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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1929

Page

4

Tea Given for Three Members of Pi Tau Phi

Cedar Falls May 27 Mrs Hugh Buffum hosted a tea for three Pi Tau Phi honorees Miss Ruth Bobbitt who graduates in June and will wed Jack Cleary. Mrs Anner Perry Olsen married last December to Melvin Olsen. Miss Golda Long a Sloane Wallace teacher to wed Willie Lintner later this summer. Gifts in silver patterns were presented and a Pi Tau Phi pie with handkerchiefs was opened. Mrs John Charles presided at the tea table with Mrs E L Ritter. alumnae attended.

Courier Cedar Falls Hugh Buffum Franklin, Street Pi Tau Phi Sorority Anner Perry Olsen Melvin Olsen Ruth Bobbitt Teachers College Jack Cleary Golda Long Sloane ‘Wallace Junior High School Waterloo Wilie W. Lintner Letts John Charles E. L. Ritter

College Groups Entertain with Spring Dances

Lambia Gamma Way fraternity at Town State Teachers college hosted a spring dance Saturday evening in the Hiks club with chaperons Mr and Mrs L I Reed and Mr and Mrs Don Pettit A dinner dance by Alpha Theta Beta at Hotel Russell Lamson featured President and Mrs O R Latham and P F Bender Phi Omega Pi sorority held a spring dancing party Friday at the Elks club with chaperons Mr and Mrs Edward Deh and Mr and Mrs Cory Alpha Delta Alpha fraternity hosted a spring sport dance at Sunnyside Country Saturday with chaperons Mr and Mrs EH Palmer

Lambia Gamma Way Fraternity Town State Teachers College Hiks Club L. I. Reed Don Pettit Alpha Theta Beta Fraternity Hotel Russell Lamson O. R. Latham P. F. Bender Phi Omega Pi Sorority Elks ‘Club Edward Deh S. Cory Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity Sunnyside Country EH. G. Palmer

Nashua Couple Honored for Forty-Six Years of Marriage

Nashua May 27 Mr and Mrs J J Nichol celebrated their forty six year marriage with a surprise party at home attended by 38 relatives. The couple has lived in Nashua for 16 years and were entertained by daughters K C Corey and M Koehter with many children and relatives including Allen Garrett Marshalltown Lyle Morse Celwin Conrad and Freeman Nichol among guests from St Clair Marshalltown Green Mountain and nearby towns.

T Courier Nashua J. J. Nichol K. C. Corey M. Koehter Allen Garrett Marshalltown Lyle Morse Celwein John Nichol

Plainfield Girl and Chicago Man Wed in Cedar Falls

Agnes Bryhl of Plainfield and H Skovilund of Odense Fyn Denmark were married at Nazareth Lutheran Church Cedar Falls at 2 30 pm Saturday by Rev Otto Neilsen. Attendants were Augusta Brynt and K P Petersen. Dinner followed at a Plainfield home. Teachers Party in Black's Teashop honors Agnes Thomas Mildred Luce and others not returning next year.

Courier Cedar Falls Agnes Bryhl Paul Bryhl Plainfield H. Skovilund Rasmus Skovlund Odense Fyn Denmark Nazareth Lutheran Church Otto Neilsen Augusta Brynt K. P. Petersen Wew Black's Margaret Fitzgerald Nanteen Davis Agnes Thomas Mildred Luce Mabel Henderson Chicago

Society Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

Tonight and Tuesday events list many societies including P. E. O. Mrs George Lichty Waterloo Federatian of Women’s Clubs Black’s tearoom London Bridge Green Lantern Ye Yaz Progressive Delphian Y. W. Allen Memorial hospital junior senior banquet President Hotel Ladies auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial hall Clara Barton guild Universalist parish St Mary’s Sewing card party School hall Tuesday Afternoon W. C. A. Star Rebekah Waterloo Elklets Bon Amicus Mrs Harold Trible 1928 Bridge club Mrs Steward Reed P. L. club Mrs H Schotter T. A. M. Bridge Mrs Maur Nice Kirby Sunshine lodge L A B R T Fireman’s hall Pythian Sisters card party K P nal St John’s Sewing School hall Westminster Presbyterian home Alpha guild First Presbyterian Mrs Leo Leeper Tuesday Evening Daughters of Isabella K P hall Business Women First Baptist Mrs L Hayes Tuesday Luncheon Black’s tearoom Jolly Eight Miss Agnes Wahl Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors Black Hawk I O F hall Mother daughter banquet Northminster Presbyterian Pythian Sisters K P hall Sons of Union Veterans auxiliary Memorial hats

