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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1926

Page

2

Breakfast and Bridge Hostess Honoring Mrs Bryant

A September social breakfast and bridge party hosted by Mrs Philp Bryant attracted a notable guest list including Mrs W A Bryant of Los Angeles and Mrs Albertsrael of Independence. The event featured floral decor, candlelit tables, and a mezzanine bridge area. Meanwhile the United Commercial Travellers auxiliary planned a major Waterloo session with 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm sittings, hosting a noon luncheon. officers from Clinton and Des Moines and other cities were expected, with remarks on constitution perfection and committee selections for the next general session in Clinton, Ta., in June.

Philp Bryant Intel Tamson W. A. Bryant Los Angeles Mr. Bryant Leo O'Brien Albertsrael Independence Far Bridge Clinton Russell-Lamson United Commercial Trivelera Waterloo Edward Pullen Charles Glockner Lillian Huntington

Recently Married Couple Feted by Friends in Community Socials

Mr and Mrs B L Nemmers are hosting postnuptial gatherings after their August wedding at the grandparents’ home in Charles City. Esther Champagna, formerly Mrs. Sehack, is noted among those planning events. Lila Culbertson led a shower for 20 guests with games and refreshments. John G. Wright was elected president of the First MFE church chair at a Black’s Tearoom dinner. Wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Finn with a rag carpet sewing bee. Various local clubs met, elected officers, and hosted bridge and dinner parties, including in honor of Mrs Gochenour and Mr Van Metre visitors.

B. L. Nemmiera Nemmers J’erdinand Matt Nemmers John G. Wright First M Frank Finn Oneida Street W. H Black Robert Cole Horace van Metre West Palm, Beach, Fla

Xilkare Club Notes Dinner and Card Winning Favors

Xilkare club met last evening in Bishops cafeteria for dinner and cards. Favors were won by Mrs Koepke and by W L Larsen.

Xilkare Club Bishop's Cafeteria

Westminster Junior Circle Meeting At Mrs Mowbray Home

The Westminster Junior circle of The King's Daughters met last evening at Mrs BR T Mowbray's home. After discussing new and unfinished business the meeting adjourned. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Ruth.

Westminster King’s Daughters BR. T. Mowbray Hustess Ruth

Social Events on Week's Calendar

Week begins with Monday afternoon events from various clubs including Chit Conservation League and Waverly Woman's Club. Evening engagements feature the Natural Music Club and Federation of Women's Clubs. Tuesday highlights include Pythian Sisters and FP U events at Willard Hall. Wednesday hosts U T C A board meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson and a Country Club bridge party. Thursday offers Tv T F club activities, Friday lists N Y B Club and a dinner dance at the Country Club.

Chit Conservation League Mrea Waverly Woman's Club Rohl. S Natural Music Club Janet Little EL O.W Charles Young Federation of Women's Club Robert Hardin W.c, FP. U Willard Hall Pythian Sisters P. Hall Hotel Russel-Lamson T. F. Club Earl Dean N.Y. B. Club Edward Callahan Past Nobile Grand Association Winder Hatchery Woman's' Club

Mission Workers From India to Stay in Waterloo This Winter

United Presbyterian church women plan a reception for Mission workers from India, including Rev Gordon and wife with two year old Betsy, at Mrs T Young’s home. The Gordon family has settled in Waterloo for the winter, address 637 Third Street West, after returning to the United States in May from missionary work in India. In Cadar Falls Nitiner Shapeatian Literary society will host a dinner at Black’s Tearoom honoring longtime members Miss Hazel Straver Miss Bertha Martin Miss Mildred Sharp and Miss Helen Baltock. Straver will read and Evans will sing with decorations in red and black and tiny red parrots to carry the theme.

Walter Gordon Hew Esther Fihlex United Presbyterian Church Young Roy Mr. Gordon Gordon Betsy Waterloo Third Street West United States United Presbyterian Missionary Works India Nitiner—Shapeatian Literary Society Cadar Black Hazel Straver Bertha Martin Mildred Sharp Helen Baltock

Paris Autumn Beauty Hints Prompt Dark Lines and Lines

In Paris this autumn the emphasis is on line over color with dark tones and black to submerge details and enhance the figure. Flawless complexion is stressed, rouge carefully used, and bold hats of felt with minimal trim. Practical skin and hair care tips follow, including foot care and a quirky home remedy for pimples.

Paris Sim

Pastor and Wife Observe Wedding Anniversary Here

Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Blough hosted a 7 o'clock three course dinner for their wedding anniversary with Rev. S. H. Miler of Sunnyside Washington among the guests. The gathering included relatives and friends sharing reminiscences and a display of garden flowers.

