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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1928

Page

2

Lulu Golisch to Speak on China at Special Meetings

Miss Lulu Golisch missionary from China will address First Church and Grace Church on Sunday and evening services. A preparatory joint service at 3 30 p m Saturday at First Methodist Church is likely with Golisch presiding. She has 14 years as a missionary teacher in China and survived the Nanking riot. Her slogan is China for Christ and Christ for China.

Lulu Golisch China Sun Woman's Foreign Missionary Societies First M. B Grace M. Hi Firstehireh Grace Church First Methodist Church Miss Golisch Nanking First Church

Mrs Epstein to Speak on Zionist Movement at Hadassah Event

Mrs Edward Epstein of New York, noted Zionist lecturer, will address a mass meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday in Black's tearoom, preceded by a 6:30 p.m. dinner. The event, under the Amherst Wa verloo Hadassah chapter, welcomes all interested, with Miss Annie Strom and Miss Esther Siegel performing.

Edward Epstein New ‘York Black Waverloo Hadassah Society Hadassah David Siegel Epstein Jncer Palestine West High String Annie Strom Maurice Strom Esther Siegel

Junior Auxiliary Hosts W W C Mothers Program

Mothers of members of the Junior Auxiliary to the Fine Arts department of Waterloo Woman's Club will be entertained at 3 pm Thursday at the auxiliary meeting. A miscellaneous program is planned and refreshments will be served by a committee led by Miss Margaret Nooman. Other members include Miss Dorothy Holmes, Miss Laila Shanger, and Miss Alice Bunyan. The mother daughter program, moved forward since officer elections last month, was originally set for April.

Fine Arts Department Waterloo Woman's Club Margaret Nooman Dorothy Holmes Laila Shanger Alice Bunyan Cate Sinc

Church Sociables And Missionary Circles In Local Churches

Semi monthly events and circle meetings fill church parlor schedules tomorrow and today across Lin den M E Calvary Evangelical Central Christian St Pauls M E Northminster First Lutheran Burton Avenue Baptist First Presbyterian Grace Methodist and Calvary Evangelical with hostesses, refreshments, pageants, and birthday celebrations noted.

Mrs Marshall to Judge Music Contest at Simpson College

Mrs Herbert F Marshall accepts invitation to join the stringed instruments judging panel for the junior musicians contest under the State Federation of Music Clubs. The event runs with the federation and State Music Teachers Association convention at Simpson College Indianola March 28 29 30. Dean Herbert Harner of Simpson Conservatory also named and Mrs Marshall has previously served as judge. Last year Hortense Morgan won junior spirit prize and the prior year Maxine Kessler earned the honor, both pupils of Mrs Marshall.

Herbert F. Marshall State Federation of Music Clubs Federation State Music Teachers Association Simpson College Indianola Herbert Harner Simson Conservatory of Music Marshall

Debate on Does House Burn Up or Down Topic at Church

At St Pauls M E church tomorrow evening a debate on Does House Burn Up or Down will be decided by municipal judge George Sager and fire chief Ray Tiller. Participants include Charles Helms Martin Tar bell Earl Smith and George Deyo. The program follows a Women's Home Missionary Society gathering at 615 pm. B T Kuehne leads community singing. The Budville Blatter will be presented by Epworth league. A lecture By One of the Sex by Mrs Henry Brandes and a spelling bee will follow.

St. Paul's M. E. Church George Sager Ray Tiller Fire Department Charles Helms Martin Tarbell Earl Smith George Deyo Women’s Home Missionary ‘Society T. Kuehne Budville Blatter Epworth League Henry Brandes

Walking rehearsal of The Constant Wife at Woman's Club

Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club presents The Constant Wife by W. Somerset Maugham in walking rehearsal at 2 30 p m Friday at the Woman's Club. Mrs S E Perkins directs with parts assigned to Mrs Raymond Folk Barbara Mrs B E Magee Martha Mrs Merle Wratislaw Martha's Sister Mrs W E Spencer Bernard Mrs H B Boies Mortimer Mrs Howard Burr Bentley the butler Mrs EB b Johnson Marie Louise Mrs G V Loninker and Mrs Culver Mrs J E Bragdon.

