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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1927

Page

2

Bernice Thompson to Marry William J Lynch Dec 28

A society group honored Miss Bernice Thompson daughter of Mrs Agnes Thompson at a dinner last evening at Black's tearoom with Christmas decorations. Ruth Smith later hosted a party at her home and favors were given to Miss Frances Barron and Miss Florence Lynch. Additional guests included Miss Catherine Hayes of Buckingh am IA and Misses Helen Joyeco Angeli Striegel Clarica Lynch and Mary Kathryn Murphy.

Bernice, Thompson Agnes Thompson Dawson William J. Lynch Black's Ruth Smith Banco Frances Barron Florence Lynch J. H. Smith

Christmas social events listed in Pine County society notes

Tonight events include an Elks club dance and Temple Rebekah lodge party. Royal Neighbors and Gold Leaf camp hold Christmas gatherings, with K of C and St Marys venues hosting dances and suppers. Local churches list Young People's Society events and a Presbyterian party Saturday afternoon.

Elks Club Temple Rebekah Lodge Black Hawk I. O. O Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors K. of C. Hall St. Mary's Auditorium Petrova Club Thomas Flaherty K. of P. Hall Young People's Society Northminster Church Dwiler C. E First Presbyterian Church D. P. Merriman

Lend-a-Hand Guild Names New Leaders and Plans

Mrs. T. P. Ashmore was elected president for a fifth term at a yesterday meeting hosted by Mrs. Corn Voelker. Mrs. George Ferguson became vice president replacing 20 year veteran Mrs. A. F. Hoenig, with Mrs. George Rollins as secretary. The group outlined holiday efforts including a Christmas box for county farm women and other cheer.

T. P. Ashmore Lend-a-Hand Guild Corn Voelker A. F. Hoenig Guild George Ferguson George Rollins Fred Coleman Frank Rath KH. L. Tucker BE. l L. Rath O. F Stromeren Nisa J. C. Fairweather J. A. Johnson Nate Hattong

Christmas Social Events Planned by Christ Episcopal Church

Christ Episcopal Church gears up for December events including a Dec 20 supper at 6 15 p m a play Why the Chimes Rang by alumni at 7 30 p m and a Christmas treat for all with extra goodies for kids attendees are asked to bring provisions for a child whose parents are absent and own silverware and dishes The Kindergarten Sunday school unit hosts a Christmas festivity at 3 p m on Friday Dec 23 under Miss Ruth Gury supervision.

Christ Episcopal Church Ruth Gury

F. O. P. Club Christmas Party and Election Held

F. O. P. Club members met at Mrs. D. F. Merriman's home for a 1 o'clock luncheon with holiday table decor. Gifts and favors were exchanged and officers elected: Mrs. Hinman president, Mrs. Akin secretary, Mrs. Bailey press correspondent. A tea at East Raleigh Friendship Club followed with faculty guests.

Ff. C. P. Club D. F. Merriman Charles Grown L. V. Fox Merriman BR. R. Hinman Frank Akin Paul Bailey Frank Jirsa

Holiday Party Arranged by Cedar Heights Woman's Club

The Cedar Heights Woman's club Literary department hosted a Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Litchfield’s home. Attendees included Cedar Heights school faculty and spouses, East High School teacher Leola Strope, and local club members and guests. Music featured piano, violin duets, organ, and carols. hot chocolate and wafers were served.

Cedar Heights Ettabelle Storer Virginia Wilson W. J. Sutchliffe

Junior Auxiliary Christmas Party At Waterloo Woman's Club

Seventy members of the Junior Auxiliary to the Fine Arts Department of the Waterloo Woman's Club enjoyed a Christmas party at the clubhouse. Miss Clover Sterlingsig led carols with Miss Geraldine Smith. Dorothy Hohnes read a piece. A cafeteria dinner, small tree, gifts, and dancing followed.

Junior Aux Mary Fine Arts Department Waterloo Woman's Club Pom Clover Sterlingssig Geraldine Smith Dorothy Hohnes

Fifty Attend the Christmas Party by M. B. A.

