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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1927

Page

2

Miss Minnie Tooman Honored At Kitchen Shower

Miss Minnie E Tooman was guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by St John s Young People s club last evening at her home. The event featured a mock wedding with named participants and a luncheon followed by games and prizes. Miss Tooman and John J Sadler plan to marry in St John s church on Oct 26.

Minnie E. Tooman St. John’s Young People’s Club Miss Tooman John J. Sadler St. John’s Church Alverdia Beckins Florence Roth Leona’ Henney Helen Lynch Alice Monahan Katherine Dietrich Dorothy Lynch Kathleen Thompson Arlene Lucas Margaret Gorton Margaret Miller Irene Roths Marcella Roths Susan Jean Loretta Schmidt Isabella Hill Alvina Wandro Genevieve Shannon Roberta Heinz Ethel Schuets Lorene Kies Alvina Kies Martha Kies Mayme Keegan Agnes Keegan Kathryn Berry Lorena Huck J. P. Green Mary Ludwig Favors Miss Henney Miss Lyttl Beckius Miss Sims Miss Roth Miss Thomas Miss Shannon Mrs. Ludwig Norma Brennan Andrew Kelly St. Joseph's Catholic Church Fort Dadgie Mary Toohey Miss Brennan Wahkonsa Verna Eileen Slattery Slattery L. J. Britzman Cian Bridge Misa Magdalene Darby Ht. C. Britzman Helen Britzman Misa Mildred Liebert Misa Faye Kober Thomas Williams Robert Murphy

American and British Judicial Systems Compared at Fortnightly

W Arbuckle and Leonard M Weiss spoke to the Fortnightly Club at Mrs J D Eastons about similarities and differences between the two legal systems. They noted England uses the judge to pick jurors while the U S relies on lawyers to select jurymen. Louisiana clings to Roman law. Weiss warned of delays and perceived lawlessness. J W Gwynne praised women jurors and urged a new jury selection method.

W. Arbuckle Leonard M. Weiss J. D. Easton England America Louisiana United States Weiss J. W. Gwynne

Women Celebrate Discovery Day With Columbus Program

The Women’s Missionary society of First Brethren church marked Columbus Day with a historical talk by Mrs. C T Mason and a luncheon display in national colors. Special guest Mrs. Mel Thompson attended. Circle A reported 116.12 dollars in treas ury and bake sale plans were set by divisions B and GC.

America Woman's Missionary Society of First Brethren Church C. T. Mason C. E. Kilngaman Herbert Jordan John Dietz Mel Thompson Kentucky Mission C. EB. Klingaman Francis LaBarre O. R. Brubaker Etta Lichty Edwin Boardmen A. A. Bontrager W. Landis OG. W. Brundage Ben Wengard

Opera Study Group Plans Women Instruction Evening

The Friday Study Club will meet at 72:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mrs. A. Cole's home. Rolliall will discuss Early Composers. Bro. A. E. Jewett presents Development of the Opera. A parliamentary drill by Mrs. Willis Johnson will close the program.

Staty ‘Club A. ©. Cole Rolliall A.E. Jewett Willis Johnson Badger Club Emma Travis

Independence Girl and Waterloo Man Wed Secretly

Miss Rose Potts of Independence and Roland Fuller of Waterloo were secretly married on Sept. 3 in Galena NL. The couple, after a dinner in Dubuque, returned home to Independence. the bride is the Potts family's daughter and a 1926 graduate, now a stenographer. the groom, son of Elmer Fuller of Jesup, works in Waterloo.

Gourier Independence Rose Potts Roland Fuller Waterloo Galena Harrison Parker Winthrop Dubuque Thomas Potts Commercial State Bank Elmer Fuller Jesup

Thimblebee Held by Woman's Relief Corps and G A R

Twenty five members of the Woman's Relief Corps and three Grand Army of the Republic comrades attended an all day thimblebee in Memorial hall. Mrs Avyerice Gilley and Miss Addie McCormick led the event with quilting in progress and a finished one quilt along with two comforters. Members are urged to meet next Wednesday morning and to send letters to Mrs Mary Kerr of Seattle Washington. regular corps meeting set for 2 30 p m Friday at the hall.

