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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1928

Page

2

Mississippi flood control debated at Fortnightly meeting

George B Worthen spoke to the Fortnightly club at Mrs J W Krapfel home on Mississippi flood control urging protection of Mood district land from squatters andTimber loss in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He noted federal inaction and proposed options include state share of costs and shoreline protection plans. Participants included Floyd Goodrich J W Arbuckle AL C G Cole and Dr C W Bruner with Charles Chakerian of Near East Relief expressing appreciation for American aid.

George B. Worthen J W. Krapfel Mississippi Worthen Minnesota Wisconsin Cooldge Varios Cairo Ya River Floyd Goodrich J. W. Arbuckle AL C G. Cole C. W. Bruner Charles Chakerian

Mizpah Circle of King's Daughters Installs Officers

Mizpah Circle of King's Daughters installed new officers at a meeting yesterday afternoon at First Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. H. J. Hemmerling was elected president joined by Mrs. R. J. Tarpy as vice president, Mrs. Tiry Miller as secretary, and Mrs. H. W. Boergey as treasurer. Three new members were inducted: Mrs. Julia Williams, Mrs. Henry Sheldon, and Mrs. Charles White. Mrs. L. E. Foster chaired the serving committee with Ida Bell, M. D. Thompson, Willian Rickert, and G. E. Meserve among others.

H. J. Hemmerling Mizpah Circle of the King's Daughters First Methodist Episcopal Church R. J. Tarpy Tiry Miller H. W. Boergey Julia Williams Henry Sheldon Charles White L. E. Foster

Miss Dresser to Give Piano Recital at Cedar Falls

Miss Pauline Dresser of Cedar Falls will present a piano recital at Town State Teachers College today aided by contralto Miriam Evans of Spencer Iowa. The program includes Beethoven Mendelssohn Chopin and Wagner works among others, with a teachers college affiliation noted and a brief recital context.

Uillian Pauline Dresser Cedar Falls Ab & P. Om Town State Teachers College Miriam Evans Spencer Miss Dresser Rose Ruegniter Wagnre-Brassta Wagner Cricifx Wee MacDowell Misa Rueguitz

Grace Clubine Weds Raymel Demmel at Dunkerton Home

Grace Clubine and Raymel Demmel were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Dunkerton, Iowa, on January 1. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. E. E. Prescalt with thirty eight guests in attendance. The bride wore powder blue georgette with a bouquet of roses, sweetpeas and baby’s breath. Bridesmaid was Miss Maxine Bellmer and best man was Daniel Clubine. Luncheon followed, with guests served by Miss Blanche Telsinger, Miss Christine Slaebel and Mrs. Netha Guyer. The couple will reside in Desap after a trip to Cedar Rapids and lona City.

City's Money to Be Program Theme at Woman's Club

Waterloo Woman's Club meeting at 2:30 p m tomorrow features Dr S J Rolf on How It Is Filled. Dr H A Boysen discusses How It Is Emplied. Mayor Tibbitts speaks on Taxes and City Licenses. The program ends with a discussion.

Woman’s Club Waterloo Woman's Club Clyvie Department J. Rolf A. Boysen Tibbitts

Frink Heads Northminster Missionary Society

Mrs Warren Frink was elected president of the Northminster Presbyterian Missionary Society at a meeting yesterday afternoon at Bris D Bower's home. Officers elected include Mrs E Kendrick as vice president, Mrs Olga Dickinson as secretary, and Mrs Fred Johnson as treasurer. Mrs F E Shidd presented the mission study and Mrs W E Scott with Mrs Frink sang a duet. Refreshments followed.

Warren Frink Northminster Presbyterian Missionary Society Bris D. BE. Bower E. Kendrick Olga Dickinson Fred Johnson F. E. Shidd W. E. Scott Frink

Peterson Elected President of Lutheran Guild

Mrs A T Peterson was elected president of the Trinity American Lutheran church guild yesterday afternoon in church parlors. Her staff includes Mrs Ben T Stapella as vice president, Mrs Edward Bak as secretary, Mrs FW Thompson as treasurer, and Mrs Ralph Shaye as floral committee chair. Hosts served refreshments after the meeting. FE Wateriso chapter Order of Eastern Star held a meeting last evening in Parrott building. Mrs W F Schrag announced initiation for Jan 25 and a paid baked squad supper will precede the session. Refreshments were served by Mrs Sacin Nelson and Miss Esther and Miss Jeanette Hyrensky and Mrs A A Dunham. Truman De Roame, Becker chapter worthy patron, gave a short talk. Shrine Bethany White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet at 7:30 pm Friday at Masonic temple Cedar Priss for a business meeting, after which the men will serve an oyster supper.

