Garden club plans for 1926 season with new question box
The Garden club outlines its 1926 season starting February 7 with Mrs J. G. Hildebrand as president and a program committee led by Mrs A. E. Rumsey. Meetings will be more informal, featuring a question box, garden tours, and talks including peonies by W. R. Lumry. Special committees and visiting gardens are planned along with a public flower show in fall.
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J. G. Hildebrand
A. E. Rumsey
Fetd
Shenandoah
Des Moines
United States
Hightend
Charles City
Ethel Waller
A. E. Rumecy
Charles VY. Gillilan
O. J. Conery
New Teacher Is Cause of Vacation in West Kentucky
Courier correspondent describes a small Kentucky town where relatives dominate, a gifted teacher faces rural realities, a holiday arises from a quarrel with a rival, and school life blends with social matchmaking. Funeral processions and weddings are major town amusements, with strict norms and gossip shaping daily life.
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Kentucky
the Courier
Lfe
Washington, D. C
Henry Ford
Washington
Amsels
Club Notes Jueves Tarde Luncheon Meetings
Club notes summarize social meetings including a 1 o'clock picnic luncheon at Mrs. Keith Crowther's home, a Three Link circle gathering in Waterloo I 0. Q. F. hall with 10-cent gift exchange, and a Star Rebekah luncheon and Christmas party at Mrs. 46a Trask's home. Gifts exchanged, several musical numbers performed, and Mrs. Trask sang Fall of Night in German. The next meeting is Jan 31 at Mrs. A. G. Picken's home.
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Jueves Tarde Club
Keith Crowther
Mmorew
Waterloo I
Q. F. Hall
Star Rebekah Club
Mrs. M. F. Coontz Hosts Luncheon for Sister and Guests
Mrs. M. F. Coontz presided at a neatly arranged luncheon at Black's tearoom honoring her sister Miss Coralie Green and two of Miss Green's former schoolmates visiting from out of town for the holidays. Flowers included baskets of white carnations calendulas and stevia tied with lavender tulle. Hostess and guests seated with other attendees Mmes Green Homer Gordon Donald Campbell George Hutchins and Misses Alyce Bunyan Helyn Miller Pauline Bodell Kathryn Bodell.
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M. F. Coontz
Black
Coralie Green
Miss Green
Robert , Pollard, Miller
S. D
Everittt
DeKalb
Othe
Mmes
D. BR. Green
Homer Gordon
Donald Cammpbédl
George Hutchins
Chicago
Alyce Bunyan
Helyn Miller
Pauline Bodell
Kathryn Bodeil
Rev C F Smith to Speak at Calvary Evangelical Banquet
Rev Clinton F Smith of Allen Memorial Hospital will deliver the main address at the Calvary Evangelical church Christian Endeavor banquet tonight. Officers will be elected, Lyte Cameron serves as toastmaster with a five minute talk, Clyde Sack to follow, musical numbers and year end business to close the program.
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Clinton F. Smith
Allen Me
Morial Hospital
Christian Endeavor Society of Calvary Evangelical Church
Lyte Cameron
Clyde ‘Sack
Caledonians Hostess Night At Cedar Heights
Mrs. Macy Campbell hosts Caledonian society gathering at Cedar Heights. attendees bring dishes and silverware for a 6:30 p m supper. Violin by Catherine Campbell, piano by Lester Lalan, readings by Mrs. L H Edwards, vocal by Mrs. Genevieve Fedderson, plus Scotch program features.
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The
Caledonian Society
Macy Campbell
Cedar Heights
Catherine Campbell
Lester Lalan
L. H. Edwards
Genevieve Fedderson
Universalist Church Holiday Party and Picnic Planned
The Church News item notes the Choir of the Universalist church holds a holiday party and picnic supper tomorrow evening at the parish house. Mrs. J. A. Cobb will be in a social role. An exchange of gifts or drafts is mentioned with a raffle or swap element.
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the Universalist Church
J. A. Cobb
Hi Lot
Hints in Beauty Care A Pretty Nose
A column advises improving appearance starting with clear skin before adjusting nose shape through styling. It recommends cleansing with borax in water, adding extracts or camphor, and using vinegar rinses. It warns against harsh products and emphasizes overall facial health and hair styling as part of nose appeal.
