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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1928

Page

3

Golden Wedding Dinner for Mr and Mrs H G Koob

The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H G Koob was celebrated with a family dinner at their Waterloo home on Ninth Street East. About 65 attended, including seven children and numerous grandchildren, with green and gold decorations and a central wedding cake. Guests included relatives from Cedar Heights Hazleton Denver Ia Jesup Waverly Dysart and other areas. the couple will host an informal reception Tuesday afternoon.

H. G. Koob Ninth Street East Frank Cage Cedar Heights Fred Koob Hazleton R. E. Steinberg Denver H.l Koob R C. Koob Waterloo Will Koob Jesup George Orth Waverly Henry Reinsche Kenneth Schreiber Dysart Henry Mueller City Mrs. Koob Jubilee Koob First Lutheran, Church

Farewell Party at Klingaman Home in Modest Gathering

Twenty five relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Klingaman two miles southwest of the city for a farewell visit before the couple depart for California to spend the winter. Picnic dinner was served cafeteria style. Arthur Millard and Mrs Nettie Buttke of West Point attended the dinner. Mrs Klingaman and Mrs Silas L Klingaman with sister Mrs George F Johnson will leave next Saturday night for Pomona Long Beach and Los Angeles.

Frank L. Klingaman California Cnfeteria Arthur Millard Nettie Buttke Westpoint Klingaman Silas L. _Klingaman George Pomona Long Beach Los, Angeles

Christmas Party by U C T Draws Big Crowd

A Christmas dinner and program hosted by United Commercial Travelers auxiliary members and families at Hotel Russell Lamson drew about 1125 attendees Saturday evening. Santa and singing entertained. several transfers received honors.

United Russell-Lamson Nell

Club listings for year one community groups and meetings

A long list of weekly club meetings and social groups notes activities at various venues. It details Year Ones Y W C A Monday club at White Sea inn, P T A events at McKinley and Lincoln schools, and many circles, lodges, and guilds including Clara Barton guild, Hadassah, D A R, and Royal Neighbors.

Y. W. C. A. Monday Club White Sea Inn Aida Webster P.T. A—Mckinley School

Schubert Play Presented by Music Juniors at YWCA

A Schubert based playlet was performed by the Junior auxiliary of the B Natural Music club at the YWCA on Saturday afternoon. Cast included Martha Thommesen Helen Simmons Madeline King Dorothy Thompson Mary Bryn Murphy Maxine Potters Alice Wilbur Alice Mays Aldene Snyder and Helen Tackman with piano numbers by Jane Eby Doris Dunham a piano duet by Helen Lingelbach and Miss Brinkman and a solo by Alice Wilbur. The play was directed by Mrs A M Wratislaw and Louisa Hagerman read a Schubert life story. Miss Collins managed the plans and a spring event was discussed.

Schubert Natural Music Club Martha Thommesen Helen Simmons Madeline King Dorothy ‘Thompson Mabryn Murphy Maxine Potters Alice Wilbur Alice Mays Aldene Snyder Helen Tackman Helen Lingelbach Miss Brinkman Louisa Hagerman Ae Collins Speman

Local Girl Miriam Ruth Van Evera to Marry Kenneth Bowman

Announcement party planned Saturday in Des Moines at Younker tearoom marks the forthcoming marriage of Miss Miriam Ruth Van Evera, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hawley Van Evera, to Kenneth Winters Bowman of Davenport. Miss Margaret Weishaar and Miss Mary Stevenson, classmates at Grinnell College from this city, attend as guests.

Miriam Ruth van Evera

Daughters of Isabella to Meet Tuesday in KC Hall

Daughters of Isabella will hold a December meeting Tuesday evening at KC hall. A picnic supper will be served at 6 30. After the business session, tables will be arranged for bridge and 500 beginning at 9 o'clock.

Hadassah Daughters of Isabella K. C. Hall Waterloo I. 0. O. F Waterloo I. C. O.F Faith Circle First Evangelical Church First M. E. Church Marie _Besh Kingsley Avenue Merjorie Harker

Hints in Beauty Care by Edna Kent Forbes

Advice from Edna Kent Forbes on modern beauty routines emphasizing cosmetics and nail care. Mentions powder rouge lipstick and meticulous grooming, including hair, nails, and skin, with tips like massage, facial fullness, henna shampoo cautions, and lash dyeing by a pro.

