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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1928

Page

2

Society Shower Sets Date for Benson Daughter’s Wedding

Mrs W H Benson entertained last evening hosting a mixed shower announcing April 5 as the date for Miss Ferne Benson to wed Leonerd Gunstedd. Plans for the wedding were shared as guests enjoyed a two course luncheon amid lavender and green decor and a miniature cake centerpiece.

W. H. Benson Ferne Benson Leonerd Anne Garda 3Eo Button Mises Jerome South George Rohrer William Wanameker Claude Brinkerhot T. C. Kerne Merle Hauser Neilie Willams Ded Genhower George Cress Siuhh Benson Belle Miller Jen. Gunstead Miss Benson Lance Chet Catshall Clyde Kipp Montana L. Hoover Waukegan Jean McCormick Dunntta Gunstead Marie Smith Pearl Beuyson

Melrose D A R Honored at State Convention

Mary Melrose chapter of the D A R received first place in a statewide contest for annual reports at a Des Moines convention. A print of 15 was presented by Mrs. Charles Saunders. The chapter also placed second in publicity clippings. Attending were Mrs. F O Liffring, Pat & Tuesday members, and others including Mrs. Floyd Chamberlain and Mrs. Daisy Sigworth.

Mary Melrose Des Moines Charles Saunders Council ‘Bluffs F. O. Liffring Valio Town Floyd Chamberlain Daisy , Sigworth

Miss McGarvey Hosts St Patrick Themed Bridge Party

Miss McGarvey entertained at her home with three bridge tables and a two course luncheon. Guests included Marguerite McGarvey Florence McGarvey Claire Wade Dorothy Lynch Elizabeth Lies Helyn Miller Dolores Wittstock Madeline Moore and others. Birthday parties and a leap year dance were noted along with a Royal Neighbors meeting.

Aerobats Still Lead in Blue Triangle Membership Drive

Aerobats continue to lead the Blue Triangle contest for new Y W C A membership drives. A supper meeting at the YWCA building featured clowns and novelty acts that drew laughter from about 70 girls. Performers included Dorothy Bennett in a go cart, Leone Carter and Verna Stimson in a limber walk, Lucille McQuilken in aviator attire on a tricycle, Ruth Isherwood with a patent leather rat, and a humorous “Making a Lady Out of Lizzie” sketch. The Ford sketch with Ruth Miller as the hood and Verna Stimson Alma Kristensen Leona Carter and Ruth Isherwood as wheels drew reaction. Miss Marian Ramsier will lead a music appreciation class to hear Walter Damrosch’s orchestra in a radio concert Saturday. new members may join the YWCA group meeting at 6:45 p.m. at the YWCA building.

Y. W. CA Blue Triangle Iogun Association Dorothy Bennett Charothe Bonnell Leone Carter Verna’ Stimson Lucille McQuilken I ’N Oh Lucille Schmitt Ruth Isherrood Lizeie Alma Kristensen Fay Folsom Janet MacKenzie Ford Ruth Miller Verna Stimson Leona Garter Ruth Isherwood Wida Mae Marian Snow Bile Haskins Ethel Miller Marian Ramsier Walter Damrosch

Josephine Maine Hosts Shower for Esther Gaston

Josephine Maine hosted a kitchen shower at her home in honor of Miss Esther Gaston whose marriage to Edgar Sweltzer is tomorrow. Guests included Wilma Smith Kathryn Thompson Lilik Grange Virginia Hunt Virginia Galloway Martha Daugherty Rosalie Jackson Marjorie Bradley Mary Neuman Ruth Hitchcock and the guest of honor.

Josephine Maine Esther Gaston Edgar Sweltzer Virginia Hunter Tayeret Bridge A. Thock Miss Maine Miss Gaston Wilma Smith Kathryn Thompson Lilik Grange Virginia Hunt Virginia Galloway Martha Daugherty Rosalie Jackson Marjorie Bradley Mary Neuman Ruth Hitchcock i

Hints in Beauty Care and Lashes Care

A vintage beauty column proposes simple eyelash care to grow longer darker lashes. It suggests a homemade cream using cocoa or olive oil and a note on rare skin irritation, plus tips on trimming ends and using safe alternatives if irritation occurs.

Legion Auxiliary to Observe Seventh Birthday Party

Anirican Legion auxiliary plans the March 22 observance of its seventh anniversary at Memorial hall. Chairmen Mrs. J. C. Dilworth and Mr. W. T. McComb will supervise a poppy sale with 10 000 flowers. Membership stands at 45 and officers met February 22 at Den Moines to review national state and city regulations.

