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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1926

Page

2

Community leaders recap Americas aims at annual dinner

Miss Bernice Miller of Chicago outlines three income sources for Americans government services energy and a new civic Roverays bureau. She contrasts North and South American work ideals and promotes Pan American cooperation while noting education limits for women in South America. Other speakers celebrat elected leaders and upcoming church and charity events.

America Bernice Sananda Miller Chicago Yaris Woinets Christian Association Hoy South America Miss Miller Spain

February Party Highlights at Woman's Club

The Wa terleo Woman's club hosted 200 guests at its February gathering in the organization home. Bridge and a musical program entertained, with readings and valentine games in the drawing room. Members of various groups attended, with committees arranging serving tables in valentine design and a later business meeting at Magonic temple scheduling reports on the Eastern Star home dedication in Roona.

Woman’s Club Waterleo Woman's Club Bridgeway Mark Campbell Jackson McCoy Valentina Dunkelverg A. A. Vieffmann Plano Nuet Red McClain Valentine M.J. O' Neave Duke Nayen Karl Manz Wan Heneral Eastern Shur Waterloo Sunshine Club Black's Tearoom C. ¥. Lusthoff Earl Moothart Roy Mayes Jack Tyler Harl Moothart Masonic Temple Cedar Walls

Donlan and Slack Wed in Tripoli Church Ceremony

Irma Donlan eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Donlan Horton and Edd Slack youngest son of Mrs Mary Slack Tripoli were united in marriage at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Rev K Koehler officiated. The bride wore pale blue silk. The couple will reside in Tripoli.

Tripoli Irma, Donlan John Donlan Horton Edd Slack Mary Slack First Methodist Episcopal Church K. Koehler Slack

Program Cards and Dance by D A V Groups

Pupils from Maddigan School of Music provided entertainment at the Disabled American Veterans camp and auxiliary party in Memorial hall Monday evening. Acts included a bass solo by Charles Roemer a jazz baby dance by Jacoinette Olmstead a vocal solo by Agness Sliefer a Highland Fling and a Russian Cossack dance by Masika Costan. Auxiliary members meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs William Frice s home.

Maddigan School of Music Memorial Hall Charles Roemer Jacoinette Olmstead Agness Sliefer Masika Costan William Frice

First M E Men’s Bible Class Dinner Hosts Meal

The First M E Church hosted a dinner Monday for about 75 members of the Men’s Bible Class and guests in the church dining room. Mrs Holt led services, Rev. Deo A Young acted as toastmaster, Albert Scholin supervised the supper, and the Masonry quartet performed with Mr Scholin.

William Grobe Scholin VV. Williams St. Paul's Church A.S. Wilson George Brinkman Lotus Farway James A. Cook

Ada Haus Guests at Church Party Before Nuptials

Ada Haus was honored at a church youth party in Davenport with a dinner in Black's Tearoom. The event celebrated her engagement to Louis H. Bander and featured vocal solos by Louis Stolte readings by Rath Jago and Kunea, with gifts presented to Miss Haus.

Ada Haus Louis H. Bander Davenport Kirsh Lutheran Church Dbiack Louis Stolte Rath Jago Kunea

Evolution in Form of Music Explained to B Natural Club

Mrs Oliver Stevenson presented a study on the three stages in musical form before the B Natural Music Club at a postponed Monday meeting. She demonstrated with Pandistri 1754 minuet by Bach Beethoven sonatas, as Miss Maa Howell provided hostess courtesies.

Oliver Stevenson B. Natural Music Club Maa Howell Stevenson Pandisi Boctherini Beethoven

Beauty Advice Letters From Readers

Esther F. explains oiliness on scalp and skin and how to correct it with scalp rinses and careful cleansing. Downtoearth tips cover hand creams, facial nourishment, massage routines, and nail care to prevent hangnails and keep skin soft.

Esther F. G Weil

Church News and Women’s Group Meetings Update

Community religious groups across several churches plan midweek and afternoon gatherings. Ladies Aid at Central Christian seeks host Mrs. Harry Maing. Senior Standard Bearers meet at Litden Methodist Epliscopal re Ross. Macedonian class hosts a lunch at Westminster Presbyterian. Majel guild plans a session at First Presbyterian with Mrs. Troughton and others. Ald society of St Pauls Methodist features a luncheon and sewing for charity. Northminster Presbyterian Women hold an all day meeting at Mrs. Rose’s home with picnic lunch and sewing materials. St Pauls Methodist and other groups report reorganizations, needlework, and fundraising activities.

Tynphony Orchestra Cedar Heights Woman’s Club First Methodist, Episcopal Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Waterloo First Presbyterian Grace Methodist Episcopal Harry 4. Maing Ladies Aid Society of Central Christian Church Litden

Club Notes at Daystate Bridge Club

Mrs. George Smale joined the Daystate Bridge Club at Mondays session with admission. Mrs. James Fabsres earned favor during play in a lively afternoon event.

Mra George Smale Daystate Bridge Club James Fabsres Houre

City in Brief: Glasses and Local Notes

Dr. R E H Russell attended the American Eye and Ear association meeting in Iowa City. Coa st artillery service calls and local divorces are noted along with jail sentences for liquor law violations. Waterloo I O O F initiatory work and barber shop relocation are also mentioned.

