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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1927

Page

2

Gur Aunt from Crifornia Play At West High School

West High School students presented a musical society play last evening in Magsowle hall before Becker Chapter Order of Western Star. Cast included Jean Kut Ruth Dial Virginia Troup Halen Moore Alaire Puterbakeh AvaneHe Crow ther and Dorothy Mitchenek. About one hundred guests were served at supper with committees listed. Plans for a St Valentine dance were announced. Committees and schedules for January were detailed along with upcoming meetings and a stunt program.</s>

Crifornia Magsowle Hall Becker Chapter Order of Western Star West High School Sudents Leila Hughes Draulie Srt Jean Kut Ruth Dial Virginia Troup Halen Moore Alaire Puterbakeh AvaneHe Crowther Dorothy Mitchenek Mores R. M. Carhin Hove Fagles A. T. Athen Ww. Ackles EL Dunlavey Worthy Tuna Aoe Itbank Ahrens Avarity Tiare Perseiat le Generali Cumivani Prank Adams

Fortnightly Club Discusses Transportation Issues

Fortnightly Club members debated how transportation affects progress, roads, and air travel, led by J 16 Jordan. Discussion covered automobiles, youth mobility, safety, and economic aspects, with plans for future YW and Business and Professional Women's Club sessions on global topics.

Heralroads Lahr J 16 Jordan Judge Qears Ciena Allie Loples Omrida Ure Perita Vouthas Red CG. Kepass Soot Charies A. Kittrell J. Grucker H.W. Grout Drew Brune

Prenuptial Gift Shower Held for Miss Ann Selier

Miss Ann Selier and Maurie Fenelon plan a February wedding. Atrs. Fred Wolhach hosted a miscellaneous shower at Selier’s Washburn area home with 24 guests enjoying games and dancing. A mock wedding featured participants including Gertrude Hill as bride and Martha Roth as bridegroom, with Leona Henney and others assisting.

Asacourtesy Ann Selier Maurie Fenelon Atrs Fred Wolhach

Anniversary Party At McGinnis Home

Mr and Mrs E F McGinnis hosted a double anniversary gathering at their home last evening in honor of their twelfth wedding anniversary and the eleventh wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles Martin. Favors at 00 were given to guests Harold LaVan Leu Brooks and Conrad Klein. A two course supper was served and a large white wedding cake with hearts and flowers was the decorative centerpiece. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harold LaVan, Mr and Mrs Di Tyler, Mr and Mrs Leo Brook, Mr and Mrs Conrad Klein and Mr and Mrs A M Brown.

E. FF. McGinnis Jini Charles Martin Harold LaVan Leu Brooks Conrad Klein Harold, LeVan di Tyler

Marie Ullrich Hosts Birthday Bunco Party

Marie Ullrich celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a Bunco party at home attended by Lia Verne Bell and friends including Alien Mona hen Leona Raine Cleo Arps Merle Brown Wendell Hell Roy Ratire aateye Stanton and William En eld. High score went to Lia Verne Bell. The event followed a governor’s ball planning note and Armory arrangements by Company 33 rifle corps and Company J.

Mies Maria Ulrich Ine Aniy Vy Bunco Lia Verne Bell Alien Monahen Leona Raine Cleo Arps Merle Brown Wendell Hell Roy Ratire Aateye Stanton William Eneld Annamecen John Hammill Armory Company 33 Rifle Corps Company J

Club Notes From Mrs. Red Wiegert Housewarming

Mrs. Red Wiegert held a housewarming at 267 Leland Avenue yesterday afternoon with twenty three Faithful Workers club members attending. Games followed by tea were led by Moa, Will Leslie, Afca, and W Winter with Mrs. Herm Becker assisting. Galen Link clair was entertained at Mrs. Frank Clark's home yesterday afternoon. hostess Winren, Parks, and Wei assisted. The next gathering features Mrs. Lena Meculough hosting a Valentine party and card party at her home tonight.

Red Wiegert Leland Avene Ne Faithful Workers Club Galen Link Clair Frank Clark Teediewark Winren

Surprise party honors Elsie Evrichson at East Tavle

Friends hosted a birthday surprise for Elsie Evrichson at East Tavle Christian Center. Guests included Neva Steinmeyer, Mrejorle Jennings, Howard Stoines and Paul Vincent. Farewell dinner for Mrs Yella Bravey held at Black's lstroom with red and white decor. Stanley leaving Leavitt Johnson Trust to NYC interior decor role. Viola Hago hosted at E and P. W. club rooms with Lela Hickenberry, Pearl Mutchior, Mary Brennit, Lula Shilth, Ruth Dungey, Evelyn Hilo, Toulsa Palmer. File received high score as Nestess served.

