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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1928

Page

2

Musicale tea in highland circle at Christ Episcopal

The Highland circle of Christ Episcopal church plans a pre lentine musicale tea at 2 30 PM tomorrow at Mrs Zathoe Burk s home. Artists John Conrad Miss Alice Spencer and Mrs Albert Gresley will perform with Mrs Richard Hall as general chair woman and social committees.

Highland Circle of Christ Episcopal Church Pietes Zathoe Burk John Conrad Alice Spencer Albert Gresley Waterloo Richard Hall Marguerite Mackarden Olmstead

Former Orange Township Residents Mark 25th Anniversary

Mrs. Hugh Geiger of La Verne California and her husband celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary in Orange Township. Relatives and friends gathered at their home for the occasion with roses and calla lilies adorning the house. The couple received several gifts as refreshments were served by Mrs. Geiger with help from Miss Alice Klingamag. Attendees included AL Montz Glen Monte D L Fox D E Pox and several former residents.

Hugh Geiger la Verne Cal Oranges Bingaman Petmoma

Mrs Bolke Hosts Dinner Party for Co-Workers Group

Mrs Bolke of Cedar Falls entertained a small group of friends from Miller-Woh store with a 6 o'clock dinner at her home. The evening included banko and piano music. The event featured several guests and ended with Rev J Henry Mueller officiating a double ring marriage service for Henry J Lamprecht and Bye L Himberton at 100 p.m. in the parsonage.

Bolke CA Bolke Cedar. Falls D Miller-Woh Mreo Harriett, Wightman Elizabeth Williamson Banco J. Henry” Mueller First Lutheran Church Henry’ J. Lamprecht Richard Ll. Lamprecht Palrbenk Miss Bye L. Hl Willian “Himberton Jas

Marriage of Vivian Klemme Ellis and Prof Sheridan H Jones

In Iowa Falls on a Wednesday ceremony at the English Lutheran church Rev J H Herbst united Vivian Klemme Ellis and Prof Sheridan H Jones. The bride, city librarian active in county extension work, and the groom, Ellsworth College educator and angling editor, will reside in Iowa Falls.

Chrix Klemme Vivian Klemme Ellia Sheridan H. Jones J. H. Herbst English Lutheran Church Hardin County Jones Ellsworth College Outdoor Life Recreation

Waist Measure Admission Party in Mrs Kerrs Home

Ladies from Lotus Sargar Sunday School class at First M church attended a clever party hosted by Mrs Thomas Kerr and Mrs James A Cook yesterday afternoon. Each guest brought a waist measure with a cent per inch placed in a sack, and thirty contestants played games and guessing contests while receiving valentines and refreshments.

Thomas Kerr James A. Cook

Living Pictures Illustrate Edison P T A Meeting at School

A school program last evening featured living pictures posed by Edison school children. Miss Olive Trossem, art supervisor, gave a talk to the Parent Teacher Association at the school building. Mrs J G McAlvin reviewed members of the school board, and refreshments followed. Mrs Thomas Kendrick chaired the committee.

Parent‘Teacher Association ‘of Edison School Olive Trossem J. G. McAlvin Thomas Kendrick

Hints in Beauty Care by Edna Rent Forbes Tissue Builders

Edna Rent Forbes extols skin nourishment via tissue builders and proper circulation. She warns that poor blood, low fat, or an anemic body starves the skin and suggests simple cold cream formulas using almond or olive oil, with lanolin as option despite hair-growth concerns.

Edna Rent Forbes

Style Show Planned by Junior Auxiliary Club at Waterloo

Junior Auxiliary of the Waterloo Woman's Club schedules a spring fashion show with frocks, coats, hats, and accessories provided by a local store. The benefit supports the Woman's Club building fund and includes high school orchestra music and bake sale. Committee members include Ruth Rodamar, Martha Graham, Margaret Morris, Audrey Odhrson, Betty Wurster, Mildred Bercy, Betty Waterbury, and Kathryn Dougherty. Fifty members attended the meeting with a Raggedy Ann dance and an accordion solo as part of the program.

Waterloo Woman's Club of Pine Arts Department Woman's Club Ruth, Rodamar Martha Graham Margaret Morris Audrey Ocdrson Betty Wurster Mildred Bercy Betty Waterbury Kathryn Dougherty Ruth ‘Rodamar

Valentine party hosted by the Quackenbushes

Mr and Mrs Clarence Quackenbush hosted a valentine party at their home last evening Favors were given to F E Jacobs and Mrs G V Bellinger Guests included James Edwards F B Jacobs G V Bellinger and Roy McLain Hostess provided refreshments St Marys Young People's club to hold a party for members and friends Monday evening in St Mary's auditorium with games and dancing

Clarence Quackenbush Cams F. E. Jacobs G. V. Bellinger Mesars Aimes James Edwards F. B. Jacobs Roy McLain St Mary's Young People's Club St. Mary's Auditorium

Parish church groups hold meetings and picnics across city

Church reports detail an all parish picnic supper at Christ Episcopal parish house at 6 30 Monday with attendees bringing covered dishes and own silverware and dishes. Albert Greeley chairs. Women’s guild luncheon at Christ Episcopal featured Jessie Cooley and a list of hostesses. Central Christian division five met for quilting and planned next meeting. First Lutheran Missionary Society discussed tax filing for New Guinea while piecing a comforter. St Mark’s St Margaret’s guild hosted a luncheon as Dr J G Creede missed talks. First Brethren hosted an all day mission meeting with prayer for evangelistic events. Hudson attendees listed.

Christ Episcopal Church Albert Greeley Ladies’ Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Jessie Cooley Mmes J. B. Armstrong Leo Darling Henry Williams William Bates Henry Haffa Richard Hall Division Five Central Christian Church Ella Stimes M. M. Smith Arthur Blekal New Guinea First Lutheran Missionary Society G. Hermann L. KH. Bender H. Ev Buenticke St. Margaret's Guild St. Mark's Episcopal Church A. R.cash L. C. Armstrong Walter Johnson J. G. Creede Charles City Charles A. Bank Ashland Edwin Boardman Missionary Society of First Brethren Church Hudson Mimes Sam’ Watters Bowen Blazie Brandhorst Wilt Brandhorst Etta. Gutknecht

Mrs Brooks tells of Constantinople at Cedar Heights

Mrs Nellie Brooks spoke yesterday afternoon at Cedar Heights Women's club sharing three years in Constantinople with the American Bible Society. She contrasted customs and religious beliefs, described mosques underground passages and street scenes, and illustrated with photographs and crafts. Plans were announced for a free community entertainment tomorrow at the schoolhouse for National Drama week.

Constantinople Cedar Heights Nellie Brooks Brooks Ralph Edgerton Music and Art C. J. Munger FA. Cage J. Sutcliffe

Mock Will Reading At Wild Rose Club Meeting

Will reading formed the centerpiece of entertainment at the Wild Rose club gathering hosted by Mrs. Sidney D. Smith. readings by Mrs. J. M Cords and Miss Marthe Sweeney, a piano solo by Miss Vivian Smith, and games directed by Mrs. A. B. Manley highlighted the program. Mrs. Smith elected secretary to fill the vacancy left by Miss Addie McCormick. The next meeting is set for March 15 at Mrs. Frank Finn’s home with Mrs. H. B. Williams assisting.

Wild Rose Club Sidney D. Smith A. B. Manley J. M Cords Vivian Smith Marthe Sweeney

Nellie Bloom Honored at Pretty Parties Before Wedding

Miss Nellie Bloom, soon to wed George Pannhuk, is guest of honor at social gatherings hosted by Thelma Daley and Bernice Scrogey. Mrs Verle Abbee entertained last evening at Cedar Falls for the bride elect, with guests including Lireille Allbee Irene Feely and Bernice Scroggy.

Thelma Daley Bernice Scrogey Nellie Bloom George Pannhuk Verle Abbee Cedar Falls Lireille Allbee Thelma Deley Irene Feely Alfrreda Wilson Florence Edgerton Irene Hill Margaret Nauman Marjorie Gross Bernice Scroggy

Miss Marie Klein Hosts Party for Besnows at Aunt’s Home

Miss Marie Klein entertained office employees of the Litchfield Manufacturing company at Mrs H A Schmitz home. Guest of honor was Miss Mabel Benzow, soon to wed Albert Dietsch. The evening featured banco and favors for Miss Marjorie Anderson and Miss Helen BurRefreshments were served. Hostess assisted by Miss Clara DeMuth.

Marie Klel Litchfield Manufacturing Company H. A. Schmitz Mabel _Benzow Albert Dietsch Banco Marjorie Anderson Helen Bur Clara DeMuth

Readings and parties mark Forget-Me-Not Club eventings

Maria Ritze hosted Forget-Me-Not Club readings at her home with two works by Riley and Field. Delia Lynn received birthday gifts. helpers included Mrs. Glemens and Mrs. Upcraft. A separate Blue Triangle party awarded favors to Miss Beck and Miss Sindlinger. Raymond card party announced for Sunday. In Indiana a man died from automobile fumes, Clarence. Pop. 174.

Maria Ritze Fred Moore O James Whitcomb Riley Eugene Field Delia Lynn Eames Mmes Wesley Glemens David Upcraft D. W. Ritze Blue Triangle League Wilda Mae Beck Trene Sindlinger Evelyn Schrader Clarence John Hartwig

City in Brief and Legal Notices from Cedar Falls Waterloo

Mrs Blanche A Shultz filed for divorce from Clarence P D Shultz on desertion and cruel treatment after a marriage on November 7 1925. Wm Primmer jailed 30 days for illegal liquor. Paul M Wartburg of Union Pacific visited Waterloo en route New York to San Francisco. Chancery and law cases set for automatic dismissal at March term under Rule V. Jerusalem taxis and Moscow Leningrad trains to gain radio telephones in new city developments.

Blanche A. Shults Clarence PD. Shultz Paul M. Wartburg Union Pacific Railroad Waterloo Illinois Central New York San Francisco Clerk of Courts

Health Problems to be Discussed by Local Groups

Black Hawk county health problems will be considered at a meeting next Thursday night at Hotel Russell Lamson. Sponsored by the Black Hawk County Federation of Women's organizations representatives of men's and women's service clubs invited. Dinner at 6:30. Mrs. E F Stevenson is president and Miss Mayme Egan is secretary.

Black Hawk County Russell Lamson

Valentine's token aids capture of teen auto thief

In Keokuk on February 17 an affectionate greeting from a schoolgirl led to the arrest of Wayne Merchant. Officers recovered the token in a deserted automobile, and Merchant along with Hugh Van Sudall and Robert Sorenson were held to the grand jury on automobile stealing charges.

Keokuk. Ta Wayne Merchant Hugh van Sudall Robert Sorenson Grand

Patriotic Party Held by Home Social and Literary Society

Fifty five attended a patriotic party at the home of Mrs. Roelf Wessels on College street Cedar Falls earlier this evening with husbands as guests. The program included a playlet and songs Sullivan polities.

Cedar Falls Patriotic Party of Home Roelf Wessels College Street Sullivan Polities

Blizzard Eases After Heavy Snowfall and Cold Wave

A winter storm subsided by noon with temperatures dropping from 33 to 17 degrees above zero. Rain gauge readings exceeded one inch and rail lines remained passable with trains on schedule as crews cleared tracks. Interurban service resumed normally after wind and snow eased.

Walph C. F. de N Nero

Boys Who Stole Auto Are Paroled

Harry Miller aged 18 of 102 1/2 South Street and Donald King aged 17 of 403 Second Street East were sent to the Iowa Industrial School for Boys in Bidorm by Judge George J. Sager on charges of operating a motor vehicle without owner consent. Grant Carpenter aged 12 of 211 Oneida Street had his case continued. Miller and Carpenter were paroled to Dr. Warren J. Steeves pastor Walnut Street Baptist Church and may be paroled today. They were arrested after being seen driving a car from Bhoree Fuel & Transfer garage.

