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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1928

Page

2

Valentine luncheon and society events fill the afternoon

Mrs Julius F Johnson and others hosted a Valentine bridge luncheon at the Elks club. A large red Valentino centerpiece and season decor accompanied bridge games and a guest list including Edward Northey and Harold Goettsch. Card parties and social gatherings followed at various local clubs and churches with prizes and refreshments.

Julius F. Johnson George Hagerman Harold Sibert Valentine Bridge Elks Lab Mines Edward Northey Harald Goettsch Merle Braden Ruth Liehty Jerome Burr

Club Notes and Meetings Prompt Daily Gatherings

Eldeen club will be entertained tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. W. E. Robinson's home. La Lometa club plans 1:15 p.m. luncheon tomorrow at the Hiks club with Mrs. R. D. Stetzel as hostess. Mrs. Henry Smith hosts Elite circle tomorrow afternoon. Paul Bailey hosts F. O. P. club members tomorrow afternoon. Los Comedres members surprised L. Holden couple on wedding anniversary last evening. guests included Fred McIntire. Favors given to H. G. Ludtke T. Miller and Mrs. McIntire. Jaeves Tarde club to be hosted tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Herman Kopel's home.

Calvary Evangelical Church Security Benet Association K. P, Hall Biks Club Waterloo Order of Eastern Sta Matt Parrott P.B Ritz Caledonian Society Bluci’s Linden M. I Aid Society Cedar Heights Amos Burhans Eldeen Club W. HE Qo.b. Bruce Jueves Tarde Club Merman Kopel Union Congregational — Women Willian Twaltes Legion Auxiliary Memoris Hall Cf & & Club LC. Hemsworth Harold Silberb Black Sibert Messrs George Hagerman Ralph Sullus Johnson Edward Norther Heald Goeth Sibert Sere Eldeen W. E., Robinson la Lometa Club Hiks Club R. DL. Stetzel Henry Smith Elite Circle Los Comedres Club Jaeves Tarde Club Herman ‘Opel

Church Events Highlight Local Episcopal Speaker Tour

Dr Louis G Wood traveling secretary for the National Council of the Episcopal Church visits Hotel Russell Lamson to address the Woman's auxiliary at 2:30 and later speaks at a parish meeting on the 1924 program. He also meets the vestry at 8:30 p.m. and will join other church groups for luncheons and card parties in Waterloo and nearby towns.

Louis G. Wood New York National Council of the Episcopal Church Russell Lamson

Jolly Couples Banquet At Central Church Celebrates First Birthday

Jolly Couples class of Central Christian Church held its first annual banquet with Frank Brocksus as toastmaster. Dr W D Endres pastor Mrs Roy Metzger and Mrs Myrtle Kough spoke. Music by a violin saxophone and piano trio. Covers for 20. A large birthday cake with a candle symbolized the class anniversary. Legion Auxiliary to Beckie Chapman post meets Thursday in Memorial hall to sew layettes. Card party postponed from tomorrow until Tuesday.

Central Christian Church Frank Brocksus W. D. Endres Roy Metzger Mytle Kough Herbert Lawless A. M. Hoskins Gaiely

Women church meeting moved to Twaites home

Union Congregational women will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. William Twaites home instead of Mrs. S M Horton as planned. A 1 oclock luncheon yesterday at Mrs. M L Townsend drew fourteen members and 30 guests with a program led by Mrs. C W Dewey and Mrs. Kurt F Voight. Katherine McCormick spoke on Near East Relief in the afternoon.

Quota Club Black Ibsen Grieg George B. Worthen Louise Chandler Marion Ransier Elmer Dunkelberg Frank Barker Independence Pearl Kinthall Katherine McCormick W. GC. T.U Womans Christian Temperance Union Rose Wild Belle Jewell Ida Mitchell FF. Yapa G. M. Getty W. E. Wilt J. W. St. John Red Assembly Vetund Frances E. Willard Lillian Stevens Union Congregational Church William Twaites S. M. Horton M. L. Townsend C. W. Dewey Kurt F. Voight First M. EB. Church Clara Waterbury Cedar Heights

Hints in Beauty Care for Cold Season Health

The article urges women to avoid colds that dull beauty and to start antiseptic gargling six times daily with hot salty water or other solutions. It recommends nasal cleansing, mustard baths, hot water, laxatives, and habitual throat care to prevent or lessen illness and maintain appearance. It also advises tweezers over depilatories for skin clarity.

Wartburg League Annual Dinner Residents Attend

Fifty people attended the Wartburg League annual dinner with Bam Smith as toastmaster. Readings by Miss Lenore Zelinger Henry Zuppke and performances by Ada Haas Ben der Evelyn Schrader and Jane Stillwagon highlighted an impromptu radio program and a hearts and banco game followed. Birthday desires marked Althera Dudley’s fifteenth birthday with a pink and green decorated table and a three course meal.

Black Wartburg Hearts Bancoet Ansss Althera Dudley Winifred Bussler Kathryn Berg Evelyn Sietsema Evelyn Bedessen Myrtle Myrtle Jensen Eleanor Rickneil Candace Olsen Muriel Olsen Frances Dudley Esther Reside

Germania Building and Loan Association Elects Board

Gedar Falls Gano and Fred Hoffman, directors whose terms expired, were reelected to the Germania Building and Loan Association board at the annual meeting last evening. Officers also reelected include W. D. Wiler as president R. H. Miller as vice president and William C. Nukn as secretary treasurer.

