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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1927

Page

2

Society Clubs and Weddings Highlight Local Gatherings

Mrs N J McNally hosted a bridge evening with a yellow orchid theme and a five course supper. Honored guest Mrs Arthur Lichtenberger shared impressions of China, while Mrs Love Alford from West Palm Beach joined the attendees. Chicagoan Mrs Warren Smith visited Mrs H B Plumb. Miss Helen Powell wed at the Troity American Lutheran church, Albert Callies the groom.

N. J. McNally Bridge Heélyn Miller Mmes Ronald Reed H. J. Bender H. P. Rath Walter Decker Harry Burd Harold Sibert Vera Peck Dolores Wittstock Madeline Moore Claire Wade Alfreda Wilson Helyn Miller Elizabeth Lies Ruth Hanson Arthur Lichtenberger KR. L. Hall Helen Powell John Knapp Nashua F. Herbert Moehlman Troity Albert Callies Herman Callies Logan Avenue Florence Callies Harold Krueger Callies Mrs. Callies Kansas City

Community club notes from Orange township gatherings

Several local clubs held meetings at members’ homes including iL B C E club at Mrs Arthur Bartholomew and Ladies Social circle at Mrs Will Weigie with quilting and luncheon. Visitors included Mrs Verne TeWald and Mrs Lester Day with children. Discussions covered conditions among colored people of the south and bird topics with musical performances.

Il. B. C. E. Club Arthur Bartholomew Budco Ray Harvey Milton Weidman Verne TeWald Orange Township Will Weigié Lester Day Ruth Billy Mediapolis Charles Sargent Hudson Giles Cain Fonda Jackie Waterloo A. P. Smith Ella Hobart. Edwards South Mira Pierce John Oxenhan Pink Steen F.A. Robinson

Tonight’s Socials Herded by Local Clubs and Churches

A listing of community events includes Yeomen and K P hall activities at Bridge party in the Country club Sociable at First United Presbyterian church Temple Rebekah lodge at Black Hawk LO. O. F. hall Group three gathers at United Presbyterian church for a family supper Cedar River park hosts a community supper Linden M. church hosts another gathering.

Yeomen P. Hall Sociable First United Presbyterian Church Temple Rebekah Lodge Black Hawk LO O. F. Hall United Presbyterian Church Cedar River Park Linden M

Linden Church Festival Sets U S Benefit Gala

Linden Methodist church plans a two night benefit festival July 19 and 20 with an outdoor East High band, Sunday school children, rides on a miniature train, an evening program of music recitations songs and the short play The Beauty Shop, country store refreshments and a card party proceeds for Sunday school equipment. Other notes include visitors, local picnics, and vacations of townspeople.

Linden Methodist Church East High School Ilinois Central Waverly

Cedar Heights Church Holds Annual Riverside Picnic

Cedar Heights community church held its annual picnic Wednesday on the river bluffs. Waterloo delegates returned from the Universalist state convention at Osage Ta. Rev. Williard O Bodell led the group with Mrs Bodell and several community members attending. Dr Bodell spoke Tuesday and other speakers included Rev. Stanley Manning and Rev. Laura Galer with Judge Roger Galer. East Park Missionary society delayed its meeting to July 27, and First Congregational church brothers plan a picnic at local cottages in Gilbertville hosted by Ralph Hoxie Sidney Smith and Arthur Ferguson.

Cedar Heights Community Waterloo the Universalist Church Osage Williard O. Bodell Pauline Bodell C. N. Shane Jacob Mmes L. A. Cobb Clara Steege Bélle Harbin Flora Whitney Bodell Stanley Manning Maine Laura Galer Roger Galer Mt. Pleasant Brotherhood of First Congregational Church Ralph Hoxie Sidney Smith Arthur Ferguson Gilbertville

Hints in Beauty Care for Long Lashes

Practical guidance on eyelash care advises safe, eye friendly methods. It covers using gentle substances like Janolin cold cream and olive oil, cautions against harsh eye irritants, and suggests grooming with curved scissors to encourage thicker, longer lashes. It also mentions darkening lashes with petrolatum and soot and warns about overusing skin foods on the face.

Playground Fun Attracts Crowds In Waterloo Parade

The Washington park playground doll show drew over 150 children in colorful costumes with Ardith Van Vleck and Maxine Cotton noted. Washington park won best overall display while John Fiske and Pat's Pond gardens provided other standout acts. The American Legion band led a crowd of about 5,000 at the Washington concert, with Grace Corthaus and Leona Wells among the most memorable costumes.

