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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1925

Page

3

Waterloo Woman's club plans November afternoon party

Mrs T J Fitzgerald chairs the Waterloo Woman's club wild monthly afternoon party set for November 9 with program members and decorations managed by a slate of committee chairs. The third group of about 80 members is listed alphabetically on the membership roll and will host the afternoon as hostesses. Rotarian dinner and church events are noted for the week with St Joseph Catholic Gis club Our Lady of Victory hall and dancing cards in school hall at St John’s parish.

T. J. Fitzgerald Waterloo Woman's Club 5. S. Estet C. W. Ellyson Sam Frank J. F. Darland George de Wald Frank Dill Nansen Davis Ayiss Lucile Glenny Atnels L. Dimick Mary P. Edgerton Eld Downing Lamar Duke E. J. Dunkelbers Unarry A. Dunkelberg RE. Dunlavey J. H. Bastey J. 2 Easton Ray GC. Eggert I. E. Elckelberg Ralph Efckelberg F. J. Elghmey W. F. Elghmes Paul W. Ewlney John Fantin S. J. Fairbanks J. EB. Falan Wil CG. Farley Ferguson H. W. Filut R.A. Folk J. A. Foote W. O. Foster L. BE. Fowler Robert R.francis A. H. Frank Henry Frank Walter Free- Dern N. W. Frisble George N. Garretson R. H. Garrison Thomas L. Gamhier R. P. Gholson John Geertsen Woman's Rotary Club Rotel Russell-Limgoi Phi Sigma Chim Black's St. Joseph

House Party to Close Willard Hall Season

The Women’s Christian Association will host its annual house party at Willard Hall Wednesday and Thursday with daily programs supervised by Mrs. F. J. Yano and Mrs. A. A. Bontrager. Special guests include Cedar Falls president Mrs. Mary J. Philpot and Edinburgh delegate Mrs. Minnie Crippen. Supper, receptions, talks by Rev. Williams and others, and demonstrations by Men berg’s Loyal Temperance will fill the event with institute sessions and dining room hosting. Overnight accommodations are available.

Willard Hall Gchristian Emporunee Union F. J. Yano A. A. Bontrager Mary J. Philpot Cedar Alls Minnie Crippen Edinburgh Scotland Hfe A. Cohagan YM. C. A Williiams St. Paul's Children’s Organization Ray Williams Ide Mitchell Cora Clough Margaret Moors Warlons

Two School PTAs to Hold Regular Meetings Tuesday

John Fiske and Roosevelt school Parent Teacher Associations will meet at 7 30 PM in their respective buildings. Program highlights include community singing led by Clarence Dewey at John Fiske and speaker A H Henry on city water works with seventh grade songs and refreshments by sixth grade mothers. Roosevelt event features S A Cohagan as principal speaker with a candy sale.

John Fiske Roosevelt John Flake School Clarence Dewey We. A. Henry S. A. Cohagan YM. G. A Roosevelt Building

Eight Will Attend State Parent-Teacher Convention

Waterloo Parent-Teacher association council officers Mrs. D F Morris and Mrs. Frank McDonald will represent various schools at the state convention in Des Moines starting November 10. Other attendees include Mrs. C W Dewey John Fiske Mrs. C S V Bassarear Slifring McKinley Mrs arniivm Meg A TM Moreton and Dr Sidney Smith with program talks by Miss Marie Watters and Jr Godtirn.

Slifring McKinley Arniivm Meg TM. Moreton Sidney Smith Alea Marie Watters Gift Reserve 3. Jr. Godttrir Y. M. OG. AL

Church Circle Hosts Luncheon and Bazar Sewing

Mrs B L Holtons circle of the Woman s organization of First Congregational church will be entertained at a 1 o clock luncheon Tuesday in the home of Mrs H G Milter. Later hours will be spent sewing for the bazar. Harmony class at First Presbyterian marks annual dollar day at 2 30 p m Tuesday in church social rooms hosted by several members. Fidelity class of First Methodist plans a 6 39 picnic supper Tuesday at Mrs O J Conery s home followed by a business meeting and program featuring family heirlooms.

Fastern Star—Becker Fortion Tronkey, Worthy Davenport Woodmen Marie Kammerman Woodmen of the World Hallowe'en Arte King's Daughters Silver Cross Circle Perkins Hospital H. Glasener B. L. Holton Woman's Organization First Congregational Church H. G. Milter Scretcrer Sehucch Grant Miler Harmony First Presbyterian Church W. H. Wilson C. ¥. Turner R. Walker BE. ¥. Witte Fidelity First Methodist Church O. J. Conery

Beauty standards for the office girl in early 20th century advice

An article advises that office workers must project competence by looking well dressed and rested. It recommends plain tailored suits, proper hats, gloves, and shoes, plus minimal makeup to keep a fresh, not cloying complexion, and immaculate nails. It also briefly mentions a beauty routine involving egg yolk and shampooing.

