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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1928

Page

2

Miss Margaret Besh Weds Ployd W. Lee in Colman Home

Miss Margaret A Besh daughter of Mrs Sanford C Besh of Kingsley avenue married Ployd W Lee son of Mr and Mrs O W Lee Colman South Dakota in a 1 PM ceremony at the bride’s mother's home Rev GO M Yarsy officiated before a fern adorned fireplace with 21 relatives present. The couple plan a two week motor trip then reside in Colman South Dakota.

Margaret A. Besh Sanford C. Besh Kingsley Avenue Ployd W. Lee Oo. W. Lee Colman S. D GO. M. Yarsy Leslie Hawkins Flandreau Doris Vaughn Marie Besh Waterloo Elizabeth Beverly Besh Frank Lee Colman, & D Lestie Hawkins Flandrean Sds Charles Gesh Gordon Beverly Denver Ella Besn Cedar Falls Iowa Stale Cedar Falls Iowa State College Ames Wristhill Neb Lee Stace Traders College Madison M. D Business College Mankato Minn Black Hills S. C

Social calendar of clubs and church groups listing events

Tonight events include Business and Professional Women's club at Symes Park and Woman's Labor Bureau at Carpenter Hall. Wednesday schedules cover Missionary Society at Moses Memorial A B Church, Ladies' bridge at Sunnyside Country Club Group Four, Westminster and Central Christian church activities, and the Women's Benefit Association dance and Junior Auxiliary at the Women's Club clubhouse.

Business and Professional Woman's Club Board Symes Park Woman's Labor - Bureau Garpenter Hall Woman's Missionary Society Moses Memorial A. B Ladies’ Bridge Sunnyside Country First’ United Presbyterian Aid Society J. M. Hamiter Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School Byrnes Park Fidelity Circle Myrs W.H. Higgins Central Christian Church Gilber Ogaard Woman's Benefit — Associattion Frank Higgins Women’s Club

Jean Dawes Kin of Maynards to Wed in Autumn

Announcement from Evanston notes the engagement of Miss Jean Dawes daughter of Mr. and Mrs Hulus Gabler Dawes to Robert Trowbridge Sherman son of Mr. and Mrs Edwin Sherman of Evanston. The couple plan a wedding in late October or early November in Waterloo with Mrs Dawes recently lecturing at the Waterloo Woman's Club as a National Federation representative.

Evanston Jean Dawes Hulus Gabler Dawes Robert Trowbridge Sherman Edwin Sherman Waterloo H. B. Maynard Fourth Street West

Bridge Party Honors St Paul Visitor In Omaha

Mrs. Joseph Averill hosted a bridge party Monday at 1101 Western Avenue in honor of Miss Arline Averill of St Paul Minnesota visiting for vacation. Three tables played with high scores earned by Mrs Roy Kramer and Miss Elizabeth Lies. Guests included Marguerite Glanton Marie Ramsey Mary Beck Zelia Miller Loretta Welch Agatha Cim mangotti Mabel Kies Janus McKillip and Claude Yarner. Miss Averill departed this morning to return to work in St Paul.

Joseph Averill Western Avenue Averill Arline Averill St. Paul Janus McKillip Claude ‘Yarner

Hertlein and Graening Marry in Waverly Home

Ruth Hertlein and Dr C H Graening wed at 8 pm in the bridegroom’s father Rev John Graening’s home in Waverly Iowa. Officiant was the Lutheran clergyman with only the mothers as witnesses. The couple will reside on South Water Street after a short trip. Mrs Graening has worked for Waverly Publishing Co. Farewell party honors N Cowlishaw bound for Long Beach and Mrs N W Entwistle bound for Valley City NC. out of town guests Mrs W Kirk and daughter Mary of Los Angeles attended.

