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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1927

Page

2

Miss Thelma Burhans Bride in Cedar Heights Ceremony

Miss Thelma Burhans daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Burhans Cor Gar Heights married James Bollerup son of Mr and Mrs Jensen Bollerup Ringkobing Denmark at 4 p m in Cedar Heights Community church. Rev A Laurie officiated in front of close family. Supper at the house followed. The couple plan a trip later. Bollerup is a livestock broker. The bride attended Cedar Tally Hugh school and worked as a stenographer with Hartlea Shepherd Co. The ceremony featured chrysanthemum decorations and an orchid bouquet.

Georges Bollerup Cedar Tally Hugh School Heer Burwyn Hartlea- Shepherd. of Company

Elizabeth Wilson Talks on World Y W C A Work

Elizabeth Wilson spoke at a World Fellowship dinner with over 100 representatives from YWCA departments. She described the organization’s global reach and its response to local needs in women’s vocations and leadership, referencing her eight years in India and a leadership training school she organized.

Young Women's Christian Association World Fellowship Association Elizabeth Wilson Lathe Wilson India Iight Miss Wilson Rts Ro YY. W. CG. A H. Abbas Maxine Clow Alice Smoker East High School Friendship Club Virginin Troup Dorothy Holmes Della Hitech Ralph Eickelberg Waterloo

Helen Maynard Hosts Pretty Parties for Wedding Guest

Miss Helen Maynard, soon to wed Frank Boughton of Evanston, is honored with a series of social events. Audrey Reed and Maxine Lamson plan a luncheon and bridge at Hotel Russell with guests including Mrs Harold Lansing and Ruth Mattison among others.

Helen Maynard Frank Boughton Evanston Audrey Reed Maxine Lamson Hotel Russell Lamson Mmes Harold Lansing Minneapolis Minn Reuben Miller Kirk Gross Ruth Mattison Winston-Salem S. C Katherine Farwell Helen Menges India Pickett Katherine Ortick Josephine Lumry Dorothy Lumry Darlene Decker P. L. Bryant Miss Maynard Maxine Samson Katherine Graham Marilouise Caughlan

Kings Daughters Attend Silver Tea and Musicale

Forty members of the Kings Daughters gathered yesterday afternoon for a musicale tea held under the Silver Cross circle. Hosts included Mrs. Mayme Gallagher with assistants Miss Mira Pierre Mrs. R H Murphy and Mrs J H Easley. Dining room duty by Mrs F L Schoel and Mrs B F Mowbray. program chaired by Mrs L Rambson. Performances featured Mary Sommers Meyers from Maddigan School of Music with readings and songs and Miss Alice Vaughn offering two piano pieces Valse Chromatique and A Perfect Day.

King's Daughters P. H. Swain Silver Cross Circle Mayme Gallagher Mira Pierre R. H. Murphy J. H Easley F. L. Schoel B. F Mowbray L. ©. Ransom Clyde Welch Mary Sommers Meyers Maddigan School of Music Alice Vaughn

Mrs Goswiller Hosts Card Party at Home

Mrs Paul Goswiller entertained yesterday afternoon at cards in her home. The guest list included Mines, Joseph Griffith, F J Zimmerman, Ray Webber, Frank Oberle, Thomas Vincent, Carleton Buckley, Alvie Allen, George Smele, Fred Doherty, Jesse Peterson, John Joyce, Hess Heathershaw, Clem Biddulph, Frank Middleton, and B H Claven of Waterloo along with Mrs George Minor and Mrs Frances Euritt of Cedar Falls. Refreshments were served. Favors were awarded to Mrs Allen and Mrs Minor. Dinner at Black's tearoom last evening laid out for Miss Gladys Patterson, Irma Washer, Vern Wilson, Eleanor Meffert, Edna Carter, Anna Bohan, Marian Boxler, Nelle Corrigan, Florence Wilks, Blanche Watts, Hilda Gosse, Martha Moseley, Marjorie Harinett, Sybil Seitz, Lulu Green, Anna Ludtke, Agnes Neuhi lsen and Juanita Muller.

