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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1927

Page

2

Clubwomen urged unity to boost communities in Iowa

The Waterloo Woman's club hosted a convention of Black Hawk county club women. Mia Greef of Eldora urged no pity for towns but coordinated effort through the Federation of Women's Clubs. She praised male and female unity, modern movements, and civic action supported by strong clubs.

Jowans Black Hawk County Waterloo Federation of Women’s Clubs Swomen Missionary Societies Women’s Christian Temperance ‘Union Woman's ‘Club Él Ib United States As 5

Club Notes Highlight Luncheon and Gatherings

Mrs W E Schollian hosted a 1 o’clock luncheon in Wluck’s Tearoom for Happy Hour club members. Letters from Mrs Mack in Colorado and Mrs Benedict back from Florida were read. Other clubs, including KF. OG BP and Srunday Study, planned events at Clara’s cafe and Waterloo hall, with bridge scores noted.

W. EE. Schollian Wluck Happy Hour Club W. Or. Mack Colorado I. L. Benedict Florida Mines W. W. Wrant E. Peek Bick California

Waterloo social clubs and gatherings notice

Vowight Sneered Weart court St Marys hall Waterloo chapter Masonic hall Home Makers class YWCA Mystic Workers Waterloo ICQ hall Thursday afternoon circle Mrs W A Schultz 820 Iowa Street T A M Bridge club Mrs 35 W Bell Gew Os IL club Mrs AE Wold Three Link circle Waterloo LO OA hall Ly MI club Black’s Tearoom Legion auxiliary Memorial hall Thursday Evening Blue Triangle Teague V W Woodmen’s card party K of C hall

Weart Court W. C St. Mary's Hall Waterloo O. FE Masonic Hall A. Mystic Workers Waterloo I. C

Elklets Install Officers at Elks Club for Retiring Staff

The Elklets held an installation for retiring staff at the Elks Club with Mrs. H. B. Maynard as the new installing noble dame and Mrs. J. O. Gnagy assisting. Mrs. A. A. Hoffman served as pianist for the ceremony and initiation. About 60 members attended the afternoon event, which followed a luncheon honoring the retiring officers attended by about 40. Calenda and taper candles provided decorative notes, and luncheon arrangements were by Mmes. George Quest, Floyd Margadant, and Frank Lawson.

H. B. Maynard Elklets Elks Club J. O. Gnagy A. A. Hoffman Mmes George Quest Floyd Margadant Frank Lawson

Anniversaries Mark Hites and Barclay Celebrations

Mr and Mrs A E Hites observed their thirty third wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by Mrs George D Hites for relatives. Mr and Mrs Ray Barclay were surprised at home on their elev nth anniversary with cards and a two course luncheon. Guests included Mrs Jesse and J E Lowery, Mrs George D Hites and several others. A Blue Triangle League dinner will feature Miss Mildred Bucklin as speaker at 6 o clock tomorrow at the New C A. Employed girls are invited. Officers club meets Friday evening and Thursday at 2 in the home of Mrs J Fairweather. Miss Harriet Olson Des Moines deputy supreme commander will be present.

Minner Ralph Hoxie Ce. A. Morris A. J. Shimer Misa Callie Wieder Youngs Women's Christian Association Blue Triangle Edna Engler Frances Newkirk A. E. Hites Ray Barclay George. D. Hites Mmes Lester Lohner Guy Barron Tracy Woodruff Blue’ Triangle ‘League Mil‘dred Bucklin Social’ ‘Welfare’ ‘League New. C. A J. Fairweather Harriet Olson Des “Moines Mander U. W Bart Jett Iowa State Teachers College Cedar “Falls Gilchrest Hall aRoe A. J. Reiff Frank Geler Clarence. Manahi Fred. Spear Mr. Reiff Spear Herbert Lantz A. BE. Reiff

Church groups schedule all day and afternoon meetings

Cedar Heights Ald society holds an annual meeting with officer elections and an all day event. Woman's auxiliary of Christ church meets at 2 30 pm tomorrow for sewing and study of Beyond the City Limits. Home department of First Methodist Episcopal meets at 2 30 pm Thursday with Mrs Charles Keiderling. Loyal Helpers class of Plymouth Congregational meets this evening with Mrs Edward H Kelly. Mrs William Hardcastle leads Searchlight class at Walnut Street Baptist at 7 30 pm. Philathea class of First Methodist Episcopal meets Thursday in church dining room with 6 30 pm picnic supper. church night program follows.

Cedar Heights Ald Society Woman's Christ Church First Methodist Episcopal Church Charles Keiderling Plymouth Congregational Church Edward H. Kelly William Hardcastle Walnut Street Baptist First Methodist Episcopal Church

Yearly Officers Named by Two Parent Teacher Units

Two Parent-Teacher associations elected officers for the year. Mrs. W. W. Stark will be president of the Alcott school unit, with Mrs. Harry Pines as vice president and Miss Laura Mabon as secretary treasurer. Roosevelt group also re elected leaders with Miss Mary Moore new secretary treasurer. Events included talks on education and public library activities, plus musical selections and community singing. The Cedar Rapids round table was slated for attendees.

