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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1924

Page

2

Honor Guest ElI Nemson To Attend Berlin Party

ElI Nemson, a resident of Berlin, will be the honor guest at a Friday afternoon party at Sunnyside Country Club hosted by Mrs. CA Morris. The event honors Mrs. J Honntefeldt visiting from Werna Germany, who has lived with her sister in Water loo for 17 years and will entertain about 17 guests.

Berlin Waterloo J. Honntefeldt Vwer- Na Germany CA. Morris Alesander Cedar Amour Robert Marted Sporle Ronnefeldt Ceveland Wyre Abrond America Sunnyside Country Club G. N. Cousin Burtr N. J. Cropper Harre VaAchty C_ J. Rudolph Agene Stanley PD. Moore

Betrothal announced for Miss June Marks and Ralph Knudson

Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss June Marks to Ralph Knudson follows a tableaux entertainment for 20 guests at Miss Marks home. The event featured scenes from a Proverbial Cycle and culminated with the couple announcing their engagement.

June Marks Ralph Knudson

Play Which Benefits First Cong Organ Fund Friday

Frisky benefit program at the First Congregational Church features an evening organ recital with a comic sketch The Delay of the Overland Fly. The curtain rises at 8 16 p m. Proceeds aid the church organ fund with a full cast listed for a depot performance in Prairie Gap Junction.

Kbr Prai Rin Gap Swartzentuber Zalnaer Swartzentiber

The First Brushful and Paint Pot Delights

Side talks on paint and furniture revival describe the thrill of a first brushful and the slow, careful work of refinishing. The piece discusses the charm of painted furniture, the value of simple lines, and a recipe for a pleasant room using a paint pot, sunshine, and thrift.

Ay Tau Fan

U S W V Auxiliary Prepares for State Meeting in Waterloo

U S W V Auxiliary officials report up to date preparations for the state convention of Auxiliary to United Spanish War Veterans in Waterloo May 26 27. Mrs Della McAlister chairs finance with a full treasury. registration set for June 24 at Hotel Waterloo. Memorial day graves will be decorated by Fred Willier camp and Tiefenowild auxiliary. the twelfth anniversary party to honor veterans at Memorial hall June 4.

State Convention of Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans Waterloo Helen Gould Anxiiary Inc Momworlat Della McAlister Treasury Mmes, Jnannete “Uchike Adnia Koelter Waud Uatei Gary Lingelbach Artus Alma Trimble Lla 'Herhsfeld Mary Smith Nous Mmes. Baveller Lara Smith Mamie Ives G. QO Burrows da Swartz Nellie Welker J .Smith Fred Memorial Hall Fannia Brown Josephine O'ffrien Charre Glara Smith

Parish reception welcomes new pastor at Burton Avenue church

Rev. and Mrs. William Wilkins will be welcomed by Burton Avenue Baptist Church members and friends in a Friday parish reception. Greetings will come from neighboring churches and the ministerial association as Cliff Ard en and others offer speeches. A program includes cornet and vocal numbers. pink and white decor with crab apple blossoms.

William Wilkins Burton Avenus Baptist Marish Mr. Wilkins Waterloo Minneapolis Burton Avenue Church R. E. Williamson First Baptist Church J.X. 0 MacDonald Walnut Street S J. Macartney First Presbyterian Minister Ing Clifford Arvden Charles Rose Woman's Circle Jennie Peterson Boy Wayne Garvin Men’s Brotherhood Jay €. Armstrong

Church News Graves Memorial Activities and Meetings

Graves Memorial C H Matrons Class Ws meet 2 36 Friday with Mrs Allen Pitzen. Mrs Z D nilins hosted yesterday afternoon to about 50 women at Mrs J H Thompsons Warnur St Baptist Ladies Aid. Official Graves board meets this evening with devotion. Central Christian Loyal Women Bible class hosted by Mrs Pearl Lyon sewing for an invalid mother. Mission department of Woman's Working Association held session. First Presbyterian edited yesterday afternoon with Mrs Chiire Parker chair. Mrs Ida Cooley reported on presbyterial in Grundy Center. Mrs W H Wat held a paper on missionary work and Mrs Merf Witt read. Dr Macartney addressed the meet.

Z. D.nilins J. H. Thompson Oat Warnur Stree Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society Loyal Women's Bible Class Central Christian Sunday School Pearl Lyon I. Q. Wilson E. Pardee Woman's Working Association First Presbyterian Atrs Chiire Parker Ida Cooley Grundy Center Merf Witt Macartney

Artists in Ross Course Next Season at Waterloo

Master violinist Dusch a Hetfetz will be presented November 21 as the first artist in a four recital series promoted by Frederic Mills Ross in Waterloo. Other artists include Maria Tregun soprano on January 13 1925 Ernst von Dohnanyi February 27 and Allen McQuhae April 14. All programs at East High auditorium with season tickets 6.35 and 4. Subscribers urged to mail reservations and pledges promptly to ensure full houses.

