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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1929

Page

6

Notable recital by Miss Hardeman and Miss Witwer at Iowa State Teachers College

A lecture-entertainment concert at the Iowa State Teachers College featured violinist Miss Florence Hardeman and soprano Miss Kathryn Witwer. Highlights included Dvorak and Mendelssohn pieces, with encores such as Mosquito Dance and Ave Maris. Accompanist was Miss Iona Burrows, and the season closed with Miss Cyréna Van Gordon scheduled for April 11.

Iowa State Teachers, College Florence Hardeman Kathryn Witwer Largo Dvgorak New World Symphony Mendelssohn Schubert Miss Witwer Dvorak-Ekreisler Mozarb Tinusus Iona Burrows Cyréna van Gordon

Delegates Named for National Meet by Group 1

Children of the American Revolution held a dinner meeting at Black's tearoom with Mrs. G. W. DéWaldi presiding. Funds were voted for Tamassee scholarship Wakefield memorial and Herrieth M. Lathrop memorial building plus a tomb for an unknown Revolutionary War soldier in Alexandria. Delegates chosen for the national conference in Washington April 16 to 18 were Mrs. De Wald Miss Margaret Gallup Miss Sarah Shelton and alternates Miss Frances Pedersen.

Children of the Black G. W. DéWaldi Tamassee Scholarship Fund Wakefield Memorial Fund Herrieth M. Lathrop Reyolu Uallery Alexandria Washington D. C de Wald Margaret Gallup Sarah Shelton Frances Pedersen

Inaugural Ceremonies Described By Local Attorney

W T Evans, local attorney, spoke at a Blue Triangle league meeting at the YWCA detailing the Washington inauguration. He praised the procession as the finest civic parade in the western hemisphere and noted large crowds. Decorations for the dinner were pink and orchid. several business announcements followed.

Washington, D. C W. T. Evans Blue Triangle League Y. W

Vera B Jackson Bride of C Wedeking in Waterloo

Miss Vera Belle Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Jackson 1815 Third Street West became the bride of Claverice Wedeking Clarksville Thursday at 5 o clock the ceremony was performed by Rev F H Shedd at his Cedar Heights home Attendants were Mr and Mrs Thomas F Murphy Waterloo A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents home The couple will reside in Waterloo

Vera Belle Jackson Jesse Jackson Third Street West Claverice Wedeking Clarksville F.H. Shedd Cédar Heights Thomas. F. Murphy Waterloo

Society Calendar Highlights Evening Events And Dances

Tonight features J G T dance at the Elks club and a 5S dinner at Grace M E church. Various groups meet at Black's tearoom and Universalist parish house for youth activities and social gatherings. Saturday offers Grade school events, Mother Goose party, fine arts, and club dinners at Carpenter Hall and other venues.

Elks Club Grace M. E. Church Ladies’ Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars—Memorial Hall Geder Maccabees Waterloo I C. QO Black’s First Congregational Kilkara Black's T Young‘ People's dance—Universalist Parish House Mother Goose W. CG Alge School James—Y Fine Arts Henry Frank Triple Four Ralph Shafer R. J

Traer Girl Chosen Social Aide to Curtis Daughter

Traer Iowa March 22 Mrs Gann sister of Charles Curtis vice president of the United States and his official hostess has selected Miss Flora Wilson as social secretary Miss Wilson is daughter of the late Tama Jim Wilson long time secretary of agriculture in the cabinets of McKinley Roosevelt and Taft She served as her father’s Washington hostess and has written for newspapers and magazines and spoken publicly in recent years She spoke for the Republican national committee during the recent campaign.

Traer Gann Charles Curtis United States Flora Wilson Tama Jim” Wilson McKinley Roosevelt Taft Republican National Committee

B Naim Brith Dinner Dance Planned for Purim Event

B Nai Brith lodge hosts Purim dinner dance Sunday at Hotel President for members and guests. Dinner at 6 pm, dancing 8 to 11. Henry Seligman, Chicago lawyer, to be principal speaker with attendees from Des Moines and other Iowa areas. Morris Rosenbloom chairs, with J M Mendelson and Philip Tomin coordinating.

