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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1929

Page

2

Speaker Outlines Modern Language Teaching Shift at Woman's Club

Rev Donard Rheiner urged replacing memorized rules with practical exposure to modern languages in schools. He argued for reading current French magazines over Da Maupassant and for learning through personal satisfaction rather than passing marks, noting benefits to vocabulary music and travel. Music program followed, featuring Sibelius works and student violin quartet from West High.

Donard Rheiner Universalist Church Yale Revies Frederick Bliss Luyniens da Maupassant Europe

Nurses Club Dinner Honors Patriot Motif in Waterloo

Waterloo Nurses' Club held a patriotic dinner meeting with Uncle Sam figures and candy log hatchets as centerpieces. Police matron work was described by Mrs. W. W. Warsaw, followed by Dr. Charles Mayo’s talk. Hostesses included Miss Gertrude Hol and others. A second meeting is planned for March 21.

Waterloo Nurses’ Club Uncle Sam W. W. Warsaw Charles Mayo Hole Russell-Lamson Gertrude Hol

Brown Couple to be Honored for 65 Years of Marriage

Mr and Mrs C F Brown long married sixty five years will be guests of honor at Waterloo chapter D A R dinner tonight Mrs Brown formerly Carrie Van Benthuysen was born June 26 1843 in Warren County New York and will be 86 this summer Her husband born Feb 10 will be 92 this year Their son Harry G Brown and another son Charles H live in Montana The couple hosted a 500 guest golden anniversary reception in 1914 at K P Hall

Renee van Benthuysen Warren County New York Charles H Montana

Society Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

Tonight study club at Hotel President Waterloo chapter D A R Black's tearoom Father and son banquet at Northminster Presbyterian church Elks club Danes Veterans of Foreign Wars K P hall Father and son banquet Burton avenue Baptist church Junior auxiliary dance Woman's clubhouse Ville Dules class Grice M E church PTA Edison school Cedar Camp Maccabee Waterloo LO O F hall Women of Moosehears Legion Moose hall BTA Our Lady of Victory academy Anniversary program First B r ethren church Auxiliary No 2 2 C O FP encampment No 51 Black Hawk LO O F hall Saturday afternoon city BTA council W C A Junior auxiliary B Natural Music club W C A Saturday evening Delta Phi Nelix Beack tearoom Alpha Delta Alpha dance Hotel President Triple Four club Mr and Mrs Howard Kingsley

Father and Son Burton Avenue Baptist Church Woman's Clubhouse Ville Dules Grice M. E. Church Edison School Cedar Camp Maccabeee Waterloo Women of Moosehears Legion Moose Hall Our Lady of Victory Academy First Brethren ‘Church C. O Black Hawk Loo O. F. Hall B.T. A. Council W. C Natural Music _club Delta Phi Nelix Bisck Alpha Delta Alpha Triple Four Club Howard Kingsley

Bridge Party Is Farewell Affair

Mrs. FP S Bittner hosted a farewell bridge party at 1032 Fifth Street West in honor of her sister Mrs. George Bedessen who departs for TaCracca Wis. Three tables played with prizes won by Mrs. J C Gnagy Mrs 3 Bandifield and Mrs KE N Hamiston. Luncheon was served by the hostess. Junior Group to Meet Junior auxiliary H Natural Music club will meet Saturday at 3 in the W C A.

Fp, S. Bittner Fifth Street West George Bedessen TaCracca Wis J. C." Gnagy Bandifield KE. N. Hamiston Natural Music Club Blanche Kohl Baltimore Street Silent Eight Bridge Club Favors A. J. Knapp Loretta Burk Los Comedies Club Herbert Ruby Riehl Street Bridge T. N. Miller Frank Acuff Broadway Street Vern Fox George Jump Marjorie Acuff Annabelle Brennen Paul Bailey Pandora Club J. W. Thompson Blacks Tearoom Kingsley Avenue C. T. Lytle John White J. S. McGourty C. E. Richey Dawson Street Afr L. V. Folley H. BP. Clemenson J. C. Tracy Florence Richey Dinner Ridge J. B. Goodwin Black's Cutler Street George Washington Waterloo

City council of patent-teacher associations to meet Saturday

The P T A activities city council will hold its regular business meeting Saturday afternoon at the W. C. G. A. details uncertain due to incomplete text.

City Council of Patent-Teacher Associations W. CG. A

Hints in Beauty Care by Edna Kent Forbes

Reading on dental health and self care by Edna Kent Forbes notes that healthy teeth remain attractive with proper care. It stresses brushing twice daily, using a suitable brush, massaging gums, and consulting an orthodontist for advanced fixes. The piece adds hair coloring guidance tied to scalp health and natural color shifts.

