Eastern Star officers honored at Waterico chapter dinner
Miss Mary Ethel Dixon and Charles Chickering were honored as worthy matron and patron at a Waterico chapter Order of Eastern Star dinner. Grand matron and associate grand matron Te Wheeler and Mrs. Edward Dahil attended with Cedar Falls and Copenhagen hosts. The event accommodated about 301 guests with Santa Claus, holiday decor, and music by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eickaberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ethel Dixon
Chickering
Wheeler
Santa Claus
Charles tChickering
Wir
Ralph —Eickaberg
Roy Husett
Evening Division of Waterlou Woman's Club Toys Effort
The Evening division of the Waterloo Woman's Club collects and gifts toys for crippled children at Perkins until the annual Christmas dinner. Forty seats were arranged at Black's ballroom. Mrs. S. J. Fairbanks led program with Christmas stories and poems. Music included piano solos, cornet, vocal duets and trios, and readings by Miss Marie Harden and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Woman's Cluse
Perkinsontittle
Town City
America
Land
Bethlehem
W. H. Blekley
Betty, Young
Cornet
Dana Lasser
Holiday party gift exchanges enliven social clubs
Members of several social and charitable clubs held holiday gatherings featuring gift exchanges. Luncheons at Black's and home gatherings included card games, post exchange favors to guests, and informal entertainment. Hosts and attendees such as Mrs Clyde Malch, Mrs Hiwood Tethaw, Mrs Harriet Wightman, Mrs Charles Measaraeners, and Mrs O C Donley were noted, with dinners and desserts completing the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eWing
Servara
N.Y. B
Black’s
Clyde"Malch
Hiwood Tethaw
Arriett
Wightman
Are
O. C. Donley
Roy. T. McVenes
Mancherie Club
Harry Heri
Ie Tob. Berts
Toylo Club
Boing
Women Employes of Banking House Dinner Party Names
Seventeen young women from the Avie Johnson national bank and Farmer's Loan & Trust Co. enjoyed a Christmas dinner at Black's tearoom Thursday evening. The group included Mrs. Jeff Jackson and Miss Vivian Sloan among others, with a full list of attendees: Ruth Dietz, Jean Padden, Elai e Nielson, Josephine Lumroy, La ina Allison, Mae Carlson, Esther Schenk, Kristine Holm, Ada Rigson, Mabel Salmon, Genevieve Powj All, Ada Rivers, Helen Littie, Irtha, Gundiack and Maur Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avie
Johnsonational Bank
Farmer's Loan& Trust Co
Black’s Teardoom
Guty
Maudevere
Jeth Jackson
Vivian Sloan
Ruth Dietz
Jean Padden
Elaie Nielson
Josephine Lumroy
La“ina Allison
Mae Carlson
Esther Schenk
Kristine Holm
Ada Rigson
Mabel Salmon
Genevieve Pow J All
Ada Rivers
Helen Littie
Irtha
Gundiack and
Maur
Harmon
Union Cong Has Women's Election at Annual Meeting
Union Congregational hosts a Christmas talk and annual meeting in the school gym with Mrs Glen Richards elected president. Other officers include Mrs Anna Cannon and Mrs Glen Perkins. 45 members and 12 guests attend the Missionary Society gathering at First Lutheran church with solos and piano pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Richards
Roosevelt
Sith
Presifim
Surais
Asing
RL Mucart Church
Ihey
Rich
Ralph Sferer
Freqiolt
Urvas- Urer
Anna Cannon
Nower
Glen Perkins
Charles Bickley
H. W. Flint
N. A. Gasser
Ithe Xsionary Society
First Lutheran Church
Earl
J. C. Jurgex
Henry Marsh
France Mead
Gladys Hail
Feadings
Esther “Burk
Christmas Socials And Club Notes Mention Local Gatherings
Club notes describe a sequence of holiday events across groups including a dinner at an office, Santa Claus gifts from a tree, readings and music at a Christmas program, and plans for a Sisters Christmas visit at the hospital. The Eighty-five couples dance at a bridge club party, surprise parties, and the Swedish club hosting a housewarming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chessomas
A & O'Cioek
Santa Claus
Christmas Party At Y W Attracts 125 Young People
