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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

7

Waterloo Woman's Club stages play at Cedar Falls

The Waterloo Woman's Club presented a one act play Many Happy Returns of the Day directed by Mrs. John Knox at the Cedar Falls club house benefiting the PEO chapters. Cast from Waterloo included Mrs. J E O Keefe as Margaret Haswell and others, with the Drama department forming the new club group and aiming toward a Little Theatre movement.

John Knox Waterloo Cedar Falls Cedar Woman's Club W. 5 Halvorsen J. E. O'Keefe Margaret Haswell Floyd Chamberlain Dorothy Smith Miss India Pickett R. A. Ford

Farmers Organize to Repel Pheasant Hunters Invasion

In Washington and nearby townships farmers oppose an open pheasant season. They plan a meeting this evening at School house No 2 on primary road 218 to form a defense against hunters during dates Oct 30 and Nov 1 and 2. Farmers will post land and warn trespassers while remaining alert to enforce warnings.

Washington Game and Bish Ww. E. Albert

Charles Kittrell speaks at Whittier School P T A meeting

Charles Kittrell superintendent of west Waterloo schools spoke on The Advantages of Departmental Work at Whittier P T A yesterday. He described the school branding system and introduced new teachers. The program featured the school orchestra, violin solo, and piano selections with Mrs. Raymond Smith presiding at the business session.

Charles Kittrell West Waterloo Whittier P-T. A Kittrell Brading Ellen Jones Miss Jones Lyla Day Agnes Raymond Smith Paul Ewing Harold Elwell

Hadassah Society Hears Report of Emergency Fund

Hadassah raises 425 dollars to support Palestine relief at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Sam Shapiro on Thirteenth Street West. Mrs. J Kanofsky reported on funds and rummage sale results, with Mrs. Hermoty Kaplan and Mrs. Dave Siegel speaking on Hadassah in crisis times and leadership. The group plans to meet December 1 with Mrs. Aaron Kaplan.

Focal Hadassah Society Sam Shapiro Thirteenth Street West J. Kanofsky Salea Hermoty Kaplan Hadassah Dave Siegel Palestine Aaron Kaplan

Society Calendar Tonight and Saturday Events

Community groups list meetings and parties across churches and halls. Activities include Modern Brotherhood of America events, Women of Moose, P T A activities, Moose Heart Legion dinner, and local social clubs at venues like First Baptist, Graves Memorial United Brethren, Burton Avenue Baptist, and Moose Hall.

Helen Deggendorf M. EB Brotherhood Westminster Presbyterian ehuyeh—Church Maccnbees Waterloo Modern Brotherhood of America Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Hellowe Party J. J. ‘Miers First Baptist Church Sup J. J Milley Women of Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall P.T. A. Counelly Floyd Barton Rvin Cingman Black Hawk Dancing Club Nack Hawk I. 0 O. F. Bell Moose Heart Legion Moose- Hall

Party Compliments Mrs C P Locke Recent Bride

A post nuptial party honored Mrs C P Locke formerly Miss Margaret Harvey, hosted by Mrs Ralph Standish at 1716 Lafayette. Bridge and refreshments at Coral and Apricot decor followed by a floral shower. Guests included Mrs Leon Svhgel, Mrs J W Schumann, Mrs J Peter Olson, Mrs Henry Adres, and others.

C. P. Locke Margaret Harvey Ralph Standish Lafayuette Locke Jessup V. Stipp Leon Svhgel J. W. Schumann J. Peter Olson Henry Adres G. HH. Nichols H. A. Haffa Ralph

Iowa Falls Couple to Commemorate 55th Anniversary

Iowa Falls celebrates the 55th wedding anniversary of D. W. and Mrs. Wilson. Married in Bloomington Illinois on October 22, 184? and moving to this area in 1876 they settled on a farm north of town before relocating to Iowa Falls. They are longstanding Baptist church members and the event was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Gehring and Dr. and Mrs. Wilson at Williamsa.

Carter Spactal Lorelee Palls D. W. Wilson Bloomington Ill Iown Falls Baptist Church Smaty R. E. Gehring Wilson Wiliama Gohring

Cards and Dancing Planned for U C T Party on Nov 7

Plans for a card party and dance by the United Commercial Travelers Waterloo council at Hotel President Saturday evening Nov 2 were announced by EG Pullen secretary. The event is limited to members and features Hallowe en frivolities for entertainment. Further plans will be made at the October 24 luncheon at Hotel Russell Lam son. Fred S. Bittner heads the luncheon. An out of town speaker is to address the guests. Last night R J Rock housewarming in Cedar Bend honored by gifts and bridge prizes won by Art Bellis J R Rector and Fred Toegerson. Mrs Clara Lyons presented a gift on behalf of the guests.

