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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

4

Married Folk's Class Banquet Marks Tenth Annual Event

Thirty seven members attended Central Christian married folk's class tenth annual banquet in Black's tearoom Tuesday evening. Ray Short served as toastmaster. Eloise Davis and Ruth Heysava cello and grolly duets with Mrs. O P Davis at piano. R E Black spoke on class history. Ray Short's wife sang. Rev Lew C Harris pastor spoke on South America. Mary Repp sang. Rev Edwin Boardman of First Brethren spoke. Decorations by Mrs R E Black, Mrs John Garland, Mrs Harry Wachsman. Program committee: Mrs P F Davis and Mrs Frank Evans.

Central Christian Married Folk Black Ray Short Eloise Davis Ruth Hey O. P. Davis R. E. Black Yooel Lew c. Harris Mary Repp Edwin Boardman First Brethren Church South America John Garland Harry Wachsman PF. Davis Frank Evans

Golden Wedding Observed by Vinton Couple in 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Pry of Vinton marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner at their daughter's home and a daytime reception. They wed January 23, 1879 at Shellsburg. Emma J. Dilling Fry, born July 8, 1858, and George W. Fry, born August 23, 1857, farmed in Benton county before moving to Vinton 35 years ago. He later joined local businesses including the Iowa Paint company and Vinton Canning company. The couple have two children, Mrs. J. J. Dickson and J. W. Fry, plus three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Other notes mention Silver Cross circle officers installed and a Blue Triangle league social at the YWCA with no program planned.

George W. Pry Vinton J. J. Dickson Fry Canton Township Benton County Iowa, Paint. Company Vinton Canning Company J. W. Fry

Thrift discussed at Hawthorne and Alcott P T A meetings

Hawthorne P T A meeting chaired by R W Schear heard Harry Reed urge thrift as a negative virtue and urge saving amid forces prompting spending. About 90 attended. Alcott P T A session featured Bruce Gates stressing character through thrift and the idea that thrift is more than money. Washington P T A speaker Mayor Glenn A Tibbitts addressed crime with Mrs Little B Larsen also speaking. Students performed dances and songs. next meeting set for March 5.

Harry Reed Ata Hawthorne Parent-Teacher ' S Association Grace Ullemeyer F. L. Mount Alcott Parent-Teacher Association Bruce Gates Walter Goken Ettabelle Storer Anna Marse Stanton Halverson A. R. Mateton A. J. Howard Glenn A. Tibbitts Washington Parent-Teachers Association Little B. Larsen Maddigan School Roy Gilfillan

Society Calendar Events Tonight and Thursday

Society events fill the calendar with dinners dances and club meetings across Waterloo. Notable gatherings include Fortnightly Club at G A Cohagan and Waterloo Chapter, Alumni Association at Waterloo T. O. O. F. hall, and dinner dances at Hotel President. Various clubs meet at West High School Congregational and Universalist churches with teas and card parties across Memorial Hall and Masonic Temple venues.

Church News Divisions meet at local church homes

Central Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Rosa Carpenter 519 Dawson Street Christ Truth will meet in the church home Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock Ladies Ald Society Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian church will meet for lunch Thursday at the home of Mrs C I Munger Assisting hostesses will be Miss Bess Shoemaker Mrs James Hubbard Mrs James Edwards and Mrs VM Beal Altrutan class Barat church will be entertained Friday at the home of Mrs T H Sheckler 227 Denver Street Assisting hostesses will be Mrs Fred Bussey Mrs P E Walker Mrs J H Wearbeam Mrs Me G G Conniff and Mrs Eliza Odell

Central Christian Church Carpenter Dawson Street Spiritual Church of Christ Truth Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church C. I. Munger Bess Shoemaker James Hubbard James Edwards VM. Beal Barat T. H. Sheckler Denver Street Fred. Bussey Atis P. E. Walker J. HT Wearbeam G&g. Conniff Eliza Odell

Gaieties Presented by Cast of 25 at D of I Meeting

Gaieties of 19297 were presented by a cast and chorus of 25 members at a Daughters of Isabella meeting in D C hall. About 125 members and friends attended. program featured songs, dances, solos, dialogs, and orchestral selections with a sweetheart parade as a finale. Plans call for a repeat performance later.

