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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1925

Page

2

Wedding at New Hartford Unites Ruth DeVeny and George Jacobs

The wedding of Ruth Evelyn DeVeny and George T. Jacobs took place at the DeVeny home with Rev. NFS Hicks officiating. Attendants wore pink and white, with Vera Wilson and Harold Wilson among the wedding party. dinner followed with decorations in pink and white and a cake topped by a miniature figure.

New Hartford B. DeVeny Ruth Evelyn George T. Jacobs G. W. Jacobs Cedar Falls Nfs Hicks Associated Churches Theuesis Georges Jausman Waterloo Elizabeth Vera Wilson Little Denali Daryl Bender Harold Wilson Mrs. Jacobs New Hartford Iowa State Teachvars College Mr. Jacobs Cedar Pails

Three Social Events Combined by Relief Corps

Three Social Events combined Wednesday at Memorial hall for Women’s Relief Corps members and guests. Comrade talks featured by past commander-elect and Mrs Williams. birthday and Christmas celebration with luncheon planned by Elien Foster and others. Donations and program acts included by multiple members. Regular corps meeting set for Saturday.

Relief Corps Memorial Hall Wednesay iMmes Elien Foster Adella Lyon Ella -Afe Helfey Nellie Laleys Mmes Nellie Davis Ida Nichols Emma Moore Gertie Clemens el- Arnold Ida Alder- Birthaay D. H. Palmer Anna Glas Williams Elizabeth McCertney Viola Lawless Marie Hardin Dorothy Holmes Jessie Upcraft Emmay Moore Ida Alderman Almes Moore Fanniy Cerda Lottie Flick Anna Sohner

Cedar W. B. A Holiday Party and Gift Exchange

Cedar W. B. A. held its Christmas party at I. O. F. hall. Adults and children exchanged gifts and enjoyed treats. Dorothy and Billy Trettar sang Christmas Bells, and others read poems and performed dances.

Yuletide Banquet Entertains 100 at Security Benefit

One hundred were served at the annual Christmas chicken banquet of Security Benefit assortation in Knights of Psthlas hall. The evening featured musical numbers readings and a Santa Claus, with dancing and treats for the children. J F Bross was named assistant district manager by manager F C Schups. Program highlights included guitar solo Helen O Leary readings Lois Goldsberry Evelyn Stallman va l solos Mrs Hazel Goldsberry Virginia Stanford Alvin Bross Norma Lena Snodgrass Winifred Scott, Gilfillan trio carols, cornet solo W F Button dolin duet Henry Zupke and candle drill by four children.

Knights of Psthlas Hall Santa Claus J. F. Bross F. C. Schups Helen O'Leary Lois Goldsberry Evelyn Stallman Hazel Goldsberry Virginia Stanford Alvin Bross Norma Lena Snodgrass Winifred Scott Gilfillan Cornet W. F. Button Dolin Henry Zupke Jana Milfred Robert Candle Drill

Deborah Society Holds Its Annual Christmas Party

The Deborah Society of the First Methodist Church held its Christmas party in the church social rooms on Wednesday afternoon. Gift exchanges ended with each member receiving a lighted candle from the tree. Programs featured devotional readings by several members and the Deborah quartet singing Holy Night.

Deborah Society of First Methodist Church C. Eb, Brokaw Augusta Stuff Kerr Vaciofo G. O. Chesterman Deborah William Glasner Thomas Reaner Jennie Gates Alfred Winder Chesterman

Phi Sigma Chi Dinner to Honor Student Members

Phi Sigma Chi members home for Christmas holidays plan a Monday dinner in Black's tearoom. Ray McComb, president, announced the event to be served at 6 30. Christmas and New Year’s nights feature dances at Knights of Columbus and Knights of Pythias halls.

Phi Sigma Chi Black’s Tearoom Ray McComb Knights of Columbus Knights of Pythias Hall

Christmas Party Honors Chicago Visitors at Mrs Petersons

Mrs. Russell Peterson hosted a Christmas party for Chicago guests Rai Simpson Wesley Vetz and Mr. Hegemen. Clarinet pieces were performed and gifts from an illuminated tree were given to Mil dred Fish Janis Woodbury and others. L uncheon honors Mrs Cowgill of Lawrence Kansas as a holiday guest at Mrs Seerley home in Cedar Falls Times.

