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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1927

Page

2

Marriage of Byr Della Violet Sankey to George Richard Feely

Mrs E J Sankey of 119 Arevle Street Kansas City announces the October 10 marriage of her daughter Byr Della Violet Sankey to George Richard Feely son of Mr and Mrs T Ferry of 441 Florence Street. The bride attended East Heel school and resided at Astor Place 1035 Troost Ave. The ceremony took place in Kansas City with a reception and district events listed in the social column.

E. J. Sankey Arevle Street Kansas City Byr Della Violet George Richard Feely Ferry Florence Street Ates East Heel Feast Mu'slclen Can Consors and Cage Musical College Acre Kansas Astor Place

Central School Art Exhibit Nears Closing Tonight

Central School hosts a color reproductions exhibit featuring old and modern masters with favorites like The Windmill and The Gleaners among many. A closing program with readings, solos, and student biographical explanations accompanies the final viewing hours.

Central School

Mrs C F E Quivey Visiting Here With Daughter

Mrs. C F E Quivey and her daughter Marvel are visiting. Miss Quivey, known as a dancer and motion picture actress, was in New Lives for Old with Betty Compson. A dancing party honoring Miss Quivey will be held at the Bing home tomorrow evening for about 20 guests. quivey party guests are expected for about ten days.

Claude E. Gllivey Marvel Los Angeles Hymres Guyer S. A. Bing Mary Palmer Miss Quivey Betty Compson Harry Kelley W. D. McMillan Donald Bing Bing

P T A Meeting Highlights Lowell School Program

Charles A. Kittrett led a Lowell school PTA gathering detailing the new letter and citizenship grading system. Pupils performed a health play by fifth and sixth graders, with dolls, songs, and two-part numbers. A teachers’ quartet, Armistice week reading, and a talk on dental health followed. over 159 patrons attended.

Charles A. Kittrett West District Parent-Teacher Association of Lowell Edwin Boardman, Jr Driss Clela McCullough

DeGeeter and Schweiger Wed at Charles City

Loletta DeGeeter and Lester M. Schweiger wed at St. Cecelia church in Charles City. Rev. Father Collins officiated at 9 am. Attendants were Amelia Schweiger and Joseph DeGeeter. A four course breakfast followed at the bride’s parents’ home near Orchard. The couple will reside with Schweiger’s parents after a trip to Eagle Center.

Courier Sprotad Charles City Loletta DeGeeter Lester M. Schweiger St. Cecella Church Father Collins Amelia Schweiger Joseph DeGeeter Orchard Eagle Center

Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors to Celebrate July–December

Royal Neighbors Waterloo Camp plans a 7:30 p.m. birthday party after a 4 p.m. celebration at P hall to honor members with anniversaries during July to December. Program features include ukulele by Mary Bradley and Thelma Stibler, vocal solos by Claire Elliott, piano by Clarice Kendall, Hawaiian guitar by Helen O Lear, and reading by Frances Ess linger. Surprise seven families from East Waterloo township visited Mr and Mrs James L Griffith in Barclay township for a picnic. Mrs Griffith’s parents stayed overnight and visited at Mr Mary Owens’ Dunkerton home. Dinner hosts Mr and Mrs Joseph Schumann entertained 16 friends with gifts from J P Olesen, Burr Ransom, and 2y Olesen. BE of L EL A will hold its card party for Pan the B of Ll F and EB on the last eve ning 5.

Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors Tomorow P. Hall Mary Bradley Thelma Stibler Claire Elliott Clarice Kendall Helen O'Lear Frances Esslinger Waterloo James L. Griffith Barclay Township Josephj Schumann Floré Ransom J. P. Olesen Burr Ransom 2Y Olesen

Mrs Heinen Hosts Two Pretty Bridge Parties in Rockford

Mrs W H Cooper and Miss Virginia Pedicord host a bridge evening at the home of Mrs Heinen with a guest list including Mmes Clark Northey Sibert Goettsch Merrill Lichty Burtight Howell Hagerman Lewis Huntington Thu Mary Allen Kiester Reddington and Misses Huntington Thu Mary Allen. A bridge luncheon tomorrow will feature Miss Lucille Huntington as hostess with guests including Mrs Van Eman Goerttsch Pike Braden Northey Hagerman Sibert Lichty and Miss Thull.

