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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1926

Page

2

Social luncheon at Black’s sparoom decorated with chrysanthemum

Mrs T J Harrison presided at a Saturday luncheon in Black's sparoom with orchid and yellow decor. A large chrysanthemum basket graced the center and Mrs James Clark, Mrs Russell Steg, and Mrs R J Price assisted. An out of town guest from Hammond Indiana Mr F Hughes joined Mrs Harrison.

T. J. Harrison Black James Clark Russell Steg R. J. Price F. Hughes Himmond Ind Waterloo Mrs. Harrison Munes A. Clark W. ©. Newsum J. T. Kenyon E. J. Magee W. L. Deters H. J. Rouse Max Miller Harry A. Tninkelberg A. Gibson Ht. J. Ae F. Oc. Fish Robert Hardin Arch McFar BP. F. Hughes

Miss Bee Bowen and John B Shaw Wed at Cedar Falls

Miss Bee Bowen and John B Shaw wed at the West Presbyterian church Cedar Falls in a ceremony conducted by Dr John Robertson Macartney of Winterset with 159 guests from Chicago area attending A reception followed at the church luncheon served by women of Most Presbyterian church Cedar Falls The bridal party includes maid of honor Maury Butler and bridesmaids Flora Halley Gwendolyn Korn Margaret Eichin Hazel Woishird Florence Burke Mary Henderson other guests plan a reception at Wheaton Beach hotel Chicago

Cedar Fall Get Spevlil Wiestreesbylerian John B. Shaw Evanston Bee Bowen Meo First Presbyterian Church Cedar Fila Chicago Most Presbyterian Church Adna May Th L. S. Alexander Cedar Walla Maury Butler Cedar Falth Flora Halley Gwendolyn Korn Margaret Echiin Hazel Woishird Florence Burke Cedar Wells Misa Mary Henderson Marengo Shaw Wheewater Beach Ste

Junior Auxiliary of Woman's Club Meets for Dance and Party

The Junior Auxiliary of the Fine Arts department of Waterloo Woman's Club met at the club house with over 40 members present. Miss Rosalie Jackson presided as readings by Miss Dorothy Holmes and piano solos by Misses Dorothy Bell and Audrey Corson were on the program. Mrs. A S Weishaar and Mrs. L C Hemsworth gave short talks and refreshments were served. New members listed include Marion Lawson Imogene Dawson Dorothy Hitchcock Lila Shanger Ramona Smith Lorraine Gibson Alice Vaughn Virginia Galloway Leone Mowbray Wilma Smith Louvise Green Marian Johnson Florence Youngs Bonnie Hull Mildred Hensiry Grace Webbeking.

Fine Arts Waterloo Woman's Club Rosalie Jackson Dorothy Holmes Dorothy Bell Audrey Corson L. C. Hemsworth Ial Josephine Mains Lillian Grange Carol Burr Dee McEl- Hinney Marion Lawson Imogene Dawson Dorothy Hitchcock Lila, Shanger Ramona Smith Lorraine Gibson Alice Vaughn Virginia Galloway Leone Mowbray Wilma Smith Louvise Green Marian Johnson Florence Youngs Bonnie Hull Mildred Hensiry Grace Webbeking

Bride of a Week Honored at Gift Shower in Nora Parker's Honor

Mrs Ralph Byford hosted a miscellaneous shower for Nora Parker prior to her marriage last Saturday. Guests included Miss Ritz and Mrs Sibert with sisters Gladys and Vesper Rizner serving a two course luncheon. The event featured celestial blue and coral colors and a themed centerpiece.

Ralph Byford Puli Hathaway Nora ‘Parker Gladys Vesper Rizner Leonard Britz‘pian Harold Sibert

Past Matrons and Patrons Banquet Ends Grand Chapter

The annual banquet for Past Matrons and Patrons at Hotel Russell-Lamson honored Mrs T L Wheeler retiring as worthy grand matron and Mr Perry retiring as worthy grand patron. Mrs P J Martin hosted a luncheon for past grand matrons, with Lena Ward as grand matron and Dorothy Martin assisting, concluding the forty-ninth annual grand chapter session.

