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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1927

Page

4

Girl Reserve Christmas Ceremony at YWCA

Grade and junior high Girl Reserves meet at 730 p m next Saturday at the YWCA for a recognition service and Hangling of the Greens ceremony. Members earning bands must master the Girl Reserve code slogan and pledge, keep a death record, learn Follow the Gleam, attend six meetings, and participate in carol singing with mothers invited.

Pational YW. Co Alcott School Mothers of Girl Reserves Beth Tracy Est West High East High Foe

Social Events on Week's Calendar

Week’s calendar lists social gatherings across Waterloo area clubs and churches from Sunday to Saturday. Notable events include Masonic hall memorial service, YWCA offices board and crafts clubs, Elks and PTA activities, Circle One and missionary society meetings, Fortnightly and Waterloo OEA chapters, and Christmas parties at various venues including Central Christian, White Sea Inn, and Memorial Hall.

First Lutheran Missionary Society B. J. Bruns E. Peek Waterloo O. E Masonic Hall Ida Alderman G. B. G. Club G. Y. Bellinger F. OO. P Merriman

Terrors of European travel blamed on tourists by professor

Prof A Bush of Iowa City told Waterloo Woman's club travelers should be screened for suitability before issuing passports. He mocked types abroad such as the bridge-playing rapper and the unhappy breakfast seeker and warned that tourists shape how nations view the US. He noted predators as examples and discussed frontiers, interdependence, and cathedral impressions. Luncheon preceded the talk.

Prof A. Bush Iowa City Waterloo Woman's Club Fine Arts Department Ison Boaster Bush United States

Lottie Flick Elected W R C President for 1928

Mrs Lottie Flick was chosen president of the W R C for 1928 at a Memorial Hall meeting. Also elected were senior vice president Mrs P F Bert Shirley and junior vice president Mrs Dora Keiderting with Addie McCormick as treasurer. Delegates to the national convention named. pledge paid to Salvation Army HQ. gifts approved to Good Fellows and a nursing nurse Virginia F Eleanor.

Woman's Bellef Coms Lotte Flick PF. Bert Shirley Dora Keiderting Addie McCormick Carrie Johnston Alexander H. McKellar John Becker Wilbur J. Brayton John Glass Hubert L. William Joseph Ganz Otto Obele Frank Lynn George Sheffield Salvation Army Good Fellows Virginia Fleanor Des Moines

Mrs F Margadant Honored Before Leaving for West

Mrs Will Buxton and Mrs Perry Cowlen hosted a bridge gathering to honor Mrs Floyd Margadant who departs Waterloo December 21 for Long Beach California. High score went to Mrs Leonard Laird. consolation to Mrs Frank Fish. Attendees included Mrs Apfel Hardin Keefe Matz Sneckenberger Shoemaker Quest Stinger Anderson Cowles Margadant McFarlane Chandler and Welsing plus Miss Elizabeth Margadant.

Will Buxton Perry Cowlen Bridge Floyd Margadant Waterloo Long Beach Cal Leonard Laird Frank Fish Mmes. R. L. Apfel Robert Hardin W. J. Keefe Roy Matz Paul Sneckenberger George Shoemaker George Quest Arthur Stinger Dan Anderson Perry Cowles Will Margadant Arch McFarlane H. B. Chandler Charles Welsing Elizabeth Margadant Felsing Margadant

Mrs Trimble Headed U S A W V Auxiliary Election

Mrs J Andrew Trimble was elected president of the Helen Gould auxiliary to the United Spanish American War Veterans at Memorial hall. Other officers named include Mrs A P Smith senior vice president and Mrs Charles Pierce junior vice president. Christmas party plans led by Mrs Trimble and others. a joint installation with the Veterans set for January 4 with refreshments.

