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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1928

Page

2

Local Society Notes From Waterloo October 16 1928

Waterloo Evening Courier outlines a dense schedule of meetings and clubs for Tuesday through Wednesday. Included are Sisterhood groups, A. A U W study circles, W B A events, Lamson and King’s Daughters, alumni, civic clubs, and church women’s societies at First M E First Baptist Westminster and Plymouth with associated leaders and venues across city venues such as Monse Hall Memorial Hall and Hotel Russell.

Sisterhood Mary and Martha First Brethren Churche Goldie Andrews U. W Publicbrary West W.B. A Monse Hall Hotel Russell Lamson King's Daughters William Gordon First M. EB. Church Gates Park Civic Club Edward First A. P. Ladies’ Aid Society Perry Cowles Women's. Missionary Society Westminster Presbyterian Church J.W. Henderson Grace M. E Ald Kensingsons Ald Galvary Evans Gelica Daughters of Plymouth Plymouth Congregational Church First Congregational Woman C. A. Waterbury Home First Baptist Church Q. W. Call Eeney Club George Poler

MANKIND TODAY MIXTURE OF TWO PRIMEVAL RACES

Berlin reports a theory by Dr Burghard Streitner claiming modern humanity descends from two primeval Western races. He cites blood groups A B and a derived O, arguing mixed blood causes hereditary traits and disabilities. Blood typing allegedly reveals paternity in German courts alongside other evidence.

Berlin Mankind Congress of Physicians and Scientists Burghard Steitner Vienne Hans Hirschfeld Breiner Hirschfeld Europe Russia Asia India Germany Austria

Miss Lawrence Weds Joseph Burns in Salt Lake City

Kathleen Lawrence daughter of Mrs Luli Lawrence of 122 1 2 Fifth Street East wed Joseph Burns in Salt Lake City Utah on Wednesday October 10 The bride worked for Black Hawk County Abstract Co Burns home is Seattle WA but he manages Carnation Cream Co in Salt Lake City The couple will live in the Ramen apartments Salt Lake City

Kathleen Lawrence Luli Lawrence Fifth Street Joseph Burns Salt Lake City Utah Black Hawk

Frost Malcolm Wedding in Jesup

The marriage of Miss Mina Malcolm to Bernard Frost was performed at 9 oclock in St Athanasius Catholic Church Jesup with Father Baxter presiding. Attendants included Dorothy Frost and George Malcolm. music featured Mendelssohn and a sacred heart solo. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home, and a Grand Opera House ball honored the couple later. The bride taught in Buchanan and Black Hawk counties. the groom works for Barnes Shepherd Oil in Waterloo. they will reside in Jesup.

Cewrire Jesup Mina Malcolm Thomas Malcolm Bernard Frost John M. Frost St. Athana' Site Catholic Church William Baxter Dorothy Frost George Malcolm Jacob Ehr Mendelssonin Q. Sacred Heart Paul Kerkovs

Banquet Planned by Y W C A for Business Women

Y W C A groups plan a banquet for all business and professional women in cooperation with a nationwide movement. The event, Tuesday evening of next week, is led by Miss Della Huth and Miss Edna Engler with Mrs WoW Warsaw as principal speaker. The Blue Triangle League meeting will feature George E. Pike speaking on voting. All business girls are invited.

Blue Triangle League Della Huth Edna Engler Wow Warsaw Blue ‘Triangle League George E. Pike

Couple Marries Minnesota Girl Son of Waterloo

News arrives of the marriage of Leonard W. Wood son of Mr and Mrs Walter Wood 1207 Hawthorne Ave to Miss Ruth Brevik daughter of Mr and Mrs J Brevik Brevik Minn on Oct 14 at Walker Minn After a six course dinner at the brides parents home the couple will honeymoon in northern Minnesota and southern Canada then reside in Minneapolis where Wood is assistant manager at Sears Roebuck Co Local notices include Chantauqua circle topics public library discussions and a note on thinking and problem solving Miss Charline Woods Ames formerly of Waterloo now teaches cookery in Boston Miss Woods recently returned from Europe Yeoman lodge to install new officers Friday evening at HK B hall with a musical program and dancing.

Leonard W. Wood Walter Wood Hawthorne Avenue Ruth Brevik Minneapolis Mr. Wood Sears, Roebuck & Co Boston Charline Woods Mrr Charles Woods Ames Waterloo Miss Farmer's School of Cookery Miss Woods Town State College Simmons College Europe

Bridge Party Honoring Miss Manning Before November

An evening bridge party was hosted Monday by Mrs. George Loveall and Miss Lucille Stull at 600 Pine Street to honor Miss Madeline Manning whose November marriage is anticipated. Prizes went to Miss Manning and Miss Ruth Smith. a gift of china was given to the guest. A two course luncheon featured green and white decor. attendees included Miss Doro, Miss Marie Ramsey, Miss Payn, Miss Helen May Assquiss, Hazel Payne, and Miss Ruth Smith.

