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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1927

Page

2

Lincoln talk recalls humanity over mystic halo

John R. Weber of Cedar Rapids spoke at a Quota club dinner in Hotel Russell-Lamson on Abraham Lincoln. He argued Lincoln was deeply human, not mystical, and recounted personal memories from Lincoln and Herndon’s office, the assassination, and Lincoln’s war leadership. The event featured music by Miss Sedgwick and Miss Rafisier, harpist Mrs. Wagner, and club president Miss Chandler introducing the speaker.

Abraham “Lincoln John R. Weber Cedar Rapids Abraham Lincoln Quota’ Club Russell-Lamson Springfield Mr. Weber Abraham Lincoln Abe Herndon Weber Dennis Union. of States Spring‘field State House Statue of Liberty Catherine Sedgiwick Marion Rafisier Truman Wagner E.louise

Community Club Meetings and Church Socials Listed

A schedule of local gatherings including Moose hall Scattergood circle King's Daughters Mrs Ruth Paige and Jane Kirkwood D O V Memorial hall Loyal Helpers First Brethren church reception to pastor Graves U B church Woman's organization First Continental church Mrs W H Rickey Sisterhood Graves U B church Forget Me Not club Mrs Lottie Fuck United Presbyterian Aid society Mrs William Buxton Golden Link club Mrs Gene Trapp Past Presidents club Helen Gould luncheon Mrs John Boel Teachers and officers of Sunday school Graves A B church Tribe of Ben Hurbance party K of P hall Mrs BE Haven's Sunday school class picnic Linden M E church Helen Gould auxiliary dinner Black's tearoom Masonic initiation St Marys hall

B. And.p Moose Hall Scattergood The King's Daughters Ruth Paige Jane Kirkwood D. O. V Memorial Hall First Brethren Frank Klingaman Graves Woman’s Organization First Continential Church W. H. Rickey Graves U.B. Church Forget Lottie Fuck United Presbyterian Aid Society William Buxton Michigan Avenue Golden Link Club Gene Trapp Helen Gould John Boelex B. Church P. Hall BE. O. Haven Linden M.E. Church Black’s Heart Court St. Mary's Hall

Y W C A Announces Gym Events and Halloween Plans

Miss Louise Palmer health education director at the YWCA outlines a steak fry for the gymnasium girls at 6 60 p m with reservations at the association building. A Halloween party is planned under YWCA and YWCA auspices with a meeting tonight at 7 to work on arrangements led by Miss Palmer and Homer Albright. Mrs Carlton Isley joins the health education committee bringing swimming lessons and a background in physical education and playground recreation work.

Louise Palmer Young Women's Christian Association Association Hallowe'en Y. MC. A Isley Iowa City LeMars Ad Gates Red Oak Red Cross

Mission Clinic to be Given Tomorrow by Church Women

The Mission Clinic hosted by First Presbyterian Church Woman's Working Association will be held tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors. Led devotional service by Miss Pratt, Mrs Wheeler, and Miss Van Duyn will present reports. social luncheon at 1:15 pm with Mrs Wheeler and Mrs Andrew Mitchell as hostesses.

of * First Presbyterian Church Aes Soglar J. Milleay Mary Pratt George Wheeler Grace van Duyn Lamcheon Toon Wheeler Andrew’ ‘Mitchell First Methodist Episcopal Church Jd. Miller J. E. Johnson Eliza Odell George Platt Des Moines Clinton C. R. Cassell Mmes A. H. Holt J. W. St. John J. L. Reaney C. H. Gilbert Julia Williams J. O. Packman Flora Burling Aid Society C. S. Barclay Carl Hitchcock I. A. Becker

Mexico Will Be Program Topic in Cedar Heights

Cedar Heights Woman's club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. E. Ransier with Mrs. H. C. Moeller as cohostess under the Literary department. Mrs. Ransier will talk on Mexico and Mrs. Clyde Welch will sing. Miss Marian Ransier, daughter of the hostess, will entertain with piano music.

Cedar’ Heights C. E. Ransier H.C. Moeller Literary Department

Halloween Frolic Planned by Rebekah Lodge in Waterloo

The Rebekah Lodge Sunshine a Halloween party will be held after the regular meeting this evening at the I O F hall in Waterloo. Committee includes Mrs George Carroll Mrs John Geertsen Mrs Albert Peterson Mrs Peter Daley and Mr Carl Anderson. Refreshments will be served. The lodge meets Thursday for an all day quilting bee at the hall with paid supper starting at 5 p.m.

Sunshine Rebekah Ludge Hallowe'en Waterloo I O. F. Hall Mmes George Carroll John Geertsen Albert Peterson Peter Daley Carl Anderson

Hints in beauty care and starch diet guidance

A diet expert denounces mixing starch with fruits or proteins and warns against combining more than one starch in a dish. He prescribes toasting bread, baking potatoes, and pairing starch with large salads or greens. He also offers home tips on toning the body and shaping brows with basic remedies.