J. Andrew Trimble Helen Gould Memorial Hall A. P. Smith Charles ©. Pierce Earl T. White Andrew J. Atbus Elton Trimble Mayme Sorenson Ira W. Day Oliver Jensen Alvin Jolls William Holnagle Samuel W. Burrows Charles Dwyer John Boesler Burrows Smith William A. Burton Joe Swartz Holnagle Henry F. Herbsleh Charles Brown

Hints in color care and home beauty tips

Color affects mood and appearance, with guidance on choosing harmonious shades for fabrics and decor. Practical tips cover dyeing, choosing wall colors, avoiding metallic tones, and simple home methods to revive faded garments and wallpapers. Also includes basic skin care and home remedies for puffiness and blackheads with cautions to seek medical advice for persistent issues.

Christmas Dinner Party Planned by University Women

The American Association of University Women will host a Christmas dinner at 6 15 p m Tuesday in Black's tearoom with holiday decorations. A program includes vocal solos by Mrs Max Wilson and Miss Norma Gaiser, piano by Mrs W P McGormick, a reading and short play by Mrs Merle Wratisay, and carol singing led by Mrs A S Weishaar. Hostess committee features Mrs H W Hallowell and other members.

American Association of University Women Black's Tearoom H. W. Hallowell Max Wilson W. P. McGormick Norma Gaiser Merle Wratisay

Hawthorne P T A Christmas Program at School

Hawthorne Parent-Teacher Association will hold a Christmas themed program at the school Tuesday evening. The program features carols led by Ettabelle Storer and a instrumental trio with Storer J A McEwen and Thelma Hoadley. A Christmas Candle songalogue will be sung by association members. Mrs H Trunkey will sing a vocal solo and Gertrude Schreiner will read excerpts from The World’s Christmas Trees. Parents of rooms taught by Florence Beverly and Helen McIntosh will join the reception and refreshment committee with Mrs M L Wester In charge. patrons should bring clips and spoons. Candy will be sold by Gift Reserves of the school.

Hawthorne Parent-Teacher Association Carrol Ettabelle Storer Storer J. A. McEwen Thelma Hoadley M Embers H. Trunkey Charles Jefferson Gertrude Schreiner Florence Beverly Helen McIntosh M. L. Wester

Mrs George Weilein Elected Mooseheart Legion President

Mrs George Weilein was made president of the Women of Mooseheart Legion at a Moose hall session last evening. R F Bartz junior regent, Charles Randall chaplain, Harold Weilein recorder and Clara Burright treasurer named to serve. Initiatory work delivered to M E Smith Harry Welch Ruth Walker and Percy M Allen. Public installation scheduled January 13. Bridal couple Mr and Mrs Charles Reinhart hosted guests at J H Brandes home. Mrs Reinhart formerly Mrs Einorarquis.

George Weilein Women of Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall R. F. Bartz Charles Randall Harold Weilein Clara Burright M. E. Smith Harry Welch Ruth Walker Percy M. Allen Charles Reinhart J. H. Brandes

Club Notes and Meeting Plans From Local Groups

A Reading notes lists a Book Review club meeting Monday at 2 p m to discuss Beau Geste with Wrens by Mrs Q O G Eu banks. J D club members plan a Tuesday exchange at Mrs Rose Loban s home. Mrs Viola Lawless hosted Triple Four Bridge at E M cate yesterday. Sunshine Rebekah lodge to host a 1 o clock picnic dinner next Friday at Mrs J certsen s home. Gifts for Rowena Metzger at Mason City are to be sent by members to the meeting.

QO. G. Eubanks J. D. Club Rose Loban Viola Lawless Triple Four Bridge Club M. Cate Noble Grand Circle of Sunshine Rebekah Lodge John Ccertsen Rowena Metzger I. Oo Mason City

Church Guild Christmas Party At Universalist Church

Clara Barton guild of the Universalist Church will meet Monday evening for a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Jay Henson. The Girls Give club of First Lutheran Church met last evening at Mrs. Pauline Miller's home with favors for Misses Violetta Ploog Helen Williams and Emma Jannescu and exchanged gifts along with refreshments.

