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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1926

Page

2

May Mother daughter banquet by Brethren church group

A central Christian society event hosted a May mother daughter banquet with about 140 guests from local churches. Mrs. Winton P Brethren church organized the affair with Shockley as general chairman and committees, while Mrs. Ivan Powers and Mrs. W.R. Burkett served as hostesses. Musical readings and piano solos entertained guests, and floral decor included lilacs and tulips.

Georges Twin Jack Jenison Divisio Central Christian O. Neckner Jerloy Woniais Barty Winton P Eves Wor Fieg Ponpedt Wenittee Wok. Spencer Atrs Frank. Fish George Wood A. Zellhooter al Wilson Mob. Cleveland Ollcy Uiru Ile Civtc Department Athe Etal

Quota Club Honors Miss Mary Pratt at Dinner Meeting

Miss Mary Pratt received honorary membership in the Quota Club at a Lamson hotel dinner. Dr. Macartney and Rev. Edwin Hoardman Jr. attended as honored guests, with Miss Virginia Oley aiding service. An address by Rev. T W Malacney covered Jewish history and current status. The event featured daisies and white candies, with 25 covers. Anniversary notes for Mr. and Mrs. Melirman and social guests completed the page.

Mary Pratt India Presbyterian Church Quota Club Tmotel Rassett Lamson Ives Malacney First Presbyterian Church Macartney Edwin Hoardman, Jr Bourdman Uo. Puterbaugh George II, Worthen

Bridge Party at Sunnyside Club Opens Series

Sussexside Connery club hosts the first in a series of bridge parties at Sunnyside Club tomorrow evening with about 25 tables expected. Women’s bridge is planned for Tuesday afternoon May 25. Sandwiches and coffee to follow.

Sunnyside Club Sussexside Connery Club Robert Gibson Brad Northéy Harold Phimb Abert. Grevley Carleton Walker

Luncheon Planned by Cedar Heights Woman's Club

The Cedar Heights Woman's Club schedules its annual spring luncheon in the Etis club ballroom at 1 p.m. Thursday. Retiring president Mrs. C. W. Kirkpatrick will preside and be introduced by Mrs. W. Sutcliffe. New officers include Mrs. B. C. Litchfield, Mrs. Florides Lowe, Mrs. P. Behinder, and Marty Garrington. Representatives from Waterloo and Cedar Falls clubs will offer greetings. The social committee led by Mrs. R. L. Stetzel plans pink and white decor with sweetpeas.

Cedar Heights Asko Ie Etis Club CW. Kirkpatrick Dreside Ww. Sutcliffe Ncomine B.C Litchfield Floredes Lowe IP. Behinder Marty. Garrington Kirkpatrick Sutcliffe P. Alford Waterloo Woman's, Club Ww-C. Nubn Cedar Falls

Membership meeting reports changes in Young Women's association

A Milwaukee mass meeting of the National Young Women's Association featured Miss Marie and Miss Florence Brinton outlining changes in membership. Mrs El Q. Wile will lead, with Mrs Miller as president in charge of seating. Picnic planned for June 3 at Washington Park Cedar Falls.

Young. Women's ‘Association Milwaukee Mmts C. Ie Setty Marie ‘Ye Cardus Business Girls’ League Orence Brinton AL Hebe Sind el. Q. Wile Wir al ‘Miller Warren Washington Park Cedar Falls

Church Women Meet In Several Local Societies

Various church ladies aid and missionary groups plan meetings for Wednesday and tomorrow afternoon across First Presbyterian Walnut Street St Paul’s Graves Memorial United Brethren and St Luke’s Lutheran churches. Hosts include Mrs. Parker Mrs Baum and Mrs Fines with talks by Mrs Leonard and Prof Luther Richmond.

Ladies’ Aid Society Pirst Presbyterian Church Frank McDonald August Schoel C. J. .Eighteéy L. B Gates Se Iving O. If. Leonard Cedar Walls Palestine Luther.a. Richmond Feachers College

Club Notes Hostess Sets All Day Wild Rose Meeting

Mrs Rose Glenfly 1616 Rieht street will host an all day meeting at the Wild Rose on Thursday with a noon picnic dinner and an afternoon program. The 8. club plans to meet tomorrow at Mrs J J Kiefers home. Sunshine club met yesterday with Mrs R Lu Lindquist presiding. Favors in banco were received by Mrs WD Parns Worth Mrs Burr Ransom and Mrs Joe Griffith. Mrs Griffith mother of the hostess was a guest.

Westminster Presbyterian. Missionary Society J. W.W. Venderson Women’s Societies of Methodist Episcopal Church Women's Lome Missionary Society Mary Johnson Geist J. Od. Harker A. G. Agnew Wlhh. Beverstock Akarze J. H. Johnson G. Halston Rose Glenfly Rieht Street J. J. Kiefer Sunshine Club R. Lu. Lindquist Banco WD. Parns- Worth Burr Ransom Joe Griffith Griffith

Beauty tips and vanity chats from a bygone column

An older housekeeping advisory offers cosmetic tips and routines. It promotes salt for hands to remove stains and moisture, suggests hair styling with a distinctive forehead approach, and encourages beauty and health through fresh air, diet, and exercise.

