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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1921

Page

2

Society Notes Highlight Waterloo Weddings and Gatherings

Waterloo residents report on the Powell Wallace wedding on a Cedar Rapids lawn and the Wagoner Fay ceremony at First Methodist Church. The piece also mentions visits, picnics at Cedar River park, and social events hosted by Henderson, Meany, and others with relatives from Evansville and Montreal in attendance.

Cedar Rapids Margaret Powell W. P. Powell Brodhead Wallace Henry Wallace Waterloo Iowa Lore Alford gesTiind Powell Wallace Colorado Des Moines Wagoner-Fay Inez M. Par Thomas Wo Fay la Porte Road Alva O. Wagoner W. A. Wagoner Leavit Street Franz Willard First Methodist Episcopal Church Kate Feteneky Cedar River Park N. R. Leslie Delphi Ind Wagoner Minneapolis Mar Saret Senni Henderson J. Means Amanda Aweder Evansville Meany Harry Howland Sennit Schweder Stephen O’brien E. G. Dunn

Lorette and Hugh Plan Deer Hunt Amid Romantic Tension

Lorette in hunting jacket hurries to the piazza with Hugh after a tense morning. He is a law student and skilled shooter while she worries about a reputational risk and her past with David. They split duties to ambush a deer near the Bend as quietness deepens the scene.

Lorette Hugh SI Tam Bunter Lorete David Her Altho Hugh Boston Heckwood Piaz|na Landry Cafe Loretta Wai Hughi Roy Belcher Roy Lorie Wash

Glessners Hold Third Family Reunion at Cedar River Park

About six members of the Glessner family gathered for the third annual reunion at Cedar River park. Eight of ten Glessner children attended along with two daughters of Mrs. J. T. Glessner. Russell Glessner and family and others from Sheldon, Cedar Rapids, Mount Auburn and nearby areas joined. J. T. Glessner, aged 86, hosted as the family enjoyed a picnic and visit.

A. R. Guncheon J. M. Hileman Mary Melrose Daughters of the American Revolution Black A . Luther League Waverly Luther League Waterloo League Cedar Heights Park Glessners Cedar River Park Russell Glessner Sheldon Will Glessner Cedar Rapids Glessner Mount Auburn C. J. Fox Hd Glessner Waterloo Altair PT. Glessner J. T. Glessner J.T. Glessner

Ben Hur Picnic Draws 2300 Residents at Elk Run

More than 2300 people attended the Ben Hur picnic at Elk Run yesterday. A 1 p.m. dinner preceded a program of speeches by Franklin A. Scott I. C. Murtagh William A. Cook and Burr C. Towne. Sports for men and women and two boxing bouts drew strong interest.

Elk Run Franklin A. Scott I. C. Murtagh William A. Cook Burr C. Towne

Iowa Baby Virginia Lou Innes Wins $500 Prize

Virginia Lou Innes of Waterloo wins the $500 prize for Iowa’s best baby in a Chicago competition after Iowa’s extension division organized the state contest. From 1036 entries, 112 were selected to compete in Chicago with final examinations showing Iowa babies scoring highly compared with peers from Illinois Michigan and Indiana.

N. E B. Kendall Parent-Teacher Association Extension Division Iowa Chicago Davenport Dubuane Fort Dodge Waterloo Mason City Virginia Lou Innes Charles R. Thomas University Department of H. R. Mayberry Jews Child Welfare Research’ Station Ansin Illinois Michigan Indiana

Firemen respond to car blaze on Park Road

Firemen from station No 3 rushed to Park Road as a street car caught fire from a rubbish blaze nearby. A water stream quickly controlled the fire with no injuries reported. Nearby Bronson Insurance Agency advertises in the issue. Askelon, an ancient city, yields a large recovered relic, the root of a giant statue.

Lo- Bad Avenue Park Road Askelon Troot

Beauty Chats on Face Washing and Skin Care

Excerpts discuss cleansing creams versus water, dry versus oily skin routines, and night versus morning care. Advice covers using mild oils, warm water, cold rinses, lemon for freckles, and electric needle removal for moles. Readers share experiences on creams, powders, and hair care tips.

Asi Marty A. Constance Edith M Constance

American soldier praises German people and plans to settle there

Rockwell City man William Henry Smerdon who served in the American occupation forces in Germany says Germans are democratic, progressive and industrious. He married a German woman, plans to live in the community, and notes Germans desire a republic and have made progress despite war reprisals. He arrived in September 1917 and served at Ehrenbreitstein before returning home.

Rockwell City Germany William Henry Smerdon Rhine A. F Smerdon Europe America Ned Mr. Smerdon Camp Dodge Army of Occupation Ehrenbreitstein Coblenz Hanna Strodter Grenzhausen

Courier up-to-date fashion pattern order note

To obtain the Courier pattern send to Fashion Sepage Evening Courier Wa terloo enclosing 15 cents per pattern. Patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as 5000 as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending order.

Waterloo

Steamboat Rock Enforces Late Closings and Sunday Ban

Investigator finds Steamboat Rock ordinances require saloons to close by 11 p m on weekdays and not open on Sundays. The law remains in force though seldom enforced, with only oldest residents recalling any saloons in town. Former Rep Herbert Huff of Eldora is reworking the ordinances under the town council.

Steamboat Rock Steamboat Herbert A. Huff Eldora Huff

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