Woman’s Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall Mary Kerr North Seventy-ninth Street Seattle Wath Kerr

Silver Anniversary of Wedding at Baugher Home

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Baugher of 601 Logan Avenue celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home. Guests presented a silver chest, a two course pink and white luncheon was served, and entertainment included 500 and bunco. Favors went to Mr. and Mrs. Knudsen and Mrs. O’Hearn.

Jesse Baugher Logan Avenue D. R. Baugher C. EB. Bruce A. A. McDonald C. W. Nicholas Arthur French Arthur Ford Fred Wittstock Elmer Bradford C. L. Peterson Charles Lewis K. M. Knudsen Adam Lohner Sue Bradford J. O. O’hearn Fred Hunt Marie Troutman Amos Wheat Harold Baugher Marian Hunt Chicago Bunco Knudsen O'Hearn Pas. Bradford Hunt K. E. G. Club Arnold Zack Hotors Arnold Nemeck Zack Mmes Roy Scoggins Paul Morehouse Frank Penne Emery Eakin Alfred Kles

Linden Church Welcomes New Minister Joseph Yates

Community gathers for reception at Linden Methodist Episcopal Church as Rev Joseph Yates and wife Mrs Yates are welcomed by church and Sunday school representatives. About 150 attend with orchestra, community singing, and refreshments served by young women. Rotarians invite directors and secretary C W Stitson to dinner at Rotary Isle next Wednesday. Mrs Burk events follow a series of nuptial celebrations for Mrs John Burk formerly Miss Helen Medearis with Vera LeValley hosting at 1019 Beach Street.

Joseph Yates Linden Methodist Episcopal Church Te Dine Perpetual Building & Loan Association C. W. Stitson Rotary Isle G. N. Cousins Roy Sinnard Fred D. Adams Richard L. Hall Burk John Burk Misa Helen Medearis Vera LeValley Beach Street F. W. Beck

How Fraternities Choose Members in Rush Season

Survey of 100 college chapters shows character as the top selection factor for fraternities and sororities, followed by friendship, and scholarship. It cites training practices for pledges, including study hours, senior advisers, and grades checks, with strict rules against alcohol in houses.

Waterloo H. E. Stone Men West Virginia University United States New York Times Arftdge

Waterloo OES Observes Founders Day Anniversary

Waterloo Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star marked its thirty-fourth anniversary with introductions for remaining charter members Mrs. Belle Wise and Mrs. Sarah Jenness. A history of the chapter was read by Mrs. John Miller. Members performed songs and readings, and a birthday cake was cut by the two charter members. Guests came from Cedar Falls Moline Los Angeles Rockford and Independence. A Halloween dance for Masons Eastern Stars and families was announced for Oct. 23 at the Masonic temple.

Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Belle Wise Sarah Jenness Nora Bishop John Miller Temple John Ray Fern Eickelberg Sarah Shelton Virginia Troup Mmes W. F.schrag Howard Walker J. W. Dryer N. F. Drilling Edna Wilson Edith Shirey Cedar Falls Moline Los Angeles Rockford Independence Roy Short Becker Masonic Temple

Bible Study Class Meets Weekly at Burton Avenue Church

Rev Marion Flint pastor of Burton Avenue Baptist organizes a Thursday evening Bible study from 8 to 9 with 70 to 80 members. Enrollment open for interested readers. Tonight's question: Where Did Cain Get His Wife. Rev Flint trained under James M Gray in Chicago.

Marion Flint Burton Avenue Baptist Church Mr. Fint James M. Gray Chicago Cain

Surprise party honors couple on 20th anniversary

Friends and relatives surprised Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teeple at their home last evening for their twentieth wedding anniversary. Gifte were given by Carl Wilcox. The event included contests won by Mr. and Mrs. Dana Leonard and Mrs. Mary Straun and a picnic luncheon.

