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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1929

Page

4

Cedar Heights Club Luncheon Highlights Spring Program

The Cedar Heights Woman's Club held its annual spring luncheon at Black's Tearoom, marking the end of this year's programs. Decorations featured spring blooms. Chairwoman Mrs. G. M. Cheney led the program with musical numbers by Miss Louisa Hagerman, Mrs. W. A. Lane, Mrs. A. B. Enderlin, and others. Notable guests included Waterloo Woman's Club President Mrs. A. S. Weishaar and Cedar Falls Club President Mrs. Fred Cram.

Cedar Heights Black’s Tearoom G. M. Cheney Louisa Hagerman W. A. Lane Fred J. Miller A. B. Enderlin H. Brist A. 5. Weishaar Waterloo Woman's Club R. A. Santée Black Hawk County Federated Clubs Fred Cram Cedar Falls

Becker Chapter O. E. S. Plans June Picnic

Becker Chapter O. E. S. held a business session at Masonic temple. Plans were made for a picnic in June. Committees announced by the matron include Mrs. H. Ll. Wheelock and Mrs. E. W. Bickler for west side and Mrs. L. L. Litchfield and Mrs. LR. Leeper for east side. A Russian dance in costume was performed by eight West High girls: Ruth Grow, Dorothea Rehd er, Charlotta Pedersen, Helen Heldt, Wands Pequignot, Agnes Sorvig, Zora Lee, and Arvilla Stykolff. Luncheon served. kitchen committee listed as Mrs. Fred Sporle, Mrs. C. A. Morris, Mrs. H. A. Boysen and Mrs. O. Shupe, with Mrs. V. A. Zellhoeler, Mrs. FP. Altstadt and Mrs. H. DB. Simon overseeing the dining room.

Charlotta Pedersen Helen Heldt Wands Pequignot Agnes Sorwig Zora Lee Arvilla Stykolff Fred Sporle C. A. Morris H. A. Boysen H. DB. Simon

Miss Grace Wood Weds Adrian Hudson at St. Johns

May 16 ceremony in Independence marks the wedding of Miss Grace Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wood, to Adrian Hudson of Beloit Wisconsin. Rev. W H Donohue officiated before a small gathering. guests included Miss Daynia Hood and Richard McDonnell. Afterward, a breakfast at the bride’s home followed the service. Grace graduated Independence High School in 1928, Hudson also a 1928 graduate now with Hotel Hilton in Beloit. they will reside there.

Canzire Independence St. John's Church This City Grace Wood E. 4A. Wood Adrian Hudson Beloik Wis W. H. Donohue Dayiia Hood Richard McDonnell Independence High School Hudson Independence Sand Hilton Beloit

Tulip Display Showcases Diverse Varieties At Waterloo

Waterloo Garden club members exhibited many unusual tulip varieties at a Wednesday display hosted by president Mrs. J. G. Hildebrand at 726 Third Street West. The collection included Darvin the Mips, Lillyfern, Fantasy, Lady Clinton, John Ruskin, Don Pedro, Cardinal Manning, President Taft, Pride of Harlem, Louis XIV, and 23 varieties from a shipment by Mrs. J. J. Ridenour. The club announced a plant sale later this month. Also noted was the marriage of Miss Helen Claassen to Bernard Buus at Grace M. E. Church with brief details of attendants. the couple will reside in Waverly.

Waterloo Garden Club J. G. Hildebrand Third Street West Darvin Lillyfern A. E. Rumsey Lady Clinton John Ruskin D. J. Walker Don Pedro Cardinal Manning C. Cadwallader Taft Harlem Harry Israel J. J. Ridenour C. J. Conery Nathan Barber Buus-Claassen Helen Claassen Holland Bernard Buus Waverly Grace M. FE Roy Leslie Smith Sue Frerichs Harry Bulls

Society Calendar Tonight and Friday Highlights

Tonight features the Thess Tarde club and faith circle classes at First Evangelical church. Melehoir court, Tribe of Ben Hur at Waterloo I, O. O. F. hall. Phi Sigma chi dance at Sunnyside Country club with Sacred Heart court. W C O P at St. Marys hall and W O W dance at K hall. Friday lists Woman's club luncheon at Hotel Russell and district C T U meetings in Cedaralis plus others. Evening dances include Kanno at Sunnyside Country club and K P hall with Gold Leaf camp and Royal Neighbors. Rebekah lodge at Black Hawk I O O F hall. Gamma Mu banquet at Hotel New Hartford. high school banquet at Hotel President. Moose hall events and auxiliary dances at Woman's clubhouse.

