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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1929

Page

2

Dinner Program for Mary Melrose Chapter Announced

Committees and programs for the year were announced by Mrs. Howard Burr regent of Mary Melrose chapter D A R at their dinner meeting last night at the home of Mrs. H B Licht Luis Souci park. The program committees include Minnie Crippen Flora Miner Nell Hayes and Nellie Corlis with a social committee of Hennann Miler Raymond Folk Winnie Stevens Lichty and Wyant. Dinners are scheduled October November and December at various homes with a joint colonial party in February and a May picnic dinner.

Howard Burr Mary Melrose H. B. Licht Luis Souci Park Minnie Crippen Flora Miner Nell Hayes Nellie Corlis Hennann Miler Raymond Folk Winnie Stevens H. W. Sigworth W.R. Cole H. E. Colby H. B. Boles F. H. Realing M. J. Morgan Robert Harbit G. J. Mack A. J. White J. F. Harmon E. T Lester Miller Hermann Miller Henry Wurster Floyd Chamberlain

Couple to Wed Saturday in Iowa Falls

Iowa Falls announces a Saturday wedding at the bride’s parents home. Miss Jean Purcell will marry Prof. Paul V. Nissen, head of Gilbert public schools music department. Purcell is Grinnell College alumna. Nissen is son of Mr. and Mrs. George Nissen of strict city.

Courier Iowa Falls Jean. Purcell B. E. Purcell Grinnell College Prof. Nissen George” Nissen Strict City Gilbert Ain

Local club listings outline Thursday activities across Waterloo area

Fortnightly clubs, sewing circles, and social circles gather at church halls, Masonic temple, and community centers. Events include women’s societies at Presbyterian, First Methodist, East Park Presbyterian, Immanuel Lutheran, Cedar Heights W C G T A, and BPO Elks venues plus bingo and dances at Black Hawk I.O.O.F. hall and Memorial Hall.

Joyls Bridge Club Dan O'Neil Silent Bight Bridge Club Charles Kurth W. J. Decker Temple Rebekah Judge Thimblebee Black Hawk I. O. O Three Link’ Circle Waterloo Wild Rose Club Lhinchean White Sea Inn First Fret Grant Immanuel Lutheran Church Sewing Circle Schoal Hall Cedar Heights H. J. Burdick Blue Triangle League American Legion Auxilary Memorial Hell Moose Hall

St Ansgar Study Club Opens Year with History Program

In Se. Ansgar on Sept 11 the St Ansgar Study Club held its first session of the year at Mrs Joseph Cherney s home. Three new members joined: Mrs Herbert Rowland Mrs Leon Thorson and Mrs W H Risse. The club marks its ninth year with a theme Glimpses of Early American History Officers named for the year include Miss Clare Moe president Mrs Vittoria Cherney vice president Mrs Alphird Hoag secretary treasurer and committees led by Miss Moe and Miss Benson. Other members listed include Mrs Clara Brogmus Mrs Josephine Goesberg Mrs Nellie Groth Mrs Gertrude Halvorsen Mrs Vida Hess Mrs Minnie Lund Mrs Vivian McCulla Mrs Josephine McKinley Mrs Alice Moore Miss Anna Olson Mrs Kate Rowland Mrs Bernice Risse Mrs Florence Thorsen and Mrs Mary Meyer.

Courier SE. Ansgar Study Club of St. Ansgar Joseph Cherney Herbert Rowland Leon ‘Thorson W. H. Risse Clare Moe Vittoria Cherney Alphlrd Hoag Miss Moe Miss Benson Florence M. Culver Cherney Clara’ Brogmus Josephine Goesberg Nellie Groth Gertrude Halvorsen Vida Hess Minnie Lund Vivian McCulla Josephine McKinley Alice Moore Anna Olson Kate Rowland Bernice Risse Florence Thorsen Mary Meyer

Hints in beauty care by Edna Kent for well tended hair

The article advises daily brushing with a thick bristle brush to cleanse the scalp and boost shine, plus light scalp rubbing, fine tooth comb use after styling, and a biweekly shampoo with beaten egg. It notes washing details, egg treatment, and cautions about oily skin and hair problems, offering a scalp specialist hint and home remedies.

Edna Kent Cty

Waterloo To Send 21 Delegates To Fort Dodge W C T U Meet

Waterloo will be represented by 21 delegates as the state W C T U convention opens October 1 at Fort Dodge. Delegates named include Mrs F F Yapp Mrs Edna Renner Mrs Ida Mitchell and others. Ida Schwind explained the organization and purpose of W C A. Delegational papers and devotions were given followed by readings and a patriotic song. Officers were installed with Editha Davis named white ribbon recruist and Helen Byrnes and Note Croy elected as patrons. The next meeting is September 24 at Willard hall.