About fifty members gathered last evening at K. of P. hall for a Christmas program and oyster supper hosted by M. B. A. lodge No. 1115. Songs contests and other features entertained guests as Santa Claus presided over gift exchange and candy sacks were handed out.

K. of P. Hall M. B.A. Lodge Santa Claus

G B G Members Meet for a Christmas Party

Members of the G. B. G. club held a Christmas party yesterday afternoon at Mrs. G. v. Bellinger’s home with seasonal decorations and gifts from a large tree. Mrs. James Edwards assisted the hostess in serving.

G. B. G. Club G. v. Bellinger James Edwards C. B. Quackenbush S. A. Dudley O. O. Donley

Hints In Beauty Care The Sports Grouw

A column extols home fitness through chores and sports, urging women to blend housework with exercises and to pursue activities like tennis and games. Advice covers breathing, posture, rolling for thighs, and simple skin care tips, with emphasis on keeping blood moving and using available routines.

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Leona Beener Honored at Christmas Gift Shower

Miss Leona Beener, to wed Sylvester John Speicher on Christmas Day, was guest of honor at a kitchen shower held at Miss Laila I Shanger's home. Guests enjoyed a two course luncheon, dances, and favors for Flor ence Sickert and Marian Hollis. Orchestrated decor featured orchid and nile green with a miniature bride and groom.

Leona Beener Sylvester John Speicher Laila I Shanger Florence Sickert Marian Hollis C. J. Shauger F. H. Moehlman Jerry Yungtmaan H. C. Britzman Lila Spelcher Myrtle Smith Violet Michael

Christmas Party of Double X Club Brings Cheer

Members of the Double X club enjoyed a pretty Christmas gathering at the home of Mrs. Frank Cooley. A good attendance filled the rooms as red candies lit the table for the picnic dinner. Gifts were exchanged afterward.

Double XX Club Frank Cooley

Christmas Party Planned by Junior C E Society

The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of First Presbyterian invites members to a Christmas party at the church from 2 30 to 4 p m tomorrow hosted by Mrs P J Mulray The event includes a Christmas program and a gift box for the Macoochee Institute children ward in Saout Ga with each attendee bringing a present

Junior Christian Endeavor Society First Presbyterian Church Ihhurch P. J. Mulray Macoochee Institute Saotu

Club Notes Highlight Holiday Gatherings and Exchanges

Joyle club members enjoyed a Christmas party at Mrs. Otto Stegman home with gift exchanges and bridge favors to Mrs. Walter Schneider Mrs. William Hitching and Mrs. Henry Selmeider. Forget-Me-Not club met at Mrs. William Alderman home with favors to Mrs. Ella McKinley and Mrs. James Elliott. Mrs. Ola Obie to entertain Jan 17. Da-R-Best club met at Mrs. S. A. Dudley home for a 1 o clock luncheon with sewing and conversation. Plans for a Dec 20 party at Mrs. Milton Woodman’s were discussed at Mrs. W. Holmes Cedar Heights gathering.

Joyle Club Otto Stegman Bridge Walter Schneider William Hitching Henry Selmeider G. H. Farnsworth William Stover William Alderman Ella McKinley James Elliott Victor Nichols J. W. Ritze Ola Obie Milton J. BO. BE. Club W. Holmes Cedar Heights Thratair Oveanue Necker and Ars Mra. A. HH Hauer Iito

Church News Highlights Parish Meetings and Charities

The article notes a Saturday meeting of the First Carheran Missionary group with twenty two members and six guests, plus a plain supper served. Vead led the parish guild meeting at the church hall with officers named. Winans society of First Baptist met in the church as White Cross work for a Christian center on Polacca Avenue was presented with a missionary play performed by Dorothy Holmes Tone Crumline Flora Smith and Nile Swyers.