A. T. Peterson Guild of Trinity American Lutheran Church Ben T. Stapella Edward Bak FW. Thompson Ralph Shaye of EL Wilk F. G. Willis G. FE Wateriso Order of Eastern Star Parrott W. F. Schrag Marian Sacin Nelson Esther Jeanette Hkyrensky A. A. Dunham Truman de Roame Becker Chapter Bethany Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Cedar Priss

Beauty and Diet Advice from Edna Kent Forbes

A fragmented guidance piece contrasts calorie counts for fish and meat with weight control tips. It discusses avoiding pig derived fats, preferring lean roasts, and choosing boiled fish with vegetables. The text also covers skincare routines emphasizing cleansing, pore care, and gentle massage.

Edna Kent Forbes

Manchester Past Pass Fifty-First Anniversary Date

Mr and Mrs R Garlick of South Wayne street celebrate their fifty first wedding anniversary. They recall their early days on a log house with candles and a straw tick bed, and a 206 mile sleigh journey from Prairieburg to Buck Creek for a license. He born near Andrew Iowa 1856, she born Meager Hill New York 1860. They have four children, J C Garlick Hopkinton C P Walmut McGrath Ernest R Garlick St Paul.

Fenure Speen Manchester R. ¥. Garlick Wayne Street Garlick Mr. Garlick Prairieburge Buck Creek Delhi Andrew Jackson County Dubuque Dicily Jones County Garlik Frances E. Story Meager Hill N. Y Anamosa Earlville Earlville. Mr. and Mrs. Garneck J. C. Garlick C. P. Walmult Hopkinton J. 5. Crouch McGrath Minn Ernest R. Garlick St. Paul

Cedar Falls Woman's Club Hikes Dues to 1.50

Cedar Falls January 12 dues for the Cedar Falls Woman's Club were raised from 1 to 1.50 by vote of members at the general meeting of the eight departments yesterday. A nomination committee plan was adopted requiring two nominations for each office. The program featured two cello solos by Rolla Searight of Teachers College and talks on art in the home of Miss Rose Hansen and Miss Corley Condon.

Courier Special Servier Cedar Falls

Friday Study Club Meets at Mrs Findley Home

Friday Study Club will gather tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Peter Findley for two youth oriented talks. Mrs. GC H Davis will discuss Trend of Modern Education while Mrs H Abbs speaks on Influence of High School Fraternities. The venue was changed from Mrs Forbes home per Elks Club notices.

Peter Findley GC. H. Davis H. Abbs J. ©. Forbes

Club Notes from Jally Times and Waterloo Chapter

The Jally Times reports a club meeting with Mrs E L Olt and election of Mrs E P Potter as president. Favors went to Mrs Floyd Stevens and Mrs Irving Themes. Mrs J W Makinster to entertain January 25. Past Matrons Club of Waterloo Chapter Order of Eastern Star to meet for luncheon tomorrow at 72 oclock with Mrs Roy Hulett hosting. IT club entertained by Miss Littina Noble. favors to Miss Lars Shirley and Miss Anne Grunewald. Refreshments served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Katharine Noble. Other members include Miss Helen Glass Eleanor Dean Zerelda Aldneh Leana Ratne Lois WhitSide. First Cara Paul to entertain G F club tomorrow afternoon.

