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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1927

Page

2

Engagement announced at Cedar Heights party

Mrs. Amos D. Burhans hosted a Cedar Heights gathering to reveal the engagement of her daughter Thelma to James Bollerup of Cedar Falls with a bridge game and a two course luncheon. Miniature radios announced the news as guests included Frances Thull Janet Edwards Marguerite Stanton Martha Smith and several other ladies.

Amos D. Burhans Cedar Heights Thelma James Bollerup Cedar Falls Frances Thull Janette Edwards Marguerite Stanton Martha Smith Elsie Montgomery Mane Ramsey Elizabeth Lies Frances Newkirk Lucille Huntington Mmes Fern Innes Gladys Shores Fuchs D. V W. Ross K. K. Johnson

D A R Speaker Tells Romance in Life of Wilson

Florence Ward speaks to Waterloo chapter D A R on Woodrow Wilson and the women who influenced him. Miss Belle Beatty urges cleaner literature while Viola solos performed by Margaret Moore with Alice Smoke. Armistice day hints noted. 60 guests attended.

Woodrow Wilson Florence Ward Waterloo Daughters of American Revolution Belle Beatty Chicago E. G. Leffler Margaret Moore Kalliwoda Gounod Alice Bmoke W. W. Beal Jasson J. B.ker Ward Wilson Ellen Louise Axon Samuel Edward Axon First Presbyterian Church of Rome Savannah Admiral Grayson Miss Bones

Y W C A Girls Plan Nationwide Banquet Nov 22

The YWCA Blue Triangle league plans a nationwide banquet on November 22 with 15,000 girls from businesswomen groups in 200 cities set to dine nearly simultaneously. A world fellowship dinner follows Thursday as Miss Elizabeth Wilson, recently back from eight years of work in India, addresses the membership.

Young Women's Christian Association Blue Triangle League World Fellowship Elizabeth Wilson

Local Club Notes Flaunt Thanksgiving Themed Gatherings

Friday meetings across several clubs feature Thanksgiving appointments and favors. Members such as Mrs. Milo Baldwin Mrs. Roy Gilley and Mrs. Edward Burke are highlighted, with upcoming events and officer elections noted.

Double Five Nis Gray Milo Baldwin Roy Gilley Edward Burke

Community Social Events Calendar for Cedar Falls and Waterloo

A dense list of weekly social activities across Cedar Falls and Waterloo including choirs, book clubs, piano recitals, parish meetings, charity card parties, bingo and dances at Elks Moose and K of C halls, W A A and YWCA groups, school PTAs, O E S chapters, and church supper events scheduled Monday through Friday with multiple venues and host organizations.

Training School Pupils Give Musical Program in Cedar Falls

Iowa State Teachers College pupils Rachel Rosenberger and Mary Jean Wallace present a junior recital at Gilchrist chapel Cedar Falls at 8 p m Tuesday. Cecilia Vogelsang accompanies. The program includes Scherzo by Ednah C Hopkins and works by Berlot Paderewski Gurlitt and others. Admission is free.

Iowa State Teachers College Rachel Rosenberger Mary Jean Wallace Gilchrist Chapel Cedar Falls At & P National Mu Phi Epsilon So Tority St. Louis Hopkins Naomi Evans Cecilia Vogelsang William Reisinger H. de Berlot Paderewski Land of Water Gurlitt

Pythian Sisters District Meeting in Hazleton

Pythian Sisters of District Three will meet in Hazleton for the twenty sixth annual convention Tuesday. Mrs George Sherrill will be delegate with Waterloo representatives Mrs Paul Burgess and Mrs Guy Stainbrook on the program. Waterloo members also expected. Mrs Charmien Taylor Cedar Falls district deputy grand chief will preside. A 5 30 p m dinner at the Methodist Episcopal church is planned.

George Sherrill Delgate Paul Burgess Guy Stainbrook Waterloo Pythian Sisters Hazleton Charmien Taylor Cedar Falls Methodist. Episcopal Church

Hints in beauty care types for different figures

The article urges readers to identify their body type before pursuing beauty goals. It advises avoiding misfit fashion, suggests suitable dress styles for slender, tall, or petite builds, and recommends waiting for winter reductions to buy affordable outerwear. It hints at calorie information from Anna Rex.

