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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1928

Page

2

Roberta Young to Wed Edwin Weatherwax in Riverside Inn chapel

Edwin T Weatherwax of Los Angeles and Roberta Young of Los Angeles are announced to marry at noon today in Riverside Inn chapel, 30 miles from Los Angeles. Weatherwax, son of Mys. HH. BE, will honeymoon at a Lake Elsinor cottage loaned for the occasion. Dorothy Weatherwax and Mrs C N Shane plan to attend.

Edwin T. Weatherwax Los Angelez Cal Mys Weatherwex Prospect Avenue Riverside Inn Chapel Lake Elsinor Los Antgeles Weatherwax North Bronson Street Waterloo Iowa State College Ames Washington, D. C Detroit Michigan Los Angeles California

Sorority Dinner Dance at Elks Club Here

Nu Omicron Nu Sigma Phi sorority of Iowa State Teachers college held a dinner dance Saturday evening at the Elks club. Tables in yellow and green, music by Clecle Grant and his Iowans, with chaperons Prof. and Mrs. Richman and Prof. and Mrs. Saul. Notable guests included Miss Marjorie Johnston of Cedar Falls, Claude Houghton of Ames, and Robert Burton of Ames. Alumnae present included Miss Pauline Ryan and Miss Anna Marie Decker, among many other members and guests.

Nu Omicron Nu Sigma Phi Sorority Iowa State Teachers College Elks Club Clcle Grant Iowans Luther Richman Saul Marjorie Johnston Cedar Falls Claude Houghton Ames Robert Burto Pauline Ryan Anna Marie Decker Alice Driggs Clem Wilson Dorothy Scully Floyd Hurd Martha Daughterty Lester Isch Corarlla Wolverton William Lynch Hazele Wimner Francis Bighmey Dorothy Egbert Ted Baldwin Arlene Whitehill Clam Jewell Katherine Fleming Earl Powers Marjorie Wheelock George Heath Wilma Hey Robert Burton

Hints in Beauty Care Neck Treatment

A neck care remedy suggests rejuvenation by cocoa butter mixed with olive oil, applied after hot water cleansing and a warm cloth wrap. The method includes massage, a thick coat under muslin and oiled silk, optional muslin bandage, and a weekly routine to tighten the neck skin.

Sears

State Board of B. and P. W. Club Approves Changes

The State Board of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs approved bylaw changes at a Saturday meeting. Revisions include a 59 cent convention fee, vote by alternate, and fund sharing between host city and state treasurer. Des Moines representatives could not vote. town federation now lists 2 clubs with 1053 members, up from 26 clubs and 1606 members at year start. The group welcomed national officers’ compliments and outlined convention plans for Keokuk May 4–5 and a future national gathering in New Orleans.

Town Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs State Board Keokuk Des Moines Frieda Schuster Harlan Town Federation of Business and Professions Olay Iowa Lena Madesin Phillips Helen Swinbank Waterloo Meddie Hombs Callie Wieder Frances’ Plath Davenport Fuller Florence Alvord State Federation Elizabeth Kenney Bertha Pfulg Miriem Westcott Fanny Scott Pearl Frazier Miss Phillips Missouri Club Nation ‘al New Orleans Colorado Nebraska Utah Wyoming Kansas City Black Waterloo Club Kenney Plath Lillian van Buskirk Hulga Peterson Boone Nina Rayburn Conn Bluts LaVere Smith Cornell Bluts May Tretot Round Table Club Eleanor Parker B. and PLOW Eleanora Strachan Frances Plath Dubuque Club Florence Fitzgerald Frieda Schuster Hallin Eva Wagner Humboldt Emblem Bess Nicols Jefferson Elsie Garrett Lake Cl Marty Hall Marshal Town Wotan Sedie Young Marshalltown Kate Moore Mike Daly Mason City Rosa Cunningham Des Moi Glen van Buskirk Florence Alwyor PR Doder Ruth Rupley Pearl Prassey Feneral Ririam Wengkuk Corring Bews Emily Paschal Persis Albright Town Carlet Town City

Alcott P T A to Discuss School Problems Tomorrow

W F Lane board of education member will address Alcott Parent-Teacher Association on school problems. The program features a candle lighting ceremony for the PTA anniversary and student performances by school girls Roy Gilfillan leads community singing with Violet Moreton Doral Moreton and Bethene Moreton. Lenora Hall sings a song Mrs S D Smith arranges the program with refreshments chaired by Mrs Frank Kenny aided by mothers of grades 43 4A and 5B.

