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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1926

Page

2

Portnightly Club Elects Officers at Annual Banquet

E J Brusher elected president of the Portnightly club at Black's tearoom banquet attended by about 150. Mrs. W A White named vice president, Miss Anna Koehn secretary, Miss Bila D Williams treasurer. Leonard M Weiss retired president presided. Program plans announced by G Ray Wilson, with reports from retiring officers. Dr J A Lauria gave travel talk comparing liquor in Europe to U S prohibition. Upcoming programs listed through 1927 with lectures, concerts, and civic topics.

E. J. Brusher Hudson Leonard M. Weiss J. A Hoskins A. S. Weishaar W. H. Bickley Aic. Wilson Waterloo Players How. Grout W. W J. Ald Oekins Miler LW. Grout Birs BE. B. Cor S. B. Reed Ei Ritz J. W. Gwynne R. W. Getchell Wfiesch le Hudyrt A. KE. Gnagy P. Jensen J.B. Jordan Fred C L. C. Hems G.W. Ellyson Es Tidenour Bertha BR. E Fr. Miller Howellh Benquet

Woman's Club Welcomes New Officers at Spring Luncheon

The Waterloo Woman's Club introduced its new president and officers at a spring luncheon. Nearly 200 members attended as Mrs. C. W. Chapman introduced the slate and conveyed thanks for support during a pleasant, harmonious year. Attendees included delegates from Cedar Falls clubs and state federation officials. Music, readings, and tributes to deceased members filled the program alongside a reception for guests and nonresident attendees.

Atland Fred Gtedrns G.a. Waterbury M. Meimball Marion Ransier Mendelssohin Afiat Brahms Hox Severae Chopin Schultz-Evler Herbert J. Marshall Wert Bee Sclunbert A. L. Alexander Yosether Marshall” Kernocheu Rogert’ Quilter James Rogers Maud Dudley Martha Hedford David ‘Henderson Flenyy. Seebers J. Ho Shank C. W. Kirkpatrick Cedar Freights Woman's Club WW. C. Nunn Cedar Fats Frank . Bowen Hudson General Federation of Women’s Clubs Waterloo Club Federaton Chapman

Wedding Read at Waverly for Waterloo Pair

An early morning wedding at the Methodist church in Waverly joined Mrs Caura Williams and C F Byers of Waterloo. Rev Grant officiated with attendees Mrs R Jenness and Mrs Williams sister Mrs Mice Walker. After the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip to South Dakota before settling back in Waterloo. Williams formerly ran a local grocery, Byers worked with the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railroad.

Waverly Grant Caura.Williams C.F. Byers Waterloo Byers Wehter R. Jenness Jefferson Street Williams Mice Alker Baltimore Street

Friday Study Club to Hold Annual Spring Dinner

Friday Study Club plans its annual spring luncheon tomorrow at Black's tea room at one o clock. Mrs W W Lytie will preside with a program of toasts and music arranged by chair JEL Davis and committee. Toasts honor Dry s of Auld Lang Syne Gardens of Tomorrow Suspenders and Belts Spring Styles. Music by the club sextet. Mrs Willis Johnson to present critic's report. Rainbow table decorations by social committee led by C D Hayes. Mrs S A Ashut h is named as club delegate to the General Federation Biennial in Atlantic City May 24 to June 5.

Black W. W. Lytie Durfaew Jel. Davis B. A. Cobb R. B. Williamson Wy CH. Howrey M. G. Cornish M. F. Coonls Clud Willis Johnson C.D. Hayes M.S. Cornish J. .C. Forbes S.A. Asquith They Club General Federation of Wom]an's Club Atlantic City

Attractive Party Hosts Miss Gesell Before May Wedding

Miss Ida Mae Gesell, soon to wed June 1, honored at a party hosted by Mrs. Phil Lucas. Lavender and green décor featured an inverted umbrella centerpiece and lilac bowls. Guests included Mrs. Fred Smith Emma Winters P. W. Williams Charles Brugman and several Misses. Prizes totaling 500 were awarded to Mrs. Williams Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Leipert.

Id& Mae Gesell Phil Lucas Emma O'Rourke Mmes, Fred Smith Emma Winters P. W. Williams Charles Brugman Ermine Betts Darnthy Mitchell Faye Rober Bernice Clark Mildred ‘Leipert Nora :Parker

Beauty shortcuts for inexpensive beauty formulas

The piece argues cheap substitutes for pricey shop preparations and offers homemade remedies for nails, skin, and hair care. It notes common items like lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, and benzooin tincture, plus home mixes using powder, petroleum jelly, and oatmeal for complexion and whitening.

