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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1927

Page

2

Cedar Heights Woman's Club Elects Treasurer at Ransier Home

Mrs A E Rawlins was elected treasurer of Cedar Heights Woman's Club at a meeting yesterday afternoon in Mrs C E B Ransier's home. Five new members were read. Mrs T W Eaton reported on the Cedar Falls federation gathering and a Mexico program followed with piano solos, national anthems, and talks on Mexico's religion and education.

A. E Rawlins Cedar Heights Bruce Barton F. T. Hoffman Clar W. J. Sutcliffe Mexico LH Edwards H. C.moeller Clyde Welch Teauntepes la Golondr J. E. Ridenour Egypt Woman’s Club Margaret Moore Alice Bunyan Marian Hollise Rosalie Jackson Reuben Miller Loren J. Berry Carol Burr Betty Wurster Audrey Sieg Marjorie Harker Dorothy Bell Jean Stevenson

Wild Rose Club Display of Quilts and Rugs

Wild Rose club yesterday afternoon showcased quilts and rugs by member Eleanora Boyer age 87. The program included a reading by Maude Brayton piano pieces by Glas and Grace Bross and a petting contest won by S. D. Smith. Fred Bross presided at the meeting where 16 members attended and a bake sale was set for October 29. Three new members were elected W P Kearns Ralph W. Crawford and L A Bross.

Eleanora Boyer Wild Rose Club Glas Maude Brayton Eli“Glas Grace. Bross Smith Fred Bross McHeffey A. Palmer Sauith Ralph W.w.grawford L. A. Bross

Lois Gillam Bride Tomorrow After Faculty Resignation

Lois Gillam, resigning from her faculty position, plans to marry John Jacob Hoesly of Akron. She is being hosted at her Des Moines home with a bridge party given by Miss Gillam’s friends at Spencer’s home, marking the forthcoming wedding tomorrow.

Lois Gillam Migs Approaching John Jacob Hoesly Akron, .C Desatic Avanti “Art Gillam Spencer Goodé Eee Gillam

Dinner Near Mrs Jens Ostergaard Entertains

A social dinner was hosted by Mrs Jens Ostergaard at her home in Cedar. Attendees included Dr and Mrs W L Debe, Dr and Mrs Fred Debis of Waterloo, Mr and Mrs Nis Ostergaard and their daughter Marcela.

Jens

Society Calendar of Club and Church Events

Mixed bridge party and awards of season favors at Country club and Triple L class at Burton Avenue church. B and P W club fair at Armory. Sunday school party at Christ church parish home. Gold Leaf camp Royal Neighbors K of C hall supper and entertainment at St Pauls church Lane Shrine Ceremonial Cedar Saturday Afternoon D A V auxiliary party for children who helped on Forget Me Not drive Memorial hall. Tara region dinner Moose Hall.

Burton Avenue Harry McLain P. W Christ Church Gold Leaf K. of C. Hall St. Paul's Church Lane Shrine Memorial Hall B. and Fair Armory Tara Region Moose All

B and P W Club Fair Opens An Exhibit Attracts Notice

Three days of merrymaking unfold under the Business and Professional Women's club at the armory. Hundreds flock to see curios relics and antiques from many eras and countries including a 1492 Columbus clock, 200 year old headdresses, Egyptian articles, beadwork from Mecca seeds, a 1848 bedspread, alabaster Palestine box, and ancient mosaics. Spinning demonstrations and various booths provide further entertainment alongside dancing and refreshments. Lively turnout marks a strong opening night with a diverse display gallery drawing wide interest.

Armory Gol Mecca Palestine

St Johns Young People Hold Big Halloween Party

Attendance large at St John s Young People s club Halloween party and dance with 150 members and friends. Evening featured games then dancing with prizes for best costumes awarded to Miss Avilla ims Miss Mary Noble Miss Isabelle Hill LeRoy Kies Chris Schilling and Leonard Dietsch. Refreshments served by Genevieve Shannon Kathleen Thompson Agnes Keegan Catherine Adrian Lorena Kies Beatrice Shea Florence Roth Alfred Roethler Walter Gorton Ralph Mis hak Urban Mayer.

