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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1925

Page

2

Waterloo Woman's Club Sets Sept 14 Social

Committee named for the Waterloo Woman's Club September party with Mrs. W. A. Bickley as chairman calls a 2 30 p m meeting of the first 40 active members. The event opens the year's social season and lists many members including Messrs and Misses Bickley Anderson Birdsall and Brundage among others. Daughters of Veterans hold a regular meeting at 8 pm in Memorial hall.

Waterloo Woman's Club W. A. Bickley Mmes. C. WH. Abbs W. H. Acker Jacob WW. W. Beal C. D. Becker Mines P. W. Belingee Bene- Met A. L. Bengston Claud Benenell WH. O. Bernbrock Loren Berry F. Robert Bickenbach P. E. Bickenbach W. Bicher Carl Bickley Cecil Bickley Wh. P. Birdsall W. O. Birdsall Yettie Blewis C. A. Boatman Ross Rodwell E. A. Boggs H. B. Boies A A. Bontrager J. A. Bown A. Boysen J. EB. Bragdon Kenneth Bragdon C. W. Brayton C. K. Brokaw C. F. Brown QR. Brundage Daughters of Veterans Memorial Hall

Golden Wedding Observed Sunday in Stevens Home

Sunday marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs H A Stevens of 235 Senver Street. Their six children and spouses plus seven grandchildren joined in a reunion at the Stevens home. The couple, long time Waterloo residents, were married in Ohio and have lived in Waterloo 15 years. Dinner was served at noon with fall flowers decorating the rooms. The family group included several Stevens relatives from Sac City Marshalltown Cedar Falls and Cadar Falls.

H. A.stevens Senver Street Waterloo Webster City Ohio E. C. Stevens John Henry Mary Ellen W. H. Stevens Marshalltown Ben Coale Margaret Arthur Benjamin Sac City A. B. Nicholas Minnie Callie Ruth Stevens Llgud Johnson Cadar Falls Johnson

Church Women Schedule September Meetings Across Congregations

The Women’s organization at First Congregational shifts to Sept 12. Daughters of Plymouth at Plymouth Congregational hold a 2:30 p.m. missionary session. Leona Toldiman hosts East Park Presbyterian Bethany circle at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Harmony class of First Presbyterian plans a 2:30 p.m. Tuesday social with guest day. First Evan. women’s society gathers 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in YWCA room. officers elected. Universalist parish house to host Ladies’ Social Union business session with picnic lunch. sandwiches and one dish. Men’s Bible class at First Methodist meets 7:45 p.m. Tuesday in church parlors. officers to be elected. Fidelity class of First Methodist SS meets Tuesday night with Martha Weyand. picnic supper at 6:30. Grace Methodist Women hold all-day meeting Wednesday in social rooms. Luncheon at noon. program “A Ride on the Parlor Car.” St Joseph’s Catholic Girls club hosts a Tuesday bridge party in clubrooms.

Leona Toldiman Bethany Circle East Park Presbyterian Church Harmony First Presbyterian Church Ladies' Social Union Universalist Church First Methodist Church Fidelity First Methodist Sunday School Martha Weyand Women of Grace Methodist Church Home Missionary Society K. EB. Park Air Department Olivia Wacker St. Joseph's, Catholic Girls’ Club

Beauty Chats The Aging Chin

Advancing years mark the chin with lines and sag. Daily massage and a cleansing routine lift the lower face and reduce looseness. Steam treatments, astringents, and careful shaping may restore tone. Avoid harsh methods and consult a doctor for persistent changes.

Series of Parties for Miss Gindt Ends Saturday

A chain of prenuptial events honoring Miss Gladys Gindt prior to her wedding to John Cutter closes Saturday with hostess Mrs Leonard Coulstock and assistant Mrs Pred Cutler. Winners include Mrs Robert Penne and Miss Bernice Gindt. violin by Miss Lucile Cutler. orchid pink decor and gifts wrapped in matching paper. Attendees include Mrs Dominic Gindt and Miss Winifred Cutler.

Gladys Gindt John Cutt Universalist Church W. O. Bodel Leonard Coulstock Pred Cutler Trobert Penne Bernice Gindt Loren Mann

Third District Federation Women Meet Oct. 8 9

Representatives from Waterloo clubs affiliated with the Third District Federation of Women’s Clubs will assemble in Waverly on October 8 and 9 for the annual district convention with Mrs. C. E. Greer presiding. County chairmen announced to carry on the work, with Mrs. John Fox Lake Shenandoah as federation president.