Fred Nottger Floyd Bell Floya Teeter Witliam, Rentsehler Misa Eilsie Stahlkoph Nottger Quincy Street Banco Neva Wilson Reitschler United Commercial Travelers Waterloo Council EG Pullen Regulag Russell-Lamson Fred S. Bittner R. J. Rock Cedar Bend Art Bellis J. R. Rector Fred Toegerson Sons of J Jack Fogle Cook George Clark William Ferger Nels Levis G. H. Cashman Logan Avenue Sons of Union Veteran Auxiliary YY. W. OC. A A. D. Donnell Addie A. Hungerford Abraham Rihbany

Hints in beauty care with Edna Know What You Buy

Edna urges readers to buy value in cosmetics and hygiene products. She cites high beauty spending and recommends practical, cheaper options like bulk chalk for brushing teeth, warm salt water rinses, and simple powders. Advice covers brushing, rinses, and hair care while promising future notes on facial creams.

Amer- Scar

Fifth Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Meet Aboard

The fifth district Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs session closed in Anamosa after a day of rough roads. Two cars ditched near Cedar Rapids. Mia Maplethorpe escaped uninjured, while H O Hyatt’s car rolled, delaying attendees. Ninety five delegates attended as speakers urged enforcement, world peace, and library outreach, with leaders including Mrs Galen Tilden and Mrs William Larrabee.

H. O. Hyatt la Mollie Cedar Rapids Kirs. Henry Taylor Bloomfield Cd. 2 F. C. Kellogg World Court R. H. Wolland Town City Henry Taylor Elizabeth Hayt Ames Manchuria Siberia F. E. Whitley Webster City D. Pirle Beyea Herbert Adams Dubuque

Triple Anniversary in Sumner Family Celebrated Together

In Sumner Island Oct 25 a United Brethren class fête honored G A Farnum and wife marking their tenth and forty second wedding anniversaries along with a birthday. A surprise program and games followed by a banquet at W M Farnum's home celebrated the double anniversaries and T A Farnum’s discharge from the army. Guests presented a painting to the couple.

Courter Sumner United Brethren Church G. A. Farnum North Pleasant Street

Former Hawkeye Girl Marries California Man

Announcement arrives from Hawkeye Texas area of a marriage between Miss La Vera McCoon daughter of Mr and Mrs A J McGoon Hollywood California formerly from here and Harry Rogers of Santa Monica California. The ceremony occurred in the early part of the month.

Ccmucler &Pecal Serv Hawkeye la Vera McCoon A. J. McGoon Hollywood Cal Harry Rogers Santa Monica

Double wedding announced in Waverly and Geneva couples

Tarnt announced the September double wedding of Mildred Kidsgaard Latimer with Harold Benson Geneva and Tressa Woodley with Chester Kurtz Geneva. Both couples will reside in Geneva. Also note Leonard Johns’ thirteenth birthday party at 713 Vermont Street hosted by his mother Mrs. Ray Johns with eight guests and gifts. Leia Women Moosehearth Legion holds a lodge meeting tonight at Moosehall with a supper planned for tomorrow evening.

Fampion Tarnt Mildred Kidsgaard Latimer Harold Benson Geneva Tressa Woodley Chester Kurtz Waverly Leonard Johns Vermont Street Ray Johns Vivian Johns Mooreheart Leia Moosehearth Legion Moosehall the Hell

No date Division 1 church meeting at Hostetler home

Ten members of Division 1 at Central Christian Church attended yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Anna Ferguson, Hearing Ya, Miss Ruth Steele, Independence, and Jackie Bradig. A two course luncheon was served and plans made for the next meeting November 2 at Mrs. Roy Metzger’s home, 1026 Randolph Street.

Divison 1 Central Christan Church Iyeid G. R. Hostetler Anna Ferguson Hearing Ruth Steele Independence Jackie Bradig Roy Metzger Randolph Street el Deen Club Mays H. N. Menasters Washington Street Claude Insko A. B. Randall Third Street West Noble Uikttle A. J. Randall MecMasters St. Petersburg Fla

Club Notes from a Busy Meeting Schedule

A string of club notices details luncheons at Black's Searoom and homes on Nov 7, prize winners in 500, new members for Galloway Neighbors and Pandora clubs, sewing sessions, and upcoming meetings. Members honored include Mrs. Frank Harus and Mrs. W. H. Orvis with a birthday dinner, and several hostesses listed for upcoming gatherings.

Frank Harus W. H. Orvis Phil Lucas Walker Street East Bon Amicus Club A. W. Brink K. FP. Voight W. B. Corn H. D. Trible Raymond

Waterloo Girls in Beauty Contest at Cornell College

Two Waterloo sophomores Ruth Altehcock and Gwendolyn Edwards placed highly in the Royal Purple beauty contest at Cornell College Mt Vernon Indiana. Ten finalists including the pair will compete to choose the campus queen judged by Tvvan Olinsky New York portrait partner. Miss Hitchcock last year won with Florenz Ziegfeld as judge.

Waterloo Ruth Altehcock Gwendolyn Edwards Royal Purple Cornell College Mt. Vernon Thesa Tvan Olinsky New York Miss Hitchcock Florenz Ziegfeld Miss Edwards G. W. Hitchcock Home Park Boulevard Alpha Theta Nu Sorority Comellian F. W. Edwards Locust Street Kappa Phi Sigma Sorority

Literary Club of Independence Meets in Ja Oct 26

The Literary Club of Independence met at Mrs J B Steinmetz home instead of the scheduled hostess. Mrs J S Bloom gave the lesson history Our Growth In Pap Baton and Mrs W T Wright spoke briefly. Mrs R B Barnes presented Colum has Discovered America. The next meeting is set for November 14 at Miss Fafoy Clarke's home.

