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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1928

Page

2

Warren Bunker Wedding Planned in Waterloo Home

Miss Hazel L Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs Wile Warren West Liberty Iowa reads to wed Harry Bunker son of Mr and Mrs H Bunker Waterloo at the bride parents home Wednesday at 8 pm Rev Noel T Adams Fort Madison to perform by candlelight with sixty guests. Attendants include Miss Hilda Watters maid of honor flower girl Betty Louws Watters. Lloyd Bunker brother to act as usher. reception to follow with harp recital. After a two week Minnesota trip couple to reside in Burlington apartments Iowa City where Mr Bunker is general manager of Student Publications. Mrs Bunker to finish senior year at University of Iowa. She is Kappa Delta Theta Sigma Phi Mortar Board former city editor of Indianola Record. Mr Bunker University of Iowa graduate with Acacia and Delta Sigma Pi affiliations. Previously with John Deere Waterloo.

Waterloo Hazel L. Warren Wile Flan A. Warren West Liberty Tas Harry Hilda Watters West Tiberty Betty Louws Watters Lloyd Bunker Town City Pring D Neaiham Des Moines Needham Lucille Tholman Miss Watters Indianola Record Tribune Bunker University of Tews Acacia Fraternity Delta Sigma Fi John Deers Company

Miss Crosby Marries Dean Litchfield at First Presbyterian

Miss Margaret Crosby daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Crosby Coggan and Dean Litchfield son of Mrs Mertie L Litchfield 207 Logan Ave wed at 8 pm Saturday at First Presbyterian church in quiet ceremony. Rev O M Yagsy pastor of First Evangelical church officiated. The bride wore a dark blue georgette gown with tan trim and sweet heart roses. Attendant Miss Harriet Crosby carried Columbia roses. Best man was Joe Litchfield. The couple will reside in Waterloo after a Minnesota wedding trip. Invitations issued for Miss Alene Flint and Ora K Richardson wedding at St Marks Episcopal Church. A dinner party and lodge meeting follow.

Margaret Crosby F. C. Crosby Coggan Dean Litchfield Mertie L. Litchfield Logan Avenué First Presbyterian Church O. M. Yagsy First Evangelical Church Harriet Crosby Columbia Joe Litchfield Litchfield University of Iowa Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Elwood Sanders Walnut Court Apartments Waterloo Siema Chi Litchfeld Manufacturing Company Minnesota Alene Flint Ora K. Richardson St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Flint Mr. Richardson Claire Gleason Majorie Gross Hortense Morgan

Ruth Messerer Weds Walter J. Hulse at Little Brown Church

Miss Ruth Meesserer daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Messerer near Sumner Iowa married Walter J Hulse son of Mr and Mrs J H Hulse 415 Ankeny Street Waterloo Sunday at 11 am Rev J L Mc Carlson officiated in Nashua. They left for Chicago and Milwaukee then expect to live in Waterloo. Mrs Hulse formerly worked at Alen Memorial hospital. Mr Hulse is a foreman at John Deere company.

Ruth Meesserer G. H. Messerer Sumner Walter J. Hulse J. H. Hulse Ankeny Street Waterloo Little Brown Vale Nashua J. Ll. McCarlson Estelin Messerer Hulse John Deere Company

American Women Entertained in London During Tour

Ninety nine women from the Nations Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs were entertained in London during the week of July 30 as part of a goodwill tour of seven European countries. They visited London businesses on vocational tours and were hosted at social events. Representatives from Town include Miss Mabel Hodgson Miss Margaret Miller and Miss Dorothy Crawford. The group plans to settle in Kansas City.

Nations Federation of Business and Professional Women London Eng

Church Social Meetings Set Across Local Congregations

The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs. George McCleery's home on Beech Street Wednesday at 9 AM. Mizpah King’s Daughters group and First Methodist plan picnics with A. H. Hall hosting at Sherwood Park and the Major Guild meeting at Elk Run cottage of Mrs. Fred Morris with attendees bringing covered dishes.

Walnut Street Woman's Missionary Society of the United, Presbyterian Church George McCleery Beech Street Mizpah King's Daughters First Methodist Church A. H. Hall Sherwood Park First Presbyterian Church Elk Run Fred Morris Woman's Benefit Association Moose Hall

Hints in Beauty Care Bay Edna Kent Forbes

Advice on hand care from Edna Kent Forbes emphasizes preserving skin with gloves, lotions, and manicures. It advises wearing long sleeves and cuffs to alter hand perception and suggests simple DIY scrubs and whiteners. The piece also touches on ear wax issues and medical opinions on ear and dental procedures.

Bay Edna Kent Forbes

Surprise Party Hats Guy Burbank Birthday

A Saturday surprise party at 420 Dunham Place celebrated Guy Burbank’s birthday with five tables of 500. High scores went to Mr. and Mrs. William Wilgus. gifts were presented by Mrs. A. E. Reiff. a two course luncheon followed.

