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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1927

Page

2

Waterloo Group to Join National Fellowship Banquet

Waterloo society reports the Young Women’s Christian Association plans a nationwide fellowship banquet with 14,000 participants in 260 cities. Mrs Ralph Eickeberg will speak. program includes hymns, speeches by Edna Engler Evelyn Schraeder and others, with meetings at the association building tomorrow evening.

Womth Young Women’s Christian Association of Waterloo P.m Association Ralph Eickeberg National Friendship Moment of Science Business and Professions Assembly Edna Engler Evelyn Schraeder W. Assembly Widon Raph Etekelbers Greenies Assembly Lucille hivGralis National Council Elie Erickson

Young Musicians Elect Officers and Plan Christmas Party

Marguerite Johnson was elected president of the Young Musicians club at Miss Annette Lingelbach's home. Belty Jane Graham became vice president, Robert Starr secretary, with terms starting at the December meeting. John Graham presided as the group held events and prize-winning tests.

Young Musicians Club Annette Lingelbach Marguerite Johnson John Graham Robert Starr Beatrice Starr Lucille Timmerman

Alcott P T A to Hear Thanksgiving Talk

Alcott Parent Teacher Association will meet at 7 45 p m tomorrow in the school building Dr Roy Leslie Smith pastor of Grace M E church will give a Thanksgiving talk Miss Alice Bellinger of the Ross Conservatory will read East High School students will provide instrumental numbers Roy Gilfillan will lead community singing Sixth grade mothers with Mrs Roy Hansen as chairman will serve refreshments

Alcott Parent-Teacher Association Roy Gilfillan East High School Alice Bellinger Ross Conservatory Roy Leslie Smith Grace M. E. Church Roy Hansen

Silver Wedding Is Celebrated by Party in Evening

Mr and Mrs F J Hacker were honored at their home 828 Lafayette Street for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Favors went to Mrs M E Brenner and Mrs John Gales Thomas Meisch and S J Bussey. Refreshments were served by Misses Olivia and Marie Hacker and Joseph Hacker. a silver gift was presented to the couple.

F. J. Hacker Lafayette Street John Gales Thomas Meisch S. J. Bussey Olivia Marie Hacker Joseph Hacker

Housewarmings at Snyder Home Surprise Friends

Fifteen friends surprised Mr and Mrs Snyder at their new home at 1145 Williston Avenue. A luncheon buffet was served at 6 30 pm, the evening featured cards and radio music. Our Lady of Victory court will host a card party at Knights of Columbus hall at 8 pm tomorrow inviting all Foresters and friends.

Nelson Snyder Williston Avenue Our Lady of Victory Court Knights of Columbus Hall

Club Notes From Local Societies Stir Up December Meet

W. L. B. club will meet at 2 p m tomorrow with Mrs Floyd Cushman. EB. club moves to tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Milton Weldman. Saturday Night 500 club gathered at Mr and Mrs Walter Woodyard where favors went to Mrs George Cohn, Herold Korth and Mrs J B Briden. Next meeting set for Dec 3 at Mr and Mrs Korth residence.

W. L. B. Club Floyd Cushman L. B. GO. EB. Club Milton Weldman Walter Woodyard George Cohn Herold Korth J. &. Briden Korth

Community club and church events listed for the week

Town groups and families plan a series of parties meetings and socials at churches lodges and halls including the Disabled Soldiers and Auxiliary Memorial Hall Our Lady of Victory Academy and Alcott school with card parties, banquets, and club luncheons scheduled through Tuesday evening.

Christ Episcopal Church Parish House Y. Vr Black's Tearoom Our Lady of Victory Court W. OG K. of C. Hall Moose Hall Lydia Society First Presbyterian Church Misses Mary Kathryn Doughtry L. A B. of L. F E—Fire Men's Hall P.T. A Alcott School

Out-of-Town Guests Attend Maynard-Bough ton Wedding

The wedding of Miss Helen Maynard to Frank E Bough ton will be held tomorrow at her parents home in Evanston Ill. Out-of-town guests include Mrs Webster Mathewes Columbus Ohio Mr and Mrs Rufus Dawes Evanston Miss Dorothy Lumry and Miss Katherine Orrick hosted a luncheon and bridge party with several recipients of favors. Only immediate relatives will attend besides the guests.

H. B. Maynard Helen Maynard Frank EB. Boughton Evanston Til Webster Mathewes Columbus Rufus Dawes Robert Palmer Cincinnati William R. Wood Hiram Maynard Chicago Maxine Lamson Audrey Reed Dorothy Lumry Katherine Orrick Maynard

Kaffogles Kontos Wedding Announced at Dinner Party

The marriage of Miss Lena Kontos and George Kaffogles, one month ago at St. Louis, was announced at a dinner party hosted by the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kontos, 1318 Fourth Street East, with about four dozen guests from Waterloo Cedar Falls and Oelwein. The couple, now living at 1320 Fourth Street East, will celebrate a two week California honeymoon. Mr Kaffogles has worked 16 years in Illinois Central shops.

