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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1926

Page

2

Miss Ruth Brunns Society Wedding Shower

Society and church circles hosted Miss Ruth Brunn daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Brunn in a colorful autumn shower at Mrs W A Zellwefer home Gifts for the bride were hidden in rooms as part of games Guests included Lucille Schmidt Esther Smith and several local families A Pythian Sisters reception and Union Veterans events follow at various local venues with listed attendees and activities

Ruth Brunn Ales W. H. Brunn Stanley Bomberger Noaperville VW. A. Zellweefer R. Pickelberg Miss Brunn Lucille Schmidt Esther Smith Mia R. M. Kitger Misa Brunn Aimes Clinton Smith C. A. Alstadt Charles Berthh J. Leon Oj. Waterfield William Peay H.R. Dilger Alc. Fox Thobert Francis Avery Geiger Narl ZeNhoeter Gladys Gigh Alene Khaecker Sepha Hostetler Beatrice Reichert Lucille Gruener Ruth Gruener Minnie Band Dorothy Alten Hall Young Song of Union Veterans auxliary—Memorial Hall L. B Black Hawk I Hall Vercher St., Mark's Church Ucta Auxiliary State Board Hotel Russell-Lamson

Civics Discussed at City Federation of Women's Clubs

Twenty seven representatives from local organizations met at the City Federation of Women's Clubs in the B and T P W club room last evening. Miss Della Darling urged member bodies to push for a 100 percent turnout in upcoming elections and the federation endorsed amending the state constitution to replace male with person to allow women in the state legislature. The group also urged Governor Hammill to appoint a woman to the board of control when a vacancy arises in January.

City Federation of Women's Clubs Della Darling Sen Hammill Board of Control

Elizabeth Lies Entertains for Emelda Reilly

Miss Bliza beth Lies hosted a party honoring Miss Amelda Reilly who is to marry Walter D. Bhert of Detroit Michigan on Oct 72. Autumn flowers set the scene and guests included Mrs Leonard Burhite Anna Collins Dorothy Lynch Helen Burgess Verna Mae Karn Clarissa AteDor matt Naomi Reilly Dorothy Car roll Helen OTools. Favors at cards went to Helen Burgess and Dorothy Lynch. Hostess aided by her mother Mrs Nick Lies.

Amelda. Reilly Walter D. Bhert Detroit Mich Blizabeth Lies Autumn Flowers Leonard Burhite Anna Collins Dorothy Lynch Helen Burgess Verna Mae Karn Clarissa AteDormatt Naomi Reilly Dorothy Carroll Helen O'Tools Miss Burgess Miss Lynch Nick Lies

Woodmen Circle Officers of Year Elected Monday

Election of officers held last evening at the Knights of Columbus hall by Woodmen circle. New staff includes guard ian Mrs Pearl Miller advisor Mrs Charlotte Farnsworth clerk Mrs Tressa Potts banker Miss Dorothy Heer attendant Miss Delia Shea assistant attendant Mrs Ida Pike manager Mrs Blanche Brietske inter sentinal Mrs Olga Hear outer sentinal Mrs Anna Hayes. Refreshments served after the meeting. Birthday party for Billy McClure celebrating sixth birthday anniversary at home of Clyde and Mrs McClure with many named guests and pink and white decorations.

Knights of Columbus Woodmen Circle Pearl Miller Charlotte Farnsworth Tressa Potts Dorothy Heer Delia Shea Ida Pike Blanche Brietske Olga Hear Anna Hayes Billy McClure Clyde R. McClure Kathleen McGuire Lou Glaza Robert Link John Green Billy Herren, Jr LeRoy von Lackum Jack Wilder Ben Winterfeller, Jr Jack Foster Victor Foster John Ziester Robert Stewart Janet Zemke Jane Anderson Marcina Griezer Betty Foster Mary Joe Ziegler

P. E. O. Chapters Discuss Poetry and Home Music

P. E. O. chapters held meetings last evening with twenty six members and two guests at Chapter 2 in Mrs. Robert Harbin's home. Mrs. Vinnie Howe spoke on Robert Frost and Mrs. E. E. Magee read several of his poems. Guests included Mrs. Floyd Goodrich and Miss Catherine, both formerly of Creston, Iowa, now in Waterloo. Chapter FE met at Mrs. C. C. M. Young's home and exchanged a brief business session with a letter from former member Mrs. Sarah Randall, wintering in Burgene, Oregon. Mrs. Young presented a paper Better Alugie in the Home accompanied by vocal solos by Mrs. Earl A. Roadman and piano numbers by Mrs. Oliver Stevenson.

