Becker Chapter Eastern Star to Install New Officers
Becker chapter Eastern Star will install officers at a public service Friday evening in January. Mrs Ethyl Seidler of Jamaica Iowa serves as Iowa worthy grand matron. Mrs Nell Swain is grand installing marshal. A dinner honoring Miss Almeda Stewart and Truman DeRoachie and their staff follows at Black's tearoom at 6 30 next week. Past matrons and patrons will attend. Interim reports and a fruit shower for the Eastern Star home at Boone were given at the Masonic temple meeting. The next regular session is January 16 with men officers in charge.
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Becker
Order of Eastern Star
Ethyl Seidler
Jamaica
Iowa
Nell Swain
Almeda Stewart
Truman DeRoachie
Black
Masonic
Eastern Star
Boone, Sr
Lena Star Weds Roscoe Cousins Near Fayette
Miss Lena Star of Fayette marries Roscoe Cousins east of Stanley at Fayette M E church parsonage on New Year morning. Rev John Clinton officiated with Miss Mable Star and Harold Berger as attendants. After a wedding dinner for 15 at the Star home, the couple will visit Waterloo briefly before settling near Fayette.
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Courier
Stanley
Lena Star
Frank Star
Fayette
Roscoe Cousins
Elmer Cousins
John Clinton
Fayette M. E. Church
Mable Star
Harold Berger
Jeff
Waterloo
Fayctee
Waits Thompson Rites Held in Canby Minnesota
The marriage of Euphemia Thompson and Charles T. Waits occurred at Canby Minnesota on a Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was at the home of the bride’s brother-in-law and sister Hans and Mrs Christiansen. The couple plans a brief stay in Minneapolis and St Paul before returning to Cedar Falls. The bride is the daughter of the late Henry Thompson and Mrs Thompson of Cedar Falls, a nurse in the community. Mr Waits heads the Waits Baxter Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euphemia Thompson
Charles T. Waits
Cedar Falls
Canby
Minn
Hans Christiansen
Mr. Waits
Waits 45 Baxter Lumber Company
Woman's Club Opens New Year With All Day Session
Waterloo Woman's club resumes Friday with Home and Education program at 11 led by city police matron Mrs. W. W. Warsaw on The Social Background of Our City. Musical numbers, luncheon at 1 chaired by Mrs. W. C. Wright, and afternoon Literary department study of pre Victorian England with papers by Mrs. C. N. Shane and Mrs. dq G. McAlyvin.
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Waterloo
C. N. Shane
G. McAlyvin
Couple Married on New Year’s Day at Martelle In
The wedding of Miss Reta Gallagher and Leland Gethmann occurred New Year’s Day at the bride’s parents home in Martelle. They will reside on a farm near Frederike. Also notes on Gold Leaf camp meetings and a Knights of Columbus card party with bridge and 500 planned for the week.
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Martelle
Courier
Gladbrook
Reta Gallagher
Gallagher
Martelle, Ja
Leland Gethmann
Adolph Gethmann
Frederike
Knights of Columbus
Internal bathing and beauty tips from Edna Kent Forbes
A column discusses intestinal cleansing and beauty routines, contrasting health ads with laxative products. It describes colonic irrigation procedures, the nurse’s role with water and additives, and notes on digestion, skin care, and hair coloring methods including henna and peroxide effects. It also advises on hydration, skin massage, and allergy-like reactions to routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Kent Forbes
Community church events fill Mosseheart weeknight schedule
Tonight through Friday evening features meetings and suppers at First Congregational Woman's Missionary society Trinity American Lutheran Grace M E Grace M E and other churches. Luncheon at 1 o clock and literary programs at 2 30 p m join club gatherings at Wormian's clubhouse and Waterloo chapter O E S. Also listed are Knights Templar reception at Balisan temple Gold Leaf camp Royal Neighbors and various district church activities and quarterly conference at Graves Memorial U B Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Triangle League
Y. W
A. Women of Mosseheart Legion
Moosa Hall
First Congregational Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Trinity American Lutheran Church