Representatives to Attend Nurses State Convention

Waterloo area nurses will attend the Nurses State Convention held October 19 to 21 at Fort Boose. Attendees include Miss Minnie Maibauer Cedar Falls nurse and district treasurer Miss Joy Harmon Miss Della Darling and Mrs Lutie Larson western and eastern district leaders plus Miss Gertrude Hof Willa Goetz Etta Lubberts and Emma Krumweide from Allen Memorial Presbyterian hospitals. Private duty public health and League of Nursing Education sections will hold sessions.

Waterloo Fort Boose Minnie Maibauer R. N Della Darling Cedar ‘Falls Joy “Harmon East Lutie B. Larson East School

Guests at Dinner by First M E Philathea Class

First Methodist Episcopal church Philathea class held a 6 o'clock dinner at Mrs Marquis home for 13 guests. Dolls were exchanged for Miss Jeanette Oldfather's mission in Korea, to aid school children. Mr. and Mrs Earl Van Vinck were surprised at their 10th wedding anniversary dinner. Musical numbers by Miss Florence Boylan and Ardith Van Vinck. Gifts and a money purse were given to the couple.

F. L.marquis Genevieve. Burling Philathea First Methodist Episcopal Church Korea

Church and society meetings scheduled across several congregations

Church groups plan evening and daytime gatherings today and tomorrow. Presbyterians, Evangelicals, Universali sts, Baptists and Methodists hold teas, luncheons, quilting, bazaars and study sessions with officers elected, devotionals led by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Barclay, and a mystery box contest noted.

Guests Hike to Family Reunion at Janesville

Miss Veronica Chasky and Miss Collier, from Waterloo, hiked to Janesville on Sunday morning to visit Mrs. A. P. Jensen for a family reunion. They walked most of the distance, arriving at Jensen home at noon and returning by Cedar Falls after a noon meal. Attendees included W. M. Collier, Axel Jensen, Hans Jensen, Rasmus Jensen and families, and Charles Schmidt with Alvin and another son and daughter-in-law H. L. Garner.

Cedar. Falls Axel Jensen Hans Jensen Rasmus Jensen Charles Schmidt Alvin H. L. Garner Jensen

Marriages by Rev Mueller in local Lutheran church

Rev Henry Mueller of First Lutheran officiated two weddings. At 10:30 a.m. today Miss Bertha Kroblin daughter of Mrs and Mrs Fred Kroblin Adams street and Wilbur Meathow of Waterloo were united. Attendants were Mr Gordon Seaton. Earlier at 8 p.m. yesterday Clara Baresh and John Dunt both of Cresco were wed by Rev Mueller with Mr and Mrs Dunt, cousins of the groom, as witnesses. the newlyweds will live on a Cresco area farm.

Henry Mueller First ‘Lutheran’ Church Bertha” ‘Kroblin Fred Kroblin Adams‘ Street Wilbur Meathow Waterloo Gordon Mueller John Dunt Dunt Sear Cresco

Patriotic Order's Thimblebee to Be Held by Veterans

The auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will host an all day thimblebee tomorrow at Mrs. John Stallman's home. Meals for members, their families and friends will be served at 12 noon and 6 p.m. The committee includes Mrs. John Meggison, W.P. Edwards, Theodore McNamee, Ved Arthur, and Frank Stubblebine.

Sons of Union John Stallman Mmes John Meggison Edwards Theodore McNamee Ved. Arthur Frank Stu

Music Club Luncheon Hosts and Halloween Party Roundup

Music Club members will gather for a 1 o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. A. E. Enderlein and Mrs. A. Ss. Weishaar at Enderlein's home with Mrs. J. H. Crippen overseeing the program on Primitive Instruments. Halloween party hosted by Miss Irene Hill featured dancing and favors for Miss Vaneta Bramble and Mrs. Marie Stansbury. attendees included Ruth Richardson Vera Burk Hellyn Reed Louise Burns Grace Heidt and Hazel Stansbury. Carl F. Moot hart celebrated a birthday with a 500-favor gathering at his home where Mrs. Iva Shadle Harold Jennings and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cummings were feted. Sacred Heart Court of the W C O F will meet at St. Mary's hall with new members to be initiated and refreshments served. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Dye were surprised by 25 friends with a basket dinner and evening of visiting.

Hallowe'en Irene Hill Vaneta Bramble Marie Stansbury Ruth Richardson Vera Burk Hellyn Reed Louise Burns Grace Heidt Hazel Stansbury Ralph Steninger John Bramble Edwin Leege Carl F. Moothart Iva Shadle Harold Jennings Francis Cummings Sacred Heart Court St. Mary’s Hall Virgil Dye

Club Notes N D C Club entertained by Miss Agatha Cimmigotti

The N D C club was entertained last evening by Miss Agatha Cimmigotti at Mrs. John Demuth's home. Favors at cards went to Miss Bel Kies and Rita Tritz. Special guest Mrs. Leo Smith attended. Mrs. Joseph Cimmigotti, New Hampton, Ta., formerly Miss Helen Fishback, helped with serving. The club will meet in two weeks with Miss Blanche McConcky.

