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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1928

Page

2

Education Fund Benefit Through Card Party Series

A U W under the American Association of University Women plans a series of charity bridge parties to fund education efforts. Hosts include Miss Pauline Bassarcar and several society figures. invitations extend to additional hostesses and guests with each party supporting education goals. Various social events and club gatherings fill the coming calendar with card parties, luncheons, and public entertainments.

American Association of University Women Pauline Bessarcar Fnancial Committee oMoral Board Miss Bassarcar Waller Hunt Max Wilson C. HH. Wilson H. Bickley H. W. Hallowell Mmes. J. FP. Jones

Marie Thillen Weds George Dickinson In St John’s Church

Miss Marie Thillen daughter of Mr and Mrs P J Thillen of 215 Locust street married George Dickinson today at 7:30 am in St John’s Church. Rev N J Lentz officiated with a double ring ceremony. The couple will reside at 520 Fifth street east after March 2.

Marie Thillen P. J. Thillen Locust Street George Dickinson Herman W. Flint Bayard Street St. John's Church N. J. Lentz Frank Pitzenberger Pitzenberger Bitzenbarger Dickinson Sacred Heart High School Piize West High School Tawa State College Ames Waterloo Frast Commission Co Fifth Street

Fathers' Night at Roosevelt School Hosted by P T A

About 120 patrons attended the Roosevelt School Fathers Night sponsored by the P T A. A A Lohner led community singing with Glenn Tidbits assisting in planning. The Duncan Sisters of Waterloo performed a ukulele duet, West High students presented a one act play, and harp solos by Jean Rohlf accompanied two pieces. A nominating committee was named to report next meeting, with refreshments served under Pennington Mercer and Goodwin. Patriotic decorations enhanced the room.

Roosevelt Parent-Teacher Association A. A. Lohner Glenn Tidbitts Mary Bradley Thelma Shibley Waterloo Jean Rohlf Felix Goddard John Cheshire Glenn Smith Mildred Giger FP. M. Jenkins J. J H. Pennington J. W. Mercer J. D. Goodwin

Evangelical Choir Dinners Miss Emma Schmidt Before Departure

The First Evangelical church choir hosted a dinner for Miss Emma Schmidt who will move from Waterloo to Cleveland. Rev. O M Yagey presented a gift on behalf of the choir after a valentine themed table setting. Committee members included Mrs Harold Miller Miss Lucille Gruener and Mrs Hazel Geiger.

Emma Schmidt Waterloo Cleveland First Evangelical Church O. M. Yagey Misa Schmidt Harold Miller Lucille Gruener Hazel Geiger

Mrs Ivan Fifield Hosts Bridge Gathering At Home

Mrs. Ivan Fifield was hostess yesterday afternoon at bridge at her home. Guests included Mmes. E. M. Hamiston, G. R. Bedessen, T. D. Bandfield, Frank Van Driel, G. L Whitman, Fred Wimber, King Beal F. L. Gant, J Campbell, Lee Hil, W. B. Schoen, and Jack Hartung. Favors went to Mrs. Wimber and Mrs. Schoer. Yeomen initiation will be held tomorrow in K P hall by the women's degree team. Dancing and cards will follow. Hospital Auxiliary Me Dietch will entertain St Frances hospital auxiliary tomorrow afternoon at 411 Sumner street with members asked to sew.

Ivan Fifield Bridge Mmes. E. M. Hamiston G. R. Bedessen T. D. Bandfield Frank van Driel G. L Whitman Fred Wimber King Beal F. L. Gant J. Campbell Lee Hil W. 8. Schoen Jack Hartung Favors Mrs. Wimber Schoer K. of P. Hall

Kilkere Club Hosts New Member At Meet

The N. D. U. club was entertained yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Paul Penne’s home. Favors were given to Mrs. William Herren Mrs. P. L. Ferguson and Mrs. Wayne Palmer. Mrs. Ferguson is a new member. Kilkere club will meet at 6:00 pm tomorrow at Black's tearoom for dinner.

Paul Penne William Herren P. L. Ferguson Wayne Palmer Kilkere Club Black's Tearoom

Patriotic Dinner and Program Delights Local Crowd

A patriotic program at Memorial hall featured a play and readings with Helen Gould auxiliary hosting Fred Willier camp. Earl White as George Washington and W. A. Burton as Abraham Lincoln led impersonations while Consul General Phil Hanna spoke on the Maine sinking anniversary. Prizes honored best period costumes as Miss Helen G. Wilkins and Miss Virginia Burton performed. Dinner preceded the event with volunteers managing the kitchen and dining areas.

