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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1927

Page

2

Waterloo Woman's Club hears Halliburton talk in period style

Members at a Waterloo Woman's Club general meeting at the clubhouse under the Literary department reviewed Richard Halliburton's adventures guided by Mrs. C W Chapman. Chapman noted Halliburton’s youth and daring while previewing his East High School talk next Thursday under Literary department and University women auspices.

Waterloo Woman's Club Royal Road Richard Halliburton C.W. Chapman American Association of University Women Halliburton Irving Hockaday Hamburg Chapman India Swhen Gibraltar Matterhorn Fujiyama Alhambra Karnak Bes Lew Sarrett Waterloo Qmders Callie ‘Wieder Ib “Magee Des: Moines H. M Ata Dar. Falls Ouest Jackson McCoy Civic Department

Marriage of Esther Ranney and Wilbur G Brown

Esther M Ranney daughter of J A Ranney Waterloo married Wilbur G Brown son of A L Brown near Stanley Oct 9 at the Little Brown Church In the Vale. Rev J L McComson Jr officiated. Attendants were Robert A Kern and wife. Bride wore canton blue satin and carried bridal roses. Dinner followed at the bride’s home with garden flowers. Both are Gates Business college graduates and Rath Packing staff.

Esther M. Ranney J. A. Ranney Waterloo Little Brown the Vale Wilbur G. Brown A. L. Brown Stanley Town J. L. McComson Robert’ A. Kern East High School Brown Gates Business College Rath Packing Company

Community club notices and meetings weekly schedule

A transcription of local club events lists Gleaners' circle East Park church Betty Margadant Cliosophic society Black's Leargom and numerous Monday through Saturday gatherings. It notes Book Review club Dickens club Quota club Happy Hour club and P W clubs, Moose Hall and Armory venues with dates and hosts such as Mrs T A Decker Mrs J T Sullivan Mrs Gene Trapp and Mrs John Boeller.

Gleaners’ Circle East Park Church Betty Margadant Cliosophic Society Black Moe Black’s Tearoom Dickens Club Mrs. N. Y. Cowlishaw P. W Moose Hall Golden Link Club Gene Trapp Helen Gould John Boeller

Spinning Bee Featured at B and P W Fair

Plans for the Business and Professional Women's club fair at the Armory are laid for Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings. A spinning demonstration will show two spinners at work with hand spun yarn from Taw wool. Mrs R G Wilkins and her daughter Helen will operate two wheels in a booth Thursday and Saturday nights. Mrs H O Barton will present a paper on The Origin of Halloween and two Maddigan School pupils will dance at the club meeting Tuesday after dinner.

Congress R. G Wilkins Riehi Street Helen H. O. Barton Hallowe’ En Maddigan

Activities Planned by Baptist Young Men at First Church

Young men from First Baptist Church met Friday for supper and to plan activities for the youth. A committee of J. J. Miller E. A. McInnis and Earl Smith was appointed to report plans for a permanent organization at the next meeting. It’s hoped a young men’s club and Sunday School class will form. A quartet of Wayne Smith Graham Hay Earl Smith and Ralph Barron entertained. Short talks were given by Rev. C L Eneagy Charles F P Helms C W Eby and GC A Lasser. A father and son banquet will feature the next group meeting in November.

First Baptist ‘Church J. J. Miller E. A. McInnis Earl Smith Wayne Smith Graham Hay Ralph Barron C.L. Eneagy Charles FP. Helms C. W. Eby GC. A. Lasser

Charles Schmidt Honored Guest at Birthday Party

Charles Schmidt was surprised by 35 friends Thursday evening at his home for his birthday anniversary. Guests came from Waterloo, Denver and Waverly. The evening featured games, violin, vocal and piano music, and dancing, followed by a buffet luncheon. Schmidt received many gifts. Book Review club meeting notes Mrs Clinton Shean will review The Glorious Adventure by Richard Halliburton at 2 p.m. Monday at the YWCA.

Janesville Charles Schmidt Waterloo Denver Waverly Schmidt Clinton Shean Richard Halliburton

Clubwomen Study Proposals for Legislation in Iowa

Waterloo women and federation clubs plan to study pending state and national legislation to act intelligently if needed. Mrs. H. M. Reed reports from Des Moines on measures endorsed by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, including child labor, marriage and divorce uniformity, education department Cabinet status, and merit-system safeguards. The meeting also discussed state finances, road funding, a proposed art commission, and a Frailey-recommended committee on poor farms to aid next session reforms.