The Young Women’s Christian Association hosted one of the season’s largest Christmas parties with more than 125 high school aged youths. Miss Edna George supervised as performances included readings tableaux and musical numbers by a chorus of 15. Lucille Huntington accompanied piano for Abts Alexander and Anderson. Refreshments followed in the dining room. A Valentine party is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Cornelius Daamen
Cora Mae Busby
Merle Miller
Lucie McQuilkin
Beatrice Kejchart
Dell Miniger
Dora Hitch
Carrie Kristensen
Mildred Stauffer
Gertrude Geeker
Lucille Huntington
Carriei
Abts
Alexander
Mr. Anderson
W. H. Louglas
Willis Johnson
Airs
W. H. Howrey
Ralph Hoxie
W. W. Wrant
Mrs Bartlett Hosts Farewell Dinner for Burt Family
Mrs. Bartlett hosted a 7 oclock luncheon at 710 Denver street marking the Burt family's farewell before they move to Pomona California with Mr. and Mrs. Austin Burt and children Dorothy and Richard. The event featured a white carnation centerpiece and a red and green color scheme. Attendees included Mrs Burt’s sisters in law Mrs Ettinger and Mrs McGowan from St. Louis and Cedar Rapids, plus later visits by Chapter PH BP BC members with gifts of silver presented to Mrs Burt by Chapter president ALB Lovejoy. Over 50 relatives and friends saw the Burts off at the station last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Burt
Dorothy
Richard
Pomona
Cal
E. B. Bartlett
Denver Street
Wre
Burt
A. L. Ettinger
Victor Ettinger
St. Louis
J. G. McGowan
Cedar Rapids
B.C
J. G. McAlvin
Alb. Lovejoy
Holiday Dinner and Program for Waterloo Library Staff
Fifteen staff members of the Waterloo public library shared in the annual Christmas party Thursday evening. After dinner in Black's tearoom they moved to the east building's juvenile room for tree treats, a program, and gift exchange. Miss Flossie Martin narrated The Gift of the Magi, with musical selections by Theresa Ferereisen, Mary Eckes, Ruth Gruener, ukulele numbers by Myrl Polland, and games won by Loraine Hallowell, Doris Allen, and Dorothy Allen. The event was organized by Flossie Martin, Myr Polland, and Noris Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Public Library
Magi’t
O'Henry
Flossie Martin
Theresa Ferereisen
Mary Eckes
Ruth Gruener
Myrl Polland
Corn Belt Alumni and Students Plan Yuletide Party
Alumni and students of Corn Belt Business College will host their annual yuletide party at Knights of Pything Tuesday evening. A banquet will start at 7:30 followed by an informal program and entertainment. The college closes for holiday vacation December 23 and reopens January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt Business College
Knights of Pything
Christmas Events at Dunkerton and Dewar Methodists
Dunkerton and Dewar Methodist churches announce Christmas programs. The Dunkerton church presents the pageant Followers of the Star with about twenty adults in the cast on Wednesday evening December 20. The Dewar church plan details were not fully readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
Dewar
Methodist Church
City in Brief Highlights From Waterloo News
City in Brief lists locals traveling for holidays and events. Mr and Mrs W A Lannom depart for St Louis, a Waterloo Elks slide donation to the Playground Association is noted, and William A Robinson returns from New York City after aunt’s funeral. Sheriff Wagner heads to Beardstown in response to a critical illness telegram. Eudora Ebert returns from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Mrs R W Barlow and daughters travel to Earlville to visit relatives. Play roundups include Play Ground and Recreation Association inspection by district rep J R Bachelor. Judge J B Dempster’s parents mark their 63rd anniversary in Tyndall. Four new Smith & Wesson revolvers issued to police. Local court actions include indictments for Fifth Street and Cedar Falls cases. Scoutmasters discuss leadership training. primary school adoption of First Days in School is reported for Winneshiek County. Woman escapes dilate and a note on a conjuncture of medical items appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Wagner
