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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1928

Page

2

Miss Mary McCraw Weds Albert J Burk in Mason City Church

Miss Mary McCraw seventh grade teacher at Lafayette school married Albert J Burk at First Methodist Church Mason City at p.m. Tuesday. Rev F J Boye officiated. Brides dress cream georgette with over lace and carried lilies and roses. Only guests were H S Marshall Mason City and Thora Collyer Waterloo. Reception at The Yellow Lantern. Mrs Burk training at Cedar Falls Town State Teachers college. Parents Mr and Mrs J I Burk Dunkerton and Mr and Mrs Net Burk.

Mary McCraw Lafayette P.m First Methodist Episcopal Church Mason City Albert J. Burk First National Bank F. J. Boye Marshall Thora Collyer Waterloo Burk

Miss Flora McGill to Wed Ralph Leeey on June 12

Special notice from Independence Iowa reports the approaching marriage of Flora McGill daughter of Mr and Mrs J H McGill to Ralph W Leeey son of Rev and Mrs A G Lacey Cedar Rapids. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents home Tuesday evening June 12. Flora is a cum laude graduate of Coe College class of 1927 and head of the Hampton history department. Ralph attended Coe College and is cashier at Northwestern Bell in Cedar Rapids.

Independence Flora McGill Sand J. H. McGill Ralph W. Leeey A. G. Lacey Cedar Rapids Drace Coe Veollege Kappa Delta Serial Zeta Phi Eta Hampton Schools Tsavnd Goce College Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Cni Alpha Epsilon

Fiske Teachers Honored At Evening Dinner Event

The Parent Teacher association hosts a dinner at 6 30 p m in Black's tearoom to honor John Fiske School teachers especially those not returning in fall. Names include Myra Loban Esther Copp Avis Black Irene Reese and others with hostesses and a garden tea tomorrow by Mrs. Guy Johnson and the Waterloo Garden Club. A musical program accompanies a display and judging of flowers with entries to Mrs. Garl Bickley’s home. St Francis Hospital auxiliary meets Friday at 2 30 to elect officers and sew.

John Fiske Parent Teacher Association Myra Loban Esther Copp Avis Black Irene Reese Frances Haliman Florence Warnock Leta Ritter Marciay Newton Marie Butterfield Viola, Thomas Ruth Gary Inves B. V. Nyhan Earl Squier CS. Insko P. L. Burroway L. G. Beinett G.todd Lester Jones John Acuff Edward Eaton James McGourty J. AL Ese Guy Johnson Garl Bickley Waterloo P Garden Chib St. Francis Hospital J. E. O'Keefe joQiers

Watertoo OES Matrons Club Meets at Black's Tearoom

Mrs G S Millard will host a luncheon tomorrow at 10 pm for the Watertoo chapter OES Pass Matrons club. The event takes place at Black's Tearoom with fifty eight attendees expected.

Sacred Heart Pupils Stage A Mixed Program

Junior pupils of Sacred Heart School present a miscellaneous program in the school hall tomorrow at 1 pm. The lineup includes a chorus, dances, readings, and musical numbers featuring students such as Margaret McKane, Genevieve Hots, Katherin Schuysens, and Mary Engleman, with performances by various class groups and soloists.

Sacred Heart Sacred Heart School Bop M. Fomoerrow Branders Cove Ropers T. J. Beries Margaret Mc Kane Happy Revra Ee Serene Liagel Rence Kemp Pmbaiekm Derovhea Smith Sirewe Winirins Shirley Teseeeees Mawr Liwils Weever Marguerite ‘Truman Phyllis Thomas Charles Hoaves Willams Wiliams Mrry Mary Collins Eliabeth Sith BK Eliabeth Sith BK Englemon Crable Mildred Kress Cress Blake Daniel Nutt Averill the Pixies Ort Ieee Gail ‘Crimi Beltlevy Dob Plerelte Katherine Sehuy Plerol Neal McGarvey M. Ly Fortier M. M. Kane Brown M. Gollins G. Holly E Sullian G. Smith M. J. Foret M. Cotton M K. Engleman MeTntss

Stokes Reunion and Community Notices

Stokes reunion held yesterday at Clyde Miller home with a 6 oclock picnic supper. Attendees include Miller family, Stokes relatives from Waterloo, Orange township, Shelbina, Quincy and Lester, Iowa. Mrs Stokes daughter of C W von Coelln, a writer for major magazines. Also appears a birthday party and local gatherings with Bunco and 460 games, and a Cedar Rapids trip planning for camp drill team members. Tribute dinner for R J Snodgrass after Memorial Day exercises. multiple out of town guests visited Waterloo area. Social events include dinners, picnics, and lodge meeting notes for Beekah at Black Hawk I G Hall.