Waterloo Tow Federation of Women's Clubs C .E. Greer Dora Thatrmean John Fox Lake Shenandoah Federation Frank Bowen Madson Black Hawk County E. M. Downing Waverly Bremer Nellie A. King Fairbank Buchanan M. B. Cail Greene Butler William Jones Manchester Delaware A. B. Hanger Dubuque W. GL. Robinson Hampton Franklin H. E. Humphreys Union Harden A. A. Linfor Clarion Wright

City In Brief A flurry of travels and moves reported

Local items list residents and visitors: D J Callahan begins duties as room clerk at Hotel and sell Lamson. J B Allen and George B Rowell motor to Little Boy Lake Minnesota for a fishing party. Mrs Anna Dells daughter Jean and niece Helen Tour relocate to Orlando Florida. Mr and Mrs Spaulding Miller return from a two week trip to Chicago Dells and Minneapolis. Mrs E F Faneney and daughter Mary Garland back from Lake Oxoboil cottage. Mrs W H Daniel Beloit visits parents. Dr and Mrs M S Cornish return from a week with relatives in Sioux City and Altoona. Madge Hostetter heads to Lamont to join sister in basic school. Mrs C L Freeland left for Armbrust Nebraska to visit sister and brother. Mr and Mrs Witt and sons visit Lincoln and Wildcat College area. Marion Kilby Toyves moves to Forest City to live with aunt and attend college. Kilby sisters Ardith and Margaret return from Forest City and Lake Mills. Florence Kilby and relatives visit Nathua over weekend. Prices, places, and family movements documented.

D. J. Callahan Hotel & sell-Lamson J .B. Allen George B. Rowell Little Boy Lake Minn Anna Dells Jean Helen Tour Orlando Fla Spaulding Miller Chicago the Dells Minneapolis E. F. Faneney Mary Garland Lake Oxoboil Whe Daniel Beloit W. Fi. Bonwell Jefferson Street M.S. Cornish Fourth Street West Sioux City Altwn

Local residents note family and travel updates in Waterloo area

The column reports Nancy Lee residing with Mrs. Teeter’s son Charles during the school year after the grandmother’s previous charge. Mrs. Dewey Gatton and her mother plan a two week visit. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Beck return from Chicago with relatives. Marlon Raspaard and Bell Anderson visited A. W. Kilby’s home. Jennie Mager, formerly Mrs. E. I. Jones, visits Wa terloo. she lives in Cornland and visits Shell Rock relatives. W. A. Hendry attends the National Association of Engineers convention in St Paul after 30 years of participation. Mrs. George L. Slaten and Madeline return from southern Illinois by car with Mrs Mazen’s sister and son.

A. W. Kilby Jennie Mager E. I. Jones Tollywood Cal Waterloo Cornland Shell Rock W. A. Hendry St. Paul National Association of Engineers George L. Slaten Madeline Third Street West Sreek Mllinois Mazen Lida Urmer Donald Marshalltown

Ackley Paves Streets Completes Flower Show Festivities

Ackley Iowa marks a major paving milestone with asphalt on all original plats plus a private alley paving at railroad grounds. The Four County Grass Improvement association hosts a flower show with a band concert, a lecture on Iowa wild plant life, pavement dancing, and a Saturday pageant “A Summer's Day in Mary's Garden” at Triangle Park by Merle Elliott Post and local Ackrey girls.

Ackley Four County Grash Improvement Association Iowa Triangle Park Mary’s Garden Merle Elliott Post American Legion Ackrey Girls

Former Railroad Man Dies in San Bernardino

Joseph W. Cane, formerly an Illinois Central conductor and later owner of United Auto Supply, died Saturday at his San Bernardino home. He moved to California in 1918 and was a member of local Masonic orders. Funeral and burial will be in San Bernardino on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Joseph W. Cane United Auto Supply Company San Bernardino Cat Russell L. DeGon Ascalon Knights Templar Cane California San Bernardinn

Gasoline Truck Explosion Damages Vehicle In Iowa

About 250 gallons of gasoline on a Guthart and Dawley truck exploded four and a half miles north of Charles City Iowa. Driver C J Dawley escaped injury though the truck was wrecked and gasoline sprayed nearby trees. The Cities Service carrier was insured.

Charles City C. J. Dawley Dawley Guthart & Dawley Cities Service Company

Radio Programs and Nearby Stations Listings

A noisy, fragmented radio program schedule lists Davenport Des Moines Omaha and Detroit stations with times for musical programs orchestras and ball scores. It notes various programs such as a management lecture at 9 43 chimes and a war era concert, along with multiple station identifiers and miscellaneous musical acts.

