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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1925

Page

2

Community Music Event and Charity Drive at Central Church

Under the Married Folks class W B Clemence orchestra will present a novelty musical evening at Central Christian Church on Wednesday. Proceeds fund an electrically laminated church bulletin board. The program includes vocal and instrumental solos, duets, quartets, and comedy numbers featuring pianist Miss Sheetagh Court and Mr. Clemence. Also notes on a Waterloo Needlework Guild collection aiming to distribute 1000 garments and linens to needy families next week, with locations and officials listed.

W. B. Clemence Orchestra Gentral Christian Church Miss Sheetagh Court el Capitan Sousay Tk Palme Mr. Clemence Litacs Seng Long Axe Philips Hine Vern Tee Mareh Orchestr Whispering Hope Button Marguerite Berry the College True Bone Mr. Phillips Orientale Mra Cle Beal Alvin Phil Lis Josh Mr. Toul Dixie Blossoms Fred Burton Sousay Mr. Gi

P E O Chapter Hosts Evening Musicale

Chapter 7 P E O staged a lively evening musicale at the home of Mrs. Zathoe Burk with Grace Cascaden directing. About fifty members attended as Mrs. John C. Knox performed a piano solo and reading, others sang or played instruments, and a club quartet closed the program with two songs.

P. EB. O Grace Cascaden Zathoe Burk John C. Knox A. S. Weisklar A. E. Enderlein Oliver Stevenson Herbert Marshall Urban Laverne Beal Enderless J. G Hildebrand J. EB. Brink- Man F.C. Liftring W. A. Lane

Becker Chapter Luncheon Hosts Eastern Star Meeting

Past Matrons of Becker chapter of the Order of Eastern Star host a 1 o'clock luncheon at Black's. Mrs G M Coykerndall's home hosts later hours. honored guest Mrs Jessie Wheeler, Denly elected worthy matron of the Iowa grand chapter. The club plans its annual Christmas party December 15 at Mrs Russell DeGon's home and will provide for several needy families at Christmas.

Becker Order of Eastern Star G. M. Coykerndall Jessie Wheeler Grand Chapter Iowa Russel] DeGon

Dr Earl Roadman Talk At Waterloo Child Study Club

Dr Earl A Roadman will speak to the Waterloo Child Study Club at Grace Methodist Church on Wednesday evening. Mrs Roadman will repeat the vocal piece Better Land Humans, and Dutes class members will join the club program. The meeting is open to the public with inviting parents.

Earl A’ Roadman Waterloo Grace Methodist Church Roadman Better Land I. M. 1 Club Join T. Swift A. W. Peterzon Ladies Musical Improvement Club Black Swift

Church Ladies Gather for Weekly Society Meetings

Numerous church groups plan sessions and socials across Northminster, Westminster, Grace, Plymouth, First Congregational, First Methodist, and First Evangelical churches. Activities include sessions, suppers, picnics, sewing for bazaars, and Christmas party planning at homes and church parlors this week and next.

Beauty Chats Answered Letters Health Advice Column

Distressed M. notes meal timing and digestion effects on work performance. Esther M suggests focusing on scalp health and aging hair, while Sohn ’4 explains foot care and safe corn treatment at home. Mary J Krag gives bath remedy with bran and oats. Henry J. T discusses excessive perspiration signaling low vitality and advises medical consultation.

Esther M. B

Silver Shower for Beiores Jennings Given on Monday

Miss Delores Jennings, future bride of Leonard Burhite, was honored with a four‑guest silver shower Monday evening at the home of Miss Clare Williams. Hostesses Helen O'Taela and Dorothy Carroll assisted. guests included classmates from Our Lady of Victory Academy and several local social figures. The event featured a mock wedding and a yellow white decor theme with chrysanthemum accents. A further party and dinner are planned in her honor this week at Miss Burgess’s home and Black's in town.

