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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1925

Page

2

Farewell for Bess Cooley at Christmas Club Party

The Christmas celebration of the B Nature’s Master club at Mrs. George Shoemaker’s home served as a farewell for Bess Cooley who leaves for nurse training in Chicago after the holidays. Also a homecoming for Margaret Hipwell from Iowa College Grinnell. Guests enjoyed games under Mrs. Scholin and Miss Carey with Fae Callins winning a contest and a stonehouse luncheon. Twenty three attendees.

George E. Shoamulker Bess Cooley Hurse Chicago Margaret Hipwell Iowa College Grinnell G. Albert Scholin Ondora Carey Fae Callins Shoemaker H. F. Pratt Margaret Howell

Doings of the Duff s and Y s Men s club party

Doings of the Duffs of the Y s Men s club recount a youth guest being brought home safely after festivities. Ralph Barron as Santa Claus distributed a big bag of toys to about 50 boys. There was Christmas merriment with Rev R E Williamson and Rev Clinton F Smith receiving playful gifts. Coralie Coontz performed dialect readings.

Ralph Barron Sanata Claus Caria R. EB M. GC. A Williamson Clinton F. Smith Coralie Coontz

Birthday Party For Mrs. Peterson In Waterloo Home

Mrs. Nels Peterson of 1210 Blut Street celebrated her seventy seventh birthday with an informal party at home Monday afternoon. Planned by her daughter Miss Bertha Peterson, the event featured music by Miss Laura Peterson and Bertha, with Donald Huntley aiding. The house wore Christmas colors and a tree, though Mrs. Peterson has been largely bedridden after a mild stroke. her husband, 81, remains in good health and their five children were mentioned.

Nels Peterson Blut] Street Waterloo Bertha Peterson Laura Peterson Bertha Donald Huntley Darly Leon Bender Hleventh Street West N. P. Sorensen Harold George J. Gayman Jack John Jack Wood Jack, Jr Bron James

Woman's Rotary Final Session In Waterloo Dinner

The Woman's Rotary club in Waterloo held its final session at the Christmas dinner party in Hotel Russell Lamson. The club will be chartered in January by Quota International. Miss Mary Russell Purman of Pittsburgh officiated at installation. Twenty two attended at a long table with red tapers and yuletide decor. five new members received flowers from president Mrs. W. D. Ives. Gifts and carols followed with Miss Marion Ransier at the piano.

Woman's Rotary Club Waterloo Russell

Isabella Daughters plan Christmas baskets for Needy

Daughters of Isabella hosted their 50th annual Christmas party at Knights of Columbus hall on Monday. After a brief business meeting members voted to donate $5 to the Goodfellows fund. Gifts exchanged will be packed with other donations into Christmas baskets for needy families. Contributions may be left at the hall between 9:30 and 2 on Wednesday.

Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Goodfellows Fund

Allen Nurses Host Christmas Party at Memorial Hospital

Allen Memorial hospital nurses plan their annual Christmas party in the solarium tonight for patients able to attend. Evangelical ministers and their wives, plus Rev. John Bauernfeind of Chicago, will attend as special guests. Miss Gertrude Hunt leads the event featuring a Christmas tree, playlet and exchange of gifts.

Allen Memorial Hospital Solarium J, Hn Bauernfeind Chicago Gertrude Hunt

Pellicer Hosts Western Union Staff Dinner in Waterloo

P J Pellicer manager of the Waterloo Telegraph office hosted Western Union staff and a few friends at a Black’s dining night with twenty at the table. Gretchen and Hester Taylor sang, then Pellicer explained the mechanical technique at the office. Conservation League member Mrs Kata Sage addressed Child Conservation league on community needs. Mrs F S Giles presented a paper on Our Club and Meaning of Conservation. membership recently organized by national Workers. W T Gordon is secretary. Richard Gilley celebrated his eleventh birthday hosting six boys for party and dinner. W R A Cedar Review No 87 meets at 7720 Wednesday for a Christmas program and junior treats with gift exchange.

P. J. Pellicer Westfro Conservation League Mre Kata’ Sage Child Conservation League of Waterloo WGAL F. S. Giles National Workers of the Association W. T. Gordon Richard Gilley Mr Roy Gilley Aurning Donald Gilley Jean and Duane Wagner Werner Masters Bob Muntz Cte Tiemsath Cedar Review No. 87 L. C

Waterloo Chapter to Install Officers January Fourth

Waterloo Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, OQ. E.8., will install officers on January 4. Miss Mary Ethel Dixon, worthy matron, announced the event. Monday evening included initiatory ceremonies at the Masenle temple with a vocal sal y Sleep Little Jesus. Frances Statta, with violin by Elfrieda Kammayer, performed, and Maxine Paetteri and a vocal trio sang We Three Kings. Two numbers were from The Nativity presented at East Pith school Sunday. Ullemeyer led carols, as Mrs. Charles Sturgis and committee served from a table adorned in Christmas colors.

I$21 Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Mary Ethel Dixon Masenle Saly Jesus Frances Statta Elfrieda Kammayer Maxine Paetteri We Three Kines

Breakfast to Be Served Christmas for Women at Y. W.

Christmas morning breakfast will be served for women staying in Water loo at the Y W C A. Miss Florence Is Grinton announced that reservations are open at the business office for Wednesday evening. The notice invites all girls and young women to attend.

Y. W Waterloo Young Women's Christian Association Florence Grinton

Club Notes Christmas Party At Norma and DeNorma McLear Home

Club members gathered for a Christmas party Monday at the home of Norma and DeNorma McLear. Gifts were exchanged, hostesses were noted. The club postponed its Wednesday meeting for two weeks per this morning's announcement.

