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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1928

Page

2

Bridge party aids Armenian loan fund in university women

Vera Rock Walls and Lorraine Hallowell hosted a Saturday bridge afternoon at Rock Walls home to benefit the Armenian Association of University Women educational loan fund. Favors were given to several guests and a long guest list included many local club members and dignitaries.

Vera Rock Walls Lorraine Hallowell Educational Loan Fund Armenian Association of University Women Max A. Wilson Marjorie Chamberlain Josephine Lumry Grace Alemeyer A. G. Vaughan D. T. Rock Howard B. Hallowell Dorothy Labatt Ruth Rath Maxine Lamson Doris Wilder Mary Ethel Dixon Eula McKinley Adelaide Blvnhe Catherine Sedgwick Harriett Sedgwick Mary Sedgwick Jussica Millegan Katherine Farwell

Special Program on Home Missions At First M Church

A special program on home missions and schools will be presented at 10 30 a m Wednesday by the Woman's Home Missionary Society of First M Church. The event includes mission reports, a devotional, music, and a play named A Lesson in Missions with regional speakers and a noon picnic dinner.

Woman's Home ‘Missionary Society of Firet M Church Home Missions J. A. McEwen Fred Repass C. W. Loesbe BE. G. Leffer Mountain Mission W. A. Burton C. H. Gilbert Mines Edward Blaster Albert Adams J. G. Smith E. T. White J. R. Busby D. A. Peterson J. A. Wo

Recent Bride Is Given Shower by Church Friends

Mrs. Charles B. Brown hosted a Philathea class shower for Mrs. Elmer Peverill on Saturday evening at 301 Whit tier street. A mock wedding featured Miss Altha Thornberry as bride and Miss Cartla Meyers as bridegroom with Miss Leola Reddin as pastor. Favors went to Miss Leola Reddin and Mrs. Carl Silvers. decorations were pink and white.

Charles B. Brown Whittier Street Philathea Burton Avenue Marion Flint Wendall Zwanager Carl Sherwood Ernest Williams Jennie Peterson Margaret Flint Marvel Thompson Ruth Isherwood Mildred Townsend Grace Townsend

Shamrock Party Hosted by Letter Carriers Auxiliary

Ladies auxiliary to the National Association of Letter Carriers held a Shamrock Party at Mrs. 5 G Freeman’s home on Saturday evening. Guests received shamrocks at the door and enjoyed a three course supper.

National Association 5. G. Freeman St. Patrick’s CG. A. Smith KE. A. Myers Zeller A. Borden G. H. Wilams H. E. Kingsley

Club Notes Report On Lutz-Us Gathering

Get together of the Lutz-Us club planned for tomorrow afternoon with hostesses Mrs. C. B. Harris and Mrs. O. E. Bruce to welcome members.

Sil C. B.harris O. E. Bruce Torrow Lutz-Us Club

Rev C E Baker to Speak at First Church Night Program

Rev Clyde E Baker director of religious education for upper Ions conference will address First Church Thursday night at 7 45 pm using a stereopticon talk with slides of church activities and Clear Lake Institute. He will meet Ladies Aid officers and Epworth League cabinet after. Miss Effie Schuneman of Iowa State Teachers College will discuss interior decorating.

Clyde E. Baker Upper Ions Conference E. Church Clear Lake Institute Mr. Baker Ladies’ Aid Society Epworth League R. ©. Hutchison Effie Schuneman Iowa State Teachers College

Church events scheduled at area congregations

The four members of the old society at First United Presbyterian plan a 1 PM luncheon at the church this Wednesday followed by a 2 30 PM business meeting and officers election in the parlors. A short play will follow. Loyal Helpers class at First Brethren meets 7 30 PM tomorrow at Mrs E Klingman residence. Rev Thomas Horton will preach Wednesday at Christ Episcopal Church. Westminster Missionary Society gathers 2 30 PM Wednesday at Mrs H H Caughlan home. a Japanese sketch will be presented. Mrs E Holmes leads Walnut Street Baptist junior department in Miss Bee Bogardus absence due to her mother’s illness. Mrs George A Deland assists Mrs Holmes’ Bible school class. Cottage prayer meetings continue this week at Walnut Street Baptist.

