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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1927

Page

2

Governors Ball Plans Set for Waterloo 1924

Tentative date January 17 1924 announced by Capt Allan Johnson for the second annual Governors ball in Waterloo with Governor John Hammill expected to attend. The Armory will host a citizens committee supported event similar to last year. Community groups and fraternal orders schedule related events and banquets throughout the evening and Friday afternoon.

Waterloo National Guard Allan Johnson John Hammill Minj Harry A. Smith Omaha Seventh Corps

Mynnie Bruner Entertains for Gymnasium Girls

Miss Moynnit hosted a Thanksgiving gathering for the girls' gymnasium of the W G A. Bruner invited guests included Grace Newkirk and Mrs William Munima among a long list of attendees. The hostess was aided by her mother Mrs S W Bulener.

Moynnit Bruner Buneo Grace Newkirk Wiliam Mumnin Louise Palmer Frances MacManus Margaret Fisher Grace Frances Newkirk Roxanna Zumbain Letha Peck Vivian Innes Mmnes Elizabeth Kenney Harry Tromanhauser Herbert Mucha Roy Armstrong Ervin Warner William Munima Arvine Ayers Lyle McDonald Jesse Mundy James Leese S. W. Bulener

Fathers and Sons Banquet at Central Church

Fathers and sons of Central Christian church plan a banquet at 6 30 p m tomorrow with F Brocksus as toastmaster and emcee. The Sunday school orchestra will provide music through dinner followed by songs talks by fathers and sons and an address by Rev. Clinton F Smith superintendent of Allen Memorial hospital. The evening ends with games and stunts.

Fathers and Sons of Central Christian Church F. Brocksus Fathers and Sons Clinton F. Smith Allen Memorial Hospital

Farewell Dinner Honors Esther Leonard in Waterloo

Miss Esther Leonard moving from Waterloo was honored with a farewell dinner at Black's tearoom hosted by Rath Packing associates. Attendants included Theo Glaw Laure Brandt Lois Buehner Irene Ames Helem Broshell Nevada Brody Mayme Brody Marie Mahanke and Norma OConnor.

Esther Leonard Waterloo Black's Rath Packing Company Theo Glaw Laure Brandt Lois Buehner Irene Ames Helem Broshell Nevada Brody Mayme Brody Marie Mahanke Norma O'Connor

Lincoln Circle Luncheon for Department Head in Memorial Hall

Ladies of the G A R entertain department president Mrs Jennie Beyner of Des Moines at a 12 30 luncheon in Memorial hall with regular meeting and inspection to follow. Members asked to bring relis and jams for Soldiers home Thanksgiving.

Lincoln Circle Jennie Beyner Des Moines Memorial Hall

Agnes Keegan and Edward Lawler wed in Cedar Rapids

Miss Agnes Louise Keegan of 630 Fowler street married Edward Lawler of Eldora Iowa at Mount Mercy chapel Cedar Rapids. Rev Father N J Lenta officiated with Mt Mercy academy choir and organ music. Attendants Miss Bertha Kopel and Albert Lawler. The bride wore beige. breakfast was at Hotel Montrose and the couple will live on a farm near Eldora.

Agnes Louise Keegan Fowler Street Mount Mercy Chapel Cedar Stupids Edward Lawler Eldora N. J. Lenta St. John's Church Mt. Mercy Academy Bertha Kopel Waterloo Albert Lawler Christopher H. Keegan Waterloo Water Works Thomas Lawler Montrose Cedar Rapids

Couple Announces Marriage In Dubuque April 6

Miss Grace Weeple and Alfred Williams of Independence announced their marriage which occurred April 6 in Dubuque. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Satsh Weepile, worked at the Club cafe. The groom son of Mr and Mrs A Williams Littleton, was employed at the Kluim var meat market. They reside in Freeman apartments on Second street NE.

M. A. Powler St. Albans Street Imogene Victor Bender Chicago Miss Fowler Urbana High School Black’s, Jr Bender Waterloo Courier Special Service Independence Grace Weeple Alfred Williams H. &. Towlerton W. T. Donohue Dubuque Satsh Weepile

Thelma Burhans Honored at Dinner Ahead of Wedding

Thelma Burhans was honored at a 7 pm dinner in Black's tearoom hosted by Miss Martha Smith, Miss Marie Ramsey, and Miss Marguerite Stanton for her upcoming marriage to James Bollerup. The centerpiece featured chrysanthemums with orchid and pink accents. Favors went to Miss Frances Thull and Mrs KK Johnson. guests included Mrs E A Blither, Mrs D W Ross, Miss Elizabeth Lies, Miss Elsie Montgomery, Miss Janette Edwards, and Miss Lucille Huntington.