T. L. Wheeler Waterlan Order of the Trn Star Mid Roseos Kh Zern Perry Russell-Lamson P. J. Martin Lena D. Ward Dorothy Martin Roy Hulett Mabel Luce A. B. Erbe Grand Chapter

Knapp Orchestra Hosts Halloween Party at Black’s

Knapp's Combined Orchestra hosted a Halloween party in Black’s Tenn Room with 33 at dinner. Guests included director J C Knapp, Mrs Knapp, Don Dilley, and party favors were given to several attendees. Later, Mr and Mrs Orvis celebrated birthday anniversaries with games, gifts, and luncheon hosted by Mrs Kurt Voight and Mrs Clarence Oryle.

Hallowe'en Knapp Black Tenn Room Elizabeth Viegplier Emma ‘Taylor Velma Smith Gladys Billings Opal Derby J. C. Knapp Don Dilley Dilley Music House Hallowe’en W. H. Orvis Bunce Bess Huston Clarence Arnold Ai. W. Brink W. J. Harris Court Wilson Chicago Orvis Kurt Voight Clarence Oryle

Lemon Based Beauty Tips From Forbe Hints

Seasonal and year round beauty advice focusing on lemon use for hair lightening facial bleaching and nail care. Includes mild mixtures with ammonia rose water glycerine and castile soap plus cautions on skin sensitivity and diet linked to appearance.

Mike Castile

Engaged couple announced in Denver party

Esther Guenther of Denver and Laverne W. Wente of 1302 Ta gun avenue were announced as engaged last night at a Denver gathering hosted by Miss Guenther’s sister-in-law. Nov 25 is set for the wedding. guests included family and friends, with a buffet luncheon and turkeys bearing the announcements.

Esther Guenther Ernest Guenther Denver Laverne W. Wente J. H. Wente Tagun Avenue WW. Steege W. C. Steege Fred Ahman H. Kehe O. F. Koepke BE. C. Guenther Lulu Lorenzen Viola Meier Augusta Meier Marie Guenther E. H. Keke Wente Em. Meg Rath Packing Company

Shell Rock Pair Married Here by Rev J A Young

Miss Mildred Mellroy of Shell Rock and Emmit Steele of Waverly were married at 2 pm in First Methodist Church with Dr J Arthur Young officiating. The bride wore golden brown satin and crepe with velvet and satin hat. attendants were Velma Walter and Reed J. Mellroy. The couple will spend the weekend in Des Moines after the ceremony.

Mildred MeInroy Shell Ia Emmit Steele Waverly J. Arthur Young Velma Walter Reed J. MeInroy Shell Rock Des Moines A. D. Mellroy Shell Lock Butter County Steele Charles William Steele Janesville

St Marys Club Hosts Gay Hallowe'en Party

Seventy young people attended St Marys Catholic Girls club Halloween party in the parish hall. Guests wore colorful costumes and danced and played games. Costume favors went to Mary Frances Murman Mary Nebio and Roy Kief. Committee members included Mary Kreelit Luella Dietsch Ruth Marina and Genevieve Walker.

St. Mary Parfut Hallowe'en Mary Frances Murman Mary Nebio Roy Kief Mary ‘Kreelit Luella Dietsch Ruth Marina Genevieve Walker

Friedl Seeks Court Order to Remove Fence at Restaurant

Andrew Friedl petitioned a mandamus to force removal of a fence built across a private alley behind his restaurant at 603 Commercial Street by his uncle and landlord Wenzl Friedl. The court set 9 am November 3 for the hearing.

Andrew Friedl Elley Commercial Street Wenel Friedl Hin Enrance G. W. Wood Andrew Fried Wenzl Friedl

City in Brief awaits updates on local residents and events

Ill for three weeks Mrs. O A Manning of 1523 Jefferson St shows improvement while Mrs. F W L Antbal of 1601 Jefferson St remains unchanged from a week long illness. Judge G W Wood grants divorce to William Husman from Myrtle Husman for desertion. they wed in Golden Colorado on November 11, 1918 and separated in 192. Waterloo nurses plan re organization meeting at Black's tearoom to revive the city nurses club inactive for three years. Police disperse youths tangled with radio aerials on Wirden Street, while Sgt Walker and Driver Colvin handle the scene. C W Buchanan of 306 Iowa St reports wife left with his car and cash, but denies partner left for Michigan after seven weeks. Advertisement notes 15 off on photos at The Tritz Studio and flu capsules advertised.

