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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1927

Page

2

Community groups announce December events and activities

Miss Louise Palmer of the YWCA releases a busy December schedule. A 6 p.m. December 7 dinner at the association building kicks off a supper and entertainment plan led by Grace Newkirk with a committee including Mrs. George Gnagy and several others. Gym classes split into volleyball teams and a YWCA basketball squad formed by telephone company workers will compete with other teams. a December 34 Christmas party is planned for employed young folks. Candy sales December 17 raise funds for the building. Various clubs, churches, and social circles list dinners, bazaars, pageants, lectures, and programs through Thursday and Thursday evening activities across Fort Worth.

Louise Palmer Young Women’s Chris Han Association Association Grace Newkirk George Gnagy Elsi Errichson Mary Bolan Joanna Bohan Roberta Hering Lucile Mcl Quilken

Playlet to Follow Initiatory Service at O E S Meeting

The Waterloo chapter of the Order of Eastern Star hosts a special initiation at 7:30 p m in the Masonic hall followed by a playlet titled The Old Minds Convention produced by the Past Matron's club. A chicken noodle supper is served at 6:30 p m with music by a quartet including Mrs Naery, Mrs Wulett, A A Lohner and T L Wheeler.

Masonic Hall of

Guild Entertain at Card Party in Philadelphia

St. Margaret's guild of St. Mark's church held a benefit card party yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Johnson's home. Honors went to Mrs. Ray Brown, Mrs. A. E. Jewett, Mrs. Reuben Miller and Mrs. Ivan Powers. The committee listed Mmes. N. A. Gasser, George Harris, W. T. Warwick, A. R. Cesh and Charles Bickley. The next meeting is postponed to December with Mrs. W. R. Sieg hosting.

St. Margaret's Guild BL Mark's Church Walter Johnson Ray Brown A. E. Jewett Reuben Miller Ivan Powers Mmes. N. A. Gasser George Harris W.T. Warwick A. R. Cesh Charles Bickley W. R. Sieg

Father and Son Banquet Honor Calvary Church

Seventy five fathers and sons attended a banquet at Calvary Evangelical church led by Rev H J Faust with John Ziegler speaking for the boys and D V Kelly for the fathers. Rev O M Aggy of First Evangelical gave the chief address as community singing and church orchestra music filled the program.

Fathers and Sons Calvary Evangelical Church H. J. Faust John Ziegler D. V. Kelly O. M. ¥Aggy First Evangelical Church Lensy Bisdorf

Chautauqua Club Debates Past and Present Events

At a public library meeting the Chautauqua club discussed current events and a lesson study. They covered topics from a Pacific stone image discovery to Harriet Reed in Minois as an industrial board arbiter, an editorial on companionate marriage, and wartime and political ferment in Roumania.

Chautauqua Circle Public Library West Pacific Harriet Reed Minois Industrial Board Roumania

Relics and Heirlooms Bazar at Memorial Hall

Relics and antiques will be shown at a bazar in Memorial hall under the auspices of the Helen Gould auxiliary to the United Spanish American War Veterans. Mrs. E. T. White oversees the display with items never shown before in Waterloo. Highlights include a Napoleonic wars chest, a 1772 Russian to German passport, a double barreled rifle, dueling pistols, homespun linens, spinning wheels, pewter, old dishes, pictures, books dating to 1792, and antique Bibles. Open house runs Saturday afternoon and evening.

E. T. White Memorial Hall Helen Gould Waterloo White Russia Germany Catherine the Great Duing

Joe Bowers Hosts Sixth Birthday Party at School

Joe Bowers celebrated his sixth birthday yesterday at 1 p.m. in the Washington Irving school kindergarten rooms. Fifteen classmates and four guests including Dorothy Nagle Gordon Green Jay Freeman Garrie Bowers attended. Mrs. C. F. Nagle and Miss Roma Peterson helped with serving.

