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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1928

Page

2

Community social season fills Cedar Heights gym evening

Cedar Heights hosts the largest community frolic in its gymnasium with plays, bingo, town games and old fashioned dances. Upton Kepford's orchestra provided music as Mayor James Edwards led the grand march. 36 additions were announced by Rev J A Laurie along with a prize awarded for the most complete list of newcomers. Two contests announced include essays on Why Cedar Wrights is the ideal place to live and awards for best kept flower gardens.

Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Matt Parlot Home Missionary Society St. Pauls Cedar Church C. Brandes Heights Cedar Heights Upton Kepford Ted James Edwards Hey J. A. Laurie Cedar Wrights Cedar Heights School HH. C. Moeller R. W. Goetschell Ralph Edgerton Park Commission Carine Waterloo Garden Club Thea J. G. Us. d| Hod H. A. Gee J. C. Kingsland

Laurette Reddin Honored at Gift Shower Before Wedding

Laurette Reddin, honored guest at a miscellany shower in Mine home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Jennings, ahead of her April 10 marriage to George Albrecht. Dressed as bride and groom, Dorothy Kent and James McKilip presented gifts. a two course luncheon followed. Royal Neighbors card party set for Friday at the K of C hall with bridge.

Loretta Welch Joseph Averill A. B. Jennings Laurette Reddin George Albrecht Dorothy Kent James McKilip Mines Leo Rosauer John Sadier Harry Simmons R.A. Tollingshead Ray Meredith Clara Obele Esther Smith

Waterloo Native Frederick Steely Wed in New York

Frederick L. Steely a Waterloo native 35 obtained a license to marry Mercedes Schoenrick in New York. He is son of Daniel Steely and has roots in Waterloo with relatives here. The bride, 24, was born in Porto Rico and is daughter of Otto Schoenrick. The couple planned to marry yesterday per the New York city clerk.

Frederick L. Steely New York Daniel Steely Waterloo Mercedes Schoenrick Mr. Steely Delan S. D J. M. Steely Marie Fritz Lizzie Fritz Fifth Avenue Cora Paul Franklin Street George Burke James Ulrich A. W EB. M J. W. Steels Porto Rico Otto Schoenrick New York City

Passion Sunday Cantata at Grace Church

The Seven Last Words by DuBois will be sung Sunday at 4 p m by Grace M E church regular chorus with Elizabeth Burney Schmidt soprano WW Hays tenor Joe Du Mond baritone under Oliver L Barker. The work features solos choruses duets and the sonorous Val chorus portraying The Sever Last Words at the cross.

DuBois Grace M. E. Church Elizabeth Burney Schmidt BL Hays Joe du Mond Oliver L. Barker

Church and parish events fill busy Waterloo day

Church groups schedule meetings and talks across Waterloo venues. Willing Workers of Spiritual Church of Christ Truth meet at 2 30 p m in church parlors. Burden Bearers class at Calvary Evangelical holds monthly meeting 7 30 p m in church parlors. Mrs Goldie Cook of Cedar Rapids conducts a question box at reg War meeting Unity Center 322 Lafayette building at 4 p m tomorrow. St Margaret's guild and Woman's auxiliary of St Mark's Episcopal meet for 1 o clock luncheon tomorrow at Hotel Russell Lamson. Mrs C O Lamson hosts with Mrs Vinnie Howe as co host. Dr J G Creede continues his talks on The Church Awake and The History of the Prayer Book. Rev Harry S Longley of Iowa City will be guest preacher at Christ Episcopal church Wednesday at 7 30 p m conducting midweek Lenten services. Union services at 7 34 a m and 10 30 a m. Rev Mr Longley is son of Bishop H S Longley and is well known in Waterloo, having conducted a mission in Christchurch last year during the Lenten season.

Goldie Cook Cedar Rapids Unity Center Lafayette Building St. Margaret's Guild 9L Mark's Episcopal Church Russell Lamson C. O. Lamson Vinnie Howe J. G. Creede Harry S. Longley Iowa City Christ Episcopal Church Mr. Longley H. S. Longley Waterloo Christchurch

Hints in Beauty Care Brush Your Hair

Article extols daily brushing for all hair types using a thick bristled brush. It argues regular brushing removes dust, dirt, and sebum, improves texture, and promotes healthy scalp. stresses care for children and daily routine adjustments for various living environments.

