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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1927

Page

11

Halloween Frolic By American Legion Club

The American Legion and Auxiliary plan a Halloween party at Memorial hall for members families and friends with cornstalks pumpkins and autumn decorations under Mrs Allen Johnson. A 430 p.m picnic supper is planned for bachelors and group baskets are requested. Capt Johnson Victor Read and Leo Crahan arrange entertainment from 7 30 to 8 p.m with dancing to follow Miss Vivian Innes heads the affair.

Memorial Hall American Legion Allen Johnson James Trimble Leo Crahan Capt. Johnson Legion Victor Read Vivian Innes

Theta Gamma Nu Honors Pledges at Dinner Party

Theta Gamma Nu sorority at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls hosted a pledge dinner in the Hotel Russell Lamson gold room. The event featured yellow orange decor and corsages. Vocal and instrumental music was performed by Miss Clara Gender and Miss Lois Destor. Guests included Velma Colbrook Irma Kelley Verna Wick ens Elva Robinson Ruth Young Helen Motrical Lois Swallow Lucille Thompson Verna Folke Loretta Car ey Marian Lindgard Dorothy Anderson Ida Iverson Ardis Robe Bernice Graham Ruth Bushy Carolyn Kendall Esther Martin Clara Genger and Lou Jester with Mrs J Menizer.

Theta Gamma ‘Nu Sorority Iowa Biate’ Teachers College Cedar Falls Russell Lamson Clara ‘Gender Lois Dester Velma Colbrook Irma Kelley Verna. Wickens Elva’Robinson Ruth Young Helen. Motrical Lois Swallow Lucille Thompson Verna Folke Loretta Carey Marian” Lindgard Dorothy Anderson Ida Iverson Ardis Robe Bernice Graham

Fellowship Week Dinner Planned by Local YWCA

Plans for World Fellowship Week observance include a November 17 dinner at the association building. Miss Elizabeth Wilson who recently returned from India will speak. Miss Alice Brookman, a national XY WCA secretary, arrives tonight for consultations with local organizers.

Young Woman’s Christian: Association Elizabeth Wilson United India Wilson Alice Brookman Organizetio

Jeffersonian Republican Study Circles Form in West

A yesterday afternoon meeting in west library circulated a report on Jeffersonian party consolidation. The study explored methods to organize laborers and farmers and to establish a news outlet representing Jefferson and Ton views. Jefferson did not author material himself, but family members used a mouthpiece anonymously.

Bdutaugua Brary West Sphich - Jefferson Republican Party News- Eall Jefferson Ton

Wilcox Elevated to Noble Dame in Elklets Meeting

Mrs C D Wilcox was advanced to the office of noble dame at a meeting of the Elklets yesterday afternoon at the lodge club. Mrs Wo White was elected to succeed her as junior dame. High score at cards noted. Plans for a benefit card party on Nov 5 were made. A masquerade dance will be held at Knights of Pythias hall tomorrow evening for members and friends.

C.D Wilcox Elklets Wo. White Cylde Davis J. B. Innes Awill Tomorow Knights of Pythias

Community Church and Club Events Busy This Week

Tonight features parent teacher meetings at Hawthorne School, a sociable evening at Linden M E Church, a Halloween party at Trinity Church parlors, and a Fortnightly Club gathering with Mr and Mrs George E Lichty. D O V holds a special meeting at Memorial Hall. Burden Bearers class meets at Calvary Evangelical Church. Miss Leola Strope lectures at First Presbyterian. Thursday offers Kings Daughters all day at First M E, Legion auxiliary sewing at Memorial Hall, and an American Legion auxiliary supper and party at Memorial Hall. School of Missions runs at Westminster Church.