Joe Bowers Washington Irving School Dorothy Nagle Gordon Green Jay Freeman Garrie Bowers C. F. Nagle Roma Peterson Joe W. A. Bowers

Tips For Golden Hair And Nail Care From Betty Jane

Hints cover keeping blond hair bright using sun exposure and lemon rinses for oily tresses while offering henna and peroxide options. Methods include homemade henna paste, lemon rinse, and baking soda with lemon for blondes. Also notes on nail strengthening with blood circulation and a phosphates remedy, advising doctor consultation.

Committees Named for Bazaar at Grace Church

Grace Methodist Episcopal church women prepare for their annual bazar and chicken pie dinner on Saturday. Mrs. W. A. Dobson is general chairman. The church annex will host booths with needlework candy and wares. Various committee members are listed for Handkerchiefs Parcels Rugs Fancywork Candy and Miscellaneous with Mmes Roy Rook Y Schwartzendruber and others. Supper runs from 5 pm until served.

Grace Methoist Episcopal Church W. A. Dobson Oo. R. Rhode Henry Broadbent Charles Ferguson Roy Lee H. R. Foster J. Slickman E. A. Calkins Clarence Dewey H. W. Schultz Fred Warren M. J. Flanders Werner Ella Watters Clara Worrell Etta Bates John Greidel Mmes Roy Rook Y. Schwartzendruber Robert Perguson George Diestelmeier Candy Mmes W. J. Wilson Will A. Lane Fred J. Miller Mmes, Jr Black L. Whitney William Greenberg E. R. Lovell

Gold Leaf Camp Election and Card Party Plans

The Gold Leaf camp of Royal Neighbors will hold an officer election Friday evening at the K of C hall in addition to a 2:30 card party for members with Mrs. L B Jones in charge and refreshments by Mrs Harrickt B Wightman and the committee. Juveniles meet at 5 pm for a picnic supper before the election of officers. In Webster City a secret six month marriage between Miss Louise Schutt and Walter Barnes was announced. the couple wed May 28 with Mrs Barnes employed by Hinson Manufacturing. Card party at the Universalist parish house hosted by the fourth division yielded high scores for Mrs C N Shane in bridge and Mrs E A Torney in 500, with about forty guests.

K. of C. Hall Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors L. B. Jones Harrickt B. Wightman Louise Schutt John Schutt Walter Barnes Waterloo Webster City Barnes Hinson Manufacturing Company C. N. Shane Bridge E. A. Torney Universalist Faith Circle First Evangelical Church Ruth Miller

Church Socials Plan Christmas Program Across Local Churches

Church groups met to plan a White Christmas party at United Presbyterian on December 23 and a series of church activities. First Presbyterian, First Congregational, Central Christian, Immanuel Lutheran, Plymouth Congregational, and First Evangelical churches hosted meetings, dinners, and clubs with activities including a father and son program and a Christmas planning session led by various officers and members.

Plymouth Congregational Church Wil J. H. Godtfring Will Plymouth

Club Notes and Society Gatherings Planned

Eldeen dul will be entertained tomorrow afternoon in the home of Mrs. L. Rausch. T. A. M. Bridge Club meets tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. D. W. Nicholas’s home. Elite circle will gather with Mrs. Ray Webber. Mrs. Roscoe Jannsen hosts Pandora club tomorrow afternoon. Jaeves Trade Club meets tomorrow evening at Mrs. Cc. W. Dewey’s home. Tuesday Luncheon Club was entertained yesterday at Mrs. George Smelser’s home. gifts exchanged. next meeting in January. Marie Gleason hosted Keosauqua Bridge Club last night at Hotel Russell Lamson. dinner at 7 pm. orchid and yellow colors. favors to Mrs. W. E. Steely and Miss Kathryn Gleason. Star Rebekah Club hosted Yelock luncheon yesterday with Mrs. L. A. Danton. Mrs. J. A. Mimson elected president. Mrs. A. G. Pickens secretary. Christmas party planned for December 27. Mya Ida Trask to open her home for the occasion. gift exchange planned. Mrs. Tsalah Van Metre hosted Happy Hour Needlework Club yesterday with guests at Black’s Lea fcots. yellow and white chrysanthemums on table. needlework afternoon. next meeting in January.