Old Society of First United Presbyterian Church First Brethren Church E. Klingman E. ©. Holmes Walnut Street Baptist Sunday School

Hints in beauty care extreme astringent methods

Advertisement style guidance on facial skin care for women age 25 and up. It describes inexpensive home astringents and recipes to tighten loose skin, including vinegar mixtures, an egg alum jelly, and cucumber juice with benzoin tincture. It advises upward facial massage, creams to prevent pores from clogging, and use of cold water after cleansing.

Anna M

Wolf Trosper Wedding at Bride’s Home

Miss Leila Rose Trosper daughter of Mr and Mrs W Trosper 110 Henrys court married Warren B Wolf son of Mr and Mrs J A Wolf Orange township Saturday evening in the Trosper residence service read by Rev W D Endres Central Christian church limited to relatives. Out of town guests included the bridegrooms parents and his brother Alvin. Supper hosted by several women. The bride employed by Northwestern Telephone company and the groom with John Deere Tractor company. They reside in apartment four at alms apartments.

Leila Rose Trosper Rockford Alvin Mmes Melvin Turner J. CO. Berry R. L. Berry John Clifford Northwestern Telephone Company Mr. Wolf John Deere Tractor Company

Mrs Jurgensen Honored at Farewell Party

Miss Katherine Bohn and Mrs June Siller hosted a farewell party Saturday at Miss Brenizer home for Mrs George J Jurgensen who will move to Paducah Kentucky. Guests included John W Hillis J M Jensen Warren S Harrison Stewart A Patten Edwin J Derby Maude LaPole Marjorie Burch Carrie Cheney Lydia Figi Viola Burger Villa Carr Alberdla Beckius Susan Jean Susie Griffith and others. Refreshments were served by the hostesses with help from Mrs R B Brentzer. The guest of honor was presented a gift.

Katherine Bohn June Siller Verda Brenizer Miss Brenizer George J. Jurgensen Paducah Mines John W. Hillis J. M. Jensen Warren S. Harrison Stewart A. Patten Edwin J. Derby Maude LaPole Marjorie Burch Carrie Cheney Lydia Figi Viola

Roosevelt P T A to Elect Address by Bruce Gates

Roosevelt P T A at Roosevelt school will meet at 7 30 PM tomorrow for annual officer elections and a musical program. Bruce Gates president of Gates Business College will give the address. Each patron should bring a plate cup and spoon.

Parent-Teacher Association of R Roosevelt School Bruce Gates Gates Business College

Birthday surprises mark gatherings in Cedar Falls area

E H Whited celebrated his birthday with friends at 327 La Porte Road including piano and violin performances by Margie Blackman Dorothy Heer and Beatrice Blackman gifts were exchanged and a picnic supper served. Evelyn Stallman hosted her eleventh birthday party with friends and refreshments. Mrs J P Jones hosted a luncheon for the Alona club with Mrs H ard Plaree assisting. Miss Evelyn Girsch’s fourteenth birthday was marked by games music and dancing. The Scattargood circle of The Rings Daughters will meet at Mrs H R O Dell with other hostesses assisting and a memorial ball and club meeting planned.

E. H. Whited la Porte Road Mr. Whited Hstening Margie Blackman Dorothy Heer Beatrice Blackman Whited Miss Heer Jack Hayes M. P. Shea Amos Whited Gotenburg Neb Evelyn Stallman John Stallman J. P. Jones Fourtly St West Alona Club Evelyn Girsely Mary Girsch Idiss Cinch Frank Zimmerman Scattargood Circle of the Rings Pyetting H.R. O'Dell Don Milley Ruth Page Stord Grover

Double Wedding Ceremony Read Here Saturday

Miss Muriel Mildred White of Waterloo married Claude C Vokes of Aredale and Vera Elizabeth Robinson of Waterloo wed Samuel Clark of this city in a shared ceremony at 8 p m at the White home. Elder W H Wood conducted the service with pink decor and carmine gowns. Eighteen guests attended. couples plan to reside in Aredale and Waterloo respectively after a brief stay.