Helen Gould Fred Willier Memorial Hall W. A. Burton Abraham Lincoln Earl White George Washington J. A. Trimble U.S. A U. S.A White Phil Hanna Maine Hanna U. S Porto Ricn W. W. McAllister Charles Brown George Washington Sand

Becker Chapter O FE 8 Announces Leap Year Dance

Becker Chapter O FE 8 announced a leap year dance for February 29 at the Elks lodge in the Matt Parrott building. The committee includes Mrs Orla Miller and others, with a presentation of a beach gift from the late Mrs Charles Knoop. Initiation is set for March 7 with about one hundred attending the meeting and guests from Oklahoma City Marengo and Springville.

Matt Parrott Becker Chapter O. E Elks Elk Orla Miller Robert Francis GC. H. Trunkey Almera Stewart Charles Knoop Oklahoma City Marengo Springville Valentine

Women of Aid Society Meet At Templeton Home

Forty women gathered yesterday at Mrs. W. W. Templeton’s home for the Aid Society meeting of United Presbyterian church. Mrs. F. F. Yapp spoke on the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, with Mrs. William Buxton leading community singing. An election of officers is set for March 21 at the church.

W. W. Templeton Aid Society The United Presbyterian Church F. F. Yapp Woman's Christian Temperance Union William Buxton Jennine Ogle CG. A. Hesseo

Hints on weight loss and beauty care methods

Practical tips for dieting and weight control emphasize consistency over short term fads. It warns against sweating off pounds through baths or extreme measures, stresses weighing under identical conditions, and suggests keeping a log. Additional notes cover posture exercises, age growth development, and a cautionary woman’s beauty guidance using lemon juice to reduce freckles.

Herry Irnanint

Mrs Whitamore Hosts Honored Guest in Kansas City

Mrs W Whitamore entertained yesterday afternoon for Mrs Maggie Delaplaine of Kansas City Missouri sixth grand vice president of L A to B of A T. Guests included Mrs S A Teeple Mrs E M Bradford and others. High scores awarded to Mrs Thomas Graham Mrs Robert Ingersol Mrs Lester White and Mrs George Starbuck. A pink rose and heather centerpiece featured a two course luncheon. Delaplaine received a gift bouquet and was presented a bill in recognition of the visit.

W. Whitamore Maggie Delaplaine Kansas City L. A B. of A.T Thomas Graham Robert Ingersol Lester White George Starbuck Heather Mmes. 8. A. Teeple E. M. Bradford A. R. Haskins Nona B. Oliver T. BE. O'beary Charles Brown Thomas Faley Charles L. Lewis Charles Bruce F. W. McPike W.M. Wilkins Lloyd Scoville D. Ww. Nicholas Rob Ingersoll Fe Delaplaine Bilt

Postnuptial Shower Honors Mrs Lester Wiese

Mrs Edward Baker and Mrs Carl Baker hosted a miscelaneous shower for Mrs Madeline Baker Wiese at her home. Guests included Mrs Tony Gentle Mrs Ray Reed Mrs Louise Wiese Mrs Kathryn Baker Mrs Irvine Baker C Murray and Alexander Frank along with Misses Helen Wiese Vern Padget Rose Gentle Lucille Gentle Nellie Scarpac. Mrs Reed and Lucille Gentle received favors. Mrs Reed performed piano selections and radio music filled the gathering. A two course luncheon was served with patriotic colors in decor.

Edward Baker Carl Baker Lester Wiese

Mrs. Lynch Honored At Dinner Party At Black's Tearoom

Mrs. Lynch new bride was guest of honor at a dinner party in Black's Tearoom. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Hayes and Misses Ruth Smith Florence Avoran and Catherine Hayes. Mrs. Lynch formerly Miss Bernice Thompson prior to marriage. The event continued at Miss Barron's home later in the evening.

