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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1926

Page

9

Waterloo Woman's Club Opens Year With Arts Program

Waterloo Woman's club begins annual activities with a 2:30 p.m. program at the club house featuring Allied Arts Conservatory artists Miss Ethel Brinkman pianist Charles All cornetist Mrs E R Beyatt vocalist Miss Loraine Gibson reader and chaired by Mrs J E Bragdon with a large hospitality and decoration committee and card arrangements in La Porte City tossed into the social schedule for the day.

Waterloo Woman's Club Allied Arts Conservatory Ethel Brinkman Charles 45All E. R. Beyatt Loraine Gibson J. E. Bragdon Mines H. T. Alford Hi. B. Boies J.T. Allen J. R. Anders J. EB. Armstrong Altman C. O. Barllett F. L. Benedict Nathan B.arber W. W. Beal C. DB. Berker Lilla Alford W. H. Bickley C. H. Abbs HH. Veal Carl Bickley Thomas F. Brady C. Ww. Brayton ER. S. Bartlett R. 0. Berry Ray Brown A. Boggs Claude §. Bennett S Aatman Boren Berry H. C. Bernbrock W. WH. Acker

W C T U to Hold County Convention in Willard Hall

The county convention of the WCTU will meet in Willard Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday next week with sessions opening at 1 20 p m Tuesday. Prof Winfield Scott will speak on One hundred Percent American and Elmer Lichty will also address the gathering. A symposium on The Influence of Today Upon Citizens of Tomorrow will be held with a five minute speaking limit. Mrs Mars J Philpat Cedar Falls will give her annual message. Demonstrations by Children of the Loyal Temperance region are planned and musical numbers will be performed. Reports from local unions will be read and memorial services held on Wednesday afternoon.

Winfield Scott Wi Willard Elmer ©. Lichty Mars J. Philpat Cedar Falls Children of the Loyal Temperance Region Ray Wiliams S. V. Willams St. Paul's M. KE. Church Eugene Davis Dorothy Holmes F. A. Rightey Rose Wild Dean Heights J. H. Edwards William Yeston Finchford George Sands Hudson Afra W. WH. Roush la Porte City JH. RL Park Oat Tudge W. M. Briden Orange Township Elmer E. Blough Raymond George Crabtree Washburn George Morris Waterloo F. FE. Yapp Grace van Duyn Picniec Orange Union A. C. Dillon William Messer William Bremner W. CG. TL Willard Hall

Plans for Future Made at Meeting of Relief Corps

Thirty five members and comrade C W Bothwell attended the meeting at Mergorial hall of the Woman's Relief corps. Talks were given by Bothwell and Mrs Other Care of Waverly Iowa. The corps adopted a resolution to endorse the Town GA R and Robert Anderson post Waterloo for senior vice commander in chief and for the national encampment in Des Moines September 19. Mrs Chira Knittle was received as a member. Plans were made for a thimble bee and bazar led by local members with quilts to be prepared for quilting. Ida Alderman was named musician cub and a flag drill was demonstrated by the patriotic instructor and color yearers.

Ave C. W. Bothwell AEC Mergorial Hall Woman's Relief Corps Bothwell Depaihiment Waverly Victor Hartsell Independence Des Moines Chira Knittle Avis Gilley Fannie Gerda Nellie Davis Ida Alderman

Twin Sisters Are Honor Guests at Birthday Party

Mrs. Jacob B. Meyer hosted an eighteenth birthday party for her twin daughters Eva and Neva Meyer with 18 guests. The event featured yellow and white decorations, marigolds and white asters, two 18 candle cakes, and a luncheon. Guests included Wilma Meyer, Alice Margaret Shirey, Ramona Smith, Maxine Leckington, and others.

