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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1928

Page

2

Waterloo Woman's Club Hosts Summer Open House Party

Nearly 70 members of the Waterloo Woman's Club attended the second summer open house at the clubhouse under the literary department. Mrs. Vers Rock Walls and Mrs. J. E. Ridenour were elected secretaries of the literary and romance language departments. Maude Popp Wiese performed piano solos and Miss Naneen Davis sang vocal pieces. Favors, a bridge game, and a general program followed. The next party is scheduled for August 13 with Home and Education and Civic departments leading.

Waterloo Woman's Club Car) Bickley Vers Rock Walls J. E. Ridenour Maude Popp Wiese Freeport Ill F. D. Popp Binet Cyril Scott Dawn Curran Wood Cadman Naneen Davis C. A. Boatman Alfred Longley H. W. Hallowell J. B. Treloar

Social Calendar Wednesday Events and Quilting

Wednesday afternoon Sunshine Rebekah quilting all day Waterloo 1. 0, O. F. hall. Bridge party country club Wednesday evening First Lutheran Ald society picnic Electric Park Canopus club picnic Y. M. C. A. camp Helen Gould auxiliary Memorial hall.

Sunshine Rebekah Waterloo O. F. Hall Tbridge Party First Lutheran Ald Society Electric Park Canopus Club Y. M A. Camp Helen Gould

Miss Michaelsen to Marry Louis Knittle in Coming Event

Louise Michaelsen was host last evening at a prenuptial gathering in her home honoring her daughter Jen nie Michaelsen. Guests included Mrs. Sippel, Miss Mishak, Miss Hosmer, and several others who helped with preparations and gifts. The couple's wedding is set for tomorrow.

Louise Michaelsen Jennie Michaelsen Mmes Ray Schrodemier Ronald Cameron John Wagner Claude Sippel Eat Michaelsen Fannie Mae Smith Ruth Knute Bess Larson Marion Hosmer Viola Mishak Banco Favors Cameron Miss Michaelsen Louis Knittle

Evelyn Temperly Farewell Honored At Luncheon

Miss Evelyn Temperly was feted at a 2 pm luncheon at the home of Miss Maxine Libby 410 Sun nyside avenue as a farewell before moving to Hazel Green Wisconsin. Yellow and white decorations candlelight and garden flowers graced the event with hosts and guests listed.

Evelyn Temperly Maxine Libby Sunnyside Avenue Temerly Hazel Green Wis Marie Huffman Muriel Salisbury Virginia Shelton Betty Smith Miss Libby

Mrs George Baker Honored at Party

Mrs George Baker of Los Angeles was guest of honor at a Sunnyside Country Club gathering hosted by Mrs T R McCoy and Mrs Agatha Stantiger. Nearby events include I N Leaman hosting a luncheon for her daughter Mrs W E Taylor who leaves for Los Angeles today. Canopus Club members plan a Canopus Club picnic at the Y M C A camp with games and a 4 slide donation dedication broadcast by Wy FB Figgins. T S Vi Helen Gould auxiliary United Spanish American War Veterans to hold initiation tomorrow at Memorial Hall.

T. R. McCoy Agatha Stantiger Sunnyside Country Club George Baker Los Angeles Baker James 5. Parrott Ken I. N. Leaman Green Lantern W. E. Taylor Cal T. S. Vi Helen Gould United

Club Notes Hostess Plans Picnic at Byrnes Park

Mrs Harry Holcomb will be hostess at a 1 o clock picnic luncheon Thursday at Byrnes park. Riders club members with Miss Florence Ritchie as hostess went by boat last night to Legion Island for picnic supper and later for a ride four miles further up the river.

Harry Holcomb Byrnes Park Riders Club Florence Ritchie Legion Island

Bertha Healy and Charles Heath Wed at Mt Auburn

Bertha Healy and Charles Heath were married at 4 pm Sunday at the bride’s parents home in Mt Auburn Iowa. The ceremony was by Rev Gordon Smith in the presence of relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Waterloo and plan a western trip.

Bertha Healy Charles Heath J. A. Healy Auburn Mt. Auburn Boise Idaho Gordon Smith Clarence J. B. Healy James Glenn John Heath Miss Thurla Alster Harley Schlarbaum Marjorie Donna Jean Paul Towne Second Street Waterloo

Miss Eva Meyer and Carl Hansen Will Marry Soon

Announcement of the approaching marriage of Eva Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob B Meyer 612 LaPorte Road to Carl Albert Hansen son of Mr and Mrs W M Hansen Racine Wis The wedding is set for August 16 Eva a West High School graduate and Rath Packing stenographer Carl a Racine High School graduate attended Chicago University and Town State Teachers College He is assistant boys work secretary at the YMCA They will reside in Denver Colorado where he has a similar position.

