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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1928

Page

2

War Cause and Cure Conference Planned by Fourteen Groups

Fourteen women’s organizations will join a Des Moines conference November 14 and 15 on war causes and cures. Attending Wis city branches include the American Association of University Women, YWCA, WL Co FU, and several clubs and auxiliaries. Speakers include Mrs. Bern Hooper of Wisconsin, J. N. Darling, and Judge F. P. Paville.

Des Moines Wis City American Association of University Women American Legion Auxiliary Bern Hooper Wisconsin General Federation of Women’s Clubs J. N. Darling F. FP. Paville

Birthday Dinner for Pioneer Jeremiah Elliott at Waterloo

The eighty year old pioneer Jeremiah Elliott was feted Sunday with a 1 o’clock dinner at his daughter’s home on Home Park boulevard. About 20 relatives and friends attended with yellow decorations and a central candle centerpiece. Out of town guests included R M Finlayson and Alex Elliott, while Elliott has lived in Waterloo for about ten years after retiring from farming near Grundy Center.

Jeremiah Elliott C. D. Hass Home Park Boulevard Hayes Mabel Lanning Esther Elliott Des Moines R. M. Finlayson Grundy Center Alex Elliott Reinbeck S. B. Cowles Los Angeles Elliott Waterloo

Shower Held for Bride-Elect Frances Barlow at Dunkerton

Miss Frances Barlow was honored with a miscellany shower hosted by Miss Wreatha Flinn and Miss Marie Magee at Magee’s home in Dunkerton. Twenty five guests attended a yellow and white themed evening with games, prizes, and many gifts for the bride to be Ralph Beierschmitt’s upcoming October 3 wedding.

Dunkerton Wreatha. Flinn Marie Magee Mise. Magee Frances’ Barlow Ralph Beierschmitt Flinn Frank Barlow

Elizabeth Reherd to Robert Steele in Salt Lake City

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Reherd, daughter of Rev and Mrs Herbert Reherd of Salt Lake City, to Robert Denham Steele. The groom is a former pastor and current president of Westminster College. The bride, a Wooster College graduate, studied expression in Chicago and taught in Tulsa Oklahoma.

Eliza‘beth ’ Reherd Herbert Ware Wooster, O Chicago Tulsa Okla

Women Leaders of G. O. P. Plan Hoover Luncheon

A Hoover luncheon hosted by Miss Martha McClure and Mrs. Gordon L. El Hos is set for Wednesday at the Fort Des Moines Hotel in Des Moines. Iowa Republican women from the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs and Daughters of the American Revolution are invited to attend during their Des Moines meeting week. Also noted is a Rebekah Judge S meeting scheduled Tuesday at 2:30 pm at Mrs. N. H. Smith’s home.

Ca. Hoover Martha McClure Pleasant Iowa Gordon L. el- Hott Fort Des Moines Des Moines Towa Federation of Women's Clubs Daughters of the American Revolution

Hints in Beauty Care Edna Kent Forbes

The article discusses changing fashion toward irregular lines and softer silhouettes for the season. It promotes longer hair framing the face, softer dresses with scarves or bows, and slightly fuller collars on tailored suits. It also offers beauty tips on hair, leg bleaching with peroxide and ammonia, cucumber juice for freckles, and a note on a 17 year old estimated weight.

Edna Kent Forbes Marian A

Recent Bride Is Guest of Honor at Hudson Party

Hudson Iowa Sept 24 Mrs Bert Furneaux and Miss Muriel Hendry hosted a Saturday afternoon event at Mrs B L Cookes home in honor of Mrs Jahn Rohner formerly Ruth Stirling. Twenty friends attended and a two course tray luncheon was served. Mrs Rohner received many gifts. Attendees included Mrs Ben Milton Mrs J G Knudsen Water loo Miss Ida C Rohlf and Mrs Henry Otto Cedar Falls and Mrs Ben Pletcher Dike.

Henry Otto Cedar Falls Ben Pletcher Dike

Fall Activities Begin for Progressive Delphian Society

Progressive Delphian society opens the season with a dinner meeting at Black's balcony this evening. New officers are announced including President Miss Inez Caburn and Vice President Mrs. E M Boenecke. secretary treasurer Miss Kathryn Mehl. Messages from leaders and advisory board chair Mrs. J A Paulsen will accompany the event and new study books will be issued. The first fall study meeting is set for Monday evening October 8 at the W.