B'Nai Brith Lodge Purim Henry Seligman Chicago Des Moines Towa Morris Rosenbloom J. M. Mendelson Philip Tomin

Hints in Beauty Care The Eyes

beauty column discusses eye makeup using faint powders matching eye color to enhance size and brightness. It advises blue or gray powders for blue eyes, brown for brown eyes, and a light touch to avoid looking drawn. Mascara is cautioned, and a simple blemish treatment with dusting powder is suggested. The piece also includes a brief weight loss note for a reader profile.

Waterloo Women Present Garden Club Program at Cedar Heights

Waterloo women spoke at Cedar Heights Woman's club meeting on landscaping for small homes and a Chicago garden show report. Delegates to Black Hawk county club convention in La Porte City next Tuesday were A D Burhans Hy J Burdick and G B Dennison.

O. J. Conery C. GC. Shean Waterloo Garden Club Civic and Garden Department Cedar —_Heights Woman's Club W.F. Parrott Conery Shean Chicago Black Hawk County Club la Porte City D. Burhans Hy. J. Burdick G. B. Dennison M. J. Fowler

Reception Honors Pioneers of Nazareth Danish Church

Cedar Falls March 22 Mr and Mrs Lars Petersen survivors of the Nazareth Danish Lutheran church founders over 50 years ago were feted at a sixtieth wedding anniversary reception in parish rooms Rev Otto Nielsen and others spoke gifts were presented to the couple Guild Meets Lend A Hand guild met at Mrs J H Rickert home 15 members voted 10 to Red Cross relief party prizes were won at card parly by Mrs Richard Newville Mrs Willam Urie and Mrs Susie Billick Becker chapter O B S held a card party in Mesanic temple 75 attended prizes awarded to several winners Smith Ackerman Miss Berdena Ackerman and Frank Smith wed in Waterloo mayor presided at 4:30 wedding Dinner Saturday Alka Beta Gamma will host a dinner at Black's room for 25 persons

Gaurter Cedar Falls Lars Petersen Nazareth Danish Lutheran Church Otto Nielsen Petersen J. H. Rickert Conger Street Red Cross Relief Fund Andrew Hoenig F. P. Hudson T. P. Ashmore Card Parly George Moothart Rebel Avenue Richard Newville Willam Urie Susie Billick Urie Harriett Wightman Becker Chapter Mesanic Temple BE. W. Bute J. F. Wagner W. W. Kauffer Harry Fergemann Margeret Schoe

Waterloo city in brief and local crime notes

The Waterloo column reports: the Royal Furrier moved to 500 Commercial street, a court of honor meets in the municipal courtroom, car thefts reported near John Deere plant, and a Della Quest funeral party returns from Chicago. Also notes hospital updates, a high school play, military enlistment, and thefts of auto parts and tires downtown.

Royal Furrier Fourth Street Commercial Street Waterloo’ Row Scout Council T Tat P H. E. Rankin Ondida Street John Deere P. H. Springer Broadway R. L. Mantz Meyer Street Springer Mantz Rim Water Street

Local clubs host social afternoons with games and guests

The article lists multiple gatherings: T. A. M. bridge club met with Mrs. O Bruce at 426 Outler Street. favors went to Mrs. Kirby, Mrs. French, and Mrs. O’Hearn. guests included Miss Arline Nicholas and Mrs. Kennison. Forget-Me-Not club hosted at 81 Ricker Street with guessing contests and prizes to Mrs. Moline, Mrs. Clemens, and Mrs. Alderman. Out-of-town visitors included Mrs. Strang and Mrs. Fagan. Additional notes cover O. P. club, Jolly Dozen, Los Comedres luncheon at Hotel President, and T. D. F. bridge at 612 First Street West with plans for April meetings.