Russell Peterson Ixing Lowe Rai Simpson Wesley Vetz Chicago Mildred Fish Janis Woodbury Vetz George Hegemen Viola Hartzelt Lottie Flick Charles Cowgill Lawrence Kan H. H. Seerley Cedar Fitts C. C. Linder E'Elack Black Christian C. Boysen Municipal Kansas City Sa. Brother L. A. Munn Indianapolis J. B. Murphy Brownsville Tex Sara Riggs Eva Te Gregr Robert Honess Cedar Falls Nineteenth Street West Honess Z. W. Walpole Bys. R. L. Walls Minneapolis John ‘i’. Rock Wellington Street Walpole Watts Laud Rock W. W. Lytle Second Street West R. H. White Maxine Iowa City A. J. Lytle Pittsburgh Sr. Lytle B. L. Holton Ig. R. Holton Vermont Street Clinton Ia., To Spend Christmas With Mrs. Holton’s Sister, Mrs. C. I. Port. B L G. R. Holton Mrs. Holton

Beauty Skin Care Advice From A Reprint Era Guide

The article offers daily skincare routines to achieve a glowing complexion. It describes cleansing creams, hot water wash, and varying treatments for dry, wrinkled, or pale skins, plus astringents, egg white mixes, and light massages to open pores and refresh the face.

Christmas Supplies Put in Wrong Car by Police

Peculiar incident reports Christmas items misdelivered to a police unit after a driver mixed up car keys. The owner accidentally left a bag of vegetables fruits and a small tree in a vehicle later found by officers, who secured the goods and kept them for rightful owner.

Theo Brimei Poties EL AL Leighton Ren Hoffman Jeferson Street Hlark Hollman Hartes I Maris G.I

Women's Bureau Opens Survey of Home Facilities

The Women’s Bureau of the U S Department of the Interior launches a nationwide survey under the General Federation of Women’s Clubs effort to study home and community facilities and the obligations of employed women. It notes completed field work on foreign-born women in industry and reports on state laws affecting working women and on women in fruit and canning fields.

Women’s Bureau United States Department of Indior Women's Bureau Wilhington United States Bureau Oregon

Empire Builder Markham Elevates Mississippi Coast Commerce

Mississippi coast towns like Bay St. Louis and Biloxi credit Charles H. Markham and the Illinois Central for a 23 hour Chicago to coast and 19 hour St. Louis to coast service. New freight routing and revived docks boosted tourism and industry, turning the coast into a premier winter playground previously cut off by rail.

Gulfport Miss Dee Vio Alarktum Empire Builder Charles H. Markham Tllinois Central Railroad Mississippi Coast Florida Markham Ilnois Central Gurr & Ship Island Railroad Chicago St. Louis Coas Bay St. Louis Pass Christian Long Beach Biloxi Ocean Spri Pascagoula Moss Point Mississippi Middlewest

Linden Church Cantata "The Inn of Bethlehem" Christmas Night

Linden Methodist Church presents the Christ-Inman cantata "The Inn of Bethlehem" on December 25. Dora Hepler depicts Naemi, wife of the innkeeper, with a cast including Martha Bueter Carl Speth Mrs Harry Gilson Leola Penny and many parishioners portraying pilgrims shepherds an angel and a mother of Jesus in a seasonal pageant.

Inn of Bethlehem Linden Methodist Church Dora Heplar Naemi Ium Martha Bueter Carl Speth Harry Gilson Leola Penny Edd Anderson Alonzo Chapman LaVerne Hachtellc Kenneth Hoover Marjorie Lawless Margaret Howe Ruth Bueter Beviha Ackerman Gertrude Hoover Lockwood Gillett 2. B. Home G. G. Brooks Pilgrims Mrs. West Angel Eunice Chapman

Farmer Rejects Santa Role After Theft On Farm

Bert Hollar, a farmer near Maite by Sto Peaness hospital, says he does not want to play Santa despite belief in the character. Thieves last night entered his chicken coop, stealing two cheese, a sander, and several tokens, while Francis Groat and others reported loss.

