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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1928

Page

8

Local Women's Social Events Schedule and Hosting Duties

Mrs H F Guyer and Miss Marie Barkhurst hosted a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs T A Pitzen at Miss Schenk s home with Otterbein guild members of Graves Memorial United Brethren church present Favors were given to Miss Doris Whittle and Miss Helen Schenk Mrs J Crozier and Mrs John Reynolds assisted with serving Mrs C M Cheney to host Ladies Aid luncheon at Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian church Thursday committee includes Mrs George Wilsop J Brinkerhoff Macy Campbell and W J Sutcliffe Clara Barton guild of the Universalist church was hosted by Mrs Ralph Alexander with Mrs Edward Steege assisting Miss May Flynn attended Mrs Roy Housden to host in two weeks Queen Esther society met at Grace Methodist Episcopal church at 5 30 p m Ladies Social Union of the Universalist church will meet Thursday for luncheon hosted by Mrs Charles Fay and Mrs W S Walker

H. F. Guyer Marie Barkhurst T. A. Pitzen Esther Schenk Otterbein Guild of Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Doris Whittle Helen, Schenk J. ©. Crozier John Reynolds C. M. Cheney Ladies’ Aid Society Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church George Wilsop Macy Campbell W. J. Sutcliffe Clara Barton Guild the Universalist Church Ralph Alexander Edward Steege May Flynn Roy Housden Ladies’ Social Union of the Universalist Church Charles Fay C. Ly. Jeppesen H. T. Wagner Mr. Wagner Waterloo St. Louis HH. Fitegerald Margaret Joseph Liutken Mary Louise John Joseph Geneva

Miss McCormick Re elected Leader of B Natural Club

Miss Martha McCormick was reelected president of the B Natural Music club at a supper meeting held last evening at Mrs. M. C Rue's home. Officers named include LaRue as vice president Merle Wratislaw as secretary Lollian Lohner as treasurer N.C. Altland as director and F. B. Pratt as reporter. Fae Collins remains senior advisor to the junior auxiliary. Committee chairs are Ethel Brinkman program C. Robert Scholin membership and Mildred Gleason altruistic. The program committee will outline next year’s study plan and the club voted to meet once monthly instead of every two weeks.

Martha McCormick Natural Music Club M. C Rue LaRue Merle Wratislaw Lollian Lohner N.C. Altland F. B. Pratt Fae Collins Ethel Brinkman C. Robert Scholin Mildred Gleason

Miss Inez Coburn Heads Progressive Delphian Society

Miss Inez Coburn was re elected president of the Progressive Delphian chapter at a meeting last evening at the Y W A building. Mrs E M Boe necke is vice president and Miss Kath ryn Mehl secretary treasurer. Mrs J A Paulsen will chair the advisory board. The chapter plans a picnic in June. Study for the season was completed last evening.

Inez Coburn Progressive Delphian E. M. Boenecke Kathryn Mehl J. A. Paulsen

Chapter FE P E O Hears Report of State Meeting

At a meeting last evening in the home of Mrs George E Lichty of Chapter FE of P E O Mrs Fred a Miller delegate to the state meeting in Davenport gave her report After the session refreshments were served The color plan yellow and white with spring flowers Ms H C Wilbur poured Assisting with the courtesies were Mmes H B Caughlan Ben Howrey Leo Cohrt and Glen Miller This was the last meeting for the season Activities will reopen in the fall with a picnic September 10 at the Rodamar cottage.

George E. Lichty Fred A. Miller Davenport H. C. Wilbur Mmes H. B. Caughlan Ben Howrey Leo Cohrt Glen Miller Rodamar Cottage

Esther Smith to Marry Hoy Kramer June 12

Miss Esther Smith was honored at a surprise party by employees of Davidsons Store on Janesville road Park Inn. A baseball game entertained guests, followed by a pastel shaded dinner for twenty six, with dancing to conclude. She received a console mirror as a gift.

