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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1925

Page

2

Rev MacDonald and Mrs MacDonald Honored at Wal Out Picnic

More than 200 members of Wal-Out Street Baptist Church and guests from other denominations gathered in Cedar River Park for a farewell tribute to Rev R X MacDonald and his wife. The crowd pinned $175 in bills on their clothing after an informal program with talks by ministers and church leaders.

Wal- Out Street Baptist Church Cedar River Park R. X. MacDonald Frank Puller J. Ral Macartney Rat Presbyterian Mirs. MacDonald Billy’ Pierce

Special Labor Day Dinner at Sunnyside Club

Sunnyside Country Club will serve a special Labor Day dinner at noon and night September 7. Reservations should be made early, preferably by Saturday noon. September events include bridge sessions on the 7th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, plus two dinner dances on September 4 and 18. The invitational two day golf tournament is scheduled for October 3 and 4, coinciding with the Dairy Cattle Congress. Members are urged to invite out of town friends to enter.

Sunnyside Country Club Dairy Cattle Congress

Becker Chapter Resumes Year’s Sessions Under Star Leadership

Becker Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star led by Mrs. C. H. Trunkey resumed sessions at the Masonic temple after summer vacation. About 75 attended including several visitors and local teachers. Initiation ceremonies for two candidates included Miss Gladys Towne singing Rock of Ages. a social hour followed adjournment. Dining hall service was led by Mrs. W. E. Peavey and others.

Emily, Gates Lee Ostrander Harold Fox William Strickler

Waterloo D A R Plans Dinner Meeting to Open Year

Waterloo chapter of the D A R schedules a dinner meeting on September 11 at Black's to begin the year’s activities. A preceding board meeting and post dinner program are planned with hostess group including Mrs. E G Leffler and Mrs. J R Roberts.

Black’s Waterloo J. R. Roberts F. A. Gibson Wostesses E.G. Leffler G. C. Kennedy Alta Fisher C. F. Brown Ben Hesser Thomas

Courier Seeks Club Programs and Membership Lists

The society department asks women's organizations to send club programs and membership lists for accurate announcements. Officials should submit meeting reports to the society editor by phone or in writing, with a cutoff time and no long musical programs by telephone. Cooperation between Waterloo women and the press is urged for an up to date page.

Mechanical Department Society Department Waterloo

Friday Meetings Highlight Local Fraternal Groups

Friday afternoon events include the Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the Regular session at Fireman's hall. Lincoln circle Fortnightly meets in Memorial hall and Temple Rebekah No 54 holds a regular meeting in the Odd Fellows hall east.

B. of Lb FL & E Fireman's Hall Lincoln Circle Memorial Hall Temple Rebekah No. 54 O. F Hall East

Mary Callahan and James Craney Wed at Independence

Miss Mary Callahan and James J. Craney wed at St. John’s Catholic Church in Independence at 7 a m. with Father R A Ormsby officiating. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s parents home.

Mary Callahan James Craney Independence

Morrison to appear in third recital on Sept. 25

Lincoln Neb. soprano Mrs. Bess Gearhart Morrison will perform at First Congregational Church on September 25 after two prior acclaimed appearances in Waterloo. The program, titled The Fool, previously featured at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Joint sponsorship comes from Westminster auxiliary and First Congregational Women’s groups.

Bess Gearhart Morrison Lincoln Neb Westminster Presbyterian Church Woman’s Rotary Club First Congregational Church Woman's Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Women's Organization First Congregational Morrison Fred W. Wimberley

Beauty Tips For Fresh Eyes And General Health

The piece advises resting tired eyes to look younger, using dark rooms and brief eye rests, avoiding reading in moving vehicles, using warm and cold compresses, and keeping the body healthy. It warns against eye strain, suggests limited use of glasses, and mentions home remedies like boric acid solutions and agar agar for skin and hair issues. It also notes caution about not inserting substances into the eye and comments on nose oiliness linked to bodily health.