Foresters Admit 23 New Members at St Marys Banquet

St Marys Court No 1234 of the Catholic Order of Foresters welcomed 23 new members Sunday afternoon. About 150 attended a banquet after the ceremony and many others joined the program featuring musical numbers by St Marys high school pupils. Speakers included Rev Theodosius Plassmeyer Rev N J Lentz Dr George C Murphy Russell Lamson L M McCunniff and Charles E Byrnes. Russell Lamson spoke on Sojourn Abroad with slides of Rome Milan Florence Venice and other European cities. The banquet was served by the local branch of the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters.

St. Mary's Court Order of Foresters St. Mary's High School Theodosius Plassmeyer St. Mary's Church George C. Murphy N. J. Lentz St. John's Church Russell Lamson Waterloo L. M. McCunniff Missouri and Kansas Charles E. Byrnes Cedar Rapids Forest Shores A. A. Hofman Margaret Horan J. J. McMullen Howard Girsch Hoffman John W. Koch State Court Vatican Rome Milan Florence Venice Germany Belgium Switzerland England Scotland Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters

Orange Couple's Silver Wedding Observed in Orange Township

Orange Township observed the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. G W Messer with a Sunday noon dinner after services. About 75 attended with their two sons Vernon and Martin and numerous relatives and local clergymen present. A large cake, roses and carnations decorated the table and a silver sandwich tray from the classes was gifted. The Messers had hosted a dinner Saturday with Ed Phalsgraff and H W Rueppel among guests.

Courier Orange Township G. W. Messer Loyal Helpers Messer Vernon and Martin A. P. Blough W. H. Lichty Paul Longenecker Wilson Fleming Samuel Fike H. W. Miter H. W. Reuppel A. C.miller H. W. Rueppel Waterloo

Circlés Hold Week of Meetings and Parties

Three circles of the King’s Daughters plan meetings this week with officer nominations for Scattergood circle Tuesday at 8 PM at 730 Home Park Blvd. Silver Cross circle hosts an all day session Tuesday at 1020 Third St. W. Mizpah circle hosts a Christmas gift exchange Wednesday at 518 Baltimore St with multiple hostesses. An evening bridge party was held at 202 Moir St with several guests and prize winners. Travel lecture by Rev. Donald B. Rheiner covered Switzerland Austria and German entrance. Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors to elect officers Tuesday 7:30 PM at Black Hawk I.O.O.F. hall. Teachers of Edison school to dine at Black’s Tearoom. Christmas gifts planned.

Woman’'s Clubhouse Silver Cross Circle King’s Daughters Mayme Gallagher Happy Hour Club J. C. Ricker Waterloo Elklets Elks Club Chautauqua Circle Cadwallader Sunshine Lodge L. A B. of R. T Pioneer Club Frank Willie Graves Memorial U. B. Church George Buchan Hadassah Society N. Spivach Scattergood Joe Gibson Home Park Boulevard H. R. O'Dell Don Miller Third Street West Mizpah Circle George Huntington Baltimore Street H. W. Dunlap J. G. Ralston M. D. Thompson G. E. Meserve F. D. Tindsey Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors Black Hawk I. O. O. F. Hall

Club Notes Jueves Tardes and Pioneer Meetings

Jueves Tardes club meets Thursday evening with Mrs. R. W. Harbin at 100 Riverside drive. Pioneer club hosts Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Willie’s home, 209 Jefferson street. Clio club luncheon Wednesday at Black's tearoom with no matinee. Wild Rose club holds all day Thursday at 522 Home Park boulevard with turkey dinner at noon. hostesses Mrs. Enoch Leckington and Mrs. W. P. Kearns assist. Christmas program includes gift exchanges and officer elections.

Jueves Tardes Club R. W. Harbin Riverside Drive Pioneer Club Frank Willie Jefferson Street Frank Asquith Clio Club Black’s Tearoom Wild Rose Club A. H. McKeller Home Park Boulevard Enoch Leckington W. P. Kearns

P T A Christmas Party and Other Local Notices

P T A plans a Christmas party at Alcott school Tuesday at 7:45 PM with singing by a mixed choir from East High and a Christmas reading. Miss Sue Northey will speak on Good Books. refreshments by Mrs P H Yagla and volunteer mothers. Also notices of a Surprise Party for Mr and Mrs Don Bandfield at 1304 Conger St. Sorority bridge at Miss Lee Lipkin's. book review at Woman's Club on Due Reckonings. I O O F meeting rescheduled. Our Lady of Victory Court Christmas party. Sons of Union Veterans auxiliary meeting. Waterloo club card party set for Wednesday.

