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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

2

Miss Irene Arns Hosts Party For Ruth Stoner Ahead Of June Wedding

Miss Irene Arns entertained guests at a society gathering honoring Miss Ruth Stoner whose marriage to Waldo Galvin is set for June 30. The affair featured telegram hints, a rainbow color theme, orchid and white decorations, and gifts in a large color themed box. Attendees included Mrs. W. E. Stoner and Mrs. D. S. Axtel with several mistresses and friends noted among the honoree's party.

Irene Arns Ruth Stoner Waldo ‘Galvin Altha Thornberry Eva. Crosby Stoner W. E. Stoner Axtel Missea Aliha Thornberry Besgie Eva Crosby Dorothy Wiigus Irma Mickelberg Onelta Baskins Irene Glen Arns

Awards to Highlight B P W National Meeting in New Orleans

The tenth annual convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs in New Orleans will feature a health contest award. A silver loving cup will go to the state federation with the best health record, honoring 47 states’ participation. Miss Rose E H Howse of Bridgeport Conn will present the award. The program also includes publicity and membership trophies to boost local club efforts. The federation now counts about 900 clubs and 50,000 members with Iowa posting strong activity through Catherine McNally and Elizabeth Kenney.

New York National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs New Orleans Louisiana Rose EH Howse Bridgeport Conn National Federation Des Moines Miss House Essie L. Hathaway New York City Marion Craig Potter Rochester N. J Walter McNab Miller Barbara Hunt Bangor Edna R. Portman Elizabeth Health Committee Eva Hunt Dockery Boise Idaho Adelia Prichard Portland Ore A. E. Johnson Waterloo Club Iowa Catherine McNally Elizabeth Kenney

Victorine Cherney Is Honored Guest of Thelma Stark

Miss Thelma Stark hosted a soirée at her Washington home honoring Victorine Cherney a George Washington Hospital nursing student visiting from D C. Guests included Mrs. Jerry Wood and Misses Lois Shirley Eva Sims June Harvey Kathryn Quinn and Hilda Gosse. Favors awarded to Cherney and Quinn. A two course luncheon was served by Mrs J Lil Stark.

Thelma Stark Victorine Ccherney Cherney George Washington Hospital Washington, D. C Jerry Wood Lois Shirley Eva Sims June Harvey Kathryn Quinn Hilda Gosse Bance Miss Cherney Miss Quinn J. Li! Stark

Mary Jane Falls Sixth Birthday Party Inspires Themed Fun

The sixth birthday of Mary Jean Fall was celebrated Thursday afternoon at 327 Weaster Street with Mrs. Charles Fall hosting and Miss Agnes Friday from Chicago assisting. Guests included Robert Winninger, Bil Plummer, Rosie Zuback, Marie Kelley, Bernice Rechtfertig, Arlene Burke, Charles Wook, Lorene Murphy, Roger Sharp, Betty Jane Mortensen, Jane Herald, and Francis Pfiffner. A separate note says Mrs. N B Beersteeg hosted a bridge party for house guest Mrs. C A Cortigny of Dubuque, with favors won by Mrs. A C Fox, Mrs. George Williams, and Mrs. Bud Oakley. The hostess provided refreshments.

Mary Jean Fall Charles Fall Weaster Street Agnes Friday Chicago Fall Robert Winninger Bile Plummer Rosie Zuback Marie Kelley Bernice Rechtfertig Arlene Burke Charles Wook Lorene Murphy Roger Sharp Betty Jane Mortensen Jane Herald Francis Pfiffner N. B. Beersteeg C. A. Cortigny Dubuque, Ta A. C. Fox George Williams Bud Oakley

Club Notes 23.0. G

Yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Donald Sinker club members met for a social session with Mrs. Frank Miller winning in contests. Guests included Mrs. Homer Rendleman and Mrs. Dale Williamson. Light luncheon, Lend-a-Hand guild members present. Get-Together club and Tuesday Luncheon joined for a Byrnes picnic plan. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. F. B. Rupp and Miss Mildred Stevenson.

