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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1929

Page

2

Gate for Youth Needy Described by Mrs Warsaw

Mrs Warsaw city police matron spoke at a Woman's club program outlining the city's duty to youth and the less fortunate. She urged homes provide mental physical and spiritual care, noted 1918 raring cost of a child, and highlighted schools churches and government justice as essential parts of the community background.

W. W. Warsaw Woman's Club Waterloo Thome Warsaw Warsai Warsen

Society Calendar Pages Reveal Local Meetings and Receptions

A busy Saturday afternoon calendar lists receptions and meetings across town. Knights Templar Masonic temple hosts, Gold Lest Camp, Royal Neighbors at K C Hall, Weavers class at First Baptist with Mrs M Laftute, Brotherhood of American Yeomen at K P Hall, Gleaners Circle at East Park Presbyterian with Miss Elizabeth Mortis, Central Christian Marred Folk's Class with Mr and Mrs Charles Blasch, Ladies Auxiliary B of L and Firemen's Hall event, Graves Memorial A B Church quarterly conference, and King's Heralds at Grace M E Church.

Knights Templar Masonic Temple Gold Lest Camp Royal Neighbors K. C. Hall First Baptist Church King's Heralds Grace M. E. Church

Miss Kinsel to Wed Harold Gadbois in March

The engagement and upcoming wedding of Miss Paarl Kinsel of West Union to Harold B. Gadbois of this city were announced at a dinner party at Black's barber shop Thursday night. The ceremony is planned for March involving Miss Kinsel who works for Lauerman's department store and Gadbois connected with the Standard Oil company. Guests included Misses Viola Mishak Bess Larsan Eva Spencer Stella Kreil and Matt Uc Brass. Pink and blue decorations framed the event. A theatre party followed.

Paarl Kinsel H. ¥. Kinsel West Union Harold Gadbois Black's Barcom Iginsel the Nation Department of Lauerman’s Mr. Gadbols Standard Oil Company Viola Mishak Bess Larsan Eva Spencer Stella Kreil Matt Uc Brass

Wedding Date Celebrated at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls on Jan 4 hosted a forty first wedding anniversary dinner party for Mr. and Mrs. David McDonald at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hughes with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ruby of Springfield. The event followed a separate card party at St. Mary’s sewing circle hall where prizes were awarded to several attendees. Dinner party host Ben Brown of Town Public Service Company entertained department staff at Entz cafe with a brief talk and social evening for 16 attendees.

Cedar Falls David McDonald Leo Hughes Glenn Ruby Springfield Bridge St. Mary's Sewing Circle FP. J. Hecker Alvin Bute Thomas Faley John Delegardell Willam Bill Matt Frost Stokte Ben Brown Town Public Service Company Entz Cafe

Church group elects officers at Lutheran aid meeting

The First Lutheran Ladies Aid and Immanuel Lutheran church groups held annual business meetings Thursday. Re-elected officers include President Mrs. 3. A. Fratzke and President Mrs. William Burtt with several secretaries treasurers and vice presidents across both societies. Committees for quilting and flowers were formed and plans made for a rummage sale and annual parish supper.

First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society 3. A. Fratzke Otto Meier Detst G. A. Mead Ladies’ Aid Society Immanuel Lutheran Church William Burtt Andrew Hatn R. Venter A. H. Seemmann Arthur Abbey Mary Wicharm Anna Heke William Gindt August Frahm H. W. Flint St. Margaret's Guild St. Mark's Episcopal Church Walter Johnson Parks Avenue West W. E. Cawan J. T. Riordan Charles Howe Georer van Duyn J. G. Creede Nual

Hints in beauty care for frugal women of 1920s style

The article offers thrift beauty tips advising readers to skip expensive perfumes, use sachet powders mixed with talc as substitutes, and create scented undergarment pads. It suggests inexpensive wooden coat bags for storing sachets and outlines simple crafts to preserve scent, plus general tips on hair and hip reduction through light exercise and natural regrowth care.

Many Weddings On New Year’s Day In Iowa Towns

On New Year’s Day multiple northeastern Iowa couples were married in home and church ceremonies. Hazel Killin wed Ray S. Fischer at Ackley with dinner hosted by the bridegroom’s sisters. Woodine Hill and Frank Hapgood married near Blairstown with attendants present. Helen Hauser and Lewis Crosser tied the knot at Whitten, followed by dinner and plans to reside on a Dawn Hill farm. Mary Matula wed Charles Balloun at Chelsea’s St. Joseph’s Church. both are Iowa State College graduates and will live in Stanton, Iowa.

