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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

2

Club Notes From Orange Township Social Circles

Social clubs report meetings at homes of Mrs. John Cunningham and Mrs. J O Hearn with quilting, bridge, and health rule contests. Guests include Mrs. Lester Day Ruth Me Giapolis and others. New member Mrs. Julia Richards. future hosts named Mrs. Wil Weigle Mrs. Frank Acuff and Mrs. A H Crowther led activities. A Wild Rose picnic featured wild rose centerpiece and a chicken noodle dinner.

Orange Township John Cunningham Lester Day Ruth Me Giapolis Wil Weigle Wild Rose Club E. Z. Leckington A. H. McKellar W. J. Brayton A. H. Crowther McKellar Julia Richards

Picnic and meeting notes from local church groups

The King's Heralds of Grace M E church plan a picnic on Saturday with meet at 10 am and church transport. First Lutheran Missionary society met with 44 members and 22 guests, piecing comforters, two new members joined. Annual picnic planned for July 21. Daughters of Plymouth hosted at Mrs. Leo Brooks with sewing and piano solos by Verna Brooks and Frances Pines. Division 5 of Central Christian church met at Mrs. E W Wardle’s home with 17 members and one guest. devotions led by Mrs. N N Smith and refreshments served. First Congregational church and school ready for Island Park Cedar Halls picnic with Victor A Read in charge of program and supper. Matrons' class of Graves Memorial United Brethren held a picnic dinner at Mrs. John Reynolds’ home with four guests and contests won by Mrs. L A Bickford and Mrs. H H Young.

First Lutheran Missionary Society J. A. Shoemaker Clara Carsten Daughters Plymouth Leo Brooks Verna Brooks Frances Pines Central Christian Church E. W. Wardle Ed Baker N. N. Smith Wardle First Congregational Church Island Park Cedar Halls Victor A. Read J. D. Crozier John Reynolds Graves Memorial United Brethren Church H.F. Guyer R. T. Graber F. A. Kingsbury Harvey Ritchie L. A. Bickford H. H. Young

West Orange Club Meets at R E Pullin Home

West Orange club met yesterday at the R E Pullin home in Orange township. Picnic dinner was served with forty three women and twenty three children present. Topic was First Aid. Jennie Harrison Water loo nurse spoke on the subject. Readings and songs by Doris Klingaman Gladys and Virginia Pullin Rota Jane Grady Virginia Smith Beth and Lucile Porter Dorothy Trent Vera Fleming Esther and Charlotte Grady Laura Dubois Phyllis Schiefelbein Iva Johnson. Guests included Mrs A E Smith Lewis Miller Cliff Loonan J F Simpson Vera Schiefelbein June Miller Kathryn Graham Eva Kessler and Jenny Harrison. July meeting to be at A R Cornelius home with birds as topic. Committee Fern Bowman Charles Grady Edna Porter.

West Orange Club R. E. Pullin Orange Township Jennie Harrison Waterloo Healthland A. E. Smith Jane Doris Klingaman Gladys Virginia Pullin Rota Jane Grady Virginia Smith Beth Lucile Porter Dorothy Trent Vera Fleming Esther Charlotte Grady Laura DuBois Phyllis Schiefelbein Iva Johnson Mmes. A. E. Smith Lewis Miller Cliff Loonan J. F. Simpson Vera Schiefelbein June Miller Kathryn Graham Eva Kessler Pennsylvania A. R. Cornelius Mmes Fern Bowman Charles Grady Edna Porter

McQuilkin Family Reunion at Congress Grounds

Twentieth annual McQuilkin reunion was held at Cattle Congress grounds yesterday with 83 present. Readings were given by Wanda and Joyce Manee Gretchen McQuilkin Pearl Woodley Rev J Paul Vincent and James Stewart. Officers elected for the coming year: Rev Paul Vincent president Robert Stewart vice president Mrs F E Stewart secretary Mrs Charles Fuller Cedar Falls treasurer Mrs Mildred Giffen Fort Dodge historian. Party hosted for Mrs James Harper with guests including Mary Wagner Alice Miller Olive Gallup Nellie Dunnwald Lucy Miller Viola Sasse Nick Phillips E G Cottrell Guy Robbins Ernest Klaus. Luncheon served and gifts given. guests played 500.