Bert Hollar Maite Sto Peaness” Hospital Santa Flaus Santa Hollara Chicken Coop Eeese Sander Ehtekens Francis Groat Sv Tont

Christmas Observances and Festivities in Cedar Falls

Christmas observances in Cedar Falls center on religious services at St. John's Nazareth and Bethlehem churches, with many family gatherings and hospitalities. The piece lists numerous guests, hosting families, and holiday travel, plus two midnight concerts at St. Luke's and St. Patrick's and notes on local tales of mink stealing and civic club events.

Cedar Falls St. John's Lutheran Church Il W._Siefkes Nazareth Church Otto Nielsen Hethlehem Church Christian Petersen Accir V. Petersen Bethlehem Church Arthur Beekers A. F. Polk Washington Township J. I. Seulfertein Black Hawk Township Messrs Mesdames J. Vewan WL Myrick Asae H. Ee SuUuufan Hepty Reihern Christian Larsen Grant Slikier Tremont Street Mmes T. Xu Hans &. Hansen A. N. Burr Ella Huffman Washington Street Burr Amolie Flts Fue Search Pisburgh NelHo Leonard Waller J. Smith Grand Rapids Mich A. SK. Smith Second Street Neaterica Afrs Charles Perry Chica Peter Ch Lensen Bluff Street Lyle Mantor Wepello Gaura Mantor Walnut Street Ruswell Bennison Davenport Dora Bennison Pranklin Street Harold Christiansen Minneapolis Peter Christiansen Eg Street Thresut Wild Macomb Mes Ross Cutler and Guttenberg Stirs Frank Q. Brown L. C. Smith Drakeville Andrew Hansen St. Patrick's Church John, Welnke Gounod Henry Thierman Cedar Falls Township Go Mink U ‘Teil Arthur D. Crawford Tremont Eugene Allen First M. E Iowa Falls Allen l

Mrs Edith Adams Leads La Porte City Auxiliary Officers

Mrs Edith Adams resident news representative in La Porte City reports the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held a regular meeting in the legion hall with a 6:30 luncheon. Officers were elected led by President Mrs Charles Loveless and include Vice Presidents Mrs Harry Perigul and Mrs leg eveter, Secretary Mrs W A Franklin, and Treasurer Frank Paige. A Christmas program followed with gifts and a social hour at Gingrich School. Other notes cover the Lotus Club party at Mrs George Klock and Pythian Sisters election of officers plus a funeral for infant child of Mr and Mrs Will Schmidt.

la Porte City Edith Adams Waterloo Evening Courier American Legion Legion Hall Petalling Collows Roy Charles Lovele Harry Perigu Legeveter W. Aa. Franklin Frank Paige California Collen Witwer Gingrich Schoo Fay Goodwin Grapriel R. Tripp Arefele Echoes Lotus Club Klock Hame George Klock H.C. Unger W. G. Batlheim L. A. Ritz Myre A. A. Robertson Delia. Sentable MM. I. Cummins Harry Knight Iris Temple Pythian Sisters Tris Temple K. of P. Hall Catlows H. Goon K. J.tuts DB. J. Humme Lioyad J. Lamb F. S. Garrahnint Eere John Kite Minta Simmons Walter Fox Ritter M. Tillard B T Corresponden J. JC. Abbott H. G. Esher Will Schmidt Arastees Rage Center Sehmidt Josephine Keegan

Christmas Holiday Guests Fill Waterloo Homes

A long list of residents and relatives visit Waterloo for Christmas, including Margaret and Marian Horner in Osage, Jack Rosenthal from Omaha, and many others returning or traveling from Des Moines, Chicago, Council Bluffs, Minneapolis, and beyond to spend the holidays with family.

Margaret Marian Horner Osage J. S. Futhill Panora Ruby Briggs Des Moines Jack Rosenthal Omaha Emma Strayer Herbert Koepke Itowa State University F. J. Koepke Richard Twenry Fletcher Syo Kane Wash John Hildebrand Third Street West John Wilhelm Walnut Court Apartments Los Angeles California J. A. Dunlevy Mulberry Street B. H. Weber Argyle Street EB. M. Shaw Gertrude Chicago Harry Shaw H. B. Taylor

Waterloos Evening Courice Patterns for Youth Fashion

Waterloo Evening Courier advertises up to date fashion patterns from the Fashion Department. Send 15 cents per pattern to Waterloo for patterns suitable for chiffon georgette taffeta and radium silk, with sizes 16 18 and 20 years. Instructions note fabric yardage and sleeve styles.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Contingent Claim Explained in Creditors’ Proceedings

Attorneys for certificate holders and the receiver discussed possible outcomes from the sale of secured assets. The proceedings involve a general creditor unsecured claim and the roles of the Wleyen firm and O. B. Courtright in the recovery process.