Delores Jennings Leonard Burhite Sliss Clare Williams Helen O'Taela Dorothy Carroll Our Lady of Victory Academy Dorothy Lynch Mae Duffy Helen Burgess Emelda Reilly Elizabeth Juies Clarissa McDermott Miss Jennings Miss Burgess Ulisses Lynch Duffy McDermott Black's

Radio program to feature guest poet tonight

The Business and Professional Women club rooms host an evening program after the mothers and daughters dinner. Sigar Guest presents poems broadcast from Minneapolis and St Paul, Rev J Arthur Young of First ML church speaks, and West High Orchestra provides music. Miss Bess Cooley resigns as recording secretary and Miss Anna Ludtke is elected to replace her. Membership applications are opened by Miss Bess Nichols. Mrs Charlotte Cassidy Howe reports a profit of 378 from the Russian chair committee.

Sigar Minneapolis St. Paul J. Arthur Young First ML E. Church West High Orchestra Bess Cooley Anna Ludtke Miss Cooley Bess Nichols Charlotte Cassidy Howe

Ruth Bassett Shines in Chicago Radio Programs

Miss Ruth Bassett of Waterloo studying voice under Albert Borroff in Chicago is gaining recognition as a radio artist. She has appeared on WMAQ and at a station KYW event with Borroff and Marguerite Wells. Her mother heard the program, and Bassett accompanied two vocal artists in October. She returned to Chicago in September after a vacation and will be in Waterloo for the holiday break.

Ruth Bassett Waterloo Albert Borroff Chicago Bassett WMAQ Chicago Daily News PA. Bassett Fourth Street West Borrof Marguerite Wells Borro

Swimming Classes at Y W s Pool Open Wednesday

The Young Women's Christian Association announces a new term of swimming classes starting Wednesday with sessions for beginners intermediates and advanced swimmers across Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday for children. Mrs J F Dempster will direct with 145 participants in the last full term and a two week Christmas break but pool activities continue with plunges.

Wilater Young Women's Christian Association J. F. Dempster

Initiation Service of Isabellas Planned for Nov 29

Daughters of Isabella meet in Knights of Columbus hall to set initiation ceremonies for the afternoon of November 29 followed by an evening banquet with location to be announced. Mrs. J T Sullivan presided as regent during the business session. A 6:30 picnic supper was held under Mrs. Frank Wilharm’s supervision.

Philathea First Evangelical Church W. HH. Langlas Lucille Schmidt Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus J. T. Sullivan Frank Wilharm Alta O'Connell Emily Wester

U P Choir to Buy Music With Fund from Box Social

United Presbyterian Church choir raises funds through a box social and entertainment in the church parlors. Proceeds exceeded expectations per choir director Mrs. J A Carbeater. The program featured Rev W C Chisholm and Miss Lillian Holmes, a Swedish impersonation by Miss Olson, instrumental by Miss Hazal Ferguson, a stunt by W W Templeton, and a musical farce with Thelma Amos Hazel Ferguson Robert McDowell William St Clair and Mrs Carpenter. Sunshine Rebekah hosts a thimblebee with cards and dancing in T O O F hall. Supper served 4 30 to 7 with Daisy Munson heading dining. Whittier P T A to meet for business and program at 7 45.

United Presbyterian Church J. A. Car W. C. Chisholm Lillian Holmes Miss Olson Hazal. Ferguson W. W. Templeton Sunshine Rebekah—Membershi F. Hall West Lottie Robbins Daisy Munson Wettle Picken

Club Notes Highlights From Social Circles

Mrs. Forest Sweeley hosted the La Megas Bridge club on Monday with favors for Mrs. George Highley and Mrs. F. Smith. Mrs. Ellen Foster will host Far-Get-Me-Not club on Thursday afternoon. For the picnic luncheon each member supplies her own china and silver. John Hansen and W. J. Decker of the Standard Battery and Electric Co. are in Chicago this week attending the radio show.

