmas party was planned for Dec 23 in the home of Mrs FL Follette.

Borchera Fred Rohner Trinity American Latharan Ladies’ Guild Ron Amicus Club W. G. Lamb PL HL Sherwood J. Callahan W. Jalley Pail Lucas Mra. FL 1

Miss Edythe Colby Honored by Stewart-Simmons Ladies

Miss Edythe Colby, bride elect to Harold J. Baker on December 19, was honored at a 6:30 dinner in Black's Wednesday evening hosted by Miss Colby Girls of Stewart-Simmons Press. Pink and yellow, the couple’s chosen colors, decorated the table while guests played 500 with Miss Colby and Mrs. Roth Hunt winning. An engraved silver circuit was presented to the guest of honor, who had long served Stewart-Simmons Press.

Stewart-Simmons Colby Stewart-Simmons Press Edythe Colby Harold J. Baker Miss Colby

Rose Schultz Engaged to Jerome Deutsch in Chicago

Rose L Schultz announces engagement of daughter Jinse Lenore to Jerome M Deutsch of Chicago. Bride's parents live at 270 Sheridan Rd. Wedding date not set. Jinse Lenore Schultz a West High School graduate. Deutsch family also based in Chicago.

Rose L. Schultz J. M. Deutsch Garnett Schultz Sheridan Road Jinse Lenore Jerome M. Deutsch Chicago Miss Schultz West High School Deutsch David Deutsch

County Declary for Junior High Schools Dec 14

The county junior high declamatory contest for Black Hawk county will be at Cedar Heights next Monday evening, Dec. 14. Winners of the district contests participate with a program including Oratorical, Dramatic, and Humorous selections by students from Dunkerton, Dike, Jesup, Zeder Heights, and Cedar Heights.

Blacklawk Cedar Heights Niels Maurer Dunkerton Corwin Glen Boysen Dike Robert Lampman Finehford Jeanette. Wright Leone Meyer Buddy Emma Batley Billy Lois Walker Jesup Miriam Garner Zeder Heights Raymond Peterson

City in brief roundup from Buchanan and area notices

Local briefs report Joe Lutgen traveling to Davenport on business and Mrs. L M Williams and Mrs. Allen McConnell returning from Milwaukee. Hinson Manufacturing president Clyde S Hinson arrives from Denver. Fort Dodge Business College to honor graduates with a commencement address by Bruce Gates tomorrow night. Gerald Holton spoke at the Franklin Club on coal tar byproducts. Reed family to spend winter in Florida after resigning from the library board. Mary Pertin, 6, ill at home with elder infirmities. Woodbury County Bar to hold annual meeting in Sioux City with Swisher as sole speaker. Goodspeed family returns to Boone after visit in Waterloo. Inheritance tax work continued in Waterloo. various local officials mentioned. Streetcar service disrupted by storm. Minnesota reports severe weather diggings. County Recorder Jennie Bird to visit Orlando, Florida with her mother for two weeks. Advent sales and events noted in local ads.

Joe Lutgen Davenport L. M. Williams Allen McConnell Milwaukee Clyde S. Hinson Hinson Manufacturing Company Denver Calo Bruce Gates Fort Dodge Business College Lomorrow Gerald Holton Franklin Club Black Ben F. Swisher Sioux City Delver Woodbury County Bar Association H. W. Goodspeed Ars M. H. Loomer Fourth Street Boone Goodspeed Waterloo W_. Z. Burbank C. F. Nagle Preston Minn Mina Porter Nagle Minnesota Jennie S. Bird John Pirdy Orlando Fla Anna Delis

Barefooted Baby and Family Struggle in Cold Home

Mrs. Addie Bowe, Salvation Army official, found a year old child playing barefoot on an uncarpeted, three room home floor while two infants wore only light underwear. Eight children ages 1 to 8 lived there, with one stove for heat. Mrs. Bowe provided warm clothing, wool undergarments, and a cook stove. She arranged a Christmas basket and noted the mother’s thrift amid hardship.

Cold House Io School Addie Bowe Salvation Army

Night auto collisions bruise man and woman in city

Clarence A. Sackett of 1436 Englewood street a teamster was badly bruised when a speeding car license 6-9497 allegedly struck his wagon on Hawk road. Mrs Fred Rath of Sherwood Park was badly bruised when truck license T-17373 struck her car in front of St. Francis hospital, police report states.

Clarence A. Sackett Englewood Street Jeff D. Fowler Black Hawkroad Hawk Road Fred Rath Sherwood Park St. Francis Hospital

Judge Wood Hears Cedar Falls Tax Appeal

Judge G W Wood heard a tax assessment appeal in Cedar Falls related to Fifth street while balancing duties in Grundy County. EF Snider and C S Royce filed notices and Cedar Falls city engineer C H Streeter testified. Separately, Baptist leaders in Des Moines plan an orphanage and aged home with a $500 900 endowment fund.

Wood Cedar Falls Fifth Street Cedar Walls G. W. Wood Grundy County EF. L. Snider C. S. Royce C. H., Streeter Baptists Plan Bes Moines Baptist Nnt

Macedonian Call Draws Officials To Snowy Banks Visit

The Macedonian call rang into the office of D A Paulsen district highway engineer yesterday. Frank Aarson county engineer of Winneshiek County invited Paulsen to come over and look at snowbanks. Paulsen, like Paul, left immediately for Decorah.

D. A. Paulsen Frank Arneson Winneshiek County Paulsen Paul Macedo Decorah

Ed L Esher elected royal vizier at Dokeys Initiate 10

A Dokeys Initiate 10 ceremony at K of P ball elected Ed L Esher of La Porte City as royal vizier. Ten candidates initiated, officers elected earlier, dinner served at 6:30, delegations from Grundy Center Oelwein Waverly La Porte City Nashua Greene and Traer present. An install will follow with Pythian Sisters in January. Ten killed in Rif raid near Mulussa Tangier Morocco.

Omar Temple P. Ball Grundy Center Oelwein Waverly la Porte City Nashua Greene and Traer Ed B. Esher Milo EE. Schleute W. H. Johnston

Doll Carts Display New Colors and Sizes

The listing advertises 25 patterns of doll carts with midken tire wheels and attractive finishes in various colors and sizes. Prices range from $3.00 to $23.50 and up to $460 for select items.

September Poem Fragments As Autumn Arrives

Text fragments note memory work for Miss Leila Hughes in third grade. Vivid images of corn reddening, trees bending with fruit, blue fringes curling in sun, dusty pods and silken spinners. Meado wrenched by harvest and brookside asters mark September’s transition to autumn cheer.

Leila Hughes

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