A. P. Blough S. H. Miler Sunnyside Wash Mr. Miller Edna D. J. Lichty Ethel Tichts E. W. Bloush Miller W. A. Blough Jacob Lichty Marguerite Blough Mr. Blough Church of the Brethren

Mrs E T Alford Leads Waterloo Woman's Club In Opening Session

Mrs E T Alford presided at the first meeting of the Waterloo Woman's Club, with about 150 members present. She outlined goals for growth, financial stability, and future events such as a club day and hook review groups, and urged service to keep the club thriving.

Ke.t. Alford Witerloo Woman's Club Waterloo Sereen Bay William Larrabee Clermont Jessie Cooley General Federation of Women's Cluva Atlantic City R. A. Folk Clarion Alford Mmes George Nauman R. A. Polk W. Chapman H. B.cropper J. P. Jones Alfred Longley Robert Stuart A. S. Weishaar C. Ia. Ostrander EL. L. Johnson Brrs Wy. HH. Langlas Parrott Matt Parrott Airs A. MM. Place C. W. Chapman

Marriage of Raymond Strang and Irene Weber in Cascade

Raymond F. Strang and Irene Weber were married Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Church in Cascade. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. P. uaAthors at a small gathering. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home, after which the couple left by auto for Chicago and eastern points. They plan to reside near the Strang farm southwest of Cascade, where the groom will assume farm duties. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weber of Cascade, is a St. Ambrose School graduate and has taught in local schools.

Independence Raymond FR. Strang Irene Wi. Weber St. Mary's Church Cascade J. P Strang Htlegroon John Strang Tiebride Peter Webter St. Abury's School

Marion Talley to Appear in Des Moines Concert Event

Marion Talley, renowned soprano, will give a concert at the Des Moines Coliseum on Wednesday October 6. The Kansas City born singer, who starred at the Metropolitan Opera last season, is expected to draw a large audience with family ties to Waterloo and local music enthusiasts.

Marion Talley Des Moines Kansas City Metropolitan Opera House Finks Moines Coliseum PL the Palles Logan Avenue Mremibay Milas Eliza Seth Miller Mia Talley Kitlainger'a Waterloo Paul Talley Elizabeth Miller Law Volea

Flavel H. Bunnell Married Today in Springville Iowa

Mr and Mrs Henry H. Bunnell of Waterloo left for Springville to attend the wedding of their son Flavel E H Bunnell and Miss Margaret Carhart. The ceremony was at the bride’s uncle Dr and Mrs Graham’s home. Carhart taught at Dunkerton High and worked at Marshall Field’s in Chicago. Bunnell worked for Sears Roebuck in Chicago. The couple planned to return to Chicago after the wedding.

Henry Bunnall Sumner Street Waterloo Springville Flavel EH. Bunnell Margaret Carhart Graham Carfiart Bunnell Cornell College Mount Vernon Dunkerton Jing Marshall Field Chicago Sears, Roebuck & Co

P E O Chapters to Meet Monday for Programs

P E O chapters plan Monday meetings with two chapters hosting at Highland and Chautauqua Park. Chapter FE will present Better Music in the Home with Mrs. Young, vocal numbers by Mrs. Roadman and piano by Mrs. Stevenson. Chapter 7 will discuss The Poetry of Robert Frost with Mrs. Howe and Mrs. Magee.

P. EB. Oo Charles Young Highland Robert Hardin River- Side Drive Chautauqua Park Young Earl Roadman Oliver Stevenson Robert Frost Winno Howe EB. Magee

Argonne Day street sale aids disabled veterans

Despite bad weather, volunteers sold forget-me-nots on street corners to benefit veterans. High school girls and women's groups distributed pins while collecting coins. Money locally supports Waterloo and Black Hawk county relief work and the rest goes to state and national headquarters of the Disabled American Veterans to fund programs for disabled service members.

United States Jack Balensifer Waterloo Black Hawk County

$30,000 Exhibit From U S Dept On Display At Dairy Show

A 100 foot long exhibit built at a cost of $30,000 by the U S Department of Agriculture is showcased at the Dairy Cattle Congress and National Belgian Horse Show. It contrasts unprofitable farm life with efficient, modern farming, emphasizing system, livestock care, balanced rations, crop rotations, and legume cultivation. The display highlights improved homes and family life contributing to stronger rural communities. A separate note from Spencer, Indiana, records a temporary injunction preventing cattle TB testing in Clay County without owner consent, filed by W G Hetkens of the Farmers Union.

United States Dairy Cattle Congress Federal Department of Agriculture STOVS Spencer F.C. Davidson Clay County W.G. Hetkens The Farmers Union Dairy Calia Congress

City in Brief: Social Notes and Local Notices

Elizabeth Phelps returns from visit to Dexter Phelps in Chicago then Grant Wheeler resumes studies at University of Town after Yellowstone trip. Mrs Gould returns from Minneapolis after G A L TR convention and Sons of Veterans work. Mayme Gnagy sues for separate maintenance against George Nage for support and custody of a son with temporary alimony attorney fees. Stop by Spruce Tavern for Sunday chicken dinner and reservations.

