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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1927

Page

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Waterloo society notes honor Miss McLarnan before Miami move

A social column recalls Miss Pearl McLarnan leaving Waterloo for Miami accompanied by a dinner at a Black a tearoom and a bridge party at the Milter home hosted by Mrs. May Barrett of New York City. Guests included Misses Marie Miller Louise Miller Anita Fontiman and others. favors given to Mrs. Barrett and Miss Dette Trainor. Other gatherings list Daughters of Veterans Memorial Waterloo C E S Mason ic teni a and a range of club and PTA events through the week.

Pearl McLarnan Waterloo Miami Fla Marie Miller Louise Miller Anita Fontiman Milter May Barrett New York City Tressa Dette Trainor Bess Burns George Murphy Winthrop Miss McLarman Hette Saylork Mabel Trainor Celia McDermott Bridge Barrett Miss McLarnan Matt O'Keefe Miss McLarran

Fifty Years at the Levison Home Celebrated

The fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Levison’s marriage is observed with a reception at the couple’s Janesville home. Daughters Mrs. Roy A. Sickles and Mrs. Raymond Slaughter assist. Martha Shaffer of Janesville attends. George Levison came to Town in 1877 for his bride Mary J. Briden.

Janesville George E. Levison Martha Shaffer Roy A. Sickles Raymond Slaughter Sioux City Levison Michigan Mary J. Briden

Women speak on Mexico missions and society meetings

Mrs J B Ridenour will discuss Mexico after luncheon, sharing travel impressions. Cedar Heights Woman's Missionary Society plans noon luncheon with talks on Mowlem Lands and Mormonism. Clara Barton guild meets at Universalist church parsonage Wednesday. Various church groups schedule meetings and devotions with hostesses and collections.

Allbee Mra J. EB. Ridenour Mexico Cedar Heights Woman's Missionary Society Mra. WF. Parrott Mira James Edwards Mowlem Lands M. J. Fowler Clara Barton the Universalist Church Parsh House

Miss Burlingham to Wed John Weber Jr in Spring

Mr and Mrs Frank Burlingham announce the engagement of their daughter Lorraine Elizabeth Burlingham to John Weber Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Weber Des Moines Iowa Tr The wedding is planned for spring Miss Burlingham attended Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls taught in Brandon schools and belongs to Nu Sigma Phi sorority Weber completed a course in the engineering department at Iowa State College and is pursuing a masters in architectural engineering He practiced in Buffalo for two years after graduation and belongs to Kappa Sigma fraternity

Frank Burlingham Third Street West Lorraine Elizabeth Burlingham John Weber Des Moines Burlingham Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Brandon Nu Sigma’ Phi Koe Buffalo, WN Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Woman's Club Birthday Observed With January Party

Waterloo Woman's Club marks its forty ninth founding anniversary with a January party at the club house next Monday. Mrs Kerwin serves as general chairman with committee chairs for program Mrs Lindner refreshments Mrs Limbert decorations Mrs Knox and cards Mrs Manz. The club organized in 1878 and split into departments in 1911, joining the state federation in 1896 and the general federation in 1906.

Waterloo Woman's Club State Federaion General Federation

Mr and Mrs Sipe Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Sipe honor their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a family gathering on a Sunday. Guests included their brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Floyd Kennedy who attended and gave a gift. A picnic supper was served as part of the celebration at their home.

W.O Moir. Street Sipe Floyd Kennedy

Florida Visitors to Be Guests at Dinner and Bridge

Florida visitors attend a prettily appointed dinner at Black's tea room in St Petersburg honoring Mr and Mrs Karl use with Dr and Mrs H O Dell Dr and Mrs W A L Acker Mr and Mrs Galen Greene Mr and Mrs Robert Sneckenberger among others. The guests will then play bridge in the tea room evening. Dinner hosts include Dr and Mrs Everett C Claus and guests Charles Coulter Ruth Callen Lynn Swaney Dorothy Pattison Helen Gould Auxiliary meets at Memorial hall with joint installation to follow with Spanish American War Veterans.

Black Karl Use St.: Petersburg Fla H. O'Dell W. AL Acker Galen Greene Robert Sneckenberger Everett C. Claus Tripoli Ara Roussell Lamson Charles _ Coulter Galesburg Mise Ruth Callen Denver Colo Lynn Swaney Waterloo Dorothy Pattison Oelwein Helen Gould Memorial Hall

Club Federation Announces Drama Week Observance

The General Federation of Womens Clubs announced a nationwide drama week from January 13 to 19 to promote appreciation of good drama and theatre as a social and educational force. Mrs. Dear Bennett Broxam of Maquoketa chairs community drama. hundreds of clubs planned plays, readings, radio programs, and contests. Waterloo Woman's Club notes no special observance this week. regular program includes a February 17 meeting with a three act Illinois Central Drama League plan and piano duet.

