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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1921

Page

2

Social whirl marks 1921 brides amid Sunnyside Club debut

The 1921 social season thrives with Sunnyside Country Club at the center of Waterloo life. Brides and fiances host and attend announcement parties, luncheons, dinners, dances, and yat musicales presented by Miss Miriam Marsh and Mrs. Co. W. Chapman. Upcoming nuptials include Beth Whittle and L. C. Ransom, Celeste Miller and William E. Burns, Mae Clark and William Duffy, Maude Knoop and Loren J. Berry, Gladys Buckles and Harry Ulrich, Mare Hersh and John Howard Blough, plus earlier weddings of Alfred W. Mullan, Alfred A. Hoffmann, T. Bulen McCormack, Arthur Elliott, and others, as club members plan outings and dances. The season also features club dances, Women’s Relief Corps and Friendship Club activities, and regional engagements announced at Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.

Sunnyside Country Club Sunnyside Ihe Watterloo Co. W. Chapman Rolf Beth Whittle Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Celeste Miller JL. D. Miller William E. Burns St. Joseph's Church Mae Clark Chicago William Duffy Maude Knoop Loren J. Berry Gladys Buckles Harry Ulrich Mare Hersch John Howard Blough Alfred W. Mullan Winton Alfred A. Hoffmann Stroom Columbia College Dubuque T. Bulen RcCormack Rio ‘Vista Cal Arthur Elliott Massachusetts

Violinist Returns After Summer Term in Chicago School

Mrs. Jennie Haffa of Waterloo returns from a summer program at a Chicago Musical College where she studied with Leon Sametini and audited Leopold Auer classes. Auer, famed as a top violin teacher, lectured at the college for five weeks, influencing many artists.

Walnut Street Agoga Jennie Haffa Waterloo Jclass Cago Ness Sorenson Chicago Musical College Haffa Leon Sametini Leopold Auer Eugene Ysaye

True Gold Lady From MOLNE MATEER

John Towers, a diligent village banker and owner, notices the White and Gold Lady while walking Lovers Lane. He courts Lily, a refined visitor from Willow Lawn house, choosing love over an arranged match as Lily’s father opposes the match. The tale follows their courtship and Lily’s rise to become his wife while sustaining home life.

John Towers John Main Street Lovers Lane Willow Lawn House Lily

Beauty Chats and Summer Skincare Tips From Edna Kent Forbes

Edna Kent Forbes offers sun safety and digestion friendly summer beauty advice. She warns against heavy sunburn and iced drinks while promoting plain cool water, buttermilk, and milk for hydration and complexion. Readers are told how to care for hair with scalp massage and a good tonic.

White and Gold Lady Aiding a Downtrodden Bank Fall

John Towers faces ruin after a village bank failure and loneliness at home. Lily, the White and Gold Lady, plans a revival through a tea venture she has built for friends from college. Her idea, helped by her father’s support, aims to rebuild his business on a solid foundation.

John Lily Helen ATL John Towers

Newport Woman Last Grandchild of Independence

Newport Rhode Island August 13 Henrietta Channing Ellery of Newport is the last surviving grandchild of a signer of the declaration of independence. She is the granddaughter of William Ellery born April 8 1838 and has lived her entire life in Newport. Her sister Mary long deceased never married. The Ellery homestead on Thames Street no longer stands. The Newport chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is named for this signer and formed in 1896 at Ellery’s house. The trunk William Ellery used to Washington is in the D A R chapter collection. Ellery park honors the donor after she gifted land by the old homestead site. Also notes meeting of Waterloo W OC T O and county convention at Cedar Falls with essays on Alcohol in Medicine for a medal contest.

Associated Press Newport R.I Henrietta Channing Ellery William Ellery Ellery Mary Thames Street The Daughters of the American Revolution William Eltery Washington Walter Delaney William Delaney Clermont G. A. Doerfler Cedar Rapids Marsh Place Clear Lake Waverly A. F. Davis Vivian Joliet Davis V. K. Bartling Williston Avenue Mary B. Atwater Dorothy Helens Mont H. F. Miller Danville Waterloo C. M. Greene Rockford Fort Dodge Miami Ala South Mamie McGinn Wenner & Mosier New Hampton Armour, S. D E. Siftson la Porte City Minnie Goodman Lola Clayton Kan L. A. Pari °Sons Walnut Street W. D. Johnston Fort Dodger County Supervisors’ Association Cout Board

Local notices and personal items from Waterloo area

A long list of short items notes residents visiting relatives across Iowa and neighboring states, including Adaline Adolphs of 1139 Hawthorne Avenue ill with scarlet fever, Chief H. H. Young and family off for a De Motines weekend, theft report by John F. Troestler on 623 Columbia Street, and numerous travels and hospital stays. Other items mention a divorce suit by Mrs. Myrtle Wilson, liquor selling charges against Chris Sorensen, and travel plans for Worth Hillman family and Frank White of Sioux Falls visiting Waterloo.

