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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

2

Shower honors Catharine Crowley in Chicago

Sire H J Derr Chicago hosted a miscellaneous shower for sister Catherine Crowley as her marriage to John McGovern nears August 8. Guests included Miss Brennan, Miss Kauffman, Miss Shadle, Miss Miller and Miss Quinn among others. favors were awarded and a two course lunch served. Tonight features a bridge party and events at Gilchrist chapel Cedar Park.

H. J. Derr Chicago Catherine Crowley Ohn McGovern Lace Mines Harvey, Willard Ivan Shedle Earl McGovern Gladys. Brennan Dorothy Fisher Helen “Smith Helen Rebsen Kathryn J. Curran Mary Kauffman Rose Lasche Agnes Billard Marie William Haumans A. F. Duty Miss Brennan Miss Fisher Miss Shadle Miss Quinn

Mrs. Carl Imhoff Honored at Chinese Party in Beverly Hills

Mrs. Carl Imhoff of Beverly Hills was the honored guest at a Chinese party hosted by Mrs. Theodore Toenjes. The afternoon featured loquat decorations and a luncheon with far eastern touches. Attending guests included Mrs. Lou Miseger, Mrs. Botasy Stephenson, Cyril Beaver, Arthur Hussman, B. V. Hughes, Merle Brown, and others, with bridge favors awarded to several host and guest ladies.

Carl Imhoff Beverly Hills Gal Theodore Toenjes Florence Pfeffer Far East Govers Lou Miseger Tulsa Okla Botasy Stephenson Cedar Rapids Minoes Cyril Beaver Arthur Hussman B. V. Hughes Merle Brown A. A. .Hoffman Harl Zook Laren’ Tregouyea Weck Althouse Fred Wimber Kenneth Stevenson Irene Zook Imhoff Toenjes Bridge Bridge Favors i N the Afternoon Went] ‘To Mrs. Beaver, Mrs. Jaeger Hussman Hughes Imhof Stephenson

Visitors Honored at Dinner Party in Black's Tearoom

Mr and Mrs Al CG Smith hosted guests at Black's tearoom last evening. Out of town visitors included Mrs Gus Endorfer Boston Mass Mrs William Flint Ames IA Mrs Minnie Warner Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Herman W Flint. Separately Leroy Lighty and Evelyn TreneI Kimball were married at the local Methodist Episcopal parsonage.

al CG. Smith Neames James Leroy Lighty Edgewood Evelyn Trene Kimball Manchester Methodist Episcopal Church Rthur J. Young

Club Notes From Mrs Chris Cavanaugh Bridge Afternoon

Mrs Chris Cavanaugh entertained the Oo L C club yesterday afternoon at her home. Favors were given at bridge. Mrs Cora Dunnwald and Mrs George McGuire Jr attended.

Chris’ Cavanaugh Bridge Cora Dunnwald George McGuire, Jr

Former Waterloo Folk Dinner Guests At Teeter Home

Dr and Mrs H H Teeter of Glendale California recently entertained former Waterlooans at their home in honor of Jeanette Washburn Denver Colorado and her sister Meta Washburn McCutcheon Mt Vernon Iowa both formerly of Hudson Guests included Lucy Leavitt Waterloo Mrs Itose Ferris Brown Long Beach Mrs Sallie Perris Los Angeles Mrs Frank Herrion Pasadena Mr and Mrs Jos Leavitt Los Angeles Drs Teeter formerly lived in Spring Creek township this county and Mrs Teeter before marriage was Mae Haltock Waterloo Reminiscences of school days and social poems in earlier Waterloo days added to the pleasure of the occasion.

H. Teeter Glendale Cal Anner Jeannette Washburn Denver Colo Meta Washburn McCutcheon Mt. Vernon Hudson Lucy Leavitt Waterloo Itos¢ Ferris Brown Long Beach Sallie Perris Los Angeles Frank Herrion Pasadena Jos. Leavitt Teeter Spring Creek Township Shis County Treter Mae Haltock

Ida Harmon Weds Geo Thompson in July Wedding Visit

Announcement records the marriage of Ida L. Harmon of Minneapolis to Geo L. Thompson, a Winner, S. D. store operator. Daughter of H. M. Harmon, Ida taught math at Jordan Junior High, formerly Waterloo teacher and Central school principal. The couple, after visiting the Harmon home, leave for Winner to reside.