Theigmieh Winans Society of First Baptist Church White Cross Polacca

Boy Scout Books Seen as Worthy by Miss Feyerelsen

Waterloo readers and parents hear Miss Theresa Feyerelsen outline criteria for selecting children books. She emphasizes good books with real appeal for boys and girls and notes the Every Boy's Library collection endorsed by the public library for Scouts. The list includes Adventures in Braver Stream Camp Dugmore along the Mohawk Trail Fitzhugh Animal Heroes Seton Baby Elton Quarterback Quirk and many more classic titles.

Waterloo Theresa Feyerelsen Hebrary Boy Scouts Braver Stream Dugmore Pfitzhugh Teroes—seton Baby Elton Quirk Bartley Heyliger Taily Yopsall Dr. Luke Duncan Grizzly—Seton Boy Scouts of the Black Eagle Patrol Oey Scouts of Bob's Hil Burton Brown Wolf London Mathiews Buccaneers Brockton Call of the Wild Doubleday College Yeats Hey-liger Son Strong Barbour Gaunt Gray Wolf Walace Wallace Hack Alsheley Jim Davis Masefeld Stevenson Altsheler Mohicans Cooper Lane Bull Schultz Pete Ames Ransom Red Chief Henry Stories Mathhews Daniel Boone Tomlinson Kit Carson Gauss Treasure Island Verne Boy Beeut Ungays Bob—Wallacs

Mrs P B Shirley Heads Wild Rose Club In 1928

Mrs P B Shirley was elected president of the Wild Rose Club for 1928 at a meeting held yesterday at Mrs L S Rickard’s home. Officers include Mrs McGlade as vice president Miss Addie McCormick secretary and Mrs A H McKellar treasurer. Mrs R W Crawford named press correspondent and Mrs J M Cerda heads the sickness committee with Mrs H L Williams leading entertainment. A Christmas tree centerpiece marked the picnic lunch and gifts were exchanged from an umbrella after the business session.

P. B. Shirley Wild Rose Club L. S. Rickard W. H. McGlade McGlade Addie McCormick A. H. McKellar R. W. Crawford J. M. Cerda H. L. Williams Gerda F. J. Brass William Brayton Martha Sweeney H. G. Williams

Fifty Women Attend Card Party of Sewing Circle

Fifty women attended a card party yesterday afternoon hosted by St. John's Sewing Circle. Favors valued at 500 were given to Mrs. W. Shiek Mrs. H. J. Conter and Mrs. Edward Jirak. Bridge favors went to Mrs. George Johnson Mrs. S. J. Bussey and Mrs. J. L. Brannom. The committee included Mrs. Will Kramer Mrs. Arthur Hartson Mrs. W. H. Lucas and Mrs. Margaret Elieseh. Refreshments were served.

St. John's Sewing Circle W. &. Shiek H. J. Conter Edward Jirak George Johnson S. J. Bussey J. 1. Brannom Floyd Stogies Will Kramer Arthur Hartson W. H. Lucas Margaret

Mrs Klingburg Hosts Bunco Christmas Party

Mrs Oscar Klingburg entertained guests at a Bunco Christmas party last evening. Favors were given to Miss Hazel Bisby and Miss Peggy Morehouse. Attendees included Mrs Glen Hallman Mrs Iva Musgrove and several Misses. Refreshments were served and Christmas gifts exchanged.

Oscar Klingburg Bunco Hazel Bisby Peggy Morehouse Glen Hallman Iva Musgrove Alice Walters Marian Steyvens Gladys Brandt Alensha Saunders Margaret Zevwis Mene Greeley Fern Niehals

Children Story Hour At City Libraries Christmas Tales Told

Children are invited to attend a Christmas story hour tomorrow at the east and west libraries at 240 PM. Miss Monica Nettleton will narrate at the west library and Theresa Feyereisen will tell stories at the main library, with a quartet of children singing carols. this is the last story hour before Christmas.

