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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
2
World fellow of Young Women s Christian organization is featured across services and prayer meetings this week. Employed Girls League plans include fashion and musical numbers with YWCA and church group participation. Various church divisions hold events, readings, dances, and fundraisers with committees organizing future activities and a Christmas season schedule.
Mr and Mrs Harry Poldman who wed in South America and recently settled in Rochester were guests of Mrs Max Botman sister of Mr Feldman at a 25 person gathering last evening Music and refreshments followed the surprise event with Mrs Rotman aided by Mrs Hernan Kaplan in serving.
All Girl Reserve units in the city will join in a rally program at the Young Women’s Christian Association under the direction of their director Miss Marie Watters at 3 PM Saturday. The event opens with a recognition service for new members, followed by honors, then a “Candles That Burn” ceremony by Alcott and Hawthorne Groups. The program concludes with gym recreation led by Edna George Wheat, Lafayette PTA secretary notes. Parents should register to provide attendance trophies and participate in the schoolroom demonstration Tuesday evening.
Inland club life recaps yesterday’s entertainments and honors from Linellcon Cedar Falls and Byrnes Park. Highlights include Mrs. Jesse Baugher hosting a Club Notes gathering, favors to Mrs. Charles Lewis and Mrs. A. A. Sohner, Mrs. Frank Powell hosting W. A. G. club, and honors in bridge by Mrs. Harry Roberts and Mrs. Roy Gilley. Guests included Mrs. Vern Lichty and Mrs. Miranda Brahn from Cedar Falls. Additional reports cover N. of W. club dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. von Lacksm, with autumn leaf motifs and a 6:20pm rabbie dinner, plus Byrnes Park Bridge club entertaining husbands at Black’s Tea Room and a later bridge session at the Marquis home. Members included W. F. Sehrag, Marty Harmon, BE. A. Schaefer, K. W. Miller, Alfred Olson, Dr. and Mrs. A. KR. Thorsen, and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hansen. Thomas Shafer’s late membership was noted, with pavlors at ecards won by Mrs. EL. H. Farnsworth and Mrs. C. W. Brayton. Guests included Mrs. Hugh Eis, Mrs. Brayton, Mrs. W. J. Decker and Mrs. Kenneth Myers. Mrs. Roy Heskett assisted with serving.
American Legion auxiliary made nominations for officers and planned a December meeting to elect next month. Mrs B Duthbert of Cedar Falls reported on the national region convention at Omaha. The welfare committee will visit former service men in Independence hospital.
A detailed home manicure guide describing nail care steps with warm water, lemon juice, cuticle treatment, filing, trimming, and polishing. It warns against depilatories and suggests peroxide on the face, with guidance on maintaining a neat appearance and avoiding forehead contact.
Miss Bernadine Lewis granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis 121 Vine street earned two Chicago Musical College scholarships this fall one in top voice under Graham Reed and one in dramatic art under Lester Lither She acted in Isaac Van Groves The Music Robber at North Shore and will take a leading role in Perceval Wilde His Return at Central Theatre Chicago This winter she will broadcast from Chicago stationsMiss Lewis daughter of Mrs and Mrs Oscar Lewis longtime Albuquerque residents spent a week with grandparents this summer and will return for Christmas holidays.
Miss Emelia Reilly hosted a linen shower at 616 Logan avenue for Miss Delores Jennings who will wed Leonard Burhite on November 21. Chrysanthemums adorned the event with refreshments by Niishe Naomi Railly and Mary Sullivan. Guests included Helen Burgess and others. another shower is planned for Miss Jennings at Miss Burgess’s home Tuesday evening. Trainor Eagle Rose Lee Eagle were married Wednesday evening by Rev OC W Hartop at Linden M B church.
The National Bank at the Republic of Chicago files a claim for preference on checks and credits in the Waterloo Bank & Trust Co. after its closure on January 6, 1925. Judge G W Wood will hear the case in district court Monday with Pickett Swisher and Farwell representing the claimant.
A digest of local happenings covers library trustees discussing expansion, Miss Emma Vasnett visiting, Illinois Central officials passing through, a Milwaukee trip for a leg brace, delayed probate hearings, Mayo Clinic surgery recovery, Life Underwriters meeting plans, and motor vehicle license card updates as Waterloo prepares 1926 plate details.
Edward Stowley 13, who jumped from a speeding train near Independence on Oct 22, died at the state hospital after a general breakdown. He was en route to a state institution for treatment with his father and physician when he disappeared into a washroom and leaped from a window. He was later found along the right of way with severe pelvic injuries. Burial arrangements were finalized in Michigan.
Webster 7, accused of crafting riches and writing worthless checks, was released after a mental examination. Doctors described him as alert with a sharp memory for dates and incidents, truly repentant for the bad checks, and he has little family aside from a twin brother whose whereabouts are unknown. He was crippled in a 22 year old fall from a derrick and may be sent to the county home.
Cedar Falls reports the death of George Thygeson after a hospital operation. Thygeson, a longtime clerk at a local clothing store, had lived in the area since coming from Denmark years ago. Survivors are listed.
Cedar Falls Nov 13 The De Molay fathers and sons banquet season in Cedar Falls closed with a function of the De Molay society at the Masonic hall. More than 100 attended. Peter Christiansen headed the local order as toastmaster. Mothers of members provided the dinner. Rev George F Barsglou spoke on the meaning of the new generation. Readings were given by H L Shearer and Loretta Renwick. Joseph Bailey closed with a talk on De Molay ideals. Three such dinners have been held in Cedar Falls this week.
Strange died of heart disease after a long illness. Mrs. Strange was sister of Birs. Brows. Cedar Pails health kept her from attending the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Walter St. Voorhees hosted a 6 o’clock dinner last evening at their home. Thomas J. Schooler and family left for Carde Grove and Little tock to spend the winter with daughters. Card of a series of dinners at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Cutler planned for $330 this evening. H. N. Silliman returned from Story county noting varied crop returns and conditions. Cedar Falls night school opened with nine students. classes in mechanical drawing, commercial branches and English. Frank E. Guptill traveled to Waterville NY to visit daughter Mrs. Earl Rankin. will return after Jan 1.
Late yesterday Judge G W Wood issued 14 injunctions to restrain liquor law violations on complaint by County Attorney W A Cook. Most defendants are indicted for liquor violations. some injunctions target property owners and property itself. Seventeen more similar cases are to be acted upon. Names include Ruby Johnson Fritz Knipp F Clinger Jimmie Wisen Theodora Griggs W R Fairburn Bill Johnson H Stewart Esther Sussman Chris Hattrup Frank Pearce Jacob Fuss plus the north east half of lot 7 block 2 original plat east side Edwin Troyer and H F Wood 0 A Sweeney Ella Frage and the furniture and fixtures at 20% Manson Street lot 12 block 66 Hammond Hopkins addition Richard Melius.
A vigilance committee to protect the automobile buying public from unfair practices probably will be proposed at a conference of the Town Automotive Merchants association in Des Moines today. Several other moves to bolster the trade were discussed at yesterday’s board of directors meeting.
About 80 attendees, fathers and sons, gathered at the Church of Christ in Hampton Iowa for a Royal Men's class banquet. They sang gathering songs, heard seven speakers led by toastmaster BF Rainey, shared stories, and enjoyed a post banquet games session lasting about an hour.
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