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Elesine
Bernice Thompson Weds William J. Lynch in Early Morning Ceremony
Miss Bernice Thompson daughter of Mrs Agnes Thompson of 432 Dawson street married William J Lynch at 1 45 am in St Josephs church Rev Edward Slattery officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Florence Lynch and best man William Salz attended. The couple will reside in Atlantic Iowa.
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Bernice Thompson
Agnes Thompson
Daw Son Street
St. Joseph's Church
Willliam J. Lynch
Edward Slattery
Andrew
John
Louis Salz
Andrew Salz
Florence Lynch
Columbia
William Salz
Black
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Gates Business College
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Lynch
Emmettsburg
University of Iowa
Central States
Iowa
Mrs W H Cooper Hosts Bridge Party At Home
Mrs W H Cooper was hostess last evening at a bridge party at her home. High score went to Miss Mary Helen Halaska with consolation favor to Miss Pearl Pettis. Invited were students and teachers home for holidays including Belva Mythaler Atlantic Ta Helen Hitcheack Ames Ta Pearl Bythaler Rockton Mythaler Town City Miss Aittie New Falls Miss Fern Mythaler Eagle Grove In Miss Virginia Pedicord Cedar Falls Miss Janet Little Oberiin. Other guests included Dorothy Mitchell Beulah Muthaler Mary Helen Halaska Edith Mitchell Ione Malaska Pearl Bettis Kathryn Kiester and Pauline Rit re.
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W. H. Cooper
Mary Helen Haleska
Pearl Pettis
Mi Belva Mythaler
Atlantic
Helen Hitcheack
Ames
Pearl Biythaler
Rockton
Mythaler
Town City
Aittie
New Falls
Fern Mythaler
Eagle Grove
Miss Audrey Reed Complimented at Several Parties
Miss Audrey Reed was complimented at a bridge party at the home of Mrs. Maynard with Mrs. Maynard’s daughter and other guests. The event includes planned luncheons and bridge games by Miss Brown, Miss Orrick, and Miss Reed, with Blue Triangle League members meeting at the YWCA and a Riviera theatre outing.
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Audrey Reed
Marshall
Evans Wal
Ass Beyty Brown
Miss Brown
Kathering Orrick
Heed
Hubbard Baskin Washington Kin Dies at 79 in Janesville
Hubbard DuBois Baskin 79 a lifelong Janesville resident died at 6 20 am today at his daughter's home 1309 Williston avenue where he and his wife spent Christmas holidays Heart trouble was the cause He was born April 14 1848 in Ohio came to Danesville in 1852 and lived there since May 19 1967 he married Huidah Allen in Janesville He was a Methodist Episcopal church member and janesville lodge caretaker Surviving are his widow two daughters Mrs Davis and Mrs C E B Brewer two grandsons Max S Noah Gilford College NC Gayl B Noah Waterloo two granddaughters Mrs C M Lotts Zealandia Canada and Dorothy Davis 1308 Williston avenue three great grandchildren Joy Gordon Bruce Lotts all of Zealandia Canada One sister Mrs L Decker Janesville Ia Also survived was his oldest daughter Mrs A Noah who predeceased him in 1923 Body at Petersen Bros mortuary Cancer kills child Sioux City Iowa Frances Marjorie Lang two years old dies after six weeks illness
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Baskin
George Washington Baskin
Hubbard DuBois Baskin
Ohio
Danesville
Huidah Allen
Janesville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Joy
Gordon
Bruce Lotts
Zealandia
Canada
L. Decker
A Noah
Petersen Bros
Local Social Notes and Community Announcements
City in brief items report holiday visits by Mrs Hugh Cuny and others, church and club events, a funeral notice for Mrs Matt Parrott, and Lions Club memorial session. Also notes on bankrupted farmer Glen Ferguson, a minister’s arrival at St Mark's, and Tanguey Marlin Realty stock voting provisions.
Cinderellas Plan Future for Janesville Heiresses
Jean and Catherine Buc hanan two Janesville sisters, back from London with their granduncle Baron Woo Javington, plan to use a $150,000 dot from him. Jean, 17, seeks college education while Catherine, 22, weighs her options after a life of helping her family and turning from office work.
