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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1929

Page

4

West City teachers entertain board of education members

Modernistic Valentina decor brightened the Gold Room at Hotel President for a dinner party hosted by west city school teachers for board of education members. About 160 guests attended as Miss Nelle Garvey welcomed attendees and performances by students and teachers followed.

West City Board Off Education Nelle Garvey Teachers’ Group Lyla Day Dohnanyi Bout Lichty Hdna Maffel Rilss Margeret King Mir Whitey Sarah McMahon Golda Long Ruth Lumry Jessia Bernard Eudora Clarey Mae Bates Florence McGrew

Annual Valentine Dance Hosted by Becker O E S Chapter

About 120 couples attended the Valentine dance Thursday evening at the Masonic temple hosted by Becker chapter O E S. Special toe dances by Jean Dorothy Fergemann and Betty Harrington highlighted the program. Refreshments followed as the affair honored Worthy Patron Harry Fergemann with a committee including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shireman Mr. and Mrs. BE A. Black and Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Miller.

Coupils Becker Chapter Masonic Temple Jean Dorothy Fergemann Betty Harrington Harry Fergemann Frank Shireman BE. A. Black Orlo Miller

Dance Planned for September 22 by Junior Auxiliary

Junior Auxiliary Fine Arts department organized a birthday dance for 2 Washington and announced eight new members at a meeting in the Women’s clubhouse. The program featured a one act play Hearts to Mend read by Agnes Thomas, a violin Berceuse from Jocelyn by Esther Siegel with Barbara Neubecker, a clog dance by Mary Jane Harrison and Mildred Graser, followed by a hotluck supper.

Washington Fine Arts ‘Department Agnés Thomas Jocelyn Esther Siegel Barbara Neubecker Mary Jane Harrison Mildred Graser

Society calendar events and community gatherings listed

The column catalogs lectures, dinners, dances, and club activities at local venues. It notes J. E. Williamson lecture at Town State Teachers College, Father and Son banquets at multiple churches, and various society meetings and dances at places like Hotel President, K hall, and Black Hawk venues.

Dinner Bridge Party Hosted by Two Hostesses

A Valentine dinner and bridge party entertained sixteen guests Thursday night at Miss Bess Nichols's home, 432 West ern avenue. Centerpieces featured red roses, candy favors, and dinner served by young hosts. In bridge, prizes went to Miss Anna Decker and Miss Maude Harmon. Other attendees included Miss Jana Thompson, Miss Marguerite Sau, Miss Helen Swinbank, and several Mrs. and Misses from the local community.

Pn Gard Clarence Homan Park Road Theron Camp Marzgeret Peterson Valentine Ruth Edwards Hessia Crowe Beatrice Scott Farrell Wheeler Frank Young Herry Herbsied W. W. Warsaw Bess Nichols Miss Nichols Western Avenue Kathryn Eleanor Jean Warsaw Anna Decker Maude Harmon Jana Thompson Marguerite Sau Helen Swinbank Alice Wekoff Lorene Standish May Keller Eda Behrens Christine Owen W. M. Elam R. F. Short Franelle Stebbins H. ©. Barton Hazel Tyllar Ruth Hamun Valentine Bary Emma Avetil Zepha Hannan Valentine Paris Hannan Quincey Street Wan Hyrs Jessie Bowers Mae . Burbank Grace Elliott Mae Hannan

College Dance and Group Affairs Set This Weekend

An all college dance will be held at the Iowa State Teachers College gym tonight as the week end social highlight. Wesley foundation students host a Valentine party at their house. Aeolian glee club members dine at Oxford Hotel in Cedar Falls. Lambda Gamma Nu plans a dance at Black Hawk Hotel Cedar Falls. Pi Tau Phi hosts a formal dinner dance at Hotel President Waterloo. Phi Omega Pi sorority holds a dancing party at K C G Hall in Waterloo Saturday evening.