Northeastern Tawa Alvin Fischer Ackley Hazel Killin Ray S. Fischer J. M. Krafft Fischer Woodine Hill Bloipstown Frank Hapgood Dike A. E. Hill Blairstown J. G. B. Peck Lucille Groff Ervin Schmuecker Hapgood Boettcher Furniture Company Helen Blanche Hauser Lewis FL Crosser George Hauser Whitten H. A. Wingard Gladys Callaway Willard Cobb Iowa State College Ames Eldora Crosser Jessa Crosser Dawn Hill Mary Matula Frank Matula Chelsea Charles Balloun van Ballown St. Joseph's Church Father Dostal

Little Brown Church Weddings Shine in 1928

In 1928 the Little Brown Church in the Vale Nashua Iowa performed 688 marriages up from 462 in 1927 with June setting a bridal-month record of 142 couples. The town leads states with 60 wedding principals, followed by Minnesota 87 and Illinois 46 among others. Week’s weddings list include couples from Spring Valley Minnesota, Davenport Iowa, Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, Worthington West Virginia, and more through Jan 2 with dates spanning Dec 27 to Jan 2.

Nashua Little Brown Church the Vale Minnesota Ilinois Wisconsin South Dakota Nebraska North Dakota California Missouri Indiana Pennsylvania Kentucky At York Texas Washington Maurite Schneider Gélo Daniels Higin Clarice MM. Fenbar Spring Valley Minn Clarence EE Dormady Salem N. D Darlene Carlyle Red Oek Earl Sattron Elliott Ruth BH. Schimmel Davenport Ranald Weersing Sault Ste. Marie Mich Elenore Haggen Worthington W. Va George L. Mast Fayette Ruby White Ely Leonard G. Gordon Mt. Vernen Ruth G. Meeker Theodore Hideman Denver

Mrs Walls Plans Hawaiian Winter Trip Abroad

Mrs Vera Rock Walls of 318 Wellington street will depart Friday for St Louis to visit friends and relatives. She then travels to Tulsa Oklahoma Onin Treson Arizona and various California towns before sailing from San Francisco on the S S Malolo to Hawaii for about four months ending in Honolulu and other islands.

Honolulu Vera Rock Walls Wellington Street St. Lewis Tulsa Onin Treson Ariz California Pele San Francisco S. S. Malolo Hawaii

Webster City Wedding Details and Community Celebration

Miss Serena Mathering Christenson of Hawarden and Bernara J. Facle Grave were married at a Webster City parish church with close family and friends in attendance. The event featured a reception at a local venue and included a birthday surprise for a guest, along with other community members noted for upcoming anniversaries and social gatherings.

Serena Mathering Christenson Hawarden Bernara J E Facle Grave Wenier Clie Herlock Pare Tianal Kepler Melers Eagh Grove

P T A Christmas Program At Roosevelt School

This afternoon the Payent Teacher Association organized Christmas treats and programs in the school rooms. Miss Mildred Senader, the principal, received a gift from the room mothers and officers, with Mrs. Glenn Tibbitts presiding.

AL Roosevelt Durind Imothers Payent-Teacher Association Mildred Senader oMilerra Assaekin Glenn Tibbitts

Club Notes and Bridge Prizes at Local Gatherings

Bridge clubs met Thursday with various hostesses across the area. Mrs. Stewart Reed hosted at 829 Muilan Avenue West while Mrs. Dudley and Hancher received favors and luncheon was served by Mr. Ford Reed. Other groups met at homes on Fourth Street West and Hillcrest, distributing prizes to winners such as Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Collins, and Mrs. Moothart, with January 17 gatherings announced at multiple addresses.

Bridge Club Stewart Reed Muilan Avenue Favors S. A. Dudley E. H. Hancher Ford Reed Los Comedres Club P. D. Keagy Fourth Street West Henry Ludtke W. H. Gallagher Mi-to Hillcrest George Williams P. J. Hofley Ray Bush Baltimore Street Thisisus Club Dale Williamson Frank Collins George Logsdon Collins

Lodge Officers Installed at Moose Hall

Women of Mooseheart Legion held a Thursday installation at Moose Hall. Officers installed included Senior Regent Mrs. Fred Bartz and Junior Regent Mrs. GC B Peterson, with ten candidates initiated. Grand installing officer Mrs. George Weilein led ceremonies. gift presented to retiring senior regent Mrs. Weilein.

Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall Fred Bartz B. Peterson George Wellein John Furbush GC. A. Bowers BH. E. Haller L Dawson Lb. H. Dean Lyle Saterlee M. Neimmiers Fred Y Follette George Weilein H. A. Duke G. W. Randell Lois Burright Weilein Harriett Wightman A. L Hewitt

O E S Chapter to Install New Officers Monday

Weterloo chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will install 1929 officers Monday evening January 7 at 8 o'clock in the Masonic temple. Mrs W F Schrag is in charge with Mrs T L Wheeler installing officer and Mrs Carl Bachman grand marshal. A 6:30 dinner precedes the event with music during dinner.

Weterloo Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple W. F. Schrag T. L. Wheeler Carl Bachman State Center Emple Roy Metzger R. H. Forbes Glenn Tibbites

A A U A W to Host Clubhouse Program

The American Association of University Women will host a program at the Woman's clubhouse next week. Mrs Vera Rock Walls and Miss Blanche will discuss nonofficial international organizations. Mrs Max Wilson will sing, with musical numbers from T Hallowell and May Chinnell.

iVera Rock Walls Blanche American Onef University Wa- Woman's Clubhouse Max Wilson T. Hallowell May F Chinnell College RB. G. Pratt W. 4. Bickley Henrietta Hill University of Chicago C. A. Bowlsby Beloit College M. ©. Arbuesle Rockford College

City in Brief: Operations, Elections, and Obituaries

City notes report Mrs W B Kearns recovering from surgery at Presbyterian hospital after a morning operation. City Assessor J A Townsley hosts deputy instruction in county board room. Tax rules require personal property and real estate possessors to act this year. Knights of Pythias grand chancellor John Tuthiil attends funeral of William Narvis, pase grand chancellor, in Muscatine with B F Carroll. Miss Alia Wilmerth to lead a teaching study center at Hastdunthor High. County superintendent A Sawett announces a new course of study effective this school year.

W. PB. Kearns Commercial Street AL Presbyterian Hospital Golire J. A. Townsley John 5 Tuthiil Knights of Pythias of Towa William MM. Narvis Ab Muscatine B. F. Carrol Tubbi Narvis Ancient Order of United Workmen Alia Wilmerth Town State Teachers College Hast Duntor High School A. Sawett County

Mr and Mrs Fred H Spohr to celebrate fiftieth anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred H Spohr, longtime residents of Waverly, mark their fifty fifth wedding anniversary at home on 1020 Jefferson street with a Sunday reception from 8 to 4 5 o'clock. Sons from Waterloo will join. both are 76 and in fair health. Spohr came from Hanover to Bremer county in 1872 and 1873, married in 1874. He retired from Illinois Central as construction foreman after nearly 50 years of service. Granddaughter Miss Bessie Spohr spends winter in Los Angeles.

Fred H.spohr Waverly Fred H. Spohr Jourier Jefferson Street Waterloo W. Spohr Commercial Street H. H. Spohr Leavitt Street Mrs. Spohr Bessie Spohr Los Angeles

Golden Wedding Anniversary Noted for Eldridges

Mr. and Mrs. Silas Eldridge of 1519 Commercial Street were honored Thursday evening by Union Congregational Church friends to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Married January 1, 1879 in Waterloo by Justice George Crittenden, they have lived in Waterloo their entire married life and have three daughters, all residents of Waterloo: Mrs. Winnie Morrow, Mrs. Pearl Smith, and Mrs. Ed Cole.

Silas Eldridge Commercial Street Union Congregational Church Eldridge Waterloo George Crittenden Winnie Morrow Pearl Smith Ed Cole

Health Authority Shares Beauty Secrets A Man Would Use

A fragment from an Evening Courter piece imagines a health authority detailing how she would shave if she were a man. She muses on water temperature, lather, shaving frequency, skin care, and powders to protect skin, ending with a playful note on feeling refreshed and ready for social outings.

The Evening Courter

Improvement Reported for Capt Ettinger at Home

IS BETTER Capt A L Ettinger 729 Fourth Street West at his home was slightly improved today it was stated by attendants

A. L. Ettinger Fourth Street West

Brain Test Answer Reference Sequence

The text presents a list of numbers in parentheses with occasional labels and groupings. It appears as a puzzle answer sheet or test key referencing item numbers and page positions without descriptive context or narrative.

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