Eudora Ebert
Chicago
Moody Bible Institute
Frank Ebert
Mulberry Street
R. W. Barlow
W. B. Small
Earlville
T. 5
Alyea
John Dempster
J. &. Dempster
United States
Hom
Tyndall
Payette County
Smith & Wesson
Chef BE
A. Leighton
Police Department
Dee
Snider
Roger
Cedar Falls
Loa
Russell Stewart
Melvin Ro Garnett
Peter Je Wolf
Jon Snively
Hero
Fairbairn Heirs Victor In Suit Over Dower Interest
Judge F B Stites dismissed the widow Rosie Fairbairn's petition seeking a dower in 22 Waterloo properties held by niece and nephew trustees. The court ruled the properties were gifts to relatives and that the widow, an incurable patient, had no interest. Decedent's estate valued at about 75 000 dollars, later listed at 79 000, with no children or will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Stites
Plaintif
Waterloo
H. W. Grout
Rosie I. Fairbairn
Black Hawk County Hospital
Tle
Fairbairn
Jama County
Waterloo Realtors Back from Parley, Miller Honored
Lester W. Miller was elected second vice president of the Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards at the Sioux City convention. JW E. Herren and George Scully attended. The group urged legislators to license real estate dealers and aid farmers to compete in business, praised Gov Hammill, and Ottumwa was chosen for the 1926 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester WW. Miller
Iowa Assoociation of Real Estate Boards
JW. EL. Herren
George Scully
Sioux
Iowa
John Hammill
Ottumwa
Waterloo Hardware Firm Buys Stock From Schiel Store
Charles AL Chickering owner of Waterloo Hardware bought stock and fixtures of Joseph Schiel hardware at 617 Sycamore Street from the assignee. Schiel assigned property for creditors two weeks ago. Chickering will run both stores briefly, then repair his own shop at th and Lafayette and move in new fixtures before ceasing 617 Sycamore Street operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles AL Chickering
Waterloo Hardware Company
Josephs Schiel Hardware
Syramore Street
J. H. Steely
Sehbiel
Chickering
Schiel
Lafayette
Sycamore Street
Two Hundred Attend Christmas Party at Gates
Two hundred members of the faculty alumni association and former students attended the Gates college Christmas party at W. of Po hall Readings by Austin Marlow and Margaret Michaelson a six date solo by Robert Boysen accompanied by John Carson were enjoyed. six candy were distributed from a Christmas tree and dining concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates College
W.of Po Hall
Austin Marlow
Margaret
Michaelson
Robert Boysen
John Carson
Campbell Baking Company Christmas Party Tomorrow
Campbell Baking Company will hold its annual complimentary banquet and Christmas party for about 100 employees Saturday evening in the shop on the second floor at the Bethlehem Building at Commercial and Second Streets. A turkey dinner will start at 7. General Manager WFL will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Baking Company
Bel Phing
Welock
WFL
Debuque Debaters Triumph in Cedar Falls Dual Clash
Dubuque University speakers won both sides of the dual debate with Teachers college teams here in Cedar Falls, 29 27 for the affirmative and 29 27 for the negative at home, with discussion of intramural versus intercollegiate athletics and results from the local college event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Dubuque University
Teachers College
Dubuque
Tenachers
Ayas
Christmas party highlights La Porte City Tourist Club
The Tourist Club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Lloyd J. Lim’s home in La Porte City with members and friends attending. Decorated rooms, a beauty parlor feature, carols, an enjoy able program, and a gift exchange followed by a cafeteria style picnic luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hag Christan
Lam
la Porte City
Lilovd J. Lim
Postal Patrons Mail Christmas Packages Early at Waterland Post Office