Daughters of Isabella D. C. Hall Mayme Hickey Princes Barrett Marguerite Stanton Mabel Kies J. T. Lynch A. A

Hints In Beauty Care A Properly Fed Skin

Advice on maintaining youthful skin through regular, light oiling with creams rather than plain oils. Emphasizes cleansers, best oils like olive or almond, and caution against animal fats. Advises eye area massage, careful tweezing, and consulting a doctor for dark circles and underlying issues.

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Club Notes Show Local Women Host Various Meetings

O P club meets Thursday with Mrs D F Merriman at 425 Argyle St. Lena Anderson hosts Blie club at 520 Fifth St. Ida Cosley hosts Sunsets club at 125 Kern St with Mrs Claire Parker. Recess club met at 135 Logan Ave. dinner followed. Freundschaft German club met in Carpenter hall with about 25. two new members Peter Rikkels and John Heating joined. plan to form a mixed glee club next month. box social planned. Tuesday Luncheon club hosted husbands at a picnic dinner at 827 Jefferson St hosted by Mrs S G Stevenson. next meeting with Mrs T A Decker. P L club welcomed by Mrs Leo Bryant at 609 Falls Ave. Merriman won favor in 500. next with Mrs M C Westcott. Jinx Birthday club celebrated L T Jones at 412 Norwood Ave. 500 prizes to A J Weigel, Walter Coram, Leo Larson, Alfred Paterson. luncheon served.

Freundschaft Carpenter Hall Peter Rikkels John Meimnbers 5. G. Stevenson Jefferson Street Jack Williams Duluth Minn T. A. Decker P. L. Club Leo Bryant Falls Avenue D. F. Merriman George Moothart M. C. Westcott Jinx Birthday Club L. T. Jones Norwood Avenue A. J. Weigel Walter B. Coram Leo Larson Alfred Paterson

W C T U Study Session Details and Guests

The Waterloo W C T U met Tuesday afternoon at the Y M C A for a study session on the 1929 yearbook led by Mrs. F F Yapp Bresibank. Devotions were led by Mrs. B P J Eighmey who also sang Ivory Palaces. A Frances Willard program is planned for February 5.

F. F. Yapp Bresibank Waterloo BP. J. Eighmey Ivory Palaces Wellie Merrill Cummings Gates of the Temple Betty Lewis Gruney Center Frances Willard

Joint Services Install Officers by Local Lodges

West Waterloo camp No 2089 Modern Woodmen and Waterloo camp No 1167 Royal Neighbors held joint installation ceremonies Tuesday evening at Black Hawk I C O F Hall. Officers named include Oracle Mrs Rose Woodruff, Vice Oracle Mrs Blanche Carnes, Chancellor Mrs Edna Brown, Recorder Mrs Emma Nottger, and many others with a reception by Modern Woodmen and a music program by Royal Neighbors.

West Waterloo Modern Woodmen of America Waterloo Camp Black Hawk I. C. O. F Hennah Hawver Vera Busn Maude Kendall Oracle Rose Woodruff Mary Shirley Blanche -Carnes Edna Brown Emma Nottger Iljlan Barclay Hose Baker Ella Jorgen

Parties Honor Bride Elect In Milwaukee Kitchen Shower

Minnie Ott bride elect to Paul Kaiser was feted with a green kitchen shower Tuesday at 411 Sumner Street hosted by Mrs. Serafin Dietsch and Mrs. Joseph Dietsch. Guests included Mrs. Jack Plumber and Miss Johanna Jennings among others. Subsequent events planned at Miss Kathryn Stimson’s home and with Miss Lucille Dietsch for linen shower later in the week. Ald Society Elects Officers for Hebrew Ladies Aid at 1401 Commercial Street with Luncheon. next meeting Feb 15 at Mortis Strom’s. Civil War Veterans observe McKinley birthday with program in Memorial Hall led by R. I. Snodgrass.

