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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1927

Page

2

Miss Laura Armstrong to wed Albert Swanson today

Miss Laura Armstrong daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay Armstrong of 914 Dawson Street will marry Albert Swanson son of Mr and Mrs F Swanson at Burton Avenue Baptist Church this morning Rev Marion Flint will perform the double ring ceremony Mrs Nell Kepple sister of the bride will sing At Dawning and I Love You Truly The bride wearing a white crepe gown with white flowers and holding white roses Matron of honor is Mrs Ray McMullen in blue Georges over pink Bridesmaid is Miss Alice Swanson Lavender crepe The couple will spend a week in Swea City before settling in Colfax.

Laura Armstrong Jay Armstrong Dawson Street Burton Avenue Bapstchurch Albert Swanson Cadman Bond Ray McMullen Armstrong Alice Swanson Harlan Kepple F. O. Swanson Alice Edith Swea City Northwestern Bible Training School Minneapolis

Club Notes from a Busy Social Season

The Joyle club gathered with Mrs William Hitchins hosting a decor themed afternoon featuring gladioli centerpieces and a three tiered Syeda cake. Members honored Mrs Mary Woore Mrs Byre Shedgrass and Mrs John Stallman with birthday and anniversary notices while plans for Aug 18 at Mrs Homer Gordons home were announced. The Wild Rose club hosted its annual Byrnes park picnic with guests including A Bernabucci Miss Mary Gales Miss Lois Fry and Agnes McGlade. U F club met at Mrs George Moothart home with favors for several and Mrs Jack Fogle attending as a special guest. Mrs Noan B Oliver will host in two weeks.

Mets - Harvey “Geller “Aws Byres. Spark Mary Woore Byre ‘Shedgrass John Stallman Joyle Club William Hitchins George Farnsworth Siebert Homer ‘Gordon Wild Rose Club Byrnes Park Joe Cerda A. Bernabucci Mary Gales Lois’. Fry Agnes McGlade U. F. Club George Moothart Mmes Tracy “Woodruff Henry Bills Hart- Dean Sam Dillon Jack" Fogle Florence Pauline Betty ‘Leonard Noan ‘B. Oliver

Community Event Notices Tonight and Saturday Afternoon

Tonight events include a dinner dance at the country club hall and meetings at Yeomen K of P hall Temple Rebekah lodge Black Hawk I O O F hall and Walnut Street Baptist church with Mr and Mrs Ralph Barron. Saturday afternoon the M B A holds its annual family picnic at Cedar River park.

Yeomen—K. of P. Hall Temple Rebekah Lodge Black Hawk I. 0 O. F. Hall Walnut Street Baptist Church Ralph Barron Cedar River Park

Olive Baldwin and Fred Button Wed at Home Wedding

Miss Olive Baldwin daughter of Mr and Mrs H P Baldwin Swa tara Minnesota wed Fred Button son of Mr and Mrs W H Button 629 Ninth Street West The ceremony at the home of the groom's relatives 345 Albany Street was officiated by Rev Henry Mueller Only close relatives attended The bride wore a pink crepe de chine gown with roses and sweetpeas Joyce Baldwin her sister was bridesmaid The best man was the groom's brother After a short wedding trip the couple will live in their own home The bride will wear a navy travel suit with a burnt orange hat The bride has worked in Powers Manufacturing cutting room and the husband is a bookkeeper at Iowa Public Service.

Olive Baldwin H. P. Baldwin Swatara Minn Fred Button W. H. Button Ninth Street Harry Button Albany Street Henry Mueller First Lutheran Church Joyce Baldwin Button

Water Ballet at Ten Mile Swimming Club Repeats Tonight

Narcissa and the Hunter water ballet under the Ten Mile Swimming Club is repeated at 7 30 p m today after a well received first showing. Costumes included white, yellow, green and pastel outfits with water sprites and Pan and the Hunter among characters directed by Louis Palmer WY WCA health education secretary. Reunion of Michael and George families held at Hampton Park with picnic lunch and music by Floyd and Merwin George and Viola Hall. attendees listed. Leo J Carroll and Eva J Sanderson visited from HibbingMinn married July 20 in Hibbing. Carroll formerly with Tuttle-Scott Shoe Co here. Louise Palmer departs tomorrow for two weeks vacation with friends from Bloomington WY WCA. trip includes Chicago Heights and Canada.