Hawthorne School Linden M. E. Church Hallowe’en Trinity Church George E. Lichty Memorial Hall Calvary Evangelical Church Leola Strope First Presbyterian Church the Kings Daughters First M. E Legion Auxiliary Welfare Sewing American Legion and School of Missions Westminster Church

Miss McElhinney and Miss Hemmer Entertain Guests

Miss Dorothy Hemmer and Miss Jean McElhinney hosted a Halloween party at Mrs Anna McElhinney’s home. Games and fortune telling filled the evening with orange and black decorations and a two course luncheon. Favors went to Elise Vogt Vera Lonergan Bertha Beebe along with Marguerite, Anne Graham, Wilma and Lillian Mantle Aurelia Bender Ruth Leask Fannie Mitchell and Rebecca Robinson.

Dorothy Hemmer Jean McElhinney Hallowe’en Miss McElhinney Anna McElhinney Elise Vogt Verna Lonergan Bertha Beebe Marguerite Anne Graham Wilma Lillian Mantle Aurelia Bender Ruth Leask Fannie Mitchell Rebecca Robinson

Roosevelt P T A Opens Year With Large Attendance

About one hundred fifty persons attended the Roosevelt school Parent-Teacher association meeting last evening. The program included community singing led by Miss Ettabelle Storer, a trio with Storer Hoadley and McEwen performing The Mill and Allah's Holiday, a piano solo by Miss Hoadley, a violin duet by Miss Cutler and Kurt Fuchs, and serenades. After the program, games were enjoyed under Miss Thora Collyer. Committees and room mothers were announced, and during the business session a vote approved funding to buy toothbrushes for needy children in the community.

Parent-Teacher Association Roosevelt ‘School Ettabelle Storer Miss Storer Thelma Hoadley J.A. McEwen Gillet Allah Friml Friml). Miss Hoadley Gave A Piano Solo, “Sebelius' Romance” (Yanz Lucille Cutler Kurt Fuchs Schubert Gounod Virginia Gable Thora Collyer Edward Burke, Jr B. J._ Bruns Glenn “Tibbitts Mildred Schaefer Glen Smith Fred Grant A. A. .Sohner

Gost of Schools Is Discussed at P T A Meeting

Superintendent C W Kline addressed Lafayette school patrons at a PT A gathering last evening. Grace Ullemeyer led singing, Gwenn Gilbert played violin, Bertha Tracy sang two numbers. A telephone company demonstration closed the program. Mrs James Bandfield presided in place of the absent president.

C. W. Kline

W C T U Prepares for District Meeting at First Evangelical

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held an all day house party at Willard hall to plan a district conference at First Evangelical church on November 15 with eight counties attending a state speaker. About 125 people attended, meals served under Mrs O A Davis, devotions led by several members, and several guests aged 70 or older. The afternoon program included musical numbers, reports from state and national conventions, and remarks by Rev. Edward Boardman on This Day We Sail Westward. Visitors came from Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Jesup and surrounding areas.

First Evangelical Church Willard C. C. Chesterman Anna Tollefson Cedar Falls Lotus Survey J. W. Bt. John Grace Feeley J. H. Ray Neva Ellsworth Rose Wild State Institute Light Line Union Mary .Kroesen Ida Mitchell Waterloo Cora Hull Buchanan County Mary Jane Philpot Lois Billings Loyal Temperance Region Edward Boardman First Brethren Church Arvilla Young Elizabeth Foster Lela Mahoney Alice Sandburg Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Jesup Cedar Area Orange Township Oakidge

Wartburg Luther League Costume Frolic at First Lutheran

Wartburg Luther League members and friends gathered last evening at First Lutheran Church for their annual Halloween party. Autumn decor with leaves corn stalks pumpkins and ears of corn filled the parlors as apple bobbing and fortune telling provided entertainment. Prizes for best costumes went to Miss Alice Monahan and Walter Morkall. Bernard Wipplinger Duretta Walters William Bentzroth Elfrieda Kammeyer and Gertrude Wiegert chaired the event.