Ida L. Harmon Minneapolis Minn George L. Thompson Thompson H. M. Harmon Third Street West Jordan Junior High School Waterloo Central School Winner S. D Harmon

Seventy-Five Attend St John’s Circle Card Party

Seventy five women attended a run card party in the school hall hosted by St John’s Sewing Circle. Prizes went to Mrs W M Hi Mrs S J Bussey and Mrs Frank Fournier. Special favors to Miss Margaret Waldron and others noted.

St. John's Sewing Circle W. M. Hi S.J. Bussey Frank Fournier L. Paine Minnesota John Brennan Thomas Townsend Margaret Waldron

Hints in Beauty Care Smooth Hands and Skin

Practical beauty tips for dry or stained hands. Home recipes mix glycerin, rose water, lemon juice, cucumber, almond and honey, and a lard scrub. Oatmeal wash softens water and cleans while bleaching slightly. Massage with cocoa butter, then apply cream nightly under cotton gloves. Exercise routines and dietary notes follow for skin and figure.

Riverfront fill project approved for this fall

Riverfront commission approves plans for a terraced garden and an eight foot river wall 209 feet long from the Fifth Street bridge back of Memorial Hall. J G Ralston & Son Architects provide drawings and detailed specs while funds of eight thousand dollars on hand and anticipated tax payments may cover the project this year. Work has begun at the tall race area and two stairways to the water edge are planned with a fountain memorial later. East riverfront improvements to Park Avenue to Mullan Avenue with a similar wall are also discussed with hopes for completion this year.

Fifthh Atrent Riverfront Commission J. G. Ralston & Son Hermandn Miller Memorial Hall Suffern

Women Demand Full Equality at Labor Conference

Geneva reports that international women groups petitioned the ILO session calling for equal remuneration for work of equal value, equal status, and equal pay. Signatories include the International Committee of the Open Door Council, the Six Point Group, Women's Freedom League, and the National Union of Women Teachers.

Geneva Versailles International Committee of the Open Door Council Six Point Group Women's Freedom League The National’ Union of Women Teachers Great Britain

City in brief notices thefts and local updates

A city in brief item reports a gold watch stolen from a room and a tire and rim stolen after a garage break in. Other items note residents improving health, a family returning from Timber Lake, a special Eastern Star meeting, a funeral service, and various travels and accidents.

Lee Grove Seventh Street Ed Jirak Colorado Harold B. Plumb Broadway Gertrude Flynn Thomas Fiymn Lafayette Street Omaha Neb Warren L. Steeves Walnut Street’ Baptist Church Brice Wil Timber Lake S. D Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Matt Parrott Harrry Brown

Dene May A 16 Year Old Singer Moves To Waterloo

Dene May a 16 year old coloratura soprano hailed by Marion Talley for a great future has moved to Waterloo with her family. She trained in Kansas City under Cranstons, debuted as the mechanical doll in Tales from Hoffman, sang before 68,000 schoolchildren and joined the Kansas City Club Grand Opera. Mgr Hovelson, now with Illinois Central, moved his family to Waterloo, confirming the relocation.

Dene May Marion Talley Bert Hovelson Seventh Street Osage Bernadine Howelson Taltey Kansas City Ottley. Cranston Marion ‘Talley Cranstons Mechanical Doll Kansas City Club Grand Opera Company Pantages Theatre Mario Talley C.M. Talley Manual ‘Training High School Waterloo Mgr Hovelson Illinois Central Railroad Waterloo Division

SIAg Named Head Of Hoover Curtis Clus Committee

Carleton Sias of Pike Sias Zimmerman Frank was named chairman of a seven member committee to organize Hoover Curtis in Waterloo. George B Lichty announced the move at a dinner honoring Congressman J T B Robinson. Other members include C E B Howard Frances Hemsworth Claude D Cass Wirh P Hoxie Elizabeth Alford and W F Parrott. The group will meet soon to organize and launch the presidential campaign club.

Carleton Sias Pike, Sias, Zimmerman & Frank Hoover-Curtis With Waterloo George B. Lichty J.T. B. Robinson C. EB. Howard Frances Hemsworth Claude D. Cass Wirh P. Hoxie Elizabeth Alford W. F. Parrott

Former Waterloo man returns as circus bell ringer

Leigh Wade formerly of Waterloo and Anderson Enterprise publisher travels with Hagenbeck Wallace circus as Ozark Bell Ringers, with his wife and two children. He recalls old Black Hawk County ties and renews acquaintances in Anderson while his son Sidney edits the paper from the town. Wade says the homecoming is the best in years.

