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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1929

Page

3

Sixtieth National PEO Anniversary Observed in City

PEO Chapters 7 and FR plan a joint luncheon at Hotel President to mark the 60th anniversary of the PEO founding. About 100 members expected. Speeches by Mrs. Corton and Mrs. Wallace, with musical cues by local women. notes on PEO history and campus origins, plus upcoming concerts and club events.

E. L. Corton GC. W. Loeshe Sloane Wallace Chapter FE Mt. Pleasant Dan Waterloo P. E. O. Record Siddie Richards Thummel New York Carrie Buechele

Washington school PTA sets Tuesday evening meeting

PT. A. Activities PTA of Washington school will meet at the building Tuesday evening at 7 40 o clock. The program will be in charge of Mrs H P Haffa. Refreshments will be served by mothers of fifth and sixth grade pupils with Mrs MacKay as chairman. Men of Hawthorne PTA hold a meeting next week at the school building Tuesday evening. R W Schear will chair the program and Harry Reed speaks on Thrift. A game will be conducted and refreshments served with FP Mount in charge. Our Lady of Victory academy PTA meets Friday afternoon at 2 90 o'clock in the auditorium.

Parent-Teacher Association of Washington School H. P. Haffa MacKay Men of Hawthorne Parent-Teacher Association R. W. Schear Harry Reed FP. L. Mount Our Lady of Victory Academy

Surprise Party Honors Couple Wed 50 Years

The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller was celebrated with a surprise party at their 411 Denver street home hosted by friends. They wed June 19, 1878 in Lanark Hl, with four children and five grandchildren present. the Millers have long resided in Waterloo and Orange township.

William Miller Denver Street Miller Lanark Mary Lichty J. P. Lichty Black Hawk County

Hospital Alumnae Host District 4 Nurses Luncheon

Presbyterian hospital alumnae association hosted District 4 nurses in Black's tea room. About 30 nurses from seven counties attended a luncheon with an address and student nurse readings. Miss Vae Martin and Miss Irene Sinram gave readings, Miss Norma Smith sang, and Miss Helen Saylor accompanied. Miss Minnie Matbauer chaired, with Miss Talentus assisting.

Presbyterian Hospital Iowa Black Vae Martin Irene Sinram Norma Smith Helen Saylor Minnie Matbauer Talentus

Club Notes and Local Club Meetings This Week

Numerous social club gatherings listed with host addresses and dates. F O P sib meets at Mrs Merriman’s 416 Argyle. Los Comedres luncheon at Mrs Ludtke’s 715 Hammond. German Freundschaft business and social at Carpenter hall 2442 Fourth St. E.. Finnch at Mrs Triman De Roame 227 Third St. E.. R F club lunch at Mrs Stallman 1803 Fourth St. E.. Happy Hour luncheon at W A Maccabee club. Maccabee social at club rooms 710 Sycamore St.. Trumann Wagner bridge dinner at Green Lantern. bridge at 517 Home Park Blvd.

Hints in beauty care and old fashioned cures

Reader shares a German chilblain recipe of soaking feet in potato water and two weekly baths, plus a hot cold basin routine. A clay face pack uses fuller’s earth with hazel and tincture of benzoin, followed by cold cream and optional bleaching agents.

Reader

Club Meetings for Next Week in Several Groups

A dense list of upcoming meetings and events across numerous local clubs and societies. Activities include luncheons, gatherings, and social events scheduled Monday through Saturday in venues such as Hotel President, Hotel Russell Lamson, and various church and lodge halls. Notable organizers include Mrs. Rus sell, Mrs. Jay Co. Henson, Mrs. W. E. Schollian, and Mrs. Otto Meier with groups like Circle 5, Daughters of Isabella, Elks, Sunshine lodge, and Pythian Sisters.