Muriel Mildred White Waterloo Claude, C. Vokes Aredale Vera Elizabeth Robinson Samuel Clark Guy White Sycamore Street W. H. Wood Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Lola White Helen Wood Vokes Clark

Couple Married at Pastor's Home in Waterloo

Miss Margaret Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Bailey and Ralph Trent son of Mrs Milton Trent both of Orange Township were married Saturday afternoon at the residence of Rev J W Whiteside Free Methodist pastor in Wal ters Attendants were the bride and groom's parents and the bridegrooms sister Dorothy Trent The couple will reside on a farm on the Hudson road Both attended the consolidated school here

Courier Orange Township Margaret Bailey R. E. Bailey Ralph Trent Milton Trent Orange J. W. Whiteside Free Methodist Church Walters Dorothy Trent Hudson Road

Iowa Girl Weds Chicago Man in Illinois City

Miss Madeline Perrin daughter of Mr and Mrs George Perrin Marshall town and niece of Mrs L Simmons married Paul Parker in Chicago. Parker an art instructor and commercial artist. Mrs Simmons attended the wedding and has been visiting here.

Courier Special Service Independence Madeline Perrin George Perrin Marshalltown L. ©. Simmons Paul Parker Chicago

Phi Sigma Chi to Meet Tonight at Hotel Russell Lamson

Phi Sigma Chi fraternity will meet at 8 15 p m today in the grill room at Hotel Russell Lamson. The entertainment committee has arranged for Jay Mills of the Riviera theatre to be a special guest and give an entertainment. There will be a business session, followed by a buffet lunch.

Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Russell Lamson Jay Mills Riviera Theatre

O E Eight Supper and Local Socials Highlight City Notes

Community events fill the week with a paid supper at 6 30 p m for Becker chapter O F and their guests in Matt Parrott building led by Harold Miller and Mrs Loren Berry. Chicago couple Theresa Jacobs and Norris Frank wed in Mayor Tibbitts office. Miss Fanta Clark birthday surprise. primary teachers hold a lunch at Black's tearoom. Daughters of Union Veterans plan comforter project and a 11 p m picnic. Daughters of Isabella and W B A announce meetings with important business and agenda.

Matt Parrott Becker Chapter O. F Harold Miller Loren Berry Dmis Theresa Jacobs Norris Frank Chicago Glenn Tibbitts Sam Frank Fourth Street West Frank i

Bus Rams Rear Of Stopped Bus At Rail Crossing

Miss Viola Wisthoff of 118 State Street failed to stop for a Rock Island crossing and crashed into a stationary motorbus driven by Leo O Connell at Rainbow Drive yesterday at 3 50 p m. There were no injuries and only slight damage reported to the automobile hood and fenders.

Viola Wisthoff State Street Ten Rainbow Drive Leo O'Connell Rock Island Listhoff

Childs First School Is The Family Motto

Freekel of the National Kindergarten Association promotes home education with the idea that early learning begins at home. The column appears weekly in the Evening titler, published from West Fortieth Street, New York City.

Freekel National Kindergarten Association West Fortieth Strest Newae City

She's Teacher's Pet and the Lesson of Early Judgments

A kindergarten scene shows children debating who is teacher's pet. The piece argues early parental guidance shapes a child's sense of conduct and judgment, stressing safe standards of thinking and the influence of home training on public sentiment.

Betty John Johnnie

City in Brief Merrill Coburn Attends Chicago Golf Show

Merrill Coburn returns from Chicago after two days at a golf show. Various local notices report meetings, visits, and events including a bean supper at Mesquaki Friendly Indians church and a hospital examination for James C. Heennesy. Miss Rachel Hawthorne visited Des Moines relatives. Joy Harmon hosted Waterloo Supervisors at Cedar Falls. Mrs. James G. McAlvin improves after a Friday automobile crash.

First Congregational Church P. m Carl Ferguson Jack Agnew James C. Heennesy Cottage Street Illinois General Shops Chicago

Kindergarten Advantage Highlighted by Kansas Educator

W A Lewis president of Kansas State Teachers College of Hays extols after school life and early schooling noting children with kindergarten benefit show abilities others lack. He asserts no substitute can match these years for a child’s development.

W. A. Lewis Kansas State ‘Teachers College of Hays

Patterns for Waterloo Evening Courier Design

Advertisement notes patterns available from the Fashion Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier. Send 25 cents for each pattern to receive up-to-date designs. patterns include seam allowances. Orders filled promptly and Sue will mail patterns within about 10 days after payment.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Terloo Leach Sue Ion Seur

Easter Fashion Rush Noted In Wonderland Shopping Spree

A lively downtown scene captures women chasing the latest Spring styles as Easter nears in under three weeks. Shoppers seek fresh flats coats dresses and hair trends amid a bustling afternoon rush.

