Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1928

Page

2

Birthday Banquet Plans For Waterloo B P W Club

Waterloo Business and Professional Women's club marks its seventh founding anniversary with a 6:30 p.m. birthday dinner Tuesday in the clubrooms. Out-of-town and local guests will attend, with a cake cutting by Mrs. Elizabeth Kenney and Mrs. Ww. W. Warsaw. Girl Reserves of the YWCA serve, musical numbers, readings, a surprise feature, and an East High Girls sextet program precede an installation service for new officers.

Waterloo Business and Professional Women's Club Waterloo Elizabeth Kenney Ww. W. Warsaw Grace Ullemeyer Cadman Ferris Marjorie Comfort Ida Kopptin Ariens Peters Eve Neusbauer Annabelle Phennigie Miriam Yacey- Vielin Homer Albright Rose Marie W. P. Kearns Eva Brebner Hans Zwaenziger Ella B. Wood H. O. Barton Evelyn Jay Florence Harris Fern Gray Agness Florence Pfeffer Grate Kauffer Josephine Bunn

Kappa Delta Pi Initiation Banquet At ISU Teachers College

Psi chapter at Iowa State Teachers college held formal initiation and a banquet last evening at Black's year form. Forty-three attended with twelve initiates. Honorary members included Eva May Luse and Alison Aitchison. G W Walters was toastmaster. Toaster, Elma Lighter, and toasts covered The Succe Family and roles of Father Mother Oldest Son and Daughter. Sara Harris and Viola Cooley sang. Also noted is a card party upcoming May 2 with 500 and bridge at Moose Hall under Woman's Benefit Association sponsorship.

B. O. Fickenbinder Eva May Luse Commonsence Melvin O’son Marjorie Loomis Karl Dubber Sara Harris Viola Cooler

Church Groups Schedule Meetings This Week

St Mark's Episcopal guild meets Thursday at 1 o clock at the home of Mrs Julius Eunrke with Mrs Chevalier assisting. Circle five of First Lutheran Missionary Society gathers Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Walter Trask's home. Clover Leaf class at Calvary Evangelical met last night at Anna Malone's home with games and music and light refreshments.

St. Margaret’s Guild of St. Mark‘s “Episcopal Church Birs Julius Eunrke Yet Chevalier Jess Circle Five First Lutheran Missionary Society Walter Trask Clover Leaf Calvary Evangecal Church Anna Malone

Hints On Dark Skin Beauty From Edna K

This fragment suggests skin darkening advice for brunets, praising lighter features while urging bleaching and color tricks. It mentions oatmeal masks, face packs, and home treatments, with warnings about irritation and the need for skin cleansing. The text reads like a fashion beauty column with dubious methods and promotional hints.

Edna K

Social Events on Week's Calendar

A list of club meetings and social gatherings for the week includes Sigma Phi spring dance, Monday events at various halls, Monday and Tuesday evenings, Wednesday and Thursday gatherings, Friday activities at Cedar River park, plus card parties and church events at Plymouth Congregational and St. Mark's. Notable organizers include Mrs Leonard Bryant, Mrs E N Pierce, Mrs R H Garrison, Mr Julius Kubrke, and Walter Parrott, with venues such as Moose hall and Key locations like Universalist and St Margarets.

Beker Chapter Matt Parrott St. Margarets Guild St. Mark's Church Julius Kubrke Noble Grand Circle Sunshine Rebekah Judge Cedar River Park

Esther Schenk and Tracy Pitzen to Wed Today

Esther M Schenk daughter of Mrs Bila M Schenk will marry Tracy Pitzen son of Mr and Mrs Allen Pitzen at Graves Memorial United Brethren church in Waterloo this evening. The ceremony features a rose bouquet reception at the bride’s home and a motor trip plan returning to Waterloo. The couple are West High graduates and plan to live at the Schenk home until January. Entertainment at Plymouth Church and a Pun on the Podunk Limited play are noted events.

