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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1926

Page

2

Nuptials of Miss Eva Burbank and Gerald Rooke

Miss Eva Burbank and Gerald Rooke exchange nuptial vows at St Pauls M E Church parsonage with Rev V Williams officiating. Parents Mr and Mrs C H Burbank attend, reception at Tar Bank home, fringe of guests only immediate relatives. Rooke connected with Independent Frost company. reception gifts noted.

Eva Burbank Gerald Rouke St. Pauls M. BE V. Williams C.H. Burbank Lincoln Street Stepper Tarbank Rooke Frost Com Peor Miss Murbank Ester Stone Les Marjoria Lawtess

McKinley Memorial Program At Local Corps Meeting

Six of twelve comrades of overt Anderson post G A R attended the McKinley memorial program Wednesday afternoon in Memorial hall with the Women's Relief corps. A chorus of post members sang, C McCarr La Porte City spoke on war service and the Eighty sixth Illinois Cavalry battles including Gettysburg. David Allison commander of the Nest and La Porte City spoke on his Civil War experiences. Personal recollections were shared by T P Shannon Amies Wheat and G W Bothwell Byron Leighton. Musical numbers included American Nearer My God to Thee Lead Kindly Light and We Meet Again. Ladies sang Mrs David H Palmer Abs Edger Arnold Mrs J N Lawless Mrs George P Sheffield and Mrs Carrie Shreve. ARsenry Glas prepared the program with patriotic instruction. Quilting was supervised by Mrs Averice Gilley Mrs David H Ancraft Mrs Sheffield and Miss Addie McCormick. A formal dinner followed under Mrs J M Gerda Mrs V Y Nichols and Mrs Arnold with Mrs Sarah Foster Mrs Eved H Moore and Mrs Kilgore assisting.

Anderson Post Memorial Hall Women’s Relief Corps I -C. McCarr la Porte City Mra. J

Trinity Women Plan February Meeting at Luther Church

Trinity Women host a program and social afternoon on February 10 at Trinity American Lutheran Church. A second event on February 16 will feature entertainment by the Women’s Guild. Seventeen members were appointed to committee roles, with Mrs. Otto Koepke and others preparing refreshments and the program. Thirty-six members and two guests were entertained by Mrs. Christine Cook and Mrs. Fred Richier. two new members, Mrs. Te Barber and Mrs. C Hummel, were welcomed.

Women's Guild Oof Trinity American Lutheran Church Soulja Dians Dent Otto Koepke George Marie Schildmeyer Shau Zer J. B. Yungman L. Steeze HW. Furlong Christine Cook Fred Richier Te, Barber C ¢ Hummel

Linden Junior League Organizes New Officers and Meeting

The Junior League of Linden organizes with officers including Winifred Hate as president and Rus sell Howe as secretary treasurer. The group invites members and eligible children under 14 to a meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Linden Epworth League Winifred Hate Russell Howe Haze Taylor Howard Foster Ruayzunn Montgomery Roland Perry

Pupils in Dancing and Piano to Give Recital on Friday

Misses Binriet and Dudley Ross and Merrian King Ross lead a Ross Conservatory recital Friday evening in the YWCA recreation room. Dancers include June and Pauline Fisher, Elizabeth Harris, and the Fisher Sisters with Lucilla Webster and Elinor Rober Wilde as accompanists. Readings by Georga Harris and Fitzabetly Harris accompany a program of dances, piano numbers, and a jazz piece titled Major Dome.

Pauline Fisher George Harris Oeston Fern Kaefelrer Swan Fisher Sisters Virginia Lightfoot Teters Dante Disher Paplion Eeses Thorney Miller Quing Elizabeth Harris Gavottet Gluck-Brahme Betty Worster Bance Er Sisters Valse Friml Lilian Size Dartadis Miss Kober Walter Bmiles Audrey AtePike Pisher Sisters

Eastern Star Party With Cards and Dancing Feb 10

Waterloo chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will entertain at an informal card party and dance to a Masonic band on February 10. Tentative plans were discussed at the fortnightly chapter meeting Wednesday evening. A short business session will precede the social entertainment with Mrs. Roy Hulett and Jenn W. Miller officiating. four candidates were initiated last evening. A social hour followed the ceremonies.

Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Masonic Roy Hulett Jenn W. Miller

Weavers Class Elects Hostess President At Year Start

Members of the Weavers class at First Baptist church held their annual election at Abrs J W Ritze home. Mrs. Ritze was chosen hostess president for the coming year with Miss Anna Misbler as vice president Mrs R E Addington secretary treasurer and Mrs RG Holmes reporter. D H Weck teacher and Mrs A Lasser assistant teacher. A luncheon followed the meeting as part of the social hour with a committee including Mrs C B Rausch Mrs Gertrude Lowe Mrs J O W Stephens and Mrs Z C Snodgrags serving.

First Baptist Church Abrs JW. Ritze C. &. Rausch Gertrude Lowe J. OW. ‘Stephens Z. C. Snodgrags Presbyterian Missionary Society Hal Goodwin G. E. Stebbins Arrs Ars. BD Ww. Morgan Geo. Bangor

Elks Plan Dancing Parties At Waterloo

Waterloo Elks host two dances with an old-fashioned evening Friday featuring an old time orchestra. A second dance on February 3 invites Elks family and friends. Beloit orchestra veterans Louis Alberta Arthur Webb and Flor Phippen linked to the program. Virginia reel and square dances planned. Trainmen’s Auxiliary presents Mind Your Own Business at an afternoon thimblebee with Mrs. T J Mulleay directing. committee promotes large attendance.

Waterloo Elks Elks Honer Louis Alberta Arthur Webb Beloit Flor. Phippen T. J. Aluleay The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen C. A T. N. Witte

Beauty tips for home manicure and nail care

A fashion article advises women on keeping nails pink and polished at home using cuticle solvents, polishes, and bleaches. It covers self manicure steps, tools like orange wood sticks, and cautions about proper aftercare, pushing back cuticles, and avoiding overuse of solvents. It highlights that many women DIY their nails and can achieve salon-like results with care.

Oman Neils Solsdara Ana

Dinner for 181 Hosted by East School Board at Mack's Tearoom

The East School District Board of Education held a dinner for 181 faculty guests in Mack's Tearoom. Dr. J. A. Boysen acted as toastmaster, with toasts from W. f. Brunn, Keith Crowther, C. G. Br. Alptstadt, and others. Musical numbers featured youth solos by Mrs. A. B. Ender-Jeeln and readings by Mrs. W. Lane, all arranged in pink and white decor with carnation and sipilax displays.

Mack Board of Education East J. A. Boysen The Loares W. F. Brunn Keith Crowther CG. BR. Altpstadt Whi A. Lane Fred Adams J. R. Howard W. C. Swan Grant School C.W. Kline A. B. Ender- Jeln Fred 5. Miller W. A. Lane Ailter

Sindlinger Hoag Nuptials Read at Home of Bride

The wedding of Alma Hoag and Dale Sindlinger was read at 10 p.m. Wednesday by Dr. J. Arthur Young at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Mabel Geist, 1628 Washington Street. The couple, unattended, stood before the clergyman as Mrs. Truman Wagner played Mendelssohn’s wedding march on harp. Mrs. Wagner supplied luncheon music. Bride wore a blue velvet gown with cream blue accents. flowers were bride’s roses and fuchsia in an arm bouquet. Guests included the bride’s uncle William Hicks and her twin sisters Relu Heek, Tola, and Iota Hoag. Mrs. Sindlinger is a West High and Iowa State Teachers College graduate and taught in Des Moines and Shoshone, Idaho. The pair will reside at 16251 Washington Street.

Alma Hoag Hudson Dale Sindlag Airs Wikians Stager Bulberry Street J. Arthur Young First Methodist Episcopal Mabel Geist Washington Street Truman Wagner Mendelssohn William Hicks Reluheek Tola Iota Hoag Sindlinger West High School Iowa State Teachers College Hae Schooats Des Moines Shoshone Idaho

Reopen K C Hall at Dancing Party

Knights of Columbus to formally reopen K C Hall with redecorations. John Fitzgerald announces Friday evening next week will feature a two part dancing party with music by a popular orchestra. Friends invited.

Knights Columbus Hall Thriout John Fitzgerald Strand ‘Knight Gertie Grouse Columbia Street Dorothy Orleane Fry Merle Fry Onor Milo Baldwin Douglas Monica Arthur Ivan Baldwin

Club Notes Honor in 500 Went to OM George Gray

Double Five club members played a game in the igel on a Wednesday afternoon. Guests Alley Wilcox and Mrs. Oren Wilcox attended while Mrs. Grant Willer assisted with serving. Several members received favors in the card contests. The Friendship circle met at Mrs. Darforth’s home with favors awarded to two attendees and a light lunch served.