Independence J. DB. Steinmetz C. E. Boles R. B. Batnes Fafoy Clarke

Three Cedar Falls Women Plan Saturday Luncheon

Three Cedar Falls women host a 1 p.m. luncheon at Cedar Falls Woman's clubhouse. Invitations go to about 100 guests from Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Hosts are Mrs William H. Dah, Mrs William Hansen, and Mrs Andrew Hansen. The event marks a community gathering with social plans.

Cedar Falls Cedar Fils Waterloo

Lynes Squires Nuptials Read at Waverly Oct 21

Waverly Ill Oct 25 marriage notice for Miss Vivian Lynes and Harold Squires solemnized Oct 21 at 2 pm in Baptist parsonage with Rev Ebner Tiedt officiating. Bride graduate of Waverly High. They plan a wedding trip to Muscatine and will reside in Greene after return.

Courier Waverly Ill Vivian Lynes J. J. Lynes Harold Squires George B. Squires Greene Baptist Parsonage Ebner Tiedt Waverly High School Muscatine Mrs. Squires

Funeral of Maynard Woman Conducted at M E Church

The funeral of Mrs. Steve Masters was held at the M E Church in Maynard. Born January 1 1856 in Yorkville Wisconsin she previously lived on a farm near Maynard. Survived by husband two sons Ward Masters and Raymond Masters two daughters Mrs Trier Lockwood Mrs Orah Pridaux two sisters Mrs Ellen Mittlestadt Marshalltown and Mrs A Ecker Maynard.

Courier Maynard Steve Masters M. E. Chureh Masters Yorkville Wis Here Ward Masters Trier Lockwood Orah Prideaux Raymond Masters Oelwein Ellen Mittle

Lane Named On Tax Committee Of ABA

Will A. Lane, cashier of the First National Bank, has been named to the taxation committee of the American Bankers Association. The appointment was made by John G. Lonsdale, St. Louis, president of the national association.

Will A. Lane First National Bank American Bankers’ Association John G. Lonsdale St. Louis National Association

Injured Woman Improves After Train Collision

Mrs. Anna C. Adrian of 321 Fremont street was struck by a train at Cedar Rapids a week ago. Her condition is reported as favorable and she remains in St. Luke's Hospital.

Anna C. Adrian Fremont Street Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital

Things to Eat and Leftover Tips in Old Recipes

A collage of recipe notes covers fish flake and oyster layers with white sauce and breadcrumb topping, tomato pulp stew with onion and butter, using leftover meat for hash or stuffed vegetables, sugared cake tops, and buttered paste fillings to speed sandwich prep.

City in Brief updates from the region and beyond

West end with st bridge and MOG A building notes. W A Lane of First National Bank sails to Indianola for Simpson College homecoming with Pat Waldron. Waldron relatives mourn Mrs Pat Marin in New Hampshire. Sara McMahon leaves Waterloo Junior High for Shenandoah to tend ill father. George W Huntley of Cutler Hardware attends the wholesale dealers convention in Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs Ad. S Tuethil depart 915 High Street for California.

W. A. Lane First National Bank Indianola Simpson College Pat Waldron Locust Street New Hampton Waldron Pat Marin Sara McMahon Waterloo Junior High School Shenandoah, Ja George W. Huntley Cutler Hardware Company Atlantic City N. J

Ranks High with Am Meat Packers Convention Leaders

Frederick G. Snyder of Boston was reelected president of the Institute of American Meat Packers at the annual convention in Chicago. John W. Rath of Waterloo and Jay Decker of Mason City were chosen as directors, with Rath Packing Company and J. Decker & Sons prominent in leadership roles.

Chicago Del Kupi Hany Whitfield Woods Institute of American Meat Packers Frederick G. Snyder Boston Jay @. Decker Mason City J. & Decker & Sons John W. Rath Waterloo Rath Packing Company

Local notices and incidents from Davenport to Waterloo

Reports state Rapids and Tipton plans for business matters followed by attending the Trowa Baptist convention annual sessions in Davenport. Elmer Dale Ross, 12, is recovering from an appendicitis operation at St Francis Hospital and is expected home next week. Frances Simonson files for divorce from Samuel Simonson alleging desertion since June 1, 1926, with freedom to remarry anytime. Waterloo Cedar Falls Interurban service resumes Sunday after excavation near Rainbow Drive halted electric cars for about two months. A mixed bus and streetcar service operated during the hiatus. Mi Lady Beauty Snap at 183 West 81st Street advertises evening hours. Rummage sale two doors north of east side past office Saturday hosted by St Johns church ladies.

Rapids Tipton Davenport Trowa Elmer Dale Allan G. Ross Rath Street St. Francis’ Hospital Waterloo Cedar Falls W. CG. F N. Will Rainbow Drive Crossing Maurice A. Welsh East Side St. John's Church

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