Eva Meyer Jacob B. Meyer LaPorte Road Carl Albert Hansen Art W. M. Hansen Racine Wis Miss Meyer West High School Rath Packing Company Hansen Racine, Wis Chicago University Town State Teachers College

Moore and Butterfield Wed in Chicago License Noted

R C Moore and Miss Marie Butterfield were issued a license to wed in Chicago. Butterfield teaches kindergarten at John Fiske school and Moore runs T M bootery. They will live four months in Minnesota and Canada. Moore bought a Prospect residence for his bride.

Chicago Marie Butterfield Fourth Street Reuben Moore Sycamore Street Gourier John Fiske School T. É& M. Bootery Minnesota Canada Prospect

Church Picnics Planned by Local Societies

The Ladies Aid and Missionary societies of First Lutheran plan an annual picnic tomorrow at Electric Park with supper at an unspecified time and ice cream and coffee provided. Walnut Street Baptist Women meet at Mrs Oscar Ber ty's cottage Casebeer Heights for 11 am transport provided. Graves Memorial United Brethren hosts a 1 pm luncheon at Mrs George Buchan with sandwiches and another dish, followed by a program. Trinity American Luther League holds a 6:15 pm meeting tomorrow then a picnic beyond Sans Souci Park.

Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Societies of First Lutheran Church Electric Park Women's Society of Walnut Street Baptist Church Oscar Berty Casebeer Heights Trinity American Luther League Sans Souci Park

Hints in Beauty Care

Edna Bent offers easy slimming tips aimed at women around middle age. Advice covers reducing fats in foods, delaying snacks, choosing bulky foods, drinking water before meals, cutting fats from meat, and rejecting rich desserts. Additional notes discuss skin firming with ice and tapping, plus scalp care for hair loss with massage and occasional alcohol rinses.

Edna

Cement Industry in Iowa Sees Rapid Output Rise

Hoyer Specie Serves Des Moines reports cement production in Iowa has grown since the Mason City plant opened in 1908. Five plants operate in the state, with 1927 shipments totaling over 5.66 million barrels valued at $9.12 million, and national output reaching 171.96 million barrels valued at $278.85 million.

Hoyer Specie Des Moines Tewa Mason City James H. Lees Lees Lehigh Hawkeye Dee Moines Valley Junction Buffalo Davenport United States Pennsylvania California Iowa Michigan Missouri Minnesota South Dakota Rapid City Morgan Park Austin Camney Mankato

Barclay Farmer Suffers Injury

Barclay Township Iowa July a1 John Meier sustained a leg injury from a fork while handling it and kicked by a farm animal at his place. The tine entered his leg. Ed Donovan and John Schmitt bought hay from John Ortner recently. Mr Folk and Joe Yeager obtained corn from him. A student from feeiny Ohio canvassed the community for a church publication. Mrs Joe Yeager owns 1900 young chicks. Oats have been cut. some hay remains. Ortner Bros report good potato yields. One hill had 16 potatoes enough for two family meals. Mrs Matt Ortner and children visited Miss Mayme Brown. Rowley played ball Sunday at Dunkerton, the latter winning 4 to 2. Mr and Mrs Fred Reinhart and Mrs Joe Oriner of Carroll City are visiting relatives here. Charles and Andrew Oriner, Joe Steffen and families and Mr and Mrs George Troutman visited John Oriner place Sunday. Miss Christina Augustine of Carrell County visits Miss Lissie Muhlig.

Courier Barclay Township John Meier Ed Donovan John Schmitt John Ortner Mr. Folk Joe Yeager Ortner Bros Matt Ortner Mayme Brown Rowley Dunkerton Fred Reinhart Joe Oriner Carrol City Charles and Andrew Oriner Joe Steffen George Troutman John Oriner Christina Augustine Carrell County Lissie Muhlig

Helen Mitchell Back Home After 24 Hour Life in City

Helen Mitchell age 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Mitchell of 212 Division Street, was found safe after a 24 hour disappearance following a downtown encounter with a tall red haired man. Officer E Thornberry recovered the girl, who had been seen with an older youth earlier Sunday afternoon and had been missing since.