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Fine Arts Open Meeting Presents Plays Overtunes and Cabbages

West High School dramatic club hosts two one act plays Overtunes and Cabbages at 3 p m Friday in the Woman's club room for an open meeting. Agnes Thomas directs Cabbages to be staged at Town City in April. Intermission features soprano solos by Mrs Max Wilson with accompaniment by Mrs Karl Krause. Refreshments served by Mrs W H Bis department chair and committee. junior auxiliary members assist. no admission charge.

West High School Wilson Catherine Sedgwick Victor Stafford Joseph Lutgen W. Ws. Steely Ler Liehfield W. H. Bis H. 8. Burr Mines W. Ji, Scheel W. E. Spence N.S. Huntington Teo Leeper

Trained Social Worker Sought as Overseer of the Poor

The Black Hawk county clubwomen at Cedar Falls urged the board of supervisors to hire a trained social case worker as overseer of the poor. The candidate would meet American Association of Social Workers senior membership standards and serve county welfare. The call came from a committee chaired by Mrs. Fred C. Gram with speakers Miss Louise Cottrell and Mrs. James Devitt at the convention.

Pest Cedar Falls Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors American Association of Social Workers Fred CD. Gram Louise Cottrell Iowa State University James Devitt Oskelogsa

Soul Winners Assemble for Service at First Evangelical

About fifty people attended a supper and program by Soul Winners class at First Evangelical Church. Mrs. H. O. Mixdorf, newly elected president, led the business meeting. Betty Harrington played piano, E. H. Heal mandolin with Mrs. Beal, Ruth Miller read, and Cornelius Daainen played accordion.

First Evangelical Church Scott Stauffacher H. O. Mixdorf Betty Harrington E. H. Heal Beal Ruth Miller Cornelius Daainen

Club Notes At Mrs Wood Denver Mini Club Meeting

Mrs A C G Wood hosts TAL mini club at her home in Denver. Members including Cr Wo Logsdon and others attended, with readings and social hour noted. Upcoming events mentioned include a gathering at Mrs A R L Welsek’s home and a brief recap of yesterday’s meeting.

TAL Mini Club Aero Bins Logsdon

Wanda Daum Honored Guest at Birthday Party seating

Miss Wan da Daum was the guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by Miss Paullne Bassarear at her home. The evening featured spring color themes, a yellow candle cake, and bridge. Evening plans included a Cedar Falls trip for a Minnesingers concert with Craig Ellyson among the soloists.

Paullne Bassarear Wanda Daum Miss Daum Bridge CG. W. Ellyson Cedar Falls Tews ‘State Teachers College Craig Ellyson

City in Brief features visitors and travels across states

Ace and J Wenner were business visitors in Chicago yesterday. Miss Helen Jenks travels to Des Moines to visit her sister. Arthur Connolly travels to Toronto on business. Judge Hasner grants a divorce to Alice Schneck from Ray Schneck. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Alistads return from a six week Pacific coast tour. W P Mack of Creamery Package Manufacturing goes to Mason City on business. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sheridan move to Waterloo from Fort Dodge. Claude A. Clarke and Mrs. Clarke visit Chicago on business. Mrs. Lewan Doerffer’s condition improves after a minor operation at Presbyterian hospital. Mrs. Charles E. Funk and family move to Philadelphia. William Foote injured in bicycle collision with an auto in the evening. Shent H Wag met’s condition improves after appendicitis operation. Sheriff’s recovery noted after a caper tidus incident. H S Raymond returns from months of southern travel. Road trouble on tour near Winthrop noted. Unnamed son Unreld with Uhan’s family heads to Redwood Falls Minnesota to visit relatives.