Eldeen C. L. Rausch George Selbig Ray Webber M. ‘T. Fells St. John’s School Hall L. M George Smelser Marie Gleason Keosauqua Bridge Club Hotel Russell-Lamson W. E. Steely Kathryn Gleason Star Rebekah Club L. A. Danton J. A. Mimson A. G. Pickens Mya Ida Trask

Mrs Wright to chair Waterloo Woman's Club lunch

Mrs W C Wright will head the luncheon committee for the Waterloo Woman's Club as members meet between sessions Friday. Assisting are a long list of women including H A Dunkelberg W C Farley D P Gamble A G Kann J N LaBarre and others. The morning program features Mrs F L Marquis on Who Sets the Style and the juvenile department talk by Miss Theresa Feyerelsen with Miss Calle Wieder assisting. Afternoon program covers children's books. Woodmen Circle card party postponed.

W. C. Wright Waterloo Woman's Club Wright Mines H. A. Dunkelberg W. C. Farley D. P. Gamble A. G. Kann J. N. LaBarre F. D. Ford M. G. Reeder G. R. Spensley D. L. Wood C. A. Wilimek F. L. Marquis Home and Education Department Theresa Feyerelsen Public Library Calle Wieder H. W. Hallowell Feyereisen

Gas Meter Short Course at Ames Set for Dec 6 9

The seventh annual Iowa gas meter short course will be held at Iowa State college December 6 to 9 under the engineering extension department and the Mid-West Gas association. RR L Klar of Des Moines Gas Co will lead the program with George Lane supervising meters. Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co of Chicago divides into three sections for shop practice technical work for foremen plant operators and gas manufacturers. Last year 145 men registered and inquiries show a rise this year.

Carrier Special Service Ames Iowa Gas Meter Iowa State College Engineering Extension Department Mid-West Gas Association RR. L. Klar Des Moines Gas Company George JA Lane Peoples Gas Light & Coke, Co Chicago

Hollow Walnut Tree Center Found After Sale in Traer

Cedar Falls reports the interior of a walnut tree on Twenty-Second street in Traer is nearly hollow after the city sold it to M. T. Worgum for 3100. Worgum plans to sell sections to furniture and gun stock makers.

Lawn City Courier Cedar Falls Twenty- Second Street M. T. Worgum Traer Worgum

Diphtheria Victim Buried at Brandon

Private funeral services were held in Brandon for Frank Kearns six who died Monday night of diphtheria after a brief illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Mac Kearns northeast of Brandon. Surviving are the parents three sisters Susie Jessie Elizabeth and seven brothers Milo Owen James Herbert. Rev G H Goodrick pastor of Brandon M E church had charge of the funeral.

Courier Brancon Frank Kearns Mac Kearns Here Susie Jessie Elizabeth Milo Owen James Herbert G. H. Goodrick Brandon M. E. Church

City in Brief: Iowa Dairy Leader Attends Stock Show

W. W. Marsh, president of Iowa Dairy Separator, leaves for Chicago to attend the International stock show. Mrs. Ray Eggert travels to Pine Castle Florida with a stop in Mansfield to visit a sister. Waterloo public schools second semester begins Jan 3, not Jan 2 as reported. Allen Land moves offices to 611 Sycamore. Lions club luncheon tomorrow at Elks home, guest speaker J. G. Clutterbuck. Henry Gerk returns from Chicago after four months. Charles Elwell injured after collision with a car on Fourth and South streets. Jeffery G. Sullivan files exceptions to a Turner's bootlegging conviction. Big Ten official to speak at American Legion meeting tomorrow. Ice derby ribbons awarded in preliminaries. H Hast Junior High study center event next Saturday features Mac Campbell book Rural Life at the Grass Roads. Sessie runs 5:30 am to noon. County Supt. A. B. Jewett in charge. Miss Mary Ann Rodgers and Miss Fern Wilson leave University Hospital roles for Oklahoma City and Guthrie posts.

