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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1927

Page

5

Engagement of Bernice Call to Frank Holman Announced

Society notes announce the engagement of Miss Bernice Call daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Call 1402 Jefferson Waterloo to Frank Holman son of Mr and Mrs Harry Holman Los Angeles Cal and nephew of Mr and Mrs George Nauman Sans Souci Park The wedding is set for February in Los Angeles Cal Miss Call will depart Waterloo in the second week of February She has studied at West High School lowa State Teachers College and Columbia University and teaches kindergarten She is a pianist and member of the Waterloo Woman's club First Baptist church Holman a native of Marshalltown graduated in Pasadena and UC Southern Branch He served in France in WWI and is now an automotive instructor in an urban high school in Los Angeles Several pre wedding parties are planned.

Bernice Call C. W. Call Jefferson Street Frank €. Holman Harry Holman Los Angeles Cal George Nauman Sans. Souci Park Miss Call Waterloo Misa Call West High School Low State Teachers College Columbia University Washington Waterloo Woman's Club First Baptist Church Holman Uyed Im Wrterlac Marshalltown Pasadena University of California, Southern Branch France Iunie

Women's Christian Temperance Union Institute Plans February Meeting

The W C T U county institute for Black Hawk County will convene in February at the Hudson auditorium with about 1,500 names on the county roll, the largest in the state. The meeting adopted the slogan Hold fast and Go Forward and speakers included Mrs. Ida B Wise Smith and district and local leaders.

Renorte Bello Jewell Cedar Falls Elmer Blough Orange Township WW. F. Parrott Cedar Heights Wichals East Tina BaNheim Ga Porte City William ‘Briden Oak Ridge G. A. Sheridan Mildred McConnell Cedar Walls W. OC Te Us College Ars Ida EB. Wise- Gralth W. C. TU. Te

Pew E O Chapters Plan Founders Day Meet at Library

Pew E O chapters of FP BE O announce no Monday evening meetings at 112 in Mrs C Butler home and 7 at 8 in Mrs Northes home. Two week Founders Day luncheon planned at Black’s Tearoom with a memorial library building pledge by both chapters. Speakers include Dr J A Laurie of Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian and reviews of The New Negro and Colour by Countess Cullen. Ground breaking for the Mary Allen Stafford Memorial Library and Administration Building on Iowa Wesleyan campus in Mount Pleasant scheduled with many dignitaries and a procession to the site.

Butler Mya. BL Northes Black's J. A. Laurie Gedar Heights Iowa Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Mary Allen Stafford Carl William Trugtens Dru. Sy Smith Smith Charles Whittaker I. G.leist Martha McClure Donald Newell Fc. J. Myers

Mrs Champ Gross Bride Honored At Shower Party

Misa Lucilla McQuilkin entertained in her home last evening in honor of Mrs Champ Gross who before her marriage on December 4 was Miss Leo Drape. An electric item was presented to the bride. Hosts served a two course luncheon in pale green and pink with a two tone cake centerpiece. Ice cream molded as flower pots held real roses. Games filled the evening as guests gathered including Mrs John Recent, Mrs James Dawson, and Misses Maude Meyers Tucille Schmidt Agnes Kasent Hulda Matthias Janet McKenzie Laura Brandt Nitella Myers.

Misa Lucilla McQuilkin Champ Gross Leo Drape

Caledonians Reelect Officers at 1926 Meeting

Reelection of the Caledonian society officers occurred last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rust. Cedar Heights president Dr. J. A. Laurie Cedar Falls first vice president I. J. Dempster Cedar Falls second vice president A. R. Baxter Cedar Falls secretary Mrs. Margaret Milversted Waterloo treasurer Mrs. G. Stevenson Waterloo committees chairmen are social Mrs. John Hansen Cedar Falls Mrs. Rust Waterloo Mrs. Atuey Campbell Cedar Heights flower Mrs. J. W. Robe program Mrs. Donald Findlayson. Plans outlined for the Burns banquet at Cedar Falls in January. Child Conservation league members host a tea at the clubrooms Monday afternoon with each member free to bring a guest.