Forest Sweeley la Megas Bridge Club George Highley F. Smith Ellen Foster John Hansen W. J. Decker The Standard Battery & Electric Co Chicago

Dearborn gets Waterloo sewer contract in east district

The Dearborn Construction Company of Waterloo won a 3,136 foot sewer project for 3703.17 dollars in Dearborn with vitrified clay pipe and a January 1 completion date. Other bids were Sieg Construction of Waterloo 3998.20, Nels Debel of Tripoli 4042.30, and Paul Berg of Reinbeck 4480.50. The work covers Madison, Kicker, Newton, Archer and Ankeny streets with varying per foot rates. Councilmen opposed frame buildings in the fire district and noted a frame ticket office on Commercial Street.

Dearborn Construction Company Waterloo Sieg Construction Company Nels Debel Tripoli Paul Berg Reinbeck Madison Kicker Newton Archer Ankeny Street

East High Band to perform at East-West game

East High's new band organized two months ago by G T Bennett will make its first public appearance at the East-West High football game on Thanksgiving day. Bennett announced the group is shaping into an excellent instrumental unit. A string quartet from the East High orchestra will perform several numbers at the education week entertainment in East High auditorium Friday evening.

East High G. T. Bennett Bennett Altho

Warmer Weather Prospect Still Good Says Bureau

The state weather bureau forecasts warmer weather continuing through Wednesday. Morning temperature 25, rose to 40 by noon, expected to climb further. Yesterday had a gloomy blue Monday with wind and low temperatures. Highs reached 32, lows 26.

State Weather Bureau

Ringler bound over on liquor charges at farm near Fourth Street

Mrs Elsie Ringler was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond for maintaining a liquor nuisance at her farm near the end of Fourth Street West. County Attorney TW A Cook filed another illegal possession charge with a preliminary hearing set for 10 a m on November 24 in municipal court. Bond on the second charge was $156. Both bonds were provided.

Elsine Ringler Fourth Street TW. A. Cook

Fairbank Couple Married 50 Years

Fairbank Ia Nov 7 Mr and Mrs Henry Werlek marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a church ceremony by Rev F W Arch pastor at St John Luther church at 4 pm Attendants were Mr and Mrs William Nietant and Mr and Mrs Lewis Fra Following the service a winding supper was served at the Werlek home for relatives and friends including their children and grandchildren Mrs Kathryn Draper of Waterson contributed the wedding cake which graced the center of the table and flowers decorated the home for the occasion

Fairbank Henry Werlek Weir Eaklen Molly Keine F W St. John Lutheranteh William Nietant Lewis Werlek Kathryn Draper, Waterson Flowera Arnt Ters

California bound for winter by General Hanna family party

General Phil C Hanna and Mrs Emily George will depart tomorrow with their niece Mrs C B Tayman to spend the winter in Healdsburg California. They will travel by way of San Antonio Texas and General Hanna may visit Mexico for a few days.

Phil C. Hanne Emily George Taynman Healdsburg Cal Tayman B. Frank Knapp Cedar Falls San Antonio Tex Hanna Mexico

City in Brief: Weekend Movements and Local Notices

Mre Charles Mather sails from 322 Seventh for three weeks with relatives in Alexander North Dakota. Fred N LaBarre's will, dated August 20 and executed for probate, leaves all his property to his mother Mrs Mary Jane LaBarre after his death November 10. Mrs Fred L Wimber returns from Rockford Illinois where she visited sister Mrs Harry Mangell who has a new baby daughter. Judge J C Beem presided over the marriage of George Eddy and Mrs Jennie Ely of Waterloo in Sheriff H S Wager's office yesterday. Judge G W Wood travels to Independence to open court for Judge H E Stiles, and plans to attend Buchanan County court today for defaults. Mrs H D Bachtell notes Mrs Williamina Blin Davis, Waterloo trained nurse, is hospitalized in Los Angeles recovering from injuries suffered October 29, with ligaments torn in both knees. Mrs Davis, now at 2626 Hope Street, will remain in hospital for some time.

