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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1927

Page

2

Miss Leona Bryan Weds C L Powers In Chicago

Miss Leona Bryan daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Bryan 620 Commercial street married C L Powers Cedar Rapids Ia at 2 30 p m today in Chicago The bride wore a blue georgette dress and hat They will tour Niagara Falls New York and Washington DC before home on Sept 12 at 620 Commercial Street Powers is 11 year assistant superintendent at Theodore Stark Co now with Victor Hallquist in Venice theatre construction They will reside later at 62042 Commercial Street and the bride has worked five and a half years for Walker Remedy company

Leona Bryan M. H. Bryan Commercial Street Chicago Cc. L. Powers Cedar Rapids Theodore Stark & Co Victor Hallquist Loraine Heffins Carl L. Bryan Mrs. Powers Niagara Falls New York Washington, D. C Walker Remedy Company

George Pike Elected Alumni President of Beta Theta Pi

The Beta Theta Pi alumni association was formed after a dinner at Hotel Russell Lamson. George Pike was chosen president with Russell Lamson as secretary. A luncheon for visiting members was planned for next week at Black's tearoom. Attendees included Horace Pike George Harris Dr C W Robertson Rhey Cowin Dr Harry Brown Dr E T Alford G A Crowl Roger Leavitt Charles Leavitt Horace Van Metre and others from Waterloo Cedar Falls and West Palm Beach.

Beta Theta Pi Russell Lamson George Pike Black’s Horace Pike George Harris C. W. Robertson Rhey Cowin Harry Brown E. T. Alford G. A. Crowl Waterloo Roger Leavitt Charles Leavitt Cedar Falls Horace van Metre West Palm Beach Fla

U C T Auxiliary Honors Mrs Green at Luncheon

Mrs Cecil P Green senior counselor of the Ladies auxiliary to the United Commercial Travelers was toasted at a 1 o'clock luncheon in Black's tearoom. Hydrangeas and delphiniums in white blue and yellow set the color theme. She will soon move to Omaha and received a set of silver dessert forks. Arrangements were by Mrs T E Scott and Mrs W L Northmip.

Cecil P. Green Ladies Auxiliary United Commercial Travelers Black Green Omaha T. E. Scott W.L. Northmip

Bechtel Hosts Bridge Party For Visiting Daughters

Mrs. L. T. Bechtel welcomed guests at Walnut Court yesterday for a bridge party honoring her daughter Gertrude George of St Paul Minnesota and daughter in law Mrs J D Gilbert of Freeport Illinois. Attending were Mrs H A Wilson Mrs F Farwell Mrs A J Busby Mrs L C Denton and Stanley Halversen. Garden flowers decorated the setting. Mrs Farwell and Mrs Halversen received favors. The hostess served refreshments.

L. T. Bechtel Walnut Court Gertrude George St. Paul Minn J. D. Gilbert Freeport Mmes H. A. Wilson F. ¥. Farwell A. J. Busby L. C. Denton Stanley Halversen Mrs. Farwell Mrs. Halversen

Mrs J W Wray Honored at Apopka Luncheon Bridge

Mrs J W Wray will be honored at a luncheon and bridge in Apopka Florida tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Fred Wray and Mrs F O Hitchins hostesses will preside at four tables of card play in the Wray home. The visitor is a former Waterloo resident.

J. W. Wray Fred Wray F. O. Hitchins Bridge Apopka Fla Wrey Waterloo Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors C. Hall L. B. Jones

Community Socials and Meetings List

Tonight events include Sree M E church gathering, Co M W club with Mrs Lou Armstrong, G LA to B of L EB picnic supper at Electric Park, Burden Bearers class at Calvary Evangelical, and Thursday afternoon social bands plus picnic luncheon at Brunes Park. Women’s Missionary societies at Cedar Heights, Grace church Home Missionary society with Mrs A H Hawver and Mr Fred Warren. Joyle club with Mrs Homer Gordon. Ladies Aid societies at Inmanuel Lutheran School and First Lutheran basement. Thursday evening St Joseph's Catholic Girls club at Black's tearoom.

Sree M. E. Church M. W Lou Armstrong G. LA B. of L. EB Electric Park Calvary Evangelical Church Brunes Park Woman's Missionary Society Cedar Heights E. M. Loban Grace Church Home Missionary Society A. H. Hawver Fred Warren E. C. Margadant Homer Gordon Ladies’ Aid Society Inmanuel Lutheran School First Lutheran Church St. Joseph's Catholic Girls Club Black’s Tearoom

Hazel Dow and S G Smith to Wed in September

Announcement lists Hazel Dow daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Dow and Samuel G Smith of 124 Adams Street as engaged. The wedding is planned for September 18 at First Lutheran Church with reception details and guests from Manitowoc Cedar Rapids and Waukesha. Dow a Penn Mutual stenographer and Smith a Rath foreman.