George Lichty Waterloo Federatian of Women's Clues Black's Tearoom London Bridge Club A. Progressive Delphian Society Y. W. Allen Memorial Hospital Veterans of Foreign Wars—Memorial Hall Clara Barton guild—Universalist St. Mary's T. U County Institute Y. W. Cc. A. Star Rebekah Club John Munson Sam Jensen Waterloo Elklets—Elks Bon Amicus Club Harold Trible Steward Reed P. L H. Schotter T. A. M. Bridge Club Daughters of Isabella K. P. Hall First Baptist Church

Two Pre Nuptial Affairs Held for Miss Gleason

Miss Kathryn Gleason, to wed June 5, was honored with two pre nuptial events. A Saturday dinner in Black's tearoom hosted by Mrs. Joseph Gurgen and Mrs. John Flynn featured orchid and green decor and corsages. A later bridge game at Mrs. Lutgen’s home produced prizes for Miss Gleason and Miss Helyn Miller.

Black's Tearoom Joseph Gurgen John IL. Flynn Kathryn Gleason Lutgen Oaks Lawn Avenue Gleason Helyn Miller Mary Louise Lutgen Miss Gleason Hotel Russell-Lamson W.,e. Steely Paul Otto R. ©. Moore Virginia Clary

Three Weddings Performed at Church in Yale

A Yale church hosted three weddings over a span of days. Miss Gertrude Rowland of Iowa City wed Arthur Hill, and Miss Aurora Davis of Manson married Vernon Wayman of Elberon, all officiated by Rev. EE Clements at Little Brown Church. Additionally, Miss Inger Alice Brattrud of Waseca and Charles Schwartzhoff of Albert Lea tied the knot at the same church.

Courier Nashua EE. Clements M. BE Little Brown Gertrude Rowland Arthur Hill Iowa City Aurora Davis Manson Vernon Wayman Elberon Inger Alice Brattrud Waseca Minn Charles Schwartzhoff Albert Lea Little Brown Church Mr. Clements

Hints in Beauty Care for Skin Cleansing and Treatments

A reader discusses common beauty shop routines versus DIY skin care. It contrasts cleansing creams and massages with at home methods, noting costs and accessibility. Advice covers vein issues, lip hair bleaching with peroxide and ammonia, tweezing, and limitations for those who cannot afford more advanced procedures.

Costa Mary M

Honors Awarded Girl Reserves at Outdoor Service

Highest honors among grade and junior high school girl reserves awarded on a Saturday ceremony atop the roof garden of the YWCA. Bracelets went to Evelyn Kuehnle Verna Metcalf Francas James Imogene Robb Georgie Ralf and Evelyn Rubens. John Fiske School won the attendance cup. Armbands went to numerous members. circles, codes, rings, and adviser honors noted. A tea followed with mothers as guests and handwork on display.

Evelyn Kuehnle Verna Metcalf Francas James Imogene Robb Georgie Ralf Evelyn Rubens John Fiske School Constance Allland Lois Allen Mary Jean Adams Florence Acuff Mildred Bixby Bernice Butler Lorraine Colby Jane Eby Eunice Folley Dorothy Johnston Frances Finn Elaine Kennison Margaret Keagy Lillian Knudsen Enez Ladd Mary Jean Land Rraf Maxine Miller Vera Miler Arlene McChane Trena Melnders Garnet Hammersmith Bernice Olver Louis Rickhoff Marjorie Reams Helga Sorenson Helen Simmons Jeanne Shaffner Helen Scofield Esther Townsend Virginia Troutfetter Tima Potter Perm Pennington Amy Barber Kathryn Cohegan Ethel Mae Gibson Alice Helsen Gallene Peebles Rachel Shaffer Beverly Shaw Lois Moessner Betty Todd Frances James Katrian Mak Marian Ritze Georgia Ralf Evangeline Shanefelt George Fields Trene Reese George Faust Florence Johnson

Mrs Lichty Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Orange Township

Mrs. Sarah Lichty was feted Sunday at the W O Tannreuther home in Orange township marking her eightieth year. She came to the homestead as a child 72 years ago, married H J Lichty, and reared a family before later living in Waterloo. Attendees included her son Elmer Lichty a state representative, and numerous relatives from Orange, Waterloo, Delhi, and Somerset, plus Rev Paul Longenecker and guests.