Grace M. E. Church
Woman's Clubhouse
Wormian's Clubhouse
Waterloo
Black’s
P. Hall
Glauners Circle
East
Park Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth
Marvis
Central Chiristias
Folk’s Glass
Charles Biesch
Installation of Officers Held by Helen Gould Unit
Afrs. W. W. McAllister installed officers of the Helen Gould auxiliary in a joint meeting with United Spanish War Veterans at Memorial hall. Over 100 members attended. New officers include Miss Mayme Sorenson as president and Mrs. R. F. Bennett as senior vice president. A past president’s jewel and flowers were presented, and plans were made for a picnic dinner January 16 at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gould
Afrs
W. W. McAllister
United Spanish War Veterans
Memorial Hall
Mayme Sorenson
R. F. Bennett
Earl White
George Slnegelbach
A. P. Smith
Otto Zuehlke
J. A. Trimble
John Boeller
J. E. Trimble
I. R. Day
Garvie Thompson
al Jolls
Wedding announced in Independence and Waterloo Sept 22
Announcement says Harriet Cobb of Independence and Walter Obele of Waterloo wed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterloo with Miss Veda Cobb and Erle Enne present. The bride, a former Independence High School and Iowa State Teachers College student, teaches in Dike, Iowa. The groom works for Rath Packing in Waterloo. They plan to live in Waterloo from June.
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Courier Special Service
Independence
Harriet Cabb
Walter Obele
Waterloo
Trinity American Luthic Church
F. H. Mochhnann
Veda Cobb
Erle Enne
H. L. Cobb
Independence High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Dike. Ie
Obele
George Obele
Cedar Palls
Rath Packing Company
Waterlloo
Birthday Luncheon Fetes Birthday Club at Black’s Tearoom
Golden Link club met Wednesday at Mrs. Charles Isenhower’s home 22 Williston avenue for social time and gift exchange. Jean Trapp received a birthday remembrance. hostess assisted by Mrs. Glenn Perkins. Lou Armstrong to host at 1018 Berth Avenue Jural home. J J Kildee hosted Birthday Club luncheon and Christmas party at Black’s Tearoom with 12 covers and three bridge tables and gifts exchanged.
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Golden Link Club
Charles Isenhower
Williston Avenue
Jean Trapp
Glenn Perkins
Lou Arstrong
Berth Avenue
J. J. Kildee
Black's
First Wedding of 1929 Solemnized at Church in Wales
The first 1929 wedding at Little Brown church Nashua was solemnized at noon New Year's Day uniting Miss Eleanore Hagen Huntington W Va and Guy L. Mast son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Mast Cedar Falls in a single ring ceremony led by Rev J K McComson Jr Attendant was Miss Clera Must The bride wore blue crepe and black velvet with pink roses Dinner followed at the groom's parents home The couple will reside in Fayette Ta where Mast directs as a representative of Automatic Humidifier Co The bride formerly designed for the Commercial Art Co in Pauthersburg WV
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Little Brown Church
Nashua
New Yeor's
Eleanore Hagen
Huntington
W. Va
Guy L. Mast
Josiah Mast
Cedar Falls
J. K. McComson
Clera Must
Fayette, Ta
Mast
Automatic
Commercial Art Company
Pauthersburg
Church News Roundup Of Meetings And Elections
Local churches report Friday and evening gatherings at East Park Presbyterian Central Christian Trinity American Lutheran and First Congregational First Presbyterian and Grace MME services recent officer elections and planned suppers with devotions and lectures. Officers include Graves Memorial U B electing new leaders and Senior Luther League naming a president. Community groups plan luncheons and future meetings at multiple church locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Libbs
Senior Luther League
Trinity American Lutheran Church
Helen Nelson
Florence Sickert
Carl Ehrke
Mrs Shane Hosts Bride Elect Luncheon Bridge
Mrs C N Shane hosted a luncheon at 1207 Independence Avenue in honor of her sister Dorothy Weatherwax, who will marry Claude Randall Poole in January. Eighteen guests attended, with bridge in the afternoon and a special gift for the bride-to-be. guests included out-of-town visitors from St. Louis Detroit and Chicago.