Paul Goswiller Mines Joseph Griffith F. J. Zimmerman Ray Webber Frank Oberle Thomas Vincent Carleton Buckley Alvie Allen George Smele Fred Doherty Jesse Peterson John Joyce Hess Heathershaw Clem Biddulph Frank Middleton B. H. Claven Waterloo George Minor Frances Euritt Cedar Falls Allen Minor Black Gladys Patterson Irma Washer Vern Wilson Eleanor Meffert Edna Carter Anna Bohan Marian Boxler Nelle Corrigan Florence Wilks Blanche Watts Hilda Gosse Martha Moseley Marjorie Harinett Sybil Seitz Lulu Green Anna Ludtke Agnes Neuhilsen Juanita Mller

Rainbow Shower Honors Miss Leckington Before Wedding

A Rainbow Shower at Miss Lellington's home honors Miss Maxine Leckington and preludes her upcoming marriage to Edgar Rodetfer of Greeley Colorado. Guests include Mrs Lewis Leckington and Mrs John Sadler with several others. Rainbow decor and chrysanthemum motifs featured a pot of gold prize basket as gifts.

Maxine Leckington Edgar Rodetfer Greeley Colo Eva Aint Neva Meyer Pauline Horton Lillian Smelser Miss Smelser Miss Leckington Bernice Crowell Letty Brace J. B. Meyer George Smelser Lewis Leckington John Sadler A. G. Black Fern Jones Harvey Meyer Esther Schmidt Iris Nelson Dorothy Bondurant Wilma Meyer

Mrs Birney Allen Reads Club Paper at Cedar Heights

Cedar Heights Woman's club met with about 25 members. President Mrs. Sutcliffe chaired. They voted to send 5 to the Des Moines orphans' home. Birney Allen presented a paper on Out-of-Door Etiquet stressing manners and respect for others. Three musical readings followed.

Cedar Heights J. G. Brinkerhof James Whitcomb Riley Douglas Malloch Nevin

Alta Carney and Hugh Wright announce December wedding

Mrs. Nettle Carney hosts a shower at 1015 Randolph Street for Miss Alta Carney and Hugh G. Wright. The ceremony is planned for December 7 with about twenty guests, games, music, and luncheon by Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Carney. Miss Carney works at Prize's Permanent Ware. Mr. Wright is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Wright of 1910 Randolph Street.

Nettle Carney RandAviph Street Alta Carney Hugh G. Wright Thompson Carney Miss

Beauty Trends and Skin Tips From a Daily Column

The piece urges short hair for a youthful look and ease of styling, noting its popularity among women and the appeal of a slender, boyish crop. It also offers facial skin advice, recommending regular massage with cream, cold water finishes, and professional care if issues persist.

Club Notes Highlight Goldenrod and Many Society Gatherings

Multiple friendly clubs held meetings at member homes including Goldenrod and F O P with new member Mrs Anna White among attendees. Christmas party plans, gift exchanges, and luncheon events were announced, with prize winners and musical selections noted.

Education Board Members Honored by Teachers Club

East Waterloo Teachers club hosted Education Board members and wives at a six o clock Thanksgiving dinner at the Galloway club for 150 guests. Miss Bertha C Stites welcomed all as president and program chair, with musical performances and comments praising district work and school citizenship.

Board of Educaion East Waterloo Teachers Club Galloway Club Cnee Bertha C. Stites Ettabelle Storer J. A. McEwen CG. W. Elina East District Elmer R. Ritter Boysen Kline Gwenn L. Gilbert Kreisler

Wreaths Placed for Unknown Soldier by G F of W C

Washington D C November 18 the first floral tribute on the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington Cemetery came from the General Federation of Women's Clubs a chrysanthemum wreath with blue satin ribbon bearing the federation name. President Coolidge and top officials arrived after the tribute and Mrs Coolidge placed her offering. Earlier the federation laid a wreath on the San Martin monument in Judiciary Square.