Duscha W Hetfetz Waterloo Frederic Mills Ross Rass Irth Helfete Lyceum Maria Tregun Will Sine Ernst von Dohnanyi Allen McQuhae East High Ross All

Community club events and missions notes from Westminster to First ME

The article lists several church and women’s group activities. It covers United Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid, First M. E. Altrusrg meetings with hostesses, Westminster Woman’s Missionary Society program on The Call of the South, and mentions current events from Mexico. It also notes Ladies’ Aid luncheon, nurse Grace La Cates talk, Hampton convention report, United Brethren Sisterhood luncheon, and Graves Memorial Church playlet plans with a 35-person delegation to Strawberry Point.

Monic Ladies’ Aid Society

Club Notes on Social Clusters and Gatherings

Many local clubs gathered yesterday with hostesses and guests. Mrs. Charles ielley and Mrs. Tim OLeary led favors for LeGar Bridge club at Mrs. Frank Wagner's home, with guest Mrs. Will Mayer of Des Moines. Ethel Voelker hosted a 606 gathering. eight young women attended and a birthday cake with yellow candles was served. The Lean Year club closed its year with a 7 pm dinner and card party at Bishop's cafeteria. Triple Four club welcomed Mrs. Leo Demuth Mrs. Jennie Stover and Mrs. Jewell Karl as guests, with refreshments by Mrs. Regal and Mrs. Bartz. Riverside Drive club met for a noon lunch at Mrs. J. E. Baum's summer home in Sherwood Park. Mrs. F. Michael attended as the sole guest among 13. Linden Friendship club welcomed Mrs. George Kilpatrick back after illness, hosted by Mrs. Adel Ackerman at Mrs. W. B. Porter's home. Mrs. Dera Heppier was among those received.

LeGar Bridge Club Frank Wagner Charles Ielley Tim O'Leary Fred Morgan Will Mayer Des Moines Ethel Voelker Joe Hampia Club Voelker Willgm Voelker Lean Bishop's Cafeteria BG. Carroll Ray Norcott Clarence Kies Triple Four Leo Demuth Jennie Stover Jewell Karl Airs. Demuth Nick Kies Jesup Leo Regal Regal Fred Bartz Riverside Drive Club J. E. Baum Sherwood Park F. Michael George Kilpatrick Linden Friendship Club Adel Ackerman W. B. Porter Dera Heppier

Beauty Chat on Baby Prospects and Remedies

A playful yet practical piece advises parents on infant growth and looks. It covers walking development, fallen arches, proper footwear, and when to consult a doctor. It also touches scalp oil, dandruff treatment, and the benefits of outdoor exercise for older children including posture and color in the lips.

Snall Betty B Dorothy

Social Visit Hosts Serve Tray Luncheon After Sewing

After an hour or two of visiting and needlework, the hostess and her mother, Mrs. Letty Parry, served a tray luncheon.

Letty Parry

Local notices and society items from Waterloo area

A mixed city page lists marriages and divorces in progress, with Irene Hansen and Carl C. Hansen granted a divorce yesterday. Mrs. Peter Doyle travels from Minneapolis. W. Wiltse and Charles City visitors return home with their son Lee. Trainmaster H. W. Brown attends a safety meeting in Dubuque. Mrs. Alice Towner plans to open her Kelly street house for summer, joined by daughter Joan after school. May Keller, recovering after surgery, works in the county tax office. Dan Ward wed Evelyn O Harrin in Dubuque, with Waterloo friends attending. Bessie Christensen sues Arthur Christensen for divorce and child custody. Judge Wood handles the bank suit between Black Hawk National Bank, Monarch Co., and Webster City Savings Bank. Otto Judisch and spouse drive 2112 miles from Readlyn to Deer Island for a visit and plan a return in eight days. Advertisements promote hat sales, millinery, and a cafeteria supper hosted by Grace A. church society.

Wli. Atkinson Jett Ronobila Chicago Irene Hansen Carl C. Hansen Peter Doyle Muther Ty Street Minneapolis Brotherhood of First Lutheran Church Harry L. Padden Fourth Street St. Mark's Church Clyde D' Allan W. Oc. Wiltse iCharles City Waterloo Lee HW. G. Brown Tlinois Central Railroad Minnesota Division Safety Committee Dubuque Alice Towner Ethel Charles City Kelly Street Joan May Keller St. Francis Hospital County Auditor's Office Dan Ward Illinois Central Dan Duque Ifo Evelyn O’harrin Ward Bessie Christensen Arthur Christensen Waverly G. W. Wood Black Hawk National Bank Monarch Company Webster City Savings Bank Mears & Love Joy P. N. Paulsen Afr Otto Judisch Readlyn Deer Island Gre Bremer Scott's Millinery Palace Theatre

Floyd County Farmer Hangs Self in Barn

Charles City Iowa May 22 Beu j Nehis a farmer living near this city committed suicide yesterday by hanging himself in the barn He left the house about 7 to go to the field In Plantcorn About 4 pm his five year old son found his father hanging from a rafter Nehis is survived by his widow five children and his mother Mrs William Nehis Reason for the act is unknown

Charles City Beu J Nehis Lsufelde Nehis Plantcorn Nehls Wiliam Newls

Use Lemons to Whiten Skin Advert

An advertisement touts a lemon based skin whitening mix as a fast acting beauty solution. It claims lemon juice combined with Orchard White creates a quarter pint of a fragrance laden bleach that softens and whitens skin on the face neck arms and hands without irritation. It urges readers to mix it themselves for best results and notes it cannot be bought ready to use.

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