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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1928

Page

2

Patriotic program and society notices at Memorial Hall

Warren K. Steeves will present a patriotic program at Memorial hall at 2 30 p m on Wednesday as part of an all day thimblebee by the Woman's Relief corps. Comrades of the G A R and widows attend with a noon gathering and various church and club events follow throughout town.

Warren K. Steeves Inut Street Baptist Church Memorial Hall Woman's Bellef Corps Diane Ruth Wrage Ant Ro Myers George Hughes Yalent Muddigan School Mirwit Urd A&seenybig Parrette Furs Willa Girsen Gaitriotie Dissruchor Altas Genenis Deborah Society of First Methodist Church Ue Ae Canfarier A. H. Hall Augustin Sri HO A. Snyder Eudora Keider- Hine

Silver wedding celebration at Orange Township guests 28

Mr. and Mrs Ira Fike celebrated their silver wedding with a Sunday gathering of 28 family guests at the couple’s home in Orange Township. The party followed their marriage at the lanterns’ parents’ home in Waterloo and gifts of silverware were presented. Attending were J. J. Miller and family, U. G. Miller, H. W. Miller, E. M. Lichty, L. W. Cunningham, C. J. Miller and Frank Beek.

Peguire Barrel Orange Township Mes Ira Fike Ike Lanter J. W Miller Waterloo Faye Beer Finc J. J. Miller U. GC. Miller H. W. Miller E. M. Lichty L. W. Cunningham C. J. Miler Frank Beek

Roby Couple Host Dinner for Bride and Groom

Miss Lenore Owens and Harold McArthur of Rockford Michigan wed Saturday afternoon in the study of First Presbyterian church with Rev. Thomas Raymond Nivet officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs Ira O Roby, sister of the bride, who later hosted dinner in Black's tearoom for the couple, with guests Miss Bessie Walsh and Joe Cavenaugh. The McArthurs leave today for Rock Island to make their home.

Lenore Owens Harold McArthur Rockford Thomas Raymond Nivet First Presbyterian Church Ira O. Roby Water

Melchoir Court Plans for Dance and Initiation

Melchoir Court of the Tribe of Ben Hur will hold a costume dance after the regular meeting Wednesday at KE of P hall. Plans for a spectacular initiation at East High School auditorium on Ajil 5 will be discussed. about two hundred candidates are expected. Archie Dennings, district manager, leads a special campaign.

Melchoir Court Ben Hur P_ hall East High School Archie Dennings

Miss Alexander Hosts Seventeenth Birthday Dinner

Mrs Charles Alexander entertained Saturday evening at her home honoring her daughter Margaret on her seventeenth birthday. A red and white scheme featured valentine favors. Guests included June Miller Julia Miller Ruth Blanchard Verle Kingaman Alvin Kdity Myron Lamb and Paul Miller before theatre and music back home.

Charles Alexander Margaret Miss Alexander Valentine Alexander June Miller Julia Miller Ruth Blanchard Verle ,Kingaman Alvin Kdity Myron Lamb Paul, Miller

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Lantz At Home

Twenty friends visited Mrs Herbert Lantz at her home for a birthday surprise party. Favors at 500 were given to Mrs Frank Gier Mrs Wil Wilgus Harry Nanny and Will Wilgus. A late two course supper was served by Mrs Joe Trotter Guy Burbank Clarence Manall and Anthony Reiss. Mrs Trotter presented Mrs Lantz with a basket of flowers on behalf of the company.

Herbert Lanta

Club Notes Describe Bid-em-Up 500 Gathering at Parkin

Club notes state cid members meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Elbert Green home. Bid em Up and Friday Afternoon 500 clubs entertained husbands at Parkin on Janesville road last evening with dancing cards and a 6 oclock picnic dinner. Favors at bridge went to Mrs Fred Reed and Alvin Peters Miss Mildred Liebert and Ray Speicher were honored at 500. Bid em Up club plans another such event soon.

Clits Parkin Janesville Road Fred Reed Alvin Peters Mildred Liebert Ray Speicher

Beauty tips for lip rouge and skin care in old magazine

Advice on selecting lip rouge and skin care products for women, warning against cheap brands and recommending quality sticks. Mentions pale lips after illness, using cold water and hazel for pores, and suggests a mail request with self addressed stamp envelope for more details.

