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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1928

Page

2

Valentine Leap Year Dance Plans Unveiled by Waterloo Club

Waterloo Woman's club Junior January to Fine Arts outlines plans for a Valentine Leap Year dance on Feb 30. Miss Carol Burr leads social committee with Armety Bickley Katherine Daugherty Marsha Graeham Mary Katherine Kerwin Kathryn Lamkin. 60 girls attended readings by Marjorie Harker and Lorraine Gibson. refreshments by Eleanor Alford Worth Rodomar Mation Hollis and Dornthy Hartlett. Tonight includes events at PT & Washington Irving school Temple Rezekah lodge Black Hawk IOOF Royal Neighbors hall St John school hall Grace M E church Dulce class Mystic Worker Juveniles Waterloo O F hall Fourth district Registered Nurses YWCA Mystic Workers Waterloo IOO hal Hamilton cli.

Fine Arts Department Waterloo Woman’s Club Woman's Club Carol Burr Aermty Bickley Katherine Daugherty Marsha Graeham Mary Katherine Kerwin Kathryn Lamkin Marjorie Harker Lorraine Gibson Eleanor Alford Worth Rodamar Mation Hollis Dornthy Hartlett P.st Washington Irving School Temple Rezekah Lodge Black Hawk Royal Neighbors K. of St. John's School Grace M. E. Church

Mrs Anna Lichty Elected President Of Mission Society

Mrs Alina Lishty was elected president of First Lutheran Missionary society at a church parlor meeting yesterday afternoon. Officers named include G A Meade as vice president CO A Schumann as secretary and Arthur Peterson as treasurer. Six new members joined as forty six members and guests attended the meeting.

Alina Lishty First Lutheran Missionary Society G. A. Meade CO. A. Schumann Arthur Peterson Treaurer Mimes Ray Colfilian J. T. Gilfillan C. G. Wuest Fred Wiegert

Peer Gynt to be Featured on Quota Program Dinner

Isben's noted drama Peer Gynt along with Grieg suites will anchor the Quota club dinner program scheduled for 5 15 pm Tuesday at Black's tearoom. Mrs Earl Kimball reads excerpts while Mrs Elmer Dunkelberg, a Marion Ransier student, plays piano and Mrs Irene Barker of Independence assists.

Isben

Goldenrod club elects Mrs Roeder president at meeting

Mrs A A Roeder was elected president of the Goldenrod club at a yesterday afternoon gathering in Mrs George Venter home. Other officers named were Mrs E R Schultz vice president Mrs Adolph Peters secretary and Mrs Carl Venter treasurer. Mrs Ernest Venter attended as guest.

A. A. Roeder Goldenrod Club George Venter E. R. Schultz Adolph Peters Carl Venter Ernest Venter

Union Church Aid elects new officers and chairs

Mrs Geo King presides as president of the Ladies Aid Society of Union Congregational church after yesterday's meeting in the church parlors. Officers elected include Mrs Wham Twattes as vice president, Mrs Henry Mitchell secretary, and Mrs Fred Hall treasurer. New committee chairs are named for the flower, missionary, and corresponding duties. A plenary luncheon followed.

George King Ladies’ Aid Society Union Congregational Church Wham Twattes Henry Mitchell Fred Hall Ray Osgoor Frank Barron Twaites Tweates King Hall

Miss McConeky Hosts 500 Party at Sister's Home

Miss Blanche McConeky hosted an overnight gathering at 215 Oliver Street for friends. A two course luncheon followed, with honors to Miss Olga Fredericksen and Walter Witty. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Boesen, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Walter, and others. Mystic Workers plan a Juveniles meeting tomorrow at 1 30 pm in Waterloo I O F hall with a short adult lodge session at 8 30 pm. Card Party by Our Lady of Victory academy Parent Teacher Association set for 8 pm Tuesday in the school hall chaired by Mrs. H. G. Heston.

Blanche McConecky Lloyd Boesen Oliver Street Olga Frederickse Walter Witty Boesen Oscar Walter Gyrus ‘Teeple Predericksen Ray Simons Leon Gad Willer Clare Treler Walker Witty Mystic Workers Parent-Teacher Association of Our Lady of Victory Academy H. G. Heston Fourth District of Registered Nurses Association Markes Allen Mentortal Hospital

Church Guilds and Social Meetings Reported

Rec tors Rev James G Creede attended St Margaret s guild meeting at Mrs N A Gasser s home as 25 women gathered Tea was poured by Mrs H W Flint Christchurch guild planned the year s work with 1 o’clock luncheon hosts listed Woman s auxiliary met before lunch Division five Central Christian church honored hostess Mrs Arthur Bickal for long service Mrs George Trimbell joined as new member Calvary Evangelical Ladies Aid announced 1928 committee members about 30 women quilted afternoon Luncheon served by hostesses Miner Frank Bisdorf Sadie Barlow George Biebe Chris Arnes