Waterloo Fort Dodge Willard Hall F. F. Yapp Edna Renner Ida ¥. Mitchell W. W. Lytle Cc. M. Clark Peter Woodring Mary Nichols P. K. Kearn J. W. St. John Eudora Keiderling Ella Kibler Floyd Ringler J. B. Brubaker W. J. Newsome Robert Mitchell Anna B. Henry A. E. Yaoggy F.ij. Elghmey W.A. Davis Leslie M. Cobb Amanda Editha Davis Helen Byrnes Note Croy

Brethren Minister and Wife Honored at Dinner Party

A dinner honoring Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Blough was hosted by friends at the YWCA. Female hosts served dinner while a program followed led by Mrs. F. Wagoner, with readings by Shirley Ann and Marilyn Miller and solos by Irene Tisdale and Eugene Davis. A gift was presented to the couple by EM Lichty as Rev Blough spoke on Ideals and Opportunities of Life.

Rey A. P. Blough Merle Strayer Ray Huffman Grace Tisdale H. Gnapgy Hubert Sweitzer F. Wagoner Women's Missionary. Society of the Church of the Brethren Eugene Davis Davig Shirley Ann Marilyn Miller Irene Tisdale Miriam Strayer Floyd Kough Mary Hamer Blough

Miss Tiena Iben Becomes Bride of Carl Heiserman

Miss Tiena Iben and Carl Heiserman united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Herbert Groening officiating. The bride wore blue imported georgette. daughter of Mr and Mrs J B near Manchester. The groom son of Mr and Mrs P Heiserman of Manchester, employed by the Town Oil Company.

Tiena’ Iben Carl Heiserman Manchester Tiena Iben Herbert Groening Lorlena Tben Felix Heiserman J. BR Heiserman Vicinus Ojl Company

Fannie Jaspers and Ralph Aikes Marry in Ackley area

Miss Fannie Jaspers daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Jaspers Grundy county southeast of Cleves united with Ralph Aikes son of Mr and Mrs W Aikes near Cleves in a September 11 ceremony at the pride s parents frame the Rev Flow Engelke West iriesland Presbyterian church northeast of Cleves officiated The couple posed with Caroline Jutting The bride wore a white satin dress with white tulle veil and carried roses and baby’s breath They later dined then left for the Black Hills They will reside in Cleves where Aikes is assistant cashier at the Cleves Savings Bank.

Courier Sparta Ackley Fannie Jaspers Henry Jaspers Grundy County Cleves Ralph Aikes W. Aikes Flow. Engelke Westiriesland Presbyterian Church Caroline Jutting Black Hills Mr. Alkes

Club Notes highlight multiple tomorrow club meetings

Numerous groups including Los Comodres Jovio Social Circle and Faithful Workers plan tomorrow afternoon gatherings with hosts Mrs. Keagy Decker Barryvon Ehrbe and others. Luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. W. Anderson at noon. Happy Eight bridge group hosts Seery Wagoner Abell guests. Sept 24 meetup with Mrs. Griffith.

Carl Ehrbe Eeinyatty Streck Happy Eight Bridge Cluo Joe Seery Peter Wagoner Walter Abell Wagoner Irving Mursett Lee Render Cliuh Ernest. Griffith

Church Circle Meetings At Local Groups Tomorrow

Church News notes Immanuel Lutheran sewing circle meets in the auditorium tomorrow afternoon for the monthly church night and a picnic supper at 6 o'clock. Plymouth Congregational and First M. E. host meetings at 2:30 pm with named members. East Bark Presbyterian, Harmony class at First Presbyterian, and Home Missionary society events listed with hostesses. Various churches report welfare plans, birthday party at Mrs Brown’s, trip talk by Morris Welsh, and installation of officers in the Senior Sisterhood at First Brethren.

Immanuel Lutheran ‘Church Plymouth Congregational Church Ladies’ Ald Society East Bark Presbyterian Church Fred Grant Reed Street First Presbyterian Church Ja. F. Bartley Ela Street D. B. Sibert Raymond Brown Home Missionary Society M. BE Brown Forest Avenue First Brethren Church F. R. LaBarre Grant Avenue EB. Kiingaman Julia Miller Evelyn Morris Della Bishop Helen <Avelchas Darlyn, Bertch Fnance

Travel Talk Opens A A U W Year by Miss Neidy

Miss Carrie Neidy gave an illustrated lecture on Florida and Cuba at the AAUW opening meeting hosted by Mrs. Maude Popp Welse. Violin and piano selections were played by Misses Miller Hoivell. A membership drive and a seven week South America lecture course are planned with events in October and November.