Jally E. L. Olt E. P. Potter Favors Floyd Stevens Irving Themes J. W. Makinster Matrvons’ Club of Littina Noble Bridge Lars Shirley Anne Grunewald Russ Grunewald Katherine Noble Helen Glass Eleanor Dean Zerelda Aldneh Leana Ratne Lois Whitside

Church News Weavers Meeting Postponed and Banquet Planned

A Weavers' close of First Baptist church meeting was postponed to Friday at 2 PM. Mrs. G. A. Lasser will host May -- details note First Presbyterian hostesses and upcoming mother and daughter banquet on March 31. A membership committee was named for Troaty Amenca Lutherast dinner, with new members received. Circle four of First Lutheran met to sew and tie comforts, with plans for February 8 entertainment by Mrs. Charles Formater.

First Baptist Church G. A. Lasser Mayel First Presbyterian Church Civeh GE. Boyer Othe Brotherthand Troaty Caren Ben Stapela A. J. Oleson F. Herbert Mochiman F.C Nus Harry Furlong Circle Four First Lutheran Church Mra. J. J. Brink Ferrestimentis John Lidner Bruns Charles Formater

Anniversary Observed for 1916 Wedding Couple

Thirty neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. James Culligan at 716 Short Wear Ave last evening for their twelfth wedding anniversary. High scores went to CG J. Nauman and Miss Agnes McGlade. Mrs. Irvin Niemeyer, Fred Morgan, and others served a buffet lunch. Ann and Mrs. Culligan received a Bridge ramp as a gift.

James Culligan al Bunea J. Nauman Agnes McGlade Irvin Niemeyer Fred Morgan Harry Shaffer William McGlade Jack Robertson Ann Culligan

Illinois Leader to Attend Mooseheart Legion Meeting

Mrs. Frieda Gensmer state president of the Women of Mooseheart Legion of Illinois will sponsor initiation of candidates at Moosehall in Mooseheart. Waterloo Women of Mooseheart Legion to ballot on candidates at 7 30 p m with drill practice for fancy and degree teams. Royal Neighbors Waterloo exmp to meet for initiation and drill. no juvenile meeting. Mrs Mary J Sellen to celebrate eighty ninth birthday Monday at 309 Williston Avenue. American Legion auxiliary to meet at 8 p m with a musical contest and refreshments.

Frieda Gensmer Chicago Women of Mooseheart Legion of Illinois Moosehall Waterloo Women of Mooseheart Legion Aew Royal Waterloo Exmp Hall Mary J. Sellen A. P. Smith Williston Avouure American Legion

City in Brief notes on locals and events

Various short items from Waterloo area including Joe Klein's Detroit trip, C M Cheney in Chicago, A J Edelson in New York, T M Buchanan returning from Chicago, Mrs. Behrens visiting California, Mrs. Burke improving from pleurobronchitis, lawyers Backus and O'Brien in district court, Ladies auxiliary N A L G meeting, Chilcote and Teisinger postappendicitis improvements, Black family traveling to Florida, Mrs. Harkness's condition improving after surgery, Knipp's move home after gall trouble, Daughters of Veterans planning social events, and Edgar Burrows suing Helen Burrows for divorce seeking injunction to protect his custody of two children.

Joe Klein Joe Detroit Mich C.M. Cheney W., Co. F. & N. Railway Chicapo A. J. Edelson A. J. Edelson Company, Inc New York T. M. Buchanan Chicago Margaret Behrens Long Beach Cal Eda Behrens Western Avenue Noel Burke Park Road Guy W. Backus E. R. O'Brien Oelwein Waterloo Leo Harkness la Porte City Allen Memorial Hospital Edward Knipp Mulberry Street St. Francis Hospital Daughters of Veterans A. G. Muncey Seventh Street West

May Family Desertion Notice and Local Updates

May claims his wife deserted the family on December 28 1927. The couple married in Mariqn Ia March 14 1922. Charles W. Kline, school superintendent, ill with gall bladder infection but improving. Peter Grady of 218 Eighth St injured by a tree fall and treated at St Francis hospital. Rudolph Hamerle of 306 Sunnyside with minor injuries after car collision. Bishop of Bishop's Cafeteria left for Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota for treatment. Crystal Ice & Fuel Co harvested Cedar River ice. storage icehouses filled. Mr and Mrs Bunch spending winter in Lake Worth Florida. Frank Kipp fainted near his Street business. not critical. Legal notice involves Fickett Swisher Farwell vs Wartey in bulk sales case. Supreme Court reversal noted. Travel ad for Chicago Great Western rail service Waterloo to Chicago and back.