Clara Barton Ghve First Lutheran Chrch Pauline Miller Violetta Ploog Helen Williams Emma Jannescu Edward Lawler Agnes Keegan Keegan St. John's

Royal Neighbors Camp Elects Waterloo Officers 1928

Waterloo officers elected for 1928 include P Bert Shirley oracle Tracy Woodruff vice oracle Lottger Tecoma Ralph W Crawford receiver W D Miller marshal Lynn Miller inner sentinel Margaret Cortright outer sentinel Charles W Hutton manager F Sage physician H P Mathes musician Installation set for January with John Entwistle installing officer and Charles Baker ceremonial marshal Christmas party planned December 23 with 10 cent gift exchange and treats for children Also plans for Miss Mollie Spivak birthday dinner and various club notices across “Fortnightly Clue” and Elks charity drives plus PNP and DAR events and future memorial service at Masonic hall

Waterloo Camp Knights of Pythias Hall P. Bert Shirley Tracy M. Woodruff Lottger Tecoma Ralph W. Crawford W. D. Miller Lynn B. Miller Inner Sentinel Margaret Cortright Outer Sentinel Charles W. Hutton F. ©. Sage H. P. Mathes John Entwistle Charles Bakler

Chickasaw Tax Sale Totals 4747 Dollars in Receipts

New Hampton Iowa December 10 The tax sale held December 3 in the Chickasaw county treasurer L J Jarchows office brought 4747.18 from 82 of 123 parcels sold leaving 41 unsold Most sales were small lots in New Hampton and Nashua with paying assessments.

Counry New Hampton L. J. Jarchow Chickasaw County Nashua

City in Brief Highlights from Laford and Local Notices

A. G. Reid is in Laford Sask on a business trip. B. F. Swisher will address Rotary on fellowship at the Hotel Russell Lamson Luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Loomer depart for California to spend winter with Oakland visits planned. Clifard Johnson charged with stealing two overcoats from Sam Lipkin’s tailor shop and returned here by Detective Ralph Davis from Rockford TL. Mr. and Mrs. Warmer and Mrs. Kephart return from two weeks visiting Galena IA Chicago and Fort Wayne with Lola Albert of Galena accompanying them.

B. F. Swisher Rotary Club Pellowship Russell Lamson M. H. Loomer Fourth Street California Oakland Clifard Johnson Sam Lipkin Ralph Davis Rockford H. T. Wagner Irvin E. Warmer Mary Kephart Cottage Street Nave Galena Chicago Fort Wayne Lola Albert

Treating Children With Consideration

A narrator observes how Margaret pressures Billy-Josephine to perform for guests, causing distress. The child prefers privacy, and later the father intervenes, allowing natural play. The piece argues for kinder treatment of children and supports well trained kindergartners in communities.

Helen Gregg Green Margaret Billy-Josephine Elly-Josephine Billy- Josephine Mother Margaret Mother Mar-garet Billy Josephine Jean Gox Utah

Coolidge Boosts Energy Into Official Duties

President Coolidge shows renewed alertness and decisiveness in office as he weighs tax cuts with caution. He seeks a safe reduction around 225 million dollars while prioritizing debt payoff and avoiding any deficit, contrasting with the Chamber of Commerce push for larger, riskier tax cuts and higher spending. The dynamic underscores Coolidge’s tension between tax relief and controlling federal expenditures amid strong business ties.

Coolidge Partley Mr. Coolidge Chamber of Commerce President Coolidge

Coolidge Seen Through Public Stance and Private Drift

An analysis recalls how Coolidge, revered by business groups and farmers alike, balanced pro business policy with personal thrift. It notes his early image as frugal Vermont roots contrast with today’s Chamber of Commerce alignment, and shows his cautious approval of installment credit while hinting at a broader tension between public duty and private sentiment.

Mr. Coolidge United States Chamber of Commerce Coolidge White House Vermont United States Felt

Anton Koerner 74 longtime Eagle Center resident dies

Anton Koerner 74 dies at his Eagle Center home after a brief illness. Born December 25 1852 in Cologne Germany he came to the U S with parents at age four and settled in Illinois before moving to Town in 1867. He married Kathryn Reuter June 30 1877 and lived on his Eagle Center farm until his death. Survived by widow and several children. Funeral at Mt Carmel Catholic Church Eagle Center with burial in the church cemetery.

