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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

3

Flower Show Plans Prominent Waterloo Society Women

Waterloo Garden club leads preparations for annual community flower show under Mrs KR M Knox with committees on reception location entries publicity and hospital bouquets. Iris show spring garden tea planned at Carl Bickley residence and a long list of Cedar Heights and Des Moines names appears in opening 1927 club year roster.

Waterloo Garden Club KR. M. Knox J. E. Bragdon H. B. Maynard C. W. Chapman George Wood D. J. Walker Carl Davis B. W. Schuneman G.H. Hospers Carl Bickley J. Gs. Hildebrand ML BG. Cleveland Airs C. A. Waterbury W. W. Beal Mines J. R. Vaughan G. W. Wood W. F. Parrott C. P. Shockley J. A. Kniebenstein R. M. Nox W.W. Beal K. Bragdon T. M. Buchanan N. B. Barber BH. B. Bo J. G.hildebrand J. W. Henderson A. G. Horn G. H. Hospers A. T. Hapkill F. © Hitchins Harry Israel Cedar Heights W. EB. Johnson G. M. John J. PF. Jones L. A. Hliehenstein RSL Knox N. H. Loomis A. B. Lovejoy H. B. Lichty H. A. Limbert W. W. Marsh E. E. Magee H.C. Miller J. J. Miller A. H. McCutcheon J. G. McAlvin R. W. McDowell Jackson ‘McCoy BE. W. Miller C. A. Marsh Mytta Naven W. Rv. Sieg F. M. ‘Shores B. F Swisher H. D Simon E. R. Shoemaker J. F. Simpson H. HA. Schulte Waterbury H. C. Wurster W. Scott Williams R. W. Waite W. PF. Wright

New Century club to meet at Mrs Nauman's home

New Century club plans a L o'clock luncheon tomorrow at the home of Mrs A B Nauman. G C club was entertained yesterday for a 1 o'clock luncheon at Mrs Frank Wagner's home with bridge favors to Mrs George Weilein Mrs Will Bailey and Mrs Will Lamb. Mrs George Highley attended as a special guest. The club will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Weilein. F club members entertained their husbands at dinner last evening at Miss Mary Woore's home. Yellow and white table decor with tea roses. Henry Woore father of the hostess appeared as a special guest. The club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Lillian Dennis and 500 favors went to Mrs Harriet Finn Miss Letha Stull and Miss Martha Sweeney. Mrs Frank Hayden was admitted to membership. Miss Stull was a guest. The club will meet in June with Mrs T W Robinson.

New Century Club A. B. Nauman X. G. C. Club Frank Wagner George Weilein Will Bailey Will Lamb George ‘Highley Weilein F. Club Lillian Dennis Harriet Finn Letha’‘ Stull Martha ‘Sweeney Frank Hayden Miss Stull T. W. Robinson Virgil Dye Lester Penn Dye Home Mildred Dye Dale Penn Miss Albert Pray Disabled Soldiers—Auxiliary FE. T. Marson J. B. Becker H. L. Wolf Chicago Majel First Presbyterian Church J. R. Macartney California Mmes Charles Lewis L. F. Furry D. E F. Merriman Clarence Arnold Jesse Baugher W. B. Jennings Elmer Togerson Dr. Macartney Henry Schneider

Recital and social schedule at Cedar Falls venues

Tonight features soprano Miss Bessie Zimmer and pianist Miss Cecelia Vogelsang at Gilchrist chapel Cedar Falls. Events include Junior-Senior program at Our Lady of Victory Academy and various club luncheons and meetings at Hotel Russell Lamison Black's Tearoom Memorial Hall and St Pauls M E church with speakers on James Whitcomb Riley.

Bessie Zimmer Cecelia Vogelsang Gilchrist Chapel Cedar Falls Our Lady of Victory Academy Security Benefit Association K. of Phall Flint' Methodist Church Russell-Lamison Black's Tearoom Ernest Griffith Woman's Relief corps—Memorial Hall G. F. Club Arthur Fink Waterloo Russell Lamson David Riley Earl James Whitcomb Riley St. Paul's M. E. Church

University Women Honor Mae Smith at High School Reception

Miss Mae Smith president of the Cedar Falls branch of the American Association of University Women urged local high school seniors to pursue college if they are willing to work and save. She advised delaying, working to fund at least one term, and noted education today is life itself. The program featured vocal solos by Mrs. C A Boatman and a walking rehearsal.

Mae Smith Cedar Falls American Association of University Women Waterloo Miss Smith Iowa State Teachers College C. A. Boatman

May Breakfast Hosted by Miller and Oman

Merle Miller and Fern Oman hosted a May waffle breakfast at the former's home. Pastel decorations featured nile green and pink with a maypole centerpiece and streamers guiding guests to place-dolls in dresses matching attendees. Special east district teachers attended. guests included Mrs Gutie B. Larsen and several Misses.