Esther M. Schenk Bila M. Schenk Haxthorne Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Tracy Ua. Pilwzen Allen Pitzen Mullan Avenue E. W. Main Jebeweth Sage A. D Bond Cadman Appleblossoms Bride West High School Miss Schenk Pioneer National Bank Teller Pilken Rapid Transit Company Waterloo Schenk Jay

Club Notes from Rebekah Lodge Picnic and Lighthouse Club

The Past Noble Grand circle of the Sun Shine Rebekah lodge plans a picnic luncheon Friday at River Park. Lighthouse Club met with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Oarb. Honors were given to Mrs. Orville Hamilton, Floyd Stevens, Mrs. E. L. Potter and William Cummings. A potluck supper is set for two weeks at the Hamilton home.

Noble Grand Circle of Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Thelock Ced River Park Lighthouse Club Elmer Oarb Orville Hamton Floyd Stevens E. L. Potter William Cummings Hamilton

Mothers Week Honored With Local Club Events

A series of community observances takes place for Mother’s Day week. Lions, Hadassah, and university groups host luncheons and banquets for members and guests, with speakers from local churches and sororities. Pioneers and youth groups plan talks, prayers, and social gatherings to honor mothers across Davenport and Ames.

Past and Future Seen at Watterby Club Anniversary

The Watterby Woman's club held its annual spring luncheon at Intel Russell Lamson, marking the gold anniversary of the Ladies Literary Society founded in May 1878 with 17 members. Mary Edgertazi, the sole charter member present, received honors as Mrs. E L Johnson recalled club history and early events, while plans for future progress and community service were outlined by current officers and speakers.

Watterby Woman's Club Intel Russell-Lamson Ladies' Literary Society Mary Edgertazi E. L. Johnson Cummins Waterloo Town Federation of Women's Clubs F. L. Marquis Richmond W. Schear Civic Department Guy Beautiful E. T. Alford R. A. Santee Gedar Palis County Federation of Women’s Clubs E. L. Ritter Gedar Falls Woman's Club W. J. Sutcliffe Cedar Heights Club Williams Shelly Rock Louise Palmer Lucille Huntington A. S. Weishaar

Bridge Club Hosts and Hostesses Named

Mrs J W Mochal hosted friends at her home for Bid em Up Bridge club. High scores went to Mrs J E H Chevalier and Mrs M G C Troutner. Guests included Mrs E H Hancher and Mrs Stewart Reed. Mrs S A Dudley Will to entertain next meeting. Mrs R H Garrison hosts Happy Moor club luncheon Tuesday at her home.

J. W. Mochal J. EH. Chevalier M. GC. Troutner E. H. Hancher Stewart Reed 5. A. Dudley R. H. Garrison Happy Moor Club Thelock

Federation Convention Plans in San Antonio

Washington May 12. The General Federation of Women's Clubs meets in San Antonio May 28 to June 7 for the nineteenth biennial with a program themed The Fine art of Living. Distinguished speakers will discuss home life, international relations and education, with 32 000 square feet of exhibits and a procession of state federation presidents. Texas hosts include a cow boy song night and Fort Sam Houston review, while 5 000 visitors are expected with numerous receptions and play day excursions.

Washington, D. C General Federation of Women’s Clubs San Antonio Tex John Dickinson Sherman H. & Godfrey Minneapolis Bureau of Standards George K. Burgess Department of Commerce Merlin H. Aylesworth National Broadcasting Company Gutzon Borglum Frank Luther Mott School of Journalism University of Town Dan Moody Texas Max Handman Department of Economics and Sociology University of Texas Annie Webb Blanton Federation Thomas G. Winter United States Elizabeth C. Morriss Buncombe County North Carolina Alderman Bureau of Education Henry Drought W. R. Potter Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Municipal Auditorium Alamo

Mrs Ben Hesser chosen Regent of Waterloo DAR

Mrs Ben Hesser was elected Regent of Waterloo chapter Daughters of American Revolution at a meeting yesterday evening at the YWCA building. She succeeds Mrs John Gwrone. Other officers include Mrs M A O Keefe vice regent and Mrs L J Pot ter recording secretary. The group voted to pay expenses for three WY camp attendees and announced a flag day picnic for June 14 at Mrs E F Rohlf's home. Elizabeth DeWald sang with Jack Patterson at piano.

