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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

2

Edna Suffern Weds Leonard Steger in Decatur Home

Miss Edna B Suffern former Waterloo resident married Leonard A Steger at 4 pm Saturday in Decatur at her parents home Rev F L Inevald officiated. Norma Scherman was bridesmaid. Best man Paul Squires. Reception followed. Bride wore white crepe with shower bouquet of white roses. They plan to live at North Frederick Street in Dehven Indiana. Steger principal of the Sunnyvale High School. Mrs Suffern attended Millikin University and Invla State Teachers College.

Edna B. Suffern Waterloo F. IL. Suffern Decatur Leonard A. Steger Oclwein Italy Flw. Inevald First Methodist Church Norma Sehermian Steger Dehven North Fredrick Street Millikin University Pi Beta Phi Mortty Inva Stata Teichers College Iowa State Teachers College Lambda Gamma Nu Suaniylle

Elizabeth Kenney Visits B P W Clubs Across Iowa

Elizabeth Kenney president of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs returns from visits to Guecula Cres ton and Winterset with reports of club growth. Osceole federation with 28 members closed its charter at 37 and Creston club adds 11 members. Frances Plath Davenport national recording secretary will be Mrs Kenney's guest Friday. Keokuk hosts the state convention with Bertha Pflug coordinating features including vocational conferences modeled on the Oakland national convention.

Elizabeth Kenney Iowa Business and Professional Women's Clubs Guecula Creston Winterset Osceole Tol Scott Frances Plath Davenport

Valentine Leap Year Dance Shifts Date to February 3

The Waterloo Woman's Club junior auxiliary changes the Valentine Leap Year Dance to February 3 due to a Phi Sigma Chi event. The event will be held in the Woman's Club ballroom with elaborate decorations and live music from an out of town orchestra. East and West High teachers will serve as chaperones.

Waterloo Womans Club Phi Sigma Chi Sam Carel Burr Maxine Mead Rosalie Jackson Dorothy Hartleip Betty Bickley Kathryn Daugherty Martha Graham Kathrim Lamkin Mary Katherne Kerwin Frappe Hawls

Debate on Christianizing the Foreigner at Walnut Street Church

The Walnut Street Baptist church Woman's society plans a 2 pm debate in the Searchlight room on whether it is better to christianize foreigners in America or in their homeland. Mrs Keiber and Miss Melmann affirm, Mrs Parker and Mrs Smith oppose. Captain January reading and music by Mrs Marradant are noted as program elements.

America Woman's Society of Walnut Street E. FE. Bunte Lauran E. Richards Joe Marradant Clara Bennington Ladee Frank Chesebro

Parties Arranged as a Courtesy to Margaret Robert

Mrs W ud Delaney hosts a dinner for Miss Margaret Robert Jesup Ta and fiancé Thomas W Delaney as their engagement becomes public. Guests include Rob ert family members Jesup and local friends with plans for showers and cards before the wedding at St John s church. Robert works as a Rath Packing stenographer and Delaney with LT and M Bootery.

W. Ud. Delaney Edith Delaney Misses Marie Laura Miller Miss Robert Mildred Robert Helen O'Leary Bernice Lehan Helen Lynch Kathryn Berry Ethel Schuelz Lore Schmitz Miss Delaney Iinen Ditte St John's Church Rath Packing Company Mr. Delaney M. Bootery

Coralie Green Wed to Lawrence Frick on Western Coast

Coralie Green of Waterloo and Lawrence Frick of Osage wed yesterday in Los Angeles California. Frick, son of H Frick, graduated from Cornell College in February 1927 and took a position in the Broadway department store after arrival.

Coralie Green Lawrence Frick Boriniet Osage H. Frick David R. Green Waterloo Los Angeles Cal Prick Cornell College California Broadway

Luela Martin Guest of Honor at Shower of Gifts

Miss Luella Martin was honored at a miscellaneous shower by coworkers from the Penn Mutant Life Insurance office in Mrs. S. Graham Smith’s home. Helen Hoepke and Martin received favors while a two course luncheon was served. guests included Myrtie Lines and Margurrite Wetsort.

Luella Martin S. Graham Smith Penn Mutant Life Insurance Office Favara Helen Hoepke Miss Martin Myrtie Lines Margurrite Wetsort Clarence Pennington Bassett Edward Northey Harold Sivert Ames Julius Johnson Harold Qoetsch Evan Lichty George Hagerman Merv Braden Leslie Lewis Wilbur van Eman Jerome Burrighs Lucille Huntington

Club Notes With A Riahertson Entertains Munmilay TD

Mrs. A Riahertson hosted a social Evening of music and cards at home. Mrs J Ro Reade plans a charitable tea at Wallberrys, with a likely bake sale and donations.