Sarah Lichty W. O. Tannreuther Orange Township H. J. Lichty Waterloo Lichty Matthias Miller Elmer House of Representatives State Assembly Clark Parker Inlaw Lester Parris Tannreuther Orville Orange Edgar Tannreuther Delhi A. B. Zuck Janet Elias B. Miller

Sunnyside Club Postpones First Evening Bridge

Sunnyside Country club postponed its first summer evening card party to June 14. Memorial Day will feature a special luncheon and dinner at the clubhouse along with golf events. Yesterday’s Sunday dinner drew strong attendance, and a ladies golf meet is set for Tuesday morning at 9 30 with bridge for ladies on Wednesday at 2 30. The second dance is planned for June 7.

Sunnyside Country Club

Church News Roundup of Tuesday Meetings

Clara Harton guild meets at Universalist parish house at 7 30 this evening hosted by Mrs Joseph LaVine and Miss Maxine Steege. Westminster home department meets Tuesday at 2 40 at 622 Vermont St. Miss Katherine Coughtry class dinner at Black's Tearoom Tuesday evening about 20 guests. First Presbyterian church hosts meeting at Mrs Leo Leeper 511 Burton Ave Tuesday 2 30.

Clara “Harton Westminster Presbyterian Church QO. W. Hemsworth Vermont Street Katherine Coughtry First Presbyterian Church Black Alpha Guild Leo Leeper Burton Avenue

Hill Johnson Wedding Set for June Twenty Second

Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Kathryn Johnson and Dr. C V Hill of Dike Iowa. The couple will wed Friday June twenty second at Dike. Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs N F Johnson, studies include Iowa State Teachers College and Martiya's Vineyard Island. Hill a Grinnell College alumni and University of Town dentistry graduate. Twenty four guests attended a luncheon and bridge party at Hotel Black Hawk Cedar Falls.

Courier Special Service Dike, Ta Kathryn Johnson Co. V. Hill Dike Mass Hill Grinnell College College of Dentistry University of Town Phylis Swale

Club notes alert husbands host dinners and meetings

Tuesday Luficheon club members will be entertained by their husbands with dinner at Black's tea room Tuesday evening. They will then visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Stevenson at 827 Jefferson street. W. L. B. club meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Sam Jensen at 1738 Washington street. A Happy Hour club luncheon at Black's tearoom is postponed two days. Bridged club plans dinner at Riviera tearoom Wednesday evening.

Olds Laws Reva Laws Block Avenue Lyle Olds E. B. Olds Jefferson Street M. E. Parsonage New Ulm Minn Rath Packing Company Olds Tutnois Central Railroad Black's Mrs. S. G. Stevenson W. L. B. Club Sam Jensen Washington Street Black Bridged Club Riviera

Connolly Rites Held at Jesup in Iowa

Funeral for Patrick Connolly was held at St Athanasius Church Jesup with Rev William Baxter presiding. Interment followed at Fairbank. Survivors include widow and three of eight children Mrs Agnes Roberson La Porte City Mrs Winifred Wester and Helen of Jesup with many relatives from Waterloo Gilbertville Oelwein and nearby towns in attendance.

Jana Kirby J. Kirby Michael Galvin Patrick Meany J. R. Schuck John Donahue Stewart Ruxton Waterloo Clem Wester Gilbertville William Dally Caroline Sanford Oelwein

Ten Fraternal Bodies to Have Program June 13

Observation of National Fraternity day locally will be at Armory hall the evening of Thursday, June 13. Fraternal groups include Ancient Order of United Workmen, Brotherhood of American Yeomen, Tribe of Ben Hur, Catholic Order of Foresters, Lady Maccabees, Mystic Workers of the World, Maccabees, Security Benefit, Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle. The program features Knapp's studio girls with orchestra and Hawaiian numbers, an address by Mayor Glenn Tibbitts, a response by Leo R. Leeper, and a speech by W. T. Evans, former state senator. further numbers announced later.

Armory Hall Ancient Order of United Workmen Brotherhood of American Yeomen Tribe of Ben Hur Catholic Order of Porresters Lady Maccabees Mystic Workers of the World Maccabees Security Benefit Association Woodmen of the World Woodmen Circle Knapp Studio Girls Glenn Tibbitts Leo R. Leeper W. T. Evans

Waterloo Labor to Send 11 Delegates to State Convention

Waterloo labor bodies will send 11 delegates to the thirty seventh annual convention of the Iowa State Federation of Labor in Iowa City June 11 14. Delegates represent Central Labor Union carpenters painters electricians plumbers plasterers firefighters and building trades council along with the crafts they will represent. Two main issues expected are penalties on poison made goods in state institutions and opposition to immigration laws affecting Mexican laborers. Incumbent president J C Lewis may face limited rivals for re election. other offices could see contests.

