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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1925

Page

14

Kingsley PTA Elects Mrs Bickley President Again

The Kingsley Parent-Teacher Association elected Mrs W H Bickley as president for the third straight year. Assisting are Mrs L C Hemsworth as first vice president, Miss Orcutt as second vice president, and Mrs W Schmidt as secretary treasurer. Activities included talks, duets, readings, choir numbers, and school reports with about 250 attendees at Washington and Kinley schools.

W. H. Bickley Kingsley L. C. Hemsworith Della Orcuit W.schmidt Miss Orcutt Alan Wallace Floyd Hays Wizabeth Barris Verna Jensen Bonnie Hull Eugene Williams Harry Petrie Tioward Hoover Everett Nehmidt James Wagner Tsadora Schultz Betty Waterbury Waldace Saig Y’s

Grinnell Dean Graces A A U W Seniors Event

Miss Luella Read, former Grinnell college dean of women, will speak at the A A U W spring courtesy to Waterloo high school senior girls. The program features include entertainment led by Mrs. Merle B. Witt and Mrs. G. W. Chester with decorations by Mrs. C. W. Ellyson. Several local women host and greet guests.

Luella Read Grinnell College Waterloo American Association of University Women Miss Read University of Michigan Berlin Middlewest Merle BK. Witt G. W. Chester C. W. Ellyson Mary Merging Nebraska University Harold Lunquist Nellia Brown Sinclair

Enthusiasm That Warms Hearts and Cars

Friends boast a new car but envy fades until a cheerful child lights the scene. A neighbor’s lack of spark contrasts with the girl who loves the ride, saving the day. The piece muses on whether sincere enthusiasm is a born gift or cultivated effort.

Lincoln Ian

Beauty cures and old fashioned tonics in modern style

The column praises old time remedies such as dandelion tea and sulphur molasses tonics repackaged for modern use. It notes orange juice as a vitamin rich alternative and advises walks in sunshine to lift mood. It also cautions against mercury in eye treatment and overuse of harsh alkali soaps for skin care.

B. W Gloria P

Fortnightty Club Year End Banquet Closes Busy Season

The Fortnightty Club wrapped up its year with a banquet at Black's Tea Room attended by 109 members. Reports showed 149 members and a healthy treasury. Highlights included tributes to member A J Edwards and performances by the Y's Men's club glee unit directed by Max Noah. Upcoming officers and program themes for 1925-26 were announced, with a May 12 annual banquet closing the year.

Black’s Tearoom R. E. Willamson C. R. Wilson A. J. Edwards H. W. Grout Marion Bron New Glee Club Y’s Men's Club Max Noah Howard Holmes America Iowa W. B. Howell PF. J. Miller Oithers George B. Worthen Walter FP. Jensen HE. J. Brucker J. A. Hoskins Laitia B. Larson A. S. Weishaar Jensen Hoskins H. ‘W. Grout L. Corton Emma Birthe The Senate Rev. S. V. Williams Leonard Weiss Hf. C. Moaller County Ripertutentent C. W. Ellyson J. W. Gwynne J. A Europe United States W. A. Lane Calla Wieder H. W. Grant S. B. Reed W. W. Beal R. W. Waite Sue Northey A. G. Prime Walter Scott Williams Western Lines Illinois Central L. C. Hemsworth J.D. Easton J. H. Crippen W. P. Jensen

Anniversary of Kehes Celebrated Fifty Years of Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kehe observed their fiftieth anniversary at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church in Waterloo after marrying May 13 1875 at the Lutheran parsonage Maxfield township Bremer county. Rev J H F Wanning preached and former bridal party members attended. The couple reside at 420 Eighth Street East and have two children John W Kehe and Sarah Kehe Henser. Guests arrived from Bennington and Denver.

J. C. Kehe Maxfield Township Bremer County J. H. F. Wanning Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Henry Prakel Henry Schutte Herman Heine William Wente Kehe Eighth Street East Waterloo Bennington Township Iowa Cook County Illinois John W- Kehe Sarah Kehe Henser J. .W. Kehe Lovine Diekm

Sunnyside Opens Season With Dinner Dance Friday Eve

Sunnyside Country Club gears up for season with a formal dinner dance at 6 30 Friday evening. W A Chapmien reports 292 reservations by noon, including 27 parties and the Kerwins entertaining the board of governors and past presidents. The first afternoon bridge for women is May 22. the second dinner dance for all members is May 29. W B A Mrs Helen Pairweath er named Cedar review No 37 delegate to the Iowa convention in Des Moines May 21 22 by Cedar review members.

