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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1928

Page

2

Dinosaur Pies and Ancient Beasts Mixed with Local Society Notes

A society note recounts a Chautauqua club visit to the public library with a talk on ancient reptiles and flyin g dinosaurs. It describes 90 foot long creatures with giant teeth, pterodactyls, and a sea stretching from the Gulf to Canada during that era. The page also lists various local club meetings and social events with names and affiliations.

Zion Canyon Utah Chautauqua Club Public Library West Afernoo Arai-ealing Particu Whdely Gulf Canada Ulan Kansas Charles ‘Pierce K. TV White Germany Arizona Cnrul

Agnella Striegel Honored At Dinner And Shower

Miss Agnella Striegel wedding to Edward L. Enyes on Feb 8 is celebrated with a succession of showers and a miscellaneous party. Guests include Lucy Striegel Hilda Striegel Catherine Hayes Margaret Haran Florence Horan Ruth Smith Helen Joyce Frances Barron and others. The event features favors for Miss Hayes and Miss Mildred Adams amid social activities with G A R members planning Lincoln's birthday dinner.

Agnella Striegel Edward L. Enyes Eleanor Bongarts Ruth Smith Helen Joyce Frances Barron Margaret Miller Agnes Miller Jaycee Miss Stringer Banco Miss Hayes Mildred Adams

Club Notes and Bridge Gatherings Reported

Los Comedres members plan an 11 oclock luncheon at Mrs. T N Miller's home. Star Rebekah club enjoyed a 1 oclock luncheon at Mrs A G Pickens. Covers for 14. Washington birthday party planned for Feb 28 at Mrs A R Moore's home with Mrs Jennie Daley in charge. Bid Am Up Bridge club hosted by Mrs George Lucht. greetings to Mrs J B Williamson and Mrs J I Chevalier. Mrs A Dudley and Mrs G B Conn admitted. L L Long guest. Chevalier to host Valentine party in two weeks.

Los Comedres Club T. N. Miller Star Rebekah Club A. G. Pickens A. R. Moore Jennie Daley George Lucht Bridge Club J. B. Willamson J. I. Chevalier A. Dudley G. B. Conn L. L. Long Chevalier

Luclin Martin Honored At Kitchen Shower In Bassett Ta

Miss Sally Martin, soon to wed Clarence Pennington, was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Van Deren. Guests enjoyed light refreshments, pink and white decor, and a hunt for tiny items. Attendees included Ruth Miller and Jeny Kessler, among others. Dr. Warren L. Steeves officiated a noon ceremony for Lyle C. Lumley and Lucile Pieres in Walnut Street Baptist Church with no attendants. the couple reside in Parkersburg.

Sally Martin Clarence Pennington Bassett van Deren Tome Mar- Raths Carl Loomer Nona Jeny Kessler Ruth Miller Iolene Maepke Chizabeth Foster Lota Mahoney Bessie Crosby Charity Craig Belle Miller Irene Ranks Susan Jean Bessie White Mrs L. Poe Warren Lb. Steeves Walnut Steret Baptist Church Lyle C. Lumley Lucile Pieres Parkersburg Mrs. Lumley Ruth ‘Tumblesam Vine Street Park Avenue Mulberry Street Hear East High School Warren L. Steeves Walnut Street

Church News Highlights Local Missionary Society Meetings

Church groups across the area hold activities tomorrow and Thursday. Cedar Heights Missionary Society hosts reports and a talk by Dr J A Laurie on the outlook for the coming year. First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid plans an all day quilting with a 2 30 pm business session. Immanuel Lutheran Ladies’ Aid meets in the school auditorium with hostesses Mrs Emil Bruch and Mrs Ray Bisbey. St Mark’s St Margaret’s guild hosts a 6 30 pm luncheon at Mrs H Bernbrock’s home with Mrs W A Reed assisting. Central Christian Division Five meets at Mrs Chris McKee’s home. St Paul’s M E Woman’s Home Missionary Society gathered last evening with 25 members and 8 guests. dessert won by Mrs Bert Kuehnle, rose favor to Mrs H Brandes. Union Congregational Women host a round robin social at Mrs Jamies Bowen’s home with a Plymouth Church tableau in the auditorium and a picnic later at Plymouth Garis quartet performs with Mr E Meyers delivering a tribaral reading. An offering will be taken.