Anna May Dahl Cedar Falls T. A. M. Bridge Club Margaret Kilgore Ricker Street Carl. Moline Wesley Clemens William Alderman Herbert Kilgore J. W. Kilgore M. FP. Peterson Jolly Dozen Club Willian May Lafayette. Street George Schmidt D. E. Strang West Palm Beach Fla P. Fagan Washington D. C F. J. Bigler T. D. F. Bridge Club First Street West Tom Williams A. J. Knopp Charles Burk

Lutheran Missionary Society Meets At Church

The Lutheran Missionary Society gathered Thursday afternoon at the church parlor with 42 members and eight guests. Sewing took place and Mrs. R. H. Dickmann was received as a new member. Central Challen church held a meeting at Mrs. M. M. Smith’s home on Newton Street with a business session and social hour, refreshments served by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Arthur Bickel. A dramatic program by Mrs. W. S. Halvorson is planned for a post Lenten tea April 11 at Mrs. Cecil Bickley’s home, with next regular guild meeting set for April 18.

Nurses Club D.t. Kestel Waterloo Nurses Club Green Lantern Tearoam J. Fairbanks Emma. Knimdiede Elia Lenits Beulah Black Margaret Mastain Lutheran Missionary Society R. H. Dickmann Chalten Church M. M. Smith Newton Street W. S. Halvorson Ladies’ Guild Christ Episcopal Church Cecil Bickley Guild

Davenport Quint Advances in National Catholic Tourney

Davenport St Ambrose of Davenport Iowa qualified for the second round by beating Baraga High School Marquette Wisconsin 15 to 12. St Michael’s Union City New Jersey also moved on by defeating Marquette Milwaukee 33 to 28. Baraga kept pace with long shots as St Ambrose led 7 to 4 at half and 10 at three quarters.

Chicago St. Ambrose High School Davenport Baraga High School Marquette Wis St. Michael's High School Union City N.J Marquette High Milwaukee St. Ambrose Baraga

French gendarmes face limits on their tailor-made uniforms

French gendarmes fear a rollback of their sartorial privilege after years of allowed custom tailoring. The government now signals that permission to have uniforms cut by a chosen tailor may be revoked, prompting concern over dress code and discipline.

Equinogtial Rainy Day Delays Thunder Debut

Vivid lightning and roiling thunder woke citizens as an equinoctial storm arrived. Rain measured .7 of an inch by 7 am at Ralph B. Slippy's gauge. River stages remained above normal with the Black Hawk and Virden creeks near typical levels.

Ralph B. Slippy Black Hawks Virden Creeks Black Hawk Virden Creek

Fried Hominy and Lentil Croquettes Featured in Recipe Reader

Instructions describe fried hominy slices from saved mush, cooled set, then pan fried in butter with maple syrup. Lentil croquettes use overnight softened lentils mashed and seasoned with onion juice pepper salt, bound with cream and egg, molded and sautéed in hot butter, served with tomato sauce.

Adorable Bloomer Frock Pattern Advised for All Ages

Raglan shoulders are smart this season for both adults and children. Pattern 1678 presents a dainty frock with two inverted pleats for fullness, eight inch front opening, and a collar that fits the neck. Made of Pereale or gingham in colorful geometric prints with white or pique trim. Sizes 2, 4, 6, 6. Yardage listed. simple instructions included. Send ten cents to Courier Pattern Dept. 242 W 11th St New York City.

Raglan Gourier Courier Pattern Dept W. —11Th St New York City

Scallop Casserole With Mustard Butter Crumbs

A scallop dish combines mustard and cayenne with buttered crumbs. Scallops are simmered in liquor, thickened with flour and stock, then folded with scallops and lemon juice. It bakes in a hot oven for twenty minutes in a buttered casserole.

New Switchboard in Dunkerton Telephone Exchange

The Mutual Telephone company reports its new switchboard is in use today after installation and wiring completed last night. The system is housed in the former Farmers & Merchants bank building. Operators are Mrs. Henry Magee and Mrs. Isabelle Gaddis, with Paul Magee as lineman.