Chistmas Monica Nettleton Westbrary Mist “Pheresa Feyereisen Morary Christimas

Mary A Welsh to Wed Charles B Pearl at Fairbank

Myr and Mrs FE Welsh announce the coming marriage of daughter Mary Antonia to Charles Bernard Pearl of Oelwein. The ceremony will be read by Father John Halpin at Immaculate Conception church in Fairbank on December 31. A dinner dance at Black's Tarnont tonight has been postponed.

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Mason to Leave Temple January date fixed

January 3 1928 is set for the Targney McGinn Realty Co to occupy the old Masonic temple site at Sycamore street and Park avenue and begin demolition. All Masonic orders must vacate by then with temporary quarters still under review. The Masonic crafts committee led by Ashley A Dunham and Mrs Mary Miller is arranging space for members until the new temple at Park avenue and Mulberry street is ready. Demolition will start soon after vacancy to allow spring hotel construction.

Targney-McGinn Realty Company Sycamore Street Park Avenue Masonic Temple Altho Ashley A. Dunham Mary Miller Masonic Crafts Mulberry Street

City in Brief Christmas Gifts and Local News

Father and mother receive glasses from Buchanan's for Christmas. Frank E. Bentley travels to Clarion on business. Mrs. E. E. Coleman visits Denver relatives in Summner street home. James M. Hyde returns from Kansas City after a Sin clair Refining meeting. Anna Gary heads to Los Angeles for winter with sister Alice Strayer. Bodell undergoes appendicitis operation. condition satisfactory. Dan H. Brian recovering from cataract removal. doing nicely. Allen Memorial nurses host Christmas party in hospital parlors. Rotary snow plow operations continue to widen primary roads. Court appraisers set Lois E. Wangler bookstore stock value at 4798 plus book counts. Religious instruction topic to be discussed by superintendents. Mrs. Wolling and husband improving after Hanover auto accident. other injuries noted. Miss Pauling Knapp injured but improving after fall and hospital visit.

James M. Hyde Sullivan Avenue Kansas City Sinclair Refining Company Anna Gary First Street West Los Angeles Cal Alice Strayer Charles Bodell Willard Bodell Universalist Church Allen Memorial Hospital Gertrude Hof Willa Goetz June Hevener W. Cbd Johnston M. H. Kelly John G. Kascht Ed McGarvey Lois E. Wangler G. GB. Huston Bb. S. Wright Cedaralle Mitchell Jancaville

Anvil Chorus to Perform at East High Tonight

East High Orchestra directed by G. T. Bennett will give its semi annual concert in the high school auditorium at 8 pm. The program features over a dozen numbers with marches and novelty acts. The finale is the famed anvil chorus. Proceeds fund new instruments and uniforms for the ensemble.

Anvil Chorus East High East High Orchestra G. T. Bennett

Gaiety at Party for Retiring Eastern Star Leaders

Waterloo chapter of the Order of Eastern Star honored retiring worthy matron Mrs. Roy Ghort and worthy patron A. A. Lohner at a Hotel Russell-Lamson dinner. Seventy guests attended with festive table decorations, gifts, music, and balloon dances.

Roy Ghort A. A. Lohner Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Hotel Russell-Lamson Santa Claus W. F. Schrag Short Mr. Lohner Mines Glenn Tibbitts Mae Sturgis Ernest Johnson E. Guenther Fred Clark Louis Eickelberg Mr. Eickelberg Ralph Slippy St. Nicholas

Embezzlement Case Ties Bank Bond Chief to Luxuries

Delbert Smith a 31 year old head of the bond department at Citizens Trust & Savings bank in Buffalo confessed to embezzling about 66 000 dollars. He said he used the funds to maintain his lifestyle and luxuries for his family. Smith a Notre Dame graduate married with a two year old daughter was released on bond.

Chicago Delbert Smith Buffalo Ee Citizens Trust & Savings Bank Smith University of Notre Dame

Patterns for the Courier Fashion Department

The Waterloo Evening Courie advertises patterns for accompanying designs sent to the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Each pattern costs 15 cents and includes seam allowances. Orders are filled promptly and aim to reach customers within 10 days after mailing.

Fashion Department Wasterloo Seur

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