Progressive Delphian Society Black's Balcony Inez Caburn M. Boenecke Kathryn Mehl Oulgoiipe E. M. Logan J. A. Paulsen Moncey

Luncheon Bridge for Out of Town Guests Is Given

Mrs. H. B. Plum and Mrs. Edmund Miller hosted 25 guests at a luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson. The gathering honored Mrs. William Powell of St. Petersburg and Mrs. Agnes Smith of Los Angeles. Bridge followed the meal with guest prizes awarded to Powell and Smith.

H. B. Plum Edmund Miller Hotet Russell-Lamson William Powell St. Petersburg Fla E. T. Alford Agnés Smith Los Angeles Cal Powell

Mrs. R. L. Hall Hosts Bridge Party Saturday

Mrs. R L Hall entertained at four tables of bridge Saturday afternoon at 1130 Independence Avenue. Out of town guests included Mrs. Caroline Pullerton Mrs. Edward A Burns Marjorie Kier Mrs Michael Lydon and Mrs Worth Hillman. Prizes went to Mrs Burns Mrs Lydon and Mrs Roger Crowell. Farewell dinner for Mr. and Mrs Harold Masters was hosted at 1025 Franklin Street as they plan to move to Clinton Indiana. Waterloo camp Royal Neighbors meets Tuesday at 8 pm with initiation and other business.

Mulberry Street L. B. Miller W. Bishop G. H. Harper Leon Brown William Wilgus Bishop R. L. Hall Independence Avenue Hall Caroline Pullerton Edward A. Burns la Grosse Wis Marjorie Kier Chicago Michael Lydon Worth Hillman Jos’ Angeles Cal Willam Burns Sierra Madre Frank Durfey Franklin Street Harold Masters Clinton, In

Entre Nous Club Notes Meet at Fidelity and Stoddard Homes

The Entre Nous club plans a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs John Reillys home on Thompson Avenue Fidelity An all day meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at Mrs J A Stoddards residence 1416 Fourth Street West

Entre Nous Club John Reilly Thompson Avenue Fidelity Tlrere 3. A. Stoddard Fourth Street West

Church Group Schedules Various Meetings This Week

Readers note a series of church activities: Macedonian class at First Presby will hold a gift event Friday and Saturday. First United Presby will meet Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs. C E Rust. business women at First Baptist plan Tuesday supper and meeting with Miss Lillian Salmer. Home Department at First MM EL meets Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. Robert Mitchell’s home. Westminster Presbyterian meets Tuesday at 2 PM with Mrs J A Hartleip. Junior department of First Baptist will hold a Friday evening event at the Wise home in Casheer Heights. Majel Gut hosts Wednesday at 2:30 PM in First Presbyterian parlors with hostesses including Mrs Harry Sayles and others.

FP. E. O Kenneth Bragdon Progressive Deciphian Society Black's Tearoom Knights of Pythias and Pythian Black’s Tearoom Rotary Club Palght—Rotary M. E Miyrs Blanche Kuighe T. K Club R. A. Patterson Alice Reynolds National Gu AW Surshine Lodge L. A Westmiinster Loceby Retiag J. A. Hartrip John HH. Reilly Temple Rebekah Lodge N. H. ‘Smith Isabella KK. C. Hall Canopus Lydian Society First Presbyterian Church Black's Union Veterans of Civil Warr Business Yamen's Group First Baptist Church Lilian Lohner Waterloo Camp Royal Neighbors Black Hawk I. O. OG. F. Hal J Teen Labor Bureau Carpenter Tell St. John's Card Praily Roosevelt P.T. A—School Auditoritunt Parent- Teacher Association of Roosevelt School Ettrbel Storer City Council of Parent-Teacher Associations Fourth Street First United Presbyterian Church C. E. Rust Wellington Street Lillian Salmer Cortlandt Street Home Department EL Church Robert Mitchell Denver Street Weiner Myr R. T. Wise Caseheer Heights Majel Gut Harry Sayles William Wing T. R. Niven M. &. Church S. C. Besh Kingsley Aves Nue Parris Warvey Tess G. I. Barclay Reborah Foclery M. EL Church Martha Weyand Fifth Street West First Curely Cattle Congress Grounds D. G. Wright QO. C. Rickhoff Floyd Goodrich W. H. Beyerstock R. W. Waite Ht. O. Huston

