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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1928

Page

2

Society clubs host Miss McDermott before marriage

Mus Kenneth Farrell and others hosted a party at Mrs Farrells home in honor of Miss Con stanve McDermott whose upcoming marriage to Donald Voellinger was announced recently. Attendees included many social club members and local organizers from Waterloo and surrounding groups.

Miss McDermott Kenneth Farrell I. BD. Bandfield R. A. Barrett Farrell Constanve McDermott Donald Voellinger Faye Rober John Farrell Bunceo McDermott Atmes Jhonas Vincent Walker Dreker Jean Fenelon Joseph Worthinger Maurice Fenelon Mises Clarissa McDermott Monica Nertieson Viola McDermott Vern Peck Claire Wade Nellie Bloom George Pannhuk Alfreda Wilson Mts

Allen Memorial Senior Nurses Honored at Lunch

Allen Memorial hospital special nurses of the graduating class of 1928 were honored at an 1 o'clock luncheon in Black's tea room with their superintendent Miss Gertrude Hof. The decor featured blue and gold, blue hyacinths, daffodils and yellow tapers. Favors were Japanesa parasols in the two colors. Dr. Dudley Knipp sang, while Miss Lucille Huntington accompanied on the piano. Attending were Misses May Wendt Florence Schmerse Lilian Gramm Linda Hilmer Juanita Miller Agnes Pisher Ethel Kimball Thelma Wood Marie Jannen Lucille Chapman. Birthday greetings go to Ferdinand Brandt on his ninety-second birthday with family plans for Sunday observance at the Margadant hall.

Allen Memorial Hospital Gertrude Hof Black Dudley Knipp Lucllie Huntington May Wendt Florence Schmerse Lillian Gramm Linda Hilmer Juanita Miller Agnes Pisher Ethel Kimball Thelma Wood Marie Jannen Lucille Chapman

Farewell Party for Fern Nicholson Draws Local Guests

Fern Nicholson leaves her position at Black's Center Business College. Hosts Misses Maritain Stevens and Aletha Saunders gave favors to Margaret Zerwis Magdalene Darby and Mrs. A. G. Prime. Walnut Street Baptist church group honors Una Woolley with annual meet plan. Card party at St Johns School Hall awards favors to several members. Birthday surprise for Margaret Cage in Cedar Heights with pink and white decor. Visitors honored by Mrs Giles at a noon dinner. Encampment Auxiliary holds regular meeting as campaign begins.

Maritain Stevens Aletha Saunders Fern Nicholson Black's Center Business College Barco Margaret Zerwis Magdalene Darby A. G. Prime Nicholson Rift Mmes Glen E. Hallman Curtis J. Musgrave Oscar Klingburg Robert Bickenbach Florence Sickert Hazel Bisbey Edith Collins H. 5. Bunnell Peter Daley James Meggison Fred Wilcox J. G. Armstrong Bunnell St. John’s School Hall Sr. John’s Sewing Society A. L. Salz Fred Hacker Lyle Watt H. A. Rippert W. M. Hill Anna Fritz Roy Jackson Harry Rynearson Arthur Racey J. G. Roth Thomas Lehan Joseph Otte Fred Rouse Mies Roy Scribner Shirley Myers Ray Reishen John Phillips James Sims Frank Roethler Stella Steventon Frank Pitzenberger Margaret Cage Ceder Heights Herman Mexdorf BD. 5. Clapton Gladys Kloster Ruth Hitchcock Genevieve Walker Velma Winkie Bance Miss Winkle Miss Hitchcock F. A. Dage Ruth Dage

Birthday Dinners Highlight Local Clubs and Auxiliaries

Readable notes show Sinty-five St. Johns Young People club members at a fourth annual birthday dinner in the school hall with valentine decor and two large centerpieces. Officers elected: President Alno Monahan, Secretary Avis Gregory, Treasurer Walter Gorton. other events include dances, card parties, and community plans by the Lerlon Auxiliary and Temple Rebekah.

Sinty St. John's Ned Alno Monahan Avis Gregory Tressurer Walter Gorton

Hints On Beauty Care From A Quaker Lady

A Quaker woman questions face powder may harm the skin while praising its clean, pure use. The note explains powder origins, suggests rice powder as safe, and contrasts with rouge. It adds simple health tips for weight and posture through brief exercises.