Hazel Dow W. A. Dow Bayard Street Samuel G. Smith Adams Street Dow Miss Dow Lester Schuettz Manitowoc Wis First Lutheran Church Neva Wilson Loretta Buehrer Louisa Hagerman Walter S. Trask Schuetze C. W. Clos Cedar Rapids Cecil Wolverton Waukesha Penn Mutual Company Smith Rath’s

Miss Mishak and Clabby Bid Farewell in Club Party

Loretta Mishak to spend winter in California and Francis Clabby moving to Chicago were honored at a farewell party after a picnic supper by St. John's Young People's club in the school hall. Miss Mishak and Miss Clabby received gifts as Madaline Sims, Florence Roth and Viola Mishak provided music and dancing.

Loretta Mishak California Francis Clabby Chicago St. John's Young People's Club Madaline Sims Florence Roth Viola Mishak Miss Roth James F. Dawson Margaret Gorton Geneva Gregory Genevieve Shannon Chris Miller

Miss Eikenberry to Be Honored at League Outing

Blue Triangle YWCA invites business girls to a picnic at Cedar Falls springs Thursday evening. Reservations to the YWCA by noon, party departs at 6 p.m. Miss Selah Bhickenberry to be guest of honor before leaving for Des Moines for a library job. Also, Mrs. Daniel Brennan formerly Frances Cullen to be honored at 7 p.m. dinner tomorrow by the Catholic Girls Club of St. Joseph's church in Black's Tearoom.

Blue Triangle League of the Young Women’s Christian Association Cedar Falls Association Selah Bhickenberry Des Moines League Daniel Brennan Frances Cullen Black Catholic Girls’ Club St. Joseph's Church Esther Smith Edith Galvin Ruth Smith

Church Ladies Aid Meetings Reported In Two Churches

The Ladies Aid of First Lutheran church will meet tomorrow afternoon in the church basement with hostesses Mrs J B Becker and Mrs Chris Jurgensen. The Ladies Aid of Immanuel Lutheran church will meet at 2 30 p m tomorrow in the school auditorium with hostesses Mrs Paul Venter Mrs Rudolph Venter and Mrs William Voelker assisting.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Lutheran Church J. B. Becker Chris Jurgensen Paul Venter Rudolph Venter William Voelker Immanuel Lutheran Church

Hints in Nail Shaping by Edna Kent Forbes

Fitness tips for nails focus on shaping with quality steel files and emery boards. Frequent filing at nail corners improves edge and precision, while a rounded point avoids clawlike and pudgy looks. A brief reminder on body shaping and leg massage echoes period beauty advice.

Hana

Farewell Party for Thomas Reaney and Wife Honor

Mrs. Thomas Kerr hosted a surprise farewell party at her home for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reaney. Fifty two members from the men’s Bible class led by A S Wilson, the women’s Bible class led by Lotus Sarvay, and the Deborah society attended. The Reaneys, leaders in the classes, plan to move to Dallas Texas where a son and daughter live, away until next May. Impromptu talks and singing complemented the gathering, with ice cream cake and coffee served.

Thomas Kerr First Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas Reaney A. S. Wilson Lotus Sarvay Deborah Society Reaney Waterloo Dallas Tex

Elsie Finlayson to Wed John May in October

Mr and Mrs Donald Finlayson announce the engagement of their daughter Elsie to John May son of Mr and Mrs William R May New Hartford Ta Miss Finlayson attended West High and works in hosiery at James Black Dry Goods Co Mr May works for Black Hawk Abstract Co The wedding is planned for October 3 Several prenuptial events are planned including an informal gathering hosted by Miss Gwendolyn Frost.

Donald Finlayson Randolph Street Elsie John May William R. May New Hartford

Miss McLaughlin and Mr Dayton to Wed on Thursday

Cedar Falls Aug 31 Dr J A Laurie will officiate at the wedding of Martin Dayton and Verda McLaughlin both of Cedar Falls. The ceremony at 7 pm Thursday at George Morrison home 603 Main street. Morrison is the bridegroom's aunt. Wedding supper at Black's Tearoom Waterloo. About forty relatives attend.

Cedar Falls J. A. Laurie Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church Martin Dayton G. R. Dayton Verda McLaughlin R. E. McLaughlin George

Dr McCormick to Resume Work Here

Dr W P McCormick pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church returns from Lake Vermilion Minn after three weeks of fishing then visits Canada and Lake Okoboji camp Foster Y M C A boys camp. He will preach next Sunday on The Tabernacles of God.

W. P. McCormick Westminster Presbyterian Church Lake Vermilion Minn Canada McCormick Lake Okoboji Camp Foster State Westminster Church

Scientists Award Building Contract to John Miller Co

John G Miller Construction Company received the contract to complete the First Church of Christ Scientist in Waterloo. The bid of 32709 excludes plumbing heating and pews. Work begins immediately to add a superstructure on the 1920 Wellington Street building, aiming for a total value around 60000 with heating plumbing and pews to be awarded later.

John G. Miller Church of Christ Scientist Waterloo Wellington Second Streets

Rev Lee Vincent Family Injured in Auto Accident

Rev Paul Vincent of East Park Presbyterian Church rushed over 400 miles from South Dakota after a highway crash left his parents and family severely injured near Webster City. The accident occurred en route to a Sunday school picnic as another car struck theirs, sending the Vincent vehicle down an embankment and against a pole.