Donald Sinker Frank Miller Gladys “Kilsinger Donald Finlayson Bridge Thisisus. Club Dale Williamson Homer Rendleman Lend Guild T. P. Ashmore Effie Stromgren F. B. Rupp Waterloo California Clinton D. Hays Get-Together Club A.b.thorson Hays David Stevenson F. H. White Fayette Ark Mildred Stevenson Chicago Byres Cedar Heights

Church News and Guild Meetings at St Mergeret's

The St Mergeret's guild of St Mark's Episcopal met for a 1 o'clock luncheon at Mrs Charles Bickley's home with Mrs N A Gasser assisting. The Toyie club met after and sixteen members attended at Mrs Williament's home. bake sale plans and favors were discussed. Homer Gordon, Mrs Alexander Muteh and Mrs Jay Roberts attended as guests. Loyal Workers of Walnut Street from Baptist church joined a Wednesday evening party at Mrs Leonard Young's. a business meeting followed by games music and refreshments.

Mmuteh Jay Roberts Walnut Street Mmes C. E. Lindstrom Fred Baptist Church Bartz Clarence Bassarear Bassarear Spencer, In Leonard Young Gordon Will

Aid Association of Lutherans Considers State Federation

Aid Association of Lutherans may form a state federation. A Sunday picnic at Elk Rup by local branch No 331 will discuss organization with Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran members and 12 neighboring branches invited. G D Ziegler of Appleton Wis will speak along with Rev A H Semtmann. Program begins 2 pm with contests planned.

Elk Rup Aid Association For Lutherans Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Congregation G. D. Ziegler Aid Association Appleton Wis A. H. Semtmann Immanuel Church

Indianola Folk Are Honored Guests at Dinner

Reverend and Mrs W C Smith and Chester Cooper, student pastor at Simpson College, were honored guests at a dinner in Indianola Iowa hosted by Misses Maude and Berniece Davis and Misses Margaret Gertrude and Mildred Roderick. Flowers graced the table as the visitors, who had stayed several days at the Roderick home, prepared to return home by auto this morning.

W. C. Smilth Indianola Chester Cooper Simpson College Maude Berniece Davis Margaret Gertrude Mildred Roderick Dedham Mr. Smith

Shively to Speak Twice at Orange Church

Dr L B Shively of Mt Morris College will address Orange Township Church of the Brethren at 11:00 AM and 7:15 PM Sunday. The morning talk covers education. the evening program is the illustrated event An Evening with the Stars. Shively has long been a professor at Mt Morris College and enjoys strong local ties.

Dr. L. 8. Shively Orange Church

Orange Alumni Banquet Highlights Local Event

The Orange high school alumni held their annual banquet last evening in Black's tearoom with seating for 50. Marlowe Cunningham presided, Ruth Meyers served as secretary, and Sara Jane Hess acted as toast mistress. Prof. O H Hamer, head of the school for 12 years, announced plans to attend the University of Iowa next fall.

Orange High School Black Marlowe Cunningham Ruth Meyers Sara Jane Hess Cme O- H. Hamer University of Iowa

Hinze Birthday Surprise At Home visit

Friends surprised H. E. Hinze at his home to honor his birthday anniversary. Favors at 300 were given to Mrs. Floyd Cushman P. J. Jungen Mrs. Jungen and C. E. Anderson. A cafeteria luncheon followed with roses as decor.

H. E. Hinze Mr. Hinze Floyd Cushman P. J. Jungen Jungen C. E. Anderson

St Mary's Circle Hosts Card Party at School Hall

St Mary's Sewing circle held a card party yesterday afternoon in St Mary's school hall. Prizes included favors for Mrs Elvin Butte and Miss Dede Talty, high scores at 500 awarded to Mrs Margaret Lynch and Mrs Roy Hayes, with Mrs Harry Conter receiving a special favor.