Martha Smith Marie Ramsey Marguerite Stanton Black Thelma Burhans James Bollerup E. A. Blither D. W. Ross Elizabeth Lies Elsie Montgomery Janette Edwards Lucille Huntington

Mrs Marshall Hosts Bridge Party At Her Home

Mrs W Fiske Marshall entertained at a bridge party yesterday afternoon in her home. Guests included Atmes, Lore en Berry, Max Wilson, Marie Campbell, Milo Miller, Glenn Beers, Gisle Lee, Reuben Miller, Robert Miller, Joseph Lutgen, Barton Gotshal, Phillips Taylor, Ernest Henderson, Clyde Steading, Truman Wagner, Robert Nauman, and R A Brecanter. Favors went to Mrs Lailgen and Mrs Lee. Appointments suggested Thanksgiving.

W. Fiske Marshall Atmes Loreen Berry Max Wilson Marie Campbell Milo Miller Glenn Beers Gisle Lee Reuben Miller Robert Miller Joseph Lutgen Barton Gotshal Phillips Taylor Ernest Henderson Clyde, Steading Truman Wagner Robert Nauman R. A. Brecanter Lailgen Lee

Hints in Beauty Care and Diet Advice

Diet adjustments helped Mrs. Mi manage diabetes by removing starch and sugar, regaining weight and strength after initial loss, and later rebuilding with fats and lean meats. The article notes clearer skin and explains facial lines from frowning tied to eye issues, urging continued growth progress without enlarging the bust.

Welcome Event For Walnut Street Baptist Secretary

Ellens B. Holley, secretary to Walnut Street Baptist Church pastor Dr. Warren L. Steeves, is toasted at a church dinner with 50 guests at two long tables. Deacons, trustees, and women’s groups are acknowledged, and Miss Holley speaks briefly. Also noted is the October California marriage of Miss Allis Cane to Harold Booth, and AAUW study class for preschool child in Waterloo.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Even B. Holley Chicago Warren L. Steeves Steeves A. R. Ferguson J.A. Smith Board of Trustees T. A. McManus Ray Lewis Miss Holley Oscar Berry California Allis Cane J. W. Cane San Bernardino Cal Harold Booth Los Angeles Cane Waterloo Booth

Church and club gatherings fill week of faith groups

Westminster Presbyterian hosts school of missions picnic at 6 30 p m with classes to follow. Grace Methodist Episcopal Dulch class meets tomorrow evening. Sitts Glee Club holds November meeting at 6 p m with officer election at First Lutheran church. Second division of First Lutheran Missionary society organized at Mrs H L Bruns home. Mrs J J Hall elected captain. next meeting Dec 6. Lunch served. Two hundred attend First Congregational bank offering dinner. performers and choir solos noted. Daughters of Plymouth hold all day meeting at Plymouth Congregational. bazar and chicken supper planned for Saturday. Woman's Missionary society Brethren church holds all day at First Brethren church Parsons. First Presbyterian Sunday school officers elected. No Fellowship class social at First M E. December Christmas party planned. Fifteenth anniversary banquet of First United Presbyterian postponed to February. church services not held in November. Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs F F Campbell. Marty Mae Ellis reads. guests listed. Searchlight class of Walnut Street Baptist meets with Mrs L G Adams. Westminster Presbyterian Women’s Missionary society meets at Mrs BE Rohit’s. devotional and vocal items listed. Universalist Church guild meets at parish house. meeting night moved to Monday. chicken supper planned for December 5.

First Lutheran Missionary Society H. L. Bruns J. J. Hall Daughters of Plymouth Plymouth Congregational Church Bea First United Presbyterian Church Wo. Chisholm Ladies’ Aid Society First United Presbyterian Emirch F. F. Campbell Marty Mae Eilis W. ©. Chisholm Hugh Ellis Daniel Holmes N. W. Groomes EO. Bevard Charles Shaffner Clara ‘Barton

Dinner plans by YWCA gymnasium department

Plans for a 6 30 p m dinner at the YWCA associa tion building are announced by Mrs E L Rohlf gymnasium committee chair man The program will include a harp solo by Jean Rohlf a clog dance by Ruth Ries and ukuleles by several girls followed by a swimming party at 7 30 p m The event showcases annual Thanksgiving season activities with miniature turkeys and flowers and Miss Lichty singing accompanied by Miss Huntington.