Mis de jNorma McLear

Christianity Only Cure for War, Says Rev An Dress

Sioux City minister, Rev J W An dress of the First Congregational church, told the local ministerial association that without Christianity the world drifts toward war that could destroy civilization. He spoke on Christianity and world problems, warning of growing conflict if Christian influence wanes.

Sioux City uPi J. WW. Andress First Congregational Church

Home Builders Claims Subject of Bank Hearings

Hearings on Waterloo Bank & Trust Co claims resumed before Judge Wool. Objections focus on home builders accounts including Maimanis, Garvin, Taylor, Crawford, Davis, Parnsworth, McCleery and Peterson & Duke. Further sessions cover guaranteed first marriage certificates, municipal trust bonds, cashier checks, coupon accounts and savings account specials with multiple interested parties scheduled.

Waterloo Bank & Trust Co G.W. Wool James Rummey J. W. Arbuckse

Pageant at Walnut Baptist Christmas program Wednesday evening

Walnut Street Baptist presents the Christmas pageant The Old Story on Wednesday at 7 30 pm with Bert Rogers and Justin Prescott overseeing decorations and shadow pictures The program features carols readings solos and quartets including The Nativity The Adoration of the Shepherds and From the Manger with participation from primary and intermediate departments and a White Gifts offering to conclude.

Walnut Street Bert Rogers Justin Prescott Aland Bernice Leroy Crowfoot Chott Mr. Crasyfoot Damanuel Gatol Tert Mr. Crowtont Menafi Mae Fawell

Best Methods for Teachers Meetings Explained to Club

Prof A Puller of Iowa State Treachers college spoke to the Superintendents' club on Professional Teachers Meetings at the county office. The evening program followed dinner in Nack's tearoom and included superintendents from town and consolidated schools near Black Hawk and in neighboring counties.

A. Puller Iowa State Treachers College Superintendents’ Club Ofice Moeller Nack Fr Cetanm Sasi Black Hawk

Dewar Baby Clinic Offers Free Checkups January

Parents who bring a child to the baby clinic to be conducted in Dewar on January 8 should report to Mrs. Harry Padget or Mrs. Db. 8. Help is immediate. There is no charge for the examination, which will be given by special lists from Love Cite.

Duwar Bewar Dee Dewar Tan Harry Padget Helple Speciallista Love Cite

City in Brief Holiday Visitors and Accidents

Cedric Smale of Chicago will spend Christmas with his parents at their home. Clair Butterfield a University of Iowa student will visit sister Mrs. William Bennett at 310 Oakland Ave. Evelyn Myers of Ames and Ruth Myers of Iowa City are home for the holidays. H V Myers of 113 Kingsley Ave is home for the holidays. Mrs C E Conrad of 9195 Western Ave was taken to a hospital with a fractured left shoulder after an icy sidewalk fall. fracture set this morning. Mrs Peter Gutknecht of Hudson Ia is improving after arriving at Presbyterian Hospital with a broken right ankle from a fall on home steps.

Cedric Smale Chicago Afra George L. Smale Clair Butterfield University of Iowa William Bennett Oakland Avenue Evelyn Myers Ames Ruth Myers Iowa City H. V. Myers Kingsley Avenue C. E. Conrad Western Avenue Alcine Tian Hospital Peter Gut- Knecht Hudson Presbyterian Hospital Gutknecht

East High to Debate T. G. High in District Tourney

East High negative debating team Mildred Chaplin Floyd Held and Robert Drake will meet Teachers College High of Cedar Falls in the district eliminaton tourney on Thursday January 7. The site is to be announced. The question: Resolved that the Federal Government Should Own and Operate the Coal Mines of the United States. Thirty seven schools compete. The winner faces other district winners for state honor. GDIRTIL OF DAUGHTEN. A baby daughter Marie Louise Williamson was born at 6 34 am today at Presbyterian hospital to Rev and Mrs R E B Williamson 217 Reber street. The couple has a son and daughter. Rev Mr Williamson is pastor of First Baptist church. IN TRAFFIC COURT Rev Heald 409 Broadway and J W Wilimek 633 Conger were fined 1 and 1500 court costs for parking in an alley. Judge J W Steene suspended the fines upon payment of costs.

East High Mildred Chaplin Floyd Held Robert Drake Teachers College High of Cedar Falls Cedar United States Daughten Marie Louise Presbyterian Hospital R. EB. Williamson Reber Street Williamson J First Baptist Church Rev. Heald Broadway Street J. W. Wilimek Conger Street J. W. Fetene

Grand Jurors to Meet for Monthly Session

A seven thousand dollar special grand jury session drawn yesterday will report January 18 under Judge G W Wood on County Attorney W A Cook and F W Edwards recommendation. The aim is monthly meetings to handle criminal cases while testimonies are fresh. The last 1525 grand jury session ends December 28. previously adjournments lasted five to six months. Cook and Edwards say monthly sessions will expedite work with little or no extra cost.

G. W.W. Wood W. A. Cook F.W. Edwards Muareh Cook Edwards Yany

East High Girls Carol Tonight Visit Aged Homes

East High’s three girls glee clubs will sing carols tonight in a community outreach by visiting aged, crippled, or sick residents who must stay indoors. About 60 will ride by sleigh, led by Miss Grace Ullemeyer, music supervisor, with details showing local names and addresses in the advertisement.

East High Missi Grace Ullemeyer

Soldiers drown in Manila bay tragedy

In Manila on December 22, four servicemen and Filipino sailors were swept overboard and drowned in the bay. Sergeants William Ruswell and TL A Rowan perished alongside two Filipino crew members, as rescuers pulled others from the water. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident.

Manila INS William Ruswell TL A. Rowan

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