W. W. Marsh Iowa Chicago Ray Eggert Pine Castle Fla Mansfield Waterloo Public Allen Land Company Sycamore Street Sycamore Lions Club Elks Home Black J. G. Clutterbuck Cleveland Henry Gerk Laura L. Gerk Western Avenue Jeffery G. Sullivan Fred Turner Turner A. G. Reid Big Ten Hecker-Chapman Post American Legion Memorial Hall Hast H. C. Moeller Macy Campbell Grass Roads F. E. Fuller Sessie A. B. Jewett Mary Ann Rodgers Fern Wilson University Hospital Iowa City Oklahoma City Guthrie Oklah Miss Rodgers Ralph W

Local notices list church events and travel details

Rodgers and her mother from 204 Linden Avenue left for Fort Madison Iowa to visit Miss Wilson and plan a trip to Oklahoma. The notice mentions bake sales at Christ Episcopal parish house and a Friday chicken supper, plus a Trinity Lutheran church chicken dinner on Thursday at 5 pm.

Golden Age Service Held at Plainfield Church

Twelve special guests attended the Golden Age service at the Methodist church in Plainfield Indiana on Sunday. The eldest trio were Mrs. Riley Pierce 80 John Westervelt 86 and Mrs. Sarat Cooper 82. After the service Marjorie Corbett six acting for the Epworth league presented each guest a red carnation. The Epworth league sponsored the service.

S Courier Saruich Plainfield Methodist Church Riley Pierce John Westervelt Sarat Cooper Marjorie Corbett Epworth League Epsworth League

Fathers Sons and Grandsons Dine at Memorial Hall

Fathers, sons and grandsons, the first generation represented by Civil War veterans, attended a father and son banquet sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary in Memorial hall last evening. About 75 people including G A R members and Sons of Veterans attended. Decorations were by Mrs John Megelson. program by Mrs Elva N Wannemaker. Notable families included Julius Dennis and his son Earl with grandsons Everett and Dexter, and S A Clark with son George A Clark and grandsons Donald and Richard. A I Snodgrass gave Our Fathers toast. Col Amos Wheat gave Our Sons. Candie fighting service followed, then entertainment in the main hall with addresses by C LeRoy Blair Mason City department commander H G Zeller camp commander and Rev O M Yaggy.

Sons of Union Veterans’ Auxiliary Memorial Hall Sons of Veterans John Megelson Elva. N. Wannemaker Julius Dennis Earl Dennis Everett Dexter S. A. Clark George A. Clark Donald Richard Clark A. I. Snodgrass Col Amos Wheat C. LeRoy Blair Mason City H. G. Zeller O. M. Yaggy

Osage Forms DAR Chapter With Fifteen Members

Osage Ta Nov 30 officers of the chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution organized her chapter with fifteen members and planned initial activities in Osage.

Courier Osage Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Monday Evening With 15 Are: D Mr Scofeld and Others

Monday evening with 15 are noted including Mr F J Scofeld registrar Miss Clara Whitley vice regent Mrs H Q Hill secretary Mrs Ben Chatman corresponding secretary Mrs Tatu Fay treasurer Miss Fey Bartlett registrar Mrs H J L Wilson historian. Four prospective members await completion of their genealogical papers for qualification.

F. J. Scofeld Clara Whitley H. Q. Hill

Waterlessening Courics PATTERNS for Courier Patterns

An old notice offers fashion department Waterlooville Courier patterns with 15 cents per pattern. Orders filled as soon as possible, reaching readers within about ten days after payment.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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