Guy Burbank Dunham Place William Wilgus EB. J. Gabraith Donald Bandfield Burbank A. E. Reiff

Theodore F Clark state park draws high visitation near Traer

The Theodore F Clark state park, four miles northeast of Traer, IA, has welcomed over 1,700 names this year, surpassing totals from all of 1928. Visitors span 15 states and Canada, with many more likely unregistered, highlighting rising regional interest.

Courier Special Service Traer Theodore F. Clark State Park

Former Iowan Wins Catholic French Scholarship for Summer

Sumner Russell formerly of Charles City has won a Catholic university of Washington D C scholarship to study architecture at Ecole de Beaux Arts Palais Fontainebleau France for the summer term. His father once served as principal of the local high school.

Courier Charles City Sumner Russell Ecole de Beaux Arts Palais Fontanbleau France Catholic University of Washington D. C Iceal

Third sale for Traer cafe in three months

Traer Iowa Aug 6 special The Gem cafe in Traer has changed hands again for the third time within as many months Mr and Mrs Frank Dickey long time residents of Traer are the new proprietors buying out H G Fischer who came here a few weeks ago from Kinross Ia Mgr Fischer and his sister Miss Marcella Fischer have returned to Kinross where the former will assist a brother in the conduct of an elevator business.

Traer Gem Cafe Frank Dickey H. G. Fischer Kinross Mgr. Fischer Marcella Fischer

Actress Flies to Waterloo for Matinee

Miss Morrissy arrived in Waterloo from Dubuque with Hank the mule and her assistant Jacqueline Marshall for the first matinee. She traveled by car to Dubuque paused for a river crossing at 1 o clock, then chartered a plane covering the distance in 50 minutes, missing the morning rehearsal but performing in the matinee.

Tex" Mort Hank Mule Riviera Theatre Waterloo Dubuque Jacqueline Marshall Canada Miss Morrissy

Hampton Forms Civil War Veterans Groups in Hampton

Hampton Iowa August 6 1926 Stonebraker camp No 88 Sons of Veterans and the Women’s Auxiliary to Stonebraker camp organized with 16 charter men and 15 charter women. Named for E J Stonebraker active Hampton Civil War veteran and 1926 27 G A R commander. Officers: L E Gray commander W B Luke secretary treasurer Fred Marcus senior vice commander Charles Vincent junior vice commander. Other charter members listed. Auxiliary officers named with charter members.

Courier Special Service Hampton Stonebraker Sons of Veterans E. J. Stonebraker Union Army S. Q Sons of Veterans Chapter L. E. Gray W. B. Luke Fred Marcus Charles Vincent John Perris Alvan Graighton F. W. Kron Frank Kline F. A. Autry Fulxillary Ida Hassler Josephine Henderson O. F. Myers Léota Warner Mse Real Ella Dirst Emma Whitromb Florence Roberts Minnie Campbell Josephine Luke Emma Vingent Edris Stonebraker Will Stonebraker

Grinnell Sewage Plant Nears Completion

Grinnell Iowa engineers say additions to the sewage disposal plant costing 560,900 are nearing completion. Improvements include a sprinkling filter, digestion tank, sludge bed and humus tank with a 114 by 128 foot filter and six foot rock bed.

Grinnell Ralph B. Slippy Sippy Fairview Avenue Minnesota Slippy

Local notices and visits fill city in brief

Numerous residents are listed visiting relatives and traveling for business. People mentioned include Mrs. Glenn Hoover in Clinton Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Hensley in West Branch Iowa, and Grace Garnes of Adrian Street. Also noted are hospital operations, a missing watch, births, and travel plans to Chicago, Denver, and Seattle.

G. M. Sherrill Longfellow Avenue Springfield Mass Glenn Hoover Clinton Hilda Rocker Reed Street Charles Hensley Alleson Billy West Branch Glen Noble Oak Lawn Avenue Frank Balensiefer Mulberry Street Denver Gale

Visitors arrive as family and friends travel from several states

Warsaw and daughter arrive from Seattle this week while W W Warsaw from Omaha visited for a short time. Evelyn Manske, 14, returns from seven weeks with grandparents in St Augustine Florida her seventh Florida trip. Ruth Mead of Pocatello Idaho travels to Wooster Ohio for a Presbyterian Bible conference and will pause in Waterloo on return. Henry G Frank and wife travel from Minnesota Wisconsin with a crash near Bemidji but suffer no injuries.