Thess Tarde Robert Walker Faith First Evangelical Church Melehoir Tribe of Ben Hur Waterloo Phi Sigma’ Chi Sunnyside Sacred Heart Court W. Cc St. Mary's Hall W. O Hall Woman's Club Russell-Lamson Lincoln Circle G. A. Roy Memorial Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors K. C. Hall New Century Club Robert Ingersoll St. Francis Hospital Thomas Meisch Ladies' Society Union Congregational Church William ‘Twaites Brotherhood of American Yeomen K. Po Royal Neighborse Coc Halk Temple Rebekah Black Hawk I. O. O. F PE Gamma Mu New Hartford High School P. A Moose Woman S Clubhouse

Local Hadassah Members Attend Midwestern Regional Meet

Local Hadassah members Mrs. David Siegel Mrs. Herman Rubin and Mrs. Ralph Sherman travel to Chicago for the Midwest regional Hadassah conference joining Miss Bessinger as junior Hadassah. Siegel will speak Saturday evening on Hadassah in Small Communities at Hadassah club. Sunday sessions occur at the Palmer House with Dr. Dushkin and Dr. Kadushin as guest speakers.

Chicago David Siegel Herman Rubin Ralph Sherman Miss Bessinger Siegel Palmer House Alexander Dushkin Max Kadushin

Shower Honors Mrs Nicholson Bride at Bridge Party

A Bridge party was hosted by Mrs Kenneth McDonald on Broadway Bridge, honoring Mrs John W Wichelson nee Elizabeth Corning. Yellow kitchenware shower items were given, with Mrs Nicholson winning honors and Mrs Harold Beckner receiving a consolation. Guests included Mrs Louis Williams, Mrs Clark, and Misses Madeline Sims Bee Thayer Stella Christiansen Mary Albrecht Marjorie Anderson and Helen Glass. A follow up shower is planned for next Monday hosted by Misses Sims Christiansen and Thayer at 401 Riverside Drive.

John W. Wichelson Elizabeth Corning Kenneth McDonald Broadway Street Bridge Nicholson Harold Beckner Claude Berray Kenneth Carey Louis Williams Clark Madeline Sims Bee Thayer Stella Christiansen Mary Albrecht Marjorie Anderson Hileen Glass Sims Christiansen Thayer Riverside Drive

Nurses Will Be Graduated with Program Friday

The class of 1939 of Presbyterian hospital training school will graduate Friday evening at 8 in Westminster Presbyterian church. Dr J G Creede rector of St Marks Episcopal church will deliver the address. Mrs Warren Gilbert will sing a vocal solo. After the exercises a reception for graduates and friends will be held in the church parlors by the hospital auxiliary. Hadassah Bridge Mrs Herman Rubin hosted a benefit bridge party Wednesday afternoon at her home 151B Fourth street west. Four tables competed with prizes won by Mrs David Sigel Mrs Harry Cohn and Mrs Jock Reinstein. The hostess was aided by Mrs Morris Strona. A further benefit series will be held later this month by Mrs Siegel and Mrs J Kanofsky.

Ab Presbyterian Hospital Training School Westminster Presbyterian Church J. G. Creede St. Mark's Episcopal Church Warren Gilbert Hadassah Herman Rubin Hadassah Society Fourth Street West David Sisgel Harry Cohn Jock Reinstein Morris Strona Siegel J. Kanofsky K. C. Hall John Speirs Speirs

Hints in Beauty Care for Farm Women

Farm women face unique beauty and diet questions from homegrown remedies to low-cost nutrition. Advice covers calorie-conscious diets, simple home cosmetics, and managing hair and skin care amid hard farm work. Tips include using local greens, eggs, milk, and butter for meals, plus practical guidance on tonics and cleansing routines.

