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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1928

Page

2

Eastern Star Past Matrons and Patrons Dinner Night

Waterloo chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will host a dinner at 6 30 p.m. in the Matt Parrott building to honor past matrons and patrons, followed by ceremonies led by officers including Mrs John Duke Roy Hulett Mrs Henry Gee and others with Miss Mary Elbel Dixon at Adah and Mrs N F Drilling as Ruth in the society event.

Matt Parrott Waterloo Order of Eastern Star John Duke Roy, Hulett Henry Gee A. B. Frederick Paul Corson R. F. Short Roy Hulett Hazel’ Dietrick John Rector Marshall George Welker Mary Elbel Dixon Adah N. F. Drilling Ruth J. W. Miller Esther A. L. Landis Martha L. E. Bickelerg Electa Frank McLaughlin

Girl Reserves Awards Ceremony At Byrnes Park

A school event honors Girl Reserves with bands and circles for leading achievements. Kathleen Adams, Marian Rise, Evelyn Kuehnle will speak on the Girl Reserve circle. Members from Alcott, Waterloo, East Junior High and J U G groups receive embroidered armbands and framed codes for two years of service, with a cup awarded to the top club after three consecutive semesters.

Byrnes Park Kathleen Adams Alcott School Marian Rilse Waterloo Junior High School Evelyn Kuehnle East Junior High School Audrey McPike Just Us Girls Alcott Xzehuol Elaine Bassel Mary Jane Howard Viclar Smith McKinsey Virgina Wangler Johu Fiske Evangeline Shenafelt Rouse Lois Holdridge Sloan Wallace Evelyn Rubens Frances Davies Evlen McWilliams Vivian Witt Maxine Rollins Elizabeth Lincoln Lincoln Ross Brown Nadie Borden Ruth Dewater Eleanor Witts Helen Byerly Bhurley Hinkler Aileen Huwrparey Vivian Pines Jean Sloan John Fiske Agnes Boesen Roosevelt Evelyn Caress Lavrera Hamm East Dorothy Larsen Frieda Peter Frances Pines Marion Jeanne Wilson Christal Guth Doris Riggins Verna Metealf Betty Margedant Thola Townsend Florence Parker Vincent’ Madgs Morris Eleanor Stevens Imazene Robb Georgia Ralf Mary Jane Lyon Frances Jones Isabele Bubhmen Elisabeth Harris Minneapolis Marlys al Roosevelt Laver Hamin Heien Cr Elsie T Gulh East Junior High Frieda Feter Marion Deanne Wilson Christel Guth Doris Higgins Verna Mclealy Betty Margadent Evelyn Buehnle Isabelle Bucman Elizabeth Harris Waterios Margaret Johnson Ene

Waterloo Women to Attend P E O State Convention

Mrs E L Gorlon president of chapter 7 and Mrs Fred J Miller delegate from chapter II will attend the thirty sixth annual convention May 31 22 and 23 at Black Hawk hotel Davenport of the Iowa State chapter P E Q They plan to leave Waterloo Monday soon AM sessions of the convention will be held in the hole ballroom and delegates will be entertained in that building Mrs Ola Babcock Miller Washington Ta president of supreme chapter and Mrs Winona Evans Reeves past president of the supreme chapter and editor of the P E O Record will be honored guests Plans for social entertainments have been made by Chapter FJ members who will be hostesses

E. L. Gorlon Fred J. Miller Black Hawk Hotel Davenport Iowa State Waterloo Hole At & P.m Ola Babcock Miller Washington, Ta Supreme Chapter Winona Evans Reeves Wie P. E

Mrs. Perry Cowles Re-Elected P T A Head

Mrs Perry Cowles was reelected president of the Central school Parent Teacher Association last evening. Officers chosen include Mrs Verne Apfel vice president and Miss Neva Montgomery secretary treasurer. Sloane Wallace Junior High School will form a separate organization with officers to be elected next week.

Parent-Teacher Association of Central School Perry Cowies Verne Apfe Neva Montgomery Sloane Wallace Junior High Schol

Mary Alice Hannon and George Heath To Marry in June

Mr and Mrs G A Hannon announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Alice to George F Heath son of Mr and Mrs John Heath. The marriage will be held in June at Presbyterian hospital alumnae banquet follows with Mrs John T Goss in charge assisted by Ray Tiller and Myra Zeller.

