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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1928

Page

2

Women discuss Goldsmith Sheridan and 18th century drama

Mrs Winkun B Nauman opened a Literary Department program at the Woman's Club clubhouse morning, contrasting Goldsmith and Sheridan in reaction against late 17th to early 18th century drama. Colley Cibber Garrick and Siddons era actors were reviewed, with Shakesperean drama dominant. Over 50 members attended the luncheon, followed by Romance Languages plans.

Goldsmith Sheridan Winkun B. Nauman Woman's Club Goldsmth Mrs. Wallman Scandal H. B. Boles Colley Cibber James Quinn Charles Macklin David Garrick Garrick Clive F. A. Hiessjing Ie Romance Languages Department

Social calendar events and gatherings listed for Cedar Falls and region

Tonight events include Marlon Talley concert at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and dances at Klks Club Wesley and Senior Leagues at First Methodist Church Mooseheart party at Boose Hall and more. Saturday features junior auxiliary YWCA Little Players Miss Annette Lingelbach two parties at Graves Memorial and Walnut Street Baptists Home Builders class with Mr and Mrs R H Bopp Petrova bridge club and annual events by Sons of Union Veterans and Theta Gamma Nu sorority.

Marlon Talley Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Lks Wesley M. E. Church Mooseheart Boose Hall Freundschaft KK. P. All Sons of Union Veterans Father and Son Memorial Braccabse Waterloo Black Hawk Junilor Graves Memorial U. B Walnut Street Baptist Church R. H. Bopp Petrova Bridge Club Nick Phillips Y. W. O. A. Little Players Annette Lingelbach Oty Gounell Sons of Union Veterans Memorial Hal U. B. Church

Nashua Couple Will Celebrate Golden Wedding

Nashua Mr and Mrs A H Nafus will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner on the south shore of Cedar EC. They married October 27 1878 at Horton IA and later moved to Kossuth County before settling in Nashua where Mr Nafus runs an implement and grain business with his son Roy.

Courier Nezhita A. H. Nafus Horie Cedar EB Jane Young Alfred Nafus Horton Bert Kossuth County Roy John Nashua Truman Putney Brookfield Nafus Wafus

Halloween party draws 150 at American Legion Auxiliary

About 150 people attended a Halloween masquerade at Memorial Hall hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Thursday evening. Games and stunts circulated prizes, dancing and a supper were provided. Mrs. W. E. Silver led serving and Mrs. James E. Trimble headed decorations.

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall W. E. Silver James EK. Trimble

Wheeler elected sesocrate grand patron at Tews Grand Chapter

T L Wheeler of Waterloo was elected sesocrate grand patron of Tews Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, at closing sessions in Cedar Rapids. Other officers named include Mrs Ethel Seidler Jamaica VA and Frank B Hallagan Des Moines as worthy grand matron and patron. Des Moines chosen for 1924 convention site.

T. L. Wheeler Waterloo Tews Order of Eastern Star Gedar Rapids Ethel Seidler Jamaica Frank B. Hallagan Des Moines Ada G. Thompson Cedar Rapids Mary H. S. Johnson Humboldt

Hints in Beauty Care Nail Polish

Beauty guidance on nail care emphasizes the cuticle, polishing, and gloss techniques. It advises keeping a tinted gloss for emergencies, using powder and a padded chamois for a lasting shine, daily light polishing to improve circulation, and general tips for healthy pink nails. It includes stray health tips and references a Mrs. M.C. and Miss Cy.

Miss Cy

Local Woman Presides at State Missionary Meet

Mrs. F B Asquith of this city will preside at sessions in Cedar Rapids for the Iowa Baptist convention October 30 to November 4. A Tuesday director and leader conference is planned, with main sessions starting Wednesday at 9 am. Speakers include Dr A T Robertson, Mrs Mary E Bloomer, Miss Elsie Kappen, and Miss Ruth Linwall. Alice Brimson will give the principal address at the missionary banquet.