Millicent Clark Heinen Rockford W. H. Cooper Virginia Pedicord Bridge Mmes J. A. Clark Edward Northey Harold Sibert Harold Goettsch Ruth Merrill Lichty Claude Burtight Paul Howell George Hagerman Peggy Lewis Lucille Huntington Frances Thu Mary Dorothy Allen Kathryn Kiester Alice Reddington N Heinen

Farewell Social Functions Honor Miss Ruth Adams

Miss Ruth Adams of 709 Kern street departs for Washington D C after a series of farewell parties hosted by Miss Elsie Errichson and Mrs Alvie Allen who presented her with gifts. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Adams and a former stenographer for several law firms.

Ruth Adams Kern Street Washington, D. C Elsie Errichson Alvie Allen Miss Adams R. E Adams East High Ool F. W. Edwards Sager, Sweet & Edwards Sager, Sweet & Sager George J. Sager Jy Court Air Corps

Mrs. Rath Hosts Weekend Visit for Miss Agan

Mrs. Howard Rath will preside at a 1 o'clock luncheon Saturday in Black's room to honor Miss Helen Agan of Glenwood Iowa who will be her guest over the weekend. Covers will be laid for Mrs. Leo Cohrt, Ray Paul, Ben Howrey, G. H. Hespers, A. D. Dorell, Arthur Hanson, Reuben Rath, John Sweeney and Misses Dorothy Black, Ruth Rath, Adela Damge, Marilouise Caughlan, and Helen Miller Cedar Falls.

Howard Rath Black's Wearoom Helen Agan Glenwood Isachel Et Newton Mmes Leo Cohrt Ray Paul Ben Howrey G. H. Hespers A. D. Dorell Arthur Hanson Reuben Rath John Sweeney Dorothy Black Ruth Rath Adela Damge Marilouise Caughlan Helen Miller Cedar Falls

Young People's Club Entertainment at School Hall

Forty members of the Young People's club were entertained at a school hall party last evening featuring cards and dancing. Music was provided by Florence Roth, Lillian Cameron, Genevieve Shannon, and Leona Henney. A luncheon was served by Margaret Keegan, Ethel Schuetz, Leona Henney, Lillien Cameron, and Virgil Masterson. Judge John W. Guynne will speak at a Parent Teacher Association meeting in the Emerson building tonight.

John's Young People’s Club Florence Roth Lillian Cameron Genevieve Shannon Leona Henney Margaret Keegan Ethel Schuetz Lillen Cameron Virgil Masterson John W. Guynne Emerson Miss Hi Will Trs Lews Vollenwreo St. Doecard

Hints in Beauty Care Letter Writing

Fragmentary OCR hints discuss beauty and skin care, suggesting adjustments in routines and the role of digestion in skin health. It mentions avoiding harshness, consulting specialists, and the idea that treatments improve with consistency and proper care.

Church group activities and new members noted in Otterbein and Lutheran parishes

Otterbein guild met at Misses Vinla and Mira Pierce with 24 members and 1 guest Miss Ro Wena Weller. Six new members joined. Plans were made for a Thanksgiving breakfast. Circle six of First Lutheran Missionary Society outlined months of work. two new members were received. Quilts will be tied next Wednesday. hosting duties by Mrs August Johnson. Trinity Lutheran and Central Christian church groups reported new members and upcoming events. dinners and officer elections planned. Westminster Westminster Presbyterian held a third missions session with supper. Home Makers class at First Presbyterian announced picnic luncheon and assignments.