Florida Cuba Carrie Neidy American Association of University Women Maude Popp Welse Fourth Street West Margaret Miller Percy Granger Greig Margaret Hoivell South America West Library Black's Tearoom F. G. Atkinson National First Million Dollar Fellowship Fund Allison Aitchison Cedar Falls Loraine Hallowell Roger Birdsall A. C. Cole L. Corton W. W. Beck G. D. Lee Gertrude Haynes

Hudson Women Societies Schedule Meetings

Hudson Ta September 11 The Past Noble Grand association will meet tomorrow September 12 at Mrs W J Smith home Waterloo with picnic dinner and business session. The Woman s Missionary society of the United Brethren church will gather Friday afternoon at Mrs E S Stuntz country home southwest of town. Mrs A A Wilson will read the program and Mrs Frank Wood will host United Brethren Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon with Archie Minish as assistant hostess. Choir practice and social time Thursday evening at Lynn Moeller s home.

Courier Hudson Noble Grand Association W. J. Smith Waterloo Prank Wood United Brethren Ladies’ Aid Society Archie Minish Lynn Moeller

Mrs Taylor Cancels Speech Due to Ill Husband at Cedar Falls

Mrs Henry Taylor of Bloomfeld recording secretary of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs will miss Cedar Falls Woman’s Club dedication ceremonies on Sept 20 because her husband’s serious operation in Ottumwa requires her focus at home. The event featured Houseworth Boyer nuptials and Danish Sisterhood activities with local attendees and future Cedar Rapids home. The article notes other lodge and auxiliary meetings in the area.

Sazetat Sergion Cedar Falls Henry Taylor Bloomfeld General Federation of Women's Clubs

Pre nuptial parties given for Miss Kathrine Graham

Miss Kathrine Graham bride elect to Paul Pahl will be married Sept 17. Inda Pickott hosted a luncheon bridge today at 119 Leland Avenue with guests including Mrs Robert Cass Mrs John Connolly Mrs Howard Rath Mrs S P McGinn Mrs Harry Orrick Mrs Burr Towne Mrs Ben Howrey and several Miss Humphreys Ferris Longiey and McElhinney. Glenn Miller will host tomorrow a luncheon bridge for the same bride elect with 12 guests expected.

Katherine .Graham Paul Pahl Inda Pick~ott Leland Avenue Ory Vai Mene Robert[Cass John Connolly Howvard” Rath 5. P., McGinn Harry Orrick Burr’ Towne Ben Howrey Mary Humphreys Mary. Ferris Marion “Longiey Evelyn McElhinney Rire Glenn Miller Third ‘Street East Graham

College Hill Club of Cedar Falls to Meet Thursday

The Home Social and Literary club of College Hill Cedar Falls opens its thirtieth year with a reception at president Mrs John C Rainbow's home. Mrs Rainbow and officers will receive members. A short program precedes informal visiting. The club meets semimonthly at members' homes according to a prearranged schedule. The membership totals G.

Courier Spselal Service Cedar Falls Literary Club of College Hil John C. Rainbow

Opening Meeting of B Natural Music Club Held Monday

The B Natural Music club opened its year with a Monday gathering at Mrs. GC. A. Boatman’s Sherwood park home. Miss Mil dred Gleason spoke on The Voice while Mae Howell performed The Hills of Home and two piano pieces. Margaret Howell played The Nectar Dance and Butterfly. Gleason sang Going Home and C. Agnes Liffring offered With You. A regular business session preceded the program.

B Natural Music Club GC. A. Boatman Sherwood Park Mildred Gleason the Voice Mae Howell Home Fox Zucéa Greig Margaret Howell Dvorak Miss Gleason You Pratt

Readlyn Couple Weds at Church

Miss Dora Richelberg wed Lawrence Matthias at Immanuel Lutheran church in Readlyn with Rev. L Yockey officiating. The couple plans a farm near Denver. Other notices include marriages of Rosa Frank and Fred Wehrzeling in Charles City, Optimist Club events, American Legion Auxiliary meeting, Waterlooana Wed marriage, Sorority Chums meeting, birthday party for Mrs Nanny, St Marys Sewing Circle gatherings, Cedar Heights WCTU meeting, and dinner hostesses for Miss Lilian Entz and Mildred Cooper.

Readlyn Dora Richelberg Lawrence Matthias Immanual Lutheran Church Rev. L. Yockey Denver Rosa Frank Reschyn Fred Wheinzerling Charles City Klinger Louis Yockey

Woman Celebrates 79th Birthday in Surprise Party

In Eagle Genter Iowa on Sunday relatives gathered for the seventy ninth birthday of Mrs John Siebel with a party arranged by her grandson in law and granddaughter Mr and Mrs Paul Stiemel. Also noted was a twenty fifth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs George Cash with a large relatives group attending. A coroner’s certificate lists death as caused by convulsions amid unclear circumstances surrounding the death of a girl found dead a week ago after failing two high school courses.