R. E H. Russell Iowa City American Eye & Ear Association Harry G. Foster Coast Artillery Philippine Islands

Omaha Woman of 50: Sweetie Luxury Costly Car Gamble

Christine Hildebrand of Omaha, 50, says Harold Gill, a traveling salesman, steered her into buying a $6,600 automobile and later a further $2,000. She planned marriage in San Francisco, followed him west, learned he was sick in Seattle, and Gill has since disappeared. Her ring appraisal revealed a glass setting.

San Francisco Cal Christine Hildebrand Omaha Harold Gill Hildebrand Seattle Jim Gill

Big meeting to rally farm and town support for relief bill

A countywide meeting planned for the week of February 23 in Waterloo Cedar Falls and other Black Hawk county towns aims to inform farmers and businessmen about the Dickinson agricultural relief measure and build united support. Dr H G Taylor may speak on agricultural economics and the Dickinson bill with possible involvement from Charles Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. a statewide drive follows with county gatherings and civic clubs aiding the effort.

Waterloo Cedar Falls Black Hawk County Dickinson Black’s Taylor H. GC. Taylor United States Department of Agriculture Congress Tafsler Washington Iowa District Farm Bureau Dr. Taylor Charles &. Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Midwest Greater Waterloo Association G. A. Hollis Lamar J. Duke J. T. Dettner Edar Falls Commercial cii J. L. Uban E, EB. Mattingly Waterloo Lownship Farmer Farm Bureau Hudson Dunkerton Black's United States Iowa Towa

Mississippi House Deliberates on Teaching Evolution in Schools

Mississippi lawmakers debated a motion to reconsider a bill that bans teaching evolution in state schools. Representative Windham warned of danger from the wooden head as the measure faced a likely defeat and passage to the Senate. An amendment proposing burning convictions at the stake was ruled out of order.

Jackson Miss House of Representatives Senate E. K. Windham Prentiss County Windham

Rock Island Chief Opposes Chicago to New Orleans Waterway

John W. Gorman president of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway spoke in Des Moines urging opposition to the Chicago to New Orleans waterway. He argued the project unnecessary as rate inequalities with the Panama Canal route would be solved by adjustments.

Des Moines Fab Chicago New Orleans John W. Gorman Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company Gulf Gorman

Welcome home Roosevelts from Asiatic hunting expedition

Oyster Bay residents plan a welcome for Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt upon their return from Asia. Word received here states they expect to sail from England February 24.

Roosevelts Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Kermit Roosevelt Herg Thay England

$1000 A Plate Dinner Aids Italian Hospital Hope

In Brooklyn a charity dinner drew about 1000 attendees paying $1000 per plate to raise funds for constructing an Italian hospital. The event underscores ongoing donor support and the drive to advance medical facilities abroad.

New York INS Brooklyn

Watertog Courier Pattern Service Announcement

To obtain the Evening Courier pattern of accompanying design send to HASHION DEPARTMENT, EVENING COURIER, WATERLOO, with 15 cents per pattern. Patterns allow for seams and orders are filled as soon as possible, typically arriving within 10 days after shipment.

Hashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

A Pretty Evening Or Dance Frock Pattern 5276

This pattern offers a brocaded or figured silk look with metallic or velvet options. It comes in three sizes 16 13 and 20 years with an 18 year size needing 4 yards of 40 inch material. The dress lower edge measures 52 inches and pattern is mailed on 15 cents. Send 12 cents for the Spring and Slab 1826 Book of Fashions.

Reprieve Halts Execution of 100 Westchester Stray Dogs

In Wise Plains New York the Stay of execution was secured for nearly a hundred dogs held in Heatherpjland kennels by action of Corporation Counsel Charles A Van Auken representing Mrs Harry A Kibbe president of the Bide a Wee home. Deputy Commissioner Henry Murray of farms and markets ordered a reprieve as the dogs awaited quarantine enforcement in Westchester County. Mrs Kibbe said the home would contact owners to learn if they wish to save pets or place them in new homes. Sheriff Arthur Maadhi n supervising the roundup hopes the dogs will be saved and awaits Commissioner Pyrke’s arrival to discuss return of dogs to the Bide a Wee home. Over 2000 dogs have been gathered since the dog quarantine began last April.

Wise Plains N. Y Reh. d Charles A. van Auken New Rochalle Mra Harry A. Kibbe Heatherpjland Kennels North White Plains Westchester County van Auken New Rochelle Humana Society Albany Henry Af Lurray Weatchester Crece

Postponement Sought in McKee Murder Trial

Creston Iowa Feb 9 Attorneys for Chief of Police W A McKee filed a motion for postponement of his trial to Feb 16 claiming illness. McKee faced manslaughter charges in the October death of Vic Rysason, who was shot when officers stopped his car amid booze running suspicions.

Creston Palice W. A

Freeman dies. to be buried in Long Beach

Indianapolis Feb 9. Norrig C Freeman 34 died at his office from heart disease and arrangements began to ship his body to Long Beach California for burial. Freeman was known as an early organizer of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana. None of Washingtons soldiers were lost in crossing the Delaware.

Indianapolis Ind INS Norrig C. Freeman Long Beach Cyl Indiana

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