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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1928

Page

2

Vivien Partington Weds Merle A Heath In Cedar Falls

Miss Vivien Partington daughter of Mrs Partington and Merle A Heath son of Mr and Mrs Chiles A Heath were married in First Presbyterian Cedar Falls at 3 30 this afternoon Rev Clinton A Smith officiated The bride wore white satin with rhinestones long veil orange blossoms and a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley Attendants wore yellow georgette frocks with roses and larkspur Flower girls carried small baskets of roses and snap dragons The groom's brother George Heath was best man Ushers included John Partington and Paul Kindig A reception followed in the church parlors Music featured harp and vocal selections The couple will reside at 2117 Murray avenue after Sept 15 Heath is a chemist with Colgate Palmolive in Behisville Ky The bride is a former Iowa State Teachers College graduate and English teacher The wedding notes list many names and duties from the ceremony to the reception and postnuptial plans.

Filies Evelyn Partington Ruth van Duyn George Heath Bess Man John Partington Paul Kindig Luther ‘A. Richman Glennyss Rugg Inez Tyre Ralph McConnell Mendelssohn Jean Rohlf Johnson Heath Iowa State Teachers College Theta Alpha Pai University of Towa West Side Towa Uiversity 4Alpha Chi Sigma Colgate-Palmolive Test Behisville Murray Avenue

Wedding of Miss Willetta Wald Is Solemnized

Miss Willetta Wald daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry C Wald of 912 Linden avenue married Lac Roy Paul Fox of Cedar Rapids Tuesday afternoon at 3 oclock The ceremony was at Rev F H Moehrmanns parsonage The bride wore a pale gown and large pink hat with Sweetpeas Fox attended from Fast High School and is manager of the Southern Serenaders Cedar Rapids

Willetta Mr Fox Southern Serenaders Cedar, Rapids

Junior Auxiliary Dance Next Wednesday in Waterloo

Waterloo Woman's Club Junior Auxiliary will host a dance next Wednesday evening. Nias Maxine Mead Gretchen Gastoo Paulie Shockley Marjorie Harker Josephine Murtagh serve as organizers. Chaperones are Mr and Mrs Beapeney and Mr and Mrs Lott. Patty Hendry hosted a birthday dinner Tuesday with Miss Betty Wright as guest.

Gablic Patty Hendry Western Avenue Betty Wright Oak Park

Picnic and Card Party By W B A Planned at Moose Hall

The Woman's Benefit Association plans a card party on September 4 and a picnic on August 29. The events, set for Moose hall, were approved at Tuesday evening meetings. The picnic will be at Mrs. Frank Higgins's Castle Hill home with lunch in the evening. Attendees ride buses from Ellis and Russell-Lamson hotels at 1 40. The yard party will feature bridge and 590 tables, with Mrs. Herbert Lantz in charge of games and Mrs. Frank Willey as serving committee chair.

Woman's Benefit Association Moose Hall Thelma Willey Frank Higgins Castle Hill Ellis and Russell-Lamson Herbert Lantz Frank (‘Willey

Hites and Phillips Wed in Nashua Church Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage of Lura L. Hites and Ralph C. Phillips on Saturday August 18 at the Little Brook Church near Nashua. Rev. J L McCarison presided. The couple will reside at home here.

Lura L. Hites and Ralph C. Phillips Nashua Lura L. Bites Ralph. C. Phillips Little Browch Church J. L. Mc Carison

Informal Party Honors Guests in Abbs Home

Mr and Mrs B J Tucker entertained last evening honoring Mrs Carl Tucler and Mrs Floy Eason visiting from Chicago. Mrs Raymond Wolfe of Walnut Iowa, formerly Miss Bernice McCloud, was a out of town guest. Informal games and music entertained.

B. J. Tucker Carl Tucler Floy Eason Chicago C. H. Abbs Raymond Wolfe Walnut Bernice McCloud

Mrs Powers Hosts Informal Riverside Drive Bridge Tea

Twelve guests gathered yesterday at Mrs Ivan Powers home on Riverside Drive for linen tea and bridge. Garden towers in pastel tints decorated the room. Favors went to Mrs Robert E Johnson Mrs Robert Miller and Mrs John Fanning.

Ivan BR. Powers Riverside Drive Robert E. Johnson Robert Miller John Fanning

Former Waterloo teacher visits Mrs Easton guest

Miss Ahnié Newman, former West Side High School teacher, now Chicago school supervisor, spends a few days in Waterloo renewing friendships as the guest of Mrs. J. D. Gaston. Rebekah card party tonight at Mrs. Shevaller’s home funds Sunshine Rebekah Lodge. Regular meeting decided officers will entertain Past Noble Grands at West 1.0 un F. hall Sept 4.