A Riahertson Munmilay Homer J. Ro Reade

Hints in Beauty Care Diet and Winter Health

Practical dermatology and diet advice for winter. The piece discusses calorie awareness, heating foods, and avoiding congestion while offering home tips such as hot meals, steamed fruit, and gentle skin treatments. It mentions caution about skin patches and safe bleaching with baking soda as a mild remedy.

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Parish Women Meet Across Churches In 1920s Noticeboard

A dense church notices page lists meetings across Trinity American Lutheran and several other congregations. It covers youth and women’s groups, missionary societies, luncheons, talks on international topics, and an All-day women’s gathering with varied speakers and program items.

Mrs Whittle to Lead. Church Activities Schedule

Mrs A J Whittle will be leader for an all day quilting event at the church. Choir rehearsal moves to Wednesday evening this week, with prayer meeting and official board meeting on Thursday evening. The Missionary Society of Plymouth Congregational Church will meet at 2 30 pm tomorrow at Miss Elizabeth Harrison's home, with Miss Harrison as leader and Miss Marjorie Guyer and Mrs T F Kenny as assistant hostesses.

First Presbyterian Church Legion Auxiliary Central Clas W. L. Richardson PB T. A Lafayette School M. E St. Paul's ‘Home Missionary Society J. R. Howard Black’s Black's Wama's Missionary Society Saves U. B. Church Onary Society Elizabeth Harrison Breeker O. BE. G School of Dnstruction Matt Parroth Golden Link Club Lou Armstrong Woman's Working Association of First Presbyterian Church Wall Hole Ald Society C. A. Tallefsan Anoctely George A. Wheeler J. O. Trumbauer Mexico Cuatemila Philippines Claire Parker Porta Ries Cuba Women's Missionary Society of Central Christian Church W. DB. Endr Father C. M. Clark Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Woman's Organization Ook West Congregational Church Oowo Gumton Talladega College South J.B. Sedgwick William Pickens National Association For the Advancement of the Weishaar Gauthier J. BE. Braedon CBSOR Women of Grace Methodist Episcopal Ehiweh W. A. Dobson Home Missions America D. H. Bubcock H. W. Schultz Aid Society Wolnut Simens Graves Memorial United Brethren Ehoreh A. J. Whittle

Mother Daughter Banquet at First Presbyterian Church

Three hundred mothers and daughters will attend a 6 30 p m banquet in the dining room of First Presbyterian Church. Miss Lucy Leavitt heads arrangements Mrs C W Tilyson presides. Pink decorations and nutcups planned. A program includes toasts by Jean Stevenson Mildred Chapin and Mrs A D Donnell, a chorus, songs, violin solo by Lorraine Gibson and short poems.

Fist Presbyterian Church Lucy Leavitt C. W. Tilyson Mr. Niven Jean Stevenson Thomas Raywn Niven Mildred Chapin A. D. Donnell Norma Gaiser Margaret Miller Lorraine Gibson

Isabella Hosts Delighted Knights Party for Guests

Daughters of Tsabolsa hosted a large Knights of Columbus gathering with about 160 attendees. The hall featured red and white decor, supper was cafeteria style, and music included solos by Joseph Thornton and Elfretta Borderi. At Bridge and 500 games, prizes were awarded to named attendees, with future meetings planned for the first and third Tuesdays. A separate birthday party for Dorothy Alice Nagle and a tea hosted by Mrs. Edward Northey added to the social schedule with various local notable guests.

Daughters of Tsabolsa Knights of Columbus Joseph Thornton Elfretta Borderi James McMenimen I. J. Fitzgerald Anna Kascht Joe Voellinger Chris Gales Harold Pender Mayme Egan Michael Welbes Miss Egan Regent G. Hall Dorothy Alice Nagle C. F. Nagle Dorothy Alec Alice Heald Ralph W. Heald

January Weather Recap Shows Warm Spells And Cold Lows

A historical January record notes sharply falling temperatures early, with a zero degree mark and a high near 55 on January 10. It reports light precipitation, about .15 inch rain and .5 inch snow, far below January 1926 figures, plus 19 clear days, six partly cloudy, and six cloudy.

Haberdashers Jan. Z

Y M C A Volley Team To Play Charles City

The Y M C A volleyball squad travels to Charles City tomorrow night to face the local Y team. The visitors beat Charles City twice last year and expect another win, while Charles City plans a return match here on Wednesday February 8. D M Train Delayed At Baxter Engine trouble caused Great Western No 4 to run two hours late from Des Moines, arriving Waterloo at 12 49 PM.