Hallowe'en Avillaims Mary Noble Isabelle “Hill LeRoy Kies Chris Schilling Leonard Dietsch Genevieve Shannon Kathleen Thompson Agnes Keegan Catherine Adrian Lorena. Kies Beatrice Shea Florence Roth Alfred Roethler Walter Gorton Ralph Mishak Urban Mayer

Mrs Thompson Hosts Farewell Party For Mrs Thompson

Mrs Thompson entertained guests at her home in a farewell gathering for Mrs Ova Thompson who is moving to Florida. Bunco was played and a luncheon served. Miss Ruth Richardson assisted the hostess and favors were given to Mrs P C Jones Mrs A A Stewart and Mrs Dan O'Neil.

RF. ‘Barta Ova. Thompson Florida Bunco Ruth Richardson P. C. Jones A.A. Stewart Dan. O'Neil

Campaign junior helpers invited to party at memorial hall

Children who helped sell forget me not nets during the drive are invited to attend a party from 2 to 3 p.m. tomorrow in Memorial Hall. Hostesses for the occasion are members of the auxiliary to the Disabled American Veterans.

Memorial ‘Hall Disabled American Veterans

Hints in Beauty Care for Soft White Hands

The article advises on soap choice and water softening to keep hands smooth. It recommends cold cream soap for face and hands, or castile soap sliced for storage, and a home mix of glycerine rosewater lemon or cucumber juice to brighten skin. Almond products and powdered oatmeal are suggested for nourishing care.

Castile

Soften it and the hands will not suffer from traveling

A reader letters discuss beauty care noting that full removal of rouge by bathing helps but heavy makeup needs cream or oil to extract it from pores. A 14 year old girl with red dish blonde hair is advised not to need products to improve or experiment. A mother comments that a daughter in good health need not worry about hollows in the neck as she has grown tall for age.

B. C Y. P

Anniversary of H W Oliver and Elinor Stout Fifty Years

Mr and Mrs H W Oliver of this city will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Monday October 21 in Independence Indiana. Married 1877 in the Stout home by Rev James Patterson the couple lived at their home lot later expanding it. Oliver once ran a news and book stand and later became a cigar factory foreman before retirement in 1920. They had two children Roy who died in 1903 and daughter Arvilla now Mrs L C McGill of this city.

Courter Independence H. W. Oliver Henry W. Oliver Elinor Stout Z. &. Stout James Patterson Baptist Church Oliver J. W. McCarthy Cedar Rapids John Till Samuel Waggoner

Pheasant Dinner Shared by Carl Davis Home Guests

Carl and Mrs. Davis hosted a pheasant dinner for 18 guests from Leavitt Johnson Trust Co at their Waterloo bound party. Western state pheasants shipped Monday. guests included Leland Johnson of Evanston IL. Mooseheart Legion Women announce open dinners at Moose Hall, 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Carl Davis Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co Waterloo Leland Johnson Evanston Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall

Church News Highlights From Walnut Street Baptist

Junior department hosts a weiner roast and hallowe en art event at Mrs Di Gauf's home. J O2 class to elect officers tonight at 7 the Burton Avenue Triple L class meets in Mr and Mrs Harry McLain's home. Gleaners and Men's classes invited. First Lutheran Missionary Society gathers for quilting and comforter tying. picnic planned Oct 26. service Sunday at Washburn church with Dr William P McCormick preaching at Westminster Presbyterian.

Walnut Street Baptist Hallowe Gauf J.O2 Friendship Burton Avenue Baptist Church Harry McLain Gleaners First Lutheran. Missionary Society Washburn Church William*p. McCormick Westminster Presbyterian Church

Club Notes and Bridge Gatherings Reported

Local society notes list gatherings at several homes. Mrs. Roy McLain hosted the G B G club with Hallowe en decor and informal time. Triple Four Bridge guests included Mrs. Herbert Lawless and others. next hostess is Mrs. P C Jones. T A M Bridge honored by Mrs. Brice and Mr. Landgraf. Mrs. Armour Bartholomew hosted L B O B club with Brice favors to Willier and Hartsell. F P club met at Black's tearoom with Mr s. Jump favored and next hostess Mrs. Jump in two weeks.