Edna Kent Forbes

Annual Dinner Held by Sons of Revolution in City

Bunker Hill chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual dinner Thursday at Hotel President. Officers were reelected including Burr G Lichty as president and Keith G Crowther as secretary treasurer. A joint program with local D A R was planned and medals for student patriot papers were to be awarded.

Bunker Hill Sons of the American Revolution Burr G. Lithty J. C. Beem Keith G. Crowther Falcons W. C. Logan Roger Leavitt H. W. Grout Reno B. Reeve J. C. Hartman Seward Higbee Garieton Sias Burr G. Lichty

Church News Volunteered Linden M E Church Meeting

Linden M E Church held its monthly supper and business meeting on Wednesday evening in the church parlors. Officers elected President L Hoffman Vice President Mrs J Seavey Secretary Treasurer Allen G Ross. Plans were made for a spring festival next month. Woman's Auxiliary Christ Episcopal Church met for an afternoon meeting at the parish house. A study of Africa was discussed and sewing done.

Linden M. E. Church L. Hoffman J. Seavey Allen G. Ross Christ Episcopal Church Africa

Local notices reflect travel, repairs, and incidents

City brief items include repairs offered by aehanan's with contact number 4343, a flu illness report on R G Smith of Plainfield staying at Hawkeye hotel, and John Tuthill traveling from Town to Clear Lake for the Knights of Pythias annual banquet. Mrs Harry J Smith of Chicago visits relatives at 213 Lafayette, while A J Howard and family travel from St. Louis for the weekend. William Cady reports a tire and rim theft from a car near Hawkeye hotel. A C Wilford, Izaak Walton League state president, attends Mason City chapter banquet on Feb 27 and will speak.

R. G. Smith Plainfield Hawkeye John Tuthill Knights of Pythias Clear Lake Harry J. Smith Chicago James Elliott Lafayette Streets J. Howard

Club Notes and Social Gatherings Across Town

Neighborhood clubs meet at multiple homes with luncheons and bridge wins noted. Honors go to various members including Mrs. A J Knapp, Mrs Loretta Burk, Mrs George Fergeman, and Mrs J M Joyce. Hostesses named include Mrs Maurice Kirby and Mrs Fred Joyce with plans for future meetings and hostesses in March. Also mentions Wateriog Boy Scouts planning radio parties and a divorce hearing in Los Angeles for Mrs Cora Brett and Albert Brett.

Los Angeles Cal Cora B. Brett Albert H. Brett Mason City

Washington Ball and Frat Parties Scheduled in City

The junior class sponsors the annual Washington ball at the Teachers College gym tonight featuring Martha and George Washington in costume and Martha's flower garden. Chaperones include Mrs. Marion McParland Walker and Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reed. Pi Beta Alpha hosts a dinner at Bluebird Inn. Saturday events include the Delta Phi Delta manual formal at Black's Tea Room and a dance at Alpha Delta Alpha at Hotel President. Bartlett Hall girls plan a colonial party for faculty women.

Washington Towa State ‘Teachers College Martha George Washington Marthas Marlon. McParland Walker L. E Reed Pi Beta Alpha Bluebird Inn Cedar Falls Sorelai Delta Phi Delta Sorority Black’s Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity Bartlett Hall

Bride Florence Stoakes Weds Leonard Reigle at Traer U P Church

Miss Florence Stoakes daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stoakes northeast of Traer became the bride of Leonard Reigle son of Mr and Mrs Seth Reigle Van Meter Ind in a single ring ceremony at Traer U P church conducted by Rev A W Martin. The bride attended Iowa State Teachers college Cedar Falls taught several years and later graduated from Iowa State College Ames 1928 serving as head reserve librarian before returning home to wed on a farm east of Traer.

Courier Special Service Traer Florence Stoakes George E. Stoakes Leonard Reigle Seth Reigle Iowa State College Ames Iowa Trier

Broomball Invades Local Sports Ranks at Legion Carnival

Waterlon's Rotary and Lions teams clash at 8 pm in the Becker-Chaapman post American Legion event at the Hippodrome rink. The chaotic exhibit features broom play and a basketball objective, with rings of professionalism accusations flying as officials debate the referee selection amid prize events and quirky costumes.

Waterloo Becker-Chaapman Post American Legion Hippodrome Waterlon Rotary J Lions Breamball Poh

Cheese and Tomato Toast Bake With Beet Salad

A recipe list describes a cheese and tomato toast bake with canned tomatoes onion parsley cornstarch and cheese baked until melted, plus a beets salad with mayonnaise and bell peppers. Includes Walnut Pudding using walnuts vanilla and wine sauce.

Prize Fisherman Pays for Honor in Des Moines

Des Moines news notes Cleve Anderson caught a big catfish in the Des Moines River. A photo followed, then the fish, and game warden arrested Anderson for out of season fishing. He paid a $14.10 fine and the fish was turned over to the county home for the poor.