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Rudolph Rueter to Perform Two Recitals in Waterloo

Pianist Rudolph Rueter, described as a universal artist with conservative roots and a modern edge, will give two concerts at First Congregational Church Waterloo on December 2 at 4 15 and 8 pm. The program includes an illustrated recital with pre performance descriptions and a master class the following day. He has toured Europe and earned praise from the Allegemeine Musikzeitung as a rival to Walter Geiselring.

Rudolph Reuter First Congregational Church Frederic Millsoss Reuter Waterloo Jross Beethoven Brahms Europa Salsburg Allegemaine Musikzeitung Germany Walter Geiselring Pealter Hindemith Busoni Whitmore Telierepnine Saidt Gregor

Miss Edna Lighthart Weds George Huxford in Cedar Rapids

Miss Edna Afary Lighthart and George Huxford married Saturday at the home of her parents 209 East Third street Cedar Rapids Rev R Williamson of First Baptist officiated. The bride wore dark blue satin and crepe with chinchilla fur carrying pink rosebuds. Guests included the bride’s relatives and Cedar Rapids residents. The couple will reside at 221 Fourteenth Street in Cedar Rapids.

Edna Lighthart George Huxford Edna Afary Lighthart Cedar Rapids J. B. Highhart Third Street Éast R. Williamson First Baptist Church William Huxford Lighthart Waterloo L. J. Jeleson Dubuque George Lighthart Charles Brown Huxford East High School South English High School Three Minute Cereale Company Cet Dar Rapids Aride Fittteenth Street Marth

Charles City Girl and Cedar Rapids Man Are Married

Miss Marjorie Graham of Charles City and Carl Wackerbarth of Cedar Rapids wed at her parents home at noon after a honeymoon in New Orleans Palm Beach Miami Havana Cuba. She worked as a private secretary at Hart-Parr Company and previously in Cedar Rapids Public Library. The couple plans to live in Cedar Rapids. Modern Woodmen event and dance follow the wedding with pupils from Maddian school providing the program.

Charles City Cedar Rapids Spow Et al Marjorie Graheny This City Carl Wackerharth Frank Graham New Orleans Palm Beach Miami Havana Cuba

Plans For Waterloo Woman's Club Two Day Bazaar

The Waterloo Woman's Club completed plans for a two day bazar featuring a white elephant sale and bake sale to be held in the old Paul Davis store building on Friday and Saturday. Mrs. W. Chapman presided over regular monthly meeting with board members present. Home baking will be offered Saturday only. Mrs. N. A. Lichty serves as general chair. New members Mrs. Frank Fish and Miss Nattie Bakker were welcomed. Reports and bill approvals were also given.

Waterloo Woman's Club Paul Davis W. Chapmen Nese KebBion Yale N. A. Lichty Mra Frank Fish Nattle Bakker

Foggy Waterloo Morning Fogs Prompt Odd Scenes

A dense fog shrouded Waterloo causing pedestrians to flee in fear and machines to struggle with near zero visibility. Police credited safe driving during the weather while two men injured in a federal building revolving door reflected the fog’s odd dangers. Banana boats on the Cedar River kept foghorns sounding and moved cautiously as ice fives loomed nearby.

Cty London Waterloo Persons Leighton Federal Building Cedar River

Maynard Declares Florida Buildings Sound for Boom Times

H N G Maynard secretary of Ventral Iowa Power and Light Co and his son Jack traveled from Miami Pla visiting relatives at Day tona and Palm Beach before touring Miami and other cities. He argued that new structures appearing flimsy are actually suited to Florida climate and will be torn down for larger buildings as growth continues. On return they visited Maynard’s former home in Washington Court House Ohio and a son’s family in Fort Wayne Indiana.

HN. G. Maynard Iowa Power & Light Co Jack Miami Pla Air Maynard Y. O. Welch Daytona Palm Beach Florida Waterloo Washington Court House Robert Fort Wayne Lad

City in Brief Highlights from West Des Moines News and Campus

Weekend visitors from Cedar Rapids and Allison attend family gatherings and church services at the county home. College students from Iowa State, Gates Business College, and Taylor Beta Pi members are noted for scholarships and activities. Miss Bertha Van Ingan returns from a western trip. weather reports mention light snow in Canada and mild conditions at home. Local social notes include marriage license applications and upcoming Waterloo Players performances with complimentary theater tickets.

Emmett White Cedar Rapids BF White Fremont Street Nelle B. Welres Allison Eva Welres Gates Business College E. B. Mannsey Christ Episcopal Waterloo Players Waterloo Theatre Hamld J. Biddulph Waterton Town State College Beta Pi Lawrence Hutson Iowa State College Ames M. E. Hutson Western Avenue William Blythe Lioux City Pa|ific van Ingan Canada Calvary Evangelical Church Westnetro Ould Waterley Lodge Bow

Longtime Waterloo Dentist A. A. Ferris Dies at City Hospital

A. A. Ferris, a pioneering dentist in Waterloo and Los Angeles outreach leader, died Friday after an operation the day before. Survived by widow Sallie Leonard Ferris, a son in Long Beach, and Mrs. Mabel Keedick of New York City. Born 1852 in Black Hawk township, he built a notable practice from 1886 onward, helped shape city development, and was active in First Methodist Episcopal church and temperance work. Funeral next Thursday.