Madeline Manning George Loveall Lucille Stull Loveall Pine Street Miss Manning Ruth Smith China Geen and White Doro Marie Ramsey Payn Helen May Asqui Hazel Payne

Miss Menges Hosts Luncheon for Miss Orrick at 246 Western

Miss Helen Menges entertained at her home 246 Western Avenue with a luncheon and two bridge tables in honor of Miss Katherine Orrick who is to be a bride this week. Guests included Mrs. Harry Orrick Jr Cedar Falls Mrs. Hogard B Marshall Chicago Mrs. H E Higley Evanston Ill Mrs. Robert Cass Mrs. Howard Rath Mrs. Powell Rayburn and Miss Marion Long Hoy.

Helen Menges Western Avenue Katherine Orrick Miss Orrick Qucoy Harry Orrick Cedar Falls Hogard B. Marshall Chicago Higley Evanston Robert Cass Howard Rath Powst Rayburn Marion Long- Hoy

Hints in beauty care and fattening drinks advised

A reader letter discusses weight gain methods from a beauty column. It describes a nourishing chocolate milk drink and advises on calorie intake, suggesting about 125 pounds for a person of typical height. The tone focuses on achieving a plumper look and shares a home recipe and cautions about health and suitability.

Cgny Sho Fribal Aealyhy B. Bo M. O

Wedding Takes Place Sunday at Stanley Home

Miss Alice Martin and Frank Rohrig wed at the Stanley home with Rev. Hawker officiating. Attendants included Helen Martin Alice Rohrig Albert Martin and John Rohrig. Mrs Fred Martin played the wedding march and about 65 guests attended. The couple will reside on the Rohrig farm east of Stanley after visiting Davenport and Town City.

Courier Spiesal Service Stanley Alice Martin Lester Martin Frank Rolrig O Stock Peretths Mr. Hawkerman Maynard Lutheran Ghurch Helen Martin Alice Rohrig Albert Martin

G. O. P. Women invited to hear Mrs Volland

Republican women are invited to hear Mrs. R. H. Volland of Iowa City speak Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the Republican headquarters 211 Fifth Street East. She will answer questions on current political issues and share facts about the present campaign and election.

R. H. Volland Iowa City Fifth Street East

Church Homemaker Meetings Across Local Congregations

Local church groups plan noon luncheons and afternoon meetings Wednesday. First Baptist hosts Mrs W Call at 1402 Jefferson. First Brethren meets 7:30 pm at Goldie Andrews home. Calvary Ladies Ald Society meets at church parlors. Westminster Women host Mrs J W Henderson with a Mother India review by Rilmond Schear.

First Baptist Church W. Call Jefferson Street Mary and Martha Brethren Church Goldie Andrews Forest Avenue Ladies’ Ald Society of Calvary Evangelical Church Women's Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church J. W. Henderson Sheridan Road Rilmond Schear

Dickens Club Elects Officers and Plans Christmas Party

The Dickens club elected officers at their Monday meeting on Home Park Boulevard with Mrs. N. W. Batwisle as president and Mrs. Anna Becker as treasurer. A yearbook committee includes Mrs. Entwisle and others. Carrie Eaton and Jeanette Bennur plan a Christmas party.

Dickens Club W. J. Hotchkiss Home Park Boulevard N. W. Batwisle W. W. Entwish Anna Becker M Entwisle Repass Mod. O'Keefe Carrie Eaton Jeanette Ben+ neur

McKinley P T A Members Hear Registration Talk

A McKinley Parent-Teacher Association meeting Monday evening at the school heard F E Farwell speak on registration and volune. Supt C W Kline led a question box and Ettabelle Storer, Mrs J B Lavine, and Mrs F C Liffring were elected delegates to the Dubuque selection meeting next week.

F. E. Farwell McKinley Parent-Teacher Association Supt. C. W. Kline Jund Ass Ettabelle Storer J.B. Lavine F.C. Liffring Selec Dubuque

Sororities Hold Pledge Services at Cedar Falls

Sororities at Cedar Falls held candle light pledging services for several pledges from Waterloo and nearby towns. Alpha Beta Gamma announced additional pledges and other sorority pledgings were planned this week. Events included a card party at St. John's sewing group, a Quota Club dinner, and a Phi Sigma Chi dinner planned for next week. Local social activities featured bridge, 500, and birthday events at various homes, with several club meetings and hospital notices.