Grace Methodist Church Elects New Officers

Mrs Yahuke was chosen president of the Ladies Aid Department of Grace Methodist Church at a Wednesday meeting. Mrs DeWald retires after three terms. Mrs Shirley becomes assistant. Other officers include Mrs Lundberg as second vice president, Mrs Dusk as secretary, and Mrs Ninse as treasurer. A penny supper was planned for September 18. Members also heard a Home Mission Society report and a scene in a parlor car exhibit staged by Mrs Park and Mrs Greason led the Foreign Missionary division.

Yahuke Grace Methodist Church George W. DeWald Joseph Shirley Yahiake Je Lundberg Loren A. Dusk B. J. Ninse Misa Mary Esther iNagenen Ynad Moonlight Sanita Henshoven Home Mission ATV Soviety S. A. Cohagen J. B. Park A. M. Greason Poreign Missionary Division Funch Valtnke Arhadaies Peterson

Waterloo Women of American Ass'n to Assemble Tuesday

Waterloo branch of the American Association of University Women will open its year with a social gathering Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. W. A. Laine an alumna of Simpson College Indianola. The event features an original one act play Sweet Solitude by Mrs. J. C. Knox a violin solo by Mrs. Wilma Basher with Laverne Beal on piano and a business session led by president EFJ Miller plus committee announcements.

Waterloo American Association of University Women Veuc Hame W. A. Laie Simpson College Indianola J. C. Knox Wilma Basher Galloway Dallas Tex C. S. Basher Laverne Beal EF. J. Miller Callie Weider YW. CG. A

Woman's groups hold all day church gathering

Mrs. FLT Alford presided over the First Presbyterian aid department gathering with J O Trumbauer as treasurer candidate. Several members and guests participated in programs, piano solo, and a review of Beyond the Border while other church circles hosted meetings and social events including a picnic at a rural home.

Flt. Alford Womans Working Association First Presbyterian Church Alford J. O. Trumbauer R. A. Doty E. Cheney Victor Kelford Lawrence Lowe Aid J. E. Moore C. W.kline J. R. Macartney T. A. McManus Woman's Society of Walnut Street Baptist Church Sociel Zons Itt Kaas Sitand Tuthill Ladlmes Typlunteer

Community groups plan meetings and picnics in town

Members of St. John's Sewing Circle hosted 60 women with a 500-strong audience in the school auditorium. First Baptist and Graves Memorial United Brethren hold gatherings and fall activity plans. Church groups organize picnics at Elk Run Byrnes Park and East Park Presbyterian hosts informal meetings. Church of the Redeemer Ladies Social Union to serve a chicken supper at a September quarterly meeting.

St. John'’s Sewing Circle Favors Inlay Clarence Massey Frank Conners First Baptist Sunday Good Elk Run Byrnes Park St. John’s Young People’s Club Church of the Redeemer Ladies’ Social Union

Club Notes and Postponed Meeting For Friday

The T N B club postponed its Friday meeting for one week. Mrs Frank Johnson entertained Z and Etc club members at Bishops cafeteria Wednesday afternoon with supper served at 5 after the game. Favors in 600 went to Mrs Kenneth Farrell and Mrs J D Callahan.

T. N. B. Club Frank Johnson Bishop's Cafeteria Kenneth Farrell J. D. Callahan

Cook Families Reunite in Independence Gathering

Independence, Sept. 3. The Cook families hold a reunion with all members present. Dr and Mrs Robert Cook of New Haven Conn arrived Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Will Cook and wife, touring the west, came Monday. Florence Cook returned from New York City where she attended summer school at Columbia University. Ray A Cook came home from California after several weeks on business. It is the first time in years all siblings are together. Mrs Wilt Cook, of French origin, is visiting the country for the first time.

