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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1928

Page

2

Waterloo Men Pledged to University Fraternities

Seven Waterloo youths receive new fraternity pledges during Iowa rush week. Delta Tau Delta lists Robert Bickley. Phi Kappa Psi includes Robert Tarpy, Joseph Morris, James Graham. Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledges Craig Elson. Phi Gamma Delta names Tod Rehder. Kappa Sigma pledges Richard Gibson. Three fraternities yet to announce pledges.

Waterloo University of Iowa Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Robert Bickley Phi Kappa Psi Robert Tarpy Joseph Morris James Grahan Craig Elson Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Phi Gamma Delta Tod Rehder Kappa Sigma Richard

Library Staff Dinner Honoring Miss Dorothy Allen

Waterloo libraries staff hosts a dinner at Black's tearoom on Wednesday evening to honor Miss Dorothy Allen who leaves for the University of Wisconsin library school. New staff members Miss Blanche Stewart Miss Della Hitch and Miss Reba Miller attend as guests of honor. Decorations feature cardinal red and University of Wisconsin colors.

Black Waterlooibraries Dorothy Allen University of Wisconsin Library School Blanche Stewart Della Hitch Reba Miller University of Wisconsin Miss Allen Binck Merna Peterson Clare Miller Hazel Twogood W. J. Meter Anne Stern Pearl Crooks Ann Winter

Officers Named by Phi Sigma Chi at Dinner Meeting

The Phi Sigma Chi fraternity elected officers for the coming year at a dinner at Black's Tea Room on Monday. President C. T. O’Connor, vice president James Wood, secretary Roger Haselman, treasurer, with Edward Margadant as historian and statistician, Verle Allbex. Upcoming plans include installing ten new pledges on Oct 1 and organizing a dance.

Phi Sigma Chi Black C. T. O'Connor James Wood Roger Haselman Edward Margadant Verle Allbex

Mrs W W Fisher Honored Guest at Many Socials

Mrs W W Fisher of Ontario California visiting relatives was praised at a Tuneche hosted by her daughter Mrs W F Parrott at Cedar Heights. Luncheon hosted for eight at 415 Second Street East. more events include a bridge club luncheon and travel talks at Ho tel Russell Lamson. Fisher to return to California Thursday.

W. W. Fisher Ontario W. F. Parrott Cedar Heights Minnie Smith Los Angeles Gal Chester Randall Washington DT. G Harriet Crawford Cedar Rapids C. W. Campbell J. P. Greeley H. J. Mce- Cut E. F. Wenner Franklin Street

Forget-Me-Not Club Plans Thursday Picnic

Forget-Me-Not club meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Joseph Ganz home 211 First street east. Members bring dishes and silver for a picnic supper.

Forget Joseph Ganz First Street East

Hints on Beauty Care by Edna Kent

The article discusses reduction methods for weight loss including electric massage and manual manipulation, noting both can reduce fat and strengthen muscles. It warns to seek medical advice, highlights risks for internal issues, and mentions diet and exercise as healthier options.

Edna Kent Sho

Fall Party by Waterloo Woman's Club Draws Large Crowd

Waterloo Woman's Club hosts fall party at the clubhouse with bridge and music. Miss Virginia Gable opened with Chopin and Maszkowski piano solos, followed by vocal numbers from Mrs. A. E. Enderlein and Mrs. Karl Krause. Prizes went to several members. new members in the receiving line. First general meeting set for Friday at 2:30, with plans including a rummage sale and Christmas bags for soldiers. Supper for United Spanish War Veterans and Helen Gould auxiliary to follow Wednesday in Memorial hall.

Woman's Benefiy Association St. Mary’s Church School Hall Business and Professional Women’s Club Scattergood Circle King’s Daughters F. S. Giles Union Veterans of Civil War West Tebrary East Waterloo Casebeer Heights Ladies’ Aid Society First United’ Presbyterian Church First United’ Presbyterian church—Mrs. Charles, Shaffner Cirle First Presbyterian Thurch James Black E. H. Knittle Louis Galser John Rath Golden Link Club C. L. Pott M. E First Congregational Church A. G. Reid Calgary Evangelical Church Grace M. E Missionary Circle One First Lutheran Church A. J. Haus Daughters of Plymouth Plymouth Congregational Church East Park Missionary Society F. Lb. Crospot Trank Walton League Besthouse Friendship Circle Red Tharp Bridge Waterloo Tosti Campbell-Tipton Ed H. Ben Glaude Bennett J. O. Parkman A. C. Fox Leo Cobrt Robert Johnson Cecil Bickle Theodore Sedewick Vaughn S. Griffin C. E. Butler W. H. Beyerstock C. Harold Rathbun Burton M. Gatshall J. T. Dahlstrom A. J., Porter Mande ‘Oub E. J. Brucher Helen Gould Memorial Hall

Church Notices Outline Local Parlor Gatherings

A parish listing shows Trinity American Lutheran plans a Wednesday 7 30 p m kid party in church parlors arranged by Miss Hazel Thompson and committee with refreshments by Alma Lubbs and others. Daughters of Plymouth hold an all day meeting at Plymouth Congregational church with noon lunch hosted by Mrs. Martin Kellerlain.