Irs N. Cowlishaw Long Beach Cal N. W. Entwistle Valley City N. C Honor Gue Truman DeRoame Third Street East W. Kirk Miss Many Los Angeles

Wedding unites Miss Avilla Sims and Edward Klein

The marriage of Miss Avilla Sims and Edward W Klein was held at St. John's church at 6:30 this morning. The bride wore white georgette and carried a shower bouquet. Madeline Sims was bridesmaid. Henry Klein served as best man with ushers Herman Klein and Edward Sims. About 30 guests attended a noon dinner at the bride’s home, followed by an evening dance at Voorhies. the couple plan a wedding trip and will reside in the Elms apartments.

Avilla Sims J. x. Sims Elmstreet Edward W. Kilein Henry Klein Waterloo St. John’s Church Andrew Salz Herman Kilein Edward Sims Voorhies Kiein Our Lady of Victory Academy Klein Engle Center Cnmpany Elms Apartnis

Classmates Entertained at Evening Bridge Party

Miss Dorothy Hill hosted a Monday bridge party at 112 Harrison Street with a 6 20 supper. Attendees were East High School graduates from the 1928 class including Miss Juanita Gunstead, Mrs Don Ferguson, Miss Grace Jitsa, Miss Eleanor Dean, Miss Mildred Omen, Miss Maxine Clough, Miss Norman Bell and Miss Marcellin Parker. Honors went to Miss Gunstead and Mrs Ferguson with vocal selections by Miss Isa and piano by Miss Dean.

Dorothy Hill Harrison Street East Highschool Juanita Gunstead Don Ferguson Grace Jitsa Eleanor. Dean Mildred Omen Maxine Clough Norman Bell Marcellin Parker Miss Gunstead Ferguson Isa Miss Dean

Dance and Bridge Party to Be Held by Underwriters

Waterloo Life Underwriters association plans a dance and bridge party on Saturday evening September 8 at Black's tearoom. Pred Repass vice president Ray L Short and Guy French head the committee. Event marks the association s winter season with weekly educational programs planned. Birthday Party Roger Crisman marks his fifth birthday with a party at his home 415 Campbell avenue. Ten guests include Virginia Huesman Virginia Takin Ruth Beth Gyne Ricks Beverly Takin Robert Bashford Dicky Williams Warren Bason and Jimmy Grisman. Mrs Grisman served refreshments and a birthday cake with candles. Election field Vera Reints elected president of Blue Triangle league replacing Elsie Errichson who goes to California. The league will hold regular picnic meetings Thursday evening. Labor Bureau Woman s Labor bureau meets tonight at 10 o clock in Carpenter hall.

Waterloo Life Underwriters’ Association Biack Pred Repass Ray L. Short Guy French Roger Crisman B. M. Crisman Campbell Avenue Virginia Huesman Virginia Takin Ruth Beth Na- Gyne Ricks Beverly Takin Robert Bashford Dicky Williams Sap Warren Bason Jimmy Grisman Jimmy Grisman. Mrs. Grisman Served Refreshments, By Mel. Nora Strayer and J. B Ield Vera Reints Blue Triangle League W. OC. A. Council Elsie Errichson California Een Labor Bureau Woman's Labor Bureau Carpenter Hall Kerriton Jacob End Hannah Watters Arnolds Park Jacob Watters W. Walters Spencer Harry Rogers

Hints in Beauty Care by Edna Kent Forbes

A fragment from a beauty column lists calorie values for common foods and suggests a 1200 calorie daily diet. It warns about indulgent items like almonds, walnuts, peanut butter, olive oil and mayonnaise, and notes caution on salads with fattening ingredients. Additional tips cover skin care remedies and hair styling, including cucumber skin bleach and permanent waves.

Miss Wittstock Weds Francis Connolly at St Josephs

Miss Dolores Mary Wittstock daughter of Mr and Mrs F P W Wittstock of 337 High Street married Francis Connolly son of Mr and Mrs A Connolly of 1425 Fifth Street West at St Josephs church this morning Mass and rites were led by Father J M Molloy and Father Edward Slattery. The bride wore pink satin georges with seed pearls and a pink hat. Attendants included her sister Miss Margaret Wittstock in orchid. After a breakfast at Hotel Sussell Lamson the couple planned a three month trip to California and the west before settling in the city.

