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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1925

Page

2

Becker Chapter Elects Leaders for 1928 Society

Becker Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star elected Mrs Dessa Heelding er and Verne Bashford as worthy matron and patron to succeed Mrs C Hi Trunkey and Robert Krancis as chief executives for 1928. Other officers include Mrs Loumm Dunlavey associate matron, Mrs Martha Shireman conductress, Mabel Morr secretary, Mrs Susie Black wear, and Mae DeGun representative on the Masonic temple corporation. Fifteen Winner school girls gave a Scottish dance and Jean Fergeman sang in colonial dress during the social hour.

Virginia Shelton Lorraine Krasky Betty Bickley Margaret Craham Coralie Green Helen Browne Milo Hagelman Virginia Cole Evelyn Hur Way Howard Burr R.A. Brayton Anna Winters Carol Burr Gwendolyn Edwards Marian Hollis Louise Green

Merrian K Ross to Present Pupils in Piano Recital

Miss Merrian King Rosa a Ross conservatory teacher presents 27 pupil piano pieces in a Friday evening recital in the conservatory rooms. The program includes The Bird Nest Pleasant Morning Swing The Lion Man Heather Ross Waltz Inng Cannon Prigcet and other selections by learners including Ruth Helen and Audrey Mugler among the performers.

Merrian King Rosa Ross Consevatory Bilbro Donald Lighttont Syrebog Bowen Dorcas Beek Strelog Anna Mu Floreney Hea Llehrer Miry Weston Claderella Lyon Ruth Pleas Meoudog Helen Bilnetei Kitude Locshom Temple OM Lion Man Florence Reay Jeni Ectinerelter Heather Ross Lange Katherine Tacoleon Reinhold Virginta Brahtas Marton Milles Carnations Raabenstein Audrey Mugler Cannon Prigcet Tschaikow Trey Utarbuch Anite Sine

Nuptial Vows for Gertrude Kline and Harmon Warwick

Gertrude Kline and Harmon C. Warwick exchange nuptial vows at 8 p.m. in a single-ring ceremony at St Mark's Episcopal Church officiated by Rev. C. W. Baxter. The couple will reside at 735 Washington Street. Attending are immediate family members only. Kline, a six-year nurse, trained at City and County Hospital in St. Paul after Independence High School. Warwick, son of Mr and Mrs W T Warwick of 507 Wellington Street, works as traveling rep for Groffet and Dunlap Publishing Co. in New York and previously ran the family book and stationery store. He is a West High School graduate.

Washington Street Gertrude Kling Harmon C.warwick C. W. Baxter St.Mark’s Episcopal Church Kling Dra H. L. Rehit JH. Thompson City and County Hospital St. Paul,Minn Independence High ‘School J.B. Eline Warwick Airs W.T. Warwick Wellington Street Groffett_and Dunlap Publishing company New York

New Plymouth Women Elect Wilson Walton President

Mrs Wilson Walton was elected to succeed Mrs Harry Pines as president of Daughters of Plymouth at an all day meeting in Plymouth Congregational church. Mrs Pines named for vice president and Mrs A J Weigel to serve as secretary with Mrs EQ Kelley as treasurer. Yearly reports show the society in good condition. Mrs William Hardcastle hosted a bus picnic luncheon and a bake sale was planned for Saturday.

Wilson Walton Harry Pines Daughters of Plymouth Plymouth Congregational Church Atrs. Pines Vica A. J. Weigel Eq. Kelley William Hardcastle

Christmas Supper and Program for Railroad Trainmen and Women

B R T and Women’s Order hosted a Christmas supper for over 130 attendees in the men’s hall Wednesday evening. A program followed with readings, violin and piano pieces, guitar and vocal duets, and an address of appreciation. Mrs. P. J. Mulray chaired arrangements. assistants included Arthur Haskins and others.

Brotherhood of Railroad

Camp and Auxiliary of U S W V Holiday Party

Members of Fred Willier camp and United Spanish War Veterans and auxiliary held a Christmas party in Memorial hall. More than 150 people attended including children, with musical numbers readings and an invocation. Pound donations were collected for needy families and Santa Claus gave treats to children.