Helen Mc Sever Pog Woo

Golden Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Frank Lynn

Mr and Mrs Frank Lynn celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home 914 Randolph Waterloo after a long marriage begun February 19 1878 in St Raphsel Cathedral Dubuque Iowa Born in Ireland County Armagh and Dubuque Iowa the couple spent decades on farms in Butler County and later retired to Waterloo A lavish reception included gold purses from their children and Judge George Sager Family members attending included D W Dawkins Madeline Ashley Joe Scully Raymond Lynn William Conaty Kenneth Lynn and other relatives.

St. Raphsel Cathedral Dubuque Frank Lyn Delia Dailey Randolph Street Lynn County Armagh Ireland Butler County Waverly Waterloo George Sager D. W. Dawkins Madeline Ashley Joe Scully Joseph Lynn Raymond Plainfield William Conaty William Lynn Kenneth Lynn Cedar Rapids

Dorothy Schmidt Birthday Surprise Party Host Family Involves Local Youth

Twenty young folk gathered last evening at Mr. and Mrs. George Schmidt’s home for a birthday surprise party for their daughter Dorothy. Favors at hearts went to Miss Alice Anderson Faul Will Dorothy Schmidt and Carl Ehrke. Mrs. G W Meier assisted in serving refreshments with other guests including Alice Kline Dorothy Kline Ermine Betts Frieda Wille Marie Will Dorothy Wil Latin Shanger Luella Meier Grafton Zimmerman Edwin E Towne A F Stocker Edward Will Edward Ehrke and George Meirs.

George Schmidt Dorothy Alice Anderson Faul Will Dorothy Schmidt Carl Ehrke G. W. Meier Sehrmidt Alice Kline Dorothy Kline Ermine Betts Frieda Wille Marie Will Dorothy Wil Latin Shanger Luella Meier Messrs Grafton Zimmerman Edwin E. Towne A. F. Stocker Edward Will Edward Ehrke George Meirs

Mabel Lehmkuhl Weds Fred Chevalier in Independence

Miss Mabel Lehmkuhl daughter of Mrs. C. A. Gray Maynard Iowa married Fred Chevalier son of Mr and Mrs Chevalier. The ceremony took place this afternoon and the couple will visit Mrs Gray before returning to make their home here. The bride worked at Prize's Permanent Ware shop and the groom at Illinois Central shops.

Mabel Lehmkuhl Campbell Avenue C. A. Gray Maynard Fred Chevalier Fremont Street Independence Gray Chevalier Illinois Central

Surprise Party For W G Lamb At Home

W G Lamb was surprised at his home last evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lamb plus J W Wilimiek W W Allbee Thomas Williams William Breckenridge and Miss Ruth Suhr. Card party by St Marys church women to aid the high school basketball team tomorrow at St Marys hall. Mothers of basketball players form the committee. Hadassah bridge tea tomorrow at 2 30 pm at Walnub Court apartments due to illness of Mrs Julius Schultz.

W. G. Lamb Mrs. Lamb Messrs Mmes J. W. Wilimiek W. W. Allbee Thomas Williams William Breckenridge Ruth Suhr St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Hall E Wadassah Solomon Sussman Walnub -Gourt Bridge Hadassah Society Julius Schultz

Church Activities Schedule for Westminster and Other Parishes

Church calendars list dinners meetings and talks at Westminster First Brethren Northminster Waln ut Street Baptist St Mark's Episcopal First Methodist and other churches. Events include choir dinners business meetings officer elections bazaar leap year social box drives all day gatherings and lectures with ministers and lay leaders, spanning February through March at multiple church locations.

Waterloo city notes and local happenings

Local notices report H B Maynard homebound with rheumatism at 828 Fourth Street west. Camp 2068 Moderty Woodmet of America to meet tomorrow at 8 PM. Myrtle Brigham visits Chicago while J L McMinn surveys Great Western railroad matters. Mrs. Stuart Means improving after surgery. A B Steinmayer visits from Council Bluffs. Dr G G Bickley away in California with office covered by Dr Lichty. Families on Wellington, Cascaden, and Fourth Street west noted. Adelaide Gilchrist returns from New York buying trip. Re-election bids announced for A G Reid and Mrs G G McAlvin. J S Tuthill visited Panora amid snow. Dr G W Bruner to Iowa City for dental college celebration. J Allen returns from hardware conventions. Conopus club to gain 30 new members. W L Oswald to speak. Washington birthday dinner planned at First Baptist Church. Lost milk bottles cited at $30 million annual US loss.