Des Moines Cleve Anderson Anderson

Washington Honors Mark Washingtons Birthday Observance

National capital celebrates the 197th anniversary of George Washington with a scaled back program. President Coolidge attends a George Washington University ceremony to receive a Doctor of Laws as cabinet members, congress, and foreign officials fill reserved seats. Representative Beck delivers an oration highlighting Washingtons intellect and leadership while Senator Reed reads the Farewell Address.

Washington D. C Congress George Washington Coolidge George Washington University Beck James M. Beck Jefferson Patrick Henry First Continental Congress Pennsylvania Mattie Senate James Reed Missouri

Romance Travels Through Red Tape Maze in Tennessee

Rashville, Tenn February 22 A Belgian war orphan who entered the United States as a stowaway at the end of World War I cannot yet become a citizen because he must leave the country to obtain citizenship papers. Albert Vaughn, who married Anne Burch Brian of Nashville two years ago, is affected by a provision of a seventieth Congress act. She must first request permission to bring him to America, then Vaughn must depart and return after approval is granted.

Rashville Tenn United States Albert Vaughn Anne Burch Brian Nashville America Vaughn

Ex Soldiers Hear Women Musicians At Legion Meeting

About 750 Becker-Chapman post veterans attended at Memorial hall for an American Legion gathering. A group of Knapp School of Music students delivered string numbers led by Prof. J. D. Knapp. Performers included Hazel Schilling Bessie Grosby Emma Taylor Margaret Heron Esther Mecklenburg Velma Smith and Elizabeth Foster. In another note Wesley Kans, a 24 year old son of a bank president, was electrocuted in Pittsburgh while repairing wires.

IlMpois Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Memorial Hall Knapp School of Music Misses Hazel Schilling Bessie Grosby Emma Taylor Margaret Heron Esther Mecklenburg Velma Smith Elizabeth Foster J. D. Knapp Wesley, Ta Robert Sherman C. J. Sherman Exchange State Bank Pittsburgh

Abolish Hell Week at Nebraska Univ

Lincoln Neb Feb 22 Hell week a seven day period for fraternity initiations at the University of Nebraska has been abolished by united action of the fraternities. Criticism centered on wasted time and disturbances. A memory loss suffered by an underclassman during initiation spurred the decision.

Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska United Potion

Ironized Yeast Promises Quick Weight Gain

A vintage advertisement pledges Ironized Yeast as a two in one weight-building tonic. It claims the iron enhances red blood, tones nerves and muscles, and delivers pounds in weeks. Testimonials cite gains of 7 to 11 pounds, with a money-back guarantee if goals aren’t met.

Dainty Dress For Young Fashionable Girls

The sleeves and yoke of this dainty little dress are cut in one, giving smooth, well fitting shoulders. Tiny tucks below the yoke provide ample fullness both back and front. A frack of extreme fineness suited for two young fashionables, available in sizes 2 4 and 6.

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Music of Finland Gorton Sibelius Greta MclIntosh Planish Palmeren Liszt Karl- Manz Winthrop Max Wilson Katherine Sarset Schubert Edmund Severn West High School Mildred Luce Margaret Gallup Marie [Kuriger Maralee Auten Barbara Neubecker Nurses Club Blue Triangle League G. A Emmett.Harrington ML. G. Kel- Tog Tipton Street Flink Mrs, Brown Society P.T. A. Activities Teeny Ielwaes Melis Sons of Revolution Ellen. Warner England Lauerman's Gedar Heights Woman's Club C. I. Munger Warner G. Brinkerhoff Thomas Eaton E. M. Loban Black Hawk Ball Church News PRIEF Gloxsea Aehanan's T. A. M. Bridge Club Maurice Kirby St. Albans Street George Fergeman J. M. Joyce Fred Joyce Wateriog Boy Scouts Stern Kmon St. Lows Bt Loms Prosser Platnvew Tex A. J. Trimble Memorial Fall Fda Murray Texas Marion Ada Fred Moore Victor Long Margaret Kilgore Marlon Ritze Wrestey Clemens John Ritze Kilgore Wild Rose Club Grace Manley Chestnut Street Normig Smith HH. L. Willams L. 5. Fuledkana Martha Sweeney Ffs. Bross James Houghton Gladys Wilhite Ania Gilass Locust. Street Washington Ball T. C Heigle-Stoakes J. H. Love James E. Trimble American Legion Auxiliary Frank Johnson Nees Werkeen Neal Wiarerbine Rotary Lions Clubs National Capital I. C Legion Meeting Srain F. A. Muschenheim Hell Nebraska Univ Han Vila the Hygienic Products CO Canton, Ohio Manufacturers Hack Evening Courier Courier Pattern Dept 17Th St New York City
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