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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1926

Page

2

Farewell dinner dance for Herbert Mullan at Kings Club

Very Rev Edward Slattery of St Josephs Catholic Church hosted a Bua choir farewell dinner dance at the Kings Club last evening for Herbert Mullan who departs Saturday for Sacramento California. Guests included choir members and local social notables with Mrs M J O Keefe directing the choir as chaperon.

Very Rey Edward Slattery St. Joseph's Catholi Church Btks Club Herbert Mullan Sacramento Cal M. J. O'Keefe Isabella Carroll Marg Tn O'Hagan Edith Galvin Eileen Molloy Sheridan

Dinner Dance of Phi Omega Pi Planned for Saturday

Eta chapter of Phi Omega Pi hosts a spring dinner dance at the Jones club with about sixty couples attending. Decorations by Mrs Milversted and Mrs Alma Grown, Miss Alice Shirey in charge of plans, dinner at 7 30. Engagements noted for Miss Alice Finks and Siva Nates, ceremony set for June 2 at the Lit-We Brown Church near Nashua. other events postponed to May 24.

Phi Omega Pi Eta Phi Omega Pi Sorority Lows Milversted Alma Dorothy ‘Cunliffe Ys Alice Shirey Aehoek Afomones Munfe Maxine Whitney Esther Stoverty PraLra Paul Crvers Waterloo-Cedar Arts Pit Omega Piso Alice. Finks Lindon &Kept Siva Nates Miss. Pink George Bink North-western Bell Telephone Company Nates Rath Durella Walters Vale Nashua Merlyn Wills

Sunnyside Club Opens Season With Dinner Dance Event

Sunnyside Club launches its summer social season with a formal opening dinner dance hosted by the entertainment committee. Members and guests will dine on a subscription plan, with reservations already closed. A Memorial Day committee was named including Mmes Wilson Comb Beard Bart Cobb Struber and Fiteger. The evening featured songs dances and tributes, with various members recognized and prizes awarded at a bunco event prior to the main program. The club also announced plans for June activities inviting mothers to attend. Sigma Chi candidates will discuss membership at a Black’s Tearoom dinner with delegation plans for the national convention in Philadelphia. Robert Anderson presided over a post meeting with 15 comrades and an auxiliary refreshments table displaying G A R letters.

Sunursite Country Club Rollow Ine Me- Comb J.t.beard F. W. Bart Pay Cobb Chris Struber TJ. Fiteger- Law Thomas McCarty Jet Hecker Harlsray Porterfield Sigma Chi Black's Philadel Pana

Iowa University Orchestra Pleases with Improvised Tone

An audience at Bast High School auditorium enjoyed an Iowa University Orchestra concert under Prof. Prank. Kendra, with soloist Miss Anne Pierce, performing Beeshaves's Pikih symphony and other works. The program highlighted mood shadings and tone color, with pieces by Serge, Tchaikovsky, and Berge. Pierce impressed with a rich, sweet voice and engaging stage presence, encore included. Orchestra management credits Kenneth V. Forbes and Clarence Andrews among others.

Bast High School Auditoriaante Prank Kendrie Aliumnt Hhodutfom Albert Seholin Anne Pierce Saprann Wis Af Beeshaves Irenee Serge Tsulinikowski Ageuc Berge Aliss Pierce Americas Miss Pierce Kenneth V. Forbes Clarence Andrews Keith Richter Rudolph Fats

Beauty Chat Tips for a Youthful Chin Line

The article outlines methods to combat a double chin through daily exercises and massage. It advises opening the mouth wide, repeating movements about two dozen times, and massaging from the chin down the neck with talcum powder, then finishing with an ice rub. If aging causes the line, use coconut butter for massage as a nourishing alternative.

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Church News Report From Linley M ER Aid Society Meeting

Fifty attended Division 9 Linley M ER Aid society gathering in church parlors. Mrs. I M Band field and Airs Hya Starrett chaired. Divisional funds totaled 155 for the month. Mrs W B Porter presided. Division 10 chair plans a May 28 supper and June 2 entertainment. Universalist church women met with 24 present for quilting and planning a missionary tea next Tuesday in the parish house, hosted by Mrs Henry Grout and Mrs Hene Weatherwax.

Division 9 Linley M, ER Aid Society I. M. R Bandfield Hya Starrett Ionth W. B.porter John Cotton Women's Society of the Universalist Church Henry. Grout Hene. Weatherwax C. W. Caldwell LL. A. Danton

Luncheon Hostesses Lead Active Club Notes

Mrs DS Axtel hosted a luncheon at her home for the NOB chapter with fifteen women at one table, featuring Maypale centerpiece and guests including Mrs Clyde Stewart, Mrs Ralph Barron, and Mrs Edward Scholl. Sunset 5 at YWGA followed with garden flower decor and visits to Mrs Webster’s home. Other groups met yesterday for social gatherings, with plans announced for May 28 and refreshments served.