Yella Btravey Black Byearly Viola Haug O Garis P. W Lela Hickenberry Pearl Mutchior Mary Brennit Lula Shilth Ruth Dungey Evelyn Hilo Toulsa Palmer Miss File Nestess

Church and Parish Women Gather for Meetings and Socials

Local church groups including First Baptist Weavers class and four Presbyterian circles held meetings with readings, solos, and announcements. Sisters of Graves Memorial United Brethren and Universalist women organized programs, teas, and missionary study sessions, while Homemakers and Women’s Societies of other congregations planned future events and suppers.

HINTS IN BEAUTy CARE NA KENT WORDEE

Odd garbled piece on beauty tips and skin care. The readable portions discuss age appearance, waistlines, leg shape, and youthful looks. References to fashion and body image appear amid inconsistent text with unclear sourcing.

Shores Elected Leader for Kennel Club Show Plans

F M Shores chosen as head of the Kennel Club after Monday night meeting led by Tintal Russell Lamson. The group discussed plans for a second annual show with more entrants than last year’s record, set for Morgan dates to be announced. Directors include W D Thurdick and ML Shores among others as members of the club.

Tintal Russell Lamson Ota Diecuss Anna Bench Ota Plom Shores Ime Latrug W. 2D Thurdick Shor Wood Apt Oy Waterloo Am. Falley Ta Baer Crabbe Taille Moo Beantorst Amos Minehouns Rawlins Cedar Timp Bie Collar Villey

Materials Ordered for Crystal Theatre Building Reconstruction

Documentation outlines plans for rebuilding the Crystal Theatre after damage with initial timelines and oversight by local authorities. The project aims to restore the structure and seating, with contractors preparing final construction plans and awaiting permits and material deliveries.

Crystal Theatre Maine

Dope Gike Convicted In Local Drug Case

A Sioux City jury found Mhert Korth guilty of indecent conduct with a vulnerable person in a case tied to a missing girl later recovered. Urlet court records show the verdict followed testimony about illicit sexual relationships and a flight from Syria prior to the investigation.

Dope Gike Sioux City Hadant Otty Korth Steins Cms Wils Urlet Mhert Korth Syria

Portrait Gifts Feature Tonight At Legion Meet

Becker Chapman post in Memorial hall hosts an evening unveiling oil portraits of Lieutenants Cay Chapman and Fred Uecker, Waterloo heroes from World War I. Parents Becket and Chapman donate the gifts. state commander Ralph McGinnis and Mayor Tibbits attend. Speakers and musical numbers honor the fallen aviators and their French and American service.

Becker-Chapman Post Memorial Hall American Legion Waterloo Aeaion Cay W. Chapman Pred Hi. Uecker Avery Jin Waterloo Post Becket-Chapman Post J. GB. Becket Newell Street C. WW. Chapman Sans Souci Park Ralph A. McGinnis Leon Ameri¢ten Legion Glenn A A.tibbitts J. W. Rath Rath Packing Company J. J. Foarde Chapman Carl W. Chapman Dubuque Amherst Ambulance Corps France Lafayette Scouadron Aviaton Averd Toul Remoncourt Claes Frens Lafayette Flying Corps Ministry of War Chapmain Becker University Froat Officers Training School Fort [Eeelion Minn Jestice Marine Corps Beeker Chauteau -Thierry Tie Advan Tinutenant Boeke Palmase Tiewienach Hecker Trugela Jaentemmt Arekiog Sng Unitmm Fairview

Reverend Wilkins resigns Burton Ave Baptist pastorate

Rev William Wilkins announces resignation after three years at Burton Avenue Baptist Church. He accepted a call to First Baptist Church Wellington Kentucky and will begin the first Sunday in March. Farewell service planned for last Sunday of February. church membership and Sunday school have each greatly grown. Singing by the Wilkins family quartet a featured service. Wellington Church has the citys largest congregation and a new $50000 church building. Pulpit committee appointed to fill vacancy includes Dr M Dryden Frank Myers and Lyman Church.