H. B. Maynard Fourth Street Moderty Woodmet America PL Hall Myrtle Brigham Great Western Freight Office Chicago J. L. McMinn Great Western Railroad Stuart Means Cascadens Avenue Alien Memorial Hospital B Steinmayer Ilinois Central Railroad Council Bluffs G. G. Bickley South Street California Dr. G. Bickley Lichty J. M. Hileman Wellington Street G. W. Bruner Sunset Road Iowa City F. T. Breene Dental College Iowa Des Moines Minneapolis Minnesota Hardware Dealers Conopus Club Black’s W. L. Oswald Bradstreet Company Washington New England

Citizenship talk by Mrs Nellie Brooks at McKinley PTA

Mrs Nellie Frury Brooks will discuss citizenship at 7 30 pm at McKinley Parent Teachers Association meeting. Miss Na Galser directs community singing. Miss Harrington and Miss Bartholomew perform piano solos and readings. Mothers of certain grade children to provide refreshments. Also notices of auxiliary meeting and a separate local court fine report follow.

Nellie Frury Brooks McKinley Parent-Teachers'’ Association Na Galser Betty Harrington Thelma Bartholomew

Abe Martin on Education and Civil Service Tests

A playful Abe Martin riff mocks chasing youth and candy apples while urging readers to pursue a civil service exam. The quip suggests education matters and promotes dry sleuthing as a path to stable work.

Week by Week Waters With Maarylet

Spring is coming to Waterloo with a Spring Shopper event. The ad promises rich fashion tastes and a storewide display to refresh wardrobes. Mrs Everviady is urged to enjoy shopping across participating shops.

Maarylet Waterloo

Looking for Something New at Booth Josephs

A feature item invites readers to visit Booth Josephs to view crystal necklaces etched with designs paired with Japanese twill or pearls. The piece highlights local performer Jay Mills, a WWI veteran turned actor, promising an engaging week of stage entertainment and inviting audience suggestions.

Booth Josephs

Hat fashion by Kathryn Meek at 304 East Fourth

Kathryn Meek opens a hat shop at 304 E Fourth St offering the latest spring models from authorities such as Milgrim Brick-Wells Hortense and Soloman. A designer will tailor a chosen straw or mixed hat to suit the customer’s individual type.

Fifth Ave Kathryn Meek E. Fourth St Milgrim Brick-Wells Hortense Harry Soloman Cupid Harry Hayman Kathryn_ Meek

Are You Worried About Time For Waterloo Shopping

A brief note offers to handle shopping tasks by sending a link for payment and closing a check, promising to do the shopping on the reader’s behalf. The message emphasizes convenience for those pressed for time.

Waterloo

Something Different Iry the Dixie Barbecue

Barbecued hams at Something Different Iry the Dixie Barbecue on 191 Bridge StL offer powerful tasty meals for lunches and after the show parties.

Bridge

New York Visit Sparks Waterloo Dress Boom

Mr and Mrs Wilhelm of the Frances Shop return from New York with a tiny but splendid collection of social type dresses for younger and older women. The assortment includes dressy weargettes semi-tailored styles and silk ensembles for Waterloo shoppers and nearby communities.

Mrs. Wilhelm Frances Shop Waterloo

I Was Amazed Wien 3 Studio Offer

A local studio at 219-18 W Fourth advertised a photo deal offering a dozen full length pictures in four poses for one dollar during February. The notice promotes an affordable portrait package with limited time availability.

Wien 3 Tritz Siss

Prince of Pep Jay Mills Leads Riviera Show

A lively review of Jay Mills, the 26 year old band leader at the Riviera this week. The writer praises his snappy style and crowd appeal noting his talents for entertaining people and his ability to connect with audiences in a parlor like manner.

Ay Mills the Riviera Blthie Jay Mills

March Only Westinghouse Toaster Set at Hu Electric Co

A Westinghouse Turnover Toaster with a finished bread board and steel knife is offered for a low price of 6 dollars 48 cents at Hu Electric Co located at 217 West Fourth Street.

Westinghouse Hu Electric Co

Mary Lou Shop for You Have a Heart on Sunday

Weekend shopping notice invites readers to let Mary Lou shop for them while Mother rests. It promotes the Elks Club Tac driver and a family friendly outing. Wilson's Drug Store at 300 West Fourth urges stocking stationery and novelty items priced at 69 cents per box.

Elks Club Wilson’s West Fourth

Gartner Gay Wedding Tonight at St Josephs Church

Miss Mary Marguerite Gay daughter of Dr and Mrs J C Gay of 416 Second Street casts will wed Carl David Gartner tonight at St Josephs Catholic Church. Rev Ward J Blattery will officiate. Miss Gay is East High graduate and Iowa State Teachers College student and Alpha Omicron sorority member. Gartner attended Hannibal public schools and Missouri University Columbia and was city editor of the Waterloo Tribune. Miss Gay has hosted many prenuptial parties.