Merle Miller Fern Oman East District Gutie B. Larsen Thora Collyer Vera Geiger Lauretta Graf Mary Nancy Graham Joy Harmon Jessie Shirley Bertha Stiles Grace Ullemyer

Lorena Dieckmann Showered With Kitchen Utilities

Mrs. Herman Holm and daughter hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Lorena Dieckmann in her home. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Wesley Menefee on May 25 with favors at 50 cents and bunco prizes. Guests included Mrs. Charles Britzman and others, and refreshments were served. Miss Dieckmann will be honored again at Black's tea room by the bunco club at 6:30 p.m.

Herman Holm Mildred Lorena Dieckmann Wesley Menefee Charles Britzman Marie Will Louise Poppe Helen Britzman Mmes. William Wilson Bussey W. F. Close Charles Holder Ernest Boemecke Otto Holm Leonard Britzman Marian Shauge

Hints In Beauty Care The Hysterical Woman

A prejudiced discussion on hysteria among women, claiming it is racial and hereditary, with advice on questionable beauty regimens. It notes age-related appearance changes and suggests a homemade astringent from egg white to tighten skin, plus a routine of application and cooling.

England France

W C T U Closes Season at Y W for Summer Meetings

Members met Tuesday afternoon at the Y W C A building for the final session of the season. A luncheon served to 150 followed a program with poetry, music, and an address on Mothers and Temperance. Plans for a June house party and next meeting at Willard hall were announced.

Willard Hall W. A. Davis Mary J. Philpot Cedar Falls Red Wilcox Sae Collins Kay Short Dorothy Ellsworth Loyal Temperance Legion J. A. Billings America the Beautiful W. ID. Endras Temperance Willsborough F. F. Yapp D. W. Bovee Peter Woodring C. H. Mether Orange Township Lester Parris Hudson Road Waterloo

Madeira Chisholm Wedding At Bride's New York Home

Dashiell Livingston Madeira son of Rev. Madeira and Edith Clifford Chisholm wed at the bride's parents in New York on May 7. Rev Dr Madeira could not attend. a family friend officiated. The gown featured white satin and heirloom lace. The couple planned a short automobile tour before Madeira sails May 15 with the U S Navy on the U S S Lamson in the Hudson River.

Dashiell Livingston Madeira BE. E. Madeira Christ Episcopal Church Edith Clifford Chisholm Edward C. Chisholm Park Avenue New York Madeira Waterloo United States Navy U. S. S. Lamson Hudson River John D. Ireland N. Y Chisholm

Past Matrons and Patrons Night Set by O E S

The Waterloo chapter of the Order of Easter Star will hold its annual past matrons and patrons night on May 23 during a business session led by Mrs. Roy Short. A carnival report was given and the program featured dances by Betty Jean Kundig Elaine DeBerg and Betty Jane Graham a banjo solo by Donald Bottenfield with Mrs. R C Brown and a vocal solo by John Ray with Miss Neva Ellsworth. committee chairs were named with Mrs. Roy Metzger as program chair and dining room and kitchen duties assigned to several members.

Masonic Hall of Roy Metzger A. A. Sohner Joulse Marie Miller Anita Fentiman Lulu Mae Gokin Minnie Bellis Grace Newkirk Grace Boeller Emily Walker Howard Sohm Thomass F. Kenney Acidrew Artus

Elsie La Pole and William Manson United in Marriage

Elsie La Pole wed William Manson in Independence with Rev. Roy Leslie Smith officiating at 11. The bride wore white silk lace over satin and roses. brother Frank La Pole attended. The couple will live in Independence then plan Waterloo, settling later.

George Rusie French Street Rusie Elsie la Pole Independence LaPole Wiliam Manson Roy Leslie Smith Methodist Church Frank la Pole

C A R Elects Officers and Reports Read

Members of the Children of the American Revolution elected officers at a meeting last evening at the Murtagh home. Senior president Mrs. George DeWald. other officers Frances Petersen vice president Dorothy Petersen recording secretary Josephine Murtagh corresponding secretary Margaret Gallup registrar Virginia Shelton historian Merle Scott color bearer. A silk flag and standard were presented by Waterloo chapter DAR. Miss Marjorie Agnew’s report on the Washington continental congress described visits to the Mayflower, wreath ceremonies for Washingtons grave, Arlington Unknown Soldier service, and other events. Next meeting will be a school‑year end picnic.