Hell Uae Citerds

Petrova Club Hosts Bridge Night Tonight

Members of the Petrova club will meet tonight at Mrs. Nelie Dunwald's home to play bridge. Several clubs were mentioned hosting yesterday or upcoming events with lunches, favors, and high scores noted for Mrs. Joyce, Mrs. Knudson, and others.

Petrova Club Nelie Dunwald T. A. M. Bridge Club George Fergemann Fred Joyce KK. M. Knudson

Church News Fath Circle Meets and Plan Picnic

Church notices from First Evangelical First Lutheran and other local congregations recount Circle six of First Lutheran Missionary Society meeting at Mrs R E B Clay home and planning an all day quilting session February 23. East Park Presbyterian Aid Society held a kitchen shower for church needs while Mrs Anna Kipp hosts March 8. Union Congregational hosts next social afternoon with 18 women attending. two course luncheon served. Mrs William Graham honored for 14 years service at First Methodist Sunday school with gift and flowers. Spiritual Church of Christ Truth members met at 1927 Franklin Street. Earl King presided and Central Christian Church discussed bake sale. First Lutheran Noon meeting featured Home missions talk by Rev Henry Mueller and music by soloists. next gathering March 18.

Circle Six First Lutheran Missionary Society R. E B. Clay M's Duke Aid Society of Union Congregationial Church Clara Hatt First Methodist Episcopal Sunday School William Graham Bre van Dyke Spiritual Church of Christ ‘Truth Franklin Atreet Earl &. King FE. Stalley Ghelo Henry Lingelbach Henry Mueller Frieda Buenhecke Welch Marguerite Johnson Helen Lingelbach Valentine Ndra Clyde Welch

Novel Dances Planned for U C T Valentine Party

Mrs Iven Pifiekt will introduce novel dances at the United Social Travelers Valentine party in Waterloo O O P hall at 1014 Street. The auxiliary schedules a 2:30 pm meeting and a 6 pm special dinner. the main session at 7:30 includes class initiation. Dancing to follow. Gateaway Glee club chosen as name for Gates Business College choral society. Orville Backens Reinbeck wins prize in name contest. Preparations underway for a future party.

Iven Pifiekt Waterloo Council United Fifield Gateaway Glee Club Gates Business College Orville Backens Reinbeck

Mayor and Four Held in Auto Theft Inquiry

Avoca Iowa Feb 10 Bonds of 2006 each were posted in court by Charles Suttan six year mayor of Hancock Fred Bole former county treasurer and four others Indicted by a grand jury for possession of motor vehicles with engine numbers altered The date for trial was not set The indictments followed a two months investigation of stolen cars around Hancock The other defendants are I H Greer Hancock garage man Will Deathcrege automobile salesman and trapper Ray Birney and Chris Pittman farmers

Avoca Charles Suttan Hancock Fred Bole Fottawattamle County I. H. Greever Will Deathcrege Ray Birney Chris Pittman

Slayer Attends Husband's Funeral in Sioux City Jail

Lorraine Gliglita, jailed on a first degree murder charge, attended her husband Arthur Stig Utz's funeral in Sioux City after viewing his body with a deputy. The case stems from her alleged shooting of him last week and she remains in custody at the county jail.

Sioux City Lorraine Gliglita Arthur Stig Utz

City in Brief Weather and social notes from Waterloo

Weather permitting, the Waterloo Gun club will hold its weekly practice shoot tomorrow afternoon. Various local residents travel for illness, funerals, or visits, including Mrs. Sam Frank to Jacksonville and Mrs. Carney to Brodhead. Local legal matters include a $55.80 theft charge and a divorce granted to Bertis Smith with custody of two sons.

Waterloo Gun Club Sam Frank Fourth Street West Jacksonville Fim James Beattie Nettle Carney Randolph Street Alta Brodhead Wis Algona John H. Boeger Fourth Street East Edwin Bosrdmen Jjr First Brethren Church Philadelphia Mary Boardman J. E. Bragdon Biloxi Miss Frank A Roxie) Martin Allen Memorial Hospital Bertis Smith H. B. Bates Roy V. Smith Tulsa Okla Reginald Richard W. C. Peterson Vincent St. Francis Hospital H. J. Kress Miller Sured Ivaak Walton League Mason City Waverly Shell Rock Marble Rock Ackley Parkersburg Cedar Falls Oelwein la Porte City Dyersville Strawberry Point McGregor Colesburg Dubuque Manchester Independence H. B

Mrs Pred W Green First Lady Of State In Michigan Era

Lansing February article profiles Mrs Pred W Green as the first lady after her husband’s gubernatorial win. It notes her long social and charitable involvement, her preference for privacy, and her wish to travel around the world during their term.