Quota Club Russell Lamson Clara Barton Guild Mrs

Stronberg-Carr Marriage to Be This Afternoon

Miss Wilma E. Carr of 522 Albany street will wed Lawrence Stronberg, son of Mrs. William Malkowsky, at 4 o'clock this afternoon at Gentral Christian church. Rev. Lew Harris will officiate. Attendants include Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Teeter. A dinner follows at the bride’s parents’ home. Miss Carr is a 1927 East High graduate and with Northwestern Bell. Mr. Stronberg works for Saunders Battery and Electric. They will reside at 429 Lacuss.

Wilma E. Carr G. E. Carr Albany Street Lawrence Stronberg William Malkowsky Lewis Street Lew ©. Harris Gentral Christian Church Floyd ‘Teeter Esty Teeter Miss Carr East High School Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Mr. Stronberg Saunders Battery and Electric Company Lacuss Street Meta Ann Klaffke Buckeye William E Dass Iowa Falls Carl Klaffke A. H. Janke

Family Dinner for Bride-Elect and Local Notices

Mr and Mrs C A Marsh of 127 Leland avenue will host a family dinner Sunday at 1 o’clock in Beir home for granddaughter Miss Josephine Maine who weds Philip K Rausch next Thursday. Fourteen relatives attend with pink roses as decor. Lincoln Circle marks McKinley birthday with tributes to deceased members Mrs W E Peavey and Mrs A Narver. work for next year outlined by Mrs Eaton. TagkeSussning Lodge No 27 L A B O F R T meets Tuesday at 2 30 in Fireman's hall. a scheduled card party that evening has been postponed.

W. E. Peavey A. Narver Sarah Peck Charles Eaton Eaton Idlent TagkeSussning Lodge No. 27 L. A B. of Fireman's Hal

Prof Schaefer Analyzes Modern Germany From Abroad

Prof Schaefer Iowan State Teachers College spoke to Waterloo Woman’s Club on Germany’s postwar gains and perils. He noted order and thrift mask debt and rising taxes, agriculture strain, and wartime losses, urging reparations clarity and prudent recovery. praised Stresemann but warned of future reverses.

Germany W. S. Schaefer Iowan State Teachers College Waterloo Woman's Club Schaefer United States Prof Schrefer Europe Prof. Schaefer Stresemann Leo Mak Jane Thompson Social Welfare League Home and Educaion Department

Health lecturer series at Plaza theatre January

An health authority announces a series of health and wealth lectures from January 22 to February 2 at the Plaza theatre, under the Waterloo Evening Courier and the Plaza auspices. The piece also addresses eyebrow plucking, explaining it does not harm the eyes, does not promote hair growth, and offers eye care tips using olive oil and boric acid for lashes and styes.

Plaza Theatre Waterloo Evening Courier Plaze

Marriages unite many Northeastern Iowa couples

A stream of Northeast Iowa unions is listed, including Miss Virginie Mae Richmond and Iver Peterson at Waterloo First M. E. Church with Dr. J Arthur Young. Other couples cited include Pauline Johnson and Edward Schwartz of Cedar Falls, Beatrice Knoop and August Bader near Dysart, Meta Ann Klaffke and William Dass of Iowa Falls, Dorothy Reed and Cecil Morse of Osage, Doris Weatherill and Donald W. Shay at Missoula Montana, Lena Neymeyer and Lyle Elliott of Apling-ton, Inez Irene Gulick and Willis Worthen of Vinton, Stella Duwa and Robert Becker of Jesup, Marianne Smith and Robert Cron of Cedar Rapids, Irma Elliott and Clarence E. Harter of Traer, Ruth Miller and Wallace A. Metz of Tama, and Emma Hoppe and Rudolph Wiese of Lincoln near Grundy Center. Each couple plans to reside with or near family or in farming communities across the region.

Virginie Mae Richmond M.S. Richmond Tracy Iver Peterson Peter Peterson Reinbeck M. E. Parsonage Waterloo J. Arthur Young Ella Peterson Marvin Richmann Ruth Miller QO. C. Miller Toledo Wallace A. Metz Tama W. C. Cleworth Cedar Rapids Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls

Puppet Marionettes Spark Interest Across History in Waterloo

Jean Gros presents the French marionette troupe in Waterloo under the American Association of University Women on Monday Feb 11. The company performed 2785 times last year in 42 states traveling about 30,000 miles. Puppet shows, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, spread from India and Egypt to China and Italy. The art flourished in Naples and Milan, with France and England adopting forms like Guignol and Punch and Judy later. The Gros program features Maeterlinck and his Blue Bird, highlighting a long literary and artistic marionette tradition.