James G. Creede St. Margaret's Guild St. Mark's Episcopal Church N. A. Gasser G. A. Armstrong Cecil Johnson H. W. Flint Christchurch Central Christian Church Arthur Bickal W. Wardle George ‘Trimbell Cg, F. Goodwin John Fry Charles McKee Ladies’ Aid Saciely Calvary Evangelical Church Miner Frank Bisdorf Sadie Barlow George Biebe Chris Arnes

Hints in Beauty Care by Edna

Learn to use tweezers to shape eyebrows and remove facial hair. A good pair is cheap and accessible, with cold cream easing the process. Maintain archs, trim as needed, and apply antiseptics to discourage new growth, then rest and care for skin.

Edna Sen

Cedar Heights Club Drama Week Play Planned

Cedar Heights Woman's club members meet to plan a National Drama Week play directed by Mrs. Brinkurhoff likely to be staged at Cedar Heights school with community invitation. The program featured talks on standards and aviation progress, plus radio music.

Cedar Heights I. ©. James Mothers’ Department C. T. Munger Bureau of Standards Washington A. H. Rawlins

Cresco Cagers Beat Osage 34 to 20 In Slow Game

Cresco defeated Osage 34 to 20 in Osage last night as visitors led 21 to 0 at halftime. Osage scored mainly on long shots while Cresco's defense held firm throughout the game. Also court actions reported include James A. Pugh receiving 30 days in Grundy Center for illegal liquor possession and Mrs. Theodore Griggs fined 100 dollars with suspended sentence.

Cresco Ian Cresco High Osage Gresco James A. Pugh Negra Sumner Street Grundy Center George J. Sager Im Municipal Pugh Theodore Griggs Negress Merriman Street Sager Griggs Pole Yard Vatene

York Cables Message to Cedar Rapids Couple

Pope Pius cabled congratulations from Rome to Mr and Mrs John Panek of Cedar Rapids on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The Bohemian born couple have lived in Cedar Rapids 44 years and were joined by ten children and sixteen grandchildren at the celebration.

Cedar Rapids Pius KT Rome John Panek Bohemia

Bankrupt filing lists assets and exemptions

William T. Messinger of East Waterloo Township files for bankruptcy. J. E. Jordan, federal referee for the northeast district, will set a meeting of creditors within days. Debtor's scheduled assets total 6724 dollars, with 2500 exempt for household goods and maintenance items. Fourteen thousand three hundred thirty seven dollars in liabilities, of which ten thousand four hundred ninety two dollars are secured by chattel mortgages.

Wiliam T. Messinger East Waterloo J. E. Jordan Northeast Town

Income Tax Ghost Haunts Waterloo Homes Again

Reminders that income tax is due arrive in Waterloo with blank forms and tall schedules. The piece notes Congress has not yet cut rates and highlights how deductions for church donations and dependents could lower tax bills amid renewed urgency for 1927 returns.

Waterloo Internal Revenue Dureau Department Congress United States

Censorship of Books Condemned by Carl Van Doren

Iowa City on January 20 saw firm opposition to book censorship voiced by Carl Van Doren at a Saturday Lunch Club dinner. He argued books are written to be read and urged readers to choose works they want, predicting authorship will become a profession with growing freedom of expression.

Iowa City Carl van Doren New York Columbia University Vat Doren

Emmet County Resists Special Election Request

Emmet County officials told Governor Hammill they oppose a special election to fill a vacancy in the Iowa house. They argue the road bill is likely to pass in a legislature already committed, and a county special election would incur substantial expense. Also reported a boy, Robert Laniger, was slightly injured after being struck by a car at Fourth and Allen streets. he improved after care.

Estherville Emmet County Iowa House Emmet Aow'ro Robert Laniger First Allen Streets

City in Brief Highlights Local Notables and Events

Local notes report Mrs C E Redmond visiting in Los Angeles and Mrs R J Lake and Mrs H J Moagh visiting Mrs H G Boenmler. Miss Josephine Maine recovering from foot infection at 131 Leland Ave AC. Wilford, state Izaak Walton League president, to Shell Rock IA for annual meeting. Ralph Fox head to Pasadena to pursue career. Buhrman car stolen Jan 22 found at Finchford IA. Dr Walter H Rollins to preach at First Congregational. Son Robert Franklin born Jan 12 to Bun Jong Rockford IL. baby four pounds fourteen ounces. Waterlow Council election at Bla zebra room. A F Jury to report. About 25 Standard Oil station operators meet with executives at Hotel Russell Lamson. Miss Ethel Brinkman played for Woodmen’s Lodge and La Porte club. Medicated treatments advertised amid local notices.