Fred Willier Champ United Spanish War Valerang Auxiliary Memorial Hall Otto Zuehlke Mary Frances O’brien Fern Pennington Genvieve McGee Virginia Burton Virginia Smith Thelma Ruth Swartz Charlotte Margaret Burton Misa Myrtle Webber Gierson

Ethyl May Miller to Host Thirteenth Birthday Party

Ethyl May Miller will celebrate her 13th birthday this evening from 5 to 9 at her parents’ home 411 Hammond Avenue. About nineteen girl guests will join in games a program and radio music with supper served at the hosts’ table. Guests include Lucy Jane Miller Ardeth Wick Mary Jean Blough and others. Decorations will feature Christmas motifs and the event will include a short program with local musicians and readings.

Ethyl May Miller Mary Jean Blough Ardeth Wick Lucy Jane Miller Morris Kirby St. Mary's Sewing Ciring Plano Cle Ardeth Mabyrns Murphy Maxine Moon Potters William Lynch Eco Leo Kraft Theodosius Plagsmeyer James McMullan W. E. Brennan

Christmas party plans at St John’s Young People’s Club

Members of St John’s Young People’s Club plan a Christmas party in the hall this evening, with each attendee to bring two 10 cent gifts for exchange. Hosts will be young men of the club and a pie supper is to be served promptly at 2:34. The Ladies Auxiliary section notes a monthly thimblebee gift event by the American Veterans Auxiliary, formerly hosted at Mrs. Camilletz’s home on Dawson Street. Mrs. Murson will be the next host.

St. John's Pergens A. Ve Veterans Ge Jirs Temple Rebekah Fourth Street A. BR. Lawton Rs. Oh. Cheever Peter Hurley

Beauty Tips For Fresh Night Out Looks From Home

Instructional piece offering quick postwork beauty routines. Recommends hot baths, tea, cooling creams, and salt for refresh. Describes cleansing, toning, and nail care including lemon juice and paste mixtures for whitening spots. Emphasizes grooming hair, lashes, and skin to look vibrant for an evening out.

Neval

Graves Memorial Sisterhood Christmas Party Held

Twenty nine women attended the annual Christmas party of Graves Memorial United Brethren church Sisterhood at the home of Mrs. W. W. Anderson. New members were Mrs. Louis Tunis and Mrs. James A. Hoskins with seven guests. Mrs. I. Ness arranged entertainment including The White Christmas and readings. Guests discussed The Gift that Has Given Me the Most Pireur. Luncheon was served and gifts were collected for a Christmas box for Otterbein Home at Lebanon, Ohio.

Sisterhood of Graves Memorial United Brethren Church W. W. Anderson Louis Tunis James A. Hoskins Maies Wade Oswald C. A_ Carthy Allen Peverill Frank Jacobs J. G. Fodd Alice Hapfeld TB. Fullene I. Ness

Past Matrons of Waterloo O B S Luncheon Notes

Past Matrons club of Waterloo O B S chante, Order of Eastern Star, held its annual Christmas luncheon at Mrs. George Schoel’s Cedar Heights home. Members dressed as children, juvenile Eames provided entertainment, and Mrs. M. S. Cornish as Santa distributed gift exchanges. Special guest was Mrs. XN. Drilling of Urbana, Ta.

Waterloo Chanter Order of Eastern Star George Schoel Cedar Heights M. S. Cornish Santa Claus XN. Drilling Urbana Charles Chickering Mons Mary Ethel Dixon

Church Picnic and Christmas Gatherings Across Local Churches

Homemakers band of First Baptist hosts 1 pm picnic Friday at Miss Ella Williams home. husbands invited. Will follow with a business meeting and china and silver to be furnished. Truthseekers at St Pauls Methodist held Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. George Deyo home with 40 plus attendees. Gifts given to teacher Mrs. Claude Miller. Christmas story by Mrs. Joseph Hay and gift distribution noted. Ladies Aid of United Presbyterian met at Mrs. George McCleary home with serving committee named. Santa Claus featured. First Methodist Women held all day meeting with missionary programs and a party gift exchange. multiple speakers and songs listed. Central Christian Woman’s Aid held Christmas picnic supper. officers elected for Ladies’ Aid. Northminster Presbyterian Women’s meeting featured March election of annual activities and officers.