McQuilkin Cattle Congress Wanda Joyce Manee Bingham Lake Minn Gretchen McQuilkin la Porte City Pearl Woodley Clarion J. Paul Vincent James Stewart Waterloo J. K. Vincent Williams Paul Vincent Robert Stewart F. E. Stewart Charles Fuller Cedar Falls Mildred Giffen Fort Dodge Howard Peters James Harper Mary Wagner Alice Miller Olive Gallup Nellie Dunnwald Lucy Miller Viola Sasse Nick Phillips E. G. Cottrell Guy Robbins Ernest Klaus

Hints in Beauty Care Massage Therapy Tips

Restful massage refreshes tired muscles and nerves, boosts blood flow, and lifts sagging facial muscles. Begin with cold cream, use palms and fingers in gentle circular motions from chin to ears, then massage the neck to ease exhaustion. Rubs and rubber nodules ease headaches, while light powder shields skin from sun and mild cucumber bleaches safely lighten freckles.

Waterloo Women Guests at O. E. S. Anniversary Day

Forty year anniversary of Equity chapter No. 6 Order of Eastern Star in Janesville Iowa celebrated with a 3 to 5 pm reception at Masonic Hall a 6 30 pm three course dinner at the church for 125 members and guests. Notables included Frances Dahl and others from Iowa Florida Michigan Rhode Island. A large birthday cake with 40 candles was cut by four charter members and several hundred visitors attended the day events.

Courier Janesville Imn Equity Chapter Order of Eastern Star All Eastern Stars Masonic Hall Youngs Frances Dahl The Order of Eastern Star of Iowa Jessie Wheeler Mae Devon Frances Jackson Mary Ethel Dixon Mary Ethel Dixon, Grand Adah; Mrs. Nelda Trunkey Jeanette Chickering Ruth Baird Florida Michigan Rhode Island Waterloo Becker Cedar Falls New Hartford Waverly Ella Maynard Jenna Simonton Lucretia Bradford Susan Gould Moodie Agnes Pierce Equity C. D. Wild Dahl Wheeler

Make Democracy Successful Urges W C T U Speaker

Mrs Jeannette Mann of Philadelphia urged making democracy successful to bolster prohibition in a Willard Hall talk before the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. She called the fight a battle royal for souls, time and eternity, and urged civic participation as Rev Marion Flint led devotions and Miss Dorothy Holmes offered readings. The group planned a letter to Mary J Philpot, county president, while other attendees contributed music and tributes.

Jeannette Mann Philadelphia Willard Hall Women's Christian Temperance Union Marion Flint Burton Avenue Baptist Church Dorothy Holmes A. A. Bonntrager City Federation of Women’s Organizations W. A. Thompson

Homemakers Are Weavers Guests at Church Picnic

First Baptist church hosted a one o clock picnic at Mrs. R. G. Holmes home with forty attendees. Dorothy Holmes, Gretchen Gaston, Ethel May Miller, Alice Eason Wise, Ruth Hey and Ella Williams performed readings, duets, songs and violin solos. Mrs. Chamberlain and George Pett spoke. Williams outlined Chicago convention impressions.

First Baptist Church R. G. Holmes D. H. Wick Holmes D. S. Bussler Dorothy Holmes Gretchen Gaston Ethel May Miller Alice Eason Wise Karl Krause Ruth Hey Dorothy Hillsworth Ella Williams Northern Baptist Convention Chicago C., H. Chamberlain George Pett Miss Williams Homemakers Chamberlain Weavers

Hostess Lucile Allbee Honors Eva Moore at Shower

Miss Eva C Moore, soon to wed Sherman J McNally, was feted last night at the Allbee home in a garden themed shower. Pink and green decor set a festive mood for bridge where Miss Marilourse Caughlan won high score. In a separate item, Marion Louise Kilby wed Clinton C Place at her parents’ home with Rev N J Lentz presiding. couple to reside in Janesville Ta.