J. E. Williamson Town State Teachers College Father and Son St. Paul's M. E. Church K. C. Hall K. P. Hall P.T. A. Carmival McKinley School U. P. Church Black’s Pirse Brethren Helen Jane ‘Hompsor Templa Rebekah Indge Black Hawk East Juncheon Home Guards Graen MM Etrl Omega Iowa State Teachers College Gymnasium Wesley Foundation Aeolian Glee Club Oxford Hotel Cedar Falls Lambda Gamma Nu Fraternity Black Hawk Hotel Pi’ Tau Phi Waterloo Phi Omega Pi Cororlty K. CG. Hall

Local President to Attend State B P W Meeting

Mrs. A. E. Johnson president of Waterloo Business and Professional Women's club left today to attend the state board meeting at Clinton all day Saturday. Sessions begin at 9 30 a m and Clinton club will host a banquet at Lafayette hotel in the evening with reports from state educational chairman Mrs. George Worthen and state emblem chairman Mrs. W. W. Warsaw.

A. E. Johnson Waterloo Business and Professional Women's Club State Board Clinton Clinton Club Lafayette Hotel George Worthen State Educational W. W. Warsaw State Emblem

Hints in Beauty Care and At-Home Hair Tricks

A grooming column advises cautious use of vanishing cream and heated irons, noting risks to skin and hair. It suggests combing waves after shampoo, cap methods for temporary results, and warns against overusing marcel sets while promoting straight or softly waved hair. The piece also offers body shaping tips and basic cosmetic cautions from readers identified by initials.

Marcel

Club Notes From Local Luncheons and Meetings

Mi ni club enjoyed a 1 PM luncheon at Green Lantern with bridge prizes to Mrs G Hy Williams and Mrs E J Cherney. U G club hosted by Mrs Owen Hughes with two new members welcomed and a March 14 gathering planned at 214 Gonger Street. Thisksus club held a Valentine party in Mrs Donald Finlayson’s Dome. Lido bridge group saw Red and White items sold and Maxine Lamson high score. Kum-Chat-Awhile club met at 315 Riehl Street with readings after a sewing session for the Christian home orphanage.

Ted Olson Green Lantern Tea Room G. Hy Wiliams E. J. Cherney D. U. G. Club Owen Hughes Gonger Street Milton Eddy Collaze Street Thisksus Club Donald Finlayson Randolph Street R. Ls. Pelkey William G. Davidson Towa George Logsdan Millan Avenue Lido Bridge Club Marilowsz Caughlan Fourth Street West Maxine Lamson Mes. Howard PL McGinn J. A A Whnuse Burr Yowne Helen Stier Cedar Falls Helen F Ang Wh Ku John Fry Riehl Street Arthun Biekal Atverad Christian Home Gannell Binits Jennneth B. Schreiner Tve Woman's Society First Baptist Chapel New England D. H. Wick Christ W. J. Delgelman C. L. Kenagy First Baptist Church Truman Wagner Little Dicky Williams Grace MacDonald Valentine

Church News and Club Meetings Highlight Local Events

The issue reports on religious and social activities including a guest night program at Universalist church with piano solos and readings, a Graves Memorial A B church reorganizing with new officers, and a large Valentine party at First Baptist chapel with talks and music. It also notes brides and social events such as a Valentine dinner and theatre party, a valentine bridge evening, and a thimblebee hosted by Temple Rebekah lodge.

City News Briefs from Des Moines Area

Notices of bankruptcy and legal actions include Muriel Mattke of Waverly filing for bankruptcy with assets and exemptions listed. George Pike of Fourth Street West recovers from appendicitis. Leonard Griffith wins a divorce from Irene Griffith with home and furnishings awarded to Mrs. Griffith. Adams Paper & Specialties Co. president Adams returns from Des Moines noting poor street conditions. The Passion Play at Shrinn Temple may be rescheduled for Saturday per local notice.