Washington, D. C Arlington National Cemetery General Federation of Women's Clubs Coolidge Davis Navy Wilbur Virgina White Speel District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs E. O. Leatherwood Leatherwood Representative Leatherwood Utah

Church group plans Christmas events and bake sales

Central Christian divisions host meetings for Mrs. Geier and Mrs. Metzgar with plans for a Christmas party December 15 and a chicken pie supper December 1. Graves Memorial United Brethren Sisterhood schedules a December 21 party with gift exchanges and bake sales. First Lutheran Missionary Society prepares for a penny supper December 5 with new members joining.

Central Christian Church Roy Metzgar Fifwen Georgian Ralph Lillian Wilson W. M.A. Cook A. M. Heskins Sisterhood of Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Leo Tarr First Lutheran Missionary Society J. W. Schmidt Tf. T. Cochenour

Farmers Flock to Whoo-ey Day at Ames

About 1 000 farmers are expected at the Whoo-ey day event in Ames. John M. Evward heads the experiment station and will explain feeding 500 hogs on experimental rations. H. H. Kiltee and Dr T. M. Mugtes will address attendees at the Iowa State College station event.

Ames Towa Towa State College Experiment Station John M. Evward H. H. Kiltee T. M. Mugtes

Waterloo City News Briefs and Local Notices

Waterloo items report a canceled Waterloo Advertising Club meeting at Black's tearoom and a rescheduled gathering next Friday. Miss Jessica Jones leaves Waterloo to become art supervisor in Toulon Wisconsin. A gray and black rug is stolen from a car on Fifth Street East. Constable Louie Camtonwin visits Waterloo en route to a state hospital clinic. Railroad agents Knapp and Baker are in town visiting local freight offices. Thomas P. Shannon, 83, ill after prostate surgery at St. Francis Hospital. A transfer track repair between the Hastings Central and Great Western lines causes a derailment and later re-rail. Des Moines prepares for the Portotre Dame Drake game with Chicago Great Western round-trip rates. A rummage sale at 310 W 42nd St Friday and Saturday by First M. & Church. Chicken supper advertised for November 18 at Plymouth Congregational.

Jessica Jones J. P. Jones Fourth Street West Toulon Wis Waterloo Charles Pickens Fifth Street Louie Camtonwin Webster City Town City State Hospital J. ©. Knapp N.Y St. Francis Hospital Haois Central Great Western Water Street Sycamore Illnois Central

Dr Fred J Clark resigns Eugene Congregational pastorate

Dr Fred J Clark former pastor of First Congregational Church in this city has resigned from the Eugene Oregon Congregational church past orate after moving from Waterloo nearly three years ago Details of the resignation are not known here He plans to enter lecturing and will continue to do some preaching after leaving his pulpit here

Fred J. Clark First Congregational Church Eugene Oregon Waterloo Clark

Operation to Save Dr Osborne In Iowa City

Dr Thomas Osborne of Mount Pleasant, superintendent of the Burlington conference of the Methodist church, will undergo an operation at University Hospital in Iowa City to attempt to save his life after a fall left him unconscious with a fractured skull.

Iowa City Thomas Osborne Mount Pleasant Burlington The Methodist Church University Hospital Osborne Methodist Nichols

WSUI to Fight for Daylight Service

In a statement from Nov 18 Prof. E H Lauer manager of WSUT the station will resist the Federal Trade Commission proposal to restrict WSUT broadcasting after nightfall. He said every possible means will be used to retain daylight broadcasting privileges.

Town City INS Federal Trade Commission WSUT State University E. H. Lauer

Many Waterloo Veterans Yet To Apply For Federal Bonus

In Waterloo many World War II veterans have not filed for the federal adjusted compensation bonus. The final filing date is January 1, 1978. The bonus pays $1 per service day in the U S and $1.25 for overseas service, affecting life insurance policies and schedules. Mrs. Worthen notes several deaths have occurred without full benefit potential. The Red Cross offers help with applications. 94 families received aid in October with 319 interviews conducted. Christmas bags for service members abroad were prepared by Girl Reserves at West High.