Iowa Falls Couple Mark 50 Years in May Ceremony

A Iowa Falls couple observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Monday May 10 they wed in Webster City on May 6 1870 at the old Mumilton house with witnesses Rose Prange Kimball and J O Hunter. The groom Henry McMillen is a merchant and postmaster in Wille. Six children survive including Mrs L Cooper Mrs EB Alldrecht Gordon and John of this city and Mrs Harry Wright of Long Beach California. The couple were active in county life and well known locally. Emergency Work Turk Presbyterian Hospital alumnae met with Mrs Bird Bickley featuring a presentation on emergency work and plans for the coming month. Twenty attended. A farewell gathering celebrated Mrs Florie Dean preparing to move to Montana as she visits her daughter.

Iowa Duncan McMilan Webster City Mumilton House Dudpe Rose Prange Kimball J. O. Hunter Mir Mesilla Eourney Ile Old Nomertead Wills Wille Bor Mer McMillen Jivin Lydia Me L. Cooper EB. Alldrecht South Dakota Gordon John This City Harry Wright Long Beach Cal McMillen Unedin County Miss Behrens Lorene. Behrens Join I. Herrens Norris T. Smith Wall John R. Voorhees M's. Touard G. Ross Black Hawk Chapter D.A. R Voorhees Fifteenth Street Turner Santa Cruz Cedar Falls Wargeriy California Daroers Leon Carney Royal Kensington John Osgood el Deen Club Osea Tostlebe Masonic Hall William H. Dahl Friendly Club Frederick Schriéber Christian Watpii The Christian Church In F.'H. Gillette First Christian Church Danville, TA

Church News Recalls Gatherings at Local Parishes

Nineteen members of Majel guilt met yesterday afternoon in church parlors with hostesses and guests named among church circles. A congregational picnic supper is set for Friday at 6 40 p m to welcome new members received during the conference year begun last October. A short business meeting will follow.

Majel Guilt Wiliam Feisner Gommelland J. W.wilgore Ray Thompson R. J. Hutchinson Oliver Stevenson Memmbers Friends of Graves Memorial United Kiine American Lutheran Guild W . GC. Olson First Presbyterian Church J. R. ‘Macartney

Club Notes and Luncheon Meetings Reported

Community groups held gatherings at local homes and tearooms with luncheons and plan approvals. Mrs. Reichert hosted Twin Four club with prize winners, while Mrs. Jen Sen and Mrs. Jay Nilson organized future events. Several members assisted in service and reception duties.

W.H. Reichert George Alexander

Garment and Drapery Trade Query Parameters

A garb and drapery inquiry lists questions about dye quality and fabric fineness. It seeks guidance on whether a color will hold, if wool is suitable, and parallels with other fabrics. No firm conclusions or suppliers are named.

Cedar Falls News Desk Address and Hours

In Cedar Falls, Geonge l and Twaddieg, resident news representatives, operate at 11 West Bourts Avenue. The Waterloo Monitor and Daily Reporter offices list telephone service at 12 and hours from 9 to 12 and 1 to 2 daily.

Geonge l Twaddieg Cédar Falls Waterloo Moenlig Courier Revorter Offtua Bourts Alveet Telephons Offlu Hous

Dances Return With Rules At Cedar Falls High School

Cedar Falls May 18 dancers may return with restrictions. School board votes 3 to 2 to lift the ban but requires dances end by 11 30 pm and parental supervision, with dancers paying costs. Legal cases include arrests for illegal liquor transport and possession, fined $100. Community notices report a pastor addressing crime causes, engagements, and local obituaries plus Friday social calendar and local deaths.

Two Paroled Youths Recommitted To Jail

John Stohr aged 18 of 849 Richtstreat and Walter Tompkins aged 18 of S32 1 4 Sycamore Street were in the county jail today after being recommitted following parole.

John Stohr Richtstreat Walter Tompkins Sycamore Street

Dandruff Goes Danderine Advertisement Claims

An old advertisement extols Danderine promising dandruff elimination within ten minutes, thicker wavier hair, and no itching. It compares dandruff removal to rainfall reviving vegetation, claims roots are invigorated, and hair grows strong, abundant, and lustrous. A small bottle costs a few cents from drug stores.

Canada Dry Hostess Package for home use

A novelty sale pitch touts a twelve bottle Canada Dry carton as a handy hostess package for dinners at home or when guests drop in. Sold by all Canada Dry dealers.

Canada

Youths Recommitted After Larceny Charge In Local Court

Awaiting authorities from the state industrial school at ldora report two youths recommitted after waiving Nearing in municipal court on charges of stealing an automobile from a local garage. The pair and the car were captured in Omaha. The youths, known as 4 ye Stohr and Tompkins, were paroled from the institution last September and chose to return there rather than face auto theft charges in a local court. They were convicted on a larceny charge here.

Ldora Omaha Ye Stohr Tompkins

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