Anirican Legion Auxiliiary Memorial Hall Cc. Dilworth W. T. McComb The Royal Ausxliary F. A. Johnson L. S&s. Treganna Tolt Mt den Moines Tegislettion Legion John Gwynne Legionnnaire G. H. Alcock J. E. Trimble J. H. Love T. J. McCarthy

Club Notes from Yesterday's Socials and Meetings

Multiple local clubs held gatherings yesterday with hostesses at various homes. Activities included card games such as 500 and Triple Four, a farewell luncheon for Mrs. Henze who moved to Chicago, and a debated farm life topic at West Orange club. Names of hostesses and members appear throughout.

Roy Hulett Eldeen Club R. S. Henze Chicago Leon Rausch G. R. Baum

Postnuptial Shower Held For Mrs Camarata At Home

A surprise miscellaneous shower was hosted at Mrs. Camarata’s home by members of Mrs. George Berray’s Bundsy class of St. Paul’s M. F. church. Guests included Mrs. James Van Every and Misses Lorraine Johnson Mildred Oman Helen Fox Evelyn Bluehnle Hazel Kuehne Margaret Cammarata and Leona Crandall. Mrs. Camarata, formerly Miss Alice Crandall, wed on December 28.

Pred Camarata George Berray Bundsy St. Paul's M. F. Church Camarata James van Every Lorraine Johnson Mildred Oman Helen Fox Evelyn Bluehnle Hazel Kuehne Margaret Cammarata Leona Crandal Alice Crandall

Church Notes and Women’s Group Meetings Across Several Churches

First Lutheran Brotherhood meets at 7 45 p m today in church parlors. Bi Paul’s M E division six hosted a farewell for Mrs Jesse Satterlee with prizes to Mrs Satterlee and Mrs L Ss Todd and a buffet luncheon. Ald Society at East Pure Presbyterian elected Mrs Tom Garden president with officers Mrs Fred Grant vice president, Mrs D E Sanford secretary, Mrs Waller Wade treasurer, and Mrs L B Jones press rep. Plans for a bake sale March 17 were made. First Luth eran Missionary Society held a meeting with plans for March 17 bake sale. Mrs Wil Dow hosted an afternoon of First PTAA Missionary Society. Sixteen Wye Our TASIS spent with George Burhner hosting March 22. First Evan church hosts a program. Rath rookies win as Rath Rookies defeat Campbell Meak in league baseball with 8 0 score and key players listed.

Bi Paul's M. E. Church Jesse Satterlee Satterlee L. Ss. Todd Tom Garden Ald Society of East Pure Presbyterian Church Anna Elpp Fred Grant D. E. Sanford Waller Wade L. B. Jones Wil Dow

In Brief Local Items From Buckaown and Surroundings

O W Gall of 1402 Jefferson St returns from Los Angeles with his daughter Mrs F Holman and Mrs John Holmes, Hudson car passenger from Waterloo plans trip to Long Beach California. Mrs Pearl Dailey of 201 First St East summoned to Lake Okoboji to care for ill mother Mrs James Ackley. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Arthur Wirrips stay with P Erpelding family and W N Erpelding at 237 Duryea St. Greyhound announces Cedar Rapids to Chicago interstate bus service not needing state railroad approval. William Knipp of Gilbertville dies Feb 16. will leaves estate to wife Mary then to son Peter Knipp executor. Miss Mary Moore, Roosevelt School teacher, mourns death of niece Phyllis in Cleveland Ohio. services in Cedar Rapids. Ice conditions improve as colder weather returns. skating at American Lesson Hippodrome resumed tonight per Becker-Chapman post No 138 adjutant.

O. W. Gall Jefferson Street Los Angeles Cal F. ©. Holman John Holmes Hudson Waterloo Long Beach William Knipp Gilbertvile Mary Peter ‘Knipp Mr. Knipp Mary ‘Moore Roosevelt School Cedar Rapids Phyllis Cleveland Ms. Angs Moore Hakasale Loomis Westminster Woriers J Advertisement

Aplington Bests Lawler and Colesburg Wins District Return

Aplington defeated Lawler 22 to 16 in the district high school basketball prelims while Colesburg edged Volga City 13 to 12. The winners advance to face Waterloo East in the semifinal, with the district final set for Saturday night to earn a shot at the state finals in Iowa City.

Courier Rocal Gedar Palls Aplington Colesburg Teachers College Gymnasium Lawler Volga City Waterloo East Volga Grittes Bush Conboy White

Bankruptcy petition filed against Louis A Wangler

Involuntary bankruptcy petition entered in federal court for northeastern Iowa against Louis A Wangler. Petitions signed by Irving Pitt Manufacturing Kansas City Missouri Standford Manufacturings Chicago and Waterloo Saddlery Waterloo. Edward P Callenane Waverly Indiana lists debts of 1483 with assets of 50, chiefly household goods claimed exempt. Separately Maggie Robinson of 143 Barclay Street North Negress arrested for illegal possession of liquor and contempt after dumping liquor during raid. released on 175 bond.

Louis A. Wangler D. E. Dor~ Dan Northeastern Towa Irving Pitt Manufacturing Company Kansas Glty Standford Manufacturing Companys Chicago Waterloo Saddlery Company Waterloo Edward P. Callenane Waverly, In Negress TN Toils Maggie Robinson Negress Barclay Street North

Burroughs Nature Notes Questions and Answers

Questions on orioles arbutus evergreen snakes peafowl bears and bees. Answers note bird water crossing, arbutus evergreen status, snake strike reach, domesticated peafowl history, bulb care for bears, and honey use in cooking with moisture facts from U.S. Bureau of Chemistry.

British Columbia India Ceylon Judea Eling Solomon Greece Rome Europe America U. S. Bureau of Chemistry Sturists

Betty Cheney Chooses Music and Drama Career

Betty Cheney, 98, daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Cheney of 110 Getes Street, has picked music and dramatic arts as her future. In third grade at John Fisko School she will learn housekeeping first from her mother.

Betty Cheney

Palais Royal Dinner Guests at Black's Tea Room

Palais Royal ready to wear store employees attended a dinner in Black's tea room at 6 p m yesterday followed by a visit to the Strand theatre. Guests included D N Rosenfeld Mrs A R Mead Mrs Nancy VY Haffa Miss Florence Kenninson Miss Verna MacKann Mrs J C Jenson and Mrs Myrtie Merquart. Building permits list W H H Wilson garage 533 Cortland at 200 dollars. Quarantines note chickenpox for Marlys Sanford 527 Ricker.

Palais Royal Black Strand Theatre D. N. Rosenfeld A. R. Mead Nancy VY. Haffa Florence Kenninson Verna MacKann J. C. Jenson Myrtie Merquart

Tibbits Ticket Alone In Field For City Honors

Waterloo municipal ticket announced last night at Russell-Lamson hotel for March 26. Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts. Treasurer Guy M. Johnson. Assessor J. A. Townsley. Riverfront W. A. Reed. Park Mrs. J. H. Easley. East council BE. A. McFarlane. Third ward Joel W. Steely. Fourth ward Frank A. Lawson. West council J. A. Hartletp. First ward J. A. Robinson. Second ward Kenneth L. Bragdon. Nominations due midnight tomorrow. no opposing ticket yet.

Waterloo Russell-Lamson Hotel Glenn A. Tibbitts Guy M. Johnson J. A. Townsley W. A. Reed J. H. Easley BE. A. McFarlane Joel W. Steely Frank A. Lawson West Councilen J. A. Hartletp J. A. Robinson Kenneth L. Bragdon

Prison Sunday Revival Converts Prisoners in Iowa

Hundreds of inmates across state and county facilities signaled desire to lead Christian lives during Prison Sunday revival services led by the Salvation Army. Services were held at Fort Madison state prison, Rockwell City, Anamosa, Mitchellville reformatories, and 18 county jails with talks and interviews. Major Robert Penfold said the Army intercedes for parole-worthy prisoners and maintains weekly services year round.

Des Moines INS Salvation Army Fort Madison Rockwell City Anamosa Mitchellville Robert Penfold Iowa Permanent Salvation Army

Lifers’ Corps Maintained Inside Israel Prisons

Walter Dotson and Louis Heck lingered in from Chicago where they attended the National Clothiers Association convention. The report notes that corps are kept within prison walls in many Israeli facilities and that many members are lifers serving the rest of their years.

Israel Walter Dotson Louis Hecklingers Chicago National Clothiers Association

Missing Words Brain Teaser Answer

A user provides a list of missing words. The solution reveals the sequence Been pain between statement two one other or any who worse of open for whole.

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