Leigh Wade Waterloo Anderson Enterprise Anderson Hagenbeck-Wallace Wade Black Hawk County Abstract Company Ernest Prudence Ozark Mulberry Street Sidney

Pilot Charles Parsel Plans New Flight After Crash

Mount Pleasant Ia July 13 INS Pilot Charles Parsel seriously injured June 28 in an airplane crash in which Roy Kauffman was killed is up and around again. He is planning to start taking all passengers again in a few days.

Mount Pleasant INS Charles Parsel Roy Kauffman

Fall Of Waterwagon Breaks Man's Neck in York

York Pennsylvania July 13 Solomon Kessler fell from a water wagon while hauling water to spray potato plants. The wagon hit a ditch and Kessler was thrown head first. He is paralyzed yet remains able to talk and eat. Innerst and Wall mer Innerst assisted at the scene.

York U.R Solomon Kessler Kessler Wallmer

Farewell for Stafford at local utility firm

Associates of W. Stafford merchandising manager for Iowa Public Service and their families attended a farewell picnic supper at Casebeer Herghts. He leaves tomorrow for Fort Dodge to take the same role there. A. C. G. Jones moves from Humboldt to fill the vacancy.

Arewell Stafford Associates Iowa Public Service Company Casebeer Herghts Fort Dodge A. C G. Jones Humboldt

Regulations Adopted For River Motorboat Use In City

City commission adopted in riverfront history the rules for motorboat operation within city limits. Violations carry fines up to 25 dollars. mufflers and safe wave practice required. intoxicated operators barred near the bathing beach. rules take effect after publication in Waterlog. Des Moines police face an un muffled riverboat noise issue amid inquiries. Dayton reports a luxury all metal passenger airplane under construction in Detroit for Col E A Deeds with a salon, plumbing, and kitchen comforts for Cuba sugar plantations trips.

Garleton Slas Des Moines Des Maoines Col Deeds Guban

Codfish Cakes and Eggplant Juvene Delicacies

A vintage recipe fragment describes codfish cakes mixed with butter and potatoes fried to a golden brown, with optional egg and cracker crumb coating. Also includes a cabbage and beets salad with vinegar dressing and a method for eggplant strips fried until brown, served with parsley garnish.

President to Set Up Cedar Birdhouses in New Hampshire

The article notes presidential interest in bird housing amid Brule and Wisi birds. Marlboro manufacturing firm announced selling cedar bird houses and feeding stations to the President for near the summer White House, touting New Hampshire cedar as top material for bird dwellings.

Concord N. H Brule Wisi Marlboro Coalidse White House New Hampshire

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Miss Crowley Social Cai Country Club Ethel Jones Gilchrist Chapel Cedar Paris Firemen Faii Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall Badger Club Byrnes Park Landison Herbert Marshall Black’s D. H.,retchard Dr. Teeter Geo. L. Thompson St. John’s Circle Si Mbch Wieder Calico Wieder Iowa National Federation of Business and Womerrs—Glubs st.New Orleans Yeomen—Howena Floyd Ocushman William Humphreys Claude Anderson H. ‘Hoy Harry Duke Ladies’ Auxilary To Letter Carriers Association Post Office Town City University’ of Illinois Ralph M. Barnes University of Iowa Dean -K Carolyn d Tolton WOMEN League For Full Equality Buchanan's H. L. Bruns Fourth Street C. Bruns Louise Street Lake Roosevelt Quiing LaMolna Schrader Fred H. Schrader Southstreet Presbyterian Hospital A. B. Street Cleveand W. A. Burton Baltimore Street Street Iowa State College Ames West Technical High Cleveland Ernest H. Johnson Whitny Read Rainbow Drive Westfield Avenue Johnson Fie John F. Hanson Town Knight Templars Hat Ruth Detroit Mich New York Washington New England Jon DuMond W. Ei Steely Oak Lawn Avenue Laverman Ladien Owild Trinky Amercan Lutheran Churen Ady Siag Hoover- Curtis Clus Committee Howard Cass Hoxie Parrott Hemsworth Alford Fills Bros Hills Bros Coffee Leas Ree Juindbereh’s Midwest Waen and Aran Airplanes Mwinols Col. Deeds Dayton E. A. Deeds Artificial Ice & Fuel Co E. 5Th St Pexel Company Ill Paris Helen Wills Jean Patou Milo Mares Fashion Department Amoyan Lheenes
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