Waterloo Easton Ahnié Newman J. D. Gaston Rebekah John Shevaller Sunshine Rebekah Lodge West UN F. Hall

Hints on Beauty Care for Elbows and Arms

A period advice column offers elbow and arm beauty tips. Scrub with a brush and hot water, apply a nourishing cream, then wipe excess. For best results, follow with vanishing cream and powder, plus daily massage to improve circulation and skin tone.

Miss Leola Perry to Wed Orval Brooks Tonight

Miss Leola Perry daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Perry and Orval D Brooks son of Mr and Mrs W W Brooks will be married at 8 oclock at the bride’s home The ceremony will be by Rev Joseph Yates in the presence of about 60 relatives and friends An arbor of pink and white garden flowers will adorn the scene A reception will follow and the couple plan a two week motor trip through the east After the trip they will reside in Waterloo

Leola Perry F. M. Perry Orval D. Brooks W. W. Brooks Seattice Wash Joseph Yates Linden M. &. Church Burnice Goff Cedar Falls Ethel Montgomery Lowell Smith Akron Brooks The Rath Packing Company Waterloo John Nemmners Immaculate Conception Gilbertville Father Nemmers St. Francis Hospital Mississippi Vancouver B. C Minois Central Jackson Miss EB. A. Black Third Street West Black Orsi. Keeler Rhey Street J. EB. Jordan Keeler

Shower of Gifts Honors Miss Edith Thomson

Miss Edith Thomson guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower ahead of her September 1 wedding to Raymond Lambert. Hostesses Miss Wilma Fortsch and Miss Dorothy Bondurant arranged pink and white decorations. Guests included Mrs. Ella S. Thomson and Opal Mae Baker with Opal Getty Lola Honaker and Opal Honacker among attendees.

Edith Thomson Raymond Lambert Wilma Fortsch Dorothy Bondurant Miss Bondurant E. W. Fortsch G. J. Bon Surent Helen Moline Frances van Dyke Banto Ella Thomson Mae Baker Opal Mae Opal Getty Lola Honaker Opal Honacker

Mrs Woodall Guest of Honor at Mission Tea

Mrs Woodall was guest of honor at a farewell tea hosted by the Woman's Home Missionary Society of St Pauls M E Church at Mrs R L Browns 311 Cutler Street. She spoke on missions of the western coast as Beverly Wilkins and Grace Joan Beverly presented handkerchiefs from 34 members and guests. Assisting Mrs Brown were Mrs J B Sibert Louis Townsend Louis Nyhan Rose Barber and Herbett Ruby.

George. Woodall Woman's Home Missionary Society of St. Paul's M.E. Church R. L. Brown Cutler Street Woodall Beverly Wilkins Grace Joan Beverly Brown J. B. Sibert Louis ‘Townsend Louis Nyhan Rose Barber Herbett Ruby

Mrs Stevens Heads to New Mexico After European Trip

Mrs W D Stevens of Las Cruces New Mexico formerly of Waterloo left Tuesday after a short visit as guest of Mrs Walter Johnson She plans a few days in Moline Illinois then completes by motor trip to New Mexico following a tour of European countries

W. D. Stevens Las Cruces N. M Waiterloo Walter Johnson

Luncheon Courtesy Extended to Mrs Godtfring

Mrs. J. H. Godtfring, soon moving to Sioux City, was honored at a luncheon in Black's tearoom hosted by Mrs. W. E. Brown. Out of town guests included Mr. Bert Shisslett of Humboldt and Mrs. Marie Merck of Charles City. Royal Neighbor district convention attendees are to meet at Dunkerton KC Ball at 9:30 with car rides provided.

J. HH. Godtfring Sioux City W. E. Brown Bert Shisslett Humboldt Marie Merck Charles Guy R. N Dunkerton Tomorow Ball

Church News Circle 6 Meeting Change

First Lutheran Missionary Society Circle 6 will meet with Mrs. Will Schroeder Thursday afternoon August 30 instead of tomorrow as planned.

Circle 6 First Lutheran Missionary Society Will Schroeder

Cuba Adopts National Economic Program For Self Sufficiency

Cuba has enacted a strong national program for economic development aimed at self sufficiency and independence. A protective tariff, approved by President Machado, seeks to stimulate domestic production and reduce imports. The agricultural department promotes diversified farming and industrial growth while expanding international trade in the Western Hemisphere and Caribbean. In other items, a man in Water Street pleaded guilty to selling drugs without proper label and was fined.