St. Mary’s

Hints in Beauty Care A 1920s lingerie guide by Edna Kent Forbes

Practical advice on economical lingerie and dressmaking with sewing tips for undergarments. Recommends thin materials, flat pleats, bias trim, lace usage, and machine sewing. Includes hair coloring with henna and notes on chemises, slips, bloomers, and braille style combinations for comfort and modesty.

Edna Kent Forbes

Prominent Club Women to Direct Fair Exposition

Prominent women from major feminine activity fields in Towa have been chosen by the Towa Federation of Women's Clubs to direct the statewide women's exposition at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 22 to 31 1928. Mrs W H Spaulding of Grinnell returns as chairperson with a committee including Mrs John Fox Lake Shenandoah Mrs F B Burberry Indianola Mrs Gardner Cowles Des Moines Mrs John Hammill Britt and Mrs A Olson Forest City. The plan adds two dedicated buildings for home and home improvement with programs lectures demonstrations plays and conferences by authorities in home economics child welfare drama health and related fields.

Towa Towa Federation of Women's Clubs W. H. Spaulding Grinnell John Fox Lake Shenandoah F. &. Burber

City in Brief Oddities and Local Updates

A misattributed name on the Palestine fund committee was corrected by B Schultz. Lloyd Selleck and siblings Marguerite Selleck and Alice Hile departed for Chicago for four weeks visiting Lambert Selleck. Marion Borland of Oelwein returned from a week with Mr and Mrs Baldridge at 429 Clay. Fred Northery of 219 Kineward avenue, head of Northey Manufacturing, is sidelined with a sprained left toe and aims to be back within a week. Gerald Casteel’s light coupe, once reported stolen, was recovered on a farm near Hudson by one of his relatives. Wilford Moore of 1212 Randolph, who fell from a switch engine at the Illinois Central yards, remains hospitalized in Chicago with an unsettled condition.

B. Schultz Palestine Fund Campaign Committee Lloyd Selleck Marguerite Selleck Alice Hile Chicago Lambert Selleck Marion Borland Oelwein R. J. Baldridge Clay Street Fred Northery Kinebard Avesnue Northey Manufacturing Company Gerald Casteel Lafayette Street Casteel Hudson Wilford Moore Randolph Street Minois Central Yards I Allen Ilinois Central Hospital

Bride and Groom to Be Honored at Dinner on Sunday

Mr and Mrs L M Townsend will host a Sunday noon dinner at their home honoring Mr and Mrs Harold Beckner whose marriage took place at 8 30 p m yesterday in the St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church parsonage. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs Howard Townsend and son William Plainfield Ia Mrs W G Townsend and son Emerson Waverly Ia Mr Elva Read and son Leslie Sycamore Ia and Keith Snellgove Cedar Falls. The brides colors orbit and gold will be used in table decorations. Attendants were Miss Rubye Heald and Alfred Williams. The bride wore rose beige georgette and Miss Heald wore fawn tinted georgette. Mrs Beckner taught at Plainfield and Charter Oak. Mr Beckner is night clerk at Hotel Russell Lemson. They will reside at 310 Argyle.

L. M. Townsend Harold Beckner St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Waverly Elva Read Leslie Sycamore Keith Snellgove Cedar Falls George Woodall Rubye Heald Alfred Williams Beckner Plainfield Charter Oak Iowa State Teachers College Hotel Russell-Lemson Argyle Street

Wild Rose Club Meeting at Mrs McKellar's Home

Wild Rose club members met at Mrs. A H McKellar's home with fifteen in attendance. Mrs. Enoch Leckington assisted. Members wrote a letter to Maud Brayton who moved to Minnesota. A short program covered flowers and seed exchange. Next meeting set for July 18 at Byrnes Park.