Jean Gros Waterloo American Association of University Women Jeges Bert India Ancient Egypt Etruriaa China Amiong England Germany Lessing Goethe France Europe Naples Milan America Italy Spectator Tatler Addison Champs Elysees Paris Maeterlinck Jean

Elklets Dinner at Elks Club Tuesday Evening

Waterloo Elklets will host an old fashioned sauerkraut dinner Tuesday at 6 PM at the Elks Club for members, families, and friends. Mrs. G L Whitman leads the affair with assistants, bridge will be played in the evening with tables run by several members, reservations through committee members.

Waterloo Eiklets The Elks Club G. L. Whitman W. F. Reusch Harry Boemler Ray C. Eggert Frank Lawson C. M. Banton A. G. Kann Fred Whaber Thomas Fitzgerald William White

Installation of New Officers at Gold Leaf Camp

About 100 attended installation services in K hall for Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors and Juveniles. New officers named for the judge include Oracle Mrs Oliys Pickett Past oracle Mrs Harriett Wightman Vice oracle Mrs Clara Lantz Chancellor Mrs Bessie Friediey Recorder Miss Irene Duba Receiver Mrs Edith Spiers Marshal Mrs Bessie Jones outer seatings Mrs Louisa Hopke Managers Mrs Elizabeth Scribner Mrs Anna Feegy Gland Johnston Physicians Dr Surton mM Golshall Dr Sidney Smith Musician Mrs Fannie Farwell Graces Miss Grace Shanhon Mrs Rose Galbraith Mrs Grace Heller Mrs Myrtle Sorenson Juvenile officers installed for coming year include Junior oracle Past oracle Junior vice Recorder Chancellor Marshal Mary Spiers Aclatta Friedley Myrle Johnston Arning Brensena Eldern Ferger Howard Hicks Lo Assistant ren Clossen Sentinels Tunigr Pickett Patty Pitts Patriotisn Ruth Tegtmeier juvenile director Mrs Ray Hicks. Officers in charge were Mrs Anna Feeny and Mrs Bee Smith who received flowers. The juveniles also presented retiring oracle Mrs Wightman and retiring juvenile director Mrs Scribner with gold pieces. A gift to Mrs W H Shirey and a present to Grace Shannon marked retiring juvenile oracle. The program featured dances by Marian Blitsch and readings by Mrs Myers with Miss Betty Harrington. Refreshments followed. A card party earlier awarded 500 prizes to Mrs Floyd Stevens and Mrs Henry Confer, bridge favors to Mrs J L Brennan and Mrs E W Bute, and a door prize to Mrs E F Clermont.

Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors Hall Oracle Oliys Pickett Harriett Wightman Clara Lantz Bessie Friediey Irene Duba Edith Spiers Bessie’ Jones Nna Marshal Matilde Henapie Stoner Sentinel Nellie Lawless Louisa Hopke Elizabeth Scribner Anna Feegy Gland Johnston Surton Golshall Sidney Smith Fannie Farwell Graces Maude Grace Shanhon Rose Galbraith Grace Heller Myrtle Sorenson Zunior Oracle Chanselor Marshal Mary Spiers Aclatta Friedley -Myrle Johnston Arning Brensena Eldern Ferger Howard Hicks Lo Ren Clossen Sentinels Tunigr Pickett Patty Pitts Patriotisn Ruth Tegtmeier Ray Hicks Anna Feeny Betty Harrington Lodge Floyd Stevens Henry Confer J. L. Brennan E. W. Bute E. F. Clermont

Mrs J E O Keefe Heads Charity Card Party

Mrs J E O Keefe will chair a charity card party for 300 guests at Hotel President on Tuesday evening February 5. Proceeds aid Isabella Circle education projects with 83 children aided since September. Event open to men and women. 500 cards and special prizes planned. committee lists include Mrs J B Bruner and others.