Esther Smith Hoy Kramer Davidson Park Inn Janesville Road Miss Smith

Club Notes Highlight Social Gatherings And Dates

Social circle hosts a Thursday picnic at 1 PM at Mrs. Clara Bunger’s Cedar Heights home. Riviera club met last night at Botel Russell-Lanson with Miss Ruth Miller as hostess and Ruth Gruener plus Florence Ritchie receiving favors. 4-by-4 club hosted by Mrs. George Murray at Prosperity Inn with bridge favors to Mrs. Frank Wagn er and Mrs. George Highley. Special guest Kansas City’s Mrs c A Seppich, niece of Mrs Rowena Nauman, attended. A three course luncheon was served and the next meeting is June 12 at Mrs W E Silver’s home.

Clara Bunger Cedar Heights Botel Russell-Lanson Ruth Miller Ruth Gruener Florence Ritchie George Murray Prosperity Inn Prank Wagoner George Highley C. A. Seppich Kansas City Rowena Nauman W. E. Silver

Vera Peck Dinner Party Held By Seven Hostesses

Miss Vera Peck, whose marriage to Pred Campagna will occur in June, was honored at a dinner at Hotel Russell-Lamson. Hostesses included J. S. Bartley Henry Bender EB W Dren N J McNalley Elizabeth Kenney Madeline Moore Florence Timmerman and a tiny maypole centerpiece. Guests included D W Peck Walter Deckert J L Conry Ralph Sarit V BR Mitchell J A Simpson Don Y Voellinger Harr Krause Botsey Stephenson J P Conley Merle Brown Jack Wiegand Harry Myers Dora Lowe Virginia Wilson Neva Montgomery Elfrieda Wilson and Ethel Conry.

Vera Peck Campagna Ldune Russell-Lamson Mines J. S. Bartley Henry Bender W! Dren N. J. McNalley Elizabeth Kenney Madeline Moore Florence Timmerman Donna Bertsey Mames D. W. Peck Walter Deckert J. L. Conry Ralph Sarit V. BR. Mitchell J. A. Simpson Don Y Voellinger Harr Krause Botsey Stephenson J. P. Conley Merle Brown Jack Wiegand Harry Myers Dora Lowe Chiago Virginia Wilson Neva Montgomery Elfrieda ‘Wilson Ethel Conry

Chapter 7 Picnic Ends Season for PE O Chapter

Sixty five members of Chapter 2 PE O gathered for a picnic luncheon at the summer home in Casebeer Heights hosted by Dr and Mrs BK T Alford. Guest Mrs David H McKee of Des Moines visited sister Mrs J D Easton. Mrs Walter J Hunt plans move to St Paul Minn, Miss Katherine Graham elected corresponding secretary. Mrs E L Corton presiding reported on state meeting and serving duties. Meetings will be suspended for the summer.

Chapter 2 PE. O Casebeer Heights BK. T. Alford David H. McKee Des Moines J. D. Easton Walter J. Hunt St. Paul Minn Katherine Graham E. L. Corton Davenport J. E. Bragdon

Iris Nelson elected president of Year Ones club

Iris Nelson was elected president of Sexus Ones at a dinner meeting at the YWCA, succeeding Wilda Mae Beck. Other officers include Verna Stimson as vice president Trene Sindlinger secretary Edna Engler treasurer and Ruth Isherwood reporter. The club plans a monthly summer picnic.

Iris Nelson Sexus Ones Wilda Mae Beck Verna’ Stimson Trene Sindlinger Edna Engler Ruth Isherwood

Hints in Beauty Care Lunch Suggestions for Busy Women

Short, affordable noon meals are offered for the businesswoman to ease digestion and teeth while staying nourished. Suggestions include buttermilk, brown bread and butter, salads, soups, fruit, and light desserts, with tea or coffee. Emphasizes avoiding heavy meat lunches and saving meat for a calm evening meal.

Sweetbreads and Ham Luncheon Recipe and Beauty Tips

A mixed item from a historical paper includes a sweetbreads and ham luncheon recipe with steps on boiling skinning and frying sweetbreads then baking them with milk and flour sauce served on toast. It also advertises lash tonic and beauty pamphlet with a request for a stamped envelope and ends with exercise tips to strengthen abdominal muscles.