H. B. Boies Mortimer Howard Burr Bentley Eb.b. Johnson Marie Louise G. V. Loninker Culver J. E. Bragdon

Club Notes on St Patrick's Day Events and Picnic

Forget me not club hosts a Thursday afternoon St Patrick s Day party at Mrs Margaret Kilgore s home Members should bring their own silver for the picnic luncheon A Wild Rose club holds an all day meeting Thursday at Mrs Ella McHeffey s home Dinner is at 12 30 with Mrs Henry Glas assisting hostess

Margaret Kilgore Wild Rose Club Hame Ella McHeffey Henry Glas

Home Education Club Talk at Cedar Heights Woman's Club

Mrs. W. J. Sutcliffe hosts Cedar Heights Woman's club at her home with a Mothers' department led program on Home Education. Speakers include Mrs. A. G. Kepford on the topic and Mrs. C. W. Stilson on The Value of Picture on the Wall. Mrs. A. H. McCutcheon discusses The Value of the Radio in the Home.

W. J. Sutcliffe Cedar Heights

HINTS IN BEAUTY CARE DIET SUMMARY FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Dietary tips for dieting stress practical menus over calories. Sample meals suggest skim milk coffee, limited butter, bread and soup with small salad and light vegetables. Advice emphasizes steady breakfast reduction, minimal large meals, and avoiding heavy fats while noting colorful hair eye guidance and salad pairings.

Sant Marly Ena

Fashion notes on suits and ensembles from Furness models

The Furness models showcase distinctive soaring styles with navy coats and tan or beige dresses. Suits range from 25 to 55 cents, trimmed in black satin or braid with Pox scarf accents signaling chic.

Furness

Mrs. Wilbur Celebrates 77th Birthday at Home

Hometown gathering at 1001 Sycamore Street honors Mrs H Cass Wilbur on her seventy seven birthday with four generations present including Mrs T J McCarthy and Mrs Ruby Anderson. Sister-in-law Mrs O H Griesen attended from Fairbank as out of town guest. Mrs Wilbur will mark 52nd wedding anniversary with her husband in April.

H. Cass Wilbur Sycamore Street Wilbur T. J. McCarthy Ruby Anderson Audrey Jane Anderson O. H. Griecen Fairbank Mmes Frank Larkin Isaac Chase Lola Tiedman L. P. Fa

Mrs McNally Hosts Bridge Party For Twenty Guests

Mrs N J McNally hosted a bridge party at her home with twenty attendees including Mmes J H Bender EB W Ilton Bert Melford Donald Voellinger J A Simpson Walter Decker I C Wiegand Roger Rath and Misses Madeline Moore Opal Lowe Clare Wade Helen Miller Vera Peck Dorothy Lynch Marie Gleason Villanova McGarvey Alfreda Wilson Delores Wittstock Elizabeth Lies Florence Timm erman Linch and Mrs Rath won high scores. Green candles and shamrock emblems highlighted St Patrick's day themed decor.

N. J. McNally Mmes J. H. Bender EB. W. Ilton Bert Melford Donald Voellinger J. A. Simpson Walter Decker I. C. Wiegand Roger Rath Madeline Moore Opal Lowe Clare Wade Helen Miller Vera Peck Dorothy Lynch Marie Gleason Villanova McGarvey Alfrieda Wilson Delores Witts

Ferne Benson Is Guest of Honor at Bridge Party

Mrs. EB G Hoover hosted a bridge party in Waukegan with guests including Mrs. Clyde Kipp, Mrs. W H Benson, Mrs. BE G Cottrell, Mrs. Glen Ralston, Mrs. Jon May, Miss Jean McCormick and Miss Juanita Gunstead. Lavender and green decor echoed the forthcoming wedding. Miss Benson will wed Lenard Gunstead on April 5.

EB. G. Hoover Waukegan, T Mabel Beach Ferne Benson Clyde Kipp W. H. Benson BE. G. Cottrell Glen Ralston Jon May Jean McCormick Juanita Gunstead Bridge

No Objectors to Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern Franchise

No objectors appeared today to the railroad commission's granting a franchise to the Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern railway to operate a motorbus and light freight service between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids through La Porte City Mt. Auburn Vinton and Newhall. The hearing lasted about 20 minutes with three witnesses and the application for a motor freight line between Waterloo and Decorah also discussed amid objections from Rocksland and Chicago Great Western railways Cresco and New Hampton chambers.