Courier Gedar Falls Gan W. D Wiler Fred Hoffman Germania Building & Loan Ass’n W. D. Wiler R. H. Miller Wiliam C. Nukn

Mrs Dan Horner Dies at Mitchell Iowa

Mitchell Iowa January 25 funeral services were held for Mrs Dan Horner who died unexpectedly Monday at home after frail health the past year Surviving are her daughters Mrs August Smarzo Osage and Jean Homer Owsiena Minn her husband and a sister Mrs C B Harding Also noted Osage Sg January 25 Mrs Leslie Sherriff talked at Wah Tauve club on experiences with the Metropolitan Opera and Ziegfeld Follies guests included her husband and baby in Osage

Courier Mitchell Dan Horner August Smarzo Osage Jean Homer Owsienna Minn C. B. Harding Dan Leslie Sherriff New York City Cleveland Hotel Metropolitan Opera Company Ziegfeld

Fatiter-Son Dinner Held At Cedar Falls High School

Cedar Falls hosted a father and son dinner at the high school with Special guest speaker Dr. W. G. Rowley pastor of First NE church delivering remarks last evening. Rowley spoke on family ties and community values during the event in Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls W. G. Rowley First NE Cedar Falls High School

Water town Briefs Mix of local notes and notices

City items report railway agents in town, hospital operations, thefts, public speeches, travel, and societal updates. Includes J J Knapp of St Louis visiting, Mrs George Marsh operated on for goitre, bicycle theft on Fifth and Sycamore, and a 1927 Brougham theft near East High. Also notes Gates College address at Decorah banquet, Spokane trip, library leave for Miss Wieder, fuel-house blast injuries improving, and an open Chicago fare sale by Chicago Great Western.

J. J. Knapp St. Louis St. L George Marsh Sherwood Park Allen Memorial Hospital Donald Sims Ebm Street Fifth Sycamore C. J. Miller Fourth Street Near East High School Bruce Gates Gates College Decorah Minneapolis Ray Gail Cleveland Waterloo Brokerage Company E. H. Apfel Marsh Place John Kittrell Charles A. Kittrell West Schools la Grippe Callie Wieder Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Library A. Hartson Greater Waterloo Association Lyle Minn Ole Hanson Clyde A. Smith Mullai Avenue Ailen Memorial Hospital Smith Pension Fund Ray Tiller Fourth — Street Miller Oaklawn Avenue Standard Oil Company Waterloo Russell-Lamson Mason City Wilford Gibson Fowler Street Melvin Uel Smith Street Wwiggie

Christ Episcopal Church Plans Steam Heating Upgrade

The Christ Episcopal church will install steam radiation to replace two hot air furnaces. Bruner & Salz awarded the contract after a vestry meeting led by Dr. Louis G. Wood. Radiators come from salvaged Masani temple equipment. bids totaled 4560.

Christ Episcopal Church Bruner & Salz Masani¢ Temple Louis G. Wood New York City National Council of the Episcopal Church National Council

Married six days pair seeks annulment in municipal court

John J. Harmon asked Judge George J. Sager to annul his five day marriage to Erma E. Baker. The judge said he cannot sever the bonds and suggested divorce in district court if they cannot live together. Harmon left the courthouse, still married, after talking to county attorney and sheriff staff.

John J. Harmon Cedar Poli Dudge George J. Sager Mus McIpal Court Erma E. Baker Brandon Harmon Sager Ralph W. Travis H. T. Wagner

Timber League Ump Mike Price Joins Mississippi Valley Officials

Longview Washington born umpire Mike Price, famed for his colorful calls, signs a contract to umpire in the Mississippi Valley league this season. Teammates Johnny Faust and Rick Borklund of Longview, along with Kelso outfielder Ed Garlick, are also signed by Dubuque in the circuit.

Longview Wash Dan Mike Price Price Johnny Faust Rick Borklund Longview Timber League Ed Garlick Kelso Dubuque

Coroner Probes Deaths After Gowrie Auto Crash

Fort Dodge reports a coroner in Gowrie was to hear proof into a fatal car crash that killed three men and seriously injured a fourth, L R Richards of Jefferson remains in critical condition with slim hope of recovery.

Fort Dodge Gowrie L. R. Richards Jefferson

Hardware Clerk Reaches 25 Years at Berkley Store

Lyman M. Eby of 512 Eleventh street West marked a quarter century at C. M. Berkley hardware with 25 years of steady service. He began Feb 11, 1903, after moving from Reinebeck, and remains a fixture at the Waterloo shop, unmatched by any other employee except founder M. Berkley, who has 45 years in the hardware trade.

M. Berkley Hardware Lyman M. Eby Eleventh Street Fourth Street West Eby Waterloo Relnbeck Lit C. M. Berkley

Clarksville Couple Married at Waverly

Announcement from Clarksville Iowa reports Miss Genevieve Clark and Frank Green of Clarksville wed in Waverly on January 91. After the ceremony they will reside in Clarksville where Green works for the Iowa Public Service Company.

Gaurier Special Service Clarksvile Waverly Genevieve Clark Frank Green Clarksville Green Iowa Public Service Company

Illinois Central Five Defeats Gates 55 to 13

Illinois Central shops basketball team defeated Gates Business College quintet in a City league game last night by 55 to 13. Reisner and L Gunstead were mainstays for the shopmen. They meet John Deere in a City league game tonight.

Ulinois Central Shops Gates Business College Reisner L. Gunstead G. Quint Shopmen John Deere

Brain teaser notes raise consistency doubts in fish problem

A set of observations questions the geometry of a train meeting problem and a fish length relation. The notes suggest two trainers would align equidistant from New York, claim a 19 by 6 by 3 triangle is impossible, and flag an error where the whole fish length is claimed to be multiple times the head length.

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