Frank Teeple Dana Leonard Mary Straun Truman Emerson H. H. Miller Ieo du Shana Gifte Carl Wilcox

Bride-Elect Lois Gillam Honored at Cedar Falls Card Party

Mrs. Robert Johnson hosted a prenuptial card party for Miss Lois Gillam Cedar Falls whose engagement to John Hoesly was announced Saturday. The wedding is planned this month. Guests included Mrs. Marion McFarland Walker Mrs. Luther Richman Mrs. R. L. Albright and several Misses. Garden flowers candles on table during refreshments and bridge was played.

Lois Gillam Cedar Falls Robert Johnson Gillam John Hoesly Lst Marion McFarland Walker Luther Richman R. L. Albright Mary Short Hare Strayer Alpha Mayfield Wintress Brennan Gladys Exaps Louise Hearst Olive Harer Bridge

Church and Sunday School News Update

Regular dinner and business meeting of the Sunday School Workers association will be at 6 15 p m today in First Presbyterian church. Various church groups outline upcoming meetings bazaars and social events with notes on hosts guests and planned activities.

First Presbyterian Church K. of P. Hall First M. E. Church Blue Triangle League A. American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall

Majel Guild Hosts Annual Birthday Party and Luncheon

The Majel Guild of First Presbyterian met at Black's Tearoom for its annual birthday luncheon then held a program at the church. Miss Mildred Gleason sang two numbers assisted by Mrs. Juanita McLean. Miss Kathrine Muleay read two pieces. Miss Elizabeth Muleay played piano. a 25 piece Hast High school orchestra directed by G. E R. Bennett performed. Mrs. Maud Farnum led the birthday match. games followed. The event was organized by Mmes. Trudgian Merriman and Wing.

Majel Guild First Presbyterian Church Ah Black Mildred Gleason Zamenick Juanita McLean Katherine Muleay Ma and Otte Elizabeth Muleay Moreo Walters Hast High School G. E R. Bennett Maud Farnum Mmes. A. ©. Trudgian D. F. Merriman William H. Wing

Petersen Family Reunion At Cedar Falls

Petersen relatives gather in Cedar Falls at the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Petersen at 1010 State Street for a reunion. Attending are Rev and Mrs Peter Jorgensen and two daughters Modesta from Cal as they travel from Europe. Other family members include S C Petersen 84 Humbolt Lawrence Petersen Humbolt Mrs N M Christensen West Branch and Rev Anen Petersen Harlan.

Cedar Falls Petersen Peter Petersen State Street Peter Jorgensen Modesta Cal Califormia S. C. Petersen Jorgensen Lawrence Petersen Humbolt N. M. Christensen West Branch Anen Petersen Harlan

New Century Club Luncheon Sets Tomorrow at Mrs Carpenter Home

Local social notes report a 1 oclock luncheon at the home of Mrs George Carpenter by the New Century club. Other items mention farewell dinners for Mr and Mrs Gite Howell and an afternoon picnic luncheon for Mrs George Wiley in Waterloo as she moves to California.

New Century Club George Carpenter Gite Howell California Fred Fortsch George Wiley Waterloo Peter Daley

Shady Grove Man Weds Brandon Girl at Independence

Announcement is made of the marriage at Independence Monday of Miss Leola Bearbower and Keith Stumma both of Shady Grove. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. Reed at his home. The couple will reside on the Stumma farm.

Courier Brandon Independence Leola Bearbower Keith Stumma Shady Grove J. W. Reed M. E. Church Peter Bearhower F. M. Stumma Stumma

City in Brief Divorce, Fraternity News, and Local Notes

On divorce and child custody actions Mrs. Mable Peterson seeks a divorce from Alfred Peterson and custody of two children in Waterloo. H 5S. Butlers of Overland Waterloo will discuss salesmanship at noon at Black's Tearoom. T. Carvel Green pledged to Lambda Gamma Kappa at Colorado State Teachers College as rushing closes Oct. 10. Laura E. Martin sues George C. Martin for divorce and custody of two minor sons. Mr. and Mrs. CG Mills return from Finlayson Minn. where vegetation was frost damaged. G A R veterans honored at Memorial hall. post meeting at 2 30 PM. Advertising notices and special rail fare ads complete the brief.