Wartburg Luther League First Lutheran ‘Church Alice Monahan Walter Morkall Bernard Wipplinger Duretta . Walters William Sbentroth Elfrieda Kammeyer Gertrude Wiegert

Mrs Bert McKee to Be Speaker at Federation Dinner

Mrs Bert McKee of Des Moines will be guest speaker at a Waterloo Federation of Women's Organization dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Black's tea room. She is a former Des Moines City Federation president and has served on the Des Moines school board. Announcement was made by federation president Mrs E F Stevenson.

Bert McKee Des’ Moines Waterloo Federation of Women's’ Organization McKee City Federation of Des Moines E. F. Stevenson Federation

Hints on Hair Care and Dry Shampoo Methods

A vintage advice piece outlines weekly shampoo for short hair, tips to counter dry scalp with oil or tonics, and a dry powder shampoo method using ORRIS root. It details brushing technique, using a stiff brush, and keeping the brush clean by regularly wiping it on a towel. It also mentions olive oil scalp massage and cautions about cleansing cream without nourishment.

Mrs W E Silver Elected President of Rowena Circle

Mrs W E Silver was elected president of Rowena circle an organization subsidiary to the Yeomen at a meeting yesterday afternoon in Mrs Silvers home Mrs Will Humphries was made vice president and Mrs Ella Jorgensen secretary treasurer Favors at 500 were won by Mrs Rose Baidfield Mrs Claude Anderson and Mrs Eva Duke Plans for a card party Friday afternoon Nov 4 were made The hostess served refreshments

W. BE. Silver Rowena Circle Yeomen

Club Notes from Sherwood Park Tea Dinner

Double XX club gathered yesterday at Mrs A H Holts cottage in Sherwood park with eighteen seated outdoors for a chicken noodle dinner as autumn leaves decorated the scene. Out of town guests included Mrs Belle Dunning and Mrs Albert Smith of Strawberry Point. Luncheon Bridge club set to meet at 1pm tomorrow with Mrs Charles L Lewis. Joyle club to meet with Mrs Alexander Mutch tomorrow afternoon.

A. H. Holt Sherwood Park Belle Dunning Albert Smith Strawberry Point Bridge Club Charles L. Lewis

Church Groups Schedule Local Meetings This Week

Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian LadiesAid meets at Mrs James Edwards home with hostesses H C Moeller H A Gee Munger William Parrott and C H Harned assisting. Meeting starts 10 am. Each member to bring own dishes silver and thimble. Division 6 of St Pauls Methodist Episcipal Ladies Aid meets Thursday at Mrs Bert Kuennie home. Loyal Helpers Bible class at Plymouth Congregational church Thursday 7 30 pm. Mrs Leo Brooks to present lesson chapter with hostesses Miss Elizabeth Harrison Miss Jessie Sweeney Mrs William Hardcastle. Home Missionary society of St Pauls M E met last evening at Mrs Leon Hefmer home with devotionals led by Mrs Bertha Stover and enigmas by Mrs Carl Updegraff. Hostess assisted by Mrs Raymond Brown and Mrs Bert Kuchnile.

Cedar Heights Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Bert Kuennie Loyal Helpers Bible Class Plymouth Congregational Church Leo Brooks Elizabeth Harrison Jessie Sweeney William Hardcastle Home Missionary Society of St. Paul’s M. E. Church Leon Hef Mer Bertha Stover Carl Updegraff Raymond Brown Bert Kuchnile

Iowa Business Woman Magazine Praised By Club

The Iowa Business Woman magazine, second issue volume 5, edited by Meddie Hombs in Waterloo, gains praise. Elizabeth Kenney outlines club growth rules, while Miss Wieder and Miss Bess Nichols serve as editors and managers. Other articles feature Edna Lick on Alaska, Sara Rett poetry, and reports from Davenport to Mason City with education and politics discussions.