Beck Shadley marriage solemnized at First Presbyterian

The marriage of Miss Marjorie Shadley and George Beck was solemnized at noon today in the study of First Presbyterian church. Dr. T. R. Niven performed the single ring ceremony. The bride wore green with a matching hat. They will reside at 619 Reber Avenue. the bride works for the Waterloo Evening Courier and the groom is with Northwestern Bell Telephone.

Marjorie Shadley Rose Shadley Waterloo George Beck L. G. Beck Rowley First Presbyterian Church T. R. Niven G. I. Hicks Beck

Couple Wed at Close of Spanish War Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Joseph A Gury of 45 Franklin celebrate thirty years since their Waterloo wedding May 16 1899 The groom was then a lieutenant in Company 3 Forty-Ninth Iowa returning from the Spanish American War The bride Miss Hattie Munger formerly of Waterloo they have five children Don Ruth Victor Nelson and Florence and have lived in Waterloo since their marriage.

Joseph A. Gury Franklin Street Waterloo

Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at 808 Wellington

The fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Bodholdt was observed with a large gathering at their home 808 Wellington street Cedar Falls Waterloo friends and relatives attended from Cedar Falls Waterloo Newell Ia and Chicago Mrs Q J Grau and Mr Gray attended toastmaster H K Nielsen gave impromptu talks Rev Jorgenson Dr A S Hanson M Holst Cedar Falls John Larson Jens Olson and Mrs M C Christiansen Waterloo hosted by the couple's two daughters Miss Agnes Thompson sang a vocal solo refreshments were served by daughters Mrs John Lund Waterloo and Mrs Gray flowers were presented by friends Mr and Mrs Bodholdt were married in Cedar Falls and have resided here they have two daughters six grandchildren.

Hans Bodholdt Wellington Street Cedar Falls Waterloo Q. J. Grau John Larson Jens Olson M. C. Christiansen Agnes Thompson John Lund Gray Bodholdt

Banquet Honoring Mothers By Church Guild At Y M C A

Forty two mothers and daughters attended a church guild banquet at Burton Avenue Baptist church in the Y M C A. Miss Carrie Myers served as toastmistress and welcomed guests with responses by Mrs. C. L. Rose. Toasts celebrated motherhood and home. A program included musical numbers, readings, and notables by Miss Mabel Shissler, Miss Nellie Mathes, and Miss Jennie Peterson. Decorations featured blue and white with miniature costumed ladies as centerpieces. The event was followed by Gold Leaf camp anniversary activities and a hospital auxiliary sewing session at Francis hospital auxiliary headquarters on Independence Avenue with hostesses listed.

Ruth Chapter World Wide Guild Burton Avenue Baptist Church Carrie Myers Leola Redden C. L. Rose Mabel Shissler Violet McMullen Nellie Mathes Jennie Peterson C. ©. Loken Esther Nella Merrill Cummings A. W. Peterson Evelyn Inman L. W. Gates Inman Esther Peterson Margaret Crandall

Club notes and bridge results from Columbus area

Mrs J A Cashman hosted a Columbus club afternoon at 420 Logan. Winners in 600 were Mrs C A Brown, Mrs J F Wagner, and Mrs M J McDonough. Miss Catherine Leechey and Miss Celia Byrnes hosted a Riviera tearoom dinner for three tables. A later bridge gathering at Mrs H T Wagner’s 221 Park Ave East will end a spring series with six players, low scores vs six high scores.

J. A. Cashman Logan Avenue Columbus Celay C. A. Brown J. F. Wagner M. J. McDonough McDonough Catherine Leechey Ceceila Byrnes Riviera Mary Veronica Eckes Ruth Trungee Vernita Moor Opal Kathleen Pendergast Margaret Welch H. T. Wagner Park Avenue East Binck's Tearoom

Homemakers and Ladies' Aid Meet Across Churches

Church groups gathered Wednesday with 25 members at First Baptist Homemakers. luncheon and sewing planned for the year. Guests from Gardena and local members attended. Next meeting June 19 at Mrs. W. E. Nichols.