J. Wenner Chicago Helen Jenks Hammond Avenue Des Moines Dwight H. Wolfe Arthur Connolly Connolly Carnage & Abig Works Toronto Ontario R. W. Hasner Alice Schneck Ray Schneck C. F. Alistads Alta Vista Avenue Pacific Coast W. PF. Mack Creamery Package Manufacturing Company Mason City Harry Sheridan Fort Dodge Waterloo Sycamore Street Sheridan Plaza Theatre Claude A. Clarke Repass Auto Company Mrs. Clark H. T. Wag Able Memorial Hospital Ling H. S. Raymond Tinos Winthrop Tbuque Ates John L Tan

Waterlo o Hobby and Pet Show exhib its rare old books

A Waterloo exhibit displays Pike's Arithmetic and Webster's Speller from 1827 and 1816 along with Transformation from 1789 and a New England Primer. The Courier, City Recreation, Y and M A plan two classes for youths and four broad categories including collections art crafts and pets at the April 13 14 event with prize expectations.

Pike Waterloo Noah Yes Black Hawk County New England Massachusetts Chicago United States Great Britain Blair Courier City Recreation Department

Pupils Testify In Slander Suit Over Recess Tales

In Indianola Iowa March 28 the defense in a $25,000 slander case against Broadhorn school officials and patrons continued. Six pupils under 15 testified that teacher Florence Cochran Bradshaw told them risqué stories during recess to justify the ouster. The judge dismissed charges against Armistrong Shutt and Shull, keeping board members Crawford Lawrence and Ritter as defendants.

Indianola Florence Coch Bradshaw Broadhorn School Here W. S. Cooper Albert Armistrong D. H. Shutt W. E. Shull G. Crawford BR. M. Lawrence Boyd Ritter

East High Students Win Spots in District Music Contests

Betty Young Eva Neubauer and Nathaniel Hackett of East High earned the right to represent the school in solo classes at the district music contests in Charles City on April 6 and 7 after winning at a home meet in East High auditorium yesterday afternoon. Young will compete in piano, Neubauer in soprano, Hackett in boys baritone. judges were Miss Naneen Davis Miss Marjorie Chamberlain and Mrs. Oliver Stevenson.

East High Studeots Betty Young Eva Neubauer Nathaniel Hackett Charles City Ino East High Miss Young Miss Neubauer Hackett Naneen Davis Marjorie Chamberlain Oliver Stevenson

Dortha Bennett Wins Declamatory Contest

Dortha Bennett of East High won first place in the predistrict declamatory contest at Geneva with In the Dark of the Honeymoon. She advances to the state elimination as the district moves toward selection for the next meet. Lawrence Weisner won first in the oratorical division with The Menace of Lawlessness. Jean nelle Wright took the dramatic class top honors with The Hour Glass. Eleven schools were represented.

Dortha Bennett East High Geneva Heme Tava Lawrence Weisner Eldora Jeannelle Wright

Steamed Brown Bread and Related Recipes

Digest of simple bake and dessert items includes Steamed Brown Bread using cornmeal rye meal graham and white flour with molasses dates sour milk and water. Hominy Muff with Lominy lentils and eggs plus melted butter and baking powder. Apricot and Pineapple Preserve using evaporated apricots and canned pineapple boiled with sugar, cooled and sealed.

Jeb

Fountain and Parkway Riverfront Beautification Plan

The riverfront commission plans a fountain installation and parkway landscaping between the Riviera theatre and the river wall as a key part of the river beautification program this year. The new commission will meet soon to discuss plans for summer work and funds permitting. William A. Reed has joined the commission, succeeding Mrs F M Shores, and discussions will cover west bank and wall improvements between Fourth and Fifth streets pending funding.

Riviera Theatre Riverfront Commission William A. Reed F. M. Shores West Bank Wall Fourth Fifth Street

Game Charges Dismissed in Warden Case

Charges of illegal possession of game birds against A. M. Place and B. Ransier were dismissed by Judge George J. Sager on recommendation of Ralph W. Travis after Place proved the birds were lawfully killed in Ulmois and brought to Iowa. The four ducks remained in storage and were not returned to the defendants.

