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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1926

Page

2

Farewell luncheon marks YWCA society meeting season

One hundred attendees from Sioux City to Cedar Falls gathered for the annual farewell luncheon at the YWCA before summer meetings at Willard hall. Mes. BR Yapp led the event with decorated tables by Mrs. W A Davis and others, noting devotions by Rev J Arthur Young and a prize intermission contest won by Mrs G W Messer.

Y. W Wildiard Hall Mes Yapp W. A. Davis Sioux City Dubuque Port Dodge Orange Township Jessrp G. W. Messer FJ. Elginney Lotus Farvay J. Arthur Young Mitchell Henry Stebars Luctlle Brinton

University Women Entertain Seniors at Evening Party

University of Iowa dean of women Mrs Addex latde Burge addressed Watersloo high school seniors and guests at an American Association of University Women evening in the YWCA parlors. About 170 attended as lavender and green decorations set a formal tone. The program featured Miss Callie Wieder and Miss Norma Gaiser among helpers, with a Employed Girls council elected for the League and an upcoming supper meeting.

Alrs Addex Latde Burge University of Iowa Uiris GE Watersloo Mmes W. A. Thomson Esiol JK. West G.M. Johnson Jack Patterson Raimiond Shear W. A. Lane R. P. Birdsall J. Oh. Batts A. D. Donnell Harry Reed TR. OC. Bodwell John E. Fanning Zee Marshall Murray Norma Gaiser Katharine .Graham Anne Patterson Janet Styan Walter J. Hunt Callie Wieder Fred. J. Miller Ithe

Liffring Elected President of D A R Chapter

Mrs. Liffring was chosen president of Mary Melrose chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at an officers meeting held yesterday in the home of Mrs. Raymond Folk. Officers elected include Regent Mrs. dG,iff the, vnte yegent, recording secretary Mrs. Howard Burr, corresponding secretary Mrs. Re C G Bodwell, treasurer Miss Flora Miner, registrar Mrs. ath elark, historian Mrs. PLT Morgan. The chapter reported flourishing conditions with substantial funds remaining. Plans for May Day observances and flagpole presentation at Morrisiste were announced.

Mary Melrose Raymond Folk Vnte Yegent Howard A. Burr Mas W. R. Qole Re C G. Bodwell Flora Miner Athelark Plt. Morgan Ars Rehe Neler Howard Burr A. G. Sawyer Sehoory Ik. Cale Crossner N. G Aprilmerican Morrisiste

Amendments Planned for Legion Auxiliary By Laws

Proposed amendments to the Legion Auxiliary by laws will be read by Mrs Charles McKinstry, chairman of the revision committee, and voted upon at a meeting of American Legion Memorial hall. Members urged to attend. if carried, executive terms extend and nominations shift to ballot. After the meeting, the auxiliary will host a bead party and social events for May including a dinner dance opening, bridge events, and a White Shrine regular meeting at Gedar Falls Masonic hall.

Ionalchange Auxilia Wim Cinb Entertainment Committee Sunnyside White Shrine of Jerusalem Bethany No. 9 Gedar Masonic Hall

Beauty Bath Powders Made From Simple Kitchen Staples

A frugal guide to making bath powders at home using basic ingredients like starch cornmeal and borax powder. Encourages mixing rice starch to imitate costly cosmetic powders, adding talcum or rouge for tint, and notes that proper blends won’t clog pores. Advises safe, antiseptic options and simple substitutions for cheap, effective toilet touches.

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Church Groups Schedule Meetings and Elections

Church notices list several gatherings: Frome Heparmens hosts Sunday school and a sewing circle at Cinamnel tatheran church. annual congregational meeting and officer elections set for tomorrow with polls 8:30 to 7:30. Williamson, pastor, will speak on The Pash Present andy Mutare. Park and Lindon aid societies plan Thursday and tomorrow afternoon events respectively.