Waterloo Daughters of the American Revolution Eleanor Jean Kathryn Warsaw Thomas Merle Scott Alice May Martha Ellen White DeWald Marjorie Agnew Continental Congress Washington, D. C Miss Agnew George Martha Washington Arlington Cemetery Unknown Soldier A. J. M. Skogmo Trinity American Lutheran Brotherhood United Lutheran Church of America Cedar Stupids A. Stocker J. H. Godtiring Fred Nus A. J. Oleson Otto Koepke A. P. Smith

Cora Hartleip Honored at Westminster Choir Dinner

A dinner at Westminster Presbyterian Church honored Miss Cora Hartleip before her upcoming marriage to Robert A. Faber. Twenty five guests enjoyed a pink orchid yellow themed table with an Italian cutwork luncheon set as Miss Hartleip received the gift. Regular choir rehearsals proceeded alongside the brief event.

Cora Hartleip Robert A. Faber Westminster Presbyterian Church Nora Fhinney

Walnut Street church Fidelis class annual banquet flows with music

Seventy five people attended the Fidelis class banquet at Walnut Street Baptist Church last night. The program featured the church orchestra and a class quartet with Mrs. Joe Margadant Mrs. Oscar Berry Carl Wagner and C. L. Crane. Mrs H C Keiber hosted and others performed including radio bits and solos by Mrs C C Donley and Miss Neah Eickelberg. Mrs F L Crefoot and trombonist F B Moffitt also performed. Dr Steeves gave the closing talk and Mrs C M Sherrill was banquet chairperson. Decorations were lavender pink and white.

Fidelis Walnut Street Baptist Church Joe Margadant Oscar Berry Carl Wagner C. L. Crane H. C. Keiber Bert Rogers Warrenl. Steeves Don Dilley C. C. Donley Neah Eickelberg F. L. Crefoot F. B. Moffitt Dr. Steeves C. M. Sherrill

Central Christian Church Banquet Honors Joe Sniveley Team

Thirty six attendees join the annual Central Christian church banquet with Mrs Jed Chapman Mrs Oscar Saunders and Mr W D Endres assisting. Mrs W K Robinson oversees the program and arrangements. Miss Mary Dlerner Gates Business College will address a crowd of over 100. Musical numbers by Miss Janet Little Miss Jeanette Corsant Cedar Walls and Mrs Beulah Myers Orange township, with Mrs W D Endres as toastmistress.

Mothers and Daughters of Central Christian Church Joe Sniveley W. K. Robinson Mary Dlerner Gates Business College Janet Little Jeanette Corsant Cedar Walls Beulah Myers Orange Township W. D. Endres

City in Brief Highlights From Waterloo News Events

Local notices report Knights of Columbus meeting at 8 15 PM, hospital visits including Miss Alta Allen and Mrs Co L Cline, and travels of Mrs H Fischer Mrs Ila Meservey. Minor health updates note Miss Viola Wilkinson and Mrs Maggie A Miller progress. Community talks include Unity Center topic The Formative Power of Thought by Mrs Goldie Cook and Pythian Sisters banquet at Helmet lodge. Delegates named for Ys Men International convention May 22 at Ottumwa.

Maggie A. Miller Falls City, Neb Waterloo Allen Memorial Hospital Juanita Miller Goldie Cook Unity Center Lafayette Building Helmet Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters K. of P. Temple Cecil Lanning Graham Hay Ray Cable Gerald “Holton Richard Holmes Waterloo Club Ys Men International Ottumwa Homer Albright

Davis Dry Goods Worker Accepts Fort Wayne Post

Davis Dry Goods plans to relocate to Fort Wayne Indiana after accepting a position with Wolf and Dessauer. Rev MK B Mounsey rector and Mrs George Worthen attend a national Episcopal social service conference in Des Moines led by Dr C M Lathrop and Very Rev H Robbins.

MK. B. Mounsey Christ Episcopal Church George Worthen Sted Cross Home Service Social Service Department The Episcopal Church Des Moines C. M. Lathrop New York H. Robbins

Visitors Inspect Improvements in City's Hospitals

Large numbers of Waterloo citizens visited the annual open house at three local hospitals to view improvements and new facilities showcase efforts to enhance patient care and hospital services in the city.

Waterloo

Open house honors National Hospital Day across multiple hospitals

Visitors toured Allen Memorial, St. Francis, St. Kels, and ieshy terien hospitals to view modern equipment and recent improvements. Nurses guided tours with an afternoon open house from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and evening sessions 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Allen Memorial featured a diabetic diet exhibit led by Miss Doris Berfield.

Tals Auch Allen Memorial Ieshy Terien St. Kels St. Francis Allen Memorial Hospital Doris Berfield

Jones’ Brutally Frank Payment Note Remark

A Life excerpt recalls Jones as the town’s most brutally frank businessman. When he remits payment, he writes you have already found the inclosed check, a sharp dig at overdue accounts reflecting his blunt style.

Jones Life

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