Independence Cook Robert Cook New Haven Conn Will Cook West Plorence Cook New York City Columbia University Ray A. Cook California Wilt Cook Mt. Vernon Upper Iowa E. J. Thierman Yellowstone Park Colorado Clarence Ff Faust Levangeliest Latc Dubuate J. T. Engle Griswold Evangelient Church John C. Orth Presterian Church Maynard Cedar Falls Rally Club Black Hawk J.M. Seltenrich Anna Lammer Des Moines Henry Lake Columbia J. GB. Lake Washington Street Marie Harker Michigan W. N. Hostrop Richard Chicago Union Savings Bank Geb. Varderveer Canada W. S. Barnett Fairfield Centerville Christ Juhl Royal Fugene Ore Jennie Simonton St. Louis Frederick Engle Niperville Florris Igh School Facul West Bend Nebb Peckali Mechanicsville Hugh Mossman Vinton Will Mossman M. E Vinton Land Ladies’ Mite Society The Presbyterian Church Mica Cecil Gates George Pauls, Jr Clem Escher Washington Zar Porte Pauls Escher A. Ix. Longakter del Gates Ono Pher Mt. Horeb Malison Wis Peter Dixon Susan Frost Gruman Minneapolis Minn la Porte City Prenk Frost J. J. Junkernan HW. G. Adams C. B. Gingrich Buck's Lodge

City In Brief Highlights Local Happenings And Notices

Local items report social visits and travel from Waterloo to Detroit and Chicago. Indus club hosts Cedar River park picnic for students leaving for college. Obituary notes Joel Gnagy of Myersdale Pa dies at age ninety. Americanization committee member named in Iowa. A volleyball injury occurs at USMC gym. Vehicle license plate sales update shows shortages and future issuance starting December 1.

Cedar Falls Churches Resume Services With Own Pastors

Cedar Falls news item reports church services to resume Sunday. First Presbyterian Congregational and Baptist pulpits were vacant during vacations. Evangelical church follows after a two week suspension due to Riverview assembly. Ministers return Friday to begin active year.

Cedar Falls Cedar Halls First Presbyterian Congregational Baptist Iriday Evangelical Church Riverview

Corncrib Fire Destroys Farm Bins Near La Porte City

Fire discovered about 2 am Wednesday destroyed two corncribs and their contents southeast of La Porte City. One held 1000 bushels of old corn and the other 1000 bushels of new oats. autos and wagons were lost but not saved. Firefighters and neighbors fought heat and smoke but could not save the structures. The loss was total, with partial insurance.

la Porte City Henry Welnands Paul Wefnands

Sumner Pioneer Merchant Dead

Dayvid I Lippell a longtime Sumner merchant and auctioneer died Wednesday at 4 pm. He opened Sumner’s first meat market and later ran general merchandise. Survived by widow and two sons Qozro Sumner and James Manchester. Funeral Saturday 10 am at the Methodist church.

Sumner Lippell Manchester S. Ray Robinson Spokane Wash W. A. Robinson Robinson Iowa Claire Shissler Seattle S. Nay

Independence Plans Homecoming Week

Independence Boost er club sets preparations for homecoming week from September 22 to 26. American Legion and other fraternal groups have expressed willingness to assist. full program to be announced later.

Independence Independence Booster Club American Gegion

Grass fire threatens homes near Sun Street lot

A grass fire in the vacant 300 block Sun Street prompted a trip by the fire department at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The flames were extinguished before significant damage occurred. Buy from Nerman C Miller, phone 2404.

Boy Strayed From Baltimore Found by Police in Waterloo

Robert Jamison, 16, who ran away from his Baltimore home three weeks ago with Julius Goldsmith, 26, was found in Waterloo this morning and taken into custody. Relatives requested the search due to Robert's father being seriously ill. They had roomed at 315 1 3 Fourth Street East.

Robert Jamison Baltimore Julius Goldsmith Waterloo Robert Jamison Goldsmith Fourth Street

Waterloo Folk Plan to Attend Delaware County Fair

A group from Waterloo plans to drive to Manchester for Delaware county fair events Friday. Waterloo day at the fair includes special arrangements for visitors from Waterloo. H. C. Bernbrook chairs the Greater Waterloo association committee promoting county fair delegations to spread goodwill.

Waterloo Delaware County Manchester H. C. Bernbrook Greater Waterloo Association

Trained Nurse Dies in Waverly Hospital

Miss Blanch Sennett twenty five year old trained nurse died early today in the Waverly hospital where she had just received her diploma a week ago after gall stone operation. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Scarlett of northeast of Waverly where she was born and reared.

Waverly

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