Robert Harbin Vinnie Howe Robert Frost E. E. Magee Floyd Goodrich Tumboldt Catherine and Creston Waterloo CC. M. Young Sarah Randall Burgene, Ore Althea Wells Young Earl A. Roadman Oliver Stevenson

B Natural Music Club Studies and Hears Program

The B Natural Music club conducted a session on musical instruments as part of Edgar Stillman Keller’s study course. Mrs. A C Kessler led the discussion with vocal and piano performances by Miss Mae Howell and Miss Louisa Hagerman, while a special meeting addressed funding for orphans.

B Natural Music Club Misa Janet Littis Edgar Stillman Kelley National Federation of ‘Music Clubs A. C. Kessler D. W. Axon Neidlinger Mae Howell Hargman Louisa Hagerman Burleigh 3Tiss Hagerman Asalsting

Church Meetings and Postponed Westminster Session

The Universalist ladies society will host a 12:30 luncheon Wednesday at the parish house with Mrs. Fay and Mrs. Walker as hostesses. A 2:30 p.m. business meeting follows. First Congregational women meet 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in church parlors with sewing and Team 1 entertainment hosted by captains. Westminster Presbyterian home department postposed to next Tuesday at Mrs. Brwergox home 725 Kingsley Ave. Dr McCormick leads the study hour.

Ladies’ Society of the Universalist Church Luuncheon Wennesday Charles Fay E. B. Walker First Congregational Church Team 1 Westminster Presbyterian Church William E. Brwergox Kingsley Avenue Wlpl McCormick

Hints in Beauty Care Answered Letters

A collage of reader questions on appearance and health offers home remedies. Readers cite diets, skin care tips, and cautions about health conditions, with advice ranging from toning routines and baths to hair tinting with henna and depilation methods.

Liberty Bells From Olden Days Gathered in Exhibit

Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell shares a lineage with at least six other eastern Pennsylvania bells that rang out news of the Declaration’s signing. The exhibit catalogs seven chimes claiming the Liberty title, including bells from Chester Lancaster Berks County York and Allentown, with histories of cast dates, uses, and occasional damage.

Philadelphia Independence Hall Pennsylvania Bethlehem Bridgewater Mass St. John’s York Society For the Propagation of the Faith London McKinley John Marshall Northampton County ‘Court House Matthais Tommerop Easton Zion Reformed Church Anentown Allentown Municipal Academy

Waterloo City in Brief Highlights Local Travel and Visits

Waterloo brief notes several visits and departures from the area. Joe Smith of Sumner and M. K. Temple with Frank Gerhard of Greene spent yesterday in Waterloo. Ray Shanks at 1702 Franklin Street is home after nail removal. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith leave for Winnipeg for several days. Catherine Vincent of Fort Dodge was en route to Radcliffe College, Cambridge Mass. Mrs. Elizabeth Shaw of Chicago is visiting her son Harry and sister at Waterloo homes. Waldo West departs for Ames to begin a second year at Iowa State College. Revert Jenkins starts chemical engineering at ISU. Dean Bachtell undergoes appendectomy. condition satisfactory. Leta Mae Donels and Helen Stickney among recent graduates rolling at Gates College. Donald Collentine leaves for Ames to enroll in engineering. Mrs. N. A. Lichty and friends drive to Minneapolis with Dale Fairweather to spend winter. Kiwanis delegates from Waterton to Town Nebraska district convention in Shenandoah. alternate delegates named. Lieutenant governor W. H. Stewart will also attend. Stop the Fly! Fly Caps advertisement.