Waterloo Towa State Federation’ of Labor Towa City Henry Errichson Central Labor Union H. P. Haffa Russell Peterson L. E. Huggett Carpenters R. L. Brown Paul Penne Archie Newton Building Trades Council Pries George Deyo William Ruepke Clyde Smallwood J. ¢. Lewis Iowa Lewis

Playground Space Included in New Conger Park Plat

A replat of block 6 in Conger Park addition filed with County Auditor Eya Brebner by John G. Miller includes a large perpetual playground in the rear of a Belmont Court dwelling block. Belmont Avenue to Wellington Street and Mullan to Norimer bound the block, with 20 lots fronting the Belmont frontage and eight large building lots behind.

Conger Park Eya Brebner John G. Miller Belmont Court Belmont Avenues Wellington Street Mullan Avenue

Waterlooan Named President of Class at St Edward's

Edward Ott of 1207 Berth Avenue Austin Texas has been elected president of the St Edward's junior class for the coming year. He lectures for the Knights of Columbus council and played on the St Edward's varsity last season. Other officers named are Thomas Young vice president Roland Blackwell secretary and Tony Burger treasurer.

Edward Ott Berth Avenue St. Edward's University Austin Tex St. Edward's Oth St. Edward's Counsess Knights of Columbus Ott Our Lady of Victory Academy St. Edward’s Waterloo Thomas Young Corpus Christi Roland Blackwell Weslace Tony Burger Aberdeen Wash

City in Brief: Weekend Travel and Local Notices

West end 4th St bridge and local buildings feature ads for G E Howard and family at 100 Kingsley Ave. People from Waterloo Davenport and Marshalltown visit relatives over Memorial Day. Police Capt Morris visited his mother in Illinois. Dr Hoffman leaves for obstetric gynecology course in St. Louis. Mrs Cousins returns from French Lick and Kentucky Derby with friends. Beers family visits Gilmore City. various social visits and a Knights of Pythias meeting planned. a bankruptcy petition filed by Sophia Willard. Whittier visitors from East Walpole. multiple families from Denison Marion visit Nannie Suiter in Waterloo IA.

Nathan Lawless Elwin Moore Waterloo Davenport J. ©. Lamkin Mary Third Avenue West Windsor Ill Thomas Morris Kern Street Levy ‘Morris Hanover Iil A. A. Hoffman Logan Avenue St.Louis Washington University Medical School George N. Cousins Mulberry Street French Lick Springs Ind Louisville Cousins Chicago Sophia M. Willard J. E. Jordan Glenn B. Beers Shirley Oaklawn Avenue Lyman Beers Gilmore City Beers Helmet Lodge Knights of Pythias P. Hall J. S. Tuthill B. S. Whittier East Walpole Mass P Bentley Fourth Street East Mr. Whittier Mr. Bentley Whittiers Tacoma Wash Walter Orris Suiter Orris Margareth Suiter Ed Duncan Ruth Denis

Child Hurt in Fall in Geneseo and Vernon Death

Geneseo Iowa May 27 child Spe edaly Irane daughter of John Ir vine suffered severe sprain and bruises in a fall from a stone boat at the family home. Orange Township May 27 Dr and Mrs Estes West were called to Mr Vernon Friday by sudden death of Mr Wests father.

Geneseo Speedaly— Irane John Irvine M l Vernon Orange Township Estes West Mr. West

Brain Test Answer and Time Zone Note

Possible tracks may curve and allow travel. some options are impossible due to southward travel, road traffic, and grades. New York time is one hour earlier than Chicago time, affecting timing considerations.

New York Chicago

Gift guide hints for graduates and shoppers

A lively local catalog of gift ideas and shop pitches. Waterloo Drug, Mens Style Shop, Honoth Josephs, Weather-Myers Electric Shop advertise watches, clothing, and appliances with seasonal color notes and service promises. Mary Lou guides shoppers through Waterloo stores in a promotional verse promoting variety and value.

Waterloo Drug Inc Waterloo Mary Lou

Pineapple sherbet and quick kitchen tips recipe clues

A cleaned snippet gives a pineapple sherbet recipe using crushed pineapple or fresh fruit, sugar, water, and lemon juice plus cooling steps. It also offers kitchen hints such as rice with cheese, stale bread to reduce onion odor, beans with carrots, lemon juice as a dressing substitute, and vegetarian dinner ideas with fried eggplant and tartare.

The Model Is Easy to Make and Fit Guaranteed

A simple pattern with exact instructions and yardage for every size promises a perfect fit. The note highlights that no dressmaking experience is necessary and emphasizes ease of use for home sewing beginners.

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