C. E. Redmond Fourth Street Los Angeles Cal Rock Island Leland Avenue Wilford Izaak Walton League Shell Rock Ralph Fox Fox Shoe Sycamore Street Pasadena Fionte D. D. Bun Jong Rockford Bunlong Waterlow Council Roy Lemus America Blazearoom A. F. Jury G. W. Thode R. P. Morris A. Morris W. J. Rechtfertig J. W. Gwynne W. A. Hendry Willis Johnson George W. Wood Waterloo la Putte City Waverly Russell-Lamson A. P Burk Bradford J, Patton Mz Sonity Ethel Brinkman Chicago Victor Heinze Munich Germany Roosevelt Woodmen's Lodge la Porte Ind Brinkman Daugher G. W. Brinkman Fourth Street Road B Natural

Mrs Byrd Keeps Home Life Central At Virginia Governor’s Mansion

Richmond Va Jan 19 Governor Byrd and his wife focus on home life rather than politics. The first lady emphasizes family, four children ages five to 13, and apple orchard activities at Apple Pie Ridge. The historic executive mansion on Capitol grounds hosts hospitality more than grand state ceremonies.

Byrd Richmond Winchester Apple Pta Ridge Harry F. Byrd Executive Capitol

East High Signs Clarksville Five for Game Jan. 27

East High will meet Clarksville high at Clarksville Friday evening January 27, coach Midge Makeever announced. Plans were completed yesterday. East High had open dates January 27 and 28, and the schedule now leaves January 28 free. The Orange and Black cagers play Charles City tonight and Teachers high of Cedar Falls tomorrow night.

East High Clarksville High Clarksville Midge Makeever Makeever Orange Black Cagers Charles City Teachers High of Cedar Falls

Charles City Motor Freight Line Starts in Two Weeks

Charles City motor freight operator M F Sehlick will launch service between Waterloo and Charles City in about two weeks after the Iowa board of railroad commissioners granted his petition for a certificate of convenience and necessity Hearing was held November 30 with Illinois Central opposing The route will pass via Waterloo Plainfield Nashua and will involve a 312 ton truck purchase by Schlick from Michigan Names mentioned include C A Hanson secretary and traffic manager of Greater Waterloo association and Cleland L Bausch a West High School student.

Charles City Waterloo Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners C. A. Hanson Greater Waterloo Association Schlick Michigan Illinois Central Waverly Plainfield Nashua

Nashua over Osage 42 to 11 in league basketball

Nashua defeated Osage 42 to 11 at home with Arthur Hall leading Nashua scorers at 10 points. The first half ended 16 to 6 in favor of Nashua in the January game reported from Nashua Ta.

Nashua OSAGE Arthur Hall

No Evidence Supports Girl's Accosting Tale

In Vinton Iowa January 20 investigators found no definite clues to support 10 year old Wilhelmina Geiger’s claim of being accosted twice by a strange man while walking to school. Footprints were found near an old sandpit in a deserted field but yielded no tangible proof.

Speat Vinton Jan Wilhelmina Geiger Henry Geiger

New York Life Agents To Honor Director At Dinner

Fifteen Waterloo district New York Life agents will honor Guy H. French agency director at a noonday luncheon in Black's restaurant tomorrow to mark his 15 years with the company. French recently returned from a Florida trip and agents raised a campaign for new business in his honor. Ed Salvesen and D. Kupker will present tokens. E. C. G. Smith to present the 15 year button. E. White presiding.

New York Life Insurance Company Waterloo Guy H. French Black French Florida Aitoken D. 5 Kupker Rudd Ed Salvesen Forest City E. C G. Smith E. E. White White

Refused Prosecution Led to Youth Lodging in Jail

A judicial note recalls a case where prosecutors refused charges, police granted the youth a permit and meals, and provided night lodging in jail pending further action, highlighting the handling of a juvenile case and its outcomes.

Trmite Jai

Brain teaser notes on numbers and compounding

The passage explains that the sum of the first fifty odd numbers equals 2500, the square of 50. It shows that adding consecutive numbers equals the difference of their squares, gives 26^2 minus 25^2 equals 51, and uses the rule of 72 to estimate doubling time for interest, noting 4 percent doubles in about eighteen years.

Montreal sells out hockey for season

Montreal Forum announces remaining Caadiens home games sold out for the season. Standing room and bleacher accommodations remain for fans without season pasteboards.

Montreal Que Jan Forum Les Canadiens

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