First Baptist Church Ella Williams St. Pauls Methodist Church George Deyo Claude Miller Joseph Hay Ronald Templeton Santa Claus Ladies' Aid Sociaty United Presbyterian Church George McCleary J. W. Carpenter Wilson Graham Belie Harner First Methodist Church di Nurch Partors Ja Nk Hecker Flora Buroware Sala Alfred Winder P. Jones Gertrude Rieckar de Tutthusphow Fervant If IL Kresa Donm A. H. Gilbert Woman's Sanitary of Northminster Presbyterian Church W. A. Durchen The Annies

Yuletide Parties in Districts Highlight Busy Christmas Season

Teachers from both districts hosted annual Christmas gatherings. West district guests dined at Black's Tearoom with red and green decor and a 105-cover table setting. East Waterloo Teachers' Club met in East High School cafeteria with entertainment, readings, and a tree gift exchange.

Peachers West Black Chembera East Waterloo East High School Black’s John Clements Santa Claus Beau Orchestra Miusicians Ralph Pronk Cora Mae Busby Jimmie Elizabeth Harris Sara McMahon Nettle McKinnon Pronk Dorothy Martin Fern Gray Barnadime Wendel Helen Easter

Christmas Club Notes Brighten Double Five Events

Club notes from the Double Five and Triple Four groups describe Christmas parties at Mrs. George Hishley and Mrs. FH Heskett homes with gift exchanges, special guests, and contest winners. Other gatherings included R. O. W. and George Wright households with tree decorations, Santa Raymond Snodgrass, and refreshments, plus plans for future parties and social afternoons.

Legion Urges Service Above Self at Iowa Banquet

Ray Murphy of Ida Grove told Legion and Auxiliary members at Hotel Russell Lamson to unite for universal conscription of wealth and a strong defense. Frank Miles of Des Moines urged duty to fallen comrades and warned of profiteering exposure by the Legion. H. J. Laird described claims work, law-backed county relief, and broader support for veterans. District officers were named, the Third district band formed, and a plan for a permanent district organization approved.

American Legion T J Ray Murphy Ida Grove State Command Legion Murphy International Court of Justice Eed Iowa United Front United States Frank Miles Des Motes Iowa Legionnaire Auxiliary Miles Mies H. J. Laird Des Moines State Department U.S. Veterans’ Bureau W. H. Muhlemann Bogie Grove Margaret Jones Hinderman Bes Moines Gwendolyn McDowell Baldridge P. R. Baldridge George B. Boyce Coralie Phillip Coontz Memorial Hall Holton Gerald Holton Becker Chanman W.H. Muhlemann Elgin Ryan Eldora Clare Chenette Ackley pMoint Mubhlemann Tregang New Christian Treganza Hawk County T. J. Fitzgerald Thhe Y. W. Coa Vivian Innea B. Duthbert Cedar Palis Leta Lusenioeff Bremer Edgar Bicam Bachattan Sirs Harrys Hill Butter Rutt Krouss Delaware Charles Kretschmer Dubuque Hartzenger Hardin A. M. Dorland Franklin Eleanor Steinberg tHidora B. Cuthbert Cedar Falls Gwendolyn Wig- Een McDowell Alice Brown Shores Jack Althouse

Gates Students on Program at Christmas Party

Annual Christmas party for Gates College students and alumni association members will be tonight at K of P hall. The program includes community singing, readings by Austin Marlow and Margaret Michaelson, a saxophone solo by Robert Boysen with John Corson, and the college orchestra. Gifts from a Christmas tree will be distributed and a dance will follow. Yeomen Lodge regular meeting at 8 Friday evening in Moose Hall will be followed by dancing.

Gates College Alumni Association K. of P. Hall Austin Marlow Margaret Michaelson Robert Boysen John Corsan Yeonen Lodge Moose Hart

Waterloo Aviator Weds in Paris After WWI Crash Romance

Roland J. Klein of Waterloo, Iowa, once a crash survivor in a French plane near Paris in spring 1918, marries Mlle Martha M. Feuillie of a prominent Paris family. He later serves with the Red Cross and works for United States Lines in Paris. the couple plan to visit Waterloo and Klein’s parents in Iowa after their southern France honeymoon.