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Women urged to learn what vote means by P H Frank

P H Frank urged women to learn they have the right to vote and to hold opinions beyond their husbands. The City Federation of Women’s Clubs plans a get out the vote campaign and mentions organizers and a motor corps for polls. Separate items note church, club events and a company picnic at Island Park Cedar Falls.

City Federation of Women's Clubs Itss Federation B. Lovejoy E. Johnson Miller Products Company Island Park Cedar Falls

Bender and Brown Win Iowa Highway Garage Contract

Bender and Brown of Independence were awarded a contract by the Iowa highway commission to build a 70 by 30 foot maintenance garage in Independence for repair and housing of equipment. Bid amount was 2720 dollars. Other bids ranged from 3265 to 4058 dollars. the project includes concrete floors, tile walls, and three heated stalls for snow removal gear, located at Seventh Avenue Northeast and Eighth Street.

Ames J. A. Paulsen Seventh Avenue Eighth Street

Memorial Day Flower Sale At James Black Dry Goods

Memorial day flowers sold at the rate of 200 dozen a minute for 50 minutes on the main floor. Twelve thousand blooms offered with a jammed crowd. Sale opened at 8 30 and closed at 9 00 a m. Offerings included 6000 carnations 4000 roses and 2000 peonies.

James Black Dry Goods Company

Husband Enjoined From Molesting Wife Or 13 Month Old

Ellen Hough filed for divorce from Nelson Hough on cruel treatment. Judge G W Wood issued a temporary injunction preventing molestation of the wife or their 13 month old child Jean Phyllis and awarded potential custody and support terms. Further, Judge Wood granted Ed Powell a divorce from Etta Powell for cruel treatment with custody of Mary E, aged three.

Ellen Hough Nelson Hough G. W. Wood Jean Phyllis Powell Mary E

Culinary Quips From a Vintage Cookbook Page

A collection of kitchen tips and observations on flour sifting, vinegar in boiling water to tenderize meat, crystallized ginger for luncheons, crumbs for frying, and a shrimp timbales on buttered toast with Hollandaise sauce described as a delightful change for a luncheon club.

Memorial Day Shutdowns Across Waterloo City

Waterloo will suspend business tomorrow to honor Memorial Day. Government departments close except police and fire. municipal court sessions halted. post office hours reduced. library branches closed all day. courthouse offices shut. M C A building closed. general delivery windows limited. Public rest and recreation expected.

Waterloo Public Library S. A. Cohagan

Local motorists log 54 transfers and 23 licenses

In a busy day at the county treasurer's motor vehicle office, fifty four automobile transfers were issued and twenty three new cars licensed. The notices also mention social visits and family updates from Ames to Davenport, with multiple local addresses and ongoing stories of probate filings, hospital stays, and weekend trips across towns.

Moose lodge to exhibit at Iowa convention in Marshalltown

Waterloo lodge No 328 Loyal Order of Moose staff will travel to Marshalltown for the state convention. A Waterloo delegation will attend the sessions with Secretary of Labor James J. Davis delivering the main address at Drake University and later in Marshalltown. Davis also plans to speak in the courthouse square. Secretaries and members will then head to Mooseheart Illinois for the Mooseheart Legion convention, with fellowship degrees awarded in Chicago.

Waterloo Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Marshalltown Waterloo Labor James J. Davis Davis Drake University Des Moines Courthouse Square George W. Weilein Earl van Wieck FP. F. Klein Frank Stone Mooseheart Mooseheart Legion Hotel Sherman Chicago

Y's Men Entertain G. A. R. Members

Nine Robert Anderson post No. 68 G. A. R. members were guests of the Y's Men's club at a dinner in the M. C. A. dining room. Four West High girls presented a one act play Overtones directed by Agnes Thomas. Great Beers reported on the Knot Hole club and the Y's Men's Glee club sang. Next week's meeting will be at the M. C. A. camp on Morris Isle. Committee on arrangements includes Howard Holmes, Alfred Carter, Grayfion Nauman.