Waterloo H. M. Reed Iowa Federation’ of Women’s Clubs United States Permanent Court of International Justice Department of Education Iowa Reed Federation Frailey

Club Notes From Happy Circle and Local Clubs

Seventeen members of the Happy Circle met at Mrs Dillons Wells home for gifts at a Christmas party. Luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Phillip Dewalter and Mrs John Webber. Mrs Clyde Harris will entertain at a Halloween party Friday Oct 21 at her home. Mrs Emma Travis entertained 18 Badger club members last evening at her home with Halloween colors and motifs. Favors went to Miss Ruth Nichols Miss Marian Pitzen Mrs H D Harker Mrs A Stroebel and Mrs William Raine. N J Teidemann will be next hostess. W O W club held a masquerade party at Miss Clover Sterling home. Special guest Miss Olive Sheldon. Double Five club entertained yesterday with Halloween decorations. favors to Mrs Lessin Mrs George Gray and Mrs Berbert Gilley. Gilley to entertain Oct 28. Dickens club meets at 1 for picnic luncheon Monday with Mrs NYCowlishaw. Regular meeting to follow. T A Decker to host Tuesday Luncheon club next week. Happy Hour club to meet Tuesday at 1 at Mrs J T Sullivan’s. Star Rebekah club met at 1 for luncheon yesterday at Mrs Peter Daley’s. Mrs George Wiley guest of honor. Photos and gift given. next meeting a masquerade Halloween party at Mrs P J Bryant’s.

Happy, Circle Club Dillons. Wells Phillip Dewalter John Webber Clyde-Harris- Will Emma Travis Badger Club Hallowe'en Ruth Nichols Marian ‘Pitzen Clover Sterling Olive Sheldon Jean Ralf L. C. Schoof Vern Lessin C. Larson Chicago Lessin George Gray Berbert Gilley Star-Rebekah Club Peter Daley George Wiley California Wiley P. J. Bryant

Hints in Beauty Care and Self-Confidence

A reader asks about self-consciousness and social nerves. A wartime anecdote describes psychoanalytic bravado by provoking a quarrel to gain courage, with advice to meet strangers. Skin care tips follow, recommending witch hazel, oiling callouses, and cleansing routines to reduce pores and treat blackheads.

Hazel Nelson and Wendell Zwanziger Wed At Burton Avenue Church

Hazel Nelson and Wendell Zwanziger exchanged marriage vows at 9 30 p m today in the parsonage of Burton Avenue Baptist church Rev Marion Flint officiating in the presence of the couple s parents Mr and Mrs George Zwanziger and a few close friends The couple formerly lived in Texas and are employed by Hinson Manufacturing company They will reside in Castle Hill after the ceremony A kitchen shower with pink and white autumn leaf decorations honored the bride with games contests and mock wedding entertainment provided by Mrs Marion Flint and Miss Della Goss

Philathea Burton Avenue Baptist Church Hazel Nelson Wendell Zwanziger Charles Brown Marion Flint Della Goss Brown Flint Altha ‘Thornberry Helen Potter Margaret’ Flint Leola Reddin Elizabeth Gerholt Esther. Peterson Jennie Peterson Marvel’ Thompson Mildred Townsend R. F.winterbottom Ernest ‘Williams Miss. Nelson Texas Zwanziger Burton Avenue Baptist Church George Zwanziger Dawson. Street Hinson Manufacturing Company Castle Hill

Woman's Relief Corps Fests Flags to Schools in Era

Woman's Relief Corps met at Memorial hall delivering flags to East Junior High McKinley St Johns Frances Grant Grant Roosevelt Alcott Roosevelt St Marys and other schools. Mrs Glas and Mrs Larson aided in distribution. A fall bazaar chair and a birthday observance for September October veterans and G A R guests were planned with a bronze tablet dedication and a picnic dinner led by Mrs Ganz and Mrs Moore.

Woman's Relief Corps Carrie Johnston Henry . Glas East Junior High School McKinley School St. John’s School Frances Grant School Grant School St. Mary’s School Roosevelt School Alcott School William Larson Glas Fred Moore Viola E. Hartsell W. 5. Bishop John Geertsen Tressa’ Bennett Walter Bennet Joe Ganz

Dorothe Marr and John Letch Marry at Home Ceremony

Dorothy Marr daughter of F. F. Marr and John Letch son of Samuel Letch from New Hampton wed at the Marr home. Rev Fels of Ola officiated. Brides maid Velva Hassmann wore white lace over orange silk. Best man Clarence Hassman. Miss Charlotte Stoffregen sang. Dinner for 40 relatives followed. couple to travel to Chicago and Minneapolis for a honeymoon.

