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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1927

Page

2

Delightful society luncheon and Christmas plans noted

Mrs F G Benedict and Mrs Paul W Eighmey hosted a luncheon for about 100 guests at Black's tearoom. Pink and orange decor complemented roses and sweetpeas. Miss Pramoms Benedict sang a set of soprano solos accompanied by Mrs Robert Parrott. Multiple church and club events are scheduled for Graves Memorial United Brethren, Central Christian, YWCA and other groups with rehearsals, meetings, and a Christmas party planned.

F. GL. Benedict Paul W. Eighmey Black’s Pranoms Benedict

Social Affairs Planned at Linden M E Parish

Linden M E church schedules multiple events including a Friday evening entertainment by Division Five featuring orchestra and piano accordion selections, readings, songs, and playlets. A Junior Epworth League party, a Wednesday sociable, a monthly board meeting, a Thursday prayer meeting, and a New Year basket supper on Monday Jan 2 are planned by church committees.

Junior Epworth League Linden M. E C. L. Hoffman Joseph Yates Epworth League Therch Ladies' Ald Society

Two Circles of King's Daughters to Hold Meetings

Two chapters of The Edne's Daughters plan meetings this week. Scattergood circle will meet tomorrow evening at Mrs. H. C. Barton’s home with hostesses Mrs. H. Wilson and Mrs. W. J. Walsh assisting. Mizpah circle to be hosted Wednesday at Mrs. H. W. Bergey’s home. devotion led by Mrs. J. A. Worley. Serving committee includes Mrs. J. G. Relston, Mrs. DB. Ingols, GC L. Sterling, H. D. Harker, and I. E. Goodrich. Attendees are asked to bring a 10-cent gift and come prepared to buy one.

Edne's Scattergood Circle H. C.barton H. Wilson W. J. Walsh Mizpah Circle H. W. Bergey J. A. Worley Mmes J.,g. Relston DB. Ingols, GC L. Sterling H. D. Harker I. E.goodrich

Primary Teachers Entertained at East District Club Luncheon

Primary teachers club of east district held a Saturday luncheon at Black's Tearoom with holiday decor and surprise gifts. Miss Theresa Feyerelsen led guests from the juvenile department and committees coordinated festive table rotations, ten cent gifts, and seasonally themed decor.

East District Black Mame Theresa Feyerelsen The Wes Henrietta Hill Rachel Queen Viola Thomas

Central Christian Carnival Promises Music and Booths

Central Christian church will sponsor an 8 p m carnival in the thatch basement with the Discord Opera company presenting a program. The Gid Home Quartet will sing The Working Man's Symphony The Tale of the Bucket and Swing Low Sweet Chariot. Other acts include a clog dance by H Fleetfoot and performances by Gold Dust Twins and Beulah Mythaler.

Christian Endeavor Society of Central Christian Church Thatch Discord Opera Company Gid J. H. Ray Margaret Richardson Lewis Pickett Beulah Mythaler Hazel Ray H. Fleetfoot Wisconsin Gold Dust Twins Heulal Mythaler Bonnie

Library staffer to speak at PTA meeting event

Miss Theresa Feyerdsen head of the juvenile department will discuss Better Books In the Home at tomorrow's PTA meeting at Paragebig School. Rev Joseph Yates pastor of Linden M E Church will share the Christmas story. Three high school boys sing We Three Kings. Other features include carol singing, Christmas readings, and a vocal solo.

Theresa Feyerdsen Pub Nc Library School of Paragebig Associat DT Joseph Yates Linden M. E. Church Three Kings of Orient Bertha May Tracy Opal Haven Pauline Ams Muriel Correll O. A. Outrogge West Side

Lincoln PTA address by Prof Goetch at 7 45 pm

Prof E W Goetch of Iowa State Teachers College Education Department will address Lincoln Parent Teacher Association at 7:45 pm tomorrow at the school. Mrs Marion Flint will lead community singing and Lilian and Lois Knudsen will perform a piano duet.

B. W. Goetch Education Department Iowa State Teachers College Lincoln Parent Teacher Association Marion Flint Lilian and Lois Knudsen Alpha Thornberry J. G. Armstrong Ettabelle Storer J. A. McEwen Thelma Hoagley

Hints in Beauty Care for Winter Hands and Weight Advice

Wellness advice for winter hand care with home remedies including glycerine rose water lemon juice and oils. Tips advise rubber gloves during washing and polishing routines to prevent drying. Reader questions cover reducing weight safely suggesting gradual loss of 5 to 10 pounds monthly and noting freckles fade with lemon juice but cannot disappear entirely.

R. I.H

Church and Society Meetings Across Local Churches

Unity Guild of First Methodist meets for picnic supper at 6 30 p m today at the church followed by a business meeting and social hour. Sunday school board of First Methodist meets tomorrow evening at the church. Standard Bearers of First M E meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Mrs M M Beal's home. all girls 14 to 21 invited. Young People of St Mark's Episcopal heard a Recreation talk by Earl Record yesterday. William Ashmore Jr presided. Pauline Tanner and Virginia Troup led refreshments. Burden Bearers of Calvary Evangelical meet today at 7 p m for picnic supper and business. Walnut Street Baptist Woman's Society meets tomorrow at 2 p m in church parlors. W Wednesday meeting postponed. Harmony class of First Presbyterian holds a 1 o clock picnic dinner and regular meeting tomorrow at the church.

Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Herbert O. Gilley Harry Confare Maxine Kessler Woman's Missionary Association A. C. Kessler Pearl Aiken A. W. Kistner Atter Beth Guild Marie Vivian Bark- Wrst Lade Brotherhood of the Church Unity Guild of First Methodist Church First M. E. Church M. M. Beal Young People's Society of Burden Bearers Calvary Evangelical Church Woman's Society of Walnut Street, Baptist Church Harmony Class First Presbyterian Church

Citizens Citizenship Drive Warns of Turbulent Times

Des Moines December report shows Judge Martin J. Wade urging businessmen teachers social workers and women's clubs to teach the constitution and American citizenship during naturalization proceedings. He warns of a shotgun government in cities and stresses homes and families depend on citizen education and honest public officers.

Des Moines Martin J. Wade United States District Court Naturalization Board of Naturalization Wade Ivy United States America América Cibs

Businessmen Join Forces to Bring Truth to Dark Homes

Businessmen align with these forces to carry the sight of truth into homes where truth remains unknown, signaling a coordinated effort to illuminate amid prevailing darkness and obscure beliefs.

City in Brief Holiday Visitors and Travel Notes

Local guests include Mr. and Mrs. G. W.illingworth from Los Angeles visiting W. W. Wyant for the holidays. Mrs. T. H. Thayer returns home improved after hospital observation. G. O. Lamson attends a Des Moines diocesan meeting. Hammond family from San Bernardino visits Mrs. Sherman. Mrs. Herschel Margart of Lincoln leaves for Vermilion after visiting Sans Souci. No special Christmas excursion rates. Great Western and interurban lines offer weekend fares. Bankruptcy petition filed by John Albright referred for adjudication. Petroleum product film shown at Ho tel Russell-Lamson. club to vote on WursterDonnell tie. Items stolen from autos reported on Sycamore and Park avenues. Earl E. White returns from Chicago after Life Insurance meeting.

G. W.llingworth Los Angeles W. W. Wyant T. H. Thayer Riverside Drive Alen Memo- Tiai Hospital G. O. Lamson Third Street West Episcopal Church Des Moines F. 5B Hammond Gwendolyn San Bernardino Cal D. A. Sherman Lafayette Street Herschel Margart Lincoln John Albright Melrose Township Grundy County An. E. Jordan Iowa Albright Elwanians Russell-Lamson L. V. Surtee Educational Department Eise Conning Petroleum Corporation Henry C. Wurster A. D. Donnell W. 4. Harris Fourth Street East Sults Sycamore Street O. D. Hardyback Baltimore Street Park Avenue Lafayette Sycamore Streets

Blizzard Fatal to Many Quail Shelters Asked

The blizzard and deep snow last week killed many quail. Burr G Lichty found three frozen quail near the road from St Francis hospital to Sunnyside Country club and another man reported four more from the same covey. Lichty urged bird lovers to build slanted sheltered enclosures facing southeast to protect quail from snow.

Burr G. Lichty Prospect Avenue St. Francis Hospital Sunnyside Country Club Lichty

Building in Des Moines Completes Nine Story Construc

Des Moines Dec 12 The Northwestern Bell Telephone company began excavation for a 53 million building at Ninth and Locust streets. Nine stories will be erected now with possible future additions. Ernest Brown of the Brown Hotel company is building a public automobile garage to be the city’s largest, with entrances on Grand avenue Chestnut and Fourth streets.

Des Moines Northwesterm Bell Telephone Company Ninth and Locust Streets Ernest Brown The Brown Hotel Company Grand Avenue Chestnut Fourth Streets

Tree he felled brings death Bremer farmer

Daniel High a 63 year old well known farmer was killed when a tree he was felling fell on him on his farm three miles northeast of Janesville Indiana. He was famed for maple syrup production and leaves a wife who died years ago and four children and two sisters in law. Surviving are son John of Bristow daughter Mrs Adolph Hoppe Cedar Falls daughter-in law Mrs Philip High Waverly and sisters in law Mrs W B Horner Waterloo and Mrs H H Broadie Waverly.

Janesville Daniel High Fred Timeon Carl Bodeker High Ile John Bristow Adolph Hoppe Cedar Falls Inlaw Philip High Waverly W. BR. Horner Waterloo H. H. Broadie

Divorce Case Heard In Contested Trial

Judge H B Boles heard evidence in the contested divorce of Gertrude Shaulis versus Tra Shaulis. Mrs Shaulis seeks a decree on grounds of cruel treatment. John H Meyers and Carleton Sias represent the parties.

H. B. Boles Gertrude Shaulis Tra Shaulis

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