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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1928

Page

2

Iowa Federation meeting prompts busy weekend in Waterloo

Nearly 60 out of town members of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs are called to a Waterloo board meeting with Mrs Elizabeth Skenney presiding. Luncheon at 12 30, board session, lavender and gold banquet, and visits to local venues mark the day.

Iowa Federation of Business and ‘Professional Women’s Clubs Elizabeth Skenney Alier Wykolf Waterloo Barquet Tlack's Riviera Russell- Lamson Kenney Keokuk Wrykof Inez Gothum Florence Black Nellie Garvey Bianchi Johnson

Bodell Sisters Honored at Farewell Party Before Move

Misses Pauline and Kathryn Bodell were guests of honor at a farewell gathering hosted by Mrs. Roy Housden and co hosted by Mrs. Floyd Kennedy. Music and games entertained as Pauline won a prize and gifts were exchanged. Attendees included Ralph Alexander, Harry Whitney, Edward Steege, Lena Berner, George Hutchinson, Joseph Lemoine, L Cobb, Maxine Sicege, Maxine Elliott, Florence Edgerton, Bernice Gindt, Leona Gindt, and Leitha Shirley.

Pauline Kathryn Bodell Kinston M. C Roy Housden Floyd Kennedy Pauline Bodell Ccession Mmes Ralph_ Alexander Harry Whitney Edward

Ruth Hoffert and Harry Brinkman United in Marriage

Miss Ruth Hoffert and Harry Brinkman of Greene Ta united in marriage yesterday at Rev Blough's home of the Church of the Brethren. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and tulle veil and carried pink rose bouquet. They will reside on a Greene farm.

Ruth Hoffert Harry Brinkman Greene, Ta P. Blough Ghurch of the Brethren Vernon Trade Postyive Lillie Olson St. Olaf First Evangelical Church Clinton ¥. Smith Allen Mennarint Hospital Bertha Oo Rlphara Postvilla

Mrs Highmey Hosts Surprise Birthday Party at Home

Relatives and friends gathered last evening at 717 Fourth Street West to honor Mrs Lettie Highmey on her birthday. Guests from Waterloo Cedar Falls and Hudson attended including H R Hollis A H Hollis Frank Hollis Jr O G Moseley Charles Hoffman Charles A Hollis Clarence Poe and Merle Moser.

Lettie Highmey Fourth Street West H. R. Hollis A. H. Hollis Frank Hollis O. G. Moseley Hudson Charles Hoffman Charles A. Hollis Cedar Falls Clarence Poe Merle Moser Waterloo

Community Club Notes Socialites Host Potpourri of Events

Mrs J W Thompson entertained Pandora club with 12 members at her home for fanny work and radio music. Guests included Mmes King Beal George Snider and Mae Ghileoate Ottumwa. Hosts aided by Misses Ruby Sal and Marjorie Donegan served relre yachts while Mrs Wing assisted with two weddings and Airs Charles Brown hosted F Co P club gathering. Decorations used patriotic colors with cherry pie centerpiece. The week featured Leona Ratna hosting a club meeting with a short toast, Golden Glow Bridge club meeting and 500 club gathering at Pasar with Linyd Grover and others assisting.

J. W. Thompson Pandora Club Mmes King Beal George Snider Mae Ghileoate Ottumwa Ruby Sal Marjorie Donegan Willam H. Wing Charles Brown F Co. P. Club Frank Jirsa George Jump Jirst Lievtess

Pickaninny Doll From Waterloo Amazes Koreans

A colored doll sent by Philathra Eliss members at First Methodist to Miss Feancete Oldfather in Korea draws astonishment from Korean girls who had not seen Black people. The doll, shared with dormitory girls and younger students, sparks mixed humor and poignancy as Yeo Una, a top pupil, is highlighted for her thrift and leadership in the Children’s Missionary society. Miss Oldfather hopes for a Christmas furlough next year.