Wleyen O. 8 Courtright

Morris Motor Car Employes Present and Receive Gifts

Morris Motor Car company employes and families attended a Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Morris. Each employee received a sealed envelope for Christmas, and about 60 people including many children were present for dinner and entertainment with gifts of candy and toys.

Chief Leighton Delivers Santa Gift to 34 Officers

Chief A Leighton faced a Christmas shopping puzzle as he prepared 34 wrapped boxes for members of the police department. Each box held four pairs of stockings and several linen handkerchiefs, presented to officers as they left their beats today.

A. Leighton

Merger Plans for Local Banks Fail as Doors Close

Plans to consolidate the Farmers & Merchants Bank and the Farmers Savings Bank in Manly, Iowa, collapsed when both banks closed their doors yesterday after the merger effort faltered.

Manly Farmers & Marchants Bank Farmers Savings Bank

Car Stolen Reported Near Dubuque to Waterloo Police

Sheriff Kennedy of Dubuque Iowa notified Waterloo police to watch for a 1925 gray Buick roadster with California top taken in Dubuque around 4 p m yesterday and believed headed toward Waterloo.

Kennedy Dubuque Waterloo

Two Dozen Pen For Life

Clarence Olson of Minneapolis and Dorrance Lyons of Dubuque were sentenced to life in Fort Madison for complicity in Deputy Sheriff Leo Heammer’s murder during a jail break involving Earl Stearns in October.

Dubuque Clarence Olson Minneapolis Dorrance Lyons Fort Madison Penitentary Leo Heammer Earl Stearns

Grand Jury to Hear Clinton Bank Robbery Allegations

In Clinton Iowa on December 24 AP reports AI Butty Field and Frank Sawyer, accused of holding up Homer Shadduck, a Western Railroad payroll clerk, of 2500 dollars, were ordered to appear before the grand jury.

NELG Clinton AI Buttyfield Frank Sawyer Ccu Homer Shadduck Western Railroad Cleck

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Ruth Evelyn DeVeny George Jacobs Stra D. W. Peck Merry Might 500 Baume Q. da Auten F. Coury Ares Coury J John Destueh Amicus Club Fred J, Folletta Andrew Feleoman Cedar W. B. A Cedar Review I. G. O. F. Hall West Dorothy and Billy Tretter Dorothy Delores Mussett Jean Mussett Dorothy Trettar Donald, Roberts Delores Trotter Deborah Society Farmer Croar Falls George H. Twaddle Daily Reporter West Fourth Street St. Patrick's St. Luke's Great Day Charles Loveless Ladies’ Auxiliary, A. L T. AL. Happavid Alison W. T Parke Union Inetmbears Alex Loted Espe Dash Allison Taos Lenora Allison Goorwin William St. Clair la Ports City Iowa Missy Nadine Wilkinson EB. Hamimer Wharles City Mer Aml Will Fiyuunel Brovdn Buchanan's M.C.A Nic Christgusen Sibley Carl Cleveland A. Cleveland W. Cleveland D. O. Bowley Tom Patricia Marshalltown R. G. Taylor T. G Tayler W. M. Lentz Leora Miller Rochester Minn Lentz Charles Patterson Mabel Barron Eastern Teachers College Madison S. D Bennington Township Mabel Luhmann Storm University of Minnesota Allen G. Lichty A. B. Sits Leland Stanford University Palo Alto Cal Carleton Sias University George Kreiman Winton Street Kreiman George Rich Eugene Aron Cii Cago Roswell A. Eggleston Aviation Department A. R. Eggleston Third Street East Atlantic Division Naval Air Forces Norfolk Eggleston Naval Aviation Forces Nina Foral Waterloo Bank & Trust Co G. W. Wand Namerenee Bea Morris Motor Car Chief Leighton SANK Buchanan V. M. Coa Bide Cutlers Cake Shop Ti. Park Ave Christ Independent Meat & Grocery Co
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