Dorothy F. F. Marr Street Westy John’ “Letch Samuel Letch New Hampton Lore Fels Ola Columbia Velva Hassmann Clarence Hassman Charlotte Stoffregen DeKoven Mabel Ralph

Literary Society Initiates 23 at ISU Teach ers college ceremony

Cliosophic Literary society of Iowa State Teachers college arranges a candle light initiation at 6 30 p m in Black's tearoom. Twenty three candidates including Persis Pooley Edna Hinz Margaret Hinshaw Dorothy Starbuck and others will receive formal initiation. The GHO sponsor is Miss Louise Hearst with Miss Darlene Calbreath as president.

Cliosophic Literary Society Iowa State Teachers College Persis Pooley Edna Hinz Margaret Hinshaw Dorothy Starbuck Lillian Peterson Charlotte Vasey Noma Rupprich

Vera LeValley Hosts Rose Shower for Mrs. J Burk

Miss Vera LeValley entertained at a miscellaneous shower at 1019 Beach Street in honor of Mrs. John Burk formerly Miss Helen Medearies. The event featured pink and white decor, a central rosebud arrangement, and favors for Mrs. A J Knapp and Miss Marian Jackson.

Vera LeValley Beach Street John Burk Helen Me Dearis Bridge A. J. Knapp Marian Jackson Charles Burk Mmes Jay Griggs George McGirk F. E. LeValley F. J. Bigler Augusta Peterson Mabel Knapp Sybil Brooks Nell Crummer Esther Wendt

Church News Work and Win group hosts sewing party

The Work and Win group of First Evangelical Church gathered at Mrs. August Hartwig’s home yesterday afternoon. Twelve women sewed for a beggar project and enjoyed refreshments. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Jennie Stover and Mrs. F. L. Eickelberg. St Margaret's guild of St Mark's Episcopal plans a 1 pm luncheon Thursday at Mrs. P. L. Bryant's home with Mrs. Herbert Marshall and Mrs. C. M. Howe assisting.

Helen Mene Becker, Annateer Masonic Hall St. Margaret's Guild St. Mark's Church First Evangelical Church August Hartwig Jennie Stover F. L. Eickelberg St. Margaret’s Guild St. Mark's Episcopal Church P. L. Bryant Herbert Marshall C. M. Howe

D A R Members Hear Biography Of Early Leader

Waterloo Iowa D A R chapter hosted a dinner at Black's tearoom with Miss Mabel Root as guest. Regent Mrs John Gwynne reported on the state board session in Des Moines. Mrs Warren Gilbert sang, Mrs J W Arbuckle spoke on current events, and Mrs A C Prime presented a paper on Caroline Scott Harrison, the seventh member and first president general. Fifty three members attended. A rummage sale is planned for Oct 21 and 22 to aid memorial projects at Oxford College and Continental Hall in Washington.

Waterloo Daughters of the American Revolution Harrison Washington, D. C

Forget-Me-Nots Solo for Heroes on Street Today

Waterloo and Black Hawk county children raised 157.98 for the Forget-Me-Not campaign sponsored by King-Marson post. West Waterloo schools contributed 69.40 and east schools 88.56. Half funds stay for local veteran relief, one quarter goes to state headquarters, remainder to national headquarters for legislative and liaison activities.

Waterloo King-Marson ‘Post EL “Hedges Black Hawk

Leaves For . Trip. Harold Waldon Family On South Street

Mr and Mrs Harold Waldon of South Street depart with his mother Mrs A J Waldon and his brother Hugh for a trip as reported in local notices.

Harold. Waldon South Street A. J Waldon Peoria Wedell June Lester Jefferson , Street Denver

City in Brief Highlights At Home and Travel Notes

A rundown of local people in Sioux Falls and beyond includes Mrs H H Mallory visiting her brother in town, John T Riordan called to Ottumwa by a brother's death, and Miss Cecil Levin improving at Linwood Ave after influenza. Others travel for family or church business, with D A Sherman painting a school building in Delhi and Mrs Herbert Cropper attending a Universalist convention in Hartford. G Willford heads to McGregor Ia to assess the Winneshiek bottoms, while a bankruptcy hearing for Horace Greeley Glessner is set for Oct 18. The Y M C A Y W C A Halloween party moves to the YWCA on Oct 26, and the Peavey family returns from St Paul with plans for Winnipeg and a hotel stay, plus a bazaar at Calvary Evangelical Church on Oct 18.

