Riverside community groups host spring gatherings
East and West club at the home of Mrs. Guy See and M D L club at Mrs. W Blowera join the Rosary society of St. Josephs church for a thimble bee and picnic supper for husbands at the Burr home. Aid and Missionary departments of First Presbyterian church led by Mrs. James Black participate in the afternoon events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society of
St. Joseph's Church
Thimble Bee
Riverside Drive
H. B. Burr
M. D. L. Club
W. Blowera
First Presbyterian Church
James Black
East
Guy See
Local clubs, officers named in Eastern Star meet
Sifted and Chatter club met with Mrs. A. G. Kramer yesterday. Go Lightly club met with Mrs. Frank Cisna in regular session yesterday. Coterie club hosted by Mrs. P. H. Lynch for Christmas. Eastern Star Waterloo chapter No. 128 elected officers led by Mrs. Russell L. DeGon and W. Dawson. Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hansen observed with music and supper. out of town guests listed. Lompe-Zeilinger marriage noted in Superior Nebraska with Cedar Falls attendees. Farewell party for Albert Hock in Jefferson Barracks hosted by Mrs. W. R. Van Every. Hersch-Sve married at Mount Morris IA. Mr. Hersch named Y M C A secretary. Lincoln Circle members urged to bring jam and candy for soldiers. Three Link Circle elected 1918 officers. Birthday surprise for Ellery Kistner noted. W R C and Fraternal Aid Union activities described. Holy Name Court to meet with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Kramer
Arthur Trusty
Wanda Kramer
Go Lightly
Frank Cisna
Coterie Club
P. H. Lynch
Dorothy
Helen Lynch
Eastern Star
Waterloo
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Russell L. DeGon
W.1s. Dawson
John Miller
Blanche Bayless
Mabel Morrill
George C. Welker
Loward B. Burr
F. B. Dietrick
Masonic Building Association
F. W. Hansen
Almond Street
A. Baumgardner
J. L. McDowell
Mmes. McDowell
Church
Parsons
W. R. Walton
Albert Lea
Minn
J. W. Harding
Whitefish
Mont
Edward Jones
Chicago
Albert Hock
Quartermaster Department
Regular Army
Jefferson Barracks
Firs
W. R. van Every
M van Every
Vissted
W. Fr. N Every
Among the Churches Officers Elected for 1918
The Philathea Class of First Baptist elected Louise Coleman as president and Ethel Padget as secretary among others for 1918. The First Brethren Loyal Helpers plan a Christmas meeting at Mrs Dan Lichty’s home with a picnic dinner and officer elections in the afternoon. Farewell reception honored Mr and Mrs IP Hadish and daughter at Westminster Presbyterian as they head to Sandusky Ohio. Kings Daughters and other church groups held meetings with new officers and sewing for Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Louise Coleman
First Brethren
Loayal Helpers
Dan Lichty
Satie
M. E.—King’s Daughters
Fred Garrabrant
H. D. Fairall
F. T. Suit
Cc. H. Abbs
Bayler and Mrs H T Lawrence Host Evening Event
Bayler and Mrs H T Lawrence hosted a social evening at the home of the formal. Light refreshments were served. Mrs J B Smith's class met at the church for a picnic supper after which they attended the evangelistic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayler
H. T. Lawrence
Walnut Stres Baptist
J. B. Smith
Foundry Work Halted by Cold Weather in Waterloo
Work on the new Waterloo Gasoline Engine company foundry on the Red Cedar park site is paused due to cold weather. Foundations and walls rise. with improved conditions, a February 1 opening is planned. An added 160 by 120 foot machine-room expansion is under construction. cement work is complete. J E Johnson notes materials secured largely from local firms. Meanwhile, school officials head to Iowa City for December 13 to 15 supervisors conference led by university professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Red Cedar
J. E. Johnson
G. W. Kline
E. L. Ritter
Hawthorne
Godfrey Messer
Washington Building
Iowa City