The Caledonian Society C. E. Rust J. A. Laurie Cedar Heights I. J. Dempster Waterloo A. R. Baxter Cedar Falls Margaret Milversted G. Stevenson John Hansen Cedar Falis Rust Atuey Campbell Flower J. W. Robe Donald Findlayson

Woman's Club Anniversary Marked by Birthday Party

Waterloo Woman's Club marks its forty ninth founding anniversary with a 2:30 p.m. party at the club. Mrs. A. W. Kerwin chairs the January event with music by soprano Catherine Sedgwick and a piano solo by Mrs. A. G. W. Peterson. Cards, refreshments, and decorations are planned by committees, while the Fine Arts department held a session yesterday with 36 members present.

A. S. Weishnar Waterloo Woman's Club AW. T. Kerwin Misa Catherine Sedgwick W. E. Spencer FF. Ll. Marquis Glen Miller C. O. Juamson J. W. LaBarre L. C. Massner R. M. Knox Jackson McCoy Leo Leeper N. A. Lichty Lee Litchfield DL. Clark ‘Beaper C. A. Boatman Karl EF. Manz Mark Campbell Mmes. E. J. Corton A. W. Paterson D. W. Axon W. Pb. McCormick

Mrs Bert Gibbs Hosts Christmas Party for Fourteen

Mrs Bert Gibbs entertained a formal Christmas gathering at her home with fourteen guests. Guests included Mmes N M Gibbs Charles F Swyers N A Potter F Forbes L Tokheim C C Chesterman P C Anderson Frank Miller Fort Bolter A A Sundby Bert Tretie Frank McClinton T C Thompson and Norman G Holler. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Rose Mary, assisted by Mrs WN OL Cibbs.

Bert Gibbs Mmes N. M. Gibbs Charles F. Swyers N. A. Potter F. Forbes L. Tokheim C. C. Chesterman P. C. Anderson Frank Miller Fort Bolter A. A. Sundby Bert Tretrie Frank McClinton T. C. Thompson Norman G

Elklets Club Notes for Tuesday Luncheon and Meeting

Elklets plan a luncheon and regular meeting Tuesday at the Elks club. West side members should call Mrs. T J Fitzgerald to reserve, with other members Mra. George Schoel helping. reservations due by 9 a m Tuesday. Mrs. Cora Fowler hosts Mappy Hour luncheon at Black's tea room, while last evening's card gathering at Black's tearoom awarded prizes to Mrs. P A Manning, J ar Searles, and Mrs. G F Schmuelt.

Elklets Elks Club West Side T. J. Fitzgerald George Schoel U. m Cora Fowlar Black's Tea Room Fikare Club Black P. A. Manning J. Ar. Searles G. F. Schmuelt Ina Aye

Hints in Beauty Care Diet Hints for Hair and Skin

Diet affects hair health and complexion and even clears the system. A milk and fruit diet is suggested to tackle blood acidity, with daily scalp massage. Recipes include milk, fruit, rice pudding, soups, salads with mayonnaise, and light meats, plus vegetables and greens for reducing weight and improving appearance.

Sacred Heart Bazar Feb 1 3 Offer Games and Dances

Sacred Heart church sets its annual bazar in the school hall for February 1 2 and 3 with three orchestras for dancing and booths country store and games. A large women’s committee will serve 1000 persons while the men’s committee handles decorations and facilities. Other local meetings and activities noted include a Mary Melrose chapter 1 pm start at the YWCA, a St John’s Young People club birthday dinner and dance at Black’s tearoom, and a Masonic W aterloo charity supper event with rabbit supper for Star members.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Joseph P. Schuy S. J. McGinn George McGuire John Connolly B. Condon Joseph Lutgen W. Beck W. Toomey Landh McMinus Chets Struber Dougherity Francis Murphy Arthur Connolly Clarence Sluston J. J. Meany Hugh Mehfantes Chris Strubel J. H. Witzgerald St. John's Young People's Club Black's Viola Mishak Ruth. Fressle

Church News and officer installation at Wilner Street Taurist church

Twenty five members and families attended a supper and chess event at Wilner Street Taurist church with officer and teacher installation. Committees named for Membership, Reception, Social, Entertainment, and Publicity. attendance set for Sunday meetings at 60. Gleaners officers elected at East Park Presbyterian church. Cedar Heights Missionary society entertained at Mrs Parrett home with new officers listed.