Charles City D. M Baxter Great Western Railroad Des Moines Waterloo

Waterloo Evening Courier Patterns and Back Pattern Prices

Advertises 16 cent back patterns from the Fashion Department at Waterloo Evening Courier. Orders accepted until noon. deliveries expected within ten days after shipment. patterns aid in making garments and accompanying designs.

Evening Courier Waterloo

Million compete in laundermen's $90,000 contest

The National Association of Dry Cleaners and Laundry Operators reports 1,044,000 letters flooding the "Why the Laundry Should Do My Washing" contest. Entries came from around the world, with France and Canada notably strong, as judges from 48 states, DC, and Canada prepare to award 10 cash prizes and 12,000 other awards.

United States Canada Waterloo England China Philippine Islands Sweden Mexico New Zealand Hawaiian Islands Guatemala Haiti Canal Zone Germany France Egypt Isle of Cyprus West Indies Danish West Indies Venezuela Switzerland Denmark Scotland Ireland States District of Columbia Dominion of Canada

Waterlog Eyes National Prize Results Awaited

A large number of entries arrived from Waterlog with strong interest in the contest outcomes. State prizes include ten per state from 225 to 5 dollars plus 240 credit slips, while national prizes run from 10000 to 100 dollars. Winners will be announced after judging is completed, with state and national results released together.

Prises

Broken lens duplicated at Buchanan's Y Building

A collage of notices reports a broken lens can be accurately duplicated at Buchanan's Y Building. John Malcolm Francis, a sophomore dental student at the University of Iowa, visited Dr and Mrs Francis here over the weekend. Ruth Tumbleson reported a Hudson sedan theft near East High School. A tire and rim were stolen from Harry Parsons' car near the Illinois Central depot. Walter W. Freeborn has joined Sardeson-Hoviand after selling his store at Waverly. Louis A. Wangler injured his left leg in a fall and is at St. Francis hospital with X rays pending to check for fractures. James Jenks was granted a decree from Ada Jenks for cruel and inhuman treatment. The decree assigns furniture but reserves two floor lamps to the defendant. Jenks pays costs. Brock Richardson spoke on hockey rules at a Phi Sigma Chi biweekly meeting in Black's tearoom. Real estate transfers include Camphril to Garra brant and Adams toGarra brant with multiple lots listed.

Walter W. Freeborn Paul Davis Waverly Sardeson-Hoviand Company Louis A. Wangler Alta Vista Avenue St. Francis Hospital James Jenks Ada Jenks G. W. Wood Jenks Brock Richardson American Legion Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Black C. TY. O’gonner PF. Heyerly Black Hawk

Brain Test Logic Puzzle Notes

Statements 2 and 4 may both be true or both false but not both false. Statements 1 and 4 may both be false but not both true.

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Edna Suffern Soulial Calendar Becker Matt Parrott Valentine Margaret Robert Luela Martin Betty Jane Stenly Bethyune Pal Stealy Vefreshmertts Wall Herneart Joan Tomo Penny Tranery Courtnie Church News Trinity American Luther League Mlorenge Callies Ethel Counsel Alma Fabbs Edwin ‘Towne Intermediate Epworth League of Grace M. E. Church Audrey MecPike Dorothy Jenvey Thelma Peterson Johnette Olmsted Leigh Dean Esther Worrell Frances Cutler Tom Holdiman Cladys Buehner Frank Quinn Nellie Truak Uith Dyler Grace M. E. Church William G . Davidson Roger R. Muller E. W. Bartsdell Secretar Ars Olga Mortensen Fleb. du Mond E. H. Cheever S. A. Cohazan First United Presbyterian Church W.W. Temple Alpha Guild Arthur Fowler Tri-M Church of the Brethren Floyd Kough Arian Opund Harry Whitney Ralph Alexander L.A. Cobb Valentine Pickle Cedar Falls Witdson Christian Endeavor Societies of Graves Momartel Tayord ! Srethrey Eharet Jeanne Lanvin Becker Chapter Order of Eastern Star Sarah Bechman State Center Etta DeGon School of Instruction Vince Memorial Hall Velety Gould Ausry Helen Goldary Morrow Ralph B. Slippy Voluneer Bax Peeedeees Caasere Y.M.C. A. Volley Buchanan City Nd Globe Buchanan’s John Malcolm Francis University of Iowa Mrs Ie Francis Ruth Tumbleson Vine Street East High School Harry Parsons Illinois Central Railroad Earl Camphril A. Garra Brant Hilia Clara Adams A. Garrabrant Myron Coxtello William Jensen API Voorhers Grandview Placa Waterloo’s West Fourth S Jy
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