Parent-Teacher Association Alcott School East High School Grace Ullemeyer Edna Dahlin Sue Northey P. H. Yagla Woman's Club Roger Birdsall Stephen McKenna

Church News Circles Meet For Christmas Plans

Church women groups across several congregations hold meetings this week to plan socials, business sessions, and Christmas parties. Activities include First Lutheran Missionary societies, Clara Barton guild at Universalist parish house, First Evangelical, Unity, Westminster, Trinity American Lutheran, Graves Memorial L B church, First M E church, First Brethren, and First Presbyterian. Hostesses include Mrs John C Jago, Miss Jean Cobb, Mrs C B Rheiner, Mrs W C Wright, Mrs W R Burkett, and others. events feature picnics, elections, gift exchanges, and youth parties led by Evelyn Hanson Christel Guth and Palmer Abfaster.

Clara Barton Guild Universalist Jean Cobb C. B. Rheiner Intermediate Luther League Trinity American “Lutheran Church Evelyn”Hanson Christel Guth Palmer

Des Moines Hosts State Agriculture Convention and Fair Managers

Des Moines officials and county fair leaders gather for the annual state agricultural convention and the twenty first annual Fair Managers Association meeting. Speakers include S S Miller Tipton E A Phillips Maquoketa Ray P Speer Minneapolis Glenn Hazen Ottumwa and H M Ofelt Burlington. Governor Hammill will speak at the banquet tonight. The convention continues Wednesday with remarks from A R Gorey C E Cameron and H A Wallace.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa State, Fair Managers’ Association S. Miller Tipton E. A. Phillips Maquoketa Ray P. Speer Minneapolis Glenn Hazen Ottumwa H. M. Ofelt Burlington Hammill A. R. Gorey C. E. Cameron State Fair Board H. A. Wallace

May Reopen College in Tabor Iowa Requested State Aid

Plans to reopen Tabor College after a request for state aid will be taken up by the state legislature this winter. The move follows discussions on aid and supports for the institution located in Tabor Iowa.

Mac Tabor Tabor College

City in Brief: Glasses for Father and Mother in White Gold Frames

Advertisement notes Buchanan’s offers white gold frame glasses for father and mother. Compact item highlights a jewelry eyewear promo featured in a city brief.

Buchanan's

Local notes and visits from Iowa officials and residents

Chief of Police Charles Mohlis and Mrs Mohlis visited relatives in Oedlwein by auto. Lions Club to hear KE Dunn speak at Black's Tearoom next Thursday noon. Rich reports stolen auto license 56-9136 at Park and Lafayette. Judge Wood opened Grundy Center court and plans December stay here. Memorial Hall letter says Gen Phi Hanna improving in Imperial Beach. Miss Marie Campbell ill. Mrs George Faust to supervise classes. Ruth Tumbleson back at Cedar Falls High School. Robert Burke named assistant agent for Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern at Cedar Falls. George E Shoemaker to attend Iowa Municipalities convention in Des Moines. waterworks mgt to discuss water mains extensions.

Marie Campbell Rast George “L ‘Faust Ruth Tumbleson George E. Shoemaker Des Moines League of Iowa Municipalities Waterworks

Brain test answer list of reversible words

A compilation of reversible words including Level madam tenet Hannah redder noon peep sees sagas solos civic rotator An na bib gig shahs presented as a brain teaser answer with palindromic examples.