Philathra Eliss First Methodist Feancete Oldfather Gischipol Ab Chemuipe Korea Miss Oldfather Marquis M& Group Garmitory Yeo Una Waterloo Children’s Missionary Society

Legion Auxiliary Dinner and Special Program Held

Legion Auxiliary hosted a dinner and special program at Memorial Hall for G A R comrades wives widows and executive board members. Mrs W B Silver chaired the kitchen committee with Mrs L E Roberts guiding dining, while Mrs Frank Johnson welcomed guests and Harry Reed spoke for the Legion. Mrs F C Sage spoke on Americanism sharing Ellis Island migrant work experiences. Mildred Gleason sang, Juanita H McClean played piano, J W Smith and A D White violinized old melodies, and M E Parsons performed fife solos after reminiscences by veterans.

The American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Ab Mpimorialy Hall W. &. Silver L. E. Roberts Frank Johnson Harry Reed Legion T. F. Shannon F. C. Sage Auxiliary Ellis Island Mildred Gleason Juanita H. McClean J. W. Smith D. White M. E. Parsons Manchester

Mrs Edward Hayes Surprised at Social Gathering

Mrs Edward Hayes was surprised at a party hosted by Mrs Leo Stalth and Mrs Jack Farley at Farley’s home. Favors were given to Mrs Frank Connors Mrs Mike Breker and Mrs Len Newlin. Light refreshments were served.

Leo Stalth Jack Farley Edward Hayes Frank Connors Mike Breker Len Newlin

Church News Highlights Local Meetings and Attendances

A Central Christian rite was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Blens. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Parrett with others. The Spiritual Church of Christ Truth group met yesterday afternoon with notable turnout. Rev. Tidley and Mrs. Nie led programs at 1192 Seat Street. Five members of a primary Sunday school class were hosted last night with guests Marvin Miller Bobby Tisdale Hare Stilts and Van Cable. The gathering featured decorated stories and riddles.

Cental Christian R Airs BL Mra Tyna Spotry Irs Baldwin Mins Mursy Parrett Lucinda Wart Gonint Spiritual Church of Christ Truth Nomi Tidley Mia. IP. Nie Marvin Miller Bobby Tisdale Haremid Styler Vhelme Stunts van Cable

Triangle League Circus Contest Gets Under Way

The Blue Triangle League opened a membership circus at a YWCA supper meeting titled Y's Women's Circus Arena. Four troupes with ring leaders and trainers will vie for points. Miss Nelle Packard announced scoring. Miss Elsie Erlichson leads the Menagerie with Nevada Schwein as assistant. Nearly 40 girls attended, with songs, cheers, talks, and a news sheet called The Calliope Barker.

Blue Triangle League Len Elsie Errichson Nevada Schwein Evelyn Schrader Wilma Gates Evelyn Hile Dell Miniger Cora Loomer Edug Engler Hazel Windolf Myrna Cummins Ils Nelson Maude Michael Lutcille McQuilken Wilda Mae Beck Ethel Miller Janet MacKenzie Ruth Isherwood Marion Snow Calliope Barker

Mrs. A. H. Adams Heads Do-R-Best Club in February Meeting

Mrs. A H Adams was elected president of the Do-R-Best club at a yesterday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. G A Moesner. Other officers named were Mrs D H Gregory as vice president, Mrs Dwight Bower as secretary, and Mrs Ray Smith as treasurer. Special guests included Mrs Joseph Koerner and Mrs Mina Tharp. a theatre party and whist were planned. Nearby, Neighborhood Group on Park Avenue gathered for a picnic dinner, noting February birthdays and wedding anniversaries. Dr and Mrs J R Anders celebrated their fifty seventh wedding anniversary with bridge.

A. H. Adams G. A. Moesner D. H. Gregory Dwight Bower Ray “Smith Albert Wason Frank Tate George Washington Alfred Pine Sidney Dudley Lois Moesner Joseph Koerner Mina Tharp Adams Park Averiue W. A. B. Graham J. R. Anders Bridge

Harry Schulte to referee American Legion Ice Derby at Hipp

Harry H Schulte chosen to referee the annual American Legion Ice Derby at Hipp Saturday at 2 p.m. Officials include Joe Eagle Nathan Barber Frank Lawson and others. Contestants to register at rink by 1 p.m. Awards total 83 prizes including hockey sticks silver skates medals and ribbons. Victor Read and Harry Schulte lead the derby committee of the American Legion.