Paul Vincent Cutler Street East Park Presbyterian Church Webster City Lee Vincent Presbyterian Church Williams Vincent South Dakota

Kittrell Defends McAndrew Amid Chicago Education Turmoil

Kittrell, superintendent of west schools, denounces removal of Chicago Public Schools head William McAndrew as a political blemish on education. He lauds McAndrew for restoring order in Chicago and notes his national demand as a speaker. McAndrew gave the West High commencement address last June and impressed with practical, simple remarks.

William McAndrew Chicago Board of Education Charles A. Kittrell West Schools Kittrell McAndrew United States Iowa State Teachers Association West High School

Albert Willis Paralyzed After Garden Incident

Waverly Iowa August 31 Albert Willis condition unchanged since paralysis struck him in his garden Tuesday He remains conscious though the entire left side is affected and mobility is limited by the attack Special report from local desk.

Waverly Albert Willis

Local Notices and Visits Highlight Waterloo Area

A string of short items covers visitors and moves in Waterloo and nearby towns. Names include Paul Moward from Lana 1 visiting friends, Mr and Mrs Stephen Gilley from Sawtell Cal, and Mr and Mrs John Singer Jr with baby from Minneapolis visiting John's parents on Bath Street. Other travelers note F J Hoffman departing for Jacksonville after Cuba and Syracuse. Army/private personnel moves: Elias Treaper sent to Des Moines recruiting officers. Family visits span Storm Lake to Cedar Falls with relatives in Waterloo. Capital Chevrolet management changes involve Paul Manning Roy McComb and Al Cohen taking over Des Moines franchise. E A Blocklinger from Chiloquin stops briefly en route home with wife Mary Wise buried in Dubuque and Oakland.

Paul Manning Roy Red) McComb Waterloo al Cohen Des Moines Capital Chevrolet Company Capital Company Chevrolet E. A. Blocklinger Chiloquin Ore Dubuque Brocklinger Oakland Cal Mary Wise E. F. Stevenson E. F. Wise Ellott Wise

Hansen family moves to Cedar Rapids to join music dealer

Oelwein Iowa August 31 C W Hansen and family moved to Cedar Rapids where Mr Hansen will work with a music dealer. He will continue the Hansen Music House in Oelwein with a local manager. Hansen is known in musical circles and is a member of the El Kahir Shrine band in Cedar Rapids.

Oelwein C. W. Hansen Cedar Rapids Hansen Hansen Music House

Waterlo o Pattern orders from Evening Courier promote design samples

Water loo Evening Courier advertises up to date pattern designs and urges readers to mail requests to the fashion department with 16 cents per pattern. The notice warns patterns may be used for scams and promises orders filled quickly, aiming for delivery within ten days after receipt of request.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Detour on No. 218 Goes Thru Horton

Red Ball route now highway No. 218 is routed through Horton on a detour from Waverly to Nashua. The detour runs during paving operations on No. 218, inaugurated August 29. Horton garage, previously run by Dale Wait, has been rented to a man from Bassett who will take possession soon.

Courier Special Service Horton Waverly Nashua Horton Garage Dale Wait Bassett

Boy's leg broken after horse accident in Tripoli

Clarence Boeckman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Boeckman, is recovering from injuries after a horse reared and fell on him in Tripoli Iowa. The most serious result noted is a fractured leg.

Tripoli Clarence Boeckman John Boeckman

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. L. Powers U.C. T. Auxiliary E. CO. Margadant Joyle Club Society Miss Mishak Miss Eikenberry Church News Edna Kent Forbes Sheila Thos. Reaneys Elsie Finlayson Miss McLaughlin Mr. Dayton Edwin E. Towne Trinity American Luthor League Carl Ehrke Violet Michael Arlene Peters Leona Beener Hazel Thompson Florence Sickert Margaret Maring Alma Lubbs Luther, League of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Iowa Burlington Yeomen K. of P. Hall St. Margaret’s Guild St. Mark's Episcopal Church J. T. Riordan Walter Johnson L. F The Brotherhood Dr. McCormick John Miller CO J. F. Albrecht Tailor Wangler Drug Ross Conservatory Bridge St Frederic Mills Ross Marion Ransier Ransier Piano First National Bank Building Waterloo, Iowa Jillard Musical Foundation Ransier Piano Institute Institute of Musical Art Juillard Musical Foundation Miss Greta McIntosh Ae Oe Missansier sRiz Buchanan’s Paul Moward Lana Stephen Gilley Sawtelle, Cal Avarice Gilley Cortlandt Street John Singer, Jr Baby Minneapolis, Minn John Singer Bath Street F. J. Hoffman Fourth Street West Jacksonville Cuba Atlanta Syracuse N. Y Elias Treaper L. C. Greenup U. S. Army Corps Neb Will Peterson Donald James Storm Lake Jens Ostergaard Hattie Henry Oleson Dike N. N. Osterpaard Marcella Fred Debe W. E. Debe Kingsley Avenue Plete Optical Ser Amine Waterloo Laundry Company Park Ave Jefferson Streets Iowa Eople M. E. Pennington East Ninth Street
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