W. 4. Lane Board of Education Alcott Issociaum Roy Gilfillan Violet. Moreton Doral Moreton Bethene Moreton Lenora “Hall D. Smith Frank Kenny

Gold Leaf Camp Announces Plans for Friday Events

Gold Leaf camp with Royal Neighbors schedules three Friday activities. G J Mahanke leads an afternoon card party, Mrs Edward Anderson chairs the refreshments. Juvenile group hosts an “out-grown” party at five, then an evening meeting with three events at BK hall.

Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors G. J. Mahanke Edward Anderson Tefressment BK of Hall

Pi Tau Phi Dinner at Iowa State Teachers College

Pi Tau Phi of Iowa State Teachers College hosted a Saturday evening dinner in Black's tearoom. Prof. and Mrs. Hugh Buffum and Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Charles attended. decorations featured pink roses and candles. The program included guitar by Prof. Buffum, popular music by Miss Alia Gregg, a violin solo by Miss Leona Walters, readings by Mrs. Charles and Miss Ann Perry, and a flute duet by Robert Fuller and Gerald Baxter.

vPi Tau Phi Iowa State Teachers College Black Hugh Buffum J. W. Charles Prof. Buffum

Club Notes Lutz Us Club to Meet Tomorrow

The Lutz Us club plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Jesse Baugher. Mrs M 3 Deefe will entertain Entre Nous club members at a 1 o’clock luncheon tomorrow at Black’s tearoom. Members should notify the hostess.

Jesse Baugher

Church News Highlights From Local Presbyterian and Lutheran Societies

Junior Christian Endeavor at First Presbyterian held a Saturday afternoon party in the church gym with twenty attendees including Mrs. Raymond Niven and Mrs. Muleay serving luncheon. Lindos Memorial M E Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society plans a Thursday picnic dinner at the church with sandwiches and a covered dish. Linden M E Church Standard Bearers to meet with Miss Oda Anderson hosting Friday evening. Trinity American Lutheran Church organized a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society with twenty charter members. officers listed and Louisa Miller, back from India, spoke on The Place of Women in the New India. St Paul's Home Missionary Society to meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Nell McDougall's home. First M B Church women present a stewardship pageant The Gifts. hostesses named. Lydia Society to meet tomorrow evening with Mrs Lee Litchfield. assisting hostesses Misses Ruth Smyre and Wilma Mohler.

Mooseheart Legion School of Instruction Moose Hall Woman's Club Lutz-Us Jesse Baugher Mooseheart Tegion School of Instruction Enite Nous Club Black'’s Tearoom L. A. Lo B R. T Firemen’s Hall Oc. T WLC AL Star Rebekah Club L.A Danton Hebrew Ladies’ Aid—Hebrew Cultural Center Alpha Gull Firat Presbyterian Church G. W. Hellen A. Alcott School Black Hawk TI G. Q Pythian Bistirs K Hell Hopnelentt Legion Moose Alt Lydia Society Leo Litchfeld St. Paul's Nome Missionary Society Neil McDougall Firemen’s Nail Galedonian Society H. G. Kilnefelter Cedar Falls Woman's Labor Bureau Carpenters’ Hall Christian Endeavor First Presbyterian Church Thomas ‘Raymond Niven Je Muleay Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Lindos M. E. Church Linden Woman's Foreign’ Missionary Society Trinity’ American Lutheran Church F. G. Nus Ben Stapella F. H. Maehlmann L. }. Zimmerman Faye Bales Louisa Miller India New St. Paul's Home Missionary Society Nell McDougall First M. 5 Church F. I. Baldwin Kate Bromson Bertha Stover Lydia Society Lee Litchfield Ruth Smyre Wilma Mohler G.L. Whitman Franklin Street M. C. Smith Wellington Street W. F. Reusch Living Street Nashua Charles P. Smith Hallie Huffman Dr. Smith Whitman W.W. Blaster Jesup St. Francis Hospital Grant Highway Waterloo Blasier First Lutheran Church

