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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1929

Page

3

Prosperous Era Seen With Fewer Iowa Legislature Bills

Arch W. McFarlane lieutenant governor told Waterlows Federation of Women's Clubs that the state will see 100 to 156 fewer bills this year, signaling less unrest and a prosperous era. He cited the cattle tuberculosis test cost split, handicapped children funding, and a county directed program for three years, plus pending measures on auto stops, railroad crossings, redistricting, income tax, and drivers licenses. He warned taxes may rise while state portal costs have doubled in a decade.

Arch W. McFarlane Leutenant Waterloss Federation of Women's Clubs Thurssday McFarlane Ag Railroad Cossings Iver Wugary John W. Tuthill Londonderry Kreisler Neving John Dolan Ass A. Hoffman Wasstéd Ralph Jones Maym- Egum Federation

Variety of Social Events on T. C. Social Calendar

A range of gatherings is listed for Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Alpha Chi Epsilon hosts a midwinter dancing party at the K P B hall in Cedar Falls, Lambda Gamma Nu holds a house party, Alpha Theta Beta plans a formal at the Elks club in Waterloo, and Chi Phi Theta Fraternity dances at the Cedar Falls armory. An all college movie is set for the women's gym. Wesley foundation students host a house party this evening, Lutheran student association banquet is Saturday at Black Hawk hotel, and Phi Gamma Phi holds a founders day luncheon.

Iowa State Teachers College Alpha Chi ‘Epsilon Hall Cedar Falls Lambda Gamma’ Nu Alpha Theta Beta Fraternity Elks Club Waterloo Chi Pl Tholy Fraternity Wesley Foundation Lutheran: Students Association Wll Black Hawk Sso Literary Phi M. E Pi ‘Sorority Shields Blick’s Teatoom O. R. Latham Marion Wriker

Becker Chapter Benefit Party at Masonic temple

Becker chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star entertained about 100 at a benefit card party in the Masonic temple. Mrs C M Faucett led games with bridge prizes to Mrs J H Dallstrom Mrs M O Wilbur and Mrs May and 500 prizes to Mrs Paul Bailey and Mrs Frank Makinster. Special favor won by Mrs Margaret Schoel. Refreshments by Mrs E A Black and committee. Decorations yellow and white with five candle star motif.

Beauty hints for type matching in dresses and colors

The piece advises readers to identify their hair and eye type to select flattering colors. It highlights vivid blues to enhance blue eyes and gold tones in hair, suggests various complementary shades, and notes blues for blondes. It also mentions skin tone impact on wearing blue and prescribes matching shades and perfumes. It touches on foot care and nervous perspiration with medical advice.

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Universalist church to hold quarterly meeting Monday eve

A quarterly meeting at Universalist church is set for Monday at 7 30 in the auditorium. Committees and organizations will present reports. Home Builders class of Walnut street Baptist church meets this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W Brandt at 1844 Third street. Wenton's auxiliary of St Marks Episcopal church held a luncheon with Mrs Lee Fallen at 136 Home Fork boulevard. Dr J G Creele rector spoke on the prayer book and holy communion and urged church attendance. A report from the cons ervation at Davenport in January was given by Mrs C O Lamson.

Universalist Church Auditori Walnut Street- Baptist Church Biards W. Brandt Third Street Wenton St. Marks Episcopal Church Lee Fallen Home Fork Boulevard J. G. Creele Davenpart C. O. Lamson Amtys Ldngetbach

Miss Kauffer to Be Guest of Honor at Bridge Party

Miss Kauffer ahead of her March 9 wedding will be guest of honor at a Cedar Heights home bridge party this evening hosted by Miss Madeline Moore. Two tables will play with luncheon. pastel decor. Guests include Mrs. Edward Northey and other local residents. Northey to entertain Miss Kauffer next Tuesday. Also tonight Town State Teachers College glee clubs host their annual banquet at Black's Tearoom with a musical program directed by Miss Alpha Mayfield and William E. Hays.

Miss Kauffer Grace Kauffer Tww Madeline Moore Cedar Heights Kauffer Edward Northey Arthur Green W. W. Kauffer Maxine Lamson Alfreda Wilson Dorothy Sweitzer Barbara Green Northey Vonight Town State Teachers College Black Alpha Mayfield William E.hays Blanche Miller Forest Avenue Fred Follett O. T. _Bylsford Lucy Knapp Joyle Club Dan O'Neil Bridge Walter Schneider Alexander Muth H. E. Hinze Otto Stegman G. H. Farnsworth Homer Gordon D. Bower Do-A-Best Cy Dwight Bower Black Hawk Toad Ord Donnelly A. H. Adams A. B. Hickman Frank Tate Charles Dutcher E. 0. Bower F. W

Club Notes Highlight Multiple Card Games and Hostesses

Various clubs held bridge and luncheon events at homes across the city. Mrs. Mary Shirley hosted five hundred prizes to Mrs. Ju Mus Dennis and Frank Finn, with Mrs. A L Blanchard and Mrs. George Logsdon among guests. Winners included Mrs. Russell Pelkey, Mrs. Dale Williamson, and others. upcoming hostesses include Mrs. Allisa Maynard and Mrs. Lona Anderson.