Sunnyside W. A. Chapmien W. P. Kerwin Kerwin Helen Pairweather Dex Moines Cedar Review No Lo, O. FL Hride Fitzgerald Russell- Lamson Independence

Social Activities Highlight West Wednesday Afternoon

The afternoon program featured a card party and social time led by Mrs. Birs. Rosa McCord and Mrs. Clara Steege performed a piano solo for attendees.

West Rosa McCord Clara Steege

Miss Ida Garvin and Charles I Munger Wed on Saturday

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ida Garvin and Charles I Munger, both of Waterloo, reveals a Saturday ceremony in Coldwater Michigan at 10 a m conducted by Rev Ernest Kelford. The couple returned to Waterloo on Sunday and reside in Cedar Heights with Mr Munger employed at the post office.

da Garvin Charles I. Munger Waterloo Cold ‘Water Mich Ernest Kelford the Baptist Church That Place W. C. Kelford

New Members of First Baptist to Receive Reception

Advisory board of First Baptist church sponsors a reception this evening for 180 new members since the January 6 dedication of the new building. Supper at 6 30 served by women’s groups, followed by the annual business meeting.

First Baptist Church William Son J. H. Easley Bertha Vaughan

First Brethren Host Mother and Daughter Banquet

The annual Mother- Daughter banquet will be observed at First Brethren church Friday evening. Tickets may be secured from Mrs. A. A. Bentrager or Miss Etta Lichty. Program includes music, prayers, banquet, and talks led by Miss Alice Margaret Shirey as presiding hostess.

First Brethren Church A. A. Bentrager Etta Lichty Alice Margaret Shirey Geraldine Darlyne Berteh Annabetle Moothart Dorothy Berteh A. 3. Smith Grace Sutzer Pinne Gladys Weld Hazel Strayer Cedar Local Elizabeth Elgamer J. D- Jones Audrey Lamb

Waterloo Woman's Club Luncheon Closes Year Quietly

The Waterloo Woman's Club held its annual spring luncheon with over 200 guests. Corsages honored retiring president Mrs. Raymond Volk and incoming president Mrs. C. W. Chapman amid May table decorations and orchid accents. A program featured Sue Americas Creed, songs, violin and piano numbers, a reading of Sweet Solitude, and the club officers were announced by Mrs. Folk.

Firmier Anx Y Brachton Waterloo Wontons Club Black’s Dorothy Kline Hneatha Kenyon Hortense Morgan Raymond Volk C. W. Chapman Macy Campbell Cedar Heights Club F. Tl. Cutlar H. H. Clay A. L. Alexander A. G. Gretley B. W. Schuneman Fred McClain Rh. Dunlavey B. L. Helton Weishaar Jessie Cooley Xancen Davis Robert Parrott Loren J. Berry Herbert Marshall Edisembia Gerry Fanchon Powers Luyerne John O. Knox Folk Chapman C. J. Orrick Fred Stearns C. A. Waterbury Agnes Thompson

Church group picnics and meetings across local parishes

Fellowship class of First Methodist holds a 6 20 picnic supper in the church parlors. Aid society planned a waffle supper at Central Christian church with Mrs Mary Fifield. Majer guild hosted twenty three members and two guests in First Presbyterian parlors. Cathe Cline circle of Central Christian met for a picnic and meeting led by Maiel Wanamaker and G W Chester. Homemakers meet and a Mizpah circle gathering was held with readings. Barian Avenue Baptist women observed Mothers Day with devotional programs and musical numbers.

First Methodist Church Aid society of Central _ Christian church Mary Fifield Majer Guild First Presbyterian Church L. F. Farnum Robert Bickenbach Louis Blitsch Cathe Cline Central Christan Church Mather Barian Avenue Seslerda Harry Metsin Eywan Church Harry Murray William Wilkins Charles Raze Charles 3 Warner Wallace Garvin Wilkins

Card party at St. John’s Church aids 60 guests

Refreshments were served by women of St. John’s church at Wednesday’s card party for sixty guests. Favors were presented to Mrs. William Walsh, Mrs. P. J. Gosweiler and Mrs. W. B. Hill.

