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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1929

Page

2

Y W C A Board Members Named At Banquet

New and renewed Y W C A board members announced at the annual banquet include Mrs W P Schrag Mrs Claude Berry and Mrs W O Breckenridge Re elected are Mrs C dr Abbs Mrs H S Brnmnett Mrs Ralph Hoxie Mrs H C Ketber Mrs W A Lene and Mrs E L Rohit Treasurer Miss Nan Block reported a 1929 opening balance and favorable year receipts Miss Ida Schwind outlined 195 work in housing employment travelers aid cafeteria girl reserves employed girls hearth education and more Membership reached 886 adults including 287 business women and 750 girl reserve members New manager of the cafeteria Mrs Helen Fainweather and employed girls secretary Miss Harriet abbesing were introduced Health education director Mrs Carlton H Isley was absent The program emphasized Christian love in action and character building Suggestions for next year were discussed with 78 present including a candle ceremony and loyalty pledge renewal

W. P. Schrag Claude Berry W. O. Breckenridge C. Dr. Abbs H. S. Brnmnett Ralph Hoxie H. C. Ketber WA. Lene E. L Sehwind Helen Fainmweather Harriet Abbesing Carlton H. Isley Misa Schwind WA. Lane

Program Honors Lincoln and Washington at Memorial Hall

One hundred members of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War auxiliary and friends attended a patriotic program in Memorial hall honoring Lincoln and Washington birthdays. Rev O M Yagpy delivered the address, Myrien Spodgrass read Lincoln's Gettysburg address, and performances by Virginia Nettt, Mrs S Francis Hartley, Beal orchestra, and Mrs E B Olds entertained. Circle meets and W C T A institute events follow with refreshments, devotions, and a social hour.

Sons of Union Memorial Hall Lin Coln Washington O. M. Yagpy First Evangelical Church Evelyn Euehnle Dexter Johnson Myrien -Spodgrass Lincoln Virginia Nettt S. Francis Hartley Beal Orchestra E. B. Olds Boy Scouts Troop 20 R. L Snodgrass Valentine

Waterloo civic groups and church events showcase community calendar

In Waterloo a bustling slate lists O E 3 Ma sonic temple, Blue Triangle league at State Teachers College, Oberammergau Passion plays at Central Christian church, and a father and son banquet at Union Congregational. Also noted are social clubs, auxiliary circles, and church activities hosted across town with many meetings and gatherings scheduled Thursday through Tuesday.

Waterloo O. E Masonic Temple Blue Triangle League Iowa ‘State Teachers College Oberammergen Central Christian Church Father and Son Union Congregational Church Dolly Couples Club Min Baldwin Burton Avenue Baptist Church Munlor Rowenachele Herry Duke Ai's John Fry Lyman Miller Thisisus Club Donald Fin-layson U PO Club J. A. Cashman M. T. Chib Clair Parker Mi-Jo Green Lantern Tea Room Circle 6 First Society Woman's Sae Church Cedar Teights Ithie 0. A. Lawrie War —Spiritual Church Tempe Rebrkah Thimbiobee Black Hawk I. O, OG Hat Aid Society Easy Park Mirs Walter Lutheren George Euchler First Baptist Wadi Attena Workers Charles Ell Lalomita Club W. Il. Hing Ampertcan Legion Atrillary Prox Pralin West Iumcheon Club Fortseh Valenca Beckerhhavier O. Els Mhamiienyple Temple Rebekah Lodge Black Hawk I Universalist Securiy Honrfit Association K. Phatl American Legion Auxiliary

English Ballads Read at Meeting of A A W W

Miss Katherine Buxbaum of Iowa State Teachers College led an AAUW gathering on ballad origins and themes noting oral transmission, noble POV, superstition, and murders with few happy endings. Lucille Huntington performed piano numbers. business voted $100 to the state fellowship fund and support for raising marriageable age in Iowa. Plans made for guest day April 8 and March 12 meeting at YWCA.

American Association of University Women Katherine Buxbaum Iowa State Teachers College W. H. Howrey Third Street West Buxbaum Split Kiss Buxbaum Sara Teasdale Lucille Huntington Olesm Gershwin Towa Merca 12 YW. Gcg. AL

Hints In Beauty Care Powders And Here Eyes

A discussion of the range of cosmetic powders from basic shades to exotic tones. Notes that early choices were limited and that modern brands offer many hues for skin, eyes, and lips, with cautions about overuse, naturalness, and hair parting to avoid an unnatural look.

Rowe

Chicago Couple Guests of Honor at Evening Party

Dr. and Mrs. Floyd T. Hawkins of Chicago, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Tr. A. Humt sr., were honored guests at a Tuesday evening party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Nicholas at 45 Mulberry street. About 25 guests attended. bridge and bunco prizes were awarded, and the bride Miriam Helene Hunt received a gift.