C. A. Diehty Chicago J. W. Lichty Hammond Avenue B. F. Puterbaugh Great Avenue George Shoemaker Fred 3 J. E. Jordan Iowa George Pike Fourth Street West Presbyterian Hospital Pike, Slas, Zimmerman & Frank Wiliam Strickler Lafayette Street Blue Cross Drug Strickler Leonard Griffith Irene Griffith H. B. Boies

Insect Control Succeeds in Two Eastern States

Albany reports the gypsy moth barrier zone shows successful containment since 1923 with New Jersey and New York partners. State conservation officials warn that without new federal funds the barrier's gains may be lost and urge other states to support continued eradication efforts.

Albany New Jersey New York Conservation Department U. S. Department of Agriculture New York State New York State Conservation Department

Second Waverly Bank Robber Is Believed Caught

Frank Smith, tied to the Waverly State Bank raid that netted 6000 dollars last fall, is held by federal officers in Minneapolis on another charge. This marks a second capture after Frank Dever was nabbed in New Orleans. Dever faces Duluth trial for two Hibbing post office robberies. A third associate reportedly received gunshot wounds in Chicago after teller Clarence Moehling fired on the robbers. The getaway car Dever disposed of in South Dakota shows scarred evidence from the shooting.

Courier Special Service Waverly Frank Smith Waverly State Bank Minneapolis Bang Frank Dever New Orleans Dever Duluth Hibbing Chicago Clarence Moehling Huron

Rock Island Bond Issue Authorized

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Chicago Rock Island Pacific to issue 1,000,000 general mortgage gold bonds and to procure 1,600,000 more mortgage gold bonds, all to reimburse the railroad’s treasury. Curb Exchange seats rose to 187,000 after record demand for a transfer.

Washington, D. C U.P Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Interstate Commerce Commission CURB New York Curb Exchange

By election brings Labor member to Watnsbeck seat

London reports George Shield a Laborite wins the Watnsbeck by election as the fourth Labor member chosen in by elections recently. A Hungarian bill to ratify the Kellogg pact is introduced in parliament. Scientists head to Malaya for May eclipse observations. Former Finance Minister Klotz is declared sane and faces trial on checks. Romanian parliament defends antiwar Moscow protocol as peace move. Forty gypsies drown while attempting to cross the Drau in Jugoslavia.

London INS cCreorge Shield House of Commons Watnsbeck Labor Party

Joesting Praises West High Fights at Pep Rally

All American football figure Joesting spoke at Charles City high school pep assembly for the basketball contest. He urged West High to fight and win, while students chanted West High Fights in support.

Joesting Fahled Minné Sota West Charles City West High Fights

Mayor Receives Air Mail Cigarettes Gift in Kentucky Celebration

Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts received a carton of cigarettes mailed from Louisville as part of the Kentucky Air Mail celebration. A personal letter from W. F. Axton, president of Axton-Fisher tobacco, accompanied the package. Tibbitts said the gesture shows corporate support for aviation mail days and the growth of modern air transportation.

Glenn A. Tibbitts Kentucky Air Mail Louisville W. F. Axton Axton-Fisher

Police Escape Recaptured in Indiana After Va Capture

Lloyd Shambeline, who escaped from the Burington police station on January 25, 1928, has been recaptured in Indianapolis, Indiana. Visitors from Evanston, Mrs. Frank E. Boughton and her son Roberts, are staying with Mrs. Boughton’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Maynard at 828 Fourth Street West.

Burington Lloyd Shambeline Infisnapolis Ind Evanston Frank E. Boughton Little Son Roberts

Old Fashioned Orange Bread and Oyster Sue Dishes

A vintage recipe roundup describes Orange Bread with flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, milk, eggs and candied orange peel baked in a leaf pan. Scalloped oysters layer oysters with buttered crumbs and parsley, baked briefly. Stuffed potatoes use leftovers mashed with butter, salt, pepper, milk and a brushed egg finish to brown.