Jacob B. Meyer Eva Neva Meyer Wilma Meyer Alice Margaret Shirey Bunco Ramona Smith Maxine Leckington Queen Churney Marjorie McDowel Cliver Sterling Jean Ralt Killian Smelser Vern Trent Wilma Fortsch Marjorie Blackman Gwendolyn Prost Erma Fairall Anita Ford Lowise Weed Mildred Alexander Saami Bandfield

Cedar Falls Girl Announces Her Coming Nuptials

Mr and Mrs George Jensen of 19 Washington street Cedar Falls entertained eight girls at a seven oclock dinner. They announced the engagement of their daughter Glennys Jensen to Freeman Hanson of Cedar Rapids. The marriage is planned for November and will occur in Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls George Jensen Washington Street Glennys Freeman Hanson Cedar Rapids Mabel Brown

First Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs Julius Johnson

Mr and Mrs Julius Johnson celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a party at their home last evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Mine Mines, Messrs Vincent Hagerman Woodbure and Simp son and Misses Fish and Woodbure. Favors won by Mr and Mrs Makeever and Mr Vincent and Miss Fish. Altitudin flowers decorated. Refreshments served late. Royst neighbors waterline camp met to plan county convention on Oct 22 and ballot new members.

Julius Johnson Messrsami Mines Mirkeaver Thoms Vincent Glen Ralston Mi. Dred Fish Janis Woodbure George Hagerman Ralph Simpson Royst Neighhors Watervine Charlotte Rewnd Cedar Fall Fred Mcintyre Joe Superior Wis Hikader Tila Jurgensen

A U W to Begin Program for Year Tuesday Evening

Miss Kathryn Buxbaum of Cedar Malls describes an unusual Alaska trip at the season opening of the American Association of University Women hosted by Mrs. Ben G Fewwres. The year promises musical numbers at every meeting with speakers from Cornell, Europe, and local colleges.

Kathryn Buxbaum Cedar Malls Alaska American Association of University Women Ben G. Fewwres Ruby Wade Freniy Cornellcottege Mount Vernon University Women Amsterdam Holland Mary Sanier Europe Sherwood Eddy Elwood T. Saniers A. Weishaur Blick Callie Wieter Cits Lucile Reding Johnson

French Classes Sponsored by Waterloo Woman's Club

Waterloo Woman's Club offers French classes next week for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Sessions will be scheduled to fit most learners and taught by Mrs C E Howard. The Rampage Language department plans its yearly program with a noted lecturer, Professor Busch from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, this year. Classes meet in the public library west.

Waterloo Woman's Club Woman’s Club C. E. Howard Professor Busch University of Iown Iowa City Public Library West

Surprise Party for Mrs Otto Taylor Held Friday

A Friday surprise party honored Mrs Otto Taylor with a luncheon and games. Attendees included Mrs Richard Barrett, Mrs Joe Vollinger, Mrs Ralph Barrett, and others. High score of 21 cards won by Mrs Hotiman. Mrs Schmitz won a novelty contest prize.

Otto Taylor Prise Mmes Richard Barrett Joe Vollinger Ralph Barrett H. A. Lehmitz Andrew Sal Maurica Iby Louise Thomas Wales We. Oc. Korthans Erpelding A. Aa. Kloffmiun Hotiman Schmitz Salt Cave

Birthday Surprise Is Given Honoring Mrs. Geo Scott

Mrs George Scott received a birthday surprise at her home last night. Favors in 500 were won by Mrs dark Koll and Mrs Wl Wing. Attending were Mmes Frank Morris H L Erickson J O Truex Jay Roberts Joe Kilgore PL J Mulray Alice Duffy Lee Wenner and Thomas Shafer. Mrs Renner and Mrs Shafer served a two course luncheon. The year s program and tea at Mrs TB Swisher s home are planned for Monday at 3 pm with travel talks and refreshments arranged by several ladies. Robert Knox noted.

George Scott Dark Koll Wl. Wing Mmes Frank Morris H. L. Erickson J. O. Truex Jay Roberts Joe Kilgore J. Mulray Alice Duffy Lee Wenner Thomas Shaf

Waterloo D A R Opens Year With Dinner

Waterloo Chapter D A R kicks off its year with a Sept 17 dinner in Black's tearooms honoring Mrs. Chevies G Saunders Iowa state regent. A dinner meeting heard plans for a marker dedication at the first schoolhouse and featured talks on John Muir national affairs air transportation and temperance plus a concert planned with Mary Melrose chapter by Laurence Jones and Piney Woods quartet.