Dirs Cora Clough Frome Heparmens Ladies Aid Sewing Circle Tme Cinamnel Tatheran Church Lela Duparce Williamson Andy Mutare

Choral Society To Stage First Public Concert

The Heyde Studio Chore¦ society formed from Waterlog pupils plans its debut program at 8 pm Monday at First Congregational. It features choruses double quartets trios duets and solos from opera and classical music with Miss Tin Martin and Miss Byrdelle Saukey on organ. Members listed include Corinne Cherry Mildred sledxor Tea nore lial Mrs Weunk Siardey and many others. The group aims to provide music for clubs churches and other Waterloo area organizations as needed. Westpone meeting of Three Link circle postponed. Plymouth Congregational church members to meet at Mrs Cross Mostess home Friday afternoon.

Heyde Studio Choré¢ Society Martin Heyde Tin Martin Plave Ang Byrdelle Saukey Tafa Mister Corinne Cherry Mildred Sledxor Teanore Lial Weunk Siardey Sistide Aby Worothy Naile Mares ” Nohto Jonny Peterson Gretelayler Sernica ‘Thompson Ales Max U. Milison Alto Dow Tenilly Coulstock Hazelaber Miller Heo Atalloy Ihe Anidh Evelyn Schrader T Hester Waylor Greno Aljen Anthony Jeeoml Walter Firnhater Lio Wareriz Over Kalliman Ank Wiartley Ernst Hess Andy Moria Westpone JT. O O. TE. Hall Nias Cross Mostess Rayynondt Cross Plymouth Congregational Church

City In Brief Highlights Local Socials And Legal Notices

Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Trenor of Charles City and R. B. Trenor of Waverly. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Smith is recovering from a shoulder fracture. County board members Ed Refshauge Bentley and Decker are in T. D. Teeter’s district due to illness. Paul Thornton of Ames, a sophomore at State College, visited parents after joining Phi Gamma Delta. Capt. Richard T. Edwards met with Des Moines recruiting staff. Court actions include Lucy Lovelett filing for divorce from Raymond and requesting alimony, and John Siefken cited for contempt. Several social visits and local church and school notes are listed, along with a grazing quality note by County Engineer W. D. Johnston and a road grading contract awarded to Mackie & Co. Local family announcements cover obituaries and custody arrangements in ongoing legal proceedings.

M. B. Trenor Charles City R.B. Trenor Waverly Joe Ganz First Street Dorothy Smith Daugher C. T. Smith Kern Street Ed Refshauge T. Bentley R. Decker T. D. Teeter Paul Thornton Aly Lawa State College Ames BE. K.thornton Argyle Street Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Eber F. Stevenson Waterloo Iowa State Electical Des Moines Elizabeth Siefken John Siefken Mabel Luhmann Storm Lake H. C. Moeller Mackie & Co Vinton Abs Dade Perkins Minneapolis Jolis No Sweitzer Municipal Charles Foote Dan Foote Han Foote Charles Tormerdy County Carrie Decker Clarence Decker Judes GW. Wood Robert Monroe Lane Suneay Donald

Margaret Walsh to Wed A F Hussman in Dubuque

Margaret Walsh of Waterloo announces her engagement to A F Hussman of Waterloo and Dubuque. The wedding is planned in Dubuque next week. Miss Walsh has served four years as assistant to the Waterloo freight agent of the illinois central railroad. Hussman is treasurer of the Vi MM Reel company.

Dubsatte Hussinan Jett Waterloo Dubuque

Crops Vary From Normal To Backward Across Towns

Des Moines May 12 AP The weekly weather and crop report by Charles D Reed director of the weather bureau notes unusually variable crop conditions ranging from normal to very backward Rain was local affecting less than .20 percent of the state but covered areas hit by drought Planting in eastern counties just begun while in far southwest counties it is about three quarters finished Conditions for oats are mixed in rain favored areas with stands thin Hay and pasture prospects are poor with hay shipped into some counties Winter wheat remains in fair to poor condition First fruit blooms appeared 21 days later than in 1926 and eight days later than the average Pollination thought to be fairly good

Des Moines Charles D. Reed Weather Bureau Today

First Evangelical Church Installs Pipe Organ

First Evangelical Church on Park avenue and Lafayette street began installing a Cour-manual direct electric pipe organ yesterday. The instrument will include a grand organ and antiphonal echoes, 26 pipe sets, an electric harp, and several novelty features. Installation is expected to take five weeks due to many electrical connections. The project costs about 20000 dollars.