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Janesville
Wis
Jean
Catherine Buchanan
London
Baron Woo- Javington
Sir James Buchanan
Catherine
Jean I
Baron Woolavington
Cedar Falls men plan model airplane motor plant led by Wyth
Cedar Falls businessmen led by Viking Pump head George Wyth move to raise funds by subscription to build an experimental model airplane motor designed by Vernon Speer of Cedar Falls. The plan envisions a Speer seven cylinder motor with cooling advances, to be built at Viking Pump’s plant, aiming to put Cedar Falls among aviation centers. Speer, a former naval aircraft worker, has ties to John Deere and delivered wartime expertise.
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Cedar Falls
George Wyth
Viking Pump Company
Waterloo
Oelwein
Vernon Speer
Adams Street
Speer
Viking Pulp Company
Colonel Lindbergh
Spirit of
St. Louis
Naval Aircraft Factory
Philadelphia
Liberty
John Deere Tractor Company
Presidential anniversaries of Woodrow Wilson marked
The piece recalls Woodrow Wilson born December 28, 1856 in Staunton Virginia and notes his rise from teacher to governor of New Jersey before entering politics. It highlights his wartime presidency from America joining World War I to the Versailles treaty and outlines his early education and academic career at Bryn Mawr Wesleyan and Princeton.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Staunton
America
Wilson
Maw Jersey
University of Virginia
Davidson College
North Carolina
Princeton
Atlanta
Ellen Lewise Axeson
Savannah
Bryn Mawr
Wesleyan University
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E. G. Carton
C. A Waterbury
Thomas Buchanan
Clyle
Nathan Barber
Carl Bickley
J. W. Henderson
W. PF. Parrott
E. H. Shoemaker
J. G. Brinkerhoff
D. 2. Walker
John Gwynne
A. W. Mullan
Henry Wurster
H. B. Boles
Hospers
Mirsh
A. Ellebenstein
Alice Simpson
C. Z. Ranhier
W. W. Geal
G. Mealvin
J. T. Riordan
W. W. Beal
A. T. Hukil
R W. Harbin
C. G. Shean
Carl Davis
Anna Wagner
Fourth Street East
John ‘Wagner
Peter
Charles Wagner
Dubuque
Peter F. Graffani
Agnes Wagner
G. M. Kersch
Fam Oy
Ena K. Walker
Francis Studebaker
Mary Ann
Matt
Margaret Warner
Que
Gordon Wagner
California
Tonigat
Black's Tearoom
Jaeves
Keith ‘Crowther
Blue ‘Triangle League
Riviera
Universalist Choir
Watertog Travelers and Business Men's Association
Teacher Dear
Hiram
Miranda
Swain
C. F. Smith
C. BE
Mrs. Campbell
Caledonians
Peter A. Ley
St John’s Church
Bldek
Lola Trainor
Helen Miller
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
J. E
White Shrine
Lexia P. m
White Shrine of Jerusalem
EB. L. Rohlf
Church News
William J. Lynch
Blue Triangle League
New Riviera Theatre
Hubbard Baskin
Sioux City
Frances Marjorie Lang
Srief
Buchanan's
Hugh Cuny
J. d. Gindt
Mulberry Street
Meddie E. Hombs
Walnut Street
Allen Memorial Hospital
William Hardcastle
Plymouth Congregational Church
Hardcastle
Oscar Jacobson
Dows
Ida Edwards
Nellie F. Brooks
Park Avenue West
Brooks
Hotel Russell Lamson
W. P. Sandrock
Joan
Peoria
Ill
J. A. Townsley
Welling- Lot
Gan
Dan C. Stewart
Donna Claire
Rio Vista
Gal
Stewart
F. Willis Jenks
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Sek
Matt Parrott
Christ Episcopal Church
Lions
Black's
A. Earl Gragy
J. A. Francis
Iowa City
Thh Son
M. B. Francis
Francis
Black Hawk County
Mirs
E. E. Coleman
Denver
Calo
M. R. Francis
Black Hawk Board
T. B. Burns
Cedar Rapids
Burns
Army
S Union
Navy
Glen Ferguson
Jesup
Jordan
Diaare
Tov
J. G. Greede
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
A. de Creede
von Charles Guy
Tanguey-Mcrlin Realty Company
Pints Story
Masonic Temple
Airplane Motor Factory
Inc. Falls
New Jersey
Healso
Edith Bolling Galt
France
Senate
Etka
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Booth-Joseph Co. First. National Bank Corner
Lambert Pharmacal Co
U.S. Ay
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