H. H.young Dea John F. Troestler Columbia Street Clark, Sakier Mino Newell Street Eda Behrens Lagertown Roy Ureprung Flora Behrene

Williams Attends Rail Veterans' Reunion on Springfield Division

W S Williams general superintendent of Illinois Central lines departed for Clinton to attend a large picnic of veteran employees who once served on the Springfield division. Williams rose from switchman in 1888 to brakeman conductor train master and superintendent, reflecting a long rail career within the division.

W. 3. Williams Ilinois Central Lines Clinton Springfield Willams

Large city church listings fill Sabbath services and events

A lengthy OCR of church notices lists Rev. C. Kel ford and many congregations across Jefferson and similar streets with multiple services morning and evening, Sunday schools, junior and senior groups, prayer meetings, and special themes. It documents locations, pastors, and schedule details for baptisms, communion, and youth activities across numerous parishes.

Maymond W. Cross Sun-1 Orner Jefferson A. Peterson Bungay School Morni “A. Reart Fourth Street Ernest B. Mounsey Holy Communion Syn Mornth Queen Avenue John A. Deed- Reetezen Piret Wellington William Sack Shorn W. K. Beachier J. A. Deedtick Congregation Soma of Jacob—fill ‘Garistian Workers Meeting Fifth Street West F. PB Yampol Saturgars Lutaraan Deuiah Lutheran Fifth Street Aghoel M. S United Beetherer Christian Endeavor Ladies’ Aid Society Mission For Prayer Meeting Elery Luther League Carintadel Dems Church of the Redeemer Church of the Jeemer Hhapel Mulberry Street Otto Randolph Siam J Raspe Walnut Luthevan Walnut Andi Street Henry Prekel Vine Aristian M. Bersicts Garman and Morea South Rose Chan D. Serriil Duke Whale Courts Campbell Avenue Leland-H- Lesher Christian Bu Christ Yan

Bulletin board at Universalist Church updated

A glass enclosed interchangeable bulletin board in front of Hileman and Gindt’s chapel displays the church name and pastor Rev. Quo S. Rasne. Each week the sign proclaims a sermon topic and a related sentiment for passersby, this week noting brotherhood of man. Dr. A Preston of Westminster Presbyterian outlines religion in pioneer life and its link to Iowa State history and summer economics at the University of Iowa.

Church of the Redeemer Universalist Hileman & Gindt Quo S. Rasne Brotherhood of Man Preston Westminster Presbyterian Church University of Iowa

Preston brother to speak at Union services Sunday

R Preston the pastor's brother will speak at union services Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian church at 7 45 pm. The event features Prof H Preston of Seattle who is a PhD and professor of economics at the University of Washington. The report notes Dr Preston is a brother of Dr (unreadable) and references recent religious incidents in Iowa.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Seattle Will Iowa Prestos University of Washington

Union Meeting in Lincoln Park With Dr. Macartney Address

A union meeting will be held at Lincoln Park Sunday starting at 7 45 p m An illustrated screen will be shown and Dr Joan Robertson Macartney will deliver the address If weather permits the event moves to First Presbyterian Church.

M. Epworth League J. J. Johnson Ene Ues Lincoln Park Archer Avenue Rav. Co. Hereen Nevada Strest Sunday School Etter Ierolnute St. Focus R—Rex Epworth Franklin T. J. Fuller Albany Mobile Rev. C Boyd Young Men's Sunday Club West Park Kers Cutter Cutler Street George Mt Park Afulberry John Robertson Macartney God Union First Presbyterian Church Echogs First Unite Presbyterian Second Wellington Streets Rev. Norwood J. Calhoun Northminster Fallen Avalon Daniel J. Gretzinger Croir S. Teachers’ Institute Astmingster Walsington Rarndoksh Archibald Campbell Preston D.D Cedar Heights Community Church Presbyterian J. C. Orth Christian Endeavor Joan Robertson Macartney

Waterloo pioneer George P Beck Sr laid to rest at Sacred Heart

Funeral services for George P Beck Sr longtime Waterloo builder were held at Sacred Heart church after the body lay in state at 810 Jefferson Street. Rev J M Molloy officiated with Sacred Heart choir, burial at Calvary. Surviving children include Mrs Mos S Frank Waterloo F W Beck Waterloo Mrs M M Herold Cheyenne George P Beck Jr Long Beach Cal Mrs J E Bentley Waterloo Mrs T Decker Waterloo J P Beck Petaluma and a brother Frank Beck Waterloo with half brother John Bressler present.