Lucile Allbee Eva ©. Moore Sherman J. McNally Allbee Bridge Marilourse Caughlan Marion Louise Kilby A. W. Kilby Artman Avenue Clinton C. Place C. A. Place Janesville N. J. Lentz

Genevieve Gruver Weds L J Fleckenstein in West Union

Miss Genevieve Gruver daughter of Fred Gruver and L J Fleckenstein son of Mr and Mrs Fleckenstein of Independence wed at Holy Name church West Union. Rev Father Toomey officiated with Eleanor Reeder and Francis Grover as attendants. Violinist Archibald Sowden played Andantino. The couple plan to live in Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip to Fort Wing Wisconsin and Canada, returning by July 1.

West Union Genevieve Gruver Fred Gruver L. J. Fleckenstein Fleckenstein Independence Holy Name Church Father Toomey Eleanor Reeder Francis Grover Archibald Sowden Lemare

Legion Auxiliary Initiates Ten and Elects Delegates

Ten members were initiated into the American Legion Auxiliary last evening at Memorial hall. A report on the recent Poppy Day sale totaled 972.28, all to be used for welfare work. A substantial gift was voted to the YWCA building fund. Delegates to the state convention at Fort Madison July 26 27 and 28 were elected: Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mrs. L F Treganza with alternates Mrs. Chris Hornstein and Mrs. F Sage. Delegates to the county convention at La Porte City late in June will be Mrs. J B Becker and Mrs. Frank Johnson with alternates Mrs. T J Fitzgerald and Mrs. W E Silver. Delegates to a state convention were instructed to invite the 1928 state convention to Waterloo. The auxiliary will serve a lunch to river island workers tomorrow. Engagement invitations issued to Miss Martha McCready and Ross Galloway for June 22 at Washington Iowa.

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall Allen Johnson Y. W. C. A. Building Fund B. Duthbert Cedar Falls Fort Madison Frank Johnson L. F. Treganza Chris Hornstein F. ©. Sage la Porte City J. B. Becker T. J. Fitzgerald W. E. Silver Waterloo River Island

Patterns from Waterloo Evening Courier Fashion Department

To obtain up-to-date patterns for accompanying design send to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. The patterns allow for seams and all orders are filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in 10 days after sending the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier W.aterloo

Frances Ranard to Be Married to Victor G. Martin

Frances Ranard will wed Victor G. Martin in this city. A miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Wilmer Griffith honored the bride elect with games and gifts. A White Shrine banquet and Cedar Rapids ceremony were noted, with high officers present.

Frances Ranard Victor G. Martin Wilmer Griffith Victor G.erg Cedar Falls Lula McKinnon Cedar Rapids

City in Brief: Local Updates and Moves

Take Care of your eyes advertises Buchanan optical service. Mrs Henry J Meyers and Mrs Clarence Palmer leave Walnut court apartments for a trip to Akron and Chicago. Clifford C Gramm leases Blue Mill gasol line filling station in Cedar Bend. Mrs Charles Phelps and son Charles Jr visit Dexter B Phelps in Portland Oregon. Miss Florence Gury seriously ill in Allen Memorial hospital shows slight improvement. Donald Bickley, University of Chicago student, returns to spend summer with parents. An injunction blocks Sadie and Al Bass from liquor law violations. Mrs J O Gould and Mrs R H Mueller of Minneapolis visit en route to Los Angeles. Thomas Trainor seeks admittance to county home at 72 and is said to have delusions.

Henry J. Meyers Clarence Palmer Walnut Court Apartments Akron Chicago J. O. Gould R. H. Mueller Minneapolis

Godhead claims and will disputes in Cedar Falls case

The article notes a man’s assertion of godhead belief and ongoing Bible communion. It details Peter Johnson’s will leaving all property to wife Minnie with conditions on remarriage and shares for children Carl Laura Bertha and Carrie Johnson Anderson. It also covers H A Neipert’s divorce suit from Eleanor Neipert, seeking custody of two boys and child support, plus an injunction. A northern pike weighing 12 15 pounds is listed in a fish shipment to Mrs Birney Allen from George B Rowell H O Bernbrock and Dan Bernbrock with others on Katekona bay Leech Lake Minn.