F. BR. Asquith Baptist Women's Mmi 1 Society Cedar Rapids Iowa Baptist Convention Asquith A. T Robertson Louisville Mary E. Bloomer Elsie Kappen New York Ruth Linwall Chicago Central District Misa Alice Brimson Baptist Missionary Training School Worldwide Guild J. Kenagy First Baptist Church

Club Notes Mixed Bridge and Halloween Socials Listed

Local bridge clubs meet at various homes including Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Phillips 723 Franklin. Halloween party plans at Gates Park Civic club and Do A Best club gatherings feature prizes and dining. Future events note gatherings at Mrs. JQ Truax 2237 Fourth, Mrs. Davidson 57 Mulberry, and Mrs. Wilson 702 Eleventh Street West with prizes won by members.

Petrova Bridge Club Nicholas Phillips Franklin Street Gates Park William G. Davidson Muljerry Street Dale Williamsor Allison Maynard Roger Lawrence Dav Jason

Flags Presented to Three City Schools This Week

Daughters of Union Veterans presented flags at Kingsley Roosevelt and Grant schools, with ceremonies led by local instructors and student recipients named. Additional flags went to Sacred Heart, Waterloo junior high, Lafayette, and Francis Grout schools. Also covered are Hadassah fund-raising bridge events, upcoming meetings, and social notices including birthday and wedding-related gatherings.

Daughters of Union Kingsley School A. G. Muncey Fred Stevenson Robert Link Roosevelt School Marlys. Sanford Ruth Halloway James Armstrong Dave Siegel South Street Hadassah, Society Emergency Fund Herman Kaplan Shaties ‘Tenenbaum Tomer Kaplan Chicago J. Greenberg Meyer Friedman Forest City

P T A Council Meeting Schedule At City W C A

A special program has been arranged for the regular Parent Teacher Association city council meeting. It will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 20 oclock at the Y M C A building.

City Council of Parent-Teacher Associations

Church Gathering At Trinity Lutheran Draws 255 Members

About 255 members attended a Thursday evening gathering at Trinity American Lutheran church. A musical program was enjoyed. refreshments were served by a committee. Officers led by Mrs. J Moreh included A. Peterson president and R. E B. Clay secretary. Mrs. Sterling Brooks was accepted for membership. First Lutheran Missionary Society hosted a party at Mrs Brink's home with games and a talk by Marga Meade. Attendees included Rey Harris Culvertson and others.

Shirley Mae Mumby Irvin Carl Beener Summer Street Beverly Comstock Charles Boyce R. H. Mumby Charles Beener Trinity American Lutheran Church Clrete J Moreh Allen Sireet A. H. Peterson Birt R. E B. Clay Morchel Sterling Brooks Ies Lutheray Aissionary Sve Mrs. 3 J. Brink Center Street Thursd Marga Meade Xe Dolores

DaNontraditional Brain Teaser Sparks Noisy Debate

A cryptic prompt referencing DeMonin and a test of shortest phrasing surfaced amid a noisy online debate. It mentions a fictional S erulplary Gasextety T square and a Wesrepubs C, prompting curiosity about acronyms and hidden meanings.

DeMonin de Aelidy

Mrs. S. Joe Brown to Address Colored Women on Politics

Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the colored women's division of the Republican state central committee, will address a meeting of colored women at 8 p.m. in colored Masonic hall on Mobile street. Her Des Moines home and long involvement in state Republican politics are noted.

S. Joe Brown Colored Women's Republican State Central Committee Masonic Hall Mobile’ Street

Ray Short Wins Most Y Members at Jubilee YMCA

A total of 487 new members were reported at the closing of the six ninth Jubilee week membership campaign at the YMCA last night. Division A led by Ray L. Short, winners of the chicken dinner in last year's campaign, doubled last night, rolling up 2,879 points. Other divisions followed with Dr. C. A. Boatman chairing Division Y with 2,674.5 points and Rev. J. T. B. Niven chairing Division M with 2,661 points.