First Baptist Church John Knudson W. Crutcher E. Richardson Knudson Fannie Walsh Gardena Cal W. Baker G. Swanson

Osage Girl Weds Albert Sargent at St John’s Church

Miss Violet Cummings daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Cummings Osage wed Albert Sargent son of Mrs R A Mettler Charles City at 8 this morning in St John’s church officiated by Rev N J Lentz Attendants were Miss Margaret Blees Osage and Lawrence Fedespiel Waterloo Bride wore peach crepe de chine gown with matching hat carried sweetpeas and swansonia Breakfast at sister’s home 137 Joder Ave Local guests include parents and bridegroom’s mother and relatives from Charles City

Violet. Cummings W. F. Cummings Osage Albert Sargent R. A. Mettler Charles City St. John’s Church N. J. Lentz Margaret, Blees Lawrence Fedespiel Waterloo J. B. Blues Joder Avenue Harry Cummings Jack Carl Hnndslen Richard Sll

Fear Strawberries Frost Damages Iowa Crops Report

Des Moines reports frost across Iowa last night causing additional damage to strawberries and garden crops. Thermometers fell to 24 at Inward and 27 at Forest City with freezing marks observed in northern areas. Also mentions bake sale in Raymond Iowa and travels of Mr and Mrs Matt Schmitz to Elk Point South Dakota.

Des Moines Towa Mercury Forest City Wilt Raymond, Ta Speciaty Epworth League of the M. E. Church Raymond Store Matt Schmitz Elk Point Mutt Sehmitz

APPOINT KEFPORD TO PASTORATE OF TAMACO CHURCH

Gladbrook Iowa May 16 Rev A W Kepford former superintendent of the state juvenile home at Toledo and recent Cedar Rapids resident has been appointed pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal church. He succeeds Dr A M Billingsley who died at Cedar Falls a few weeks ago. Dr and Mrs Kepford will move to Gladbrook soon. Diedricksen funeral. Theodore Diedricksen's funeral will be at the family residence Friday afternoon. He died in a Rochester hospital after an operation to relieve cancer. His wife died June 26 1928. Surviving are four sons and three daughters Fred Hannes William Ed Mrs John Boldt Mrs John Puls and Mrs Herman Greve. Club Luncheon Thursday. A luncheon in the UW B church dining hall will precede election of officers for Gladbrook Woman's club Thursday afternoon. Mrs Will tad hoff sr suffered a tight stroke Tuesday at her home north of town. The senior Ladies' Aid society of the Evangelical church surprised Mrs G R Wrage Wednesday afternoon in honor of her birthday anniversary. A covered dish luncheon was served.

Courier Gladbrook A. W. Kepford Toledo Cedar Rapids W. C. Cleworth Methodist Episcopal Church A. M. Billingsley Cedar Falls Gladbrook Woman's Club Will Tadehoff

Gas Company to Install Oil Tank at Independence

Independence Ia May 16 5 Independence Gas company wins council vote to install a 15000 gallon oil container on the river east bank. Mayor Kelley breaks a tie after a split vote. Previous objections cited past gras plant fires near businesses. New rates set for gas use ranging from 2.20 to 1.05 per thousand cubic feet by consumption.

Courier Special Service Independence Independence Gas Company Kelley Council

Decision on Iowa R R Bates Victory for Factories Here

K J McAuliffe of the Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively rules Iowa intrastate rates on agricultural implements jute and cotton bags citrons or watermelons egg cases and fillers farm wagons and hide pelts are not unreasonable. Waterloo manufacturers hailed the decision though the record lacks full details on paper and corrugated boxes petroleum and carrots of hay prompting further hearing. Exceptions to the decision must be filed by June 3.