Tr. Morehouse The Missionary Society of Cedar Heights J. A. Laurie Ladies’ Aid Society First Lutheran Church Oapen Otto Meier John Tegnmeder J. R. Howard Woman's Home Missionary Society of St. Pauls M. E Bert. Kuehnle Dessgn H. ©. Brandes Fred Cunningham Earl Swyers T Che Plymouth Conor National Plymouth Garis Wall E. Meyers W. L. Richardson Robert Patrick Richardson Central Christian Church Patrick J. A. Billings

Ice rubs touted as best beauty cure of season

The article extols daily ice rubs to smooth wrinkles and tone skin, claiming rapid benefits and deep pore cleansing. It notes drawbacks for those with sensitive skin and warns against direct contact with certain soaps, urging careful application on the face and neck while contrasting with creams and lotions.

Teun Yan Garnet

Delaney Roberta Nuptials at St John Church

Margret Robert and Thomas W. Delaney wed in a morning ceremony at St John Church attended by relatives. The bride wore white georgette with rhinestones and ostrich feathers, carried a bridal bouquet, and is a graduate of Jesup High School and Gates Business College. Best man was Lewis Robert, with Fr N J Lentz presiding. The couple,ists of Jesup, plan to reside locally after a reception hosted by Mrs W J Delaney.

St. John’s Church Thomas W. Delaney Margret Robert Lauran Miller Lewis Robert N. J. Lentz Peter Robert Jesup Jesup High School Gates Business College Rath Packing Company Delaney Dash High School Pro & MO Hooters W. J. Delaney

Hadassah Society Plans Anniversary Observance

Hadassah members met at Mrs. Jacob Greenberg home as officers were reelected for the next term. David Siegel, Jacob Kanofsky, Julius Schultz and Herman Kaplan were among those retained in leadership. A March 6 celebration for the sixteenth founding anniversary was discussed, with a later venue to be announced. A February 14 benefit bridge for the milk fund is planned at Mrs. Cohn’s home, and Mrs. Tabach will host the March 1 regular meeting.

Jacob Greenberg Hadassah Society Davi Siegel Colarman Jacob Kanolsky Julius Schultz Herman Kaplan Reisurer Tern Hadassah David Siegel Charles Tennenbaum George Arenberg Jacob Kanofsky Harry Cohn Ida Galofsky Sam Sussman Gene Sherman Cohn Hadassah Milk Fund Jacob Tabach

Anniversary party for Fitzgeralds marks 35th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs J H Fitzgerald were surprised at home by friends celebrating their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. Favors went to Mrs L F McGarvey and C B Huston. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs L P Rollinger Freeport IL and Louis Rollinger Chicago. A lunch was served by Miss Margaret Fitzgerald and Mrs Joseph Lutgen amid yellow and green decor.

J. H. Fitzgerald Bridge L. F. McGarvey C. B. Huston Fitzgerald L. P. Rollinger Freeport Iil Louis Roallinger Ghicaga

Dike Wins Two Firsts in County Deglam Contest

Dike won two firsts in the county declamatory contest at Gedar Heights last night. Edward Volberding of Dike took first in oratorical with Union Soldier, Gordon Sanders of Janesville was second Lincoln, the Man Called of God. Maxine Cunningham of Orange won first in dramatic The Price of Wasson, Viola Pattee of Jesup second Bobby Shafte. John Weber of Dike won Stamperous with Lockery Sets a Hen, second Myln Larsen of Jesup The Old Old Story.

Dike Gedar Heights Edward Volberding Gordon Sanders Janesville Lincoln God Maxine Cunningsham Orange Viola Pattey Jesup Bobby Shafte Stamperous John Weber

Local and travel notices and city updates from Waterloo area

City and business figures from Waterloo and surrounding areas include residents traveling to Philadelphia New York Chicago and Germany for visits shows and work. Officials auditors and association officers attend meetings in Hotel Russell Lamson and Black's tearoom as community updates unfold.