DS. Axtel N.O. B. Chap Maypale Clyde Stewart Nashua Ralph Barron Edward Scholl Aida Webster Y.W.G. A George Williams Los Angeles A. J. Bentz Iowa Falls Truman DeRoame L. B. Watkins Suesis Joe Snively Yime J. H. Hemmerting

Charles City Library Circulation Grows

The Charles City library system reports rising circulation amid ongoing efforts to expand access and services. City officials and library staff highlight community programs, new catalog features, and partnerships with local schools as drivers of increased borrowing.

Charles City Library

Woman Freed In Bas Tapping Case Acquitted

Mrs. Cressy Hammer 50 of ne ress was acquitted by a 12 member jury on the charge of blackmailing of the Central Iowa Power and Light Co. She had been in county jail during the trial. Judge Ti J. Boies released her arguing lack of service on the second indictment and vague value st aken. Assistant attorney A H B Lavejay said the second indictment would likely be dismissed. If the jury had stayed two minutes longer, they would have earned another day’s pay. The jurors were dismissed at 11 59 p m after an 11 34 verdict. Mrs Hammer rejoiced at acquittal but faced possible re arrest on the pending charge.

Cressy Hammer Neress Gippiig Te Kas Uining Central-Iowa Power & Light Co Boies

Waterloo Firm Awarded Tabernacle Lighting Contract

A Waterloo electrical company was chosen for lighting the Clear Lake Epworth League Institute tabernacle. Ernest Anderson of Clear Lake submitted the low bid for general work at 25,000 dollars and 500 for electric wiring. Contracts await executive board approval of the State Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church. Bids for construction were within 26,000 dollars, with plans by J. G. Ralston.

Waterloo Y.M. GC Tabernacle J.G. Ralston Clear Snake Ralston

First Baptist Pastor Receives Unanimous Confidence Vote

Members of the First Baptist church voted unanimously to show confidence in Rev EB Williamson who has led the church since 1922. About 175 members attended a banquet and meeting. the Women’s Society reported \$2,626.37 raised, and total receipts and expenditures across departments reached \$317,000. The election followed standard church procedure with registration booths.

First Baptist Church EB. Williamson Mr. Williamson West High Orchestra Women’s Society

Manchester Traffic Signal Draws Mirth and Fine Revenue

Manchester May 14 Special The automated traffic signal at the center of Manchester's busy district drew laughs and notes fines as lines formed for violations. A Wisconsin car driver mistook the signal for a Memorial flagpole and denounced the city. Mayor Fred W. Hermann presided as several offenders including Dr D B Bogaard H J New Rog A Mopkins Roy Joslin A B Masterhan Francis Pierre and several travelers from Iowa were fined for failing to heed the signal.

Manchester Buynseus Fred. W. Hermann D. B. Bogaard H. J. New Rog. A. Mopkins Roy Joslin A. B. Masterhan Francis Pierre Lowa

Sacred Heart High to graduate eight in June

A class of eight seniors four boys and four girls will graduate from Sacred Heart High School in Des Moines this month or early June with names including Thomas Penne Thomas Caughlin Robert McGraw John McGraw Timothy Murphy Aloysius Gorman Loretta Welsh and Eunice Slack. The oration titled Thread of Destiny will be read during the ceremony in Sacred Heart auditorium. In Des Moines on May 14 the court heard testimony that O B Smyth ordered an employee’s name embroidered on a church banner to appear as the witness wife Anora Smyth seeks divorce and $7500 alimony.

Sacred Heart High School Thomas Penne Thomas Caughlin Robert McGraw John McGraw Timothy Murphy Aloysius Gorman Loretta Welsh Eunice Slack Sacred Heart Auditorium Quilt Geys Divorgh Des Moines Cours O. B. Smyth Anora Smyth

Waterloo items note visits and trials in brief

Local notices list Mrs W D Johnston and three children traveling to Ames to visit relatives and Mrs Carl Leiman of Chicago visiting sister Mrs M W Brady. Decree granted in Des Moines divorces. Miss Cora Shaw ill, Miss Hoar visiting Waterloo. trial starts for liquor nuisance case at Fifth Street West. Descriptions of medical and civic notes, plus a train ad for Chicago Great Western.

W.D. Johnston Pleasant Avenue Ames Carl Leiman Chicago Nere M. W. Brady Harold Lee Elmer Forty-first’ Toast Artillery Great Lakes Yeoman School Navy Ife T.B. Burns Cora A. Shaw Sycamore Street Hoar W. R. Delong Fifth Street H. I. Boies W. B. Smail Town Street Morgan Tittus Osage Company I Third Iowa Infantry Byron Leighton G. A. Ro Grand Army Cresco

Infant dies in Benorden home tragedy

One of twin infants at the Benorden home in La Porte City died today. A short prayer service was held at the Ladies’ Aid Society building as part of the family’s grief. The program included remarks by local clergy and a tribute to the infant, with sisterly support noted amid community condolences.

Benorden Caralyse Sanday Wess

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