McGarvey Couple Renew Golden Wedding at Mount Carmel

Mr and Mrs Patrick McGarvey renewed their wedding vows on their fiftieth anniversary at Mount Carmel church Eagle Center before family and friends. A mass was led by Rev Father Joseph Dunn with altar donated by Mrs McGarveys grandparents. The couple who have lived on the same farm for 50 years celebrated with a 90 guest reception, a gold purse from their children, and a memorial candelabrum for the church. They raised seven children and now have 15 grandchildren.

Mrs Patrick McGarvey Mount Carmen Eagle Center Patrick E. McGarvey Ley Father Joseph Dunn McGarvey Iowa Father Dunn Hhe Mr. McGarvey Wilmington Del Cincinnati Cedar Falls Eagle Township Waterloo Campbell Baking Company Patrick Muen Black Hawk County Eleventh Street John Derbyshire

Student Recital at Cedar Falls by Iowa State Teachers College

Students of Iowa State Teachers College present a piano voice recital in Gli christ chapel Cedar Falls at 4 PM today featuring works by Handel Schumann and Verdi among others with performances by Lela Adolph Hartley Ruth Weed Carol Prescott Cecilia Dostal Veta Cecelia Dostal and Earl Dubbert accompanied by Lilium Dresser and Secelin Vogelsang.

Iowa State Teachers. College Cedar Falls Scarlety Lela Adolph Hartley Onnet Jaeger Brandon Handel Trens Tisdale Waterlon Schumann Schumann Ruth Weed Odalisk Bolveg Cecelia Destal Serrana Carol Prescott Waterloo E.ecceeeree Veta Cecelia Dostal Alytableal Ferrer Earl Dubbert

Birthday Dinner for Lyle Allen at Crawford Home

Lyle E. Allen celebrated his birthday with a dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Crawford. Attendees included Lillian Roberts Alice Cox Pauline Tuller Leroy Roberts Stanley Allen Myr. and Mrs. F. C. Furbush and Irwin Kranebell. The evening featured music and conversation with an angel food cake centerpiece.

Lyle E. Allen R. W. Crawford

Suicide attempt foiled by poison. man to recover

Cedar Falls reports Nels Hanson, despondent over ill health, attempted suicide by taking a powerful poison on Saturday afternoon. He drank the poison in a building basement, informed the bookkeeper of his act, and was taken to Sartori hospital by a physician. Doctors indicate he should fully recover.

Courter Cedar Falls Nels Hanson Manson Sartori Hospital

CITY IN BRIEF BROKEN LOTS DUPLICATION AT BUCHANAH RIDE

Local brief items report duplicated lots at Buchanaho ride and a packed schedule of meetings and events. Canton Crescent No 17 members are summoned to a Black Hawk LO hall gathering, while the Kiwanis club hosts a noonday luncheon for American Legion and Kangas City Flyers teams at Hotel Russell Lamson.

Canton Crescent No. 17 Black Hawk LO Q. FP American Legion Kangas City iKiwanis Club Russell-Lamson E. G. Messier C. G W. Sycamore Street Donald Tronnell Norma Gaiser Hast

Niftiest compacts priced at two dollars at Booth Joseph

The silver compacts with chain hands looked out from Booth Joseph’s window Saturday and are offered at two dollars, or three dollars for the enamel design center option. The quirky ad highlights affordable beauty products for shoppers.