First Evangelical Church Park Avenue Lafayette Street

Late Spring Yard Keeps Traction as Garagemen Work Round Clock

Fort Madison Iowa May 12 with seasonal farm work two weeks behind schedule and tractors running 24 hours a day local garagemen operate like country doctors, repairing and fueling machines at all hours day and night.

Fort Madison

Rolvaag to Speak at Norwegian Independence Day

Sioux City Iowa May 12 Prafi C E Rolvaag head of Norwegian language and literature at St Olaf College Northfield Minnesota will be principal speaker at the Norwegian Independence day celebration here May 17 OOH PLAN'T BURNS. Wausau Wisconsin May 12 AP Fire last night destroyed the plant of the Hammer Bloom Tool company demolished 100 automobiles and damaged the Marathon motor car company building Loss was estimated between 150 500 and 200 000 Ten buildings were ablaze at once No one was injured

Sioux City Uup Prafi C. E. Rolvaag St. Olaf College Northfield Minn Wausau Wis Hammer-Bloan Tool Company Marathon 3Loter

Taunting Nonexistent Press Clerk Watters Cedar Falls

George Um Twaddde listed as a resident news representative for Cedar Falls Evening Courier and Daily, with office at 111 West Fourth, Velophone No 42. Office hours stated as 9 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 2 p.m.

Georg UM. Twaddde Cedar Fall Watertow Lvening Courier West Fourth Aleed

Cedar Falls Club Donates 1000 to Campanile Fund

Cedar Falls May 12 Contri tion of 1000 to the camp fund was made today by check in accord ance with action of Cedar Falls Commercial club at its meeting last evening. The club had on hand 2600 accumulated for years and sentiment favored a substantial donation to the college memorial. 115 present for the session and entertainment included piano numbers by Victor Lund and songs by Ruth Merrill. Membership shows 288 names on the rolls. Next year’s program discussed by president John Berg.

Cedar Falls Cam Nellie BE. Grant Miller Wiliam Rehbeck Savannah Til Cedar, Falls Mary Volderming George Obele State Street Fairview Ruth Knittle Waterloo Florence Reed Cedar Gilchrist Hall Wo- Nah Hopkins Lyla Day Clark$villa

Farmers Busy in Fields as Corn Crop Advances

Farmers in this section report similar seeding progress to prior years with most aiming to complete by Friday and reseeding unlikely. Ongoing rains not critical. a 7000 acre-foot downpour soon would help. Community notices list church meetings for Thursday afternoon and social events with local clubs hosting luncheons and dinners. Campanile walls rise four masons oversee work while others prepare for summer tours by teachers college faculty. Local officials attend meetings. several residents visit Cedar Heights and nearby cities for civic activities.

Methodist Ladies’ “Aid H. GC. Harmon Twenty-fourth St. Luke's Guild John Cord- Well Women's Association Church House Missionary Society la Salle Hall Sara M. Riges Effie Schugémann Agnes B. Cole Black Anna S. Duncan Alta Freeman Mary Hunter Anna G. Childs Teachers College Harry N Israel Cedar Heights Miz G. Packard Waterloo

Mercy Hospital Waverly to Grant Diploma Night

Mercy Hospital at Waverly will grant diplomas tonight to graduates from the Mercy hospital nurses training course. Sister Marian Missee Rite Ulich and Eleanor Harmon are to receive diplomas in the nurses home auditorium with Ray Collins delivering the address. In Charter Oak, W. A. Sehouten was injured when thrown from a tractor. he remained standing during the accident and is expected to recover.

Mercy Hospital Waverly Charter Oak Tall W. AL Sehouter Sehouten

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