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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1927

Page

2

McKinley P T A Hosts Night Of Music And Plans

The McKinley Parent-Teacher association held a party at the school to honor teachers with community singing led by Mrs. Warren L Steeves and piano by Miss Alene Raecker. Dr H A Boysen introduced board members and the special teachers. The next meeting will cover Good Music and Good Books on December 19. A new attendance banner will be presented monthly to the top room.

McKinley Parent-Teacher Association Warren L. Steeves Alene Raecker H. A. Boysen Bertha Stiles F. ©. Liffring P.T. A McKinley H. R. Dilger J. B. Levine A. GC. Trudgeon Mines W. P. Hoxie W. S. Hall O. Peterson M. B. Cleveland Otto Woodyard R. S. Hickelberg Roy Lee V. A. Zellhoefer C. W. Hollen N. F. DeLong H. R. Foster John Stewart William Close E. H. Cheever A. E. Nicholson Paul Venter A. Hoffman M. C. Haynes E. ©. Clark Arthur A. Mosher Clinton F. Smith Allen Memorial Hospital Betty Young Vergene Dilger Evelyn Bruyer Alice Smoker

Primer for Volunteer Publicity Workers Guides Local Organizations

The Publicity Bureau of the National Congress of Patents and Teachers issues A Publicity Primer for Volunteer Workers, a 125 page guide by Laura Underhill Kohn and Mildred Rumbold Wilk inson. It covers news values, organizing publicity departments, and linking organizational work to current events, with practical advice from Quiett and Casey on clarity, accuracy, and timely press material. It stresses dependable coverage, concise first paragraphs, and using multiple channels beyond newspapers.

Burreau National Congress of Patents and Teachers Furnace Brook Farm Peekskill N. Y Manuel Laura Underhill Kohn Bureau Mildred Rumbold Wilkinson Glenn Quiett Ralph Casey Quiett and Casey, D. Appleton & Co

Quota Members Hear Talk About Newspaper Work

Miss Meddie B. Hombs spoke to Quota club at Hotel Fusgell-Lamgon on the press role in society. She discussed opportunities for women in news careers and whether they should fill male roles or focus on specialized fields. Mary Horner covered current events. Marian Ransier led the program. Mrs George Worthen chaired the dinner. plans for December meeting and a December 19 Christmas party were announced.

Meddie B. Hombs Quota Club Fusgell-Lamgon Mary Horner Marian Ransier George Worthen E. Louise Chandler

Invitations Sent for Leckington Rodeffer Wedding

Invitations are issued for the Friday 8 p m wedding at First Methodist Episcopal Church between Miss Maxine Isabella Leckington and Edgar William Rodeffer of Greeley Colorado. Dr J Arthur Young to perform the ceremony with a reception in the church parlors afterward. They will be at home after January 3 at 1412 Twelfth Street Greeley.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Maxine Isabella Leckington Lewis A. Leckington LaPorte Street Edgar William Rodeffer Greeley Colo J. Arthur Young William Russell Lampman Waterloo Doris Luella Padgett Cedar Falls Earl Lampman Lampman E. Klinga Man

Elizabeth Kenney Announces Plans for State Convention

Elizabeth Kenney president of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs returns from Keokuk with plans for the April state convention. Miss Beth Pflug is chairing the program committee with Cornelia Meigs slated as a speaker. Minnie Wescott chairs credentials. Kenney says state membership is at a record high for this time of year.

Eliabeth Kenney Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Keokuk P. W Beth Pflug J. Q. Boyd Great Dam National Cemetery Mark Twain Minnie Wescott Ford Agency

Helen Maynard Weds Frank Boughton In Evanston Home Ceremony

Miss Helen Maynard daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Maynard 828 Fourth Street West became the bride of Frank E Boughton son of Mr and Mrs Frank M Boughton Evanston Ill at a noon home ceremony. Rev Ernest B Moursey officiated before a rose and chrysanthemum window bouquet backdrop. The couple will reside at 728 Hinman Avenue Evanston and are bound for a luncheon reception following the ceremony.

Helen Maynard H. B. Maynard Fourth Street West Frank. E. Boughton Frank M. Boughton Evanston Ernest B. Moursey Christ Episcopal Church Houghton West Ward Belmont College Nashville

Imogene Fowler Is Honored Guest at Gift Shower

Miss Imogene Fowler, soon to wed Victor Bender on Thanksgiving, was the honored guest at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Bethany circle members of East Park Presbyterian Church. The event featured games and sewing for the bride elect, with guests including Mines J. G. Pilson F. and Barmhart and Harold Trible, and attendees Nona Fowler Inis Moretz Viola Reed Lois Kindig Elsie Errichson Aline Doty.