Mary Alice Hannon George Heath G. A. Hannon Fourth Street West Mary Alice George F. Heath John Heath Oak Avenue Presbyterian Hospital Russell-Lamson John. T. Goss Ray Tiller Myra Zeller

Local Club Luncheons and Meetings Reported

Dickens club schedules a 1 pm luncheon at Mrs. N W Entwiste home. Do A Best club shifts to May 24 with Mrs Alfred Pines hosting. Triple Four Bridge Club met yesterday at Mrs Frank Sherwood home with guests Mrs J B Eakin and Mrs Clarence Kies. Favors given to Mrs Bertz Kies and Eakin. Kies helped hostess serve a three course luncheon. Next meeting planned with Mrs Roy Stevens. Star Rebekah club to lunch at 4 pm Tuesday at Mrs Carl Brant home. Mrs H J Gille to attend Thursday afternoon meeting at T Y T Club replacing Mrs Ira Gatavabant.

Alfred “Pines Triple Four Bridge Club Frank Sherwood J. B. Eakin Clarence Kies Fred Bertz Kies

Week's Calendar Details Social Events Schedule

Tonight events include Girl Rescue ceremonial at Byrnes Park and Quota Club at Hotel Russell Lamson. Tuesday features U Willard hall afternoon and Presbyterian Alumni banquet at Motel Russell Lamson. Wednesday shows Pageant at St Marys Waterloo Chapter EO B at Parrott building. Thursday lists St Marys chest School hate event and Blues Triangle league. Friday hosts Degree of Honor card party at Firemen's hall and Firemen Degree event.

Willard Hall Presbyterian Russell-Lanson St. Mary's School Waterloo O. E. B—Mail Parrott Building St. Mary's Owing chest—School T. T. F. Club Ars H. J. Gille Blues Triangle League Y. WL CG. A Fireavem'’s

Lincoln Circle of G. A. R. Contributes Aid to University

Lincoln circle and Ladies of the G A R met in Memorial hall and voted to give 10 to Lincoln University at Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The treasury was increased by 80 from the birthday penny fund. Memorial services for six circle members and seven comrades were led by Mrs. William Watters, with Mrs. Hattie Schaible installed as guard.

Lincoln Circle Memorial Hall Lincoln University Cumberland Gap Tenn Treasury Circle William Watters Hattie Schaible Truman DeRoame First Evangelical Church Henry Broadbent G. J. Bennet

Mrs J D Easton Hosts Luncheon With Music Features

Mrs J D Easton entertained 300 guests at a luncheon at her home with bright tulip and iris table décor. Out of town guest Mrs William A Winse, formerly Maude Popp, attended. Violinist Mrs Herbert Marshall and pianist Mrs Robert Johnson performed pieces by Grieg Chopin Debussy and others.

J. D. Easton William A. Winse Freeport, II Maude Popp Herbert Marshall Robert Johnson Grieg Johnson Chopin Debussey

Church Women Plan Social and Youth Club Events

Calvary Evangelical Church aids society will host a thimblebee at 2 30 p m Tuesday with a program and refreshments. Ever Ready club of First Lutheran Sunday school met at the president Miss Viola Hein home with Miss Elda Miller assisting. Wiener roast planned for June. games and refreshments served with Mrs J H Schumacher helping. First Presbyterian Woman's Working Association to hold a Way breakfast Wednesday 6 to 8 20 a m featuring strawberries waffles maple syrup sausages and coffee. Circle four in charge.

Aid Society of Calvary Evangelical Church First Lutheran Sunday School Viola Hein Elda Miller J. H. Schumacher Woman's Working Association of First Presbyterian Church Circle Four First Congregational Church Vernice Frost Betty Crew Bet Mosier Borneo Lois Moissner Jesus Josephine Pedersen Betty Morgan Gwendolyn Morgan Barbara Mosier Marilyn Miller Lois Moessner Mary Weston Mace Dowell Margaret, Young Getty Crew Nirls Nell Ye F. Brooks J. Richmond Morgan Catherine Sedgwick Ida Aver Dr. Morgan Porty

Hints in Beauty Care for Backaches and Health

Advice on backache causes from liver trouble to spinal misalignment. Recommends exercises to keep the back limber, varying housework to ease pain, and seeking professional care for spinal corrections. Mentions internal trouble, doctor consult, and affordable cosmetics as aids.

Progressive Pirate Party Enjoyed by College Freshmen

Freshman girls from Town State Teachers College in physical education majors and their teachers hosted a progressive pirate party. They visited Mae Lewis and Wilma Filpon homes for folk dances and games, found a treasure of refreshments, then ended with a slumber breakfast at Mrs Rena Clark. Dressed as fates, the group included Dor othy Arnold Katherine Hiatt Maud Milles Wilhelmine Hales Mabel Gustafson Dorothy Henderson Marjorie Potts Marguerite McMartin Mrs Hoffman Bennie Riconon Sarah Wroe Lucy Curtis Leone Wolmatti Hinzel Orr and others.

