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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1927

Page

2

Waterloo Woman's Club Holds Spring Luncheon at Hotel Russell-Lamson

The Waterloo Woman's Club held its annual inauguration luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson with 150 covers. Incoming and retiring officers, department chairs, and guests including Mrs. William Larrabee Jr and Cedar Falls leaders attended. Music featured Lucile Reding Johnson, Mrs. Albert Green Jey, and Hortense Morgan among others, with Mrs. E T. Alford re elected president and several officials introduced. Out of town guests included Mrs. T J Parks of Long Beach and Mrs. L Landers of Cedar Rapids.

Waterloo Woman's Club Hotel Russell-Lamson William Larrabee, Jr. Clermont State Federation FR. A. Santee Cedar Falls Black Hawk Carpenter Liszt Albert. Green Jey Mandel Bird Edwin ‘Schneider Dawn Pearl Curran Sandman George Roberts Robert Parrott Hortense Morgan Saint- Saens Wieniawski Karl Krause E T. Alford A. S. Weishaar W. PR. Kerwin C. M. Howe Jackson McCoy J. E. Sedgwick HB. C. Orrick Sam Frank W. H. Bickley FineArts C. W. Ellys0n Home and Education T. E. Eickelberg Department For T. J. Parks Long Beach Cal J. R. Anders L. Landers Cedar Rapids C. Lamson

Mrs Fowler Hosts Luncheon for Chicago Visitor

Mrs William Sims from Chicago inspired a small informal luncheon yesterday afternoon in the home of Mrs Arthur Fowler, sister of the visitor. Table appointments were yellow, flowers and candles added charm, and conversations centered on Bridges and mad Jange. Sims arrived earlier in the week and will return home tomorrow or Sunday.

William Sims Chicago Arthur Fowler

Church Society Plans Cleanup and May Supper

Forty members of the Lindens M E church old society, hosted by Mrs J M Bandfield and the ninth division, met at the church yesterday. They voted to cleanup the church next Tuesday with a picnic luncheon, and a tea towel shower will occur at the upcoming thimble bee. Mrs W B Porter, society president, will chair the tenth division. a supper is set for May 20. The ninth division contributed 200 to the treasury. Luncheon guest of honor and speaker at the junior auxiliary spring luncheon of the Waterloo Woman's Club will be Mrs R H Sylvester of Des Moines, with over 60 reservations. Mrs Sylvester arrives tomorrow, staying with Mrs L C Hemsworth. reservations close tonight.

Old Society Lindens M. E. Church J. M. Bandfield W. B. Porter R. H. Sylvester Des Moines Federation of Women's Clubs Fine “Arts Department Waterloo Woman’s Club Black’s Tearoom Josephine Maine Lil. Han “Grange Carol ‘Burr Dee McElhinney Sylvester L. C. Hemsworth

Waterloo clubs and churches social events evening agenda

Tonight in Waterloo many civic and church groups hold events at local venues. A lecture recital on James Whitcomb Riley is set for St Pauls Church with other gatherings at First Presbyterian First Lutheran Luther League and Mooseheart hall among various banquets, teas, and suppers across city sites led by community organizations.

Waterloo Russell-Lamson James Whit‘comb Riley St. Paul's M. E. Church Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors R. of P. Hall Plymouth Congregational Church Luther League St. Luke’s Church First Presbyterian Thamemakers Carl Anderson First Presbyterian Philathea C. E. Arnold Central Christian Church Woman's Club Dauguters Isabella Benefit Bridge J. B. Bruner Black’s Tearoom Botel Russell-Lamson

Poppy Sale Plans Well Under Way by American Legion Auxiliary

Committees named for the annual poppy day sale under the American Legion auxiliary were announced at Memorial hall last evening. Mrs. Allan Johnson chairs the general committee with officers, lieutenants, and numerous members listed. Stations will be set at several local businesses and ten dollars was allocated to flood relief. Memorial service honored 15 members. 11 candidates were initiated.

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall Allan Johnson Joe Schmidt Chris Hornstein T. J. Witzgerald Jay Henson Mmes Thomas McCarthy W. H. Wilson J. B. Becker W. E. Silver L. E B. Roberts H. EK. Hartgraves Artis Alexander F. Cc. Sage Carrie Wilimek F. W. Porterfield Floyd Kennedy Ethel Houghton W. T. McComb Margaret Kilgore L. O. DeCamp Chris Strubel Addie Hotchkiss John Joseph T. E. Rust Lucretia Barclay

Pot Luck Toasts at Friday Study Club Luncheon

Friday Study Club held its annual spring luncheon in Black's tea room with pot luck toasts based on a world view slogan. The menu listed appetizer by Mrs. Breckenridge, meat by Mrs. Davis, relish by Mrs. Cornish, salad by Mrs. Cobb, dessert by Mrs. Klingaman, plus a vocal trio by Mrs. Holton, Scott, and Wisner. Lilacs and tulips decorated the tables. Mrs. Lasser served as toastmistress.