G. B. G. Club Roy McLain Hallowe'en James Edwards C. B. Quackenbush J. C. Madsen William Hitchins Triple Four Bridge Club Favors Herbert Lawless W. C. Stover Ova Thompson P. C. Jones Armour Bartholomew L. B. O. B. Club Brice L. R. Willier Ferris Hartsell Ralph Wells Guy Decker Ray Hinman Black’s Tearoom George Jump W. L. Fox D. W. Williamson Jump

Shane New President Of Quill And Scroll East High

Dick Shane was elected president of the East High chapter of Quill and Scroll, a journalistic fraternity, at a meeting in the auditorium yesterday afternoon. Joseph Morris was chosen vice president and Jane Becknell secretary treasurer. The chapter will attend the divisional conference at the University of Town in Iowa City next Friday and Saturday, October 28.

Dick Shane East High Quill and Scroll Joseph Morris Jane Becknell University of Town Iowa City

Reed named commander of Becker-Chapman Post 138

Harry M. Reed, former city attorney, elected commander of Becker-Chapman post No. 138 American Legion at annual election in Memorial hall. He succeeds A. A. Zimmerman. Reed served at Camp Pike Arkansas and was first commander of the post. Other officers were elected or appointed including A. D. Donnell, Herman Miller, H. W. Dallman, F. W. Tesmer, Christ. Xstras, Rev. George Woodall, Clarence Clark, Ben Waterfield, Leslie Schrubbe, John W. Gwynne, Capt. Allan Johnson and Dr. J. H. Butts on the executive committee. Memorial hall Halloween party hosted by the auxiliary was announced. Armistice day plans were reported with two minutes of shutdowns, artillery salutes, taps, and a city ex-service men banquet scheduled in the evening.

Harry M. Reed Reed, Tuthill & Reed Becker-Chapman American Legion Memorial Hall A. A Ben Waterfield Leslie Schrubbe Allan Johnson J. H. Butts A. A. Zimmerman

Building Work in State Shows Gain During September

Des Moines reports Iowa had 4 380 500 dollars of new construction contracts in September. Public works and utilities led with 2 687 600 dollars, residential 484 500 and industrial plants 400 500. Year to date started construction totals 33 673 100, down 20 percent from a year ago. Contemplated September new work was 5 533 900, down 4 percent from August but up 11 percent from September last year.

Des Moines INS Iowa F. W. Dodge ‘Corporation Tal

East High Cast for The New Poor Farce Debuts Dec 2

East High dramatic instructor Miss Ruth Hiller announces the Orange and Black play The New Poor a three act Cosmo Hamilton farce. The Wellbys employ former Russian royals as servants creating romantic and comic mixups with Edward Conard as The Grand Duke Miriam Yaggey as Mrs Wellby and Marjorie Comfort as Alice Wellby among others. The production will be staged in the East High auditorium Friday evening December 2.

Ruth Hiller East High East High Auditorium Cosmo Hamilton Wellbys Edward Conard Grand Duke Miriam Yaggy Dick Shane Princess Trena Seeesee Maxine Elliott Amos Wellby Harold Roepe Miller Gutteridge Joseph Morris Mrs. Wellby Miriam Yaggey Alice Wellby Marjorie Comfort Constance Wellby Betty Wellby Mary Maudsley Kirk O'Parrell Gladys Prescott Pees Doris Field Margaret. Miller Archie Shannon

Sues Crashing Taxi Company for $7,000

Des Moines district court records show three suits totaling seven thousand dollars filed by CC V Shull and his children against Yellow Taxicab Company over an automobile crash near St Marys Iowa. Plaintiffs allege the cab’s automobile, driven recklessly, struck their vehicle causing injuries.