Imogene Fowler Victor Bender Fem Kindig Bethany Circle East Park Presbyterian Church Mines J. G. Pilson F. &. Barmhart Harold Trible Nona Fowler Inis Moretz Viola Reed Lois Kindig Elsie Errichson Aline Doty

Hints From Beauty Menus For Reducing Weight

A fragment discusses weight loss ideas from beauty menus and dieting. It notes many overindulgent dieters eat fattening foods and suggests nonfattening combinations, light breakfasts, dry toast, black coffee, fruit, and select meats. It also covers bad breath causes and cosmetic eyebrow shaping tips shared at a social meeting.

Church youth group and social events highlighted

Philathes class of First Evangelical church enjoyed a social evening hosted by Mrs. George Huntington after a brief business meeting. Jolly Couples class of Central Christian church met at Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Conery with twenty one attendees and planned a December 12 Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Brocksus. Trinity American Lutheran guild scheduled a 2 pm meeting in church parlors hosted by Mrs. L. W. Steege and Mrs. Theodore Smith, with donations due by then for the bazar committee chaired by Mrs. Albert Peterson.

Philathes First Evangelical Church Minnie Band George Huntington Central Christian Church Oscar Conery F. B. Brocksus

W R C Members Set Sewing Bee and Friday Meeting

W R C will host an all day sewing bee in Memorial hall on Wednesday under Miss Addie McCormick. A noon picnic will be organized by Mrs. Laura Ganz. The regular corps meeting is planned for Friday afternoon with officers and members asked to assemble at Memorial hall at 2 p.m. A Danes Knights of Columbus dance party with Gulf Coast Rhythm Kings orchestra will follow Wednesday evening in the club room.

Christ Episcopal Waren Y. Ww Our Lady of Victory Court C. Hall M. B. A. Lodge Woose Tall Lydia Society First Presbyterian Qureh Mary Sod Kathryn Joughtry L. A L. F W. RB. C Memorial | Hall Addie McCormick Laura Ganz Memorial Hall Knights of Columbus Gulf Coast Rhythm Kings! Orchestra

P. E. O. Chapter Reports Shawl History Lesson

Chapter 7 gathered at Mrs. Cascaden home with forty members as Mrs. C. A. Waterbury traced the shawl from the far east to western lands, noting popularity in the hoop era. Shawls ranged heirloom to modern art with owners recounting each piece while several members modeled them. Committees listed. Chapter FE met at Mrs. Marsh home for initiation and fund pledges. Social hour featured yellow chrysanthemums and tea. Next meeting moved to afternoon Dec 5.

P. BE. O Thomas Cascaden C. A. Waterbury Far East United States E. L. Johnson Edna Robertson H. B. Lichty Ralph Hoxle Jennie Weatherwax Robertson G. A Marsh Marsh Educational Fund Y. W. Co H. 3B Boles F. Ll. Marquis C. D. O'Harrow J. J. Peterson A. L. Porter

Four Hostesses Give Elaborate Bridge Luncheon

One of the season’s largest early winter social events occurred yesterday afternoon at the Elks club. Mrs L E Bladine Mrs Joseph Cowan Mrs N M Graham Cedar Falls and Mrs Harry Israel Cedar Heights hosted a luncheon and bridge for 128 guests, including 50 from Waterloo. Chrysanthemums and candles enhanced the yellow toned decor. Card favors were given to guests John Berg Jack Dettner and W L Wallace Cedar Falls and Mrs G L Armstrong and Mrs H A Maine Waterloo.

Elks Club L. E. Bladine Joseph Cowan N. M. Graham Cedar Palls Harry Israel Cedar Heights Bridge Waterloo John Berg Jack Dettner W. L. Wallace Gedar Falls G. L. Armstrong H. A. Maine

St Pauls Mission Society Hosts Christmas Party

The St Pauls M E Mission Society held a Christmas party with 175 attendees. Donations including 20 dolls, 35 jackstones bags, school supplies, and gifts valued at 25 dollars were displayed for Porto Rico. Santa Claus distributed treats to children.