Harry Schulte Hipp Harry H. Schulte Dalry Castle Congress Bhippodrone Tink Joe Eagle Nathan Barber Frank Lawson Daiies Armstrong John Carpenter A. C G.willford Merrill Coburn Normal Graham Victor Read Dave‘Toenjes Louis Orr Eli Eastman Cskating Victor A. Read Harry A. Schulte American Legion

Proceeds of Farm Union Play Reach 87.50

The Farmers Union presented the play Hiram Silek from Pump kin Creek by Miss Mina Malcolm and cast. Proceeds totaled 87.50. Richard Fratzke is convalescing after illness. She scarlet fever was released from residence on Wednesday.

Caurier Littleton Hiram Silek Pumpkin Creek Fear Gilbertvivie Tught Mina Malcolm Farners Union Richard Fratzke Taftor Partimpaniq

Delegates Certified From Washington Townships

Dr. C K Rawe and J F B Rundles have been certified as delegates from Washington townships to the county convention chaired by Frank Pressey. The meeting at the courthouse tomorrow at 11 am will select 27 delegates to the state convention. East Waterloo Spring Creek Barclay and Union townships remain without delegates.

C.K. Rawe J. FB. Rundles Pressey FP. Frank Republican County Central Committee Washington East Waterloo Spring Creek Barclay Union Townships

County Seeks Shared Cost for Social Clinic in Waterloo

Over 40 civic leaders met at Hotel Russell Lamson to urge more adequate venereal disease facilities and shared funding between city and county. A committee was named to draft an eradication program, with focus on clinic frequency, separate nights for parents, and stricter anti venereal disease legislation. The 1926 27 clinic cost totaled 675.85 with most spent on Dr Staudt’s salary.

Black Hawk County Russell Lamson City Federation of Women’s Organizations BE. F. Stevenson L. C. Hemsworth James A. Robinson Ronald Reed Board of Supervisors County Boar Social Welfare League Waterloo A. J. Staudt Wood George W. Wood A. Dudley Krupp Allen Memorial Hospital Lorene Standish Staudt Robinson

Nashua Man Burned by Gasoline Lamp

Henry Maloy suffered severe burns to one hand when a gasoline lamp overflowed and the oil caught fire. He threw the lamp on the Moor and the blaze was checked by a fire extinguisher with out much damage. Three couples were married at the Little Brown church near here Feb 32 and 23 by Rev J L McComson.

Courier Species Service Nashua Henry Maloy Brown Church Little Brown Church Here J. L. McComson Mabel Hansen Einer Larson Western

Sing Sunday Evening at St Ansgar M E Church

St Ansgar Ga February 24 the first winter sing at St Ansgar M E church will be Sunday evening February 26 at 7 49. Hymnals number over 40 for reference. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Young People gift Nissen library 20 religious books. St Ansgar American Legion auxiliary receives president's sash from Grace King West Union. Auxiliary membership reaches 44 with district quota of 1928.

St. Ansgar American Legion Auxiliary Grace King West Union St. Ans~gar

Chickasaw Courts February Term Opens February 27

The Chickasaw county district court's February term starts February 27 in New Hampton with Judge H. E. Taylor of Waukon presiding. The docket lists fourteen criminal cases, 137 civil cases, and 24 probate matters.

Courier Special Service New Hampton District Court of Chickasaw County H. E. Taylor Waukon