Chevies G. Saunders Bluffs Black Waterloo Daughters of the Americanevolution Saunders P. H. Pap Mary Melrose Waterlag Laurence Jones Piney Woods School R. J. Russell John Muir A. B. Lovejoy Earl A. Roadman Fred J. Miller Alice Ayers Los Angeles Cal R. E. Russell Mmes George ©. Liebty Walter Jensen John Swynne S. M. Bentley G. G. Kennedy A. C. Prime Mae Howard Elizabeth Dew Wald Paulsen D. A. R. Board Des Atoines

Genevra Woodring Weds L. E. F. Williams in Waverly

Waterloo friends note the marriage of Genevra Woodring to Lewis Earl Williams in Waverly Iowa on a Tuesday afternoon. Rev Albert R Rice officiated at the bride’s parents home with close relatives present. The couple plans a motor trip to Minneapolis before residing with the bride’s parents. Williams dates Iowa State College degree and Bremer County Cow Testing work. Woodring is a Waverly and Iowa State Teachers College alumna.

Waterloo Genevra Coe Woodring Waverly Lewis Earl Williams Williams Whittier School Albert R. Rice Eldora, Jr Meo WW. H. Woodring Cecil Kerr Grace Wilpin Woodring Dwight Espe Ames Lows State College Waverly High School Lows State Teachers College Cedar Falls Buffalo Center Elflora Willams J. Williams Ellendale N. D Iowa State College Bremer

Miss Norma Craig Honored at Bridge in Her Aunt's Home

Mrs. E. W. Richter hosted a bridge party for her niece Miss Norma Craig during a visit in Ham Hien Gat. Attending were Mrs. Powell Rayburn and Misses Carolyn Cascaden Ti Schultz Marjorie Wheelock Gladys Towne Helen Maynard Ivyn McElhinney Marion Longley Mary Louise Caugian Helen Eassey and Marjorie Vrveeved.

E. W. Richter Norma Craig Ham Hien Gat Powell Rayburn Carolyn Cascaden Ti Schultz Marjorie Wheelock Gladys Towne Helen Maynard Ivyn McElhinney Marion Longley Mary Louise Caugian Helen Eassey Marjorie Vrveeved

Walnut Street Baptist to Hold Open Air Meeting

Church groups held meetings at Lincoln Park and homes. Walnut Street Baptist plans an open air service this afternoon. Central Christian hosts Married Folks class gathering with 18 members and prizes won by Mrs Knade, M Frank Evans, and Abrs Willis Richardson. Work and Win at First Evangelical sews for December bazar and bake sale planned for Sept 18 with dinner. Grace M E Queen Esther circle installs officers led by Olive Bloom and Bernice Dooley with a picnic supper served. Leaders named include Mrs B F Delrick and Mrs Burston Kinsell.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Lincoln Park Central, Christian Church Heit Clifford Node Knade M Frank Evans Willis Richardson First Evangelical Church W. W. Reuppel L. E. Oehlerts Charles Gooken Queen Esther Grace M. EE Olive Bloom Bernice Dooley Garline Maxine Buehler Thelma Swartz Marion Wood Marion MesClean Pearl McClean Earline Road Iwan B. F. Delrick Bureton Kinsell

Club Notes Reflect Local Women’s Social Gatherings

Mrs Bessie Beatlin hosted the &FL club at her home yesterday. Mrs G W Dawson was reelected president for the coming year, with hostess assistance from Mrs William Watters. The Four club met at Mrs Hussell Peterson’s home Thursday afternoon with 500 played and favors awarded to Mrs Peterson, Mrs R S Bartz, and Mrs F C Thompson of Chicago. Guests included Mrs Thompson, Mrs Blanche Miller, Mrs Wil Nam Wheeler, and Mrs O Of Thompson.

Bessie Beatln G. W. Dawson William Watters Pie Four Club Hussell Peterson Peterson RS. Bartz F.C. Thompson Chicago Thompson Blanche Miller Wil- Nam Wheeler WI Carlton Frank Frost Ed Strohecker Helene Snyder John Toanerman

Dinner at Black's Tearoom For College Bound Group

A farewell dinner tonight at Black's tearoom honors former West High students bound for college. Guests include Cora May Bushy Alice Rodamar Geraldine Brinkman headed to Grinnell College Elwin Moore to State Teachers College Cedar Falls Edwin More Jr Drake University Robert Potter and faculty members Helen Partridge and Charles Mott West High.