Ladies Home Journal Mr. Stokes Milton Stokes Wesley Stokes Orange Township E. E. Stokes Cedar Rapids Memorial Hall R. J. Snodgrass George B. Strayer Ft. Gauderdale Fla Byrnes Park J. Strayer Hudson

Mrs Stewart Honored at Social Events in Waterloo Era

Mrs W H Stewart formerly of Waterloo now in Chicago inspires a series of social gatherings. Mrs G G Bickley and Mrs Freed McClain host a small lunch and bridge to honor her. Friends breakfasted in Island Park, and Mrs Caryl Nelson hosted Stewart on Tuesday with G A R members to meet at Memor ist Hall with initiation. Yeomen plan a regular meeting and dancing and cards follow the session.

W. H. Stewart Chicago Waterloo G. G. Bickley Freed McClain Island Park Caryl Nelson Stewart On Y. White Monay Yeomen

Church News Talks for Parents and Families Gatherings

Mrs W W Gaston will speak on Stories Suitable for Children ages 3 to 60 at 2 30 p m tomorrow to aid mothers of Union Congregational Sunday school at the church Homemakers of First Presbyterian will go tomorrow evening to Cedar Heights for a picnic Homebuilders class Walnut Street Baptist meets tomorrow evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanford Woodyard

W. W. Gaston Mothers of Union Congregational Sunday School First, Presbyterian Church Cedar Heights Walnut Street Baptist Church Stanford Woodyard

Hints in Beauty Care By Edna Kent Forbes Diet to Gain Weight

Practical guide urging a weight gain diet through short fasts and rest for the digestive system. Advises two glasses of warm salty water each morning, a three day light intake, then gradual concentrated nourishment. Includes tips on light foods, a cocoa butter face pomade, and scalp care to restore color and health.

Edna Kent Forbes Miss E

Local notices and updates from Waterloo area events

Community items include an optical ad, a hospital improvement for Miss Helen Fovall, and the Ameri can Legion junior band rehearsal at Soash building. Also reports on travel, broadcasting from Waterloo, social visits, moves, and a county board meeting rescheduled due to primary elections. Public notices advise timely bill submission as primary day nears.

Helen Fovall Lane Street Blast St. Francis Hospital American Legion Soash Building Fourth Street G. B. Strayer Drinkwater Sask G. J. Strayer Goldie Gook Cedar Rapids Wil Tectrre Unity Center Matt Miller Leland Avenue Belle Miller Henry Nauman Lake Park Spirit Lake Leon Leser

Brain Test Answer Card

The note lists coin counts with errors and partial clarity showing mix of dimes nickels and pennies. It states three dimes two nickels two cents and a stray line about a quarter two nickels and three cents.

Jesus Facing Betrayal and Death Lesson Card

A 1926 Sunday School lesson outlines Jesus last Passover with friends, the betrayal by Judas, the agony in Gethsemane, and the disciples' cowardice. It covers the preparation, the bread and cup symbols, the predicted betrayal, and Jesus praying thrice for strength before arrest.

Markety Jesus Judas Bartain Mary John Miel Galilee Peter Gethsemane Jesus Christ Kidron Jerusalem Adersheim Jensie Ivy

Sunny May Weather Records for Farm and Garden

May brought 19 clear days and six days with no sun, making a favorable pattern though rainfall at 3.05 inches lagged the 1927 month. Average maximum reached 75, with daytime highs around 15 degrees above and nights averaging 50. Frost occurred on May 11. May 21, 1927, saw 86, while May 12 dipped to 34. The month had 14 clear, 14 cloudy, and three partly cloudy days.

