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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1927

Page

2

Christmas Party At Business and Professional Women Club

The annual membership Christmas party featured tall white and short red candles, potted poinsettias, and a nativity scene in a miniature putz. A chicken dinner was served by Mrs. Alfred E. Johnson, with harpist Mrs. Truman Warner and soloists performing Silent Night, The First Noel, Away In a Manger and other pieces. The club plans a Jan 3 dinner at the Elks club.

Business and Professional Women's Club Alfred E. Johnson Truman Warner Elks Club Bert Gibbs Mary Joseph Cheribim Tanger Shepards Santa Claus Lindy Gibbs

Dramatic Version of Famous Story at Parish Supper

Last evening at Christ Episcopal church families gathered for a picnic supper in the parish house followed by the annual Sunday school entertainment. The drama Why the Chimes Rang, a tization of Raymond Macdonald Alden's tale, featured directed by Wilbert Meyers and performers Donald Baldwin William Bunn Walter Manning Wilma Schulz Donald Cass James Armstrong Ralph Bunn Betty Brown Edward Wenner Marian Lichty Robert Law Grace Elcomb Jane Parrott. After the play a treat was given to the children.

Raymond Maconald Alden Christ Episcopal Church Wilbert Meyers Donald Baldwin William Bunn Walter Manning Wilma Schulz Donald Cass James Armstrong Ralph Bunn Betty Brown Edward Wenner Marian Lichty Robert Law Grace Elcomb

Couple to Observe Wedding Date at Dinner Reception

Independence Iowa December 21 Mr and Mrs Wilson Bird will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs CG J Bearbower with a noon dinner for friends and then congratulations. The couple have long resided in the county. Mrs Wick McNally hosted a dinner and bridge party at Black's tearoom and home with red candies poinsettias and favors to Miss Vera Peck and Mrs Harry Burd. Other guests included Mrs Henry Bender and Misses Claire Wade Elizabeth Lies Elfrieds Wilson Dolores Wittstock Madeline Moore.

Wick McNally Black’s Tearoom Vera Peck Harry Burd The Parly Henry Bender Claire Wade Elizabeth Lies Elfrieds Wilson Dolores Wittstock Madeline Moore

Christmas Party For L B O E Club Members

Club notes describe a Christmas gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Milton Weidman with members and husbands attending. Favor bags, exchanged gifts, and refreshments followed. A separate recess club event at Mrs. Nettle Blenis’ home included husbands at dinner, seasonal readings, and Santa Claus delivering gifts.

L. B. O. E. Club Milton Weidman Bilnca Nettle Blenis Santa Claus

Installation Planned by D O Y to Open New Year

Plans for installation of D O Y officers on Tuesday evening January 3 at Memorial hall were set after a Daughters of Union Veterans meeting. Mrs Gene McMasters of Cedar Rapids will be guest and installing officer. Picnic supper precedes the ceremony and coffee and sandwiches will be served to the public after the business session. Mrs George Carroll chairs arrangements.

Om Memorial Hall Hall of Daughters Gene McMasters Cedar Rapids Wll George Carroll D. O Myrtle Shannon James H. Rickert A. H. Wheat Aliee Redington Marian Brunson Claude Crane Helen Jean Crosson Wheat

Attendance Large During Program of Roosevelt P T A

Five hundred patrons at Roosevelt school enjoyed a Christmas program under the Roosevelt P T A in the Mie school building. The program featured kindergarten carols, first and second grade numbers, third grade exercises, and a fourth through seventh grade Christmas story with carol singing and illustrations. Miss Bertha Stiles announced a planned Jan. 16 health talks by Dr. Caroline Hedger of Chicago. The association voted to contribute $3 toward her expenses. Room mothers presented the faculty with a first aid room table and water carafe with tumbler. Popcorn balls were given to children.

Roosevelt School Parent-Teacher Association Mie Bertha Stiles Waterloo Caroline Hedger Chicago Teachers’ Clubs Parent

Hints In Beauty Care Edna Kent Forbes Avoid Wrinkles

Edna Kent Forbes outlines aging signs around the mouth and how proper skin care, facial exercises, and massage can delay lines. Emphasizes upholding firmness of facial muscles to prevent drooping cheeks and a tired look, recommends nourishing creams, upward massage motions, and suitable cold creams or soaps from stores.

Edna Kent Forbes

Santa Claus Delights Kiwanis Club With Radio Greetings

About 60 Kiwanians and spouses attended the annual Christmas party at Hotel Russell. Dinner at 6 7 4 5 followed by carols and radio greetings from Santa Claus via station XMAS on the north pole. Dr L P Scull impersonated Santa and called out guest names as gifts were given.

Russell Lamson Santa Claus North Pole B. L. Holten Santa L. P. Scull Qquartet Mmes. C.F Smith Clarence J. Ness Martha &lcCormick Alice Miller Kiwanis Victor A. Zellhoefer B. M. Gatshall W. P. McConnick B. L. Hollan Karl Dubbert Cedar, Falls

Loyal Helpers of First Brethren Church Meet for Supper

Loyal Helpers met at Mrs. Martha Miller's home for a prints supper with roll call scripture verses. Officers chosen include Mrs. Charles Klingaman president, Mrs. Sadie Washburn vice president, Mrs. Marty Puterbaugh secretary, Mrs. J. J. Peck assistant secretary, Mrs. No ler treasurer. Gifts of toys to Salvation Army.

