Miss McCormick Tells Near East Orphans Story
Miss Katherine McCormick spoke at a Blue Triangle YWCA meeting about Near East Relief orphans, detailing two memorably harsh experiences of a boy and girl from the Turkish massacres. She discussed rescue, education, and the program's goal to support girls until self sufficiency or homemaking skills. The Waterloo Blue Triangle league plans to assist one of the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine McCormick
Near East
Qelief
Blue Triangle League
Y. W. Cla
Fenn College
Oskaloosa
Mesopotamian
Christ
Mohammed
Euphrates River
Aleppo
Near East Relief Organization
Ancient
Tarsus
Paul
Constantinople
Waterloo Blue Triangle League
Calendar Notes From Local Churches And Clubs
Tonight features Philothea class at First Presbyterian with Miss Ethel Miller Homemakers class at First Methodist and the Badger club led by Mr and Mrs Charles J Salisbury Mooseheart. Legion installation at Moose hall and Wits Shrine of Jerusalem Cedar Falls. Joint installation Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees Waterloo IOOF hall Waterloo camp Royal Neighbors K of P hall. Saturday afternoon Nurses Social club Riviera Theatre. Saturday evening Ralph and Mrs Steninger perform Saturday night 500 game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philothea
First Presbyterian Church
Ethel Miller
First Methodist Church
Badger Club
Charles J. Salisbury
Mooseheart
Legion Installation
Moose Hall
Wits Shrine of Jerusalem
Cedar Falls
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees
Waterloo
Women Lead Parish Societies In 1927 Officers
Mrs J S Roth was elected president of St John s Sewing Circle and Mrs Matt Miller became president of the Rosary Society at a card party meeting. Mrs Fred Golinvaux named Sewing Circle vice president. The Rosary Society circles will be led by Miss Edward J Hayes W H Lucas Grant Barber Jacob Farkas Willard Wood Elbert Miner Frank Stephenson Edward Jirak Joseph Hill John Doyle John Condon and Louis Kascit t. Rev WN J Lentz praised retiring officers and presented gifts. About fifty women attended the event with several receiving favors for bridge and others for raffle prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Roth
St. John’s Sewing Circle
Matt Miller
Rosary Society
Aso
Fred Golinvaux
Sewing Circle
The
Mies
Edward J. Hayes
W. H. Lucas
Grant Barber Jacob Farkas
Willard Wood
Elbert, Miner
Frank Stephenson
Edward Jirak
Joseph Hill
Novelty Radio Program Delights West Orange Club
A West Orange club gathering featured a mock radio program honoring Mr. and Mrs. Senuel Harbaugh on their fortieth anniversary. The event at the Wichty home included Almyra Alvina Buxton as announcer, Marian Minish Hudson on ukulele and saxophone, Bert Cornelius’s readings and jokes, and a dedication of Silver Threads Among the Gold to the couple. The program opened with a roll call on radio’s most interesting thing heard. Encampment Auxiliary installation of officers follows tonight at Black Hawk I O O F hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Quartet
Senuel Harbaugh
West Orange Club
Homer Wichty
Wilson
Junction Station
Almyra Alvina Fpliyver
EH. J. Buxton
Marian Minish
Harbaugh
Ladies' Aid Plans Supper and Entertainment at East Path Church
Church news notes multiple ladies groups meeting yesterday. Linden M and church members hosted Division five with Mrs Carl Speth in charge. $1 raised from month activities. YAPP invites all members to Grace church service for prohibition anniversary. Circle six and other divisions held quilting plans and gatherings at homes with several guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Aid Society
East Path Presbyterian Church
W. H. Bisbee
Ladies’ Aid Society
Linden M. &. Church
Division Five
Irs
Carl Speth
First Lutheran Misssionary Society
Mary H. Murphy
Arthur Peterson
Hints in Beauty Care for Pore Reduction and Skin Refinement
Skin care guidance describes using gritty soap paste with cold cream to unclog pores especially around the nose. The method involves hot water cloth, paste application, rinsing, and finishing with cold cream to tighten pores. It notes dryness risks and suggests cold water care and cautious use, with a brief aside on minor facial lines and a weight reference.