Towa K. J. McAuliffe Interstate Commerce Commission Rock Island Moline Omaha C. A. Hanson Chamber of Commerce Waterloo McAuliffe

Morris Printing Co Moves to 511 Bluff

The Morris Printing Co will relocate from 716 Jefferson Street to 511 Bluff Street next week. They will occupy the front 30 by 50 foot area while the 30 by 90 foot rear space is leased to Marshall Chevrolet Co as a warehouse. R. P. Morris operates the print shop.

Morris Printing Company Jefferson Street Bluff Street J. A. Young Marshall Chevrolet Company R. P. Morris

Erie Woman Sues for Divorce in Local Case

Elnora Rinehart filed suit yesterday in Erie against Charles H. Rinehart for divorce. They wed August 29, 1927, with surrounding notes on relatives, travel, and social events including Memorial Day excursions and local college activities. The article also lists estate bequests and college governance ties involving Grinnell College and Cottage No. 4.

Elnora ‘Rinehart Charles H. Rinehart J. S. ‘Tuthill High Street Telsior Springs Tuthill W. OC. Myers Marble Rock Myers Orchestra Waterloo Yisters Miss Parole Florida A. R. Simpson Jean Margaret Philadelphia Simpson D. J. Spensley Harriet. Stutts Cedar Falls Gwynne Weston Lovejoy Avenue J. W. White Fourth Street Washington New York Waterloo Chicago Minneapolis Minnie Huth Cowin Molly Owen Louise Byrne Pauline Morris Charles P. Brataber Ruth Lister Jay KR. Owen Geraldine Brinkman J. E. Brinkman Vermont Street Grinnell College Grinnell Teague Miss Brinkman

Marble Cake With Layered Color Swirl Recipe

A recipe for a marbled cake we seldom see, detailing ingredients such as sugar butter flour eggs and spices, with steps to cream beat and fold then color the batter and bake in a moderate oven. Also notes quick ideas for fillings and party punch and picnic sandwiches including bacon chicken filling orange slices and Russian dressing.

Brain Test Answer 13 Cross out words and explanations

The prompt lists three groups of words to cross out. Group one includes geographic terms and regions. Group two lists related verbs and adjectives to cross out. Group three repeats some verbs and adjectives. The task appears to be identifying words to remove from text rather than providing new content.

Adorable Attic Frock Pattern For Wee Tot Delights

Charming simple children's dress design 1693 features front lane opening for easy headward wear and shoulder tucks for fullness. Options include natural pongee brown or lime yellow linen with vivid stitching. machine work acceptable. Sizes 2, 4, 6. yardage given for 36 to 40 inch fabrics. Pattern price 15 cents. send name address style number and size to Courier Pattern Dept New York.

Angler's Tackle Stolen First Day of Open Season

On opening day of fishing season J. J. Nedd of 220 Eighth Street East reported fishing tackle valued at 525 stolen from his car near Memorial Hall. F W Trainor of 216 Maple Street reported a tire theft from his car. Mrs J A Harper of 309 Third Street East reported theft of shoes vegetables and dishes from her home. Harry Tomlin of 25 Lafayette Street was arrested by Deputy Baillif George Kretman on larceny by embezzle charges.

J. J. Nedd Eighth Street Memorial Hall F. W. Trainor Maple Street J. A. Harper Third Street Harry Tomlin Lafayette Street Baillif George Kretman

Hearing Scheduled After Landbond Offer by Beem

The Neighbor hood Periodical club of Kansas City secured a loan offer of 1000 dollars from Judge J. C. Beem to finance a hearing set for June 5 on his own land.

Club Kansas City J. C. Beemate

Plainfield Barber Dies Suddenly in Minnesota Hotel

Plainfield Indiana barber H. P. Mel Adoo died in his sleep in an Austin Minnesota hotel room Monday night. A passbook from Plainfield National Bank identified him. The bank cashier W W Taylor told relatives while heart disease was listed as the cause by the physician.

Courier Special Services Plainfield H. P. Mel Adoo Austin Minn Plainfield National Bank W. W. Taylor

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