Warsaw Seattle W. W Omaha Neb Evelyn Manske Franc Manske Florence Street St. Augustine Fla Evelyn Florida Ruth Mead Pocatello Ida N. H. Loomis Sheridan Road Wooster Waterloo Henry G. Frank Sunset Road Minnesota Wisconsin M. Lowenstine Land O' Lakes Wis Bemidji Minn

J P A Picnic Planned at Electric Park

Waterloo Post F Travelers Protective Assn holds its annual picnic next Saturday at Electric Park. Activities begin at 2 p m with a picnic supper at 5 130. Families should bring baskets and utensils. lemonade coffee cream and ice cream provided. Committee members are L G Maring O O Humimal and J W Koch.

Waterloo Post F. Travelers Protective Association Electic Park L. G. Maring O. 0. Hum Imal J. W. Koch

Consolidate Rural Routes at Garwin

Garwin Iowa August 6 Rural mail routes out of Garwin were consolidated August 1 OC L Woods now operating route one will be retained as carrier for the enlarged route at a salary of 2460 dollars per year Woods previously Garwin postmaster for about five years before serving in the navy in world war and has routed rural mail since. The new plan will save the government about 1509 dollars annually.

S Courier Special Service Garwin OC. L. Woods Woods Tural

Spaghetti and Eggs and Other Dishes

A collection of home style recipes including Spaghetti and Eggs with butter and parsley, Ham and Mushroom Casserole with ham potatoes and mushrooms, and Peach Upside Down Cake using flour baking powder butter milk peaches. The instructions cover mixing, layering, baking times, and serving suggestions.

River at Nashua 5 Rising Rapidly Amid Flood Concerns

Aug 6 Nashua reports the river at this point at its highest in years as rains continue. Both flood gates at the dam are open and a five foot rise at Austin was sent to the Town Public Service company. Amputate Woman's Hand: Mrs. Clifford Meade at Mercy hospital underwent removal of her left hand above the wrist after a blood poisoning from a shaving mishap. she is mother of five. Birthday Observed: Mrs Simon Jepson celebrated her seventy seventh birthday with a small gathering from the Country club. Twenty Women at Party: Mrs Byron Brown hosted 20 women for a luncheon and birthday for Mrs Maria Laberee, age 80. Largest Golf Picnic: Over 100 attending the Golf picnic at Sunset Inn, indoors due to storm, marking the largest club event on record.

Courier &Pecial Service Nashua Austin Clifford Meade Mercy Hospital Waverly Byron Brown Maria Laberee Laveree Sunset Inn

Flood washes away equipment at Charles City beach

Flood waters swept away the spring board diving tower and supporting buoys at the bathing beach. Gardens along the river banks are submerged. At Union Service Malcolm Dane of Asylum Hill Conn spoke on Religion of Youth to a large group of local youths at the Baptist church. An auto collision at North Main and Spriggs damaged two cars but left occupants unharmed. Mr and Mrs Sediacek of Marble Rock welcomed son Robert Allen born August 1 at Cedar Valley hospital.

Courier Charles. Guy Union Service Malcolm Dane Asylum Hill Conn Baptist Church Raymond Hobert Walter Mathers North Main and Spriggs Sediacek Marble Rock Robert Allen Cedar Valley Hospital

Aviator Lorenzen Given Home Transfer After Injuries

Aviator Carl Lorenzen, who sustained a chest injury when a plane fragment penetrated his chest in a forced landing near Nashua two weeks ago, has recovered enough to return to his Marshalltown home. He was injured during a trial landing when misjudging distance, transported to Waverly hospital, then moved to the friends’ home here for rapid recovery.

Courier Special Service Washua Carl Lorenzen Here Marshalltown

Hawkeye Woman Burned When Water Sloshed From Pail

Mrs. C V Trine of Hawkeye Iowa was severely scalded Saturday morning while carrying boiling water from the house to wash a separator. She slipped and the hot liquid burned her chest and shoulders. A son named Robert James arrived last week to Mr and Mrs Irving Commish. Charles City reports H L Lockwood received an elk head with wide antlers from Heckensack Minnesota following a hunting trip to Idaho for mounting.

Courier Special Service Hawkeye C. V. ‘Trine Irving Robert James Charles City Lockwood Heckensack Minn Idaho

Policeman Aims at Dog Fires Into Home and Car

A Des Moines incident reports a policeman attempting to shoot a dog misfired, peppering weather-boarding and shattering a windshield on Harold Johnson’s car. One slug crashed through a sliding door at the Warder Gartner home.

Des Moines Harold Johnson Warder Gartner Gartner

New Hat Shop Opens at 625 Sycamore Street in Marsh Place

Waterloans praise McBlain's new hat shop offering smart hats in fresh styles, purses and bags, toiletries bargains, and chic accessories. Local drugstores feature Freckle Creams and sun care while August fur coats go on sale. Mary Louise offers personal shopping services as storefronts showcase modernist fashion and daily treats for shoppers.

All Waterloo McBlains Sycamore Street Marsh Place McBlain’s

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