Ray Short Returns from Tour of the North

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Short and son Donald, of 740 Baltimore Street, returned from a week long motor trip through northern Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota after attending an Equitable Life Assurance Society educational conference at Mackinac Island Michigan. The trip included Chicago and Elkhart Indiana with visits to copper and iron mines and paper factories. About 500 representatives from six states qualified for the conference during the year. The Shorts covered roughly 2200 miles.

Ray &. Short Donald Baltimore Street Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Mackinac Island Mich Short Shorts Chicago Elkhart Ind Iowa Illinois Ohio Missouri Oklahome Althe Frank L. Jones Lesying Tron Copper Limber Mills Virginia City Hibbing Minn Waterloo

Cadwallader Iowan Dies at 91 in Waterloo Home

Chester Cadwallader 91 longtime farmer and fruit grower of Waterloo died at his Jefferson Street home after a long illness. Born December 3 1896 in La Porte Indiana he moved to Janesville then Waterloo in 1892 and was active in county public affairs and state prohibition. Survived by his widow three daughters a nephew and a niece seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending at Kistner’s mortuary with burial in Janesville Cemetery.

Chester Cadwallader Waterloo Jefferson Street la Porte Ind Gadwallader Bremer County Board of Supervisors Abraham Lincoln Coolidge Susie Cadwallader J. 5. Johnson Prospect Boulevard Elmer Reeves Waverly B. S. Wright Emmett Ida B. Eddy Klstner Janesville Cemetery

City in Brief and Local Notices

A collage of brief city items notes missing, travel, and visits. Miss Alice Judson visits in New Richland Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Reeder host from First Street. many trips to Niagara Falls and the east. a divorce granted to Cuba Tredwell from Lauree Tredwell. address changes and moves in Davenport Waterloo and Tampa. absent County Attorney Edwards ill with influenza. Black Hawk county grand jury adjourned. housewarming at Twelve Gables Prospet avenue with neighbors.

Alice Judson New Richland Minn Frank Johns Ackley Ivan Butler Avenue Harry Bathtell Second Street West Pastville Ralph Bachtell Martin Taffner Courier Elpride Boulevard Tampa Pla Highlands Fin Hoover Mason and Dixon A. J. Lindstrom St. Petersburg Fla B. C. Lindstrom Third Street Ashland Wis Evelyn Lindstrom George G. Davis Waterloo Los Angeles Cal Denver Santa Fe P. WW. Court St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church Davenport Town Wisconsin Michigan Lauermais Ed Madigan W. E. Cleary Marinette Frank W. Edwards Black Hawk

Clouds and Wind Save Gardeners From Frosty Night

Clouds and wind kept frost away as temperatures fell to 30 degrees, two degrees above the year’s low. Saturday night saw a 37 degree low, while a chilly day kept home fires lit and readings steady. Three minor auto accidents were reported, with only minor damage.

Jack

Weekend shopping spree in Waterloo with Whatupler

An illustrated, lively plea for readers to shop Waterloo stores. It highlights Booth-Joseph pewter displays at Whatupler and Woods' hats, Palais Royal dresses, wooden candles, and lingerie trends. Mary Lou offers personal shopping and hints at lending services to ease purchases.

Rabbi and Cantor Arrive from Roumania for Day of Atonement

Rev. Harry Greenberg of Cedar Rapids serves as cantor for Waterloo Jewish observance of the Day of Atonement. He arrived seven months ago from Roumania and speaks Roumanian Russian and Hebrew. His daughter, 17, attends Cedar Rapids high school and speaks six languages. He sang Kol Nidre last night.

Harry Greenberg Cedar Rapids Waterloo United States Roumania Mr. Greenberg

Waterloo Managers’ Benefit Banquet Draws 121 Attendees

One hundred twenty one persons attended the third annual banquet of the Water loo Managers' Benefit association at Hotel Russell Lamson. Attendees included store managers their families and clerks from northern Iowa and southern Minnesota with out of town executives H E Headley W J Cleland A B Wilson W G Wilson and R J Quackenbush of Des Moines and Chicago.

Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Iowa Minnesota Waterloo Managers’ Benefit Association Hotel Russell-Lamson H. E. Headley Chicago W. J. Cleland Des Moines A. B. Wilson W. G. Wilson R. J. Quackenbush

Pepper Wash and Common Kitchen Uses

A vintage flavors note shares how to make pepper hash by simmering peppers with cabbage, vinegar, sugar, and salt then packing in jars. It adds tips on cocktails, fish, mint garnish, and mashed sweet potatoes for household cooking.

Burd and Behrens Plan Garage on Washington Street

The Parkhurst property at 518 Washington Street near Fourtly Street was sold to the Plaza syndicate for Harry Burd and Gus Behrens. A modern one story garage with basement will be built on the Jet frontage of 60 by 100 feet, costing 15000 to 20000 dollars. The house will be torn down and Graham Paige and Kissel autos will be sold in the new garage.

Parkhurst Washington ‘Street Fourtly Street Plaza Syndicate Harry Burd Gus Behrens Plaza Theatre Graham- Paige and Kissel Burd and Behrens Fifth F. Y. & J. Lu Marquis

China Seeks Traffic Restraint in Opium Trade

Peking reports plans to control opium use with smoker stamps and registered opium dens. Far. T. Sung, head of the prohibition bureau, issues licenses and revenue stamps. Smokers may obtain permission to light up without fear of arrest after a lecture on the dangers of the habit.

Peking Far T. Sung Opium Prohibition Bureau of Hopes Prohibition Bureau Aittle

New York Bermuda Air Service Feared in Early Form

Major R H Mayo of Imperial Airways in Hamilton Bermuda discusses a possible New York to Bermuda air link after investigations for a local airport. He cautions trans Atlantic service remains distant but NY Bermuda flights could come sooner.

Hamilton Bermuda R. H. Mayo Imperial Airways Limited London Rotary Club New York Bermida

American troops teach Nicaragua residents to play golf

Managua reports troops teaching residents to play golf as U S Marines increase presence. Since their arrival there are now two golf courses in Managua with growing interest in baseball and tennis among locals.

Nicaragua Managua

Pattern orders from Waterloo Evening Courier

The Waterloo Evening Courier Fashion Department advertises up-to-date patterns sent for 13 cents each. Orders should reach the department and will be filled promptly, with delivery about 16 days after sending the request.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo ALJ

Knights of Pythias Asked to Aid Storm Sufferers

An appeal via telegraph from Alva M. Lumkin, supreme chancellor, requests rapid contributions to hurricane victims in Florida. Funds to be sent to Richard J. Meares, supreme master of exchequer, Wilnuington.

Knights of Pythias Knights of Pything Lodge of Own J. &. Tuthill Alva M. Lumtkin Minneapolis Florida Richard JL. Meares Wilnaungton

Spirit Dominates World Says New Trinity Pastor

Des Moines reports Rev. A. E. Moore formerly of Atlantic delivered his first sermon at Trinity Methodist Church. He urged that the spirit of Christ is the dominating factor in the world today.

Des Moines Christ A. E. Moore Atlantic Trinity Methodist Church

State Curator Announces Radio Talk on Black Hawk County

State curator Harlan will give a radio talk on the Black Hawk county land survey from 4 35 to 5 p m today on Irony Bankers Lifp station WHO. He will cover all 99 counties in a series of talks in alphabetical order.

Black Hawk County Harlan Des Moines Lifp WHO

Ben Hur Carnival Dance Wednesday Night

A carnival dance will be held Wednesday at 9 p m in KKPL hall by Melchoir court Tribe of Ben Hur for members only. It opens the winter series of dances. The mellers degree will be conferred on a class of 126 early in October.

Kkpl Melchoir Court Tribe of Ben Hur

Melo Softens Water and Cleans Dishes

Dishies have to be washed but hard water hurts hands. It makes a greasy ring that soils the hands. Salt water won’t help. Add Melo to soften water and remove scum. The cleaner works with or without soap and leaves dishes clean while protecting hands. Get Melo from your grocer today.

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