R. S. Club Mary Shirley Heimmond Avenue Ju Mus Dennis Bis Frank Finn A. L. Blanchard George Logsdon Mullan Avenue Russell Pelkey Dale Williamson Williamson Allisai Maynard

Fried Fist and Rice Croquettes Headline Menu

A vintage recipe page describes frying fish by drying, flouring, and deep frying for crispness. Rice croquettes mix boiled rice with milk, egg, parsley, salt, shape, bread-crumbed, and fried until brown. A jellied cucumber salad with lemon gelatine and green coloring accompanies, with lettuce and French dressing suggested.

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Wordsworth Paris influence highlighted at club talk

Mrs. George W. Wood told the Waterloo Woman's club literary group that Wordsworth’s stay in France during the early revolution shaped his life and poetry. She cited his early poems and democratic leanings, the later moral decline, and the famous estrangement with Coleridge as a key tragedy affecting their friendship and inspiration.

Wordsworth France George W. Wood Waterloo Coleridge Mrs. Wood Healeg BG. T. Alford Jane Austen Elizabeth Bennet Emma Woodhouse Clarissa Samual Richardson Edmund W. Miller H. B. Plumb

League begins campaign for new members

Two rival teams the Comets and Shooting Stays formed by Blue Triangle league promoted a member ship drive at a Thursday dinner meeting in WG A. Two more meetings will follow with music and a playlet by Maude Michael and Marion Snow. Table decor was blue and yellow. Gideons to meet Sunday at Mrs Laura B Holmes home for picnic dinner and business program.

Comets Blue ‘Triangle League Maude Michael Marion Snow Gideons Laura B. Holmes Second Street West

City in Brief Notes and Local Movements

Glasses repaired at Buchanan's. Miss Jeanette Bkrensky sails to Iowa City for weekend. Mrs Albert Myers improved after a fall leaving slight use of her left arm. Arch W McFarlane, Iowa's lieutenant governor, spoke to students on how state laws are framed. Charles Brady, recovering from bronchial pneumonia at home, shows improvement with nurse care. Mort Stephens of Mason City and Mr and Mrs D E Volvert are mentioned in the brief items.

Jeanette Bkrensky Fourth Street Iowa City Phi Beta Delta Albert Myers Grant Street Arch W. McFarlane Iowa Sloane Wallace Igh Charles Brady St. Francis Hospital Eleventh Street Mort Stephens Mason City Myr D. E. Volvert

Local Family Visiting Davidson Home For Weekend

The Rockwell Indiana family visits the Davidson home at 206 State Street. County Recorder Eva Brebner reports 2,186 instruments filed to date, with 1,124 in February and the rest in January, about normal for the period. Up to yesterday 13,606 automobiles were registered for 1929. Penalties begin today at 1 dollar per month from January 1. Fred J. Miller of East High School judged a district declamatory contest at Parkersburg, Indiana. S. F. McGinn of Tangney McGinn Hotel Co will address Y Men on Hotel Management here Monday night. A "Know Waterloo" program series starts with a talk on local business and industry. A muskellunge fishing film will be shown at Payne A. M. E. church as part of a YMC A community meeting series, with a newsreel and comedy. The Courier notes a discrepancy: February snowfall was overstated in a previous edition.

Eva Brebner Fred J. Miller East High School Parkersburg Aplinton New Hartford Shel Rock S. F. McGinn Tangney-McGinn Hotel Company Y's Men's Plub Y. M. CG Know Waterloo Leity

February Snowfall Compared With Last Year

The report notes February 1928 saw a total of 2.3 inches of snow, and this year’s figures are compared to that total, highlighting how this February’s snowfall stacks against the prior February’s total.

P B Giles to Leave Tomorrow for Inauguration

P B Giles of Waverly, a dry goods merchant and member of the Third Town music committee, will leave tomorrow noon to join the Hoover birthplace special train at West Branch for the inaugural in Washington.

Waverly West Branch Washington Giles Third Town

Sedan crushed beneath freight train leaves men injured

Willard Aldrich 38 of Cascaden avenue and four companions were hurt when Aldrichs sedan was struck and ground by a Chicago Great Western switch engine and car at Water street crossing between Sixth and Seventh. Aldrich escaped with severe scalp and ear injuries. Banfield Prestien Lechner and Robinson suffered head and limb wounds. The group had been at the Eagles lodge and were returning home when the car was pushed onto the bridge and wrecked. Banfield fell into Cedar river, others were hurled among the rails. Aldrich could not recall details.

Willard Aldrich Cascaden Avenue Mght Aldrich Chicago, Great Western Water Street Sixth Street Seventh Street David Banfield Conger ‘Street Grandyrey Agente Leo G. Prestien First Street George Lechner Conger Street Grandview Avenue Eugene Robinson Iowa Street Eagles Fifth Street Banfield Prestien Robertson Cedar River

Wreck of Meht sedan shocks city officials

Police described the Meht sedan wreck as one of the most completely demolished autos ever seen in the city. Motorists carried injured men to All Mortal hospital as officers and a Des Moines engineer and a Waterloo crew reported to the scene. Only wheel rim fragments remained from the chassis and were stored at the station.

Lechner Banfield Lance Muriel Baugh Hesse Des Moines Everett CG. Algyre Waterloo

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