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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1927

Page

2

Mrs. Frank Johnson Re-elected Legion Auxiliary President

Mrs. Frank Johnson was re-elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Memorial Hall meeting last evening. Miss Willon Innes became vice president with a slate of officers including Allan Johnson and L. S. Trewarna as secretary and treasurer. Entertainment featured vocal solos by Mrs. Ben Waterfield and piano numbers by Audrey Jane Anderson. refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs. Sage. Reports on the district convention were delivered by Mrs. Sage and Mrs. Johnson.

Frank Johnson American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall Willon Innes Allan Johnson L. S. Trewanra Charles M. Brees J. B. Becker J. F. Balenstrefer W. EB. Silver Jay Henson T. J. McCarthy T. J. Fitzgerald Ben Waterfield Lloyd Smith Audrey Jane Anderson F. ©. Sage

Golden Anniversary Observed by Relf and Hutton Families

Mr and Mrs Relf of Egan celebrate a golden wedding after 50 years since their Waterloo marriage. Family from Logan avenue and Egan join about 150 relatives for the anniversary, with a long history of visits and ties to Waterloo. Community groups and clubs listed include Epworth League, Wilkare, Waterlow camp, and K of P hall events in the period.

GC. W. Hutton Logan Avenue W. H. Stsbee Egan, S. D J. Relf Relf Ellen Hutton Mr. Hutton Waterloo

National W C T U Leader Urges Prohibition World Role

Mrs Ida B Wise Smith national vice president addresses a district W C T U meeting at First Evangelical church outlining goals for world wide end to liquor traffic. She argues the people govern and calls for strict law enforcement and political platform clarity. Dinner at the Sweltzer home followed with card games.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Uquor Traffe Ida B. Wise Smith First Evangelical Church Congress Smith America Smarler

St Johns Sewing Circle Hosts 75 at Card Party

The St John’s Sewing Circle entertained 75 women in the school hall yesterday afternoon. Bridge favors and prizes were given to named attendees including Mrs Frank Wil erm and others, with Mrs Mary Cunningham’s committee serving refreshments.

Bt. John’s Sewing Circle Bridge Mmes Frank Wilerm Pat Townsend O. J. Murphy William Hulburt Ida Fisher J.F. Murphy Clayton Stenson Jack Farley Hulburt Frank Finn M. J. Halmeir Mary Cunningham A.d. Grattan L. B. O. EB. Club Z. O. Husking Favors Gordon Fay Charles Culver Fay Harvey Joytie Club Dan O'Neil Hugh Ellis Otto Stegman Lyman Miller William Stover Alexander Mutch June Gordon L. E L. F E. Hall Frank Wagner J. A. Cashman Thomas Flaherty Alice Dunwald A. L. Burhac John Snyder Matt Schasck Robert Barth John Horsley W. J. Harris

St Mary's Sewing Circle Card Party Draws 75

Seventy five women attended a St Marys Sewing Circle card party held in the school hall. Prizes or favors were distributed to Mrs W W Korthaus Mrs Fannie Stude baker Mrs John Greens Mrs Floyd Stoyles and Mrs James McMullan. Plans were made for a second party next Wednesday afternoon at the bazar.

St Mary’s Sewing Circle Www. C. Korthaus Fannie Studebaker John Greens Floyd Stoyles James McMullan St. Mary's Church St Mary's Auditorium Fourth Parker Streets

Club Notes and Elections From Kum Chat Awhile Gathering

Mrs W W Anderson hosted a Kum Chat Awhile luncheon with officers elected including J A Munson president and A P Brith vice president. Talks covered The Life of Ellis Parker Butler and The Life of E T Meredith. Bible translation funds were approved for 12 Chinese Bibles. Next meeting planned with Mrs Fay Harvey.

W. W. Anderson J. A. Munson A. P. Brith Mira Pierce Tressurer EB. N. Nelson Kenneth Bchreiner John Fry Ellis Parker Butler Arthur Bickal E. T., Meredith Club

McKinley P T A Plans Teachers Day Observance

The McKinley Parent-Teacher Association announces a party to honor teachers on Monday November 21. The event aligns with National Teachers Day observed by the National Congress of Parents and Teachers to honor educators with chrysanthemums and carnations. A special committee plans sermons publicity events and entertainment to celebrate teachers.

McKinley Parent-Teacher Association F.C. Liltring National Congress of Parents and Teachers National Congress

Lois Rousch Piano Recital at Iowa State Teachers College

Lois Rousch, a freshman, gives a Monday evening piano recital in Gilchrist Chapel Cedar Falls. She is assisted by Miriam Evane a contralto and Lucille Thomson as accompanist. The program includes Beethoven Schumann Chopin and others with Miss Freeman at second piano.

Lois Rousch Gilchristchapel Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Miriam Evane Lucille. Thomson Rousch Alia Freeman Evans Elizabeth Schmidt Mies Freeman

Hints in Beauty Care Essential Cosmetics

A reader advises using kitchen staples to craft home beauty products. Topics cover cold cream, cleansers, toners, bleaches, powders, and vanishing creams. cautions on diet, skin woes, and gentle self care. Practical tips stress economical, do it yourself approaches with cautious medical help if needed.