Courier Special Scruic Eagle Genter John Siebel Paul Stiemel Sir George Cash

School Girl Fatal Drinking Strychnine Reported

A Eloise Workmen pupil, Jona Olty, a high school girl from Olly Town, is reported to have killed herself by drinking strychnine, per investigators and local authorities. The tragedy occurred on September 11 amid local attention and ongoing inquiries.

Olly Eloise Jona Olty

Transposed pairs puzzle hints on mind bending words

A brain teaser presents ten transposed word pairs such as you and they and whom and of, followed by a garbled note about Canada importing butter before world trade. It references exports in millions of pounds and hints at word swaps yielding logical pairs.

Canada

Charming Afternoon Frock Pattern Ad in Evening Gourier

The delightful frock sketched today uses printed silk crepe or satin on a dark ground with small colorful flowers. Bodice opens at front with a jabot for finish, inverted pleats add swing to the full skirt. The Fashion Book costs fifteen cents, ten cents with pattern. mail orders to Courier Pattern Dept. 243 W. 17th St New York.

W. 17Th St New York

Dainty Apparel to Be Revealed at Waterlooo Window Display

Dainty Apparel will be unveiled Thursday evening as the semi annual window display opens at 7 30 p m Sponsored by the Waterloo Retail Merchants association The event features fall styles for men and women with latest home furnishings and seasonal foods on display Preparations have been underway and ideal weather forecasts suggest large crowds will attend the unveiling.

Waterloo’ Retail Merchants ‘Association

La Porte City Man Held for Enticing Girl 16

Independence Iowa Sept 11 Robert McClellan 55 of La Porte City is jailed awaiting grand jury on enticing a minor from Otterville Mary Ellen Boody 18 was found at Spirit Lake after weeks of search by her parents Mr and Mrs F G Boody Otterville involved in the case authorities say the girl left home following an earlier encounter with McClellan.

Independence Robert McClellan la Porte City Charce C. S. Marinus McMellan Mary Ellen Boody Spirit Lake F. G. Boody Otterville

Secret of Lovely Hands by Famous Beauty Expert

New York report on Pearl Ecker Hubbell dean of the National School of Cosmeticians promoting Lux suds for home hand care. She says Lux is gentlest for manicuring, keeps hands white and smooth, avoids irritation, and protects delicate oils during dishwashing and cleaning.

New York, N.Y Pearl Ecker Hubbell National School of Cosmeticians

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union’ Veterans Auxiliary Auxiliary of Union Veterans and Memorial Hall George Wright Cyrus Carpenter Kensington Roy Chadwick Stearity Benefit Association Security Benefit Association St. Ansgar Study Club B. Louise Chandler Nellie’ Brooks Russell-Lamson Lincoln Circle A. R.i Elis Watters Elear Daily Reader L. A Lanceline Alamond W.C. Tul Fort ‘Dodge Fannie Jaspers and Los Comodres Club P. D. Keagy Jovlo Club Dan O'Neill FLY. W. Club Tomorrrow W. W. Anderson Second Street West Kum-Chate Awhile Club M. Lichty Tri-S Club Lincoln White Fred Thaile Walter Jones R. E. Bates Wilma Fortsch L. J. Blackman Church ‘News Home ‘Department J. A. Nichols Baltimore ‘Street Morris Welsh Mexico Walnut Street Baptist Church Mildred Thola Grace Townsend Catherine Egdorf H. G. Kelber A. A. U. W. Meet Hudson Women’s Societies Houseworth-Boyer Hazel Houseworth George A. Boyer Cedar Rapids Grace M. E. Church Ray Leslie Smith William Cummings Boyer Ite Ladies’ Auxiliary National Association of Letter Carriers Katherine Graham College Hill Club Optimist Club G. A. Boatman GC. E. Butler BE. G. Grrey American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall B. Duthbert A. F. Vaughn Welfare Committee Waterlooana Ruth Johnson Berner Benson Trinity American Lutheran Parsonage F. Herbert Moehrmann Oswald Pott Kathryn Serkess Sorority Chums Sacred Heart High School Evelyn Kemp Bernice Berger Marion Hunt Dorothy Miler Genevieve Hennessy Mildred McKeever Harry Nanny Mulberry Street Banco 4B. S. Benson GC. Smith Vern Gunsted Nanny J. F. Brant Claud Parks H. C. Hostetler Pat Waldron Margaret Waldron George Kress William Uhdy Frank Higgins Frank Geler St. Mary's Sewing Circle John Kosh Jack Flynn Charles Burke Otto Hoffer E. Maron Cedar Weights W. CG. T Cedar Heights W HR. Burdick G. FE. Henstreet A. 2. Eychaner Lilian Entz Iowa City Miss. Mildred Cooper Missy Florence Gabriel Walnut Street Bette Shades Rise Sirs Pearl Ecker Bubbell RCA Mark Radionron Balais Royal Hub Electric Co West Fourth Street
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