Purse Mixup Leads to Woman Arrest After cafe Party

Dr Annt Longshore of Bridge Street was taken into police custody after a purse mix up at a cafe near Janesville. A nurse was later found with the purse contents and officers, guided by Mrs Gharies Fivash, released the woman after a satisfactory explanation. The arrest occurred following a dinner party with Waterloo party members and a motor trip to the city.

Annt Longshore Bridge Street Fanesville

City in Brief Highlights Local Events and Notices

Local notes report marriage and divorce actions, health updates, and civic events. Des Moines and Kirksville connections appear with judges G W Wood and H Tm. Teeter ill at home La Porte City. Commencement address by A S Tudhuy. Public schools grant day set for Friday evening. Quarantine updates mention A B Frat and diphtheria cases.

A. S. Tudhuy Will Grant- Vales Stockford

Thread of Destiny presented tonight at Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart High School presents Thread of Destiny in the school auditorium this evening. Cast includes Donald Jaeger George Washington Johnson Thomas Doughly Bailey Montgomery and Loretta Wrish verly Montgomery with many other named performers and organizers.

Sacred Heart Buoy Epee Donald Jaeger George Washington Thomas Doughly Baily Montgomery Ther Condon Edith Sherman Yas Kopache Montgomery Bunce Slack Aloysius Gorn Ini Loretta Wrish Verly Montgomery Robert Methaw Sally Anny E -Margaret Joughedty Laura Lee Jeese Tobin Masbrook Endolph de Walter Mayer Marth Pees Eeeeleee Bleca Mier Ei Bees Seeeeesee Mary Catharine Miller Peu Esses Bevaniding Chirke Joan Mormale Morton

Aged Man Fractures Skull in Auto Accident

Iren a fractured skull, Draper 74 of 1032 Williston Avenue, is in serious condition at Presbyterian hospital after walking into the side of a moving auto driven by Baldridge 111 Vine Street at Fifth and Commercial yesterday afternoon. He was taken to his home by city ambulance then to the hospital where his condition was listed as serious. Eyewitnesses say Draper stepped into the street and into the auto before collapsing on the pavement.

Myra Lee Maef Lade Bremlsey Lavelas Street Starks Baxter Eress Mobile Street City Health Menagement Edgar Parks Etta Dear Kirksville la Porte City Parks Inc Federal Corporation of di- Duque Mike Menge Uehugue Forteithreay Wis Iren A. Draper Williston Avenue Presbyterian Hospital L. D. Baldridge Vine Street Fifth and Commercial Streets

Lieutenants Denney and Guyer Resign Commissions

Ralph H. Dennes first lieutenant of Company B in the 133rd Iowa National Guard resigns and will be replaced soon. Arle A. Guyer second lieutenant of Company G also resigns. Denney moved to Des Moines and departed for Portland Oregon to engage in business. Captain Allan Johnson announces the changes.

Ralph_H. Dennes Co.b Ovie

Leora Young Faces Contempt Charge in Second District

Leora Young, noted for dabbling in liquor affairs, is set to appear before Judge GW Wood at 9 a.m. May 2 to show cause why she should not be held in contempt for signaling a supposed injunctive violation. She previously faced contempt in 1925, with a $200 fine and a June liquor-law injunction.

Leora Young GW. Wood Leora Wood Sherry

Convention to discuss conservation of water

Buffalo New York May 1 The American Water Works Association will hold its annual convention June 7 to 11 to address teaching the public to pay for what it uses and to conserve the public water supply. President Matty Po Hay of Buffalo argues most cities lack inexhaustible sources and must curb usage while seeking new supplies.

Buffalo N. Yi American Water Works Association Matty Po Hay Thuffalo

Mourer Recovered From Hip Fracture At Electric Park

G M Mourer, who suffered a hip fracture when scaffolding collapsed at Electric Park weeks ago, was discharged from Presbyterian Hospital to his home at 1215 Seventh Street West by ambulance. He is recovering but confined to bed for two to three weeks more.

Wosspal M. Mourer Scaffaldins Electric Park Evulay Presbyterian Hospital Seventh Street West

Crtar Falls Daily News In Cedar Falls Note

George J. Twaddle, a Cedar Falls resident, is listed as news representative for the Waterloo Courier and Daily Reporter with an office at 411 West Fourth Street. Hours and contact details are partially legible in the clipping.

George J. Twaddle Cedar Falls Waterloo Ivewing Courier Daily Reporcer West Fourth Street

Legion Nears Goal in Intensive Drive for New Members

Cedar Falls May 16 report shows Cedar Falls American Legion post signing 153 members by noon with more recruits expected. goal projected as the largest in the post history. Chapter activities of P.E.G. sisterhood conclude. future plans and officer changes noted. Memorial day address canceled by Farrington, Arthur Pish to speak May 30 at Regent Theatre. Weather and horticulture notes predict a strong fruit crop pending rain.local health notes mention Fred Graham improving and J P Jepsen recovering from hernia operation.