Cedar Falls welcomes Minister Bruce J. Giffen to Presbyterian church

The Cedar Falls Presbyterian church hosts a reception on Wednesday to introduce Rev. Bruce J. Giffen and Mrs. Giffen to parishioners and local ministers. Giffen arrives after extensive missionary and academic training, with prior pastorates in Parma Idaho and McMinnville Oregon and service at the University of Oregon.

Courier Spectak Cedar Falls Hirst Presbyterian Church Bruce J. Giffen Giffen Pastor's Aid Society Adam Wagner Montana Mr. Giffen Ceder Falls Alexandria Egypt United Presbyterian Erskine College Xenia Theological Seminary Princeton Seminary Parma Ida McMinnville Ore University of Oregon Western College Ohio Eugene A. B. McLeod M. K. W. Helcher Corvallis Ore Corvallis Agricultural College of Oregon Westminster Foundation of Oregon Robert

Weddings at Church in Yale During One Week

A list of fourteen marriages performed by Rev. J McComson Jr at Little Brown Church from November 2 to November 9 includes couples from multiple Iowa towns such as Central City Nevada Rudd Marshalltown and Des Moines with spouses from neighboring states. The notices name brides and grooms along with their hometowns and the date of each ceremony.

Yale Courier Spreviad Nashua J. &. McComson, Jr Little Brown Church Letha M. Story Central City Harry ©. Freeman Coggan Vera P. Mathies Bondurant Carl E. Zimmerman Anthony Ruth L. Rucker Hello Plaine Raymond C. Hecht Keystone Ella BE. McDonald Beliska Harry A Kuindt Edith B. Leck Martin A Hager Nevada Jessie M. Garlaw Garber Lawrence W. Wentz Elxport Leota M. Smith Charles City Bernard B. Kupker Rudd Nora M. Achenb Gladbrook Ethel M. Block Roy B. Shultz le Seuer Minn

Miss Avis Sewick Weds Carl Ewing in Iowa Ceremony

Miss Avis Sewick became the bride of Carl Ewing of Chicago at high noon in her parents’ home near Jesup Iowa. Rev J F Black officiated. The gown was white Dutchess satin and a shower bouquet of roses. Mrs W T Edwards of Waterloo was matron of honor in blue georgette with a rose corsage. After the ceremony 72 guests attended a wedding dinner as the couple plans to make their home in Chicago and take a trip south.

Avis Sewick Carl Ewing Chicago F. A. Sewick Jesup J. F. Black Barclay United Presbyterian Church W. 'T. Edwards Waterloo Elnita Wesfield Mendelssohn Alice Elizabeth Black Mrs. Ewing

Harmony class and church social at Cedar Heights church

The First Presbyterian church held a business and social gathering with games and stunts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. E Brevard and Mrs. Lynn Eddy. A program led by Mrs. F. E. A. Schacter included a reading by Paulie Ames. Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian to host a 5:40 p m chicken pie supper Wednesday. Loyal Women's Bible Class at Central Christian church organized a Ja'atock picnic in Mrs. D. Convery's home. Mrs. W. A. Thomson re elected teacher with officers: Mrs. George W. Miller president and others.

Harmony First Presbyterian Church E. ©. Brevard Lynn Eddy Paulie Ames FE. A. Schacter Aid Society of Cedar Heights Community Loyal Women’s Bible Central Christian Church Ja'atock

Woman's Club Plans Feature Programs and Talks

Waterloo Woman's Club members attended a meeting of the Literary department and heard Will Durant studies. Fine Arts department programs include music by Grieg readings and piano duets at the clubhouse. A drama and current events segment, plus a critique of Durant and philosophy, were discussed with hostesses named and future social events planned.

Woman's Relief Corps Holds Regular Meeting

The Woman's Relief Corps met in Memorial hall with Mrs. Ida Alderman presiding. Fifty members and two comrades attended. three new members were initiated and one ballot approved. Visitors included Mrs. Elsie Olson of St Paul and Mrs. Truax of Early. Comrade Shannon remains ill in St Francis hospital. Next events include a regular thimblebee on November 7 and a Taste of November 23 in Memorial Hall.

Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Ida Alderman Elsie Olson St. Paul, Minn Truax T. F. Shannon St. Francis Hospital Maude Brayton American Legion Orvis

Past Noble Grands Dinner Honoring Officers in Waterloo

Mrs. Carrie Cuddeback noble grand of Sunshine Rebekah lodge and her officers will be guests of honor at a dinner for past noble grands Tuesday in Waterloo LO. OL F. The guest list features Carrie Cuddeback Carl Anderson Gary Robbins Albert Peterson Donald Servis Elizabeth Moore John Chevalier John Sinclair Thomas Flaherty Charlotte Duffy P Q Bryant John Munson Tom Gordon John Grervisen and Albert Peterson.

Carrie Cuddeback Noble Grand of Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Noble Waterloo OL F. Hall Mmes Carl Anderson Gary E. Robbins Albert T. Peterson Donald ©. Servis Elizabeth Moore John Chevalier John L. Sinclair Thomas Flaherty Charlotte Duffy P.Q. Bryant John Munson Tom Gordon John Grervisen Albert Peterson

Hawthorne PTA to hear Prof Goetch at first assembly

Hawthorne school hosts its PTA first regular meeting Tuesday evening with Prof BE Goetch of Tawa State Teachers College Education Department as speaker. East High students perform instrumental pieces and seventh grade mothers act as hostesses, with attendees asked to bring a cup.

Hawthorne School BE. W. Goetch Education Department Tawa State Teachers College East High School Margaret Moore Evelyn Stover Virjoan Dilger

First M. E. Board Hosts Three Other Churches Fellowship

Members of the official boards of First Methodist church and the boards of three other city Methodist Episcopal churches gathered for a 6:30 dinner. Dr. J. Arthur Young led, with 160 guests served by the Ladies' Aid. Speakers from each church discussed cooperation and board duties, and toastmaster C. E. Butler moderated.

First Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal First Church Official Board J. Arthur Young Ladies’ Aid Society D. Ingall Homer Albright Pauline Hortoh C. E. Butler Lotus Survay Joseph Yates Linden Church J. W. Arbuckle Grace Church Dr. Young W. A. Gook G. E. Butler Cal 7. Miller Methodist

Homecoming Observed by T. C. Pi Theta Pi Unit

The Pi Theta Pi sorority at Iowa State Teachers College celebrated Homecoming Day with headquarters at Kays hall. Alumnae actives and pledges gathered for informal afternoon activities and a Bluebird tearoom dinner lit with crepe paper autumn leaves and orange and barberry candles. Alumnae greet Marguerite Blough Olivette Stevenson Florence Strahl Anne Anderson Peters Dorothy Kerr Starboard Ruth Smith and Dorothy Detthoff.

Pi Theta Pi Iowa State Teachers College Kays Hall Bluebird Marguerite Blough Olivette Stevenson Florence Strahl Anne Anderson Peters Dorothy Kerr Starboard Ruth Smith Dorothy Detthoff

Elklets Host Charity Card Party at Elks Club

The Elklets sponsor a charity card party at 2 30 p m Tuesday at the Elks club under their auspices. Proceeds go to charity. Members are urged to fill tables and non members may attend. Committee in charge includes Mrs C N Banton Mrs Fred L Wimber and Mrs W W Sibert. Scout Mothers Auxiliary to the Boy Scouts meets for a 12 oclock luncheon Tuesday at the YWCA.

Elks Club The Elklets C. N. Banton Fred L. Wimber W. W. Sibert Boy Scouts Otlock

Engagement of Helen Maynard to Frank E Boughton

Mrs. Herbert Maynard announces the engagement of daughter Helen to Frank E Boughton of Evanston Illinois. The wedding is set for November 22 in Navy. B. and P. W. Club-Elaborate preparations are under way for the annual Mother and Daughter banquet sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's club in Black's Tearoom with Miss Lutie Stearns Milwaukee Wisconsin as speaker. Yeomen Rowena circle held a favors-for- cards event at the home of Mrs. C. E. Anderson. a card party in K of P hall next Friday was announced. hostess served refreshments. The board club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Truman Wagner. bridge favors went to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stinger. Delphian Society Progressive chapter meets Monday at W. A. The topic will be English Art Galleries led by Milas Ruth Updegraft. I. A. to B. of BR. T.-Sunshine lodge auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen holds a card party Tuesday in Knights of Columbus hall. 500 and bunco planned. Becker chapter Eastern Stars invites paid supper and business meeting Wednesday in Masonic hall. Mrs. Wilbur Van Eman will lead a program. Fortnightly regular meeting this Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Cleveland. W. B. Beal and Miss Mary Horner discuss The Nationalistic Movement in China.