Anton Koerner Eagle Center Cologne Germany United States Illinois Kathryn Reuter Resauer J. C. Schaefer J.T. Biebel Henry Koerner William Koerner Joseph Koerner Theodore Koerner Eagle Township Anna Mack Finnerst Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Eagie Center Father John Tobin

Legion Ice Skating Rink Opener Set For Sunday

The American Legion ice rink at Dairy Cattle Congress hilprodrome received final flooding as opening approaches. Official opening is Sunday at 2 pm with skating until 6 pm. From Monday it will run each evening, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons. Amateur hockey squad plans are under way with a first match slated for late next week or the following week.

American Legion Dairy Cattle Congress

Cedar Rapids duo accused in car thefts sold in Chicago

Cedar Rapids police report arrest of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Schomier on charges of stealing two automobiles from local show windows. L. C. Miller allegedly confessed the couple sold the cars in Chicago and used the money for a spending spree.

Cedar Rapids Chicago J. R. Schomier Chaurges L. C. Miller Ranye Schomiers Chitengo

Monmouth College Names Football Captain

Kenneth Walker of College Springs has been elected captain of the 192m Monmouth college football team following the team selection announced in Monmouth. Towan and Towan are noted among the players as part of the squad.

NEADS Monmouth im—An Towan Kenneth Walker College Springs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uu. C. T K. of P. Hall Mary Melrose Clara Bartonguild Jay Henson Central Christina Church F. B. Brocksus Woman's Club Elkiets—Elks Club Cc. T U—Y W. CG Autumn Leaf Club Walter Lazenby T. A—Hawthorne School Black's Lone Room Maury Melrose D. A Zathoe Burk Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Blue Triangle Isague Y. W Central Christian Aid Society Hushards Mrs L. Knede Woman's’ Club Noble Grand Circle Sunshine Rebekah Lodge John Geertsen C. EB. Klingaman Lincoln Circle Gold Leaf Camp K. of C. Hall Greens” and Girl Reserve W. Cc. A Lottie Flick W.R.C F. Margadant West Elks Club Santa Claus Badger Club H. D. Harker Wisconsin N. J. Tiedeman C. K. Salisbury Genevieve Nichols Trimble Head Reneption Thomas Wiven First Presbyterian Church Ministerial Association Glenn Tibbetts C. W. Kline J. O. Trumbauer Nm Silver Clinton F. Smith Edna Kent Forbes K. A. Me Mooseheart Legion Church News Royal Neighbors of N. CD. Spivek Miss Mollie Spivak W.O. T. UA Woman's Christian Temperance Union Ob the Elks Club J. S. Tuthill Fred J. Miller BE. E. Peek Oo. E. S Ransier Fiano East Junion High School Betty Young Miriam Masberg John Mitchel Leo Camp O. N. Shaffer Clarence Weeple Mitchell Esther Condon Peggy Reddin Marjorie Grady Mary Kaufman Mildred Roberts Helen O'Leary Eva Simms Ton Caughin Edward McKevitt Mat Brennan Earl Volenwelder Walter Mayer Jack Horn Donald Berger Migs Marie Mahanke Monica Wente Owen Hitchins Helen Waschell Verna Briden Lucille Briden Kathryn Mooney Thelma Dickey Dorothy Jirsa Dorothy Bennett Theo Glaw Martha Smith Fern Oman Florence Wente Banco Miss Oman Miss Bennett B. A Daughters of the American Revolution Ellis Island Mies F. H. Reuling L. W. Bryant W. Co. Wurster George Nauman Flora Miner Catherine Friend Buchanan A. G. Reid Laford, Sask Redfern Froebel National Kindergarten Association West Fortieth Street New York City Ourler Tself Gary United States Steel Corporation America Chambers of Commerce Ica Shaply Sf Commerce Mani Roosevelt New York Herald-Tribune Eagle Legion Ice Skating Rink Pocahontas Eastern Kentucky Kentucky Fuel Co Eset
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