Robert Anderson Y's Men West High School Miss Agnes Thomas Dramatics Laila Shanger Audrey Carson Martha Graham Dorothy Hitchcock Great Beers Knot Hole Club Y's Morris Isle Howard Holmes Alfred Carter Grayfion Nauman

Gideons Elect Officers in Waterloo Meeting

Gideons of Waterloo will elect officers next Saturday evening at a meeting held at the home of FL Willis Jenks at 506 Hammond Avenue.

Gideons Gideons of Waterloo FL Willis Jenks Hammond Avenue

Ninety Fifth Birthday for Mrs Sophia Farr Tomorrow

Mrs Sophia Farr age 95 will celebrate tomorrow with a trip to Nashua to visit her husband’s grave. Born May 30 1893 in Birmingham IL she immigrated with parents to Chicago by Erie Canal at age 11 and later settled near Naperville. She taught school before marrying William Farr on November 16 1853, raised four sons and lived in Iowa before retiring to Nashua. She has long been a Baptist church member and plans to vote in the upcoming election.

Sopa E. Farr M. B. Farr Baltimore Street Nashua Birmingham Amos Boardman Parr Erie Canal Mississippi Dubuque Iowa Plainfield Polx Township Bremer County Farr The Baptist Church

Street Car and Auto Collision on Miles Street

A loop street car operated by W B Huskins of 1309 Fourth Street collided at 9 p m yesterday on Miles Street with an automobile driven by Walter T Summerhays of 208 Miller Street. Damage was slight. Gas costs over 250000 dollars.

W. B. Huskins Fourth Street Miles Street Walter T. Summerhays Miller Street

Brain Teaser Prompt with Complex Word Rules

A brain teaser presents multiple steps to transform words by letter patterns and constraints. It asks to cross out specific words and reconfigure remaining words so each follows rules about starting letters, endings, or embedded substrings, creating an array of word-modifying challenges.

Bolivar

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church News Queen Esther Society of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Miss McCormick Progressive Delphian Society P. EK. O Harold Smith First Presbyterian Church Virginia Cunningham Mrs. Smith Lois Thompson Gerald Cunningham Charles Uban Herbert Hauser Grace Leask Dorthelda Miller Margareth Leask Dorothy Thompson Royal Gold Leaf Camp K. of Chail Roy Hamilton Nellie Lawless Japes~ville Relubeck Charles Kinniburgh Woman’s Benefit Association Edna Bairey Ronson P. H. Frank Sunnyside Lie’ Country Club Banco—Alpha Delta Alpha Town State Teachers College St. Joseph's Catholic Girls’ Club Bender and Brown Highway Commission Garage P. O Buchanan's Esther Lovejoy Town State College A. B. Lovejoy Third Street West J. Atrand Lafayette Ind George R. Gillpatrick Indiana Street Aurand Gillpatrick Arthur Millsap Iowa Street J.C. Lamkin Blanche B. Lamkin Executrix R. T. Parrott Janesville Presbyterian Hospital Martha Pollock Reinbeck J. D. Pollock Lester B. Sanborn May Rowley Cedar Rapids Fred B. Lathrop Mullan Avenue Wes Sanborn Mrs. Rowley Lathrop N. A. Gelinveux J. W. Gilbert R. D. Thompson G. A. Wachtler Palmer Preduats Chirop Wavintier H. Hanne Third Avenue West Allen Memorial Hospital Ed Wiltsey Danville Fourth Street West H. A. Maine Carpenters Tunis Market A. L. Goleman Mon Chicago Great Western Railroad J. N. Trinnell Fifth Street Coleman Jett Margaret Connelly W. J. Connelly Saxon Street Mis. Connelly Newton, Sr Nicholas Gilles la Crosse Wis E. B. Shyer James Styer Wolfe Point Mont John Gilles Dawson Street C. L. Bovee Gilles Daugh Ler FL Weeerty Blacktawk Paris Champ Communal Moooe Y’s Kelloggs Pep Sophia Farr Husbard Mrs. Sophia BE. Farr Elis lLipton’s Tea Estates Ceylon India Liptons Tea Ceylon Tea Merchant Inc Alice Beadley Miss Farmer's School of Cookery Woman's Home Companion Clarks Fashion Department Evening Courier Nam Seerygreees Seiseas
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