Call to Women to Enter Service Soon Insistent
Business leaders in Waterloo warn the draft will drain workers as young men depart. Charles City offices report staff shortages with only one man remaining in the business side. Executives urge women and married women to fill clerical roles to support utilities and industry amid looming manpower gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Austin Burt
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Charles City
France
England
Married couple Tunis Wish join Waterloo dwellers in life
The notice records Miss Marie Wish and Judd B. Tunis marrying at First MB Church. They reside in Waterloo most of their lives and will be at home after December 20 at 211 Tetesonne. The passage also notes a shift toward employing more women in clerical roles as morale and job openings rise, with men having filled many positions previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttonis-Fishe
Marie Wish
Rendo J. Johnson
Georgette
Tunta
Waterloo
Tete Sonue
Glessner-Cable Couple Wed in Vicksburg Ceremony
Misanth on Glessner daughter of Curtis and Mrs. Glessner of Vicksburg and Morava KH Cable daughter of Norman and Mrs. Cable were married at First Brethren yesterday morning by Rev. UH. K. Goughnour. Mrs. Cable's parents formerly lived in Waterloo. The couple will visit relatives in Vleksturg after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misanth On. Glessner
Curtis Glessner
Vicksburg
Morava KH. Cable
Mra. Norman
Cable
First Brethren
UH. K. Goughnour
Waterloo
Vleksturg
Vist Vasa
Fire at Steuben pop factory prompts insurance push
A small blaze at the Steuben pop factory started by an overheated stove caused no damage. The ad urges readers to insure with Lawn Manufacturers Fire Insurance Co of Waterloo at 622 Commercial Street and lists a telephone number for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire EN Pop Works
Steuben Pop Factory
Y Po Am
Lawn Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company of
Waterloo
Commercial Street
Telephone Ata
Honeymoon couple forgets suitcase on Waterloo to Kansas trip
A newlywed couple on their honeymoon lost a suitcase containing clothes and rice between Waterloo and Ames. They parked on a bench awaiting a train as rain fell, then hurried for the rear car. The bag was left behind and is pending retrieval amid travel delays. Trustees of Ames Collegiate Presbyterian church, including Dr John Robertean Macartney Willy Jenks and William Galloway of Waterloo, announce a campaign to raise 6000 dollars to clear indebtedness on the church, valued at 80000 with 74600 paid. Rev C H Purnott organized the church and Rev J Wennes is the current pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Kansaus
City
Union Slaton
Ames Collegiate Presbyterian Church
C. H. Purmott
First Presbyterian Church
J. Wennes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lompe-Zeilinger
Edna Zeilinger
Alfred J. Lompe
Superior
Neb
First Lutheran Church
Henry Mueller
Ida Zeilinger
Ervin Behrens
Cedar Falls
Lempe
Wood River
Web
Hersch
Sadie Olive Swartz
Elmer Myron Hersch
Mount Morris
Michael Emmert
Mount Morris College
Y. M
Lincoln Circle
Memorial Hall
T. O. O. F. Hall
Lows
Thomas Gordon
Frank Isenhower
Charles Jewell
Ellery Kistner
Mount Vernon Township
Ee W. BR. C
Women's Relief Corps
Fraternal Aid Union
Russell
The
Holy Name Court
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Sacred Heart Church
Evangelical—Philathea
GC. Lang
Red Cross
Grace M. B
Outlook Circle
C. G. Conniff
First Congregational
H. E. McKean
Ladies’ Aid Society
Thomas Heller
Liberal Christian—Ladies’ Social Union
T. M
Vatrle C Glessner
Fant
Poste Cereal Company
Derr Corre Ma
HSA
Wer
Wincet Ost
Lux
Depnt
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mask
John Robertean Macartney
Willy Jenks
William Galloway
Enderlein
Enderiein
West Fourth Street
Morocco
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