Town State Teachers College Charles Hoffman Marjorie Adams Dorothy Hum~iston Harriett Egan Mae Lewis Ganotes Wilma Filpon Rena Clark Dorothy Arnold Katherine Hiatt Maud Milles Wilhelmine Hales Mabel Gustafson Dorothy Henderson Marjorie Potts Marguerite McMartin Wae Hoffman Bennie Riconon Sarah Wroe Lucy Curtis Leone Wolmattia Hinzel Orr

Derby Dance by Pi Theta Pi Girls Featured Friday

Pi Theta Pi Girls hosted a spring derby dance at Women’s Club with about thirty-five attendees. Mr and Mrs Rey Sten DAMA and Al Mayfield attended as chaperons. The program included dances and a talk by Mrs David Siegel on a "Trip to Palestine" along with other performers. Declarations matched the derby theme and punch and Coca Cola refreshments were served.

Pi Theta Pi PS Theta Pr Savory Iowa Stax Teachers College al Mayfield Rey Sten Dama Weiderby Alpha Corinne Hadassah Buds

Election results forecast by women's clubs in 1930s national race

Washington dispatch notes forecasts for the General Federation of Women's Clubs leadership at the June 6 San Antonio convention. Key races include president between Mrs. Edward Franklin White and Mrs. John F. Sippel, with voting support from state federations Maryland Delaware District of Columbia Arkansas and Buffalo New York. Other officers face single candidates, while Iowa prepares a motor caravan for Texas.

Washington, D. C General Federation of Women’s Clubs San Antone Tex Altho Edward Franklin White Indianapolis Ind John F Sippel Baltimore White Indiana Federation Shakespeare Club St. Paul General Federation Buffalo New York Henry C. Taylor Bloomfield Williams Alvord Detroit Mich Taylor Iowa Texas Michigan State Detroit Club Department of American Citizenship Highland Park Board of Education Grace Morrison Poole Brockton Mass Poole Eugene B. Lawson Nowata Okla Lawson G. Reynolds Paducah Crippled Children's Commission State

Matilda Lehmkuhl and Clyde Sisk wed at Kenova West Virginia

Wedding notices for Matilda Lehmkuhl and Clyde Sisk in Kenova West Virginia state their engagement from Mr and Mrs Chester A Gray of Maynard Iowa and describe the bride’s education and past work. The couple plans to reside in Welch West Virginia after marriage and the bride previously worked as a linotype operator in Waterloo Iowa. The notices also reference community events and club activities in the area.

Chester A. Gray Maynard Matilda Lehmkuhl Clyde Sisk Kenova W. Va Sisk Welch Coe College of Cedar Rapids South Waterloo C. R. Barnholt Campbell Avenue Payton

Child's First School in the Family

National Kindergarten association at 8 West Fortieth Street New York promotes home education. Articles appear weekly in the Evening Journal columns, outlining early learning guidance for families and children.

Freebel Tasued National Kindergarten Association West Fortieth Street New As City Evening Jourier

The Value of Sympathy by Lou Pruitt Roberts

A Sunday school worker learns parenting kindness shapes children more than scolding. She finds one mother harsh and tired, another cheerful and understanding, and reflects that parental sympathy largely determines a child's future.

Lou Pruitt Roberts Litie Puddies Jimmy Latile Harry

Health Pageant at St Marys School Featured by All Grades

A May day health pageant will be held next Wednesday at 6 p m in St Marys school hall with participation from grade junior and high school pupils. The Health Queen Mildred Gowans presides as garden guardian guiding breezes raindrops sunbeams and butterflies through a village of flowers vegetables and toys in a staged tale of care and return to health.

St. Mary's School Hall C. H. Isley The Playground Association Mildred Gowans Frances Jones Edwin J. Jones Jane Marthaus Donald Wayne Beckett Cho Cho Mary Smith

West High Junior Senior Banquet Tonight at Biks Club

West High seniors will honor juniors at the annual banquet this evening at Biks club. Dinner at six followed by program and dancing. George Susby to give welcome, Robert Huntoon to respond, with toasts by Superintendent Charles A. Kittrell and Katherine Dougherty. Harold Gnagg as toastmaster and board members as guests.

West High School Biks Club George Susby Robert Huntoon Charles A. Kittrell Katherine Dougherty Harold Gnagg Board of Education

Kindergarten Work Commended by Grenada College President

J R Countiss, president of Grenada College in Mississippi, commends kindergarten work as especially helpful to the little people and needed under modern social conditions.

J. R. Countiss Grenada College Mississippi

Roosevelt School Teaching Staff Honored At Dinner

Roosevelt School staff a PTA event honors Miss Mildred Schaefer principal and vice president Miss Hisle Church secretary elect, with several teacher guests and hostesses listed. Also notes card party at K of C hall by Gold Leaf camp with table favors and juvenile mothers plan, plus school friendship club officers elected at West High.