Gourier Washington, D. C General Federation of Womens Clubs Iowa Dear Bennett Broxam Quoketa Federation Washington Drama League ‘of America East van Buren Street Chicago G. I. Ostrander Eve‘ning Waterloo Woman’s Club Star A. Boggs Illinois Central Drama League King EB. Beal C. A. Boatman Lucile Huntington

Miss Chandler Elected President of Local Quota Club

Miss Ethyl Louige Chandler was elected president of the Quota Club at last evenings officers meeting in Hotel Russell Lamson. She succeeds Mrs. W. D. Ives with Mrs. George Worthen and Miss Callie Wieder among named officers. Directors include Mrs. Ives, Miss Besa Nichols and Miss Meddie Hombs. Tellers were Miss Mary Neary Grehambrd and Miss Winnie Stevens. Officers will be installed at the next meeting. G. I. A. to B. of L. E-Specials meet to plan election and installation tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in Waterloo I. C. O. F. hall.

Ethyl Louige Chandler Meade Quota Club Russell Lamson Chandler W. D. Ives George Worthen Callie, Wieder Inez Coburn Tio Clara Frenzel Miss Chandler Sirs. Worthen Miss. Wieder Miss Coburn Mrs. Ives Besa Nichols Meddie Hombs Mary Neary Greham Winnie Stevens Eva Miller Adelaide Hungerford Mary Horner Ives B. of L. E Tomorow Waterloo Hall

Bridge Club Postpones Meeting and New Year Party

The D. B. L. Bridge club postponed their meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. The Golden Link club will be hosted at a New Year party tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. James Lammert home with Mrs. Gene Trupp as hostess.

D. B. L. Bridge Club Golden Link Club James Lammert Gene Trupp

Hints in Beauty Care Answers Letters

Readers ask about beauty and health tips. Advice covers growth, nail shaping, freckles, eyebrow castor oil, neck fat, and chin exercises with massage and warm water. Other tips include olive oil and grape juice weight gain, corsets fading, rice powder, peroxide use, and eye health from overall wellness.

Sarah Jane Patricia M Marie G. L.—Castor Egein B. H Mary F Dolly Yoursoir Ce

Walnut Street Baptist Church Officers Installed In Class

Fidelis class officers and committee chairpersons were installed last evening in the church parlors with Dr. Warren L. Steeves presiding. Forty-six members attended, and refreshments were served by E. R. Mayer and committee. Upcoming meetings across several churches and women’s groups were announced, including Grace Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian, with hosts and hostesses listed for January activities.

Fidelis Walnut Street Baptist Church Lela Kelber L. O. Butler Joseph Diurgadant Frank Cisna Claude Crane Ella Freeland Claude Insko L. 8. Ball Ro, Leighmey Kirk Scroggy J. W. Thompson Claude Lytle Elizabeth Enfield Oscar Berry A. K. Smith Cyrus Sherrill Floyd Saucer Warren L. Steeves

Divorce action dismissed in January term case

The divorce suit George A. Corey versus Rosa May Corey was dismissed at the plaintiff's costs. Dr. T. G. Wheeler of Des Moines returned home after spending New Year's at his mother Mrs. H. W. Dunlap's home on Fifth Street West. Lions club quartet from Marshalltown will perform at Servites at Westminster Presbyterian church next Sunday at 7 30 p m per Dr. W. F McCormick. John H. Nauman, medical student at University of Iowa, returned to Iowa City after holiday recess with his parents at 524 Rebel Avenue. C. A. Hanson, Greater Waterloo assn traffic manager, attends Iowa railroad commission hearing on exceptions to western freight rate classification set to take effect March 1. George E. Hunter, 27, Waterloo, enlisted in the army and sent to field artillery at Cheyenne. Sgt. Lee Green recruiting officer reported vacancies for two stenographers at cavalry HQ Fort Bliss Texas. R. H. Peek, western salesman for Service Shoe Co, Nashville, Tenn., left to oversee the display room at the national shoe manufacturers convention in Chicago. Mrs. Florence W. Ross and daughter Miss Harriette Ross returned from Chicago after attending a national convention and a course in anesthetic dancing. Daisy Stevens Stipp now with Agnes Thompson Beauty Shop. Phone 18.

George A. Corey Rosa May Corey T. G. Wheeler Des Moines H. W. Dunlap Fifth Street Lions Club Quartet of Marshalltown Westminster Presbyterian Church W. FL McCormick J John H. Nauman College of Medicine State University of Iowa Iowa City A B. Nauman Rebel Avenue C. A. Hanson Greater Waterloo Association Iowa Railroad Commission George E.hunter Waterloo Field Artillery Cheyenne Wyo Lee €. Greenup Cavalry Headquarters Fort Bliss Tex R. H. Peek Riehl Street Western Service Shoe Company Nashville, Ten

Olivette Meier Dies in Cedar Falls After Long Illness

Olivette H Meier 44 died at home 400 Clay St Cedar Falls after a long diabetes illness. Survived by mother Carrie Burroughs and two daughters Mrs Raymond Bailey Nogales Ariz and Miss Marguerite Hayes. Funeral Thursday 2:30 pm at residence Dr E C Culver officiating. Meier once worked at Johnson Christianson Hardware as bookkeeper. Also note: stolen bank papers recovered near Valley Junction.