Waterloo George P. Beck, Sr Sacred Heart Church Jefferson Street Marshalltown George P_ peck, Jr Long Beach Beck Ann Sacred Heart Choir H. Frank T. M. Watts Henry Weis Albert Holzer W. Friedl Edwin Mesick A. W. Brown J.c.man Paul Davis Ira x Will Logan C. E. Pickett J. M. Molloy Calvary Mos S Frank F. W. Beck M. M. Herold Cheyenne Wyo George P. Beck Cal

Lineman Hurt in Fall From Tree Near Reinbeck

William Beebe a lineman for Northwestern Bell at 411 Jefferson Street was hospitalized at Presbyterian with two broken ribs torn ligaments severe bruises and internal injuries after a 25 foot fall from a tree near Reinbeck at 2 pm Wednesday. He was trimming branches when the decayed limb gave way and he landed hard. He is reported recovering satisfactorily today.

William Beebe Jefferson Street Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Presbyterian Hospital Reinbeck Wedney Besbe

Dr Spry to Speak at First Methodist Sermon

Dr W F Spry district superintendent will preach at First Methodist Episcopal church at 11 p m tomorrow.

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Society News Awkumer Club Mary Davis Mildred O'Connor Arnold Nemecek Es Prursdave Mg. Anne. Peck Women's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Minnie Jewell Tere Rimes Rose McCord Elizabeth Billings Charlotte Durfer Grace Bross Nellie Lawless Catherine Newcomb K. J. Nelson Iowa Falls Cedlar Rapids Hidora Burrows JW. H. Burrows Mar Marion DeMotte Harry Brooks Moser Hilidora Fred Wehrman Edna Moyer Fern Reed Eldora Catherine Yuill iCedar Rapides iMiss Esther Belkin J. F. Belkin Leity Herbert Edward Martin Universalist—Ladies’ Social Union A. B. Kepford Henry Grout H. B.cropper N. W. Frisble W. H. Jenness Mrs. Haffa True Gold Lady Molne Mateer Edna Kent Forbes Kidda B. B.c M. I Beauty Minerva T. O Cedar Falls W. OC. T Willard Hall Adaline Adolphs Hawthorne Avenue L. J. Lauritzen Minnesota Lake Minnesota Chris Sorensen Sorensen Prospect Worth Hillman Annie J.arman Yellowstone Park Salt Lake City J. D. Collins Argyle Street White Floyd CG. White Waterioo Hardware Company Clayton E. Bronson Jenkins, Minn Mr. Bronson Minneapolis Minn. R Wangler Jenkins Park K Rapids Bronson Yeamore St.advertiaeme W. S. Williams Courier Seremth Lulund Business Corthwest Room Bares Avenue Burtalayeore Ana Richi Street C. Kelford Perlok Suni Achool Pirst—Jefferson Parkover Clyda J. Askins Punter School Clyde J. Amkins Walgut Purser, Jr Pase Searchlight Room Douglas Street W. W. Ewing Serelyes Mulberry Padav Henry Kuester Maurus Eberle Theodore Worm Stone Chapel Parker and Columbia Streets la. mi Victor A. Hall Resi Aence Broadway Church OF Christ Scientist Church of Christ, Scientist Marsh-Place Building Frank W. Court D. D Fred J Clark Grace—Heagy E. J. Lockwood Fourth Fifth Brothe Atlssion Sree Street Ensign and Mra Henry Nicholiss Ofiers Iam Bolineesee Pth Mastin Woods Pulling Sesion Ruth Saecway Vesper Service Me. C. A Bridgs Street Commercial Street Gospel Mail Metropolitan” Hlolinses Bilssicn NEW Bulletin Board AT Universalist Church Sterno Sterno Stores Ieee East Fourth ‘St Geo. P. Beck, Sr Conservatory Ic Scheel Wasterloo Sme City and Stata
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