George Gray Atley Wile Roy Gilley Double Five Alley Wilcox Oren Wilcox Grant Willer SF. Darforth Dan Gregory M. J. Turney Plente

Church News Favors for 560 at the party

In St John s parish hall last evening wins were attributed to Mrs Harry Ry Wearsond Miss Mary Warner Burney Welsh and Frank Wilheltm. About $0 attended. A prayer meeting of Walnut Street Baptist church members led by Mrs N W Entwistle opens at 7 24. Thirty one members and three guests attended the Mission guild meeting at First Presbyterian parlors. Mrs E W Bell Mrs simmer Torgerson and Mrs Fred inser attended. Deborah ety 30 members of First Methodist Episcopal met in Her home for informal needlework. Mr Thomas Reaney presided over the brief meeting as Willing Graie and committees assisted the hostesses.

St. John’s Parish Hall Mra Harry Ry Wearsond Mary Warner Burney Welsh Frank Wilheltm James Bradfield A. Helple BE. A. Barnes iMontivide Minh Maiel Guild Flrst Presbyterian Church Holt Yestes E. W. Bell Missimmer Torgerson Fredinser A. Hf. Holt Washasies Deborah « Ety Poe Pirst Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas Reaney Willing Graie

Luncheon and Tea Hosted for Visitors in Nampa

Local social scene highlights a luncheon at Black's Tearoom honoring guests Mrs. Cook of Red Wing Minnesota and Mrs. Wooo D. Johnson from Red Cedar, with arrangements for a Friday home tea by Mrs. H. B. Lichty and a memorial hall open meeting led by G. A. & J. New officers. Background notes include Thimblebee and Cards-Cedar Review No. 87 activities and a card party hosted by Mrs. H. Lantz with refreshment duties assigned to Mrs. Pickett, Mussell, and Durtey.

Btrs Lee Cook Nampa Idaho Wooo D. Johnson Red ‘Whig Minn Walter J. Johnson Parr Avenue West H. B. Lichty Oelock Black's Tearoom Eae Lincoln Memorial Hall J. WV. Rickert Cedar Review No HT. Lantz A. J. Walden Carrie Smith Alice Pickett William Mussell Frank Durtey

Perpetual Building and Loan Re-Elects Officers

Perpetual Building and Loan association re elected all officers at the annual meeting in the company offices. Warren Brown reelected president S M Bentley vice president Ss C Kinin treasurer and C Wr Stilson secretary. Five directors with expired terms were reelected for three years: AR Linnard George N Cousins S A Bentley George F Dunham and H A Boysen. R J Lichty elected for one year to fill the unexpired term of William Watkins who died last spring. Directors with carry over terms include A Pish H W Wente R v Hall Fred D Adams J S Tuthill M Michael F T Bentley Warren Brown and J D Liffring.

Perpetual Building & Loan Association Warren Brown S. M. Bentley Ss. C. Kinin C. Wr. Stilson AR. C. Linnard George N. Cousins S. A. Bentley George F. Dunham H. A. Boysen R. J. Lichty

4 M. E. Choir Winn Give Concert Friday

African Methodist Episcopal choir of more than 29 voices directed by Mrs. Lydia B Page will give two concerts in the auditorium of Linden Methodist Episcopal church Friday evening for the benefit of the young married people's class of the hostess church. The program starts at 8 and features songs from the south. Open to the public.

City in Brief: Local Social and Civic Notes

Local notices include glasses ads for Buchanan and a Rex Covington address, visits by Aliss Lucile Drown and Mrs. Waller Crawford, medical consultations in Waterloo, a masmoid operation recovery at Presbyterian hospital, and a Becker-Chanman Post American Legion meeting schedule. Divorce suit filed by Mabel Rich. Olson Construction articles authorize $80,000 stock, Alfred Olson president. Wranglers club discusses Torrens system and tax assessments. Kiwanians plan an old fashioned spelling bee. visits by Mrs. Redrup and Mrs. Johnson noted.