Home Missionary Society of St. Paul's M. BE Home Guards Porto Rico Santa Claus

Club Notes at 1198 Williston Avenue

FP club surprised Mrs Earl Dean in her new home with cards and embroidery and refreshments at 4:00 p.m. Mrs Dean was presented a gift. Pythian Sisters regular meeting for nominating officers will be held tonight in K of D hall. Following business last evening in K of C hall six bridge tables were in play with Mrs Gogetly first and Mrs Salz second.

T. T. FP. Club Earl Dean Williston Avenue Claude Dean Dean Pythian Sisters K. of DP. Hall C. Hall Bridge Mra J. A. Gogetly Andrew Salz

C A R Meets in Rohlf Home for Dinner Program

Waterloo society Children of the American Revolution met at Dr and Mrs L Rohlf home with Miss Jean Rohlf as hostess. Dinner at 830 p m for 24. Special guests Mildred Berry Elizabeth DeWald Virginia Gale and Robert and Wallace Hows. The group voted to send 5 to Tamassee school in South Carolina.

Waterloo Society Children of the American Revolution L. Rohlf Jean Rohlt Mildred Berry Elizabeth DeWald Virginia Gale Robert and Wallace Hows Tammassee School South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution C. A R Waterloo D. 4 William Peterson Jean Ronlf Virginia Shelton Eleanor Jean Warsaw George DeWald

Music Club Hosts Guest Program Event at Miss Collins Home

Fifty members and guests of the B Natural Music club enjoyed the annual invitation program at Miss Fae Collins's home. A quintet performed two encore numbers inclining The Lilac Tree. Mrs. Harold Smith accompanied a violin solo by Miss Lucille Cutler. Miss Martha McCormick sang with encore Would God I Were a Tender Apple Blossom. Plans were announced for a Christmas party on Dec. 5 at Mrs. Charles H. Trunkey's Cedar Heights home with Miss Eudora Carey assisting. Mrs. Withur Welker reports a record-breaking hollyhock in her Oakland garden reaching 18 feet 8 inches.

B Natural Music Club Fae Collins Mines G. E. Shoemaker C. A. Scholin W. Eby M. ©. LaRue Q. J. Ness Harold Smith Virginia Gable Lucille Cutler Merle Wratislaw Martha McCormick Londonderry Christi’ynas Charles H. Trunkey Cedar Heights Eudora Carey

Newcomer F. C. Glanb Named Rialto Theatre Manager

Newcomer F C Glanb named manager of the Rialto theatre, one of the youngest in the West Coast chain. He came to California from Pittsburgh in 1910 and has since worked in West Coast theater management, residing at 20 Fifth Street West.

F. C. Glanb Rialto Theatre California Pittsburgh Glanb Los Angeles Fifth Street West

Anita Cobb and T. R. Crawford to Wed Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving wedding is planned for Anita Cobb and Theodore R. Crawford of Clarksville. A Sunday school party at Mrs. Grant Renard’s home included the bride elect, her mother, and several social guests with games and refreshments.

Anita Cobb T. R. Crawford Ignal Light Free Methodist Church Grant Renard Mim Mrs. Ranard Mises Lola Whiteside Pauline Laylin Anabelle Clonon Helen Lang Opsi* Carter Edith Nelson Mabel Comfort Ruth Riley

Waterloo Area News Briefs and Hospital News

Local items report residents visiting relatives over Thanksgiving, with Maye Martin flying from New York to join family. Updates note A Earl Gnegg improving after hospitalization, and Thomas Shannon recovering from recent surgery at St. Francis. Other notes include library official Callie Wieder joining the American Library Association committee and several wounded or ill residents receiving care at area hospitals. A rummage sale and Thanksgiving events are listed.

Misa Callie Wieder Waterloo Publicbrary American Library Association Chicago A. Earl Gnegg St. Francis Hospital Gnagy Colonial Hospital Rochester Minn

Planners Outline Indian Hills Golf Course Development

Plans Dr awn by William Galloway & Associates for Indian Hills golf course with 250 home tracts around it. Course to cross a creek widened into a lake. a factory site near Rainbow Drive and an area for a national business development were also shown. Dinner audience of 206 heard details but awaited specifics on the industrial project.

William Galloway Slao Rainbow Drive National Bualese Development Galloway Hasaell-Lamaon

Population projection for Waterloo reaches 160000 in ten years

The article projects Waterloo's population rising to 160000 within a decade, outlining expected growth factors and potential impacts on housing, infrastructure, and services. It notes regional context and cites authorities estimating gradual expansion.

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