Des Moines CC. V. Shull Daugther St. Mary's

Broken lens ad and court notes from Waterloo area

A bundled clipping reports an advertisement for Curstely at Buchanan's Y M C A building and notes Mrs J R Howe of Kansas City visiting Waterloo at her parents home. It also covers a Hernia operation at Presbyterian Hospital being reported improved, Peter Trainor denying cruel treatment in a divorce action, and two minor children. Waterloo traffic signals receive a fresh coat of white paint by city electrician Frank McGowan. 8 year old Robert Wilkins recovers from minor head injuries after a car collision. Police Officer J Frank Denniston rests at home. B J Duffey surrenders over an intoxicated driving charge with bonds signed by Leo Duffey and M F Gamey. An advertisement for Christmas portraits at Hawk Studio is included.

Peter E. ‘Trainor Tena Trainor Louis Eugene

Menjou divorce granted reaches hospital room

Hollywood star Adolph Menjou remained silent as news that his wife Kathryn Menjou had been granted a final decree of divorce was carried to his hospital room in Hollywood California on October 21. He is reported to be suffering stomach disorders.

Hollywood Cal Kathryn Menjou Adolph Menjou Menjou

Roads bond issue on Warren county ballot

Indianola Iowa October 21 voters in Warren county will ballot November 21 on a proposed 1,200 road bond issue as decided by the board of supervisors.

Indianola Warren County Board of Supervisors

Leask Purchases Ten Lots for House Sites

William Leask, manager of the Chapman Lumber Company, bought a tract of ten lots bounded byBaltimore Street Western Hawthorne and Byron avenues from Walter F. Johnson. The deal through John L. Marquis had undisclosed consideration. Leask plans to use the parcels for residence sites.

William Leask Chapman Lumber.company Baltimore Street Hawthorne Byron Walter F. Johnson John L. Marquis Leask

Edison Broadcasts Interview Across Coast to Coast

Edison will be interviewed tonight from his West Orange home as part of Edison night celebrations. Forty one stations coast to coast will connect to the West Orange microphone with E W Rice Jr leading the questions.

New York West Orange Thomas A. Edison West Orange E .W. Rice, Jr General Electric Company

Barber's bond approved for desertion charge release ordered

In municipal court yesterday Judge Beeton approved Barber's $500 bond signed by his brother George and ordered his release. Barber had been held on a desertion charge dating four years back as his wife, now remarried, testified the family was left destitute when he left. He was said to work for the family and earn money to support six children.

Charlesers Aig Ogates Hag Cy Beettin

Danderine Promises Relief From Odorous Dandruff

A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a highly scientific remedy for dandruff and scalp acidity. It claims the product eliminates oil and dull hair after curling, leaves hair soft and easy to style, and dissolves every scale. A bottle costs thirty five cents.

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C. H. Club Ransier Society St. John’s Mrs. Thompson Edna Kent Forbes Roy Arvilla L. C. McGill Church News T. A. M. Bridge Club Fred Joyce C. E. Brice Thomas Landgraf Shane Quill and Scroll, East High Chapter Legion Post A.D. Donnell, H.C. Miller and H. W. Dallman Harry. M. Reed Buchanan's Y.M. OC. A. Bldg J. R.howe Kansas City C. F. Swyers Campbell Avenue Helmuth Ball Ninth Street West Presbyterian Hospital Frank McGowan McGowan Robert Wilkins L. J. Wilkins Webster Street N. O."halleck Newton ‘Street Sie J. Frank Denniston Newton Street Zumbago B. J. Duffey Oelwein Leo C. Duffey M. F. Gamey Seehawk Studio W. R.cammack Bridge St WM. Leask Walter Johnson Baltimore and Western Detroit R. T. Pratt Manchester Mich Pratt Bell Water- Joo Masonity Edison Cs Gow Kranter Bros East Tiller's Entz Cafe First National Bank Bldg Lambert Pharmacal Company Dept. Ls Locust St St. Louis
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