Helen Mitchell Paul Mitchell Division Street E. Thornberry Waterton Helen W. W. Warsaw Irk Tnt

Ames Woman Buys Vogue Hat Shop in Aplington

Ames resident Miss Lillie Woodward has purchased Vogue hat shop in Aplington from L. Schwinger of Ackley. She has prior experience running millinery businesses. Mulgrew & Son finished a prairie south of the bridge and are rebuilding the south end approach. J. Jordons is recovering after an emergency operation at Mercy Hospital in Waverly.

Heather Saevind Serrerey

Chilled Chicken on Toast with Chiffonade Salad and Raspberry Sherbet

A recipe sequence describes using leftover chicken detached from bones, simmered in a cream sauce with butter flour and milk, served on toast. Complete salad combines chicory celery cauliflower cucumber and peas with French dressing and egg yolk garnish. Raspberry sherbet is made by blending raspberries with water lemon juice sugar, straining, and freezing after chilling.

July Fire Loss Reaches $3340 at Superior Brass Foundry

Fire losses in July totaled 3340 with 26 total calls including three false alarms. Chief Ray Tiller estimated 2500 in damage from a frame structure fire at the Superior Brass foundry early Wednesday morning. Residences had seven calls, with five business buildings, four factories, two dumps and one private garage visited. Four automobiles sustained fire damage in the month.

Superior Brass Foundry Ray Tiller

Postponed hearing in Lewis contempt case in Iowa

Des Moines July 31. Judge Thompson postponed the hearing of J. C. Lewis, president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor, to August 7 to show cause why he should not be cited for contempt for refusing to answer a subpoena of the state board of control.

Des Moines Thompson J. C. Lewis Iowa State Federation of Labor State Board of Control

Corey Gorey Pleads Guilty on Liquor and Gambling Indictments

Corey Gorey pleaded guilty in Black Hawk county district court to illegal transportation and gambling offenses tied to past bootleg and rum running activity. He is serving six months for driving while intoxicated and four months for liquor nuisance, with the six months to run concurrently and parole to Ben Smalling. Other defendants Jay Bird and William Brady also faced pleas and sentences for liquor and bootlegging charges.

Jack Gorey Black Hawk County Corey Smalling Frank W. Edwards George W. Wood Ben Smalling Jey Bird Roy Metzker Bird William Brady Wood George Harris

Gates Named Temporary Head of Private School Managers

Bruce Gates president of Gates College was elected temporary president of the state association of private school managers at its initial Des Moines meeting. He serves until October when a permanent organization and constitution will be formed. H B Boyles from Council Bluffs is temporary secretary. twenty schools attended. October meeting set for Cedar Rapids.

Bruce Gates Gates College Des Moines H. B. Boyles Council Bluffs Des Motes Gedar Rapids

Four Gates graduates already employed at Waterloo College

A number of Gates Waterloo Business college graduating class members set for diplomas on August 9 have secured jobs in Waterloo and nearby towns. Agnes Glennon of Strawberry Point holds a stenographic post at T. and M. bootery. Virginia Thieman of Marble Rock is a bookkeeper at Davidson's. Erma John of Wellsburg does office work at the State Hospital in Independence. Anicetta Scallan of Watertown works at Sheffield Brick and Tile Co in Sheffield, Iowa.

Gates Waterloo Business College Waterloo Agnes Glennon Strawberry Point T. & M. Bootery Virginia Thieman Reek Davidson's Erma John Wellsburg State Hospital Independence Anicetta Scallan Watitam2 Sheffield Brick & Tile Co Sheffield

Coonrods Attend Family Reunion Picnic Sunday

Mr and Mrs J J Coonrod of Aang Indiana street and family joined a reunion picnic near Littleton Sunday honoring Earl Coonrod of Portland Ore returning from a Knight Templar conclave in Detroit Mich. Attendees included G Coonrod and daughter Yvonne Mason City Ta Ka Gaan red Jesup Ta Jack Coonrod Water loo Ta and Frenk Meyers.

J. J. Coonrod Indiana Street Littleton Coonrod Homor Earl Coonrod Portland Ore Knight Templar Detroit Mich G. Coonrod Yvonne Minneapolis Ka Gaanred Mason City Gordon Coonrod Jesup Jack Coonred Waterloo Frenk Meyers

Republican Service League to Function Nationwide Headquartered in Chicago

Hanford MacNider, national chairman of the Republican Service League, arrived from a conference with Hubert Work and national committeemen. He reports the league will open national headquarters in Chicago and expand operations beyond the northwestern states to cover eastern and border states including commodities.