First Brethren Church Martha Miller Charles Klingaman Sadie Washburn Marty Puterbaugh J. J. Peck Noler Salvation Army

Iowa Ten Factory to Split Shares in 20 Parts

Port Madison Del 21.4 Capital stock of the W A Schaeffer Pen company here will be split. Twenty shares for one announced yesterday. A special stockholders meeting will be held here Dec 28 to vote on changing capitalization from 9 734 shares of 100 par value to 194 680 shares of no par value. The Schaeffer stock rose from 500 a share last spring to 452 earlier this week.

Port Madison Ta. Dee W. A. Schaeffer Pen Company Schaeffer

City in Brief: Holiday Travel and Domestic News

Local city notes list numerous Christmas travels and family visits. Residents including Jerome Sprague, Lince White, Bud Simmons, May E Paulus, Florence Mac Gabriel, W. Call, Francis Thompson, Jesse Seat, W. W. Warsaw, Theodore Stark, Martyn Smith and family members plan holidays in Minneapolis Los Angeles Paducah or with relatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin. A divorce filing by Jesse Seat and a note on the Belle City Manufacturing trip are also included.

Jerome Sprague Maple Str Minneapolis Minn Lince White Paducah George White Bud” Simmons Northwestern University Evanston Os Waterloo May E. Paulus Fourth Street Los Angeles Cal Ray Hageman Tlorence Mac Gabriel University of Town Wil Anna Gabriel Ruth Gabriel Walnut W. Call Jefferson Street F.C. Holman Bernice Call Francis Thomipson Jesse Seat Dyerre Eldora Seat East Dubuque Til Dee Eldora W. W. Warsaw California Belle City Manufacturing Company St. Paul Chicago

Sunday School Lesson by Raw P. B. Fitawater

A 1926 Moody Bible Institute publication presents a Sunday School Lesson by RAW P. B. Fitawater D D dean of day and evening schools at Moody. The piece appears in Western Newspaper Union materials as a formal educational religious article.

Raw P. B. Fitawater D. D Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union

The Birth of Jesus and shepherds heard the good news

Lesson for December 25 outlines Luke 4b1-20 with a focus on the birth foretold and announced by Gabriel to Mary, and to Joseph, the shepherds hearing the angelic message. It notes the prophecy's fulfillment, the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem, their worship, and their witness.

Jesus Christ God Earth Peac Micah Hethlehem Galilee Mary Joseph Gabriel Archangel Nazareth Messiah Holy Ghost Angel of the Lord Jenovah Moses Gideon Amos Elis Satan Sean Bethlehem

Mrs Evans Woollen An Indiana Political Family Figure

Indianapolis widow Nancy Baker Woollen, wife of a banker, has long followed her husband in political campaigns. From childhood she heard her father’s gubernatorial bid and later accompanied him on Senate runs, delivering speeches and supporting civic causes. She led the Teachers College of Indianapolis as a longtime board president.

Indianapolis Ind Nancy Baker Indiana Evans Woollen United States Woollen Teachers College of

East-West Football Game Discussed by East School Board

East district board met at 5 PM to discuss the East-West athletic situation and approve monthly bills. No new action was taken on the Thanksgiving football game. a previous 1928 East-West tilt remains under consideration with a similar move anticipated from the west district. The Cedar Rapids East Grant game was likely moved to November 10, and the meeting occurred amid Christians business rush.

East District School Board Charles W. Kline West Dist East Grant High of Cedar Rapids

Benson Injured In Ship Blast Near San Diego

Clarence H. Benson, 34 aviation machinist's mate first class, was injured in an explosion on the aircraft carrier Langley in San Diego harbor. Mrs. Benson reports burns to the face and hands but no permanent disability. three others were seriously hurt and the ship’s aviation chief was killed. The injured are at Balboa Park naval hospital.

Clarence H. Benson Carrer Langity Navy San Diego Harbor Benson Fred C. Herfurth Lovejoy Avenue Ruth Herfurth The Courier Herman Herfurth Anzyle Street Panama Canal Langley Balboa Park Naval Hospital

Madison County Seeks 800000 Bond Election for Paving

Madison county plans a special election to approve an 800000 bond issue for paving county primary roads. A mass meeting of the county court road commission adopted resolutions endorsing the program and addressed the state highway chief engineer Fred White at the meeting.

Winterset Madison County County Courtway Commission Fred White

Berlin Freezes As Mercury Drops To 13 Below

Berlin records a new cold wave with temperatures plunging to 13 degrees Fahrenheit below zero, surpassing prior five year lows. The extreme cold grips Germany as authorities warn residents to stay indoors and bundle up.

Berlin Germany

Aged peace officer Nye Philips dies at 85

Sioux Falls officials report the death of Nyrum E. Nye Philips aged 85 a former sheriff and former warden of the South Dakota penitentiary died yesterday in this city.

Sioux Falls S. D Nyrum E. “Nye” Philips South Dakota Penitentiary

Sergeant York to Address Northeastern Iowa Teachers

Sergeant Alvin York of Tennessee will lecture at East High School in Jesup on Friday March 30 under the Northeastern Iowa Teachers association. The event, aimed to raise funds to build a Tennessee college for mountain folk, marks Yorks first Iowa visit and is expected to draw a packed Hast High auditorium.

Alvin York Tennessee East High School Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association Supt RB. CG. Williams Jesup York Iowa

Ben Hur Tribe Plans Christmas Party Tonight

The Tribe of Ben Hur will sponsor a Christmas party for children of members at the hall this evening at p.m. The event includes a Christmas tree and gifts distributed by Santa Claus.

BEN Hur Tribe Melchett Court No Tribe of Ben Hur Pp. m. Today Inc Hall Santa Claus

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