Ray L. Short C. A. Boatman JT. B. Niven Lowell C. Ransom

Lafay ette Children Guests of Mrs Clute Lafayette

Twenty five children from Lafay ette chapel and Lafayette school were guests yesterday afternoon of Mrs. August Clute at 138 Adrian street. Refreshments were served. Mrs Clute invited parents as well as children to Lafayette chapel services at 2:39 and 3 p m Sunday. Old Prexy Back University of Iowa Oct 25 George E MacLean, president 1899 1911, returns from England lecture tour.

Lafayette Chapel Lafayette School August Clute Adrian Street Iowa City George E. MacLean University of Iowa England

City in Brief and Courtyard Notes From Des Moines to Iowa City

Local notices report Mr and Mrs A J Howard visiting relatives in Des Moines while Mr and Mrs Dave Siegel plan a trip to Iowa City for the Iowa Minnesota football game. Mrs Ray Nesbit notes blooming rose bushes and garden strawberries. Mr and Mrs Nicholas Geymer visit their brother in Gilbertville after four months touring Europe. The Kenagy family arrives for winter with their son Rev L Kenagy at First Baptist. Miss Helen Hadish, Osage French teacher, stops with parents on way to Iowa City homecoming and football game. Loyal Lines files for divorce alleging cruel treatment. custody of an 8 year old and $60 monthly alimony sought. Ray O Wyland of the National Boy Scout council will address Kiwanis at Hotel Issell Samson Nov 18 at 12 18 pm. Yesterday an erroneous bid said he would speak at Canopus. correction noted.

A. J. Howard Fourth Street Des Moines Dave Siegel South Street Iowa City Ray Nesbit Clough Street R. H. Kenagy Neosho L. Kenagy First Baptiss Church Loyal Lines Sarary Lines Canopus Elu

Elizabeth Maloney Injured When Wheel Falls Off Car

Mrs Elizabeth Maloney 519 Wellington street west is in St Francis hospital after an auto accident two miles west of Jesup last evening The driver Peter Pappas and his daughter Esther 3 have bruises at their Wellington street home The wheel detachment caused the ditch crash First aid was given by Independence residents Dorothy Kreger and Mr and Mrs C G Wilcox The party was brought to the hospital where all except Mrs Maloney were released

Elizabeth Maloney Wellington Street St. Francis Hospital Jesup Peter Pappas Esther Dorothy Kreger C. G. Wilcox Independence Waterloo Maloney

Rotary Halloween Party at Rotary Reserve

Rotary members and Anns plan a Halloween party to be held Monday evening at Rotary Reserve. Roy Linhard and committee oversee the dinner, to be served at approximately the usual hour. Dismissal of sunset case in Montana court noted, with a duck shooting dispute over past sunset time. Queen Victoria of Spain to shop in Madrid before London trip with visits to Paris.

Rotary Anns Rotary Reserve Roy Linhard Hayzleith Roy Westerland Gordon Summer H. B. Mitchell FL Meier Nimrods Madrid Queen Victoria Spain Infantas Beatrix Maria Christna London Paris Christ Mas Shipping

Sheriff Denies Affidavit Data in Kens ton Gse

In Allison Iowa Lt Oct 25 attorney Milton Fields sought parole for Lucile Kenison jailed three months in Butler county on a bootlegging charge. Affidavits by Waterloo citizens including Sheriff Wagner claim good character. Judge Kelley set Nov 5 for hearing. Wagner says he did not certify her character and notes prior minor arrests. Kenison listed as 1326 Jefferson St with records under Lansing.

Allison Milton Fields Waterloo Lucile Kenison Butler County Fields H. T. Wagoner Wagner Lucille Kenison Kenison Lucille Lansing Jefferson Street

Man faces murder or assault charge in deadly struggle

Clarence Thomas 19 and John Daugherty wrestled for a revolver as Daugherty aimed to kill Leona Crane 23 over a presumed dating dispute. Crane remained seriously injured. In a separate note, Mary Clay 80 of Flintshire Wales reportedly walked 200000 miles in 40 years delivering letters as a retired auxiliary postman.

Clarence Thomas Daugherty Leona Crane Thomas Mary Clay Flintshire Wales

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