Helen Joyce Frances Barron Black's William Lynch Atlantic Irs Edward Hayes Ruth Smith Florence Avoran Catherine Hayes

St John’s Card Party Highlights Local Socials

St Johns church hosted a card party with about one hundred attendees. Gifts from the school sale benefited several named vendors including Wagner Conter and Roth while bridge prizes went to Mrs Mary Noonan. A theatre party dinner followed with performances by Kripp Studio Girls orchestra and several local attendees.

St. John's Church Mfrs OP Wagner Henry Conter Bernard Berke Dec’ Roth Mary Noonan Marguerite McGarvey Oa. Rynearson F. J. Wilhelm

Musicale Tea At Mrs McAlvin Home

Women of First Congregational Church held a afternoon gathering at Mrs J G McAlvin s home. Mrs Max Miller with Mrs Eliott Wise sang two pieces. A piano duo played Andante from Beethoven and a Moskowski waltz. Poems read included Furniture Pottery Pewter and Brans Babies Somebody Did Silver Poplars and the Artist s Model. Mrs Peterson played Berenade. Arrangements were made for a chicken supper in the church dining room tonight. The table featured red tulips and tapers.

First Congregational Church J. G. McAlvin Max Miller Eliott Wise C. M. Young A. W. Peterson

Musical Tea At C A Morris Home For Presbyterian Women

Seventy five women from First Presbyterian church attended a musicale tea yesterday at Mrs. CG A Morris home. Mrs F W Robertson and Mrs Ida Cooley poured. Mrs W J Egan chaired the committee. Oliver Stevenson performed Etudes by Chopin and MacDowell, while Miss Martha McCommick sang soprano solos including Londonderry Air and Trees.

F. W. Robertson Ida Cooley CG. A. Morris First Presbyterian Church W. J. Egan Oliver Stevenson Martha McCommick Londonderry Air

Gatesway Glee Club Plans Birthday Party

Gatesway Glee club schedules an 8 p.m. party next Tuesday at the college to honor Washington's birthday with games dancing and refreshments. Miss Priscilla Bryons presides with Irma Johns Anconita Scallon Henry Brocha on refreshments and Mary Moore Anna Schwage George Banger on entertainment. Ruth Lemmon named treasurer.

Gatesway Glee Club Washington Priscilla Bvyons Irma Johns Anconita Scallon Henry Brocha Mary Moore Anna Schwage George Banger Ruth Lemmon

City in Brief Highlights Local Notices and Returns

Local items note residents returning home from California and hospital, including Mrs Clem WN Schnurr and Miss Mary E Davis. Other updates mention Mr and Mrs E F Wise moving to Waterloo, Mrs W Oytie recovering post surgery, and G W Isenhower planning to live in Waterloo again. An Omaha American Legion post visitor reports its large membership. A haunted-house investigation leads to Harold McVey's arrest. Music lovers are invited to a Musical Tea at Christ Episcopal church.

Clem WN. Schnurr Third Avenue West Joseph Blankenheim New Hampton E. F. Wise Clay Street Waterloo California W. Owytie Second Street Wisi Presbyterian Hospital Mary E. Davis Williston Avenue Sedgwick-Lichty Abstract Company St. Francis Hospital G. W. Isenhower Dayton, C Law Armstrong Berth Avenue Lows C. Barta Omaha Neb American Legion Becker- Chapman Christ Epi Copal Church Snedies

Surgery professor warns against beauty driven operations

Dr. Allen B. Kanavel, noted hand surgery authority, warned at Hotel Russell Lamson that hyper-sensitivity to minor physical deviations fuels costly plastic surgery trends. He cited the Sadie Holland case, urged consulting family physicians, and praised Waterloo doctors for rigorous post graduate study.

Chicago Allen B. Kanagel College of Medicine North Western University Americas Mile Hotel Russell-Lamson Sadie Holland Dr. Kanavel Waterloo Kanavel Schireson Medical Fraternity of United States Waterloo Medical Society Russell Lamson

Director of Old Hawkeye Bank on Stand at W Union

Continuation of testimony shows secure paper held by the old Hawkeye State bank as director Frank Dietel testifies. Bank president F. Bevins is on trial for fraudulent practices. Dietel is expected to spend most of the day on the stand, with the trial likely to run at least two weeks as detailed transactions are presented.

Canter Opering Sevier West Union Hawkeye State Bank Fl. Bevins Dietel

Quarantines Notice From Local Health Bureau

Temporary quarantine listings include Donald Kles at 448 Bram Ober for mumps Marc Woodyard 8A Fabier and Lloyd Briden 516 1-2 Pine for scarlet fever.