Floyd T. Hawkins Chicago Tr. A. Humt,sr Hawkins D. W. Nicholas Mulberry Street J. W.thompson Miriam Helene Hunt Valentine F. A. Trunt Josephine Hunt Helen Jane Thompson Hunt Caleagn

Shower Honors Bride Inez Massey Berckes Courtesy Event

A miscellaneous gift shower for Mrs. Bernard Berckes formerly Miss Bernice Massey was hosted by Mrs. J M Burke at 521 Park Ave E. Prizes went to Miss Myenie Bruner and Mrs. Florence Campbell. Valentine place cards and a large wedding cake featured as a centerpiece. Guests included Mabel Knapp Alice Rober Anne Greelex Marian Jackson Leis Shutele and more. Farewell bridge party honors Marie departing for Washington DC with the U S Department of Agriculture hosted by Miss Helen Wilkins at 111 Alta Vista Ave. Three tables of play awarded prizes to Ruth Smith Monica Nettleton Marguerite Stanton. Refreshments served by Mrs R G Wilkins and others.

Bernard Berckes Bernice Massey J. M. Burke Park Avenue East Burko Myenie Bruner Florence Campbell Valentine F. W. Beck F. M. Farley Marie U. S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Helen Wilkins Alta Vista Avenue Ruth Smith Monica Nettleton Marguerite Stanton Ramsey R. G. Wilkins Co. BE. Shiptet Helen Beverly Wilkins

Club Notes Across Local Civics and Social Gatherings

Mrs John Fry hosts Kum Chat Awhile club at 12 30 Thursday luncheon. Freundschaft German club meets Saturday 7 30 in Garpenter hall with business session and musical program box social and dance. Faithful Workers hold annual meeting Thursday afternoon at Mrs Charles Bells home 321 Eighth street east. Mrs Roy McLein hosts T K club Valentine luncheon Tuesday 1 30. Favors in bridge awarded to Mrs J L Levey and Mrs R B Patterson. Mrs W A Porter to entertain Peb 26. Lomita club to meet for luncheon Thursday 1 at country home of Mrs W H King Bid Em Up bridge at Mrs Carl Salzberg 460 Broadway Tuesday. favors to Mrs Harry Wade and Mrs J C Williamson. Guests Mrs Frank Collins Mrs W O Blowers and Mrs Williamson. Luncheon with Valentine decor. Mrs J A Cashman to entertain T T F club Thursday afternoon at 420 Logan Ave. P L club entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs B E Fisher Longfellow Ave with Mrs H Schotter winning 500. Mrs FP YH Lark 315 Franklin St will be next hostess Bis B R Shiflett hosts Just Us club luncheon today at Black's Tearoom bridge at Mrs Rey Bregdon Engle Grove. Hotel Darnee About 40 couples attend Lincoln’s Birthday dinner dance at Movel Pr March 4.

Freundschaft Garpenter Hall Roy McLein Rhey Street T. K. Club Favors J. L. Levey R. B. Pattersoi W. A. Porter Bridge Club Carl Salzberg Broadway Street Harry Wade J. C. Williamson Frank Collins W. O. Blowers Williamson Valentine P. L. Club BE. Fisher Longfellow Avenue H. Schotter Lark Franklin Street Bis. B. R. Shiflett Black Hkridge Fourth Street West N Rey

Church News Highlights Weekly Activities and Events

Church groups from Uni versalist First M E First Baptist and Spiritual churches host social gatherings and valentines exchanges. A surprise program at East Park Presbyterian and a farewell dinner for the Wranglers couple are planned alongside a screening of the Gberammergau Passion Play with church orchestra and vocal numbers.

Real Coffee Helps Son Sleep, Not a Substitute

A parent notes that real coffee, not a substitute, is used to help their son sleep. The remark underscores cautious caffeine use around children and reflects personal experience with sleep strategies.

Melrose Chapter Elects Delegates for Conventions

Fifty members of Mary Melrose chapter D A B met at Mrs Bates home 906 Washington Street for dinner. Delegates to the Continental congress in Washington DC April 15 were named with alternates. State conference delegates chosen for Des Moines March 4 5 and 6. A Lincoln era souvenir display and a flag lesson were featured. The chapter approved year gifts and welcomed two new members. Next meeting at Mrs Zathoe Burk home with a luncheon program February 23.

Mary Melrose Chapter H. B. Bates Washington ‘Street Boles J. W Kuhrke Etta Revington Langtfeldt H. ©. Barton Folk Brooks Lincoln Board of Directors International College Springfield American Indian Institute Crany Creek Kate Dilnein Smith Hill Island Ekenmore Washington Flumders Zathoe Burk J. EB. Sedge Lois Cats Wisconsin

Lincoln P T A marks 32nd founding anniversary

Lincoln school P T A observed the thirty second anniversary of the national parent teacher organization at a Tuesday evening meeting. Men led the program with W. T. Evans delivering a talk on terminal sconces of Lincoln. Miss Margaret Martis read, G Moran conducted group singing, and wives of committee members served a birthday cake.