G. W. Wood William Husman Myrtle Husman Golden Colo Black Waterloo Nurses’ Club Wirden Street P. B. Walker Roy Colvin C. W. Buchanan Iowa Street Chicago

Pioneer minister Rev Robert McCormack dies at home

Funeral services for Rev. Robert TQ AloCormack a pioneer minister of this section who died at his home 826 Fowler Street will be held at 11 a m Sunday at Free Methodist church. He was born January 23 1838 in Manilla Indiana and moved to Madison Wisconsin as a youth. He was ordained in 1864 and served as presiding elder and delegate to general conference. Surviving with his widow are four children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He and his wife moved to Iowa in 1864. Burial at Payette Idaho.

Robert TQ AloCormack Fowler Street Pree Methodist J. W. Whiteside Payette Lla Mr. RieCormack Manilla Rush County Indiana Charles MacCormack Madi+ son Wis Western College Toledo Augusta Jones Monticello Iowa Upper Town Nettie Jamison Mabel Baldwin Waterloo Fiotence Reid Vermillon S. D R. B., McCormack Ia. Gneson Vernon M. McCormack Srani

Local Resident Born Near City Ends Lifespan

An obituary notes a man born on the Gifford farm just south of the city. He taught after graduating from the high school, later retired as a Quaker and stayed loyal to the faith. He endured poor health for years. Survived by a widow and two sons and two sisters.

Waa Gifford Ile Waa

Estate of Traer Man Goes to Scottish Kin

Three fourths of the late William Bodle Traer estate now cash and fees to relatives in Scotland. Executor Dr R G Byrnes. One share stays in the United States $419.88 to David Bodin. A brother in East Challoch Scotland and sister Mary McGowan in Scotland receive equal shares. The fourth share split among six Traer nephews and nieces. Iowa inheritance tax five percent. treaty reduces Britain bound tax for Scottish beneficiaries. Former Penn College educator Elmer Gifford dies in Lindsay California.

William Bodle Traer Scotland East Challoch Mary McGowan Iowa United States Great Britain Penn College California

Wave and Sheen Hair Dressing Claim from Eden Wallace Hoppa

An advertisement extols Wave and Sheen by Eden Wallace Hoppa as a versatile hair dressing for all styles, claiming lasting curl, fluff, and smooth hold without grease. It asserts universal appeal for men and women, noting permanence of waves and ease of use with a 75 cent price.

Eden Wallace Hoppa Marcel Edna Wallace Hopper Paris Ineg

New Kotex sanitary pads promise comfort and safety

A promotional blurb urges women to switch to Kotex pads, claiming five times the absorbency of ordinary cotton pads, deodorizing to prevent odors, and eliminating laundry and embarrassment. It emphasizes ease of purchase at drug and department stores for a few cents per 12 count, urging immediate use.

KOTEX

Masked Revels Highlight Club Notes Evening

Mr and Mrs Tonal Axtell entertained Noo Folk and husbands at a masked party last evening at their home. Guests included Mrs Her Velena Axtell Mr and Mrs Sebo and Mr and Mrs Rietarth Tyler Payors to Mrs Ruby TL M Miller and W F Carpenter. Vera midnight tunes and Linive readings followed. Josla dish was center and a business meeting honored Mrs Dan Neill Mr Wat Mrs Dan Neill and Mrs Wal Srvitey were voted on a new py.

Tonal] Axtell Noo Eir Her É Velen Axtell Afr Ore Josla Alexander Murteh Dan CP Neill Wat Dan Niel Wal Minoes M. Thompson Marry Hardin

Church News from Central Christian and First Congregational

Members met at Mrs G1s home after a church gathering. A future dinner and program were planned with First Congregational Church hosting a Hichoon at the church dining room next Wednesday. Fellowship class plans a Halloween parade party at Mr and Mrs Wimhaueh in Castle Hill. members meet at the church to carpool to the Umbaugh residence.

Central Christian Ehuveh Bantes Wong D 'Ereek Mra Taw Wrre First M. FE Wimhaueh Castle Hil Umbaugh Real

Funeral Service Led by Quaker Minister in Cedar Falls

Francis Hawn died of heart disease at his home on Town street Cedar Falls. The funeral service was conducted by Rev Charles White a boyhood friend and Quaker minister. details note his long state reputation through his work with the Friends church.

Tery Charles White Friends Church Mall Cedar’ Falls Francis’ Hawn Darerits Town Street

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