W. W. Stark D. Smith Alcott Harry Pines Laura Mabon Stark Smith Cedar Rapids Fred J. Miler Max Livan Robert Webster Louise Palmer Z. F. Kenny Fred Grant Glenn Tibbitts Roosevelt Parent-Teacher Association Mary Moore Theresa Feyerelsen Public J. H W

Departments of Woman's Club to Conduct Sessions

Departments of Woman's Club in Waterloo will hold sessions with officers elected by the Romance Languages department at 2 30 p m Friday in the clubhouse. The second departmental annual meeting follows the March 17 meeting where the Evening department voted to disband. Mrs C E B Howard will read Madame Sevigne.

Waterloo Womanis Club C. EB. Howard Madame Sevigne Fine Arts Department F. L.marquis George Innes Robert Stuart W. WW. Gallup Chopin Elliott Wise Dvorak H. H. Beach

Two stolen cars recovered in Gilbertville raid

Two automobiles stolen in Gilbertville were found in good running order save for missing gasoline. A Chevrolet coupe stolen from J.P. Schmitz near the Plaza Theatre on Sunday was recovered on lower Jefferson street. A Ford coupe stolen from Peter Blues near Sixth and Sycamore streets on the night of March 13 was located near Park avenue and Mulberry street.

J.P. Schmitz Plaza Theatre Lower Jefferson Street Peter Blues Gilbertville Park Avenue Mulberry Street Sixth Sycamore Streets

Florence Allen Wins Divorce From Nagging Husband

Des Moines court of domestic relations grants Florence Allen a divorce after testimony describing T. A. Allen as a nagging fuming cussing husband. The March 23 ruling follows the proceedings of the local divorce case in Des Moines.

FUMER Des Moines T. A. Allen Florence Allen

Drug Addict Gus Hard Faces Insanity Hearing Near Gilbertville

A Civil War veteran accused son Phil Gus Hard beat his mother over morphine requests. The father armed with a shotgun forced him to flee. the son seized an ax, damaged a door, and fled again. Waterloo officials and a federal narcotics agent pursued the supply source as the insanity commission continued the case.

Phil Gushard Gilbertville Insanity Commission Gushard Hugh Crumrine Samuel Gushard Charles Mohl Hig Waterloo Vhis Son

Examination notices and postings in service jobs

One applicant took the civil service examination for junior observer in meteorology at the post office today. An examination was given yesterday for one applicant for the position of matron in the Indian service, Oklahoma.

Civil Service Post Office Indian Service Oklahoma

All New Drapes at Cost of 90 Cents

An old advertisement urges readers to refresh homes with new drapes and fabrics at a low cost. It promotes Diamond Dyes for tinting curtains, underwear, and dresses using a fifty year trusted dye, with free directions and color samples available from druggists or by writing to Diamond Dyes in Burlington Vermont.

Diamond Dyes Dent. N Burlington Vermont

Iowa Professor Patents Vermifuge Insecticide

Prof Willan J Dennis of the University of Iowa earned a patent for a vermifuge and insecticide, assigned to Franklin Equipment Company of Monticello. Other Iowa patents include a device for scraping carbon from engines, a cow head stop bar, fountain pen filling apparatus, animal pen panel fillers, and various farm and workshop devices credited to multiple inventors across Des Moines, Fort Madison, Manchester, Fairfield, Norway, Milton, Burlington, and Alta.

Courter Epecial Service Dew - Moines Manch Willan J. Dennis University of Iowa Lowa City Bair & Freeman George D. Lawson Fort Dodge Iowa Rudolph J. Langer Monticello Franklin Company of Walter’. Benson Fort. Madison John’ ‘A. Jackson Des Moines Charles O. Lesher Fairfield Frederick Is. Richardson Manchester John C. Schulte Norway Roy. L. Barton Milton John C. Hammes Gerd Hobbisiefken Burlington Louis Reiss Ryan Diedrick Schmidt Alta

Building Permit Issued for Bee Story Dwelling at 604 Campbell

A building permit was issued to A. R. Moore of 617 Kingsley Avenue by Building Commissioner D. Toening for the erection of a 34 by 26 foot bee story dwelling at 604 Campbell Avenue. The project is valued at 6500 dollars.

Campbell ‘Avenue A. R. Moore Kingsley Avenue D. B. ‘Toening

Vendetta Suspected in Street Corner Murder in Oakland

Police link an Italian vendetta to the March shooting and killing of Frank Pareal Saksman at a San Francisco street intersection. Anna Florentin, mother of four, held in connection with the case as authorities pursue charges over alleged poisoned candy linked to Morentino's children.

Oakland Cal Killig Frank ‘Pareal San Francisco Insur- Saksman Anna Florentin Paresh Morentino

Builders to Des Moines in April Meeting

Sioux City report notes Iowa master builders plan an April meeting. The March gathering in Sioux City announced the event with Webber City president W. Walter serving as association head.

Sioux City Builders of Iowa It -Wasg Aitereu Weboer Ciey

MELLO GLO Face Powder Ad Promises Purity

A dated advertisement touts MELLO GLO face powder as preventing shine and large pores, keeping complexions youthful and even. It claims the powder stays on and makes skin look peachy, urging readers to buy at Paul Davis Dry Goods Co.

Paul Davis

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