Water softener ad claims Mela cleans hard water stains

An old advertisement promotes Mela soft water additive to combat soap scum and blood stains in hard water. It pitches better suds, stronger cleaning, and stain removal on clothes, asserting soft water easily removes grime. The copy emphasizes affordability and availability at local grocers.

Aviation talk to Beck er-Chapman post at Memorial hall

Robert Cole of Cole Electric will address Beck er-Chapman post No. 138 American Legion on Aviation at Memorial hall tomorrow night. He served as a birdman in World War I and will discuss stunts possible with heavier than air machines, using a miniature plant as demonstration. Chairmen of 20 post committees will report.

Robert Cole Cole Electric Company Becker-Chapman Post No American Legion Memorial Hall Cole Oo. G. Thompson Waterloo Waverly W. D. Johnston Black Hawk Grundy Town Highway Commission Thompson Bremer County Ladies’ Aid Society of Grace M. E. Church

University of Iowa Men Dine at Iowa Union

One hundred fifty four University of Iowa students will dine at the Iowa Union as guests of William A. Finkbine of Des Moines at the eleventh annual dinner. Captains of athletic teams and presidents of enterprises and campus leaders are invited, continuing a 1917 custom.

Towa City University of Iowa Iowa Union William A. Finkbine Des Moines Ersrteeriiness

Wacher Factory at Cedar Falls Changes Owner

A. R. Moreton of 227 Park road has purchased the Klean Kwick Washing Machine company at Cedar Falls, gaining controlling interest previously held by George Wyth and tied to Cedar Falls banking and commercial interests including Viking Pump company. Moreton plans to operate the industry, with Harry Caughlan of Waterloo previously tied to the plant.

A. R. Moreton Park Road Klean Kwick Washing Machine Company Cedar Falls George Wyth Viking Pump Company Moreton Harry Caughlan Waterloo

Eagle Center Guild Mas Card Party in Convent Hall

Eagle Township Feb 1 Special St Elizabeth guild held a card party at the convent Tuesday. Mrs Lioyd Braun and Mrs John Kautinian returned from Lindsay Web where they were summoned by illness and death of their brother Theodore Hopp Nick Kaufman St Cloud Minn visiting at John Kaufman home Miss Lucile Conry entered Mercy hospital training in Waterloo

Eagle Township St. Elizabeth Guild Lioyd Braun John Kautinian Lindsay Web Theodore Hopp Nick Kaufman St. Cloud Minn John Kaufman Lucile Conry Mercy Hospital Waverly

Winter Playground Activities Spark High Speed Fun

Winter winds cannot top Waterloo playgrounds as Victor Read announces a busy season. Nights brim with indoor basketball practice for girls, skating and coasting on seven rinks, and a planned hockey league meeting at City Hall.

Waterloo Victor A. Read St. Marys School Velma Isley Read Cedar River Park Stageon Byrnes Park Broadway Dawson Streets Lincoln Parker Streets Mobile Street Pat's Pond Fourth Street City Hall

Grant school and club work organized by M C A workers

M C A workers joined with the playground supervisor after the basketball. Three indoor baseball games were held at the Forum evening. Mrs Isley led a program of work for girls at Sacred Heart school.

Prisoner and Jailer Die in Wabash Station Break

Chicago February 1. Two black inmates were killed and jailer Bernard McNeil wounded during an escape attempt at the Wabash avenue station. McNeil used prisoner Demey Parker as a shield as Harry Stokes, Parker’s cell mate, attacked him with a pistol, leaving Parker and Stokes dead.

Chicago Wabash Avenue Bernard McNeil Demey Parker Harry Stokes Parker McNell Stokes

Brain Test Answer List

A compact answer key lists numbers for items one through twelve and beyond. It includes three, one, ninety, one hundred, one, two, seven, twelve, one thousand, one thousand fill, fifty, five.

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