Otterbein Guild of Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Vinla Mira Pierce Ro] Wena Weller Jessie Dawson Florence Emerson Gladys Ohrt Tinda Jensen Clara Linder Mildred Hites Marie Barkhurst Christ First Lutheran 3 Missionary Society Martin Barth August Johnson Clyde Welch Jay A. Fratzke William Buchner Guild of Trinity American Lutheran Church Herbert, Britzman al Hagar

Club Notes Schedule Mixed Meetings Detailing Plans

Club notes show multiple meetings arranged for tomorrow and yesterday. Ann and Mrs Joseph Hersfall guest at one session while Mrs ON J Tiedemann and Ayme partake in another. Mrs Arthur O Tink hosts tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Paul Morehouse. Several names appear amid a chaotic recap of music, favors, and attendees including Arnold Noemecek and Nemoceg.

Medger Club Ayme ON. J. ‘Tiedemann AL .P Paul Morehouse KR. B. G Csekstons Mero Arnold Noemecek Mrat Ftery Rakin Vest Nemoceg

O. E. 8 Chapter Hears Reports at Its Meeting

About 200 members and visitors attended the O E S meeting last evening at Masonic hall. Delegates from Wisconsin California and various Lews chapters heard reports from the grand chapter session in Des Moines including the pageant formal opening initiatory and installation services. A program by West High violin quartet followed and plans were announced for a dance and initiations at the Masonic temple with a supper and playlet preceding. Yeomen Rowena circle will be entertained tomorrow at 2 p m at the home of Mrs Claude Anderson.

Witerioo Order of Eastern Star Masonic T. L. Wheeler Waterloo John Miller Nettle Blenis West High Violin Quartet Mildred Luce Maxine Kessler Margaret Gallup Missy le- Veta Anderson Virginia Troup W. F. Schrag Yeomen-Rowena Circle Claude Anderson

Nominations for West Directors Greater Waterloo

The nominating committee named three vacancies on the west side board of the Greater Waterloo association. Nominees include W F Schrag Campbell Baking Co H E Dunkelberg Leeper Cropper C Butler Galloway Carleton Walker Walker Schubert Lumber Co and others. Terms expiring are Bruce Gates Kirk Stewart and T M Buchanan. East side report pending. Directors meet at Hotel Russell Lamson to vote on Chamber referendum No 80 on corporation taxes.

W. F. Schrag Campbell Baking Co H.E. Dunkelberg Dunkelberg, Leeper & Cropper Inc C. E. Butler Galloway Company BR. W. Waite Waterloo Savings Bank Sidney Smith Quest & Smith Carleton Walker Walker-Schubert Lumber ,Company West Side Greater Waterloo Association D. J. Walker D. A. Hanson Bruce Gates Kirk Stewart T. M. Buchanan East Side Hotel Russell~Lamson United States Chamber of Commerce

Snow Fences Go Up Along County Roads

County workmen under County Engineer W. D. Johnston distribute snow fencing along highways most in need. Fences will be erected ahead of the storm by Storm Hing as icy weather looms, with officials aiming for installation before ground freezes.

W. D. Johnston

City in Brief shows local notices and appointments

Names and moves populate the brief with Mrs. E P Hulett heading to Chicago for weeks, Charles J Strube returning from a two week visit, and G R Spensley speaking on business conditions in Philadelphia at Waterloo Advo club. Detective Ralph Davis and Willam Larkins head to Fort Madison over a lewd act case, while NAACP officers in Mobile organize a meeting. J B Clay leads Clay Equipment with stock issuance and 3 percent dividend, as Jetu H Mayer Tetar is noted.

E. P. Hulett Fourth Street West Chicago Charles J. Strube Wellington Street Sioux City G. R. Spensley Model Laundry Company Waterloo Advo Philadelphia Black Ralph Davis Willam H. Larkins Fort Madison Larkins Antal National Association For the Advancement of Colored People African Methodist Episcopal Church Mobile Albany R. A. Broyles W. H. Jennish Waterloo Phot Company, Inc Buffalo WN. C Hotel Statler Clay Equipment Corporation Cedar Fidls J. B. Clay Jetu H. Mayer Tetar

Laymen Mission Movement Rejuvenated in Waterloo

Waterloo church leaders convene at M G A dining room at 6 15 pm to hear plans for the Laymen Missionary convention set for Cedar Rapids November 28 29 and 30 A renewed revival of the movement follows its interlude of eight to ten years with roots in Waterloo led by James Black and now backed by a committee including Charles Altstadt W R Jameson and J R Vaughan to promote local participation.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo James Black New Orleans Charles Altstadt W. R. Jameson J. R Vaughan

West Junior High Plans Parents Night For Education Week

West Junior High announces a Parents Night event as part of National Education Week. Principal Ruth Upde graft says the auditorium program will feature Forrest C. Ensign of University of Town addressing parents, with separate activities for Junior High classes and model lesson plans in each team. The school enrollment includes 160 seventh and eighth graders.