William Wilkins Burton Avenue Baptist “Church Church Board M Wilkins First Baptist Church West Ington Kin Wilkins Burton Avenue Wwilkins Wellington Dc. M. Dryden Frank Myers Lyman Church

Worswick Players Tour With Spooks Across Iowa Towns

The resident stock company from Waterloo leaves for New Hampton to present Spooks at the opera house tonight. After three Waterloo bookings by Ben Fur they head to Charles City Friday, Fredericksburg Saturday, filling the territory around Waterloo with the mystery thriller Spooks as the road tour continues.

Worswick Players Waterloo Theatre NewHampton Ben. Fur New Hampton Charles City Fredericksburg Waterloo

Rigdon urges better 7. B. indemnity scheme

J T Rigdon spoke in Des Moines on revising cattle tuberculosis testing to better indemnify owners of condemned stock. He met with Secretary Mark Georganburg, State Vet Peter Malcolm, and lawmakers, signaling momentum to ease existing law barriers. He also joined Farmers Protection talks opposing compulsory testing and proposed limestone supply for farmers with county funding via a rock crusher plan.

J.T Rigdon Des Moines I . Vio Mark G"shornburg Peter Malcolm Rigdon Farmers’ Protection Association H. G. Peverill Barclay Township John Reuter Poyner Risdon County Boards of Supervisors

Farmers urged lime use to fertilize land and cut hauling costs

A local report notes farmers should lime fields to improve corn and legume crops, reducing freight costs by delivering nearer. It cites timing for practical hauling and mentions corn borer threats prompting land preparation. The piece also covers youths caught stealing a blanket and a marshal’s arrest after a third attempt, with a car search turning up liquor bottles though no charges filed.

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Waterloo men charged with stealing blankets in Denver

Courier Special Service Denver Jan 26 Roy Atkins and Donald Hays both of Waterloo were arrested here on a charge of stealing three blankets from automobiles parked on the streets. They pleaded guilty before Mayor E C Brown and were fined 25 dollars and costs. Mrs Hays accompanied her husband to a dance here and returned to Waterloo early today.

Kathryn Wilders Leads East High Declam Semifinalists

Kathryn Wilders won first place in the East High declamation semifinals, with Mag Lewis second Thelma Bartholomew third and Violet Lehr fourth. Wilders and Lewis are seniors at East High the others are junior high students. Semifinals in the Gramatic division set for 7 340 p m Friday. finals among small classes will be Friday evening March 4.

Kathryn Wildesa East High

Grand Army Post to Install Friday in Memorial Hall

David Allison commander of Robert Anderson Post G A R has recovered from illness that postponed a recent installation. He will attend Friday in Memorial hall to be installed as commander. Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G A R and veterans will install officers jointly.

Lincoln Cr. A. IR F. m Tin Memorial Hall Naanal Independence David Allison Robert Anderson la Porte City Memorial Hall A Allison Lincoln Circle G. Aa. R

Fredericksburg Buys Store Building for Plumbing Shop

Fredericksburg Indiana January 20 special William Stueller bought from Sam Wesp the former post office building. He will convert it into a plumbing and heating equipment store serving the local area.

Fredericksburg Williiam Stueller Sam Wesp iJo

City in Brief Eyes and notices from Waterloo area

Local items report Miss Rosan Palmer in St Francis hospital for two minor operations and Phillip Krug’s return to Spokane after a two week visit with nieces Mrs O L Pott and Mrs James Searles. Emerson Metcalf pledges at Cedar Falls. A G DeWitt’s 83rd birthday with 24 relatives. Kindergarten and public school recalls set for March 11. Judge Gwynne allows Thomsen to return home to pay $109 and costs after pleading guilty.

Rosan Palmer Walnut Street Fast High School St. Francis Hospital Phillip Krug Spokane Wash O. L. Pott Commercial Feet James Searles Commercial Street Lambda Gamma Nu Fraternity Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Emerson Metcalf William Metcalf Cortlandt Strett Ont East Charles Wy Kline Board of Education Cgeorga Thomsen Porte City John W. Gwynne la Porte City Thomson

Why My Hair Stays in Curl Wave and Sheen Ad

Edna Wallace Hopper promotes Wave and Sheen a nondrying hair dress promising greaseless gloss and curl hold. Applied after shampoo then brushed back, it claims to let any style endure. Sold at toilet counters for 75 cents with a guarantee.

Sauthe Hopper Marcel Edna Wallace Hopper

Waterloo Evening Couries PATTERNS Note for pattern orders

Instructions solicit patterns from the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier Waterloo. Enclose 15 cents for each pattern, with orders filled as soon as possible. Deliveries reach buyers about 20 days after dispatch.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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