Ben Hesser Waterloo Daughters of American Revolution YW. C. A John Gwrone M. A. O'Keefe L. J. Poteter Thomas Eatol Walter Jensen J. R. Roberts Ell. Rohit Alta Fisher C. D. Becker Renaris EF. L. Rohlf Elizabeth DeWald Jack Patterson

Thee Childs First Heheed to the Family

Freepel issued by the National Kindergartem ansoviation in New York City discusses home education for children. The articles appear weekly in the Evening Courier columns, focusing on early learning and family guidance.

National Kindergartem Ansoviation West Fortieth Street New York City Evening Courier

Frank Bros 62nd Birthday May 18 in Waterloo

Frank Bros Clothing Store marks sixty second anniversary of its Waterloo establishment on May 18. The oldest mercantile concern in the city, now at 6035 Commercial Street, has operated since 1866. A. Abe Frank started the business. he and Mrs. Frank reside in Wellington apartments. Henry Frank now leads the firm with Elliott B. Wise as secretary treasurer. The piece recalls a 1880 trousers purchase by E J Miller of Oronoque Kansas, worn across the U S and abroad, noting Miller’s connection to Prank Bros.

Waterloo Frank Bros. Clothing Commercial Street A. H. Prank Moses Louis Frank Abe Frank Wellington Henry Frank Frank Bros Elliott B. Wise The Kansas City Star E. J. Miller Oronoque Kan U. S United States Miller E. B. Wise Orange Township Prank Bros

Edible Mixtures And Cooking Tips From A Frugal Kitchen

A collage of kitchen notes shows recipes and tips for creative uses of ham and leftovers. It includes a ham and egg casserole with white sauce, orange butter, and directions for making a fruit preserve, croquettes from leftovers, and a method for roasting chicken to keep the breast moist.

Sam

Ways of Happiness by Edith L Reid

A mother helps a crying boy repair a broken wagon while another boy, Clarence, solves a problem by inventing a bumper for his bent auto. The piece contrasts relying on others for happiness with teaching children to use resourcefulness to overcome setbacks and gain lasting happiness. It argues to guide children toward problem solving under adult supervision rather than always providing temporary relief.

Edith L. Reid George Clarence

Music Clubs Honor Mrs. Kelley in Waterloo Event

Mrs. Edgar Stillman Kelley, president of the Women’s Federated Music Clubs of America, to be guest of B Natural Music club in Waterloo on Monday May 21. Banquet at 6 p.m. in Black’s tearoom. Kelley to meet club guests at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian church. he will direct the Cedar Falls college orchestra May 22 in the New England Symphony. No Natural club meeting Monday.

Edgar Stillman Kelley Federated Music Clubs of America B. Natural Music Club Martha McCormick Kelley Black Fine Arts Department Waterloo Woman's Club Ladies’ Musical Improvement Society Mou First Presbyterian Church Cedar Falls

Isabella circle hosts charity card party with regents visiting

Castile circle Daughters of Isabella plan a 2 PM Friday charity card party at Hotel Russell Lamson with Miss Lucille O Hagan as chairwoman. Fort Madison state regent Miss Mary Phelan arrives to join Miss Mayme Egan. They will attend the quarterly conference in Charles City Indiana and tomorrow attend initiation and a banquet at the country club.

Castile Circle Daughters of Isabella Russell Lamson Lucille O'Hagan Mary Phelan Fort Madison Mayme Egan Focal Circle Charles City Regents Cluo

Rotary Guests Honor Mothers and Daughters at Club Event

Rotarians and guests gather for Mothers Day observance at Hotel Russell Tamson with Mrs. Fred McClain singing and Rev. J. Richmond Morgan as speaker. Members are asked to bring mothers or oldest daughters if mothers cannot attend. Also notes Dr. R J Carroll returning from a Rochester, Minnesota trip.

Fred McClain Rotary Club Russell- Tamson J. Richmond Morgan First Congregational Church

Kindergarten Aims at Democratic Citizenship Training

Quote from W A Holcomb principal Geneseo State Normal School notes kindergartens teach fundamentals of democratic citizenship and cooperative living. The National Kindergarten Association at 8 West Fortieth Street New York offers aid to start a class in a public school for community children receiving benefits.