Mary Marguerite Gay J. C. Gay Second Street Carl David Gartner Iseph Ma Ward J. Blattery Miss Gay East High School Iowa State Teachers College Alpha To Gemma Gartner Hannibal University of Missouri, Columbia Della Kappa Fraternity Waterloo Tribune

Hearing on Rapids Bus Line March 13

Hearing of the application for certificate to authorize operation of a motorbus from Cedar Rapids via Le Porte City Mount Auburn Vinton and Newhall before the state railroad commission March 19 in Black Hawk county. The W C P N Railway Co. filed the notice with company officials.

Gedar Rapids W., C. PF. & N. Railway Co State Railroad Commission Black Hawk County le Porte City Mt. Auburn Vinton Newhall

Conductor Returns From I C Hospital After Injury

I C railroad conductor J J Hitler of 428 Dune street Iowa City returned home last night nearly recovered after foot injury in an accident last September. Miss Thelma Luhring of Nashua Iowa sister of Mrs Kieler is visiting the Kieler home. William Buckley and Charles Buckley of Davenport were summoned to Dubuque by the illness of sister Mrs Eldon Fisher who remains in poor health and was reported critical today. Marie Buckley 1021 Lafayette street went to Dubuque yesterday to visit.

J. J. Hitler Dane Street Iinois Dubuque William L. Buckley Lafayette Street Charles J. Buckley Wellington Street Eldon Fisher Fisher Marie Buckley Lafayette

Brain Test Word Family Puzzle Finds Hidden Answers

Reader puzzle lists words present in the parentheses including 4 pr par pare parent and adds Ae are rent on the these theses he. The mixed fragments likely prompt finding word roots and related forms hidden in the sequence.

Home Crafts and Education Tips for Children

Handcraft and drama in the home link with rainy day activities. Parents should nurture each child’s abilities, teach independent judgment, and focus on character. Use simple kitchen gelatin to make foods appealing and practice arithmetic, writing, and correspondence at home. Roaches go into cracks. Fly-Tox reaches and kills them.

Instant Postum offers a nourishing mealtime drink

An advertisement promotes Instant Postum as a hot, wholesome beverage made with milk. It markets it as caffeine free and kid friendly, claiming it tastes like grown up drinks, helps with health, and should be tried for 30 days before deciding to switch permanently.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Steeves Peter Qiesah McKinsey Woman's Club Pythian Sisters Henry Lingelbach Elalets Elks. Club M. FE Home Missionary Sneiety Fidelity Circle E. YL Rand P. W Immanuel Lutheran Church Church Parish House St. John's Parish Black's Teas W. B. A. Merting Moose Hall St. Mary's School Hall Royal Helpers First Brethren Church J. W. Lichty Philathea Westminster Churchilathea Westminster Wartburg League First Lutheran Church Mr. and Mrs. Like Silver Wedding Mrs. Roby Tribe of Marcella Lovett Strand Theatre Walter Lovett K. of P. Hall King’s Daughters Scattergood Rircle Tomorow Paul Wilson Callie Wieder Bonney Family Ruth Sucken Ila The Mrs. Lantz Cid Elbert Green Mrs Frank Lynn Church News Philaihea Westminster Presbyterian Church First Bretheren Church J. W. Vdehty C. E. Arnold W. B. Jennings W. R R. Sreskett Ald Society Northminster Presbyterian Church John Youmans Wartburg League of First Lutheran Church Walnut Street Baptist Church St. Mark's Episcopal Winyen Julius Kutirke James G. Crredie Fitet Methodist Church George Pike Hamer Bruce Gates I. Witaigman Cedar Falls Buchanan'c C. RR. Harley Bayard Street Allen Memorial Hospital Walter Graham Iowa University A. B. Graham Atreet West Adelaide Gilchrist Waterloo Garment Company New York A. G. Reid Uo. G. McAlvin Board of Education Waterloo West J. S. Tuthill Panora Fred ‘Tucker United States Nellie Brooks B. F Firemen's Hall H. F. Moon J. C. Beem Moon Bertles-Shepherd O Company Albert Lea Minn Abe Martin Taie Prince Pep Mary Lou Mary Modern Creamery Co East Sixth Se Watcriae Town Pure Foods IOM Rapids I. C. Hospital Instany Postun Tne
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