St. Joseph’s Church Elizabeth Lies Howard Girsch Margaret Wittstock John Connolly Connolly Carriage & Wagon Works

Church News Division Two Ladies' Aid Meetings

Central Christian church group two will meet at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Gilbert Genard 402 Sunnyside Avenue Officers will be elected Group three of Ladies' Aid at First United Presbyterian will meet Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs Charles Alexander Hawthorne Avenue and Ohio Shrine

Ladies’ Aid Society Central Christian Church Gilbert Genard Sunnyside Avenue United = Presbyterian

Cabbage Rolls and Kitchen Secrets From Fresh Fare

A dated guide shares cabbage leaf rolling craft with meat filling and spices. It also offers kitchen tips on serving ideas such as parsley coated cream cheese balls, cucumber onion vinegarette, and lettuce with mayonnaise, all tied to simple pantry ingredients.

Tornado Toll and Repair Efforts Across Four Iowa Counties

Four counties in southwestern Iowa faced destruction from Sunday night tornadoes. Four dead and about a score seriously injured as damage neared a million dollars. Residents in Mills Cass Pottawattamie and Montgomery counties began rebuilding homes barns and businesses while linemen restored telephones and power. Oakland suffered two tornadoes that destroyed churches a Masonic temple and other buildings. Rural areas near Elliott Mount Ayr Griswold Red Oak Fontanelle Massena Greenfield Glenwood Malvern and Hillsdale initiate cleanup and repair as crop losses remain undetermined.

Couch Bluffs Iowa Mills Cass Pottawattamie Montgomery Oakland Masonic Temple Elliott Mount Etnr Griswold Red Oak Fontanelle Massena Greenfield Glenwood Malvern Hillsdale

London police could curb Chicago crime in a week

London officials claim Scotland Yard could clean up Chicago within seven days. Chicago Chief Hughes mocked the idea, while a Scotland Yard source said Yardmen would pursue criminals with range and leverage but noted American methods differ. The source cited 27 murders last year and proper tracking without American tactics.

London Scotland Yard Chicago Hughes Flying Squad

Berlin Girls Prefer Old Fashioned Dates

Berlin city date book for young girls and sweethearts was discontinued after two and a half years of trial. Only 60 people signed up, and it has lain neglected since March 1926, just off Berlin's busy corner.

Berlin

City in Brief: School Starts and Travel Notes

A city brief reports school sessions beginning and families sharing travel update. Mr and Mrs Fred Meier left for a 10 day Yellowstone trip from 1215 Logan Avenue while Mr and Mrs Peter Daley returned from a 10 day trip in northern Minnesota. Dr J E Kurth and Mrs Kurth returned from Minneapolis after his attendance at the American Dental Association annual convention. Mrs F H Cutshaw and family returned from a month at Glacier National Park. While in the city, residents note ongoing events and plans.

Fred Meier Logan Avenue Yellowstone National Park Peter Daley Minnesota J. E. Kurth Minneapolis American Dental Association F. H. Cutshaw Edwards Street Thris Glacier National Park

Welfare League appoints new Waterloo leader from Duluth

Yesterday the Waterloo Social Welfare League named a new superintendent who arrived from Duluth. She brings wide social work experience from Duluth and other cities. She will reside with her mother, Mrs. Sarah TM. Thompson, in the Colonial apartments at Fourth and Wellington streets.

Waterloo Social Welfare League Duluth Sarah ™. Thompson Colonial Apartments Fourth Welington Streets

Vacation trips and local community notices in Waterloo area

West and relatives visit Shel by and Chester Mont Marlow Cunningham and Jack Neverman travel abroad for ten days through Minneapolis Duluth and Canada. Fred Repass plans to return his family from White Fish Lake Minnesota to Waterloo. Local sidewalk work on Wangler Realty property replaces seventy one feet of 12 foot wide walk due to rotten timber foundation. F Willis Jenks to report from International Gideon convention at a Waterloo Cedar Falls camp gathering with 6:30 cafeteria dinner. E E O'Connor Cleveland arrives to visit Waterloo relatives, joined by Mr and Mrs Matrice Van Metre visiting his mother and others. Van Metre formerly a Waterloo writer now with Cleveland News. Dr S S Heverly Dentist advertising.

Marlow Cunningham Jack Neverman Second Street East Minneapolis Duluth Canada Fred Repass Woodlawn Drive White Fish Lake Minnesota Waterloo Wangler Realty Company Lafayette Street Fourth F. Willis Jenks San Francisco Cal Cedar Falls E. E. O'Connor Cleveland I. van Metre Third Avenue West van Metre Cleveland News F. Heverly Black Hawk

British builders seek U S secrets for faster skylines

London readers cite two cross Atlantic points of interest. Alfred Bossom, once an American skyscraper architect and now a parliamentary candidate, says British workers toil harder but lack organization, while American firms in England favor local labor. Builders note similar total costs despite higher American wages, blaming disorganization.

London United States Fle Amercan England Alfred ©. Bossom America

Legend of blind fish test at Mark Twain cave

Hannibal Missouri August 28 Judge Cameron owner of the Mark Twain and Cameron caves plans a test to determine if fish living in underground pools are blind. He will explore whether cave life lacks eyes, a belief shared by guides and tourists about the cave’s hidden realms.

Hannibal T. Cameron Cameron Joe Tom Sawye Tom Sawyer Becky Thatcher Big Spring

Cave spring draws tourists as judge plans fish study

Visitors viewing a spring fed by a cave report a fish surfacing beneath gas lantern light. Judge Cameron intends to trace the pool’s source to determine the opening’s direction and collect specimens for examination to classify the cave fish versus river fish from the Mississippi.

Cameron Mississippi River

Havana Uses Padlock To Curt Nigh Life

Havana authorities initiate padlock actions against several cabarets deemed offensive as part of a wider effort to clean up the capital’s nightlife. The move coincides with rising tourism and the growing popularity of Havana as a tourist center, boosting demand for late night entertainment while prompting moral reform measures.

Havana Cuba Guba

Brain Test Answer List

A compact note lists words containing KX and punctuation quirks. The entries include you azure sky dizay Axed you excited many days mythology wax airy very by yet yerrs folly fly realization discovery ingenuity.

Musical to Appear in Annual Watertown Event

Photographs accompany the annual musical in Watertown with data on the River organ and plans for municipal and community music for the coming year. The notice mentions the Legion band and Woman House as part of the program.

Watertoca New York Chamber Commerce

Avalon Narcisse Lotion Promises Smooth Porcelain Skin

Fair hands and faces will be the heritage of every woman if she uses the famous Avalon Narcisse Lotion after washing. The skin balm claims to correct wind and sun damage, reduce irritation, and leave skin as smooth as porcelain. Large bottle 35c, small bottle 15c, extra discount at reserves stores 10c and 2c.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Besh Floyd W. Lee Maynards Ruth Hertlein Dr.c.h. Graening Waverly Edward Klein Edna Kent Forbes Miss Wittstock Francis Connolly Rose Rotman Harry Coho Lee Rubin Grant Avenue Henrietta Liebman New York City Bess Unger Bunco EB. L. Rummel Lane Street Frances Dickey Matlon Lorraine Snodgrass Dallas Dobson Naomi, Bandfield Margarett Wilson Warren Buehan Robert’ McDowell Harold Chamberlain June Adams K. G. Adams Walnut Street Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Miss Adams Jume Woman’s Club G. R. Loomis Taint Street Later Man's Store Loomis Marjorie Butlala Center Church News Buchanan N.C. A Welfare League Jane Thompson U.S Mss Oeentre Paris Paul Poirel East Fourth St Waterloo, Ia Travel Coats Blue Star Artificial Ice & Fuel Co E. Std St Fannie May Submarine Sweet Shop Fashion Department Evening Courier Georgette Crene
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