Agatha Cimmigotti John Demuth Marbel Kies Rita Tritz Leo Smith Joseph Cimmigotti New Hampton Helen Fishback Misa Blanche McConcky

Junior Auxiliary Plans Halloween Program at Waterloo Club

The Waterloo Woman's Club Junior Auxiliary schedules a Halloween program at 4 p.m. Thursday in the clubhouse. Miss Jean Stevenson reads a paper on Halloween, Miss Dorothy Bell plays piano, and a Little Orphant Annie reading by Marjorie Harker is featured. Philip and Coralie Coontz entertain with a dance. Auxiliary chairman Miss Carol Burr heads the social committee planning a picnic supper. Committee members include Maxine Meade, Jessie Wade, Rosalie Jackson, Dorothy Hartleip, with on the program committee Margaret Noonan, Dorothy Holmes, Margaret Morris, Mary Katherine Kerwin, and Katherine Bickley. Also noted is Bible study classes at First Presbyterian church at 8 p.m. led by Miss Leola Strope, open to all denominations. East High’s Orange and Black Staff enjoyed a breakfast at Morris Isle. sponsor Ethlel Diton attended.

Waterloo Woman's Club Hallowe'en Jean Stevenson Dorothy Bell Little Orphant Annie James Whitcomb Riley Marjorie Harker Philip Coralie Coontz Carol Burr Maxine Meade Jessie Wade Rosalie Jackson Dorothy Hartleip Margaret Noonan Dorothy Holmes Margaret Morris Mary Katherine Kerwin Katherine Bickley

President Will Guest of Gould Auxiliary in Waterloo

Mrs Mae Taleo of Clinton heads the auxiliary to United Spanish American War Veterans as department president. She will be honored at a noon luncheon at Mrs John Boellet's home, followed by a 6 30 p m dinner in Black's Tearoom. The committee includes Mrs Bur ton Trimble and Mrs Smith. Tallman inspects at 8 pm in Memorial Hall, a gift and flowers to be presented.

Mae ~ Taleo Clinton T In Waterloo Sarmoah Vot Allelen Gould Burton J. A Trimble W. ‘A. Smith Tallman Memorial Hall Artarcard

Girls' S S Class Will Dinner for Bride in Black's Tearoom

The Girls' S S Class will host a 6:30 p m dinner today at Black's Tearoom in honor of Mrs Carla Anderson formerly Miss Hattie Miller. The bride's chosen colors will decorate. Genevieve Powell Irene Hill and LaVerne Wilcox head the committee with gifts to be presented.

Bunnell Buhday Black Carla Anderson

Card Party to Aid Quake Sufferers at BPW Clubrooms

Mrs. Leo Gradinger and Mrs. H. A. Davidson host a card party in the Business and Professional Women's clubrooms tomorrow evening. Proceeds go to the Hadassah chapter to aid earthquake sufferers in Palestine. Guests may attend with either hostess or with Mrs. David Siegel, Hadassah chairwoman. A separate note recalls a birthday surprise party for Mrs. Anna Kuehnle at her home with a late luncheon and a purse presentation.

Leo Gradinger H. A. Davidson Hadassah Chapter Pal Hadassah Anna Kuehnie

Christian Science Lecture Set at West High Auditorium

Robert Stanley Ross, C. S., of New York City and a Christian Science board member, will lecture on Christian Science and the Christianity of the Bible Thursday evening in the West High School auditorium under the First Church of Christ Scientist. Clarence S. Miller will introduce him.

Robert Stanley Ross C. S New York City Christian Science Board of Lectureship First Church of Christ, Scientist West High School Clarence S. Miller

Youth Football Fatality in Springfield

A Springfield high school freshman John C. Clark aged 14 died yesterday during a football game. Officials stated the death appeared to be caused by heart disease.

Springfield John C. Clark

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Society Y. W. Gymnasium Miss Palmer Mexico Cedar Heights Hallowe’en Frolic Rebekah Lodge Edna Kent Forbes M. BE. Philathea Church News Ze Presbyterian Church Aid Society of Calvary Evangelical Church Ladies’-Social Union of the Universalist Church Henry Grout J. ‘W. Jennish First Baptist, Church W. A. Davis Ladies’ Aid Kensingtons Grace M. E. Church Vine Street William Watters Ninth Street I. L. Whitney Linden Odes Lhe Brandt Janesville Mr. Mueller Patriotic Order of Woman’s Club Plans Leola Strope East High First Presbyterian Church East High School C. A. Morris Morris Isle Ethfel Our Herman C. Miller Co Insurance ‘Service W. 5Th St Gould R. T—L vati-K. of C.\ hall West — High Artificial Ice & Fuel Co Post P. Co., Inc Eading Stores Kuk Co eMarveltic
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