West Junior High School Ruth Updegraft Junior High Senior High Forrest c. Ensign University of Town Junior Bign

Waterloo Sunday School Supt Association Plans Year

The Waterloo Sunday School Superintendents Association met at the Y M C A and set the upcoming year's program with changes from last year. The December meeting will be a Christmas party for superintendents and wives with a tree jingle bells and Santa Claus. The party is set for the second Wednesday in December. Winter meetings include a January countywide gathering and a methods school with the Black Hawk County Council of Religious Education.

Waterloo Sunday School Superintendents' Association Black Hawk County

Church School Plans Set Across Months

In February a business meeting is planned and in March a countywide workers meeting follows. A further business gathering is scheduled in April and another in May to set plans for the Summer Church school.

Green and Gold Portrait Earns Praise at Des Moines Exhibition

Alma Held of Waterloo associated with University of Iowa portraits in the Imxa Art Guild show at Des Moines Public Library. Her two portraits and a landscape received favorable Des Moines critics remarks. Held, daughter of Bertha Held, teaches in the University art department and is a West High School graduate.

Waterloo Alma Held Bertha Held Eighth Street Imxa Lehicn Des Moines Miss Held Pone University of Iowa Art Deicce West High School

Coast Auto Crash Kills W. W. Cooper Near Scotia

A report from California states W. W. Cooper, manager of Byron Fly Fishy Summers and Alameda swimmer, died when his car plunged an embankment near Scotia. Two companions named O'Brien and Dewry survived with minor injuries. Cooper's mother and sister reportedly live in Prescott, Iowa.

Oakland Cal W. W Cooper Byron Fly Fishy Summers Alameda Scotia Bureka Cooper Prescot O'Brien Dewry

Portrait of Ruth Elder Sells for 1450 at Auction

Olive Snell’s portrait of Ruth Elder sold to Joseph Schenck of United Artists for 1450 in a lively auction aboard the U S Aquitania. Elder and co pilot Halderman appeared in enthusiasm as the painting, shown yesterday, depicted the aviatrix’s strong features and beauty. Sentence set for Dec 30 on Liken plea of guilty to illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor.

U. S. Aquitania United Press Olive Snell Ruth Elder Joseph Schenck United Artists Corporation Miss Elder Halderman Touis Liken R. W. Hasner E. H. Abel Spring Creek Township

Lommel to Attend Independent Oil Chiefs Meeting in Chicago

A. L. Lommel president of the Independent Oil Men's Association and Barth Shepherd Oil Company left for Chicago to attend the State Executives Club congress at the Congress hotel. The club comprises executives of independent oil firms from across the United States.

Lommel Independent Oil Chiefs Chicago A. L. Lommel On Independent Oil Men's Association Barth Shepherd Oil Company State Executives Club Congress Con Stess Independent Air Men's Association United States

Forty Divorces Dismissed Under Rule Forty

Judge G W Wood struck from the calendar 40 divorce suits under rule No 3. Equity actions may be automatically dismissed if not tried within two years. Costs faxed to plaintiffs range from 3d to $60. Most dismissals due to reconciliations and resumed marital relations.

G. W. Wood

Militia Hoofers Dance Into Jail

Members of Company B One Hundred Thirty-third National Guard were jailed for missing drill to attend a dance. Captain Foarde warned of summary court martial if they repeat the offense. Dietz and Winsor, released next morning, face possible two weeks in county jail on future violations. Fred C. Sloan, barber exam board president, oversees northeastern Iowa entrance tests in Des Moines.

Donald Dietz Duryea Street Land EB. Winsor Front Street Co. B One Foarde National Guard Dietz Winsor

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