Donald Kles Bramober Marc Woodyard Fabier Lloyd Briden

Pick for Next Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge

Burr CG Towne a longtime attorney at 501 Black Hawk building was assured of election as exalted ruler of Waterloo Lodge No. 290 B P O Elks unopposed with nominations closed. Election set for March 7. Contenders for other offices named include A E Johnston Jeffery Sul Yvan Harry Marsau and FL CG Fish. New bank opens in Algona March 1 after purchasing former Algona State Bank building.

Burr CG. Towne Black Hawk Building Waterloo Lodge P. O. Elks Lodge A. E. Jonn- Son Jeffery Sul- Yvan Harry Marsau FL CG. Fish Grand Lodge L. D. Miller Herman Wente Louis Hurwich Lea Darling

Dream Tablets Bring Jail Term For Clifford Johnson

Clifford Johnson 31 was jailed after morphine was found on him and he admitted receiving eight white tablets from a man described as a hooverunner. He received six months idle time plus a $600 fine, with potential ten year penitentiary if not for the jail term. Johnson has prior larceny arrests and offered violence to Rockford officers seeking leniency. A burglar stole a gasoline stove and eight coffee cups from 416 Commercial Street, G A Sheridan’s popcorn stand.

Cliford Johnson Clifford Uttle H. B. Boles Johnson Rockford Gourt G. A. Sheridan Commercial Street Sheridan

Universi Film Exchange files claim against Frank Amusement

The Universi Film Exchange of Des Moines filed with receiver Merbert Parker a claim for 13191 dollars against Frank Amusement. The claim itemizes 466 dollars for used films and 12740 dollars for contracted but not delivered films.

Universi] Film Exchange Des Moines Merbert Parker Te Frank Amusement Company

Fooling yourself with caffeine you should switch to Postum

An advertisement argues caffein causes sleeplessness and nerves. It promotes Postum as a natural stimulant free beverage made from roasted whole wheat and bran. The copy urges a thirty day caffeine-free trial and notes two forms: Instant Postum and Postum Cereal.

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Blue Triangle League Jdge P. Hall Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Waterson 1. C. O Tall Edison Walther Tinnjanuel Echo Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors O. P. Hall Home and Education Woman's Club Mra. M.C Noble Grand Association Sun=shine Rebexahs Dan Meyers Liticolselrele G. A. R .Memorial Bil Cedar Fleights School Higck's Tearoon St. Joseph's O. L. V. A. Hail i Temple Rebcked Lodge Blackhawk 10 F. Halh Roosevelt School P.T. A Evangelical Choir Emma Church News Central Christian Church Verne Johnson Ald Society of Linden St. E. Church Earl Chapman L.E. Peper Peggy Wright Delaplaine Whitamore Mrs. Lynch St. Mary’s St. Mary's Velma Isley St. John’s Bere Kripp Studio Girls Orchestra Bishop's J. D. Knapp Y Omers Knapp Prchertra Pearl Moeythaler Elizabeth Zlogier Velma Smith Margaret Horan Havel Schilling Bess Crsby Gladys Brunss Emma Taylor Augusta Mecklenburg Warren J. Steeves Walnut Street Po Om Tomorow Mra J. E. Ryan C. A. Morris Gatesway Glee Club Ralph G. Nichol Fourth Street East Jacksonville Fla Nichel Western Union Tinos Irene Peyner N. W. Entwisle Patriotic Lincoln Circle Women of St. Joseph's Church O. L. V. A. Hall L. EB Black Hawk Buchanan's Hurran Vaughan Iprey KL. 2 Brucher American Lemon Post Charles Vet Berg le Mars Eleventh ‘Street Harold McVey Winton Street Lucien Lelong Old Hawkeye Bank W. Union Will Rogers Jerecan Lstc Seling Schuneman’s Bre M. C. A. Watertes, Tows Cherks Parvabie Graham Bay Elks Lodge NEW Bank Algona Algona, Ta Towa State Bank Algona State Bank Burr C. Towne PANOR East Fourth St. Ea Miford Johnson Meath Posemon Narcotica Universal Frank Company Fur Coat Insurance Herman C. Miller Co Insurance Service Conk Bishop Cafeteria
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