Level Madam Tenet Hannah Redder Noon Peep Sees Sagas Solos Civic Rotator Anna Bib Gig Shahs

Cornell Opens Big Endowment Drive Opens three day drive for funds at Cornell college

Cedar Rapids Iowa December 10 A three day campaign for 1 850 000 in endowment funds for Cornell college opened with a banquet for workers Otis Lemison campaign chairman said the college must raise 1 100 000 to claim a 500 000 gift from the Rockefeller foundation pledges for 245 000 already have been made

Cedar Rapids Cornell College Otis Lemison Rockefeller Foundation

Corned Beef Cakes and Pudding With Rice and Fruit

Leftover corned beef is ground and mixed with cooked potatoes to form small cakes fried in butter. Raisin pudding layers include sultanas rice and baked custard sauce. A fruit cocktail combines grapefruit pineapple and white grapes. Rice and macaroni need ample water and salt. Fatty fish like mackerel blue fish and salmon taste better baked or broiled.

Gifts for her and him at Waterloo Drug Inc

Christmas shopping ideas fill a Waterloo Drug Inc advertisement. Gifts span cigars pipes candy perfumes and fountain pens. Fashion suggestions include a cool coat over a sleeveless blouse and wide trousers. Seasonal decor features poinsettias cyclamen and holiday blooms from Sherwood’s and Booth-Joseph’s Waterloo agents.

Waterloo Drug Inc

Mary Lou Deputized for Christmas Shopping Delights

A cheerful note invites readers to contact Mary Lou for holiday shopping help. Santa Claus appoints her as a deputy, and the message praises the new Riviera Tea Room in Waterloo, noting its atmosphere, foods, and service as a welcome addition.

Mary Lou Santa Claus New Riviera Waterloo

Lingerie and artificial florals featured at Agnes Thompson's

A brief note highlights the season's fashion line with a new lingerie silhouette and a chic gift idea. It spotlights artificial floral decorations in charming baskets and urges shoppers to visit Agnes Thompson's for these latest items for friends or personal use.

Milady Agnes Thompson

Cordova Hand Tooled Leather Gift Idea Mentioned

A brief note highlights Cordova hand tooled leather gifts among desirable items such as lingerie perfume mules stockings and handkerchiefs, recommended for any woman’s gift list and certain to delight recipients.

Cordova

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FFY 1 Paris Patou’s F. L. Klingaman V. E. ‘Sanquist Oka J. W Mary Melrose F. H. Realing P.T. A—lLincoln School Woran’'s Labor Bureau Carpenter Hall First Baptist Business Women's Group Gertrude Lowe Canton the Crescent Ladies Militant Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall P.T. A Lafayette School Isabella E. C. Hall Sons of Union Veterans— Memorial Hall W.cc. O. F Our Lady of Victory M. B Marie Besh King's Daughters Joe Gibson. . Loyal Helpers First Brethren Church Austin Smith Trinity American Lutheran Church P.T. A—Alcott School D. of Edna Kent Forbes Foresters Ann Miller Moir Street Helen Pfeiffer Hazel Stansbury Evelyn Hile Madeline Darby Fern Nicholson Dan Brennan Merle Brown Arthur Bellis L. H. Cleven Marrill Knott William Stringer Paul Wagner Wilbur Endfield Stansbury Cleven Brown Brennan Donaldb. Rheiner Universalist Church Austria Edison School Black's P.T.A. Activities Don Bandfield E. J. Galbraith Conger Street Guy Burbank A. D. Petty Sioux Falls S. D Henry Schotter Herbert Lantz Lee Lipkin Rho Sigma Bridge Commercial Street Ruth Sherman Gilda Kaplan Ann Feldman Court Sons of Union Veterans of the Memorial’ Hall Waterloo’ Club Church News First Lutheran Missionary Society John C., Jago Sycamore Street Westminster W. C. Wright Denver Street W. R. Burkett Graves Memorial L. B Cortlandt Street R. E H. Palin Westminster Presbyterian Church A. L. Walker Western Men's Brotherhood Kentucky Majel Enild First Presbyterian Church G. H. Farnsworth Willam Feisner F. A. Hunt Charles Lewis D. F. Merriman Henry Schneider PRIEF Charles Mohlis S Mohlis KE. G. Dunn Mason City The Lions Club Rich Chestnut Street Park Avenue Lafayette Street Grundy Center J. A. Trimble Memorial Zhall Phi Hanna Imperial “Beach Califor Robert Burke Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad Cedar Falls Burke Cornell Nature Sherwood's Dad Booth-Joseph’s Silhouette Wedgwood H. H Booth-Joseph CO East Sycamore Melo the Hygienic Products CO Canton, Ohio Fashion Department Evening” Courier
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