Minnie Ott Milwaukee Paul Kaiser Serafin Dietsch Joseph Dietsch Sumner Street Banco 500 Lucille Dietsch Melvin Jennings Jack Plumber Johanna Jennings D. O. King J. Degenhart Michael Jennings Frank Price Alfred Dietsch Frank Muller Edgar Clayton Ott Kathryn Stimson Ald Society Harry Cohn Hebrew Ladies' Aid Society Sam Lipkin Commercial Street Max Rotman Leo Gradinger Aaron Kaplan Herman Kaplan David Siegel Jack Reinstein Jack Tabach Ira Galonsky Siegel H. Bolt Mortis Strom Sons of Civil War Veterans and Auxiliary McHinley Memorial Hall R. I. Snodgrass McKinley

Alumni party to feature Hawaiian and orchestral selections

Gates college alumni will meet this evening at 8 in Waterloo J. G. O. F. hall. Cornelius Daamen will perform accordion numbers. The Knapp studio girls orchestra and Hawaiian entertainers present a varied program including Hawaii guitar duet, dances, and classical pieces. Banjo duet and other numbers follow with games and refreshments to end the evening.

Gates College Waterloo J. G. O. F. Hall Cornelius Daamen Knapp Studio Girls Hawalian Walter Burke Onetain O. Wiltem Foden W. d. Brith C. Bradbury - Rubinstein Icres Hoff- Offenbech D. Buffanotere College

Queen Reunites With Oelwein Owner After Court Action

Mrs. P. H. Deal of Oelwein rejoiced as police dog Queen was returned from Frank Ross following a municipal court case. Judge George J. Sager ordered the dog returned after Deal proved ownership with Ethel Shelton's attestation.

P. H. Deal Gelwwein Queen Frank Ross Falls Avenue George J. Sager Deal Ethel Shelton Oelwein

Meatless Meat Loaf And Cake Eaters Tips

A column discusses adapting menus for meatless diets with a meat loaf recipe using tomato sauce, breadcrumbs and nut meats plus eggs and butter. It also gives cake tricks: sprinkle sugar on cookies, pull apart sponge cake, make fancy cupcakes by hollowing centers and filling, and roll jelly rolls using a damp cloth to prevent cracking.

Noted Health Authority Lectures and Thanksgiving Reflections

A health authority outlines a series of beauty and health lectures at the Plaza theatre from late January to early February under Waterloo Evening Courier auspices. The piece shifts to reflections on holidays and gratitude, urging daily thanks for life and gifts, contrasting modern comforts with forebears' hardships and stressing spiritual gratitude.

Plaza Theatre Waterloo Evening Courier the Plaza

Standard Battery Co Dealers Here

Dealers from eastern Towa gather for the annual sales convention at 217 Fifth Street West. About 300 dealers and 20 manufacturer representatives attend seminars, displays, and a radio equipment show. Luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson then a 1:15 pm session resumes with talks by H A Gregory and G J Smith. Evening mock trial Swen Olsen vs Gypo Manufacturing Company capped by a banquet at Hotel Russell Lamson with orchestra.

Standard Battery& Electric Co Towa Fifth Street West Lamson Hotel Russell-Lamson John Hanson H. A. Gregory Cincinnati Crosley G. J. Smith Medford Hillside Mass Amrad Radio Corporation Russell-Lamson Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Orchestra Dan Jensen M. Palmer McQuay-Norris Manufacturing Company Elmer Koites Chicago Burgess Battery Company F. J. Rash

Tibbitts to Lobby for City Laws in Des Moines

Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts heads to Des Moines to attend the League of Iowa Municipalities legislative committee meeting and advocate for bills aiding cities and towns. He plans to return Friday night. Arthur J. Cahn, once disabled after a 1918 wreck, is restored as railway mail clerk by presidential order.

Glenn A. Tibbitts Des Moines League of Iowa Municipalities Dubuque Arthur J. Cahn Coolridge

Osage Basketball Team Delayed by Blizzard Crash

Osage Deere tractor players from the John Deere team faced a blizzard while en route to Waterloo to play the Osage Independents. A sedan carrying five boys left the road in wind gusts, two players suffered frostbite, one car slid into a ditch and the team postponed the game after hours of waiting. Ten boys were in the party.

John Deere Tractor’ Company Waterloo - v Osage Water 100 Floyd Orchard Arza Burgess Carroll Lynn

Soft Water Promise from Melo Cleans Hard Water

An ad-style plea explains hard water leaves a dirty ring in basins and fabrics. It claims Melo makes water soft, enhancing cleaning with or without soap, and urges readers to buy a can from their grocer.

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