Iowa ‘Business Woman Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Waterloo Meddie, Hombs Callie Wieder Bess Nichols Beatrice Reichert Elizabeth Kenney Oakland Miss Wieder Edna’ Lick Waterloo B P.W. Plus Michigan Lydia M. Barrette Mason City Iowa Business Woman P. W. Club First Congregational Church Lew Sarett America Lew Sarrett Chicago McKenna Sarett Myra Pape Northwestern Bell Telephone Company President Coolidge Rapid City S. D Madeline Donnelly J.E. Donnelly University of Iowa Albert Steindler Children’s ‘Hospital Iowa City Agnes Samuelson Public Instruction Des Moines Miriam S. Holland Fort Madison National Republican

Sadler Tooman Vows Pledged at St Johns Church

Miss Minnie E Tooman daughter of Mrs Anna Walker 2028 Mulberry street wed John J Sadler son of Mr and Mrs Matt Sadler Raymond at St Johns Catholic church. Rev N J Lentz performed the ceremony. The wedding party wore coral and tearose outfits with bouquets. After a motor trip the couple will live in Waterloo.

Minnie E. Tooman Anna Walker Mulberry Street John J. Sadler Matt Sadler Raymond St. John’s Catholic Church N. J. Lentz Mary Laurencia Florence Roth Coral Georges Dorothy Lynch Columbia N. J. Sadler Des Moines Isa Warloo

Opening Meeting of Year by Alcott P T A

Mrs. W. W. Stark, president, was appointed delegate to the biennial convention of the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers at a meeting in Alcott school. The group decided to buy toothbrushes for children in need and praised the sixth grade for the attendance flag. New principal Miss Lucille Loban and new teacher Miss Dorothy Wells were introduced. Activities included piano solo by Bernice Berg, a reading by Maxine Mead, and a four-piece instrumental trio.

W. ‘W. Stark Council Bluffs Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers Alcott School Parent-Teacher Association Lucille Loban Sidney Smith Dorothy Wells Roy Hanson Florence Wald Bernice Berg Maxine Mead J.A. McEwen Thelma Hoadley Ettabelle Storer Frieda Buennecke Welch

First M. E. Choir Elects Officers

Members of the First Methodist choir and guests enjoyed a hallowe en party in the church parlors. Officers were elected after refreshments. The W B A blue triangle league holds a dinner meeting and Leola Strope speaks on The Tabernacle. Dorothy Kistner birthday party featured cards games gifts and supper. A thimblebee will be hosted by Mrs Chesebro.

First Methodist Church W. T. Gordon Roy Gilfillan Pauline Horton Hallowe’en J. G. Wright O. A. McKirryher GC. A. Scholin George Smelser Floyd Goodrich J. W. St. John Pauline Blue Triangle League Association Leola Strope Tabernacle

City in Brief: Weekend Trips and Local News

Broken lens duplicated at Buchanan's. M. C. A. building and families report returns from trips to Mankato and Chicago. Local residents plan Colorado painting and repair work on farms near Bennett. District court jurors recalled for 9 a.m. tomorrow for Mary E. Dyer v. Thomasae guardian plea. Several visitors and relatives of Mrs Loomer depart. An eight pound pike wowed onlookers in Cedar Heights river sale by Nic Webber. Rev Warren L Steeves and Rev G L Kenagy noted as pastors in town.

G. W. Wood Mary E. Dyer Thomas Ae Roy Sinnard

Sioux City Pastor Heads Social Work

The Iowa state conference of social work adjourned after electing officers and selecting Grinnell as next year’s convention site. New officers include Rev. Charles E. Snyder of Sioux City as president and Wesley Johnson of Dayton as vice president, with Louise Cottrell of Iowa City as secretary.

Council Bluffs INS Iowa State Conference of Social Work Grinnell Charles E. Snyder Sioux City James Devitt Oskalonsa O. S. Vonkrog Eldora Wesley Johnson Dayton Louise Cottrell Iowa City

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