Lansing Pred W. Green Green University of Michigan

May Go But Flood Danger Small

Des Moines reports rising temperatures may cause more ice to go out of Iowa rivers but no flood danger is imminent. Meteorologist Charles D. Reed noted the Mississippi at Dubuque stood 8.5 feet above low water, about 10 feet below flood stage, and predicted a slow downward trend.

Des Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed Mississippi Dubuque Reed

Investigation of Shooting Continues Three Released

Herbert Bimmons 74 Fourteenth Street West is held in connection with a shooting at Jess Taylor’s restaurant on Linn Street. Ralph W. Travis cites ongoing investigation into statements by Henry Taylor and Norman Smith. Simmons admits visiting the restaurant but denies shooting. he says he was thrown out. Wallace Walker from Fort Dodge, Green H. Diamond, and Ceteries Dye are held for investigation but released after a revolver was found nearby.

Herbert Bimmons Fourteenth Treet West Henry Taylor Harclay Street Marsh Jess Taylor Linn Street Ralph W. Travis Taylors Norman Smith Salisbury Street Simmons Taylor Wallace Walker Fort Dodge Green H. Diamond Oneida Street Ceteries Dye Adams Street North End

County Sues Father for Girl's Support

Black Hawk county filed suit against Peter Shannon for 574.60 spent on the care of his daughter Corinne Shannon from January 11, 1924, to January 7, 1928. The county alleges a duty to support, citing a juvenile court order that sent Corinne to the Home of the Good Shepherd in Dubuque after Shannon agreed to monthly payments.

Black Hawk County Peter Shannon Shannon Carline Shannon Municipal Court of Waterloo Corinne Shannon John W. Gwynne Gorinne Good Shepherd Dubuque, Te

Brain Test Answer Series and Clues

A concise listing presents seven themed items Matter Energy Sentence Author Timepiece Catastrophe Streamy Building and Evergreen with a map-like clue set. The row ends with an extra item noted as 40 Bue ropren, suggesting a puzzle structure.

Cihak Reaches Final in State Checker Tourney

Cihak tops prelims with 78 points and seeks title as Henry Mitchell of Waterloo appears likely to face him after defeating Will Cook of Ocheyedan and drawing a match in the elimination rounds. Obary appears poised as a potential opponent in the final contest.

Cihak Henry Mitchell Waterloo Obary Cihal Will Cook Oceyedan Sories A. L. Cihak L. W. Bittle Jons Falls Henry ‘Mitchell Kinsinger Wine Cook J. Oh. Miller Grundy W. ©. Watters A. R. Gilbert Iowa Palis E. L. Goss Bmart E. Gates Oelwein

Defendant offers to pay up in false drawing case

Carl F. Hoesch of Princeton Minnesota claims no intent to defraud and says money was deposited to cover $350.50 in checks scattered through Iowa. He hoped to pay the checks and avoid prosecution, alleging a brother in law would deposit $700 to his Minnesota account. He cashed checks at Des Moines Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Charges allege false drawing or uttering with intent to defraud for Waterloo checks ranging $3.50 to $15 payable to various firms.

First National Bank Minneapolis Minn Carl F. Hoesch Princeton Hoesch Minnesota Des Moines Cedar Rapids

High Water Frees Mill Pond of Ice

High water last evening freed the mill pond above the dam from the remaining field of ice and the current flowed free. Historical ice-out dates show Iowa winters warming with several mid February and March breakups noted. Cedar and Black Hawk creeks recessing while Virden Creek nears normal. In Elkhorn, Alfred Jorgensen, 32, of Kimballton died after being struck on the head by a falling timber in a late cave-in while digging pilings for a bridge.

Mill Pond Iowa Fourth Street Lowa Public Service Company Black Hawk Creek Virden Creek Elkhorn Strick Alfred Jorgensen Kimballion

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Ad Promises Beauty Benefit

An advertisement touts MELLO-GLO face powder from Lauerman's claiming a long wear, shine reduction, and a soft peachy skin look. It emphasizes purity and beautifying qualities, urging customers to try the product.

Lauerman Adv

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