Booth-Joseph's

It Isn t Too Early Now For Mother s Day Photos

It Isn t Too Early Now While Mother s with us and we re all happy to have your picture taken for her on Mother s Day. Why d hone Flint s Studio 184 for an appointment this week before you forget it Kathryn Meek 304 EZ Fourth St

Mother Flint

New Pastry Cook Dixit Barbecue Delights Pies

A diner reports a new pastry cook at Dixit Barbecue crafting pies that melt in the mouth. Patrons praise the savory barbecued sandwiches with potatoes as among the best they have tasted.

Dixit Barbecue

Wonder Bread Plant Tour at Campbell Baking Company

A local promotional piece invites readers to tour the Campbell Baking Company Plant on Commercial 5th to see the Wonder Bread process. It highlights a 5,000 loaves per hour mixer, 71 loaves per minute molding, 12 minute dough proofing, ovens for a thousand loaves, 58 loaves per minute wrapping, white uniformed workers, and trucks ready for morning delivery. The piece encourages families to visit the free event to be impressed by the production line.

Campbell Baking Company

Francis Shop Offers New Chic Frocks Coats and Suits

In a brisk sales pitch the Francis Shop promises a perfect feast of new and chic garments including frocks coats and suits at a moderate price. The ad targets shoppers seeking up to date styles without high costs. It emphasizes contemporary fashion and affordable elegance for all budgets.

Francis

New Swirl Bob and Finger Wave Glow At Poudre Puff

Report notes the latest swirl bob and finger wave style featured at Poudre Puff Beauty Shop located on Sycamore Street. Customer inquiries hailed the look as smart and modern with a mention of the shop’s phone number for appointments.

Sycamore

Seasonal Treats from Fetter Ice Cream Co Presents Center Bricks

The Fetter Ice Cream Co offers specials for special days and mid season parties including shamrock center bricks, Easter themed molds, and individual cups decorated with seasonal flowers. Call 874 for details.

Fetter Ice Cream Co Shamrock Center

Are You Making and Dress Fit Tips

If you plan to sew a new dress, measure carefully before buying a pattern. Frocks should fit snugly at the hips, so accurate measurements ensure proper sizing and avoid costly fittings.

Riviera Gift Shop welcomes Pfeffer return with novelties

Miss Pfeffer returns from a buying trip to Riviera Gift Shop bringing a wide array of clever novelties and gifts for shoppers to enjoy. The new ensemble suggests a shift away from this season's most fashionable attire, replacing the coat and other items.

Riviera

Grundy Republicans Back Lowder At County Convention

Reinbeck Iowa February 27 Special Grundy County Republicans in Grundy Center voted to instruct delegates to back Lowder in the state convention. J P Brindle county chairman presided as the meeting adjourned.

Grundy Lowden Reinbeck Grundy Center Lowder J.P. Brindle

Brain Test Scoring Logic With Number Omissions

A memory test describes omitting specific numbers from a list and assigns scores from 0 to 18 based on correct or incorrect omissions. It states thresholds where 10 or above is excellent, 5 or above satisfactory, and memory is average if above zero. The sequence includes many excluded values.

Police Notes Reported Car Stolen and Desertion Case

J E Ray reported a coach license H 151 stolen from a Fifth street bridge parking area. R M Primmer of Irving hotel returned from Des Moines to answer charges of wife and child desertion. Primmer charged with deserting wife Clara and daughter Jeanette, released on $100 bond.

J. E. Ray Randolph Street Fifth Street Bridge R. M. Primmer Irving Hotel Des Moines Hugh Crumtine Primmer Clara Jeanette

Costliest Hollywood Negligee Cleaned With Lux Suds

Aileen Pringle explains she supervises washing her expensive lace negligee with Lux to preserve it. Paramount’s Travis Banton says Lux is used on all costumes and wardrobe, extending fabric life and saving costs in the studio. Millions of women also use Lux for safe cleansing and prolonged freshness.

Hollywood Cal Aileen Pringles Metro — Goldwyn - Mayer Lux Paramount Travis Banton

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