Luther League Trinity American Lutheran Church Hazel Thompson Alma Lubbs Mane Will Florence Gallier Carl Ehrke Daughters of Plymouth Plymouth Congregational Thurch Martin Kellerlain Ruteec F. Ty .Grofoot Parker Street West Mis Sionery Society Hasi Park Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society of Calvary Evangelical Church

First Meeting of Study Group Tonight

The American Association of University Women will host a six week study series on Our Foreign Relations with Mexico with the first meeting tonight at 7 40 at the public library. Charles L Hoffman will lead, and the events are open to the public. Mrs Arthur Cole oversees group organization.

Mexico American Association of University Women Née West Publicbrary Charles L. Hoffman West High School Arthur Cole

Canopus Club Pays Tributes to J. C. Murtagh

Canopus club members honored the late James Murtagh at a luncheon in Black's tearoom. Tributes praised his diplomacy and winsome personality, noting he defended many clients and won guilty pleas in 98 percent of cases. County Attorney W Edwards spoke of his courtroom dedication and family devotion.

James Murtagh Canopus Club Black’s Tearoom HE. G. Carey C. W. Bruner T. A. McManus A. E. Jewett William Higgins H. A. Lawrence J. S. Tuthill W. Edwards Mr. Murtagh Edwards

First Zeppelin trial flight postponed by counter winds

Cable briefs report in Friedrichshafen Germany that the inaugural flight of the Count Zeppelin dirigible was postponed due to contrary winds. Dr Hugo Eckerer director of Zeppelin works expressed hope for a later flight while a large crowd gathered at the hangar among them the maharajah of Patiala with a entourage. In Martinique a tidal wave killed three and sank seven ships. Algiers faced a violent 24 hour storm killing at least five and causing $200000 in damage. Lord Durham a major English landowner died at 73.

Friedrichshafen Germany INS Count Zeppelin Hugo Eckerer Zeppelin Works Maharajeh Patiala Martinique Algiers Landon Lord Durham England

Exhume Bid Sought in Slain Woman Insurance Case

Milwaukee relatives seek exhumation of Alyce du Beaulieu Meier and her three children killed by husband Lambert Meier to determine who died first for an insurance policy. Petitions from Richard C. and Alfred C. Meier ask court to show cause why the body should not be exhumed. The suit relates to a $5,000 policy and a pending probate issue.

Milwaukee Wis Alyce du Beaulieu Meier Lambert Meier London Meier Richard C Alfred C. Meier Lambert Christ Christian Loys Paul Corinth Jesus Christ

Green Plum Jam And Housekeeping Tips From The Chef

Green plums and sugar prepare a jam by washing, halving, simmering with water, then adding sugar and boiling. A method to roast an old hen yields tender meat. Soup meat from cold water should be heated gradually to boil. A fruit juice mix of grape, pineapple, grapefruit and berry juices is advised for healthful toning.

Hamburg Essary

Global historical geography list fragment

Readable text lists regions and figures across continents. It mentions Europe with Monaco Iberia Thor Alhambra and Asia with Mecca Juggernaut Babylon Afghanistan Gautama, plus Africa Abyssinia Carthage Sphins. The fragment appears as a catalog of names rather than a narrated story.

Europe Monaco Iberia Thor Alhambra Asia Mecca Juggernaut Babylon Afghanistan Gautama Africa Abyssinia Carthage

Two Fathers Claim Betty Bouris Case Sparks Custody Battle

In Valparaiso Indiana Betty Lorraine Bouris, said to be stolen after her mother's death, becomes a ward of the court as Peter Bouris and Farl Mead battle for paternity. Al Bouris is legally recognized as father and will support Betty, who will live with her aunt Mrs Lulu Bradford.