Wilner Street T. Fy Wimmel Vistta- Hom Gi. Dandike Fio Te. Bunce Flow. Brandt James Mc Aan Richard Ber Mra FL. W. Brandt

New Noble Grand Will Be Installed by Rebekah Lodge

Mrs C E L Carr will be installed as noble grand of Temple Rebekah lodge Monday evening in Black and I O O F hall. She succeeds Mrs Martin J Kellerla in the installation of Rebekah officers. The ceremony will be held jointly with installation of officers for Black Hawk lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Rebekah’ Lodge C. EL. Carr Temple Rebekah Lodge Hall Martin J. Kellerla Rebekah Oteers Black’ Hawklodge Order of Odd Fellows

Four Girls Chosen for JH Declam Contest Team

Junior High school representatives in the East High home declamatory meet were selected after preliminary tryouts held yesterday. Ruth Miller and Neva Miller won in the dramatic class, while Violet Schrag and Thelma Barthol Jemew captured the humorous division.

East High Ruth Miller Neva Miller Violet’ Schrag Thelma Bartho Jemew

Milk Dealers at Grundy Center in Price Cutting War

Grundy Center milk dealers engage in a price cutting war. Quart prices fell from 10 cents to 3 cents over the past week, with claims of a 6 cent next week. Key players include Henry Lutjens who purchased Neniton Lynn dairy, and Hasbrook, both joined by Siluyer and Newton in the competition.

Grundy Center Courter Special Service Bidon Hasbrook Henry Lutjens Neniton Lynn Luitjens Hastrouk Henry Siluyer Harry Newton

Waverly Woman Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Rachel Brinkman aged 55 died at her Waverly home after a long period of invalidism that followed frequent surgical treatments. She is survived by two sons and three daughters. Funeral arrangements likely for Monday afternoon.

Courier Special Service Waverly Rachel Brinkman

City in Brief Eyes Glasses Ride and Hospital Returns

Chinook city notes report Ella Wood returning from St Francis Hospital to 402 Wellington. W. R. Liwell and P. B. Frank back from Cedar Rapids business trip. A P Golinvaux ill at home 413 Mullan Ave East. Mary Hewitt named administratrix of Albert Tu Hewitt estate valued around 5 000 dollars. Mrs T M Guhring convalescing after operation at St Francis. George Mover recovering after operation at St Francis. Social Welfare League board to meet 12 15 p m Wednesday Jan 12 in committee room at the Western Ward. Ralph Snr West High coach to address Racquet Club on recreation at Wick meeting Monday night. Margaret Trainor named sister Hannah McKeever. Estate value estimated 3 200 dollars. Mrs P H Ritz operated on for appendicitis at Allen Memorial Hospital reported recovering rapidly. Timely fire department work aided by firefighters saved three buildings near bunk building after fire on Feb 27. Sleeper train schedule and Chicago departures listed with fare, reservation info.

Ella B. Waod St. Francis Hospital Wellington Street HW. R. Liwell PB. H. Frank Cedar Rapids A. P. Golinvauyx Mullan Avenus East Mary Efewitt Albert Tu. Hewitt Tf. Ti. Guhring Nashua Ceorxea Mover First Street West Social Welfare League W- Ww Wal Ralph Snr West High Raca Aub Wick C. A Margaret Trainor Hannah McKeever P. HE. Ritz Cortlandt Street Allen Memoriad Hospital Sow Titewich Warwick Furniture Chicago Cand Rapida Mich Courta J. W.thompson District Court Canton Vnn Sycamore Fourth Streets Blanch Chapman Albert Chapman

Ladies Auxiliary Plans Joint Plumbers Convention

The Ladies Auxiliary of OWA Plumber Assn schedules a joint event with the thirty ninth annual Town Master Plumbers Assn convention in Hotel Russell Lamson January 18 to 20. Officials include Sidney C. Smith and Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts. Program features openings, speeches, tours, a reception and banquet, with officers to be elected Thursday morning.