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C. N. Shane
Independence Avenue
Dorothy Weatherwax
Willes
Claude Randall Poole
Bartlesville
Oklo
Miss Weatherwax
Walter Mayne
St. Louis
George W. Williams
Detroit
Zister J. Ross
Tortington, Conn
Leo Alexander
Chicago
Quasqueton Woman Delia Rantz Dies in Independence
Delia Ann Rantz of Quasqueton died at People's Hospital Independence after weeks of illness due to age. Funeral from Union church Quasqueton Friday at 2 pm. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. Born March 17, 1849 in New Hampshire. Survived by daughter Myrtle Crowder. Sister Ira Hosmer of Independence.
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Courier
Independence
Delia Ann Rantz
Quasqueton
People's
Myrtle Crowder
Ira Hosmer
CITY IN PRIEF Glasses Droken repair ad and guest visits
City brief notes repair offer at Buchanan s with phone number 4343. It lists social visits by Mrs Herbert Marshall and Miss Maxine Kessler to Miss Niza Niemack in Charles City. Influenza illness eases for Walter Ritchey and Milton Halslett shows slight improvement. Various locals travel, visit, or recover from hospital.
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Herbert Marshall
Maxine Kessler
Niza Niemack
Charles City
Walter Ritchey
Fricassee of Smoked Beef and Oven Secrets
Fricassee of smoked beef recipe outlines butter mushrooms dried beef flour milk eggs and buttered toast with Parisienne Cup. Another recipe details sugar and grape juice custard and cold sherbet glasses. Also notes cooking tips for oven temperatures and a headlined obituary: S. A. Runter dies in Montezuma after wife serves as grand chief of the Pythian Sisters of Iowa.
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S. A. Runter
Montezuma
The
Pythian Sisters of
Iowa
Waterloo Evening Courice Patterns
Instructions to obtain up-to-date patterns from the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo. Include 15 cents per pattern and ensure patterns allow for seams. Orders filled as soon as possible and should reach you within 10 days after sending the order.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Brain Teaser Reveals Common Homophones List
A playful exercise presents three sets of homophones: two versus to, their versus there, and pour versus for versus fore. It prompts readers to identify correct spellings and usage in each pair or trio.
Mrs. James A. McEwan musician dies in Waterloo
James A. McEwan a longtime music teacher and band and orchestra leader in Waterloo public schools died of pneumonia at 65. He taught in east and west Waterloo schools, led orchestras, and toured with the Johnson Opera company. Funeral at 10 tomorrow at 23 Allen Street with Dr. J Arthur Young officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford Illinois. Survivors include widow Frances, son Wendell, daughters Lois and Aura. Public officials lament his loss.
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James A. McEwan
Iowa
G. W. Kuck
Allen Street
Mr. McEwan
Mullan Avenue
C. R. Hansen
McEwan
West
J. Arthur Young
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Rockford
Riverside Cemetery
C. E. Luce
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Grinnell
Marshalltown
Grinnell College Conservatory of Music
Frances Hoadley
Johnson Opera Company
Wendell
Lois
Aura
Waterloo
McFwan
C. A. Kittrell
West Sboots
C. W. Kitne
East Side
Kittrell
Kline
Laundry and grooming drive working women in the city
The article extols strict laundering habits and daily washing rituals as essential to feminine grooming. It discusses surreptitious home laundries, the burden on housewives, the dangers of accumulating dirty linen, and how cleanliness underpins daintiness and social polish. It warns of pride defects, fear of hospital mishaps, and the psychological benefits of order.
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Galahad
McEwan Praised for Efficient Teaching Across Schools
Kane recalled McEwan as thoroughly efficient and popular with students, noting his past work in each school was highly appreciated by those he taught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwan
Kane
Miller Announces Board Committees for B. H. County
H. W. Miller, chairman, announced the 1929 standing committees for the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors. Committees cover county buildings, printing, widiciary, county home, and roads and bridges with members including Decker, Ahles, Rector, Refshauge, Northey, Teeter, Miller, Poot, Nerthes, Teter, Abies, and Norther, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Mrs J Park Dies in Tucson Ariz Former Waterloo Resident
Mrs J Park died at her Tucson Arizona home on December 28 1923 from pneumonia her sister Mrs W Cutler reported. Funeral services were held December 31 in Tucson and burial followed. Born March 8 1896 in Motine Illinois she later moved from Waterloo to the west about a year ago. Surviving are a five year old son Ruby J Johnson husband J Park three sisters Mrs Cutler of this city Mrs FL A Culver Chicago and Mrs FL Nielsen Leake Benton Minnesota and brother Earl Bourdeau Davenport.
