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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1928
Page
2
The Society in Review Federation of Waterloo Women’s Clubs discussed sponsoring a voting campaign urging eligible women to vote in the coming elections. The nonpartisan group, representing about 220 women’s organizations and 4,000 women, appointed committees for the year and set a public meeting for October 4.
Miss Alice Reynolds national Y W C A secretary spoke to Ye Ya Ones at the Y W C A Monday evening on Our Relation as a Club to the Whole Association. She described the Budapest international convention with five countries and 300 delegates and outlined new programs for the year The Call to the Upper Road. Seventeen members and two guests attended.
Chapter FE P EB O held a Monday 1 PM picnic luncheon at Mrs H B Boies 908 Washington St with thirty members present guest Mrs D W Axon San Pedro Cal former member sang several numbers. Mrs Fred Miller gave a book review and charity sewing was distributed. Next meeting set for Monday evening in October at Mrs C M Yoling 218 Alta Vista Ave.
Mrs. R E Russell hosted a luncheon and bridge party at Hotel Russell-Lamson today entertaining 15 guests. Assisting hostesses listed include Mrs. Si Stewart Mrs J R Thompson and others. Wedding details for Elizabeth Reherd and Robert Denham Steele received. ceremony in Salt Lake City preceded by organ numbers and a bridal procession. Card party guests at 210 Denver Street joined 500 event with prizes to Mrs Ralph Heald and Mrs Frank Fenney. Our Lady of Victory Court to meet for a W C P business session tonight.
The schedule lists Pythian Sisters Daughters of Isabella and many groups at churches, clubs, and halls. Notable events include Rotary and Lions affiliated gatherings, P T A meetings, church guilds, and fraternal orders at venues such as Black's room, Memorial hall, and school auditoriums.
Dr Edwin R Shannon spoke at Chapter 4 P B O meeting describing Africa cities rivers lakes and wildlife with pictures and souvenirs. He noted a St Helena visit and commented on Ludvig’s Napolean biography. Visitors Mrs Roy Blaker and Miss Cora Darling attended.
A reader asks about combating excess fat in specific areas through targeted exercises and massage. The article advises rolling the chin, arm workouts, trunk rotations, and swimming for body shaping, plus guidance on weight control after childbirth and tips on hair care and coloring.
Ackley Iowa Sept 25 The Mileth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Dah OKearn was celebrated Monday Sept 24 with mass and a reception. Rev J J OMegara officiated with family members, El Dora daughter Mrs Joe Lawless as bridesmaid and many relatives assisting. A farewell luncheon followed as the Smiths announced a Salt Lake City move. Caledonian society to meet at 1027 Washington with no program.
Club notes list gatherings for several groups. The Social club hosts a Thursday picnic lunch at Mrs. D. L. Nut’s home on LaPorte Road in Kensington. The Kensington club meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Charles Kehler’s home on Moirtreet. Joyle club plans Thursday afternoon at Mrs George Farnsworth’s Berkshire Road home. German Freundschaft holds singing Friday at Unity Center Lafayette Building. Four-by-four Bridge club met Monday at Mrs George Highley’s Lafayette Street home with prizes to Mrs C J Naiman and Mrs Gertrude Collentine. next meeting is two weeks at Mrs Frank Wagner’s home. N O G club’s first fall meeting Monday at Mrs James McKillip’s Hammond Avenue home. bridge played with prizes to Miss Della Tritz and Miss Agatha Cimmiyotti, guest prize to Mrs W R Marshall. attendees listed.
A series of midweek church gatherings is announced. Graves Memorial United Brethren Missionary Society meets at 2 30 p m with Mrs D W Bovee. Faith Circle at First Evangelical convenes 6 30 p m for a picnic supper. Clara Barton Guild hosts a public supper at Universalist parish house 120 Independence Ave 6 p m. Ladies Social Union of Universalist holds a Thursday morning meeting for officer elections with apple lunch. Trinity American Lutheran Ladies Guild meets 3 p m in church parlors with a program and social hour hosted by listed members. Burden Bearer class of Gal Evangelical meets 7 30 p m. Tagios Aid at Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Thursday noon for a chicken dinner with pie pans to bring. September committee entertains the Searchlight class at Walnut Street Baptist Ledassroom Wednesday evening with refreshments in dining room.
The engagement of Miss Marian Siegel to Ben Barg of this city was announced by her parents at a dinner for about 40 relatives. The couple plans to marry October 7 with green yellow and pink table decor and a large wedding cake displaying the date.
Waterloo community items report a mix of social events and arrivals. Rotarians and spouses attended a dinner dance.Several residents embark on trips. local cafe Richelieu set to open. officials attend conventions. and residents recover from medical events. As well, midshipman Howe resumes training after furlough.
Westminster Presbyterian church trustees and elders consider a combined church and apartment house in a two story church with three story wings. Forty two apartments would include pastor quarters and living spaces. The design features a movable pulpit stage and basement Sunday school rooms with adaptable partitions. Ground purchase and razing of the present church are contemplated.
A fragment list provides recipes for uncooked cucumber relish with cucumbers onions salt and vinegar. stewed pears with sugar water and cloves. green peppers stuffed with a spiced filling of cabbage onions cucumbers horseradish celery mustard seed and spices. jars sealed for storage.
The Gamble Robinson company federates 60 wholesale plants under one central organization with headquarters in Minneapolis. The move, announced today, dissolves 9 prior corporations and unites Waterloo Oelwein Iowa Falls Estherville plants into articles of incorporation. Distribution will see no change but aims for greater efficiency.
Three 25 passenger busses from GM Yellow Coach & Track Ga division began service yesterday between Waterloo and Des Moines. Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern Transportation Co. runs the new routes with departures at 7 a.m. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Waterloo records show twenty seven new homes established and eleven families left the city last week. Newcomers include S H Overette 025 Vermont Rev C B Rheiner 224 Irving Howard Eggleston 1002 Randolph Co H Gemmels 204 Independence H L Thomas 413 Allen B E Love 62314 Lime Gust Dams 832 Kern c E Wroten 90145 Sycamore Lawrence Brook 519 Glenwood James Hillis 249 Glenwood A L Strellup 807 Parker Toren Veidt 61344 Commercial James Horn 1528 Fifth west E L Clingman 524 Western L M Robinson 1117 Independence R Casper 203 Riverside M Van Erem 203 Cottage Ira L Toolman 530 Adams H A Short 1163 Commercial EH W Rubendall 952 Sullivan B D Yahnke 132 Argyle HOH Patterson 1301 Grant Allen Reams 112% Fifth west Albert Baumgardner 515 Sumner Frank L Stoday 421 Mullan east Ernest West 715 Parker west Mrs Susie Krapple 1410 Mitherry
Harley Wildes and Shirley ONeil from West High will attend the ninth annual Iowa High School Press association convention November 23 and 24 in Grinnell. The program features editor addresses, roundtables, and films. delegates receive a ticket to the Grinnell College versus Creighton game. Several cups honor front page makeup news stories editorials humor and other papers categories with sponsors including Des Moines Register and Sigma Delta Chi Grinnell chapter.
A list of suggested word groups covers church terms church bell wedding pulpit pews choir Sunday school ushers steeple and related items. book related words pages type pictures cover author. military terms soldiers trenches bayonets swords horses airplanes sailors ships bombs tanks.
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