Waterloo George B. Worthen The Red Cross United States Cuis Worthen Waterloo Federation of Women's Organizations Black Hawk County West High School

Waverly Man Given Fine and Jail Term on Liquor Charge

Ralph Boedeker was fined 300 dollars plus costs and sentenced to one year in county jail for liquor nuisance. The sentence is suspended during good behavior. Judge Co H. Kelley imposed the penalty in district court.

Finneier Special Sewer Waverly Ralph Boedeker Jhidge Co H. Kelley

Mello-Glo Face Powder Debuts in Advert Claim

An advertisement touts MELLO-GLO a new face powder from Lauerman’s using a French process. It claims to reduce shine smooth pores and provide a pure fine finish and long wear.

Lauerman’s

Dream Realized as Waterloo Bakery Opens in 1930s

A large Waterloo reception celebrated Campbell Baking Company’s new $200,000 bakery on Commercial and Third streets. Bill Schrag, manager, shared his 20-year Waterloo dream and thanked local groups for support. Mayor, merchants, Lions Club, and Woman’s Club members praised the project and city prospects. A tour followed, with many staying late to watch the ovens and machinery. John G. Miller is away on business in North Dakota and Minnesota.

W. H. Schrag Campbdell Baking Company Waterloo Bill Bil Bull Third Streets City Glenn “A. ‘Tibbitts Miller Russell DeGon Hetall Merchants Association Wade Nelson Lions Club A. & Weishast Woman's Club John G. Miller Frederick Street North Dakota Minnesota

Danderine Promises Relief For Acid Scalp Dandruff

An old advertisement touts Danderine as a cure for acid scalp and dandruff. It claims hair dullness, stringy strands, and frizz after curling fade with a few drops. The pitch promises softened, manageable hair for thirty five cents per bottle.

Sheriff Orders Sale Of Car From 1927 Liquor Case

Judge G W Wood signs the order directing sheriff to sell two Chevrolet sedans tied to John Kerwin after officers find 10 gallons of alcohol in Jack Corey driven vehicle. Collateral loan service holds a $114.96 lien. Also a permanent injunction against Isaac Bussey to restrain liquor law violations is ordered.

Jack Corey John Kerwin G. W. Wood Collaterial Loan Service, Inc Isaac Bussey Falla Avenue R. W. Travis J. H. Meyers

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Thelma Burhans James Bollerup Society Memorial Hall Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors Glee Club Lutheran Work of World Y. W. C. A Charles F. Kurth Helen Maynard Mrs. Goswiller Leckington Birney Allen Lend-a-Hand Guild E. F. Rath First Presbyterian Church Lend-a- Hand Frank Rath George Ferguson Matthews D. O. V.—Daughters of Union Veterans of the May Walker Jessie J. K Join ‘Trost Goldenrod Club Anna White W. A. Meyerhof D. F. Merriman Frank Dirsa Charles Brown Merriman James Edwards Edwards G. V. Bellinger D. EB. Jacobs Antecek Club Edna Burd Michigan Whs Charles Burrington Burd D. H. Gregory F. &. Tate Joseph Koerner Arthur Hickman Mark Sorenson Koemer S A. Dudley A. M. Sundby Bridge Club Robert Santman Watton Cunningham George H. Williarms Beryl Tf. Richards Florance Polter Gertrude Hughes Hughes A M. Gerda James Houghton F. H. Scholl Los Comedres Club J. L. Carpenter Education Board Teachers Club G. F W. C W. Chapman Richard Halliburton Ista Hey Loyal Temperance Legion Marrow Church News Old Society of the Central Christian Church Frank Geier Bertha McKee C. L. Knode H. W. Walker Glen EB. Hallman General Aid M. M.smith Ees Buchanan's M. OC. A Waterloo Advertising Club Black's First M. &. Enurch Plymouth Congregational Cauren Oregon Church Dr. Osborne WSUI Law Ong Gay Schrag Sucheas Hermon C. Miller Greater ‘Waterloo Florence A. Pfeffer Proprietrix Fheec Riviera Theatre Pirot Ira Fer Pickworth Cocserieres Kes Peris Syling Sabury Chia Plemas Tacome Couries Courier Fashion Department Evening Courier Avame Patter Mo
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