Mable Peterson Alfred Peterson Waterloo Bobbie LaVonne Butlers Overland Waterloo Company Waterloo Advertising Club Black's Tearoom Russell Lamson T. Carvel Green Lambda Gamma Kappa Colorado State Teachers College Laura E. Martin George GC Martin George W Russell KR Equitable Sioux City CG. A. Mills Walnut Street Finlayson, Minn Marian Lynn Smith Mills Illnois Central Minnesota

Peila Man Arrested on Drunken Driving Charge After Crash

Deputy Bailiff George on charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated scheduled for municipal court trial this afternoon. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment this morning after Castrum was arrested by Kreiman following a crash that damaged ten cars in the 300 block of Ninth Street West.

Peila Lastevi George Castrum Kreiman Ninth Street

Agnes Flieder in Serious Condition After Major Operation

Mrs Agnes Flieder of 849 Fowler Street is reported in serious condition following a major operation at University Hospital in Iowa City on Monday. Her daughter Mrs George E Smith and granddaughter Darlene Smith of Lincoln are with her, while Agnes Filcher returned home last evening after visiting.

Fowler Street University Iowa City Pileder Darlene Smith Lincoln Ned Agnes Filcher

Puts New Life Into Dull Skin With Calonite Powder

An advertisement claims a Calonite powder treatment cleans pores of dirt and oil, removes blackheads, and revives dull skin for a refreshed appearance and a better night’s sleep.

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Kitchen Shower Society Woman's Club Woman’s Club Eras Department James Gray D. A. R.—Black Discovery Day Columbus Martial Et Armand Paris Baugher Linden Church O. E.S Burton Ave Velva Hassman Alice Lucille Edgar Williamstown Dorothy Marr John Leitch Frank Marr Robert Haug H. L. Tucker Marr New Hampton Fredericksburg Bank Mrs. Robt. Johnson King’s Daughters Scattergood Buchanan Circle Church News Andrew Mitchell Gleaners East Park Presbyterian Church Betty Margadant Hallowe’en Linden M. BE Central Christian Church General Aid Society Claude Parke Calvary Evangelical Church Ladies’ Guild of Trinity American Lutheran Church Circle 4 Ladies’ Aid Society J. B. Liffring Walnut Street Baptist Church James McMillan Grant Highway Woman's Society Warren L. Steeves Charles Harper A. W. Sipes J. N. White Oscar Berry Joe Margadant Lillian Nelson 0. G. Donnally N. ©. Altiand JT. U. McManus Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Church United E. ©. Caughlin Dos Maites H. H. Caughlin Mary Sibert Reinbeck Innes J. W. Henderson Limeriean Missea Maralee Auten Dorothy Shank Mardell Guyer Viettorn Crozier White Shrine of Jerusalem Frances Hennesy Cottage Street Francis Eugene Mildred Wahl Mary Kathryn Frazer Betty Jane Kentson Gerald Fowler Jackie Wing Robert Hunt Kleth Kenison Kenneth Kennison St. Joseph's Rosary Society Our Lady of Victory John Sasse Thimbichee Helen Gould W. A. Burton A. P. Smith Will Singelbach Mary Smith Emma Bayer Milton Palmer First Lutheran Church Henry Mueller Brandon Girl Black Tearcom A. E. Jewett George A. Brown Des Moines Town Athletic Association Rotary Reserve Net Jackson Russell-Lamson Orchestra James Graham Rotary Club Graham Sacred Heart Parish Hall W. H. Mitchell John Demuth L. H. Bisbee W. F. Elftmann Juanita Bramble Otto Hoffer Buchanan's Daughters of Union Veterans David Allison Chicago Great Western Chicago Crest Weastern Wellington Mortician Kearn Funeral Home Tostwich Entz Cape First National Bank Agnes Flieder Smith Llehiy & Hillman Co Sterling
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