Cedar Falls Jan Olivette Meier Carrie Burroughs Clay Street E. C. Culver Waterloo Hinds Raymond Bailey Nogales, Ariz Marguerite Hayes Clayton Hayes Meier

Waterloo Scout Leaders Plan Renovated Patrols

A Waterloo meeting of 89 adult leaders and Boy Scout officers at First Congregational church approved a major revision of patrol leadership and activities. Scout executive Arthur F. Jury announced a yearlong trophy for top patrol and outlined duties, while scribes received reporting guidance. Monthly meetings will begin at First Presbyterian church, with a nominating committee to pick council candidates.

Waterloo First Congregational Church Arthur F. Jury Vereusst Dny Della B. Hetch Sval Stants First Presbyterian Church Edmund Rausch Jteproom Waterloo Boy Scout Council

Meeting called to organize Boy Scouts auxiliary

A meeting was scheduled to organize a mothers auxiliary in the Boy Scouts. The gathering was set for Tuesday, January 11, at 3 39 p m in the YWCA building.

Yw, O. A

Formal Opening of Legion Rink Delayed by Warm Weather

The American Legion rink opening has been postponed due to springlike weather that turned the dairy hip podrome into a semi lake. With a return of colder conditions, the surface will refreeze into a smooth arena inviting skaters to enjoy the ice.

American Legion Hippodrome Congress

Paroled Man Undergoes Sentencing Shuffle

Des Moines report notes Alex Fountans paroled December 30 to Louis Fountans enterprise after a October 1925 liquor law violation sentence of three years. Louis Fountans had previously pleaded guilty to a prohibition related change and was fined.

WET Ves Moines Alex Fountans Heniten Umy Louis Fountans Terprise

Case Debis Listed in Bankruptcy Proceedings

Debis totals 7 786 28 with az cots 4619 92 and 499 923 Ja exempt claimed. Referred today to J F Jordan referee for noctinasiows. Nabilities show 61 192 18 secured and 6 584 unsecured. Cedar bank lists largest creditor for borrowed money at 40s.

Jamen Thor Dean Cader Falla Lini Patti J. F. Jordan Noctinasiows Cedar Bank

Damages Denied In Mal Injury Case At Municipal Court

G A Draper sued Tim D Baldridge for 1000 dollars alleging injuries from a May 17 1926 accident at Fifth and Commercial streets. The jury found for the defendant after a late evening trial, Baldridge contending Draper rammed into his car while Draper claimed Baldridge struck him.

AL Draper Tim D. Baldridge John W. Gwynne Municipal Court Draper Fifth and Commercial Streets Baldridge pPraper King

Edna Wallace Hopper Youth Hand Lotion Promises Soft Hands

So Soft- So White By Eden Vi topper. Nearly every woman who goes them envies me my hands. They ask me how I keep them so soft and white. This hand lotion, Pendration perfected for me by experts, dries instantly and resists grime, weather, and age. Supplied by toilet counters at 60c with a dealer guarantee.

Eden Vi“ Topper Edna Wallace Hopper

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Daughters of Veterans—Memorial Masonlc Tenia John Kiske Raymond Hall St. Paul's W. F. M. S Carl Kingell Bocker O. E Masonic Temple E. M. Llehty W. CT. U Black Hawk County Mary J. Philpot Y. Wig. A Rose Wid Harold Baskins Mount Vernon Township Herold Crawford Burton Renner Basking Rebekahs Sunshine Lodge J. C F. Hall W.B Woman's Working Association of West Presbyterian Church James Graham A. M. Place F. A. Sporle Aid Sociesty Ald Society of St. Luke's Ina Smuch East Park Presbyterian Church C. L. Erickson Women’s Missionary Society of First Brethren Church Frank Wisner Etta Lichty Miss Burlingham John Weber Jr Woman’s Club Mrs. Sipe Florida Club Federation Edna Kent Forbes Church News Faul Corson Woman's Auxiliary Social Union of Universalist Church G. D. Rollins Walter Thomas Grace Methodist Episcopal ‘Church Grace Methodist Church Home Missions ‘Society George Wiley W. B.reed Aid Society The Foreign Mission Society Woman Society of Walnut Street Baptist Church H. &. Bunnell T. McManus Women’s Organisation Mmes A. L. Landis J. H. Hadley Wiram Gross Mes W. B. Nauman WW. D. Olson MM. A. Parker C. E. Ransler C. EK. Salisbury Ray Tackman Alice Walker J. A. Young E. J. Zimmerman Rhoda Stephens C. L. Bain C. W. Campbell Margaret Daniels J. D. Easton J. Valentine Joseph Ingamells R. W. Jennish W. W. Kauffer H. W. Farr M.S. Potter V. W Buchanan Y. M. C. A. Bldg Florence W. Ross Ross, Conservatory of Music Harriette Ross Olivette H. Meier Lawn City Mortga Cs Alleman State Bank Sheriif Findley Valley Junction Legion Rink Optical Service Optometrists First National Bank Waterloo, Iowa Concelere Arama Ban Peta Edna Wallace Hepp Lake Shore Brive Shore Rumford Leonal Mi Lady Beauty Shop Lanfayotia
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