Organization In Black’s Tearoom W.W. C. Breckenridge C. H. Davis M. F. Cornish B. L. Cobb Desert F. A. Klingaman B. J. Holton T. H. Scott Frank Wisner C. A. Lasser M. F. Coontz B. L. Holton

Mrs Hoffey Hosts Cards in Hillcrest Apartments

Mrs P J Hoffey entertained yesterday at her Hillcrest apartments as a courtesy to Mrs Elmer Diehl Sixteen guests attended Favors at bridge went to Mrs William Rich and Mrs Arthur Diehl Two course luncheon was served A pale green and yellow color scheme carried out The centerpiece featured the offices of the valley Gifts were presented to Mrs Diehl A musical program will follow a short business meeting of Chapter FB at 745 pm tomorrow in Mrs Ira Rodamars home Hostesses will be Mrs Rodamar Mrs J Brinkman Mrs Enderlein and Mrs C A Marsh

Perry J. Hoffey Hillcrest Apartments Elmer Diehl Bridge William Rich Arthur Diehl Walter Sieglaff Thomas Williams the Valley Diehl Ira Rodamar Mmes. Rodamar J. &E. Brinkman A. EB. Enderlein C. A. Marsh Kenneth Schreiner Bishop's Schreiner Edgar Guest P. M. Schreiner Arthur Bickal

Hints in Beauty Care Corns and Skin Tips

A how to guide warns against neglectting corns and explains causes from ill fitting shoes. It advises shoe fitting, corn pads, soaking, shaving hard skin with antiseptic, using a corn file, and topical mixtures. It also mentions liver stain removal by a skin specialist and home bleaching with cucumber or lemon juice, plus hair tweezing guidance.

Poe Cam

Immanuel Church Walther League to Stage Aaron Slick Comedy

Immanuel Church Walther League will present a three act comedy Aaron Slick of Punkin Creek at Immanuel Lutheran school hall this evening. The farce follows an Oklahoma widow, city boarders, and a bashful oil scheme that backfires as city slickers try to buy the farm for oil. Aaron Slick and Sis expose the plot then face court and romance as the law closes in and Aaron gains courage to propose. Cast includes Mrs Berry Hulda Matthias Mr Merridew Ed Eickelberg Sis Riggs Gertrude Borchers Gladys Merridew Edna Dettmer Aaron Slick Henry Timmerman Clarence Green Oscar Ehlers and Freda Steere.

Walther Mr. Merridew Sis Aaron Mrs. Berry Chicago Hulda Matthias Mr. Merridew Eickelberg Sis Riggs Gertrude Borchers Gladys Merridew Edna Dettmer

Summer Sports Being Arranged for at Y W C A

A rally at the Y W C A outlined summer sports for employed girls including tennis hiking swimming and horseback riding with 10 signed for tennis 18 for hiking and 30 for horseback riding. Dell Minniger spoke on the Geneva conference and Miss Lucille Huntington played piano as Miss Betty Jane Graham danced. New and re elected Employed Girls council members were announced.

Blue Triangle League Dell Minniger Irma Washa Lucille Huntington Betty Jane Graham Betty Jean Kindig Louise J. Palmer Health Education C. W. Kirkpatrick Wilda Mae Beck Clara Cooper Leila Fickenberry Edna Engler Wilma Gates Evelyn Hile Della Hitch

Club Notes Prominent Orange Clubs Meet at Homes

Numerous Orange and surrounding clubs met in homes for social and civic activities. Mrs. D F Axtell hosted Las Comedres with needlework, Four Four at Mrs. Baldridge’s, and Kum Chat Awhile at Mrs. Schreiner’s to study Edgar Guest. Several hosts announced upcoming gatherings and gifts were exchanged for anniversaries and favors.

City in Brief: Local Notes and Legal Actions

The Chicago Great Western passenger station at Sixth and Lafayette was repainted recently. Attorneys for J L Kent filed notice of appeal to the supreme court from Judge E B Stiles decision granting Elsie M Bent a divorce custody of two daughters and $5 weekly support. Roland Erpelding, 15, hurt at a Cedar Heights Sunday school picnic, recuperates at home after hospital treatment. County bonds and jail bonds totaling 725000 will be offered to the highest bidders at the courthouse Friday May 27. Amy M Agnew sues for divorce from H R Agnew with custody of two children and $15 weekly alimony. Bake sales announced by Trinity American Lutheran and Westminster Presbyterian groups for May 14. Agnes Thompson Flower Shop and Kezar's Cafeteria hosting bake events.

J. L. Kent Supreme Court E. B. Stiles Elsie M. Bent Mabel Lois Tenth Street West Cedar Falls Roland Erpelding N. B. Erpelding Lincoln Street Cedar Heights St. Francis Hospital Ed Madigan Amy M. Agnew H. R. Agnew Fairbank Marjorie Wallace Trinity American Lutheran Bake Sterling's Ald Society First Lutheran Church Agnes Thompson Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Kezar

Grocer Abel Oppenheim Dies by Gas Inhalation

Funeral services are set today for Abel Oppenheim a 43 year old grocer of Des Moines who ended his life yesterday afternoon by inhaling illuminating gas at his home. He had been in poor health and his death is reported as a suicide.