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J. Park
Waterloo
Inucson
Ariz
W. Cutler
Tucson
Park
Helen Johnson
West
Motine
Ill
Ruby J. Johnson
Cutler
FL A. Culver
Chicago
FL Nielsen
Leake Benton
Minn
Earl Bourdeau
Davenport
Tax Redemptions in 1928 Reported by County Auditor
County Auditor FL W Esher filed his annual report noting tax redemptions totaling 69 922 80 for the year 1928 and a fees summary of 4 288 80. The breakdown lists transfer 601 50 redemption 190 25 change of title 35 dog licenses 3420 maps 13 80 misc 28 25.
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W. Esher
Board of Supervisitors
Woman Kills Self Jumping From Moving Car
Mrs. Clarence Campbell of Arion dies after leaping from a moving automobile as she believed radiator steam meant fire. Her husband driving to Omaha says she jumped before he could be stopped when the radiator cap came off. she died before a physician arrived.
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Dunlap, Ta
Clarence Campbell
Omaha
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Stanley Man
Waits-Thompson
Canby, Minn
Gold Leaf Camp
Margaret L.A
Ward
Ace
Society
Church In Wales
Church News
Gleaners
East Park Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Morris
Lo Gan Avenue
Central Christian Church
Charles Blasch
Kingsley Avenue
Triniy
American Lutheran Church
Florence Saylor
E. W. Main
Graves Memorial LL. B. Missionary Society
W. W. Anderson
Africa
United Brethren Church
Perry Akin
W. M. Hanson
GC. J. Aturphy
C. J. Ness
A. C. Kessler
C. G. Ellifamt
George Buchan
W. H. Mumby
Women's Working Association
First Presbyterian Church
Roy Sisnard
E. S. Shapland
Aid Society
A. A. Lohner
L. A. Gaiser
Missionary Society
Ida Cooley
J. C. Trumbauer
China
Frank H. Cutler
James Pilson
Riehl Street
Jonson
Frank Crofeet
Pilson
I. By Sanford
George Smith
Women of Grace MM. E. Church
William Granberg
Home Missionary
Himehenn Ab
H.W. Schultz
Ins. Wy. R. Jameson
Alden
Selock
Foreign Missionary Society
Robert Cole
First Brethren Woman's Missionary Society
Glenn Lichty
Maude Hady
Co. T. Mason
Ben Weiigard
Francis LaBarre
Ed 1
Beardman
Ciertrude
T. Mason
Johan Dietz
Ben Puterbaugh
Dan Lichty
0. R. Brendane
J. Od, Peck
Lester’ Miller
John Gessner
S. J. Isen—hower
Graves Memorial
U. B
Walnut Street Baptist Women's Society
Sunshine Room
Oscar Berry
J. A. Smith
Paris
Nice
Lelong
Promenade Des Anglais
Rita
J. A. Grieger
Jefferson Street
D. J. Ehnesel
G. B. Witmer
C. A. Jenkins
E. J. Grieger
Georges Bovey
F. Paulus
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln Circle
PRIEF
Buchanan's
Merie Allen
HH. Allen
Ballou Street
Dubuqne
Dubugue University
Milton Halslett
Hillcrest Annex
St. Francis Hospital
Union Station
Donald Meister
G. T. Afeister
Oelwein
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad
Midwest Shippers’ Advisory Board
H. G. Brown
S. V. Braden
Ilnois Centrnt Railroad
Iit
James AL McEwan
DEAQ
Paeumonia
J. A. McEwan
America
Miller
B. H. County
Tucson, Ariz
Jefferson St
E. 4Th St
Weterlos Motor Sales Co
Maytag, Swan & Leytze Co
the Sect Veentey Company
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