Lena Kontos George Kaffogles St. Louis Mike Kontos Fourth Street East Waterloo Cedar Falls Oclwein Kaffogles Caliifornia Fourth Ilinois Central

Hints in Beauty Care Brings Bright Nails

The article extols daily nail polishing with buffers to pinken nails and smooth ridges, noting minor time investment and circulation benefits. It warns against using damaged tools and advises against overuse of depilatories under arms, suggesting shaving as a cleaner alternative. It links outbreaks of pimples to internal disorder and skin cleansing.

Imran J. WU Lin

Linden Church Sets Week Of Activities in 1920s Style

Linden Methodist Episcopal church announces a busy week. A penny social at Mrs. Aker’s home from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with one penny per letter in each attendee’s name. A crazy party and prize on Wednesday evening hosted by Mrs. Rousselaw and Mrs. Goranson. A 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving prayer meeting on Thursday. Epworth league sacramental service next Sunday with new members welcomed and White Cross Sunday donations for St Paul’s Hospital Cedar Rapids. Fruit jars for the sick will be collected.

Linden Methodist Episcopal Church Linden Ladies’ Aid Joh Aker Lulu Rousselaw John Goranson Epworth League White Cross St.Paul's Hospital Cedar Rapids

String Quartet to Perform College Concert December Fourth

Iowa State Teachers college will present the college string quartet in a 4 p m Sunday Vesper Concert in the college auditorium. The quartet features Edward Kurtz first violin Edward Hopkins second violin Marlys Schwarck viola and Roland Searight violoncello with pianist Alta Freeman. All except Miss Schwarck are members of the college orchestral faculty. The program includes Quartets Op 18 No 1 and Op 44 in E flat major with Brahms violin and piano, and Schumann Scherzo.

Iowa State Teachers College Edward Kurtz Edward Hopkins Marlys Schwarck Roland Searight Alta Freeman Miss Schwareck Cedar Falls Schumann Scherzo Tringuillo Marcia Scherzo Alta Freeman and College String Quartet

Eastern Stars to Sponsor Dance at Masonic Hall

Thanksgiving dance sponsored by Waterloo and Hecker chapters of the Order of Eastern Star at Masonic hall. The 8 30 p m event features the Russell Lamson seven piece orchestra, refreshments, and arrangements led by Mrs. Frank Shireman Frank Adams of Becker chapter and Mrs. Roy Short A A Lohner of Waterloo chapter.

Waterloo Hecker Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Russell-Lamson Orchestra Frank Shireman Frank Adams Becker Roy Short A. A Lohner

Vorhees and Cotton Wed at Timber Lake South Dakota

Mrs Rachael Vorhees and George Cotton announced their marriage ceremony held November 17 at Timber Lake South Dakota. The couple will reside on Mr Cotton’s farm near Lantry North Dakota. Mrs Cotton has lived in Waterloo for 25 years.

Rachael Vorhees George Cotton Timber Lake S. D Mr. Cotton Lantry

Mrs Baldridge Hosts Card Party and Notices

Mrs R J Baldridge entertained guests at her home last evening. Favors at 500 awarded to Miss Ruth Mackamnan Mrs P J Waldron and Mrs Harry Reardon. Thanksgiving appointments used. Waterloo chapter will not meet this week next session Nov 30 in Masonic hall with initiation at 7 30 p m Paid supper ad precede the meeting. Johns church to hold Thanksgiving party at St Inshiny s hall Wednesday evening with dancing and other entertainment planned.

R. J. Baldridge Ruth, Mackamnan P. J. Waldron Harry Reardon E. S Waterloo Masonic Hall

Church News and Upcoming Religious Activities

Lydia society of First Presbyterian meets at 7 20 p m tomorrow at Miss Mary and Kathryn Coughbry home. Deborah society of First Methodist Episcopal postponed to Navy 30. The Rich Young Man play at Westminster Presbyterian will be repeated Wow 27 and Dec 4. West side churches plan a religious census Sunday afternoon Dec 4. Workers from cooperating churches will call at the hamel for information. Central Christian church sets Thanksgiving union service at 11 30 a m Thursday for west side congregations. Dr Ray Leslie Smith will preach the Revo mon. Offering to Social Welfare. LEAVES FOR CHICAGO A C Willford state president Izaak Walton league leaves tonight for Chicago to attend conference at national headquarters joined by Harry Erwin Grand Junction a late Secrebury.