Armérican Maxine Cotton John Dorothy Burbank Guy Burbank Pat's Pond Kathryn Mosher Charlotte Schrag Catherine Jones Lawndale Playground Grace Corthaus Red Ridinghood Harry Wells Gates Park Evelyn Fink Olive Stevens Dol Gertrude Gipe American Legion Washington Park Jimmy Edwards John Fiske Fiske Waterloo Jazz Pirates Jack Danlevy Esther Worrell Prpil Harriett Ross

W C T U Picnic Becomes Birthday Party Leader Mrs Mary J Philpot

The county Woman's Christian Temperance Union honored leader Mrs Mary J Philpot on her seventy seventh birthday at the annual county home picnic. Guests included Mrs Isadore Glas and several visiting relatives while 150 members from eight unions attended. County officers organized the event and Rev W N Rousch and Rev Marion Flint spoke. A remembrance book was presented to Mrs Philpot by Secretary Mrs Rose Wild. The day included community singing and a large picnic dinner.

Mary J. Philpot Woman's Christian Temperance Union Rose Wild Isadore Glas Chicago Harry Bandfield A. E. Verne Calmar E. E. Compton J. D. Hall Clara K. Hall W. N. Rousch Hudson Marion Flint Burton Avenue Waterloo Mary Schull India Elmer Blough H. E. Wilson Cedar Falls The Loyal Temperance Legion Amanda Rickert Pater Woodring J. W. St. John W. D. Brewer

Gypsy tour planned for northeast Iowa youth

J H Godtfring Y M C A boys work secretary announces a week long tour for the first 20 boys over 12 who register pay $1 and pass a physical with parental consent. Aug 9 to Aug 15 cost 8 50 includes steamer trips to Pelee du Chien Dubuque visits McGregor Backbone park Epworth academy and Dyersville on return.

Iowa J. H. Godtfring State Backbone Park McGregor Mississippi Pable du Chien Nelson- Dewey State Park Dubuque Clayton Garnaville Epworth Military Academy Onyx Dyersville

City in Brizf A Complete Optical Service at Buchanan's

A crowded local notices page lists visitors and travelers, naming Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Graham heading to Green Bay Wis for 10 days, Oscar Ehlers going to St Louis for a Walther league convention, and others returning from trips or touring Yellowstone Leech Lake and East Coast destinations. Also mentioned are a jail injury to Thomas Dyer, a Knoxville Tenn family visiting Waterloo, a weekend rail and boat excursion to Dubuque and Bellevue priced at 3.25, and a church bake sale Saturday by the Ladies Aid of First Lutheran.

Oscar Ehlers Second Street St. Louis Fred 8. Pettit West Waterloo

Godtfring Schedules U S Tour With Crane as Assistant

The article notes that Godtfring will be the sole organizer in charge of the tour in the United States with Richard Crane serving as his assistant.

United States Godtfring Richard Crane

Hayfork accident claims Cedar Rapids farmer

John Oswald aged 51, a farmer from the Cedar Rapids area, died in a hospital today from injuries suffered yesterday when a hayfork fell from a track in his barn. One prong pierced a lung.

Cedar Rapids John Oswald

Patterns for the Waterloo Evening Courier

The Waterloo Evening Courier offers up to date patterns with accompanying design, available by sending 15 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Patterns include seam allowances and orders are filled promptly, with delivery in about 10 days after receipt.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo Dimity Batiste

Genevieve Fisher to Head Iowa State Home Economics

Miss Genevieve Fisher of Pittsburgh was announced as the new head of the home economics department at Iowa State College by acting president Dr. Herman Knapp. She previously led a similar program at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, and will succeed Miss Anna Richardson who resigned months ago.

Ames INS Genevieve Fisher Pittsburgh Iowa State College Herman Knapp Fisher Carnegie Institute Anna Richardson

Woman charged with liquor law violations in county case

State information charging her with illegal possession of intoxicating liquor was filed late yesterday by F. W. Edwards county attorney.

F. W. Edwards

Illegal drink raid nets 15 pints home brew in Wellsburg

A police raid on North Barclay Street uncovered 15 pints of home brew. Thomas Nelson of Wellsburg Indiana was fined $100 after arraignment yesterday before Judge George J. Sager in municipal court for illegal transportation and remains jailed.

Frances Davenport Mee North Barclay Street Thomas Nelson Wellsburg George J. Sager

Bids Open for Christian Science Church Superstructure

Receiving bids on the church superstructure at Sec ond and Wellington streets has been extended to early next week. Ed Sarset of the building committee says the extension lets more contractors prepare their figures.

Christian Science Church Second Wellington Ed Sarset

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