Mariqn Marchy Charles W. Kline Rudolph Hamerle Sunnyside Avenue H. W. Byam Traer Fourth Water Streets Hamerle Byant B. F. Bishop Bishop’s Walnut Court Apartments Rochester Minn Bishop Emil Steffen Frank Kipp Failor Bridge Street Allen Memorial Hospital Fickett, Swisher & Farwell I. Wartey Fourth Street Chicago Grand Central Staton Waterloo

Morris Plan Bank Re-Elects Officers

Morris Plan Bank re elected officers and directors at the annual meeting last night. Officers named include Carleton Sias president L D Miller vice president George W Huntley vice president W E Ogle vice president W B Small treasurer W J Rechtfertig secretary and manager Alice G Wykoff assistant secretary Josephine A Kelly assistant treasurer. Directors listed include K Bentz Were Brown T M Buchanan Carl Davis George W Huntley Frank Landgraf oc C Lindner L D Miller GC aA Morris W E B Ogle W J Rechtfertig Carleton Sias W 8B Small L A Witry and Alice G Wykoff.

Morris Plan Company Carleton Sias L. D. Miller George W. Huntley W. E. Qogle W. B. Small W. J. Rechtfertig Allee G. Wykoff Josephine A. Kelly K. Bentz Brown T. M. Buchanan Carl Davis Frank Landgraf C. Lindner Aa. Morris W. EB. Ogle

Patterns for the Courier requested for fashion depart

The Waterloo Evening Courier advertises up-to-date fashion patterns. Patrons should send 15 cents and a request for the pattern which includes seam allowances. Orders are to be mailed promptly and expected to arrive about 10 days after sending.

Fashion Department Waterloo

Holdiman Better Amid Dunkerton Carrier Illness

Dunkerton Iowa January 12 Special Arthur Holdiman a Dunkerton railroad freight conductor is slightly improved at Allen Memorial hospital where he remains under treatment for blood poisoning reports indicate.

Holdiman Dunkerton, Ja Arthur Holdiman Dunkerton RR F. D. Carrier Allen Memorial Hospital

Helms of Monticello Leads Northeastern Iowa Photographers

Henry W. Helms of Monticello was elected president of the Northeastern Iowa Photographers' club at the annual meeting in Monticello. He succeeds M. J. Tritz of Waterloo. A. Martin of Hopkinton was elected secretary, with about 19 photographers attending the session devoted to routine business.

Henry W. Helms Monticello Towa Photographers’ Club Ceeds M. J. Tritz Waterloo

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Elks Club American Legion Auxiliary Mooseheart Legion Moose Nall Blue Triangle League Y. W. Co Civic Department Warman's Club Peter Fhaidi¢y W. R. CG G. A. R.memorial Hall Chit E. S Salisbury Mooseheart Irglon Moose Hall White Shrine of Jerusalem D. A Philathea Presbyterian Church Ethel Miller Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees Waterloo Lo Mizpah Black Hawk T C. F. Hall Wilam Stark A. J. Shimer P. C. Parker George Martin A. G. du Bois N. W. Entiwisle Lincoln Circle Kensington G. J. Bennett Black's Tearoom Grace Clubine Raymel Demmel Dunkerton Peterson Lutheran Guild Miss Pla Woman’s Club of Findley Hy Elks Club Louis Alberta Firs Cara Paul G. F. Clu Church News Illinois Buchanan's Ladies’ Auxiliary The Russell Chilcote Moir Street Fred Teisinger Smith Street James Black Nan Black Prospect Avenue Florida Panar Tsi Pan Peter Grady Eighth Street Cedar Bend Toay Cedar River Crystal Ice & Fuel Co Crystal Company Nashua B. O. Bunch Lake Worth Fla J. F. Hanan Hanan Kate Conn Bunch Morris Plan Bank Alate GK Sls Spain Helms Heads N. E. Iowa Edgar BM. Rolls Reeder East Waterloo Tio M Fur Coat Insurance Herman C. Miller Co Insurance Service W. Std St Selzer Tranmere Roy Fan Elzer's Furniture
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