Women's Christian Association Association E. L. Rohlf Jean Ruth Ries Lucille Huntington Irma Washa Roxanne Zumbrun Wiliam C. E Becker Masonic Hall Alice Margeret Lichty Lucilla Huttington Frances Wright

Club Notes Golden Link Meets at Houghton Home

The Golden Link club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. James Houghton’s home with all members present. A two course luncheon followed, plus a birthday cake for Attle Jean Lammert and Mrs. Glen Perkins. Guests included Mrs. Catherine Cruge and Mrs. Lena McCollough. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. McGollugh. The club will meet with Mrs. H J Hemmerling for an all day session tomorrow.

Golden Link Clu James Houghton Attle Jean Lammert Glen Perkins Catherine Cruge Lena McCollough McGollough

Local notes from Marshalltown and surroundings

A roundup of civic visits and social events includes Dr. J O Keefe returning from the Iowa Surgical society meeting in Sioux City and Mrs. P E Sickenbach visiting from Chicago. Drake Notre Dame excursion rates announced by Chicago Great Western. Walter Carlton case set for Saturday. bootlegging charge. Social Welfare league meeting at Black's tearoom with speakers Judge Wood and Victor A Weheeler. Police report: theft at Black Hawk Cigar Co and a short change incident. Mrs. Mattie Kilbourb Priest planning California home, and Roy Altstadt travels toward Texas. Martin Heyde’s Vox record may be heard at the Ames radio hour.

John Lb. Althouse Marshalltown O'Keefe Iowa Surgical Society Sioux City P. E. Sickenbach Chicago Sloane Wallace School Des Moines Drake-Notre Dame Chicago Great Western Railroad L. B. Knowles Inter-Union Refrigerator Transfer Company Milwaukee Wis Edwin B. Peifer Waterloo Peifers Walter Carlton Oneida Street J. ©. Beam Carlton Social Welfare League Black's Tearoom George W. Wood Victor A. Weéheeler Sam Lipkin Fourth Street Clifford Johnson Flelsted Street Hugh Grumrine Ralph Davis Black Hawk Cigar Company Fourth Street West Mattie Kilbourb Russell- Lanson California Jani Shell San Francisco Roy Altstad St ‘Tempie Tex Wismnele C, PF Altstadt Alta Vista Avenue Wncy C. F. Altstadt Charlotte Northwestern University Evanston, Mh Vox Martin ‘Heyde Ames WOT Heyde

Mixed News From Washington Iowa Canada Waterloo and More

Reports arrive from Washington New York Canada Waterloo and other Iowa points. Letters of administration issued to Security Trust Savings Co for Caroline Bolte estate valued at 18 000 with heirs two sons and two daughters. Silk train from Seattle to New York passes Waterloo. Illinois Central hauled 335 miles in 16 hours 46 minutes, last week 11 hours 22 minutes. Mrs Earl H Kimball joins W H Howrey Realty as saleswoman after six years as First Presbyterian church assistant. Nurse Trottle Horton visits Waterloo after attending American Legion in Paris meets Marshal Foch and Pershing. Notre Dame Drake game rates Chicago Great Western special one way fare for round trip. Local ads for bazar and rummage sale.

Washington New York Canada Waterloo Iowa Security Trust & Savings Co Gedar Falls Caroline Bolte Seattle Wash Illinois Central Ilinois Central Council Bluffs Chicago Earl H. Kimball Hilcrest W. H. Howrey France Belgium Miss Horton England Marshal Foeh General Pershing Notre Dame Drake Des Moines

President of Penn College Corp Dies at 63

Oskaloosa Iowa November 17 42 Frank W Else 63 vice president of Penn College Corporation and prominent local businessman died at his home last night from pneumonia and complications after several weeks illness. He graduated from Town State Teachers College and served as superintendent of Mount Pleasant public schools for six years. He later led the public schools in Oskaloosa and engaged in banking at New Sharon. Funeral arrangements set for Friday.

Oskaloosa Frank W. Else Penn College Corporation Town State Teachers College Hi Mount Pleasant New Sharon

West High editor to head delegation at town high press meet

H S Press Don Finlayson editor in chief of the Spectator West High school publication will lead a delegation to the eighth annual convention of the Town High School Press association December 2 and 3 at Grinnell. The Grinnell chapters of Sigma Chi and Theta Sigma Phi will entertain. Finlayson is president of the association.

Don Finlayson the Spectator Town High School Press Association Grinnell Sigma Chi Theta Sigma Phi Finlayson

Bootlegger Nabbed After Undercover Buy At Prince Home

Detectives arrested Thomas Prince at 147 Barclay Street North on bootlegging charges after an undercover purchase of two half pints. Two men reported robberies at Prince's house, with $20 and $45 stolen. Bills marked with undercover evidence were found on Prince, but the victims could not identify the thief among others brought to the station.