Courier Special Service Dunkerton Mutual Telephone Company Farmers & Merchants Bank The Telephone Company Henry Magee Isabelle Gaddis Paul Magee

Teaspoonful of Liquor May Bar Citizen

Objection to Gus Lamb a Cedar Falls restaurant man seeking U S naturalization was raised before Judge Hasnerby claiming false answers and a common law marriage. Witnesses testified Lamb had a good Cedar Falls Waterloo reputation and the guilty plea was a technical liquor law violation. Decision reserved. examiner may appeal.

Gus Lamb Cedar Falls United States BR. W. Hasnerby BR. E. Griffin Lamb Davenport Grundy ‘Center B. E. Ritz Fair Ground Ruppelt

Local Court Records Show Common Law Marriage Case

The town hears testimony about a common law marriage involving Lamb and his motive to plead guilty to protect women. Testifiers include George 8 Mornin H A Mitze Postmaster C B Santee City Marshal Nathan Enlow Cedar Falls and County Auditor F W Esher Waterloo. Lamb pleads guilty to avoid trial amid concerns for a separated woman who is mother of two.

Lamb George Mornin A.mitze C. B. Santee Nathan Enlow Cedar‘ Falls Waterloo Chile

Rabbit Breeders to Attend Des Moines Show

Waterloo rabbit association members plan to attend the Des Moines Rabbit and Fur Show April 12 to 14, promoted by the Des Moines Co Operative Rabbit and Davy Breeders Association. George Carpenter secretary and G A Bush president expect to go. entries judged by John C Fen of Indianapolis. Des Moines secretary H G Van Sickle of 216 Second Street. Also note Kipras Petrauskas and Marion Rakauskaitė, Lithuanian opera stars, in the same company.

Waterloo ‘Rabbit Association Des Moines Des. Moines Kirkwood Kirkwood Hotel John C. Fenr Indianapolis H. G. van Sickle Second Streat

Hostess Cakes Highlight Popular Bakery Staples

A promotional catalog extols Hostess Cakes as top bakery products and urges buyers to request the Hostess brand by name. It lists Devil's Food Chocolate Layer Cocoanut Layer and cupcakes, noting price parity with ordinary cakes and endorsing quality by Good Housekeeping Magazine.

Good Housekeeping Continental Baking Co

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Miss Hardeman League Vera B. Jackson C. Wedeking West Edna, Moffett Clelia Mccullough Minnie Mathauer Margaret Fitzgerald Ruth Bruecker Henry Prank Sunset Road Waterloo Woman's Club Harry Shaw Curtis J. R. Bunyan Miss Allee Harriette ‘Ross G. A. West Edward Northey Herbert Kilgore Herbert, Jr Elvera Dixie Lois OW. Kilgore William Lawrence Kilgore E. D. Dye Ada Adams O. M. Henninger Charles Blume Linden Avenue George Gnagy Grundy Center Black's Tearoom Edna Kent FO Cedar Heights Pioneers of West End St. Vridge Buchanan Wrest Emil Steffen Charles Mahlis Steffen A.G. Edelson A. J. Edelson Ing New York St. Louis W. H. Barker Hudson-Essex Waterloo Company Essex Leo Huntington Oak Lawn Avenue Presbyterian Hospital Dramatic Club West High School Mary Pollard Jackson Lumber & Suply Co Park City Utah West Coast Elly Della Quest Chester Johnson Belle Quest Charles LaBarre Algona M. W. Quest George Quest Averia Lawrence Hummel Minneapolis C. H. Brown Almond Street Frank Dirsa Paul Batley Ray Hinman M. BD. Brown Los Comedres Club Church News Davenport Quint Aedes Ali Phillipe Evening Courier Zanzibar Lithuania Kipras Petrauskas Marion Rakauskaik Sama Melo the Hygienic Products CO Canton Ohio A m Alice Adams Proctor Virginia
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