Lydia Society First Presbyterian Church Morrow Misses Mary Kathryn Coughbry Westminster Presbyterian Church West Side Hamel Central Christian Church Ray Leslie Smith Grace M. E. Church Chicago A. C. Willford Izaak Walton League National Harry Erwin Grand Junction Secrebury

East Hi-Y Club Meets Tonight

East Hi Y club members gather at 7 30 p m at the YMC with A Lyle Trunnell in charge. S A Cohagan will discuss The Mission of the Y M C A at the Booster club meeting tomorrow night. Dinner at 6 30 p m. open to new members and the fellows who brought them. A Thanksgiving party for older boys is planned for 7 30 p m Wednesday with games contests and pioneer costume prizes. Lions club luncheon moved to noon Wednesday in Black's tearoom due to Thanksgiving.

YMC A. Lyle Trunnell A. Cohagan Booster Club Lions Club Black

Patterns to Obtain Courier Up-to-Date Designs

The Evening Cour ier Waterloo advertises fashion patterns from the fashion department. Send 16 cents per pattern to Waterloo for patterns that allow seams. Orders are filled promptly and should reach customers within 10 days after sending.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo Peur

New York Bears Take Lead In Pro League

New York Giants swamped the Chicago Nationals 28 to 7 to lead the national pro league while the Chicago Bears moved to second with a 14 to 6 victory over Green Bay. Yesterday’s results also listed Cleveland 22 Providence 0 and Pottsville 8 Duluth 9.

NEW York Bears New York Chicago Nationals New York Giants Chicago Bears Green Bay

Bryan's Daubter Expands Public Life Political Life

Mrs. Owen, wife of Major Reginald A. Owen, emerges as a political figure after a narrow 1910 defeat to W. J. Sears by 500 votes in 40 000 ballots. A writer, lecturer, and author since childhood, she is noted for breaking barriers as the South’s leading woman voter and candidate with a broad view of women’s sphere.

Congress W. J. Sears Owen South Owen Aleer Willam Jennings Bryan Reginald A. Owen India

Prosaic Numbers Rendered Into Official Names

The text notes the effort to convert plain digits into formal names to ease daily work. It discusses the relief this change brings to workers and the practical impact on routine tasks.

Harris family numbered William aids Thanksgiving potato drive

London on November 21 reports 80 Harris men name themselves William I to V to aid post office sorting. A charity show at the Plaza raises potatoes for needy families with 10 murphies admission, distributed Thanksgiving Eve. Potatoes expected after a statewide potato matinee to Cedar Rapids.

London William Harrises William I William II William TH William IV William V William No Harris Haymarket William Elizabeth Betsy Betty Bess Plaza Theatre Management Waterloo Evening Courier Cedar Rapids

Local notes and society items from Buchanan area

Local brief mentions A. J. Edelon travels to Missouri for jobbers pre inventory sales. Mr. and Mrs. Pairbanks head to Los Angeles for the winter. A theft report notes a coach stolen from Walnut Street. Buildings are being erected from supplied plans. Francis Thompson returns from Iowa University as a medical student. Cottage prayer meetings announced for Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Davidson visiting Sans Souci en route to Mitchell South Dakota for Thanksgiving. Miss Mary Schmidt visits Cleveland mother Elizabeth Schmidt. Town Public Service track work begins to unload coal at the fuel pit. Rev Clinton F Smith to address Kiwanis on Thanksgiving at Hotel Russell Lamson. Mrs. Clarence Wise to sing with C Albert Scholin. Mrs. Effie Worth files for divorce from Clinton E Worth after seven years alleging cruel treatment. custody sought of minor Gerald H. age 13 and $5 weekly support.

Dawight Davidson Rockford W. F. Jeffrey Mitchell S. D Mary Charlies W. Eby Clinton F.smith Allen Memorial Hospital Kwanis Club Russell-Lamson Clarence Wise

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alcott P.T. A Roy L. Smith Snyder Society Fae Collins A. R—E. Ll Woman’s Club Antro Nous Club J. B. Bruner Alpha Delphian Society W. Cc Circle Six First Lutheran Missionary Society George P. Buchner P-T. Clib Our Lady of Victory Academy Alta Fisher Woo AL Woman's Auxiliary Sir Mark's Emureh Kiegin Autti Lett Clib Gertie Lazenby L. B Ployd Cushman tLodge Broose Hall Henry Schotter V. OG. V. Sigma di Waterloo Woman’s Club Luther Richman Renalda Rosse Tt Lodge Canton the Crescent Black Hawk Ausiiliary Firemen's Hall Linden Church College Von Eastern Stars Mrs. Baldridge Church News Deborah Society of First Methodist Episcopal Church Navy East Hi LIONS Bryan Daubter Harrises Ames Town Stata Cardinal Galid Kleen-Maid Alganmg Qry Buchanan's A. J.’ Edelon Bitelson's Gt. Legis Mo Ales Sae Ae Nue Besser Walnut Street M. B Cleveland Osage Charles City Alison Francis Thompson J. BR. Thompson Third Avenue -West Iowa University J BB. Smith Black Street
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