Railroad Commission Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Waterloo Cedar Rapids la Porte City Mt. Auburn Vinton Newhall B. M. Richardson F. P. Woodruff Knoxville la Porte M. A. Welsh A. E. Johnson A. Hanson Greater Waterloo Association N. J. Leonard Cedar Rapids Chamber of Mason City Railway Commission Cresco New Hampton

Rapids Rector to Hold Lenten Services Here

Rev. Richard J. Campbell of Grace Episcopal Cedar Rapids will lead a two day Lenten mission at Christ Episcopal church. Daily schedule includes 7:30 a.m. holy communion and meditation, 7:30 p.m. preaching. Wednesday 4:15 p.m. talks to Sunday school pupils. Thursday after luncheon talk to combined Ladies' guild and Woman's auxiliary with Rev Ernest B. Mounsey assisting.

Richard J. Campbell Grace Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids Christ Episcopal Church Campbell Ladies’ Guild and Woman's Auxiliary Ernest B. Mounsey Christchurch

City in brief Blanche Schultz granted divorce decree

Blanche A Schultz was awarded a decree of divorce from Claude D Schultz by Judge R W Hasner after a default hearing. Other items note Mrs Katie Nauman returning home from Excelsior Springs, Mr Mrs W Scott Williams traveling to Dallas to visit a sister, Edward Mote a weekend visitor from Fort Des Moines, Goldie Cook to lecture on The Fundamentals of Healing at Unity center, Charles W Kline in his office after five weeks, Supt Eline’s gall bladder operation in Rochester, and a farewell for Harley S Butters departing for Chicago with Overland Motor Co. A banquet at Hotel Russell Lamson honored Butters, who received a wrist watch. Heverly.

Blanche A. Schultz Claude D. Schultz R. W. Hasner Katie Nauman Allen Street Excelsior Springs W. Scott Williams Fourth Street Dallas Tex Williams Edward Mote Fourteenth Cavalry Fort Des Moines R. H. Mote Columbia Street Goldie Cook Cedar Rapids Unity Center Lafayette Building Charles W. Kline East Public School Tike Eline Rochester Minn Black Hawk County Motor Trades Bureau Harley S. Butters Russell-Lamson Butters Chicago Overland Motor

Mrs Parmelia Bird Hurt in Florida Auto Crash

Mrs Parmelia Bird formerly of 1960 Third Avenue West now in Florida with daughters Anna Delfs and Jennie Bird suffered injuries in a March 6 automobile accident. A letter from Miss Bird, an employee of Atlantic Title & Guaranty Co. in West Palm Beach, notes fracture of the collar bone and shoulder blade with bruises to the head face left hand and leg. Details are unavailable.

Parmelia Bird Third Avenue West Florida Anna Delfs Jennie Bird Miss Bird Atlantic ‘Title & Guaranty Co West Palm Beach Lore Alford

Declam Contest at Sacred Heart School Friday

Sacred Heart School hosts a Friday declam contest with twelve students participating. The program includes commemorations for St Patrick and musical numbers with dances. Judges are J C Murtagh W L Beecher and Myles Kildes.

Sacred Heart School Sacred Heart Sch St. Patrick's J. C. Murtagh W. L. Beecher Myles Kildes

Brain test hints and local social at Waterloo IOOF hall

The notice outlines a Thursday picnic dinner at noon and sewing in the afternoon at Waterloo IOOF hall. A Bught meeting of BTEGIA is set for 2:30 p.m. in Black Hawk IOF hall with a picnic supper organized by Mrs. WJ Harris and committee. Members should bring a covered dish and sandwiches.

Waterloo I. O. O. F. Hall Black Hawk O. F W. J. Harris

Boys donate skin grafts after playground burn rescue

Wilford Gibson, 14, of 415 Fowler Street, sustained severe burns on January 21 after a blasting powder accident during play. He improved at St. Francis Hospital after four classmates donated skin patches from their legs for grafting to his leg, aiding his hope to walk again.

Wilford Gibson Fowler Street St. Francis Hospital Toay Wilford Melvin Juel Smith, Street Juel Melvin H. D. Taylor Jake Stong Cortlandt Street Max Cherney Barclay Street Pearl Coughran Lafayette Street Raymond Rutter Newton Street

Booze Runner Fined 400 In Disturbing Liquor Case

L E Gerber a 31 year old one armed Mason Cuy man was arrested Sunday near Sunnyside La Porte City by Sheriff Wagner with 52 gallons of alcohol in a Ford. He pleaded guilty in municipal court to illegal transportation and was fined 100 plus costs and in district court 300 plus costs. He remains jailed for non payment. County Attorney Edwards obtained an injunction to confiscate car and cargo. H W Folkers Allison Iowa pleaded guilty to illegal transportation and is fined 100 plus costs with mittimus held until March 28.