West High School Black Cora May Bushy Alice Rodamar Geraldine Brinkman Grinnell College Elwin Moore Edllege Cedar Fails Edwin More, Jr Drake University Robert Potter Helen Partridge Charles Mott West Hish

Bride Eleet Given Shower of Gifts at Party Last Night

In honor of Miss Wilma Jenks, whose June wedding to Dwight F. Wolfe is set for Sept. 20, Miss Grace Newkirk and Mrs. Charles Edge hosted a gifts shower. Attendees included Misses Elsie Ervichson, Alice Forbes, Alice Milter, and Marie Wolfe. Guests embroidered towels and sewing for the bride’s hope chest. Mikle Bunn will host a slumber party for Jenks next week.

Wilma Jenks Dwight F. Wolfe Grace Newkirk Charles Edge Elsie Ervichson Alice Forbes Alice Milter Marie Wolfe

Baron Megata of Japan Dies at Harvard Graduate and Banker

Death claims one of Japan's leading international figures Baron Megata a Harvard graduate and former Japanese financial adviser to Korea. Megata who attended the League of Nations in 1920 was to head Japan's business mission to the United States next year.

Japan Baron Megata Harvard Korea Megata United States

Cedar Falls Schools Enroll 1040 In First Week

Cedar Falls Iowa September 11 special. The city schools closed their first week of the new school year with enrollment up 27 from last year, totaling 1043. Many students remained unregistered due to work illness or late return from summer vacation. further enrollments expected Monday. Nearby college updates include Iowa State Teachers College reporting 2436 enrolled by Friday with programs resuming, clubs forming, and faculty activities noted alongside multiple church and community notices.

Cedar Falls Mhursday Hells Cedar Puls Rosarians Lions Andrew Meneely Meneeley Bell Company Watervliet N. W Teachers 'College Meneely Hus Meneely Bell Company Humbert First Street White Shrine Plummer Harry C. Culver First Methodist Church Lillie Plummer J. W. With Mar Riverview Andrew Plummer Charles Et. Kuttler Dubudue Alrs Caroline Miler Alva James Minnesota Aliss Inla Whipple Harry &. Whipple Des Moines Iowa Methodist Hospital Allen Shearer Howard FB Mathes Carl Leslie San Francisco Cal Whford Bozarth Rev Mra. J. C. Aabers Dwight, IL W.N State Teachers College H. H. Seerley Tal Paulsen Andrew Christian Tyler Minn Paulsen Peter Smith Walter Wy Wood St. Paul St. Patrick's Church St. Bernard's Leonard Schwanke Stephen Caley Wiliam Wilson Leonard Ramnir Frank Seeor Emruno Anderson

Jacob Messner to be buried in Cedar Rapids Cemetery

Jacob G Messner died Sept 1826 in La Porte City Ia at age 73 9 16. He was born in Germany Nov 13 1845 and lived in Dubuque and Strawberry Point during youth. Survived by wife Mary Grimme and eight children plus 14 grandchildren. Funeral services at Kober home then Emanuel Evangelical Church Cedar Rapids with burial in Linwood Cemetery.

la Porte Cuy Jacob Messner Shusart Wurtembers Germany J QO. Kober la Porte City Pennsylvania Ohio Dubuque Strawberry Point Mary Grimme Cedar Rapids Toomaky Aler Cedar Rap Airs. Messner Mamie J*fliani Inquique Cile Andrew Messner St. George's Ishand Alaska Anok Kober This City Martha Mol Jer van Morne Nellie Orr Henry Messner Cherendun Via Walter Messner Nebraska R. J. Nerney Ehurch Wills

Club to Present Religious Dramas Will Be Formed

Westminster church to form a new organization to stage religious pageants and dramas through the year. Dr. W. P. McCormick announces Truman DeRoame will direct the stock company. Tryouts and organization will be held Monday evening with a tentative program including the religious drama Dark Hour for the Christmas season.

Westminster Church W. P. McCormick Truman DeRoame Waterloo Theatre McCormick Church

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