W. A. Holcomb State Normal School Geneseo New York National Kindergarten Association West Fortieth Street

Optical serve ad and travel notes in Waterloo brief

City in brief items note Buchanan's optical advertisement and a proposal for appointments. It records Charles F. Kurth leaving for Chicago and visits to Galena and a sister. Also covered are delegates attending a Brotherhood convention in Cleveland, Irene Staley’s visit from Niagara Falls, a clinic by Dr. Brenneman in Waterloo, and a rescheduled East Hi Y banquet. Night train details to Chicago and Waterloo with daylight time changes are given.

Charles F. Kurth Black Chicago American Academy of Hairdressers Galena T. H. Graham Nettie Haskins The Brotherhood of Railway Trainment and Auxiliary Cleveland Graham Lodge 341 Brotherhood Haskins Auriary

Y. M. C. A. Officers Are All Re-Elected

Y M C A officers were all re-elected at the annual meeting held yesterday at the Y. D. Allen was named president, with R H E Garrison as vice president Dr J H Butts recording secretary and R E Miller as treasurer Also re-elected were other directors as the group noted satisfaction with last year's work despite reduced personnel from a Community Chest cut

Co. D. Allen R. H E. Garrison J. H. Butts R. E. Miller

Sole Leather So Workman Cuts Belt in Factory

In Bilston England on May 12 Thomas Lowe a Staffordshire crane driver showed frugality by using a large power belt to repair his child's shoes. He snipped a leather slab from the belt and fixed the shoes himself. The belt valued at 5500 was seized and Lowe was imprisoned for two months.

Bilston England Thomas Lowe Staffordshire Lowe

Airplane and trains meet after two hours at 100 mph

The puzzle notes the plane covers 200 miles while trains meet in two hours, with the plane's peculiar path irrelevant. The statement implies the plane's speed is 100 miles per hour, but the data focuses on the meeting time rather than path details.

Also Mentioned on This Page

P. W Kappa Delta Pi Ife Firemen’s Hall Etta Branson Close Lake Reginal BE. H. Web Desse Baugher June Gordon George Moothearl Supyaer Church News Owl Ieee Sigma Phi Elky Cul Leonard Bryant Chipter Dra Rodamar Svenlig Clara Barton Puld Sarigh Dete Walter ‘Trask Moose Hall E. N. Pierce Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors C. Hall Plymouth Congregational Church Isabella Card Party Russell-Lamson Tracy Pitzen Podunk Limited P. m Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church Calgary Evangelical Church H. G. Ludike Los Comedres Club Chapter FE P. B. QO Laa Tra Rodamer B. Haeckel J. W. Scott Mooseheart Legion Winnhing John Grider EH. A. Caress J Line Harriett Wight Lawrence Dawson Treordey Marshalltown James J. da Monge Memtwes Wadassah Burds Esther Sterel Eve- Shing Davin Sirge Elizabeth [Greesberg Story Jewish Workshop Palestine Lilian Barjals Hadassah Rose Feinberg Vale Ann Frieda May D.A.R Waterlooangel Sir Waterloo Club Iowa Woman's Relief Cotts Lottie Flick Memorial Hall Catherine Luth Martha Webb Flick Addie McCormick Elmwood Cemetery Jack Cook Corwin Ewing Robert Hicks Woodrow Fellmer Jack Russell Jake Strong Ernest Mohr Beaver Patrol Boy Scouts Jack Ruth Wood Davenport Mazereth Kerr Grundy Genter Gilchristchapel Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Pearls Luther Richman Altatreet Becker Order of Eastern Star Matt Parroth Elkless Elks Club Rochester R. J. Carroll Chiain Rochester, Minn Paris Cheruit Buchanan's Irene Staley Niagara Falls W. O. Staley Seventh Street West Joseph Brenneman Chicago Memorial Hospital Waterloo Medical Society Fast High Riviera Theatre Richard Crane Eave Chicago Artificial Ice & Fuel Co Tangney-McGinn Hotels Co Fashion Department Gsee Heer
Search Courier

Search the Waterloo Evening Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Waterloo Evening Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication