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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
2
Miss Gerladine Gilchrist announced her engagement to Julius Johnson during a Black’s Monday dinner. The couple, nicknamed Jerry and Johnny, plan a September 12 wedding. Guests were welcomed by orchid pink decor and handpainted place cards, with informal bridge afterward.
A 36-member group gathered at Island Park Cedar Falls to honor OC Pierce and daughter Norma from California and Mrs Harmon and family moving to Sacramento. Attendees included many relatives from Cedar Falls Dysart Janesville and Sacramento with gifts and birthday and picnic events noted among multiple social gatherings and a farewell for residents moving to Minneapolis.
Waterloo attendees join 120 Watters relatives for the fourth annual Watters reunion at Lake Okoboji. Descendants of Jacob and Hannah Watters of Pennsylvania gathered with Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls members and guests from multiple states. Activities included readings and letters, with notices of future swimming registrations at the YWCA pool.
A fragmented health guidance piece discusses scalp care and hair treatment methods, noting oils, gentle washing, and avoiding harsh products. It references scalp health, circulation, and the role of simple routines like olive oil application and careful grooming, while urging professional advice for concerns.
Helen DuBois and Lawrence Drohman married at 2 30 am in the bride's mother's home with Gulver officiating. The couple will honeymoon in Minnesota lakes and live at 1015 Clay Street after return. both are Cedar Falls graduates with Mrs Drohman, class of 1924, guest of honor at many pre wedding events.
La Verne Buehler, office manager at Cadet Knitting in Chicago, wed Camille Wield, assistant secretary of Rotary International. They plan a honeymoon in Wisconsin Dells. Buehler is a graduate of the College of Commerce, State University of Town.
Verne C. Smith the marathon bicycle rider remains in custody in Waterloo awaiting Milford Nebraska authorities to decide his disposition. A telegram from Milford confirms his Nebraska origin and says he had traveler's checks but cannot account for them. Smith traveled from Bethany Nebraska to Illinois then Waterloo by train. his bicycle has now arrived and he refused food yesterday for lack of funds. Chief Leighton has notified relatives in Milford that Smith has no money and cannot proceed alone.
Gates Park dominates the season finale at East High with a total of 128 points. Patt Pond and Washington Park follow, while Lawndale and John West High tie for fifth. Athletes from Gates Park, Lawn, Pat's Pond, and others posted various point tallies across four boys classes and three girls classes. The meet drew a large entry across age ranges from youngsters to college entrants.
A disjointed local report states Charles Malesky faced disorderly conduct and vagrancy charges after alleged malice toward property on Bates Street. He was ordered to depart Watering at once and appeared before Judge Fe Benn Tomanieigal court. Multiple garbled phrases suggest a disturbance and police interaction, with unclear details about location and actions.
Attendance at the annual Church of God conference at Chanutauqua Park grows with arrivals from Oregon and Mil headquarters. Speakers include Joseph Williams on The Nature of Jesus and G E Marsh on Such a Time as This. An Esther study and Christ’s preaching theme frame sessions as the earth’s renewal and divine kingdom are discussed.
Eight Waterloo Troop Scouts and A F P Jury executive left for Chicago on the tour's second lap of a six day trophy circuit across Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin. They camped at Kaghe Point near the Mississippi River and noted missing bearings from trek cart wheels delaying progress.
Attorney Upton B Wepford filed damage suits in Polk County District Court arising from a July 1 Eagle Center Road collision. Defendants include A B Olson of Des Moines. Mrs Laura Brooks seeks 14000 and her husband H G Brooks 10000. Thomas Cheshire will assist in September term. Injuries alleged permanent while couple pinned under their car after collision with Olson’s heavier vehicle.
Madrid Ta will finish the season at third base for the Moline club. Manager Jimmy Shollenberger announced HKee will replace Midge er, who plans to coach East High football. Grant blood ball Will the Mankate Sox since leaving Waterloo last June. Jearie Hefflein named manager of the Paul Davis shoe department with eight years in Waterlas.
A string of local notices lists residents touring Chicago Minneapolis Duluth and Clear Lake. Others announce moves such as Dr G R Hoxie to the Paul Davis building and R L Stetzel relocating Waterloo Office Supply. Local officials inspect city services while families visit relatives in Des Moines Casper and Cedar Heights.
Mariah Faught of Montour asks for a temporary restraining injunction against her husband John Siefken to prevent molestation at their home 825 Newell Street Marshalltown and elsewhere pending divorce trial. They married in Sumter Ta May 29 1973. Allegations include cruel treatment.
Independence Aug 24 special report old and present employees of the lawn state hospital will gather Wednesday at the hospital picnic grounds. A picnic dinner will be served in the afternoon with visiting and amusements. Secretary Miss Julian Delaney invites former employees who did not receive invitations to contact her. Also noted is a suit by Raymond against Buchanan County Fair for printing charges totaling 3250.75 with interest from Feb 16 1925.
Waterlog issues pattern orders for the Courier with 15 cents per pattern. Patterns include seam allowances and can be bent to fashion. Orders should reach buyers within 10 days after sending the request.
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