St. John's Church William Walsh P. J. Gosweiler W. BH. Hill

Club Notes From Rosary Society And Local Gatherings

The Rosary society of St. Josephs hosts a board party in Our Lady of Victory auditorium Friday evening with members and friends attending. Clarence Quackenbush held a birthday anniversary gathering at his home featuring Ace of Clubs and favors valued at 500. Mrs. W. B. McMurray hosted a luncheon at a hotel for Cedar Heights Bridge club members. Mrs. W. Ib. Baunizartner entertained guests including her sisters Mrs. G. E. Cross and Mrs. H. C. Konvalinka of Waterloo, with card players to Mrs. J. A. Bask and Mrs. We. Wilimek listed among attendants.

H. J. Meriein Rosary Society of Clarence Quackenbush Soren Thompson Harvey Ritchie W. B. McMurray Otelock Cedar Heights W. Ib. Baunizartner G.E. Cross Ochivein H. C. Konvalinka Waterloo J. A. Bask

Reinbeck Seniors to Present Play Seven Keys to Baldpate

Reinbeck high school seniors will perform Seven Keys to Baldpate tomorrow evening under Yesta Perkins. The production features a designed set and a large cast including Elijah Quimby Dale Downey Mrs Quimby Phyliss Schuknecht Wittham Magee Paul Vittum John Bland Gerald Bean Mary Norton Hetty Taylor Mrs Rhodes Marian Vittum Myra Thornhit Virginia Meissner Lou Mag Carmen Corse Jill Corgan Joan Thedens Thomas Heyden Ralph Bennett Jiggs Kennedy and Raymond Enest.

Reinbeck Reinbeck High School Baldpate Yesta Perkins Elijah Quimby Dale Downey Quimby Phyliss Schuknecht

Hikers Club Likely From Waterloo Playground Plan

Waterloo Playground association plans to sponsor a hikers club if enough men and women show interest. Victor A Read, playground director at 215 Bryant street, invites inquiries and may also arrange a high school track meet at East High in late May. The association considers an industrial baseball league with teams from local factories and offices.

Waterloo Playground Association Jhikers Victor A. Read Bryant Street Read Steams Iowa East High Athletic Auld Playground Association Watarlay

Rice Day Seen Warmth After Two Week Cold Spell

Another rice day was enjoyed here yesterday with a maximum temperature about two degrees above zero Fahrenheit. This marked the first time in two weeks that milder weather was recorded.

Weather Forecast Notes Cold Night After Snow

The day was mostly clear with a few clouds in the late afternoon. Temperatures rose to near the 0 degree mark then fell about 2 degrees before dawn. The snow depth stood at 42 inches. warmer weather is forecast tonight and Friday in the area.

Ting Bolr

Bunch of Local Notes Include Visits Jobs and Suit in Waterloo

Local item highlights Miss Hazel Kirchner visiting Cedar Rapids at the Winchells home and Edward Olson moving to Waterloo for a position with Ue Hi and M. Chevrot Co. Other notes mention travelers Wilson and Cratsville on Kansas City Southern business, Mrs. S. V. Williams’s hospital recovery, and Clinton Mead leaving for Norfolk. Also listed are a misprint fix for Hast High monograms, a psychology club meeting by chiropractors, theft of rims, a bankruptcy petition for B. J. Tucker, a divorce suit by Mary I Vining, a Cornell College bulletin tribute to Dr. R. B. Hurlburt, and a waffle supper at Central Christian church plus a millinery sale.

Hazel Kirchner Cedar Rapids Ira Winchell Edward Olson Dubuque M. Chevroet Co C. P. Wilson M. A. Cratsvilles Kansas City & Southern Railroad Kansas City S. V. Williamms Chicago Hospital Mr. Williams Waterloo Clinton Mead Texas Norfolk Fle Postville Ariens Murphy Hast High Northeastern Town Chiropractors’ Association Amesting Lafayette Building Fre& MacLean L. G.dearmond Palmer ‘School Davenport J. N. Phillips Franklin Street Earl G. Pierson Mulberry Street W. FE. Shanks B. J. Tucker J. B. Jordan Mary Vining Edward H. Vining Blua Barth Minn Cerro Gordo County Cornell College Bulletin Church Frieve

Robbers Steal $30,000 Payroll in Mast Cambridge

A gang of men in an automobile halted the Laver Brothers payroll delivery in Mast Cambridge May 14 and escaped with 30000 dollars. Police investigate the heist and seek vehicle and suspects.

Cambridgs Mase Laver Brothers Company Mast Cambraiga

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