A. M. Place B. Ransier George J. Sager Ralph W. Travis F. W. Edwards Place Ulmois Iowa Qinols Artificial Ice & Fuel Co Ransier Des Moines Frank Hiant Wellsburg

Sons of Veterans Membership Grows at Memorial Hall

Ten applications for Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and nine for the auxiliary were received last evening at Memorial hall. Five new members were initiated into the camp and six into the auxiliary. The additions result from a booster dinner held recently and the groups will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. to continue the work begun. Refreshments were served.

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Auxiliary Memorial Hall Auxiary Actdal

Hazleton Votes Bonds for School Addition

Hazleton Iowa voters approved a $16,000 bond issue to fund an addition to the local school building in a city election held Monday.

Hazleton

Sale of Alley Damages Property in City

A claim filed by Mannv Poyner of Parkersburg alleges damage to property in Lanes and Fowler’s addition from the vacation and sale of an alley off Waterinn. The alley, rented behind Langlais Baking Co. plans, was sold by the city council in October 1927 for 800 dollars, and the claimant seeks relief through the city clerk for presentation to the council.

Fowler Waterinn Altstad& Langlais Baking Co Mannv Poyner Parkersburg Chi Cc. MacKay Baking Company Alteys

Naval bill to senate funds two super dirigibles

Washington March 28 77) Navy proposes 359 million for next year including 2 million to start two rigid airships with goal to expand air navy. Moffett calls the move key for the US merchant air marine. Goodyear and American Bureau bids expected. ships to carry five airplanes each with launch and recovery gear.

Washington, D. C Senate House Moffett Naval Bureau of Aeronautics Tidafe Willeut Capitel Goodyear Company Akron American Provzaverk Company Camden N. Od Navy Admiral Moffett United States

Carl R. Krueger World War Vet Critically Ill

Carl R. Krueger a Waterloo native who served in Company B 168th Infantry World War I is critically ill with tuberculosis at Muerdale sanitarium Wauwatosa Wisconsin per a letter from his mother living in Mankato Minnesota. He left last summer to enter the National Soldiers Home in Milwaukee and was recently transferred to the sanitarium.

Carl R. Krueger Waterloo Company B One Hundred Sixty Eighth Infantry Muerdale Wauwatosa Wis Mankato Minn Krueger Ieit National Soldiers’ Home Milwaukee

Mason City police plan to model ident bureau after local dept

Chief P R Sanford and Capt James Buchan of Mason City visited the local identification bureau yesterday. Detective Emil Steffen explained operation and equipment. They plan to establish their own bureau soon.

Mason City P. R. Sanford James Buchanan Emil Steffen

Prayer as Gate to Power in Religion and Life

Prepared by Rev Jar-T s for the Commission on Evangelium of the Federal Council of Churches. Topic for the Week Religion and Power. Wednesday Prayer the Way to Power. Scripture memory verse Matthew 7 7 Read Matthew 7 7 11 Meditation on prayer as gate to divine energies God grants strength through prepared souls Electricity imagery shows energy becomes power when devices are made The world holds infinite spiritual energies waiting for life gates to open Prayer opens those gates Spirit of truth and love, open wide our minds and hearts Amen.

God Nur Ives

Pottery Show by Cedar Heights Pupils at Teachers’ Convention

Cedar Heights school will exhibit Indian pottery made by its students at the Northeastern Iowa Teachers' convention, tomorrow and Friday. Mrs I H Hart of Cedar Falls will speak on pottery making in grades amid the exhibits. Larger schools from Des Moines and Mason City also display pottery. The teachers are former students of Iowa State Teachers college.

Cedar Heights Iowa I. H. Hart Cedar Falls Hart Iowa State Tea ‘Ers College Des Moines Mason City Iowa State Teachers College

Dr. F H Cutler Near Death at Cedar Falls Home

Cedar Falls March 28 Dr F H Cutler 74 years old and long time practitioner here is near death after a stroke of paralysis suffered during the night He had been considered out of danger after weeks of illness for 32 years in the community prior to the recent attack. The report notes his dire condition and continued decline in health.

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