A. C. Smith Williston Avenue Winnipeg Canada Catherine Vincent Fort Dodge Radcliffe College Cambridge Mass Elizabeth Shaw Chicago Waterloo Harry Vine Street J. B. Taylor Third Street West Waldo West W. OW Ames Towa State College Revert Jenkins East Hish Cliffton Jenkins Argyle Street Ul Dean Bachtell East Lich School Carly BK. Ravitell Butler Avenue St. Francis Hospital Leta Mae Donels Helen Stickney Vinton Teahelle Jewell Cedar Fata Erma Dell Rapids S&s. D Ami Mildred Cutler Street Waterton Town State College Mra N. A. Lichty Randolph Street Minneapolis Dale Fairweihther Paul Tavis

Cinderella and cinema power players shape Hollywood myths

The piece surveys studio chiefs like Edwin King and Joseph M. Schenck detailing how repeat stories of rags to riches fuel film profits, notes on explosive battle scenes for What Price Glory, risks and dedications of film workers, and industry trivia from Rudolph Koubek to Erich von Stroheim voting for the first time. It also covers Universal’s silver reclamation from discarded film and stenographers drafting campaign lines for a Rand campaign.

Two Enlist for Navy Aviation School at Pensacola

Vernon Wills and Charles Leon Wilson, both 18 from Watertog, enlisted today in the navy and will be sent to Great Lakes for training. Naval Recruiting Officer T. B. Burns says 173 enlisted men are sought for the aviation school at Pensacola open to all ratings. First class starts November 25 with new classes every 45 days. apply to Burns at the post office.

Vernon Wills Charles Leon Wilson Watertog Navy Great Lakes T. B. Burns Naval Aviation Service Pensacola Fla Burns

Parkersburg Team Wins Two-Day Ackley Tournament

Parkersburg won a four cornered baseball tournament played at Ackley over Sunday and Monday. They defeated Thimpton 10 to 0 on Sunday and Grant Center 2 to 0 on Monday. Grant Center beat Ackley 6 to 3, and Wampion defeated Ackley 9 to 4.

Parkersburg Ackley Parkershare Acley Hampton Rant Center Thimpton Grant Center Ackles Wampion

Gets Holm In One At Reinbeck Golf Event

The report from Reinbeck notes a hole in one at Grundy Golf Club two miles west as players competed in a September 28 event. W Te McCommeans claimed the ace after a strong drive, with the ball found in the cup after an initial search.

Holm Reinbeck Grundy Golf Club Dupe

Allen Hospital plans erection of nurses home

Allen Memorial hospital governing board approved proceeding with a new modern nurses and supervisors dormitory. An architect sketch shows a two story 150 foot long building at about 50000 dollars, with supervisors on the first floor and nurses on the second. A large auditorium and classrooms in the basement, site about 200 feet south of the hospital.

Allen Memorial Hospital Deaconess and Hospital Association of the Evangelical Church Am Chicago Clinton PF. Smith Hurge Kitchener Mr. Smith Aden Memorial Hospital

Adams Funeral at Independence Was County Pioneer Adams

M R Adams aged 86 died Sunday evening at his Independence home after about four weeks of illness. Born October 23 1840 in Coshocton Ohio he moved to Buchanan County at 16 and lived mostly there except one year in Ohio. He farmed near Quasqueton before moving to Independence in 1881 to enter mercantile business, remaining until 1915.

Independence M. R. Adams Buchanan County Ohio Quasqueton

Waterloo Evening Courier Patterns Announcement

To obtain the up to date pattern of accompanying design send to Fashion Depart Sezer Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 15 cents for each pattern Seams permitted All orders filled as soon as possible but should reach you in 10 days after sending in your order

Sezer Waterloo

Adams Family Funeral Remains Mentioned

Funeral services were held today at 2 p m from the family home on Fourth avenue N E Rev Ri La Smith officiating Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. The article notes marriages and children of Lewis E B Adams and mentions an accident ending hazing at Reinbeck High School with a school board action.

Vinton Hattie ‘Linghast California Charles’ F. Adams Des Boles Lewis Is. Adams Fourth Avenue N. E Ri la. Smith Oak Grove Cemetery

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