Wld Rose Club A. H. McKellar Enoch Leckington Maud Brayton Minnesota J. F. Bross J. C. Knapp Byrnes Park

Gedar Falls Woman Succumbs To Stroke

Cedar Falls June 22 Mrs. Chris Olsen 69 died at noon today at 1822 Franklin street from a stroke four weeks earlier. She had lived in the community 30 years. Survived by husband and three sons Charles Cedar Falls Grant Tama and Arnold West Branch.

Courier Cedar Falls Chris Olsen Franklin Street Charles Cedar Palls Grant Tama Arnold West Branch

Strawberry party hosted near Teach ers college campus

Mr and Mrs Charles P Bley entertained about 30 friends at a strawberry party at their home west of Teach ers college campus last evening G P Berger Traer was the only out of town guest

G Courier Cedar Falls Charles P. Bley Teachers College G. P. Berger Traer

Man Freed On Pledge To Support Children

Kenneth Goodrich, arrested for deserting his three children aged 3 to 9, was freed after pledging weekly support payments. George Heller, arrested near the bathing beach for intoxication and disorderly conduct, was fined $10.50 on each charge and will serve six days in jail for inability to pay.

Kenneth Goodrich George Heller J. C. Beem

Moliere satire on hypocrisy sparks Moroccan dispute

In Morocco a Moralist clash unfolds as Moliere's Tartuffe, translated into Arabic, faces censorship for ridiculing religion morals and politics. Modernists push the satire while traditionalists decry it, with the Sultan to decide and Steeg keeping neutral. The debate hinges on religion race and tradition, illustrating local tensions.

Morocco Moliere Louis XIV Steeg

Ducks Killed By Millions At Bird Protection Meet

Geneva reports from an international conference show six to ten million ducks were killed in the United States last year according to Dr. T. Gilbert Pearson. Japanese delegate Dr. Uchida cites over 500000 ducks killed in six months in Japan. The gathering decries commercialization as the greatest menace to wild birds and notes netting along Lake Erie and coasts depletes supply.

Geneva United States T. Gilbert Pearson New York American Audubon Societies Pearson Uchida Japan Lake Erie Denmark Holland England Scandinavian Countries Netters Kolland Einar Lomberg Sweden Europe

Fair Vice Consul Makes Friends of Amsterdam Police

Amsterdam June 22 Miss Field the only American woman vice consul in Europe is a familiar figure to Amsterdam police. She enjoys horseback riding and driving a car and her smile wins cooperation at busy crossings. She has served in Welland since November 1925 and credits her mother with helping her qualify.

Amsterdam Pattle Hockaday Field Denver Colo Europe Miss Field Welland Foreign Service Brole Des Sciences

Miss Field in Amsterdam Consulate Work

The article notes Miss Field, now in Amsterdam as treasurer of the consulate general, manages odds and ends and specializes in statistical commercial reports. It mentions her U S service path from January 192 to six month trial at the State Department in Washington to her posting in the Netherlands.

Paris United States State Department Washington Stork Netherlands Miss Field Armsterdam Women’s Club of Amsterdam Tevns Preeces E. Wihls Redlands Cal Chile

Brain Test Answer Reveals Proportion Clue in Groups I and II

A brain teaser states that within each main group, specifically groups I and II, the second of the smaller subgroups that follows holds the correct proportion as named. This rule guides solving the puzzle and identifying the proper ratio in each set.

Waterloo Evening Courier Patterns Adoption of Designs

To obtain up-to-date fashion patterns from the Courier send 15 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Patterns come with seam allowances and are filled as soon as possible. Expect delivery about 10 days after mailing your order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Home Style Rice and Mushroom Bake and Other Recipes

Amateur kitchen notes describe a bake with mushrooms rice and cheese using butter stock onion and tomato, plus spinach bake with eggs cheese and seasoning. An orange bread recipe blends orange peel with batter for two loaves. The text notes on gasoline producers in Brazil and a shift to substitutes for gasoline alcohol products.

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