Ladies’ ‘Auxiliary

Chorus Girl Weds on Rialto Stage in Act of Theatrical Flair

Miss Dorothea Bloom known as Betty Lea of the Dainty Darlings married Claude Maldiman in a Rialto theatre ceremony at 5:45 pm. Rev J E Prichard officiated before a crowded house with Dainty Darling company members present. Gifts included a solid silver chest. arrangements and banquet were provided by industry figures.

Dorothea. Bloom Shenandoah Betty Lea Dainty Darlings Rialta Theatre Claude Maldiman Dewar J. E. Prichard Dunkerton Dainty Darling Company Alexander Frank M. Hr. Loomis

Gilbertville Man Is Critically Ill

Gilbertville Ia Jan 8 Thomas Harrig Grand Works ND called here today due to the critical illness of his father John Harrig in making his first birthplace visit in 23 years. The elder Harrig a longtime resident has been very ill for weeks.

Courier Gilbertville Thomas Harrig Grand Works N. D John Harrig Harrig

Radio Tax Puzzle At County Meeting

At a Black Hawk County gathering led by County Auditor N Washer radios were valued by tube count for taxation. The tax ranged from 1.50 to 3.00 monthly in some cases. Deputy auditor Alda R Clark and Treasurer Ed Madigan offered guidance. East Waterloo assessor Jack Hartman chaired the session with Sweltzer and Townsley assisting.

Hawk County N. Washer Alda R Clark

Salvation Army Hall Revival Meetings Continue Next Week

Revival meetings at the Salvation Army Hall 513 Water Street continue next week with Jon Gibbs conducting tonight and Capt George Watts in charge tomorrow for holiness services at 11 am Sunday school 2 30 pm and a service at 7 30 pm. Next week leaders include George Sheridan Samuel Fike Rev J Paul Vincent and Rev George Woodall meeting times start 7 30 pm rebuilding focus Sibert plans return to the old location. M J Butterfield attorney at 208 1 2 Fourth Street East has new office at 201 203 Commercial National Bank Building. Charles Tenenbaum relocates to First National Bank building with Nauman Company.

Salvation Army Hally Water Street Jon Gibbs George Watts George’ Sheridan The Samuel Fike Church of the Brethren Orange Township J.” Paul ‘Vincent East Park Presbyterian Church J.george Woodall St.Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Sibert M. J. Butterfield Fourth Street Commercial National Bank Charles Tenenbaum Waterloo Manufacturing Jewel Ers First National Bank Nauman Company Peee

Tenants Evicted by Fourth St Fire Open New Quarters

G. A. Sibert, whose jewelry store at 10 Fourth Street east was wrecked in the December 27 fire, has moved salvaged stock to 626 Lafayette Street where temporary quarters opened today. Debris clearing began at the R. WN. Cowin building once occupied by Sibert. store fixtures not beyond repair were removed.

G. A. Sibert Fourth Street Lafayette Street R. WN. Cowin Sibert

American Express Office Moves to New Location

The main American Railway Express office and warehouse are being moved today from 23 Fifth Street to 1 Water Street, near the Tilimas Central passenger station. The new quarters will open to the public Monday morning. The Fifth Street location has been in use for nine years.

American Railway Express Company Fifth Street Water ‘Street Hear Tilinais’ Central Ars

Scoutmasters Open Meeting Forms Temporary Troop Unit

In a first monthly trading meeting of scoutmasters assistants and junior assistants held at First Presbyterian church gymnasium last night forty leaders organized into ten patrols opened in regu lar scout form with flag ceremony becoming a Boy Scout troop. Tenderfoot requirements were given as instruction.

First Presbyterian Church

Scout badge presentation and instructional period noted

The text records J. H. Snively presenting a flag and P. Z. DeWolt awarding a scout badge while rope work was demonstrated by all patrols. Instructional game periods were led by Melvin Garnett during a period described as the next Scoutmaster instruction. The passage mentions an organic glass invented in Vienna that transmits ultraviolet rays from the sun.

J. H. Snively Hiato P.z.dewolt Melvin Garnett Irriday Vienna Oblingly

Waterloo Patterns Offered by Evening Courier

Up-to-date patterns from the Waterloo Evening Courier department offer designs with seams included. Send 15 cents per pattern to the fashion department, Waterloo. Orders filled at noon when possible, with delivery in about 10 days after sending.

Waterloo

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