Betty Lorraine Bouris Esaley Valparaiso Ind Peter Bouris Betty Farl Mead Althe Bouris Lulu Bradford

City in Brief Highlights Local Visits and Talks

Miss Dorothy Bickley of Omaha visits Mrs. Kirk Gross at 44014 Allen Street. Walter C. Dotson and Louis Heckinger depart for Chicago from 1927 Independence Avenue and 820 First Street West. Mrs. Les Whitworth visits her mother Ida Holden at 330 Almond Street. Mr and Mrs Joseph Flieder and son Darrel leave for Lincoln Nebraska to visit sister Mrs. George E. Smith. Dr Walter L Bierring of Des Moines to speak on Acute Rheumatism Etiology and Allergic Hypothesis at Waterloo and Black Hawk County Medical Societies meeting.

Dorothy Bickley Omaha Neb Kirk Gross Allen Street Walter C. Dotson Independence Avenue Louis Heckiinger First Street West Chicago Les Whitworth Crookston Minn Ida Holden Almond Street Joseph Flieder Darrel Ninth Street Lincgln George E. Smith Walter L. Bierring Des Moines Waterloo Black Hawk County

Night programs and travel notices in local society column

The column lists a dinner at Black's tearoom with a 6 36 dining time, two films about medical topics, and travel plans of Mrs. Margaret Jackman to Tulsa for a brother's illness. It also notes Miss Northey's 10 day Pacific coast trip, and Northey’s role as president of Herrick Refrigerator.

Night In Black Margaret “Jackman Bouth Street Tulsa Okla Patrick Jackman J ' Ethany Northey Third Avenue West Leff Pacific Coast Los Angeles San Francisco Northey Herrick Refrigerator Company Fred Repass Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Waterloo Byrnes Park F. Heverly Black Hawk

Sunday School Lesson by Rev Fitzwater

Rev P B Fitzwater presents a Sunday School lesson outlining ethical conduct and scriptural guidance. The piece emphasizes faith, duty, and moral living for readers studying in church classrooms.

Lesson From September 23 Temprance Scriptural Study

The text discusses Paul’s teaching on Christian liberty in handling meat offered to idols. It notes idols are nothing and emphasizes that some practices like intoxicating liquor or tobacco are inherently wrong, while harmless activities require discernment to avoid spiritual bondage.

Paul

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Society In Review W. E. Marshall Westminster Presbyterian Church Beckerchiapur O, E. S—Matt Parrott Helen Gould Auxilary United Spanish War Veterans W. R. C—Memorial Hall Ladies' Aid Society St. Pauls M. EL Church Kid Party Becker Frank Adams Riehl Street L. Donaldson New York St. Joseph WN. Miller Masonic Temple Russell DeGon E. M. Towne Optober C. H. Bunker W. G. Wise Lillian Mack T. J. Wheeler Birr Hadassah Buds Esther Seigel South Street David Seigel Esthér Z. Seigel Esther Seigel Elizabeth Greenberg Rose ‘Feinberg Helen Marder Celia Kronbere Seventh Street Virgil Thomas Kathryn Berry Waldo Galvin Miss Berry Berth Avenue Izaak Walton League Auxiliary Rirs Clarence L. Thompson F. Botkin Quota Club Russell-Lamson Kathryn Sarton Black Hills Lorene Standish Alaska W. F. Higgins Winnie Stevens East Red Cross C. A Lasser Second Street West C. L. Kenagy A. J. Cornwall A. E. Randall Jennie Johnson Ttme Teachers’ Club Woman’s Club Church News Gertrude Bayless China Dick Voogh Presbyterian Stewardship Aplington Westminster Church Missionary Society Caughlin Fourth Street West Ida Ka First United Presbyterian Church Pauline Bassarear West Marjorie McDowell Marie Packard Marion Galloway Albert Bentson Sedgwick Island A. B. Endersein Karl Krause W. E. Spencer Kensingtons Grace M. E. Church Ladies” Aid Society H. M. Brainar Sycamore Street Logan-Mullan Avenue G. X. Swartzendruber Mullan Avenue Rieh Florence Weideman Smith Parker Street West Side Alvin Peters Grant Street Fowler-Linden Guy Lee Gorilands Street Vine Street Rose Loban Highland-Independence Avenue E. B. Peek Fourth Street H. A. Caress Ricker Street Ladies’ Aid Society of St First United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Charles Shaffner Kenilworth Avenue Conrad Rheiner Jean Codb Clara Barton Guise Universalist Church Dorothy Weatherws Prospect. Avenue Joseph Lavine Conrad Rhemer Guild First Litheeran Church Tenth Street Kensington Ta Sons of Union J. C. Murtagh Cable Briefs Adirondack Mountains Hinetics Vstarae Paris Buchanan's YM. C. A. Ride P. B. Fitzwater D. D Mody Bible Institute of Chicago Popyright Western Newspaper Union Oxford Ramona Billy Adele Weterloo Pattam Blue Star U.S Artificial Ice & Fuel Co B. 9Th St White House
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