Legion Auxiliary to Share Radio Purchase at Memorial Hall
Legion Auxiliary meets to cooperate with the American Legion on a 50 50 radio purchase to aid ex service men. The radio will be portable between hospitals and head phones will allow multiple listening. They announce 1928 plans including a birthday party in April a card party January 26 a memorial service in May visitors night in June and charter members night in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Luma Griffin
Pub- Helty
M. BE. Ingebrit Sen
Jay Henson
Ben Waterfield
D. A. MecKirryher
B. E. Felcher
W. E. Silver
W. H. Wilson
YT. J. McCarth
Floyd Kennedy
Henry Bender
Lucretia Barclay
W. F. Steglaff
Chris Holmstein
J. C. Olsen
W. PF. Dilworth
J. J. Pearde
McCarthy
Masquers of East High School Host Novel Party
The Masquers of East High School honored members with a book themed masquerade at the school building attended by 35 guests including Ruth Heller advisor and Mr and Mrs Fred Miller. Joseph Morris portrayed a mandarin and Arlene Peters Louise Tollefson played Huck Finn twins winning prizes. Harold Reepe led toasts and Carol Burr chaired arrangements with Irma Lickelberg Norman Nevis and Edward Conrad assisting. Birthday celebration followed at Kay Gilley’s home with 18 relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iask
East High School
Joseph Morris
Arlene Peters
Louise Tollefson
Ruth Heller
Fred Miller
Harold Reepe
Club Notes Highlight Bridge Gatherings and Hostesses
Mrs. Tillie Watters entertained the club yesterday afternoon at her home. Several hostesses received favors and honors, with luncheons and two-course meals noted. Future plans include Mrs. Paul Bailey hosting in two weeks and Mrs. Kenneth Schreiner’s February engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Watters
T A. M. Bridge Eclub
J. M
Joyce
Thomas Landgrat
Frank Acuff
FO. P. Club
Arthur c
C. D. Hays
Home Park Boulevard
A. J. Tex
Truman Wagner
BG. Garey Wil
George Sinale
Justate Bridge Club
James Parting
R. NM. Bferlin
Bridge
Roy Stevens
Frank Sherwood
Claire Terry
Favors
Doris Hitchins
Sherwood
Percy Jones
Fred Bartz
T. F. PL
James Houghton
John B. Becker
Lena McCullough
Viola
Mira Pierce
Viola Pierce
Alton Packard
Council Bluffs
Kenneth Schreiner
Ten Children Share in Estate of Nicholas Frost
The late Nicholas Frost of Gilbertville leaves his estate to his wife for life and to his ten children as beneficiaries. The will, filed for probate, was written 22 years ago and names Peter, Elizabeth, William P, Linnie, Nicholas L, Mary Ann Frost, Rose Dedenger, Maggie Holbach, Kate Brustkern, and Anna Kemp. Advancements of 1000 dollars to Anna Kemp Kate Brustkern Maggie Holbach and Rose Derenger will be deducted from their shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Frost
Glilbertville
Anna Kemp
Kate Brustkern
Maggie Holbach
Rose Derenger
Eminent Guests Dine Ahead of Governor's Ball Planned for Jan 27
A dinner for visiting dignitaries precedes the Governor's Ball at the Armory on Friday January 27 1927 28. Noted attendees include Gov John J Hammill Sec Walter C Ramsey Lieut Gov Clem Kimball and Maj Gen Harry A Smith among others with a large military committee from Des Moines Omaha Council Bluffs and Sioux City listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Citizens’ Committee
John J. Hammill
Walter C. Ramsey
Clem Kimball
W. H. Bailey
Des Moines
Harry A. Smith
U. S. Army
Omaha
Matthew A. Tinley
Council Bluffs
Thirty Fourth Infantry
Lloyd D. Ross
Sixty-seventh
Tenney Ross
Seventh Corps
Joseph S. Herron
Gordon C. Hotlar
Sioux City
One Hundred Thirty-third Infantry
Cal
Park Findley
Otto H. Kaberle
Lloyd M. Shepherd
Ronald W. Cameron
Citizens’ Ecommittee
Local notices and ads from city brief
Notices report recoveries and divorces in the area including Mrs Samuel Shilliam returning from illness to the south and Milford Loy filing for divorce from Martha Taluber Loy. Also mentions car thefts, a Moose banquet invitation, a railroad official visiting, and travel ads for Chicago Great Western trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shilliam
Lafayette Street
South
Cass
Broadway Street
Washington, D. C
H. S. Gray
Dubuque
Illinois Central Railroad System
City
Western Moes
Marsh Place
Milford Loy
Martha Taluber Loy
Winton
Willford
Izaak Wallon League
Sioux City
Qne
F. B. Billick
Mobile Street
Sixth
Sycamore
Cottage
Manson Streets
F. J. Buhlman
Vaughan Street
Iowa
Mrs. Alfred E. Smith Runs Albany Mansion Life
Mrs. Alfred E. Smith manages the rambling red brick executive residence in Albany. She directs the mansion staff and oversees upkeep with the care of a housewife. Guests note her influence, while Mrs. Smith’s children are a central focus in her intense family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Alfred E. Smith
State of New York
Madagascar Sights Rare 4770 Carat Beryl Discovery
Dr Ralph Linton assistant curator of Oceanic and Malay an ethnology announced a 4770 carat transparent beryl found in Madagascar during a Field Museum expedition. The aquamarine stone could yield about 250 settings after cutting. Beryl myths noted by Dr Oliver C Farrington. Also a report on bond reductions for post office robbery suspects in Creston and Leon awaiting federal trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ralph Linton
Madagascar
Field Museum
Oliver CG. Farrington
Daniel Webster and World of Words Puzzle Line
An OCR style fragment lists clues and definitions: Daniel Webster described as an orator. Mandalay identified as a city. Ordnance as weapons. Asteroid as a small plac (place). Minatret noted as a tower. Calvary as a hill. Revelry defined as merriment. Exotic as foreign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Mandalay
Calvary
Houdini’s Widow Plans to Carry On Magic Mantle
Mrs Harry Houdini announced plans to perform as a magician in New York following her husband’s death. She demonstrated ice restraint on an Indian medicine man and promised to combine the trick with Houdini’s legerdemain including escape from handcuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
Harry Houdini
Mme. Houdini
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League of Near East Girls
Sor
Cial Calendar
Ralph Steninger
Black Hawk I. O. O. F. All
Church News
Central Christian Church
S. H. McGarty
Arthur Erb
W. M. Cook
McCarty
Firsh Lateran Missionary Society
William Fuehner
Henry Lingelbach
Esther Lulaff
Indenenderer
Babe
Mary B
Legion Auxiliary
Kay Gilley
Buchanan
William E. van Every
Leland Avenue
Dhuggists
Chicago Great Western
Grand Central
Minnesota
Luverne, Minn
Luverne
B. E. Pel
Cornell
Mt. Vernon
North- Western University
Cornell College
Lupton
Cornell Graphler
P.O
Creston
Aillin Shey
Fred Tullis
Clifford Adair
Leon
Renn
Tom Banter
Unique Cleaners
Tawa
Houdini
West Fourth
Jeferson
Elzer’ Furnitu
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Mense
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