Aliss Lucile Drown Iowa City L. c. Heath Kingsley Avenue Rex Covington Mulberry Street St. Francis Hospital C. Ray Wideon Franklin Chuir Black Waller Crawford Chicago Waterloo George Schmideé Clay Street G. EB. Holopeter Randall Street Presbyterian Hospital Beck-er-Chanman Post American Legion Wil Black’s Memorial Hall Mabel Rich Clarence Rich Eighth Street East A. Olson Alfred Olson J. W. Mercer Helen J Swinbank Eliza Redrup Bay City Mich Harry Gale Reed Street

Radio Tests Beat Static and Storm in Best Night Yet

New York Jan 28 AP After grappling with static and storms in the first half of the third international broadcasting tests listeners found last night’s transmissions the most successful yet. European programs were heard clearly from Hamburg Madrid Brussels Turin Breslau Birmingham Vienna Moscow and from Lima and Buenos Aires in South America. Reports from Denver Boston and Sioux City noted reception of foreign and domestic stations as conditions improved. Tonight foreign broadcasters from 11 pm to midnight Eastern will include London Lima and Madrid among others while American stations go on air at 10 pm for an extended tour.

New York Europe Ber- Nn Hamburg Madrid Brussels Tague Breslau Birmingham Vienna Moscow Lima Buenos Aires South America M. W. Craddick Bayonne N. F Lina H. B. Hewitt Oklahoma City Radio Committee OAX Penn Associated Press Denver Orv J RDW Pittsburgh Boston Manchester Sioux City Los Angeles London Peru Low LOX LOZ TEAS Stuttgart Berlin Prague Munich

Corn Wedding Fee Offer May Link to Pair of Hearts

Fort Moison January 25. Justice Joseph Hays proposes marrying couples for two bushels of corn per ceremony to boost the corn price movement. Risie Saunders of Virgil S D and Walter Stein of New Braunfels urged the Squire to arrange a life mate. Hays said readers should handle matters themselves but would perform the ceremony if no corn fee is charged.

Fort Moison Joseph Hays Risie Saunders Virgil S. D Walter Stein New Braunfels Tex Hass Hays

Largest Attendance Ever Is Expected at Walton Banquet

Waterloo chapter of Walton league expects a record turnout at the Hotel Russell Lamson banquet tomorrow evening. About 250 sportsmen attended two years ago and last year to hear Dr. Preston Bradley. J C Murtagh will preside as toastmaster and Burr G Lichtr handles tickets and reservations.

Waterloo Bank Walton League Russell-Lamson Preston Bradley Chicago J. C. Murtagh Burr G. Lichtr Russell- Lamson

Foster Car Driven at High Speed in Damage Suit

Defense witnesses in a $2,500 damage suit by J. H. Foster against C. Jl. Burk continued testimony in Judge H. B. Boies division. Foster, struck at a Logan Avenue crossing six miles north of the city on Nov 2, 1924, allegedly drove his Buick coach at high speed.

Foster Whey

Scout Anniversary Week Opens With Church Night Service

Observance of the sixteenth anniversary of the Boy Scout movement begins Sunday February 14 with church night services at First Presbyterian Church. Rev J R Macartney will deliver the sermon. The event is open to Scouts friends and Eagle Scout Craig Elly’s son will sing a selected musical piece. A portion of the program will be a special musical segment.

Boy Scout Movement America First Presbyterian ‘Church J. R. Macartney Scouts Craig Elly Eagle Senat Wilk Salo Ag

Roads Near Town Choked With Snow In Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls led news reports cross words snowbound roads and impassable highways in the area. Rural carriers endured long hauls as winter storms blasted the region. several drivers faced detours and extended routes amid severe cold and wind. Local events include dinner with aging songs, basketball tourney prep at State Teachers College and notes on deaths, classes, and assessments shaping community life.

Cedar Parls Waverly Cedar Falls Haip W.L. Marsh State Teachers College Tigers City High School Little Cedar Falls High Littles Teachers College Penn College Oskaloosa Quaker College

Marriages and society notices from Porte City bulletin

Miss Vona Loveless and Baro Hilmer wed at the Presbyterian manse in La Porte City on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Immediate families attended. the couple will live on Baro Hilmer’s farm. Declamatory contest winners were announced at the high school with Theodore Paige, Doris Towne, and George Banger securing top spots. Presbyterian Missionary Society elected officers with Mrs Hal Goodwin presiding. Mentions of musical performances and hostesses follow.

Vona Loveless Hilmer la Porte City Hela Vlay Bertha Mastin Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Jude Theodore Paige Doris Towne George Banger Beatty

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