Elizabeth Phelps Dexter B. Phelps Kingbard ‘Avenue Vicago Grant M. Wheeler University of Town Yellowstone National Park George A. Wheeler Casenden Avenue O. Ffould Minneapolis Peter Dioyts Mulberry Street Gould Dex Moines Pod Sons of Veterans’ Unitary Mayme Gnagy George Nage Lloyd Crom

Evening Courier patterns offer dress designs by mail

To obtain the Courier up-to-date pattern of accompanying design, send it to Fashion Department, Evening Courier, Waterloo, enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in 10 days after sending.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Frost Bites Corn Around Waterloo in Early Season

Clear quiet night and calm air allowed Jack Frost to visit Waterloo trucks and fields. Vines, melons, squash and tomatoes show frost impact while corn crops near Waterloo and Dunkerton face damage. late corn could be ruined but some crops dry, protected areas spared. Nearby farmers note outer areas hard hit, with early frost milder in sheltered stands.

Jack Frost Waterloo Ed Lichty Orange Township Lichty Brown B. L. Friedley Bennington Township Dunkerton F. P. Davis

5500 Now Enrolled at Iowa University

Iowa City reports 5500 students enrolled to date surpassing last year by more than 200. Registrar H C Corens notes total enrollment this term exceeds summer session figures, with 3640 students enrolled in that period.

Towa City Iowa University H. C. Corens

School enrollment figure grows beyond 1918-61 record

Enrollment totals show a larger figure than the previously recorded figure for the 1918 61 school year, indicating a notable rise in pupil numbers and signaling shifts in district attendance and resource planning.

Chicago Author to Speak at Iowa City Faith Service

Horace J. Bridges author and head of the Booth house in Chicago will speak at the first afternoon vespers service of the school year in Iowa City He is known as a powerful service worker and author of The God of Fundamentalism which stirred religious circles

Iowa City Horace J. Bridges Booth House Chicago Bridges

Yernetta Kiefer Rallies After Oelwein Operation

Hazleton Sept 25 Special report says Yernetta Kiefer daughter of Mr and Mrs Wyatt Kiefer who underwent an operation at Oelwein hospital to relieve appendicitis has rallied well and is improving.

Hazleton Yernetta, Kiefer Wyatt Kiefer Oelwein

Rain Insurance Is Barred at Dairy Show Dates

Officials from the Dairy Cattle Congress and National Belgian Horse Show expect favorable conditions next week, deciding not to insure against rain. Past weather data suggested mostly good weather during the show period, influencing repeated decisions to drop rain insurance.

Dairy Cattle Congress National Belgian Horse Show Hereau

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P. L. Bryant Bridge Women’s Auxiliary Terloo C. Wy. Lockwood Cilntos U. G. Ti Sra. Wy H. Hughes W. Surset Cedar Rapids Grand Byron L. Avery Sioux City J. C. Crispin Charles feGill Storm Lake Grand Page C. W. Lockwood Grand Sentinal I. S. Hanson Mason City W.W. Hartley Keokuk O. F. Wright Fort Fudge UC. T Charles Glocknir St. Mary's School Genevieve Gowans Agnes Biller Helen Kurth J. H. Gochenour FA. Rogers George Tighley Gochenour N. E. Stever Louisa Hagerman Church News AM. H Horace Powfer Hs Tyne Ay W. R. C Gertie Clemens Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall Woman'’s Relief Corps Cedar Falls Viola &. Hartsell Baye A Read Ing. Guesta Jessica Alcott Cedar Walls Davia Weston Noctin Waterloo Union Willach Hall Frances Willard Richard Robert Marty Jane Fox Tronnie Yetersnon Russell Fergman Donald Fleter Mary, Leo Roger Curran Ane Fonda Mae Velen Martin Fils Mra Robert J.T. Curran Mra. Emileter Central Christian Church Y, Woo. A Miles Alice Miller Dayton Meg Howard Peters MT Wellington Street jJuninr 4. G. Sudston Alfred Olson Mira Marry Warmon Garda Olson Favora Christ Jensen Waterlon Mlag Agne Madsen Fair Falls Waukegan Jensen Ole Madsen Cedar Pals Denier Faems Fowler Company Waterlou E. T. Alford Raymond Strang and Irene Weber Flavel H. Bunnell Iowa P. E Argonne U.S. Dept Truchanan C. A Cerar Falls Teferlos Sibert White Laundry Congress Miss Pattee Hotel Russell Lamson Lorens Standish Franklin St
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