Narcissa Hunter Ten Mile Swimming Club W. CG. A Pan Little Frog Louis Palmer Michael and George Hampton Park Hampton Floyd Merwin George Viola Hall B. T.george Janesville George Merwin Re Finchford George Pashby Binchtond Bert Hall Jennie Ridpath Mabel Ridpath Etta Michael and Son Clae Michael Waterloo Leo’ J. Carroll Hibbing Minn J. Limner Mr. Carroll E.T. Carroll Vine Street Tuttle-Scott Shoe Company Carroll Eva J. Sanderson Thomas Sanderson Louise Palmer Young Women’s Christian Association Chicago Heights Bloomington Til East Canada

Hints in Beauty Care by Edna Kent Forbes The Fair Type

The article discusses beauty myths about hair color and personality, advising fair types to emphasize blondness with lemon juice rinses sun baths and light cosmetics. It gives specific tips for 18 year olds like adjusting weight and hairstyle and mentions remedies such as sulfur dusting for pimples and oatmeal for skin care.

O. W Stella May A. H. Li

Mrs Loren Berry Hosts Bridge Party At Home

Mrs Loren Berry entertained three tables of bridge yesterday afternoon at her home with pink and white decor and a basket of marguerites and sweetpeas. Guests included Fiske Marshall Max Wilson Campbell W H Steely Truman Wagner Burton Gotshall Milo Miller GISle Lee Joseph Lutgen Robert Nauman Raymond Brerunier. A separate item notes Miss Helyn Miller’s birthday dinner at Black's tearoom with garden flowers and sachets as gifts. Miss Clara Fenstermaker and Leslie Ferguson were married at Charles City. they depart for a honeymoon in Minnesota accompanied by Mr and Mrs Clyde Howe.

Loren Berry Lst Wee Fiske Marshall Max Wilson Campbell W. H. Steely Truman Wagner Burton Gotshall Milo Miller Gisle Lee Joseph Lutgen Robert Nauman Raymond Brecunier Helyn Miller Black's Tearoom Ralph Martin Detroit Miss Miller Clara Fenstermaker Quincy Street Leslie Ferguson Waterloo Charles City A. T. Weatherwax Minnesota Clyde Howe

English Swimmer Sets New Record in Channel Test

English swimmer E. H. Temme completed a season opening swim of the English Channel from Cape Gris Nez to Dover landing two miles west of Dover after 14 hours 27 minutes. Lloyds observers logged the time, nearly two hours shy of the record. Mrs. Clemington Corson of New York watched stage two of Temme’s crossing and plans another attempt England to France.

Dover England E. H. Temme English Channel Cape Gris Nez Temme Clemington Corson New York

Strangers Exchange Cut Glass for 800 and Diamond Ring

Des Moines Aug 5. John Gotsciner a grocery store owner and his wife traded $800 in savings and a $500 diamond ring for misrepresented stones. A diamond expert misled them into believing a fortune awaited. Police have no clues.

Des Moines John Gotsciner France Gotsciner

Charity Impulse of Elks Picnic at Waterloo

Today was charity day at Electric Park with hundreds expected to visit for a picnic dinner and boxing cards. Proceeds from concessions rides and gate receipts go to the Waterloo Elks lodge. R. E. Peterson, an Elk and lodge manager, donated the park proceeds.

Electric Park Waterloo Elks Lodge

Optical service advertised at Buchanan's y Building

Miss Jean Cramer of Los Angeles visits her aunt at Walnut Court apartments. Edward Utley leaves Reinbeck for Fort Des Moines to join the Seventeenth Infantry after enlisting via local officer F C Green. County officials Madigan and Esher return from Davenport. Several families attend Bible conference near Cedar Falls and travels include Omaha and Philadelphia. Memorial hall reopens after repairs for Memorial Day events with Lincoln circle gathering. Waterloo Becker-Chapman post caravan to Des Moines for the state American Legion convention, 100 attendees, bannered by Howell Printing.

Jean Cramer Los Angeles Ruth’ Hamlin Walnut Court Apartments Edward Utley Reinveck Fort Des Moines Seventeenth Infantry F. C. Greenup Waterloo Becker-Chapman Post Memorial Hall American Legion Des Moines Howell Printing Company

Noted Student Combines Beauty and Arts with High Grades

The subject is described as not athletic but possessing striking blue eyes and brown hair. During three years in college she achieved exceptionally high grades and is an accomplished violinist, highlighting a blend of academic excellence and artistic talent.

Nightlife Ban Ordered by Police Chief Benda

Police Chief C F Benda issues city edict banning all nightlife and forbidding any activity after 11 p m that could be deemed lossing. The directive targets after hours behavior to curb disturbances.

C.F. Benda

Waterloo post eyes small band tax at next election

Becker-Chapman post discussed a possible mill fraction tax to fund the American Legion band's general operating expenses in Waterloo. If approved by voters, the plan would reduce reliance on frequent solicitations, with August and September drives to cover about 1,000 in operating costs. Also noted a Capitol dome painting update.

Cing American Legion Discu Becker-Chapman Waterloo E. J. Brucher Treasury Brucker Elvie Aeoad

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