Mason City Hanford MacNider Hubert Work National Republcan Alantic Seaboard MacNider Republican Service League Chicago

Pythians Convene at Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge Iowa hosts the fifty ninth annual Knights of Pythias state convention and the thirty eighth Temple Sisters conclave opened with over 1500 delegates expected to register during the day.

Fort Dodge Knights of Pythias Temple Sisters

California College to Lay Cornerstone in August Ceremony

In Oakland on August 5 a large gathering of Catholic dignitaries will attend the cornerstone laying of the new St. Marys College, a $2,000,000 project. Patrick Cardinal Hays and George Cardinal Mundelein head the list of attendees with Archbishops Dowling Hanna and Bishop Mitty. The college, founded over 50 years ago, will include a cloistered Carmelite convent for exiled Mexican nuns as part of the new facility.

Oakland Cal Chicago St. Mary’s College Patrick Cardinal Hays New York George Cardinal Mundelein Dowling St. Paul Hanna San Francisco Mitty Salt Lake St. Mary's College Christian Brothers Mexico

Outdoor Life School Opens at Iowa City

The University of Iowa hosts its fourth annual outdoor life school of instruction directed by Dr Bohunmul Shimek from the botany department. Noted state botanists and geologists join the program as the event begins in Iowa City.

Open Outdoor Life School Iowa City Towa City University of Iowa Bohunmul Shimek Department of Botanty

Relief from Sunburn

Relief from sunburn promising quick soothing effects. Aval on Narcisse Lotion advertises after washing to soften skin, improve texture, and impart a dainty scent. Sold at toilet counters with price points 15c and 35c, plus special Kresge Stores offers of 10c and 2c bottles.

Kresge

City in Brief: Local News Snippets and Notices

A collage of short notices and names circulated from Chicago to Cedar Rapids. Divorce suit filed by George S. Travlos against Leona Travlos, cruelties alleged. Mr and Mrs W B Tate and son Billy Eugene return from Chicago vacation. Mrs F Norman, of Los Angeles, en route to Boston to visit friends. H TD Smith, MWinois Central claim agent, in Chicago visiting. Many local residents listed with travels, visits, and family updates. Advertising notices for optical services and Dr B P Heverly, Dentist.

H. TD. Smith Mwinois Central Chicago W. B. Tate Billy Eugene F. E. Tate Englewood Avenue George S. Travlos Afteernoon Leona ‘Travlos Galena Ml. Ort Norman Los Angeles Cal Independence Boston Mass Werrier Knoop Omaha Ned Loren Berry Kingsley Avenue

Fayette Farmer's Shoulder Broken When Team Bolts

G W Jones, a farmer near Fayette, dislocated his left shoulder when a mower team bolted while he cut hay Monday afternoon. He was taken to town for care and his condition was reported satisfactory. Also noted are visits from Catherine Savage of Hollywood to Maur ice Dwyer and the Welzes departing Detroit after visiting Frank Livingstone.

Courier Special Service Wadena G. W. Jones Here Is Place Catherine Savage Hollywood Cal Maurice Dwyer Ray Welch el, Kader Pat Rastis Earl Welzel Frank Frank Livingstone Detroit Mith.i

Hudson Girl Dies After Long Illness

Inez Midlestein of Hudson Iowa died at Allen Memorial hospital after a kidney infection. She had been ill several months and seriously ill since June 9. Survived by her parents Henry and Mrs Midlestein four brothers and four sisters Harry Gladys Olinda Viola and Loraine.

Courier Special Service Hudson Inez Midlestein Henry Midlestein Here Allen Memorial Hospital Harry Gladys Olinda Viola Loraine

Marsh-Place custodian breaks hip after fall on wet floor

Jacob H. Goswiller custodian at the Marsh Place building slipped on a wet tile floor Sunday morning and fractured his hip. He was taken to St Francis hospital and is reported resting easily, with several weeks of recovery ahead.

Marsh-Place Jacob H. Goswiller St. Francis Hospital

Reinbeck Man and Gruver Girl Wed

Announcement from Reinbeck Iowa dated July 31 reports the marriage of Russell Meewes and Lucille Wicken Gruver Iowa. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs George Meewes. Details are obscured by OCR but indicate a wedding near Gruver on July 29 with plans to reside on a farm nearby.

Courier Special Servier Reinbeck Russell Meewes Lucille Wicken Gruver George Meewes

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