Thomas Prince Barclay Street North Hugh Grumrine Ralph Davis Roy Colvin Prince Prince's Jd. H. Jackson Ortonville Minn CG. W. Pyle Greene Jackson Pyle

Farm Union Faces Possible Split Over Salary Caps

Des Moines reports a potential split in the National Farmers Union as four state delegations oppose salary levels for officials. The Oklahoma City leader John A. Simpson backs a proposal to cap pay, while criticism targets President Barrett and National Secretary A. G. Davis. The union supports the McNary Haugen bill alongside the American Farm Bureau federation.

Des Moines National Farmers Union John A. Simpson Oklahoma City Okla Timeis South Dakota Nebraska Oklahoma Harrett Union City Simpson E. M. Pollard Nehawka Neb Farmers’ Union Barrett A. G. Davis Springfield Versailles McNary-Haugen Corn Belt Committee American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Organization

Union Convention Closes With Officer Elections

The federation and board policies faced opposition from ae and colleges as the pro union convention wraps up today with the election of officers.

Ae and Colleges Federal and Bank Board Farters' Union

Kendall estate tax and trust arrangement outlined in will

The will of C. A. Kendall, former Earlville druggist, disposes an estate valued at 65 000 to 75 000. Widow Bessie Kendall is executrix and receives one third. The remainder is placed in trust for daughter Vella Lowry, who will receive income for life, with eventual distribution to Kendall brothers Lawrence L. and Roy W. Kendall. Trustee Roy W. Kendall may sell and reinvest in U S government bonds.

Coeker Manchester C. A. Kendall Earlville Kendall Widsow Bessie Kendall

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Armory Society B. A. Lodge K. of P Jueves Tarde William , DeVers East ‘Teachers’ Club Galloway Club M. E. Church Dancce K. of C. Mall H. J. Hemmerling Waterloo Woman's Club Rowena Circle Yeomen K. of P. Hall Noble Grand Circle Sunshine Rebeker Lodge Lacy Wright Presidintlan Sion Wallace School Royal Neighbors GC. Hall Toinculn Circle Ladies of the G. A. R St. Francis Hospital J. B. Bruner Gold Leaf Camp Kaf Temple Rebekah Lodge Black Hawk I. QO O. F Benquel Mynnie Bruner Central Church Department St. Mary’s Sewing Circle Favors Bridge E. W. Buite Nora Talty Jack Farrey William Ferger M. J. McDonough William Mangin W. H. Sharp Sunshine Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Tralhnion C. Hall V. L. Fox Matt Schaack H. J. Conter Arthur Bruce Marie Troutman Arnold Nemecek C. E. Bruce W. Nicholas F. L. Benedicti Frances Benedict Hotel Belmont Sheridan Road Hope Martin Faye Dorothy Martin Belmont Agnes Keegan Edw. Lawler Mrs. Marshall I Lear Herrt Uealta Ier Hiadter Wes Edith B Ellens B. Holley American Association of University Women Ssso Roger Birdsall Ieacher Church News Westminster Presbyterian Church School of Missions Util Dulch Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Sitts' Glee Club First Lutheran Church Church Parlers First Congregational Church Margaret Morris Ariens Bradley Robert Parrott Dinorah Meyerbeer Gertrude Leedy Winona Gake Woman's Missionary Society of the Brethren Church First Brethren Church Nean Kathryn Doughtry First Presbyterian Church Martha Merril Plorence Warnock Ruth Watson First M. E. Church L. G. Adams George McWilliams J. O. Francies Women's Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church BE. L. Rohit Peter Findlay AL M. Donnan Hudson New World Symphony Dvorak W. P. McCormick John Limbert A. O. Tabor Department of Lloyd Cold Helen Partridge West Schools Reinbeck Anna M. Demmner Fred J. Kluss West High School Fern Gray Charles A. Kittrell St. Mary's St. Mary’s Auditorium W. Kinne E. L. Rigger Cedar Falls Merry Wives Club Black’s St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary Goldie Cook Unity Center Lafayette Building Temple Lodge Black Hawk LO. O. F Hall Wil Sri Brokenens Buchanan's M. C. A. Bldg Dadvertisentrat 4Th and Baltimore W. Ath St M. G. Church Chetuit Cheruit H. S. Press Smith Lichty Hillman Co Entz Cafe First National BANE Farm Union Calaries Bolt Buchanan DUCES Pocahontas Eastern Kentucky Kentucky Artificial Ice & Fuel Co Clapper Lafayette St Waterloo Theatre Waterloo” Theatre Fur Coat Insurance Herman C. Miller Co Irance W. 5Th St Fashion Department Evening Courier Sur Nemo Chu and Pinte
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