Daughters of Isabella J. E. O'Keefe J. B. Bruner J. Q. Gnngy A. A. Hoffman W. ©. Foster J.J. Meany B. F. Berk John ©. Kascht James MrMullen D. Peck John Koch Misses Hess Burns Pearl McLannan Pauline Ritz Marguerite Stanton Mayme Keegan Mabel Kies Della Rosgen Bernadine Kann

Miss Massey Complimented by Evening Party

Bernice Massey, soon to wed Bernard J. Berckes of Alto Vista on January 31, was honored at a Friday evening party at 928 Lafayette Street hosted by Misses Marie Hacker Loretta Schmitt and Allee Donnelly. Guests enjoyed games music dancing and a shower of gifts as refreshments were served by Mrs. Hacker Mrs. John Conrad and Mrs. L. D. Massey.

Bernice Massey Bernard J. Berckes Alte Vista Fred Hacker Lafayette Street Marie Hacker Loretta Schmitt Allee Donnelly Miss Massey Hacker John Conrad L. D. Massey Pearl Meythaler Marie King Marie Kine Marjorie Brennan Bernice Willwith Lucile Albert John Burck

Funeral of Wadena Woman Mary Curtis Held at Presbyterian Church

The funeral for Mrs. Mary Curtis of Wadena, who died after a January 9 fall causing a fractured hip, was held at the Presbyterian church in Wadena. Born in England, she came to the U S at age three, married Henry C. Curtis in Masonville in 1875, who died in 1928, and she leaves two children, a foster son, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren among relatives in Iowa and nearby states.

Courier Special Serviea Wadena Mary Curtis Oelwein Hospital Presbyterian Church Andrew Brindell Mrs. Curtis Cornwell England United States Cinlena Masonville Henry C. Curtis Jennie Hummel Maynard John Ross Downs John Pelleymounter Fayette Martha Goldsworthy Greeley George Corey Waterloo

iSHELL ROCK WOMAN SUCCUMBS TO FLU

Shell Rock Iowa January 18 A heart attack triggered by a two week illness of influenza caused the death last evening of Mrs Fred Ressler at the family farm home south of town. Her husband and two brothers Ed and Will Ross survive along with other ill family members.

Courier Special Service Shell Rock Mra Fred Ressler Will Ross

Brain Test Answer

The puzzle asks to remove eight items from a list. Exclusions target nonmatching roles and categories: commodore, shark, Pennsylvania, Franklin, Calcutta, billiards, ostrtch, Frances. The remaining proper terms fit the intended categories.

Commodore Pennsylvania Franklin United States Calcutta Europe Frances

Church News: Daughters of Plymouth to Host Chicken Dinner

Mrs Red Weigel will entertain her division of the Daughters of Plymouth at Plymouth Congregational Church on Wednesday noon with a chicken dinner at 212 Glen Avenue. Members and friends are invited. A Universalist guild group will meet Monday evening at Mrs day C Henson’s home. A three act play A Southern Tonic will be presented Sunday evening at St Pauls M B Church by Queen Esther members with cast including Mrs M Boylan Mrs Stewart Fredman Mrs R J Brown and others directed by Mrs Harold Buckner and others. Vocal numbers by a quartet from East High School. First Lutheran Missionary society will meet Tuesday afternoon at 143 Dawson Street. Universalist youth sleighing party Friday evening with games dancing and refreshments. Young People's Activities club elected officers and will meet Jan 31 next. a Valentine dance is set for Feb 8.