Report Cards Issued In East Schools Enrollment Gains

Report cards for the first six weeks of the semester were issued in all east district public schools. Enrollment reached 4,245, up 229 from last year. Junior High leads with 644 pupils, East High has 575, and Washington school posted the top attendance at 98.08 percent. The sixth grade team at Washington recorded 99.49 in rooms amid 512 tardiness cases. Roosevelt had the fewest tardies with four, and 25 rooms had zero tardies.

East District Charles’ W. Kline Junior High East High Washington School Roosevelt School

Waiting Your Acquaintance by Clara Laughlin travel guide excerpt

The piece reviews Clara Laughlin's So You're Going to France explaining her travel guidance drawn from a long stay there. It highlights the guide’s practical details, costs, and miles, plus historical notes and personal experience urging France as a vacation and value destination.

Callie Wieder France Clara Laughlin Clare Laughlin

Three Piece Costume Shifts in Spring Fashion

Molyneaux and Agnes debut a Costume Theme featuring three piece suits and short to mid length coats. Elevated tweed and lightweight wools set the tone with Kashmir weaves. Two piece dresses include blouse or sweater paired with matching skirts. Coordinated frock and coat hues, fluttering scarfs, and hemlines just below the knee.

Molyneaux Agnes

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Lydia Society E. H. Knittle Mary Melrose R. G. Bodwell Lodge 57 Mary A AL AL Wi—Wontan’s Club M. E. Church Hawthorne School H. D. Sicisema P.T. A Lincoln School auxiary—Memorial Hall Pythian P. Hall Majel Gwild First Presbyterian Shorell Presbyterian H. A. Boysen St. Paul's Matt Parrott AJ R J. R. Thompson Church News Linden M. E Victor Reed Fred Teeter John Howe C.T. G Calvary Evangelical Church Milton Roose General Aid Society of Central, Christian Church H. McCarty Circle Six General Aid Society of Missionary Society of Northminster Circle Four First Lutheran Missionary Society Tomorew M. H. Goettel Vaughn Street Burton Avenue First Presbyterian Church H. Knittle Muriel Correll Arthur French F. A Hunt D. W. Nicholas First Presbyterian Church Choir Truman DeRoame C. A. Heath Outlook Circle Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Joe Rickert Woman's Missionary Society of Calvary Evangelical Cinch Dick Trontman Clover Leaf Group First Evangelical Church Henry Kober Fine Arts Dep't of Woman’s Club C. H. Woman’s Club Carl Purds Marvel Lee Hart Lowell Fred Dix Jamos Jiss Bike Leslie Whiteworth Crookston Jean Sinclair Geraldine Gibson Merna~ Kerr Jean Brisco Marlys Purvis Jean Mari Mitebens Jean Heston Jean Christianson Jean Kloster Presbyterian Hospital Margaret Masta Emma Krumweide Pearl Moziroe Mise Minnie Marbaurt Edwin Goardpian, Jr First Brethren Church South America Y. W. CG A W. OR. Ci Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Lat Lamarini Edna Kent Towa Congress Palais Royal Paris Navy Georgette Elizabeth Mrs. Wilbur Mrs. McNally Rapids Bus Decorah Line Rapids R. J. Campbell Suchanan c Paris i Pi—Bernard America Biegfried Guadallat Ugarte Mostir Mississippi Speakman Teheran Sackville New York Markley Canada Ray Germany McBride Europe Petre Bub Cades Clark Wilder Huebner Lord Wolfe West Clendenning West John Erskine Martha Ostenso Mark Sullivan Trader Horn Horn Lewis Lindbergh Napoleon Ludwig Haliburton Durant Lawrence Bismarck Barton Sullivan Daina de la Roche Kitty Deeping Athe Good Woman Bromfield Dusty Answer Lehmann Weetcall Erskine Borrell and Son Rolvaag God Wright Elmer Gantry Lew Sarett Maren White House Yo Li Niagara Falls
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