Charles Mather Alexander N. D Fred N. LaBarre Mary Jane LaBarre Fred L. Wimber Washington Street Rockford Harry Mangell Daugher J. C. Beem George Eddy Jennie Ely Waterloo H.S. Wag Ier G. W. Wood Independence HE. B. Stilea Wood Buchanan County Court H. D. Bachtell Williamina Blin Davis Los Angeles Cal Hope Street South

Photographs Show Stutterers’ Voices Distinct From Nonstutterers

Iowa City experts report phonophotographs of about score stutterers and as many nonstutterers reveal nearly opposite pitch and wavelength. Dr. Lee Travis of the University of Iowa says findings may illuminate the physiological and psychological causes of stuttering and the wider speaking range during emotional upheaval.

Iowa City Lee Travis University An Iowa Travis

Wali-Ga-Zhu Boy Scout Rally Tickets Distributed

Admission to the Wali-Ga-Zhu indoor rally at East High on Friday night December 4 is free with a charity collection for the camp building fund. Each city troop will perform a feature, with regular rehearsals underway. A final combined rehearsal will be directed by Arthur F. Jury.

East High Arthur F. Jury Ga-Zhou

Three Nominees Contend for Legion Post Head in Becker County

Three candidates vie for commander roles in the Becker-Chapman American Legion post election at Memorial Hall. Contenders include Dr. J. H. Butts Henry Dailman and A Shadie with Joseph Schmidt among top nominees for commander. Other posts list vice commander Dr. Ivan Powers and Dr. F. C. Sage, chaplain candidates, historian slate, sergeant at arms, and a large executive committee roster with numerous members named.

Willa Becker- Chapmiaqn Post American Legion Memorial Hall Aueceaed J. H. Butts Henry Dailman A. Shadie Joseph Schmidt Viea Ivan Powers F. C. Sage James Stephenson Steve Armatist Frank Johnson J. C. Ranson Joe Schmidt A. J. Shadie William DeWees L. H. ‘Swenson A. J. Burke F.C. Sage A. J. Shadle A. A. Zimmer- Man P. C. Sage Lee Wymore Karl ¥. Weat Clarence Weick Joe Buck Christ Xestras D. H. Friedley D. W. Axon T. ¥. Lucas C. Clark Henry Dallman C. BE. Weick KR. Wilson C. Kimm Fred Clark J. Hanson Harry E. Maine L. V. Jones R. A. Barrett Tay Swahn Steve Armagast Tracy Glasener Ira J. Cherry John Althouse J. J. Foarde S. A. Franch Steely G. H Loshers Henry Burt Herman Cc. Allller Gisle Lea W. 2. Barnes Leo Fallenstein

Diamond Dyes Ad Promises Easy Garment Coloring

A vintage advertisement touts Diamond Dyes for any garment or drapery. It instructs buyers to tell their druggist the material type whether wool or silk or linen cotton or mixed goods to ensure proper coloring.

Sloan's Liniment Helps Rheumatism Sufferers Reach Relief

Thousands report quick relief after years of rheumatism with Sloan's liniment. A Washington woman says hands swell but Sloan's provides fast relief without rubbing. The product acts by stimulating circulation and delivering fresh blood to aching tissues, clearing rheumatism germs and killing pain. Sold by druggists for 35 cents.

Washington, D. C Sloan

Fire alarms at church basement during repairs cause alarm

A glowing salamander in the basement of First Evangelical Church at Park Avenue and Lafayette Street triggered a passerby to call in an alarm at 11 30 p m yesterday. The incident occurred amid extensive repairs. Advertisement cites Herman C Miller phone 2404.

First Evangelical Church Park Avenue Lafayette Street Fioe

New Washing Discovery Promises Clothes Last Twice

Jessie Knox reports a domestic science finding from the Middle West claiming a soap method keeps clothes clean without harsh handling. She notes many women blend lye or borax with soap and urges readers to request “soak and rings” instructions that protect hands and reduce drudgery while extending garment life.

Jessie Knox Middle West

Waterloo Evening Convice PATTERNS and Pattern Orders

Pattern notice for Waterloo Courier readers describing design patterns, sewing seams, and ordering process. Send to Fashion Department Waterloo Evening Courier with 15 cents per pattern. Expect delivery about 106 days after mailing.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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