W. B. Howell Irving Street Weishaar Fred J. Miller C. H. Abbs Rebel Avenue F. R. Asquith Woman's Clubhouse Sunshine Lodge L. A B. of R. T.fireman's Hall Happy Hour Club W. E.schollian Y. W. GC GT. Uay PF. L L. T. Bryant Trinian de Roame Circle 5 First Lutheran Missionary Ssociety Otto Meier Silver Cross Cirele King's Daughtters C. H. Abubs Daughters of Isabella G. Hall Elklets Elks Club G. Stevenson Central Christian Church Black’s Tearoom P-T. A—Washington P-T. A Hawthorne School Freundschaft Carpenter Hall Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Ww. GL Chris Cavenaugh Ladies’ Guild Trinity American Lutheran Church Yucky Thirteen Bridge Club Fred Wittstock Jolly Times Club W. W. Kaufter Grace M. E. Kensingtons F.D. Adams Woolln Bridge Club George Cont Silver Cross Circle Silver Grass Circle of the King's Daughters GC. H. Abbs Frank Price Ricker Street Minnie Ott Russell Price D. C. King Mdietsch J. Dietsch A. Dietsch Dick Price Carl Muncey Melvin Jennings Frank Muller Red. Weigel Daughters of Plymouth Plymouth Congregational Church Glen Avenue Ciara “Barton Guild, Universalist Church Day C.' Henson Dane Street Harry Whitney St. Paul's M. B. Church Fred Cunningham East High School Girelo First Lutheran, Mission~ary Society Otto Meier Dawson Street

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State Teachers College John Charles Thomas Thomas Rudolph Ganz Scriabne John Knox Brodsky G. A. Boatman Tsechal- Rouse Fred McClain J. EB. Ridenour Cheyney Frederick Lonsdale B.A. Kliebenstein F. W. Powers J .E. O'Keefe Sterid Undset H. B. Plumb Gold Room United Commercial Waterson Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Roy Metzger Robert Burns Caledonian Society City Parent-Teacher Council B. Natural Music Club County Executive Board Russell- Lamson PT. A. Activities F. O.P. Sib D. F. Merriman Argyle Street Los Comedres Club H. G. Ludtke Hammond Avenue T. N. Miler Fourth Street Finnch Club Triman de- Roame Third Street East John Stallman W. EB. Schoman Maccabee Club Russell Warren Sycamore Street Trumann Wagner Green Lantern Home Park Boulevard Ruthie AY Maccabee P. BE. O Chautauqua echele—Publie Mbrary West Woman’s Clubhouse H. Abbs Helen Gould Black's Tearoom John Stallsman P T. A Our Lady of Victory A Academy Celedonian Society Tews State Teachers College United Commercial Travelers Dance -Elks Club Maccabees Lodge O. O. FL City PT. A. Council Triple Four Clab Ralph Shafer Lincoln Circle William McKinley Lincoln Circlé Memorial Hall J App Hesser Pauline D. Johnson Edward Paul Schwartz Roy Leslie Smith Grace M. B. Church Beatrice Knoop Chatter August Bader Dysart Little Brown Church Nashug J. L. McComson Dorothy Reed Doris Weatheriii Lena Neymeyer Lyle Elliott A. H. Eliott Aplington Apington Inez Irene Gulick Albert Thomson Vinton Willis Worthen Prairie Creek Parsonage P.M. Brani E. Duwa Jesup Mr. Becker Julius Becker Independence Marianne Smith O. G. Smith Robert Cron W. Cron Underwood Tynewitter Company Mr. Cron Coe College Joan Irma Eliott Clarence E . Harter Traer Dixon, Il Chicago Naylor Farmers Mercantile Mass Emma Hoppe Anna Hoppe Gladbrook Rudolph Wiese John Wiese Grundy Center Nashua J. L. McCarlson Lincoln Oart Myltil Tylty Bluebird Miss Ott St. Francis Hospital Josephine O'Hagen John Muldoon Elizabeth O'Conner Margaret Trainer Thomas Flaherty Becker Chapter Louis Hecklinger Frank Shireman Harry Pergeman Whittier School Hawkeye Room W. Cc.t. U Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Waterloo I D. C. FL Aarte Phi Sigma Phi Sorority Towa J. E. O’keefe Charity Party Ishell Hills Bros Ihills Bros Coffee Fashion Department Evening Courier Weyter
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