Patrons at Waterland post offices are mailing Christmas packages earlier this year due to no delivery on Christmas Day. Postmaster Ray Egbert stated receipts for the first five days of December rose by $331.79 compared to last year. He noted delays and tardiness remain common, urging mailing by Monday to ensure delivery, with stamps needed for cards and envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterlan Post Offices
United States
Ray
Nest
Tate
Mzgeel
Wood Inen
Postice
Electric Vault Protector Installed by L and J Bank
A new automatic electric protector for the vault at Leavitt and Johnson bank has been installed. The system triggers a loud alarm outside the building and alerts armed guards, aiming to deter burglars by making safecracking impossible without human intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. & J. Bank
Vaul
Leavitt & Tohnson Bank
Waterloo
Burssars Oy
College Student Swindler Sentenced in West Union
Clyde Tackson alias Rene Lalmice, posing as a group of college students, swindled Fayette merchants of funds totaling seven hundred dollars. Judge Cooner sentenced him to seven years, noting his prior cons in Ames Mt Vernon and Cedar Falls. Alert roommates Wayland Hurmanee and William Casey helped halt his escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Clyde Tackson
Rene Lalmice
Cooner
West Union
Ib Wis
Ames
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Walls
Pat Wayland Hurmanee
William Casey
West High Receives National Honor Society Charter
West High school has been granted a charter by the National Honor Society. Principal Fred J. Kluss announced the Waterloo chapter will sponsor scholarships leadership character and service among seniors. Seventeen seniors were inducted and initiation is planned soon after January 1 with officers to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High School
National Honor Society
Fred J.kluss
Natonal Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa
Waterloo
National Society
National Association of High Schoo
Katherine Young
Seventesa
Donald Bickley
Vernita Branieer
Geraldine Brinkman
Marian Bronson
Cora May Busby
Craiz Bllyson
Olivia Ennertein
June Fisher
Wortense Morgan
Jean Pollard
Alice Rodamar
Helen Swisher
Francis Thompson
Ddith Thompson
Donald Wilson
Borr Wood
William Ziegler
Kluss
Constitution Rules New Membership in National Org
A national organization accepts a constitution that limits future members to five percent of the junior class each May, with quotas completed by a further ten percent draw in the fall. The emblem features a keystone topped by a flaming torch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec. Ipilgnia
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Star
Woman’s Club
Babes — Wyaterloo Lodge
Anelle
AL M. Bridge Club
D. W. Nicholas
F. J. Foree
AL Wi
Esse. S Bauzher
Sharehrprise
Elawin
Kingstey Arenna
Thomas Land
Y. W
Church News
Corn Belt
Buchanan's
R. Bachelor
Minneapolis
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Middlewest
TL Moller
Ta Tormey
Grundy Center
Winneshirk
Ging & Co
Thanere
Cuneketel
Ate
Vijiey
Biry
Fairbalan
Waterloo Realtors
Parley
Miller
Waterloo Hardware Firm
Joseph Schiel
Gates
Baily News
George HK. Fwaddle
I. C
Evangelical Ladies‘ Ald Society
Lottie Ruthenbert
Z. J. Thierman
Carl Miller
Julia Milgr
George Hoffman
Sunshine Fund
W. C. Nuhn
Music Fund
John Theimer
Relief Fund
TY. C. Lang
George Huffman
Kemp‘er McBride
George Burebs
L. T. Thalman
A. J. Letts
Ionta
Chickasaw County
William McEvoy
Grundy County
Grundy
Arthur Weight
Fairfield Township
Wright
Reinbeck
Vannoy
E. Vanderveer
J D. Vannoy
Gedar Falls
First Street
Oster
Marie Wiener
FN. Mead
Lions Club
Hotel Black Hawk
Alaska
Canada
Minnesota
Hvangelical Church
W. %. Nuhn
W. G. Lang
Edith Adams
la Porte
Te Waichoo Evening Courier
Bruce Township
Farm Bureau
Winton
Bruce Township Bureau
Magistett
George Angel
University Hospital
Ange Thureday
Ladies” Ald Society
M. E. Church
C. A. Fultz
Harry Christmias
Eggert
Dantes
West High
Boston
Mass
Mra
Joseph E. Siggios
West Fourth St
R. P. Bowman
Paul Davis Bldg
BIRCH
Paul Davis CO
Rollins
Kayser
Ipswich
ONUHL
Borden's
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