Pi Theta P Towa State ‘Teachers College Harry Eells Cedar Falls Marjorie Gomtert Elfrieda Kammeyer Waterloo Earlys Haahr Irene Kessler Rock Valley Kath~ryee State Center Marcella Dangers Hospers Virginia Pedicord Thelma Driscoll Alice Redington Alpha Beta Gamma Sorority Eli Zabeth Ahrens Marshalltown Barbara Mossman Iowa Falls Frances Pleeger Sioux Falls Mary ‘Dale Cedar Rapids Berbice Lare “Son Mary Kathryn Winter W. BR. C—Woman's Relief Corps Black Hawk Dd. R Black's

City in brief highlights from local events

Hugh Patterson of 319 Fowler street leaves tonight for Dickinson North Carolina to visit relatives. Alfred Longley attorney left yesterday for Tulsa Oklahoma on business and will return this weekend. Public school district board holds October meeting in the offices of superintendent Charles W Kane tonight. Ralph William Travis and daughter Maxine of 307 Denver street confined at home with bad colds. Travis is assistant county attorney. Illinois Central reports on time train service 98 percent. freight 93 percent. Ray Friedley, former Waterloo resident and East High graduate, leaves tonight for Chicago. WT G Brown, U S Central railroad train master, and committees held meetings today. Train service adequacy commission met morning and safety committee met this afternoon. Mr and Mrs A D Howard of 704 Fourth street east depart tonight for vacation to Cleveland and Buffalo by steamer. August Miller of Des Moines recruiting district assisted local recruiters. heads to Charles City for a few days. Harald Landingham and Gill Burks, both claiming Des Moines as home, were picked up by a patrolman and held for Des Moines police after running away.

Hugh Patterson Fowler Street Dickinson N. C Alfred Longley Tulsa Okla Public School District Board Ralph Willian Travis Maxine Denver Street Travis Ses August Miller Bes Moines U. S.A Set John Overbay cMeer Charles City Harald Landingham Gill Burks Des Moines Lloyd Cox

Scarlet Fever Cases Rise in City Since January First

Forty seven cases of scarlet fever reported to the city health board in the clerk’s office show two new infections today. Names include Luther Heichel and Robert Buchan in separate addresses. Also listed are mumps case Opal Traver and whooping cough cases Mavis Lorenzen and Elizabeth Witt with addresses.

City Heslith Board Charles Mackay Luther Heichel Eighth West Robert Buchan Knoll Riverview Mavis Lorenzen Baltimore Elizabeth Witt Fourth West

Russia raises Afghan legation to embassy in Moscow

Dispatches from Kabul report Afghanistan and Soviet authorities reached an agreement elevating the Afghan legation to an embassy. Soviet Envoy Stark met King Amanullah in private audience and presented his credentials.

Russia Moscow Afghanistan Stark Amanullah

Nephyr and Baron Lead Mixed Names in List

A mixed list of names includes Nephyr at number one and Baron at two, followed by Dingo Ogre Simeon Adeon with various orderings. Gendar Tong Caspian complete the sequence, suggesting a categorized roster or puzzle.

Nephyr Baron Dingo Ogre Simeon Adeon Hauberk Gendar Tong Caspian

Japan's Merchant Princes Lead in Income Taxes

Tokio reports Japan had eleven taxpayers paying over one million yen in income tax in the year ending March 21, 1928. Eight belong to the Mitsui and Iwasaki families. Six Mitsuis, relatives of the Mitsui house, were among the top earners. Mitsui led the year with 2.7 million yen, while Iwasaki followed with about 2.0 million.

Tokio Japan Grea Mitsuis Iwasakis Kyuya Iwasaki Hachiroemon Mitsui of Mitsui

Apple Butler and Fried Cauliflower in Apple Gumbo

A recipe fragment describes making Apple Butler by reducing applesauce flavored mix, frying cauliflower in batter with eggs flour and milk, and a crab gumbo combining okra crab meat and tomato with butter flour and stock.

London Paris Airline Nine Years Old

Croydon England Oct 26 British civil aviation marks nine years since the first daily London Paris passenger service began on Aug 25 1919. Early tiny 360 horsepower planes with two passengers gave way to deluxe Imperial Airways ships of 1200 horsepower for 18 passengers with a pilot engineer and steward aboard. The 8 ton craft speeds at about 100 miles an hour and serves refreshments from a buffet as it flies.

Croydon England London Paris Imperial Airways

Political Speaking on Radios Tonight

Radio broadcasts feature Governor Alfred E. Smith of Sedalia Missouri at 86 p m on WJZ and NBC coast to coast. Franklin D Roosevelt from New York accepts the gubernatorial nomination at 60 p m on WJZ WGY Schenectady WHAM Rochester. Augustus Thomas at 10 p m on WABC Columbia Broadcasting chain publican W E Hill chairs the Hoover Curtis campaign at 5 p m on WEAP Catherine Byrne Republican national committeewoman from Connecticut at 6 10 p m on WTIC Hartford.

Associated Press Radio Tonight Centra Alfred E. Smith Sedalia WJZ National Broadcasting Company Frangin D. Roosevelt New York WGY Schenectady WHAM Rochester Augustus Thomas

Last Services for Mrs Tiller Held at Home on Farm

Services were held at the family home in Washington township for Mrs. Joseph T. Tiller who died at Sartori Memorial hospital Saturday night. She was born Mary Frances Helfer on March 15 1878 and married Joseph T. Tittex on October 13 1897. She had diabetes for several months. Surviving are her mother Mrs J M Helfer a sister Mrs Amos Levertse a brother Harry Helfer sons Clarence and daughter Dorothy Rudd.

Amos Leverse Washington Township Harry Helfer Sioux City Clarence Cedar Falls Dorothy Rudd

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