Parent Teaacher Lincoln W. T. Evans Margaret Martis Moran

Merrill-Simmons Marriage Rites Performed Here

The marriage of Miss Nora Simmons daughter of Mr and Mrs F H Simmons Nashus and Eugene J Merrill son of Mrs Anna Merrill Oelwein was solemnized Monday afternoon at 2 oclock in the parish house of St Josephs church Waterloo Rev A J Forster reading the service Attendants were Miss Kaile White Waterloo and John Corkery Celwein A wedding dinner was served at 7 oclock at the home of the bridegroom s mother Celwein The bride has been employed by Swift and Company Waterloo Mr Mervill is a clerk at the Chicago and Great Western roundhouse Oelwein in which community the couple will binzzle their home

Nora Simmons H. Simmons Nashus Eugene J. Merrill Anna .Merrill Celwein Swift and Company Waterloo Mervill Chicago and Great Western Oolwell

Dainty Dress For Child pattern details and price

A Vintage Evening Courier child dress pattern listing. Includes dotted fabric options, sizes 2 4 and 6, yardage requirements 2 yards for dotted and 3 yards for plain fabrics, simple directions, and a mail order request with 10 cents shipping and a request for name, address, style number, and size.

Evening Courier Adil Rey Vinh New Yort City

Joint Party Is Final Pretenten Social Affair

Two hundred sftye members at Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella attended a joint supper and social at K C hall, the last such event before Easter. Mrs John W och chaired the supper. Cards and dancing followed. Mrs Chris Cavanaugh won high in bridge, Anton Mayer took 500. Daughters of Isabella elected Miss Ade Hayes vice regent to fill a vacancy, Miss Mayme Egan named regent and delegate to the Denver national convention in July, with Hayes as alternate. Next meeting set for Feb 26. Yeoman Dance follows the regu lar meeting Friday night in K P B hall. Mrs Harry Buke chairs aided by Mrs E S Arns J C Snodgrass William Kober Clyde Goin. Thimblebee Temple Rebekah lodge plans an old fashioned thimblebee Thursday afternoon in Black Hawk hall with a supper for members and families in the evening.

Sftye Knights of Columbus Daughters of Isabella K. C John Woch Chris Cavanaugh Anton Mayer Ade Hne Hayes Mayme Egan Denver Colo Miss Hayes Brotherhood of American Yeomen K. PB. Hall Harry Buke E. S. Arns J. C. Snodgrass Wiliam Kober Clyde Goin Temple Rebekah Lodge Black Hawk

Legion Auxiliary Dinner and Meeting Notice

The American Legion auxiliary will host a Thursday noon dinner for members G A R their wives and widows at Memorial Hall. Legion executive board members will attend. Mrs W B Silver will manage the kitchen and Mrs Frank Johnson the dining room. At 2 o clock a program for auxiliary and other women’s patriotic groups will follow with Mrs D B Toenjes and Mrs Bert Douglas in charge. A regular monthly meeting will be held at 5 o clock with a brief program and refreshments.

Smite Nery

12 year old girl undergoes operation in city hospital

Alice Hellen daughter of Mrs G W Hellen of 1198 Vine street underwent an appendicitis operation at Allen Memorial Hospital last night. Her condition was reported improved this morning.

Alice Hellen G. W. Hellen Vine Street Allen Memorial Hospital

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Eichberg Severn Silver Cross Circle of King’s Daughters Louis Hecklinger First Street Fred Schoel Bert Mowbray Hele Gros Kathryn Loomis Roy Schoel I. A. Tawnssey Hecklinger U. U. Institute Cedar Heights Alleday Institute J. A. Laurie Rose’ Wild Gedar Falls State Institute Society Meorcing A. A Eileen Glass Arpyle Street Helen di Buhr Della Mitchell Marjorie Anderson Havel Kidd Louise Bronfman Katherine Sennett Biss Mitchell Amfiss Anderson Valens Riehl Street Charles Bell Eighth Street East Lomita Club W. H. King J.A. Cashman Heir Home Logan Avenue Church News Universalist. Church M. E Bert Williams K. P. Jolly Wilh Guy Bondurant EB. McElroy W. A. Heffernan H. F. Lawrence Wommn First Baptist Church Spiritual Church of Christ Truth Ald Sociely East Park Presbyterian Church Walter Wade Teed Street Evelyn Kamache Jefferson Street Elizabeth Heinzman Dorothy Miller Bernice Burger Valentie Marguerite Miller Margaret Stefan Lucy Drew Ann and Helen Brewer Gertrude Mashek Cora Daamon Dorothy Kopackes Wranglers Club Ate Don Kynelé Cedar Rapids W. F. Higgins Washington Street T. H. Glasner Ray Brecunier W. C. Cimprich Johim H. Ray Tila Harris Lord M.D Melrose Gold Leaf Hall J. W. Thompsons Bertha Lars Herrling Charles City John Deere Company Robert L. Mayer City T. P T. A Merrill-Simmons Trinity American Luther League Violet Michael Arlene Peters Alma Lubbs Marguerite Maring FF. H. Moehlman Wise Immanuel Lutheran School Auditorium Walther Jéague Albert Stellhorn Sonar Heinz Co Heinz HI Heinz CG Piutsbitn Gik Qgur RN BSE Ee Mitch Ucamara Canton, Ohio Sanufacierers of Suni P Est Heinz Crean
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