Various Local Notices and Personal Updates in Waterloo Area

Broken lens cap repeats Mrs Louis E Cohen address at 821 Fourth street west, visit to Chicago noted. Interior of Illinois Central passenger depot undergoing repaint and redecorating. John W Rath of Rath Packing Company in Chicago on business. G Perkins Great Western railway in Waterloo inspecting station telegraph equipment. Clarence Kearn improving after emergency operation at Allen Memorial hospital. Mrs W E H Clagg visiting daughter in Waterloo from Sheldon Ta Sioux City and Lake Okahoji. Effie L Grady sues for divorce from George C Grady for cruel treatment. married Plainfield Ia July 31 1922. S J Isenhower reports tire theft from car near Indiana street. Howard Reeder in good condition after serious operation at Allen Memorial hospital. Rev J W Whiteside returns from Wessington Springs S D where he attended trustees meeting for Wessington Springs Junior College. George E Harriman sues wife Frances May Harriman for cruel treatment seeking custody of son Francis George. Tama G McAtee sues for divorce from Robert M McAtee seeking custody of two children and injunction. Fratelli club holds Ladies night at Y M C A with Junior Melodians readings vocals and magic. J H Steely authorized to sell store stock and fixtures at 1657 Falls avenue for 600. Amrad Radio prize awarded to W J Decker of Standard Battery & Electric Co as leading Amrad salesman in U S. Bruce Gates to give address at Cedar Falls Traveling Men's banquet at Black Hawk hotel. Gates and Pred J Miller noted.

Mra Louis E. Cohen Fourth Street West Chicago Illinois Central John W. Rath Rath Packing Company G. ©. Perkins Great Western Railway Waterloo Clarence Kearn Fourth Street Allen Memorial Hospital W. E H. Clagg Fannie Gragg Sheldon Sioux City Lake Okahoji T. L. Perrin Wellington Street Effie L. Grady George C. Grady Plain Howard Reeder Emma. Reeder Franklin Street J. W. Whiteside Free Methodist Church Wessington Springs Wessington Springs Junior College George E. Harriman Frances May Harriman Francis George Tama G. McAtee Cedar Falls Robert M. McAtee Ellsworth Margaret Ruth Fratelli Club G. Verne Remy Standard Battery & Electric Co Amrad Radio Corporation Medford Hillside Miss W. J. Decker Amrad United States Bruce Gates Gates College Traveling Men's Association Black Hawk Gates Pred J. Miller East High School

Waverly Mc Gregor debate and local notices

Debates featured Waverly and Mc Gregor high schools with judges present at Waverly last night. Mrs 8 McAllister underwent emergency operation at Allen Memorial Hospital. condition reported good today. L Mt Hawyer Sr estate divided among four children after $500 for monument. executor L Eickelberg named. Wentz sues in district court for $125 over car damage from rear collision on Nov 16 1927 two miles south of Denver on primary road No 59. Woman's Auxiliary of Westminster church to bake sale Saturday at Edelsons and Krezars. New code of Hittite laws mentions penalties for stealing honey.

Waverly McGregor McAllister Riehl Street Allen Memorial Hospital L. Mt Hawyer Ruby H. Lohner George W. Hawyer Hazel H. Garvin Maude H. Weller Denver Wentz Woman's Westminster Presbyterian Church Edélson Kezar

Brain Test Answer Fragment

Puzzle series notes list statements with truth values. Items mention Palse and Hs confine with ambiguous references and mixed true false claims, including numbers and incomplete phrases. The readable portion presents a logic puzzle style sequence without a coherent outcome.

Elmer Churchill Weds Ellen Lewis at Fredericksburg

Miss Ellen Lewis and Elmer Churchill were married February 22 at the M E church parsonage by Rev Carl Gerard. They plan to reside on the D B Nourse farm north of town. Mrs Frank Ditch has returned from New Hampton hospital after an operation. Evangelical church members hosted a program and supper Tuesday raising over $60.

Courier Spsota Fredericksburg Elen Lewis Elmer Churchill M. EL Parsonage Carl Gerard D. B. Nourse Frank Ditch New Hampton Hospital Evangelical Church

Quarantines List Residents by Disease

Scarlet fever quarantine names include Arthur L. Jones 413 Gable Marie Funk 610 Wellington court Claudia Stout 1118 Jefferson. Chicken pox lists Clarence Larsen 123 Vine. Smallpox shows Wayne Elmer Donald and Phillip Nelson 1211 Third west.

Arthur L. Jones Gable Marie Funk Wellington Court Claudia Stout Jefferson Clarence Larsen Wayne Elmer Donald Phillip Nelson

Postum Becomes Mealtime Drink For Sleepy Doubters

A group called Postum users describe switching from caffein drinks to Postum for thirty days. They report improved sleep, reduced nervousness, headaches, and indigestion, and enjoy Postum's smooth full bodied flavor as their regular beverage.

Postum

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