Brain Test Answer and Sequence Notes

The item lists three steps: C remains at the same water level with runoff term unchanged. The weight increases. A is first to learn the purge has been fired, next.

Medal Honor Awarded Thirteen Years After Heroic Rescue

Chief Gunner's Mate Frank W Crilley receives the congressional Medal of Honor from President Coolidge in Washington for saving a diver 250 feet below Honolulu harbor. The act aided by Chief Gunner's Mate William F Loughman during the P-4 submarine salvage.

Washington, D. C U.P Frank W. Crilley Honolulu Harbor Washington Coolidge Grilley William F. Loughman

Smacking Adds A Fine Touch Pattern For Little Girls

Advertisement for Desima 8310 dress pattern with smocked yoke design for sizes 2 4 and 6. Describes fabric options linen percale or gingham and contrasting color details. Includes yardage, instructions, price 15 cents for pattern and 10 cents for fashion book, mail orders to Courier Pattern Dept New York City.

Evening Courier Courier Pattern Department W. 17Th Street New York City

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Becker Cedar Heights W. Co T. U J. A. Laurie Rose Wild J. W John Flw, Yapp Waterloo Union J.F. Jewell Mary J. Glenn Philpot Cesar Falls Frank Snr Society Edna Kent Forbes T. M G. S American Legion Auxiliary The Indies’ Auxiliary Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Memorial Hall St. Patricks Legion Post J. H. Love James Trimble Legion Auxiliaries Hotel Savery Des Moines Alexander Karr Educaional Chamber of Commerce Camaaign West High School Veruita Braneiger Alfredsa Borden Edwin Goddard Miss Borden Ak Moon Aunxilary Robert Anderson Post Grand Army of the Republic Love Clyde Welch Clarence Clark Harry Reed Leigh Tin Vengular Happy Harry J. V. Ralnes Lewis Lowderman Wiliam Alvin Burgess Francis Schammell Ben Kkrouse Frank Grier Columbia Street Incheon Harry Nanny Ge. Bruner William Bray J. P. Casey Frank Higgins Patrick Waldron L. D. Miller Chris Strubel Harriett Wightman William Urie Margaret. Waldron Ladins’ Auxilary Canton the Creesant Black Hawk LO. C Winifred Gerrison Iowa Public Service Company Riviera Tearoom Marie Schoenbahn Leta Mahaney Gertrude Bodwell Iss Edith Galvin Irma Manney Galesburg Naomi Roloff New Hartford Roloff Florence Wilson Thowena Crircle Marry Duke Faye Guenina Church News Clara Barton Guild Universalist Church Ed F.steege Bernice Gigdt Jean Grace’ Cook Httle Donald Lavine Graves Memorial A. B. Church 4. C. Ransom Campbell Avenue Lloyd Fellows Lloyd Peverill C. F. Stonheim H. F. Guyer W. H., Humby W. HH Hanson Mareh Ele. Oliver Accola-Holmes Margaret Holmes Collins Edgar Accoln F. H. Mochimann Trinity American Lutheran Church Mir Bits B. I. Bold John Deets Company Marjorie Shadley Green Lantern Tea- Room George Beck Black's Tearoom Mid- Continent Petroleum Company F. B. Brooksus Virginia Meissner Atherine Lincoln Agnes Neuhalfer Temple Rebekah Lodge O.fy Rose McCord Blanche Brietskepe Pribf Buchanan Cerlar Tenpids Riummapesate Eastern Star Marte Usrpar Milndy Bhoyne West Bourth Rock Island Cable Briefs Budapest Malaya Paris Klotz Bogota Colombia Today Bucharest Mironescu Moscow Stern Europe Russia Poland Roumania Berlin Drau Jugoslavia Vienna Kentucky America B.A. Musehenbeim the Hygienic Products CO Ohi Manufacturers 6, A Ylodes Ory Oa Brandis Mancel Rochas Apegiabists Pople Frank Wartey Brownbilt Shoe Store W. 4Th Ganerman
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