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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1926
Page
2
Cedar Heights Woman's club begins its year with a 2:30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. EC Litchfield's home. Mrs. W. J. Sutcliffe presides. Rollcall uses tree names. Miss Allison Aitcheson discusses Fifty Years of National Forest Conservation and Irving Wolfe performs a Cedar Falls vocal solo. Guests invited.
One hundred women gathered at Walter Too Wannin's club to kick off the 1926-27 season with a social afternoon. The program featured singing by Mrs Beyntt and Miss Brownies, cornet solos by Charles Pall, piano pieces by Miss Ethel Brinkman, readings by Miss Lorraine Gibson, and prize prayers won by three members. The event showcased bright floral arrangements and an ornate tea table as attendees exchanged reminiscences and social greetings.
Maxine H Dye and Paul W Ayers wed Sunday afternoon at the Dye home south of Aredale Indiana The couple were attended by Milton Dye and Thernice Herrington Rev John Pawson officiated in a pink and white setting A two weeks auto trip follows and they plan to start housekeeping next spring on the Chamberlain place recently purchased by Gran Ayers and wife of the groom's parents
Chapter FE PEO opens its new year with 301 garments prepared by the charity committee. Mrs George B Miller Dr J H Easley and Mrs A W Brown are among the members, with luncheon at the home of Mrs J W Henderson. Plans for the coming year were discussed.
Mr. and Nes C Halverson hosted a seven o'clock dinner for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs Fisker Marshall formerly Miss Vivian Sloan. The table featured autumn flowers and pastel tones with a three course menu. The couple received a gift from the hosts as guests of honor.
Chapter 7 P E CO begins its year with a home again tea hosted by Mrs Swisher. Fifty members attended the business session led by M W St Law. Mrs Johnson led a travel talks program and several members contributed refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs Van Metre and Mrs Higley.
The Missionary society and Ald Society of Calvary Evangelical church plan tomorrow gatherings in church parlors with Mrs Donaté Campbell and others hosting. First United Presbyterian and Westminster groups schedule Tuesday and tomorrow meetings at homes with speakers and teas. Cedarweights Community church and Daughters of Plymouth host special sessions with lunch and business talks. Walnut Street Baptist hosts a thimblebee gathering while First Congregational Woman's organization starts activities with a noon picnic and a cook book project.
Readers questions cover freckles sun protection and aging skin. Advice urges natural freckles as sunscreen, warns against bleaching, recommends green soap shampoo and mild cleansers, weight loss limits, facial exercises, neck and chin massages, cold water after exercise, and medical check for eye puffiness and vision health.
Relatives and friends gather near Hud son Iowa to celebrate Mrs Oliver Arter's birthday with a noon dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Arter. The group then visits the homes of Edward and Mrs Webster near Sunner Ia and extended guests include Nadine and Willis Arter along with the Mastain Franck Greeley families. County clubs hold meetings and events at local schools and halls with notices of upcoming card parties and meetings.
Mary J Praude returns to Chicago after six weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Draude at 12 Beech street. Several local residents visit relatives in Chicago Rockford and other cities before returning home. Reunions include Judge and Mrs H B Boles Mrs W T Bradford and families. A local graduate and staff member prepare for upcoming year and a family welcomes Beverly Mar to Newton. Advertising note adds a piano lesson contact.
Gov. John Humimill proclaims Fire Prevention Week in Iowa October 3 to 9. The record shows 16,000 deaths and 570 million dollars in U S property lost to fire nationally in 1926, with Iowa contributing 100 lives and nine million dollars in losses. The notice urges church, civic groups, and schools to bolster education and prevention. Tracy offers criteria and quotes Lincoln on public sentiment guiding measurable action.
Dr William Engeltach of St Louis Missouri will speak on endocrine disturbances at the Austin Flint Cedar Valley Medical Society meeting in Hazel Russell Lamson Oct 5 6. Dr V C Front of Rochester Minnesota will give a paper on surgery. a clinic will be held. Waterloo City Medical Society will entertain the group with Dr R E Russell as president. The last meeting was at Fort Dodge.
Resolutions at the Upper Iowa conference urge Dr. K. C. Culver to return for a third term as pastor. The fourth quarterly Cedar Falls Methodist Episcopal meeting was led by presiding elder Dr. F. C. Witzlgman.
The sixtieth national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Des Moines September 19 to 24. The souvenir program highlights Iowa’s growth, with services planned in churches and events including reunions, fireworks, a grand parade, and officer elections. Representatives from Robert Anderson post Water- Toa join veterans of the Civil War along with leaders from the W R and Sons of Veterans.
Clarksville Iowa officials report the Clarksville Canning plant set a one day record of 77 000 cans of corn last week and expect a heavier run this week. The plant operates on a one line line and workers endure long shifts up to 18 hours daily.
Multiple items describe YMCA campaign planning for October 11 to 14 including recruiting of captains and workers. Wade Nelson of the Sterling company will chair the drive with a 180-person crew anticipated. a noon meeting in the YMCA dining room outlines duties. A fried chicken dinner at Morris Isle YMCA Camp is prize for the winning division. Stecher Defends Title in San Francisco. Joe Stecher beat Renato Gardini to retain the world heavyweight wrestling championship with an inverted body scissors in 50 minutes 40 seconds. Three Children Hurt near Audubon Iowa from dynamite caps incident injuries reported to Mr and Mrs Jim Durbin Jr.
A suggested home remedy mixes lemon juice with Orchard White to create a quarter pint whitening lotion. The ad claims it softens skin, reduces freckles, and lightens the complexion with a fragrant application to face and hands.
C C Batchelder of 665 Kern street found a front wheel tire and inner tube missing from his car after leaving a Waterloo Canning factory. Reports indicate wide auto accessory thefts with two motor meters and two headlights stolen from parked cars on Park avenue Lafayette street Mulberry street and near the Rath Parking company plant.
The Central Labor Union will hold its regular monthly basin meeting at Carpenter Hall on Wednesday night to discuss a revival of social and educational meetings for fall and winter. Women participants from the Woman’s Tabor bureau plan a gathering tonight at the same hall to discuss social events for families.
Ruth Fink petitions for divorce in district court in a brief filing of 152 words. The case lists Graydon C. Nauman as attorney for the plaintiff, with the date and other details noted in court records.
In Creston last night Phil York, 68, accidentally discharged a pistol while demonstrating its mechanism. He believed the gun was unloaded, but the weapon fired killing York.
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