Des Moines Abel Oppenheim

Kotex Promises Modern Sanitary Protection For Women

Uncertain past fears are replaced by scientific protection with Kotex. Wear sheer gowns and meet social and business demands without handicap as Kotex claims five times the absorbency of cotton pads. No laundry, no embarrassment, and deodorizing effects accompany absorption. Available at drug or department stores by asking for Kotex in a twelve pack.

Larvex Larvex Corporation Park Ave New York N. Y Thipoo

Sunday School Lesson by Rev P B Fitzwater

Reverend P B Fitzwater offers a Sunday school lesson from Moody Bible Institute framing the day’s teaching. The article provides guidance for teachers and students, emphasizing practical application of scripture and moral instruction in a church setting.

P. B. Fitzwater D. D Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union

Peter Preaches About Jesus at Pentecost

A lesson on Peter at Pentecost from Acts 11. The day’s significance, the Spirit’s descent on the 120, and the marks and effects of the Spirit are outlined. Peter’s bold sermon to the crowd highlights how the risen Christ fulfills prophecy and offers baptism and forgiveness.

Jesus Christ Peter Jesus

New MELLO-GLO Powder Promises Lasting Pure Beauty

An advertisement for MELLO-GLO a soft colorful French process face powder by Paul Davis Dry Goods Co claims long wear and superior beautifying qualities. The copy emphasizes a non dry finish with pores hidden and skin glow inviting customers to buy.

Paul Davis Dry Goods Co

Pentecost sermon on the risen Jesus

The passage outlines Peter's defense of the disciples as not drunk, cites Jewish custom, and explains Joel’s prophecy about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It covers Jesus’ messiahship proven by miracles, his resurrection witnessed by apostles, and his ascension evidenced by the Spirit's power in their midst.

Joel Jesus Christ God

Sermon Effects On Converts And Early Church Life

The text remarks that after the ascension and the promise to send the spirit many were convicted and about three thousand repented and were baptized. Believers’ daily life reflected the spirit gift as they steadfastly kept to the apostles teaching and fellowship.

Hans Olesen Dies at Cedar Falls at 83

Hans Olesen, 83, died at noon today at the home of his daughter Mrs. W. J. Kyhl at 913 Bluff Street after an illness beginning in January. Born in Denmark, he came to the United States 59 years ago and to this community six years after immigrating. His wife died 30 years ago. Surviving children include Mrs. Nels Rasmussen Spokane Wash Mrs F C Morton Inspiration Ariz Mrs John McKinder Dike Peter and Chris West Concord Minn.

Cedar Falls Hans Olesen W. J. Kyhl Bluff Street Denmark United States Nels Rasmussen Spokane Wash F. C. Morton Ariz John McKinder Dike Peter and Chris West Concord Minn

Twenty four girls will dance at Byrnes park maypole event

Twenty four girls from the Y W C A will perform a Maypole dance at Byrnes park playground fete starting 2 p.m. Saturday near the tennis courts. St Marys girls will offer two folk dances and a Whittier group will dance. West High will present a reed drill with six girls and four boys novelty races including relays and hoop races.

Byrnes Park St. Mary's School Whittier West High School

Waterloo Evening Courier Patterns

To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design, send it to Fashion Department, Evening Courier, Waterloo, enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in 10 days after sending in your order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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Woman’s Club Mrs. Fowler Church, News P. J. Hoffey Edna Kent Forbes Joanna Marchesa J Immanuel Church Walther League Will D. F. Axtell Las Comedres Club Black D. F. Koepke R. J. Baldridge O. T. Dybsford Clarence Reardon Reardon T. T. F. Club Ira Garrabrandt George Moothart Sam Dillon Ray Kimler George Perkins Claude Dean C. B. McCord Henry Schneider Joyle Club G. H. Farnsworth Jay Roberts Frank Morris W. C. Stover Roger Thompson Walter Schneider Otto Stegman West Orange Club Kerman Grady Rolleall Frank Klingaman Virginia Pullen Vita Jane Grady Garnett Peterson Dan Meyers Mia Russell Pullen Minnie Maihauer Orange and Eagle Townships Carl Beck John Cunningham A. F. Landsea Frank Fowler Harry Shaw Frank Collard H. C. Knittel R.av. Schuneman C. A. Morris Reuben Rath Paul J. Sardeson Burr Lichty Mortimer B. Cleveland Oliver Stevenson Imrat Presbyterian Church Gleaners Circle East Park Presbyterian Church Maddigan School of Music Sons of Union Veterans of the Luuncheon May Tunis Mies Julius Dennis Emma Miller H. G. Zeller Alice Stewart Charles Anderson Kensington First Presbyterian Church J. R. Macartney Buchanan Chicago Great. Western Sixth Lafayette Streets Ellen J. Buckland KOTEX Pest The Servex Corp Sam
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