Glass tulips bloom at Pickworth Gifts

Even Crystal Flowers have their seasons with glass tulips on display at Pickworth Gifts. The shimmering arrangements aim to entice shoppers with their delicate craft and seasonal charm.

Pickworth Gifts

Chinese rug colors for modern rooms attract buyers

The article praises Chinese rugs for soft coloring and delicate design. It suggests Nichols & Gates as an appraisal shop to explore mulberry and mauve with fawn blue, pomegranate accents, and golden brown tones that dominate these floor coverings.

Nichols & Gates

Mary Loo Promotes Unique Cleaners for Blankets

Waterloo shoppers hear Mary Loo tout Unique Cleaners at 683 claiming their soft water washing eliminates matting and shrinkage. Experts with up-to-date equipment promise blankets returned soft and fluffy, a contrast to old arduous hand washing.

Poudre Puff Beaute Shop Offers Quick Hair Treatments

Local beauty shop at 2140 announces fast hair treatments to refresh appearance. Staff promote instant results and modern styles aimed at busy customers seeking immediate styling.

Mr Flint’s Porcelain Miniatures Delight Fashion Writers

The piece praises Mr Flint's porcelain miniatures noting their softness of tone and delicate coloring. They are hand stippled and mounted in frames of burnished gold or ivory, described as a perfect gift for friends or mothers. It also discusses a shift toward femininity in dress affecting hairstyles with shorter yet warmer cuts.

Mr. Flint Oijs

Shadowless kitchen daylight unit offer for March

The Hub Electric Go offers a kitchen daylight unit with a 100 watt lamp and optional iron plug for March at a special price of $3. This daylight device promises bright light without glare and is available at 217 W. Fourth.

Easter hat rush at Woods in the Eastern market

Mr. Auerbach and helpers stock the newest shipment of hats at Woods as Easter shoppers flood in. The store offers endless styles and prices to fit every occasion, promising a hat for any event.

Arrival of Italian Lamas Enriches Riviera Gift Show

New imported Italian lamas arrive at the Riviera Gift Show described as charming and individual. The text praises their graceful design, soft rich coloring, and potential to brighten rooms or nooks.

Riviera

All Day Dixie Barbecue Serves Ham Chicken Coffee Pie

Hungry patrons can get barbecued ham roast chicken and coffee and pie at the Dixie Bar at any hour of the day or night. The advert promises hot meals and quick service around the clock.

AL the Dixie

Photo Studio Sale Extends 20 Percent Discount

A local studio at 51614 Lafayette offers a 20 percent discount on all photo sizes dxf or larger as a limited time promotion. The offer applies to customers choosing Clapper's Studio services and aims to boost sales.

Clapper Lafayette

Easter Lily mold joins Potter Ice Cream specials

The Easter Lily mold, praised for its lifelike blossom, is among many fine confections prepared by the Potter Ice Cream Co. Call 374 for orders.

Potter Ice Cream Co

Inexpensive Fonda Man Shop Dresses Charm Shoppers

The Fonda Man Shop at 326 East Fourth offers washable afternoon frocks in English prints with organdy trim and decorative touches. They promise a refreshing update as winter fades and outfits look dingy.

Fonda Man Shop East Fourth

Fox Fur Accessories Highlighted for Spring Wear

Fox fur accessories are praised as essential for spring outfits with silver pointed, red and brown varieties highlighted. The Royal Furrier at 21 Bridge St offers charming fox scarfs to complement daytime ensembles and salt spring dresses.

Royal Furrier Bridge St

Fashion etiquette in daytime dress constraints

The text notes daytime wear requires tight hats and short skirts, with milliners urging larger hats. It warns that if skirts lengthen, hats might grow, but not otherwise, reflecting period fashion guidance.

Picture this memory at Pierce's Studio on Fourth Street

A nostalgic ad praises Pierce's Studio at 726 W Fourth St for Westsiders seeking photographs. It highlights the photographer Mr. Pierce as attentive to clients' picture needs, encouraging visitors to have portraits taken and to rejoice in the captured moment.

Pierce W. Fourth St Mr. Pierce

Frances Shop Promotes Spring Tailored Coats

Mary Lout markets the Frances Shop with new Campus Coat designs featuring semi fitted waists and flare skirts. The ad highlights tan mannish coats with plaid backs and invites readers to shop, offering to cover costs or use existing accounts.

Frances Shop

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