Cedar Falls Sampaten Im Post the Post Yene P. E.G. Sisterhood Lucy Silliman Louis Begeman Chapter R Aid Fort Dodge Recital St .College Ruth Waugh Teachers College Rot George W. Samson Gilchrischall Mabel Rans Tiina Miriany Byang Spencer Ute Whough Mabel Evans Miriam Wrang Farrington Conrad Farrington Regent Teatre Arthur Bb Pish Regent Theatre

New York Hats Fashion Plan Aims To Wake Consciousness

Notes from New York cite the Millinery Regarded alliance forming a Hot Consciousness committee to spur women to invest time money and thought in hats. The piece also surveys luxury apartments on Fifth Avenue, street scenes with window displays, and a mix of social observations from dog and whippet racing to fashion figures and stamp collecting.

New York Millinery Regeared Alliance Commttes T. Senorita Racquel ° Meller

Bank guards cut Illinois robberies by seventy five percent

Group seven of the Sindy Bankers association holds its annual convention in this city with nine counties represented. Roscoe C. Saunders, former Des Moines police chief and head of the town guards, describes how guardians of banks operate in Illinois cities and credit their presence with a 75 percent drop in bank robberies.

Decatur Til Sindy Bankers’ Association Roscoe C. Saunders Des Moines Illinois

Auto Thief Pleads Guilty in December Car Larceny Case

H. M. Ashby pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a felony in a larceny of an automobile from Mrs Powers last December. The district court cleared its criminal calendar of jury trials. Judge U S Boies sentenced Ashby to three years in state prison at Fort Madison and ordered payment of $59.80 costs. Roy Armstrong, deputy sheriff, delivered Ashby to the warden.

H. M. Ashby J. Powers District Cour Ashby U. 3. Boies Fort Madison Roy Armstrong Boies

Phi Sigma Chi Plans Five Delegates to National Parley

Five delegates from the local chapter of Phi Sigma Chi will join the Des Moines chapter at the national convention in Philadelphia next August. The plans were announced at a dinner meeting last night in Black's tearoom. A gathering is planned for next Monday evening at Heilc Park during which Claus Burright was elected to membership.

Phi Sigma Chi Philadelphia Black Des Moines

Teachers College Graduation Totals Revealed for Term

Paris May 18 Poor hus dead tree names were certified for graduation honors at the last faculty meeting. Additions may be made when conditions indicate. Of the term’s enrollment 2418, 320 will receive junior college honors and 3 bachelor arts degrees. Enrollment declined slightly from last year with a 10 to 15 percent drop in other colleges' figures.

Dar Paris

Martin Clary 71 Dies at Mercy Hospital in Waverly

Waverly Iowa May 18 Special Martin Clary 71 died this morning at Mercy hospital while a funeral planned for him has been deferred pending arrival from Canada of a son. He suffered heart disease and died instantly. Survived by widow three sons and a daughter. Bremer county lifelong resident.

Clary Bremer Count

Danderine Claims Quick Dandruff Elimination and Hair Boost

An advertisement promises rapid relief from dandruff after ten minutes and claims one dose dissolves all dandruff while invigorating the scalp. It asserts hair becomes lighter, fluffy, and lustrous, with strengthened roots and added beauty.

Kiwanians Enjoy Park Outing Amid Midday Fun

Kiwanians members relaxed from business with a Park outing at Electric Park. They picnicked at noon and rode the roller coaster and ferris wheel, while enjoying peanuts popcorn and pink lemonade. All rides were chartered for the group until 2 p.m. at Hotel Rugsoli Lamson.

Electric Park Rugsoli-Lamson

Kirk Gross Team Leads Y's Men Attendance Race

The Y's Men under Capt. Kirk Gross leads the club attendance contest with 78 percent. W. E. Barnes and its group follow at 71 percent, while Capt. Cecil Lanning and Capt. John Geary post 55 and 37 percent. The contest ends May 31 and the three lowest teams will banquet the winners at the Y camp. Delegates to the state Y's Men's duty convention were elected for Cedar Rapids with Graham Hay, Henry Daltman, and Richard Holmes as alternates.

Kirk Gross Morrisiste

Fugitive Rodina Sought After Lead From Clue

Clue issued in yesterday report narrows search for alleged fugitive Re. As Troskins tied to bank cash loss. Wife received a letter from Mararia indicating possible location. Police studios pursue new lines in case as investigation continues.

Rodina Troskins Benk Mararia

Skin Whitening Mixture Promises Quick Results

An advertisement touts a skin whitening method using lemon juice mixed with orchard white and two tetons, claiming a harmless, fragrant bleach for the face neck arms and hands. It asserts stage beauties use it for a youthful rosy white complexion and offers immediate effects after preparation.

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