Peter Johnson Cedar Falls Minnie Carl Laura Bertha Johnson Carrie Johnson Anderson H. A. Neipert Eleanor Neipert Independence Stanley Glenn Logan Eugene Mrs. Neipert Birney Allen Third Avenue West George B. Rowell H. O. Bernbrock Dan Katekona Bay Leech Lake Minn Bernbrock

YWCA Building Fund Drive Windup Delayed To Tuesday

The YWCA fundraising dinner to report on the campaign to raise 135000 to pay debts has been postponed to next Tuesday evening at 6 o clock. Miss Florence Brinton, the general secretary, said only 8136.50 remains to be pledged and noted Lions Club yesterday contributed 100. She hopes the full 135000 will be pledged at the Tuesday meeting.

Y. W. C. A. Building Fund Drive Florence Brinton Ng Stac Brinton Lions Club Miss Brinton

Legion band deserts classical numbers under dim light

Under a single forty watt light the American Legion band conducted by Cressy Whaylen played to a large crowd at Lincoln Park. Poor lighting prevented carrying out the advertised program of classical and popular numbers for the hour long concert.

American Legion Cressy Whaylen Lincoln Park

Demand Grows for Waterloo Know Waterloo Week Displays

Exhibits of Waterloo made products were being prepared today for downtown display windows to promote the first day of Know Waterloo Week starting Monday. The event aims to educate residents about the city’s manufacturing reach with a hundred factories contributing window space and goods. Local firms such as Waterloo Monument, Waterloo Hardware, Hawkeye Steel, Potter Ice Cream, Gem Donut, and many others planned displays, with more spaces offered by U T K Shoe, Palais Royal, Rose’s Barber Supply, and additional merchants. GC A Hanson coordinates the effort for the Greater Waterloo association as letters requesting window space flood in from downtown businesses.

Waterloo Waterloo Week GC. A. Hanson Greater Waterloo Association Waterloo Monument Company Waterloo Hardware Company Hawkeye Steel Products Company Bartles-Shepherd Oil Company Potter Ice Cream Company F. A. Holmes & Co Powers Manufacturing Company Gem Donut Company George B. Miller Company Sanitary Dairy U. T. K. Shoe Company Sam Frank Clothing Company Maisner Ready To Wear Wangler’s Drug Company Palais Royal New York Burch’s Dry Goods Company S. W. Harwich Rose's Barber Supply Company Fourth Street Ives Hat Royal Furrier Iowa Public Service Company Sterling Store Frank Brothers Hanson Altho

Businessmen donate space for windows in factory plan

Hanson said generous space donations by business men show progress but stresses that more space must be secured if all manufacturers are to have windows installed.

Hanson

Central Gun Club Announces Second Elimination Shoot

The Central Gun Club will hold a practice shoot tomorrow at Gates Park starting at 3 p m to select a team for a July 4 match with Bremer counts shooters at the Illinois Central picnic in Waverly. The second elimination event features 765 targets with a 40 singles and 12 doubles pairs program. H 8 Crowell, secretary, said Booth Joseph Jewelry Co donated the trophy to be awarded annually to the shoot winner.

Gates Park Bremer Counts Ilinois Central Waverly Crowell Booth-Joseph Jewelry Company

Prisoner Denies Alcohol Cargo Knowledge in Court

The defendant asserted he knew nothing of the gallons of liquor found in the car with Rex Garvin and Leslie Engman, as police charged illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. Seven defendants waived preliminary examination. bonds set at 1,200 dollars each. Engman’s examination scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday.

Rex Garvin Leslie Engman George J. Sager Sager Frank Fotopoulos Leo Mooney Roy Roushis Co. W. Tiberghien Fred White

Cowans Entertain Guests at Hotel Oxford Dinner

Mgr and Mrs Joseph W Cowan hosted a dinner for friends at 6 30 last evening in Hotel Oxford Cedar Falls June 17 Special report notes the formal social gathering with local hosts and attendees from the community.

Cedar Falls Mgr Joseph W. Cowan Oxford

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