H. H.’ Mallory Sioux Falls Lee A.’ Sherman Lafayette John’ _T Riordan Prospect Boulevard Ottumwa James

Mooseheart Legion Secretary to Visit Waterloo Oct 30

Miss Kathryn Smith of Mooseheart Illinois, grand recording secretary, will attend an initiatory service in Moosehall Waterloo on October 30 led by women of the Mooseheart legion. A membership contest precedes her visit. Captains of teams include Mrs. Glenn Tibbitts, Mrs. F. C. Heichel, Mrs. R. F. Bartz, and Mrs. Harold Weilein. A dinner is planned October 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. with Mrs. Heichel as kitchen chair and Mrs. L. B. Marek overseeing the dining room.

Kathryn Smith Mooseheart Waterloo Moosehall Mooseheart Legion Glenn Tibbitts F. C. Heichel R. F. Bartz Harold Weilein Legion Legion Will Give A Dinner From 5 To 8 P.m. Oct. 22 With Mrs. Heichel L.B. Marek

Mt Auburn Couple Celebrates Forty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mt Auburn Ta Oct 15 Mr and Mrs William Redington celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary this week. Mrs Albert Thompson and daughter Inez Gulick and Miss Alice Martin Vinton and Mrs Louie Selkin Keystone were here for the event. Jay Moulton Ontario Cal is visiting at the home of his parents George Moulton. Warren Abbott returned home Thursday after several months stay in South Dakota and Minnesota. Porter L Davis West Concord Minn is visiting in the home of his sister Mrs George Wiegand.

Courier Mt. Auburn William Redington Albert Thompson Inez Gulick Alice Martin Vinton Louie Selkin Keystone Jay Moulton Ontario Cal George Moulton Warren Abbott South Dakota Minnesota Porter L. Davis West Concord Minn George Wiegand

Walden Appoints Comer as Bank Manager

Walden named Comer to manage the Comers Bank branch indicating a leadership change. The announcement notes Comer’s prior experience and the bank’s ongoing efforts to expand services in the region.

Farewell to Paty Ie in Iowa Winter Departure

An informal gathering in October marked a farewell for Paty Ie as he planned to spend the winter in California. Guests shared pastimes and refreshments. a gift was presented to Mr and Mrs Hull. Mire, 35 Ww, Rinker arrived with the widow’s sister, bringing her husband’s body to Iowa for burial weeks earlier.

Raymond California Sa Hull Mire Rinker Iowa

Accident Victim Clarence Boldt Seriously Injured

Clarence Boldt of 1638 Sycamore Street sustained serious injuries when his right leg was crushed in a automobile accident near Cedar Falls Wednesday evening. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Herman Boldt.

Clarence 'Bo

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Esther Ranney Wilbur Brown Parry E. E. Hinman Mr. Hinman A. E. Hinman Quota Club Russell Lamson T. A. Decker Happy Hour Club J. T. Sullivan Richard, Halliburton P.W fair—Armory Home and Education Department Woman's” Club K. of C. Hall Moose L B. and P. W. Fair Baptist ‘Church Edna Kent Forbes Rui Joseph N Woman’s Relief Corps Dorothy Marr John Letch Literary Society J. Burk Church News Armory Gulf Coast Rhythm Kings Lloyd Wells His Bernard ‘Et ‘Cie Forget Me-Nots Heroes ON Street Today Buchanan's Cecil Levin Lin‘wood Avenue A. Sherman Delhi John G. Ralston Herbert B. Cropper Newell - Street Hartford Conn the Universalist Church Lester , Ross Torrington Ina Moss Colo L.no. Moss Clarion Izaak’ Walton League McGregor Winneshiek Bottoms Horace Greeley Glessner Hawk County Farmer Thesa Jordan Glessner Hallowe’en The.y. M.C. .A W. E. Peavey Avenue West St. Paul St. Francis Hotel H. M.peavey Usu Chicago Great Western Calvary Evangélical Church Our Herman C. Miller Co Grand Mooseheart Legion Shriners Masonic Temple C. C. Kuning Martin Lodge Potentate’s Committee Walden al _ecbank Comers Paty Ie Tne United” States Artificial Ice & Fuel Co East 9Th ‘St Trinity American Lutheran Church West South My Valet, Inc Master Cleaners
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