Offcers J. E. Armstrong Fred Grant Phil Lucas Room Mothers Mmes G. E. Wheeler F. L. Crofoot John Tegimeier John Stallman L. B. Jones H.R. Biweil Charles E. Howell J. F. Mortis Royal Neighbors Hall Gold Leaf Camp Leonard Bryant Eugene Payton W. D. Miller Abert Murphy F. W. Wittstock Anna Kruse Fred Follette J. D. Massey M. Wells

Editors named for the next year's Towa Literary magazine

In Iowa City three University of Iowa students were named editors of the Towa Literary magazine for the coming year. They are Jack Wendell Johnson of McPherson Kansas, Sarah Marie Cook of Muscatine, and Hazel Warren of West Liberty.

Towa City University of Iowa Towa Jack Wendell Johnson McPherson Kan Sarah Marie Cook Muscatine Hazel Warren West Liberty

Fatal stove blast claims schoolgirl in Waterloo

Opalta Cunningham, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Cunningham of 1710 Commercial Street, died after severe burns from a gasoline flash while lighting an oil stove to cook noon meal. Born April 27, 1916 in Eyola Minnesota, she moved to Waterloo in 1926 with her parents and attended Lowell School. Survived by her parents and sister Vera, 6. Body at Petersen Bros. mortuary. Funeral and burial planned for Monday in Quasqueton, Ia.

Opa Ila Cunningham Rufus Cunningham Commercial Street Presbyterian Hospital Opalta Eyola Minn Waterloo Lowell School Union Congregational Sunday School Vera Petersen Bros.’ Mortuary Quasqueton

Jesse Roller to Be Ordained Priest May 26

Jesse Roller of 501 Ankeny street will be ordained into the priesthood next Saturday in Davenport by Bishop Henry PF Rohlman, formerly pastor of St. Mary's. He will celebrate his first Mass at 10 a m Sunday May 27 at St Marys church. Roller is known locally for attending St Marys school and is a graduate of Columbia College Dubuque and St Pauls Seminary St Paul. He was born in Waterloo.

Jesse Roller Ankeny, Street Davenport Henry PF. Rohlman St. Mary's St. Mary's Church Roller St. Mary's School Columbia College Dubuque St. Paul's Seminary St. Paul Waterloo

Wildflowers mark quiet burial at Hillcrest for Mrs Myrlie Case

On a bright May day at Hillcrest cemetery wildflowers lay on the grave of Mrs Myrlie Case. The only blooms rested on fresh earth as the county home resident was laid to rest. Overseer of the poor gathered the wildflowers after burial with minimal attendance and no kin present.

Myrlie Case Hillcrest

Raisin Bread and Culinary Tips From 1910s Note

Raisin bread recipe details mix sugar butter scalded milk yeast and flour to form dough then rise and knead with raisins. Additional notes praise Canton flannel jelly bags and nut raisin bread. advise grinding meat mixtures and using cooking liquor for ham. suggest turning boiled rice into a casserole with tomatoes cheese and peppers for meatless dinners.

Hamburg

Omission of Graduate Names At Waterloo Junior High

By error the names of Wanda Craft and Gladys Bruce were omitted from the list of pupils to graduate from Waterloo Junior High School in June.

Wandacraft Gladys Bruce Waterloo Junior High School

Brain Test Riddles and Subtraction Errors

A collection of faulty logic puzzles and arithmetic notes. It notes errors like removing the last car from a train, collapsing a gas base, and directions at the North Pole all being south. It also mentions a one armed swordsman and miscounted holiday hours due to double subtraction.

North Pole Sal Ger

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P. FE. O Perry Cowles Central P.T. A Dickens Club N. W. Entwiste Star Rebekah Club Carl Brrant HJ. Gille T. YT. Club Ira Gatvabiant Byrnes Park Eyeulix Natural Music Diack Len Firemen’s Hall Lincoln Circle of Marion Flint Burton Avenue Baptist Church Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Flint Firemen's Hall G. J. Mahanke Church News Jess L. K Hritees MFP Progressive Pirate Vic-Camp R. 7. Snodgrass Mmnes George Carroll John Singer Fucdoera Keidering John Negpison Diniugmem Cammilions G. AR Yades P.m P.m. Tuceday Ysburg Burton Avene Baptist Church Harry Peterson Violet, McMulan Ufford Douglas Blanche Mitden Orville Barber John Bender Jennie Peterson Wong Aroup Manbasket Favers St. Mary’s School West High Roosevelt School Edith Young West High School Friendship Club Florence Wilson Ruth Stetzel Ione Williams Artificial Ice & Fuel Co Paris Patou Chicago Tangney-McGinn Hotels Co Fashion Department Evening Courier Eeva Lavrenes
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