Church News Social and Mission Group Meetings Update

Walnut Street Baptist class holds regular monthly meeting at 7 30 p m at the Bunce home. Linden M E church aid society met with determined attendance and fund totals for division nine. Epworth League plans a social to benefit a local library with a diary hook donation request.

Walnut Street Baptist Church E. E. Bunce Epworth League of Linden M. £. Church Naomi Bandfield

Independence Man and Cedar Rapids Woman Wed at Des Moines

Irvine Meythaler, former Independence County resident, and Milas Louise Ripley of Cedar Rapids, were married in Des Moines by Rev. Theodore Morning. The couple, who met at Coe College, will reside in Des Moines. The Meythaler family and relatives traveled to attend. A separate social note mentions a vocal department appointment at Ross Conservatory and a dinner in honor of Mrs. Cartie Lane with local attendees.

Courier Special Service Independence Irvine Meythaler This Milas Louise Ripley Dar Rapids Des Moines Theodore Morning First Presbyterian Church C. E. Meythaler Grinnell Coe Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Meythaler Elizabeth Meythale

Springer Treatment Device Company to Build New Factory

Springer Treatment Device Company will construct a new factory on Broadway between Park road and Statnober street before year’s start. Thomas Springer announced the expansion underlining the old plant at 323 Broadway has been outgrown. The 20 by 100 foot tile and cement block building will house physiotherapy devices from the firm founded in 1938.

Springer Treatment Device Company Broadway Park Road Statnober Street Thomas Springer

Kittrell Addresses Lion Fathers and Sons

Charles A. Kittrell superintendent of the West schools spoke on father and son duties at the annual Father and Sons banquet of Liong club at Black's tearoom last night. Members without sons brought neighbors or friends as guests including H. T. Wagner with five boys and Ray C. Eggert with six.

Charles A. Kittrell West Schools Liong Club Black’s Tearoom H. T. Wagner Ray C. Eggert

I Green Seriously Ill at Hot Springs

I Green formerly of Waterloo is seriously ill at Hot Springs Arkansas from acute Brights disease and uremic poisoning. Five years ago he was superintendent of gas fitters at the old Citizens Gas and Electric Co. and later worked in the commercial department. He left Waterloo September 1 to reside at Omaha. His brother Gaylen B. Green is at his bedside.

C. PB. Green Waterloo Hot Springs Ark Bright Gitizens Gas & Electric Co Omaha Green Gaylen B. Green Sixth Street West

Des Moines Notices Highlight Local Moves and Trips

Des Moines residents report travels and gatherings including H A Rynearson in the city on business, Mr and Mrs Henry Smith planning a Dallas visit, Wayne Strayer reporting a stolen Essex, and Claire Gleason leaving for Ames for the football game. Several families plan winter trips to California and Nebraska, with church suppers and bake sales advertised for weekend events.

Henry Smith Clay Street Dallas Tex Claire Gleason Washington Street Ames Leo Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity W. H. Ross C. G. Refsnider Third, Street West Karl’ Ross Madison Wis E. N. Ross Omaha Neb James Tracy First Presbyterian Church Grace M. E. Church

Radio Winner to Sing Tonight from WIBM Studio

Miss Genevieve Hays of Cedar Falls winner of the Atwater Kent audition contest at Des Moines will sing tonight at 8 o clock from Station WIBM Waterloo The Evening Courier reports the event.

WIBM Genevieve Hays Cedar Falls Atwater-Kent Des Moines Waterloo

Psychotechnique Aims to Guide Childs Career Path

Paris reports experts from 22 nations promote psychotechnique to decide children’s future careers in elementary school. Tests assess memory attention and general intelligence to map the best fit. Early mapping claims to prevent later career changes with several European schools noting no pupil deviates from the assigned path.

Paris

Rumors Are Never Trustworthy, Say French Scientists

Paris November 11. French researchers studying rumor dynamics report rumors cannot be trusted. They show that misstatements arise not from intent but from accidental mistakes during transmission. In trials using whisper games, a phrase about the Isola brothers and M. Carre at the Opera Comique became distorted to claim M. Zola's brother replacing M. Foincaré as president.

Paris M. Carre Opera- Comique M. Zola M. Foincare The Republic

New York Woman and Four Children Die in Gas Incident

Police report a gas-leak incident at a residence as a woman identified as Mrs Wywias and her four children died. Gas jets on the stove were noted with doors and walls found open, suggesting accidental poisoning.

Yara Ier Tata Ais New York Wywias

Have You Acid Scalp

An advertisement promotes Canderine as a remedy for acid scalp causing stiff, lifeless hair. The product claims to neutralize acidity, dissolve dandruff scales, and restore softness and sheen. it costs thirty five cents at drugstores and lasts weeks with few drops.

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