Davenport Des Moines Omaha Dairy Exposition Lretroit Kansas City Netcast

Evangelical Assembly Ends in Cedar Falls Riverview Park

The thirty third annual Evangelical Assembly of the church in Lawn concluded at Riverview park after 16 days of sessions with strong attendance and many travelers. Next year’s assembly is planned for Aug 19 to 29, with committees finalizing the program in the new year. Officers of the Western Old People’s Home will meet Tuesday to review reports and plans. Public school buildings are ready for reopening on Sept 7 under supervisor Samuel Brown after weather stripping and repairs. Labor Day will feature no formal celebration, just school openings and private gatherings. Cedar Heights residents H L Shearer family plan a two month auto tour ending in Arkansas. Former college coach Osborne Cowles visited Cedar Falls en route from Notre Dame. Various local residents received travel notes and relocations, with tax office to reopen for second half collections.

Cedar Watts Evangelical Assembly of the Church In Lawn Riverview Park Riverview Mos Sehuren Old People's Home Directorate William C. Lang Samuel Brown Cedar Falls Lincoln School Humbert Osborne Cowles Teachers College Atletic Carleton College Northfield Minn South Bend Ind Rockne Notre Dame HM. ON Silliman Charles J. Menteer Stuggart Ark OM. Bowman Brooklyn N.Y J. Bangert Earl A. Hl. Bangert Holland J. B. Scholl Chicago L. Jamerson Ivana Cedar West Twenty-second Street Nellie McChesney Sheldon Alfred. Peterson Rutland E. W. Goeisch Cresco Pref TV. S. Scott Martin Morgensen Lake Okoboji Harry Workman Florida Robertson R._ Hollingsworth Chicage University Hollingsworth Department of Education Joseph Meve Washington Eaton Townships Main Street

Funeral for Lauren Anton Held at West View Cemetery

Funeral services for Lauren James Anton seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Anton were held Sunday at 2 50 p m at their farm home west of town. Rev G C Lusted officiated with burial in West View cemetery. The child died Friday afternoon from whooping cough following infantile paralysis since eight months old. He is survived by his parents three brothers grandparents and other relatives. A later note records a farewell gathering for Mrs G C Lusted on the porch at Mrs C A Brust home with gifts of a handkerchief and silver for her move to California.

Lauren James Anton la Porte City Herbert G. C. Lusted M. WH Durial West View Lauren Frall Ulttle Master Laurent G. C. Busted A. Brust M Lusted Rev California

Local family reunion and visits across Iowa and Wisconsin

A large reunion gathers Frank Kober and family, with Keith and Kermit, and the Bursi Kober clan with Evelyn, Air, and Pfalzgraf relatives in Dubuque. They join kin from Monroe and Madison for a picnic lunch at noon and an afternoon of visiting. Hummels of Charles City visit La Porte City. Leone Hummel, Sterling Colo instructor, prepares to return to school. Rev C H Vandersall group heads to Des Moines to visit relatives. Mrs Vandersall to join later. Mrs J J Junkerman of Cedar Rapids visits. A W Carney from Waterloo visits Adams home. Dallas Lange and Arthur Lange return to Spring Creek farms. McMillen and Lange families, former Spring Creek neighbors, visit. Otto Bonardon welcomes a son at their Spring Creek farm. second child for the couple.

Frank Kober Keith Kermit Bursi Kober Daught Evelyn Air Edward Pfalzgraf Billie Donnai Rose Allee Hollar Dubuque Madison Wis Hummels Charles City la Porte Hummel la Porte City Walter Lyon Aith Bre M. E. Nummel Leone Hummel Sterling C. H. Vandersall Carene Aaron James Richard Edwards Des Moines Vandersail Des Mfoines J. Theager J. J. Junkerman Cedar Rapids H. G. Adams A. W. Carney Waterloo Adams Dallas Lange Arthur Lange Spring Creek Township Despoines A. R. McMillen Irene Annette August Lange McMillens Otto Bonardon Saturany Bors

Garrett Davis Retired on Pension After Long Railway Service

Garrett Davis of Kansas City division engineer for the Rock Island railroad retired on a pension at age 70 in Cedar Rapids Iowa. A banquet honored him with officials including President J E Gorman and Tal S Ray. Davis joined the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern in 1877 as resident engineer and held posts in Eldon Missouri El Dorado Arkansas El Reno Oklahoma Grandfield Oklahoma and Chicago before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1920.

Cedar Rapids Garrett Davis Kansas City Rock Island Railroad J. E. Gorman Tal S. Ray Davis Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroan Rock Island Eldon el Dorado Ark el Reno Okie Grandfield Oki Chicago

Residence Change Ties Kansas City to Des Moines Official

The record notes a residence linked to Kansas City and lists Walter Blvies Ferdinger of Des Moines as succeeding party.

Kansas City Walter Blvies Ferdinger Des Moines

Comrade Jolls Rejoins Group at Memorial Hall

Levi L. Jolls of 205 First Street East has rejoined his G A R comrades in daily Memorial Hall gatherings after a two month absence spent visiting his son in Cushing Minnesota.

Jolls Memorial Hall Levi L. Jolls First Street East Cushing, Minn

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