Bathing Beach To Open At Cedar River Park Sunday

Park Commissioner Albert C. Sherwood announced preparations to open the municipal bathing beach at Cedar River park on Sunday June 3. Some swimmers used the beach yesterday despite cool weather and delayed equipment. William Hoffman leads the bathhouse, Frank Snyder and Adolph Beatrude serve as life savers. Hours run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Albert C. Sherwood Cedar River Park William Hoffman Frank Snyder Adolph Beatrude Tod

May Fire Loss and Calls for Waterloo Fire Department

May fire activity in Waterloo shows 42 responses with a known loss of 3585 dollars. This compares to 56 calls and 40677 dollars lost in April. Three false alarms, five fires with undetermined damage, and 21 negligible loss cases are noted. Chief Ray Tiller handled six special calls.

Waterloo Ray Tiller

Labor Men To Hear Davis In Marshalltown Event

A Waterloo Central Labor union delegation will travel to Marshalltown Saturday to hear James J. Davis, secretary of labor, speak at 7 p.m. in the courthouse square. The remarks align with the Loyal Order of Moose state convention closing weekend. Davis, born in Wales to a laborer, came to the U S with his mother as a child and began work in an eastern Ohio steel mill, later founding Moosehart and the Moose children’s school.

Waterloo Central Labor Union Marshalltown James J. Davis Labor Davis Courthouse the Loyal Order of Moose Towhelles Wales United States Ohio Steek Moosehart

Barbecued Chicken and Corn Souffle Era Recipe

A home cook shares methods for Barbecued Chicken including boiling, frying with onion, paprika, tomato pulp and stock, then thickening into gravy. Also included are Corn Souffle and Frozen Strawberry Surprise recipes with beaten cream, sugar, macaroons, and berries prepared as a mold and chilled.

Iowa Colored Women Elects Officers and Department Heads

Mrs Edna K Bell of Waterloo was elected president of the Iowa Colored Women's Federation at the budget session in Payne chapel. New officers include Maude Brewton Meson City first vice president, Arizona Mackey Des Moines second vice president, Lulu Mitchell Des Moines secretary, Jessie Davis Des Moines corresponding secretary, Lizzie Thomas Des Moines treasurer, Josephine Davis Sioux City organizer, Emma Mayweather Des Moines chaplain, Birdie Winn Des Moines statistician, Minnie Gray Cedar Rapids auditor, and Margaret M Patton Des Moines superintendent of junior work. Department heads chosen include Carrie Perkins Cedar Rapids education, Hazel Patton Des Moines music, Agnes Gilmore Marshalltown health, Alice Newell Waterloo religion, Sophia Nichols Des Moines social welfare, Trena Longstreet Waterloo child welfare, Carl Thompson Des Moines household economics, Fannie Tomlin Des Moines legislative, Ida Smith Mason City temperance, Margaret Newcomb Des Moines credentials. Delegates to the national convention in Washington, D C, July 27 to Aug 3 were elected. Features of the program followed with newly elected officers installed by Margaret.

Edna K. Bell Waterloo Wea Iowa Colored Women's Federation Budgess Payne Chapel Maude Brewton Meson City Arizona Mackey Des Moines Lulu Mitchell Jessie Davis Lizzie Thomas Josephine Davis Sioux Cuy Emma Mayweather Trena Longstreet Carl Thompson Fannie Tomlin Legislative Ida Smith Mason City Temperance Margaret Newcomb D. Mae Lee Fine Cedar Ravids Bell

Certo short-boil jam method boosts color and flavor

A home canning guide promotes Certo for quick strawberry jam using a short boil. Instructions cover preparing berries, weighing fruit, adding sugar, rapid boil times, cooling, and sealing with hot wax. The ad touts Certo as a fruit extract product and urges readers to try the recipes with endorsements from Mrs Alice Bradley and a cooking editor.

Mins Alice Bradley Mise Farmer's School of Cookery Woman’s Home Cot Ranion

Newport News training school address noted in session

The session featured Bina v Ermestins Wryatt and Walon Poet as reader. An address was given by Sherman Purr, director of the training school at Newport News Virginia. Others contributed brief tales.

Bina v Bermestins Wryatt Sherman Newport News

Spectators Barred by Italian Court

Rome May 31 The Italian justice ministry orders closed doors for trials where publicity could harm morals. Bailiffs and ushers will enforce tighter audience control. Only press and bar members receive special seating, ending the society gallery. Public manifestations are strictly forbidden and repressed.

Rome Rocco Indies

Wateroo Evening Cowries PATTERNS pattern order notice

Instructions reveal how to obtain the Courier pattern from the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Requests 15 cents per pattern and notes patterns are seam-usable. Orders are filled promptly but may take about 10 days after mailing the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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