Roland J. Klein Araduate Af East High School Waterloo Wnh Peter F. Klein Locust Street Garth Paris Birdman Mile Martha M. Feuillie Klein Plana Sumer Feuillie Martha Stimonia Kletu Feuilllie Red Cross Eurth Steamship Compans, Afr Honeymcon France United States Lines States New York de Pauw University Ausist Uly Dein Warsaw

Cedar Falls News Roundup From Waterloo Courier

Cedar Falls items report: six of eighteen Ancient Order of United Workmen members plus five others celebrate at Oxford hotel with dinner. Petersen reports braifle receipts of 346 from Cow’s owner operations, with milk supply. Beulah Philpot heads to Saskatchewan then California. High school oratorical contest set with three classes and three participants per class. Women’s Relief corps plans joint installation with Grand Army January 6. Gifts for Surfors hospital to be collected at meeting. Plays scheduled for Teachers Training High School with seven in Three Pills in a Box and nine in The Ghost Story. Dual debate features Teachers College hosting DuBuque University on intramural vs intercollegiate athletics. Mrs Frances Hostetter travels to Cedar Rapids for daughter’s appendectomy, condition satisfactory.

Cedar Falls Order of United Workmen Oxford Hotel National Order Meadrville J. Wi. Byers Samuel Wartman Fred Hoffman BE. H H. Weber John A. Harm William Cox John G. Petersen Clay Street Petersen California Beulah Philpot Saskatchewan Bert Philpot Women’s Trellet Corps Grand Army of the Republic Chapter H.C. Culver Surfors Hospital Th. C. M Teachers College Dubuqua University Teachers College At DubLuque Frances Hosteter Cedar Rapiis Harold B. Duke

City in Brief: Promotty lens, Sioux City visits, estate probate

Short city notes report a broken lens incident duplicating promtory at Buchanan's, Harry M Reed in Sioux City on federal business with Judge G C Scott, a Henry Fagekind garage permit for 200 dollars on Idaho Street, J A Brooks estate probate to wife Sophia O Isigwill, Waterloo realtors at State convention, M C A secretary A Cohegan in Chicago, Buckley Davis Crimline day near Allison, Monte Saunders liquor nuisance released on bond, Eugene Bell Jr to broadcast from WIID Mooseheart, Winnie Stevens attended Grundy Center case, Gruver under arrest in Mason City for nuisance and bootlegging.

Ilenry Fagekind Idaho Street J. A. Brooks Sophia O Isigwill Lester We Miller George II Seally W. FE. Herren Waterloo Realtors Sioux City A. Cohegan M.C.A Chicago National Council Iowa Monte Saunders Ugene Bell, Jr Eugene Bell Jr Florence Street WIID Mooseheart Sudga GW. Wood Nis Pe. Torter Winnie Stevens Grundy Center A. B. Lovejoy Waterloo

Retail Food Costs Rise 31-2 Per Cent in November

Washington report shows retail food costs up 33-3 percent Oct 15 to Nov 15, with year-to-date rise around 69-1/3 percent. November increases hit numerous items led by potatoes up 41 percent, eggs up 15 percent, canned salmon and storage eggs up 3 percent, flour 2 percent, while pork chops, round steak, lard and granulated sugar fell about 2 percent.

Washington, D. C Department of Labor

New York Mayor Walker vows action against gambling and vice

New York December 17. Mayor Walker charges the city has become an open town recently. He says plans are under way to rid the city of gambling and other forms of vice in an upcoming address.

Asker New York Tag J. Walker

Elk Committees Plan Full Use of Club's New Home

Elks members at a regular meeting set up committees to manage activities across departments in the enlarged Henalih home. They named Walter Bass and Dedon tod Burr G Towne to revise by laws, while gymnasium sports were assigned to McCoy Diekty Liste McDonald. A bowling committee led by Glenn Tibbitts and others will run alleys and promote tournaments, with bridge organizers chosen by Sibert Shelden and Dunkelbere. Initiation Tuesday will induct many candidates including radio entertainer Jack Leonard, and 30 additional membership applications were received for next meeting. A New Year ceremony honors Robert Hardin, with a New Year’s Eve dance and a card party planned.

Henalih the Elks Walter Bass RB i. Dedon Tod Burr G. Towne Pininca RL McCoy Bure Diekty Liste Jack Little Hardin Robert Hardin

Pattern order notice for Evening Courier wares

A vintage ad invites readers to obtain the Courier up to date pattern collection by sending 15 cents to NWASHION DEPARTMENT Evening Courier Waterloo. Patterns include seams and AJ orders. patterns expected within 10 days of ordering.

Nwashion Waterloo

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