Havana Cuba Cuban Congress Machado Agricultural Department Western Hemisphere T.he Quan Water Street Tale HW. B. Boles Lute Tan Luttan

Man Drowned In The Mississippi River At Rock Island

The body of N. Or Sargent 65 formerly of Manchester was found in the Mississippi River at Rock Island and brought to Manchester for burial. The coroner's inquest suggested foul play in his death identified by a relative. He lived in Manchester years but spent time in Independence and California winters. Survived by a sister Mrs Vaughn Marion Iowa a brother John Sargent San Diego and five nieces.

Cosinier Manchester N. OR Althe Sargent Independence California Delia J. A. Rector This Prank Vaughn Marion John Sargent San Diego Cal John Ray Ralph Barger Town City

Boat Club Plans September Picnic At Le gion Island

The Waterloo Boat Club and River Improvement Association met at the club house to plan a mid September family picnic on Le gion Island and review past month activities. Ice cream sociables and boat excursions were successful despite bad weather and high water. The committee reported plans to continue Sunday power-boat excursions at Cedar River park for the remainder of the summer.

Legion Island Waterloo Boat Club and River Improvement Association Cedar River Park

Lightning Ignites Barn Fire Near Fayette Destroying Crops

A barn on the W. G. Finch place three miles north of Fayette was destroyed by a lightning fire Monday evening. The oats and harness machinery burned. five stock were released before the strike. Communication failure hampered rescue attempts. insurance will cover part of the loss.

Hotrer Fayetté W. G. Finch Here L. Sheppard Sheppard

Waterloo items and local notices mix in city brief

Waterloo area items include travelers visiting from Chicago and Los Angeles, a Hoover speech in West Grand, a band concert at Lincoln Park, and a Know Mississippi Better tour stop. Local crimes and court actions include a car theft report and a drunken driving case with a fine, plus a bankruptcy petition by Oris Keeler.

Walter H. Scheel Sixth Street West Edward Boyle Lake Okoboji H.W. Grout Logan Avenue Walter P. Jensen Mullan Avenue West Grand Herbert Hoover William Forbes Los Angeles Waterloo Iowa Dairy Separator Company J. B. Jones Fourth Street West West Bratch Ayers Lichty Park Avenue East Peter Bastendorf H. B. Boies American Legion Lincoln Park E. R. Moore The Courier Cedar Iowa

Booze Fighter Dalton Faces Life Reflections Behind Bars

William Dalton, 65, described as ragged and dirty, was picked up by officers after a drunken spree. He told authorities a life of misery from a Fond du Lac switchman job, unemployment after a strike, drift across Iowa and Minnesota, leading to chronic drinking. He is held in the city jail.

William Dalton Dalton Rock Island Fond du Lac Wishe Minnesota

Six Injured in Back-To-Back Auto Crashes

Six people were injured in two separate crashes last night. In Lafayette and Second streets a cab driven by Kutler collided with the McDonald touring car injuring all aboard. In Independence avenue a Connell sedan struck a parked auto near Steely street leaving Mrs Dawson with a knee injury and others cut or bruised. All were treated at St. Francis hospital.

Robert Kuttler Whippet Cab Company D. A. BE. McDonald Fifth Street West Kutler McDonald Lafayette Second Streets EB. W. Higgins Parker Street William Connell Donald Connell C. A. Dawson Lane Street Connell Independence Avenue Steely Street

Hawthorne School Fence Will Guard Children at Play

Hawthorne schoolyard fences project 150 feet of seven foot iron security along playground sides. Des Moines Steel Company awarded $218 contract by east district school board after enlarging yards with Dr. Fred Sage property purchase. Board discussed extending iron fences to other grade schools and approved bond refunding resolutions for $100,000 at 4.5 percent.

Ineloss Bainthorne Des Moinés Stat! Gompany East District School Board Fred ©. Sage Hawthorne

Saba Sticks And Kitchen Tips From A Curious Page

A fragmentary recipe column offers Saba sticks with milk and sugar measures, a warm dough method, and bake guidance. It also mentions serving cold drinks with sugar, hampered notes on halibut with tomatoes, grapefruit pulp for fruit cups, and a line about missed grapefruit in summer.

Cuban carnival to invite beauty winners from US and Europe

Havana announces the annual Cuban carnival begins February 10 with invitation to the most beautiful girls from the United States and Europe. Many prize winners from the Galveston beauty contest are expected to participate in the festival.

Havana Cuba United States Sind Europe Galveston

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