B. and P. W. Club Rowena Circle C. E. Anderson William Humphries Paul Burgess W. E. Silver P Jhall I. A B. of BR. T Sunshine Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Trainion Knights of Columbus Hall Bridge Oo. E. S—Becker Chapter Masonic Hall Wilbur van Eman M. B. Cleveland W. W. Beal Mary Horner China

Parties in Honor of Miss Wittick With Various Festivities

Courtesies are given for Miss Wittick bride elect. Events include a two course luncheon, dinner foursome, and bridge party with guests such as Miss Louise Coleman and Mrs. Henry Bender. A mock wedding, centerpiece chrysanthemums, and candle favors mark the celebrations.

Diets A. Stoddard A. J. Wittick Miss Wittick Madeline Manning Imogene Payne Henry Bender

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thelma Burhans D. A. R. Speaker Life of Wilson Y. W. C. A. Girls Plan F.C. Sage J. D. Club Bridge Club J . C. Britzman Faye Kober Helen Britzman W. W. Wyant Happy Hour Club Noble Grand Circle of Sunshine Bucy Wright East Orange Township Club Russell Killen Fred Sanderson TD. EL Moberly M. E. Church O. G. Eubanks Juols Rouschi St. Mark's Church Progressive Delphian Society Basar Moose Hall P. W Black's Rachael Rosenberger Mary Joan Wallace Gilchrist Waterloo IT C. O. F. Hall B. of BR K. of C. Hall P.T. A St. John’s School Hall Becker O. E. S—Masonic Hall Leola Strope First Presbyterian Church Ceder Heights Pay Harvey June Gordon Woman's Rowena Yeomen Card Phall Noble Grand Circle Iuey Lucywright Pythian Sisters of District H. Davis M. F. Coontz F. le Asquith A. Lasser C. E. Klingarman Lucia Edna Kent Forbes Jean Wonder Anna Rex Presbyterians A. J. Eychaner Florida Church News Woman’s Club Waterloo Woman's Club Fine Arts Department Grieg H. B. Boles Charles Kittrell Wiliam P. McCormick Claude Bennett Hochaelttag Fred McClain Karl Krause Phonist Hallade A. Boatman Monte Pincio Fred Miller Kibtrell Home and Education Department Pom. Priday Ith Nession John MrCormack Preston Bradley W. Ellyson Junor Suxiliary Fine Arts C. W. Chapman Richard Hal- Nourton Mary Katherine Kerwin Josephine Murtagh Pauine Shockley Betty Waterbury B. W. Miller Will Durant E. L. Johnson Durant Johnson Wietsche Jesus Loesche Nietsche Bergson Bertrand Russell Santayana William James John Dewey Jon Kant L. C. Hemsworth Weishant Mallaret Grinnell College M. E T. C. Pi Theta Pi Maccabee Knights and Ladies Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees Waterloo I O. C. F. Hall Mary Bradley Thelma Grribley Jaye, Armstrong Nel Kepple Hazel Bowman Zora Lee Marie D. Bowman Armstrong Marjorie Harker Kepple Belle Patterson G. S. Burgin Cedar Rapids Helen Maynard Frank E. Boughton Herbert B. Maynard Fourth Street West Helen Frank E. Broughton Evanston, Il Navy Truman Wagner Eoard Club Arthur Stinger Delphian Society Milas Ruth Updegraft Elks Elks’ Club Darius Milhaud Tas Fur Coat Insurance Herman C. Miller Co 5Th St Waterton Cola the Courier Evening Courier Terloo W. B. Horner Bluff St ENTZ First National Bank Hotel Russell-Lamson
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