Br. Algernon N. Ferris Waverley Witt Los Angeles Crs Elty Ward Ben PB. Swisher Erdy Sallie Leonard Mr. Swisher Otho Long Beach Mabel Keedick New York City Ferris GC. P.artman Waterloo Philadelphia Dental College Parkersburg H. D. Spaulding Nourth Street Ferris Corfauribt Fourth and Jefferson Olympia Fruit Company Methodist Church A. C. Bollinger Waterloo Electrical Supply Company J. G. Lildebrand John D. Ferris Black Hawk Township Saratoga County N. Y Indiana Ilinois

Alleged Embezzler and Pig Stealers Held Under Bonds

Albert Dennis arraigned in municipal court on embezzlement charged by Hawkere Oil company and bound over to the grand jury under 750. A. M. Shores and Cheries Nelson bound over under 500 each for grand larceny after confessing to stealing a pig from Rath Packing company. Dennis Shores and Nelson to county jail on bond.

Albert Dennis John W. Gwynne Hawkere Oil Company A. M. Shores Cheries Nelson J.C. Beem Rath Packing Company Dennis, Shores and Nelson

Ricker Promoted to Traffic Chief of North Dakota

M W Ricker of 1305 Serand Street West has been promoted from town district traffic chief for Northwestern Bell Telephone in Waldeno to division traffic chief of North Dakota. He plans to move his family to Fargo within two or three weeks. Ricker began as a solicitor in Minneapolis in 1905, then managed Red Wing exchanges, served as district chief at St Cloud, Fargo, and Des Moines before arriving in Waterloo in 1922 as district traffic chief.

M. W. Ricker Serand Street Northwestern Tell Telephone Company Waleriog Red Wing Minn St. Cloud Farge Les Moines Waterloo

N V Sibert to address Ontario Laundry Owners

N V Sibert, president of Svert's White Laundry, left Saturday evening for Ottawa, Ontario, to address a meeting of the Ontario Laundry Owners' association on Wash room Practice. He will visit other Canadian cities and return in about a week or 19 days.

W. OV. Sitert Sivert Ottawa Ontario Ontario Laundry Owners’ Association Sibert

Linden M E Church Evangelistic Rally Reaches Peak

Thirty two young people answered the call at Linden M E Church on Sunday morning as special evangelistic services continue. The largest crowd attended the evening service where the evangelist spoke on The Unpardonable Sin. Pastor Tey A W Harrap calls it the beginning of a climax week. The week promises musical features including solos trips and quartets. The African Methodist church plans a Friday night delegation with special numbers. Bible readings are scheduled for 3 p m on Wednesday Thursday and Friday.

Tey. A. W. Harrap Linden Church African Methodist Church

Parkersburg Man Appointed Butler County Recorder

Allison Ta Nov 2 The board of supervisors named George B Goeman Parkersburg as county recorder to fill the term of the late George R Dennis James Leach remains deputy Gorman a Parkersburg post office official highly recommended by locals Rh C Bode selects the recorder Lester Shepard son of Mr and Mrs Ben Shepard Dayton township named deputy in county auditor post Paulus W Wilmer with Mrs Verner Rogers resigns Destitute children in Butler County will again receive Christmas boxes from county youths for the Red Cross This is the second year of the drive and the county ships boxes from the superintendent office to New York then to 20 foreign destinations

Taints Lester Shepard Ben Sheperd Dayton Township Paulus W. Wilmer Vernerd Rogers Greene High School Waterloo Butler County

Moves, Missing Names, and Mixed Notices in Town Ledger

Fragmentary notices describe shipments of toys and daily goods, a register change for West Velne and bigley townships, and Fullerton Lumber moving office, storeroom, and millwork spaces. New foundation laid across the street. Burbridge firm constructed the building. Local yard improvements noted.

Tamber Concern Fullerton Lumber Company Burbridge & Burbridge Bunnaer Ant Wal

Gideons Aid Fairbank Churches Collect Bibles

Forty two Bibles were contributed at services conducted by Waterloo and Cedar Nall Gideons in St John s Lutheran Baptist and Methodist churches of Fairbank on Sunday. Members will meet Saturday evening at Hotel Lin after dinner in Bishop cafeteria. Virginia J Wharton, who died in Birmingham at 104, had received letters daily from her son in Dulles for 30 years. Buenos Aires features parks and fine mansions.

Virginia J. Wharton Birmingham Ala Dulles

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