Harry, Miller South Street Donald King Second Street Iowa Industrial School For Boys Bidorm George J. Sager Lste Grant Carpenter Oneida Street Aany Miller Carpenter Warren J. Steeves Walnut Street Baptist Church Bhoree Fuel É& . Transfer. Oo

Federal Surety sale approved by New York syndicate

The Federal Surety company here was sold to a New York syndicate, which approved yesterday the purchase of an additional 775,000 dollars in capital stock. The firm will continue to operate locally with no management changes planned. Four thousand British factory workers were weighed and measured in a study on safe load limits and handling methods.

Feupus Y Sm. Fto Lyeone Tl Federal Surety Company New York

Legion to gather data on graves of U.S. soldiers

Legion members plan a statewide survey listing all graves of American soldiers in Iowa. L. V. Jones, assisted by committee members, will compile records including service details, death date and place, and cemetery location with county notes. A Des Moines meeting will finalize plans.

Legion U.S Pack Hal County R. A. Barrsti Jush Balenstier Joe Eagle Dick Rath Stave Armagest Karl V. West Br “Et Everhart Millard Jacoby Waterloo la Porte Joe’ Myers Cedar’ Alls A’ H. Evans Odeon-Muelfer Post Hudson B. J. Kleck Ner Dunkerton Jones State’ Committee

Chronological Name Origins From Months and Numbers

A historical note explains month names derive from numbers in Latin and Roman eras. It traces how March equals 3 and September to December reflect 7 8 9 10, with several date transformations noted as examples.

Ancient Dandruff Cure Promises Total Removal

A vintage remedy claims four ounces of ordinary liquid argon dissolves dandruff when applied at night. The method requires massaging into the scalp and results in the supposed disappearance of itching and flakes by morning after several applications.

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Sunshine Club Bernice McMillan Warren Cashman Cedar Rapids F. EB. Jacobs G. 8. G. Club Valentine Fred Morris Joyle Club Bridge Favors Lyman Miller Dan O'Neil Alexander Mutch Page Mutch Frank Collins Thisus Club Collins Donald Finlayson Beryl Richards Double Four Bridge Club Warren Cunningham C. R. Schoel Ralph Shaffer R. Schoel St. Mary’s Club Mary's Dramatic Club Bt. Mary's Hall Glendenning New York City Graham Brad Buckhart Slmpet Lucille Dutsch Raphael Bornong Ray Moody Rose Lasche G. R. Brugeemab Ruth Marsman Henry Hoffer A. P. Burke Mary Albrecht Helen Kurth Agnes Wahl Carl Bruggeman Pott Freatadmalige Supps Richard Buenner Myrtle Paley Repaz Richard Buehner Myrie Faley Faley Rubenstein Ann Grunewald Pibno Miserwin Orange Township Vivian K. Ellis R. Jones Iowa Falls, Wed Edison P.T. A Woman’s Club Plans Quackenbush Church News Mrs. Brooks Sesson Paris Lucien : Lelooq Mock Will Nellie Bloom Marie Klein Miss Benzow Elvan St. Mary’s Sewing Circle Julia McGarvey Louis Vollenweider J. P. Cases Richard Bartelt Susan Dagenhart Ben Bunch H. K. Bunch Paul Kern A. F. Wilson H.W. Searcy Iona Kern Ih. R. Bernard Earl Smith Peggy Eastman Erma Stevens Raymond Westesses Robert Hardin Len Craft John O'Connell B.S. Weber Max Francy H. Leceart & Co 27Th St Hudson River Smith, Lichty & Huillman Co Buchanan's Mr. W. ©. Stewart Conger Street Jerusalem Moscow Leningrad Heinz Tomate Eich Oma Chup — (S Blizzard Uv. Iches Hoge Hunter’s Kramer’s Hardware West Fourth &1 Orange Front
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